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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-11

The Commonwealth, a literary mag
azine published in Denver, Col, has
an article on Jefferson Davis, entitled
'Neither Traitor or Rebel" by Jas
Redpath, an original abolitionist and
the friend of John Brown, but who
was the guest of Mr.. Davis for sew
eral months previous to the Iattcr's
fatal illness, which concludes as
follows:
.rThere are two Jefferson Davises
in American history; one is a con-
spirator, rebel, traitor and t'The
Fiend of AndersonviIle"- is 3
myth evolved from the hell-smoke OF
cruel war--as purely imaginary a
parsonage as Mephistopheles or the
Hebrew Devil; the other was states
man with clean hands and pure heart,
who served his people from budding
manhood to hoary age, without thought
of self, with unbending integrity and
to the best of his ability he was a
man of whom all his countrymen who
knew him personally, without distinc-
ton of creed political, are proud that
he was their countryman."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-11

Judge Adam snyder's resignation
from the Supreme bench will take eff.
feet June 1st. In next falls election
there will be two vacancies on the
Supreme Bench to fill. Judge Lu-
cas- is now filling the unexpired term
of Judge Green, and he will in all
probability, be elected to the place.
Governor Fleming will not make an
appointment to fill Judge snyder's
term but let the voters settle the
GU estion for once and for all.
Ne,o Dominion.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-11

When you wish to discontinue your
subscription TO newspaper, ask the
publisher to send you statement of
your account, on the receipt of which
remit the amount due and say "Dis-
continue my paper from date. y,
There is a right and wrong way to dc
everything and the right way to dis
continue newspaper subscription is
as stated.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-11

Frank NJ. BicknelI's fairy tale en-
titled ''The Youth who arose Pau
per and went to bed a King" pub
lished in Harper's Young People OF
March 4th, will have a sequel enti-
tied 1.-The Youth who went to bed a
King and arose a Pauper," which
will appear in thenumber of the same
periodical to be published March IL,
Both stories are illustrated.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-11

Don't refuse to give the census
cnumerator the information asked for
the law provides that the head of
a family who refuses all proper fnfor-
nation may be sued and fined $780,
In the absence of the family or any
adult member of it, any agent of the
family shall supply the required in
formation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-11

Any charge that Hon. w. L. Will
son has been derelict in his duty to
his constituents is a mistake. No
man in Congress has been more faith
full and untiring in his efforts than
Mr.. Wilson, and none have put forth
greater efforts in behalf of their con-
stituents than the honored Represen-
tative of the I'd West Virginia Dis
trict. v
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-11

Henry Loomis Nelson mas written
for Ha1per's Hieeday All article euti-
tied, "Some New York Clubs, +" SINH
lar to the one on ''The Clubs of Bos-
ton" which he contributed to the
same periodical last January. His
new article will appear in a four-page
Supplement to the number which is
to be published March 18th, and will
be illustrated from drawings by L.
de Thulstrup, Charles Graham and
II. NJ. Wilder.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-11

Hamilton Ormsbee will contribute
short story entitled IA Kitchen
Cupid" to the number of Harper's
Bazar to be published March 18th.
The same number will contain a poem
entitled "Tear-bottIes, by Harriet
Prescott Spofford, and a sketch enti-
tied 1.-The Household Lamp" by
Frank Chaffee, illustrated by W. j.
Baer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-11

The Harper's Ferry Sentinel copies
our notice of the slippery gentleman
who was here a few days ago, and
says:
This is probably the same chap
who worked the fiim-ham game here
few days ago. He bought pack
age of cigarettes from tobacconist
c. B. WentzelI, went through the
above described programme, and Mr..
Wentzell was just handing him his
two dollar bill, when Mr.. Il. w.
GearY, one of our merchants came in
the store aud warned Mr.. WentzeIl
that the fellow was rascal, as he had
a few hours before succeeded in
beating him ont of a dollar. Mr..
Wentzell examined the change his
customer had been handing him,
found it short one dollar, and de-
manded that sum of the 'tslick un. -
He ''forked it over" without word.
Mr.. Geary then backed himself against
the door and demanded his dollar, as
the price of the sharper's liberty
The dollar being forthcoming, he was
allowed to depart.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-11

Judge Alvey has appointed Messrs.
Robert Bridges of Washington coun-
ty, Richard D. johnson of Allegheny
county, and Joseph d. Baker of
Frederick county, receivers of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-11

Gen. John NJ. Palmer is a candi-
date for o. S. Senator in Illinois, and
says the Democrats of that State will
carry the Legislature in November
next if they make united, energetic
canvass.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-11

Master Abraham Lincoln, the last
male defendant of the lamented Pres
ident Lincoln, died on the 9TH instant.
He was bright, intelligent, studious
and promising youth.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-11

At the municipal election held in
Shepherdstown yesterday the "drY, .
or anti-license ticket was elected by
II majority. Last year the 'wet,
ticket was elected by 66 majority.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-11

Secretary Proctor has issued an or
der directing that the field or union
of the National flag in use in the army
and navy consist, after July 4, 1890,
of forty-two white stars in six rows
of seven stars each in a blue field.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-11

You seldom see anything being
done of national moment unless you
see the name of Hon. W. L. Wilson,
of West Virginia, associated with it.
He is = man of whom all patriotic
citizens should he proud. He has
been found worthy to he placed ia
the front, and when there, maintains
true equilibrium.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-11

Senator Faulkner is hopeful that
he may produce some reasons based
on statistics, and, perhaps, facts not
hitherto introduced, to get rehear-
ing by the War Department engi-
neers of the Shenandoah Navigation
Improvement SYSTEMATICALLY not
only the appropriation heretofore
made may be expended, but the adj
dittonal adequate appropriation may
be recommended for the accomplish
ment of the desired object, and Rep
resentative Wilson will do what he
can in the same direction.-Dem.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-11

Ex-Representatiye Taulbee, who
was shot by Judge Kincaid in Wash
ington, is.said to be dying.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-11

Thanks 10 Senator Faulkner for
copies of his speech in opposition to
the Blair Educational Bill.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-11
Col. Chew in Chicago.

The Chicago Herald of the 9Th in
slant says:
Colonel r. p. Chew, of West Vir-
ginia, is stopping at the Grand Pa
cific. Colonel Chew has been an ac-
tive advocate of Chicago's. claims for
the worlds fair and was largely in
strumental in securing the passage by
the legislature of West Virginia of a
resolution endorsing Chicago in pref
erence to New York City. He has
been a frequent visitor to our city for
fifteen years, and, in speaking of the
doubt expressed in some of the east
ern papers of the ability of Chicago
to raise the money to make the fair a
success, he said that It seemed absurd
to one who had been from year to
year witness to the marvellous growth
of this city in wealth and population.
In answer to the question as to what
West Virginia and the South would
do for the fair he answered that the
chief resources of West Virginia were
coal. coke and lumber, and that Chi
cage and the West afford tempting
market, TO which these products we're
being shipped in large quantities.
Excepting the section of the State in
which he lives, which is east of the
Alleghanies, where from convenience
and patriotic sentiment the people
were almost unanimous for Washing
ton, the people we're for Chicago, to
which place they can get cheaper and
quicker than To New York City. He
had no doubt that West Virginia
would take the necessary steps to
make creditablc exhibit at the fair.
"The SOUTH he said, lis also con
vcnient to Chicago. her numerous
railroads penetrating almost every
State. That section is undergoing a
marvellous development, and, if not
afflicted with unjust legislation by
Congress, will doubtless join hands
with the east and make this the most
successful exposition of the kind that
the world has ever seen. He ex-
pressed no doubt that as soon as Con-
gress passed the bill, the jealousy and
soreness resulting from disappoint-
ment would entirely disappear from
the cities contesting for the fair. and
all sections of the country would be
found working to make the fair mag
nificti,f SttcppsS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-11

The reunion of Confederate veter-
ans, at Leesburg, Va, recently, I'M
der the auspices of Clinton Hatch
Camp, was a decided success. Dur
ing the morning there was process
sion in which about six hundred Con-
federate veterans participated, under
the command of Colonel Z. V. White,
of cavalry fame. Afterwards Cen
eral Thomas L. Rosser addressed a
crowd of several thousand people
from the veranda of the hotel. At
the conclusion the old veterans and in
vited guests entered the hotel, where
an excellent banquet was spread
After dinner, toast drinking and
speech-making followed until 1880
O'clock. At that hour the doors of
the Opera House were thrown open
and the building was soon crowded
to overlooking, a number of ladies
occupying seats in the gallery. The
hall was beautifully decked with Con-
federate and national colors. Flo
quent and enthusiastic speeches were
delivered by General Wade Hampton
and General NJ. C. Butler. The bus
mess houses and residences of the
town were Hastily draped with flags
and bunting, and the occasion was
one long to be remembered by all
present.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-11

The mighty Mississippi is on a
rampage from the spring rains.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-11

In Martinsburg, March 4. 1890. Mr.. j. g.
PRICE to Miss EMILY C. .LAMP-both of
Berkeley county.
In Hedgesville. Berkeley Co.. February 81.
Mr.. JOHN q. HEBERLlNG to Miss BLANCHE
SMALTZ-both of that place.
In Martinshurg. February 25. 1890. CHAs.
/. Finn to Miss IDA WARD--both of Berke-
ley county.
In Martinebnrg. February 81. 1880. hy Rev.
John Edwa.ds. Mr.. LEE sILER to Miss ABE
LA 8. PEARRELL.
March 5. 1890. by Rev F. p. Robertson.
Mr..F. A. COLBERT. of Martinsbnrg. to Miss
CORA r. MILLER. of New Corners Mill.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-11

Note the arrival of our unusually
large Spring stock.
Wsr. KAAN, Sadler Block.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-11

THE BOSS BARBER,
ID RESPECTFULLY announces to his friends
HI and the public that has removed to ths
front upper room in the Gibson building, nd
Joining the courthouse yard.
Myshop has been Thoroughly Furnished and
Improved, with the Best Patent Spring Chairs,
&c. is large and rOOny. and shall constantly
have the services of competent assistant.
Promptness. neatuess. and pOhteness. my mot
April G. 1885
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-11

One night the latter part of last
week thief visited the premises of
Mr.. Baylis Trussell, near Browns
Crossing and entering the cellar of
his residence stole two cans of lard
and about 40 pounds of bacon. One
of Mr.. Trussell's horses was taken
from the stable and on it the thief
carried away his booty. The horse
was found next day on the Old Fur
mace road. Last Friday night a week
the smoke-house of Mr.. Lynn Magru-
der, who lives on the farm of Mr..
Thomas Files near KearneysvilIe, was
broken open and robbed of quantity
of bacon. The thief borrowed" the
horse of Mr.. Thomas Hammond to
carry away the meat with, and the
animal was found next morning near
UnionviIIe. Shep. Register.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-11

TUESDAY, MORNING. MARCH ii, 1870.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-11
Various items.

The House passed bill providing
for the purchase of site and the
erection of a postoftice in Washington,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-11
HAUIINGy
George Z. Travis.
THE BOss RARREP

Nov. 19. 1ss9-Gm. Charlestown. ". ".
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-05-08
A VERY SMART CAT.
she smelicd Rat and Concluded to Ha'
e @ None OF 1t.

She SmelIed a Rat and Concluded to Have
None OF 1t.
There were three cats in William
street family in Norwich, Conn, and the
lady of the house concluded that one
was sufficient to do all the business, and
an edict Of death was passed on the old
cat and her kitten. The question Of
the manner OF her death, was settled and
chloroform purchased. Days passed
after the chloroform was in the house
before the executioner. could muster
courage to execute the sentence. To
facilitate matters the lady thought some
laudanum added to tho cats milk would
produce stupor that. would make the
chloroforming more easy. The drug
was put in the milk and rendered the
old cat. She tasted the food, cast her
ewes suspiciously about her and refused
to eat. The kitten rushed 70 thedish
to partake Of. the milk and was violently
knocked away by the old cat, who took
a corner. of a mat and covered over the
dish to hide II. from the kitten and pre-
vent her from taking the "medicino'
The lady could not believe y possible
that the act was Intentional on the part
OF the cat. and uncovered the dish and
again rendered the milk TO her. she
again knocked the kitten froug the dish
ard covered itover more carefnliy than
before. The repetition Of the protective
ACT xained the good will OF the lady, and
she rave up killing. the cats She can
not satisfy her mind however whethei
yba action az the cat was prompted by
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-05-08

SOME EARLY ALMANACS.
Arabian Productions Served ms Models For
rs Many Centuries. s

Arabian Productlons served as Models For
Many oenturies.
The nrst almanacs-that Is to say, the
nrst historles--were OF Arabian origin,
and reflected the local genius OF the peo-
pie IN very striking way. They served
as modeis IN other countries for hun
dreds OF years Thesoidest known copy
OF sucn work Is preserved IN the Brit
ism Museum and dates back to the time
OF hameses the treat OF Egypt who
llved l,zoo years before the birth OF
Christ II Is written on papyrus in red
INK anu covers a period OF SIX years The
entries relate TO religious ceremonies, to
the Iates OF children born on given days
and TO the regulation OF business enter
prises In accordance with planetary In
nuences. DO nothing at an this day"
Is one OF the warnings. Ii thou seest
any thing at all this day IT will be for
tune" Is smother entry Look not at q
rat this day." wash not with water
this day" and Go not out before day
light this day are some OF the addi-
Etionalcautlons. I'hisalmanac was found
IN an old tomb ana IS supposed to have
been buried with It's Egyptian owner
when ne was converted into mummy
for future explorers to dig up and dissect
In the interest q science and literature.
Next alter tnls IN point OF age among
the existing specimens OF ancient al
MANAGES are some composed in the fourth
century. They are Roman Church cal
endars, giving the dates OF feasts, the
names OF the saints and. other religious
information. Inc baltlc nations' VINO
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-05-08
trcacles of tho Tariff.

Tho farmers-of Kansas are slowly ris.
ing to an appreciation of the fact that
sthey cannot profitably sell their corn TO
Mexico under tariff policy which ex-
Guides the lead ores Of Mexico from
this country. Accordingly, the farmers
of Kansas are beginning to call upon
their Senators and Representatives in
Congress to vote against the proposed
exclusion Of Mexican ores by prohib-
itory duty. At the same time the Col
orado silver miners declare that they
contributed 500, 900 to the Harrison
campaign fund with, the understanding
that Mexican ores should be prohibit
ed; and they insist that the bargain
shall be kept in good faith. What with
the double fear OF losing Kansas votes
and Colorado money the Republican
managers arc In dilemma in regard TO
tho lead ore tariff. Philadelphia Rec
ord
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-05-08
ANCIENT POCKETS.

The-aTodern Man yRonld- Haya Been the
Envy OF the People OF Antiquity.
What would men do in these days
without pockets? A purse, handker-
chief, wa tch, knife, a 1ead-pencil, q
memorandum book-these are only some
of the things that man must have al
ways upon his person.
AS for the school-boy it would be idle
to attempt a catalogue Of his indispen-
sables in this line. It is no wonder the
tailor caters to SO universal taste, and
doubtless it is true, as some one has
said, that the number of these conyen-.
lent receptacles in the clothing Of the
modern man would have been the sur
prise and envy OF the people Of an
tiquity.
The ancient Hebrews carried a pouch,
and the Roman matron handbag,
which was perhaps the origin of the mod
ern handbag and reticule. This was at
first made of netting, but later Of
leather.
The Roman toga was bound In knot
underline left breast and a protuberance
was there formed, divided into many
folds, called sinus, which answered the
purpose Of pocket The Roman ma
irons concealed valuables about their
persons in the upper part Of the
sfrophinm, a kind OF corset fitting the
waist tightly, yet loose at the top.
Charlemagne carried . traveling pouch
suspended from hisperson. The Saxons
had purses, and the Normans, when they
went to England, bore the auimoniere. a
little purse for aims which was hung
from the girdle. The fashion of carry
ing the purse in that way, but not for
that purpose, has been revived in recent
years. The purse commonly Of trian-
gular form, was frequently ornamented
with beads and suspended from the
gird1e. -
Bankrupts figuratiyely gave up their
effects to their creditors by putting on
their girdle, towhich their purses and
the keys Of their estate were attached.
Solong as girdles -wefe worn there was
less need OF a pocket. for custom and
convenience made II q habit to thrust
any thing within the encircling band
Youths Companion. ~ ,s
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-05-08
i ssasAEx )
81 \ LADY, AeED EIenrr rEAnk

n.y. LADY AGED EIGIfTr rE4Rs.
,bare met witffa great many people
In M sang through LIES varied way;
x,sv - met with tho smart and the simplo.
ne era bbcd, Tic grave and the gray.
,t,.yc travelled with beauty and virtue; Al
Ibayc H4et wftfffhe ugly and bad:
,havc laughed with those who were merry,
have wcpt with those who we're sad.
o,a,btna have learned on lies journey:
yeycr Judge one by whatahe appears;
Tho eycs that seem sp trkilng with pleasure
-. Often. bat1lc to keep back the tears;
sober long, sanctim0ni0us faces
Very 6ften ride souls that are vile;
while the heart that ls merry and cheerful
always the freest from guile.
1hsyc learned not to look for perfection
In any Of frail human kindj
In hear the most gentle and loving,
son,e blcmsh or fault can find.
.aa- .et haze not foundsthe person.
So low, SO dcprayed or so. mean
-sBut that some good impulse or virtue,
AmoTig his bad traits might be seen.
And, too, have learned that most friend.
ships
We make arc as brittle ~ glass;
Just let a reverse overtake as,
- Our friends on the other side pass.
Butabf have found some few loyaIs
some hearts, ever loving and trte@ ID
JOY ard tfepeacc they have Brought me
viii cheer my life's journey through.
Kansas City Times
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-05-08
CROWDED TO THE WALL.
Civilization at Last Overcomes Kentuck
Patriarch. M

Civilization at Last Overcomes a Kentucky
Patriarch.
There lives in Kentucky an old fellow
known as Long Ben. One Of his chief
characteristics is his aversion to shoes
When there happens to be SNOW on the
ground, he wraps his feet in pieces OF
blanket, but II there be no snow, II
matters not how cold the weather may
be, he goes. as he terms it, barefoot"
"Look here, Ben" said the county
Judge, meeting him one day, "why don't
you wear shoes? Don't you know that
the world is becoming SO civilized now
that every man is expected to wear
them?"
WALL" Ben answered, "a man, have
hearn tell, was born in the image Of his
Maker, an they haint proved to me yis
that the Maker wars Shoes
n'Oh, no, man wasn't born in the i'm
age Of his Maker. but was originally
created in His image" go
"Wall, it'sall the same thing. / motto
in the pictures that the ole patriarch
don't war no shoes, an I'm dinged /.
I'm goin' to do 1t, nutber.'sfSA
One day Benswas blowing in piece OF
new ground, where the roots were SO
thick that he occasionally sustained the
injury of broken shin, but he did not
mind this. There soon occurred some-
thing, however. that he. did mind. He
caught his big toeunder a stone and tore
off the nail. There was NEGRO cabin
not far away, and he went over to see il
he could get something to keep him
from having the lockjaw. An old negro
woman that heard his petition told him
that she had the very thing.
"You'se yearn O. dat wonderful num-
Der six, amt you?" she asked.
Don't know as / have" Ben an
swered, ''but If it will keep off the lock-
jaw, bring it along"
Number s x is liquid that some peo-
pie, who ought to know, firmly believe
was invented by Satan. One drop of it,
| the old-timers declare, will burn hole
through . brogan boot
The old woman brought out the bottle,
and Ben poured gill of the liquid on
his toe. He started as though shocked,
looked up at the sky, looked down the
road and then, with a whoop, leaped
over the fence and struck cut
across the-7 field. He did not stop
when he reached a fence, but leaped
over it and went on, shouting at the top
of his lusty voice. A pack 5of hounds
gave chase, yelping as they ran, and il
was not long until every dog in the
neighborhood had joined in the sport,
Ben kept on running jumped through
q hedge crossed the turn pike, Jumped
into . stubble-feld and ran like . deer.
The dogs caught him just before he
reached the creek, hemmed him up in a
fence corner and were chewing hi,
clothes when the county Judge, Wild
happened to be passing, ran " his 40
sisfance. R 81
vWhat ON Garth IS the matter?" TIM
Judge asked when NJ had dnieted the
dogs ;..,,.sss.
aBiame If ! know, jedgc ftore the
nail often my toe, an | ricolleck goin'
over 10 nigger cabin ann pourin' some
torment juice on my foot an now all
the rest Is d painful blank. Say, air
jon eping to towa2su = Z
Dyes
n "Wall. bring me y. pa 81 brogap
shoes, the biggest you Ken ma. 1wiil
be- blamed If civilization amt dun
crowded me to the wall- '-Arkansaw
Traveller.