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The advocate., 1891-12-23
THr POOR OF OUR LARGE CITIES.

2
From The CuAla Demands.
we are glad 70 note that there is on
foc an effort, organized by the ministry
and prominent wealthy citizens Of New
York, to reform the condition Of the
poor Of that great city. There 10 un-
dO1btedly q great necessity for such q
reformation. From our own personal
observation Of life, as exhibited in the
larger cities Of our country, we should
Judge It to be time that something was
done 10 amellorate the condition Of the
poorer classes, where we have seen from
fifteen 10 thirty people sleeping In one
room; where we have seen poor women
sewing shirts for 80 to 65 cents per
dozen; whore we have actually seen
men, women and children keeping body
and soul together by raklng out ''scraps"
from ash barrels, slop tubs and other
receptacles for refuse; we should indeed
si iudge that there is a necessity for re-
formation.
Experience teaches that "for every
effect there must be cause" What is
the cause Of such condition of affairs?
It Is this: "The overwhelming greed
and ayarice OF the moneyed classes that
stops as nothing short Of actual murder
in their endeavors to secure the largest
amount Of money 70 the individual, in the
shortest possible space of time"
X Without any thought for the poor,
the moneyed aristocracy is slowly but
surely crushing the life out Of the wage
Garner by starvation wages, high rents
and over work. Taking advantage Of
sheir necessities to grind them down to
q condition, infinitely worse than that OF
the negro before the civil war. While it
is a fact that a percentage of the poor
are naturally criminal, we believe that
fully 80 per cent. of the poor OF our
large cities would be happy, contented
and prosperous citizens were they fur
nlshed the opportunity to procure efti-
Client employment with remuneration for
their services, sufficient to furnish them
a good wholesome living and decent
home TO live in. We would suggest to
the honorable gentlemen who propose
TO reform these evils, that the poor do
mot need charity. What they want 10
''work."
Open evening schools where they can
learn the laws Of nature, physiology
and hygiene. Cleanliness is next TO
Goodness"
A man can not be q good citizen and q
good Christian with an empty stomach
and dirty skin. Il Is folly to present
llglous tract to the eye Of man
when his stomach Is calling for loaf Of
bread.
Open schools where the boys and girls
can learn a good trade and receive an
education sufficient to start them In life;
but, above all, give the deserving poor
''work" at wages that viii assure them a
decent opportunity to secure livelihood.
We know whereof we speak. We have
been there.
FVoridG Real Estate Journal, Arcadia,
Fla, with state map, 10c. Cheap homes.
The advocate., 1891-12-23

Read our new club. offer Better than
Ever'-On page eleven.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21

The prettiest entertainment of the
season was the reception at the resi-
dence of Cleon Moore, Esq, rendered
by the Misses Moore to their guest,
Miss Marion Carter, of Loudoun
county, Va, on Friday evening last.
The house was profusely and exqui-
sitely decorated with flowers, ferns,
palms and evergreens, which made a
fitting background for the lovely
faces and handsome dresses of the
young hostesses and their guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moore stood at the
entrance to the parlor and welcomed
the arriving guests, who then passed
on to be greeted by Misses Magma
and Maria Moore, Miss Carter and
Mrs. VIM. Campbell. Miss Florence
Hunter gracefully dispensed the
bounties of the fower-decked supper
tables, on which delightful collation.
was spread, and which was evidently
hugely appreciated. Our scribe will
not venture description of the many
exquisite toilets worn on the occasion.
Enough to say that they, if possible,
added still further to the charms OF
their lovely wearers. In spite of the
large number present, the spacious
rooms were not crowded. s. Yout
Charles Town was there, and among
the visitors from distance were the
following: The Misses IgIehart. OF
Annapolis, Nd; Miss Hodges, Eli
colt CITY, Md; Miss Evans. South
Carolina; the Misses Atkinson, Staun-
ton, Va. Miss Briscoe, Baltimore,
Nd; Miss Hazard, New York, N. Y;
Miss Jones, Baltimore, Nd; Prof.
Henry B. Davenport, Morgantown,
w. Va; Mr.. Harrison Tyler, Lou
doun county, Va. Mr.. Forrest Rich
ardson, Omaha, Neb. and Mr..
Nympo Jones, of the editorial staff
of the Washington Star.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21
WhLtLoclk--Hatter.

From the EImira On. " Telegram, July 81
June %, 1891, at the residence of
the BRIDES aunt, Mrs. J.sA. Dennis,
No. 2,222 Prairie avenue, Chicago,
III, by Rev. NJ. f.. De Witt, George
S. Whitlocll, formerly of Elmira, now
of Chicago, to Miss Edith L. Halter,
of Mobile, Ala. George is too famil-
iarly known to his many friends as
an honorable, upright business man
and citizen to need eulogy. His ge-
NAL face was seen on the streets of
Elmira for several years, until the
northern climate proved too severe
for his health, and having dwelt in
the South for number of winters,
regaining his health during this time.
Renewed health was not all that he
gained in the South; he made the ac-
quaintance of Miss Halter, who is a
cultured lady, and at the same time
possessed of those excellent qualities
which contribute to the rounding out
of a noble woman and wife. The
bride is native of Mobile, Ala, and
daughter of I. A. Halter, of the firm
of Halter & Son, wealthy manufac-
turing and lumber merchants of the
last named place. Miss Halter came
to Chicago a number of months ago,
making it her home with an aunt for
time, where they were married in
the presence of interested friends and
relatives on one of the brightest after
moons in June, leaving on an evening
train for western trip of few days,
after which they will return to Chi
cago, where they will make their
home on one of the finest avenues in
this great western city, where Mr..
Whitlock has very responsible and
lucrative position as manager of the
branch house of Clark, Quien {.
Morse, heavy hardware merchants,
No. 80 Sherman street. The many
friends of the happy couple unite in
their congratulations, wishing them
along, happy and prosperous journey
through life.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21
Various items.
Congressman o'Ferrall is ill at his
in Harrisouburo.

Congressman O'FerraIl is ill at his
residence in Harrisonburg.
The Sunday School Convention of
the Baltimore Conference, NJ. E.
Church South, viii meet in Martins
burg next year.
The old wooden bridge at Schop-
pert Ford, on the 0pequon, has been
torn down, and viii shortly be re-
placed by new iron bridge.
The depot and postofice at Quieks-
burg, Shenandoah county. Va. were
robbed Wednesday night, the former
of $40 in cash and the latter of $50
in stamps.
In his annual report, Col. VIM. P.
CraighiIl, of the engineer corps,
states that the further expenditure at
present of money on tue new river
Improvement would be an absolute
waste.
. The fine residenceyof Maj. a. w.
Mcdonald, in Berryville. has been
purchased by Mr.. G. E. Beasley, OF
Caroline county, for So, 60O-mostly
cash. The sale was made through
the agency of Crown & Snyder.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21
Changes of Climate

Kill more people than is generally known
Particularly is this case in Instances where the
constitution is delicate, and among our immi-
grant population seeking new homes in those
portions of the West, and where malarial ard
typhoid fevers prevail at certain seasons of the
year. The best preparative for change of
climate, or of diet and water which that change
necessitates, is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
which not only fortifies the system against ma
laria. variable temperature. damp, aud the
facilitating effects of tropical heat, but is also
the leading remedy for constipation, dyspep-
STA, liver complaint, bodily troubles specially
apt to attack emigrants and visitors to regions
near the equator, mariners and tourists
Whether used as a safeguard by sea yoyagers.
travellers by land, miners or of agriculturists in
newly populated districts. this fine specific has
ELECTED the most favorable testimony.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21
a Jaunt 10 the Sea via 3. & o.
r. n.


Those who have not yet .availed
themselves OF the extremely low rates
and superior train service of the B..
& o. r. r. to Atlantic City will have
another opportunity on July Both,
when the third seaside excursion will
be run. For these summer iaunts to
the sea the b. & o. R. r. provides
fast Limited Express trains with
Pullman Cars attached, which, with
the picturesque scenery and constant
succession of cities and busting
towns en- route, deprive the journey
of WEAKNESS or monotony. Tickets
will be sold at all stations of B. & O..
lines as far east of the Ohio river as
Washington Junction, Nd, and will
be valid for return passage on any
regular train until August 9Th, inclu-
sive, and will permit the holder to
stop off on return journey at Wash
ington, where attractions for visitors
abound at all seasons. Passengers
by day trains can spend the night in
Philadelphia and take any regular
train of the Reading route the fol-
lowing day, Friday, for the seashore.
For time of trains and rates of fare
/ IL Il. \ 4 II.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21

When the present administration
took charge of the government there
was a surplus in the treasury of
100000, 900, accumulated under a
Democratic administration. With a
larger revenue coming in than sufficed
the Democrats to defray the ex-
penses of the government and yet
save this vast sum the Republicans
have depleted the treasury, have
largely increased instead of cutting
down the war tariff, have been COM
PEELED to make new loan on the ma
turing four-and-a-half bonds to avoid
bankruptcy, and find it necessary to
resort to bogus style of book-keep-
ing to prevent showing deficit in the
treasury. All this in less than three
years. What will the harvest be? Let
the people, who pay for all this reck-
less extravaganza in increased prices
for what they consume and in de-
creased prices for what produce, duly
consider the question. 1t, will de-
voIye upon them to find the answer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21

Senator Kenna is of the opinion
that the presidential race in '92 will
be between Cleveland and Harrison
with the tariff as the predominating
issue. He thinks that the nominal
ton of Blaine by the Republicans
will be impossible on account of his
ill health and that the party will be
unable to unite on any other candi-
date than Harrison. With regard to
Cleveland he believes the demand fol
his nomination will be so strong OF
the part of the people that the oppo,
sition of the politicians will count fol
nothing. He predicts a grand vic
tory for the Democracy. The Sena-
tor has about correctly sized up the
situation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21
BIDS FOR CONTRACT.


HNHE Board of Education of Middleway Dis
u trlct Will receive proposals on the follow
ing until July 3lst. 1891 The Board reserves
the right TO reject any or all bids.
Specifications for One School-Rouse in Middle.
tgay DaSh1ct; Situated at StDinLey's, AboW
1Elree (5J 4hiles Southwest of HiddLea1dy.
B3ulLDolNG.-Frame, size 35x25. Height OF
FoUN,DATIoN.-A good 1S-inch Mortar
w w an, below freezing point and not less than
IL inches above ground at highest point; also
wall through centre of building
LUMBER.-Pine, Frame Stills 6xS: plates
4x4 corner post Axe; studding 2x4: lower
joists 2x9i top joist 2xS, two or feet aDart
well supported in middle
RAFTERS--Sawed,2 x5. Pitch of roof two
thirds the width of building. Cornice to pro-
Jeet 10 inches and continue to gable ends
DOORS AND WINDOWS.@Eigh CS1 p
light Windows, SIS feet high TO lower from
top and raise from bottom, with catches One
ONE ~ door in vestibnle- lambs of window
frames 175x615 inches. 3-inch moulding. One
% pair batting shutters to each window with
locks and fastenings.
VESTIBULE.-To be feet. with dressed
partition across building.
GERMAN WEATHERBoARDING. Good
seasoned pine, inches wide, grooved and
dropped.
E Fl g2lRI1H yellow dressed pine.
feet high on sides and , feet at the teachers
end of room Platform feet wide, 6 inches
high across end of room.
ROOF.-To be good slate, and properly
sheeted with plank. Veutilators at each gable
end of building. Entrance to attic by trap
door and ladder. Platform 6xS ut front door.
resting on good sills.
FLUE.-To be brick, from top of joist ~
feet above comb of roof
PLASTERING.-The walls and ceiling to be
lathed and plastered with coats of brown and
white, of good sand, with lime aud hair.
Necessary blacl-b boards across end.
The contractor to provide all the material
and perform all the work in all the branche
necessary to complete the building ready for
occupancy by the LIST day of September. 1891.
The payments will be made as follows: One
third when all the material is on the ground
one-third when under roof and the balance
when the building is completed. Contracts to
be handed into secretary by 4 P. n, July 31st,
1891.
By order of the Board of Education.
July 81. 1891 J. w. LEAGUE. See'y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21

We are pleased to transfer to our
columns the following complimentary
mention, by tie Radford (ya. Enter
prise, of former young townsman
At the last meeting of the council,
as announced in a previous number,
Mr.. G. T. Kearsley was elected to
fill vacancy in the board, caused by
the resignation of Mr.. G. c. Cald-
well. We are well pleased to note
the selection of Mr.. Kearsley for this
honorable and responsible position,
as he is one of our responsible bust
ness men, well known in this section
and enjoying the confidence and es-
TEEN of the public. We look for
careful and conscientious service
from Mr.. KearsIey.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21
DIED.

In Bolivar, July goth, 1891. RONALD. infant
son son, Of David and Mary Beck, aged ii months
l ON :. ma Seys.
oN IHG DEATH OF MRS. 1. N. RENNER.
'S T Dye, dearest motherl many a time
"a o tl oeleyed hand I've shaken,
anu ron yosE lips bright rim
a many his I've taken.
sweet zee memoriesef the past you bring.
When as a chilG worried
ana R,,t sGoIned my heart at your apron string
And who can count ths,many times
Honr sparkling eyes gSsEed forth
To glad my feelings frona Vi chimes.
And teach me nothing q ruth. S'
And who can to-day -
Recall the times score
That we've been helped alo1g our WV
By your refreshing voics.
Good bye, dear mother! III think of Won
As time wears slowly by.
A faithful wife and mother has passed from
But, Oh! to you l trus. m ny.
Your LOVING SoS,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21

Capt. Thomas Sheerer, one of the
oldest river men in Louisville, and a
brother of the late Capt. W. C.
Sheerer of this place, died suddenly
in that city last Friday. He was a
native of Berkeley county in this
State, but went to Louisville in 1910.
He began life on the river in 1912 as
clerk on an Ohio river steamer, and
during the long period that he was a
master he was on such boats as the
Empress, Eclipse and the Scott. He
ran only in the Louisville and New
Orleans trade, and was on the Eclipse
during the famous race with the Nat
chez. Capt. Sheerer was one of the
few men now living that had been on
the four boats that made the fastest
time between Louisville and Cincin-
natl. Several years ago he quit the
river, and was the Louisville agent OF
the South Shore railroad.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21

Lexington, Va, is rapidly filling
up with visitors to witness the unveil-
ing of the statue to the immortal
StonewaIl jackson to-day. Mrs.
Gen. jackson and her granddaugh-
ter, little Julia jackson Christian, six
years old, have arrived. Little Julia
will unveil the statue. The town is
profusely decorated with bunting and
flags of every description, United
States flags having prominent part.
The programme is as follows: The
parade will form on the parade ground
of the Virginia Military Institute at
10 A. NJ, and march in divisions 70
the Washington and Lee Universitv
campus, where seats are prepared
around the speakers platform. Here
the Grafton will be delivered by Gen
Jubal A. Early, and poem, "Stone
wall Jackson's Way" recited by
Col. Thomas NJ. Semmes, of the Vir
ginia Military Institute. The pro
ceedings will be opened with praye
by Rev. DR.. Hopkins, of this place
and the orators will be introduced b,
Gen. Wade Hampton. The parad,
will be reformed after the speaking
and march to the cemetery, where tn,
statue will be unveiled. The Rock
bridge Artillery, which followed
jackson during his life, will fire .
generals salute as the veil falls from
the statue.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21

From the Martinsburg Statesman
Mr.. F. B. S. Morrow, we are glad
to state, is able to be going around
and was III town last week.
Miss Rebecca Kennedy, one of
Charlestown's most fascinating young
ladies, is visiting Miss Mary Goode.
Mrs. c. P. Matthei left Saturday
for Richmond, and on the 22d inst.
will take a steamer for another trip
over the ocean and remain with her
daughter at Leipzig until her studies
are completed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21
Going to charIestown.


From the Charlottesville Jeffersonian Repub-
lican.l
Mr.. John W. Tinsley, of Peters
burg, Va, who was principal Of the
city High School, session of '90'91,
has recently been called to assume
charge of the Charlestown, w. Va,
Male Academy, which was formerly
conducted by Prof. w. II. Kable, be-
fore establishing the Staunton (Va.
Military Academy. The Charlestown
Academy vas founded in 1885; it is
school of advanced character, con-
Quoted on the plan pursued at the
University of Virginia, and has been
in successful operation since its COM
mencement. Among its board of
trustees we find such men as the Hon.
w. L. Wilson, congressman from the
Second West Virginia district. Mr..
Tinsley was unanimously called by
the trustees to his new position
The usual income to the head-master
is eighteen hundred to two thousand
dollars per session of nine months.
We echo the sentiment of the COM
munity, and particularly that portion
who have children TO educate, when
we regret the determination of Mr..
Tinsley to accept this position. In
the session just passed he has shown
decided qualifications as an educator
and has endeared himself personally
to both pupils and patrons. This
gives us the opportunity to say, how
ever, that if our schools expect to re-
tain competent men they must pay
something in proportion to the SER
vices rendered.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21

The Charlestown Mining, Manu-
featuring and Improvement Co. are
going right along paying for their
lands and putting in their manufac-
turtles. Last week they paid SO, 200
to Mr.. Jas. NJ. Ransom, although this
payment was not due until November
next. This leaves only one payment
due on the Ransom land. They have
anticipated all their land payments,
paying off the bonds before they came
due. This is a most creditable show
ing, especially SO in view of the tight
times.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21

The fertilizer law passed by the
last Legislature is said to be in effect
an embargo to a great extent upon
the manufacture of fertilizers in this
State.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21

While President Carnot was pres
ent at the opening of new avenue in
Paris, mailman rushed toward his
carriage and fred pistol at him.
The man was arrested. The presi-
dent was not hurt.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21

Campbell heads the Democratic
ticket in Ohio and the issue is between
taxing the people to pay the necessa-
ry expenses of the government and
taxing them to put money into the
pockets of protected individuals.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21

Hon. James E. Campbell was re-
nominated for Governor OF. Ohio by
the Democratic State Convention, at
Cleveland, last week. Theplatform,
as adopted, calls for tariff reform.
A free silver plank was adopted by a
close vote.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21

Mr.. A. G. Wynkoop, President of
the Real Estate Exchange, reports
the following sales made lately at his
different offices:
Woodstock, Va.-2 dwellings and
l acre of land, $3.50; lot, 60 feet
front, $50.
TOMS Brook, Va.--6O acres, 50, 900.
Strasburg, Va.-2 lots, $500.
Charlestown, W. Val lot, $3.50.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21

Bush meetings, under the joint
auspices of Charles Town and Har-
per's Ferry charges of the NJ. E.
Church (Colored), will be held in the
grove on the Ransom land, north of
Charles Town, on the first Sunday,
and at Harper's Ferry on the second
Sunday in August.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21

The old town of Middleway has
enjoyed almost an immunity from
fire, but stable used by Mr.. Jas. D.
Smith was burned there on the eve
ming of the 18th inst. 1t is supposed
some boys were smoking cigarettes
and set fire to the straw. Loss 500
no insurance.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21

The billion dollar Congress electro
cuted the q. S. treasury without due
process of law. A Democratic jury
will be called in to hold an inquest
over the remains.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21

Miss Jennie Smiths annual rail-
road picnic will be held at Island
Park on the oath of July.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21

Governor Fleming, as commander
in-chief of the West Virginia National
Guards, has fixed Thursday, Septem-
Der 3, as the time for the encampment
and selected Gypsy Grove, on the
Monongahela River Railroad, as the
place. This will be the firstencamp-
ment of the guard.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21

Geo. H. Hagley has taken the
agency for the Philadelphia Watch
Case Company, and will keep a sup
ply of their goId-filled watch cases
and movements of different makers.
All guaranteed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21

A large meeting of citizens of
Staunton was held recently, at which
a committee was appointed to confer
with the authorities of the Norfolk &
Western railroad in regard to the
construction OF a road from Stanton
to. Stuart's Draft, on the Norfolk and
Western Road, a distance of IL miles.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21
MARRIED.

July 9Th, 1891, at the residence of the bride,
by Rev. John Johnston, Rev. NJ w. WOOD
WORTH. of Davis, Tucker county. to Miss
LIZZIE JOHNSON, of Mineral Co., W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21

DIR. VIM. NeilI has been appointed
assistant surgeon of the I'd Regiment
of West Virginia National Guard.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21

Ladies, for your Summer Hats
come to HIRscHMAN's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-21

Don't buy your Shoes until you see
ours. Immense reduction, at
HIRCHMAN's.
For Sale.-An elegant set of Har-
ness, never been used; bargain, at
HIRscHIAN's.
Don't buy pair of Corsets until
you see our line. Immense reduc-
ton, at H1RscHotAN's.
Don't buy Summer Dress Goods
until you see ours. Immense reduce
tions, at H1RscHMAN'