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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29
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Fred Thomas, the receiving clerk
of the Norfolk & Western freight
Office, accompanied by his wife and
children. lave been visiting friends
in the North, and on their return
were compelled to stop over at
Shenandoah Junction. Mr.. Thomas
was strolling along on the platform
while his wife and baby were in the
waiting room. Lewis Toun, negro
and ex-convict from the West Yir-
ginia penitentiary, approached her
and made some insulting remarks.
Mrs. Thomas became very much
frightened and called her husband,
who, as soon as he ascertained what
the scoundrel had said, attacked him,
hut was no match for the rascal.
The negro, being about to get the adj
vantage of his assailant, peddler
present grabbed a heavy iron poker
and struck the scoundrel across the
back with such violence as to bend
the poker, disabling the negro, end
ing the encounter. No arrest was
made, as Mr.. Thomas did not wish
to be detained, and as the negroes
destination was Roanoke, he tele-
graphed to have an officer in waiting
when the train arrived. Mrs. Thomas,
we understand. was Miss Rush. of
the vicinity of Vanclevesyille, Berke-
ley county.
The above, from the Aduocate, is
about as we understand the circum-
stancesfrom persons at the Junction.
The Roanoke Times says that Toun
was arrested and tried before Justice
Turner of that place. The Times
says:
The lady during the examination
completely broke down and could
not finish her statement of the negro's
outrageous conduct. Her husband
related the punishment that was
given Touns by him self and several
others. Touns who is a stout,
repulsive looking negro, attempted to
play crazy by talking about machin-
cry running and birds singing when
questioned about the occurrence,
ouG ne managed 10 GET nlmselI In
a net when pressed and said he meant
his remarks for another person who
was in the room with Mrs. Thomas.
Justice Turner, although the crime was
committed in West Virginia, said
that he would not turn the man loose.
and sentenced him to the chain gang
for thirty days. Touns was very
unruly after being locked up, and
threatened to do mischief when he
got an opportunity. He said that if
he had gotten hold Of a pistol before
his arrest he would have shot Mr..
Thomas and the other gentleman
who were administering a much de-
served threshing to him for his insult
ing remarks to Mrs. Thomas.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29
senator charIes D. EauIkner.

The National Farm and Firestde,
of Washington city, says of the
junior Senator from West Virginia
Few men in the Federal Senate
have made cleaner or more correct
record in the interest of the farmers
than Senator Charles j. Faulkner, OF
West Virginia. In and out of season
he has battled to advance the welfare
of his State and country. His every
vote has been recorded against mo.
nopoly combinations, and all kinds OF
expressions that have been placed
upon the people by the Legislation OF
Congress.
Senior Faulkner has stood square
~ on the platform in the interest OF
agriculture, and no Senator has done
more to bring about the results that
have been obtained of recent years
for the relief Of the American farm
ers than he.
During his first year in the Senate.
in the Forty-ninth Congress, he was
noted as one of the most active, en-
ergetic, and aggressive opponents,
in both the committee and the Senate,
of the attempt which was made to au-
thorize the ownership of large tracts
of our Western lands by foreign
syndicates and spectators.
In the Fiftieth Congress he intro,
duced the Faulkner Pure Food Bill
(upon which the bill passed this
week was constructed, as was also
the very important measure known
as the Meat Inspection Bill, which
has opened the European markets tc
our meat products.
Having taken the initiative, in
these most important measures, Sen,
ator Faulkner has stood squarely by
them, and from the beginning to the
end has faithfully and honestly rep.
resented the interest of his constit.
uents and the farmers of the country
but not alone in these measures
but in all others, that have affected
the farmers, has this gentleman beer
found working and voting for theiI
interest and welfare. While stead,
lastly standing by the farmers inter.
est he has steadily climbed to leader.
ship in the Senate among his party
associates, and no man in the Senate
to-day stands higher or is NOR,
thoroughly appreciated as clear
headed, honest, and earnest party
leader than Charles j. Faulkner, thu
friend of the farmer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29
District club Convention,

WHEREAS, It is deemed to the best interests
of the party and that it will better serve the
majority of the clubs TO hold Congressional
Conventions, instead of q State Convention OF
Climbs, and with view of making the organi-
cation of clubs more efficient by the orgauiza-
ton of Congressional District Associations OF
Clubs; 1t Is therefore ordered that Conven-
ton of Democratic Clubs of each Congress
SionSl district be held on
Wednesday, the first day of June, 1892,
at the following places: For the First Congress
sional district, at Weston for the Second
Congressional district, at Charles Town for
the Third Congressional district, at Charles
ton. and for the Fourth Congressional district,
at Ravenswood !; for the purpose of organizing
District Associations of Democratic Clubs and
trausacting such other business as may come
before the Convention. In such Conventions
local clubs will be entitled to the following rep
reseutation: All clubs with membership of
one hundred or less will be entitled to five del
egates; with more than one hundred aud less
than two hundred, seven delegates, and with
two hundred or more, nine delegates.
The object of calling said Conventions to
meet at the same time and place as the Con-
ventionE to elect delegates to the National Con-
Tention. is to afford delegates the opportunity
of attending both Conventions. thereby saving
both time and expense. The County Commit
tees aud those heretofore appointed 70 organize
clubs, and all Democrats who believe in such
an organization OF the party as will make it
invincible In the coming campaign are re-
quested to assist in the work of organizing
clubs in every magisterial district and to have
properly represented at the Conventions.
T. 8. RILEY.
Chairman of State Commute.
VIM. c.. HANDLAN.
Pres. State Asso. of Dem. Clubs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29
Taken for a Crank.

A semi-fiendish delight often seems to pos
with weak ones. The irritability of the ner-
vous hypochondriac is ridiculed as natural i'll
temper. Tie very genuine and distressing
symptoms from which he suffers are made
light of: He" or ''she is q crank !" is the
cheerful sort of sympathy with which the ner-
vous invalid meets from the unfeeling and the
thoughtless. At the same time no complaint
is more defined and real. none has more
easily explaiuable origin when 1t Is chronic
Imperfect digestion and assimilation are al
ways accompanied by nervous debility and
anxiety. Build up the powers of assimilation
and digestion with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
and nervous symptoms. sick headaches and a
generally feeble condition of the system are
remedted. Remember that fearful ravages are
produced by la grippe among weakly. nervous
people. HOstetter's Stomach Bitters cures it.
and prevents malaria, rheumatism and kidney
complaint.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29

A public meeting, for the purpose
of organizing Democratic Club,
will be held at the Courthouse in
Charles Town, on Friday Eventng,
Apra 1at, 1892, at 8 o'clock. The
Charles Town Cornet Band will en-
Iiven the occasion with good mu-
sic, and our able Congressman, Hon.
VIM. L. Wilson, will open the cam
paign with an eloquent address,
Everybody, and especially the ladies,
cordially invited to attend.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29

Judge Lucas has announced his in
tention of declining a denomination
to the position he now holds. When
his term is ended he expects to devote
large portion of his time to the con-
genial occupation of literary work.
His position of Judge of the Court OF
Appeals is the most laborious and
poorly paid in the State. The pro.
fession will regret to hear of his de.
termination. No Judge of this Court
has ever stood higher in their estima-
ton, and if possible they would like
to retain his learning, industry and
ability which have made for him such
an excellent record during his short
Misunderstanding Statesman.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29

The proposition to ask Hon. w. l..
Wilson TO resign his seat in Congress
to become candidate for Governor
has been pretty well discussed by
our State exchanges, and with hut
one or two exceptions the whole State
press oppose the scheme. If the
State papers voice the sentiment of
the people (Which will be generally
ADMITTEDLY, Mr.. Wilson will give
better satisfaction by remaining in
the house of Representatives, where
his services are so much needed at
the present time.-Gharleston Gaz.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29

Governor Fleming informs the
Gazette that the alleged interview
with him, published in recent issue
of the National Democrat, purport-
ing to give his views on the Demo-
cratic prospects in West Virginia this
fall, misrepresents and misquotes
him. He did not give it as his opin-
ion that the influx. of new voters into
the State since 1888 would make it
hard for the Democrats to win, but
said, rather, that the Republican.
we're claiming that these new voters
made the State Republican. Cover
nor Fleming says his own opinion is
that these new voters do not endan-
ger the success of the Democratic
party this fall. We are glad to cor
rect the erroneous impression re-
garding Governor Fleming's views.
[Charleston Gazette.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29

DEMAND vs.. SUPPLr.-So great has been
the demand for those beautiful "Crayon Por-
traits" given away by j. II. Beachley q Co.
that they have been unuble to supply them.
Recently. however. they have made arrange.
their contract for three months longer. an
tickets shat have been issued or that NAV be
issued will be good until July 1, 1892 gol-
den opportunity will be lost II you fail to get
one of these crayon portraits of yourself or
friend.
You ARE GONG TO Now APRIL 1sT, and,
If you don't. you will want Carpets. Oil
Cloths, Mating. Window Shades. Curtain
Poles. Looking Glasses. &c. BeachIey e Co.
beg of you to come and see their stock before
yon buy. Take our word for it. we will save
you money by buying fram u.s. There is NO
stock equal to ours this side of the eastern
cities.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29
For Sale,
Posts for Sale.

T oCUsT and Cedar and Sawed Oak Posts
IL large lot-for sale by
August 10. 1891.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29

In the House on Thursday there
was prolonged and exciting con-
test over the silver bill. The debate
closed at 5 P. NJ, and at once mo-
ton was made to lay the bill on the
table. The result was tie, with
the vote of Speaker Crisp against the
melton. Then followed dilatory mo-
tions for adjournment, etc., in quick
succession by the opponents of the
bill, and much time was consumed
in calling the yeas and nays. At
1885 Friday morning the House adj
journed on the motion of Mr.. Bland,
The bill now takes its place on the
calendar, but was expected to be
brought up again yesterday,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29
Mr.. Wilson Declares for cIeve-
land.

Hon. William l.. Wilson, having
been invited to deliver an address
before the Cleveland Club of Win
chester, Va, has written letter in
which he says:
"Yours inviting me to address the
Cleveland Club of Winchester re-
ceived. I regret that work is so
piled up around me that cannot see
my way clear to appointing a time
when 1 can visit you in acceptance
of your invitation. 1 am glad to
say, however, that 1 am heartily in
accord with what 1 suppose to be the
aim of your club-to work for the
denomination and reelection of Mr..
Cleveland. Every days observation
confirms me in the belief that both
consideration of party duty and
fidelity to principles and of party
success require that we shall take
our last standard-bearer, who has
steadily and deservedly grown in
the favor and confidence of the peo-
pie and our great cause, in whose
name we have been marching from
victory to victory for the coming
fight. Any other leader means a
loss of the popular enthusiasm and
popular confidence which are of in
calcnlable momentum in campaign.
Any other issue, especially the one
proposed as rival or substitute, is
an apple of discord, rending our
party into warning fragments and
losing all we have gained in years OF
sturdy combat"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29
For the State University.

Senator Faulkner has secured for
the museum of the University OF
West Virginia one hundred dupli-
cate sets of alcoholic fishes from the
United States National Museum,
upon the condition that the Univer-
sity of West Virginia will furnish the
bottles of alcohol for their preserva-
ton and exhibition. This will not
cost the University more than from
fifty to seventy-five dollars. Some
time ago the Senator secured large
number of geological specimens, and
if these now secured are accepted,
they will aid in forming nucleus OF
what in the course of time, with
other gifts from this and other
sources, will become an admirable
museum for the University.
MartinSburg Statesman.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29

Ladies. it will be to your interest to wait for
the opening of our Spring Goods. You will
kindly be Informed through this paper. 8. D..
Hirschman & Co.
Our assortment of Spring Goods will be
larger than ever, and our low prices will make
you take them off our hands. s. D. Hirsch-
man & Co.
All the latest shades of Kid Gloves will De
found at our stores. S. D. Hirschmau d Co.
Corsets, Corsets Corsets. The celebrated
Fl. 4 s. Corsets are kept by US. Guaranteed
to give satisfaction. s. D. Hirschman 6 Co.
Our early arrival of mattings have been
opened, and patterns are by far prettier than
ever. More will follow US the season aa-
vances. s. d. Hirschman & Co.
Our Clothing Department will be filled with
all the novelties of the season for men and
boys. as well as for children. S. D. Hirsch-
man & Co.
To gents: We will show you all the latest
styles of Hats that can be found anywhere. s.
d. Hirschmau & Co.
To house-cleaners. which will soon be at
hand, bear in mind that we can furnish you
with Window Blinds, Oil Cloths. Mating and
Carpet cheaper than you can buy anywhere in
town. S. D. Hirschmau LS Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the
Post Office at Charles Town. Jefferson
county, w. Va, March &c, 1892:
VIM. w. Morrow. Miss -Berkly Howell, Miss
Allie Myers, Miss Nancy Brown, care Reason
Smith; Ephrium Taylor, Harry Gardner, Mrs
Fannie Gibson. Harvey Kahn. Miss Maggie
Wilson, Miss Virginia Wilson, care Mrs. JANE
Wilson,
The above letters, if not called fol
within fifteen days, will be sent tc
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, 1892-03-29
WhIte sweIIinea.

appeared on various parts of my body, and
for eleven years was an invalid, being con-
fined 10 my bed six years. In that time
ten or eleven of these sores appeared and
broke, causing me great pain and suffering.
Several times pieces of bone worked out Of
the sores. Physicians did not helm me and
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29
Gard.

Mr.. Bdnor:-I notice in the last
issue of your Valuable and infuen.
tial paper a communication from
Jefferson" suggesting my name
for the Legislature. Permit me tc
return my profound thanks to ''Jef-
ferson," and to say that have moi
the slightest idea or intention OF
being a candidate for the Legtsla-
ture. Kindly also remove my name
from the candidates column, as ]
have no desire to be one of the tanx-
ious few and of the disappointed
many" am content to remain in
the rank and file, always willing and
ready 20 help my friends, and to vote
the Democratic ticket at all times
and under all circumstances.
w. w. Brown. /.
Kabletown, March %, 1892.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29

AVUU-B El1s cure biIiousnesl,
November 10, 1se1-ly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29

Kabletown, March %, 1889.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29

The Spirit OF JEFFERSON and the Farm
erS' Advocate are discussing the methods of
selecting delegates to our several district con-
yentons. 1t matters less what plan is adopted
through the whole district. Uniformity in
this respect would remove q source of differ
ence which In the past has been productive OF
great deal of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Statesman.
1t is of vital Importance that it
should first be settled as to what
county a candidate is to be taken
from. and then that the candidate
should be the choice of majority
(not a minority of the Democrats Of
that county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29

One day last week "Uncle" Buck
Branson, who works for Mr.. Shep.
Lucas, was hauling load of fodder
with four-horse team. When near
Mr.. John Rese's he discovered that
the fodder was afirc, and it bIazed so
fiercely that there was barely time to
unhitch the horces and lead them
away from the wagon. The fodder
and wagon were completely consum-
ed. How the fire was started is a
mystery yet unsolved.-Register.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29
Harper--Neer.

A very pretty wedding took place
in the First Baptist Church at Mar
tinsburg at high noon to-day, the
contracting parties being Miss Lillian
1. Neer, daughter of Mr.. John w.
Neer, of that place, and Mr.. Will S.
Harper, of HagerstoWn, clerk at
Aughinbaugh's drug store, and well
known in this city. Rev. Hundley,
pastor of the church, officiated. The
baidesmaid was Miss Ada Evans, of
Harrisburg, Pa, and the best man
was Mr.. John Kirby, also of Harris
burg. The ushcrs were Messrs. U.
S. G. Pitzer, John w. Neer, of Mar
tinsburg, C. G. Moore, of Harris
burg, and John C. Irving, of Ha-
gerstown. The couple marched to
the altar to strains of Mendelssohn's
wedding march. The happy couple
left this evening on their wedding
tour for Philadelphia and other east
ern cities. The presents were nu-
merous and very handsome. They
will take up their residence in this
city upon their return.-Hdg. Gl06e.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29

The Preston County Journal, pub
lished by W. NJ. o. Dowson, secre-
tory Of the Republican State Com
mittee, claims to speak authorita-
lively when it says that Mr.. Elkins
will accept the Republican nomina-
ton for governor of West Virginia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29
Senator Am attempted to dictatl

Senator Hill attempted to dictate
to Congressman O'FerraII, of Vir-
ginia, as to what the latter should do
as chairman of the House committee
On elections-t. E., that he should not
seat Republican honestly elected.
o'Ferrall spurned the suggestion
and gave Senator Hill to understand
that he was dealing with an honest
Virginian, and not party trickster.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29
CONSERVATION Cured.

An old physician. retired from practice. hay-
tbe formpa of spe Eass
remedy for the speedy and permanent cure OF
Consumption, Bronchitis. Catarrh. Asthma,
and all throat and lung affections, also pos
tive and radical cure for Nervous Debility and
all Nervous Complaints, after having tested its
wonderful curative powers in thousands OF
cases, has felt it his duty to made 1t known To
his suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive
and a desire to relieve human suffering, will
send free of charge, to all who desire it, this
recipe. ir German, French or English, with
full directions for preparing and using. Sent
by mail by addressing with stamp. naming this
paper. W. A. MOVES, $50 Powers Block,
Rochester. N. Y. apps '91-52t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29

The announcement of Mr.. John F.
Melvin as candidate for Assessor
appears in this issue. Mr.. Melvin
is capable, reliable gentleman, and
We have no doubt would fill the posi-
ton with much acceptabiIity.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29

Correct styles, new shapes and
novel shades in Hats for spring wear,
at Kahn's.
Our Spring Stock is ready for in
spection. Every department crowded
with new and desirable styles, at
Kahn's.
Spring styles in Hats new ready.
Our line of novelties in Hats for
spring includes the latest in shapes
and shades. Vim. Kahn.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29

Leading editors and politicians of
the State are unit in the opinion
that Hon. VIM. l.. Wilson is too
prominent figure in the politics of
the nation to be taken from his pres
ent position to enter the gubernato-
rial contest, and also that good men
and true are numerous who in head
ing the Democratic State ticket
would lead the forces to victory. 1t
is further conceded that while there
are several men who would fill the
office of chief executive with credit,
honor and distinction, there is no
man who from the Second District
would fill Mr.. Wilson'S place in Con-
gress,-Mor. Neso Dominion.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29
Hoods SarsapariIIa

for it has been great blessing to me, and to
my friends my recovery seems almost mirac-
plous. think Hoods Sarsaparilla is the
NO. North Railroad St, KendallYflie, Ind.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29
a Sensible Man

Would use Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and
Lungs. 1t is curing more cases of Coughs
Colds. Asthma, Bronchitis, Group and ali
Throat and Lung Troubles, than any other
medicine, The proprietor has authorized any
druggist to give you sample Bottle Free to
convince You of the merit OF this great remedy.
Large bottles SOC. and 81. Mch22-4w.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29

II pound and ounce at
BEALLS HARDWARE STORE.
CEILING Feed Cutters and Corn Shelters
- low. Mt BEALL'S HARDWARE STORE.
WHEELER s. WILSON Sewing Machines
w to be sold very low. at
BEALL'S HARDWARE STORE.
NNHE celebrated Victor and other BICYCLES.
i at BEALL'S HARDWARE STORE.
March 90. 1899.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-29
The Clarksburg Sun. speaking {

The Clarksburg Sun, speaking of
the talk about running VIM. L. Will
son for governor, says:
Mr.. Wilson should remain where
he is, and where he is regarded by
the country as one of the most bril-
liant parliamentary leaders in Con-
gress. He has made many heroic
sacrifices for his party, and is proba-
bly, willing to make more, but it is
asking and expecting too much to
call him from the arena in which he
covered himself with glory and his
State with enduring renown to make
the race for Governor"