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OBITUARY.
COMMUNICATED

Among the various tributes to the
memory of DIR. j. T. Harris, none
more fittingly portray his general
character than the beautiful, though
unpublished eulogies of the friends
and benefciaries of his short and no.
BILE life.
"To live in hearts we leave behind,
Is not to dle.''
And to insure to ourselves some
modicum OF this well-earned fame
we needs must be the opponents of
traits and virtues deserving the cher
ished remembrance of our kind.
From boyhood his uniform temper
ament ripened into the staunoh and
self-sustained man, whose evenly de-
veloped qualities of mind and heart
gave solidity and constant worth,
not the meteor's fash to dazzle, and
then be lost in the obscurity of its
own wasted brilliancy.
Kind, generous, conscientious, in
fusing into bis everyday social and
professional life the principles of
sincere christian faith and practice,
he exemplifed how beautiful it is to
live as one created in the image of
the Creator, in a strong christian
manhood; and when suddenly con-
tronted by his last great foe, and
helpless, to yield with heroic resig-
nation the life devoted to principle
and duty into the hands of the God
who gave it, trusting in the mercies
of his Redeemer.
And SO he fell asleep, while tears
and a great following to his last
resting place, attested the sincere
hold he had on the PEI pie among
whom he had cast his lot.
Widows and orphans knew the
generous heart, which held them al
ways as benefciaries of his profess
sional skill.
The writer knew him from boy
hood, and taught him his earliest
lessons IN the school room.
Reading medicine with DR.. E. B.
Smoke, of White Hall, Va, he at
tended the Baltimore Medical Col
lege, and graduated from there with
distinguished honors. The years of
his professional life were marked
with the success so skilled pbysi-
clan deserves.
The widowed wife and orphaned
boys have the sweet consolation OF
his noble life and honored name as a
benediction, and no fairer legacy can
ever be cherished than the memory
of the just, which is blessed.
IN MEMoRIAM.
They call this death which seems to snap
Lies brittle chord asunder.
And all around with gloom enwrap
With ghostly fear and wonder.
With awe we stand about the bier,
So still and unresponsive;
Our tears fall fast, for one so dear,
No answering sympathy can give.
And yet, methinks, sleep is this,
Which some day has a waking
In iairer, purer realms of bliss,
Which our beloved is taking.
Good night, then love, good night good
night
And on some sweet, fair morning,
Wen meet you, greet you in the light
Encrowned with Gods adjoining.
b. L. p.
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DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT SISTERS
vILLE.--At an early hour last Satur-
day morning fire was discovered in
the kitchen of Miller's cafe, corner
Wells and Charles streets, IN Sis
tersville. 1t rapidly spread to Hand
enberg's livery stable, Thompson &
Miller's restaurant, Sewell's jewelry
store, McGhie & Moore, telephone
company and Baltimore Clothing
Company, all being heavy losers.
The estimated loss is $4,000.
Since the above described fire Sis
tersviIle has again been visited by
the flames, and $1,000 worth ofprop-
erty burned.
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For every quarter in mans peck
ct there are a dozen uses; and to
use each one in suchsa way as to de-
rive the greatest benefit is a question
every one must solve for himself.
We believe, however, that no better
use could be made OF one OF these
quarters than to exchange it for a
bottle Of Chamberlain's Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrh9a Remedy, medi-
cine that every family should be
provided with. For sale by L. G..
Matthaei, druggist.
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NOTES BURNED.-Last Monday
evening the lecture room of the Luth-
eran Church was filled to it's utmost
capacity with the members and
friends of the church. They had
gathered together in celebration of
having liquidated the church debt,
which, though small, all took pleas
ure in contributing their share to-
wards paying off. A unique method
had been devised to raise the amount
necessary>to meet the indebtedness.
Each member Of the church was pro-
vided with an envelope, in which
they were requested to place an
amount corresponding with the num-
er of years they were old. Upon
counting up the sum thus subscrib-
ed it was found that it fell short, by
a small amount, OF what was needed
but this was raised in very short
time. An excellent programme had
been prepared, which though rather
short, was greatly enjoyed by those
present. The first number was a
selection on the flute, guitars and
mandolins, by Messrs Ranels, Greer,
Deatrick, and Misses Nettie Ranels
and Almira Sprinkle; which was we'll
rendered. Next came a duet by
Misses Lizzie Muth and May PAUL,
which, judging from the applause,
met with the approval of those pres
ent. A recitation by Miss Mary
Zimmerman came next, watch she
delivered very well. Miss Nettie
Ranels and Master Harold Ranels
next favored those present with a
guitar and harmonica duet, in which
they showed their mastery over those
instruments. Miss Della Keedy
then sang a solo, in which she sus-
tanned her well earned repution as
a soloist. The last feature on the
programme, but not the least in
point of merit, wss solo by Miss
Freda Grove. After the compile
tion of the programme, the pastor,
Rev. c. S. Trump, addressed the
Audience in a short and pleasant talk.
He intended to make 1t snort, but
was so pleased to be able to an
nounce that the church was out of
debt, that time cut but a small fig
ure. At the conclusion of his re-
marks the notes were burned, and
during the time in which they were be-
ing reduced to ashes, all present sang
"Praise God From Whom All Bless
ings Flow" Refreshments, consist
Jog of lemonade and cake, were serv-
ed free to every one present. In
advancement OF the new woman idea,
which seems to be taking possession
of our country, the refreshments
were carried around by young men,
to whom the aprons they wore SEEM
ed to add new dignity, and who
appeared to be impressed with the
idea that they could give the girls
some points as TO how they should
be worn. With the exception of the
spilling of a little lemonade now
and then, they did very well, and
received encomiums and praise from
all sides. 1t was an occasion long
to be remembered. Sociability was
the king OF the evening, and all We'd
with each other in making it, sue
cess, and, as one of the boys remark
ed, it was Gust scrumptuous."
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MERCERsBURG COLLEGE CLOSED.
W. I. Irvine, P. Fl. D., President of
Mereersburg College, passed through
this city on Thursday evening. DR..
Irvine says the work Of the college
this year has been most gratifying.
A class of 46 members graduated on
Wednesday. The cellars and foun.
dations OF the new buildings are fin
ished, and it is hoped by September
the buildings will be ready for use.
If, however, the college meets with
the same success in the future that
it has in the last three years, the
new buildings will not be able to &C.
commodate the great number Of ap-
plicants, SO that movement will be
set on foot to get more dormitories
and new gymnasium. The college
has gained very great reputation
by the excellent plan on which it is
run, having followed as nearly as
possible the ways of the New Eng
land academies and by the thorough
ness of the graduates, who having
been all through the courses made
to master the foundation of their
studies and impressed with the idea
of originality, have been able to be-
come the very leaders in some of the
largest universities that our coun-
try affords, and if the same plans
are followed, there is no reason why
Mercersburg should not become the
leading preparatory school In the
country.
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a SUDDEN MARRIAGE. Oscar An
derson, of Pennsylvania, and Miss
Nettie King, of Williamsport, were
married in the latter place last week.
The groom arrived at Williamsport
station early in the morning, taking
bus for town. While en- route be
casually inquired of the driver where
Miss King lived. To his great sur
prise, q lady seated in the bus said
that she was Miss King. The par
ties knew each other only by cores
pondenoe. and when salutations were
exchanged, they were driven to the
home of Miss King and were quietly
married. Both parties are of coed
families.
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G. A. r. ENoAMpENNT.-The De-
partment OF Pa. G. A. R., will hold
its 30th Annual Encampment this
year at Chambersburg, Pa, on June
Sd and 4th. The program of en-
campment contains lecture by Gen.
o. 0. Howard, on "Meade's Cam
paign,' parade and drill, and be-
sides the business sessions, a Camp
Fire and Regimental Reunions. Elk.
cursions to Antietam, Gettysburg,
Winchester and other points have
been arranged and the veterans will
have plenty to amuse and entertain
them,
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"THE Two JOINS. This popular
and very pleasing comedy was on
the boards at the New Opera House,
on Friday night of last week. The
play was laughing success from
beginning to end, and was one OF the
best here this season, the specialties
of the company being of the finest,
and many of them original. A very
small crowd witnessed the perform
ance, but they deserved crowded
house, as they gave frst-class
show.
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THE BAooALAUREATE SERMON -
The baccalaureate S. rmon to the
graduating class Of the High School
was delivered in the Reformed
Church last Sunday night, by DR.. j.
A. Hoffheins. The services began at
8 o'clock, and before that hour the
church was well filed. The class,
together with the teachers and board
of commissioners, occupied seats in
the front of the church. Special
music, which had been prepared by
the choir, was rendered, DR.. Hoff-
helms took for his text, Romans xii
l6, "Be not wise in your own con-
ceit" The discourse was full of prac-
tical thoughts, and was listened to
with marked attention.
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WINCHESTER PREsRyrERv

WINCHESTER PREsB
"Called Meeting" of Winchester
Presbytery began its sessions in the
Presbyterian Church at Charles
Town on Monday afternoon, primar-
lily for the examination of two can
didetes for the ministry, and for the
transaction of other business Incl
dental to a meeting of that kind.
Rev. r. A. White is the moderator,
and Rev. A. G. Hopkins, Jr., clerk.
Monday afternoon the PASTORAL re-
lations between Rev. H. G. Camp
bell and the Berkeley Springs
Church were severed, and a call to
the Salem Church placed in the
hands Of Mr.. Campbell. Upon sig
nifying his acceptance thereof his
dismission to the Montgomery Pres
bytery was granted. AS Chairman
of the Publication Board of the
Presbytery Mr.. Campbell made his
final report, which was accepted,
and Rev. Mr.. Stribling was elected
to the vacancy in the board created
by Mr.. C.'s retirement. At his own
urgent request Mr.. Zell, of the Bur-
lington Church, was retired from the
Ruling Eldership. P. B. Henderlite
and j. j. Fix are the candidates for
the ministry whose examination is
in progress. The former preached
his trial sermon Tuesday night. and
upon roll call it was unanimously
approved, and the record made OF
Sustained and satisfactory" Mr..
Fix preached his "trial sermon We'd
nesday morning. There were IA
ministers and 2 ruling elders pres
ent.
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HOME FOR THE SUMNER VACATION.
MIR. ID. j. Woods, who has for the
past two years been attending the
Theological Seminary, at Hampton
Sidney, Va, returned home on Fri
day last for his summer vacation.
He preached for Rev. Mr.. Leyburn,
at Falling Waters and Hedgesville
on Sunday. He will fill Rev. DR..
Fleming's pulpit, in Lynchhurg, dur
ing the summer, excepting June,
while the DR.. is in attendance at the
international Presbyterian Council
at Edeuberg. Scotland. Mr.. Woods
will fill his fathers pulpit in this city
during the month of June, and his
father, DR.. F. NJ. Woods, during
that time will take his place in
Lynchburg.-Statesman
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THE PHYSICIANS MEET IN THE Hos
pITAL.-Tbe called meeting of the
physicians Of the city and county
took place at the Kings Daughters
Hospital on last Saturday evening,
Gath, at o'clock p. m. Dr.. J. W.
McSherry called the meeting to
order and DR.. S. B. Snodgrass was
made chairman and Or. E. L. SEN
cindiver secretary. DR.. McSherry
stated the object Of the meeting was
to see what conclusion the physi-
clans could come to in equipping one
of the wards with some of the most
useful and practical appliances that
are now in use in some of the hospi-
tails of our large cities. 1t was de-
oided that g committee composed of
Drs. McSherry, Mccormick, Hen
shaw and Sencindiver be appointed
to see what would be most likely
needed, and the probable cost, and
to report at the next meeting, Sa-
turday, May Both, at 4 O'Clock p. NJ.
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QUARTERLY MEETINa.-Tbe first
quarterly meeting for DarkesvilIe
circuit will be held at Darkesville
June l4th and 18th. The newly APP
pointed elder, Rev. j. W. Dufey,
will preach Sunday, June 14th, also
on Monday morning at 10 a. M, af-
ter which the board of stewards will
meet. Children's Day will be OBJ
served at Leetown Sunday next at
/ 80 O'Clock.
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MOONLIGHT PIe-NIc.-The first
moonlight picnic of the season, was
beld at Inwood Park, on Tuesday
night last. About l8 couple young
ladies and gentlemen composed the
party, going up in teams from this
city. Dancing was the feature of
the evening, the music being furnish
ed by Thompson's Orchestra. The
drive home in the moonlight in the
wee small hours was exquisite, and
sll enjoyed grand time.
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Two YEARS IN THE PENITENTIARY.
Last Thursday Judge Faulkner
passed sentence on R. E. L. Hide
brand, lately assistant cashier of the
bank of Harper's Ferry. The in
dictment was for embezzling money
from the bank at various times. The
accused plead guilty to the charge
and was sentenced to two years in
the penitentiary. Hildebrand's form
er home was in Pennsylvania, where
he now has wife and children.
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DIED.-Grace, infant daughter of
W. M. and Sadie Smith, died at their
home on North Queen street, North
Martinsburg, Sunday evening, of
dropsy. sged 2 years, l month and
IA days. The funeral took place from
the NJ. e. Church, South, Tuesday
afternoon. The services were con-
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. Forest
J. Prettyman, assisted by Rev. G..
P. Stealey, of the First Baptist
Church. Interment in Green Hill
Cemetery.
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BIBLE STUDIEs.-In our lesson for
next Sunday we come to the very
last of Jesus public utterances. He
had done all that he could. Jerusa-
lem has rejected him and this the
evening of Tuesday, April A, A. D.,
30,on the slope ofthe Mount of Olives,
on the way from the temple to Beth.
any, Jesus pauses and gazing out
over the city he utters the prophecy
that is the theme of our lesson. The
title of the lesson ia OBSTRUCTION
Foretold," and is from Luke Xxx: 90
So. The golden text is, "Heaven
and earth shall pass away, but Ny
words shall not pass away"
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A BIRTHDAY.-Last Friday night
a birthday party was rendered by
Mrs. L. Dew. Gerhardt to Mr.. Ger
hardt and to the Mountain State
Mandolin Club, of which he is the
leader. The whole affair was a
great success, and q most enjoyable
evening was spent. The Mandolin
Club has sixteen members, and all
were present except one, who was
necessarily detained. When the party
was asked to the dining room a
pretty table was there spread for
them, at which none reluctantly took
his seat. At each plate souvenir
menu card was laid, and the other
table decorations. outside of the edi-
bles, consisted of neatly arranged
flowers. In addition to this pleas
ant birthday event, Mr.. Gerhardt
was treated to a surprise by the
members of the club. At an oppor-
tune moment Mr.. Bert Boak pre-
sented him With the following. "The
Mountain State Mandolin Club beg
you to accept this as mark of the
appreciation and of the esteem which
we have for you, and wish you many
happy birthdays" (Signed by all
the members of the club). Their
host replied in short speech of
thanks. Accompanying the note
was an order on the Brass Works
Of this city for a brass table, which
will in future ornament Mr.. Ger
hardt's parlor. 1t is especially graft
flying to all concerned that this ia
Bile is the first piece of work turned
out in the Brass Works, and while
it was made as souvenir for Mr..
Hoog, the president of the company,
be most accommodatingly surren-
dered his right for the purpose in
view. The table will be on exhibit
ton at the jewelry store Of Jones &
Co. in a few days.
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Republican Congressional Convention
HEADQUARTERS OF REPUBLICAN,
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
Second Congress. Dis. of w. Va.

Second Congress. Dis. of w. Va.)
OFFICIAL CALL.
At a me Getting of the Republican
Congressional Committee for the
Second District of West Virginia,
held in Grafton, on the 18th day OF
May, 1896, it was ordered and notice
is hereby given that q Convention
will be held at Morgantown, in the
County of Monongalia, on Tuesday,
June 23d. 1896, at eleven o'clock a.
m, for the purpose of nominating a
Republican candidate for Congress
and two Presidential Electors, for
the Second Congressional District OF
West Virgins.
It is recommended that the basis
of representation in said Convention
be one vote for each fifty (50) votes
and fraction thereof greater than
twenty-five (25) cast for Hon. Ais
ton G.. Dayton for Congress in 1894.
Please take such measures as may
be necessary to have your county
represented in the Convention.
III. f. HALL, Chm.
L. NJ. LAFoLLETTE, Sec'y.
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Acute Cntarrh Cured with Two
Bottles.

Mr.. John Davis, Broadway, Frost
burg, AllegAny county, Nd, writes !:
! have tried Parker 4 Shea's Catarrh
Cure for nasal catarrh and can truth.
fully cay that it is the best remedy
that | have ever used for catarrh.
Two bottles cured me when was
scarcely able to breathe. | heartily
recommend it to all who have a ten.
dency to catarrh. For sale by L.
G.. Matthaei, Queen street.
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G.. A. r. ENcAMpMENT AT CHAM
BERsBuRo.- the G.. A. r., De-
psrtment of Pennsylvania, Encamp
ment to be held at Chambersburg,
Pa, June Let to 9Th, the Cum berland
Valley Railroad Company will sell
excursion tickets from all stations
to Cbambersburg and return, May
both to June 9Th, inclusive. good to
return until June 9Th, inclusive, at
one fare for the round trip.
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NEW GREAT South AMERICAN KID
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in the bladder, kidneys, back and
every part of the urinary passages in
male or female. 1t relieves reten-
ton of water and pain. imposing it
almost Immediately. If you want
quick relief and cure this is your
remedy. Sold by L. G.. Matthaei,
Druggist, Martinsburg, w. Va.
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STRAWBERRY FEsTIvAL.-An ice
cream and strawberry festival will
be held at Bunker Hill, by the ladies
of the Presbyterian Church, on
Thursday and Friday evenings, June
18th and 18th, the proceeds of which
will be devoted exclusively towards
repairing the church property. All
are respectfully requested to attend.
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CAME HOME TO VoTE.-Among
others who came home to exercise
their right OF franchise we saw the
following: Messrs. Fred Byers,
John Byers, G. K. Stribling, G. r..
Hollis, John s. Robinson, Frank
Keyser, VIM. and Frank DeGranee,
Dorle Eversole, Ed. Wild. Ed. OAR
by, Jesse Brilliant, Thos. Prender-
CAST, Frank Wild and Ray Howison.
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A VALUABLE TRADE EDITION.
The Parkersburg State Journals
Trade Edition, which was circulsted
last week is valuable collation. OF
the business and social interests OF
that city 1t is handsomely illus
trated, ard will do much toward en-
HANGING tue values of Parkershurg
az a business place.
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AUCTIONEER.
Old Veteran.

Old friends request me to again take
service as auctioneer in the counties OF
Berkeley and Jefferson. The work will
be thoroughly done and the interests of
my patrons carefully attended to. Call
on or address me at Little Georgetown.
When desired or when requested can
furnish the finest clerk that ever fol
lowed an auctioneer,
L. S. HOWARD.
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BAR AssooIATIoN.-A paper, incor-
porating the Washington County
Bar As, oeiation, was filed in The
clerks office, at Hagerstown, on
Monday. Tue object is to maintain
the honor and dignity of the profess
sion of law, and to cultivate social
intercourse among its members.
There are 80 members.
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l.. A physician cannot be always
had. Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains;
Bruises and Burns occur often and
sometimes when least expected.
Keep handy the friend of many house,
holds and the destroyer of all pain
the famous Red Flag Oil, rs cents.
2. Many precious life.could bessav
ed that is being racked to death with
that terrible cough. Secure good
nights rest by investing rs cents
for bottle of Pan-Tina, the great
remedy for Coughs, Colds and Con-
sumption. Bottles of Pan-Tina
sold at l.. G. Matthaei's Drug Store.
Sept. 80 If.
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DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL
CONVENTION.
Reduced Rates TO Chicago via
Pennsylvania Railroad.

For the Democratic National Con-
vention, to be held at Chicago, ILL.,,
July I, the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will sell on July 8, 4, 5 and
6 excursion tickets to Chicago and
return at a single fare for the round
trip.
These tickets will be good for re-
turn passage until July IL, inclusive.
For specific rates, sleeplng-car ac-
commodations, and time tables ap-
ply to nearest ticket agents.
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Mr.. d. p. Davis, prominent liv-
eryman and merchant Of Goshen,
Va, has this to say on the subject of
rheumatism II take pleasure in
recommending Chamberlain's Pain
Balm for rheumatism, as / know
from personal experience that it will
do all that IS claimed for it. A year
ago this spring my brother was laid
up in bed with iDaammatory rheu.
matism and suffered intensely. The
first application of Chamberlain's
Pain Balm eased the pain and the use
Of one bottle completely cured him.
For sale by L. G. Matthaei, druggist.
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SALE CLERK.

Having clerked sales for every auc-
tioneer who has sold property in this
county or city for the last 40 years, I
offer my services 10 people intending to
make sales. MY CHARGES ARE
REASONABLE AND 1 GUARAN-
TEE TO GIVE ENTIRE Salts
FACTION. 1 will assist in advertis-
ing and arranging goods, and other de-
tails. G. E. LOCKHART,
Office Blondel Building.