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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01

The Chicago Egenjng Post of Au-
gust 81 does up our affable Worlds
Fair Commissioner from this end of
the State in the following handsome
style:
1t may not be uninteresting to the
young ladies of Chicago to learn that
James d. Butt, the talented young
lawyer, of Harper's Ferry, who is
due in Chicago to-day, is considered
one of the notable gallants of West
Virginia. lie is in Chicago as a
Worlds Fair Commissioner and his
fame is well known in Washington.
His gaIlantry is best seen when he is
plotting a beauty through the pictur-
esque scenery of his native heath or
when, with a jolly party, he is the
leading spirit of straw ride
He will be unable to display any pic
turesque scenery gallantry on the
flats of Chicago perhaps, but if some
of the pretty girls of Chicago will
join him in 9 straw - ride they will
see more true Southern gallantry to
the square inch than has ever fallen
to their lot.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01
a Mystery.

How the human system ever RECEIVERS from
the bad effects of the nauscous medicines often
literally poured into it for the suppositive re-
lief of dyspepsia. liver complaint, constipation,
rheumatism and other ailments. is mystery.
The mischief done by bad medicines is scarce
~ less than that caused by disease. If they
or rheumatic. would oftener be guided by the
experience of inyalids who have thoroughly
tested Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, they would
in every instance obtain the spGedest aid de-
cine is searching and at the same time a
thoroughly safe remedy, derived from vcgeta-
BILE sources. and possessing, in consequence
Of its basis of pure spirits, properties rs a ME-
local bitters and stimulants often resorted to
by the debilitatcd. dyspeptic and languid.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining IN the
Post Office at Charlestown, Jefferson
county, w. Va, August %, 1891:
Sam Fritz, A. j. Miller. Mrs Jane Myers. R.
T. Sims, Mrs. Margaret OFT, Eliza Talbot, Mrs
Luly 1,routy, Juo. Il. Lawrence, Mrs. c. Hail.
Frank Herring, Mrs. Martha Gibson, Jno. Gass.
Mrs. II. X. Daniel, NJ. Chamos, Carad Carpen-
ter at the Pike Opera House; Nelson Ambrose.
The above letters, if not called for
within fifteen days, will be sent to the
dead letter office. Persons calling
for them will please say that they are
advertised
6. Fl. HrGTNRorHA.r y nj
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01

The Clarke Courier publishes de-
cision of the U. S. Court for the
Western Division of the Western Dis
trict of Tennessee, in favor of the
Memphis Hedge Co., and enjoining
other parties not authorized from
using or putting up what is known
hereabouts as the dayton Hedge
Fence" The Shenandoah Valley
Hedge and Wire Fence Co., of Ber-
ryville, has patents covering Virginia
and West Virginia, and cautions the
public against an infringement of
their rights.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01

The following graceful reference
to West Virginia's junior Senator is
from the Cincinnati Enquirer of
Thursday:
i" Senator Faulkner also exhibited
much length of head and breadth of
beam in the fight against the Force
bill. He was a close second to Sena-
tor German in that memorable and
well managed fight. Mr.. Faulkner is
one of the young members of the
Senate, but can do as good service as
the oldest of them"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01

The Washington Star of Friday
says: The Secretary of the Treasury
has paid the Governor of West Yir-
ginia the sum of s27, 1928, being the
amount of direct tax collected from
individualsin jefferson and Berkeley
counties. The refund of the balance
of the direct tax collected from West
Virginia will be suspended pending a
judicial determination of the question
as to the right of the Government to
withhold this money as an offset OF
claims against the State on account
of obligations incurred before the
States separation from Virginia.
The amount in dispute is about
1925, 900.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01

GENTS FURNISHING GooDs.-In
this branch of our business we show
an immense variety in all depart
ments. Our uniform system of fair
prices is practical proof that it costs
no more to wear first-class Gents
Furnishings than it does second-class
goods. VIM. KAHN, Sadler Block.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01
Various Items.

The new glass works at Buena
Vista, Va, will begin operations this
week.
The sting of an ordinary honey bee
caused the death of young man at
Williamsport, Pa, in fifteen minutes.
A letter to the Leesburg Mirror
says: "Of all the beautiful places in
this world Shannondale is the most
beautiful. The shenandoah river
here makes a complete horseshoe and
encIoses the grounds in tiney pc
ninsula. have heard those who have
tstaid there say that the murmur made
by its ripple can be heard on all sides
and at ali times, and at night it was
passingly delightful to be soothed to
sleep by its music. The mansion
from a distance seems to be built
right against the mountain and the
extensive grounds slope gradually in
smooth lawn down to the river. On
the other side high cliff of rock iuts
out over the water. which is called
Lovers Leap"
The officers of J. e. B. Stuart Con-
federate camp, recently organized In
Clarke county, Va, are as follows !:
Commander, Maj. S. j. C. Moore !;
1st lieutenant, III. l.. ID. Lewis; 2nd
lieutenant, j. Mex. Keunerly 3rd
lieutenant, r. o. Allen; adjutant, w.
L. Milton; quartersmaster, George c..
Shepherd; sergeant-major, Fielding
Gaines; treasurer, Thos. j. Russell !;
surgeon, DR.. S. S. Neil; chaplain,
DR.. C. E. Lippitt; officer of the day,
Capt. w. n. Mcdonald; vidette, j.
ii. Shepherd; color sergeant, NJ. r.
P. Castleman; 1st color-guard, Jas.
Wigginton; I'd color-guard, Nicholas
Moore; executive committee, A.
Moore, Jr., c. II. Smith, H. p.
Deahl, Joseph Price and John An
6nrGnn
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01
S. H. HrGINBoTHAM Z. NJ.

At the n. 7. RACKET SToRF you can buy q
set OF Russell's Brown Celluloid Handle Table
Forks Coo n set. worth sIa5; Beautiful oil
Cromos 11Xl3, with gilt frame Sc, worth Zoe
Have you seen our n. Y. Mills Muslin Unlaun-
dried Shirt, a good linen bosom and web made.
for soc, we challenge any one to beat it for
S10O; q job in Percalle Shirts soc worth 75c :
Cloth-bound Novels 23c, worth 35c Paper
covered Novels Sc. worth 25c: Ladies' Ok
idized Pocket Books Sc. worth zoe. We have
all the leading shades of Silk-face Yelling at
9c a yard, others sell it at 90 and 25c; Sewing
Silk Yelling. fancy. 13c. worth 30c Have you
tried our p. N. full WhaleboDe Corset for Soc
it sells easily at Sl.25; Corsets from 20to Csc
worth % to Sl.50. We have some big drives
in spcnders-Mcn's heavy working Sus-
penders l5c; Silk Embroidered. very fre draw
ers attachments zoe. worth % to 40c. We have
nice lnc of Ladies', Gents and Children's
Shoes to fit everybody and at all prices; we
can save you from 15c to S1OO on a pair of
Shoes. Take n look at our stock. it won't cost
you anything. ]. W. CoFFMAH.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01

Senator Faulkner has been invited,
by the organization of Western Dem
ocratic Clubs and by the Executive
Committee of the National Associa-
ton of Democratic Clubs, to join
Lieut.. Gov. Black, of Pennsylvania,
Congressman Bynum, of Indiana,
and McAdoo, of New Jersey, and the
Hon. Lawrence Gardner, of Wash
ington, in a stumping tour through
the Western and Pacific States.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01

The Park Place disaster will be
graphically illustrated in the next
number of Harper's Weekly, which
will also contain thrilling descriptions
of that event as related by eyc-wit-
nesses.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01

Grace L. Furniss, author of The
Boz of Monkeys, will contribute an
entertaining story, entitled 1.-The So
ciety for the Suppression of Scan
dial, . to the next number of Hdrper's
Bazaar.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01

AT the local option election at
Front Royal, Va, on Monday of last
week, the opponents of license to sell
liquor were victorious by majority
of 60.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01

The n. & w. R. r. will sell excur-
sion tickets September l, 2, 8 and 4
to Morgan's Grove-good to return
on any train till Sept. .. Tickets
from Charles Town 80 cents. Train
southwark will leave the Grove at 3
p. NJ. The special train from Ha-
gerstown will be run on Thursday,
Sd. The programme is as follows:
September 1.-Address by Hon.
Charles A. Little. Formal opening
of the exhibition. Ladies' riding
match in the afternoon for silver
cup.
September ., Farmers Alliance
and Changers Day.-Addresses by
Hon. Mortimer Whitehead, Lecturer
of the National Grange. and Hon. l..
l.. Polk, of the National Farmers
Alliance, Mr.. Macune, of the Ma
tionaL Economist and Mr.. Carskadon,
of Keyser. Cavalcade of stock on
exhibition and amusements of varied
character.
September 8, Maryland Day
Gov. A. b. Fleming and Hon. H. II.
Hatch will deliver addresses. Cav
alcade of stock. Blue Rock trap
shooting, contest for Morgan's Grove
September A, Sales Day.-Pre-
NUNS awarded. Lecture by DIR. j.
A. Byers and NIorgan's Grove Baby
Show.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01

In a speech at Mt. Gilead, Ohio,
Hon. VIM. Mckinley, Republican
nominee for Governor, said: Z" We
are making tin-plate now because
there is nothing that this Yankee
nation cannot make" and in the next
point made he said that sewing
needles were put on the free list in
the new tariff bill because we could
not makr them"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01

The Juniatta Valley Editorial AS
sociation, of Pennsylvania, visited
Shendun, Roanoke and other points
in Virginia, last week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01

Congressman Wilson will deliver
an address at the Greenbrier Expo
sition next Thursday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01
DIED.

At her home in shepherdstown. August IA.
1891, Mrs. LIZZIE BELL, widow of James
Bell-nged IS years and IL months.
In shepherdstown, August II. 1891, EDITH
GHRlSTIAN, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John c. Reinhart
AT the residence OF her parents in Shepherds
Eeyer, Miss MARY E., eldest daughter of Mr..
:. r Humriekhonse, in the 18th year of her
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01

Extratroducin airy Stock of Scarf
Pins and Shirt Waist Buttons just
received at G. w. Browns.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01

No time or temper wasted when
you use the Cinderella Cock S owe
Its high and large ovens insures per,
feet baking and roasting. sold BIZ
]. w, Russell,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01

Senator Maxey, of Texas, is an
earnest advocate of the nomination of
Mr.. Cleveland for the presidency
He says the tariff is infinitely the
most important question before the
American peoblc, and that the fight
in 1892 should be made on that issue.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01


The most suitable Democrat in the
next House to elevate to the speaker
ship is Hon. w. L. Wilson, of West
Virginia. He is the best scholar
among the members, and no man is
more familiar with parliamentary law
and better equipped than Mr.. Wilson.
The contests seems now to be between
half a dozen gentlemen, any one OF
whom would fill the office with ability.
But neither of them has developed
sufficient strength to Indicate that he
is the man for the place. Mr.. Will
sons fitness is recognized by all, and
his election would do more to har-
monte the party than that of any
other of thedistinguished men manned.
Raleigh IN. G. } Daily CAron.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01


Prof. j. II. holland, representative
direct from the well known and old
established piano factory of Chas.
ri. Stieff, Baltimore, treated several
of his friends to some excellent mu-
sic on Wednesday night last upon a
fine Palace organ on exhibition at
the store of AIR. Jacob Cauffman, in
this place. Among the pieces rem
dered were TWO selections from the
opera Norma, which were much en-
joyed, and the highly creditable
manner in which the Professor ac-
Quilted himself WAS self-evident that
he is not only master of the violin,
but is perfectly at home upon the
piano forte or organ as WELL Mr..
holland is spending few days vaca-
ton with his family here, but at the
same time keeps an eye to business,
and during the past week has sold
and delivered two fine pianoes in our
neighboring little village, Halltown;
one to Mr.. Samuel OFT, the affahlc
and accommodating salesman of Mr..
Geo. II. Hagley, who gave the instru-
ment as present to his sister; the
other to Mr. Frank EngIe; also one
was SHIPPED to Fredericksburg, Va,
and a fine Palace organ was sold in
Winchester. Mr.. Stieff has wide
awake and energetic representative in
the person of MIR. holland, and his
success during the last twelve months
has not only been a source of salts
faction to himself and his employer,
but to a hosts of friends here who
wish him we'll in all future undertake
iDgs. -4dUocdte.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01

The City Electric Light Co. have
engaged the services of Mr.. Caldwell,
an expert electrician. who has just
completed the wiring of the Hotel
Powhatan, to make canvas of our
citizens with a view of ascertaining
the number of electric lights they
will probably use. a rough estimate
being needed before the company can
contract for their machinery or def
nitely state the cost of electric light
service. We trust our citizens will
give Mr., Caldwell favorable recep-
ton. The officers of the company
report the prospects of the early in
stallation of an electric light plant in
Charles Town as excellent, and only
need the hearty cooperation of our
citizens to make the enterprise an
assured success.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01
Wolf's BUSINESS COLLEGE

BUSINESS Course, Shorthand, Typewrft-
ID ing, Telegraphy, Preparatory Depart
meut. Send for Catalogue
d. ELMER WOLF, Principal,
Aug. 4. 1S91.-1m Haeerstown Md.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01
MISCELLANEOUS
MUSIC SCHOOL.
sALEM. VA.

DIR. a. Il. HAAS. Director, formerly of Hol-
Inns Institute, Va, aud Wooster University. o.
Thorough Vocal and Instrumental insfruc-
ton. Training for teaching and concert per
Torrance G specially Terms moderate. Ad-
dress as above.
August 25. 1s91-St.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01

GREAT BARGAINS IN SUITS. com
pumsory sale of Gents Fine Suits by
one of New York's largest manufac-
turers, has put some 500 Suits in our
stock at 80 cts. on the dollar, and we
offer them to you at the same great
bargain price, Come early, before
they are all gone.
WM. KAHN, Sadler Bldg,
Clothier, Furnisher and Halter.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01
Sheep and Cattle.

4 600 GOOD Coarse Wool Sheep to
i sOOO put out on Shares-Thorough-
bred Bucks to go with them.
Also, 100 Best Grade of Cattle raised in
Southwest Virginia. Iwant kept till ready for
market. Apply at once to
July z. 1sa1-ts1. 10 20
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01

AGRICULTURAL FAIRS, EXHIBITIONS,
&C., will be held this year as follows
Morgan's Grove, w. va,-sept.
Ia.
Wheeling, w. va.--Sept. I'll.
Winchester, Va.-Sept. Oil.
Parkersburg, w. Va.-Oct. GO.
Frederick, Nd.-Oct. 1916.
Hagerstown, Md.--Oct. 1916.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01

TUEspAY MoRNlNe. sEprEMBER !. l80l.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01
Wotice % Credifors.

Nottceto Creditors Of George Il. Bard
voeH, decd:
WOU are hereby notified that on the 10Th
x Day of October 1891. at my office in
Charles Town, w. Va. will receive proof of
his estate, the account of J. Garland Hurst
Committee Administrator, being before me for
settlement.
Given under my hand this 2lst of August
1891. s. w. WASHINGTON.
August 25. 1916. Conl'r of Acc'ts
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01

on1nIas TOWN, JHrrrnsos coUn4r, W "a.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01
School for BOYS.

T WILL open my School for Boys SEPT. 9TH,
i 1S91-rooms two doors above Episcopal
Rectory, on Main street. Latin specially, nc
extra charge. Miss j. F. WASHINGTON. !
AUGUST II, 1S91-6t
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-31
FANS FOR FUEL GAS.
McKeesport Has Enough of the Fluid,
With Little Pressure,
WHICH WILL NOW BE INCREASED.
The Union Gas Company Has Deal With
the Versailles People.
NEWSY NOTES FROM NEARBY TOWNS

MCKEEsPoRT, Oct. 30.-If reports heard
will within the next two weeks cease to be
scarcity, and the information given below
comes from reliable source. The deal by
which the Union Gas Company will receive
supply of gas from the Versailles Gas
Company is as good as made, as the con-
tract will be signed as soon as piece of
work now in progress and being done for
the purpose of increasing the gas flow shall
be accomplished. This is accepted as set
tied fact
The Versailles Gas Company has plenty
of gas, but it is troubled with the same affiic-
tion all other fields have given companies
and has to do something to overcome the
difficulty. The trouble is that the gas does
not have the pressure here that it should
have and something is needed to give it
that This something is a patent steam fan
and the company is having one put on its
line. 1t costs $40, 900 and is fine piece of
machinery. The fan gives the gas the pres
sure and in two weeks at the latest the gas
pressure is expected to be very largely in
creased and the Union Gas Company will
have plenty of gas to supply its consumers.
These fans are great success. One of
them has been in use on the Peoples Gas
Company's line in the Murraysville field
for two years and keeps up the pressure on
the line right along. They are costly, but
do the work and will prove good thing to
the Versailles Company's line. The cree
tion of engines and the fan on the line of
the company extending from Grapeville to
this city has been in progress for some time
and will be completed within the time men
toned,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-31
STIRRED THEM UP.
The Rumors About Rusie and Buckley
Amusing the New York NIagnates

The Rumors About Rusie and Buckley
Arousing the New York NIagnates.
New YoRR, Oct. 3O-The rumor that Rich
ardson, COnnor, Rusie and Buckley will de-
sert the Giants to Join American Associa-
ton clubs has awakened feeling of genu-
inc anxiety among the lovers of the game
in this city. The names of Connor and
Richardson are almost Synonymous with
shat Of New York, while Rusie and Buckley
have won a reserved seat in the hearts of
baseball patrons here. Richardson and
Conner according to common rumor, will
7oin the Athletics at a largely increased sal
airy. Rssie is said to have been offered SC, 500
by she Chicago American Association club,
" which Is s. 600 more than he got from New
York last season. Buckley is one of the
few men in the country who can hold
Rusies speedy delivery and is wanted by
Chicago, TOO, and inasmuch as both have
publicly expressed dissatisfaction with
their trea tneEt here it would not require
much coaZing to get them away. Although
ali four are on the New Workers. reserve
list IT is 20 bar to their going into the ASso-
ciaGiOn because the League and Association
are at war aGd do not respect each others
COZ tracts.
The magnates OF the New York club ara
being score for their penurious policy with
good PLAYERS. Now that they see their stars
slipping from their grasp it is believed they
will leave No stone untuTned to thwart the
Association clubs, and it is confidently eX-
pecCed that they will be able to hold them
UfreT ali.
One beneficial result is looked for and that
j. peace between the League and Associa-
riou. Leaders on both sides begin to see a
dark future for baseball if the warfare of
1889 Is 20 be repeated. j. Won der Horst, of
the Baltimore club, who is IN the city, ex-
presses himself in favor OF a compromise
an President ByTne, of the BROOKLYN club
entertalnS similar views.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-31
ATROCIOUs DOUBLE MURDER.
A NOTED SMUGGLER KILLS AN
OFFICER AND HIS FRIEND.

The Knife Used in Both Cases-One Man
Lives to Tell the Terrible Tale-No
Court Trial Needed if the Murderer Is
Caught.
LAREDO, Tex, Oct. 3O.-[Special. lone
of the most atrocious double murders which
ever blackened the annals of this county
was committed this morning about o'clock.
Yesterday evening United States Deputy
Marshal George Wise was notified by Fran
cisco Salazar that francesca Florez. noted
smuggler, would come uptown from the
eastern part toward the river with SNUG
gled goods. The Marshal notified friend,
and the two laid in wait for the smuggler
near the schoolhouse plaza, stationing them
selves there about o'clock. About 4
o'clock the man whom they wanted came
down street near Marshal Wise, and was
halted. He stopped and laid down his
bundle.
The officer stepped up to see what he had
when Florez stabbed him in the pit OF the
stomach. Wise staggered back and fired
two shots at his murderer, when his friend
Garcia ran up, and Wise called out that he
was killed, and called upon Garcia to catch
his murderer Garcia, who was not an
officer, ran after Florez and caught him,
when he also received his death wound from
the deadly knife, being stabbed about an
inch below the left breast, falling dead in
his tracks.
The pistol shots attracted the attention of
people living in the neighborhood, and
they ran out to find one man dead and an
other mortally wounded, and a fleeing
shadow in the distance. Wise was con-
veyed to his residence. Garcia was carried
to the residence of his family. Marshal
Wise lived until this morning about 8
o'clock. He lived to tell the story Of his
murder and all the circumstances connected
Herewith.
The bundle the man laid down contained
about ten gallons of mescal Florez is
known here as smuggler, and is natural
lied citizen of the United States. If he can
be apprehended in Mexico, demand will
be made for his extradition. Were he
caught tonight no court of justice would
ever pass upon his guilt or innocence.