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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31
Monument at Winches-
ter, Virginia.

A meeting of Confederate veter-
ans and a number of ladies' repre-
senting the Ladies' Confederate
Veteran Association of New Orleans
was held in that city Friday evening,
at which steps were taken to com
plete the subscription TO the fund for
for the erection of a monument to
the memory of the Louisiana soldiers
buried in Stonewall Cemetery, Win
chester, Va. The monument has
already been ordered and will cost
about 81 1900, of which Mr.. Charles
B. Rouss, of New York, contributed
$3.50. The shaft will be of Georgia
granite. Bronze medallions will be
placed on the four sides of the shaft.
1t will proba bly, be dedicated the
latter part of June, a few days be-
fore the assembling of the C%onfeder-
Veterans in Richmond. AT the meet
ing in New Orleans Friday evening
it was announced that through the
devotion of Miss Lucy Williams, of
| Winche ster, the monument committee
had been placed in possession of a
full list of the Louisiana dead that
rest in the cemetery. At this point
Colonel Fable, who was a distinguish
ed soldier, paid an eloquent and de-
served tribute to the unstinted de-
votion that the women of Winchester
had ever shown TO the soldiers of the
Confederacy. 81 went through Win
CHESTER" said the speaker, ''many
a time, and never did these noble
women fail 10 come out and cheer us
on our way. No matter whether we
were in front of the enemy or behind
them, it was always the same; they
cheered and encouraged us by their
sweet presence and gave lots of the
boys a trife more backbone by their
manifest sympathy. And then when
our dead lay round, who in many
cases was it that went and reverent-
ly paid the last tribute to those brave
fellows who had laid down their lives
in the cause that we all loved so
dearly ?--the women of Winches-
ter. "--Baltimore San.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31
OF A

On July 1, 1895, there were 261, 900 men
serving in the navies of the world.
Switzerland has a population of less than
5000, GOO, and n standing army of 100, 900.
During our great civil war 81, 3Ga men
on tho Union side were killed outright in
battle.
In time of war France reckons on put
ting out $40 men to every 1000 of her pop
ulation.
The German wal fleet is made up of but
SO vessels, but is the most modern, and on
that account, probably the best in Europe.
Britain brags that the guns o used
by her army will send a bullet through
four ranks of mon at a distance of $50
yards.
During our civil war the Union ord
nance department served out 1889 can
nons, 4,O22, 600 rifles and 12,2o7 tons of
powder.
1t is estimated that over 4, 600. 600, 600
human beings nave persisted in the wars of
the world since the opening of tho Chris
tian ora.
President Lincoln made IL different calls
for troops, asking for an aggregate of
2, S42, 74S men. OF the above number he
succeeded in obtaining 1890, 401 men.
The war of the bastards was in 1894,
between Charles " of France and Edward
II of England, both having for their chief
officers tho numerous illegitimate sons of
the nobility and royalty.-St. Louis Re
public.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31

A special dispatch TO the v ashing-
ton Star of March 23rd from Cumber-
land, Md.,says: For the past 10 days
Evangelist Fife has been holding revi-
val services in the Academy of Music,
resulting in the conversion Of about
400 people Last night was the clos
ing one, and just as Mr,Fife was IN the
midst of his talk a cracking sound was
heard. Manager Stahl of the Acade-
my went to him on the stage and told
him to dismiss the audience. 1t then
became evident that the floor of the
Academy was sinking, and the pillars
sank about two inches from beneath
the two galleries. The people jumped
to their feet, but in a voice that pen.
etrated the uproar Mr.. Fife COM
manded the excited throng to be
seated. The people sank back in
their seats, and while the choir sang
the audience was dismissed, section
at a time. There were about two
thousand persons present.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31
PERT POLITICS.
Indiana, Rooster eandldatea-New V

Indiana, Hoosier candidate9-New York
World.
The national. game-running for the
presidency.-Boston Transcript.
Tho theory seems to be that every state
should nave n favorite son for first ballot
purposes.-Chicago Tribune.
So far a good many of the presidential
boorns are disposed to keep their opera
lions strictly within the boundary lines of
their own states.-Washington Star.
Keeping mum and smiling blandly is
passing muster for craftsmanship with
more than one presidential possibility
about these days. Rcohester Post-Ex-
press.
Tho aspirants for presidential honors are
kept very busy these days distribut. 1g the
postoffices in the various states. They
passed the foreign ministries around be-
fore Observation-Disclosures News.
Politicians who think they have lariat-
ed several of the presidential booms and
have them secured ut their saddle horns
may wake up and find it q delusion. Tho
people have not yet dropped to the man..
June is months away, and there is history
yet to be recorded.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31
TIE LISTENER.
nismarok is largely interestea in the

Bismarck is largely interested In the
manufacture OF paper.
Elijah Shaw of Wales, Mass, who died
the other day, was n of the founders of
Shaw university, Raleigh, N. @.
Mr.. Daniel Gordon of Knox, Me-, has
been teaching school for 81 years and is
still in harness and working hard.
Secretary Olney is a great stickIer for
precedence and has reduced its rules to a
fine point at official functions in Washing
ton.
Congressman Harrison Il. Atwood of
Massachusetts is tho artistic member. He
is an architect by profession and a land
scape painter by choice.
George W. Walsh, said to be tho oldest
man in Kansas, was born near Schenecta-
dy, N. Y, in 1871. He is in good health.
and his memory is u~nclouded.
Judge Culberson of Texas, now a con-
gresham, has defended 10 men charged
with murder in the first degree and has
never had a client sentenced to death.
Mr.. George ". Vanderbilt is establish
ing, on his estate at Biltmore, in North
Carolina, q scientific collection of dried
plants in connection with an aboretum
and scientifically managed forest.
Sir Julian Pauncefote, who has been
noted in Washington as ono of the most
/ OIlGGllllIR GnttEbth4AOLo vi ~
corps, has redoubled his social attentions
since the Venezuelan dispute arose.
Professor Gieseler of Gottingen has "a
Children. Hc saw d child crying in the
street and asked, "What is the matter. lit
tie boy?" "Don't you know me, papaF"
said the boy. He was ono of the "a chill
dren.
Count Kotzebue, tho new Russian min
lister to the United States, is of German
extraction, tho descendant of a race of
seamen, himself an ex-nayal officer, with
plenty of bluff, sailorlike d%irectness in his
composition.
owing largely to tho efforts of Count
Tolstoi tho Iemstovs of a large number OF
provinces in Russia, as we'll as several
prominent officials in Asiatic Russia, V
decided to petition for the abolition of
1ogging as a punishment.
Tho Rev. J. Ross Stevenson, who has
Just been elected to a professorship in the
Mccormick Theological seminary of Chi
cago, is said to be the youngest theological
professor in the Presbyterian church, hay
ing just entered his thirtieth year.
Emile Deschanel taught Greek to Taine,
About and Sarcey. Ho is n, awriter for
the newspapers, a writer of books, "a cap
tiyating lecturer, a senator, and CASTOR
Deschamps says of his work, cit is domi-
mated at serene heights by u luminous
dream"
Speaker Reed is the victim of n crank
who is in the habit of writing long com
munications to him on postal cards. The
crank begins on one card and continues
! his writing on others until a single letter
sometimes covers q dozen cards, which he
mails separately.
Mr.. Jerome K. jerome has been speak
ing disrespectfully of tho dead languages.
He says tina "a knowledge of the dead
languages has generally been found to
hamper a man in every walk of life except
sohoolmasterirg, which is the perpetual
ton of the follies of our ancestors"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31

at the N. Y. Racket Store you can buy
the biggest bargain in shoes ever seen in
Charles Town. We have just received n lot
of shoes from a factory hard up, for spot cash
that VIC are able to offer ct the following prices:
u very nice ladies Dongola button patent
leather tips Soc; q fine Dongola button patent
leather tips warranted all solid leather S1.o0,
still finer aod better 81, PSI; we have never had
u shoe for $3.50 as good as our S1.00 shoe,
don't fail to see it. We still sell our boots at
cost, Csc to S1.S5: it willpay youto buy q pair
for next winter. Another lot of iron lasts
just received ut 35c a set, sold elsewhere at
75c; the best clothes wringers S1.T5 sold, else
where at 80. Remember we keep u full stock
of Harrison Bros. ready mixed paints S1.65 per
gal, sold everywhere at 5000; we guarantee
Harrison Bros. paint to cover more surface
and make q better finish than any other paints
made, two coats will equal any other three
coat work. Be sure to see our line of wall
paper. JACOB W. CoFFMAE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31
RED HAIR.

Redheaded hoys are smarter han most
other boys and can carry n lot mora free
kles.
The hair that calls for q white horse is,
of course, horse reddish. 1t goes with q
tart temper too.
Red hair, when worn by young ladies,
develops q good deal of electricity. You
can't help noticing the sparks.
Rcdhcadcd girls would be nicer than
other girls if it weren't for the fact that
the other girls are just as nice as girls can
be.
The lover says, "In your sunny t~resses,
dear, the warm light loves to linger." The
husband says, "Say, Bricktop, will you
sow ON this buttonF"
Red hair is of great advantage to a pu-
eiIist. 1t denotes an oratorical temporal
ment. Cicero was redheaded, or else he
wasn't, one or the other.-Now York Re-
oorder.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31

The evening of April 9th is the
time, and Washington Hall the place,
for the Colonial Tea, heretofore men,
toned, to be served by the lady
managers of the Mems Reading
Room. A feature of the function,
aside from the good things with
which the tables will be Supplied,
will be articles of antique character
portraits, glass and china curios
of the olden time. The ladies hope
to have an aggregation of interest
ing things on exhibition in the loan
department, and to make this fea-
ture a success beyond peradventure
they invite their friends in town and
country to interest themselves along
this line. A spinning jerry, a gown,
a cup and saucer--the loan of any
things in this line that has a colonial
history will be acceptable.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31
The Southern Battle Abbey.

A large meeting of the most prom
inent ladies of New Orleans was held
a few days ago. The object Of the
meeting was to consider the matter
of celebrating Memorial Festival
Day. in compliance with an appeal
from General Gordon to the women
of the South. Col. r. c. Wood,
manager of the proposed Southern
Memorial Abbey, a present and
made q clear and explicit statement
of the origin, progress and condition
of the memorial work in which the
Confederate veterans are now en-
gagged. Several distinguished Con
federate officers were present and
urged the ladies to take active meas
ures to assist. in carrying out the
memorial scheme, toward which Mr..
Charles B. Rouss, of New York, has
already given his certified check for
500, GOO. The ladies', after some
exchange of views, went into tempo
rary organization and proceeded to
discuss the matters which had been
presented to them. A permanent
organization was decided upon and
Immediately effected. "The Battle
Abbey Association" was selected as
the name Of this new association.
The personnel of the meeting gave
every assurance of success. Widows
of distinguished Confederate soldiers
who added lustre TO the Southern
cause, and wives and daughters OF
gallant men who were happily spared
to their country, united harmonious,
" in the determination to secure fol-
Louisiana a high and well-deservet
place in the great movement to per
petuate the memery of the civil var
Baltimore Sun.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31

The Democratic Congressional!
Committee has reopened its head
quarters at No. 736 18th street,
Washington City, in the same build
ing it occupied during the last cam
paign. Senator Faulkner, chairman
of the committee, and Mr.. Lawrence
Gardner, the secretary, are in
charge, and there are several assis-
tants engaged in laying out the
preliminary work. The committee
managers regard Democratic pros
poets as g rowing brighter, and be-
lieve the return of the states of New
York and Maryland TO the fold is a
foregone conclusion.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31

At Huntington, w. Va, in a test
case, Circuit Judge Harvey decided
that the capital employed by build
ing and loan associations is subject
to taxation the same as the capital
used by banks.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31

r. w. Woodward Company, Bal
timore, Nd, u new publi-
cation, '.Story of Turkey and Ar
menia." This book will be beautiful
ly illustrated with 100 half tone en-
cravings, aud will contain a number
of articles by men of international
reputation. A full account of the
recent massacres will also be given.
The publishers offer 100000 TO any
one who will sell 200 copies in 3
months.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31
Dissolution Notice.

On the first day of March. 1896, owing to
the death of Mrs. Martha NJ. Phillips, and 8.
Lee Phillips having sold his interest and good
will, as well as the interest of the estate of
the late Vim. Phillips, to Il. H. aud o.. NJ.
been mutually dissolved. The usine will be
continued under the firm name of VIM. Phil
lips Sons, composed of Mcssrs. r. ii. and o..
NJ. Phillips.
With thanks for past favors, we invite the
continuation of your liberal patronage.
Very Truly,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31
To the Confederate Dead.

NEW York, March 25.-The Con-
federate Veteran Camp of New York
is now erecting at Mount Hope Gem
etery, on ground furnished by the
Mount Hope Cemetery Company, a
monument to the memory OF the
Confederate dead. The monument
is to be sixty feet high, and is the
gift of Charles B. Rouss and C. E..
Tayntor. & Co., its total cost being
SIC, 600. il will be dedicated some
time this spring or in the early sum
mer, possibly on July a. The eN-
penses incident to burying Confed-
crate veterans or their families will
be met from a mortuary fund, the
basis of which will be secured, it
is expected, on the afternoon of
April 8, when Joseph Jefferson and
his company, together with other
Assists, will give a benefit perfor-
nance at the fifth Avenue Theatre.
Congressman FL. C. Miner has offer
ed the use of his theatre for the pur-
pose. The committee of arrange
ments is headed by Mayor Strong.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31
Notice.

On account of the dissolution oil the firm of
VIM. Phillips & Sons the books of the old
firm must bc settled up at once. All books
aud accounts are in my hands for settlement,
at present at the Office OF the factory. All
parties knowing themselves indebted to the
late firm of VIM. Phillips d Sons will please
come forward and settle.
March 24-3t. S. LEE PHILLIPS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31
Executor,s Notice.

Having qualified as Executor of the late
VIM. F. Wcirick, all persons having claims
against the estate are notified to present their
claims properly authenticated for settlement,
tilted that prompt settlement will be required.
ROBT. J. WERLICH.
Ex'r. of WIN. F. Weirick.
Office in Weirick building ON East side of
Charles street, between Washington and Lib
erty streets.
Mar. IO-4t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31
Stomach

with severe pains across my shoulders,
and great distress. I had violent nausea
which would leave me very weak and
faint, difficult to get my breath. These
spells came oftener and more severe. 1
did o receive any lasting benefit from
physicians, but found such happy effects
from a trial of Hood's Sarsaparilla, that 1
took several bottles and mean to always
kept in the house. 1 am now able to
do all my W work, which for six years
1 have been unable to do. My husband
and son AVE also been greatly bene-
flied by Hoods sarsaparilla-for pains in
the back, and after the grip. 1 gladly
recommend this grand blood medicine"
Mrs. PETER BuRRY. Leominster, Mass.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31

Ex-Gov. F. W. NJ. Holidays
physician says he undoubtedly sus-
tanned a stroke of paralysis, but that
he is now improving.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31

The announcement of Mr.. John P.
Kearfott for the Legislature appears
in this issue. Mr.. Kearfott is well
known as one of our most solid rep
resentative citizens, is popular as
well, and would, we r sure, repre-
sent the 18th Delegate District in an
honest and creditable manner.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31
County CLERK.

To the voters of Jefferson County: thereby
announce myself as a candidate for the office
of Clerk of the County Court of said county,
subject to the De ocratic Primary Election.
If nominated and elected to said Office
promise to perform the duties of the same
faithfully. GERARD D. MOORE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31

The Republicans are carrying the
State now, as they usually do about
this time. The Democrats will carry
it in November.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31

Gustav Brown has just opened
some choice chocolates and bonhons.
Suitable baskets for same. Just the
thing for this seasons gifts. More
fragrant than the flowers that fade.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31

Gen. Stephen d. Lee. of Missis-
sippi, will be the orator at the laying
of the cornerstone of the Jefferson
Davis monument in Richmond on
July 2.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31

The Texas Republican convention
resulted in a bolt of the followers of
William Mckinley and the selection
of two delegations to st. Louis.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31
TuEspAY MoRNINe. MARoH 81. lsee.

For the benefit of those interested
in political matters in West Virginia
for the campaign of 1896, we will
send the SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON and
the Wheeling Weekly Register from
now until after the November cleo
ton. both for $3.50, cash in advance.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31

Negotiations are being made, so it
is reported, for the transfer of the
st. Asaph racing stables to Harper's
Ferry, w. Va, where preparations
are being made to build a race track.
1t is said that there is no law in West
Virginia against racing and betting.
Washington Star.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company will have 5000 new freight
cars and rs new locomotives built.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31

Col. Forrest W. Brown, of Jeffer-
son county, who has frequently been
mentioned as the Democratic candi.
date for Governor, is now talked OF
for the office of Attorney General.
The Col. would make a strong mar
for either place.-Fdirmont index.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31

Col. /. v. Johnson will not seek a
denomination for State Auditor, and
Col. Bob Carr is a candidate for
that position.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31

Just received by NJ. Palmbaum &
Bro. a large assortment of spring
and summer dress goods, trimmings,
silks, embroideries, laces, white
goods. &c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31
EorAssessor.

At the solicitation of many friends 1 hereby
announce myself as a candidate for Assessor
for the Second District of Jefferson County,
w. Va, subject to the decision of the Demo
cratic Primary. L respectfully solicit your
support. C.E LAMAR,
Feh 4 Moler'e. W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31
For Assessor.

We are authorized 10 announce Mr.. d. g.
D0NNELLY as 2 candidate for reelection to
the position of Assessor OF the First District
subject to the decision of the Democratic
Urinary.
AT.,cb IN
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31
For Assessor.

1 hereby announce myself a candidate for
Assessor for the Second District of Jefferson
County. subject to the decision of the Demo-
cratic Primary, and respectfully ask the sup
port of the voters. j. w. GARDNER
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31
County Clerk.

We are authorized to announce w, F.
ALEXANDER as u candidate for clerkship of
the County Court of jefferson County-subject
to the action of the Democratic Primary
Election.
March II, 1896.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31
For Assessor.

hereby announce myself a candidate for
the Democratic nomination for Assessor for
the Second District of Jefferson county. West
CHARLES NJ. RONEMUS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31
Dress Making.

Mrs. virginia Soudcrs desires TO give notice
that she is prepared to do all kinds of Dress
Making, at her home on North West street.
Has the latest styles and fashions. Returns
wishing work done to give her q call.
Feb. 25-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31

Postmaster Cent Wilson Iectured
in Memorial Chapel at Wesleyan
College, Middletown, Conn, Satur-
day night, on "Politics as a Duty
before a large audience, and was re-
ceived with an ovation by the stu
dents. Mr.. Wilson closed in a bril-
liant p%eroration, appealing to Con-
necticut students to fight for the
greatest liberty of all mankind and
the reputation of the best country
in the world.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31
For Sale.

House and lot on Eagle avrnuc. Building
new. contains four rooms, with %cisterD. etc.
Will be sold low. on reasonable terms. Apply
to 1nns % ,so5-n HENRY DUNN
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31
Notice.

The annual meeting of stockholders of the
Bank of Charles Town will be held on Mon
day, April 6, ut II o'clock n. III.
GEO. 4. POKTERFIELD,
March 81. Cashier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31

In the Baltimore Conference, NJ.
E. Church South, at Roanoke, yes
terday, Rev. W. X. Marshall an
nounced his withdrawal from the
church and his purpose to enter the
ministry of the Protestant Episcopal
Church. The next session of the
conference will be held in Staun-
ton. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-31
Legislature.

To The uOters of Jefferson County:
at the urgent request of many friends,
from every section of the county, 1 announce
myself as q candidate to represent the county
of jefferson in the next Legislature. If cleo
ted. / pledge my best abilities to n faithful.
honest and intelligent discharge of
duties. My candidacy is subject to the action
of the primary. r. W. MORROW.
Summit Point.
March 81, 1896. Jefferson Ca, W. v.