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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-03

cd, was asleep ON the floor, made him
jump In and lie down close to me, and
then pulled the blankets over US both. I
quickly dropped into a half sleep. A
movement from the other creaky bed
awakened me. opened my eyes, and
by the dull snow light which struggled
through the single window could see the
outlines of t,.Giman in the other bed, and
he was sitting mp.
In an instant was on the alert, but
mado no movement He leaned forward
and seemed to listen. Then he dropped
down again. In about five minutes he
once more raised himself and for a time
was motionless. Then one leg was put
! outside the cover; then the other, andhe
stood erect. With the utmost caution he
invested his long legs in their proper
garments, and then gathering up his 9TH
er clothing and boots in his arms he
stole quietly MS a robber out of the room.
heard him descend the stairs and
knock lightly on the door of the land
lord'schamber. Several times he knocked.
Then tho doors opened, and could hear
the dull lnuttering of the big German,
the shriil whispers CT q woman, and ear
nest though low tones, which must be
those of the stranger. Then the two
men went down into the barroom, and l
decided that 1 was sin for it." l crept
out of bed and went to the door-no
lock or catch was there. I looked for
something to brace against it, Nothing
could he found. One of the two chairs
had only three legs, and neither had any
back. was caught in n trap.
had fought my way through every
grade from private to captain, in the
field, and done every line of duty from
picket to pitched battle, but never had
such trying hours as passed in that
bed. could recognize the shuffling of
stocking shod feet on the first floor and
could hear steady conversation for
about 15 minutes. Then all was quiet
for time. Next heard a heavy, but
cautious tread, ascending to the land
lords room, and the woman's whispers
were renewed.
The garret room door was opened just
crack. There fastened my gaze. To
that point directed the barrels of my
pistols. heard the stairs creal5 and the
wind howl.
watched and waited and finally 1
fell asleep. When awolse, Mac was
licking my face and broad daylight was
streaming through the window. Ny
pistols lay where they had fallen from
my hands. felt in my pockets. There
was my money all right. Quickly
made my way down stairs. La the bar
room, which seemed rather cozy by
morning view, was the host, who now
looked an honest, sturdy fellow. "Can
have breakfast for myself and dogy'
well, guess so; after bit"
And all the time he was cying me
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-03
THE BoTANlsT.

Mfistletoe grows more Iuxurlantly in the
swamps of Arkansas perhaps than any
where else in the country.
chestnut tree the trunk OF which measures
10 fleet in circumference, breast high.
How wnter, commonly called sap, neces.
sary to the life of tree, passes from tho
roots to the topmost leaf and evaporates Is
problem not yet solved by botanists.
Among the most beautiful flowers
brought from Japan is the fragrant aura
tum lily. 1t is easy of culture and free from
enemies. Spring is the time for planting,
and the large bulbs arc the best.
In various times and places the pansy
has been styled by the following epithets:
Herb trinity from its three colors) love-
and-idle, kiss-me-ere-I-rise, jump-up-and-
kiss-me and three-faces-under-a-ho
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-03
THE INVENTOR.

A New York hotel is said to use a ma
chine that washes and dries ZOO dishes AN
hour. Two persons attend to it.
Cast iron melts at 9,479 degrees f., cop
per at 2,54s degrees, gold at 9, 500 degrees
and silver at 2,2ss degrees, lead at 6I7 de-
grees and cast tin at 442 degrees.
S. r. Dawson of Des Moines. claims
to have discovered the lost art of making
what is known as Damascus steel, tho
method being known only by the ancients,
and which no other man of modern science
has ever been able to duplicate.
Mr.. Frank Fl, Bowen Of Springfield,
Mass, has recently patented a machine for
typewriting music. Hitherto the lack of
some means for accurately and easily pro-
ducing from one to n few dozen copies of u
piece Of music has been increasingly felt.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-03
Fanny Kc,nblo and the shopman.

l went out shopping with Fanny
Kemble one spring morning when she
thought her room would look the bright
er for muslin curtains to admit the light.
She carried a long pursefull of sovereigns
in her hand. We drove to Regent street
to shop where she told me her mother
and her aunt used both to go. 1t may
have been over that very counter that
the classic "Wil it washI" was uttered.
The shopman, who had assuredly not
served Mrs. Siddons, or he would have
learned his lesson earlier in life, pro-
duced silken hangings and worsted and
fabrics of various hues and textures, to
Mrs. Kemble's great annoyance. l had
gone to another counter and came back
to find her surrounded by draperies, sit
ting on her chair and looking very seri-
GUS. Distant thunder seemed in the air.
Young man." she said to the shop
man, perhaps your time is of no value
to you; to me my time is of great value.
shall thank you to show me the things
l asked for instead of all these things
for which 1 did not ask" And she flashed
such a glance ut him as must have sur
prised the youth. He looked perfectly
scared, seemed to leap over the counter,
and the muslin curtains appeared on the
spot.-Mrs. Ritchie in Mac1nilIan's Mag
azine.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-03
AIFree.

Those who have used DR.. Kings New Dis
eovery know it, value. and those who have
not, have now the opportunity TO try IL free.
Call on the advertised Druggist and get Trial
Bottle, Free. Send your name and address 10
II. F. Buekleu s. Co. Chicago. ard get a
sample box of DR.. Kings New Life Pills free.
as ell rs cory OF Guide to Health and
Household Instructor, Free. All of which Il
guaranteed to dc you good ard cost you moth
ing at Dr.. Bishops Drugstore,
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-03

Special train from Harper's Ferry
and points East, will arrive at Chica-
go l.l5 y. NJ. next day.
For more detailed information ap-
ply to C. E. Dudrow, Travelling
Passenger Agent, Winchester, Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-03
a Ghost story Of tle vIe.orla nI,a.1sr

A Ghost Story of the Victoria Disaster.
a ghost story is told which hinges up
on the disaster to the British warship
Victoria. 1t takes the familiar form of
the ghost on the stairs and is as follows;
at Lady Tryon's party, given on the
evening of the fatal collision between the
Victoria and the CaInperdown, well
known lady saw the figure of Sir George
Tryon on the stairs and watched it pass
down into the refreshment room. Ledy
- was surprised, and coming across a
friend told her what she had seen, add
ing, 81 must go and tell Lady Tryon
what pleasant surprise she has given
US all, and must find Sir George to
speak to him." Upon this the second
lady, who is also well known in society,
said: do not say anything to Lady Try
on. l saw Sir George, too, and spoke
to her, and she seemed annoyed. She
says that Sir George is not here. He Is
with his ship. Exchange.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-03

"wm you be true to me at the sea-
shore, Maud?'
''Yes. Charlie. dear. won't get en-
gagged to any other man without letting
you know. ."-Harper's Bazaar.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-03
q sedentarY occunatlon.

plenty of sitting down aud not much exercise.
ought to have DIR, Peree's Pleasant Pellets go
with 1t. They absolutely and permanently
cure constipation. One tinny, sngar-coated
Pellet Is n corrective, regulator, a gentle lax
ative. They're the smallest, the ces:est to take
aud most natural retnedy-uo reaction after
ward. Sick Headache. Bll!inns Headache, In
digestion, Biliious Attacks, Snd all stomach
liered aud cured.
A COIN IL THE HEAD" is quickly cured by
DIR. Sage's Catarrh Remedy. So is Catarrh
Headache. aud every trouble caused by Ca
tarrh. So Is Caiarrh itself. The proprletors
offer 5 $50 Tor amy care which they caunot cure.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-03

When baby was sick, we eavo her cOstorra.
When she was Child, she crled for Castoria-
When sho became diss, she clunS to castorla.
When she had Children, she gave them castOrs
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-03

Bicycles for Ladies, Men and Boys,
from the best to the cheapest, fur
nished by BealI s. Coleman.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-03

When ready to purchase Mason's
glass jars and cans call at S. S. Dali
garn's.
For Dried Grapes, Plums, APP
pies, Peaches, Apricots, Raisins, &c /,
go to Dalgarn's.
Pickles, fresh canned goods, olive
oil and all kinds of sauces to be had
at s S. Dalgarn's.
Say, farmer, do you want to save
your meat? If so buy a OF bbl.
of s. $. Dslgaru's fresh caught her
riig.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-03
TAg NuRsg.

The average weight of a male infant at
birth is 7.55 pounds.
The average weight of a female child at
birth Is 7.23 pounds.
The average height of male infant at
birth is 1884 inches.
The average height of female infant at
birth is 1898 inches.
Each inch of the male infant corresponds
to 2.J8 pounds Each inch of the female in.
FAINT corresponds to 2G2 pounds.
To gain streEgth-Iiood's SursaParilla.
For steady neTYes--HOOd's SnrEcp1riila-
For pure blOod-HOOd's SarsapaTiila.
LADEE5
Needing a tonic, or clIilG.cn vino want bIliIi
ing I'D should take
BHOwS'3 IIiO3 E5IITEISS.
: Is pleasant; cures bIslafig, indigestion,
BticaSneE5. Liver Complaints aud ActifaiELt,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-03
SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON.
TUESDAY MoRNlNe, ocToBER $, 1883.

caAaLaa Rows. JaEraasos cogaFI. ". VI.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-03
Drunkenness or the Liquor
Habit,

Cured at homo in ten days by administering
DIR. Haines' Golden Specific. II can bc given
{. glass OF beer, q cup OF coffee or tea. or IN
food. without the knowledge of The patient
II Is absolutely harmless. aud will effect u
permanent ahd speedy curc. whether tire pa
iient IL q moderate driuker or an alcoholic
wreck. 1t has been given IN thousands Of
cases. aud in every issiancc perfect cgre has
followed. u never fails. The system once
inpregnatcd with the specific. It becomes an
utter impossibility for the liquor appetite 10
exist. Cures guaranteed. sS page hook OF
particulars free. Address the Goldel, Spccsfc
Co.. ISJ Race Street. Cius.innttb Chic.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-05-16
A Horses 0uoer Plight.

The sight of horse coasting down q
long hill on it's back in sled and its
legs waving wildly in the air vastly ed
flied number of citizens at Woodstock,
Ore, recently. The sled was an impro-
vised outfit, without shafts. Reaching
the crest OF the hill, the sled ran
against the horses heels. Tho animal
reared and, slipping, fell over backward
upon the sled. The driver was afoot
and got out Of the way. There were
high stakes in tho sides of the sled, and
these hold the horse in. The sled
started down the hill at lively tilt.
and IAN straight and fair to the foot,
where 1t brought up on the railroad
track, when the stakes were removed
and tho horse rolled quietly off.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-05-16
Exhibit OF I:ussian 1.aces.

Russian women intend TO send their
rare laces to Chicago Commissioner c.
Rakouza-Soustcheffsky says that tho
woman's section OF the exhibit to be
made by Russia was recently displayed
at Moscow and aroused great interest.
her majesty the empress Is the patroness
ofthc woman's department and the Noe.
row t,t"iSicn is u:1tlcr tho presidency rr
Grand DucheBg Elizabeth. wife e Grnnd
D'!'e ''sf6AId, Erot.;cr OF t.sc ,.up.:,r.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-05-16
ELKO, NEVADA, TUESDAY, MAY 16, 1898.
THREE POLAR EXPEDITIONS.
They Arc Based on Different Theories and
VIII Take Different Routes.

VIII Take Different Routes.
Three expeditions, based upon differ
ent theories as to the best way to reach
the north pole, and pursuing different
routes, are to set out for that destination
this summer. DR.. Narsep is to sail
along the coast of Siberia until he
reaches a point off the mouth of the
Lena delta, near where the Jeanette
was lost; and then go north till locked
in the ice field, which he expects will
float with him across the pole. Nan
sens ship is nearly ready, his stores
and provisions are being prepared and
his crew selected His intended associ-
ates N the xpedition-among whom
may be Mrs. Nansen-are already test
ing their endurance by sleeping in Nor
wegian snow-drifts, and 4 depot of
supplies is being prepared far up on the
Siberian coast. 1t is here that some
time next June Nausen will take on
board his dogs and sledges; for his ex-
peditlon is to be well equipped for
journcying over land or over the ice,
should it become necessary to leave his
ship. Nansen has incidentally con-
tributed to the equipment of the other
expeditions. His researches, and those
OF the specialists who have been en-
ployed in his interests, have resulted in
several new methods of preparing food
so rs TO obtain the most nutrinent in
the least bulk, and all future explorers
will profit by this work. Manson goes
prepared to be gone six years but hopes
to be noated across the pole and into
water off Greenland within three years.
The other expeditions are both to be
nffnrOT1fc fn I,n
it over land. Lieut., Peary's plans are
familiar, but not so those of Frederick
Jackson, who is organizing an expedi-
ton which is to sail from Liverpool in
june. jackson sails at once for Franz
Josef land, which lies to the north of
Nova Zcnibla and to the east of Spitz-
bergen. It's southernmost point touches
the eightieth parallel of north latitude,
and the siXtieth parallel of east longi-
tddc bisects it. How far it extends
northward no one knows. Weyprecht
and Payer discovered it in August, 1873,
and went some distance into the in
terror. Peterman's land and Oscar
land lie to the north, in latitude So and
beyond, and measure the limit of ex-
ploration in this part of the Arctic re-
gions. Jackson thinks that Peary has
gone north as for as possible on Green
land, and that he will only cover the
old ground in HIS coming attempt to go
farther. AS to Eanscn, Jackson is con-
fident that his ship will meet the fate
Of the Jcannetto anil the Tcgcthof, by
being crushed in the thick ice. His
own theory is that Pcternan's land ex-
tends rs far north as latitude S5, at
least. This would be within 300 miles
of tho pole; n distance which he pro-
poses to cover in boats If he find an
open sea, or on slcdgcs if he find land
or ice. Jaclison's party will consist of
ten or twelve, and be provisioned for
three years.
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-08-04
About Watches.

Not one person in thousand takes
proper care OF watch, said watch
maker yesterday. Good watches
are ruined by the careless treatment
they receive from their owners, and
the makers are abused when they get
out Of order The modern watch Is
a wonderful, intricate and most deli
cate piece Of mechanism. 1t is com
posed OF ninty-eight pieces, aud over
1000 operations are used ia its manu-
facture. 1t takes 306, 900 Of the small
screws which are used in its construc-
tion 10 weigh a pound. The hair
spring is a strip OF steel about l-2
Inches long. is 1-1.OOOth OF an inch
wide, and 27-10. .0O0ths ofan inch thick.
A pol ,O00th part OF an inch difference
in the thickness Of the strip makes a
difference in the running Of watch
Of about six minutes ali hour.
ITO keep the going OF a watcs as
regular a. possible ii must be sub
jected TO regular treatInent-that l.
TO say, it should be wound up at the
same time OF day, and during the
time that il is not worn it should be
laid down or hung mp regularly; ao-
cording 10 habit, as the movement Of
every watch is more regular when it
is worn in the pocket."-Nep York
Times.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-08-04
The Cows Cud.

There is no such thing as n cows
cud in the sense In which this term is
often used a. part Of the annual
that may be lost. The cud Il that Of
the food which is brought mp from
the first stomach and chewed over
again, after which it Is again swal-
lowed and goes directly into the third
stomach, where it il macerated ia the
suaniples and then passes TO the fourth
stomach and finally digested. When
Il COW is suffering from indigestion she
may he unable. by reason Of the dis
order Of the stomach, 10 bring up the
food or cud, aud this makes her sick,
and il il Is continued, she stops eat
Ing. The best thing 10 do in such
case j. to give fl pint Of raw linseed
oil, aud repeat it II necessary, when
the trouble il generally removed.
The cud j. formed By the compression
Of a portion Of the food Ia a small
channel between the first and second
stomachs and connected with the gul-
let II Is about FIVE inches In length
and two IN width.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-08-04
A Successful Speculation.

The advice of Shrewd business
man is sometimes Of more value, even
in n financial sense. than direct aid.
1t proved so in the case of dray-
man who was employed by stephen
Girard. the Philadelphia merchant.
one day the drayman, who was an
industrious. bright fellow with good
many mouths to I'LL at home, was
heard to remark that he wished he
was rich.
Whats that :" sharply said Mr..
Girard, who heard the grumble.
"Oh, said the man, Il was only
wishing was rich.
We'll, why don't you get rich g.
said the millionaire harshly.
Il dou'tknow how without mooey."
returned the draymau
You don't need money" said
Girard
Well, il you will tell me how to get
rich without money, | won't let the
grass grow before trying it, " returned
the other.
There j. going 10 be n Shipload OF
coud-cated tea sold 10y auction to.
morrow az the wharf Go down there
aud buy il in, Hui then come to me
The man laughed.
Il have nomoncy 10 buy n >hipIoad
of tea with. he said
You don't need any money, tell
You, snapped the old man. "Go
down aud bid on the whole cargo,
and then come To me-
The next day the drayman went
down 20 the sale \ large crowd OF
retailers were present, and the auc-
tioucrr said that those bidding would
have the privilege Of taking one case
or the whole shipload, aud that the
bidding would hc ON the pound.
lie then began the sale \ retail
grocer stnrted the bidding. and the
drHymau raised him
CA seeing this the crowd sazrd with
no small amount OF surprise When
the ease was Knocked down TO the
drnymau the auctionerr said he sup
posed the buyer desired only the one
case.
"I'll take the whole shiploud cool
Is returned the successful bidder
The auctioucer was astoui,h'd, but
on some one whispering 10 him that
it was Girard's man who was the
speaker. his manner changed, aud he
said be- supposed il was all right
The news soon spread that Girarl
va, buying tea Ia large quantities,
aud the price rose several cents.
"Go and sell your tco, said Girnrd
10 the draymau the next day.
The drayman was shrcwd aud he
went ont aud made contracts with
several brokers To- TAKE the stock nt a
shade below tho market price, there
10y making n quirI, sale.
In a few hours he was worth Sj0. 900.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-08-04
NEW VOL. 2S---NO. 43.

said she. Il must hurry back TO the
house"
Mr.. Poyntz looked after her in some
amazement. but before he could de
eide whether it was best for him 10
follow her and inquire into the full
extent of her injury, his sister Mary
came TO his side
"Percival, she whispered, I've dis
covered it all, Revere isn't the true
name at all Of those big blueey
girls. They are the selfish sisters,
masking as ladies of leisure, for their
poor little sister to do the work and
bear the blame OF everything Oh, l
never heard anything like it IN my
like . She as much a Revere as they
are -
We'll" said Mr.. Poyntz. quietly,
If l have my way. she won't be "A
Revere long -
The family secret was out at last;
the true personality OF Amelia aud
Philippa was finally recognized, and
Janey could scarcely believe her eyes
when she read Mr.. Poyntl's letter.
IF it had been Amelia he meant,
she murmured, "or even Philippa .
But me Can it be possible he cares
for me -
Two arms stole softly around her
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-08-04
The Power Of Charming Snakes.

la India aud, 10 "A certain extent, Ia
other Oriental countries, the profess
sion Of serpent charming i. said To be
hereditary, aud hn- been prneticed
from rcmOtc-t antiquity. The ser
pnnt chnrmer po--rs-e, IA power be
yond that of other men Of knowing
when hr ], within close proximity To
concealed reptile, long practice hay-
ing probably, given them IA hur s"usc
of smell which enable, them To detect
the odol emitted boy the serpent, even
though il be- -p faint as not To attract
tn" attention of the novice These
willy fakir- usually ascribc their pow
ers 20 some constitutional pecuIiarity,
but it has been noticed that they gen.
orally pull the fangs and extract the
venom glands Of reptiles handled IN
giving exhibitions. What power the
human voice may have In controlling
the actions Of these ycnOmOus crca-
lures j. uncertain, however, II hTs
been noted that serpent charmers con
tiuuaily talk, sing, whistle or have an
attendant play upon some shrill mu-
steal instrument during the time eI-
hibition- are being given. That these
sounds have their influence there IL
not the least doubt. Tho "charmer'
also eXerts an influence over these
creatures with his eye, some reputa-
bic travellers declaring that they have
seen fakirs control aud govern their
poisonous pets By merely fixing their
eyes stcadfastly upon those Of the ser
part