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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22
DON'T SPITAND SMOKE
YOUR LIFE AWAY.

If you waut to quit tobacco using easily and
forever, be made well, strong, magnetic, full
of new life and vigor, take No-to-Bac, the
wonder-worker that makes weak men strong
Many gain ten pounds in ten days. OveI
400, GOO cured. Buy No-To-Bac from your OWL
druggist, who will guarantee cure. Booklet
and sample mailed free. Ad. Starting Rem.
edy Co.. Chicago or New York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22

system that Childbirth Is made
easy and the time Of recovery
shortened-many gay stronger
after than before confinement.
Il insures safety to life Of both
mother and child. Ali Who have
used Mothers Friend' cay they
Wi11 neVer be Without it again
No other remedy robs confine-
ment Of its pain.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22
GOOD PURE BEER

in using our product arc supplying themselves
with the a cme of Perfcctionin Malt Beverages.
The reputation of our Beer is being mad now,
not 20 years ago. 'Tis Pure, Heathful. Nour-
ishing and Invigorating, an excellent tonic for
the sick and debilitated. Try 1t aud yon Will
be convinced of its merits.
Can be had from the following well known
dealers in Charles Town, who receive it fresf
from the brewery daily, which is a decided
advantage for the consumer:
Hotel Watson. James y. Thomas. 8.
Yantis G. a. Mock and NJ. j. Kane.
No., Or 1glG
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22
rired Neryous, sIeepIess,

Men and women-how grateful they write
about Hoods Sarsaparilla. Once help
less and discouraged, having lost all faith
in menicines, now in good health and
q able to do nay own work, because
Hoods Sarsaparilla has power to enrich
and purify the blood and make the weak
strong is experience of host of
people.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22

Hon H. St. George Tucker will ac-
cept the chair of international aud COM
mercial law at Washington 4 Lee uni
versity, to which he has been elected to
succeed his distinguished father, the late
Hon. ]. K. Tucker.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22

Every passenger coach, baggage car.
parlor car and dining car of the Royal
Blue Line. between Washington aud
New York. has been repainted and refur-
uished during the past six months.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22

Baggsgemasters on the n. & w. R. R.
have been dispersed with and express
agents are required to perform that SER
vice 1t is also said one man will be re-
quired 10 run two water tanks. For in
stance: the engineer at BulIskin tank
will have to attend the Shepherdstown
tank, also.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22
Shoes /! Shoes |!

4 Great Variety of Shoes and Slippers for
every body. at all prices, for Spring and Sum
Iner. just opened Prices marked down to
make short profits to suit the times,
April 81. S, S, DALGARN,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22

Thirty years ago the B. & o. bought
steel rails in England at cost of sl12
per ton in gold. Some of this rail is still
in use on short branches and is in mar
velously good condition. 1t is pear shap-
ed and was intended for use with wooden
snI;naa
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22

Ex-senator Henry G.. Davis has pro-
sented the colored people at EIkins. w.
Va, a lot upon which he will build for
them free of cost handsome church.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22

The West Virginia University confer
red the degree of Doctor of Laws on
Hon. VIM. L. Wilson; and Doctor Of
Civil Law on Gov. G. w. Atkinson.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22

Parkersburg has been selected as the
State Home for Iucurables. That city
promised to give 81 900 cash and thirty
scres of land. The committee favors the
Senator Camden farm two miles north of
the CITY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22

Senator Catlett has resigned as trustee
of Berkeley Springs property and Hon.
Ran. Stalnaker has been appointed to the
place by Gov. Atkinson.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22

1t is a criminal offense for any one not
an employee to board a railroad train Iy-
ing at or passing station in West Vir-
nipia
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22
Why Not Use The Best ?

The Lager Beer made by the Harper's Ferry
Brewing Co. is without doubt the Purcst an
Best produced in this country, Delng prev ca
from the Choicest Bohemian Hops and Canada
BARLEY Malt under the direct supervision oil n
Scientific and Practical Brew Master, with the
q, hn lnNnrS of
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22
M. SCOTT WELLER,
GENEKAAL MEeHINIsT
General Repairer in Wood, Iron, Steel and
Brass.
Corner of Charles and Liberty Streets,
CnARLEsTowN, w. VA.
CASTS BRASS.
TURNS IRON AND STEEL.

BhASS.
TURNS IRON AND STEEL,
TURNS WOOD AND BRASS
DOES FIRST-CLASS WORK,
HAS the Latest Improved Turning Lathe
IL and will do Turning and Boring of all
kinds. Chasing threads in Nuts and on large
Screws specially. Does general line of Re
pairing, and Light and Heavy Smithing. Re-
pairing Pumps in their various apartments,
Fits Water. Gas and Steam; Files and Sets
oil kinds of Saws, Grinds Axes, Scissors. Shears
and Cutlery of all kinds. Repairs Bicycles
Repairs Traction and other Engines. and
does generalline of Min Work. Turning and
Smitbing Workmanship second to none
Boiler Leaks and Tubes Repaired ON shortest
notice. Also deals in Light Brass Castings,
Check. Globe and Throttle Valves. Stopcocks,
Steam Pipes. Fittings, Unions, &c. always in
tock. All orders receive prompt attention at
moderate cost.
Patentee of the celebrated Weller Iron Gel
lar Door-the best article of the kind made.
ES5- Agent for the sale of the Iron Fencing
Cresting Railing, Stairways, Sc., of the cele
brated Rogers Fence Company.
NJ. SCOTT WELLER
February 10, lss9-y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22

Mrs Catlett, mother of State Senator
Catlett, died in Morgan county recently.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22

HOOPS PILLS are best family cathar
tic and liver medicine. Gentle, reliable
sure.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22
Who Can Measure

The influence Of the motheri It
shapes the course Of unborn gen.
erations-goes sounding through
all coming ages and enters the
confines Of Eternity.
With What care. therefore,
should the Expectant Mother be
guarded. and hoW great the ef-
fort be to ward off danger and
make her life happy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22
Hauling.

HNHE undersigned is prepared to do Hauling
Il of all kinds, either with Cart or Wagon. at
moderate rates. Delivering of merchandise
and baggage 10 and from the railroad depots
u specially. Orders left at the Livery stable
of Mr.. Joseph Hunt will receive prompt at
teution. EDGAR d. GLAZE.
Dec, 20, '92,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22
GENERAL REPAIR SHOP,

Repairing Harness of all kinds in durable
and worllmauIikc manner, at very low prices
a new collar made out of old one if you
only have the rim left. Bring in your work.
and You will be surprised to see how little IL
will cost for me to put it in good trim for
you. New work made to order in best style
EnriJ q. '95-tf. h. a. OSBOURN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and bow,
els. Never sieken, weake or griPe.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22
SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON.
cHAn1zs rows. Ja,,nasos COUNTY. W Va
TUESDAY MoRN1NG. JUNE p. 1887.

Go to DR.. Bishops for cigars. You
can get 3 good cigals sc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22
New Harness Shop.

The undersigned has rented the store-room
formerly occupied by Messrs. Miley & Boxwell,
on West Main street. opposite Rink Hardware,
and will conduct therein a
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22

"A customer whose wife used sAothors Friend,
saTs that N abe had 70 go through the ordeaI
offafned and the cost Was 10000 per bottle, he
Touid nave them GEO. .LAYroNs Dayton Ohio.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22
Mothers Friend

A11eys
Nervous
ne SIS. re-
HeVes the
Headache.
Cramps
and Hau-
sea. and
8 o p T e.
pareS the
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22

s,.hz Nan. oa r.esss. eee. s1oR PER BOTTLE Beek.
- 11pECTsNT fOTHERS- zafIed free eoztzlnisg
~ dTl1la ter<lzc.fa1s-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22

A usual; will be in the Wool Business
.S1this season, G, +. WALL,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22

Tnr saApFIrLD REGULATOR CO.. ATLANTA "a
soL5 ~ Az paUvesisTs-
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-28
A Havana Newspapers Advice to
President Mckinley.
THE UNITED STATES GOVERN
MENT is WARNED NOT TO
MONKEY WITH THE LIONS
E TA1L"-THE CONSERVATIVE IN
TEREsTs OF THE COUNTRY ARE
PLAINLY TOLD THAT THE PA.
THENCE OF SPAIN MAY SOON BE-
COME EXHAUSTED.

Havana, May 2T.-El Diario de In Ma
rina in a leading editorial to-day saws:
we see In the American newspapers evil
dence that there are certain social classes
IN the United States not sufficiently alive
10 the Importance of the advice, Don't
monkey with the lions tall These
classes are remarkable for the eageruess
with which they invade jurisdiction in
affairs which, like the Cuban war. are
exclusively the affairs of Spain.
"The persistency with which they rec
otgnize the belligerency of the insurgents
is crazy and ridiculous. The important
conservative interests of the United
States should not forget that the pa.
thence of Spain may soon become ey-
hausted, The Spanish government has
given abundant proofs of its goodwill by
ignoring the many Inconvenience that
have been caused by resolutions in Con-
gress. Those interested ought to be
thankful to us for our abnepation. We
have ST. Tered. But in case the. sword
should be unsheathed Spain would Ger
tainly not be the heavist loser in the fight.
Spain has sent 200, 600 men to Cuba to
settle domestic difficulty. What would
she not do in the event of Ia foreign war
with the nation which fer Il century has
abused our patience by ignoring Spanish
honor and chivalry. President MCKINLEY
should consider this carefully, and if he
Is to deal with us AS enemies let him take
the advice of an .enemy and no longer
tritie with u.s.
it Is officially announced that Gen. Cas-
tiiio, the insurgent leader, was seriously
wounded in the breast in an engagement
which took Place recently between his
forces and the lie Altand Battalion. Fiji
teen insurgents were killed at the same
time.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-28
IRON HILL RACES.

Iron Hill, Md, May 27.-Following are
the results OF to-day's races:
First race, 50 mile-Al Helenholdt
won, Sprite second, BY Jove third Time
1:04 12.
Second race, 3-4 mile-scandel won,
Rebea second, Little Lady third. Time
1:20.
Third race, 41.2 furlongs-Key West
won, st; Lawrence second, Jack Lowell
third. Time SO.
Fourth race, 5-s mile-Ed Murphy
Time 1:04
Fifth race, 81 mile-Royal II. won,
Billy Boy second, Annie Il. third. Time
1:19.
Sixth race, 5 s mile-.schroon won.
Paddy second Trainor third. Time LOG.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-28
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.


AT Cincinnati--Cincinna 7 runs, 10
hits, errors Boston, 16 runs, 30 hits,
3 errors. Batteries: Rhnes and Schri-
yer: klohedanz and Yeager
AT notwithstanding, 5 runs, 8
hits, 0 errors. Washingto 0 runs 9
hits, error. Batteries: Hill and Will
son; Mercer and Mcclure.
at Chicago-Chicago runs, hits, 3
errors. Philadelphia runs, $ hits, g
errors. Batteries: Briggs and Donohue;
Taylor and Clements.
At Observation-Disclosures, s runs, ID
hits, 3 errors. Baltimore, Z runs, 10 hits,
: errors. Batteries: Young and thinner;
Corbett and Clark
AT Pittsburg- Pittsburg, 8 runs, 6
hits, 2 errors. Brooklyn, 5 runs, 10 hits,
! error. Batteries: Gardner and Sugden:
Payne and Grim.
No game scheduled between New York
and St. Louis. =,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-28
ALMOST A RIOT.
Manager Donovan Had to Take Measure

Manager Donovan Had to Take Measure
to Preserve Peace.
Pittsbnrg, May 27.-There was a dis
graceful scene after the game. A gang
OF roughs surrounded Hurst and ATTEMPT
ed to mob him as he left the grounds.
Whatever Hurst is, he certainly is no
coward. He paid no attention to the
threatening of the crowd until one fellow
hit hiir then he returned the blow with
interest. He would doubtless have been
roughly handled, but to the credit of one
freddy" Mason, tho Pittsburg players
and several policemen, Hurst was res
cued from the mob. Too much praise
cannot be given to Manager Donovan.
either for his action in quieting the mob
previously. The crowd on the Cheap seats
in the left field were making a great howl
about decision of the umpire and were
acting in threatening and Insulting
manner Donovan ran across the field
and warned the crowd that the first man
who made disturbance would be severe
ly dealt with He instructed the police
to arrest the first offender. His action
had immediate effect.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-28
THE "NEw THEOLOGyn

Criticised by. Rev. S. NJ. Smith at the
Southern Presby Assembly.
Charlotte, n. c., May *7.--The South.
ern Presbyterian General Assembly to-
day heard the report on Sabbath schools
which was docketed. A partial report on
bills and overtures also went to the
docket.
The report on home missions was read.
and pending it's discussion the assembly
resumed tine Westminster celebration.
Rev. DR.. S. NJ. Smith, of Columbia, S.
G., delivered an address on the Westmin-
ster standards and popular currents of
theoiogy. He said the new theology"
may be summed up in the question and
answer: "What is the chief end of Cod
The chief end of God is to glorify man
and develop him forever" His defense
OF thd conservative theology and criticism
OF the new were we'll received.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-28
HASN'T SETTLED YET.

Chicago, May 27.-Bradford X. Durfee.
late superintendent of the department, of
insurance for the State of Illinois, has
not yet settled with the State He left
his office May >, turning over to his sue.
cessor all books, records and furniture
appertaining to his Office, holding receipts
from the State auditor. showing he had
paid into the State treasury about half
million dollars, cash income of his office.
Durfee i'll the four years of his office run
short or withheld from the State over
$21S,000
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-28
LEE ON His METTLE.
He is Reported to Have Forced Or.
Congosto to RetraGt Statements.

Havana, Cuba, (via Key West, Fla. J
May 27.-There will be trouble over the
ruiz investigation. In fact, there has
''een trouble already. It will be set down
In the future as an irritant in the rela-
lions between Spain and the United
States, although President Mckinley built
nope of another kind upon it.
In ten days the joint commission, of
which General Lee and DIR. Congosto are
the heads, has had exactly one session.
Wnlch mad little result beyond showing
General Lee and Mr.. Calhoun how little
they might expect. The delay has been
caused by DR.. Congosto on the flimsiest
preteNt, and the Spanish representative.
TOO, by talking recklessly about General
Lee ana other cOnsulS came within an ace
oil being told that the American repre-
seneatiyes would have nothing more to do
with him personally or officially.
1t came about in this way: Dr. Con.
gosto was in the Hotel Inglaterra waiting
to see General Lee, Mr.. Calhoun and
others who were at dinner. Finding him
IN the corridor, Mr.. Fishback. secretary
OF investigation, told him the Morgan res
olution had passed the Senate. DR.. Con
Sosto became greatly excited and snid
emphatically:
ms is the result of conspiracy by the
American consuls in this island. who
nave agreed to send in reports at this
Time OF such nature as to mislcad their
governments.
Mr. Fishback told all those ut the din
ner table how Span's diplomatic repre-.
sentative had been talking, and there was
general Indignation. After dinner Cen
erai Lee called Dr.. Congosto aside and
said any allegation that there was con-
spiracy OF the consuls was n falsehood,
and he wished TO know if DR.. Congosto
had been foolish enough to commit him.
self to such statement. The general nd.
ded with such emphasis that the other
consuls reported directly TO the United
states Government, aud had never receiv.
ell any intimation from him us to the line
they were to pursue.
General Lees friends say he was about
to tell DR.. Congosto that he could have
no further dealings with him when the
doctor Jump up and said:
II retract everything-everythi
may have said something of that sort tn
Mr.. Fishback. but was terribly excited
ty this announcement that the Senate
mad passed the belligerency resolutions
General Lee Lowed and with drew.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-28
HAVEMEYER FREE.
The Jury in the Case Promptly Acquits
Him of Contempt.
ROANOKE SHOE CO.
Spot Cash Money-Save

The Jury in the Case Promptly Acquits
Him of Contempt
Washington, May 27.-Henry o. Have.
meyer ia free. Judge Bradley: this after
noon granted the motion dismissng the
Indictment against him for contempt in
refusing to answer questions put him by
the Senate committee as to amount of
money contributed to local and State
campaigns by the sugar trust.
Judge Bradley said in his decision that
llavemeyer answered the questions put to
him in as well as he was able and could
only instruct the jury to acquit.
The foreman of the jury promptly arose
and Havemeyer was acquitted.
The court then adjourned until to .mor-
row. when the case of John T.. Searles.
secretary of the American Sugar Refining
Company, will be called.
Like Broker Chapman, who is now in
jail, Searles was charged with refusing to
answer questions put to him by the Sem
ate investigating committee.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-28
DEFY THE LAW

Fort Scott, Kan, May 27.-J. r. Lord,
the assistant superintendent of the Me-
tropolitan Insurance Company, of New
York, which the State insurance commits
sioner ordered to discontinue business
in Kansas, to day received letter from
Nice-Presdent Fiske, of the New York
Office. instructiny him to disregard Com.
missioner McNall's order and to continue
business at the old stand The letter us
serts that McNall's action is entirely
without authority of law.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-28
MORGAN 4 WRIGHT SUFFER-.

Chicago, May ga big fire started
this afternoon in the extensive pickle vim
eegar plant of Burg Bros, in the lock
bounded by Anna. Carroll, May and Full
ton streets The flames spread with great
rapidity and swere famed by heavy
wind. Soon after the fire started the tire
factory of Morgan & Wright was found
to be in flames. Reports received at 30
lice headquarters state that several work
men were severely injured in the factory.
Nearly the .entire block was. destroyed
several private houses in the neighhor-
hood were destroyed Six flremen who
fell with a ladder were severely iniured
The cause is mot known; neither is the
loss.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-28
THROUGH VIRGINIA.

Washington, May 27.-The President
and Il portion of his Cabinet will leave
here June 10 for the Tennessee centen-
NAL. They will travel by the way of the
chesapeake and Ohio railroad and pro-
pose to view the battlefelds of Virginia
and West Virginia enroute.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-28
ROANOKE COUNTY.

oalem, va, May II Especial "A
very light vote was polled in this place
and the county to-day. All the old off.
GERS were reelected and the scheme for q
convention was showed under by de-
cided m ajority, the exact figures of which
are not yet in.
VINTON.
Supervisor-W. p. Moomaw, 144 r.
l.. Lloyd, 36.
Justices of the Peace-Giles Gum, 151;
w. g. Wood, 151; H. C. Pollard, 81; A.
NJ. Miller, II; II. II. Powell, 143.
Overseer of the Poor-S. T. Thrasher,
1871.
For Constable--N. w. Via, l4S; +. III.
Donovan, 81.
The constitutional convention scheme
was defeated.
BONSACK PRECINCT.
For Supervisor-W. p. Moomaw, 40.
FOR Justice OF the Peace Giles Gum,
sc: w. G. Wood, Al II. II. Powell, 3G.
- overseer of the Poor-S. f. Thrasher,
For Constable-N. w. Via. 81; T.. II.
Donovan. 3.
The constitutional convention received
4o votes for and none against
TINKER CREEK.
ouPervisor-W. +. MOoman, 66; Il. j..
Lloyd, %.
Justices OF the Peace-A. NJ. Miller,
"a; w. 6. Wood, 81; Giles Gum, 54; H.
Q. Pollard, 30; II. II. Powell, 81.
For Constable-N. w. Via, 40; T.. II.
Donovan, 4S.
Overseer of the Poor-S. F. Thrasher,
SO.
For convention, %; against convention,
50.
BALLYHACK.
For Supervisor-w. P. Moomaw, 81;
X. l.. Lloyd, do.
For Justices of the Peace-Giles Gum,
30; w. e. Ward, 30; H. &C. Pollard. %:
a. NJ. Miller, 80; II. II. Powell, 10.
oSerseer of the Poor-S. ,F. Thrasher,
For Constable-N. w. Via, 0; e. H..
Donovon, 62.
The vote on the convention was not
known by the courier
-sv4.s-
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-28
AN AUTHOR IN TROIrRI,E

Washington, May 27.-Tin,ayeuis. n
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES writer, of history.
fiction and plays, was arraigned in the DO.
lice court this morning on the charge of
sending obscene letters through the
mails. The arrest was made upon the
cOmplnint of two other Greeks.