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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-08
Various Items.

We presume there will be no dis
pute over the candidate for judgeship
this fall. In our opinion Jefferson
county is clearly entitled to it.
Berkeley Springs Neeos.
Hoarseness, so as to speak only in
whispers; rough scraping sensation
in the throat; soreness in the chest;
cough from tickling in the throat are
cured by Humphreys Specific Num-
Der Seven.
The new Jewish synagogue at Har-
risonburg, the first ever erected in
the Valley of Virginia, was dedicated
Tuesday evening. Rev. DIR. Soon
farber, of Baltimore, offfciated, as
sisted by the officers of the Congre-
CATION. Visitors were present from
various points.
A letter from Leesburg says:
g There have been several rumors of
araiIroad deal affecting this commun-
ity in circulation lately. The suppo-
sition is that the "CumberIand Val
ley Railroad Company" have leased
Lne w. ". q w. DTaHcl OF the hlcD-
mond and Danville and that this
road will now be extended to Berry
vile and thence to Winchester.
Clarke Courier.
We are informed that at meeting
Of the County Alliance, of Jefferson
Co., on last Saturday, in Charles
Town, Mr.. A. S. cambridge was
nominated for House of Delegates
and Mr.. John p. Kearfoot for State
Senate, subject to the Democratic pri-
maries of the county. Mr.. cambridge
made an excellent representative in
the legislation and jefferson coun-
ty could hardly do better. Mr.. Kear-
foot we have known from childhood
and regard him as being one of JEFF
ferson county's best citizens. He is
fine business man, identified with
the farming classes and would reflect
credit upon his constituents. Mr..
Kearfoot would, we believe, be ac-
ceptable to the people of the entire
district.--Mnrttnsburg Statesman.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-08
AUDITORS OFFICE,

AUDITORS OFFICE,
CHARLESTON. Wa VA. Feb. %, 1892.
The Etna Life Insurance Company. of Hart
ford, Conn, having filed in my office its an
this certificate, and is made a part thereof. and
tisfdctory eUidence having been furnished me
that said company is possessed of the necessary
amount of capital properly invested. to e1ltitte
Il to transact the business of Insurance in the
State of West Virginia.
l, therefore. in pursuance of the authority
vested 10 me by the laws of said State, do here
by authorize the said Htna Life Insurance
Company. of Hartford, Conn.,, its Agent or
Agents. to transact the business of Insurance
in the STATE of West Virginia until the thirty
first day of December, 1892.
D n nTTFFv A,d;to.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-08
For Assessor.

We are authorized to announce Mr.. JAMES
GRANTHAM as candidate for Assessor for
the LIST District.
March \ 1892
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-08
For Rent.
Corn Ground.

HtoRN Ground near Charles Town for Rent
" Apply nj the SPIRIT OFFICE
February g. 1Sq2-tf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-08

AMOUNT OF CAPITAL STOCK 81 $50 100000.
ASSETS.
Amount of Cash on hand and in
hands of ACTS or other persons 2.977, OS7. II
Certificates of Deposit drawing
interest. .................... 1,ol7. 400. 40
Real Estate .unincum6ered:...-. So. 591.s1
Company, the manner in which
they are secured. and the rate
of interest per annum thereon IL, 356, S74 90
Debts due the Company, secured
by mortgage or otherwise... Is, 659, S62. "a
minms 1,s45,oo6 IS
All other securities, interest due
and accrued. ....,............ 66,4o5.47
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-08

Rock Candy Drips-an excellent
table article-at S. S. Dalgarn's.
At S. S. Dalgarn's is the place to
buy your Molasses-Rock Candy
Drips-something nice-Queen Syr-
up and N. o. Molasses; also Buck
wheat, Hominy, Beans, Currants,
Citron, Lemons and Oranges,
a new and fine supply of choice To-
bacco and Cigars-aIl sold at the
lowest margin.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-08
For Mayor.

in the past, and to show that his valuable and
faithful services have been appreciated by his
he will be supported for re-
election by MANY VOTERS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-08
For Assessor.

Mr.. EMANUEL scaAEFFER is a.eandi-
date for the nomination for Assessor of the LIST
District of Jefferson county, and win receive
the support of MANY VOTERS.
February %, 1892.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-08
Home Made Carpets.

noN'T THROW YOUR RAGS AWAY nor
IL sell them for little or nothing. but iyrits
to j: A. WATSON, MilIyile, Jcffcrson Comfy
w Va, who will call or send for them ma
convert them into good carpet. THAT With care
VIII last lifetime. Try it. Jute and HeInp
Carpet made to order. Orders left az (,arter
House viii, have prompt attention.
August 4. IS91-tApl.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-08

TOTAL ASSETS, 1887, 2ss. o5
LIABILITIES.
The amount of Liabilities due by
the Company is net value of all
policies in force Dec. 81. 1891. 1854, 4oS. 90
The Losses and Matured Endow-
ments adjusted and due. and
the Losses unadjusted. are. 261. 7S1 SO
Reserve on Accident Policies. 1S.751.2o
All other claims against the COM
pany are Dividends. Premiums
paid in advance, 6Sc...... 2TS, 197. AZ
TOTAL LIABILITIES. $s1 1895 ,22s.4e
Greatest amount at risk on one
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-08

II WILL ship Hoes, CALVES, SHEER. LAMBS
Il and CATTLE. VIII also receive all EGGs
and CHICKENS delivered that day, at q good
price, for Cash, at B. q o. Depot.
Respectfully, c. F. WALL
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-08
HARPER,s PERIODICALS..

The Volumes of the Bazaar begin with the first
Number for January of each year. When no
time is mentioned, subscriptions will begin with
the Number current ut the time of receipt of
order.
years back. in neat cloth binding, viii be sent
by mail, postage paid. or by express, free OF
expense (prnvded the freight does not exceed
one dollar per volume). for "a per volume.
binding, will be sent by mail postpaid, on re-
cept of Sl,O0 each.
Remittances should be made by Post Office
Money Order or Draft. TO avoid chance otloss,
Newspapers are not TO copy his advertisement
Without he express order of HARPER d Bros.
Address: HARPER s. BROTHERS,
Dec. 8, 1891. New York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-08
For Sale !!

ENIvE Small Houses and Lots in cb.-,..
II Town. Price low and terms easy. Ifnot
sold these honses will be for rent.
February 8. 1882. T. e. LIPPITT
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s25.OoO.Oo

The foregoing statement of the condition OF
the ETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY is cor
N. G. BUCKLEY. President
j. L. ENGLISH, Secretary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-08

We presume there will be no dis
pute over the candidate for judgeship
this fall. In our opinion jefferson
county is clearly entitled to it.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-08
STATEMENT
SHOWING THE CONDITION OF THE
Etra Iifn Incuronno m
oF HARTFORD, conn.

On the First day of January, 1892, made to the
Auditor of West Virginia pursuant to the
laws of said State.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-08

FOR LOW PRICES OF LUMBER
see advertisement of
LIBBEY, BITTINGER & MILLER.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-24
Perpetual Motion Machine.

II is generally known among engineers
that n novel motor is running at the
patent Office in Washington. and has
been for many years. and TO some minds
seem to fill the conditions OF perpetual
motion. The inventor made this claim,
but II is hardly correct. Perpetual mo-
tion is said To exist in machine that
when once started will continue TO run
until worn out" This machine operates
by the power given out in the different
expansions of metal under varying con-
dltlons, aud is so small and carefully con-
structed that il there was absolutely no
change In temperature OF tho room IL
would run when once started thirty
rignt days before stopping. II 1t was
possible TO put In some place for this
length OF time, as the centre Of tho earth.
where the temperature would be constant.
10 wou d stop. so does not fulfil the con-
dition OF perpet etual motion; but that cam
not be done where the machine now is, so
IL has run FOR great many years with
out stopping. and probably will continue
To run until IL wears out.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-24
WOONSOCKET.

In the squabble at the y. Y. p. and B.
railroad depot yesterday Collins was the
injured man, not Flynn, as was stated
yesterday.
A short time ago the O. 7. O. A. club, a
social organization, composed entirely Of
ladies' gave a leap year ball TO their gentle
men friends, and last evening in return
for their courtesy complimentary recep-
tion was rendered the young ladies in
Social hall, over 100 couples being present.
The orchestra was led by w. X. Houghton.
The following were the committee Of
arrangements James j. Nolan, William
f. Norton, Robert f. Linton, George f..
Gill, James :. O'Donnell, Michael +.
Quinn, John J. Hetfernan; floor manager,
Robert r. Linton; assistant floor mana
ger, Thomas f. McGill; aids. John ].
Heffernan, James L. Mctirath, George L.
Moore, Richard Herrick, John $.
Allen, NJ. j. Keefe, William +. Norton,
James j. Nolon; reception committee,
Michael L. Quinn, Thomas +. McPartlan,
Thomas B. Smith, Daniel p. Mulvey, T..
ID. Brennan, Eugene +. Rooney, Michael
\. Martin, Frank a. Faron, John j..
Byrnes.
A new trust has been formed in this city
which will directly affect large number
of persons. An organization of local
BARRIERS has been recently made with the
choice of the following officers: President.
j. f. Woolscroft vice president, Christian
koliet; secretary, Benjamin w. Hope;
treasurer, Nelson Noel. 1t was voted that
all shops owned by members OF the Asso-
citation be closed at noon on holidays, at @
II. NJ. Mondays, mt Q on Tuesday and
Thursdays, at Thursdays and III Satur-
day evenings.
The old scale of prices was adopted,
with the exception of hair cutting, which
is raised from 20 To 25 cents.
The annual fair of the Woonsocket
Cornet band opened last evening in Harris
Hall. Before entering the hall n street
parade was made with the Father Mat
thew society, and gymnasium associa.
tion.
The band gave fne promenade concert
in the hall The fair will be continued
for one week
The Democratic primaries will be held
tomorrow evening. DR.. Gideon Archam-
bault is strongly talked of, as candidat c
for senator.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-24
Physique OF American Women.

Pro-. Bowditch. after making accurate
observations OF height, weight, sitting
height and stretch OF arms OF over 100
women, found the average heigh.sof 1.107
women (wlthout shoos), ago seventeen
and upward. to be 1876 centimeters. DR..
Sargent's average of 1885 observations,
the ages ranging from sixieen TO twenty
-ix. IL slightly higher. and Mr.. Cations
100 measurements OF English women.
from twenty-three to flfty-one years OF
age. gives also a higher average. A COM
parlson between DIR. Bowditchs aud Mr.
Cations observations OF the weight of
women in ordinary indoor clothing show
the range of weight is greater In the
Americans. and also seems TO indicate
that there is little difference between the
shortest az well as between the llghtest
Women OF tho two na;ionalitles, but that
the tallest English women surpass tho
tallost American women In height, while
the heaviest American women exceed i'm
weight the heaviest English women.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-24
WARREN.

Miss Alice Gardiner entertained a num-
ber Of friends on Monday evening. :" Pro.
gressive Whist was the program.
The marriage Of Jeremiah sullivan and
Mrs. Mary Murphy took place at st.
Mary's Church. Tuesday morning, in the
presence of large number of friends
The Rev. Father McCallion ofliciated
lA4 Philantropic Society held its annual
meeting on Tuesday afternoon. Ezra
Martin was elected president and Henry
Drown, vce-president. Appropriate reso-
lutions on the death of Henry II. Luther,
were passed.
Miss Emily Church has returned from
Providence where she has been visiting
friends
Mr. Joshua browne, of Providence was
in town one day this week.
The Chace Patent Elevator Co. broke
ground Monday for large two-story
brick building on their Water street lot
The building will be connected with che
present structure.
{. w. Abbott and wife have returned
from visit TO New York.
The rear hall OF Amity Lodge will be
open for inspection next Monday evening
Harry Warren who has been visiting
friends i'm town for several months left for
his home in California. on Monday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-24
METROPOLITAN CLUB HOUSE.

We show herewith the design prepared
for the construction OF the new Metro
politan clubhouse, which is to be the
largest and most magnificent clubhouse
in this country.
This ambitious organization has often
been referred to as the millionaires' club,
on account OF the great mum ber OF wealthy
men who have joined 1t. Prominent
among its founders we're many members
OF the Union Club, at Fifth avenue and
Twentieth street. President John King,
Of the Erie railroad, and Banker j. Pier
pont Morgan, are active in advancing the
fame OF the Metropolitan Club.
Several years ago President King, it is
said, was black kballed by the Union Club
because of his railroad connections. This
incident is said to have had considerable
TO do with the starting of the Metropoli-
tan. The new club has also been largely
recruited from the members OF other
clubs, which are considered to be too far
downtown. All the millionaires in town
have joined the Metropolitan, and will
eagerly await the opening OF one of the
finest houses in the world. The Wander
bilts, Rockefellers, Astors, Goulds, Posts
and other immensely wealthy men have
Joined the Metropolitan.
The clubhouse is to be erected at Six
tieth street and Fifth avenue. The build
ing will be OF white marble or white brick
probably the latter. The style is plain and
massive, being of the most orthodox
Italian Renaissance. The idea OF solidity
and severe splendor will be put into effect
in the furnishings OF the club. The grand
size of the building and its distinguished
appearance will make it one OF the sights
of Fifth avenue.
There will be an attractive garden upon
the fiat roof OF the club. IL will be filled
with flowers and plants, and will be pro-
tected in hot weather by an awning. This
is an innovation among New York clubs.
A marble screen OF great columns will
face the court. 1t will be supplied with
iron gates OF much beauty. An electric
light plant and steam power for heating
purposes have been provided for in the
estimates. The large hall and the main
vestibules are to be finished in Numidian
marble, with a painted and gold ceiling.
The ladies' restaurant, smoking-rooms
and dining hall will be finished in old
English oak, with panelled walls, beamed
ceilings and white and gold trimmings.
The other rooms will be done in American
mahogany, cherry and oak.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-24
Rich women,s Idle Hours.

"How do wealthy women spend their
idle hours?" was a question propounded
TO me by young friend a few days ago.
"Do you thisik they reslly kave any idle
timer" | said I'm reply.
ooh, yes" my questioner replied. 81
am sure they have"
remembered the query some days after,
and having occasion to call on some
wealthy women OF the exclusive set, ] in
oured as TO their idle hour indulgence
One woman informed me that she mn
all her own underwear, which upon ii
ing I found showed evidence OF an g.
compfishod needle; smother indy said 81
painted; another was interested in schoOl
matters and dabbled in literature, and be-
fore got through came To the conolu-
sion that wealthy women were as indus
trlous, considering the many social calls
upon them, a. the working wonen.--
Philadelphia Record
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-24
THE ANTIQUITY OF WHEAT.
IL Was KNOWN by the Chinese ut Least
2,7OO B. q.


The Chinese cultivated wheat 2, 700 years
before the beginning OF the Christian era,
always considering IL as gift direct from
heaven. Scientific agriculturlst are of the
opinion that 1t was widely known and cul-
tivated by prehistoric man. AT the pres
ent time tits the principal bread corn OF
the leading European nations, ana is fast
supplanting the use OF maize, or Indian
corn. in the American States.
The Egy ptians attributed its origin to
Isis. and the Greeks to Ceres. A classic
account OF the distribution OF wheat over
the primeval world shows that Ceres,
having taught her favorite, Triptolemus.
the art OF agriculture and the science OF
bread making, gave him her chariot, a
celestial vehicle. and that In IL he trav-
eled night and day. distributing this val
liable bread grain among all nations OF
the earth.
Ancient monuments show that the cul-
tivation OF wheat had been established in
Egypt before tho invasion of the shep-
herds. There are numerous varieties OF
this useful grain. Col. lie Cauteur OF the
Isle OF Jersey cultivated l50 varieties on
his estate at one time, and Darwin men,
tions French experimenter who had 322
distinct sorts growing at one time. VIII
NORM Andrieux ct Gle, seed merchants OF
Paris, have collected upward OF 700 differ
ent types OF wneat or more than twice as
many as the great French experimenter.
Three small-grained varieties OF COM
mon wheat were cultivated by first lake
dwellers OF Switzerland. II was also cul-
tivated by the people Of Italy and Hun
gary In the time OF the Stone Age, and by
the Egyptians as long ago as $3.50 years
Ii. c., this latter fact being proved by
grain OF wheat found imbedded in one OF
the bricks OF the pyramids TO which the
above date has been assigned.
The existence of names for wheat In the
most ancient languages confirms the evil
dence OF Its great antiquity and Of its
cultivation In the more temperate parts OF
Europe. Asia and Africa. From tho evil
dence adduced by botanists OF high stand
ing, IL seems highly improbable that
wheat has never been found growing per-
sistently In q Wild state, although 10 has
often been asserted by poots, travellers
and historians.
In the Odyssey, for example, we are told
that wheat formerly grow In Sicily with
out the aid OF man. Dlodorus repeats the
tradition that Osiris found wheat and
barley growing promiscuously In Pales-
tine but neither this nor other reputed
discoveries OF wheat growing wild seem
at all credible, seeing that IL does not ap-
pear TO be endowed with the power OF per-
slstency. except under continued culture.
st. Louis Republic.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-24
NATICK.

The members of Narragansett Tribe, No.
q. Improved Order OF Red Men, met i'm
O'Donnell's new hall last night. Five ap-
plicatons for membership were received
The News will he for sale every evening
at the Is. b. and X. knights stores, Nos. /
and @
The following persons have been asked
TO sing In the various parts In the "Canta-
Ia, which will be given for the benefit of
~ missionary fund: Elnora Sherman,
Sarah Jeans, John Blade. John Barber,
Carrie Thompson, Bert Smith. Mrs. John
Northup, John Petite. Albert Tiilinghast.
Belle Butcher, Walter Tillinghast, Grace
Tenant, Blanche Bates ANA William
Butcher.
Nehemiah Nicholas aud son, William,
who have been the guests of William G..
Reminctou, returned To their homes in
New York, this morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-24
WEXFORD.

=. i. Thomas went TO New York yester-
day. whence he will sail on vacation
trip to Cuba with his brother, A. :.
Thomas. They expect TO return about the
LIST Of April.
Extensive repairs and renovations have
been made to the steamer Herman :. Cas-
well. under the direction Of Capt. William
c. Saunders, aud the boat will he taken to
New London soon to be put in readiness
for her ~crsonis trips between Newport
and Narragansett Pier.
w G.. Lanphear, Jr.. station agent ut
Wexford junction, took the guess cake at
the recent fair, he naming the exact
weight. II il estimated that the Arcanum
treasury will receive nearly 500 ~ the
proceeds of the fair. The iiremen began
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-24
CENTRAL FALLS.

The festival of the Central Falls Ten
perance Cadets last evening was attended
by the South Providence Cadets in a body.
The prize waltz was won by Miss Nellie
Kaveney, and the prize, a gold ring, will
be presented next Tuesday evening. To-
night the Emmett Cadets and the st.
Johns Cadets of Providence will be in at
tendance.
Branch William O'Brien, l. n. f., held
q regular meeting last evening. The com
mittee on resolutions on the death of
Michael Crawley reported that "a set Of
resolutions bad been prepared and would
lie published in the local papers. Brother
Conghlan, who held the Office of senior
bpadle, has gone to Chicago, and the
Office was therefore declared vacant.
John Quirk WAS elected TO fill the
vacancy The thanks of the branch were
extended to Mr.. and Mrs l.. G.. Phillips
for furnishing bows and otherwise assist
ing in the preparations for their recent
funeral parade.
The complimentary ball Of Court Flower
Of Dexter will take place tonight i'm For
esters Hall. Lonsdale avenue
George Rawson, an inmate Of the State
almshouse, who was sent from here about
"A year ago, died at that institution this
morning.
Thomas Williams and Bella Dickson
will be united in marriage this evening at
No. 6 Parsley street They will com
mence Housekeeping at once.
In the District Court this morning two
persons were fined - and costs for drunk
enness.
jeremiah I.awler, well known citizen
of the western district, died suddenly at
O'Clock from diseases induced by the
grip. He was Al years of age.
Lincoln Branch No. TO- National British
American Association. at its last meeting.
voted To visit Branch No. ~ OF Central
If.llu Tltlrafuy HNauinfF tho urfh f,gf -.
-. Georges all, corner High and Cross
streets. Members are requested to meet
at David Bloomfcld's on Dexter street at
$50 o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-24
PHENIx.

The ladies OF the Phenix Guild under
direction of Mrs Willett Il. Briggs. Mrs.
Presbry Hoxsie and others, gave an enjoy
able turkey supper in the Grand Army of
the Republic Hall last night. About $50
persons being present who pronounced it
one of the most enjoyable events of the
season. The proceeds will be given TO the
church fund
The NEWS will be for sale every evening
at George H.Quinlan's, Frank Duffy's ant
W. A. Lewis news stands.
Camp Francis &. Greene Post, Sons Of
mess meeting in the G. A. X. Hall to-
night.
When the proceeds Of the late social
held in Temperance Hall Saturday even
ing will be made known and the various
committees discharged.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-24
IN THE PAWTUXET VALLEY.
PONTIAC.

The Kings Daughters Of All Saints
parish will hold "a sale in Lyceum Hall on
Thursdayevening, Feb. %. There will be
an entertainment during the evening.
The Scandinavian Band and Musical
AS ociatio. are making active prepara-
tions for their annual fair which is To oc-
cur next month. That the fair will be a
success there is no doubt, as u number OF
handsome contributions have already been
received from John NJ. Dean * Co., Flint
& Co, j. III. Preston, Joshua Gray. j. B.
Barnaby, Huntoon q Gorham and other
Providence firms
The News will be for sale every evening
at the B. Ii. a. Il. Knights store, Main
street.