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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-09
THE FRIGATE CONSTITUTION.
"Old Ironsidcs" is TO be Converted
into a Naval Museum.

"Old Ironsidcs" is TO be Converted
into a Naval Museum.
New York Sun.
Inc House asked Secretary Herbert
the other day how much it would cost
to prepare The frigatc Constitution for
safely making the voyage from Ports
mouth TO Washington, 80 that she
might remain at the latter point as a
Java museum. Mr.. McAdOo, as act
Ing Secretary, has promptly answered
that 1T will cost $l2 600, and that she
a already about two-thirds of that
sum available.
This year is the hundredth since the
famous old craft first took to the
water. She has long been laid up in
ordinary at the NV Hampshire ward
dlsnahtlcd, while the rooted add win
uowcd structure on her deck tells of ~
prolonged and peac, fui career includ-
Ing service Ms Al practice cruiser for
cadets and apprentices.
Sac "3s the third of six ~fripatcs
ordered by Congress curing Wu,iiul-
IONS al mlIistration, and she wa-
launched IN Boston, September 20, 1897.
Zen months !a,cr sue got under way as
a irigate of "A guns, and in 1899 was in
the West ladies, assigned to Barry's,
atterward Talbot's squadron. 1t was
while ON that duty that one Of her
officers, Mr.. Hull, with a party OF men
using the American sloop Sally, cut
out u French letter Of marque, which,
however, had aftcrward to be given
up.
Under Probe, in the war with
Barbary Powers, she distjngu
herself at the blockade and BON
ments Of Tripoli. But ID was
second war with Great Britain
Old 1ronsides gained her greatest
Returning from Europe at the
ing of the wa, under Capt Hull,
of the American coast she cam,
a British squadron, which gave
and for three days and nights 81
to use every device OF seamansl
escape from her p%ursuCrs. Boats
employed TO tow her In the cali
kedge anchor was carried ahead
dropped 80 that the crew might
upon 1t finally, OF the fourth day, the
wind came, and then the Constitution
stood away, with all sails set, showing
her heels TO her chagrined enemies,
1t was a flight az famous in our naval
annals as some victories.
On the 10Th of August, 1912, the Con.
stitutioD, while off the Massachusetts
coast, encountered the British fripate
Guerriere. Daores confidently opened
lire, but Hull, waiting till he was In |
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-09

n omar Tells Her Experience
Among the Lawyers and Court
Officials.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD co.
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TOURS
Matchless in Every Feature.
CALIFORNIA.

Three tours to CALIFORNIA, and the
PACIFIC COAST will leave Boston Janu-
airy rs, February %. and March 26. 1897.
Five weeks in California on the first
tour, and four weeks on the second.
Passengers on the third tour may return
on regular trains within nine months.
Stop will be made at New Orleans for
Mardi-Gras festivities on the second tour
Rates, $315, $3.50 and 1920, respectively.
FLORIDA.
Jacksonville tours, allowing two weeks
in florida, will leave Boston January 25
February s ard %. and March 8, 1897
Rate, covering expenses en- route in both
directions, $65, 90 from Boston.
WASHINGTON.
Seven-day tours will leave Boston
December 49, 1896. February II, March IL,
April (six days. and May -. 1897. Rate,
Including all expenses en- route with
board at Washington's best hotels, $.:s
OLD POINT CONFORM. RICH
MOND AND WASHINGTON (six days..
from New York. December &c, January
IS. February 90 March IS, April Is. Rate.
covering ali expenses, Tao.
Detailed itineraries and other informa.
ton of Tourist Agent. POS Washington
ST., Boston. declo, wed&satmar20
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

all the games participated in by a
player given m4pe than the limit
should be the penalty for its infringe
ment. In no other way can a State
of Maine league be made a success.
a meeting is to be held at the Ton
tine hotel. Brunswick Monday. Jan.
%, at II NJ, to consider the project of
State League. Augusta will prob
ably be represented there. Mr.. Elmer
Woodbury. of Portland has been prom
inent in this move. His name has been
quite generally mentioned for the pres
idency of the proposed league, and it
would certainly be difficult to find a
better man for the place.
If we are to have team in this
league. several things should be done.
let. An Indebtedness of about $3.50
left over from 1896 should be paid.
I'd. Lovers of the game must be
found to give a little time as we'll as
money to the work. The same men
cannot be expected to do the work year
after year. Certainly those who have
borne the heat and burden of the last
two seasons should not be asked to do
50 in 1897. We have had experience
enough in the game here so that new
men can take it up. and doubtless i'm
prove upon their predecessors. One
gentlemen who has devoted consider
able time to the furtherance of the
sport in the past two years says: Il
should like to see Augusta represented
in the Maine League. / will cheerfully
double my subscription for that pur-
pose; but l cannot and will not devote
any time to the work, or have any
official connection with it. l feel that
l have done my full share in this direc-
ton"
But there are men enough, and good
men in Augusta to take up this sport.
and we believe that they would have
no difficulty in securing sufficient
backing to insure the success of a
team here in a State league. where all
the financial conditions would be more
favorable than they ever We're in the
New England League.
1t has been suggested that a Special
benefit polo game could be arranged in
aid of this project between the Au
gusta and Gardiner teams, and that
the friends of the game could later
secure a good lift by fair. 1t is be-
be liberal. The existing base ball debt
is not large one, but it is an honest
one, and must be paid if the integrity
and good faith of the sport are to be
maintained in our city.
We believe that all this can be wiped
out with little effort before the open
ing of the season, and then with the
subscriptions that may reasonably be
counted on. and the Fast day receipts
a team could start the season under
most favorable auspices.
The season for Maine league would
probably close about the first of Au-
gust. Experience. here in Maine at
least. has shown it to be very difficult
to secure paying crowds after that
date and in this shortening of the sea-
son would be found Il very decided
financial advantage.
The field is here. Who will under
take the work?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23
NO Hvmsue THERE.
Augusta Endorsement is what Counts with
the Public.

You can't fool the public all the
time
They will find you out at last.
Every time man is fooled,
Another skeptic is made.
Many the remedy that makes the
skeptic.
1T fails to keep it's promises
Doan's Kidney Pills bring renewed
faith
They cure the skeptic
Plenty of proof of this at home
Augusta proof for Augusta people.
Our citizens say they cure backache
Cure urinary disorders.
Cure sick kidneys.
Experience has taught them that this
is so.
Conviction for every sufferer.
In the testimony of friends and
neighbors.
Read this case:
Mr.. Seth Gay lives at No. 10 Belfast
Ave. Unless he actually felt it he
would not express himself in this man
ner Il only hope that others who
may use Doans Kidney Pills may re-
ceive the same good as / received AS
Nertised remedies, but when my wife
OF her own accord procured me box
of Doans Kidney Pills at the old re-
liable drug store of Chas. X. Partridge,
l decided to try them. Over two years
ago l hurt my back shovelling snow
and ice in Intervening and was laid up
tor a While. / have had more or less
backache ever since and latterly it
was terrible severe. I was so encour-
aged with the results obtained from
using one box that I got a second. l
have at present not the slightest
symptom of an ache or pain"
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by
all dealers. Price so cents per box. or
sent by mail on receipt of price. Fos-
ter-Milburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the United States
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

by securing some of the choice tid-bits
and dainty morsels that the hostess al
ways loves to include in her Layout"
She can choose anything she fancies
from our stock of relishes, imported
delicacies in tin or glass, canned ham,
chickens, ETC., for sandwiches, not for
getting the cup of exquisite tea or fra
grant Rival Java coffee that she can
brew from our fine stock. A full stock
Of fine confectionery always on hand
at reasonable prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23
Relief In Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
eases relieved in six hours by the New
This new remedy is a great surprise on
account of its exceeding promptness in
relieving pain in the bladder, kidneys,
back and every part of the urinary pas
sages in male or female. 1t relieves re-
tention of water and pain In passing 1t
almost Immediately. If you want quick
relief and cure this is your remedy. Sold
by Bowditch, Webster & Co., Druggists.
Augusta, Me. decld6mos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

Every one gives it the highest praise.
Fl. Gradel. Druggist, Walnut and Al
lisOn SITS, Cincinnati, o., says this of
his trade: Il sell my share of DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup and my custom
ers that have used this preparation
speak of it in the highest terms
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

Never blister, burn or irritate.
Quickest acting. most effective plaster
ever prepared. Hop Plasters-cost you
little to try them. Sold everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

THE Tribune Almanac. The Tribune AL
manac and Political Register for 1897 is
inst as invaluable as ever. Price % cents
., conv. The Tribune Association. New
York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-04-27
THE TONNAGE PLAN.
The B. 6 O. Will Adopt it for Freight
Service on May I.

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
has decided to inaugurate ON May list the
tonnage system for handling its freight trains.
For the past eight or nine months General
Manager Greene has been experimenting
along this line, and has arrived at the con-
clusion that the cost cooperation may be de-
creased, to some extent, by using this plan.
1t is not expected that very great gain will
be made, as the Is. Il o. for the past year has
been loading very close to the limit The
unit system will be the basis for operation
on the tonnage system, the unit of weight
being 81 tons. When cars are loaded or re-
ceived from other lines. the number ofunits
of weight it contains will be plainly marked
on the side of the car so that the trainmen
will have no difficulty in arriving at the
proper number of units to place in the train
The use of the unit system renders it very
easy for trainmen to figure on just how
many tons they are handling, and does
away with the use of five and six figures in
addition.
When the great improvements to the track
between Martinsburg and Cumberland are
completed, more cars to the train can be
handled over the Second Division. 1t is ex-
pected that the gain over the entire system
will be large enough to justify the adoption
of the tonnage plan,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-04-27

Prof S. T. Ford, of Baltimore HUI
morist and Reader, has made arrange
ments with the managers of the Charles
Town Reading Room to give an enter
tainment, for its benefit, on Thursday
evening, April a9th, at Washington Hall
Admission IS cts, children II cts Tick
cts to be had at Mr.. Lights Drug Store.
Of the gentleman who will give this en-
tertainment Rev. Dr. Richard Nell
waine, President of Hampden Sidney
College, says:
1.-THE recitals by Prof IS T. Ford in our
chapel on this and last evening were SUI
perior to anything of the kind we have had
here. They were universally approved
and enjoyed. Both in the selection and
the rendering of the pieces great taste
was displayed, and am persuaded that
an excellent moral impression was made,
while the most hilarious laughter was
often evoked. regard Prof. Ford as a
reader of very great excellence,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-04-27

There is likely to be considerable in
terest taken in the railway pooling bill by
the railway labor organizations. The
railway employees seem to understand
thoroughly the effect that disastrous
rate war would have upon them, and they
will probably pursue thesame policy that
the did in regard to the two cent fare
bills introduced in several Legislatures
last winter Committees were appointe d
to appear before the Legislative COM
mittees and object to the bills on the
ground that they would tend to reduce
wages. The leaders seem to think that
without a pooling bill, and with no traffic
agreements, the situation would be even
worse than with two cent fare bills. so
that much influence for the passage of
the bill will be brought by railway en-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-04-27
There Is Nothing So Good.

There is nothing just as good as DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, so demand it and do
not permit the dealer to sell you some
substitute He will not claim there Is
anything better, but in order to make
more profit he may claim something else
to be just as good. You want DR.. Kings
New Discovery because you know it to
do good or money refunded. For
Coughs, Colds, Consumption and for all
affections of Throat, Chest and Lungs,
there is nothing so good as is DR.. Kings
New Discovery. Trial bottle free at
Geo. T. Lights Drug Store. Regular
size so cents and 800.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-04-27
THE New Fish Law.

Mr.. u. s. G. Pitzer, prosecuting attor-
ney for Berkeley county, has prepared the
following synopsis of the new fish law
passed by the Legislature of West Vir-
ginia, the provisions of which are almost
identical with the laws of Maryland and
Virginia:
1t shall be unlawful to catch ordestroy
anv fish in the creeks or rivers of West
Virginia by means of drag or other
nets, 6shpots, weirs, traps, by sledging,
shooting or other devices from the 1st
day of March to the 5th day of November
of each year, but such fish may be caught,
ETC., by hook and line, gig and spear.
Nor shall any person catch and have in
his possession or buy, sell, or offer for sale
any jack salmon, commonly called jack
fish or white salmon of less than seven
inches in length or any pike of less than
eight inches in length; or any black
bass less than g inches in length; or any
fish caught out of season or in any man
ner prohibited by law.
1t shall not be lawful for any person to
catch any black bass, green bass, willow
pike or pickerel, or wall-eyed pike (com-
monty known as salmon), between the
18th day of April and the 18th day of June
of each year. not even with hook andlin
gig and spear. Nor after that time, ex-
cept by rod, hook and line, thus making
outline fishing unlawful.
1t shall be lawful to catch fish of the
sucker variety known as suckers, carp,
mullet and red horse, by gig, spear and
looping at any time between the Ist day
of April and the 1st day of November OF
each year.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-04-27

We publish elsewhere in this issue the
proceedings of a meeting in the interest
of ex-confederates held at Charleston
The ladies composing our organization of
the Daughters of the Confedcracy have
decided, and we think very wisely too,
that they will not contribute the funds
they have collected towards state home
for old and disabled Confederate soldiers.
They have wisely decided to appropriate
as much as may be necessary to care for
those in our own section of the State,
without sending them so far from their
old homes; as the Soldiers Home will be
likely to be located. That it will take
several years, probably, to establish such
a home and by that time there will
doubtless be many old heroes who will
have spread their silent tents on flames
eternal camping ground. " Just how
they will proceed in taking care OF the
needy old soldiers has not been definitely
settled. They may establish cottage
somewhere in Berkeley or Jefferson coun-
ty, or they may be taken care of severally
and individually. 1t is certain the ladies
will do the right thing when the time
comes They are very much in earnest
and zealously pushing the work They
are already making arrangements for the
proposed reunion to be held early in
July, and they will doubtless again
meet with success Since the ladies of
Charles Town have organized it would
doubtless be of mutual advantages for
both organization to cooperate in their
laudable efforts.-Mar. Statesman,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-04-27
Judge Daniel B. Lucas, of Charles Tow

Judge Daniel B. Lucas, of Charles Town,
delivered an address before the Conoco-
cheague Club in Hagerstown, on James
Rumsey, the builder of the first steamboat.
Judge Lucas has rare picture of the launch
ing. He suggested that a monument be
erected to the memory of Rumsey by the
States of Maryland and the Virginias on the
banks of the Potomac at Shepherdstown,
where the boat was acknowledgements
town Register.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-04-27
Tho Johnnie Juniors" of Washing.

Tho Johnnie Juniors" of Washing
ton City, is an organization of young
men, sons and grandsons of Confederate
veterans, and it has appeared with fat
tering success in many Southern cities.
Its membership is about 100, and it is
said to have the only male chorus that
has ever presented the score of "The
Mikado" exactly as written. They are
going at the instance of Mr.. Charles
Broadway Rouss to New York City for
the purpose of giving an entertainment,
Mr.. Rouss having offered them hand
some sum to appear in that city.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-04-27

Col. John A. Robinson, of Mineral
county, has declined the appointment of
a member of the board of Regents of the
University, and Governor Atkinson has
appointed Major James NJ. Lee, of Lew
isburg, to fill the vacancy. Press of pri-
vate business is the reason assigned by
Colonel Robinson for his declining the
appointment The friends of the Uni
versity will seriously regret that Col.
Robinson will not remain on the board.
He has been member of it more than
twenty years, and for nearly that long he
has been its president. He is better
posted on the affairs of the University
than any other man in the State. All
these years he has brought his fine ability
to one purpose, and that was the upbuild-
ing of the University. He never had an
axe to grind, neither had he any friends
to reward or enemies to punish, but his
every act was for the good of the Insti-
tuition. His place will be hard to fill
Major Lee, who was appointed to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the resignation
of Col. Robinson. is in every way fitted
for the position. He is a practical school
man and will be a useful member of the
board. For the qualification of some of
our exchanges we will say that Major
Lee is free silver Democrat. -Fairmont
Index.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-04-27

A product called wire glass, " which,
it is asserted. presents an effective barrier
against fire, consists simply of a mesh
work of wire imbedded in glass plate.
Even when licked by flames and raised
to red heat it does not fall to pieces,
and it not only resists the heat of fire.
but also the shattering effects of cold
water poured over it while yet glowing
hot
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-04-27
NOTICE 10 CREDITORS,

To The r.dito-s Of Alexander Franklin, decd :
In pursuance of decree of the Circuit
Court of the County of Jefferson. made in a
cause therein pending to subject the real es-
tat, of the said Alexander Franklin to the
payment of his debts. you are required TO
present your claims against the estate OF the
said Alexander Franklin, for adjudication, to
7. q. GREEN. commissioner, at hls Office ~
the said county, on or before the Sth day o:
May, 1897.
Court. this 24th day of March, 1897.
JNO. NJ. DANIEL.
Norcb so 1S97-6t. Clerk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-04-27

Prof. !. c. White. of the West Vir-
oinia University has been appointed one
of the delegation of five from the Geolog-
ica1 Society of America to the Interna-
tional Geological Congress, which will
meet in St. Petersburg in July.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-04-27

Mr.. George NJ. Bowers has purchased
from Senator Faulkner the former home
of the latter. The residence was built by
Senator Faulkner before he inherited
+" Boydville," and is one of the hand
soonest in Martinsburg.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-04-27

Extract from Decree Of March 16dh, 1871
1t is adjudged, ordered and decreed that this
cause be referred to Commissioner i. Y. Green,
to ascertain and report
Ist. The real estate of which the decedcnt
Alexander Franklin died seized, or entitled to,
its value and annual rental value.
End. Whether the said Franklin died seized
or possessed of any personal estate.
3rd To convene the creditors OF the sald
Alexander franklin, decd, and to audit the
debts in the order of their priorities, if any,
4th. To ascertain ard report who are the
heirs at law of said Alexander Franklin, de-
5th. Any other matter deemed pertinent by
himself, or required by any OF the parties 10
Before executing this decree. the said Com,
missioner shall give notice of the time and
place of executing the same, by publication,
as required by section of chapter l29 oil the
Code and shall also give the lienholder's notice
required by section 8, chapter 90, OF inc
A copy-Teste-
JNO. NJ. DANIEL,
Clerk
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-04-27
Beware of ointments for catnrrh that contain

as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
ten when entering it through the muscous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputable ply
to the good YOU can possibly derive from
them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
F. j. Cheeny & Co., Toledo. o.. contains no
mercury, and is taken internally. acting direct
IL upon the blood and mucuous surfaces of
the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine. 1t is taken in
ternally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. ]
Cheny e Co. Testimonials free.
ES-Sold by all Druggists. price 75c. per bottle.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-04-27

Guy Foutz, the thirteen-year-old son of
Mrs. Lizzie Foutz, of Salem, who was
few days ago suddenly afflicted with st.
Vitus' dance on account of excessive
cigarette smoking, died at his home
The lad had a splendid physique, but
lived only few days after the attack,
dying in cataleptic condition.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-04-27
Important Notice.

THE AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY,
I'm accordance with its recent action regarding
SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPPLY,
has undertaken to supply each by or girl in
the SUNDAY Schools of cooperating churches
AZ HALF COST PRICE, viz:
Thirty cent Bibles for Is cents.
Twenty - . 10 -
BAH orders with Cash sent to the Dis
triet Superintendent, Rev. Thos- Cotton, Par
kersburc, W. Va, will receive prompt atteE
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-04-27

The vice-President announced as the
committee of Senators to attend the Grant
ceremonies: Messrs- Hawley. Plat, of
New York, Murphy, Foraker, Cullom,
Cockrell, Proctor. Walthall, Shoup. Sew
ell, Gray, Butler, Warren, Faulkner and
R1rrOxyc