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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07

No. 800. 146 Acres, Price $4,000.
This valuable tract adjoins Charles Town
NJ NJ. q improvement Company lands: hne
Buildings. Baris and good fencing, good wa
ter. A beautiful Home and most desirnbly sit
uated. Price S10,O 600, 5000 cash. balance in
1 and years, or will exchange for town prop
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
Notice TO L-ienholders.

To all persons holding liens by judgment. or
otherwise, on the real estate, or any part
thereof, of Chas. e. Baylor
In pursuance of a decree of tho Circuit
Court of Jefferson county, made in q cause
therein pending, to subject the real estate of
the said Chas. E.. Baylor to the satisfaction of
the liens thereon, you are hci ely required to
present all claims held by You and each of
You against the said Chas. E. Baylor, which
are liens on his real estate. or any part of it,
for adjudication to me Mt my Office in Charles
Town, ". Va, on or before the 30th day OF
April, 1896.
March, 1896, CLEON MOORE,
April TT. Commissioner
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07

The Confederate We teran Associa-
ton of Wash ngton City has elected
delegates to the grand encampment
at Richmond, and adopted resolutions
instructing them to strive to secure
the location of the proposed histori-
cal memorial hall in Washington, SO
as to give the structure a national
character.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
W..

GEO. w. oDEN and Laura B. oden. his wife,
Annie Manuel and Thornton Manuel her
husband. Samuel Barren, Ellie o.. Dcary
and james Dcary, her husband. Annie
Odcn, <aiiie A. Geary aud Philip Geary, her
husband. Greyson Oden and Stclla Oden,
the In.t two fants.... .Defendants.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
TO WOO SLEEP.

Don't sleep late in the morning.
Have the bedroom properly ventilated.
Keep no light burning in the bedroom.
Avoid heavy food and stimulating
drinks at night.
Keep tho feet warm, using a hot water
bag IL necessary.
Take q sponge bath with tepid water
going to bed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
order OF Publication

Tho State OF West Virginia. Jefferson county,
to-wit:
At Rules held in the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Court of Jefferson county, April, 1896.
JNo- p. Plaintiff,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07

Col. r. r. Chew and Hon. VIM. H
Travers, of this place, have been in
yited to attend a meeting in Phila-
delphia April %, called by Chief JUS
tice Fuller. of the United States Su-
preme Court, for the purpose of fur
thering the NOV ement to establish a
system of permanent arbitration be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
Dissolution Notice.

the death of Mrs. Martha n. Phillips, and s.
Lee Phillips having sold his interest and good
will, Us well as the interest of the estate of
the late VIM. Phillips, to r. III. and o. NJ
Phillips, the firm of VIM. Phillips s. Sons has
been mutually dissolved TIN business will be
continued under the firm MANS of VIM. Phil
lips Sons, composed of Mcssrs. Il H. aud o.
NJ. Phillips.
With thanks for past favors, VIC invite the
continuation of your liberal patronage.
Very Truly,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
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 csunty,
subject to the Democratic Primary Election:
If nominated and elected to said Office !
promise to perform the duties of the same
faithfully. GERARD ID. MOORE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
Legislature.
nf.hRn.snn u n

To the roters of JEFFERSON County:
At the urgent request OF many friends,
from every SECTION of the county, / announce
myself as a candidate to represent the county
of jefferson in the next legislature III eiee-
ted. / pledge my best abilities to a faitnlnl,
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
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
For the L~egisIature.

At the solicitation of friends, 1 hereby an
nounce myself as a candidate for the House OF
Deiecutcs from this C7th) Delegate District,
subject to the decision OF the Democratic
Primaries. JOHN P. KEARFooT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07

The announcement of Col. Forrest
W. Brown as a candidate for re-
election to the office of Prosecuting
Attorney appears in this issue. OF
the ability and satisfaction with which
Col. Brown has filed this position it
is unnecessary for US TO speak, and
his nomination and reelection, we
are assured, are foregone conclu-
sions.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
Notice.

On account of the dissolution oil the firm of
VIM. Phillips " Sons the books OF the old
firm must be settled up at once All books
and accounts are in INV hands for settlement,
at present at the office of the factory. All
parties knowing themselves indebted t. the
late firm of Win. PhilIirs & Sons VIII please
come forward aud scttlc.
March 24-3t. s. z PHILLIPS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07

The House Of Representatives
yesterday adopted the conference re-
port on the Cuban resolutions by a
vote of pa to 27.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
County Clerk.

We are authorized to announce W. F.
ALEXANDER as a candidate for clerkship of
the County Court of Jefferson County-subject
TO the action of the Democratic Primary
Election.
March II 1904.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07


The Baltimore Conference, NJ. E.
Church South, conducted its session
at Roanoke last Tuesday. The ap-
pointments for the Winchester dis
trict are:
J: W: Duffy, Presiding Elder.
Winchester-S. K. Cox.
Frederick-W, J. Hubbard.
Stephens City,. G. Thrasher.
Middletown-J. K Andrew.
Strasburg-H. l. Hout
Woodstock-C. w. Cook.
Edenburg-J. F. Baggs.
Front Royal and Riverton-David Bush.
Warren-J. s, Porter and j. w, Reeves,
'nR HISS.n-r :. Gaines.
Pages-T. j. Miller.
White Post-H. A. Gayer.
Berryville-A. o. Armstrong, j. j. Engle,
G~nperDumerary.
BFucetown-O. Z. Beail-
Observation-Disclosures Fur.
MartiDsburg-F. j. Prcttyman.
Bcrkcley-H. 8 Coe.
Charles Town.. p. Stump.
JefeTson-J. H. Wolff.
sbepherdstown-J. L. KILLER, one to be
supplied.
Principal Randolph-Macon Academy, Front
Royal-BeYerly w. Bond.
Professor in Raudolpb-Macon Academy,
President Valley Female College,. P.
General Colportenr-A. A. p. Noel.
Rev. DR.. j. S. Gardner goes from
Lexington 10 WarreDtoD, and Rev. j.
J.. Shipley TO Taylor's and Roland
Pax, Baltimore ; j. o. Knott returns
TO Epworth, Washington, and w.
+. Cock to Marvin, same city; S. G..
Ferguson returns TO fredericksburg,
+. A. Stroller to FiDcastie, j. H..
Killer to SlIepberdstown, G. e..
Milliken 10 Fairfax, Fl, r. IIamill
president of Wesleyan Female In
stitute.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
TRUSTEES SALE
Valuable Tract of Land
NEAR MIDDLEwAY, JEFFERSON CO,
w. Va.


The undersigned, trustee, by virtue of the
following deeds Of trust from John J. Gran
than and wife to Gloon Moore. trustee. viz {:
One dated January 18th, 1899. recorded in the
County Clerks Office of Jefferson county,
dated May SOth, 1852, recorded IN same Office
in deed book z, page 1eo. aud the other dated
deed book f5, page lis, for the benefit of JEFF
ferson Building Association No. 10, will offer
at Public Sale in front OF the Courthouse ia
Charles Town, w. Va, on
Friday, the zst Day of Nay, 1895,
a valuable tract of land adjoining the land of
Walter Shirley & Sons,
CONTAINING As ACRES, R., 8 P.
TERMS OF SALE. rs prescribed by the
Board of Directors of said Building Associa-
tion.-one-third each. Residue in two equal
annual payments, with interest on deferred
payments from day of sale, he secured by a
lien ON the premises. Sale at II O'Clock A. NJ
CLEON MOORE,
Anrii TT Trustee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
Dress Making.

Mrs. Virginia souders desires TO give notice
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. EST.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
If you are in need of cottons end
visit Palmbaums.

Some of the wiseacres will tell you
that the Wilson bill has not lowered
the price of wooden goods. Visit
the Baltimore Bargain House and
get prices ; you will find a saving OF
from 50 to So on q suit.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
For Assessor.

at the solicitation of many friends I hereby
announce myself as n candidate for Assessor
for the Second District of Jefferson County,
w. Va. subject to the decision of the Demo
cratic Primary. 1 respectfully solicit your
support. C. <. LAMAR,
Feb. a. Moler's, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07

The Pre- sident has signed the act
repeating the statute prohibiting the
appointment to the army and navy of
persons who held Confederate COM
missions.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
For Assessor.

1 hereby announce myself q 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, 1896-04-07

Judge A. C. Snyder, of Greenbrier,
is prominently mentioned for Gov
enor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
For Assessor.

We are authorized TO announc Mr.. D. G.
ONSELLY. as q candidate for reelection to
the position of Assessor of the First District
subject to the decision of the Democratic
aTa-b IN
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
For Sale.

House and lot ON Eagle avenue. Building
new, contains four rooms, with cistern. etc.
Will be sold low, on reasonable terms. Apply
to 1,n, ~ ,so,-n HENRY DUNN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
%Prosecuting Attorney.

We are authorized to announce COL
FORREST W. BROWN as q candidate for
recollection to the office of Prosecuting Attor-
ney of jefferson county, subject to the action
of The Democratic Primaries.
Anril z. i96.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
Consumption

AND IT'S CURE
~ To THE EDrToR:-I have an absolute
remedy for Consumption. By its timely use
thousands of hopeless cases have been already
n~ermanently cured. So proof-positive am I
of its power that l consider it my duty to
sand fpo bottles free to those of your readers
who have Consumption, Throat, Bronchial or
Lung Trouble, if they will write me their
express and postofice address. Sincerely,
7. A. sIocUM, n. c., Is3 Pearl Sts New York.
M Tho Editorial and Business Msnagement OK
this Paper Guarantee this generous Proposition
JAM u, 96-1y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
For Assessor.

thereby announce myself a candidate for
the Democratic nomination for Assessor for
the Second District of jefferson county. West
Va. CHARLES NJ. RoNEMUs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07

A special train bearing Receivers
Cowan and Murray, General Mana
ger Green, General Superintendent
Fitzgerald, General Passenger Agent
Scull, Maj. johnson, Engineer of
Maintenance and Way Chief Engi-
neer Manning, Mr.. Middleton, Supt.
Motive Power; Gen'l Freight Agent
Ways, and Gen'l Traffic Manager
Wright, with their private secreta-
ries, passed over the Valley Branch
of the B. & o. r. R. Wednesday.
The special was met by Superin-
tendent Prince at Harper's Ferry,
and was composed of a combination
car, and private cars Patapsco, Mid
land, West Virginia, Delaware and
Baltimore.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07

New assortment of lace curtains,
table linens, bed spreads, &c., at n.
Palmbaum & Bros.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
Investors.

have $4,000 of Calvert Building and Loan
Association Stock in my hands for sale. This
Stock is guaranteed S per cent. payable semi
annually, and can be sold in blocks of 800 or
more. W. F. ALEXANDER, tu'y.
Dec. 24-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
TRUSTEES SALE
Valuable Lott


By virtue of . deed of trust executed by
Frank E. Welsh to Daniel Heaebower, Irns-
tee. bearing date 9th day of January 1910,
the undersigned, trustee. who has been aP-.
pointed in The place and stead of the said
Daniel Hefebower, resigned. by an order OF
the Circuit Court OF Jefferson county, " Va,
entered on the nth day OF March, 1870, VIII
offer at public sale on the
24A Day of Apri7, 1896,
n front of the Court House in Charles Town,
Jefferson county, W. Va, at the hour OF II
O'clock. A. NJ. that certain lot of land. situate
In Rinpou w. Va. conrainlng about OF an
acre ana adjoining the lands of L. NJ Long,
n. J. Wire and Henry Stonher, primer
Frank E. Welsh
TERMS OF SALE.N cash, balance 10
one and two years, purchaser giving oones
for secured payments. bearing interest," ron
date. Title reserved until purchase money Is
paid. W. -ALEAAsDEk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07

Thestate Board of Health will meet
in c~lsrksbnrg, April2s, 90, and 80.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07

Municipal and township elections
in Ohio show Democratic gains.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07

The Twenty-second Conclave of
Knights TempIar of W est Virginia is
to be held at Charleston May ID.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07

Huntington has elected a Demo
cratic mayor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
FOR SALE

AIN. STROKE HAND ENGINE, in ex-
eellent working order, with ~ IT. of New sue.
ton Pipe aud about $50 #. of LEATHER
HOSE, viii be sold at a bargain. We guaran-
tee Ill Ia first-ciass working order For further
par ~ticuiars, applyto
CITIZENSsFIRE Co,
Oct IS, 1895 Charles Town, W Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07

In retiring from the above business 1 wish
to thank my many friends for their liberal
support given the old firm. and earnestly ask
a continuance for the new firm.
Your obedient servant,
March 81. lS06-3t. II. DUNAWAY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07

For the benefit of those interested
in political matters in West Virginia
for the campaign of 1896, we viii
send the SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON ana
the Wheeling Weekly Register from
now until after the November cleo
ton. both for sl.5o. cash in advance.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07

The ladies in charge of the Colonial
Tea and Loan Exhibition will be una
bic personally to request the assis-
lance of many people in the country
who may be willing to help them, and
desire through this mean to give as
suranc that the hest care will be ia
ken of everything placed in their
charge. Each article for exhibition
should be labeled with the name of the
present owner, and any special his
tory or association connected with it.
Send before April 9th to any n OF
the committee,
Mrs. R. P. CHEW,
Miss ELLIE KEERL,
Miss RIDDLE,
Mrs. c. T. RICHARDSON.
The Hall will be opened at 4 p. IN.
April 9th for the reception of the
public.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
nissoIution Notice.

Owing 10 the i'll health of Mr.. r. Dunaway
the partnership heretofore existing between
the undersigned is this day dissolved. Jas
w. Strider is authorized to, aud will settle NJ
r. DUNAwAY.
JAS. ". STRIDER,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
DIED.
Sf5o,oO In Geld Given.

Tor Selling 'sto,y Of Spain and Cuba"
The international News &c Book Co., Balti-
more, Md, offer $4,000 to anyone selling in
three months 175 copies of their new book,
STORY of Spain and Cuba" Premiums and
liberal commission give IL for any quantity
sold. This is one OF the greatest selling books
out. Many agents make from SIS TO $40 a
day. A graphic account of the present war
aud the struggle for liberty is given, 40 beau
and credit given. 50ct. outfit free If 10 cents is
sent for postage. Write them Immediately.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
George I. Travis,
II BOSS BARBER,

DEsPECTFULLY announces TO his friends
and the public that has removed TO the
room in rear Of Watson House Saloon.
Ny shop has been Thoroughly Furnished and
Improved with the Best Patent Spring Chairs,
&c. is large and roomy- and / shall constantly
have the services of q competent assistant
Pro mptness. neatnese and politenessmE moao'
April6 q, 1880.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
For Sale.

4 doz. pews which have been in use in the Pres
bytcrian Lecture Room. Are in goo condi-
tion and will be sod at a bargain. pply TO
Oct 15-tf. s. LEE PHILLIPS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
Executors Notice.

Having qualified as Executor of the late
VIM. +. Weirick, all persons having claims
against the estate are notified to present their
claims properly authenticated for settlement,
and all persons indebted to the estate are no.
tilted that prompt settlement viii be required
ROBT. ]. WEIRICK.
Ex'r. of VIM. F. Weirick.
Office in Weiriek building on East side OF
Charles sire ct, between Washington and Lib
erty streets.
Mar. 10-4t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07

Gen. Craighill, chief of engineers,
has received notice of his election as
an honorary member of the American
Society of Civil Engineers. He is
the only officer of the corps of en-
gineers who has held the Office of
president of this represe NATIVE So
ciety, and he is one of four of the
twenty-five expression is who have
been elected honorary members.
There are but eight members of this
class, and an election requires the
unanimous vote of the entire board
of thirty members.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
New H arness Shop.

The undersigned has rented the store-roon
formerly occupied by Messrs. Miley q Boxwcll
on West Main street, opposite Rink Hardware
and will conduct therein a
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
statesmen Wanted.

To sell NoN-NIcoTINE MIDGET CIGARS.
Samples free. Salary or Commission. Good
side line. Address, lands d Co,
Feb. &c. 1895. ~shippcusburg. Pa.
OAK SHINGLES for sale,
~ S. w. WASHINGTON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
GENERAL REPAIR SHOP

Repairing Harness of all kinds in a durable
and workmanIike manner. at very low prices.
A new collar madc out of an old one II you
only have the rim left. Bring in your work,
and you will be surprised to see how little u
will cost for me to put 1t in good trim Tor
Won. New work made to order in best style
Apr;I q. iQ5-tf. l.. a. OSB0URN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
Charles Town Real Es-
tate Agency.
A. G. WYNKO0P,

Real Estate Agent.
ATToRNEY-AT-LAw and NoTARYPUBL1c
Offices in Real Estate Exchange Building. OPP
posite Carter House.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07

Under the auspices of the National
Asso ciation of Democratic Clubs, the
next birthday of Thomas Jefferson,
the 18th of Ap ril, will be celebrated
with ceremonies more elaborate, i'm
posing and interesting than ever be-
fore have attended such anniversary.
The exercises will take place at
Monticello, the jefferson homestead.
The Southern Railroad will run a
special train from Washington, leav-
ing there at 8 a. m. stopping briefly
at Montpelier, the home of Madison,
and then proceeding to Monticello.
Orations will be delivered by ex-Gov.
VIM. E. Russell, of Massachusetts,
and Senator John w. Daniel, of
Virginia. The President, Vice-Pres-
ident. cabinet, Democratic members
of the Senate and House, Democratic
Governors the Governor and the
Legislature of the State of Virginia,
are among the many invited to be
present. The Vice-President, Sec
rotary Herbert, Secretary Morton
and Postmaster General Wilson will
will certainly be of the party. The
train on returning will reach Wash
ington at $40 P. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-04-07
Notice.
For Sale.

1000 feet of No. 2 framing lumber, general
sizes, at 81 per hundred feet. This lumber IL
terial. and is good for framing small stables,
onibuildings, dc Also four or five hundred
locust aud chestnut posts, from 10 cents up.
WM. PHILLIPS SONS,
March II, 1896. Charles Town. w. Va
The Butler weekly times., 1896-10-29
Four Poisoned.

Kansas City. No, Oct. 24.-Miss
Alice Patti, aged % years, servant
girl in the household OF Charles
Museey, prominent attorney is un-
der arrest on suspicion OF having
poisoned Mrs. Nussey's mother,
aged 60 years, and three children.
She is believed to have been insane.
Mrs. Ellen T. Terrence, Mrs.
Mussey's mother, died suddenly f'se
weeks ago, it was supposed from
stomach complaint. Soon after that
Hugh, 6 year old son OF the Mus
seys, was saved from morphine POI.
soning. aud to day Sue, aged 4, and
Elizabeth, aged 10 years. died OF
| strychnine poisoning. taken 10 cook
| les given them by the servant.
The death of Mrs. Terrence
and the illness Of the boy Hugh
were at the time supposed to be
natural, but circumstances 10 DAY
| tends to fasten the poisoning OF all
four upon the servant
| At the Coronsr's Office this even
| inp Miss Platt steadfastly maintained
| h.r innocence, but was held for de-
yelopments. The only reason assign
| ed for the alleged crime ie insanity
which the Musseys have suspected
for come time. The body OF Mrs
Terrence, which was taken to heo
kuk. To-. for burial, viii be exhumed
The Butler weekly times., 1896-10-29

Chicago, Ill Oct. % In its last
issue the New World, the official
organ of the Catholic church in Chi
cago, takes issue with Archbishop
Ireland on the political question.
Taking the Archbishop at his own
word, the paper considers his utter
ances as that of private citizen
and call attention to the fact OF his
long connection with the republi san
party, and says his manifesto Is
"to be regarded precisely as one OF
Major McKlley's speeches at Can
ton " The New World then dissectE
the Archbishop's letter and opposes
its argument at great length.