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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18
The Heart OF the AIIeghanies.

Writing of recent trip across the
mountains of West Virginia, a gifted
journalist says:
Twilight on the grade is grand.
The mountain SUBMITS looks like the
bushy tops of trees. The sun has
disappeared in a ball of fire at his
jumping-off place." but the vivid
lighting of the western sky by the
still upturned illumining face below
the horizon is in marked contrast to
the gathering shades behind the rush
ing train. From shelf to shelf, from
crag to crag, from brink to brink, we
almost fly. Like flashing trausfor-
nation, rendering almost past belief
the fact that the scene in the midst
of the Alleghanies, comes bit of
landscape gardening with all the
beauties of walks and hedges and
bright hued flowers, a mountain brook
let tnmhiing through the centre
Buckhorn Wall. the most noted and
most admired view that can he had
from any known point in the Allegha-
ny range. To enable the road to
span the tremendous gorges, mas
sive wall of cut stone was erected for
o distance of several hundred feet,
above the foundation rock. As the
river makes an abrupt turn at right
angles, deep canyon is opened up
for miles. Range after range of
mountains disappear behind eac h
other. The shadowy outlines of sim
gle peaks steal out through the haze.
This beautiful scene is on the Bal
timore and Ohio R. r. near Grafton,
w. Va. The entire line from the
Potomac to the Ohio is a majestic
panorama of the grandest views on
the continent and all endowed with
historic interest.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18

As the session of the Mississippi
Legislature was closing the other day
the six colored members presented
the Speaker of the House a handsome
silver tea set as a testimonial of their
appreciation of the impartiaEity of his
rulings. In presenting the tea SET
L. w. Moore, colored, speaking in
behalf of his colored colleagues, said :
81 was born in Mississippi, but raised
in a Northern State; associations
there led me to regard the Southern
white man as dire foes to the ne groes,
but receiving such cordial and I'M
prejudiced association upon this floor
by the entire Democratic party here,
these tedious suspicious have been
eliminated from the bosoms of this
feeble six, and for them am author
lied to speak. You are our best
friends; we are here ogether, and
from preference and stubborn inten-
ton we will ever remain, and should
the spirit manifested by this body
prevail throughout the South it is a
sure and certain solution of the race
problem in Mississippi" This, says
the Baltimore Sun, would be good
incident for Senator Ingalls, to tackle.
1t has more substance in it than the
exploded FAM incident at Aberdeen,
Mississippi, and to dwell on it a
while in another oratorial flight would
indicate his disposition to do a little
of the justice" he so strongly
recommends to the Southern people.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18
ln MemorY.

WHEREAS. At joint meeting of the several
Lodges of the I. D. o. +. of the county of JEFF
ferson, held in Wildey Hall, March II. 1890.
after returning from the burial of Brother
HENRY A. J.. BURTON. it was resolved. that
the following committee should submit rcsolu-
items IN Memoridnl.
We, therefore. in obedience to the Injunction
of our common Ritual, BURY the dead. )" would
enjoin upon the living the further injunction,
.'be ever what you seem, y an Odd Fellow, in
doing good without boasting.
Our Brother possessed in au eminent degree.
through all his long suffering. the most heroic
patience, and endured day after day, withoutn
murmur, tho most distressing pain in his throat,
growing weaker US day succeeded day.
Brother HENRY A. L. BURTON WAS member
in good standing of Virginia Lodge. No. 1, of
Harper's Ferry, but by reason of his residence
during his late sickness was under the care OF
Wildey Lodge, No. 81.
He was dutiful and loving husband, kind
father and a warm friend. His years were not
many, having been summoned to depart in his
S9th year.
Brother BURTON leaves in the hearts of his
family loving kindnesses. which will never be
forgotten, and to the Order are commended
his widow and two orphan children in all SYM
parity aud fraternal regard.
Fraternally submitted in F., l.. u 7.
v. NJ. FIRoR.
WM. f. ANDERSON.
GEO II. RAMsBURe,
WM. G. BRAGG,
Committee
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18
FOR LOW PRICES OF LUMBER
see advertisement of
LIBBEY, BITrINGE En- & MILLER.
MARRIED.

At the Lutheran Parsonage in Shepherds.
town. March 18th. 1880. by Rev. d. NJ Moser.
Mr. MELVIN L. RONEMOUS to Miss CT, ARA
A. DERR daughter of Mr.. Jacob Derr-alI Of
this county.
At the home of the brides father. March s.
1880, by Rev. F. p. Robertson Mr.. F. A. Col
BERT to Miss CARA a. MTLLER-both Of
Berkeley county.
In Winchester, March 18th. 1890 by Rev. ].
B. T. Reed, Mr.. JAMES a. CAREER to Miss
LYDIA a. oRNDoFF-both of Frederick
county. Va
In Hagerstown. Nd. March 18th. 1890. Mr.,
JOHN B. SARTELL to Miss LULU AMBER.
SON both of Winchester.
At the Stone Chapel near WadesvfIle. Clarke
county. Va, March 4th. 1890 Mr.. CHARLES
L. WOOD to Miss IDA FISHPAW.
March 18th. 1890. at the home of the bride
near White Hall, Frederick county. Va. by
Rev J. 3; Cham6erlin. Rev. J. w. HOWE to
Miss REBECCA HANCHER
At the residence of the brides parents in
Pleasant Valley, Md, March 4th. 1850. by Rev.
n. G. v. Campbell, Mr.. LEE GARRETT 10
Miss MINNIE MOORE, daughter of Mr.. Jesse
Moore.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18

In the Baltimore Conference, NJ.
E. Church South, in Baltimore,
last Friday, the death of Rev.
Andrew Robey, of Edinburg, Va,
was announced. Mr.. Robey en-
tered the conference in 1860, but had
been local preacher for many years
before he was admitted. In the time
of his service as a local preacher, he
served what was known then as the
Morgan Mission, in the Blue Ridge.
The bounds of the mission were from
Paris, in Ashby's Gap, down to Har-
per's Ferry, probably thirty miles
distant. He was quite remarkable
man, one of strong, native intellect,
and could at any time, and in the
midst of the most serious business,
put the conference into a roar of
laughter. He was the father of
twenty-one children, and twenty of
these had been born when he en-
tered the ministry. Eccentric and
peculiar as he was, he was known
and loved by the people throughout
the Valley of Virginia, where most
of his appointments were located
He was superanuated at the 1885
session of the conference, which met
at Salem, Va, and has ever since
continued in that relation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18
DIED.

February 2sth, 1890, in slartinsburg. Mrs.
JANE WATSON, wife of John II. Watson,
aged So years and months.
Near Halltown, Marth 4th, 1890, JOHN w.
BUCKLES, aged 4 years, months and 10 days.
At her home, in Opequon District, Berkeley
county. February 18th, 1890, Mrs. GEORGE
MILLER.
March 9th, 1890, at his home near Cedar
Grove, Frederick county, Va, Mr.. JONATHAN
BARRETT, aged about IS years.
In Springfield, Mass. on the 18th instant,
DAISEY ESTELLE, wife of William Daggett
and daughter of the late Joshua Cavalier, of
Harper's Ferry. There was no groan, no strug-
gle. but she sank sweetly TO rest. In June she
wentfrom her childhood,s home happy bride,
and her ushers were her pall-bearers. Loving
friends covered the white velvet-encased casket
with beautiful flowers, and she sleeps beside
her father and sister who, too. death claimed
in the beautiful bloom of youth. To her sOf-
rowing family she has left delightful mem
DRY of her Virtues-virtues which carry them
into an eternity which Is radiant and happy
flying. The funeral was conducted by ReYs.
Isaac, Morrow and Bobst, in the NJ. E. Church.
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18

Contracts for the building of 14O
of the 100 miles of the Ohio extern
sion of the Norfolk and Western
Railroad were awarded at Roanoke,
Va, Wednesday. The awards we're {:
S. Walton, of Falls Mills, Va, 80
miles; E. S. Norman & Co., Lynch
burg, Va, 20 miles; E. and j. Pur-
cell, White Post, Va, 10 miles; E.
A. Tennis, Cape May, N. j., 10
miles; Beckwith, Quackbush & Co.,
Washington, D. c., 80 miles; Ryan
& Keemle, Wheeling, W. Va, 10
miles; Moson, Gooch & Co., Frank.
fort, KY, 30 miles; E. S. Phillips,
Phillipsburg, N. j., 10 miles. The
heaviest work is a tunnel of &, 100
feet, which was awarded to Mason &.
Hoge. The longest limit allowed to
the completion of a contract is June
1, 1891, which includes the tunneI.-
The awards for the remaining section
will be announced in few days.
The extension will be from EIkhorn.
w. Va, to Ironton, Ohio, and at the
latter place important con nections
will be made.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18

With its issue of March 8, that ex-
ceIlent paper, the National Democrat,
of Washington, D. c., sent out a
complete index of all that had been
published in the first volume of the
paper from September z, 1889 to
March l, 1890. The Democrat being
purely a political paper, the very
complete alphabetical index they send
out makes it very desirable and
cheap political encyclopedia and his
tory of all the important events of the
country. Subscription price $3.50
per year.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18

The Wheeling Register has donned
handsome new dress, and comes to
as as prettiIy arrayed as girl in
her teens. The Register is progress
sive paper, giving more State news
than any other paper in West Yir-
ginia, and we congratulate it upon
this renewed evidence of enterprise
and prosperity.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18

a couple of years ago the pond at
Col. Morgan's spring was planted
with water cress, and in very short
time it was completely covered with
the plant. Now the cress is spread
ing down the stream, and has actual
ly gotten down as far as Shepherds
town. Bushels of it can be gathered
between town and the spring from
which it started.-RegiSter.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18

General John c. Black, late Com
missioner of Pensions, has written a
letter positively declining to be a
candidate for United States Senator
before the Illinois Democracy. This
leaves the field to Palmer, who will
be nominated by reclamation by the
Illinois Democracy for United States
Senator and will canvass the State
after the style of Lincoln and Doug
las in 1858.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18

The Wheeling Register publishes
an interesting interview with Con-
gresham VIM. L. Wilson on the
Worlds Fair business. 1t is very
fattering to New York's last hopes.
There is lots of room for doubt that
the Senate will coincide with the
House, and, if it does not, Mr.. Will
son is of opinion that it will vote for
New York. \
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18

The mayor and council of Martins
burg are requiring parties to raise
their awning frames above the reach
of umbrellas or to remove them, and
the Statesman goes for the merchants
who monopolize the sidewalks in
their business.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18

The President on Thursday sent to
the United States Senate the nomina-
tions of the following postmasters =
Richard E. Griffith, Winchester, Va.
Thomas Reed, Fairmont, w. Va,
and James A. Davis, Morgantown,
w Vn
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18

Mr.. Geo. NJ. Jordan offers the
Mountain Ne,cs, published at Frank
lin, the county seat of Pendleton
county, for sale at bargain and upon
most advantageous terms to the pur-
chaser. Bad health the reason for
selling.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18

Secretary of State VIM. A. ohley
has sold a half interest in his paper,
the Fairmont Inder, to Clarence L.
Smith. The latter will assume the
editorship and management.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18

Correspondingly low rates from
other stations.
For tickets and other information
call upon or address AGENTS B. & o..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18

The B. & o. Ry. Co. has issued
handsome map of the country along
the road in the Valley of Virginia and
West Virginia, and with it a long list
of properties for sale thereon-mills,
farms, mines, &c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18

In Roanoke, Va, DIR. II. A. Sims, a
prominent physician, was shot, but
not dangerously, hy Miss Nora Woot-
en-, who had recently been adjudged
insane.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18

The batch of election measures in
trodueed in Congress is thought to
indicate determined purpose on the
part of Republican leaders to obtain
political control of the South.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18

Mr.. S. NJ. Bloom is the Republic
can candidate for mayor in Hagers-
town. Mr.. Bloom served as mayor
in 1884 and 1885, and was very pop
uIar. Mr.. R. j. Hahn, who was
mayor in 1886 and 1887, and like
wise very popular, is the Democratic
nominee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18

The jury in the case of James Mil
Ter, on trial at Lexington for the
murder of Mrs. Z. j. Walter, re-
turned a verdict of not guilty.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18

Mr.. E. C.Jordan, of Jordan Springs,
has secured a bountiful supply OF
nice clear ice, from % to 8 inches
thick.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18
Town Ordinance.

TlIIE attention of owners and occupiers of
Il buildings is called to the following ordi-
nance of the town of Charlestown:
Any person or persons whose chimney shall
take fire either by accident or otherwise, at
any time except when the roof of the house is
in such condition from snow or rain as not to
DC endangered therefrom, shall for each of
fence forfeit the sum of five dollars.
GUSTAV BROWN, Mayor.
W. L. HEDGES, Recorder.
March 10. 1880.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18


While the people of West Virginia
are proud of Hon. VIM. L. Wilson,
proud of his ability as an able ex-
FOUNDER of Democratic truths on the
floors of Congress and before the PEG
pie of his country and proud of the
honor he is bringing to his State, they
feel much interest lest he may let his
desire to please and do good lead to
an overtaxation of his powers of en-.
durance. With the sad ending of the
brilliant and useful career of the la
mented Grady so fresh in our minds
and hearts we speak the note of time
ly warning to Mr.. Wilson. He has
made no less than twenty speeches in
less than dozen weeks and his SER
vices are being called for from some
section of the country almost every
week. In justice to himself, his fam
lily and his country he should decline
some of these numerous invitations
before it is too late. Mr.. Wilson'S
last speech was delivered in New
Jersey on "The Great Political Issues
of the Day" -Hampshire ReUieao.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18
$500 Reward.

1--WE DOLLARS REWARD for information
II leading to the arrest and conviction OF any
person or persons stealing chickens.
GUSTAV BROWN,
March IS. 1890. Mayor.
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Take Notice !!

HNHIs is to give notice that require n settle
Il mcnt of accounts. Unjust have the money
due me to enable me to carry on my business,
and all indebted to me for merchandise are
hereby notified to come forward and make set
Element us once, as longer indulgence cannot
he I giysR' 10 1871 D. W. HANNAH
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18

Ex-Congressman William Preston
Taulbee, who was shot by Charles E.
Kincaid, died Tuesday morning.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18
Ladiee' Hair Work.

MISS IDA TUTwILER is prepared 70 do
make Braids. PuGs. CurIs. Frizzes. etc. atrea-
ia "a OF her father. near the Baptist Church,
april 1. IS79-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18
Notice |!

TlHE Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the
Il Bank of Charlestown, w. Va, will be held
on MONDAY, APRIL 7TH, at IL o'clock, A. NJ.
G. A. PORTERFIELD,
March Is, 1S9O-St- Cashier
HAVE a Heavy Draught Horse for sale
i lows years old. See me at once.
March IS, 1890. G. F. WALL
HAVE a Horse to Exchange for Cow and
i Calf. G. F. WALL.
HAVE several good Building Lots for sale,
il on easy term and low prices.
March Is, 1890. c. T. WALL.
HAVE a Comfortable House. with four
i Rooms and Cellar, which offer For Sale
until rented. C. F. WALL.
WILL have on hand, in few days a big
low at B. & o. Depot c. F. WALL.
March IS, 1890.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18

Norman missionaries who have
been operating in Ritchie county
have departed after collecting con-
siderable sum in tithes from the con-
Yerts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18

Representative Wilson has intro
duced bill to pension Thomas p.
Lilly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18

See our display of Spring Neck
wear. VIM. KAHN.
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For Rent,

TWO good Houses-one with i've and the
4 other Fix rooms. Apply to
january q 1880 GEO H HAGLEY-
A NEW and fresh stock of Garden Seed
~ Just received. and for sale at
1oo,. Dr. BISHOPS Drug Store.
a and Gents Leather Card Cases and Vest
Memorandum, at
49, Dr.. BISHOPS Drug Store.
- dlSays IN stock, from which Physicians
can supply themselves. at
DIR. BISHOPS Drug Store.
a LII the popular Patent Medicines found IN
"a well stocked drug stores at lowest Prices,
a. DR. BISHOPS Drug Store.
w EST Home Safety Coal or Non-Ex-
ny piosive' free from Smoke and Color
In ui9 - the Dest on for the money on the mar
het; az Dr. BISHOPS Drug Store.
-laEen II. 1880.
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Church. Appointments.

The Baltimore Conference, III. E.
Church, has made the following APP
pointments for the Frederick Dis
trict:
G. G. Baker, Presiding Elder
Barton, w. I. L. Weech; Berkeley
Springs circuit, w. A. Carroll
Bloomington circuit, j. w. Howard
Buckeystown circuit, Henry Bruner
Bunker Hill circuit, S. S. Wilson
and Harry Hughes.
Cumberland Centre Street, Rich
ard Norris; Grace, G. W. Evans,
(supply;9 Kingsley, w. E. Bird
Elk Garden circuit, F. w. Shriner
Flintstone circuit, j. NJ. Pascoe
Frederick city. A. j. Gill; Frostburg,
G. v. Leech; Frostburg circuit
Daniel Haskell; Grant circuit, C. j
Price; Hagerstown, III. S. France
j. II. Phillips; Hancock circuit, T
j. Cross. w. Walters, sup. Har.
per's Ferry circuit, VIM. Harris
Hyndman circuit, Alex. Bielaski
Kcyser, F. G. Porter: Homecoming,
James P. Wilson; Martinsburg, W.
II. Chapman; MiddIetown circuit,
w. G. Griffith; Mt. Savage, j. d.
Still; Oldtown circuit, c. f. Gala.
her; Paw Paw circuit, Reuben Kolb
Piedmont. Watson Case; Rawlings
circuit. II. w. Jones; Romney cir
cult, Henry Mann; Shepherdstown
and Sharpsburg circuit, p. c. Ed.
wards; one 10 he supplied; Union
Grove circuit, T. S. Long; William.
sport circuit, II. NJ. Thurlow; Win.
chester, Harry Boggs.
Rev. c. o. Isaac goes from Har-
per's Ferry to Bennett Memorial,
Baltimore, and Rev. H. c. Mcdaniel
from Shepherdstown to Severn cir
cut.
The appointments of the U. B. Con.
ference for Winchester District are
C. II. Crowell. p. E.-Tom's
Brook circuit, R. Byrd; Front
Royal, j. w. Walter; Hartmansville
Mission, appropriation S25, f. A.
Pugh; Berkeley circuit, w. II.
CIary; Winchester circuit, j. B.
Chamberlin; Frederick circuit, w
II. SamsclI; Berkeley Springs cir
cult. J. Il. b. Rice; South Branch
circuit. n. T. A. Cupp; Martins
burg Station. J. r. RHlenour; Van
cIevcs1iile circuit. W. o. Ewing
Lost River circuit. j. L. SNYDER
New Creek circuit, w. j. Miller
Bloomery circuit, T. j. Lawrence
MoorefieId circuit, W. P. Bazzle.
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farms, mines, &c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-03-18

Attic municipal election atCharles-
ton, W. Va, the Democrats carried
every ward.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-19

ANIMALS ARE 1NCREAsINa.-The Feb
ruary report of the Department. of Agrioul-
ture, which relates to numbers and values
of farm animals, shows an increase cf
horses during the year beyond the increase
of population. The aggregate number ex-
ceeds fourteen millions. In the cotton
States the use of Texas ponies by tenau,s
still tends TO increase numbers snd Feiuae
average values. The improvement in the
central States from Perckerons, Cleveland
bays and Eoglish sires continues active.
Mules have also increased, and are esti-
mated at about two and a third millions.
held at slightly lower prices than last year.
Mich cows make an aggregate of nearly
sixteen millions. The increase is general,
being shared quite literally this year by
the East aud South. Prices, in sympathy
with values of other cattle, show a slight
decline, as compared with those Of last
year.
The numbers of other cattle continue to
increase, while the prices have fallen in
still larger ratio during the year.
The numbers as estimated, exceed
thirty six millions, an increase of between
ten and eleven millions since 1880, which
Is larger than the ratio Of numbers to pop1-
lation.
An increase of about per cent. in num-
bers of sheep is indicated. Tbs lowest
average price was reported in 1885. In
provement has been gradual since, with
some acceleration during the past year. as
a result of greater confidence of growers il
holding tae American market for wool.
The Increase 10 swine has been in propor-
tiou TO advance in population. The aver
age price has declined, as in the case of all
other kinds of farm animals. sheep alone
exceptpd