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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27
WN. KAHN, SadIer Block.

At the N. Y. Racket Store, on Charles st.
near Main. yOu can buy 50ft hnnd-wind tape
measure for 22c, worth!O: q white metal hunt
ing case watch, imtItio Am, ri :an movement,
Is, worth S6 large walnut frame day
strike alarm clock for S350-less than whole
25; splendid corset for 44c, worth IS; full
whale bone 7. N. French corset soc. worth
S1.25; the c. B. French corset S9c. worth 81. so;
we have the biggest job in all silk black ribbon
satin edge No. 5, &c, NOT &c. No.9. lie. No.l2.
12c. No. 16 Ice, worth 10 to 20c; tanton flannel
plush for curtains bright cOlors, 10 and 1Sc.
worth 20 TO 25c; double face canton flannel
scarlet SlGc yd, worth 15c: bright colored but
ton top Brussel hassOcks 47c, worth T5c; horn
foot stools covered with goat skin SOC. worth
81; bright colored stair carpet l4c yd, worth
20; hemp carpet 15c, worth IS.
I HnRRnrAN
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining In the
Post Office, at Charlesto&n, jefferson
county, w. Va, JAN, "a, 1891:
John II. Chevy, Mrs. Laura A.
Watts, Miss Clara Ford, Lie Wash
ington, Richard Williams.
The above letters, if, not called for
within thirty days, will be sent to the
dead letter office. Persons calling
for them will please say that they are
advertised.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27

Cutting and slashing prices seem
to be a secondary consideration. The
main object is to turn our goods into
money. Mems and Children's Suits
at prices that will sell them. They
are not to be carried over to another
season; our low prices and satisfac-
tory clothing speak for themselves.
The style and fit of our Children's
Clothing has been the talk of the town.
WIN. KAHN, Sadler Building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27

PUBIC SALEs.-The following Pub
lie Sales are advertised in this paper /:
Thursday. January 29.-Personal
Property, by G. w. Siford.
Wednesday,, February 1S.-Per-
sonaI Property, by VIM. Lloyd.
Wednejday, February 25.=Personal
Property, by Col. r. p. CLew.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27
what is tbat at nj. Palnbanm 4

What is that at NJ. Palnbaum &
Bros? p, 1000 yards
Remnants Plaid Mhslins.
Remnants Embroideries.
Remnants India Linen.
Remnants Calicoes.
Remnants Ginghams.
Remnants MusIins, &c.
Next to Watson House.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27
10 the PubIic.

HAyING severed my connection with
IL Stephenson Seminary, | respectfully an
nounce that viii teach VOCAL AND IN.
STRUMENTAL MUSIC ut my residence on
the corner of Mildred and Liberty streets In
a community where 1 am so well known as an
Instructor do not deem Il necessary TO cum
Der this announcement with testimonials
MADAME BERTHA RUHL.
August 5, 1850.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27

If you do not want to pay an adj
vance on your Winter Boots and
Shoes, you will find it to your interest
to go to Dalgarn's and make your
purchases at once, as he bought his
stock for fall and winter before the
prices were advanced.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27

.OYERcoATs.--We recognize the
fact that at this season of the year we
must cut prices To induce people to
buy, for we don't want to count any
overcoats after March 1st. We would
rather you do it and we count the
money. If you desire to save fully
so per cent. on a dollar, this is your
opportunity to dc so.
Wf. KAHN SndIer Rlnrk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27

The SHENANDoAn MILLING Co. will
during this year have two Bargain
Days in each week, Tuesday and Fri-
day. Will sell this week, for Tues
day, Towels, and for Friday, Ladies' ,
Misses and Children's Hose.
NIaIRoD TRUssELL, Manager.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27

The Charlestown NJ, NJ. & 1. Co.
has decided to erect on their lands a
$4,000 office building. Itis to be
three stories in height-the first story
of stone and the other two stories of
bricIz-of handsome design and fin
ish, and divided so as to furnish a
large amount of Office room TO real
estate agents and other parties.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27
NOTICE.

To Whon II Nay Concern:
lost my Certificate of Stock. No.
Ii 90. Of the CharlestoWn Gss and Water
Company, all persons are hereby warned
against negotiating the same, as shall make
application to the Board of Directors for an
order directing Duplicate Certificate to be
issued. JAS. W. BUTT.
Jauuary 20, ls91-sh Per R.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27
Get Your Glover seed
THRESHED.

THE undersigned has just received \ new
i and improved Clover Seed HnIler. and is
now better than ever prepared to Thresh Clio
yer Seed, and will be pleased TO receive orders
from the farmers of Jefferson county. First
come, FIRST served; so send In your orders at
once, that you may have yonr Threading done
IN zoo Sood &, season 1ss6 JAMES W. BANE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27

See young lady in another column
with one of Aunt Rachel's Herb Pads
on. 1t cures disease and it disinfects
the air you breathe. Read all about it:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27
Special Notice.
M. PalmIaum Dc Bro, Peoples Bar
gain Store.

We purchased last week at Bank
rupt Sale large stock of Dry Goods
and Notions, such as Fine Dress
Goods, Ginghams, Outings, Flannels,
Muslins, Shirttngs, Table Cloths,
Towels, Linen, Crashes, Corsets,
Gloves, Hosiery, ard a thousand or
more good things. which we are able
to sell at about at about soc. on the
dollar. This will be the largest Bar
gain Sale which ever took place in
this town. Look out for above Sale,
next to Watson House.
Pope's original and only genuine
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27

Mr.. Chas. H. Moore and Miss
Alice Gardner were married at the
residence of the BRIDES brother, Mr..
j. w. Gardner, by Rev. DIR. a. C..
Hopkins, last Thursday. Tile happy
couple took the u O'Clock train for
a trip to the eastern cities.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27

Odds and ends IN mems and boys
Pants; lots of odd Coats. greatest
bargains you ever heard of, at
S. d. HIRscHsiAN & Co. s..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27

Capt. Geo. H. Flagg has been ap-
pointed Assessor, in place of r. A.
Alexander, resigned. Capt. Flagg
will doubtless fill the position with
ability and satisfaction, and his ap-
pointment will meet with general ap-
probation,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27

Great bargains in Dry Goods, great
bargains in Shoes, greatest bargains
in Remnants, at
S. d. HIRscHMAN & Co.'S.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27

Just received nice line of Evap-
Grated Peaches, Pears, Apricots,
Prunes, &c. Try our quart jar Pre-
serves, very nice, at 20c. q
Co. -. =, 4. =, ~
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27

Mr.. Charles Herbert, the we'll
known hotel man of HagerstowR, has
purchased half interest in the lay
lor Hotel at Winchester, and will as
sumo the management thereof ON the
ST of Eehrnnrv
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27

FOR RENT, from the LIST of April next, the
connections and convenient dwelling property
occupied by B. c. Washington, Esq. on West
Congress street. House contains ten rooms,
good cellar, and has water in dining room and
kitchen, besides cistern in yard. Stable and
carriage-house, with roomy grounds and good
garden. F. B. SoUDEKs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27

With the beginning of the New
Year we advise all buyers of Clothing
to come to
S. D. HIRsoHMAx & Co.'s.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27

The BEST sALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains.
Corns. and all Skin Eruptions. and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guaran-
teed to give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded. Price % cents per box. For sale BY
DIR. Jno. P. Bishop.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27

Ladies' Button Over-Gaiters and
Wool=Covered Cork Soles, at Geo. H.
Hagley's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27
Iighes Of an IN Ieazentng oNer-t "a Ia
Church items.

. a
Services were held in st. James
Catholic church last Sunday.
Rev. w. H. Burkhart will preach
at Duf1ield's on Sunday evening, Feb
ruary1 /, at 3 o'clock. r
A called meeting of Winchester
burg Jantiary 81, at'73 p. NJ.
The. 4th Quarterly Meeting for JET
ferson Circuit, NJ. E. Church South,
WILDE held at Oakland Church, Jan
uary 31st and February 1st. Com
munion Sunday The Presiding Ell
deris expected to be present.
The EpworthLeague of the Charles
town N. E. Church South, Baltimore
Conference, was instituted on Sum
day afternoon under favorable aus
pieces. A business meeting will be
held tomorrow wednesday, night,
after prayer meeting, to complete
the organization. Services every Sun
dayzat 8 p. NJ, at the church, to
which all are invited.
Independent Fire Comply No. i.
At regular meeting of the Independent
Steam Fire Company, No. 1, held Tuesday,
January 90 1891, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
J. Z: HoImes, Capt; A. Stump, LIST Lieut..
B. F. Dooley, I'd Lieut.: w. F. Hemp, Sd Lieut.;
Cleon Moore, Treas; W. G. Earnshaw, Re-
cording and Financial Scc'y; j. j. Russell,
VIM Anderson and j. w. Carney, Inst. Com
mittee; NJ. s. Weller, Chief Engineer; j. j.
Russell, Mike Kane, e: W; Gowley, Font. Jcn-
kins. Asst Engineers; FL. OBannon. NJ. E. Phil
lips, Silas Sisk. Firemen; d. S. Earnshaw, Chief
Pipeman; H. Hooe, VIM. Hedges. VIM. An
derson, Geo. Hunt. VI. j. Kane. VIM. Drish.
Jno. Barrett. j. w. Carney, Asst Pipemen; &.
il. Grim. Chief Hosemun; j. s. Woody. w. B.
Hall Keeper; A. ID. Barr, b. e. Dooley, w. G.
Earnshaw, Standing Committee.
This Company was organized on the 14th
day of July. 1884, by called meeting of the
citizens of Charlestown. c. VI. Hongh, Mayor.
acting as chairman. stated that they had as
ticient fire company At this meeting the, In
dependent Fire Co. No. was organized. with
membership of sixty the 9Th day of Sep
TENDER, 1855. Steam was introduced by this
Company at cost of $500. After purchas-
ing their fine Button engine they added Steam
to their name. aud during their seven years
existence they have been called out for twenty
two fires and five false alarms, and rendered
valuable service. God. in his all-wise provi-
dcnee, has removed from our roll eight mem-
bers, and whilst we bow in humble submission
to the divine will, we will cherish the memory
of our comrades.
The Company has organized Drum Corps
of ten pieces, and have appointed Mr.. L. a.
Osburn as instructor.
We return our sincere thanks TO the citizens
of Charlestown who so generously and kindly
contributed to our organization.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27

Pope's original and only genuine
Reed Bird" Tobacco.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27

A charter was issued last Thurs
day to the Shepherdstown Mining,
Manufacturing and Improvement
Company.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27

Great bargains in Embroideries and
Muslin Underwear at NJ. Palmbaum
& Bros.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27

Pope's original and only genuine
"Reed Bird" Tobacco.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27

Pope's original and only genuine
Reed Bird" Tobacco.
Mr.. Robert Osburn died in Lou
doun county, Va, few days ago.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27

SHENANDOAH MINING Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-01-27
BuekIen,s ArnIca saIye.

S. II. HIGMBoTHAM y. NJ
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-04-08
ROUND ABOUT TOWN.

Governors reception tonight at the
old palace parlors.
The box sheet for the Mendelsshon
concert on the 18th opened at Ireland's
this morning and is already we'll marked
Placida Romero de Tilghman has COM
menced suit in the district court for di-
vorce against Frank Tilghman, now of
San Francisco, alleging abandonment.
The Athletic club held a special meet
ing last night and discussed plans for car
rying on the Improvements at its new
quarters. The work will be pushed to
completion at once.
Carleton post made success of its
campfire held in January, and greater
one at it's anniversary meeting Monday
night. Next in order will he ball to be
held at Gray's opera house for the bene-
ft OF the young people.
Supt. Chavez, of the penitentiary, re-
turned from trip to Albuquerque this
morning. He says there we're lively
times there yesterday over the city cleo
ton, but the Saints (Republicans) had
no difficulty in beating the Democratic
sinners.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-04-08
TERRITORIAL TIPS.

Gallup talks Of incorporation.
S. D. Lucas, of Socorro, has located at
Colorado Springs, Colo.
Pablo Herrera is urging the people OF
San Miguel county to plant sugar beets.
Nathan Jaffa, of Roswell, and Miss Es-
sic Strauss, of Trinidad, are to be married
to-day.
The editor of Harper's Magazine says
! the climate of New Mexico is the best to
be found Oh the continent.-Ex.
The Aqua Pura company, of Las We
gas, have shipped 1000 car loads Of ice
within the last three months.
The Springer cement works have opened
up with an increased force and expect to
make things hum.
The freight business of the Lordsburg
station of the Southern Pacific amounted
to nearly $50 900, in March.
The Chama Northwest says: "The
Chama river at this place is still frozen
solid, but few more days of this kind of
weather will start the stream to running"
Letters patent of the United States have
been granted to Messrs. Joseph De Mars
and f. E. Mckinley, of Albuquerque, for
an improved sash lock.
Clark M. Carr, son of Col. Carr, COM
mander of the famous 9Th cavalry, and
wife are at the San Felipe, registering
from Fort Wingate, near which Clark
manages first-class cattle ranch. -Citi-
zen.
Supt. Dyer and J. S. Duncan left this
afternoon for the south to confer with the
head officials in regard to the overflow in
the Rio Grande valley.-Optic.
1t was rumored on the streets at Trim
idad, SATURDAY. night, that a strong flow
of gas has been encountered at Ration. A
company will be formed to make fur
ther developments and utilize the subtle
fluid.
Work on the river levees above Albu-
querque is progressing quite satisfactorily,
and as every precaution has been taken
no fears of flood need be anticipated.
The government Indian school at AL
buquergue continues to improve. The
Indian boys are becoming quite proficient
as carpenters, painters, shoemakers, har-
ness-makers and farmers.
The inspectors recently appointed by
the territorial cattle sanitary board are
sending in reports, and all indications are
that the law is working smoothly to the
advantage of the cattlemen and the pub
lie at large.
Albuquerque note: II the title to the
Albuquerque community grant rests with
the people in severalty, those living with
in the boundary lines of the grant want
to know it, An early settlement OF this
vexed question is much desired, both by
the people and the land companies.
About six years ago p. NJ. Chism
brought sixteen pairs of Bob-white quail
to this county, from Texas. The farms
are now full of these little birds, and it is
singular that they are to be found in no
other part of the territory. Roswell Reg
lister.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-04-08
THE FINISHING TOUCHES.
A Glimpse at the Present Condition of
Santa Fe's Electric Light Plant.

In company with Manager G. F. A.
Fischer a news scribe visited the electric
light power house this morning. Under
the direction of Mr.. Holloway half q
dozen men are engaged in giving the
plant its finishing touches. All the ma.
chinery is in place and SO far as tested
runs most acceptably. The complication
Of wires, test lamps, regulating levers,
guide boxes and indicators are being put
III to-day. The engine room is place of
no little interest to the man who cares for
mechanical apparatus.
The company has made ten strike in
the way OF water development. In its
boiler room there has been sunk well
twelve feet deep that contains five and a
half feet OF excellent water; the big
pumps can't lower the supply an inch.
1t is expected now that the plant will be
set in motion for business in ten days.
Thus far 800 lights have been wired"
anu orders are in for fifty more, besides the
penitentiary lights, those for Guadalupe
church and the street lamps, for which
citizens are now subscribing. The plant
will begin business with at least 400
lights, aud thus will more than pay ex-
penses from the very start.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-04-08
PERSONAL.

U. Tamony is again quite ill with rheu
matism.
Hon. T. B. Catron has gone to Las
Vegas.
]. W. Bartlett, the Las Vegas jeweler
is at the Palace.
Major G. W. Knaebel has gone to Las
Vegas on three days business trip.
S. D. LASER and Col. E. w. Wynkoop,
long on the sick list, were able to be out
again yesterday.
Col. V. S. Shelby left this afternoon on
trip to Louisville, Ky. He goes on
mining business. The New MEXICAN
will follow him daily.
S. F. Fairchild, representing the dry
goods house of Burnham, Hanna & Mum
ger, Kansas City, is selling goods in town
to-day.
Fl. B. Motter, representing Steele &
Walker, st. Joe, is at the Palace. He
says business is better all over New Mex
leo at present than ever he has found it.
At the Exchange: E. H. Elliott,
Topeka; L. L. Bostick, o. w. P. Champ
lin, New York; A. M Anderson, Ger
rillos; J. W. Harrison and wife, Glorieta;
]. L. Lopez, J. w. Thomas, Las Vegas.
Hon. A. Staab and daughter returned
last night from a six weeks visit to south
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-04-08
Western Union Improv en- ents.

A gang of Western Union telegraph
men under Supt. Chas. Forefeld, of Oma
ha, is engaged to-day in removing the
wires from the south to the north side Of
Frisco street, so as to give clear
right-of-way on the south side for the
electric light wires. The new telegraph
poles are beauties. They are Of Michi-
gan white cedar, as straight as an arrow,
and fifty feet in length. Beginning at
the Weber corner, it requires twenty
five of these poles to carry the wires to
the A., T. 4 S. +. depot. The cross-arms
provide for eight wires. The poles are tc
be painted and wrapped with wire to {
height OF eight feet from the ground.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-04-08
Sport at Albuquerque.

The second annual meeting of the Gen
tlemen's Driving association of Albu-
querque, will be held at the fair grounds
in that city on April 80, and May and
2. Purses for the first day range from
500 to $3.50, to be competed for by green
trotters, novelty running race of one
mile, and trotting, 2:37 class. Second
day-purses ranging from $500 down to
$3.50, for trotters, 2 40 and 800 classes,
and half mile and mile running heats.
Third day-Purses of from $500 down
to 500, trotting, free to all /; double team,
and three-quarters of mile running
heats The horse trotting in the fastest
time, provided 1t be better than 2 80, will
receive 500.
In note to the New MEXICAN the sec
rotary says: ''These purses are open to
all, no special purses being made in the
interest of home horses, so that all fare
alike" The object of this association
is to encourage the breeding and importa-
ton of a better class of horses in New
Mexico
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-04-08
OFFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.


Application has been made for the es-
tabIishmnnt of new postotfices at Pyra-
mid and Columbus, Grant county.
Hon. j. B. Mayo, the newly appointed
county commissioner, is expected in from
San Pedro tomorrow to qualify and file
his official bond.
To do business in this territory the in
surance companies must publish annual
financial statements in the counties in
which they issue policies.
The Republicans redeemed Albuquer-
one from Democratic ring rule yesterday,
electlnH the mayor, Jas. E. Saint city
clerk, treasurer and five out of the eight
| aldermen. A total vote of $50 was cast.
Mrs. E. L. Bartlett, of Santa Fe, has
been selected as member Of the ladies
executive committee of the Worries fair.
An excellent appointment.-Chama
Northwest.
The governor has called meeting of
the territorial Worlds fair commissions
ers to assemble at Santa Fe, May 5, for a
general conference. The U. S. commits
sioners and lady managers for New Mex
lCo have also been invited to join in this
conference.
Chief Justice O'Brien has made requi.
stiOn upon the territorial authorities for a
convict named Bisarriaga, in the peniten-
tiary from Mora county on a three years
sentence for cattle stealing. He is want
ed in Mora to stand trial for murder.
Sheriff Lopez, of San Miguel, came over
after the accused to day.
Bids for the construction OF the school
of mines at Socorro were opened at that
place Thursday last, and Berardinelli &
Palladino, OF Santa Fe, were the lowest
bidders, their offer being $22 200. They
will secure the contract, but the matter
will not be finally closed till the 18th,
when the board meets again.
The Denver Sun comprehends the NEW
MEXCAN's position precisely when ii
says: THE Santa Fe New MEXICAN
would rather like to have ex-Land
Commissioner Croft appointed Judge o.
the land court recently established to set
tie questions of disputed title growing ou
of the old Spanish land grants. The ap
pointment would seem to be peculiarly
fitting one. But the New MEXICAN vii
be satisfied with the selection of any
other good man."
In the course of his opinion announcing
the decision of the I. S. supreme court
on the Beales grant, Justice Lamar says
the supreme court holds that the ques
tons affecting the validity OF the Maxwell
land grant are no longer open. That the
action of congress, of the land department
and of the courts have settled the ques
ton forever. In order to acquire title tC
any part Of the Maxwell land grant the
court holds that claimants must show {
grant from the Mexican government an
tedating that under which the Maxwell
company holds titles.