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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-01-22
Visit Kahn'y Great Bargain Sale.
Communicated.
From the shepherdstown Register

[From the Shepherdstown Register.l
Mr.. Editor:-I have always looked upon
singing masters as being humbugs. as a gen.
eral rule, but to my surprise and very great as
constituent, on Monday night witnessed one
of the grandest entertainments, in my opinion,
this country has ever had since left those
walls of Shepherd College, A musical enter
tainment given by Prof. Renner at Unionville
atwhichplace three classes-Brown's Crossing,
Unionville and Moler's-taught by prof. Rem
ucr, sang for the banner. Which class was
successful don't know; but one thing seems
very apparent, and that is, that Browns
Crossing had some pretty girls among the rest
For all three of the classes, I'll say they did
much credit to themselves and no less honor
to their preceptor. 1 don't propose to even
give brief account of all that the occasion af-
forded, but / do feel as if 1 ought to mention
the names of those who are so dear to me
Miss Jennie and Miss Rose Knott. When the
three choirs sang together Miss Jennie with
her highly cultivated voice, easy manners and
beautiful figure, was seen to head tho column
showing that her palmy days of splendor had
enriched her in the minds of all; and this
made her the happy recipient of no less than
she merited. the acknowledged singer, in my
opinion, of the whole. ExAMICHs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-01-22

Hon. w. II. Travers attended the
meeting of the West Virginia cleo
tors, at Charleston, on Monday of
last week. Hon. Lewis S. Newman.
was chosen to deliver West Yirginia's
vote on president to the president of
the United States Senate, and cast
the electoral vote of the State for
Cleveland and Thurman.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-01-22

The House, on Friday, discussed
the bill to admit Montana, Washing
ton, New Mexico and South Dakota
Territories into the Union as States,
and finally passed it by vote of IA
to 50. The bill is a substitute for the
Senate bill, and is unsatisfactory to
Republicans members of the House
because it admits Territories less GER
tain than South Dakota to be Repub-
fcan.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-01-22

AtNeche, Dakota, the thermometer
last Friday registered 42degrees be-
low zero. At Morris, Minnesota, the
figure was 80 below zero.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-01-22

Winchester is an old town. but she
occasionally inaugurates something
new. Her latest is the serenadc, by
a local band, of the jurymen who had
just acquitted man on trial for
murder, followed by speech-mak-
ing by members of the jury, &c
This may be all right in Winchester,
but in Charlestown, where, perhaps,
we are a little staid, it would be
looked upon as an innovation that
should be rather honored in the
breech than in the observance.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-01-22
MoTEGE Y

chapter XII. an ordinance for ths Remooal
Of iSnoto:
SEC. 1. Allowners or occupants of property
within the corporate limits shall be required to
remove, or cause to be removed. the snow from
their sidewalks, within four hours after the
snow has ceased to fall !; prooidel however,
that should the snow fall during the night or
on Sunday, it shall be removed within four
hours after sunrise of the following day. A
fine of one dollar shall be imposed for each and
every time the snow is suffered to remain be-
You'd the time prescribed by this ordinance.
and the Street Commissioner shall remove the
same at the costs of the town.
The above ordinance WILDE strictly enforced,
not only on Main street'b but on all streets
January %, 1889. Mayor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-01-22

In the case of T. A. Ridenour, on
trial at Winchester, Va, charged
with the murder of Andrew Broy,
the jury rendered verdict Of not
guilty.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-01-22

Thanks to Delegate Gibson for a
copy Of the State Treasurer's Report
and Senate Journal.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-01-22

Mr.. john u. Turner. citizen of
Martinshurg, died at his home in that
place on Tuesday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-01-22

Every Mans and Boys overcoat must be
sold, regardless of former prices. Stock-tak-
ing time will soon be here, and of course we
must reduce stock u,..a.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-01-22

The Hatfield gang entrApped a
of detectives and placed
them in Jail at Logan Court House.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-01-22

The West Virginia muddle is on
the point, is appears, of being clari-
fed. After taking great many bal
lots without being able TO effect an
organization, the Republican Sena-
tors on Saturday sent to the Demo-
cratic members proposals that prom
Use to end the existing deadlock. 1t
is conceded, it is said, among other
things, that in case the Senate is or
gained with Democratic help none
of the then Democratic Senators
whose seats are contested shall be
unseated. This makes the Demo-
cratic majority on joint ballot secure,
and makes certain the election of a
Democratic United States Senator
1t also enables the Democrats to take
up the returns for Governor and
throw out such as are fraudulent.
The Democrats are going ahead
with their preparations to elect a
United States Senator to-day. An
other conference was to be held last
night, and every Democrat expected
to be present and abide by its de-
cision. The only question is, can
the election be legally held at this
timer The law provides that the
election shall be held on the second
Tuesday after the meeting and or
ganization of the Legislature. Both
houses have met, but the Senate has
not yet organized. Gen. Golf is
quoted as saying that the election
cannot be held this Tuesday 1t i;
certain the Republican members will
stand by him in this. If the Demo
J Gratis insist, and it looks like they
will, on an election to-day, there viii
be a split in the Legislature and the
contest may be carried to the United
States Senate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-01-22

The Martinshurg Indepeudent says:
Judge Duckwall is making an excel
lent official, being impartial, kind and
attentive. He wants no fooling, and
disposes of the Court business very
promptly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-01-22
DIED.

At his home in Yauclevesville. Berkeley
county, January 18th. 1889. JACOB MILLER,
aged % years. 2 months and 80 days.
Jan. 9th, in Martinsburg, F. c. WILLIAMS,
in his 3Sth year.
Jan. 9th. in Baltimore, VIRGINIA w, wife
of Thos- J. Tongue, and daughter of the late
John rabb of West Virginia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-01-22

1t now turns out that the subscrip-
ton list of the The Toice, the prohi-
bition organ, was stolen by two en-
ployees of the Office during the recent
political campaign and sold to the
Republican National Committee
The rogues have confessed, and their
confession duplicates Quay, Clark
son and Dudley of the Republican
National Committee. The Voice says
the parties interested are considering
the question of instituting criminal
proceedings against all concerned.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-01-22
Mocicos
TO lee IHo3singsoI. c5ad Lucy Uash-

To Lee lKosHimgto1. Gsad Lucy Fash
iagton:
FYIAKE notice that on TREDAY. FEBRUARY
Il 22RD, 1899. the undersigned win apply by
motion TO the Circuit Court of Jefferson CO.,
w. Va. to appoint Trustee in the place of
Charles portcrIicld who has removed from the
state. in Ike decd OF trust executed by You
dated November Sili. 1886, aud recorded in the
County Court clerks Office of said county, in
decd book = :, '. taa... 8 7!}. -
. JEFFERSo& COUNTY BUILDING ASS0-
.CfATItSi,s Nc. Shy Attorney. =
january %. 1S89-4t. Esprit Fee, s2.97.l
Lest,
ON Friday, I}oeetrit..r stl, betHyeeTa:rrry res
W iienc2 and Mr.sGt,o, HsSEEngla's gate.
FUR COMFOtsI'sftr the neck. - Will literally
reward the llsiacr for It's return 10 me.
January %. 1889. g. y. MASON.
w AN. Z A TSRS aaa County t9 sss5 ty
sell our Goods Seud us cNEDoLJ.AR, and we
wilIsend yon samples that sell for three dollars.
and start you in a business that will pay you
from 300 to $500 pef month. Address
THE RICHMOND PUBLISHING CO.,
January 90. 1SS9-8t Richmond, Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-01-22
Notice.
EstraV BuII,

GtARE to the premises of the subscriber, 8
~ miles southwest of Charlestown, about the
list Of October last, "A YOUNG BLACK BULL.
The owner viii please come forward provo
property, pay charges and take him awav
WA. II. WHITMOREs
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-01-22

TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY %, 1852.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-01-22

Visit Hrs:ctfaAx's great sacrifice sale of
Winter Goo,.ls-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-01-22

TERMS OF sALE.--.AIl sums of $40 and
less, Cash. All sums over $40, Eight Months
Credit. purchaser giving Negotiable Note and
approved security, with interest from date
No property to he removed until terms ure
strictly complied with. Sale to commence
promptly ut 10 O'Clock. 4. NJ.
HENRY STOUFFER,
CHAS. II. kABLE
Administrators.
Hcnabo.er & Anderson. Auctrs.
,IallIgrv % 1880
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-01-22

Mr.. George P. Walters, an estima-
bic citizen of Berkeley county, and
an active business man, died on
Tuesday afternoon. He was the
Democratic candidate for Sheriff at
the last election.
Great excitement has been caused
at Midlothian, Texas, by the sinking
near the Union depot, without APP
parent cause, of a strip of territory
200 yards long, over which runs
the Fort Worth and New Orleans
Railroad. Thursday afternoon rum
bling, sounds were heard, and shortly
afterward the strip of ground com
menced sinking gradually, and with
in few hours seemed to be getting
out of sight.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-01-22
StockhoIders' Meefing-

SsVSN'IOIUSLs FstsstIngs
A MEETING of the Stockholders Of the
u ChaTlestown Gas aud Water Company
VIII be held at the office of David Howell.
Treas, on the ed day Of January, 1889, &c
which time Board of Directors viii Be eiecto5.
Jan. 9, 1859. g. 8. DALGARN, see'y.
MICE line Of JeiIies, at
IN Dec. II, 1853 MERCHANTS
CHOICE Hominy, at
~ Dec II. 1883 W. s. MERCHANTS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-01-22
SPIRIT OF JET FERSON.

0nAalasgown, JAFFERsos couNTr, W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-01-22
PUBLIC SAFE.
ONE CHAMPION sELF-BINDER,

Cutting Rox Grind Stone 9 Wheat Fans. Double
AHrpoon Hay Fork, Rope. Pulcys. .Sc. Rocka-
way Old Carriage. Whecl5arrow 9 Grain Cra-
dies Gearing for fnur Horses. Carriage Har-
ness Riding Saddle and Bride, Set of Black
smith Tools. Lot Of Anglers and lee Hooks. CT
der Mil. Lot If Bricks. Churn and Milk Cans,
, Cans OF Lard, Key Sweet Cider. Set of Shoe
muI;cr Tools. piece Of Sole Leather. 40 Bushels
Pototoes. Barrels of Apples. 6 Barrclsof Vim
eGar, Stands of Bccs. lot OF empty Hives, so
BHrrels White Corn. 400 lbs of Bacon, some
Household Furniture. Cock Stove and Utensils,
Parl"r Stove. Base Burner Coal Stove with
Oven. (neyv.) Clock. Secretary, S jars of Apple
Butter and lot Of other good articles
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-01-22

8. D. HTpsoR6AH & co.
, 1889-08-07
We Touch Each Other.

For none of us liveth unto him
self, writes the great apostle. There
is a broad and general law underlying
this statement. No matter who or
what we are, as members of the hui
man family we live, are compelled to
live, for one another. This may not
be our wish. Nevertheless il is a con-
dition attached to our existence. Why9
Howl Because we affect others. 9th
ers affect us. We are more or less de-
pendent upon those around us. Those
within our circle are measurably re-
liant upon us. We may try to live
unto ourselves. Nay, we may succeed
in living for ourselves. Our control
ling purpose in life may be the gain
ing of riches, wearing honors, enjoy
ing pleasures. Yet strive as we may,
we cannot live unto ourselves, or
within ourselves. We touch our fell
lowsi they touch us. Our interests
are mutual. And this interplay of
interests calls us out of ourselves and
unites each to all and all to each
Clergyman in st. Louis Republic.
, 1889-08-07

Ihave alluded to the trouble which the
doctors have had with the king of Hol-
land. Not only is it a fact hat his tenn
per is frequently painfully short, but
during his last and most serious illness
he took it into his head to make game of
his medical attendants. The old king
used upon occasions, with a grim and
sardonio humor 1t is difficult to realize,
to deceive his doctors by exaggerating
his symptoms or even by affecting to
have developed new ones
Then just as the royal physicians were
about to leave the royal chamber the pa
tient would burst into loud laughter, or,
II too weak for that, would chuckle
grimly at the way in which his medical
attendants had been misled by him. 1t
can be imagined, therefore, how increas-
ingly difficult the task of the Dutch doc
tors was made. Since his unexpected
partial recovery-the latest account is
unfavorable-it has been necessary for
the old king to breathe air of one tenn
perature, and that a rather high one, so
that his apartments have to be kept
heated In a which makes the
devotion of the young queen to her
wreck of a husband all the more notable.
London Truth.
, 1889-08-07

But when we look at the moon with
our telescopes, do we see any traces of
water3 There are, no doubt, many
large districts which at first glance
seem like oceans, and were indeed
termed ''seas" by the old astronomers,
a namo which they still absurdly re-
tain. Closer inspection shows that
the so-called lunar seas are deserts,
often marked over with small craters
and with rocks. The telescope reveals
no seas and no oceans, no lakes and no
rivers. Nor is the grandeur of the
moons scenery eve impaired by
clouds over her surface. Whenever
the moon is above the horizon, and
terrestrial clouds are out of the way,
we a see the features of her surface
with distinctness. There are no clouds
in the NOON there are not even the
mists or the vapors which invariably
arise wherever water is present, and
therefore astronomers have been led
TO the conclusion that our satellite is a
sterile and a waterless desert-Story
of the Heavens.
, 1889-08-07
Seeking His own Happiness at Last.

A tall, fine looking man of distin-
guished appearance and clerical air
stepped into the office of Clerk of Courts
Hewitt yesterday and asked with great
dignity II Mr.. Hewitt were the one who
made folks happy. Mr.. Hewitt Joined
him In n little blush, and shyly admitted
that he sometimes distributed great
chunks of happiness to young men for
a consideration.
81 want q marriage license, then" the
stranger remarked.
What is the name?' asked Mr.. Hew-
lit.
"Spratt-Rev. G. NJ. Spratt, of Phila.
delphia."
After the usual questions required by
law to be asked of those who come there
for tickets in the lottery, Mr.. Hewitt OBJ
served: "Of course / can see that you
are of age, but" in an apologetical tone,
II am required to ask your exact age"
Certainly, certainly, sir" responded
the clerical visitor. 81 know how it is.
1 have oficiated at a large number of
weddings since the law went into effect.
l am 75."
The bride Mr.. Spratt was to lead TO
the altar was Mrs. Amelia Down Vince
Ter, of Cory, whose age is OF, so that
the combined ages of the bride and
groom reach the almost unprecedented
age of 14e years, an even century more
than the age of the average bride and
groom.-Erie Gazette.
, 1889-08-07

report of the house committee on the adj
mission of Arizona, Idaho and
Wyoming ; inaugural address of
the governor and the memorial
Of the Tenth legislative assembly to con-
gress on the admission of Wyoming. 1t
is rather remarkable in a compilation of
this sort TO find a contribution by Judge
Peck, but it is nevertheless true that the
memorial presented in the house at the
last session OF the legislature by Mr.. La
frentz and passed by a unanimous vote in
the council and house was actually writ
ten by Judge Peck md passed word for
word as it was written.
, 1889-08-07
eLIse's BEAUTIFUL ARMS.

The Great Triumph and Tragic End of An
Artists Model In Berlin.
Two years ago Elise Kemmler, then 10
years old, was a waitress at n restaurant
in the students quarter in Berlin. She
was not pretty. She was freckled,
square shouldered and dumpy. She vas
so plain that she did not even get the
usual caresses and love pats which the
German mattresses almost invariably get
from every man they serve. She had,
however, one beauty of form-her arms.
They were large, white and exquisitely
nodded. A young artist noticed them
one day as Elise, with her sleeves rolled
up, brought him his beer and roast goose.
From that day on Elise was probably
more sought after by young men than
any other waitress In Berlin. Every
artist wished her to sit for him, so that
he could paint her beautiful arms.
After the young artist who discovered
her arms had given their counterparts to
his ,Hebes and Venuses and Dianas,
dozens of other artists wished I o repro
duce them on their canvases. AS a
model Elise made double and treble the
money hat she had earned as a waitress.
She spent it all upon her person and be-
came Immediately vain. By mean of a
bit of lacing, q free use of cosmetics, and
a lot of new gowns, she made herself
over into n very attractive young wo-
man. She had lovers by the dozen.
Hardly an evening passed for the next
two years but that she drank wine with
an artist or student in n fine Berlin res
taurant, or sat beside him in some sec
ond class theatre.
A few weeks ago Elise had an engage
ment to sit for the young artist who dis
covered her. She went to his room and
prepared to reveal the beautiful arms
which he had wished to paint. He told
her, however, that h need not take the
trouble. He had found n woman with
more finely nodded arms than hers. She
threw herself on the floor and wept. He
tossed her some money to comfort her.
She threw 1t back to him and hurried off
home, There she locked herself in her
rooms. For two days she refused ad-
mittance to every one n ate nothing.
On the morning of the third day her
landlady was attracted to her bedroom
by groans. On the bed lay Elise in con-
vulsions. She confessed that she had
poisoned herself, but begged the land
lady not to summon a doctor, as she
wished to die. A physician who was
called in considered her incurable. She
was sent to the Charlie hospital, where
she died two days Interview York Sun.
, 1889-08-07
Who Own. the Land in America.

Who owns the land in the United
States3 Why, the citizens do, or
should, would be the natural reply.
But unfortunately it is not altogether
SO. Some Of the best lands in this
country r owned by alien landlords.
Nearly %, 900, 900 acres of land are
owned by men who owe allegiance to
other governments. To be exact, there
are q, 241, 900 acres of land under the
direct control and management of
thirty foreign individuals or COM
panies.
There are 9, 72o, 2s3 acres of land in
Massachusetts,, SO that the men living
in other countries and owing allie
glance to other powers own land
enough TO make about ten states like
observation-disclosures than the whole
of New England, more land than
some governments own to support a
king. The largest amount Of land
owned by any oneman or corporation
is owned by a foreign corporation
called the Holland Land company.
Talk about alien land holders in Ire
landl There is twice as much land
owned by aliens in the United States
as there is owned by Englishmen in
Ireland. Think of it. More than %
600, 900 acres of land owned by men in
Europel-American Citizen.
, 1889-08-07
An InfaIlibie Indicator.

You can tell pretty well how a girl
feels towards you by the way she takes
your arm. If she doesn't care a cent
you know it by the indifference of her
muscles If she has a great confidence
in you the pressure tells it; and friend
ship is as distinct from love in that
mode of expression as in words or
looks A woman can take the arm of
a fellow she likes much with perfect
comfort, even if she is six feet high
and he is four. But even if the two
are just matched she can make him
feel disdain, contempt, discomfort dis
like, anything she likes by the way
she does not hold on to him. 1 am
told there is a great deal Of difference,
too, between the way a girl fits her
waist to one mans arm as compared
with another; but l hardly believe it.
San Francisco Chronicle.
, 1889-08-07
BE CONSER VATYVE.


The Casper Mall makes the following
quotation from THE LEADER:
The lynching of the man and woman on
the Sweetwater may be deplorable. All
resorts to lynch law are deplorable in a
country governed by laws, but when the
law shows itself powlerless and inactive,
when Justice is lame and hating, when
there is failure to convic on downright
proofs, it is not in the nature of enter
prising western men to sit idly by and
have their cattle stolen and slaughtered
under their very noses.
1t then adds: 1T appears quite evident
that every influence possible is to be ex-
erted to defeat the ends of Justice"
How it appears quito evident that
every possible influence will be exerted to
defeat the ends of justice the Mail fails
to indicate. That high handed thievery
has been practiced on the ranges and that
the large cattle companies have been
mainly the sufferers thereby neither the
Hd'l nor n other paper acquainted
with the actual state of affairs will attempt
to deny. That the officers of the law have
been powerless or unwilling to protect the
property of citizens of this territory has
long been apparent to everybody; that
iuries have aeqitted on evidence which
would instantly convict Tor anything but
mavericking nobody will deny for it is
known Of all men.
The LEADER has taken the position
that the property of a large cattle COM
pany should be protected by the law to
exactly the same extent as that Of a small
ranchman. The days when large cat
tie companies could overcome or break up
the business of a poor man have passed
away in this territory. We have now
reached q new era. Several large cattle
companies are necessarily moving else
where to make way for incoming immi-
grafton. But we have not yet reached
that stage when we can do without the
cattle companies. They contribute sew
eral million dollars TO the assessable val
ues OF the territory and if they are driven
out by a senseless hue and cry there is
nothing now TO replace them.
While we do not believe in injustice
being practiced by the cattle companies
against individuals. neither do we believe
In the contrary proposition. Therefore.
we say lie 1.-THE law have its course and dc
not try to arous public opinion to a pitch
of frenzy, as no good can come of it.