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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-03-27
An Unseen Enemy

Is more TO be dreaded than an open and visi-
bic one. That subtitle and lurking foe, which
under the generic name of malaria m;inifests
itself. when ii clutches us in it's tenacious
grasp, in the various forms Of chills aud fever,
bilious remittent. dumb aguc or ague cake.
terrifying the system against its irsidious at
lacks with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, Il
thorough antidOtc TO the poison of miasma in
the system, and safeguard against it thor
"ughly to be relied upon. In the event of u
malarious attack, avoid poisoning Your svs-
ten with quininc. and use Instead this whole
some remedy, unobjcctionable in taste and far
more ctficacioUs than any drug. Use the Bit
tiers for dyspepsia, biliomsness. constipation,
kidney complaints and rheumatism.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-03-27

Mrs. C. F. Thomas has returned
from the Eastern cities with a spIen-
did line of ladies' goods. Mrs.
Thomas weIl-known good taste in
selections always renders her stock
especially attractive.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-03-27
Whitewashing, Plaster
ing, &c.

The undersigned desire to give notice to the
public that they are prepared TO execute
Whitewsshing. all kinds of pIsstering, and
reasonable rates. Good work done md natis-
faction guaranteed. Orders solicited.
Jan. 20, '94-Sin. w9l. g. HILL & co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-03-27

Whilst in Middleway last Thurs
day we had occasion to visit the store
of Mrs. G. NJ. Del. Smith. We
found good stock on hand, every
thing in good trim and Mr. Jos. D.
Smith at his post, courteous and at
fable as ever. The carriage works
of Messrs. A. J.. Anderson & Co.
were in full operation, and a fine
stock of nice vehicles on hand. AT
Leetown Mr.. Lewis Wilt WAS at the
helm at the old reliable store OF Mr..
Jas. L. Watson, Mr.. Nicely still held
the fort at the centre store, and the
mercantile establishment Of Messrs.
DunawaY & Strider gave evidence of
business thrift and energy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-03-27
A NARROW ESCAPE!
How it Happened.


The following remarkable event in lady's
life will interest the reader: For long time
had a terrible pain at my heart, which fiut-
tered almost inceSsantly. Ihad no appetite
and could not Sleep l would be compelled
to sit up in bed and beIch gas from my stom-
ach until thought every minute would be
my last. There was n feeling of oppression
about my heart, and was afraid to draw q
full breath. couldn't sweep room with
out sitting down and resting; but, thank
God, by the help OF New Heart Cure all that
Is past and feel like another woman. Be
fore using the New Heart Cure had taken
different sO-called remedies and been treated
by doctors without any benefit until ! Was
both discouraged and disguised. Ny husband
bought me a bottle of DIR. Miles New Heart
Cure, and am happy to say never regretted
It, as now have splendid appetite and
sleep we'll. weighed rs pounds when be-
gan taking the remedy, and now weigh 13O4S.
Its effect In my case has been truly marvel
GUS. It far SURPRISES any other medicine
have ever taken or any benefit ever re-
ceiVed from physicians."-Nirs Harry Starr,
POttsVIlle Pa. October II, 1872.
DR.. Miles New Heart Cure is sold on POSI-
tive guarantee by all druggists. or by the DE-:
price, 81 per bottle, six bottles s.. express pre-
paid. This great discovery by an eminent
specialist in heart disease, contains neither
opiates nor dangerous drugs
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-03-27
Garden Seed.

We have just received a new stock
of the best Garden Seed in the mar
ket, which we will sell at lowest
prices. BRowE & HooFF.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-03-27
For Rent,

A PAYMENTS of Five Good Rooms. com
n fortably and conveniently located in the
center of Charles Town. Apply AT the
Jan. Ia, IS12-If. SPIRIT OFFICE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-03-27

The usual beautiful and interest
ing Easter offering services were held
by Zion Episcopal Sunday School
last Sunday afternoon. The school,
on reaching the church from the
Parish Building, was met at the YES
thule by the rector. Rev, w. L.
Gravatt, and marched around the
aisles singing a beautiful anthem.
The chancel and adjacent parts of
the church were richly decorated
with flowers. The rector made
very interesting address, taking for
his theme the language of flowers.
Flowers, lie said, taught many useful
lessons, and among these he enumer-
atcd and enlarged upon contentment
death and the resurrection. Most
flowers do best in the sunshine, and
so lie told the children to be sunny,
bright and happy. Flowers are sweet,
and they should he sweet. gentle,
charming and loving to all around
them-sweet in their tempers, their
manners and their lives. The rose
teaches love, and they should love
one another, even as Christ, who is
called the Rose of Sharon" loved
us. Superintendent David Howell
made an interesting report, and the
services were iutcrspersed with beau
tiful carols sung by the school.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-03-27

Mr.. f. L. BelIer has erected for
Messrs. Cooke & Phillips additions
to their warehouse, (formcr public
school building,) on North Charles
street
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-03-27

Messrs. C. H. Shipman, D. A.
Phillips and others have trimmed
trees, whitewashed fence and cleaned
up the yard at the Baptist church.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-03-27
Pubic Sales.

Tuesday, March 27.--PersonaI
Property, by d. b. Shoemaker.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-03-27

Messrs. VIM. Phillips & Sons have
received the contract for furnishing
the material for the large hotel to be
erected on Bolivar Heights.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-03-27
Why Do You Suffer

With your Eyes, when the assistance of
pair Hf
ROCK CRYSTAL OR DIAMOND LENSE,
will give you relief. We guarantee to ft or
rcinud the price. Large assortment. at
Z. w. BROWNS,
Oct. 90, 1891. OpTician and Jcweler.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-03-27
Personal Mention.

Mr.. j. ". Cofman is in New
York purchasing spring stock.
Mr.. S. P. Birkitt has gone to Jack
sonville, Fla, to clerk in hotel.
Mr.. John Elliot is spending several
days in Washington and Baltimore.
Mess. A. d. Barr and Jno. w.
Kelley spent Easter in Washington
City.
Mrs. DIR. Edward Bowlus, of Fred
ericl City, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Fl. o. Talbot.
Mr.. c. C. Ramey, of Rappahannock
county. Va. is spending few days
in this locality.
Mr.. Jno. p. Hess, of Baltimore,
has been visiting his mother-in-law,
Mrs. Amanda Strider.
Mr.. and Mrs. DIR. T. A. Ramey, of
Sharpsburg, Md, are visiting their
parents in this county.
Mr.. V. NJ. Firor and sister have
been visiting friends in Maryland,
and will return to-day.
Mr.. Jacob Sites las moved his
family to his new home, "Castle
View" near HalItown.
Brother Morrow, of the advocate,
is moving his family TO his old home
at the " White House " farm.
Miss Lille Hagley has been home
from the Episcopal Female Institute,
Winchester, for the Easter holidays.
Hon. A. S. cambridge and E. Hess
Reinhart, Esq, of Shephcrdstown,
were in Charles Town on Friday.
Judge Lucas and family, who have
been wintering in town, have moved
back to their beautiful old country
residence, "Rion Hail."
Mr.. Frank Logic, of Charles
Town, was in this city last week on
professional business.
M0rtims6urg Statesman.
Hon. George r. Vending came
up from Washington to look after
some improvements to his GUNNER
home here. His sou accompanied
him.
The many friends of Miss Mamie
Pratt, of Waynesboro, Va, will be
glad TO learn that she and her sister,
Miss Marian, are visiting Mrs. A. d.
Barr, of this city.
Mr.. Newton Shepherd, of Berry
vile, Gan ex-Confederate bearing the
scars of an honorable wound, spent
Easter with his relatives Messrs. F.
a. and John 7. Colston, in this
county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-03-27
Fancy Eggs for Sale.

Gold Dust Buff Cochin Thorough
bred. 81 per sitting. For sale by
S. H. LANDS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-03-27

Capt. Geo. H. Flagg went to WASH
ington Saturday with letters and pa
pers from Hon. VIM. l.. Wilson, and
it is expected that his nomination for
postmaster at Charles Town will be
made this week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-03-27
BuckIen's Arnica SaIve.

The best saIvo In the world for Cuts, Bruises,
Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter
Chapped Hands, Chilbnlins Corns, and ali
Skin Eruptions. and positively cnres Piles, or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
IS cents per bog. For sale by DIR. Bishop.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-03-27

The lady friends of the Iudepen-
dent Fire Company are expected to
hold fair shortly, to aid in raising
funds for the purchase of new uni
forms
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-03-27
TO REAL ESTATE OWNERS.


xtra F
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-03-27

Mr.. w. Fl. Cameron will take full
charge of the Carter Houye-har and
livery stable as well as the hotel
proper-and proposes to run all in
first class StYIe.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-03-27

Justice often miscarries and the
innocent frequently suffer at the
hands of the vilc--but IT'S long
lane that has no turn, aud wrongs
sometimes right themselves.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-03-27
ARTHUR DAVENPORT,

My Piedmont
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-15

My friend Brown, who goes into society
as she exists, says he is acquainted with
man who keeps a box of cigars for his
friends, and nearly every cigar in the box
is different from all the rest. The man
doesn't smoke himself For a long time
my friend Brown was a good bit puzzled
to account for this curious combination of
the weed and once asked the society man
about it, but beyond a meaning ssnile he
got no answer. Having discovered the
source Of that apparently inexhaustible
supply of queer cigars at last, my friend
Brown fastened to relieve my anxiety SO
that 1 might tell the rest of the world
You see, says my friend Brown, he
doesn't smoke Wei, when he is offered
cigar, don't you know, he takes it. Seer
When he is out to dinner. you know, he
takes a cigar every time the box is passed,
d 'ye understand, and, by Jove, sometimes
two or three, you knowl He manages this
way to worry along on $50, 600 year-oh,
yaas, by Jove, it's SO Internally mean, you
know And when you smoke his con-
founded cigars picked up that way, you
know, you really don't know, you know,
" hat You re getting Sees''
And my friend Brown grew quite indig
nant about it and thinks it ought to be
exposed, so I expose it. This thing of be-
ing expected to smoke the flag end Of other
peoples dinners is q social outrage
Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-15

King Victor Emmanuel used often to
tire before the termination Of a days
sport, and mules and horses being out of
the question in the precipitous mountain
paths he would mount on the back of his
chief huntsman, Alpine Hercules,
named BOrretta- One day Borretta. having
the king on his back, was crossing a tor
rent. The king having raised his foot to
avoid getting his gaiter wet the sudden
movement almost capsized Borretta. I'm
mindful for moment of the rank of his
burden, he grOwled out, Tente au. bour-
ic'' Hold steady, you jackass'') With
out manifesting the least irritation or sur
prise, the king replied, You apparently
ignore, friend Borretta, that the jackass is
the one who carries the load And moth
ing more was said about the matter=San
Francisco ArgOnaut.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-15
KING AND DRUNKARD.
Humbsrt of Italy ried to Reform one
OF His Subjects.

Humbsrt Of italy ried to Reform one
Of His Subjects.
King Hum bert of Italy was walk
ing in one of the back streets Of Rome
recently. 1t was Sunday. and his
majesty wished to see for himself how
his subjects in the poor quarters Of
the Eternal City kept the Lords day.
As he neared corner drunken fell
low came rolling along up street de-
scribing all kinds of geometrical fig
ures lila his progress. On one Of his
tangents he almost struck the king.
Turning around to see who was in
his way the workman recognized his
majesty He fell upon his knees be-
fore him. trembling with fear, but SO
intoxicated that he could hardly
speak straight.
King Humbert tried to quiet him.
but the man murmured prayer after
prayer for forgiveness Humbert
who himself never touches intoxieat-
ing drinks except when necessary at
public dinners, thinking he had
chance TO make a convert to temper
ance upbraidcd the man severely.
As the poor fellow seemed penitent
the king asked him what he could do
for him
At first no reply came, but the king
insisted upon on answer Thus en-
conraged the fellow blubbered out.
''Whl your majesty then accord 20
me the permission to-drinx gratis
pro Dec "A all the liquor shops Of
Romeo
The king Of course declined to
grant the sincere request. and left the
man on his knees in the street
Everything else, y cried the drunk
ard. as the king started away, sis
immatcrial to me"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-15
THE PROFESSORS CHICKENS.
His Knowledge OF Poultry Farming Was
Rather Limited.

His Knowledge OF Poultry Farming Was
Rather Limited.
This may not be new, but it was new
to the reporter who overheard it
East Providence car, so it IS likely that
there are others who have never heard it.
The young man who told it was evidently
a collegian, as was his companion
I heard q good one on Professor -- Of
AndOver, - he said
What was it2'' queried the other.
Gwen, you know, he was married dun
ing the winter and went to housekeeping
just outside the village. This spring no
thought he would add few hens to his
stock. He already had 4 dog He set
couple of the hens and in time had two
large broods of chickens. He was very
proud of them, but in a week or 50 thu
hens began to die He called in neigh
Dor to look at the chickens and offer adj
vice. They were certainly a pretty scaly
lot of chickens that the neigEbor viewed
They were skinny looking and apparently
without mbition-
8. What do you feed them2' asked the
neighbor after brief survey
9 Feed then2' responded the professor,
as though he didn't hear Alright Why,
I don't feed them anything. L thought
the old hens had milk enough for them. , y
Providence Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-15
HERALD RECONsTRUCTING
A New Election Precinct VIII BE Formed
in the Third ,yvard-Other Changes

A New Election Precinct VIII BE Formed
in the Third stVard-Other Changes
Commissioner Of Elections Herald has
decided to form a new precinct in the
Third ward The third precinct Of the
ward is the largest IN the city, 725 votes
having been cast in the one precinct a
the recent election. Both Of the other
precincts in the ward are quite large
476 votes being cast ia the first and 451
in the second Commissioner Herald
will change the boundaries Of all the
precincts in the ward and establish
another, so as 10 equalize the voters in
the ward.
He will also make changes IN the other
wards, but probably no other new pre-
cinct viii be formed.
In the Fifth ward he viii put all the
territory south Of Seventeenth street IN
the first precinct aud the territory north
of Seventeenth street will be put in the
second precinct. Before the dividing
line crossed Seventeenth street
There viii also be changes in the
boundaries of the precincts in the First
ward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-15
CHILOREN's EYES.
Every Source OF Irritation Must BE Stu
dfousIy Avoided

Every Source OF Irritation Must BE Stu
dfousIy Avoided
OF all the bodily organs which need
watchful care in the period of their de-
velopment, the eye stands prominent
Yet no organ IS 50 often neglected or
abused
1t is no calumny upon the modern
schOol-rOom. or upon the methods
which are employed there, to say that
they are in a large measure responsible
for the many evidences which we meet
Of an impaired and defective eyesight
among the young, and premature
breaking down of that function with
adults.
The close confinement Of the student
undcrInines his general health, and 50
renders every organ liable to succumb
under any special strain Add to this
the extra labor required Of all the
organs of the head, the close applica-
tion of the eyes to the page before
them. and the fact that it is often nee
essary to continue the studies with
the aid of artificial light, and it is plain
that school life is full OF dangers to the
eyesight Of the young child.
And if this is not enough to con-
vince Us, we may be reminded Of the
unhygicuic surroundings of even the
best-appointed schooIhouse. the preva-
lence of contagious diseases Of the eye,
and the great liability Of infection
through the various pernicious habits
of the average school child.
No young child should be permitted
to pursue his studies to n protracted
degree by lamplight- We may turn
his eyes from the light, and even pro-
vide shades for them, and still they
viii be affected. It IS never necessary,
before ones organs are well developed,
to endeavor to prolong the twelve or
fifteen hours Of daylight.
instruction to the child as to the
manner in which be should hold his
book while reading or writing is also
essential. This includes not only the
proper distance of the page from the
face, but the attitude of the body as a
whole 1t is easy to establish at an
early period a predisposition to near
sightedness and even displacement Of
the eyebsLll itself
In fact, every source of irritation
should be avoided, even, if necessary,
to a complete withdrawal of the child
from his studies. Youth's Companion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-15

The largest harp ever made, SO far as j.
known, was that invented and construct
ed by NJ Neritan, provost of Burkli, near
Basle- It was known as the gigantic me-
teorological 1Eolian harp. It was $50 feet
IN length and was erected in the garden of
its inventor in 1887 This harp consisted
of 10 iron wires, 500 feet in length,
stretched between two poles. The wires
were from two to three inches apart, the
largest being one-sixth of an inch in thick
ness and the smallest one-twelfth of an
inch. They were placed in the direction of
north and south and inclined in such
manner as to form an angle Of from 20 to
80 degrees with the horizon, being stretch
ed by means of rollers properly disposed
for the purpose Whenever the weather
changed, the wires sounded with such
loudncss that it was impossible to 60 on
with concert in the house. The sound
sometimes represented the kissing noise OF
water in rapid ebulIition. sometimes that
of a harmOnicon and sometimes that of
distant chimes or an organ. Brooklyn
Eagle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-15
POPULISM NO GO THERE.
Hut a ..Unionist Party Is to start at
Fittsburg. Pa

PrrrsBURG, Nov. Pittsburg will
after next Sunday have a Unionist party
patterned after the English idea, a labor
union political party. with object and
principles intended exclusively Tor work
ingmen
Next Sunday evening a mass meet
ing viii be held in Old City Hall to dis
cuss the matter and establish the tempo
rary organization.
A circular was issued yesterday, signed
by the organizers. George q. Burrows
and Edward Shippey, who was formerly
associated with the UniOnists of Eng
land
Edward Shippey was formerly an as
sociate Of John Burns, Tom Mann, Frank
Smith, Kier Hardie and other prominent
Unionist leaders Of Great Britain, and
studying their history and line Of princi-
pie became convinced that the fOrma-
ton of such party would be beneficial
70 the working classes Of this city
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-15
LIE JAP's CLock.
An odd Timepieee Used by the old
Time OricntaI4.

An odd TimePfeee Used by the old
Time Oricntal4.
The real Japanese clock. one Of tho
kind il use among that brown
skinned. almond-eyed race Of Orien-
tails efore they came i'm contact with
timel<eepers of European pattern. IS
the oldest hOrological Instrument
imaginable. They are Of many kinds
and patterns Of course. but are all
alike in one respect, viz. in recording
the flight of time without that seem
ing Indispensable adjunct-the point
er rotating on an axis.
In these queer Jap time keepers
the scale and figures (characters) arc
arranged in "A manner more re-
sembling Fahrenheit therm ometer
than anything else, the pointer or
'hand" being attached to a rod
which is continually sliding downward
in the time tube" Thus pointing 10
the hour and minute as it slowly but
imperce ptibly falls toward the "bulb b.
or weight house" A square linked
chain is attached to the upper end OF
the rod, to which the time pointer is
affixed I. and when the clock is f.ys ound
up" it is simply done by coiling the
chain around the toothed wheel "a
heavy weight fastened at the other
end of the rod continually pulls rol
and pointer downward, thus plainly
and simply recording the flight Of
time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-15
HAS WON THEIR HEARTS.
Russell Harrison Runs the Terre Haute
City Council


TERRE HAU1,E, Ind. Nov 15.-If Gan
eral Harrison can have things his own
way with the national convention in 1896
as his son Russell is having his own
way with the Terre Haute council he
will be nominated for president without
serious opposition.
Russell can get anything he wants from
the city Of Terre Haute notwithstanding
he is opposed BY Andy Crawford, the
millionaire iron founder, who is a mem
Der OF the council, and also the mayor OF
the city. he has forced the council to
give him the contract to light the city's
streets as against the old lighting COM
pany which Mr. Crawford himself con
trolls.
When Harrison became president OF
the street railway company less than a
year ago, representing capitalists yet IN
known to the public, he set about I'M
proving the street car service and cater
ing to public sentiment
He made it point to meet many per-
sons and ia an earnest manner assure
them that he b ad come to Terre Haure to
give the public irst-class street car ser
vice and as frankly declare that he hoped
TO make money by doing The I'M
proved service was realized Immediately
and the Improvement has continued until
now. Terre Hauteans take pride IN as
sorting that the city can lay claim 70 the
best street car system in the country
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-15
IT COST HEBNING $40.

Campaign Expenditure of the Demo
cratic Candidate for Secretary Of State
T. j. Herring Of Wellington, the can
didate for secretary of state on the Dem
ocratic ticket, has forwarded to the sec
rotary Of state a list of bis campaign ex-
penses but the statement was returned
to him with instructions to file it with
the county clerk IN the county where he
resides.
Mr.. Herning's statement showed his
expenditures for the campaign to have
been $240
The items given were as follows:
Travelling expenses for August. $50.
Travelling expenses to September 20,
800
Travelling expenses to November 6,
$3.50
Postage. $50.
County central committee. $50.