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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04

The annual meeting of the Charles
Town Auxiliary of the American
Bible Society was held in the Pres
bytcrian church last Sunday evening.
Hon. VIM. L. Wilson presided over
the meeting. The Secretary. Mr.. A.
d, Barr, read report of the past
years operations, which was very
gratifying. Rev DIR. Cotton, State
Agent, addressed the meeting, and
was followed in interesting remarks
by Rev. Dallas Tucker, Rev H. p.
HamiIl and Rev. DIR. A. c. Hopkins.
A collection for the benefit of tue
cause was taken up, and the old
officers were reelected, as. follows
David Howell, president; Hon. VIM.
L. Wilson, vice-president; a. D.
Barr, secretary; Geo. II. Hagley
treasurer and depository,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04

Mr.. John Hart, of Berryville, has
bought out w. II. Rutherford. and
will continue the grocery business
there at the old stand. Mr.. Adam
Brown. who has so efficiently filled
the position of head clerk in the past.
has been retained, and at present
has sole control of the store. Mr..
Brown informs us that he is daily
adding new and fresh goods. and
purchasers can now find everything
usually kept in a we'll stocked
grocerY.-Advocate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04

Inits notice of the annual exercises
of the Alumni Association of Shep-
herd College, the Shepherdstown
Register says: "Jacob F. Engle, n
promising young lawyer of Charles
Town. gave history of the class of
70. Mr.. Engle, in giving the his
tory of this class, made one of the
abIest addresses ever made by any
member of the Alumni and held the
attention of the audience for about
an hour"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04
Advertised Letters.

List Of letters remaining in the
Post Office at Charles Town, Jefferson
county, w. Va, June "a. 1893:
Mr.. W. 5. Campbell. Mrs Sarah Murphy,
Mr.: Jake Welsh. Mr. Mort WEIGH. and Moses
WEIGH.
The above letters, If not called for
within fifteen days, will be sent to
the dead letter Office. Persons call
ing for them viii please say that they
are advertised
S. II. HIGINRoTIIAM. p NJ
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04
A VETERANS VERDICT.
The War is Over. weII-known Sol
der, Correspondent and Journal
list Makes a Disclosure.

Indiana contributed her thousands of brave
soldiers TO the war, and no state bears bet
ter record in that respect than 1t does In
literature 1t IS rapidly acquiring an
enyfable place. In war and literature
Solomon Jewell we'll known as . writer as
SOL" has won an honorable position. Dur
ing the late war he was member OF Co NJ
I'd. ". Y. Cavalry and of the 18th Indiana In
fantry Volunteers. Regarding an important
circumstance he writes as follows:
Several of US old veterans here are using
DIR. Miles Restorative Nervine. Heart Cure
and Nerve and Liver Pulls, all of them giving
splendid satisfaction. In fact, we have never
used remedies that compare with them. Of
the pills we must say they are the best COM
bination of the qualities required In prep
aration of their nature we have ever known.
We have none but words of praise for them.
They are the Outgrowth of a new principle In
medicine, and tone up the system wonder.
fully. We say-tO all, try these remedies.
Solomon Jewell, Marion, Ind, Dec. ., 1Se2
These remedies are sold by all druggists on
n positive guarantee, or sent direct by the
DR. Miles Medical Co, Elkhart- Ind, ON re-
ceipt of price, 81 per bottle, six bottles g, e1,
press prepaid. They positively contain neither
Opiates nor dangerous drugs,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04
DR.. TomIinson7s
DENTAL OFFICE,
CORNER or CHARLES AND LIBERTY STREETS,
CHARLESTOWN.

Rev. ''Dr." Henry Tate, a negro
doctor, is in limbo. He came here a
few day ago and went to writing
prescriptions and was pulled. He
claims to be agraduate of a Medi-
cal College at Oberlin, Ohio, (the
same of which he says John Brown
was graduate). He was arrested
on the charge of practicing medicine
without license, and was examined
before Justice Gallaher on Wednes-
day morning. In default of $500
bail he was jailed to await the action
of the grand jury.-AdUocate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04

The Town Council last night or
dered the Town Sergeant to notify
all persons TO have their shade trees
trimmed up so they will not obstruct
the light from the street lamps, and
to remove all wagons and other
vehicles from the streets and side
MnIrs
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04

Rev. Dallas Tucker will on Friday
evening next at 8 O'Clock. in the
Parish Building, give a talk about
what he saw and heard at the World $
Fair-admission free. Mr.. Tucker
is very kind in this matter, and be-
ing keen observer and interesting
speaker, the people of Charles Town
and vicinity will without donbt be
afforded rich treat on this occasion.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04

Eighty-seven special examiners in
the pension office have been re- APP
pCinted-among them Alfred Bates,
of Charles Town, and DanielL Bed
niger, of Kentucky. The salary is
reduced from 81. 400 to $1,000.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04

Now is the time of year to purify
the blood and get the system in con-
dition to stand the trying changes of
this climate. You can do this by
using LIGHT & Watson's Sarsanarilla.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04

Mr.. Guy Webster was expected to
return yesterday from Iowa, where
the Vulcan Road Machine and Bridge
Company of this place have just com
Pleted the erection of one of their
fine bridges.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04

A marriage license has been issued
in Washington City to Thos. j. Ma
grudcr, of KearneysvilIe, w. Va,
and Laura f. Hesser.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04

Mr.. n. r. Roberts has been APP
pointed postmaster at Middleway in
this county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04

Mr.. Jack Flagg was not one of the
riders in the cowboy race from
Chadron to Chicago.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04

Large assortment Lace Curtains.
BED Spreads, Table Linens, Towels,
&C., at NJ. Palmbaum & Bro.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04

Mr.. F. NJ. Pennock favored us
this morning with specimens of his
homegrown tomatoes. They are
very superior, and may be found on
sale daily at Mrs. e. A. Rodrick's
store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04

Columbia Band. of Hagerstown,
will hold their annual picnic at Island
Park on Thursday, August 10.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04

Are YOU going ? where, to S. d.
Hirschman & Co.'S new store for a
suit of clothes, can save money
there.
Extra bargains will be offered in odd
pants also a lot of knee pants as low
as 20 cents pair at SD. Hirscnman
& Co.'S new store.
Immense reductions in mating
and carpets also a lot of remnants of
mating at your own price at S. d.
Hirschman & Co.'S new store room.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04
W. q. Rodefer.

TINE undersigned offers bis services to the
Il public in the above line Huying had ex-
tended experience, lie feels competent 10 give
full satisfaction to all who may iutrust him
with their work. and respectfully soiicits u
share of the trade
May 9. '9S-3m ". Fl. RODEFER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04
George L. travis,
THE BOSS BARBER.

RESPECTFULLY announces to his friends
HI and the public that has removed to the
front upper room in the Gibson building, adj
joining the courthouse yard.
Myshop has been Thoroughly Furnished and
Improved. with the Best Patent Spring Chairs.
Re. is large and roomy, and shall constantly
have the services of q competent assistant.
Promptness. neatness and politeness my motto.
April 6. 1856
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04

Mrs. j. w. Newton, State organ
izer of the w. C. T. U. of Virginia,
addressed a meeting of ladies in the
Baptist church in this place last
Thursday evening, and on Friday
evening a Gospel Temperance meet
ing was held at the same place. Rev.
H. p. HamiII presided. Rev. w. c..
Babcock, of Winchester, delivered
an able address, and was followed in
interesting remarks by Matthew S.
Herbert, w. S Pennock and Rev.
n. P. Hamill of this place. A meet
ing will he held tomorrow evening,
at the residence of Mrs. JIG. Holmes,
to organize a local branch of the
w. G. I. U.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04

The post Office at Middleway in
this county has been made a money
order office.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04

Go to Ronemus Bros for china and glass
ware, In fact everything in the queensware
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04
Valuable Farm for Sale.

A 1904 GRE FARM for sale privately. One
I n of jefferson County's best and most fer
tile farms. Tie strongest limestone land
Comfortable buildings. Fine young orchard
of apple and peach. Under good fence.
office churches. schools and telegraph Office.
SpeudidIy watercd by one of The best spriu gs
III the county. At spring, fifty yards from
residence. Is II creamery building. with separ-
ator, churn and machinery complete. This
would make one of the finest dairy farms In
the Valley. A rare chance to get one of the
county's best and most desirable located farms.
Terms easy, Full particulars furnished on
application. Address,
R W. MORROW.
Charles Town, jefferson Co., W. Va.
Nav I6 1853
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04

We have at Washington Hall for
three nights the celebrated actress
Miss Cecil Watson, supported by a
COED company in BARLEY Campbell's
greatest of great plays, divorce.
The prices of admission are within
the reach of all-l5, % and Soc
and an excellent show is guaranteed.
Miss Watson should he patronized
by crowded houses.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04

Cart WHIPS.
Wagon +"
Buggy ("
Riding
BEALL & COLEMAN.
Have in stock, car load best Ce.
ment. BEALL & COLEMAN.
For Fishing Tackle, 90 to
BEALL 6 COLEMAN.
For Carts, Buggies, and the Cele-
brated Brown Wagons. see
BEALL & COLEMAN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04
WhY % You suffer

With your Eyes, when the assistance of
pair ut
ROCK CRYSTAL OR DIAMOND LENsE,
win give you relief. we guarantee to fit or
refund the price. Large assortment. at
e. W. BROWNS.
Oct 20, 1891 Optician and Jeweler.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04
BuckIen's Arnica Salve.

oSN'Sh . ~ 'iiSSA SStdNSs
The best salye in the world for Cuts, cruises
Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever Sores. letter.
Chappcd Hands, Chilbalins Corns, and ali
Skin Eruptions. and positively cures Piles, or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
25 cents per boy. For sale by DIR. bishop.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04

Mr.. VIM. L. Ramey has purchased
of DR.. c. f. Lippitt a farm of about
12l acres, "a portion of the old
"Weehaw Farm. three miles south
of Summit Point, at $50 per acre.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04
Wanted
For Renf.

A PARTSfENTS OF Five Good Rooms. com
- fostahIv and Conveniently located in The
center 81 Charles Town. Apply at the
Jan. II. 1Se2-tf. SPIRIT OFFICE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04

The Improved Champion Binders and
Mowers Cap the Climax for Work. Easy Hand
ling and Durability. Extras on hand for the
Champion.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04

Vim. ]. C. Dulany Co.,
BOOKSELLERS AND sTATIoNEEs.
Headquarters for
School Supplies,
School Books, Copy Books. Drawing Books,
Mathematical Instruments. Globes. School
Desks, States. Mineral Frames. Black
Boards Composition Books, Peus,
Pencils. States. Inks.
School Printing of All Kinds.
No. Baltimore Street. East. Doors below
Charles Street.
March Is. 1890. BALTIMORE, ND.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04

Brown Walking Cultiyators. Double Shovel
Plows and Steel Blades. are Of the very hest
quality,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04

S. II. H1G1NBoruAu, P. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04

Champion Carts Ride Easy aud are DuraSis,
sell first-class Buggiesr Harness, sc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04

Brown Wagons are ON Top for Useful
mess. Light nraft and Durability.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-07-04

of the best nuke.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-22
AN ERA OF TRANQUILITY.


Alexander Dumas' Belief Concerning the
Earths Near Destiny.
A long and highly interesting letter
from NJ Alexander Dumas appears In
q Paris contemporary. II Il In reply
TO a request for an expression of opin-
ion on the part of the well-known lit
tcrateur on the new and at present III
defined movements in the great CEN
tiers of learning among the rising gen.
GRAFTON on the subject of Mysticism"
and on the controversy rs 70 whether
or not this movement IL based on . re-
ligious tendency. NJ. Dumas sums up
his opinion In the following interest
ing profession of faith:
The power. whatever IL may be.
that created the world. which can
not believe created itself, having mp TO
now retained. while using us rs In
struments. the privilege of knowing
why IL made US and what IL does with
US, this power appearing more and
moro determined To keep its secret, /
believe. IL l may be allowed 10 speak
freely. that humanity is beginning TO
cease It's efforts 20 penetrate this
eternal mystery. IL has tried reli-
gions, which have proved nothing
since they are all different: II has con-
suited philosophers, who were equally
unsuccessful. since they were contra
dictory. Humanity Is now going TO
endeavor 10 overcome the difficulty
alone by the simple use of It's instinct
and common sense. and. Is IL has been
placed on earth without knowing why
or how. IL IL about TO try 10 DO as hap
py as possible with the means furnished
by the earth itself"
The eminent academicisn foresees
In the not very remote future On era
eternaliy hidden having ceased people
viii agree TO live az peace with one mn
other. NJ. Dumas. who detects this
tendency even In facts which appear
10 be most directly opposed TO IL. con-
cludes.
These ornaments of all nations.
these continual rnenaces. this resurap-
ton Of race oppression, are evil signs.
but not signs OF bad augury. They
are the lAst eonvulsions Of what Is go
Ing % disappear. The social body re-
tfmbieS the human BODY. the mainly
being only = violent effort II the or
ganism 90 throw of morbid and nox-
ious element. Those millions Of armed
men who are drilling every day In view
Of war ~ general determination have
no hatred toward those they may Be
called upon Ia hght. and none Of their
leaders dare declare war. An agree
ment In Inevitable within q given tlne.
which Will be shorter than We suppose
] do not know whether Il h because
arm not much longer for fhl. life. and
that The light from over the horizon
already Affects my vision. but I d. be-
lisve that oar world IL about o. wiz
ne>~ the realization of the words
Love ono another without inqulrtng
whether II ~ss q rnsa or god who AT
tered them. T"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-22
A BEE AND BIRD DUEL,
An Episode which Oceur~cd In . Fortiaad
Flower Garden

An Epasods which Oceur~ed In . PortlAad
Flower Garden
Next to battle of anita, where the
tiny creatures fight In regiments; about
the smallest battle that can be Inn
agined Is duel between bee and q
humming bird over the honey In q
flower garden The battle occurred In
Portland, Ore. where humming bird
with an angry dssh expressed Its dis
approval of the presence of big bum
BILE bee In tho same tree.
An observer thus describes Il: The
bee fed, but he did not leave the tree.
He dashed back ard forth among the
branches and white blossoms, the
humming bird In close pursuit Where
Will you find another pair that could
dodge and dart equal to these? They
were like flashes of light, yet the pur-
suer followed the track of the pursued,
turning when the bee turned. IN short,
the bird and the bee controlled the
movements Of their bodies more quick
ly than he could control the movement
OF his eyes The chase was over In
half tho time that 1t takes to tell Il.
but the excitement of pack Of hounds
after fox kvas no greater. The bee
escaped. the bird giving up the chase
md alighfing on . twig. II couldn,t
have been chasing the bee for food.
and there II no possible explanation Of
its unprovolsed attack except that IL
wished to have all tho honey Itself
Harper's Young People
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-22

when the car starts ~ always goes As
IL IL were going TO beat the lightning
express. The woman Is usually trip
ping up the aisle about that time. and
she pitches forward as though she
might dive through the front door.
Just then the car slows down abruptly
and gives her q reverse action. She
stops short. inclines backward. and
stumbles forward again. II she Is
lucky she strikes q vacant seat about
that time and pumps into IL. Other
wise abe Is sure to step on somebody's
foot or brace herself against some
body's shoulders II you watch her
face you'll see that she wants TO gasp,
Int doesn't get time TO before she's in
the seat By that time she realizes
that everybody is watching her. and
che smiles her sweetest I have
watched hundreds of 'em, and I
haven't found one who didn't smile
when the car gave it's second plunge
Young and old. pretty and homely,
are all alike In that respect They re-
mind me of soldiers suddenly con-
frontcd by IN overwhelming force Of
the enemy. knowing they are goners,
but bound TO make brave front be-
fore they're downed. IN. Y. Sun
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-22

Massachusetts, that I do not bellows
there Il any danger that q precedent
will be established by this action of
the board of lady managers. Tho
Irishman who was 20 have been hanged
on . gooseberry bush Il alive yet
However. there II an experiment In
. kindred subject which Il being tried
IN Brooklyn. and ] am watching 10
with considerable interest Tho trolley
cars Of the Jsgg Street and Citizens
iine-so-called because the cars run
over JAgg street as well Is over the cit
izens who happen 20 be crossing that
thoroughfare-bear this sign;
Passengers will not spit on ths
floor. Conductors are required to en-
force this rule"
There Il no joke about this sign; 10
really IL in those cars have written
20 the president OF the line asking him
20 tell the how he expects the rule 20
be enforced. aud requested . spirited
pen-picturr Of . conductor In the act Of
preventing che offense designated II
he replies In = satisfactory manner I
shall know how many things can be
done which now seem 10 me TO verge
upon che impossible.
HowABD FrKLpUe.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-22

eers were exeluded, and thus we have
only a. many different versions Of the
story as there were members present
Which one Of them had the distinction
Of Yelling IL first. do not know. but
- there WA probably not more than q
efsuple Of seconds between her and the
lat one. We will let that pass.
IL appears that an important ques-
ton wac before the board aud parti-
san FEELING ran - high that ladies
Who wore their own hair which they
had paid for felt safer than those who
had not The VOTE was taken BY the
raising Of the right hand. and In the
exeiternent the ladies lacked the time
for that calm deliberstion which .
lady needs when she Il asked 20 decide
which Is her right hand INA spirit
q fairness they gave each Of their
haEds the benefit Of any doubt that
naight exist. aud raised them both
When he result a the vote was an-
nOunecd IL appeared that Of every
group If Eve ladies' present. six had
voted Ia the negative and four In the
affirmative. One ofthc minority party
therrupon accused the presiding oncer
% counting Only one hand apiece for
the weak side AMI tw0or three or more
for the other She said that this was
not warranted by parliamentary usage.
and. furthermore. IL was just n mean
IS - cosld be. She said this not once.
but uiany times. until finally one of
The majority party stopped talking
herself and heard thc remark When
tie presiding oeicer paused In en- ed-
drs-ss which she was making ne that
time. tho lady who had overheard
the charge 81 frand reported IL. and
Sc last the majority party learned
about a.
Then Vengeance with . large v
are~e and waved her sword. The Of
fcnding member BY . vote of sir
Efths % four afths Of the ladies pres
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-22

When animals or plants are removed
from their peculiar and natural dis
tricts TO one entirely different In cli-
mate some surprising changes take
place. As soon rs possible after such
removal they change their character
and habits 80 as TO conform with their
new homes. or else cease 10 exist A
good wool-bcaring sheep transferred
from some northern pasture 30 the
tropics changes his coat 10 thin COW
ering Of struggling hairs scarcely re-
sembling wool; the dog becomes desti-
tute ~ hair altogether, and even bees
cease 10 lay up their stores of honey
and IN . great measure lose their In
dustrious habits