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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

An '.Old Folks Concert will be
given in Washington Hall on New
Years night-proceeds for benefit of
Home for disabled Confederate
veterans of West Virginia. This
concert will be given by some of our
best local talent-ladies and gentle
men who have in the past given en-
tertainments of the most enjoyable
character, to overlooking houses
and this fact, taken in connection
with the very laudable object, which
appeals to every heart, will be suf-
icient to ensure rousing audience
at Washington Hall on New Years
night.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17
ADVERTISED Letters.

List of letters remaining in the
Post Office at Charles Town, Jefferson
county, W. Va, Dec. Id, 1895:
Mrs. d. d. Davis, Miss Bessie Dien, Laura
Hays, q colid.); Richard Mindien, II. d.
Thomas and Benjamin Wilson.
The above letters, if not called for
within fifteen days, will be sent to
the dead letter Office. Persons call
ing for them will please say that they
re advertised
GEO. II. FLAee, P. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

New styles of carpet at Hirsch-
mans.
Rubber boots at Hirschman's, we
sell them cheaper than other stores
Rubber shoes at Hirschman' you
can save money in buying them from
US.
If you need any underwear come
to Hirschman's, we have them from
% cents up.
We have overcoats for large and
small boys, so per cent. less than
other dealers. HIRsoHdAN's.
If you went to be dressed well at
very little expense, buy one of
Hirschman's tailor made suits.
We have some boots left, You can
buy them cheaper than in any other
store. Give US trial.
HIRscHMAN'
1t is cheaper 10 buy an overcoat of
Hirschman's than pay a doctors bill.
Take our advice and see us and we
will sell you an elegant overcoat for
very little money.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17
Nov. 5. 1895.

Underwear and hosiery at Palm
baum's.
Table linens and towels, at Palm
baum's.
New assortment of gloves, at
Palmbaum's.
Latest styles dress goods aud
trimmings, see PaImbaum's.
Blankets, comforts, fannels,
shawls and skirts, at PaImbaum's.
New assortment stamped linens
and zephyr wofsted just received by
M. Palmbaum & Bro.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

Thousand pair of shoes just re-
ceived-job lots, some bought at
forced sale-children's 25, misses
so to go, ladies rs to $1.00 per pair.
These are below regular cost prices.
Still have the S1.25 boots that gave
satisfaction last year, and boots in
all grades and prices to suit all.
Corn, potatoes, etc., taken in ex-
change for goods, at Pentz's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

We must either have wood, freeze,
or steal from our neighbors' wood
piles, and as we wish to avoid either
of the two latter contingencies, we
hope cur woodpaying subscribers
will come to the rescue, and that
sDeediIy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

Miss Emile osburn. daughter of
Mr.. Logan Osburn, of Kabletown,
this county, and Mr.. Fred Kline
schmidt, of the DEPARTMENT. of Justice,
Washington City, were married in
Baltimore on Monday of last week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

If you want to give your wife a
good, serviceable Christmas present,
examine the BisseIl Carpet Sweeper,
advertised by Messrs. Beall & Cole
man in this issue. This enterprising
firm also carries good line of fine
cutlery, from which it will not be
found difficult to select useful and
pleasing presents for IL ages and
sexes.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

At the election in Atlanta, Ga. re-
Gently, DIR. Julian A. Hutchinson
was nominated a city councilman at
large by a handsome majority. DR..
Hutchinson is a native of Loudoun
county. Va, was for some time a
resident of Charles Town, and served
during the war in Company b.
Twelfth Virginia Confederate Cav
airy, with Postmaster-General
Wilson and Mr.. Charles Broadway
Rouss, of New York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

A FINE BUSINESS OpPoRTuN1TY.-
L now offer at cost the balance of
my stock and lease my store. To
any one wishing first class stand,
This is one of few that has had
% years of continued success. No
cash required. GEO. H. HAGLEY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

If you want to be delightfully."- en-
tertained secure ticket for the ora
torio of Ruth, with Prof. Clary as
musical director, to be given at
Washington HallTuesday and Thurs
day evenings of this week. General
admission 35c. reserved seats soc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

We are receiving Xmas goods nearly every
day ut the New York Racket Store. Our
store is crowded with customers every day,
we were unable to wait on some of them, but
have added more clerks to our force now and
hope to be able to wait on all that comes as
we expect still to add more clerks as they arc
needed. Do not put off buying your Xmas
presents till a day or two before Xmas as you
will have much better selection now and
avoid the rush by buying early. We have the
largest stock in Charles Town and new things
arriving nearly every day. We have q wagon
load of dolls all sizes and prices &c to $500.
We still have few ladies cloaks left at S5c
on the dollar and expect another lotin the last
of this week; if you need cloak come at once;
you will mics the biggest bargains you ever
saw If you don't get one. Dent forget to see
our ladies hats for Xmas, we have some beau
ties at about half price, another big lot of
ladies and childrcns caps inst received %, 40,
a. As and SOC. others sell them at soc TO 81 90.
a big stock of choice candies, nuts, figs,
raisins, citron, minee meats, &C., Just in all
fresh. JACOB w, CoFFMAN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

Cards are out for the marriage of
Mr.. George Milton Slifer to Miss
Mary Florence Weller, to be cele-
brated in the Presbyterian church in
Charles Town on Thursday morning,
December 26, at IL 80 o'clock.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

The ladies of Zion Presbyterian
church will hold an oyster supper at
Oak Grove school-house, Bakerton,
on Friday night and Saturday after
noon and night, December 81 and %.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

The Winchester City Council has
kindly supplied the Independent Fire
Company of this place with lamp
post to go in front of the Rouss Me-
mortal Hall-a generous action,
which our fire laddies and their
friends will duly appreciate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

NV looks for sale am having a good many
Inquiries for farms. IL you want to sell your
property call TO see me, or write about prop
erty: ttf 80 = IS
No. 80. = Acre Lot - = $4,000
Factory and Machinery.
Lot containing acres, on Belt Line and
Railroad siding on Score ssseet exsePPa a,
Factory, 40x62 it., metal roof. Engine room
90x25 IT.; large Steam Dry Kiln, with pipes
Stable 1sx36 it, stories, metal roof; Corn
Crib, Lime House, % pieces latest Improved
Wood Working Machinery, Betting, sSc. in
good condition. so horse power Boiler, 20
morse power Engine. Cutters and all Tools
and Saws that belong 10 each machine
Terms S3, 500 cash, balance on time.
Ma. %. Dwelling and Store Main ST. $500
Large 2 story Brick, metal roof, Il rooms,
in first-class con dition, good cellar, gas and
water good sized Corner Lot, with Stable and
good we'll OF water. Price $500, one-third
cash, balance in one and two years
No. 20. Dwelling and Lot, s2,soo
Charles Town
Story Large Fr anne Dwelling, rooms,
bath nd pantry, hot and cold water, Lairobe
stoves and registers. range IN Kitchen. Lot
lOOxlS5. on George street eH'snde''s win Win
70, goo; $500 cash, balance IN one two and
three years.
No. 90. Brick Dwelling. Main 81. e. 500
Story Brick, Metal Roof Dwelling, s
rooms, IN COED condition, 1ne fruit. grapes
Win nice shade Price e. 500; 5000 cash, bal
ance in one, two aud three years, with IN
terest.
No 81 Dwelling and Lot. eco.
3 story Frame Dwelling. with kitchen, on
Leetown road, with good sized lot. meat
house large hen house, &c Price 800; one
third cash, balance in one aud two years.
o. %. Dwelling and Lot $500
Story Frame Dwelling OF rooms, with
large corner lot, stable, &c, on Washington
street, in Charles Town. Price 81 600; one
third cash, balance in one and two years
No. 26. Dwelling and Lot. S1.4e0.
9 Story Frame Dwelling with L, miles n.
". of Charles Town, lot about acres, lEfge
Price 81 400; one-third cash, balance In one
No. 900. i4s Acres. Price $4,000.
This valuable tract adjoins Charles Town
" 81. s. Improvement Company lands. fine
Bulldogs, Barns and good fencing. good wa
ter. A beautiful Home and most desifably sit
mated. Price sf0, ZOO, 5000 cash. balance In
and years, or win exchange for town prop
~, so4. $50 Acres. Price IS per A.
go Acres of Timber Land within miles OF
Keyses Switch and miles Of Harper's Ferry
Good Rail Timber and good FIRE timber on the
10, S. 81 Acres. Price 5000.
lst Glass Limestone Land within = Of n mile
Of Charles Town. Small Dwelling, large barn
Land under iue cultivation. Price - GOO, one
third cash, balance on time
No 20. s2sI Acres. Price $4,000.
100 Acres fenced, balance in timber. Small
two-story dwelling, running water. Situated
~ miles from Round Hill Depot. Terms $500
cash, balance on time
No. 10. Charles Town. Price $40.
a neat two-story metal roof dwelling, i've
BILE. metal roof, 1.-TWO Iotsl garden enclosed sit
uated IN rear OF the Road Machine Works.
Price $50, ESQ cash, balance on time
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17
Lightning Hot Drops
What a Funny Namel
Very True. but IT Kills All Palm.
Sold Everywhere. Every Day
Without Relief, There Is No Paw

MIR. d. c. Adams has opened a
shoe making and repair shop in the
old Grange building, opposite Hunts
livery stable, where he is prepared to
do all classes of work in his line.
He desires the public to give him a
call. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

The wedding of DIR. j. LaRue
Luke to Miss Francis Griggs Tim
berlake is announced to take place
in the Presbyterian church in this
place, on Thursday evening, Decem-
Der &c, at o'clock.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

The Town Council last night re-appofnted
Mr. NJ. E. Young Town Sergeant. Mr.. George
Washington rendered his resignation as Pres
ident of the Council, which was laid over with
out action. a resolution was adopted to in
vito the Mayor and City Council of Winches-
ter, Va, to be present at the dedication of the
Rouss Memorial Hall in this place, on the 10th
az 1a,,,nr,, ,,nrt
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

Mr.. I. p. Lippitt is furnishing
material for the new dwelling of Pas
senger Agent c. E. Dudrow at Har-
per's Ferry, for the Episcopal chapel
at the same place, and to contractor
j. H. Comfy for dwelling near
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17
DR.. TonlIinson-s
DENTAL OFFICE.
CORNER OF CHARLES AID LIBERTY srsHE-s
CHARLESToWN.

The next regular term of the West
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
will begin at Charleston january g..
The case of DR.. w. E. Perry, from
this county, will be heard at this
term.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

1t is no use telling you that I can
save you money. Come and look at
my stock of clothing, boots, shoes
and gents furnishing goods, and
be convinced. Baltimore Bargain
House.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

Go to S. S. Dalgarn for mountain
buckwheat and N. o. moIasses.
Call and see S. S. Dalgarn's winter
boots and shoes before purchasing
elsewhere.
Salad oil 10 cts. per bottle, instan-
taneous gelatine 10 cts. per box, at
S. S. Diagrams.
If YOU want fine fruit. such as cur
rants, raisins, citron, prunes, april
cots, figs, &C., stop at Diagrams
If you want the material to go in
that fine fIuit cake that you are
going to make, go to S. s. Dalgarn.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17
Christmas Holiday Excursion
Rates.

For the above occasion the N. &
w. will offer for sale on Dec. 20 to
Dec. 25th inclusive, Dec. 31st and
Jan. 1st, round trip tickets to any
station on their line at two cents per
mile and limit for return passage
Jan. 3rd, 1896.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

Mr.. c. NJ. worthington advertises
all kiuds of cut flowers, at low prices,
at his Green House opposite the B..
G o. freight depot. See what he
says, in another column.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

The Camilla Wiltshire dover land,
(37 acres) was sold on Friday last
by Special Commissioners Joseph
Trapnell and Forrest w. Brown,
(Hefebower & West auctioneers, to
Mr.. Davenport Wiltshire, at S6S.25
per acre--total amount S252525.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17
Church Items.

Tha pant;st sunday School win
have an entertainment at n D. m.
Deeemt nor IN
,rba M;n;stars, anf, I.avmen's Meet
ing Of fla Sbenandoab Association
wi vii ha hold in tbe Charles Town
Rantist Church December 81. %
and 90
80 Z.
Inc e., h =, Y, !, oanu ~ onals %
heV. =. =. hicna a.; na5 p sa A I
ing a series OF tueeslngs IN elle nIs.li-
oulsS IIotes.aiie SnuHcn' ~ nhi slp, !,
wy 49, a,ia,,ed 800 80 49,
's'ls. -
the Charles Town Bantist church was
baptized in the Shenandoah river, by
Rev. S. w. Cole, last Wednesday,
and the rite was administered to
another candidate in the church here
on Sunday night.
A revival meeting will be held in
the Southern Methodist church at
Shepherdstown Immediately after the
week of prayer. The pastor expects
to be aided in these meetings by Rev..
w. 81. d. Harper, of Winchester,
and Rev. j. z. Stump, OF Charles
Town.
Special services will be held in the
Presbyterian church at kearneysYille
every night at q Q, clock, beginning
IhlTS0AV- lCpn1mDerE u. and CON-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

Mr.. a. Porterfeld Snodgrass died
in Martinsburg on the 9th instant, of
nervous prostration, aged about fifty
years. He was born in Berkeley
county and served during the war in
the stonewaII Brigade. The war
over, he engaged in merchandising,
and subsequently moved to Lexing
ton, KY, where for a number of
years he was connected with the firm
of Cannon & Byers and was one of
he best known men in the South in
the millinery business. He made
frequent visits to his old home, where
he had wide circle of relatives and
friends. His illness began in Louis
vile and he came to Martinsburg in
hopes of being benefited. In 1874
he was married TO Miss Roberta Tuck,
of Louisville, who survives him. The
deceased was nephew of Col. G.
A. Porterfield of this place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

The Post Office will be closed on
Christmas, and New Years days,
between the hours of 10 a. M: and 2
p. M, and from 2:30 until z p. M,
GEORGE n, FLAGG, P. M.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

The beautiful oratorio of "Ruth,
the Moabitess," by Prof. Clary and
his company of local talent, at Wash
ington Hall on Tuesday and Thurs
day nights of this week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

L am advertising my stock of ladies
and misses shoes at cost, and will
sell them at cost. Come and see me.
Baltimore Bargain House.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17
a welcome Usher of ,ee.

welcome usher in the shape of a fresh Alma
nae, descriptive of the origin, nature and
uses of the national tonic and Alternative, Hos
letters Stomach Bitters Combined with the
descriptive matter will be found calendar and
ASTRONOMICAL calculations absolutely reliable
for correctness, statistics, illustrations, verses
carefully selected, and other mental food
highly profitable and entertaining. On this
pamphlet, published and printed annually by
The Hostetter Company, of Pittsburg, go
hands are employed in the mechanical de-
partment alone. Eleven months are devoted
to its preparation. 1t is procurable free, of
druggists and country dealers everywhere,
and Is printed in English, German, French,
Spanish. Welsh Norwegian, Holland, Swed-
ish and Bohemian. l1E
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

We return thanks to Messrs.
Edmd. p. Kennedy, president, and
A. w. Stump, secretary, for an in
vitation to attend the seventh annual
reunion and dinner of the Charles
Town Society of the City of New
York. to be held on Saturday even
ing, January a, at The Arena, 31st
street and Broadway The Charles
Town Society has become consid-
cradle organization in the great COM
mercial metropolis, is composed of
some of our best representative
young men, and it would give us
great pleasure to be present on this
enjoyable occasion.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

Write to the Charles Town Real
Estate Agency, "A. G. Wynkoop
agent, Box 207, if you want a dwell
ing or farm.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

Leave your orders for Christmas
oysters at Gustav Browns, either for
medium selects or extra selects.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17
Money to Loan.

Charles Town Building Association will
offer money for the redemption of shares OF
MoNDAr, DEC. %, ut 7:30 ?. NJ.
s. W. WASHINGTON,
Dec. II, 1895. Secretary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

Corn wanted at $3.50 per Dbl. in
exchange for boots, shoes, dry goods,
notions, queensware and groceries
at Pentz's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

Laxol is the best medicine for children
Doctors recommend it in place of Castor Oil.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17
Prices are Low,
House and Lot for sale.

For sale, privately, the House and Lot be
longing 10 Mrs John Kahn, eifEated on Mord
fngton avenue. Charles Town. near the prop
erty of the late e. I. Mitchell. Terms easy.
Apply to JNO. T. COLSTON,
Mar. -. 1885, agent.
CUsPENsoRY BANDAGEs. Circular free.
y FLAYEL'S. 1005Spr GardenSt. .Phila- Pa
Oar zoe. oil cloth is the best you
ever bought. HIRscHNAN's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17
Charles Town Real Es-
tate Agency.
"A. G. WYNKOOP,

Real ESTATE Agent.
ArToRNEY-AT-LAw and NOTARY PUBLIC
Offices in Real Estate Exchange Building, OPP
poslte Carter House,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17
We haye sufficient variety to in
sure an early choice. BRowN,
The JeweIer.
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.
Rupture Cured at Home

If you suffer from rupture in any of its
various FORMS and desire TO be relieved, You
can learn how to be cured by naming this
paper and addressing F. ii. MERRICK. Hunt
ington, w. Va. he will send full particulars
free. A6-26t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

The Junior Aid Society of ST..
Johns Church, Ripon, will hold an
oyster supper in the house adjoining
the blacksmith shop on the evenings
of Dec. 10 and 20.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

Below are few of the properties now
my books for sale. am having a good many
inquiries for farms. If you want TO sell your
property call to see me, or write about prop
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17
Fire, Life and Accident INSURANCE.

CHARLES Town, JEFFERSON couSTY, W. va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-17

Dr.. Niles NerVine Restores Health,
February 70, lsa5-1y.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-05-03
DENYING ILL LUCK.
1.-THE Order of the Opal" Organized by the
Salt Spillers and Thirteen Club.

"The Order of the Opal" Organized by the
Salt Spillers and Thirteen Club.
To the Thirteen club and the ''Salt
Spillers" comes the "Order of the
Opal" This is an organization designed
to challenge i'll luck and show how east
ly it may be bullied when deliberately
faced. The club has much of the same
rites as other clubs of it's kind. 1t meets
on Friday. Its rooms are decorated with
peacock feathers.
The members make point of walk
ing under ladders, eating 10 at table,
going and coming on Friday and spill
ing salt. 1t is not said that they break
mirrors with deliberation, but anybody
who does break mirror is held in great
consideration by the other members.
The opal is the badge of membership
and is put forth Oh all occasions 1t is
urged, however, that all these efforts to
overthrow superstition fail of their pur-
pose, inasmuch as ill luck cannot be in
vited. -
The element Of chance is absolutely
necessary to its success. An even worse
element to be removed is the pride and
pleasure most people take in their su-
perstition. A superstition to an actress
in the way of advertisement is only less
valuable than the loss of her jewels. To
other people superstitions are of impor-
lance in giving piquancy to biograph
ical notices and sketches of character
now SO popular in current weeklies. -
New York Advertiser.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-05-03
CORSICA AS A REPUBLIC.
It Was Founded In the Eleventh. century,
and Its Constitution Still Lives

It Was Founded In the Eleventh. Century,
and Its Constitution Still Lives.
During the tenth century Corsica was
the prey of contending barons, who in
their struggles for territory ravaged the
island and despoiled the people.
At last, in the first year of the
eleventh century, the lord of the Char
ca, to the northeast Of Ajaccio, a baron
more powerful than the rest sought to
make himself ruler of the island under
the title of count Of Corsica.
He had triumphed over his brother
barons, but he had not reckoned with
the democracy of the island. That long
suffering body arose, and in one deci-
sive battle swept away the lord of the
Cinarca and proclaimed that the land of
Corsica belonged to the people of Cor
sica.
Sambucuccio and the island assembly
founded in 1907 what is known as ''La
Terra di Commune" and gave it pop
ular constitution, which has ever since
been held sacred. Under this constitu-
ton the various hamlets of valley
were formed into pieve, or parish,
presided over by a podesta, or mayor,
and two or more communal fathers,''
who nominated caporale, sort of
tribune of the people.
The various podestas or mayors of
different parishes assembled and elected
supreme council consisting of IL men.
Scottish Geographical Magazine.