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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-06-20
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December g. IS92-fy
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-06-20

Even in Kew Bedford, Massachu-
sets, the color line, it seems, is
drawn. A Miss Jackson, coIored.
daughter of the Rev. VIM. Jackson,
according TO press dispatch. tried
to enter the courthouse to witness
the Borden trial, hut was made to
sit on the front steps. While sitting
there she saw eight white ladies adj
mitted to The courthouse. She was
at length given seat by colord
citizen, but that citizen was not al
lowed to stand in the aisle. Yet if
this had happened in Florida, what an
outcry would have been made in New
Bedford!
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-06-20

Orr former townsman, Braxton
Davenport, graduated at the Univer-
sity of West Virginia on the 18th of
June. He also won the prize offered
by Mr.. Meditation, of Harpcr's Fer
~, for the hest essay written on the
subject, What was the Religion of
Shakespeare" His graduating ora
ton and farewell address to the
senior class have received many
compliments from the principal lit
erary men of the State. We predict
for him brilliant future.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-06-20
PaIntlng, Papering, e.

fINHR undersigned Ia prepared to do an kinds
Il OF Painting, Grainlng. Paper Hanging.
given TO all orders d. III BARER
May 9. '9S-tf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-06-20
Transfer Wagon.

HiHE undersigned has resumed charge Of his
u Transfer Wagon aud ID prepared 10 dcIiv-
er goods, transfer runks and do an Iigbt
hauling. All orders given protnpt attention,
April II. ls9S-tf. 4. q. OFT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-06-20
crushed Stone for w aIka

+ you want t1 have an excellent walk IN
4 your yard or garden, at moderate cost
order CRUSHED Stone, which win be delivered
by the undersigned at moderate cost
April -. 'HS-3t. MICHAEL. MCMAHON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-06-20
Salt.

Just received car load Of BAIT. Large
- Sacks, Cheap for Cash and in exchange foF
Wood. B. G. WASHINGTON. At.
Mays, 1892
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-06-20

During a recess in the proceed ngs
of the e. S. Circuit Court at Par
lershurg last Tuesday Judge jackson
had United States Commissioner
Thompson. an old commissioner,
called in. together with ex-DeputY
Marshals Massey and Herndon. The
judge ordered Commissioners Thomp-
son to withdraw all warrants and pa
pers not served which were in the
possession of HernGon and Massey
and to turn the same papers over to
Marshal Yinson, notifying the COM
missioner and ex-deputY that they
were no longer officers of the govern
ment and could no longer carry gov
eminent documents or make arrests.
The pith of these remarks on the
part of the court was based, it is as
serted. upon the assumption that the
commissioner had been oyer-zealous
in making fees by issuing what may
be properly termed growing commits
sions' to certain officers in order
that they might make large fees.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-06-20
summer Cooking Fuel.

AN just receiving some OF the CELFBRA-
4 TED POCAH0NTAS COAL. said ID DO
ing Fuel
SAWED aud SPLIT WOOD. and ali Kind pf
Fuel, Steam and Forge Coal on hand
B. q. WASHINGTON, Agt.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-06-20

NEW Stock of White Wash, Hacking and
IN Scrub Brushes at the lowest possible prices,
at DALGARS'S.
Nay To- 1892
90 to DALGARN'S for your Tohacco. he
" has great variety. always has JOB lots
on hand at reduced prices.
EISINE Hams. Breakfast aud other Rncoa
u constantly ON hand ut DALG4RNiS.
Hay1a. 1882.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-06-20
Ice and Wood.
Jnnc b. 1SQS.

HIaHE undersigned will shortly begin the daily
4 delivery OF an excellent qnaiity of lee.
He wi be pIcsed to serve al former anstafl-
ers and many new gneg at rcnsnau5ie rates
aud ssreer-Sak and hickory besides sbnrt
wood. aud viii deliver the same promptly on
4 lso NH Feed and 4 lot OF Seed Potatoes of
enquality.
n Orders may be left with Mr. John Oden
fear the Charles Town Mil 49,
MARSHALL BURNS.
7. o Address Charles Town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-06-20
Change of Firm.

Owing to a change in our firm which takes
~ place january /. 1898. We desire all per
sons knowing themselves indebted to the old
firm to come forward and settle up by January
10. 1885. All accounts not settled by that tint.
viii be placed in the hands OF lawyer for col
lection. WM. PHILLIPS Il SONS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-06-20
Fresh. Cemenf.

II UST received Car Load Of fTesh Gambler
~ land HYDRAULIC CEMENT, for sale ~
the barrel aud leEs. and 10 sacks.
b. q. WASHINGTON. Agt.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-06-20
EsauIing.

KfNHE undersigned is prepared to do Hauling
of all kinds, either with Cart or Wagon al
moderate rates Delivering of merchandise
and baggage 20 and from the railroad depots
specially Orders left NJ the Livery stable
OF Mr. Joseph Hunt viii receive prompt at
tention EDGAR D. GLAZE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-06-20

Now is The time TO bng fF1it jars and Jelly
siasFes' whi!e cheap. at RoprHils Bros.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-15
Some Mistakes About srr. Reed.
Washington Post.]


The average Republican news aper
about this time is tickling itself nearly
to death in anticipation of thes. fun that
Tom Reed is going to have when Con-
gress buckles down TO work. How he
will culver with delight over the situa-
tion, how he will dance and shrek and
clap his hands because OF Democratic
embarrassment and responsibility! How
he will throw the country into convul-
sive merrirnent at every sign of Demo-
cratic distress and difficulty! Dear,
dear, somebody hold us" cry these
humorists, "lest we burst with mirth. !"
Those who know Mr.. Reed; those who
have intelligently appraised his charac-
ter and caught some insight into his pur-
poses and methods, can afford to smile
at the ignorance displayed in such chat
ter as we have mentioned They know
that he is neither a foolish clown nor a
heartless ghoul. He is witty and wise.
He is past master of epigram and satire.
He shoots folly as it flies with untrue
ing craftsmanship, and he can unmask
a. hypocrite or expose humbug as if by
inspiration. But Mr.. Reed is, above all
things, a patriot and statesman. His
wit is the embroidery upon the solid and
enduring fabric of his intellect, His
satire is the airy froth that beads the
strong liquor OF his philosophy Thomas
3. Reed will find no food for shallow
Jest in the calamity that now threatens
the nation of his love. He feels it as
personal affection, and he will help to
avert it with all his serious and mighty
strength
We are sorry for the creature who
is SO light of mind and so arid Of heart
that he can lock for either fun or ven
geance in this dire emergency. We are
sorry for the newspaper that has SO igno-
rantly observed contemporaneous events
and men as to class Tom Reed with the
carlion crows and harlequins of politics.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-15
Dasging Grapes.

In regions where the vines are not af-
fected by fungoid diseases, and the grapes
set and ripen perfectly, bagging the clus-
tiers of fruit may be unnecessary, but
wherever mildew or rot prevails bagging
is necessary. "What is baggingg' some
may ask. It consists in taking common
MANILA paper bags and placing one ovel
each cluster of grapes just about the
time they are cut of bloom. The mouths
of the bags are closed and folded ove1
and pinned to the branches as you see in
the illustration, and they are never I'M
fastened or opened till the grapes ripen.
Within these bags the berries swell and
mature as well as in the open air, retain
ing their bloom perfectly. The bags are
a partial protection from mildew and
rot, and they save the berries from being
battered or Uttered by storms, burnt by
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-15
AMERICANS In SIAM.
An Active Influence for Enlighten-
ment and Progress.

Americans introduced Printing and Other
Useful Arts In the Land of the White
Acknowledgements Miller and the First
Steam Engine.
The effect in the United States of the
recent dispute between France and Siam
has been to draw the attention of the
reading public TO the picturesque people
and queer civilization to be found in the
land of the white elephant. 1t has been
campaign of education" as far as we
are concerned, and while we have profit
ed by the opportunities for enlighten-
ment the interest aroused has been chief
" that of curiosity. While our sympa-
thies may be mildly enlisted, French
aggressions in Siam have no practical
business significance in the United
States, for although we have few
Christian missionaries in southeast Asia
our commercial interests there are in
significant.
Nevertheless the time was when in
dividual American influence was potent
in undermining the civilization and de-
veloping the resources of Siam. We
had considerable commerce with Bang
kok before the war, and in 1885 DR.. D.
B. Bradley, an American, set up the first
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-15
PRoPAGATINe PLANTS.
Multiplying Fuchias, Begonias, Etc, by
Slips and Cuttings.

Multiplying Fuchias, Begonias, Etc, by
Slips and Cuttings.
Many desirable plants are readily prop
agated from slips and cuttings. What
the florist terms greenwood cuttings
are more commonly employed than those
from the mature wood, as they strike
more quickly. ''Slips" are greenwood
cuttings, but the term is often restricted
to designate those WHICH are made by
pulling or slipping off a small side shoot.
All soft wooded plants and many orna-
mental sturnps are increased by green
wood cuttings. There are two general
classes Of greenwood cuttings - those
made from the soft and still growing
wood, and those made from the nearly
ripened green wood, as in azalia, indlca,
oleander, etc. House plants, as gerani-
ums, colensus, carnations, fuchlas, and
the like, are grown from the soft young
wood. Sometimes truly hard wood is
used, as in camellia.
In making cuttings from soft growing
shoots the first thing to learn is the
proper texture or age of the shoot. Tie
1OI UcS 10 U11O llittl1lCA LII w iI1SiA
the shoot breaks. If on being bent the
shoot snaps OFF squarely so as to hang to-
gether with only bit of bark, it is in
the right condition for cutting, but if it
bends OF simply brushes 1t is either too
old or too young for good results.
Soft cuttings are usually cut below a
bud or cut to heel. Cuttings demand
for best results moist and uniform at
mosphere. Cuttings should be shaded
for week or two. Oleanders usually
root best when mature shoots are placed
in bottles of water. Amateurs who have
not the florists conveniences of propa-
eating benches, ETC., use wooden boxes,
fowerpots, or set out in some protected
corner in the garden. Soft cuttings may
be started in a deep plate two-thirds full
of sand and filled to the briln with wa
ter. Great care must be given to shad-
ing and watering of the cuttings.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-15
The shrinkage of Hay.

A Rural New Yorker correspondent
writes as follows;
often hear or see in the papers in
quiries in regard to the number of cubic
feet required for Il ton of hay. Many
times the answer is given 500 feet. DO
not think any definite number OF feet
can be relied upon as rule. Much dc.
ponds upon the quality and condition OF
the hay and more upon the Judgment OF
the person making the estimate. have
many times weighed and assisted in
weighing hay from a given number OF
feet and found a variation of from $50
feet in deep well bay of fine hay to60O
feet ON a small scaffold of coarse,
loosely packed ARTICLE.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-15

sunscald, picked by birds or injured by
early frosts, and while the small boy
doesn't hesitate to pluck bunch Of
grapes from an open vine he will hesitate
to touch the grapes that are in bags.
A firm point in favor of bagging the
grapes is the fact that those who grow
fine grapes for market are the most pains
taking in bagging them. Well, if these
growers for market cannot afford to
grow grapes without bagging them-be-
cause the bagged grapes are SO much
finer than the others-can the amateur,
who grows few grapes for his own
family alone, afford to ignore the bags?
Thanks are due to Gardening for the
accompanying illustration, whichis from
life
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-15

Do you want to know what is going on in the
-arld-Take the PRESS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-15

printing press in that country. Agar
later another American, e. Robinson,
did the first printing with Siamese type,
cast in Bengal. The fact that in 1851
the king introduced three American
ladies as teachers in the royal household
strengthens our title to credit for the in
PRODUCTION of western civilization into
Siam. DR.. Bradley of printing press
fame further distinguished himself by
performing the first known successful
operation in surgery, the amputation of
priests arm. Subsequently, during a
malignant epidemic Of smallpox, Amer
lean missionaries introduced vaccine and
checked the scourge.
But America has contributed to the
commercial and industrial development
of Siam, as well as to her enlightenment
in science, literature and religion. Cap
tain Thomas Miller, at present a resi-
dent of New York city, introduced and
applied the steam engine to several diff
ferent industries in the land Of the white
elephant. Besides building and owning
the first large steamer on the Menam
river, Captain Miller also built fine
steam yacht for the prime minister and
another one for Cedeth MOI, the first no
BILE of the realm. This person was SO
much pleased with the results of Cap
tain Miller's handicraft that he ordered
the engine set up in shed where all the
people could see it run.
The excitement was SO great that &C.
deth Moi himself on entering the palace
door after the entertainment fell dead
of heart disease. His son also made the
affair memorable by trying to stop the
wheel on the propeller shaft with his
his hand. He was thrown about 40 feet.
In addition to these enterprises Captain
Miller built the first steam sawmill in
Siam, and also the first sugar mill.
Mr.. Isaac Townsend Smith, who has
for over 40 years acted as consul for
Siam in New York, has very high
opinion Of the genius and character Of
the Siamese people. He is also an advo-
cate of closer commercial relations with
the United States. In recent inter-
view he said: "The first steam rice mill
in Siam was set up by an American in
1858. The first steam war vessel built
in Siam was from drawings and models,
with steam engines and machinery built
here and sent out by myself, from this
city. This vessel was built by Phra Mai
Wal in Bangkok, was 900 tons, carried a
crew of $50 men and was called the
Enemy Chaser. DR.. McFarlan, an Amer
lean, has for many years been at the
head of the government college, and
DR.. Hays, also an American, is in charge
of their hospital
Diplomatic relations between the Unit
ed States and Siam were entered into in
1857, when Hon. Townsend Harris was
sent to that country as minister plenipo-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-15

AMERICAN LEHAIlON Al DAA'0AAOA~'
sentiary. He wasconveyed by the United
States ship San Jacinto and was met at
the mouth of the river by the royal
barges and escorted to Bangkok, where,
on April 81, 1857, the treaty with the
United States was signed.
The relations so auspiciously begun
have been amicably maintained to the
present day. The building Of the Amer
can legation at Bangkok has long since
outlived its usefulness and is now a pic
turesque ruin abandoned to the ele-
ments. The legation was presented to
the United States by the king of Siam.
It's pleasantly situated on the bank Of
the Menam river in proximity to the
legations of England. Germany and
France. --- S--
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-15
Seeding Dahlias.

A very pleasant occupation for the
amateur grower is to endeavor TO raise
new varieties of garden flowers from
seed. The dahlia especially offers in
ducements, as they change remarkably
from seed. Meehan tells us that it is
not necessary to use any cross fe1%iliza-
ton. Several kind Of dahlias are grown
together and seeds taken from these.
The seedlings are almost certain to be
of different varieties from the parent.
The early flower of the dahlia should be
selected. 1t is better to cut off some
of the petals soon after they have faded,
or otherwise, during q rainstorm, the
whole head rots. The seeds can be
cleaned out in the fall and set in the
ground early in the spring. They usually
flower the first year from seed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-15
FAN Planting Of Strawberries.

There seems to be peculiar prejudice
against planting strawberries i'll fall.
Now, for small fields and garden patches
we are strong advocates Of the system.
and we practice it, says the editor Of
Gardening. But be sure you plant early,
say in August or the first fortnight Of
September, early enough to allow of the
plants getting firmly rooted before win
ter sets in. And don't try to spread out
your plants to make a large patch of
them. Plant no fewer than three in a
hill; then you'll get a good crop of fruit
from this plantation next June.
Potted plants or plain runners of
strawberries, which? There is some
bubble about this question, too, each
system having strong advocates and
fierce opponents. For our part we are
satisfied with either.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-15
Treatment of IL ydrsngeas.

Hydrangeas that have been forced and
which will be wanted for forcing again
next winter should, according to Garden
ing, be treated as follows: Cut the old
flower heads off, but don't cut back the
shoots all; keep the plants out Of doors
and give them lots of water all summer
long, keeping them fresh and plump and
their leaves fat and green. IF they are in
pots or tubs, plunge these part way in the
ground to save watering 50 much. Don't
repot them till September or October.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-15
Castoria.

sCastoria is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me Of its
good effect upon their children"
Dr.. G. g. osooop,
Lowell Mass
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-15
GARMENT !" DEPARTMENT

in French Flannelet, Outing Eannel
and fancy Cotton fabric, stitched
with Silk, collar sizes II 1-2 to ID 1r2
inches, reduced from $1.00 to 25c.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-08-16
Utah Worlds Fair Commission.

&. c. Chambers, president, r.. Mackin-
tosh, vice. president, n. A. Empey, ex-
ecutive commissioner, E. A. Mcdaniel
secretary. Hsber M. Wells, treasurer.
General Office-514 Dooly bldg. Saty Lake
City.
The work of collecting exhibits for the
Worlds Fair is under the supervision
of the several chiefs of departments as
follows:
Agrioulture-J. w. Sanborn chief, Lo,
gan, Utah,
Mining and Ethnology-Don Mcguire
chief, Ogden, Utah.
nufactures-Frank W. Jennings chief,
Salt Lake City, Utah.
Educational--J. F. Millspaugh chief, Salt
Lake City, Utah.
City, Utah.
Bureau of Information-E. A. Mcdaniel
ex-officio chief, Salt Lake City, Utah.
The general conduct of all Worlds Fail
work in southern Utah is under the
supervision of Thomas Judd general
All photographs work illustrating seem
cry etc., is in charge Of J. II. Crock
well official photographer, Salt Lake
City, Utah.
The Utah building at Chicago is S2x4d
feet square, two stories high and con-
tains I, 544 square feet OF floor space.
The Woman 8 department of the Utah ex.
hibit is in charge of the board OF lady
managers as follows:
Mrs. F. S. Richards. president, Salt Lake
City, Mrs. z. D. Richards, vice resi-
Provo, Mrs. @. w. Lyman, Salt Lake
City, Mrs. G. w. Thatcher, Logan.
Miss. May Preston, secretary, Salt
Lake City.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-08-16
THE WHITE CITY.
Prince from India Is Given an Oriental
Welcome.

WORLDS FAIR, Aug. 15.--The cheap
rates and numerous excursions the last
few days are beginning to make a satis-
factory increase in the gate receipts.
The attendance this morning was very
large.
| The feature OF the day was the visit OF
the Rajah of Maharaga, who appeared in
royal raiment attended by the pomp and
ceremonies OF the Orient. a parade of
The Illinois National guards. regiments
from Louisiana, United States marines,
Italian, Spanish and Russian sailors from
the Caravels, troops of military
tournament, Bedouins and other organi-
cations from Midway Plaisance passed
before the rajah in review.
Farmers will begin coming to the fair
In large numbers next week. Inquiries
received by Chief buchanan of the agri-
cultural department indicates that they
are anxious to know something OF the live
stock exhibit which begins next Monday
and lasts until Friday September
8. The exhibits will be very
fine. Seventeen states will send
horses and nearly as many more Will
show cattle. The provinces of Ontario
and Quebec, Canada, will also be repre-
sented. Russia, Germany and France
will have a fine lot OF representative
stock and band OF sacred cattle from
Trinidad will be regarded as a feature.
Twenty six stables, capable of aocommo-
dating 200 head of stock, are in readi-
ness to exhibit, to be confined to road
sters aud thoroughbred cattle. The show
of thoroughbred horses and trotters has
been postponed until Oct. Is. Saddle
horse men also asked for postponement
from Sep. till some timelin October, but
it is understood their request will not be
granted.
Members of the Ancient Order of For
esters marched into the midway plaisance
this afternoon and paraded down street
to Festival hall. The exercises in Fes-
tiual hall consisted of music and speeches.
Four hundred roller chair pusherS this
morning went on a strike for increase of
wages.
They held orderly meetings during the
day and discussed measures for forcing
their employers to deal as they said, fair
with them. The trouble arose over an
announcement that wages would be re-
duced from 81 to rs cents day with the
commission remaining the same as be-
fore. The chair pushers affected tenn
porary labor Organization. and will
strike to gain their demands. Il COM
mittee of strikers waited on President
Higinbothan, who promised to investi-
gate the matter. A number of chairmen
assert that they signed a contract Tor 81
per dasJ VIXEN first employed.
The total admission today was 100, 554,
of which 121 1854 paid.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-08-16
Monmouth Park Races.

MONMOUTH PARK, August 15.-Fast
track. Six furlongs- Aloha won. ST.
rocco second, Top Gallant third. Time
1:14.
Seven furlongs-C harmion won, Young
Arion second, Treasure third. Time
1:27.
Six furlongs-Hornpipe won, Jack of
Spades second, Mr.. Jingle third. Time
1913.
One mile and a half-Ramapo won, St.
Leonard second, Comanche third. Time
-2:3S.
Five urlongs-Patrician won, Him
yara second, Little Pirate third. Time
1905.
Six urlongs-Evanatus Won, Willie L
second, Wolcott third. Time-1:13.