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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27
VICIOUS WHEN HE'S wExsp."
How DoOIey Created Diversion In tn
Way of a Fight.

"They were playing Skinny" They
play shiny every day on Fourth street
while they are waiting for the evening
papers and the game is generally ex-
citing for, given a shiny stick and a
battered can to whack at, the small boy
who vends newspapers becomes a
blood-thirsty monster and is possessed
with demoniac desire to knock off the
legs of his contemporaries. Yesterday
afternoon they were playing with the
usual number of propositions to fight
made.
And in the heat of the game there ar
They wore furs and their faces bore
that healthy flush that is peculiar to that
rare and radiant maiden" the Winter
girl. The men who passed them on the
street stopped to wonder how it was
that the wind made girls lovely by dis
tributing the color over their faces,
while it had the effect of concentrating
all the red corpuscles in man is blood
in the end of his nose and around his
eyes. And when the girls saw the boys
they stopped.
There" said one There playing
it,"
Playing what?" asked the other.
why, golf; don't you see." She pro-
nounced it "goff.
"Oh, how Iovelyi And to think that
none of the boys will take it up so that
we may play it! And it is the only
thing worth living for in the East. I
am going to get Fred to come down
and see the little fellows and we'n start
the game. Dear mel O-h-h!" The
ejaculation was small scream. And
there was reason for it. The kids had
got interested, and Dooley. the champion,
had got what he regarded as proper
"sWipe" at the can, with the result that
it landed snugly against the side of the
girl who though it such lovely game.
And it fingered for moment between
her arm and her sealskin jacket.
There were sharp points and Jagged
corners on the can and it would not be
separated from the fur. Then Dooley
arrived.
"Trow down de ball, he yelled, and
he made a murderous demonstration
with his club. "Foul," yelled the oppo-
sition, as they gathered around the
maiden and struggled for possession Of
the can. The girl was frightened al
most to death, and one little wretch
actually struck at the can of contention
and hit her on the elbow.
Then Dooley showed the stuff he was
made of. He promptly hit the as
sailant over the head with his stick and
cleared circle around the girls. Then
he said: "De play is of till de lady
separates herself frum de ball, an I'll
smash any one dat comes near while
she's doin' it. Mebbe you'd like to take
fall outer me, BugsyP"-this to
youth who was making a demonstration
"Bugsy" gave him the hoarse, horse
laugh, and Dooley laid down his stick
and remarked to the struggling girl:
"Hexcuse me. Miss, till punches him."
An And ,t there ,,s was IA fight organized before
hurry away with her friend. And the
chances are that Erred" will not be re-
quested to organize "goff" clnb.-St.
Paul Pioneer Press.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27
FATAL RED sEvENs.
Poker Players Must Beware of a Jack Full
on Red Sevens.

"Death stalks alongside poker game
in the west" said John Mcguire, the
veteran tragedian of the Pacific coast.
'When l was monologuing through the
mining camps struck one of the hot
test in New Mexico. dropped into
saloon one afternoon and saw four OF
the most noted desperadoes of the day
playing draw poker. 1 knew two OF
the men personally. One of them was
a cool, quiet fellow, who talked little,
known all over as one of the quickest
men on the trigger, and who acted
quickly in crisis. The other was as
cool and nervy as himself.
after awhile it happened that there
was big jack pot I was watching
the game closely, though l knew that
the countenances OF both men would be
non-committal, and that there might be
some heavy blufing.
Suddenly noticed, to my intense
astonishment, that the face of the better
known of the two was growing pale.
An opponent was dealing, and as he
slowly took up each card the color kept
on leaving his countenance. / couldn't
understand it, as there was no disturb
ance about, no loud talk at the bar, nor
had any body entered.
"He had four cards in his hand, and
his face was ashen. He reached fol
the fifth and last card, turned it over,
and simultaneously reached for his
pistol.
"His opponent had been watching him
with the keenest attention, and in fash
had his gun out and was shooting acros.
the table!
"At the second shot the quiet man fell
across the table and his life blood stained
the pack Of cards. We raised him uE
and found that he was dead. We car
ried him out, and as we lifted him his
hand was exposed.
He had drawn a jack full on rec
sevens!"
"This was what had made his fac,
change and caused him to reach for hi
gun.
"There is superstition among gamb
lers In the west that he who sits in /
game and draws at pat hand a jacl
| full on red sevens will never live to pla,
| the hand.
.eThis desperate had drawn this hand
He believed the superstition. He haG
realized that crisis was at hand ant
had reached for his gun. His opponen
had been too quick for him and had sho
him dead.
This shooting clinched the supersti
ton: Beware of jack full on re'
seYensf"-M Y. Recorder.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27
Their Opinion of Congressman.

doubt whether there is better place
anywhere in our broad country for
catching the native American with
snap shot than the capitol upon the hill
The snap shot which reveals him to you
most completely in his own off-guard
bits of conversation, overheard without
his intending it.
Two men stood looking at Leutze's
big fresco = westward the Star of
Empire" One of them said: %Yes.
that's natural. way down to the boy with
his pants stuck into his bootsi"
"Yes, assented the other. "and that
prairie grass makes mighty good hay
for feedin'i"
Five minutes after hearing this art
criticism heard one of a political char
acter. Two men, evidently down-easters.
had been in one of the galleries of the
house. looking down on the bear garden
and watching the speaker try to keep
order.
WELL" said one of them confidential
ly to his companion as they started
downstairs, Il s'pose about two-thirds
of them fellers in congress is nothin' but
lobbyists.
"Jesso," responded his friend, @and
about five-sixths of them two-thirds is
no better than tramps"
These comments are verbatim. .-Kdte
Fields Washington.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27
GrandmOther's Bows.
zee dear little rosy. sturdy men.

Three dear little rosy, sturdy men,
Who made their grandmother young again,
Who tugged at her heart with their fingers SO
small,
Till she opened it warm and wide to them
all;
Three jolly small souls who chattered and
sang
Till the quiet old house to the rafters rang
With perfect tumult of laughter and noise,
AS long as 1t sheltered Observation-Disclosures 8
boys!
Six dear little feet all so active and light
That they pattered and froIicked from morn
ing till night;
Six busy small hands which could never be
But worked all the day with the cheeriest
will;
Three warm little hearts; three white, tnno-
cent souls
To be kept from world-stain as the time on
ward rolls;
Three lives to be checkered with sorrow and
joys,
And cheered by loves tenderness-grand-
mothers boys!
Three destines woven together in one
As the waves of q wind-rippled river-tide
run,
Three phases of life, from the happiness GLAD
OF Walter, to Arthur, dear solemn-faced lad,
And the baby, so happy-go-lnclly and gay,
Ihey Show In their moods; ana we lovingly
pray
They may always be free from all baser al
loys,
AS now, when they're happy as-grandmoth-
Ethel Maude CoIson.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27
An Unexpected Answer.

er-hem!-children, began
Colonel Handy Polk, the well-known
real-estate, loan, and insurance agent
at Oklahoma, who had wandered into a
Sunday-school, and been invited by the
superintendent to address the children,
Il didn't come yere with the expecta-
ton of maxim a speech, but now that
I've been called on, I'll say few words
on e-er-ah-beauties of honesty
and-er-truth. Honesty is the best
policy. Alwers be honest, children, and
alwers be truthful. As-er-er-What'
his-name truly said, an honest man is
the-er-er-noblest work of God. And
a truthful man is better than-er-ah-
many sparrers. Alwers remember
that, children. If everybody was hon.
est, what a different world this would
be! But, alas! they hain't. Instead,
the generality of mankind in-er-gen-
eral is forever tryin' to git the better OF
the-er-er-generality of mankind in
-er-ah-general, 80 to speak. From
this we should learn-should learn, as it
were, to-er-be honest. But rll tell
you little story to sorter illustrate my
meanin'. Once on time thar was q
boy whose parents were poor but hon.
est, and tried to raise him up in the-er
way he should go. But he wouldn't
obey 'em, and seemed to take delight
in doin' wrong. He began stealin' lit
tie things when he was no higher than
the table, and 'peared to prefer to lie
when the truth would have done jest as
we'll, or even better. He grew worse
and worse as time passed on, and by
the time he had grown to be man he
had become a regular out-and-out
scoundrel. He made business of swim
dim, lynn, and cheatin', and seemed to
glory in his shame. And what do you
| suppose became of him? l ask you,
children, whur do you reckon he is at
| now?"
And the Coloners innocent hearers
answered in one voice:
HE now stands before s!"-Harper's
Magazine.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27
The Arab Character.

One day was the guest of general
commanding the chief military division
of northern Africa 1t is better not to
mention names, for people with official
resp ponsibilities usually dislike being
quoted.
My acquaintance with General -
arose, however, through good mutual
friend; and as was treated with frank
ness, have every reason to consider
his views of consequence.
"Can you trust those Turcos and Spa
his in case of warp" asked him.
To this he replied by telling story.
That ne had once been in the position
where he was able to save a great Arab
chief from disgrace and beggary. That
chief had been friendly with him for
many years, and was so overwhelmed
by gratitude that he brought the gem
eral costly present.
Il never accept presents from ma
tiyes, " said the general, in parenthesis
whoever accepts a present from an
Arab losses his authority at once"
The chief was very much chagrined
at the generals determination, and
sought in vain to alter it. Finally, in
tit of uncomfortable emotion, and with
choicking voice, he raised his hand
solemnly and said:
General, you have saved me from
dishonor. l owe you all l have. Let
me make you gift more valuable to
you than any precious stone. 1t is one
word of advice: Never trust an Arab
not one-not even mel"
With which strange, not to say par
adoxical, warning the chief disappeared.
That happened several years ago,
said the general, "but each day I real
ize more fully the value of that strange
gift. The Arab has his nature, which
is not yours or mine. He NAV live
twenty years with you; respect and ad-
mire you; serve you faithfully; even
spill his blood for you-but all that
counts for nothing. The next year he
may cut your throat. ."-Harper's Maga-
zi77e
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27
An Honest Merchant.

"Are you sure that this suit OF clothes
is durable?" asked the prospective pur-
chaser of the dealer.
mo, 1 don't think they will wear very
we'll" said the dealer.
"Are they all woolP"
mo, mostly shoddy."
The customer looked puzzled. de
thought he must be dreaming. He had
never heard merchant talk this way
before about his own goods.
"Does the suit tit me perfectly" asked
the customer after he had recovered
from his astonishment.
Bags at the knees. sleeves are too
long, legs are too short, too tight under
the arms, too loose over the shoulders
bad fit"
The customer edged away. beginning
to be thoroughly frightened. But he
finally caught bis breath long enough
do you think the suit is cheap"
awful high price for such poor
goods" said the dealer.
The customer would have tainted with
fear; but just here the keeper of the in
sane asylum came in and led the dealer
back to the institution from which be
had escaped.-N. y World.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27
No Room for Doubt.

"You aver" said the black-browed
bandit, shat you are the celebreted can
tatrice, Mme- Squallkina? Prove it
and you are free. Never shall it be
said that Cuttaweezanda would offer
indignity to an opera soprano. 1t is
against all the tenets of the profession
"How shall prove my identitya"
asked the captive.
by singing, of course.
"What? Sing in this cave? No bou-
quets? No steam heat? And not a
cent in the box-ofice? Neverl"
Gentlemen, said the bandit, @it is
evident that the lady is what she claims
to be. Escort her to the nearest village
and set her free. indianapolis jour
g1nI
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27
A Disappointed Mother.

Anxious Mother-"Did 7 hear Mr..
Watreason kiss you in the conservatory
tonight Jeanette? l am sure l heard
a very suspicious sound.
Jeanette (almost thirty - mo,
mother; that sound came from the
dining room. You remember the door
was open"
Anxious Mother-"Oh. my child, what
a night of disappointment this has been
for me. e."-Spr3mgfeld Graphic.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27

honored. The fight lasted but few
moments, and then, beaten, half of their
number dead, their chief, the great
Deer Head, killed, the enemy retreated
in disorder.
without much ado, my Indian girl
and were married at the little Mex
lean church in the village. For some
short, few years we were very happy,
and then the All Destroyer took her
from me.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27
Launders for Nobility.

Neighbor: "How did your daughters
marriage with that foreign count turn
outP" Mrs Brickrow: "Her last let
ter from Europe states that he has spent
all her money, and she is taking in
washing; but then, l presume, she
washes only for the nobility, T.
Weekiy.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27

F&S7S. s 8 and 3fS connect at Y7ejisvilla f0r
Steuh ,vj3a ard BelEiGe GHS. 3sse aud 3G3
coaur.tii GniCi station, Pittsburgh, for The
Faai
r.-.seE.s asYsia hNn Es.w nes. sns, p..la-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27
On the Square.

Penelope-Why, it took him half an
hour to tell the funny story spoke OF. F"
Perdita-Indeed?
Penelope-Yes, and it was as broad
as it was long.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27

sDaily. TE l8dav. fF1sg Stop. FBIea2s.
G7rf "a e, 5alo.ss tr,, from 70 % noon tc u OG
rsia-a' j. js6>. tton q = ,adAght 20 Il 60 nooR.
JOSEPH N-4Jn, E.A. FORD,
Ga,nl" General Passenger agent
ll-S.si-. ',ttURGII, PENN'A
70. ,'us s-...- tas Of fare, through tickets
bagzs, t,~=.. 4 further Information re
sJT.; ~ OF trains apply to any
s.SeDt - al. .'iC28ia Lines
w.D orc. Agent sRavenna Ohio
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-05-07
Church Items.


The Southern Baptist Convention
will meet in Washington May 10.
The Episcopal Diocesan Council
will meet in Charles Town June 2.
The First Quarterly Meeting for
Jefferson circuit, NJ. f.. Church
South, will be held May % and 26 /;
Charles Town, 26 and %.
The Sundav-school convention Of
the Lutheran Synod of Virginia will
meet in Shepherdstown on July 3lst
and continue III session three days.
The first anniversary of the dedica-
ton of the nj. E. Church, South, in
this town, will be observed by APP
propriate services on the third Sum
day in this month-21st.
A congregational meeting, to re-
ceive the report of the committee on
chapel, will be held in the Presby-
terrain church in this place next Mon
day afternoon, at 3 o'clock.
The new Southern Methodist
church at Bakerton will be dedicated
the fourth Sunday in this month. -
Arrangements are being made for a
grand church reunion there on the
Saturday previous.
Rev. S. w. Cole will be absent
from town next Sunday, attending
the Southern Baptist General Con-
vention in Washington City, iu con-
sequence of which there will be no
service in the Baptist church here.
A called meeting of the Winches-
ter Presbytery is to be held in Mar
tinsburg May z, at which Mr.. David
j. Woods, son of Rev. DIR. F. M.
Woods, pastor of the Presbyterian
Church of that city, will be ordained.
Rev. DIR. j. R. Graham, of Win
chester, and Rev. DR.. F. M. Woods,
of Martinsburg, were elected by
Winchester Presbytery ministerial
delegates to the General Assembly.
Rev. DIR. Hopkins declined an cleo
ton, but was reported in the papers
as having been chosen.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-05-07
Personal Mention.

NJ A,,na,. IJSr,lz;ns 10 homo from
Hamnisn S;dney A''
4 waa,,.
MT. oeo; .. Iysser was IN = ','A
my 'on on ''asuiusss.
Mr.. LOUIS a. Dlehi mas oeen nome
seNerai aays from ho'nneS'
Miss G. L. Lloyd has been spend
ing several days In baltlmore.
Mr.. j. w. Walraven was up from
Baltimore several days last week.
M Iohn q Foley has been nm
from Washington for a day or two.
,rha NJ;saos wan,,;no arrived
mli n 9S &c ~ 1aaet F,agg's
"euny 'Ao . : - On
Mrs. Andrew Coyle, of Washington
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-05-07
JeWeleFSs
Martinsburg, w. Va.

TRUNKS, vA11sEs AND BAes.-.Trunks,
Satchels and Hand Bags can be purchased of
us at most reasonable prices. Our line in
cludes the very best makes of all the latest
and most convenient shapes. Our complete
assortment is bound to please you in quality,
style and price, and genuine bargain may he
depended upon whenever you desire goods in
his line. VIM. KAHN, Sadler BLOCK.
NEcKwEAR.-In extent and variety our
stock of neckwear is dazzingly superior to the
display of any preceding year. AS q suitable
scarf or tic very Often adds ten per cent: to
mans looks, there is no excuse for wearing an
old one. If you want the latest and prettiest
ties. examine our stock. Every necktie is
stylish and high grade, neat, nobby and te-
coming and our prices speak for themselves
VIM. KAHN, Sadler Block.
Much TO ADMIRE IN OUR Cn1LDREN's De-
PARTMENT.-One very prominent feature of
our new stock is the elegance aud beauty of
the goods. and If you are an admircr of such
things you viii call to satisfy that admiration.
There arc many reasons why you should
criticism because we believe every fair COM
parison strengthens us in the estimation OF jul
dicious and careful buyers. WIN. KAHN;
Children's Outfitter.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-05-07

The following special to the Wheel
ing Register from Clarksburg looks
like "flush tines ahead for our
fellow townsman, Cruger w. Smith,
ESQ.,: Referring to the article in the
Register of the 18th inst, in reference
to the Brandy Gap oil well near the
B. & o. r. r., in the western part
of Harrison county Cruger w. Smith,
Col. B. Wilson and B. III. Barrow own
200 to 1900 acres of valuable oil
territory little north, and in the
vicinity of this we'll, and it is stated
some wealthy Pittsburg oil men are
figuring on block of territory in
the vicinity of the Brandy Gap well.
Oil men looking up the field with a
view of putting down wells might do
well to see the above named parties. :"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-05-07

Mr.. w. L. Shepard, who has assumed the
management of the Hotel Powhatan, was in
town to-day His wide experience in this
misunderstanding been connected with large
hotels in Worcester and Springfield, Mass,
the Delavan in Albany and Wizards in Wash
ington-givcs promise of success in the con-
duct of the delightful hotel near this town.
1t is his purpose that everything shall be first
class, especially the cuisine, an accomplished
cook having been engaged, aud every effort
will be made to contribute to the comfort and
enjoyment of the guests. The hotel will be
opened the 5th of June, with every prospect
C: a successful season.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-05-07
Change Of Schedule ON Q. G o.

On and after May 18th, 1895,
trains will leave Charles Town as
follows: North-bound at 6:46a. M,
10 81 p. m. and S:51 p. m. South
bound at 8 PA a. M, 1 80 p. m. and
1913 p. M; mixed trains north and
south bound no change. Through
cars on all passenger trains between
Baltimore and Lexington. Close
connection with Royal Blue Line at
Washington for all points north and
east, also close connection at Harper $
Ferry for all points west.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-05-07
Lightning Hot Drops
What Funny NameI
Very True. but IT Kills All Psin.
Sold Everywhere. Every Day
Without Relief, These is 10 Rasl
Mems and boys sweaters at Hirschman's.


Mems and boys sweaters at Hirschman's.
We have bargains for everybody at Hirsch-
mau's.
childrcu's knee pants as low as 15c pair
at Hirschman's.
Mems and boys tan shoes, best selection in
town at Hfrschnian's.
Our lire of fancy shirts is larger than ever.
Look at display in our window at Hirschman's.
We carry tho largest line of carpets and mat
ting, cheaper than elsewhere at Hirschman's.
Cur line of mems, boys and children's shoes
are all new goods aud up to date styles at
Hirschman's.
Dry goods almost given away at Hirscli-
mans. as we are going out of the dry goods
business. Every dollars worth in that line
must be old. Price will not be taken in con-
sideration.
Our line of ladies shoes at Csc, worth 81 so,
and our S1.35 shoe worth S1.75, can't DC re
placed 10y any dealer, as leather is going up In
price We sell them lower than they can be
made for to-day, at Hirschman's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-05-07
DIR. To1nI1nson7s
DENTAL OFFICE,
CORNER OF CHARLES AND LInERrr STREE" S
CHARLESToWN.

Gain little knowledge of our
stock of goods by calling when in
Martinsburg, and looking us over
Possibly you have been wanting
something for quite awhile, and think
because of hard times you cannot
afford. Say, set of silver spoons,
knives or forks, or nice clock, a
good watch, or something in jewelry,
or fancy goods, may be it is nice
lamp. We have just received nice
line of banquet, parlor and fancy
lamps. Their cost is not much, and
is it not we'll to get little knowl-
edge? We are always glad to quote
prices, and are satisfied we can in
terest you.
w. L. JONES S Co.,
Jewellers,
Narfinsburo. w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-05-07

Miss Willie Carpenter and Mr.. Brock Rinc-
hart were married April "a. at the home of the
bride, just across the Potomac river, in Cum
berland. The bride is daughter OF DR.. Geo.
H Carpenter, prominent physician. Mr..
Rinehart is yonng civil engineer employed
by the West Virginia Central Railroad. The
bride and Miss Lockwood, bridesmaid, were
pupils of Stephenson Seminary here several
years ago, and were much admired and highly
esteemed. The groom is a native of shep-
hordstown, and, several years ago.. was a
salesman in the hardware store of Mr.. L. D.
Getzendaner, of this place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-05-07

wracl, fine Constitution and sometimeS pro-
Jnce softsning of the brain, epilepsy, pa
raiysis, and even dread insanity.
n reach. reclaim and restore such IN
fortnnates to health and happiness, is the
aim of the publishers of q book w. writer. ntn, In
symptoms and durability. by home treat
ment. of such diseases. This book wlu oe
sent sealed, in plain envelope, on receipt OF
ten cents in stamps, for postage; . aaoS'
Ges Main St., Buffalo, y. =.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-05-07

Mr.. C. r. Hardesty had painful
and severe operation performed by
Drs. Love and Bell, for the removal
of an enlargement on his instep. He
stood it manfully, is doing well, and
expects TO be about again soon.