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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22
Communicates.

Mn. Editor lin the last issue OF
the Free Press / read communion
ton signed Justice, . which init
mates that my course and opinion
rendered the mayor on the electric
light resolution was actuated by in
terested motives. For the satisfac-
tion of Justice" would say 1 have
never been stakeholder or in any
wise interested in the gas company.
/ have friends in both. The opinion
given in the electric resolution was
asked for by the mayor of the town
and the vice president of your COM
pany; the facts upon which it was
based were derived from him, AMI no
other source. A copy of the resolu-
ton and minutes of the Council we're
handed me by him, and I was i'm
pressed with the fact that the mayor
was honestly inquiring that he might
faithfully discharge his duty to the
corporation, as 1 certainly was il.
giving the opinion. As to the con-
tract with the gas company while I
was q member of the Council. the
minutes will show that 1 opposed it,
for 1 was then, as am now, in favor
of less appropriation for lights and
more for good sidewalks. The sec
ton of the statute quoted, in my
opinion, forbidding members of Coun-
Gil from voting on resolutions or
propositions in which they were in
terested other than as citizen, did
not appear in the Code of West Vir-
ginia until 1887, although it was
passed prior to 1882 by tie Legisla-
ture and was not known to me at the
time the gas contract was before the
Council. 1t certainly is very salu-
rtary provision. and would have in
voked its aid against the gas con-
tract had it been called to my atten-
ton. Looking at the electric light
resolution as a citizen and taxpayer
of the town, the chief objection to it
was that it proposed grant and con-
tract of exclusive privileges for
twenty years, which would create a
monopoly that might become very
burdensome. The Council had al
ready granted the electric company
the same privilege that had been
granted the gas company and the
water company for its plant, and this
should have sufficed. If a burden
was not intended to be fixed on the
town, why would the electric COM
pany ask for erclusive privileges?
That very term exclusive means the
electric company alone and no other.
If the town can grant no other COM
pany such privileges. it leaves the
people in the power and at the mercy
of the company. Give all an equal
show and none exclusive privileges is
the maxim of free government.
GEO. BAYLOR.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22
The b ltimore Conference.

The Baltimore annual Conference
of the NJ. L. Church South will meet
at Harrisonburg, Virginia, on the 23d
of March. What is to hinder the
extending of an invitation to this
splendid religious body, to hold its
next meeting at Charles Town. We
have the railroad facilities; we have
the Hospitality inclined citizenship,
and in short, possess all the facilities
for the accommodation and comfort
of the Conference. We move that
an invitation he most cordially ex-
tended and most urgently pressed,
and in this motion we feel assured
that we will be most heartily second
ed by ninety nine per cent. of our
people without regard to sect or
creed. The last meeting of this
distinguished body is remembered
with pleasure, and cordial reception
will ever await its return.-AdUocdte.
We concur with the AdUocate, and
believe our people of all classes
would heartily second an invitation
for this distinguished body to hold
its next meeting in Charles Town,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22

The March number of the SouTuE RN
HIsToRIcAL MAGAzTNE. published in Charles
ton by Prof. Virgil A. Lewis, has made its ap-
pearence. II exceeds In interest all the pre-
vinus numbers continuing many articles that
are more than ordinarily valuable and timely,
Among the contributions to this issne NAV be
mentioned Direct Tax Assessed hy the United
States Government" The Counties of Nest
Virginia. lab!e of Reference and Historical
Sketch" and Legislation of the Old Domin
ion Relative to the Capital City of West Viz
gtnia. Other valuable contributions to history
may be found in the Moral and Religious
Character of the Cavalier Founders of Vir
ginia. "The Oldeu Time.'a Characteristic
sketch by Capt. John Cole. of Charleston
ANNIVERSARY of the First Patent Law.
John Logan, whose Indian name was Tnh
Gah-,Iute." Capture of the Misses Fleming
"a Trip 10 the Natural Bridge" etc, with n
number of editorial and historical notes ON
timely topics. The Southern Historical Mag
azine grows more interesting with each sue
ceeding numbtF,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22
District CLUB Convention.


WHEREAS, 1t is deemed to the best interests
of the party aud that IL will better serve the
majority of the clubs to hold Congressional
Conventions, instead of q State Convention of
Clubs, and with a view of making the organi-
cation of Clubs more efficient by the Organiza-
ton of Congressional District Associations of
Clubs; 1t is therefore ordered that Conven-
tiou of Democratic Clubs of each Congress
sionRl district be held on
Wednesday, Gse first day of June, 1892,
at thefolloWing 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
transacting 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 q membership of
one hundred or less will be entitled to five del
egates; with more than one hundred and 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 aud place as the Con-
yentionS 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 and those heretofore appointed to 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. S. RILEY.
Chairman of State COMMITTEE
VIM. G. HANDLAN.
Pres. State AEsO of Dem Climbs
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22
Communicated.

1Ir. Editor the announce
ment of DIR. w. W. Brown, of Kable-
town, for the Legislature, it is I'M
necessary to say what his course
would be if elected. The Doctor has
been one of our most active party
men; he has rendered good service
on many occasions to his party, and
his strong Democratic principles and
his knowledge of the needs of this ag-
ricultural section of West Virginia
would make him a very useful mem
Der. He has been in so many con-
ventions, and on important commit
tees, that lie would not go in as a
novice, but would be up with the hest
of them. Jefferson county would
honor itself by sending DIR. Brown to
the Legislature, and we trust he will
consent to make the canvass.
JEFFERSON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22

The Ktna Life Insurance Com
p2ny, of Hartford, is one of the best
illustrations of the influence of capt.
tai stock upon the management of a
life underwriting Office. 1t has grown
in the two and forty years of its ex-
istence to be one of the strongest and
hest managed companies in the
United States. On the first day of
the current year the gross assets
were S37, 1897, 238.O5 and the surplus
So, 002, O08.57. There were in force
at the same date 77,76G policies, in
surfing 1924, 9O7.217. During the
last year there were issued 12,l69
life, endowment and term policies,
insuring 23,370,242. and 2,915 ac-
cident policies, insuring $8,287, 700.
The receipts for the year were
sc, 249, 1908 of which 81, 9O2, All. O6
was for interest. The death and in
demnity claims paid amounted to
SLIP, 34461. Hence the interest
receipts were nearly 100000 more
than the death claims. There were
paid to policy-owners in dividends
81 ,0l6, 546.03. These figures indi-
cate that this company is strong and
in every regard trustworthy.-U. S.
ReUietC,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22

A public meeting, for the purpose
of organizing a Democratic Club.
will be held at the Courthouse in
Charles Town, on Friday E0ening,
Apra 1st, 1892, at 8 o'clock. The
Charles Town Cornet Band will en-
liven 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, 1892-03-22
SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON.
TUESDAY MORNING. MARcH2a, 1882.
District Democratic conven-
tons.

The Democratic State Executive Committee
of West Virginia. at meeting held Mt Par
kersburg, on January %. 1892. determined aud
ordered that Democratic conventions be held
in each of the Congressional districts ut the
time aud place hereinafter named. to select
three delegates each. one of whom in each dis
trict shall be delegate-at-large and also Sc
lect one alternate for each OF said delegates to
represent the State in the Democratic National
Convention to be held ut Chicago. Ill. on
June 21st. 1892. and when they shall have been
so selected they shall be duly accredited rs
delegates to represent this State in said Ma
tional Convention. And at said district con-
Yentions each of the counties composing the
several Congressional districts shall be entitled
To one vote therein for every one hundred votes
or fractional part thereof over fifty. cast for
the Democratic candidate for President ut the
election held in 1888. The various County Ex-
ecutive Committees are requested to take such
action rs may be necessary to have their coun-
" represented In said conventions. The con-
ventions will be held on
Wednesday, June LIST, 1922,
and at the following places; In the First Con-
gressional district at Weston, in the Second
Congressional district at Charles Town, in the
Third Congressional district at Charleston and
in the Fourth Congressional district at Ravens
wood.
The call for the State Convention will be is
sued later. T. s. RILEY, Chairman.
B. III. OXIRY Secretary
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22
Consumption Cured.

An old physician. retired from practice. hav-
missionary the formula of simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and permanent cure of
Consumption, Bronchitis. Catarrh. Asthma.
and all throat and lung affections, also pos
tive and radical care 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 it known to
his suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive
and desire to relieve human suffering, will
sendfree of charge, to all who desire it, this
recipe. in 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 apes '9l-52t
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22

Ex-President Cleveland has written
a letter to Gen. Edward S. Bragg
in reply to request from General
Bragg tha Mr.. Cleveland make an
open avowal of his willingness to
accept nomination for the presi-
dency. In his reply Mr.. Cleveland
says that if in answering General
Bragg's request he might only con-
slider his personal desire and his in
dividual case and comfort, his re-
spouse would be promptly made and
without the least reservation or diff
Guilty, but if Gen. Bragg is right in
supposing that the subject is related
to a duty he owes to the country and
his party, condition exists which
makes such private and personal con-
sideration entirely irrelevant. Mr..
Cleveland adds that he is opposed to
a self-seeking canvass for the nomi-
nation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the
Post Office at Charles Town, Jefferson
county, w. Va, March 10, 1892:
Clarence Kennedy, Howard Hines. Willie z.
Martin, care John A Johnson Ed. Mites, Miss
Emma Walker. Miss Vest Brent. Miss Irene
Walker. r. S. Fresie. Miss Sol. Cohen. Miss j.
NJ. Watts. one Package R. Ginkfns, one Pack
age Miss Rose Farrell.
The above letters, if not called for
within fifteen days, will be sent to
the dead letter Office. Persons call
Iug for them will please say that they
are advertised
S. H. HIGINBoTHAa1, P. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22

The decision of Representative
Wilson, of West Virginia, to remain
in Congress instead of becoming a
candidate for Governor, will give sat-
isfaction in every part of the country.
He is so valuable a Congressman
that his withdrawal from the arena of
national politics would be real mis-
fortune.-LouisvilLe Courier Journal
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22
Taken for a Crank.

A scmi-lendish delight often seems 10 pos
sess people of strong nerves in snecrir2 at those
with weak ones The irritability of the ner-
vous hypOchondriac is ridiculed as natural i'll
temper. The very genuine and distressing
symptoms from which he suffers are made
light of. g He" or S.'she is crank !" is the
cheerful sort of sympathy with which the ner-
yous invalid meets from fine unfeeling and the
thoughtless. At the same time no complaint
is more defined and real. none has a more
easily explainable origin when it is chronic
Imperfect digestion aud assimilation are al
ways accompanied by nervous debility and
anxiety. Build up the powers of assimilation
and digestion with Hostetter's Stomach Bittcrs.
and nervous symptoms. sick headaches and u
generally feeble condition of the system are
remedied. Remember that fearful ravages are
produced by Ia 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, 1892-03-22
Proposals Wanted

DRoPOSALS viii lie received. until March
il 18th, 1882. liilelusive. for The construction
of Baptist chapel at Shenandoah junction,
W. Va. as follows
1. For eiItire work of construction OF frame
building above the foundation, and furnishing
slate root.
.. For furnishing ashland doors
s. For furnishing all other building material
required.
For details and specifications apnIv to
JAS. W. McGARRY,
Shenandoah JUNCTION.
Or TO Rev. NJ. :. READ,
March Is. 1899. Charlestown.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22
Posts for Sale.

IT oCUsT and Cedar and Sawed Oak Posts
IL large lOt-for sale by
wa. PHILLIPS & SONS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22

Chairman of State Commute.
VIM. G. HANDLAN.
Pres. State Asso. of Dem. Clubs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22

The election in Shepherdstown on
of last week resulted in the
choice of the following ticket, ma
Iority of whom will vote for liquor
license: Mayor, John r. Hay: re-
corder. Joseph S. Fleming; council
men, Geo. W. Humrickhouse. Benz.
Hartzel. Geo. f. Adams, l.. w. Pof-
fenberger and NJ. S. Hiteshew.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22

At Stanton Va, Saturday, the
heavy pressure of snow on the roof
of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South caused the Orders to give way
and precipitated the timbers and
debris into the auditorium, crushing
the pulpit, pipe organ and benches
to pieces. Fortunately no one was
in the building at the time. The
damage is between $4,000 and
Sd, 600.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22

The ManWacturers' Record, of
Baltimore, which has accomplished
much for the growth and develop
ment of the Southern States, has
changed hands, Messrs. Richard H.
and William H. Edmonds having
sold to Mr.. Walter H. Page, editor
of the Forum, of New York, Mr.. Ed
ward II. Langborn and Mr.. Thomas
P. Gastry, all of whom are able and
experienced newspaper men. Under
the management of Messrs. Ed
monds the Record has been a power
full agency in the upbuilding of the
South, and we hope and believe the
management will pursue the same
course.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22

Miss Sadie Bitner. the lovable
daughter of Mr.. j. C. Bitner, of
died at her home last
Saturday after a long illness of con-
sumption, aged about nineteen years.
She was buried in Elmwood Cemetery,
at Shepherdstown, on Monday, Rev.
Mr.. Willis conducting the services.
Shep. Register.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the jefferson County
Mutual Fire Insurance Company wa
held yesterday at the Office of Messrs.
Washington & Alexander, in this
place. An election for directors re-
suited in the choice of the old hoard,
viz: Eugene Baker. H. r. Daven-
port, S. w. Washington, w. H. 7.
Lewis, J. S. Melvin, John W. Rider,
Isaac H. Strider, j. Garland Hurst,
Charles P. Wilson, VIM. L. Wilson,
John H. little, E. 6. Herr, r. p.
Chew, Joseph Trapnell and Fl. L.
Snyder. The reports of the secre-
tary and treasurer of the company
show it to be in excellent condition,
having met all its losses promptly
without at any time making an as
essment on policy holders.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22
Hoods SarsapaYilIa

that concluded to write this voluntary state
ment." F. j. TEMPLE, Ridgeway, Mich.
HOOPS PILLS scteastly, promptly and en-
GENTLY on the liver and bowels. Best dinner pill.
November 10. 1s91-Iy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22

Senator Kenna entertained num-
Der of friends Tuesday night in per-
sonal compliment to Secretary and
Mrs. EIkins. Among the guests
were the Mexican Minister, Mr.. Ro-
Nero, and Madame Romero; Senator
Mcmillan, of Minnesota, and Mrs.
Mcmillan; Senator Blackburn and
Mrs. Blackburn Senator Barbour,
Gen. McCook, Secretary of the Sen
ate, and others. The occasion, says
a Wheeling Register special, was ut
terlY devoid of any political signifi-
canoe and purely informal. The
dinner was beautiful affair. as well
for its simplicity as for the elegance
and taste of its service. 1t is said
to have been one of the most enjoy
able occasions of the winter.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22

We are glad to note that our
young friend, Payne Avis, son of
our townsinan, Mr.. Jas. L. Avis,
has received the appointment of
cadet at Annapolis. We understand
that Col. O'Ferrall bestowed the APP
pointment on him. Harrisonb'g Spt.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

ders for notices to be placed under this head.
RATES FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS Sheriff.
$1,000; State Senate. $500; House of Del
egates, $500; Prosecuting Attorney. $500 !;
Circuit Judge, $500; Assessor. $500; County
Commissioner. $3.50: Justice of the Peace,
$500; Constable, $3.50; Mayor $500; Coun-
Gilman. $1.50. Communications in the interest
of particular candidates to be charged for at
advertising rates.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22
a Sensible Man

Would use Kemp's Balsum for the Throat and
Lungs. 1t is curing more cases of Coughs
Colds. Asthma. Bronchitis, Croup and all
Throat and Lung Troubles, than any other
medicine, The proprietor has authorized any
druggist to give you a 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, 1892-03-22

The Register has heard that five
saloons will be opened in Shepherds
town as soon as the privilege is grant
ed. A couple from Sharpsburg are
to be moved across the river.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22

Snow or rain prevailed on Thursday
from the Gulf of Mexico to the lakes
and New York. The snowfall was
unusually heavy in Tennessee and
Kentucky. The heaviest rain fell in
Alabama, Louisiana and Florida.
Cold weather extends over the whole
country east of the Rocky mountains.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22
Important to Voters.

1t is the intention of the SPIRIT to
make plain the novelties and pecu-
liarities of our new election law be-
fore the final struggle in November,
and in view of this end the attention
of voters is called to the fact that it
is now necessary for the assessor to
make a list of every qualified voter
in each magisterial district, giving
his name, age, occupation, location
of his residence in the district, how
long he has lived in the State, county
and district. place of birth, and, if a
foreigner, his place of naturalization.
If necessary, these points may be as
certained by oath. AS this plan
takes the place of registration as
practiced in Virginia and other
States, it will be well for each voter
to be careful in having his name ap-
pear on the list. 1t must be noted,
however, that in case of name being
left off the assessors list, legal
qualifications can be proven by a
written affidavit at the polls.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22
FOR LOW PRICES OF LUMBER
see advertisement of
LIBBEY, BITTINGER & MILLER.

At S. S. Dalgarn's is the place to
buy your Molasses-Rock Candy
Drips-something nfce-Queen Syr-
up and N. o. Molasses; also Buck
wheat. Hominy, Beans, Currants;
Raisins, Citron, Lemons and Oranges,
a new and fine supply of choice To-
bacco and Cigars-all sold at the
lowest margin,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22

During the sessions of the Balti-
more Conference, NJ. f. Church
South. which will convene in Harri-
sonburg on the 23d inst, the Register
will issue daily morning edition, de-
voted largely TO the affairs of the con-
ference. This enterprise should re-
ceive hearty endorsement.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22

Hon. VIM. L. Wilson is not can
didate for the gnbernatorial nomina-
ton in West Virginia. The Fair
mont linden, therefore, might as
well haul down its flag. Mr., Wilson'S
excellent services are needed in Con-
gress, and the people will return him
there. No trouble about electing a
Democratic governor. 4
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22
For Judge.

The name of I. c. GREEN, Esq. already
unanimously recommended by the members of
the Bar of Jefferson county as suitable and
competent candidate for tile Office of Judge of
the 18th Judicial Circuit. is also earnestly pre-.
sented for the said position by his many friends
among THE VOTERS,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22
For Assessor.

Capt GEO. H. FLAGG has filed the Office
of Assessor for the LIST District of jefferson
county, as he trusts, acceptably. aud is a can
didate for reelection.
February 3d. 1892
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22

FULL line Burpee's Garden Seeds, sold by
IL pound and ounce. at
BEALL'S HARDWARE. STORE.
SELLING Feed Cutters and Corn Shelters
~ low. at BEALL'S HARDWARE STORE.
WHEELER 81 WILSON Sewing Mschiues
w to be sold very low. at
BEALL'S HARDWARE STORE.
TINHE celebrated Victor and other Bicvcles.
i Mt BEALL'S HARDWARE STORE.
March %. 1892.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22
For the Legislatures.

DIR. W. W. BROWN. of Ksbletown. will be
supported by the voters for the Legislature,
subject to the Nominating Convention.
March % 1902