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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15
A Suffering Millionaire.
Charles Broadway Rouss's Comment on Re-
ported Miraculous Cures of Blindness.
EFrom the New York Journal, June7.l

TFrom the New York Journal, June7.1
The wonderful performances of Divine
Healer Miller, in Atlanta, Ga, have at
tracted the attention of the lame, the halt
and the blind thro'out the country. BY
the simple laying on of hands he is said
to have cured deafness, blindness and
almost every i'll to which flesh is heir.
Some of the most prominentpeoplei in the
Southern city have gone tohim and have
been cured.
Now see here" said Rouss's conf
dental clerk, Major Smith, drawing out
his watch, III give you check for SO,
600 if you afford Mr.. Rouss any relief
within three minutes.
NAY, nay" said the divine healer, smil-
ingly, mot so fast my dear sir. Tam not
ready just at this moment for true test
of my powers, but 1 have cured the sick
and dying. I've made the lame and Grip
pied walk, and Tam sure can make this
afflicted man see.
Rouss has, however, substitute on
whom all such experiments are tried,
John F. Martin by name, who lives with
a married sister, at No. 63 Spring street
Martin, who is thirty-three years old,
suffers from the same affection as Rouss.
His eyesight has been failing for ten years
past A twelvemonth ago he read of
Rouss's case, and volunteered to act as
his substitute. Rouss accepted the
offer and ever since all the would-be
winners of the prize, faith curists, hyp-
notists, electricity users and the like
have been told Ito try it on Martin
first. F"
Up to date Martin has not to any ap-
preciable extent benefited from the hun
dreds of tests through which he has
passed. In fact, some of his relatives are
inclined to the belief that he has been
injured rather than improved by the
ordeals. But he stands, like brave
Horatius, undaunted still, and so when
he heard of Miller's arrival in town he
got ready for the divine healer's visit
The experiments took place in the
Spring street house and lasted three hours.
Martin says that the healer blew in both
of his ears, then closed the ears with his
fingers and blew in Martins eyes. He
also passed his hand over Martin s face
and head and prayed. When the manip-
ulations and prayers We're concluded
Martin said that he was not one bit better
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15
Sunday-Schoot Contention and BP
aoorth League Conference.

In the wisdom of the two Boards it was
determined at the Stanton Annual Con-
ference to hold these two meetings at one
and the same time, dividing the program
equally between the two, and making
both of the same importance. The rea-
sons for this were apparent, and need not
be repeated here By a combination oil
Sunday school workers and Epworth
Leaguers it was believed larger, widely
attended annual meeting could be secur-
ed. What would not draw one would
others.
The Committee on programme is about
ready to report the result of their work
and we are promised an interesting and
practical programme. The meeting oc
ours July Go, at Charles Town, w. Va
The annual sermon will be preached
Tuesday night. and the convention then
continue through the 9th of July.
Railroad arrangements will be made
and announced by DIR. Hyde, the very
efficient manager of these affairs for sc
many years of the Baltimore Conference
The basis of representation is one dele
gate from every fif:y Sunday school
scholars, Presiding Elders, Pastors and
Superintendents being ex officio members
of the convention, and one delegate tc
every ten members of every EPworth
League.
AS usual the preachers will have homes
provided for them without charge, and
delegates and visitors can secure board for
$1.00 per day, perhaps less.
II is desired that all Sunday schools
and Epworth Leagues shall have repre-
sentatives. Let the delegates be selected
at once, and only select those that viii
attend. With some care this can be as
certained.
The local committee desires that those
who will attend shall send in their name.
as soon as possible.
A letter from DR.. Smithson, pastor al
Charles Town, says preparations are be
ing made for the meeting and all will re-
ccive hearty welcome. 1t is well thai
we make previous engagements to be
present, and not let any excuses or bust
ness keep us away.
Surely we can give these few days, ii
almost midsummer, to the work of the
Lord and the Church. Ali Schools anG
Leagues which are represented shall re
ceive due notice in the minutes
Let all pray for the success of this join
/ a: ~ n :.
kind, it may be attended by more practi
cal good than any heretofore had.
As Charles Town is expecting full
delegation, of earnest, enthusiastic work
ers, there ought to be no disappointment
Let US all be present.
Frsternally,
NJ, L. WALTON, President.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15
To Err ntedera,es,
NJ. L, WALTON, President

NASHVILLE, Tenn, May ~, 1897.
The Executive Committee send out to
their comrades over the United States the
| following information as to The next An.
nual Reunion.
All railroad lines east of the MisSissip-
pi River have agreed on rates to the Re-
union of one cent per mile each way, cal
culated on shortest route. Lines west of
the Mississippi have agreed on about thai
raie. These tickets will be sold with n
limit of ten days, ard further extension
of ten days additional on application to
proper railroad official at Union Depot
in Nashville. For full information, see
your railroad agent.
Meals can be procured at prices rang
ing from twenty cents up, and sleeping
accommodations can be had at from
twenty. five cents per night up to frat
class hotel rates. Full information and
directions will be given by Reception
Committee, on arrival. The Daughters
of the Confederacy and the Veterans will
do all in their power to provide enter
tainm ent for those unable to pay the rates
mentioned above.
Suitable arrangements have been made
for desirable camping grounds convenient
to railroad and street car lines. Camps
or organizations owning or wanting tents
and camp equipage, desiring to form en-
campmentA, will give notice to Major w
F. Foster, Chairman of Camp Commit
tee
Arrangements have been made to have
horses and carriages furnished at reason
able prices, and persons desiring same
can procure all necessary information by
writing to Capt. NJ. S. CockriII, Chair
man of Committee on Horses and Car.
riages.
Homes or quarters will be furnished,
free of charge, to one Sponsor aud her
Chief Maid of Honor from each State,
and organizations will please send this
Committee at once the names and ad.
dresses of same.
Excursions to battlefelds and to Her.
mitage, etc. Cheap excursions will be
run to the Hermitage, the home of An
drew Jackson, and to the Confederate
Soldiers Home, and to many Tennessee
battlefieIds. Full information later
All Veterans are requested to organize
themselves into bodies of twenty five or
less, with chairman or commanding Off
Ger, who will, upon their arrival, be met by
the Reception Committee at Union Depot.
We would suggest that you send repre-
sentative here some days beforehand, TO
make all necessary arrangements.
All uniformed Confederate Companies
will report to the Committee, as soon as
possible, the number of men expected to
come. and name of Commanding Officer
As stated by the Commanding General,
this will be the largest aud most impor-
tant U. @. V. Reunion ever held, and all
Confederate Veterans are cordially invi-
ted to attend.
AT the grand parade on June oath, it
is confidently expected that more Con-
federate Veterans will be in line than
will ever pass in review again
For additional information, address,
]. B. O'BRYAN, Chairman.
All newspapers and periodicals friend
ly 10 the Reunion are requested TO publish
this circular.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

Curative power is contained in Hoods
Sarsaparilla than in any other similar
preparation. 1t costs the proprietor and
manufacturer more. 1t costs the jobber
more and it is worth more to the consum-
err More skill is required in its prepare
ton and it combines more remedial quail
tiles than any other medicine. Conse-
ouentIy it has a record of more cures and
its sales are more than those of any other
preparation Hoods Sarsaparilla is the
best medicine to buy because it is an
honest medicine and thousands of testi-
1nonials prove that it does actually and
permanently cure disease.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

Atthe y. :. Racket Store YOU can
buy nice ladies rib vests 5, 8, TO- u, 10,
Is, 20 and pc each; mems summer under
shirts 10, 20, %, 2S, so. 50. 40 and Al each;
ladies gloves 9, 10, II, 10, Is. 20 and Csc,
all silk p and 23c; ladies nitts Q. II. 10,
IS, ~. % and 35c; ladies kid gloves 60
and csc; mems goat gloves z5c; horse
hide gloves 42c; mems kid gloves 80 and
Soc; ladies corsets orr best 25r; Lady
Glare, SOC; Cool 81 eeza, 4Oa: ". II. Sum
mer Reception, soc; our big seller G. b.
French cOrsets, Soc; Armor side soc; cor
set steels, + hooks, and Sc: A mbertine
lined corset stcels, 5 hooks, Sc; mems
best celluloid collars &c, cuffs 12c; nice
side CONT s, cellulOi'. 5, S and 10ci dress
ing combs 4, 5, 8, 9 aud l0c, I'm breallable
u and Ice; fine combs 2 To Sc; childrens
round combs 3 and &c, kid curriers' 5
and SC doz.; curling irons and &c each;
take IA look at our blue flame oil stove
it burns like gasoline stove and much
better and cheaper large burners SEQ;
Just received another big lot OF ladies
and misses OXfords from q Boston fac
tory AMI we Will sell them at % per cent
per less than usual prices; our ladies
hats are still going and we are still rush.
ed with orders. j. w. CoFFMAS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15
How's Thisi

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. j. CHENEY ~ CO., Props. Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned have known +. j.
Cheney tor the last ID years. and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
lions and financially able to carry out any OBJ
legation made by their firm
NEST s. TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Tole-
do, q.
wALpiNe, KINNAN q MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggist. Toledo, q.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ng directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Price 75c. per bottle
Sold by all druggist. Testimonials free.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15
COAL OIL STOVE
Without Wick and Without Danger.
CONE in AND EXAMINE.

There being universal demand for n
cheap. simple. and effective fuel for cooking
aud heating purposes, has lc d TO the invention
of the following described Oil Gas Burner.
which generates an absolutely odOrless and
clean gas from Common Coal Oil, at a cost of
about y cent an hour per burner, where
kerosene oil sells Mt Is cts. per gallon.
Any number of burners can be attached to
a stove or range without changing the burn
ers or drilling the stove in any manner. One
or more burners can he used at same time
The best feature of this stove is its absolute
safety. WIN go out of its own accord if
upset
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

Don't be impatient" said Miller.
at may may take nine such visits to Ell
feet cure.
Martin is heroica1ly preparing for the
eight more that are to follow. He has
very little faith that they will do any
GOOD
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

The train leaving Washington ut 10 43 p.
NJ daily. carries Pullman Buffet Sleeper New
York to Nashville, and the train leaving at
I1I5A NJ daily. carries Pullman Buffet
Sleeper New York to Salisbury, uniting with
Pullman Sleeper (from Norfolk to Nashville,
Tenn. through THE Land of the Sky"
without change.
For full particular descriptive matter, etc,
call on or address
J. c. HORTON, Pass. Agent,
JOG East German St, Baltimore, Md.
L. s. BROWN. Gcu'l Agent Pass. Dept.
W. 4. TURK General Passenger Agent.
j. VI. CULP, Traffic Manager.
w. II. GREEN, General Superintendent, 150O
Penna. Ave, Washington, ID. C.
May 25-tO3I,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

Miss lane Faulkner. of Martinsburg,
daughter of Senator C. J. Faulkner has
been appointed West Yirginia's sponsor
at the Confederate reunion at Nashville
Tenn
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

Rev. E. E. Osgood, of East Rochester,
N. H, has been elected principal of Sto-
rer College. Rev. N. c. Bracket will
retain the office of treasurer and business
agent, as heretofore.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

Company "I.n of the LIST Infantry of this
place has been transferred to the End
Battalion under command of Capt. Mariner
Babb. The Battalion will be composed of
companies. The others being E., of Mar
tinsburg, and D.. of Berkeley Springs. Com
pany ~ owing othe rank of its command
ing officers, will be the ranking company.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15
BIacksmithing.

General Repair shop at the stand formerly
operated by Mr.. C.. ". Hough. in Charles
Town, and desires to inform the public that he
will do his work well and be always on
hand TO execute all jnbs entrusted TO him.
Horseshoeing speciality. Pric reasonable.
and to suit the times. J. Z. BROWN.
june Is 1897.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

The well known firm of Drummer Wool
en- Co., of New York, are making clear
ing sale of Woolens. Charley Reininger is
their agent in Charles Town. 1t will pay
you to have suit of clothes made now,
even if you do not need them. He is
selling suits for $500 that never were
sold for less than SIS and $40 before.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

lack Lemen. who assaulted and attempted
TO kin Miss Taylor, of williamsport, Md,
has been found guilty of both charges and
sentenced to 20 years in the penitenuary
The hangman lost a very proper job.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15
Take Notice.

The Inspector and Assessor of Dog Tax for
the Corporation of Charles Town will make
his rounds this week. All parties ale hereby
notified to have their premises in thorough
cleauly order, otherwise they will he reported;
correctly. Otherwise they are subject to severe
penalty by fine. GUSTAV BROWN.
June Is Mayor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15
Removed.

have discontinued the retail of Coal. &c,
and removed my Office to the room in court
house yard above the office of Washington &
Alexander. where 1 will continue the Grain
Business. Wheat, Corn and Hay wanted. for
delivery at all points on B. Sc .. and n. 81 w.
K. II. b. C. WASHINGTON,
April 20. Off. Agent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

Town. copies the account of the decora-
ton of flowers on the Rouss lot last Sat
urday from this paper, but gives credit to
another paper. If the article was worth
crediting at all, Brotoer Haines. credit
should be given to whom it is due.
Winchester Star.
All very true, but the error, of course,
was unintentional. We had not before
been favored with the Star, and hence
made the mistake of crediting to paper
we had been receiving regularly. We
beg pardon, and hope to do better next
time
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

When bilious or costive, eat Cascarct,
candy cathuratic, cure guaranteed, 1Oc., DC
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

The 100 acre farm of Captain Lee II
MoIer WAS purchased by Mr.. VIM. J.
Knott, Sr., for $3I75 An acre.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

Mr.. william Butler will be chief marshal
at Morgan's Grove Fair.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15
REDUCED RATES
Tennessee Centennial Ex-
position, Nashville,
Tennessee.
OVER THE SOUTHERN RAIL
WAY AND NASHVILLE,
CHATTANOOGA & ST.
LOUIS RAILWAY.

The Southern Railway announces the fol-
lowing low rates from Washington, d. c., to
Nashville, Tenn, occasion Tennessee Centcn-
ninl Exposition
Season Excursion Tickets " ill.be sold daily,
until and including October Is, ut S2S-75-
Twnety-Day Excursion Tickets will be sold
daily, until October i5 at S2i.05.
Ten-Day Excursion Tickets will be sold on
Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week, until
October &c, 1897, ut $3.50.
Rates for Military and Students in parties
of 25 or more made known upon application.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

1t has been currently reported through
out the county that the editor of THE
FREEPREss is to be appointed postmaster
at this place. A hundred persons, at
least, have mentioned the matter to us,
and to all we have given about the same
information, to wit: We have not applied
for it; it has not been offered to us we
are not entitled to it; wouldn't have it
if we could get it; and couldn't get it if
we wanted it. This is sufficient notice TO
gentlemen who have aspirations that we
are out of the way now MS we have been
ali along.-Free Precs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15
COMMISSIONERS Motice

To the Creditors of Burnett W. Welsh:
Notice is hereby given to the creditors of
Burnett W Wesh TO present their claims
against the estate OF Burnett W. Welsh no tLe
undersigned, ct his oflce in Charles Town
West Virginia. on or before the 23rd day of
July. 1887, having fixed that day for receiving
proof Of debts aud demands against the said
decedent of his estate now having before me
for settlement the account of Frank Beckwifh
administrator OF Burnett W Welsh
CLEON MOORE
Jnne l5-6t. Commissioner of Accounts
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

Mr.. Washington Banks died at his
home near Shepherdstown June 9, aged
u years.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

The Baltimore Bargain House is ac-
cused of selling clothing, shoes, hats and
gents furnishing goods from IS to rs per
cent. cheaper than any other merchant in
town. Customers from Charles Town
and the surrounding country have
brought in verdict that the charge is
true.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15
Shannondale Springs.

Open to gnesfs June TO- Splendid Mineral
Waters, reasonable rates, heathfui and p lens-
urable resort. Free ferTiage to ali patrons
of the Hotel l. 8. CRAWFORD,
June Lift Proprietor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15
Bloomfield Greenhouse.
Dress Making.

CAIN, West end Of Main street, Charles
TOXIN. W. Va.
April 81, 1sg7-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

1@'IEs9
Julia Lippitt. Minnie Lippitt. Nellie Price.
Margie Boiler.
HOUSE CERTIFICATES.
Nellie Price. Nellie Gers;ell Florrie Long.
Julia Waple. Sallie Carter, Anna Wilson
The presentation OF the prizes was made
by Rev. DR.. Palmer, and the diplomas to
graduates were presented by Rev. w,
L. Gravatt, each making appropriate
addresses.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-22

be presented on these points - gcntel-
man ought to ask any favors. But whether
he holds the one office or the other, or
whether he hclds 70 ofsice IS an lnlma-
terlal question: But II he illls his office
acceptsbly-it he discharges the duties
faithfully and inteligently. and u
he acts Justly and fcarlessly 1t might
at leas, be considered as point In his
favor.
"'well done thou good and faithful SER
want was good doctrine In the oden time.
But the people raising this issue want TO
repeal that part of the Scriptures and say
II is no longer In force, and. Indeed. is uil.
democratic and dangerous doctrine. l. VIII
be lust as sensible for tho same people to
say that no blue cved man should be elect
ed governor. provided It he shown that
the last Two governors have eyes of that
color. II would be quite ae much 10 the
roint to saw that no married man should
be elected governor because those who
have filled that office have been married
men. or. Il might for the same reason be
rontended that none but red headed man
Il has so happened that red headed men
have rarely ever been elected to that place.
The people utilizing this issue raised by
the enemies NJ democracy have underestt-
mated the intelligence of the masses.
The mere fact that man il aitcrne, gen
eral Is no sufficient reason why he should
be nominated for governor nor Is N any
reason why he should be defeated. The
campaign will he mndc on other lines and
The result Influenced by other reasons"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-22
NOTES.
Knights of Pyihlas meeting tonight.

Knights Of Pythias meeting tonight.
A protracted meeting ia in progress at
Clay station.
An engine got OFF the track in the Santa
Fc yards last evening.
The Navasota branch of the Santa Fc
has large force Ct hands at work Inn
proving that road
party NJ plcntckcrs are spending the
evening at Walson's natatorium and will
return by moonlight.
Mrs Baly OF Austin on her return from
a visit TO Navasota aud Clay station
stopped here today 10 visit her brother-in-
law, Mr.. Ellis OF this city.
THE srcond bale OF cotton II the crop
of 1897 was brought 10 Brennan Tuesday
afternoon. II was raised by Jerry handle
OF the Pleasant nm neighhorhooi Messrs
Winkolmann & Bohne bought tho bale for
IA CENTS. II weighed j72 pounds.
sunday somc one entered the tent of Mr..
r. - RELAY superintendent " the mines
at Briquettes, and stole thercfrom a lot
q surveying instruments. suit or two
of clothes and number Of small articles
and yalse to carry them In. No cline
TO the thief.
Me@srs. Crockett & Routt OF Chnpneu
i'm have Just completed a large galvanized
iron cottnn warehouse near the depot at
ihai place lq0xll6 feet and receiving Mat
form adjacent iiyils fCet The warehouse
Is modern structure. Are proof. and viii
easily hold tho 5000 bales II cotton they
expect 10 handle al that place this season,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-22
A BRENNAN BUDGET.
OFFICERS WILL TEST COMMISSION.
ERS CotVT RULING.
\ Mig CreosotiuE Plant Rushed with
WorI>-A Thoughtful Thicf Took
yuii>c to Carr, His Piundcr In.

Brenham, Texas, July 21.--A telegram re-
cc!ved here today from sheriff Parker Of
Rcli county announces the fact that a man
wanted here Is in Jail at Bolton and re-
quests Sheriff Tearue 20 come after him
Deputy Sheriff bob league IN speaking
o. the matter said: THE man is charged
with a mlsiemcanorr and when he IS
brought back to- brennan he viii he iaken
TO the county farm to work out his lne oh,
costs. 1t will take f21 TO so after MN and
bring him here from Bel,on aud the oiheer
who spends this amount will Then get BACK
one halr of that SUN after he has worked
1t out on the farm about year from
now" The officer said further he was not
going after The man unlcss there WAS come
provision made for repaying him Inc
amount of hi, expenses.
Tho commissioners court some time since
entered IN order that the officers should
rnlv collect one-hnlf Of their costs from
the county when the convict should work
out the outlre amount Of his Tnc and
cost The justice Of this ruling has always
been questioned hy the officers and now
an occasion has presented itself where the
matter can be tested.