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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28

Speaker Reed appointed the worlds
fair committee as follows: Messrs.
Chandler, of Massachusetts Hit, of
Illinois; Bowden, of Virginia; BeIden,
Of New York Frank, of Missouri ;
Wilson, of West Virginia, and Flower,
of New York. On the location for the
fair the committee stands as follows /:
For Chicago, Hit and Springer; for
st. Louis, Hatch and Frank for New
York, BeIden and Flower; for Wash
ington, Bowden and Wilson. The
chairman, Mr.. Chandler, is satisfac-
tory to all the contending parties as
one not committed to the interests OF
any particular city.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28
MARRLEp.

On the sth inst, at DanYille. H., in the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Rev. A. 3,
BUCHANAN. pastor of that church. and Miss
ANNA LEE ROBERTS were united in mar
riage by Rev; G. H, Little. Miss Roberts is a
ears was resident of this place.
At the Presbyterian Manse in Bcrryville. Va.
on Tuesday. January 81. 1890. By Rev j. II
Moore. Mr.. VERNON SCOTT WELLER. of
this place, to Miss JENNIE NJ. STREET, of
Baltimore -
At the residcncc'of the brides father in Lex
ington. Va, January H. 1890. by Rev. a. 81.
Cacklcy. Mr. JOHN g. POLE to Miss CORA
L. RORERIGk. daughter of Capt. Jacob Rod E.
rick, all of Lexington.
At mill View near warrcnton, Va. on the
Esd of December. 1850. by Rev. A. B. CARING
ton. Mr.. d. C. SNYDER. of Clarke county. and
county.
In Baltimore. on December IL. 1880 at the
church of the Messiah. Icy the R, ". Peregrine
Wroth, GEORGIA 4. PIERCE, daughter Of
the late DIR. George A. Pierce. to GEORGE
MALLONEE. both of Baltimore.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28

Hon. William l. wilson has been
appointed a member of the World $
Fair committee of nine. Mr.. Wilson
will champion Washington and will
do it in an able and gentlemanly man
Misunderstanding Journql.1N
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28

The Senate judiciary committee has
still under consideration the West
Virginia judicial appointments. The
nomination of Mr.. Sturgis to be dis
trict attorney and Mr.. White to be
marshal were referred to the commit
tee several weeks ago, but have not
been acted upon. 1t is understood
THat there VIII be no opposition made
to Mr.. Sturgis' appointment, but that
letters against Mr.. White have been
fled with the committee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28

A syndicate styled the 81 West
Waynesboro Land Company" of
which Gen. T. L. Rosser is Pre- 81
dent, has purchased the John Il.
Smith farm on the west side of the
town of Waynesboro, Va. This
transaction completes the purchase
by various companies and syndicates,
of about all the lands Immediately
surrounding this town. The'' Waynes-
boro Company" have the Gallaher
farm and lands southwest of the
town; the "RoseIand Iron Company"
the lands south of the C. & o. rail
road, on both sides of the S. ".
railroad, and east of the South river /:
the "Basic City Company the Ian DIS
north of the c. & o. railroad, on
both sides of the S. v. railroad, and
on both sides of the South river; and
now the "West waynesboro Com
pany" completes the circuit by the
purchase of the Smith farm named
above. The stock of these various
companies has been selling rap
idly, and the good people of this fine
old Virginia town, as we are pleased
to note. evidently have great pros
perity in store for them.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28

The Charleston Nonparea speaks
of Col. R. P. Chew as being /" as
handsome as ever and as thoughtful
as an oracle" and of his colleague
as Tour bachelor friend, B. d. Glib
son, of jefferson, who mashes where
he listeth, unconsciously."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28

A great snow blockade is reported
in the Northwest, paralyzing all the
trans-continental railroads and leav-
ing but one telegraph wire working
with the pacific coast. The snow is
eight feet deep on the level and faith
omless in the canyons.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28

BY strict party vote the House
elections committee on Wednesday
decided to report in favor of unseat-
ing jackson, the Democratic repre-
sentative from West Virginia, and
declaring Smith, the Republican con-
testant, entitled to the seat.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28

Mr.. Enloe, ofTennessee, has been
instructed by the House committee
on war claims to submit a favorable
report on bill which directs the Sec
rotary of War to cause to be investi-
gated by the acknowledgement
of the army all claims for use of
church and school buildings and
grounds by the United States mill
tary authorities for government pur-
poses during the late war, and to as
certain and determine the value of
the use and occupation of each build
ing and grounds for the time so used
and occupied, and when he shall have
determined the proper amount to be
paid in each case he shall report each
case to the third auditor of the treas
ury with a recommendation for set
Element.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28

The United States steamer Enter
prise is on her way to New York with
the remains of Hon. George 81. PEN
dleton, late United States minister to
Germany.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28

Mr.. Pendleton introduced a bill in
Congress to pay Jno. w. Kennedy,
of Wheeling, fifteen hundred dollars
for legal services rendered the gov
eminent in connection with the prop
erty at Harper's Ferry. Judge Ken
nedy is in Washington and will prob
ably be granted hearing by the
Claims Committee to which his case
was referred.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28

Senator Kenna aud Congressman
Anderson were both unwelI for few
days, but are in their seats again.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28

The Wheeling Register represents
tive at Charleston interviewed mum
Der of prominent persons on the sub
ject of the need of ballot REFORM
Among the responses we note the
following from Judge Lucas:
"Reformis needed. Our elections
ought to be purified. However, any
measure which will necessitate an ed
ucational qualification on the part of
the voter will work great harm, and
will probably be Unconstitutional
/ have examined no system and can
not therefore go into detail"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28

Hon. VIM. L. wilson introduced
the Washington worlds fair bill in.
the House last week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28

Ex-senator Ridaleberger died at
his home at Woodstock, va, last
Friday morning.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28

The President has sent to the Sen
ate the name of Geo. NJ. Bowers, of
Martinshurg, to he Supervisor of
Census of First District West Vir-
ginia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28

The Washington Star of the 18th
instant contains an interesting illus
trated article descriptive of the Star
office, its working machinery, con-
veniences, facilities, &C., which makes
page of attractive reading. Its Of
fee building is roomy, convenient and
centrally located, its presses of i'm
proved Hoe and Potter patterns
three of them with a capacity of %, :
600 impressions an hour each, and its
editorial, reportorial, composing and
stereOtyping departments complete
throughout. The issue of the 18th
gives an exhibit showing the circula-
ton of the Star to have reached near
ly $4,000 copies larger and fuller
circulation in the city where printed,
in proportion to reading and purchas-
ing population, than any other news
paper in the world. 1t is, in fact, a
6rst-cIass paper, and any of our read
ers desiring live, newsy daily from
the national capital, with full and i'm
partial congressional and other news,
will do we'll to subscribe for it.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28

Correspondingly low rates from
other stations.
For tickets and. other information
call upon or address Agents B. & o.
R. R.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28

The Cincinnati Commercial Ca
zette's Washington correspondent, in
writing up the ballot box investiga-
ting committee, of which our VIM. l..
Wilson is a member, says of that
gentleman:
"Mr. Wilson is a slender blonde
mustached gentleman with the APP
pearance of what he is-a scholar
and thinker. Wilson is a man who
is credit to his party and an honor
to his State. There are few men on
the Democratic side that are more re-
spected than Professor Wilson.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28

Thanks to Delegates Chew and
Gibson for documentary favors.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28
GEO, BAYLoR,

npeclaI CoililIiaslOncrs.
Clerks Office of the Circuit Court. Jefferson
County. w. Va: ], T. w. Latimcr. Clerk of
said Court. do hereby certify that Geo. Baylor
one OF the Special Commissioners in the above
law and in accordance with decree therein.
Given under my hand this 9th Of December
1889. r. w. LATISlER. Clerk
.IannarY Z IS0O-4t
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28

The President last week nominated
James Sullivan to be postmaster at
Harrisonburg, and Mrs. Mary q. S.
Long to be postmaster at Charlottes-
vile, Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28

NJ. PALMBAUM & BRO. have received
this week a large assortment of
Checked and Dress Ginghams; also
fine line Calicoes, Muslins, &C., at
very low prices.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28

The committee on roads of the
West Virginia House of Delegates
has unanimously decided TO report
unfavornhly the Chew railroad hill,
The bill provides in brief for thor
ough application of the principles of
the Interstate commerce law to State
commerce, and creates commission
of tire" mon. whose duty it will be
to enforce the law.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28
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ITO buy several pairs of oidfashioned And
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January y, 1880. Timers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28
DIED.
Notice.

JEFFERSON Building Association No. 10
e win receive dues at the Office of C. Frank
S5hllahsT: commencing on MoNDAT. FEBRUARY
SRD, 1870. between the hours of A. N. and
8 r. VI. By order of the Board.
C. FRANK GALLAHER, Sec,y.
January %, 1890
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28

TERMS OF SALE.-One-thfrd of the pur-
chase money Cash on day of sale. tlicresitlue
In two equal payments. at one and two years
from day of sale. the deferred payments to be
evidenced by the bonds of purchaser. bcnr-
ing interest from the day of sale. and secured
by the retention of the title tothe property nm
TIL the purchase money is all paid. The right
however. is reserved, upon application to tho
Court. to modify the above terms of sale so rs
to leave the last deferred payment a cbnrgc
upon the land until the death OF Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Ruse. if she shouid survive two years
after the date of said sale. the interest on the
said last deferred payment to be paid her an
nnally. Possession VIII be given april 1st
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28

good Tenement House. Large Barn. and
other Outbuildings, all IN good condition and
repair.
The above property Is well worthy of the at
teutton of persons DESIRING To purchase fine
farm and desirable home. 1t is located con-
veniently to church. school stores and railroad
stations. The landi of Limestone soil smooth
fertile, well watered. under good fencing. and
in an excellent state of cultivation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28

The President last week nominated
James sullivan to be postmaster at
Harrisonburg, and Mrs. Mary a. S.
Long to be postmaster at Charlottes-
vile, Va
The United States steamer Enter
prise is on her way to New York with
the remains Of Hon. George h. PEN
dleton, late United States minister to
Germany.
A great snow blockade is reported
in the Northwest, paralyzing all the
trans-continental railroads and leav-
ing but one telegraph wire working
with the pacific coast. The snow is
eight feet deep on the level and faith
omless in the canyons.
The House of Delegates, on Tues
day. passed resolution instrueting
West yirginia's representatives and
Senator's to vote for Chicago for the
Worlds Fair should the question be
narrowed down to a choice between
Chicago and New York.
BY strict party vote the House
elections committee on Wednesday
decided TO report in favor of unseat-
ing jackson, the Democratic repre-
sentative from West Virginia, and
declaring Smith, the Republican con-
testant, entitled to the seat.
Mr.. Pcndleton introduced bill in
Congress to pay Jno. w. Kennedy,
of Wheeling, fifteen hundred dollars
for legal services rendered the gov
eminent in connection with the prop
erty at Harper's Ferry. Judge Ken
needy is in Washington and will prob
ably be granted a hearing by the
Claims Committee to which his case
was referred.
The committee on roads of the
West Virginia House of Delegates
has unanimously decided TO report
unfavorahly the Chew railroad hill,
The bill provides in brief for thor
ougl application of the principles of
the Interstate commerce law to State
commerce, and creates commission
of three mon. whose duty it will be
10 enforce the law.
The argument in the Guhernatoria!
Contest is now being made to the
joint session of the Legislature. ON
Wednesday Judge Okey johnson
opened the discussion ON behalf of
Judge Fleming. He was followed on
Thursday by Hon. w. Hubbard, of
Wheeling, for Gen. Golf, and on Fri
day Gen. Golf closed the argument
on his behalf. OnSaturday Col. st. Clair
closed for Judge Fleming. The hest
part of this week will be taken up in
argument by the contest committee
and members of the Legislature. A
vote will not, tits believed, be reached
before Friday next.
MISS EItzabetu Bis1and, VINO is
making an attempt to go around the
world in seventy-five days, and who
left New York seventy days ago,
caught the Bothnia at Queenstown
Saturday week on. her way home.
Her trip was made westward by the
way of San Francisco. She is en-
ploycd. by the Cosmopolitan .1Iaga-
zine. Nellie Bly,, who left New
York November IA on her trip around
the world by the eastern route, ar
rived in San Francisco Tuesday morn
ing and left at once on special for
New York. Nellie is the Worlds
globe trotter, and reached New York
first on Saturday afternoon. Miss
Bisland started nine hours later than
Nellie.
Mr.. Enloe, ofTennessee, has been
instructed by the House committee
on war claims to submit a favorable
report on bill which directs the Sec
rotary of War to cause to be investi-
gated by the acknowledgement
of the army all claims for use of
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28

We carry fine lines of Hosiery and
Underwear, at bargain prices.
NJ. PALarBAusI & Bro.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-01-28

TuEspAY MoRNINa. JANrARYas. ls0O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-29
JEwrLRY Ar SPECIAL PR1crs.
THE PALAIs ROYAL
Continued below.)

So wonderful the limitations of the Real Gold
Real Amber, Real Tortoise She'll Real Garnet Real En-.
amel and Real Silver Jewery that, though we offer 10
cent of the marked prices, know the imitation
will the of the greater number of ad,ectiyes
and, though each sale Is small, the aggregation is
larger The experience of the the Opening shows IT,
What haven't we in Imitation Jewelry. Easier told
of than what have. But which to point tog Let IL
here but, Paris agent wrote az They are
only bits Of metal twisted they are in compar.
ison with the imported Look these Slides of the
cieux dor-old iron 'old Iron" smacks Of the Junk
shop but only to the uninitiated These Sdes of old
iron xre the revival Of the enameed iron of the Re-
naissance period in the history Of Ersnce, Wrought
in fantastic shapes artistic aud
they tell Of refinement in that the present CEN
fury at best but skilfully copies Now look At Tia
slides and clasps of Oxidised Silver. Here In the neur
de lisse OF France In metal with poetry in every
curve here the arnoral bearings of warrior of cam
fury ago. Here buckle 20 large that It reminds ona
Of the -stomacher" which sss depicted by the ola
masters in their paintings Of the bellies of byrone
days. And here-but there IL eight-foot show CO
filed with sAmples Of these Imported Buckle ana
slides Imported dtre would these be the praoe.,
IS. SO, Use. u, ol.25, e1.50. liza
Al much might be written Of the new Incs pam.
Hair Ornaments, BangleA Charm, Necklaces 10
But it's doubtful you've read thts fsr 90 vhy In
vits your impsHsnes yvu have. But won't you c,lI
on Monday and more in ten minutes than ne coud
tell d in column Of The Star! We promise ten in.
utss Of surprisssuspriss q ths eualis VARSITY md
spseial UTsesa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-29
Gloves Ar SPECIAL RrcEs.

The regular prices special prices, If you make
comparison with the merchants who haven't adyan-
tages in buying and selng-those who give and ask
credit For instance: Our regular price for 4button
French Kid Gloves is 90 cents pair. Thirteen years
ago-When our trade comparatively small
we bought these gloves of the same maker ami
sold them at $l.2o. We buy now 300 dozen at u time
and the seller receives cheque a steamer
can carry it to him after receive the gloves 1t
not 50 IN the past and that's the reason why
charge SO cents But there's another We
ford small proht because receive prompt payment
from YOU For these reasons offer you the S ..l5
French Md Gloves of the credit for 80
that our regular price Mondays special price is 50
cents vi course We guarantee the gloves. the
ii you paid the regular price. Will also fit them
the Undressed Kid Mousquet res for which our regu
lar price is Sl.2o-Mondays special price, sl.l9 Are
you not generally charged 8 4S for such quality?
Remember. every pair guaranteed.
just as true Of the high priced selected French Kid
Gloves. The very best undressed Kid Mousquetaires
usually retail at 81 here the regular price is 81
And with the Genuine Pigskin Mousquetaires Isn't
the usual price Sl Here the regular Price is SO cents
Now take the "Palais Royal" 4-button Dressed and
Undressed Kid Gloves at Sl.50 pair Not only the
Best Kid urabe but ali the shades not
only that, to suit hin fat hands, long or short
fingers.
That the Paais Royal is Headquarters for Gloves il
demonstrated not only by lower prices than usually
quoted. but by THE QUANTITIES, which present
choice from all styles and shades. and the VARIETY
which assures q perfect 1T We write 10 Men aud
Youths Ladies and Misses and the Children.
THE PALAIs ROYAL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-29
Trimmings Ar SPECIAL Pn1cEs.

Judging by our enormous business during the
Opening" the majority Of ladies' must be supplied
with Dress Materials It il Dress Trimmings that we
now specially point to. Even q long list of Special
Prices might not include the Trimmings you require,
therefore ~e offer on Monday 10 PER CENT OFF
THE MARKED PRICE OF ALL TRIMMINGS. The
lately received Applique Trimmings Tan and Cream
and Heiorope and Cream. also the Gold, Gray Silver
ana Black Beaded Trimmings represent the finest
the extremes quoted below:
Gilt Figaros. $40 to sig set.
Steel Figsros. $259 to Gil set.
Silk Figaros. &2.6S to SO 6s SET
Mohair Figaros. 81 IS to 80. 80 set
Jet and Silk do. 81 SO to &c. 6S set.
Silk Vandykes, ell o to els yard
Mohsir yandykes. Csc. to 81. so yard
Steel Gimps $40 to 81 yard.
Gilt Gimps 35c. to 90 81 yard.
Fancy Co.ors, $3.50 to 81. 90 yard
Jet yandykes. 81 to S6.6S yard
Narrow Gimps, Ice. to 35c. yard.
SILK Gallons, 25c. to 81 yard
Jet Galloons, soc. to 81. 6S yard.
Jet Edging, 20c to 81 70 yard
Six Gimps. SOC. to 83 80 yard
Crochet Gimps. 81 40 to 80. so yard.
Sill Fringes. SOC. to 81 yard.
Girdles and Cords at all prices
~ The New French Gold Buttons also Crochet
Buttons to match the color Of your dress are here
THE PALAIS ROYAL.
Continued below.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-29
WARS Ar SPECIAL PR1cEs.

The New Cloth Capes, Beaded Wraps, Cloth Come
maras, Robes de Chambre and Jerseys are here from
the fashion centers of the world. stock complete
that we can but point to branch of the department.
and assure you all others complete
JACKETs-dadies aud MissesD.
THE MATERIALS.-Thec celebrated Clay piagonals
Spring Weight Jersey Cloth, Wide Vale Dagonals.
Broad Cloth Scotch Cheviots and the new .Cheyeron,
Cloth. The latter is Atwood diagonal cloth with
stripes looking like silk.
THESTYLES-"Ths Reeter" is dou BILE breasted With
rolling collar aud high 81 ewes "The BLdzcr" with
rolling COLLAR loose front, with button. "s Vest
'FRONT.' waistcoat with loose Jacket "The RedJ,rn
tght-htting Jacket tailor hnish double and single
breasted.
THE CoLORs-Tan, Brown Black, Navy. Gray,
Fswr, Suede Green
THE PRICES 81, s.. SO. 81. 50. So $40, sIl,
81, Sl4, Sl5. $40. sis, $40, s25.
"a some of the higher priced Jackets were secured
BY our Paris agent from the Paris exhibition Those
at the lower prices much of their to the Paris
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Our s. Cheveron Jackets have the hip rockets and
are braid bound just as is sl4 Imported Cheveron
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Celebrated Clay Diagouals.
SOME OF THE SPECIAL PRICES
Choice OF all s. Jackets for e.
30 Tea Gowns for ST. These are French Challia
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Then look 1T the Beaded BLACK Silk WRAPS finished
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81 9S for the 20. 30 Jerseys. Included in the many
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Chdren's Suits and Goats at 10 per cent discount
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1HE PALAIS ROYAL.
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