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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

1t is announced that railroad will
soon be built from Harrisonburg to
Bri6gewater, distance of ten miles,
and will probably go through to Mon
terry, distance of 43 miles. This
road will connect the Valley branch
of the B. & o. and the Shenandoah
Valley,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

The Baltimore american says:
The general passenger department of
the Baltimore and Ohio and PennsyI-
vania Railroad Company have al
ready contracted for the ransporta-
ton to Washington of between I75,
900 and 200, 600 persons for the in
auguration of President Cleveland.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

Senator Kenna continues 10 i'm
prove, and though his recov cry is
slow yet his family are encouraged
to believe it will be permanent
Our able senior Senator has had the
sincere sympathy of many friends in
Jefferson during his severe illness,
and it will be very gratifying to them
to believe that there is at last q
prospect of his permanent recovery.
The people of the State generally,
we are sure, have shared in this So
licitude, and will he equally rejoiced
at the welcome intelligence above
conveyed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

William l.. Wilson, who is tacue
princepsamong the champions of econ
omic reform, is returned to Congress
from w. Va. by over thousand
majority. Without Wilson in the cast
the programme of tariff reform would
be like playing Hamlet with Hamlet
left out.-ROckUHe Sentinel.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06
NOTICE.

To Whom II Muy Concern:
Notice is hereby given that the Charles
Town Glove Works has. by resolution passed
s at meeting OF the St9s c6 held on the
tinue and close up the business of said Cor
poration. All persons having claims against
said corporation will present the same fOrpay-
ment. K. a. ALEXANDER
Nov. 22 'n2 At President
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

Brown the Jeweler will surprise
you, he has just received a lot of
Clocks just released from quarantine.
The prices are so ridiculousIy low that
the Coiora was Knocked out just as
soon as Brown put his price on them.
Call and see them.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

Mr.. VIM. G. Lewis, of Texas, for
merly of this county, and son of
Mr.. w. H. II. Lewis, and Miss
Bearslcy, of Kentucky, were mar
ried on the 23d ult., at the brides res
idence in Kentucky. Mr.. w. II. T.
Lewis went on to the wedding.
I6IOr1fe
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

The Court of Claims gave judg-
ment for S3O,34O in favor of the
Winchester and Potomac Railroad,
on account of the iron taken from it
by the government during the civil
war
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

c. Wood Daley, of Mineral, c. c.
Watts, of ,Kanawha, W. S. Chiffon,
of Kanawha, Attorney General CaId-
well, of Ohio, Joseph MoreIand, of
Monongalia, and Col. Robert White,
of Ohio, are among the aspirants for
U. S. District Attorney.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

LIBERAL MUsICIANs.-Thc Charles
Town Band, which came here on Sat-
urday in attendance upon the Co.
lumbia Band fair, sernaded a num-
her of citizens on Saturday evening.
The Globe was thus honored. This
band is one of the finest musical or
CARNATIONS in this section. Their
uniforms were not the least Of their
attractions.-HdgerStoUn Gl0be.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

Mr.. Louis E. Brown has received
the largest invoice of goods we have
ever known any merchant to receive
at one time. He is a hustler, and
knows how to treat his patrons
llfurtinS6urg Independent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

Jay Gould, the financier, died Fri
day, in the tifty-seventh year of his
age, of pulmonary consumption
His wealth has been variousIy esti-
mated at from 100000, 900 to 500,
600. 600.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

The next Legislature will stand :
Senate 81 Democrats and 5 Republi-
cans; the House Al Democrats and
80 Republicans, making on joint bal
lot 62 Democrats and 50 RepuhIi-
cans-a Democratic majority of 81.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

An unofficial list of the members
elect of the House of Representatives,
Fifty-third Congress, has been pre-
pared under the direction of Clerk
Kerr, of the House. The list is COM
prised of PIT Democrats, 1913 Repub.
licans and 8 Populists. One district
in Michigan is-in doubt, and in the two
districts of Rhode Island elections
are yet to he held.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

The margin is so narrow and the
vote for individual electors varies so
considerably in the incomplete re-
turns of California, that it seems al
most sure that when the canvass of
votes is made by the secretary of
state the electoral vote will be found
to be divided.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

The total Presidential vote of
Maine was: Harrison, 62 ,871; Cleve-
land 49,O43; Prohibition Party, 81
O62; Peoples Party, 2,O45; Union
Labor Party, 1876.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

When you visit Baltimore stop at
the Maltby House, where will be
found tirst-cIass accommodation and
exceedingly low rates.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

The official vote of Illinois for
President is as follows: Cleveland,
426, PSI; Harrison, 399, 288; BidweII,
25,878; Weaver, %, 2O7; Cleveland s
plurality, &c, 1893.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

SEND twelve cents in postage stamps 20 80
OCorcorans Building, Washington. d. c., and
you will receive Jour copies of KATE FIELDS
containing mater OF special
Wiere you saw this advertisement.
December 6, 1Sg2-Iy,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

Congressman O'FerralI, of Yir-
ginia, and Representative PendIeton,
of this State, each strongly favor an
extra session of Congress.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

1t is thought that President elect
Cleveland has practically made up
his mind that an extra session of
Congress will be necessary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

Rev. John Witherspoon Scott,
father-in-law of President Harrison,
died at the White House Tuesday
afternoon, in the ninetY-third year OF
his age.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

OF the ten Democratic Congress
men elected in Virginia on the 9Th of
November, Col. O'Ferrall's majority
was the greatest, it being SAIL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

Hdrper's Bazaar for December 10th
will be an elegant Christmas mum
Der, superbly illustrated, and con-
tanning many attra ctive holiday
features.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

D. W. Gall, of Barbour, F. Vernon
Aler, of Berkeley, and E. NJ. Gilke-
son, of Hampshire, are named as can
didates for q. S. Collector.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

The Christmas number of Harper's
Weekly, published December 9TH,
will present an extraordinary combi-
nation of literary and artistic fca-
lures.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

The Democrats are sure of gaining
Senators in New York, Wisconsin,
and California, and Republicans
concede that they will control the
Senate,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

Mrs. j. S. Gardner, wife of the
Rev. DIR. j. S. Gardner, suffered a
painful injury to her shoulders, Sun
day week, by fall at her home in
StauntOn. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

New Mexico and Arizona will be
admitted by the next Congress, CIV
ing the Democrats four additional
senator's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

Periodates is a new remedy and
preventive of cholera which, it is
claimed, is being applied with sue
cess at Hamburg.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

1t is officially announced that Mr..
Harrison's plurality over Mr.. Cleye-
land in Ohio is 1922.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06


At the residence of her husband, W. c. Ken
ncrly, in White Post. Va, on the morning of
November 9th. 1882. Mrs. MARGARET F.
KENNERLY, aged G7 years.
On the morning of Nov. 2Ist, 1892 STAN
LEY LEE. beloved babe of Lucy and Frank
ColSton. of Clarke county. Va. aged . months
aud Is days. Many hearts are sOrely gricycd
and long will his sweet smile linger in ncmory
as beacon light to draw them to his happy
home in Heaven.
.Anothcr little limb is gone
To dwell with Him who gave;
Is sheltered i'll the grave
God needed one more angel child
Amidst his shining band
And so He bent with loving smile,
and cIaspcd our durliug's hand.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06
Bank of Charles Town.
CHARLES TOWN. w. VA.

CHARLES TOWN, w. VA.
ISAAC H. STRIDER. President.
u. A. PORTERFIELD, Cashier.
STATE BANK.
Examination made September 18th. 1899.
Incorporated February Goth, 1861.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

1t has been officially discovered
that the Republicans have carried
Preston county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the
Post Office ut Charles Town. jefferson
county, w. Va, December 3, 1892:
Mr. Daniel b. Crime Mr.. EsnchiO Lowell,
Mrs. lElla Moore. GOsha Peterson. T. J Sell
don. Mr. james l.. Taylor, Rev. Alex. Truatt
and Liss Alice Williams.
The above letters, if not called for
within fifteen days, will he sent to
the dead letter office. Persons call
ing for them will please say that they
are advertised
S. II. HIGINBOTHAM. P. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06
MARRIED.

At the NJ. E. Church South in Mariinsburg.
November 90. 1892. by Rev. DR. A, VI. Cnrklry,
Mr.. A. Z. NADENBOUSCH TO Miss PINK
WHEN. daughter of MIR. II. Wilen-all of
Martinsburg.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

A furniture factory and three
dwelling houses were destroyed by
fire in Keyser, w. Va, Saturday
night. Loss, SO, 900; partially in
snro6
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

Charlie Stoubs, aged about 10
years, was drowned by the over
turning of boat, in the Shenandoah
near Harper's Ferry, last Thursday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

The official plurality of North Car,
olina for Mr.. Cleveland is $1,000.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06
TRUSTEES SALE.
OF
Valuable Real Estate

ian SliahLES TOWN.
pY VIRTUE of Deed of Trust executed
y by j. A. and Robert a. Langdon to the
Association No. Q, bearing date Oct. 18th,
1888. and recorded in the Clerks Office OF tho
County Court of Jefferson County. In Deed
Book S. page Sl4, will offer for sale ut Pub
lie Cutlery, in front OF the Conrt House in
Charles Town, ut II o'clock a. NJ, on
Wednesday,, December IN, 1892,
that Valuable Lot fronting So fecto on Congress
street and running back 1872 feet, improved by
u two story FRAME DWELLING HOUSE in
good condition. situated just opposite the
Church yard to pay balance OF s;S27.45, with
interest from August s, 1892 due to said
Building Associations
TERMS OF SALE.-Onc.third cash. bal
ance in one and two years. purchaser giving
bonds for deferred payments. bearing interest
from date, and title reserved to secure the
same. or Deed of Trust taken Mt option of
purchaser. FORREST W. BROWN,
Nov. H. lS92-4t. Trustee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

Official returns for Congress show
Wilson'S majority over Wisner to be
,O51.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

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Dec. 6, 1892 New York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

FOR LOW PRICES OF LUMBER
see advertisement of
LIBBEY, BITrINGER & MILLER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

Congress convened yesterday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06
HARPER's PERIODICALS.

HARPER's MAGAZINE, per Year $500
HARPERS WEEKLY. = ...-. a 90
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7IRlT OF JET FERSON.

TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 9. lsaa
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06
Music Lessons.

MADAME aud MISS BERTHA RUHL will
~ W resume their Vocal and Instrumental
Music Glasses SEPTEMBER 9TH. 1891 m their
residence ON the corner of Mildred and Lil,ertv
streets. Terms moderate
September s, 1891.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06

Nov. %. 1892.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-12-06
"a YARD OF Paneies."

OUR GIFT TO EVERY ONE OF OUR
READERS
New-York tribune., 1892-03-31
HOTEL FIRE IN BOSTON.

roston March 3O.-ClarkS Hotel in Washington.
st was badly damaged by fire this morning. Tho
cue.t,, awakened to lind th'ms Ives cnvelOped In
smoke became panic stricken and thrce Of them we're
severely injured Ernest W. Perry. Of Lcomnsier,
Mass. was picked mp badly bamcd and injured and is
not expected live. TlOma, ". >Oltlward, OF CAM
BRIDGEPORT had both lex, broken, and man named
.tockvc'l. II Iacpna. y H. had ono l"g broken. \
number of other guest, bruised. There were 40
guest, in the hotel. Amon- 'hcm were the members
OF the Shenandoah company which paved In
Chelsea last night
The fire started I'm the engine room IN the rear of
the basement but how is A, set unknown Inc 1913
j. M pre,ent difficult u estimate but Will probably
he between S2O coo and 10000. The guests In ther
manic seeing the sinohe curling up the stairway, sup
pu,,d that the entire lower floor in haTnes' ana
crowded toward The fire escape at the rear. some Jump
in. out of windows and getting more or less huft.
They could all have pa~Scl safely down the tFohe
stair, TO the street There w-rc Grecscap's IN all
the rooms-ropcs with attachments for sliding GOWN
but the c1,ests wer, too bewildeed To Use them.
20 RAPIDLY did the fame, spread that IL Was I'M
possible for the guests u anything. some OF them
barely having time enough to dress. Albert iarulns'
Of East Brdgswater. the occupant OF Room No.
i6. lie deserves the credit OF beng the man WHO
opencd the avenue ol escape for the frightened guests
Iie was held out OF the window by his legs whlle he
opened the frSescapc. which did not WORK very weu'
New-York tribune., 1892-03-31
PCNISHING BOfS UITH ELECTRICITY.
PECULIAR METHODS USED ~ THE NEWARK CITY
HONE.

IECULiAR MtTH)DS USED ~ THE NEWARK CITY
HONE.
1t is possible that an Investigation will be made into
the affairs OF tho Newark city Home, situated at
Verona, y. !. Tho home is Intended Tor the reforma
ton Of wayward BOYS and girls. aud stands between
tie first aud second orange mountains and has aloIt
800 inmates, Of whom about 100 are girls. Ill city
Institution organized under the laws of the state oi
New jersey. and receive. boys aud girls rs young
seven y'a.-. ami they remain there until they arc
twenty one. unless In the meantime they be given
Ia Of the farmer I'm the district back ot Newark
Tho rules and regulations Of the home ara almost rs
strict as IN peuitcntary.
II is because Of one u the method, Of punishment
that the investigation may be on foot. 1t Ia, been
the habit Of a." superintendent e. VI. Harrison To use
electricity I'm Furnishing the boys. These extreme
measure, however. have only been applied when ,he
crime hIs been aggravated one. such n, atachin.
bog with a knife Or some similar action.
Tho method 81 'rcaimon' /, to take the boy into a
room on the ground noor aud apply back OF MS
neck sponge attached b. an clcctr dc, ,omcwhat
similar 20 those u.ed f. sing Sing prison. The second
eIe, in place Of having sponge termination con-
sists OF . number OF tine wire, a tho form OF lash
When a currcUt is turned on from medical battery
which !, u.ot IN place Of dynamo, the culprit IS
struck with the Vire la-hc, aud the wire touchc,
h, h~h shock, though lot severe one. pa,,c,
through h., .dy. Tho wire cc trodc Is applied 10 dt
fcrrut iaii. Of the body n quio, succession. and 10 j.,
-ald that the punishment never has to b, repeated
on the same l-}. superintendent Harrison ln speak
Ing of the matter Yesterday said
it has been the custom for hyc yc1r- - discipline
the boy, vlp are refractory ly ming AN clr, iric
brush ou th.ir musclc.. The punishment is always
Administered 90 the prc~cn'" ol the hou phy-le9n,
Dr Henry T. Wll'chorn. 1t i, never dangerous. and
merely scare, the hoy. n l- very satisfactory treat
mcnt and ha, never lajurl aa> one. DO go, know
who instituted IL ~ first"
Mayor Haynes. II Newark. who {, president of the
Board - Trustees ~ the home. said " II l. simply
AZ effective method of puul-lins boys. There d, no
danger aud the punishment j. Away i1nctcd In the
presence ot physician. and that all there about
it,
New-York tribune., 1892-03-31

,a,en p.r in vh, hc r>iordcd - re'or'nS'o'' '''''
rgc." , ~. riIo
.;--.. r.l,.ris' .i. r'I-uf'.' r'''A'" ~. 90 -
ga .r, la. ia.,i ptr in have been e%'c ''h-
prortsllc 10 him. Int it Lct Tia ie - hh W" "'
aver ,lo .,.t. a. - prof,- rcioihci
.yor answered Nj. Hand in dignidei manner
did not dream oi that ,o,a,.
Hasn't ne made hundred, Of thoiaand' ol uo''r'
hv practising this prof s.on'7 said Mr. hidsW"S'
snceinely . ,,. yr,v -
don't think he la, made one penny IN 'iat way
rlicd Mr. IInud with a severe air.
Among the spectators who heard these ques"o"'
of Mr. IJdgway was Harry Pcckmm son ol JUG
poclbnu Of the court Of Appeals, and ncphe" VI
wheeler IT.. peclham. the man Mr. Eidgway a'sai'1"'
Harry pecl,lam is about twenty four years ol hse'
and recently began the practice OF the law lie
fall and fine lookins young man. lie listened !" 'r'
pidcvny's attacks upon his uncle with cvldchC ii'
donation and rs soon as the session OF the coH"'V
Tee ended walked up to that gentleman ana s'In
want tell you, sir, that you're no E EciiiI ~
consider sir that you've acted like DlohEua'u 'S
afternoon. / repeat It. like Il biacKguaIG s", ,, Gar
Mr. Ridgway about replying wien llc Il. r.
ccant' az Arms showed hi, bury form between tn1
Two excited men and thus prevented what apPc'cu "
lie danger Of blows passing between thch'
New-York tribune., 1892-03-31
ANOTHER TELEPHONE HEARING.
JOSEPH II. cHoATE APPEARS FOR THE COMPANIr
uL- 9 ~. - .r-.l-. .nL W.. uLau

JOSEPH II. CHOATE APPEARS FOR THE COMPANIiS
He SAYS CHARGE, ARE NOr HlGn
Albany March 30 Speclnn.-Thcre seems - he
70 disposition the part Of the majority ~ the As
scmbly Committee which has In charge tho bill re
ducing telephone rentals In New York City 10 let II
come out Of the committee. This afternoon Joseph
H. Choate represented the Telephone Company before
the committee. lie said that II the company r. forced
10 lower its rates it Will be obliged 20 effect such
economies I'm Is plant and methods Of operation a.
will seriously affect the quality and rapldity Of the
service business firms who the telephone largely
need the best aud quickest telephone service that the
company give, and are willing TO pay for IT. The
inferior service that they would have put up with
II the rntes were lowered would greatly hamper them
aud the saving in telephone charges would he insg
niGcant in comparison with the losses they would
incur
Mr. Choatc declared that the Statements issued by
the ndta;Ors were false and inaccurate in every
respect. Instead OF having made the fabulous profits
attributed it, tle Metropolitan company has paid to
its stockholders average dividend Of only IL per
cent yearly IT'S capital stock. During 1891 the
telephone business IN New York CITY re
suited I'm net loss to the company,
able circumstances the operating expenses amount
10 moro than 81 per cent OF the gross carnlng. The
value Of the telephone 70 the subscriber is dependent
on the number Of other subscribers he reach. The
COS, Of operation depends the number Of subscribers
and the Of daily service done large exchanges
require more complicated switching apparatus than
small ones. therefore each subscriber In a large
system requires greater outlay on the part Of the
company than each subscriber 10 small system.
and if the number OF daily connections is large,
,hc operating force must be Inrg. For these
rcnsOns telephone service is worth more and