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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-07

On Saturday last, July 4th, about
four o. clock in the afternoon, JENNIE
KEYEs AMBLER, wife of John A..
Washington, Esq, departed this life
after severe illness of many months
duration. To say that hers was a
Christian character would barely do
justice to her pure and guileless life.
The record of such character should
be fully elaborated, that the soft in
fluence of its virtue and grace may be
more widespread. She was Chris
tian in its loftiest sense, woman of
the highest and most exalted type
Endowed with strong mind. She
also possessed that finest of nature's
gifts, heart whose only limit for
love was measured by the wide ex-
tent of human calamity. AS in health
she was lovely and beloved, so in sick
ness she was considerate, patient and
resigned. In her death was exhib-
tied the grandeur of the christians
hope and the glory of the christians
life.
Tell me not that death has conquered
Such a life as hers, departed,
1t is true the grave has claimed her,
Leaving loved ones broken-hearted.
Bnt for lives, so full of beauty,
Spirits rare and pure as hers;
It's not death, but only resting,
Resting It'll the morn appears.
Such life was hers, that virtues
Seemed to blossom where she came;
Full of love and kind compassion,
Earnest, honest. free from blame.
As the stars are flowers of heaven,
So she was flower of earth,
And tho culled, perhaps too early,
Memory gamers all its worth.
Carriers what will teach the living
How divine a life may be,
How sincere and true and tender,
How from all but virtue free.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-07

Clifton, the fye-yea-oId son of Mr..
B. w. Alder, while playing see-saw
with some children on Friday last,
fell off the end of the hoard on which
he was sitting, breaking his left arm
between the elbow and wrist. DIR.
Bishop rendered the necessary sur.
gical aid, and the little fellow
is doing as well as could be expected.
EAdgocate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-07

GREAT BARGA1Ns IN Su1rs. 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, 1891-07-07

Independence Day was observed
in Charlestown by the closing of the
banks and partial closing of the post
Office, moderate combustion of fire
crackers and pyrotechnics. and music
in the evening by the CharIestown
Cornet Band.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-07

We noticed large lots of iron pipe
being conveyed to the N. & w. sta
tion last week, and on enquiry learned
that they were from the Shenandoah
Brass and Iron Works of this place,
and were for shipment to Roanoke.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-07

The West Virginia University adj
vertisement appears in this issue
This institution of learning has an
able corps of professors, and is grad
uaIly rising in popular favor. We
commend it to our county people, and
hope to see it well patronized.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-07

Geo. H. Hagley has taken the
agency for the Philadelphia Watch
Case Company, and will keep sup
ply of their gold-filled watch cases
and movements of different makers.
All guaranteed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-07

We have received a large invoice
of Gold and Silver Watches for ladies
and gents, which we are selling at in
ducement bargains during the month
of July. C. w. BRowN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-07

Wanted-old-ti time mahogany fur
niture, clocks, brasses, &C.. Adj
dress, John Treblig, 8 North Howard
street, Baltimore.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-07

DIR. L. w. Tomlinson has been
making some repairs to his property
on the corner of Liberty and Law
renee streets-a new tin roof, fenc-
ing, etc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-07

When you visit Baltimore stop at
the Maltby House, where will be
found first-class accommodation and
exceedingly low rates.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-07

Mr.. Arthur Nash, brakeman on
the B. & o., and formerly of Har-
per's Ferry, was killed at Mt. Airy
last week, by the breaking of a chain.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-07

The Importance OF purifying the blood can
not be oyerestimated, for without pure blood
you cannot enjoy good health.
At this season nearly every one needs
good medicine to purify, vitalize, and enrich
the blood, and VIC ask you to try Hoods
Dao,Iliav Sarsaparilla. Itstrengthens
F6CuIldI and builds up the SYSTEM
creates an appetite, and tones the digestion,
while It eradicates disease. The peculiar
combination, proportion, and preparation
of the vegetable remedies used give to
Hoods sarsaparilia pecul- To I+ealf
lar curative powers. No " lLSOII
othermedlcine has such arecord of wonderful
cures. If you have made up your mind to
buy Hoods sarsaparilla do not be induced to
take any other instead. It is Peculiar
Medicine, and is worthy your confidence.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is sold by all druggists.
Prepared BY G. ]. Hood s Co., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses one Dollar
Sep;. Q, 1s9O-1y,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-07

For Sale-an elegant Set of Har-
ness, never been used, at great bar
gain, at HIRscHMAN'
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-07

Flavoring Extracts-vanilla, Lem
on, Strawberry, Pineapple and other
davors, prepared by
LIGHT & WATSON, Druggists.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-07

PALarBAUM's is the place for Under
wear, Hosiery, Corsets, &c. Next
to Watson House.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-07

Bargains in Table Linens, Towels,
&C., at NJ. PALMBAUM & Bros.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-07
BALTIMORE MARKETS.
BALr1WoRr. sIrunpAr. j
Jefferson Wooden Mill,
(Formerzy Poner,s Factorx.l

FINDER the above mentioned name the old
u "Porter's Factory" which in days gone
by enjoyed almost a national reputation for
excellent manufactures, is still operated by
the Undersigned Necessary repairs have
been made and Improved machinery introduced,
and 1 will continue to maintain the rep
utation of the mill and to meet the demand of
the public for first-class goods.
The Highest Market Price will be paid for
Wool delivered at the Mill or at such points as
may be designated
Orders for Cloths, Yarns, &C., will receive
prompt attention.
Respectfully,
JNo. j. JoBE.
P. O.-Wheatland, jefferson County, w. Va
June l. 1SS6-odJa2lS5
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-07
AbaolufaIY Purea

Pope's original and only genuine
Reed Bird Tobacco.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-07
DIR. TomIinson.s
DENTAL OFFICE,

CORNER OF CHARLES AND LIBERTY STREET,
CHARLESTOWN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-07
George 1. Travis,

THE BOSS BARBER,
DEsPECTFULLY announces to his friends
HI and the. public that has removed to the
front upper room in the Gibson building, adj
joining the courthouse yard.
Ays shop has been Thoroughly Furnished and
Improved. with the Best Patent Spring Chairs,
&c. is large and roomy. and shall constantly
have the services of a competent assistant.
Promptness. neatness and polfteness my motto.
April 8. 1886
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-07

For bargains in Summer Dress
Goods come to HIRscHsIAN's.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-22
THE AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH.

After several years of agitation the
Australian colonies have arrived at q
point where there is little doubt they will
become q colonial federation attached TO
the British crown. Had it not been for
the Grass stupidity of the English king
and the want of foresight or courage on
the part of his cabinet the American colo
mics might have occupied similar politi-
cal position for a considerable time if not
till this late day.
The plan of federation was proposed
for the South African dominions during
the administration of Earl Carnarvon. but
the strength of the church party was exer-
cised on behalf of the native races.
The scheme now promulgated in Aus
tralia is TO have a general parliament con-
,isting of two houses. 1t is very significant
that the word colony has been
replaced by state and that the legis-
lative body is to be divided into
Senate and House of Representatives.
Zach estate" win be represented by eight
members of the upper house chosen by its
parliamentary chamber, to he chosen for
six years, one-half 20 retire each three
years. The lower house will comprise one
representative 10 every SC, 900 population.
with a minimum of four members from
any state.
Upon all subjects of trade. commerce
and inter.eoloniai matters the congress
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-22
THE STATE PRESS.

With references to labor troubles in the 81
mines Of this state. the Whatcom Rrrezz en-,
Nothing but the erudest nanufscfuri1e
industries viii grow up. With q facn0rS
as with q steamboat. the prodt "a IN -
smokestack- We can saw lumber sn1
smelt our iron, but that Is all. Unu
the price OF coal Is very much reduced this viIl
continue, and wages affect the price of col
most seriously. Our r4ines are all easily worked
Timber is az hand 1t must be the wages ths,
makes the difference. transportation caano1
MAKE the big difference, since some OF our best
producing mines are directly on tide water--foe
example at Ssniamo. II cannot be the tsri6
Manufactures not springing up and iourlshirx.
mechanics viii naturally. after q while, drilS
where coal is cheaper or water Ia used ics
power"
Spokane Rsvieze: ''Henceforth sheer no mora
sneers against the American navy. AT last NJ
have found something afioat that win run fron
usn
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-22

vestigate and report upon prevailing
methods. with suggestions of reform if
they found reform necessary. These COM
missioners have made an exhaustive and
highly instructive report. They declare
that many industries have been driven out
of Boston by the present system of taxing
of intangible property. bonds, notes and
other evidences of Indebtedness or paper
representations of property.
On the matter of double taxation these
commissioners present an object lesson
which illustrates the subject in form
that will make it clear.
$40 test the justice OF the taxation Of q piece
OF paper, such as q note, bond, or certificate OF
stock, we recommend the following experiment:
"Let the experimenter take a SO gold piece in
his left hand. Let him write an l. O. U. $40, and
hold 1t in his right hand. Then exchange the
the !. o. Z. in the left
'Are you SO richer by this process? Are you
rich enough In consequence to pay two taxes in
stead of one?
"Try the experiment with a friend. Let him
hand you his l. o. u, and you hand him the
gold. Are you two any richerg Do you two be-
come able By this process 10 pay two taxes?
"Call In third man. Hand him your 1. O. G.
for $40, and your neighbours /. o. q. for SO as
collateral Are you three able, in consequence,
to pay three taxes on the original slo?'
These commissioners go to the extreme
of arguing that it would be expedient to
confine taxation for municipal purposes to
real estate, which they find at present pay
ing IS per cent. of the taxation in Boston,
and they think that the additional burden
would be more than compensated to prop
erty-holders in the advantages they would
reap from the greater encouragement
given 70 commerce, manufacturing and
other enterprises involving large capital,
the issuance of bonds, stock, etc.
But while submitting this argument
they do not recommend the exemption of
all personal property, which is fortunate,
for such recommendation would have inn
paired the influence of their report with
many who will readily agree to their sug-
gestion of limiting personal property taxa
ton to that of tangible character, and
the exemption of that which merely rep
resents or constitute lien upon or claim
against actual property which is fully
taxed.
There are great many good and honest
people who have very confused notions on
this subject, but those communities are
most inviting TO capital and enterprise,
and in the long run most permanently
prosperous, which adopt the simplest,
least complicated rules in respect to taxa
ton. 1t is not good policy-it does not
pay-to create an impression that your
municipal government is a savage dog, dis
posed to devour or mutilate those who
dare TO enter within the city's gates. 1t Is
as unwise as il is dishonest to tax any one
value more than another equal value, and
therefore, as unwise as il is dishonest, on
whatever ingenious pretense, to tax any
value more than once, unless the same
course is pursued with all other equal
values.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-22
A Beautiful Island for Chinese Lepers

NACkpEta NDfQDlek.
The fact OF the city endeayoring 20 secure
Darcy island for sanitary purposes has a.
trscted q greater or less smount Of attention 70
this subject, and the question has not un-
naturally been asked, what is the exact locatioa
OF this peculiarly eligible spot, and what Is 90
Ing 70 be done with il now that the authoritaeu
have acquired possession OF IT. In the fr1
place, home or hospital Is 10 De estaoiisns1
there for unEortunates whose isolation Is necee
sary for sanitary reasons Darcy island. whero
the home Is beng built, Is situated about -
miles from Victoria, between san Juan island
and the regular channel for steamboats,. Its
beautiful location, with an area of about =
acres. The west coast is rugged and rocky, and
the interior Is covered with willows, sider rnspLo
and some liz. On the east and southeast sides sso
beautiful slopes, with bays snd 9 grsvely
beach slipping nicely 20 the water. One OF theso
bays has been called Holland bay, and =
situated az the southeast, with sufficient vatw
for vessel 70 sail in, and within 100 feet =
fresh water. There site has been chosen -
the erection OF SIX new cabins, which viii -
large and eommodious. Zach viii be sxlsf se1
wei built. lined inside with dressed lumbsas
and filed IL with szwdust 20 keep It warn,
There viii he door, window and chimney =
each cabin. with table, iron bedsteads, ssov&
and al other appliances for the comfort Of -
inmates. The cabins viii be run lengthwisa d.
east and wesE, facing the south. and along -
entire front win Be q verandah. They are rre'a
tectsd from the southeast. northwest and north
east winds. whilst they have beautiful visu
from the south-includlng the olympixn ranU
and the daily steamers passing on their rexui4
trips. A pole viii be erected On the island Va
flag TO hoist in case OF distress, % that steaz0
passing ea1 report % the proper anfnoriusA
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-22

law will keep money at par or make 1t
circulate are obllyious to . not remote ex-
perience of our government and people.
When greenbacks were circulating at 50
cents on the dollar compared with gold
they were nevertheless legal tender.
But not until they were made redeemable
in coin could they be made to circul ate at
par. And it must be remembered that the
volume of these never greatly, if at all, ex-
ceeded the needs of healthy business. and
the amount of their issue was limited to
the imperative necessities OF the govern
ment in time of war and for self-preserva-
ton.
But these apostles Of . new financial
gospel demand that illegal bank notes be
issued In sufficient volume to transact the
business of the country on cash basis. !"
AT present the business of the country is
transacted on q basis Of not to exceed Z
per cent. in cash. The remainder is accom-
pIished by checks, drafts. bills of exchange
and the like, much more satisfactorily
than with money. Then, with the volume
of currency unnecessarily and to no good
purpose multiplied fourteen fold, what. in
view of the old inconvertible greenback
experience, would probably be the circu-
lating value of the new and redundant
issue?
This is particularly important question
for farmers and others, possessors of sim
perishable products" who are expected to
taste the millennium by borrowing this
money at per cent. The valuation of
their products must be regulated by the
quotations in foreign markets. and, there
fore, on gold basis. But If their money,
necessarily inconvertible, bears the same
relation to gold, proportionately to volume,
that the old greenbacks did. at cents on
the dollar, it would probably be drug,
and they would actually be paying 10 per
cent. on the real value of the money bor-
rowed
But not satisfied with thus revolutisn-
izing finance and currency. these self
conscious reformers would run the
gamut of controlling transportation,
abolishing legally acquired property
rights, constitutional changes in methods
OF electing presidents and senators, and an
endless list of radical innovations, dis
tinct each from all others. and any one of
which would tax the highest powers of our
ablest and best approved statesmen.
But Taubeneck, Streeter, PETER, Simpson
and associates are higher order of men, in
theirown estimation, and capable of carry
ing to successful issue greater number
and variety of issues, than were the Lin
coins, Summers, Stewards, Chases and their
associates of the early Republican era.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-22

win be independent Of the crown, which
win be represented by encouragement.
An executive council win act as the gov
ernor's cabinet. the members Of which may
be members Of either house of parliament.
Two features viii attract the attention
of governments all over the world. The
effect Of the change in the tariff, together
with inter-colonial free trade (although
the latter exists now, is Of hardly less inn
portance than the suggestion that "the
revenue TO be collected is to be APP
piled in defraying the expenses OF the
federal government, and the federal parlia-
ment is to decide in what manner the sur
plus is to be divided" One grievance OF
the colonies has been that they were taxed
to support the imperial government. 1t
remains to be seen what pecuniary benefit
is to be derived by local self-government,
the opportunity for comparison being
peculiarly favorable.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-22

The Coasttfxtion says that mot one man In
every Fifty in Atlanta can tell the names of the
president, vice president and cabinet officers of
the United States government" Il adds that
the experiment. was tried the day before BY ask
ing every man whose profession or position was
such shs, he should know, either lawyers, state
officials, Legislators, men known to have polit-
ical aspirations and business men oaly three
OF the whole number, one state ofheial and two
lawyers, holding what are called political c1ices
were able 10 name them is this ignorance, or
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-22

VICTORIA, Nay -. 1891.
To TEE EpTToR: The Jay Ewing incident AZ
Vancouver is still fresh in the minds OF the pub
lie. and IS still matter OF shame 70 every true
American. As q strong contrast 20 the spirit
which prompted Ewing 10 make an ass Of him.
sell. il might bs mentioned that the 6rst sI01
contributed 70 the Queens birthday celebration
fund Tor this years holidays was made By two
American citizens residing here IL might also
be mentioned that the secretary Of the celebra-
ton sports is an American. victorians are
ultra-roysl, but do not believe in running it
into the ground resident here Is locked
upon a citiEen II he acts as one. without re-
gard TO his nationality. Fortunately for Alneri-
cans resident in foreign countries, there are
few Jay Ewings in the consular service
" T..
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-22
AT PHYS INN.

Shiveriug by Geld az corn.
] saw Cupid 20 this morn;
Purple was his tile nose.
Purple sll his chubby toes:
Purple hands, together pressed.
Chilly misery cor fsssed
And his teeth such music made
As with castauets IL played;
All. His look was full Of woe:
Never one pitied so.
~Cupid, come, my dear, and rest.
Warm yourself within my breast;
Go no further, child, today
Ever IN my presence stay"
Gladly 70 my arms he came;
soon saw a rosy flame
Blossom in his cheeks so fair,
And kissed him then and thera
Waking soon, he gazed az ne
With GOODNESS hard TO see;
In his eyes saw no sign
That he loved me or was mine
saCupidl Cupidr' thec | said
More could nOt-out he fed
Later, from rnusty book
Dropped thsEecret OF his look
Love should spring as spring the fowsFs,
Love Is born OF sunny hours.
Pity may 10 friendship move,
Is should not awaken love.
-Eacens Fseld
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-22
MULTIPLEx TAXATION.

The state of Massachusetts, is cursed hv a
system of taxation similar to that of Ore
gon, and it has been producing similar ef.
fects. In their anxiety to tar all values
they are taxing many values twice, thrice
and oftener. The result has been to drive
much capital out Of the state. At last the
matter became alarming and attracted the
attention of public officials and the bust.
ness community.
50 short time ago the Mayor of Boston.
himself thorough business man, ap-
Pointed commission on taxation, to in
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-22
VIM. d. WOOD, Manager. 815 Second Str

simply matter of indifference asks the Con-
s.itutioR Evidently 1t must be mixture of
both; certainly ignorance, which can hardly be
attributed to other than indifference. II it were
Confederate government though, the chances
are that not one IN fifty in that city but would
have the Official list at their tongues ends
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-22
The Imported Currant Worm.

From state Horticultural Bulletin
The worm Is doing some damage IN some -
OF the state, and IL not checked when foEne'
they win soon strip both eurrant and zos
berry bushes Of their leaves, and the psr,as4
grown irui< shrsvels and dies By the pre-
use OF white helle5ore, London purple OF =
green this pest nay be eradicased. Use 60
Tablespoonful OF either dissolved in pAtlfR
water, applying Il with a syringe or wsnz1..
Dot, the object being to wet every leaf. 20 a
grown worms are about three icurths OF An -
long
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-22
UNITED STATES MARSHALs.
A Resident of Gilman Contradicts Mar.
shall Browns Denial.

GILMAN, May Y, 1871.
To THE EDITOR: I see that United States
Marshal Brown denies having deputy United
States marshals at the mines. Last week he
commissioned Charles Z. Lumpkins, the man
who has charge of the Pinkerton guards at this
place, as his deputy, and sent six more CON-
missions TO other guards here. / think the
commissions came on Sunday, the 18th inst
The oath qualifying the guares as United States
deputies was administered here this afternoon
by Q notary public. GEORGE PARKS.