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The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-11-29
A REMARKABLE CASE.
Acquittal of Man Charged With Wreck
ing a Santa Fe Train.

ing Santa Ps Train,
Last Friday the trial of Fred Tucker,
in the district court OF Usage county,
ended in the jury acquitting the defend
ant, who was charged with completely
in the wrecking Of Santa Fe passenger
train at Bsrkley, in September, 1892.
The trial was begun on November Is and
lasted pine days.
The case is an interesting one to show
the Villsinous measures corporation de-
tectiVes and lawyers will resort to in or
der to hold their position and earn a fee.
In July Of this year Alta Reynolds, Fred
Tucker, Leander Tucker and Steve and
Charles Webb, were arrested and charged
with the crime. Reynolds took upon
himself the task Of helping to convict
his associates by becoming a state wit
ness. These men all lived in the neigh
borhood in which the wreck occurred.
Fred Tucker was arrested in Missouri
and taken to Kansas City, whore, in the
presence of detective, stenogrspher
and stockholder Of the company he
signed confession directly duplicating
himself and the others in the wrecking
Of the train. This confession gave the
details Of how the men went to the track
the night Of the wreck, removed the nuts
and fish plates, sprung the rails 80 that
the engine and cars would be sure to
leave the track, with the intention Of
robbing the train; but when they saw
the deadly effect they were afraid to
pursue their plan further.
This confession, however, was not sd-
mitted in evidence at Fred Tucker trial
because it WAS shown that it had been
obtained by promises and threats. This
had been brought out 10 q preliminary
trial Of the elder Tucker several months
before when the latter was acquitted by
the defense proving an slibi. This same
defense served in the trial Of Fred
Tucker, when it was shown that he was
making hay in the Indian Territory at
the time the state claimed he was in
Usage county.
In addition to the above, the defense
took the grounds that the company was
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-11-29
ARNnT KANSAS.

T. W. Harrison was nominated for
mayor Of Topeka by the republicans last
Saturday.
Even New Jersey knows how it feels to
be ''reemed" by this time. The redeem
ers seem to have elected Legislature.
Bernard Kelley is making dates to
hold indignation meetings over the
recent outrage Of his being fred out of
the Topeka pension agency.
G. W. Coffin has disposed of his inter-
est in the Council Grove Courier, and is
now looking for an engagement in the
field Of journalism. Mr.. Padgett remains
as manager of the Courier.
No, that sound you heard in the d.
rection of Kansas City last Saturday
was not another meeting Of disgruntled
PopuIists. 1t was simply the Ann ArbOr
foot ball team kicking the filing out Of
the state university boys. The score was
~ to 0 in favor OF Michigan.
Superintendent Gains is perfscting q
plan which is of interest to students in
common schools. He proposes to have
an oratorical contest in each township in
the state to be taken part in bV studen ts
sent from each school in that township.
The successful students in the town.
ships will then take part in q county
contest. From there the winners 60 to Q
congressional district contest, where they
will compete for q commission to q state
contest. He hopes to have the final ora
toricsl battle held in connection with
the state teachers association next year.
Sslins is nothing If not enteFprising.
The Congregational church OF that place
has arranged for o political "quslraugu-
lar debate" to begin December Il, for
the benefit Of it's library. In the debate
General Caldwell, Of Topeka, is to rep
resent the republicans, David Overmyer
the democrats, Mrs. Lease the POpulists,
and Ex-Governor st. John the prohibi
tionists. General Caldwell is to have
the floor the first day, and the others will
follow in the order shown above, on the
10th, 18th and 21st Of December. Then
another night will be given to local
speakers. OF course, the church people,
with an eye to business, did their own
choosing of speakers.
Topeka was startled on the 22d inst,
by the announcement from Washington
that Postmaster Frank s. Thomas had
been removed and A. ]. Arnold appointed
to fill the place. This move was at once
interpreted as q terrific shifting Of Sen
ator Martin by the administration, and
for several days the matter was the sole
topic of political conversation. 1t has
since been discussed widely over the
state and in other states, and democrats
are seriously divided over it From the
head of the postofice department the
word was given out that Mr.. Thomas
was removed because Of his violation Of
official propriety in removing the old
carriers, giving them notice that the
change was made BY order Of the depart
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-11-29
WOman'S Progressive Political League.

WOman'S Progressive Political League,
The league held a meeting Of more
than usual interest last Wednesday, No
vember %, which was due to the pres
enCe Of Mrs. Annie L. Diggs, who is
always warmly welcomed by the mem
bers. Business was huErisdly passed
over for the pleasure Of listening TO Mrs.
Diggs. Her sprightly report Of cam
paign experiences and incidents was very
entertaining. She had just finished an
extended lecture trip through the state.
She says the sentiment among the peo-
pie, in favor Of woman suffrage and pro-
hibition, is growing; that q direct vote
on these issues would show large ma
jority in favor OF them. She thinks it
would be a mistake Of the PopuliBt party
to neglect making clear statement in
its platform favoring the enforcement Of
our present prohibitory laws.
In answer to o question, is Mira. Cleve-
land personally worthy tho alteration
and praise bestowed upon her, Mrs.
DiRgs replied that the presidents wife
had never done an act or deed worthy Of
special praise. Mrs. Diggs denounced in
emphatic terms the spirit Of fSwning
socophsncy the American people show
towards our "public servants, % we'll as
to foreign dignitaries. 1t is contrary to
our democratic institutions, and is most
pernicious and vicious. She expressed
the hope that she would live to Gee the
Office Of president abolished; it is q use;
less one, and iS 80 considered by the best
minds Of the day.
The league decided to hold public
meeting as soon % arrangements could
be made.
The following resolutions were pre-
sented by Mrs. Wardsll, and unani-
mously adopted by the league:
WHEREAS, Our sister state of Colorado has
spoken for justice By enfranohising her
women citizens, numbering herself as the
second state in the union, which follows the
precept Of the United States constitution;
therefore, be IL
Resolved, That the Woman'S Progressive
Political League, Of Topeka, tender its
heartfelt congratulation upon this auspio.
ious event, aud that we promise and believe
that onr beloved Kansas will, in 1894, hasten
to follow the noble example that has been
given US By Colorado.
WHEREAS, The power Of the press is
to be one of the greatest
factors In the discussion Of all social and
political questions, and realizing that the
struggle for equal rights, the coming year,
will require that all proper and legitimate
means be used 10 spread the light.
Resolved, That the league secure space in
q newspaper which reaches the largest num-
Der Of people wherein 10 publish interesting
and instructive articles upon some phase Of
economic questions and news Of the work
and progress and reports Of WomRn's
leagues throughout the state.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-11-29
BLOSSOM HOUSE.

Opposite Union Depot KAnSaG City, Mo,
The Blossom House Is convenient 20
al parts OF the city. Cable cars run IN
every direction. It 10 just across the
street from the union depot Just thO
place 70 meet your friends. Members Of
the Alliance make the Blossom HOUSE
their headquarters when In the city, and
thelE general place Of meeting WhGn a.
tending conventionR abroad
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-11-29

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Replete with type, presses, etc. Address,
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-09-26
THE lEwELeR.

A much needed novelty recently brought
out is a silver rest for tea ball.
A new mounting of pesrls on a round
brooch is on the end of gold spikes set close
ly together.
From Egypt comes little idols carved in
lavalike stone. THESE are used as amulets.
They pass for antiques.
Perforated silver receptacles are taking
new start, and are prettier than ever.
Without being fligree, they approach its
dellcacy.
1t is interesting to see the new ways sill
versmiths have of attaching handles to OBJ
jects. Wherever it is possible to do so
these are varied in their points of contact.
Sword ohatelaines are exceedingly at
tractive. The chain ON which the device is
attached hangs as the officers sword straps
hang. The scabbard is broad and covered
with repoisse work.
a most curious fancyis the giving Of gold
safety pins as bridesmaids and wedding
presents in England. At a recent wedding
gold safety pins with the brides initial on
them was her gift to the bridesmaids.
There is certainly a fancy for oriental
iewelry among women of taste and fancy,
for the two are distinct. The use of anu
lets in jewelry appeals to many women. A
necklet was recently seen of pearl and gold
beads from which were suspended five jade
stones set with rubies and emeralds.-Jew-
elers' Circular.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-09-26
THE OBSERVER.

At the present day about 90 per cent of
all vessels built are of steel.
Half million lives are daily dependent
upon the efficiency of iron and steel wire
ropes.
The growth of girls is greatest in their
fifteenth year and that of boys in the seven
teenth.
No days of grace are allowed in Paris on
bills payable at sight, as is the custom in
this country.
The average number of assassinations and
attempts at assassinations in Italy is said
to be fully 5000 year.
In Roumania duty of a shilling bottle
has to be paid on foreign wine. There is a
tax on female servants, on doorplates and
on doctors.
Gypsies have no religion and some of
them haveso strong an aversion to churches
that they never pass by one without NUT
tered curse.
For fear that some rival chemist would
initiate his Invention, Louisville chemist
who had patented an ink eraser has de-
stroyed the formula.
The little island of Malta has language
of its own derived from the Carthaginian
and Arabic tongues. The nobility of the
island speak Italian.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-09-26
THE SCIENTIST.

Petroleum, which is popularity supposed
to be derived from coal, is, according to adj
vanced science, more probably the result of
the action of water on metal.
The results of calculations show that for
given tank capacity and carbonic acid and
air stored at the same pressure, the lique-
fed carbonic acid is capable of developing
four to five times more power than COM
pressed air.
Taking the earth as the center of the uni
verse and the polar star as the limit of our
vision, the visible universe embraces an
aerial space with a diameter of 42O, 900, OOO,-
600 miles, and n circumference of 1929, 49,
OOO,OOO miles.
An ingenious contrivance for recording
sunshine is the recent invention OF Professor
Marvin. The professor describes the in
strument as consisting in principle of a
Leslie differential air ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
curry, however, being used to separate the
air in the two bulbs, and the whole ther-
mOmeter is designed in the form of a
straight tube, having bulb at each end.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-09-26
THE CRANK.

There are associations in Great Britain
which insure against elopement, matri-
mony and twins.
Among the head hunters of Borneo a
man is not permitted to offer marriage to a
woman of his tribe until he brings her the
head of n man killed by himself.
Orthodox Turks shave the head with the
exception of a tuft on the crown, which is
left to insure tight grip to the angel of
resurrection when he comes to pull them
out of the grave on the day of Judgment.
a Chinaman buys his coffin often many
years before his death and keeps it in his
house as a most valuable article of furni-
ture. The most cherished present son
can make to his father is "a handsome coffin.
About three centuries ago n wealthy old
maid in London left legacy to the pi-
geons. 1t consisted in bushel of grain a
day to be thrown from the steeple of St.
Martins. Every day at noon it is thrown
out, and thousands of pigeons assemble to
share the old maids bounty.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-09-26

Trains No. 4l1, 4l9, 4lS and 441 are daily cx-
ccpt sunday; Train No, 449 runs Sunday only
Additional mixed train leaves southwark 1T
500 \. NJ. and arrives ut Harrisunbur1y at $40
y. NJ, except Sunday.
WESTWARD.
Train No, 4Is connects OF Harper Ferry
with Limited Express, arriving at Pittsbury
500 P NJ. Columbus $50 and Chicago II Is
next morning.
Train No. AIS connects at Harper's Ferry
with Limited Express, arriving at 'Ciucinnniii
I.5i next morning, Louisville ll.55 noon aud
st. Louis 6.25 p. N.
Train 4l6 connects at narpcr's Ferry with
train No. o, arriving ut Washington :. 9O'P NJ,
Baltimore $50 making only one ston. at
Washington. Local passengers can wait M
Harper's Ferry for train at 6,25 +. NJ
Train No 4iI connects at HnTpcr's Ferry
with Pitts6urg and Chicago Express, arriving
at Conuelsyile 2,25 and Pittsburg 90 neSt
morning, Columbus ll,30 y. M, and Chicago
$50 T.. NJ
Mixed train i4S connects with train -. leav
ing Washington at lilo p NJ. daily, except
Sunday.
Excursion Tickets will be sold To parties of
ten or more between all ticket stations ON the
Valley DiVision-GoOd for two days.
For Bckets aud further information apply to
y. y y. agents ur tn B. +. Bond. Pass Agent
Baltimore. L. +. DudTow, Travelling PASSENGER
Agent, Winchester. Va.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars are run
through To Cincinnati ST Louis, Chicago aud
Ptttsburg ON all express trains.
j. T. ODELL, General Manager
CHAS. o. SCuLL, Gen'l Pass. Agt.
May So 1898.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-09-26
THE EXAMINER.

Professor Bennett of Cornell university
affirms that the chief purpose of Latin in
the preparatory schools is training in Eng
lish.
The women of the Baltimore cooking
school have offered to train 100 grammar
school girls in culinary science free of
charge.
AIr. Arlo Bates, having accepted the chair
of English literature at the Massachusetts
Institute OF Technology, has resigned the
editorship of the Boston Courier.
An advanced schoolgirl in Morrison, Ills,
was asked, 'What are the carniYorous ami
mails of the torrid zoncf" She replied,
1.-The equator, COW, horse, wolf and goat.'
In France there are 1851 more male
schoolteachers than there are female. The
last census returns show that there are So
5sG males and G9,O15 females engaged in the
business OF teaching.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-09-26
The DOCTOR.

A mixture of camphor and myrrh, n few
drops in Il glass of water, is mouth rinse
for unpleasant breath.
When a delicate person is fatigued and
has no appetite, sponging the body with
bathing whisky, diluted alcohol or milk
will nOurish the system and produce rest
or refreshing sleep.
A bug in the car may be drowned out
with little warm water. Apply with a
sponge or syringe, and after each injection
Incline the head with a jerk so as to dis
lodge the contents of the cavity.
An excellent way to cure insomnia is to
bandage the eyes with handkerchief be
fore retiring. The compress seems to drive
away the blood from the eyes and so to
cure, or Mt least to temporarily relieve that
feeling 50 often experienced by insomniacs
Of trying to see in the dark.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-09-26
gLAcKsMETHgNc,

Light or Heavy, in first-class manner
Special attention paid to Repairing Mill
Spindcs. 1 have one of the latest Improved
Turning I.utlcs which cannot be cxcclled in
the State. for Turning Iron and Chasing Screws.
large and small. either Iron or Brass. Keep
on hand Pipe of all sizes, and am prepared to
Cut Threads. or Screws the same; also
keep on hand all kinds of Brass Cocks: Globe.
Angie and Check Valves of Jenkins Bros Pa
guarantee of thirty days. and If not found SAT-
isfactory return and will refund the amount
paid. / keep i'll stock Packing of different
kinds for making Stcam-right Joints; also
manufacture the Sun-Fish Pillow, improved in
three different sizes. follows: Heavy
Thrce-Horse. Two and Three, and u regular
Two Horse PlOw.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-09-26
III. SCOTT WELLER,
GIL NJ . 1TNIgI
General Repai,e, in Wood, Iron, Steel and
Brass.
Corner of Charles and Liberty Streets,
CHARLEsTowN, w. VA.
CASTS BRASS.

CASTS BRASS.
TURNS IRON AND STEEL.
TURNS WOOD AND BRASS.
DOES FIRST-CLASS WORK.
II AS the Latest Improved Turning Lathe
Ii and will do Turning and Boring Of ali
kinds. Chasing threads in Nuts and on large
Screws specially. Does general line of Re
pairing, and Light and Heavy Shifting Re-
pairing Pumps in their various apartments.
Fits Water, GINS and Steam Files and Sets
oil kinds of Saws, Grinds Axes, Scissors. Shears
and Cutlery of all kinds. Repairs BICYCLES
Repairs Traction and other Engines and
does q general line of Mill Work. Turning aud
Smitbing workmanship second TO none
Boiler Leaks and Tubes Repaired Oh shortest
notice. Also deals in Light Brass Castings,
Check. Globe and Throttle Valves. Stopcocks,
Steam Pipes Fittings, Unions, &c, always in
stock All orders receive prompt attention Mt
moderate cost.
Patentee of the celebrated Weller Iron Col
lar DOor-the best article of the kind made.
E3- Agent for the sale of the Iron Fencing,
Cresting Railing, Stairways, &c. of the cele-
brated Rogers Fence Company.
February 10. ISS9-y
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-09-26
MY Foundry Department,

Will make all kinds of Castings from pat
terms OF old pieces of casting. Also have pat
terms for Crate Bars for Traction or Portable
Engines of FricI's make and others. Make
Sasl,-Weights for Buildings of all sizes, in
large quantities lower ,han the lowest, and l
am prepared to make all kind Of Brass Cast
ings. / keep on hand the Challenge Pump.
and Water Elevator and Purifier, for deep
Wells and Cisterns of which l have all eX-
ira Chains. CrauEs. Wheels. sc.
Agent for the GROWN WHEAT DRILL
Would he pleased if any one IN need of Drill
before purchasing elsewhere would give me
call.
win thank the public generally for q share
of their patronage. Yours respectfully
JOHN G. WELLER
Address P. o. Box 81.
September II, 1889.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-09-26
Nov Try This.

1t will cost you nothing and will surely do
you good. II You have cough, Cold, or any
trouble win Throat, Chest or Lungs. DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Cnughs aud Colds is Guaranteed to give reiicf
or money will be paid back Sufferers from
Lii Grippe found it just the thing aud under its
use had speedy and perfect recovery Try a
sample bottle at on expence and learn for
Yourself just how good y Thing ii is. Trial
bottles free at Or. Bishops Drugstore. Large
size 5Qe- and 300
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-09-26
FOUNDRY
Machine Shops,

Situated on BcFryvilIe Turnpike, within the
Corporate Limits of Charlestown.
To al IT1om II May Concern:
take this method of announcing to the
farming community of Jefferson and adjoining
counties that | do all kinds of Machine Re
pairing. such as Traction and Portable En-
gines Wheat Threshers. Grain Drills. Wheat
Fans, Corn Shelters. and in fact all kinds of
Repairing in both Wood and Iron; also make
Smoke Stacks for Stationary and Portable Eu-
gincs, Patching Steam Boilers, and putting in
new fiews or tubes. Am prepared to do all
pf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-09-26

Additional trains Will leave Harrisburg,
daily except Sunday al 7:4O \. NJ, 1000 4
NJ. GO p. NJ. arriving at Carlisle at S:25 A
NJ. 1880 A. NJ, 100 Z. NJ, stopping at ali
intermediate stations; ON Saturday additional
train will leave Harrisburg at $40 p. NJ. al
irving ut Mechaaicsbnrr SAP I. NJ, stoppin.
ut all intermediate stations.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars between Hu,
gerstown and New York on Keystone Expires,
and Night Express east uud on Memphis Elk
press and New Orleans Express west.
Pullman Sleeping Cars on Night Express and
New Orleans Express between rhiiadulphiu
aud New Orleans.
CONNECTION for all stations on CumberlanG
Valley Railroad and Pennsylvania Railroad
system. J. +. BOYD, Supt
II. y: RIDDLE, Gen. Pass. Agt
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-09-26
SARVEN WHEELS.

universally prononnced The best wheels made.
REPAIRING a SPECIALITY.
have established Carriage Repository at
UppCrville, FauqruiCr county. Persons desir-
ng vehicles at the above place, during my alb
sencc can leave their orders with w. Richard
son, druggist.
Thunkful for the liberal patronage extended
to. me from Clarke. Jefferson and adjoining
counties respectfully ask continuance of the
same. GEO. 6. THOMAS.
February D.. 1851
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-09-26
Don't You Know

That to have perfect health you must have
pure blood, ana the best way to have pure
blood, IS to take Hoods Sarsapa:illa. the best
blood purifier and strength bu''der. 1t C Dcls
all ta'Dt % sc' ofula, suit rhcum aud all othcr
humors, aud at the saIre time builds up the
whole system and gives nerve s,rcng Ii.
Hoods Pills may be had by mail for c5c o.
c. l. Hood Il Co., Lowell, Mass.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-09-26

1SHE Undersigned Is prepared to do all kind
Il of PlnsteFing, and will endeaFor to give
satisfaction in any line of work which ne may
contract for, whether in coarse OF 6ne finish
Orders sent to MiddleWay, Jefferson county,
w Va, will receive prompt attention. Work
done at living rates.
August "a, 1ssa-Iy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-09-26
Western MarvIand r. r,

CONNECTING WITH
Z X II. Z. at Shippcnshurg and Geliysbnrg !;
Norfolk " Western II. K. AT IagersTnwni
BSO X Rat llugcrstown and Cherry
Run; Prunu r. r. at Brucevilu aud
Hanover, aud p. w. AZ b., N.
Z. and b. IL p. Railroads
mt Union Station,
Baltimore. Md.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-09-26

VNHE undersigned has removed his Shoe
i maker Shop to the house lately occupied
by Mr. Manuel on West Main street. between
Water and West streets. and will be pleased to
serve his old customers and the public general
ly. Special attention given to repairs. Charges
reasonable. l.. WINEBRENNER.
April 9. ISSq-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-09-26

OFFERS to the people of jefferson County
~ Insurance in a safe Company at the actual
cost of insurance. which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged, and keeps the money
at home. Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
DIRECToRs-Jos. TrapneIl. Henry B. Daven-
port, j. Garland Hurst, John ". Rider. W. n.
T. Lewis, r. Preston Chew, VIM l. Wilson
Eugene Bakers. W. Washington. Il. L. Snyder
Charles P. Wilson, John H. little Jacob s.
Melvin, E. G. W. Herr, Isanc Il. Strider.
JOSEPH TRAPNELL..... President.
H. b. DAVENPORT Treasurer
EXECUTIVE CoNAuTTEE-J. &. Hurst VIM.
II. I Lewis. Eugene Baker. Isaac II. Strider.
JOS. Trapnell, S. w. Washington
Local Observation-Disclosures G. Shirley
Harper,s Fcrry-Chas. II. Trail; Shepherds
town.. S. Fleming; ChnrlestUwn-Wash ing-
ton AZ Alexander.
Jan. 10, 1S92-odu12, 20.