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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-06-03
Fairmont Commencement.

Fairmount School closed Friday,
the 23d of May, with interesting Z
ercises. The little ones testified to
their love for their teacher in their
efforts to please her. 1t was truly
to witness their parting with
her, they want her back so much and
fear she is lost to them, all large
and small left crying. Mrs. Backus'
enrolment was 50, average winter
attendance SO, general average 20
the best ever had here. The closing
acceded by all to be the best
ever had in this community. There
were thirty-threc dialogues, essays,
declarations, select readings, and
testified to the attention of their
teacher in teaching them. 1t termi-
mated in a petition being started on
the grounds and signed by all the
patrons but two, and broke up in
speeches by the men cheering each
other in their endeavors to get her
back. 1t was the most pleasant,
cheerful entertainment l ever saw
all in high glee till the parting came.
L am thinking any other teacher than
Mrs. Backus will not have a path of
roses. This is Mrs. Buckus's third
year, aud the people like her better
all the time. There was a crowded
house, abundance of cake and lem
onade, and other viands. Mr.. Edi-
tor, you should have been here. All
the little ones deserve much praise.
The sweet little singer from Bruce
town, Lizzie Overly, did sp~lendidly
Rose Overly, Eddie Overly and Mr..
johnson made you almost spiIt your
sides with laughter; dialogue. re-
markso of a fitting character were made
by Misses Samtor, johnson and
others. All we're unanimous in their
thanks to Mrs. Backus for the inter.
est she had taken in the affairs of the
whole community.
OSr Ppvsr1r
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-06-03

Senator Faulkner and Congress-
man Wilson have secured the public
building for Martinsburg.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-06-03

Go to Dalgarn's for your Shoes,
OYeralfs, Shirts, Hosiery, Groceries,
Tubs, Buckets, Stoneware, Brooms,
and everything kept in a ftrst-class
store
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-06-03

Thanks to Senator Faulkner and
Congressman Wilson for late public
documents.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-06-03

The old members of Stuart's Horse
Artillery met at Billiards. Hotel in
Richmond last Thursday night, and
formed an organization, the object
of which is to obtain a complete ros-
ter of the old command. Col. R. p.
Chew, of this place, was elected
Chairman, and Edward Sulley, of
Richmond, Secretary. Information
in regard to members will be gladly
received by either of these officers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-06-03
For Sale.

A BUFFALO PITT STEAM THREsHER.
IA 1 will sell cheap and on good terms to re-
sponsible party w. F. WEIRICK-
June s, 1S90-3t>=
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-06-03

Mr.. NJ. V. Richards, the Land
and Immigrant Agent of the b. & o.
R. R., whose experience in building
up the cities of the Northwest along
the Northern Pacific Road, is a di-
rector of the CharIestown Mining,
Manufacturing and Improvement
Company. He our people
that the B. & o. r. R. Company in
tend to give Charlestown every IA
cility in their power to advance
quickly to the place it is entitled to
hold among the progressive cities of
the South. Mr.. Richards, on his
first visit to this place two years ago,
pointed out 10 our people the advan-
tages Charlestown eminently DOS
sessed for many lines of Manufac-
lures, and also its delightful loca-
ton as a residence town and sum
mer resort. We are glad to know
MI. Richards is with us.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-06-03

The South, poor as it is, has completed its
monument to Lee; but New York, with all It's
millions, has left the Grant memorial unhn-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-06-03

We carry this season the most cx-
pensiye line of Children's Clothing,
also a full line of sizes in kits.
S. D. HIRscHMAN & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-06-03

Tho Chariestown Mining, Manufacturing
and Improvement Company offers excellent
advantages for investment.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-06-03

At Martinsbnrg, last week, the Democrats
elected the mayor and four out of FIVE wards
returned Democratic councilmen.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-06-03

Down go the prices in Millinery
Our entire stock of Ladies and Chill
dren's Hats have been reduced
Don't forget to cali if you want to
save money in buying your Hats for
yourself or children, at
d. HrRscnMEN & Co g
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-06-03

Our Standard White Unlaundried
Shirt can't be beat for ft and work
m~anship, none better made. We also
carry IN elegant line of Mems Night
Shirts, the largest line to select from.
All made of the very best of cotton.
S. D. HRscHMAN & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-06-03
County Court Proceed
ing5.
Lcontlnned from last week.l


State of West Virginia. Jefferson county, set !;
In the Comfy Court, May Term, 1890
The following is the assessment of District
Road Tax for the year 1890 in this county, and
it is ordered that the sheriff collect the same
ChaUlcstown District-l00 capitations at
S1.1215 on each 10000 of real aud personal
property.
Mtddleway District-550 capitdtions at l. 1G96
on each $4,000 of real and personal property.
Kahletown District-420 capitatious AZ 81 u
on each $4,000 of real and personal property.
Harper's Ferry District-250 chpitations at
$1.15 on each Sl00.0oof real and personal prop
erty.
Sill ON each $4,000 of real and personal
property.
The County Levy is as follows: Forty cents
(40) on each $4,000 of real and personal prop
erty i'm the county for the year 1890
Ordered that the sheriff of this county collect
forty cents on each one hundred dollars of real
and personal property in this county as u conn
ty levy for the ensuing year.
On application of E. q. Tabb. All. Tnuquary
and John T.. Kerfoot. Road Surv's of Middlcway
Dist, in tliis county. it is ordered that Robert
Chew. William BcJll aud S. Howell Brown be
and they are hereby appointed viewers to view
the road leading from the public road ucnr
Jos. II. Wagclcy's Shop to the old Strider's
(now Bakers mill, a distance u of q mile. and
determine whether or not this Is Il public road
or Gully made aud usea ne a mill road, and re-
port whether or not it should be made n public
road; the cost OF widening. opening and repair
ing the road across the breast of the dam sud
the road below the mill. and my ind all other
matters deemed pertinent by them aud make
report to the next August term or tits court.
MIsoEL LANEoUs ORDERS on COUNTY TRKas-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-06-03
Children Made Strong.

Don't you think your children are
troubled with wormsl Children.are
often weak and punyf from this cause.
There is no remedy equal tost'Bore~
mans Sweet Vermifuge," for remov-
ing these pests from the system
Sold by all dealers at % cents. Do
not be put off with something else
just as good. my20-6m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-06-03

Hon. VIM. l.. Wilson viii address the literary
societes of the normal school at Fairmont,
Jans7.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-06-03

Mr.. E. B. Prettyman, who will de-
liver the address at the commence
ment exercises of Stephenson Female
Institute, has been chosen principal
of the Maryland State Normal School.
The Sun says that Mr.. Prettyman
''is well known in the State and is
a man of ability and pleasing man
ners.'' He is the son of a Metho-
dist minister, and himself a local
preacher in the NJ. E. Church South.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-06-03
a Terrific Storm.


One of the most terridc and damaging
storms of wind and hail ever known in this sec
ton visited a portion of Jefferson, Clarke-and
adjoining counties last Friday afternoon. Two
heavy, black clouds, one coming from the
north and the other from the west, seem to
have met somewhere along between Darkes-
vile and Middleway, and taking a southeast
erly course through Jefferson and Clarke.
widening Its path as it went, passed over Mid
dleway, Summit Point Gaylord, Berryville,
and towards Castleman's Ferry and on to War
renton in Fauqnter county. In the Middle
way section the barn of Mr.. John L. Lewis, on
Scolley's Hill, was nuroofed. and crops and
tcncing destroyed. Wm. q. Bates lost his
wheat and had fourteen 6ne apple trees de-
s~troyed-one of them taken up and carried
about ninety feet from where it had stood, and
landed with roots mp in the air his barn. in
which there were seven horses at the time, was
also blown over, but none of the animals Sc
riously hurt. Tn stable of Mr.. Mordecai
Grim, in Middleway, was also blown away, and
his horse left standing in the foundatioh.-
Farmers heavily damaged in crops or timber
are Thos. L. Watson, 8. D. EnEle, John L.
HooG, Geo. B. shaull, s. t. Markle, Jack
RameJ and - Johnson with partial dam
age to Col. J. J.. GrAntham aud Maj. r. v.
Shirley.
Al summit Point one end Of Wilson's store
was torn AWAY a hole scooped out of the alate
roof of the Episcopal church. and the Metho-
dist church demolished, leaving only the pulpit
and lower part of the organ. VIM. Brent's
property was ruined. A horse belonging to
DIR. A. P. Thompson, hitched near Wilson's
store, was thrown on the fence and literally
disemboweled. Mr.. Vim. Larue's barn was
unrooted, and Goods and Whittington's black
smith shops blown down. One or two houses
were also unroofed at Mt. Pleasant. Among
those whose crops were damaged are Messrs.
Joseph Coleman, e. A. Colston, r. G. Colston,
w. G.. Frazier, Jas. W. Coyle, James Coleman,
N. 81. Willis, Thos. E. Woodward, Geo. w.
Snyder, R. W. Morrow, Randolph Custer, VIM.
A. Shaw, John Sitter, w. B. Conrad, Cwheat
and iue orchard ruined, and courthouse upset
aud corn thrown over ~barn-yard,) Jas. w.
Rely. Chas. p. Wilson, DR.. j. Z. Wilson, r.
o. Allen, A. L. Withers, George Whiting, w.
NJ. Clements, DIR. A. P. Thomson. Lewis Nc
Daniel, VIM. Childs. Black Kanode, Charlie
Weller, John H. Shewbridge, Adam Young
and J.. B. Coyle.
AT Gaylord the blacksmith shop of Mr.. Jno.
w. Steele was demolished, the door blown ont
of his house and the dwelling otherwise dam
aged. so that he and his family had to flee for
refuge elsewhere. The barn on the Richard
son farm was blown down, VIM. Reeds stable
carried off and his horse left unharmed, and
two log houses on the old Sewers property un-
rooted. Our merchant Mr.. w. H. Cameron
was fortunate in that whilst buildings were
/ t1,vyr low, ~, bbNI, oS1o, ~ It--,t.,o - l..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-06-03

The summer schedule of the S. V.
R. R. went into effect yesterday,
June I'd, with two additional trains
between Shenandoah and Hagerstown
TO accommodate the local travel
Both of these trains will make close
connection at Shenandoah junction
with the B. & o. for Washington and
Baltimore. No. 6 north-bound passes
Charlestown 9:28 A. NJ, No. 5
south-bound 5:27 P. NJ, arriving
at Shenandoah 1925 P. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-06-03

A San Francisco dispatch to the
New York Tribune states that the
Hon. W. d. English, at present State
harbor commissioner, is a candidate
for the Democratic nomination for
Governor of California. The dis
patch adds that with one exception
'tMr. English is the shrewdest poll
tician in his party in California .
hi. English is a native of Charles
town, but went to California when a
young man, where he successfully
engaged in business pursuits. He
was for several years chairman of the
Democratic State executive commit.
tee, and a delegate to the Demo,
cratic national conventions of 1884
and 1888.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-06-03

DRO0Ms, Tubs aud Buckets. at
ID May Is. 1880 DALGARNS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-06-03

We are glad to see the names of
Mr. Chase. Eddy, vice-President
Of the Norfolk & Western R. R., and
hr. W. W. Coe, Chief Engineer, in
the board of directors of the Charles
town Mining, Manufacturing and
Improvement Company. These gen
tlemen have been among the leading
spirits of the wonderful development
along the N. & W. Road, and as it is
an open secret that the S. V. r. r.
will soon be part of the Norfolk &
Western system, these gentlemen
will lend their efforts to make this
place n of the most important seats
of industry along their line.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1890-06-19

THE FEDERAL ELEcgioIs BILT All
PERrEcrED The 10 called national
election bill Is framed ii tie House
Republican caucus yesterday realizes
Speaker Reeds idea Of Quitting loose
from State elections and doing our
own registration. our own counting
and oar own certiGcatioa. The Bill
provides that the Circuit Court Of the
United States shall appoint supsrvi.
sors--three il each election district
or voting precinct. These Supervisors
are to supervise the preparation Of al
Iistts 81 vcsara. and are 10 take part
in every act performed ID holding
elections, in counting the ballots and
IN certifying the result. In oerEsss.
ing the result Of a congressional cleo.
ton their voice alone ID to Be anthor-
ilatiye The candidate they declare
elected ID To have his name placed on
the roll Of The House and Is % take
part 10 the organization Of the House.
The advantage this gigss lie. narig
that has The majority Of The eapervi-
sore il apparent Bribery of voters,
fAlae registration, repeating, intimida-
ton, improper conduct Al elections,
false oanvassing, ballot-box aluiiing.
60. are made punishable BY fine or
imprisonment. The law is to apply to
ali cities Of 10000 inhabitants and
upwards, and ii entire congressional
dielricts, exclusive Of such cities, upon
application from 100 voters and 10
counties upon application Of SO voters.
The duties imposed upon the several
grades Of supervisors appear 10 be-
heavy, and win call for handsome
pay. The expense Of the machinery
thus devised to take congressional
elections out Of the hands Of the
States has been estimated At
S5, 100000, over swo.thirds Of which
viii 30 to pan workers This mon.
ey will keep up The party organiza-
ton 10 a number Of States where
"lhe party" At present can hardly be
said 10 have an organized existence.
Tuesday baltimore Sltn.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1890-06-19
Fhg Southern Maryland DsVeI
0DlGHt Company of Charles
County, Maryland
Chfcef3
President, FRED EfgICK STONE,
Vice, President, z. A. L. C0NTEE.
I" G. O. LANCASTER.
Secretary, T. 9. HOWARD
Treasurer i. A. WILMER
Commissioners
JOHN q. LANG,
SAMsL ii. NEAvE,
JAS. r. MATTHEW'S.

Tho attention Of Land Owners, and those
having control Or care Of landed estates, Il
invited y the facilities offered for the sale
Of real properties hy the establishment Of
the Southern Maryland Development Com
parry
This Company "a mainly composed of
resident land owners, who, combining On.
eFey and capital ii g stock corporation,
have organized and equipped a real estate
Office and general agency for the develop
ment and sale Of lands throughout the
c0untie Of Prince Georges, Charles, Cal
vert and Sk Mary's
Persons deaif0us Of having their lands
placed II he market during the season Of
1890, should without delay send q the
Company d description Of tho lands, cor
rect namc 81 ownors, lif husband and wife,
20 ssate,) the number Of acres, quality, sit
nation, area and kind Of timber, farm ina
proYemants, etc, and tho lowest cash price
for which sale may be MAIDS. a blank
form Il Furnished by The Company torauch
purpose
The Company win then examine the
property. and, 4 accepted and placed un-
der contract, viii provide al necessary
descriptions for publication ia their forth
coming display list Of the Lands and RI
sourcss II Southern Maryland A des-
cfiptign will also Be placed on the Office
book of sales aud II the hands ~ The Com
pany's agents In the several States.
Tho Companye terms ct sale will be in
variably as shall bo agreed upon, and IN
every ease will be conditioned upon the
iuidiiment Of ils contract undertakings
Where d moderate cash price is stated, the
Company will charge no commission
against such price; the lowest net price
only win therefore bc given,
Tho principal and business Office o. tho
Company Is, for The present, located 81
O0xs 8Td110N cllaf<s Comfy, Nj
BusIness comfennicalipns should be Won't
70 that Office, addressed to
gQAN 4 LATTER eV17uE
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1890-06-19
NEWS IN BRIEF
From he baltimore SIN.
Z SATURDAY, June IA.

SATURDAY, June IA.
The tax rate Of Frederick county
was fixed at 81 cents o. the 500.
A pocket book lost BY Misa Kate
Cnrrie, Ct New Jersey, in London, il
April, has been returned TO her by
The London police.
President Alvord, Of the Agricul-
ltfal College, was reelected. Profess
ecr Conrad, with whom president All
word was not IN harmony, was not
re elected.
In replying to The congratulations
of visitors the Pope said he believed
II great punishment was impending
On society for it. disregard Of and ID.
difference to the church.
The President is said 10 have been
consulted in the preparation Of the
Z fgapoaed federal elections bill and to
have promised his help. There is alec
talk Of forcing The measure through
the Senate by the Reed method III the
absence or Vice, President Morton
The Board Of Public Works OK.
changed the preferred stock Of the
State in the B. & o. Railroad yesters
day with Mr.. Z. R. Bacon for s ,242, !
800 Of the exchange loan Of 1888 at
$l0l with accrued interest. The
Johns Hopkins trustees exchanged q
part Of the University'a common stock
for the preferred stock
In the United States Senate, yes.
terday, speeches on the silver bill were
made by Senators Morgan, Reagan,
Daniel and others. The Senate sub.
etituted for the Senate bill the House
silver bill and postponed the close Of
the general debata on the bill until
Monday at 3 o'clock. The House was
engaged on the sundrY civil appropri.
alton bill.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1890-06-19

On the morning q JnHe o, 1890, AR
CHE A., youngest aon d James w ans
A. L. Tippnit, aged 9 months and V slaYa
Gently fold the tiny fingers
Ger Tie ruieelcfs. infant irpa4i
Close the snowy wnxon egellda,
For the eahy Is ST ret
Part lis sllkcn, wsyy angela
BcF The pure and 4nle hsuN
klEs ia
NlleFuV hr n arcsfElEnW n8W
SONY sgeed whesc Ne i Aaenplna,
Mourn not. sigh nps. weep % ninhc
klsa you Will dalurb h5s yisians--
Iggill tfeefn-aaeels lowering ser.
Saw son eyer anKii 81 lovely
Az hr looks. inif dfeamaf. now
Lake crime scaipiaFrd. naY9iu anEol.
Heavens own halo found his hr0w
Make his bod meath dropping gsiowH
Plaut bright flowers 0'ef hts brad
Let the sweet birds sing above hin.
Sing for Him the tafiy dead.
And when there 81 eye you llngef,
scii wings rasilIng yau shall heaf,
And 6 whisper on the zcphyr4
"Bahy spirit huyurr near
~ mn ArxT
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1890-06-19
ADDRESS OF B. w. HERBERT
At THE
CONFEDERATE CEMETERY
PT. LoelKoUT ~ DEE al INsT.


Ladies' md Gsnficmea Being 10.
tally unakilled 10 the afs Or oraiory.
and having had such ahorf time II
I rfeparf \ as4as ny snausitty u
make an address, aspsciaily for al
occasion like this. You will. there.
fore. excuse the brisfnesa ~ ny r..
marks.
Over quarter ofa century ago a
atupendons civil war was raging, 4
million Of men we're il tho field. and
the clash Of arms and The thunder.
like sound Of the artillery resoundea
Ger land and sea, from mountain to
hilltop. To-day We are assembled
here to decorate the graves 81 The
Confederate dead, who perished III
that bloody conflict, lighting brayely
for their homes and for their country.
May our posterity follow ID our foot.
steps, and with loving hands care for
the spot whore rest the noble dead.
When We have a loved ono leave
this earth TO dwell in another land,
whose lifeless form has been lain ia
the silent shades Of lonely church,
yard, we feel it our duty, our last act
Of love, to frequent that spot and
strew lowers upon the grave that
holds the beloved departed. Should
we not then, as true Southern people,
at least once year, gather about the
place where sleep oyer three thousand
Of those heroic aons. ak Of whom were
Of our native State Maryland, who, a.
the inscription says, al the call Of
patriotism and encountered the periIs
Of the field, endured the trials Of a
prison, and we're faithful INTO death,
and az tribute Of respect 10 our
fallen braves. lend hand ID heaali-
fy and strew flowers upon their last
resting placeY
When we look upon that marble
columns monument to perpesuala
the memory Of our Southern bFages-
who, inspired BY the justice Of their
cause, left their homes and dear ones
TO follow the illustrions Lee and the
heroic jackson on the field Of battle.
behold Ohildless mother, q bereav.
ID father, Preside made desolate / |
We may picture, II we will IN the FAR
Southern States. bordering the broad
Atlantic or The blue angry waters Of /
,he Gulf, a lonely woman, whose once
air brow ia crowned withailvery gray +
i three.score years and ten, sitting /
j her window absorbed Id thought, /
'erhaps thinking Of tho lost canse and 1
i her loved one che had 80 many (
FEARS ago kissed farewell with tear
illad eyes and sent forth under the
blessings Of God 10 fight for bis coun.
ry, AND who never returned; but
leeps that silent sleep which comes
9 All here under verdant sod. lie
noble cause aud died d
Oncrable death. Truly, dulce ct de-.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1890-06-19

aognm 81 pfo pafkfi assl Il 81 s&sSs
and honosAb!e Io dis 81 onsIa eonn.
tfY
The North and Tie ao0sh have bean
hostile toward each other. The South
has deserted tie unifn and set np i
separate government over which pre-
sided the Hon. Jeiisssot Davis, Whose
lame viii 81 down from generation ii
generation She has fought 10 Eas.
tain 4 cause which she believed to be
founded en- truth aud justice. prosee
ting the rights and property of her
citizena.
But what was tie Sesult1 "A res
sult most terrible fof The unfortunate
South. She has aeen herself robbed
Of her most profitable Institution. sla-
very. She has seen fer frss;des made
desolata and lonely and witnessed Eho
life blood ofsone ol the most pasriots
10 soldiers that ever trod American
coil poured out upon the field like
water. batali q this u over, and we
are reunited The sword y sheathed {
and the once red fields ot 4skikPnfg
are covered with VA n
though war and i!a g ..,o sAzsfll
passed oyns ~