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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-05-20
Rran and Cnttnnseed Meal.

Bran and coJtonseed meal are two
substances that seldom entail n loss on
the farmer. Once brought on the farm
tEey remain, as they are nearly as
valuable in the manure heap as for
food. They contain the mineral ele-
inents so necessary for young and grow
ing stock, and may be used with ad-
vantage Tor the adults. Linseed neal
may alIp be included il the list
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-05-20
HOUSEHOLD MARKETING.
Rules To BE Observed in the Purchase of
Meats.

In buying beef, there are few rules
to remember: Bullock beef is the best
to buy. 1t should be fne-grained, the
lean with streaks of clean, white-look-
ing fat running through it, and of
bright red color. Unless there is enough
fat the meat will be tough. Cow beef
is paler than OK beef, SC. you can tell it
in that way, and it is not SO nutritious;
but if the meat is of very dark red it is
too old. To test beef press it down
with your thumb; if it rises quickly the
meat is good. For soup meat get the
shin-bone and few pounds of the
round. Soup meat should have as little
fat as possible. The best beef for beef
tea is from the round. Mutton should
be dark-colored and have plenty of fat.
In choosing poultry see that they
have smooth legs and short spurs; the
male birds are the best. The feet
should always bend easily, and the eyes
should be bright If fowl has begun
to turn blue, or ii it has stiff legs. it is
not good. In selecting fish the body
should be stiff and the gills red; if not,
it is not fresh. In buying vegetables
get good dealer and get them fresh, as
stale vegetables are unhealthy. Aspar-
agus and peas and also green beans
should be eaten on the day they are
bought, and for the following day use
those more easily kept, such as onions,
caulifower, cabbage, etc.-St Louis
Republic
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-05-20
FOR LAYING DUCKS.

A House That Seems to Offer o Numbes
OF Advantages.
The design is intended for cheap
and easily constructed house for ducks
that are laying, and may be used for
the entire flock also. There being no
roosts, the object is to secure floor
space. The roof also serves for the
sides, and any kind of waterproof
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-05-20
Companion
No News at All.

Mr.. Shark tower his newspaper)-
Well. well. Margery, che newspapers
must he pretty hard up!
Mrs SuarlI-What'S that?
Nh Snarll-Why, here they come ont
with a big headline Trouble il a
ehoil PUCK.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-05-20
Fashions in Elowers.

There is fashion just now for quaint,
old-fashioned flowers. just how or why
it is no man or woman seems able to tell.
At the present time cacti and theirallics
especially live in the eye of the world.
One prime favorite of all the varieties
is the epiphyllums, which are the same
lcaf-lille stem and the same somewhat
uncanny general appearance as the cac-
tus. but have smaller blossoms. The
marigold. too. is to the fore of popular
favor, particularly as a potted plant.
The careful cultivation which their ele-
walton to the rank of fashionable flower
has brought about has produced some
very interesting results. Particularly
is this true of their color. which, in
scmc in5tances. is similar To the bright
orange lint os fire flame and l. ia effect
Is brilliant-Ch Chicago Post.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-07-26
Democratic STATE Convention.

The Democratic State Committee Of West
Virginia, at a meeting held at Parkersburg, on
January 2Sth, 1899, determined and ordered
that the Democratic State Convention TO nom
mate candidates for the offices of Governor,
state Superintendent of Free Schools, Auditor,
Treasurer, Attorney General, and two Judges
of the Supreme Court ofAppeals, and to select
two Presidential Electors 1t large. and trans
act such other business as may properly come
before the convention, win be held ON Wednes-
day, July 9th. A. D. 1892, at the City of Par
kersburg, In tho County of Wood.
And at said Convention each of the counties
In the State will be entitled to one vote therein
for every one hundred votes or fractional part
thereof over nifty, cast forthe Democratic cam
dIdate for President of the United Bates atthe
election held in 1SsS, and dtat NO county h
be entitled 10 more delegates than she has Uotes to
cast. The various county executive committees
are requested to take such action as may be
necessary to have their county represented in
said convention. All persons, regardless Of
former party affiliations. who believe in tariff
reform aud an honest and economical admin
istration of government. thereby securing ts
the people o reduction of taxation. are invited
to cooperate with the Democratic party in
sending delegates to said convention.
B. II. OXLEY, I. 6. RILEY,
Secretary. Chairman.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-07-26
Com'rs
clerks.


4th. The COMMISSIONS rs shall forward the
poll books, certificates and ballots, under seal.
to the County Clerk, to be delivered by him to
the Secretary of the Executive Committee, TO
b: held and recounted in case of contest, with
in two days after the closing OF the polls, and
the County Executive Committee shall meet
at 10 o'clock a. M. Tuesday, August 9, 1892,
at the Court House, in Charles Town., and
shall open and count the votes AZ d declare the
result. The candidates receiving the highest
number of votes for the respective offices for
which they have been candidates, shall be de-
clared by the Executive Committee to be the
Democratic nominee for said ~ofices.s
5th. The duty of the Commissioners shal
be to receive the votes of all who supported
the Democratic State and National tickets at
the last election, and intend supporting said
ticket at the coming elections of all Demo-
Gratis who have moved into the county. and
will be legal voters at the next election of all
young men known to be Democrats. who will
be of age at the next general election, and
none other.
9th. Each person desiring to be a candidate
at such primary election, shall five days prior
thereto, furnish to H. B: Davenport, Treasurer
of the County Executive Committee, (P. o.
Charles Town. Va. Din writing, his full name
and the Office for which he desires to be a
candidate, which shall be accompanied with
the suInS named below to pay the expenses of
the Primary Election:
For Sheriff .......... $1,000
For Prosecuting A~ttorney....... .......10.00
Z or assessor sa y w
For House OF DelcRnte6
For County Commissioner $50
For County Surveyor.
For Judge.
For Senate 1.OOO
9TH. Should there be a tie vote between
two or more candidates, the choice shall be
made by drawing ballots by the tied candi-
dates, or it may be decided by the Executive
Committee in any manner that the candidates
may agree upon.
Sth. The names OF all candidates will be
placed on one ticket, under the respective
heading of the positions for which they are
candidates, and the voter will erase the names
of all except the person or persons he desires
to vote for. If more than one name for each
Office should be allowed to remain by the voter,
the ballot for that Office will not be. counted.
9th. The printing of the ticket shall be I'M
der the supervision of the County Executive
Committee. and no a n t1iH be placed on the
general ticket unless the candidate complies acih
rule 6.
The time for holding the Primary Election
shall be Satin day. August 9th. 1892. from I D..
M. till sunset-at Harpcr's Ferry the polls to
be kept open until 8 p. m.
The Democratic papers of the county are re-
.quested to publish the proceedings of this
meeting.
The Commissioner of Election ,Diu see mat
to The Clerk of the County Clerk by 10 O'Clock a.
M. August 8, 1892.
10th. The Secretary of the Executive Com
mittce ehal make out poll books and have tick
cts printed.
18th. The voters at each precinct will elect
two members of the County Executive Com
mittcc to serve for the next four years.
ROBERT EARL, Chm'n
WM. c. DANIELS, sec'Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-07-26
To the Public.


As tax payers of the county of
jefferson, we would like to inquire
of the Sheriff of the county what
disposition is made of the interest
collected on the taxes of the state
and county. We have been informed
that it is appropriated to his own
individual use. and is not turned
over to the authorities of the State or
county. The Supreme Court of the
State, we understand has decided
that the sheriff has no right to COL
lect interest on taxes, and if he has
done SO what right has he TO appro-
pirate the money to his own use2
To whom does this interest belong
anyway? Tax PAYERs.
IF. P. d Reg. copy.1
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-07-26
Proclamation.

Whereas the Common Council of the Corpo-
ration of Charles Town has, at its regular
meeting held on the 21st day of July. 1899,
adopted the following ordinance:
Be it it ordained by the Common Council
of Charles Town,
LIST. That the Bonds of the Corporation OF
Charles Town be issued to the amount of ten
thousand dollars for the following purposes,
viz:
Four thousand. two hundred dollars to
take up aud cancel the hoating indebtedness
of said corporation. and i've thousand eight
hundred dollars to grade, curb, gutter and
macadamize the streets of said corporation.
end, Said bonds shall be negotiable coupon
bonds of the denomination of one hundred dol
lars. payable tlIirty-fOur years after date, but
redeemnblc at the pleasure of the coroora-
tion of Charles Town ten years after the date
thereof. and shall bear interest at the rate of
> per cent per aununI. payable Eemt-annunlly
Bird, The sum of eight hundred dollars shall
be levied annually by the corporation of
CharlesTown to pay the interest on said bonds.
and provide Il sinking fund of $4,000 for the
payment of the principal thereof.
4th. The Mayor of this corporation shall is
sue his proclamation reciting this ordinance
aud appointing the 18th day of August. 1892.
as the time at which u special election shall be
held by the qualified voters of tin. corporation
TO decide whether they will rutify or reject
this ordinance.
Now, therefore, ], Gustav Brown, Mayor of
sail corporation. do appoint the eleventh day
of August. 1892 at which an election shall be
held by the qualified voters of this corporation
to decide whether they will ratify or reject
said ordinance. The person voting for the
ratification OF that ordinance shall fave writ
ten or printed upon his ballot. +For leatifca-
zion" and the person voting against r~atifiea-
ton shall have written or printed on his ballot,
''EOr Rejection"
l specify as required by law that the bonded
Indebtedness of the corporation of Charles
Town al the present date is ten thousand dol
lars, and the floating indebtedness of said cnT-
at this date is four Thousand aud two
hundred dollars. q. BROWN. Nayor-
w. l.. HEDGES. Clerk.
First Ward-Voting place, Market House
Commissioners. r. b. Shugart. v. N. Firor
and George Welsh Clerk, Jno. ". Locke.
Second Ward-Voting place. Easterday's
Shop-Commissioners. Jos. H. Cockrill, VIM.
T. yesterday and J. H. Morris ; Clerk. Adam
Third wardEvodng Place, Court House
Commissioners, Lewis Dinkle, D. G. Donnelly
and s. Lee Phillips Clerk. A. D., Barr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-07-26

The scenes being enacted at the
military encampmentat Parkersburg,
as detailed by the papers of that city,
are q burning shame and a disgrace
to the State. Drunkenness seems to
rule the roast, and not only have the
guard tents beer rammed and packed
with drunken State militia, but even
the colonel of the 1st Regiment has
been under arrest for in~toxication,
and another placed in command. If
we are to have State troops, they
should be reliable and efficient, and
under perfect discipline. We there
fore hope TO see Governor Fleming
exert whatever power is given him
under the law to have an example
made of these offenders, and the
morale of the national guard OF the
State improved--otherwise it may as
we'll be disbanded. Five hours
drill each day,we think, is two much
for this warn weather, and We do
not blame the men for complaining
on that score.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-07-26
Democratic Primary Election.

The Democratic Executive Committee of
Jefferson County. at q meeting held April 9Th,
1892, adopted the following plan for the gov
ernment of the Democratic Primary Election :
let. That the Primary Election system for
the election ofconnty officers is hereby adopt
ed. Thia System shall apply to candidates for
the House of Delegates, Sheriff. Prosecuting
Attorney, Assessors, and County Commissions
ers.
Cd. The primary election to be held at
each Precinct in the County, and to be under
the management of three Commissioners two
OF whom shall be the Democratic Commission
ers appointed by the County Court the Com
missioners to appoint one or more Clerks. In
the event said Commissioners fail to act, the
two members of the Executive COMMITTEES
from each Precinct shall appoint competent
Commissioners to hold said election. The
Commissioners and Clerks to be sworn to cor
rectly and faithfully conduct said election, and
protect It against all fraud and nnfnirnees.
Sd. At the close of the polls, the Commits
sioners shal count the ballots and record the
vote, in writing, which each candidate receives
TOR the office for which he is a candidate. and
the result shall be certified by the Commission
ers as follows:
Thereby certify that re
ceivcd. votes -.-..at the
...........Precinct, Observation-Disclosures
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-07-26
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the
Post Office at Charles Town. Jefferson
county, w. Va, July 20, 1892:
Raudolh FelIus, Ira c. Wood, Miss Patsy ".
Brown. Jessy F. Erwin. 1. H. Diversified, John
Dangeraicld, C2) VIM. Howe. Ben King. Nan
ME l. Philpot, care Mr.. Macon. Ida McKan.
Emma 7. Monszaro, Ellen Moore, NJ. P. O..
Hern, n. L. Palmer, Eta Robson. sahar
Henry WigingtOn.
The above letters, if not called for
within fifteen days, will be sent to
the dead letter Office. Persons call
ing for them will please say that they
are advertised
S. H. HIGISBoTHAM, p. NJ,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-07-26

NUUTH BRUSHES full line of first class.
Il Brushes from 10 cts. to so cts, In price.
July %, 1881. LIGHT & WATSON.
MAIL BRUSHES-of these we have a full
IN line. LIGHT 81 WATSON.
HAIR BRUSHES-call at Light s. Watson
Ii Druggists and examine their large stock
before buying.
ToILET ARTICLEs-GEo. t. LIGHT &
IL HITE WATSON will be glod to show
their superior article of Toilet Waters. Toilet
Powders, Face Powders and Fine Soaps. Call
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-07-26
S. H. H1GINBorHAM, P. NJ.

ATT the New York Racket Store you can buy
q nice Metal pocket Travelling Cup for g cts:
worth Is cts; a big job In Ladies' Silk Tics 20
cts. worth at least 25 cts.; Sattecn Tics 4 TO z
cts, Mems White Ties 10 cts. per doz.; Genu-
Inc Alligator Purses s cts, worth 20 cts; La
dies Heavy Scroll metal Belts % cts, worth
80 cts; Boys Campaign Caps 10 cts. worth Is
cts; Campaign Badges 5 cts, worth Is cts;
Ladies' Stanley Caps a big job 10 cts, worth
30 cts; u good large Hammock S1.2J, worth
$l.T5 We have just received a big lot of Rib
bon all colors and shades, very cheap 1 to so
cts. a yd. Just received a big lot Of Cigars
about d different brands 2 for s, 3 for 5, 4 for
5 and 5 cts. they are elegant goods and worth
double our price try them. Wehave Just re-
ceiYed a new line of Novels. all by good nu-
thors 5. q and IL cts, cloth bound % cts. thew
arc all worth 25 to IS cts. u new lot of Nickle.
Gold filled and Solid Gold Watches al with
Elgin. Waltham or Hampden Movements.
Nickel watches $1.75 to $3.50. Gold Filled
$i9.OO to $500, Solid Is k $500 to $1,000.
We are at least 40 per cent. below any jewellers
price. A g0oc yard stick z cts, worth 20 cts:
Unabridged Dictionary in 4 vols.
S1.25 one vol. 21.00, they are worth ut least
$3.50 aud $500. JAcon W. COLEMAN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-07-26
For SaIe-PriYateIy.

A FARM containing no acres, situated
IA about III miles northwest of Charles
Town, on good public road. and improved by
good dwelling house and out houses, stable,
failing wei. some timber with delightful grove
in front of house. On account of its location.
--t this is is one of the most desirable
farms in this section of the County.
For Terms apply TO
FORREST w. BROWN,
Charles Town, Jefferson County. West Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-07-26

An immense assemblage was gath
cred at Madison Square Garden,
New York, last Wednesday, to wit
ness the formal notification 10 ex-
President Cleveland and Hon. Adlai
E. Stevenson of their nomination by
the Chicago convention. Hon. VIM.
l.. Wilson, chairman OF the conven-
ton, made the opening address in
his usual able and ornate style. The
response Of Mr.. Cleveland was such
as might he expected--full of. patri-
otism and instruction, and such as to
meet the hearty approval of all Dem
ocrats and opponents Of tariff
monopoly and force bill rule every
where. Mr.. Stevenson's response
was likewise able and eloquent, and.
full of sound utterances. 4
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-07-26

The Republican slate, it is said,
has been made up, and John w. Ma
son is to be the gubernational nom.
inee, and Thos. E. Davis to run for
Congress. 1t was a little difficult to
secure lambs for the sacrifice, but
there seem to to have consented, and
will meet the crushing defeat to be
administered in November next. Mr..
Elkins is to try for U. S. Senator.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-07-26
Dead Sea Fruits.

They slay m~ultitudes when they are the pro.
duct Of neglect Of inctpicnt disease. A slight
cold, q fit of indigestion. billiousness or con
stipntion each of these ''mlnor ailments" ad-
vance In many cases with ..league-destroying
strides" Give them a swift, early dcfeai
with Hostetter'S StOmaChe Bitters and avert
the danger. Abernethy administered an alar-
ming rehuke TO the man who informed him
maj lie had ''Only q cOld!' ''OnIy q cOId,'
the plagued" Rheumatism and la gripne are
easily extlnguishable at the start. why then
allow them to get up a full head of steam /?
gay on the brakes with the Bitters. The gem
through the system, the impetus it eiyes IN tho
circulation of the blood, It's soothing and
strengthening effect upon the nervous, spe-
crsily It to the enfeebled and sick.
us the great specific for malaria.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-07-26
Senatorial Convention.

The Democratic Senatorial Convention OF
the 18th Senatorial District of w. Va, will
meet in M~artinsburg Berkeley County W. Va,
On Tuesday Aug 9th 1890, TO nominate . can
didGte for the Senate of West Virginia at the
ensuing election, and for the transaction OF
such other business rs properly comes before
it. Convention will be called to order at $50
o'clock p, II. j. STARRY, Chm'n.
Democratic paperB of the District please
c0py.l
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-07-26

Mr.. Henry Clay Frick. manager
of the Carnegie Steel Company, was
shot and seriously wounded in his
private Office in Pittsburg, Pa, Sat
urday afternoon, by Alexander Berg
man, a Russian anarchist.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-07-26
CHARLES Town. july 10. 1895

CHARLES TowN, July 10, 1892.
To the Voters of Jefferson County,
and particularly those who may
feel sighted because they have
not been called upon to answer a
lot Of questions as to their BIRTH
place, age, parentage, occupation,
past.and present whereabouts, and
previous condition:
The right of suffrage depends upon
the following conditions: Have you
been naturaIized? you shall not have
served a full term in the penitenti-
airy; you shall have lived in the state
one year; in the county six months /;
and in the district sixty days. and
shall be 81 years of age. Under
those conditions no one can deprive
you of your vote.
The registry law passed by the last
legislature was not intended to Sc
cure the voter in his right to vote,
but to prevent fraud, and to keep
from the polls any who are not enti-
tied to vote.
You will be transferred from the
property book TO the voters record,
and when the tax gatherer comes
along next fall you will be there, and
when the harvest of votes is gathered
you will be on it.
If l felt as certain that the votes
would be cast for me as that you will
be entitled to vote 1 would feel com.
Portable.
I will say to you in the sweet coup,
let from the pen of the divine Watts.
.' Doubt not, doubt not, be not dismayed,
Your right to vote will be secure, be no
afraid"
With these few brilliant and in.
structive remarks, I am very respect
fully yours
GEO. H, FLAee,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-07-26
CONGRESSIONAL Convention.

The Democratic Convention of the Second
Grafton, July 18th, 1S92, to nominate a candi-
date U represent the District in the Fifty-third
Congress of the United States, and to transact
euch other business rs may come before it.
Convention will be called to order at IL o'clock
By order of Executiv Committee.
q. w. DALEY,
Chairman.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-07-26

A Grand Success! Our Great Re-
duction Sale of Mems, Boys and
Children's Fine Suits. When you
regard the quality, style and finish
of these Suits, it is no surprise that
this Sale is a grand succe and sur
passes any thing of the kind ever
attempted by &. 1t costs nothing
to inspect, and you will not be i'm
portuned to buy.
WM. KAHN's, Sadler Building.
Have yon heard of our Great Re-
auctions in Mems Specially Fine
Dress Trousers? Never in the His
tor of the Clothing Trade of the VAL
ley have such inducements in Mems
been offered. 1t is our de-
sire not TO carry over 4 single pair
of Light Colored Trousers, and if the
past days are evidence Of what we
will do in the next few weeks, we can
say that we will not carry over
single pair. We advise you call
WM. KAHN,
The Leading Clothier, Sadler Block.
Our Reduction Sale on all kinds of
Summer Goods means bargains for
pVPrUhndv at uTpS0uNTaNbS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-07-26

The President has issued his proc
lamatfon declaring Columbian Day,
(21st of October, } the four hundredth
anniversary of the discovery of
America, to be a national holiday.
We suppose Gov. Fleming will make
a similar recommendation for this
State,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-07-26

Mr.. Frank n. Logic, of this place,
has purchased the State right to the
Dickson process for cleaning marble,
noticed in our last. and has dis
posed of the right in Berkeley county
to Mr.. A. D.. Miley, who will exhibit
its superior qualities to the people of
that locality.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-07-26
Get a Gas Stove.

A NDsave your wife or daughter from the Ia.
"A Dor and heat of the ordinary mode of cook
Ing. needs no Eindling no coal nor wood, no dirt,
no smoke. no ashes. Meals prepared In from.
20 to 80 minutes, perfectly simple In working.
Will do any and all cooking that can be done
on your ordinary stoves. Can be seen in ops
Grafton atMrs.S neanMaxWelIs until August III.
and you are invited to call there. Fnl par.
~ticulars from David Howell or any offlcer Of
The Gaa Comnanv
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-07-26

The w. H. Houghton Mauufactur-
ing Co., of Washington City, has,
through its representative Mr.. H. T.
CowIiEg, contracted to handsomely
furnish the rebuilt cambridge dwell
ing at "The Bower" in this county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-07-26
-Eor Asseasor.

F. MELVIN as u candidate for Assessor In the
Second District of Jefferson county.
March % 1902 =