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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22
The National Civil Ser
vice School,
OF HlSl q VtlOt SNetl, WdsNtT91ON, u. z.
INSTRUCTION BY CORES PoNDENCE.

NSlhUCTION By CORRESPONDENTS.
Do you wish to enter the government ser
vice? If You do VIC can help you, 1t is our
business to prepare persons for taking the
Civil Service Examinations; to tell them
what to do and how to do it. Eighty five
thousand one hundred and thirty-eight posi-
tions are now filled by the Civil Service Com
pass the examinations. Have you an ordinary
common school education? If you have we
Gun prepare on for an examination in short
time. We will give you examinations until
you are prepared, marking your work just rs
you will he marked by the Civil Service Com
mission. Our charge is mere nominal one
of $40 and after You are appointed you pay us
4 commission of percent of your first years
salary. Thus it is to our interest TO fit you as
soon as possible in order to get our pay in
-ull. BY recent order of the President the
number of places to be He'd by the Civil Ser
vice is increased from 55.TSG to s., 19S or by
over So per cent. All Government em ployees
are now included except fonrth-class post
IN listers and those persons classified Us labor
ers. There never was q better time than the
present i'll which to prepare for a civil Sc rvicc
position. There never was time when as
IN any positions were open to competition as ut
pr esent. We have our students in every De-
paTtment of the Government Some are now
getting us high as 80, 0Go per annum. Many
are getting 81 200, Sl,4G0, 81 600 and SIS 90.
w have been engaged in preparing persons
for the Civil Service for eleven years and our
success is shown by the large number who
are now holding lucrative positions because of
our assistance. We refer to the National Cap
ital Bank of Washington. ID. c., as to our
ability to fulfill our promises.
Address all communications to the Secre-
tary. COURT F. WOOD, LII NJ,
81 East Capital ST.,
June IS. 1896. Washington. d c.
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My Foundry Department.

VIII make all kinds of Castings from pat
terms or old pieces of casting. Also have pat
terms for Crate Bars for Traction or Portable
Engines of Tricks make and others. Make
Sash Weights for Buildings of all sizes, in
large quantities lower than the lowest, and
am prepared to make all kind of Brass Cast
ings I keep on hand the Challenge Pump,
and Water Elevator and Purifier. for deep
Wells and Cisterns. of which L have all eX-
ira Chains. Cranks, Wheels. &c.
Agent for the CROWN WHEAT DRILL
Would be pleased If any one in need of q Drill
before purchasing elsewhere would give me
call.
VIII thank the public generally for share
of their patronage. Yours respectfully,
Address P. o. Box 81.
September II, 1889.
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Jpo. A. washington. R.w. Alexander.
Washington & Alexander,
Insurance Agency,

Insurance Agency,
Office Gibson Building. Charles Town, W, Va.
Representing the following Companies
The old and reliable
BTNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
of Hartford. Conn.
Giving the best results to policy holders. and
which has a larger amount Of policies III
jefferson County than all other Life
Insurance Companies together
Liverpool &c London Sc Globe. of England,
Manchester Fire Assurance Co. of Eng
land. Scottish Union and National,
of Scotland and the Royal Insur-
ance Co.. of Liverpool, the
largest foreign Cos. doing
business in America.
KfNA, OF HARTFORD.
Peabody, of Wheeling W Va.
Fraukiin, of Wheeling
German Fire, of Wheeling.
Fire and Marine. of Wheeling
Phoenix. of Hartford.
Virginia Fire and Marine of Richmond, Va
Georgia Home. of Columbus. Ga.
Fire Association. of Philadelphia, Pa.
Continental. of New York.
Niagara Fire Insurance Co.
JEFFERSON COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE
INSURANCE COMPANY.
All losses promptly adjusted and paid at our
Office.
Agents:
j. S. FLEMING, Shepherdstown, W. Va.
CHAs- II. TRAIL, Harper's Ferry, " Va
A sworn statement of the conditions of all
Foreign insurance Companies represented in
this Agency will be found at the Clerks Office,
in compliance with the State laws.
We solicit continuance of your patronage,
Respectfully.
WASHINGTON ~ ALEXANDRA,
Feb. 10, 1895.
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~ Insurance in safe Company at the actual
cost of insurance, which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged, and keeps the money
at home. Good risks from responsible parties
are invited
Executive Committee meets every Friday
DIREoToRs-Jos. TrapneN. Henry b. Daven-
port j. Garland Hurst, John w. Rider, w. H.
T. Lewis, +. Preston Chew, VIM. L. Wilson.
Eugene Baker, S. w. Washington, II. L. Snyder,
VIM G. Frasier John II. little, Jacob S.
Melvin, E. G.. W. Herr. Isaac HI. Strider.
1. II. ST RIDER President.
II. B. DAYENPoRT..... Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE CoMNlTTEE-J. q. Hurst, VIM.
II. 7 Lewis. Eugene Baker, Isaac ii. Strider,
Jos. Trapnel, S. w. Washington
LOCAL AGENTs.-Middleway- G. Shirley !;
Harper's Ferry--Chas. H. Trail; Shepherds
town.. S. Fleming; Charlestown-Washing
ton ,S Alexander
Jan. ~, 1S92-odp12, 10.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22

Additional trains leave Baltimore for Union
Bridge and intermediate Stations at i0.I7 a
IN. and $40 p M. and leave Union Bridge for
Baltimore at Cos u m, and IL 80 p. IN, daily,
except Sunday.
DAILY. All others Daily, except Sunday.
tstops only to land passengers from Ball
more
JIM. HOOD, Pres't. aud Gen'I Man,gr
B. III. GRISwoLD, Genr Pass. Agent
Dee ISQR
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Western Maryland R. r.
CONNECTING WITH

CONNECTING WITH
P. & R. R. at Shippensburg and Gettysburg
Norfolk Sc Western r. r at Hagcrstown;
B.&O.R-R-at Hngcrstown and Cherry
Run; PENN. X. II. at Brueeville aud
Hanover; 2. w. Il b., N. c.
aud b. & P. Railroads
at Union Station,
Baltimore. Md.
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az yVnrrrn ST New

Sc Warren ST., New York City.
Ely's Cream Balm has completely cured me
of catarrh when everything else failed. Many
acquaintances have used it with excel n [
results.-Alfred W. Stevens, Caldwell, Ohio.
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The Monkey and the Cats.

The monkey could pull its own sugar
out of the fire, but prefers to use the
paws of the cats. Poor cats, how it
must hurt theml Yes, it does hurt
them u little, but they can stand it for
the sake of their good friend the mon
key. Perhaps they Will get share of
the sugar, or if not that something else
which they like better. Perhapsl 1t is
certain that they have long been fast
friends of the monkey and that they
like him for his sly and cunning tricks.
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Nos. 10 and Daily. Nos. l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Z.
and $. Daily, except Sunday.
Connection for all stations on Cumberland
Valley Railroad and Pennsylvania Railroad
system. J. T. BOYD, Supt.
II. A RIDDLE, Gen. Pass. Agt.
Nav 25, 1897.
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Plain SEWING Wanted.

Al Rs KATE MANUEL desires to announce
w W that she is prepared to do all kinds of
ram Sewing. All work entrusted 70 her win
os executed neatly. promptly and upou reason
able terms Residence on north East alIcy.
second house below Mrs. Dutton's.
February 2. 1892.
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Ii VIII Surprise You.

On RECEIPT of ten cents cash or stamps n
generous sample will be mailed of the most
popular Ctaarrh and Hay Fever cure Ely's
Cream Balm) sufficient to demonstrate its
great merit. Full size soc,
ELY RROTHERS
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Be,ruvNle, olarke County, Ia.
Whjtney Side-Bar Spring
SRRVEN WHEELS,

universally pronounced the best wheels made.
REPAIRING A SPECIALITY.
l have established q Carriage Repository at
Upperville Fauquier county. Persons desir-
ug vehicles at the above place, during my alb
sence can leave their orders with w. Richard
son. druggist.
Thankful for the liberal patronage extended
to me from Clarke, Jefferson and adjoining
counties respectfully ask n continuance ofthe
same. GEO. q. THOMAS.
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r AM oyerstocked with Fresh Cows. GOOD
i Mixer for $500, $1,000, S25 90; and two
choice Jerseys cheap. c. F. WALL.
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FOUNDRY
Machine shops.
10 "a H2onl u 1sau Conce,.,

Situated on BerryyilIe Turnpike, within the
Corporate Limits of Charlestown.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22

10 Al HHOHt II gay concern:
j take this method of announcing to the
farming community of jefferson and adjoining
Counties that / do all kinds of Machine Re-
pairing. such as Traction and Portable En-
gines, Wheat Threshers. Grain Drills. Wheat
Fans, Corn Shelters. and in fact all kinds of
Repairing, in both Wood aud Iron; also make
Smoke Stacks for Stationary and Portable En-
gincs, Patching Steam Boilers, and putting in
new iews or tubes. Am prepared to do all
NJ
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-22

Boils, pinples and eruptions, scrofula,
salt rheu1n and all other manifestations
of impure blood are cured by Hoods
SarSaDarilla.
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NoRTHwARD.

Train zoe and AZ connects with southern
r. r, at Harrisenburg At 200 A. m. and $40
D. m. for Strasourg Junction and Harpers
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Southern Railway.

Tables, in Effect MAY 2. 1897.
Grains daily, except Sunday.
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CAN sell you Fresh Cow, and suit you.
- G. =. WALL
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b. 81 @.
RAILROAD

Time Table in
effect June 10, -s:Ts
until further notice.
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Train Az connects with Southern Z. K. ut
sonburr and points on Valley Railroad.
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g. f. WALL,
Dealer in
STOCK.

GTOCh Bought aud Sold on Commission
~ VIII also assist parties in Purchasing Stock
on Il reasonable per ccntage
January %, 1892.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-20
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Of the Presbyterian Church of the United States Convenes in Charlotte,
 N. C., This Morning.

Charlotte, N. C., May 19.-The general assembly of the Presbyterian church of the United States convenes in the First Presbyterian church in this city at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. The assem- bly, will be called to order by the retir- ing moderator, Rev. Dr. R. Q. Miquard. About 400 commissioners have signified thsir intention of being present. This session of the assembly will be Of more than ordinary interest from the fact that the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Westminster standards is to be cele- bTated. Many of the leading clargymen of the southern church will be present and take part in tho celebration.
 The meeting of the general assembly in Charlotte on the goth of May is par ticularly appropriate. On that date in each year the Mecklenberg declarati n of inde pendence of 1775 is celebrated. The history of the signers and the h.s- torical events of the day are inseparably interwoven with that Of the Presbyterian church of this city and country The building where the assembly is to hold it's session stand possibly in the most historical ground in the south. The general assembly Of the Presbyterian church in the United States was organ izsd in Augusta, Ga, in 1861, the first assembly being held in the Presbyterian church in that city.
 Charlotte has made ample arrange ments for entertaining the assembly and will give the members of that distin- guished body a cordial welcome.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-20

of Montgomery, from Montgomery chan cery court; argued and submitted.
 J. W. Ivey vs. G. c. Glider, from Mont gomery city court; continued by con- sent.
 The following orders were granted by the court on the 18th inst:
 Farmers and Merchants Bank, ct. -als., vs. J. l.. Hall, ct. al, trustees, etc, from Montgomery city court; leave to sever and argued and submitted Brickell, c. J., not sitting.
 W. H. Murphy vs. Joel J. Green, from Conecuh chancery court; submitted on briefs.
 John T. Mckenzie vs. J. H. Shepherd, clerk, from Lowndes circuit court; sub mitted on briefs.
 Steiner Land and Lumber company vs. l.. H. King, ct als., from Butler chan cery court; death suggested of Matte Ellis, one of appellees, with leave to re- vivs, etc., and of J. F. Barganier as ad- ministrator of J. M. Steiner, deceased, with leave to revive, etc.
 Steiner & Lobman vs. Steiner Land and Lumber company, from Butler chan cery court; argued and submitted.
 Euge mia " Bethea, ct. als., vs. Theo- dore Bethea, ct al, from Montgomery city court; argued and submitted.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-20
SIX GRADUATES
Turned Out at Montezuma University, Bcssemer-Capt. Ward Delivers
 the Baccalaureate Address.

The commencement exercises of Monte zuma University at Bessemer, took place yesterday. Prof. Lovett is well pleased with the work of the scholastic year Two hundred students have been en- rolled, and forty-five in the boarding de- partment. There were five young lady graduates and one young man, Mir. How ard. The young ladies were: Miss Hall, Collinsville; Misses Sarah and Orelia Jores, Springvills; Misses Randall and Houston, Bessemer The exercises were intersperssd with music, and three of ths young ladies read essays.
 The baccalaureate address was deiv- cred by Capt. w. c. Ward, of Rirming- ham. His subject was, "NFlat Is Truth?" He said all truth is Gods truth. The man who demon strates problem in mathematics is as much of a prophet as he who claims to be inspired. The poet is as much cf a prophet as q seer. In the construction of the universe the Crsator observed mathematical and phil osoplcal laws. Science is but the knowledge of God and His laws. All natural objects assume the form of the srhere or cylinder. The tree reaches out to form sphere. Every whiff of smc kes assumes the form of g circle. The earth thrown off from the hand of God toak spherical fern. The rising mist congeals ard forms the spherical drop. The cloud gathers and hail falls. All truth l.. spherical. he effect of the as certainrent og truth Is 70 make man a fres me | Snd the formulation of all truth Is E..rai truth. T as perfect hu-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-20
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.

Morsg'omery, May 19.-(Spectdt)-TlTe following decisions were rendered by the supreme court today:
 Brickell c. J.-Ternessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company vs. William s. Stevens, appeal from Jefferson circuit court; af- firmed.
 Joe Mitchell vs the State of Alabama. appeal from Mobile city court; reversed and remanded.
 Mcclellan, JIM. M. Tyson vs J. c. Chestnut, appeal from Lowndes circuit couF,; affirmed.
 John B. Nicrosi vs. Caiera Land conn pany ct al., appeal from Montgomery chancery court affirmed.
 Coleman, J.-Sigmurd Roman vs. J. w Dimmick ct al. appeal from Montgom- cry circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 Thomas G. Hewlett vs. A. J. Camp, appeal from Jefferson circuit cour,; af- firmed
 Earnest Loisean vs. the State of Ala bama, appeal from Jefferson circuit court; affirmed.
 Head, 1.-The Troy Fertilizer company vs. Georgia A. Prestwood ct al, appeal from Coffee cha ncery court; affirmed.
 Harrison, J.-Lizzie Smith vs. Theodore J. Cox. appeal from Mobile circuit court; reversed and remanded
 Morris Adler cit al. vs. Marin Sullivan, appeal from Montgomery chancery court; 1; affi rmsd.
 The following orders were granted by the court on the 18th inst:
 H. H. Malone, administrator, vs. Mar garet Arends. from Escamhia circuit court; submitted on briefs
 E. Ward vs. John w. Chavers, from Escambia circuit court; submitted on briefs.
 H. H. Malone vs Escambia county. from Escambia circuit court submitted on briefs.
 F. C. Randolph. ct als.. vs. F. M. Bill
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-20

months undergoing repairs, has been put in blast, and the Alabama rolling mills start up todaya after shutdown of sev- eral weeks.
 The lumber industry continues active The cottonwood lumbermen advanced prices at their meeting in St. Louis last week.
 Textile manufacturers report only a moderate movement in manufactured products A conference of the yarn mill 900 spindles, was held at Charlotte, N C., last week. The Southern Cotton Spinners' association was organized and it was decided to curtail production 25 per cent for four months, beginning June 15.
 Among the most important new indus tries for the week The Tradesman re- ports the following: The Carey Construc- tion Co.,. capital $20,000, Forth Worth, Tex; electric light plants at Forest City Ark, Jonesboro and Milan, Tenn; the Northern Lake Ice Co.,, capital $35 00O Louisville, Ky. the National Insulator Co.,, capital $20,G00, Gainesville, Fla; the Phoenix Manufacturing Co.,, capital $300,- 000, Montezuma, Ga.; the Wheeling Laun- dry Co., capital $50,000, Wheeling, w Va; the Granada Sugar Co., capital $150 0000 Orange Park, Fla. The Linn Excelsior Co.,, capital $50,000, has been chartered at Huntington, w. Va, and the Hen dricks Manufacturing Co.,, capital S100,- GOO, at Hendricks, w. Va. Other wood- working plants will be established at Deerpark, Ala, Irvine, Ky, Newberry, s. C., and Dallas, Texas.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-20

The social butterfly is really not so much an idier after all. She works hard. She keeps late hours. She manages house. hold-plans entertairInent for her guests superintends the buying of furniture, the making of dresses, the ordering of dinner; is worried by her social duties, by servants, by thousand things and with it all she must perform the duties of wifehood and motherhood. Is it so very wonderful that her health fails? It fails as other wonen's health fails The beginning is some slight Arrangement of functions peculiarly ferui- nine. From the beginning the progress of disease is swift and appalling, unless. it is of female weakness" over thirty years ago caused the invention of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It is sure, pernla- neEt cure for the ills common to women. It is equally valuable in keeping women we'll Taken during the expectant period it greatly lessens and sometimes entirely eliminates the pain and danger of childbirth.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-20
MAKES OR UNMAKEs MEN.

Every newspaper treasures up in Es memory the names of it's friends and likewise it's enemies. Tt seldom, if ever, overlooks an opportunity to assist the former, but never gos's out of the way to boost the latter. Human nature is pret- ty much tha same everywhere. People who show the newspaper man kindness never make a better investment or one that more surely pays them hundred fold sooner or later. As has been truly said, there comes time in the life of every man when a word said by a news paper either makes or unmakes the in- dividual marytioned.-Calera Sentinel.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-20

man life is founded in moral truth. Man is built up by a knowledge of physical laws. Man becomes more perfect as he knows physical and social laws. Man may be said to have attained knowledge of laws that govern the universe and so- ciety. The development of truth has tended to put woman on a higher plane. The woman of the past was a slave. The more independent of man she becomes the better condition she will be in.
 The foregoing synopsis gives merely a Hint of the eloquent address. It was a grand theme and was grandly treated. Capt. Ward is much in demand for such occasions. and he never fails to bring forth from his mental larder an intel lectual feast that satisfies the craving for knowledge.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-20
FORAkER IN BEHALF OF CUBA
Continued from First Page.)


 
 erfng by the democrats if they carry out their present intentions. For this reason the republicans have telegraphed to all members of the party who are out of she ely to return, so the party will havs a quorum to do business without the assist ance of populists and democrats. The republicans say they are willing to have a resolution for belligerency considered under proper circumstances, but regard that the relief resolution should not be complicated to such great proportions Many republicans are favorable to the recognition of Cuba, but the party will probably be solid in support of the rec ognition of the rula. The republicans do rot want to do anything to hamper the tariff bill in the searte.
 MT Bailey said that his amendment. would end the war in short time. and the house should be allowed to vote on the question.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-20

The exports at southern ports are in- creasing rapidly, while the exports 1t New York are falling off. The sceptre of commerce has departed from the east and rests in the hand of the south. The east is making desperatel effort to hold it's supremacy It is proposed to spend many millions on a ship canal that will open the great lakes to the Atlantic. On the other hand, Chicago is cutting canal to the Mississippi river, and the great northwest looks upon the Father of Wa ters as it's natural outlet to the sea. It is battle of giants. There can be no doubt as to the ultimate result. The cha mel of the Mississippi river will one day be strengthened, the water will be accelerated in speed and will deepen the channel, and the great ocean vessels will take on their cargoes of grain at the docks of Chicago and St. Louis. Then the east will be left high and dry, and the west and the south will be the great commercial empires of the world.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-20
PRIZE DRILL.
Huey Guards Indulge In Competitive Drill for Valuable Medals.
 The Winner.

Last night was muster night with the Huey Guards, and their armory was we'll filled.
 The monthly prize drills wera held and W. T. Lyon won the individual gold medal for the best drilled man. The squad medals were won by Sergt. J. s. Carroll, Corporal Jack Hlrgrove and Pri- yates Starkey and Gibson. Lieut.. D. Lacey was drill master.
 Capt. G. F. Hart pr scented the medals in an eloquent talk to 1he boys in his own happy style.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-20
GOOD COMPLEXION

comes from good digestion and good health,
 and these often come from the cure of cou- stipation by Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
 J. B. Stone, Esq. of za Marshall Street. Hart ford Ct, writes: Dr. Fisrce's Pellets were rec commended by neighbor who thinks there is nothing like them. am subject to acidity of the stomach and indigestion. A soon as feel it. or have eaten too heartily. take Pellet" of If find that my dinner or supper does not act right I take one pill. A good many pills that 1 have taken cause unpleasant feeling all the next day. or q weak gone feeling that s;e Pellets GO not oausc. They see:n .1 straighten out ali through the system without tearing me up."
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-20

ing, from Montgomery city court; leave to sever and submitted on briefs.
 F. c. Randolph, ct. als., vs. W. D. Brown. from Montgomery city court. leave to sever and submitted on briefs.
 J. V. Ashurst vs. R. T. Ashurst, ct. als., from Montgomery chancery court; ar gued and submitted.
 J. M. Henderson vs. c. E. Parks, sher- if. etc. from Montgomery city court; continued.
 Postal Telegraph Cable company vs. D. w. Ford, from Montgomery city court; argued and submitted.
 James Douglass vs. The City Council