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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-21
10 sUcc. m NIX. MILLIKhN.
Former Governor Bu,irigh in the Lea" TOT
the Nomination.

AUGUSTA, Me, April 2o-Althoush
the death OF Representative Seth l.. Mil
liken is so recent. the Third Congressional
District politicians are already discussing
his probable successor and within TWEEN
ty-four hours the campaigns or various
aspirants Will be formally launched.
The Executive Council VIII assemble IN
Augusta on April I'D, and Governor Pow
ers announces that ne matter OF a spc-
cial election will be considered. Within
the week writs Of election will be Issued.
Former Governor Edwin c. Burleigh.
who crossed lances with Mr. Milliken Ia
1892. In Names hottest political night OF
a decade. seems to be in the lead now.
j. II. Manley, OF Augusta. Is expected 10
be a candidate for the nomination. though
nothing definite has been heard from his
present headquarters in Washington.
Herbert VI. Heath. Orvllie d. Baker. and
Leroy T. Carleton. whose names are men,
toned, are not candidates for the honor.
II Kennebec county falls TO unite II is
probable that Hancock county viii! bring
forward Hannibal Hamlins Of Ellsworth
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-21
Wonldn't Re>urrcct Him.

sIMCOE, ONT, April 20.-Prof Farris
hypnotist placed his subject In trance
here yesterday afternoon and buried him
six feet under ground there 10 remain
three days. Sheriff Jackson ordered the
prC sssor TO take the man out. or suffer
arrest. Tho professor refused stating that
he was violating 10 law. and after con-
sultation with the county attorney, the
sheriff hnds that he can take no action.
There is great deal Of excitement over
the case
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-21

PHILADELPHIA. April g-Fitzsim-
mons tonight declared that he meant 10
pay no attention 20 challenges from Cor
bett or any one else for a time, as he
had earned a rest. and meant 10 have
IT, He added however. that he proposed
10 follow Corbetts example as dictator OF
the prize ring. and his reply was that the
latter should earn a reputation as a fight
er instead OF a boxer before he presumed
20 challenge him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-21
Duffy's Pure
WhiSkey

as speedy and certain means OF
relief. Mountain air is not more
free from impurity than this great
stimulant, which physicians order
for patients at this capricious sea-
son. Avoid congestions and in
Examinations Of the throat and
lungs by taking Dulfy's pure malt
as soon as you feel that grip is lin
the air" of your neighborhood.
You can get it Of any druggist or
grocer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-21

Work to Commence on "A New School Build
inc Tho TenUaers' Institute


CREWE, VA. April 20-Special-Easter
was spent very quietly here and with the
exception of the school children, but few
observed the holiday yesterday. Services
were held at all the churches in town on
Sunday and special Easter services were
held at the Methodist and Episcopal
churches.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Y. NJ. c. A
held an Easter Carnival al the y. NJ. G..
A. building last night. which was a very
ENJOYABLE and successful AFFAIR.
The Town Council at a special meeting
a few nights ago. decided on the plan for
the new public school building and the
work will soon begin.
The committee Of arrangements arc
making big preparations for the Teachers
Institute 10 be held here on the 9th and
18th inst. a large number OF teachers are
expected to be here.
Examinations are in progress at the
public schools and the session will close on
next Friday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-21

WILMINGTON. y. c.. April 2o.-Spe-
cial-Counsel for the revival claimants for
the mayOralty Of this city are arguing
before the Superior Court this week. De-
cision will hardly be reached before Fri
day but IL looks very much as II the
present incumbent wright Republican,
win have 10 step down and out on the
ground Of the uncOnstitutionality OF the
law passed by the late General Assem-
blv that secured his election.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-21
Virginia Patents.

WASHINGTON. D: G.. April ; 2o,msp e I.
cial.--Patents were issued 10 th,~hss
Portsmouth, plug for boiler; J. Morris
furniture; James w. Meade, Norfolk; rail-
way frog: Samuel s. Miller. brldgewatep'
bottle and bottle stopper; InoMas
Pearson, Vienna, ciothes-line reel: Eugene
p. smith, Manchester. butter worker.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-21
WnodhrrrY. Il: McCabe's. Z.

ORANGE. VA. April 19.-Special-Mc-
Cabe's School team. Of Richmond. mot &c
feat at the hands Of Woodberry Forest
team this afternoon on the grounds OF me
latter Tandrum was hit freely by the
Woodberry boys Tor three innings; when
he was relieved by Cyclone GORDON
10 vas pounded equally AS hard. In
the last inning five hits two of them
three-haggers) earned four runs FOR Wood
nitching for Woodbury.. Woodberry bat
ting and base running, and Potts work
ON first for the visitors. Score.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-21

WASHINGTON.

Two-base hits-Hargrove. Berte. Schmidt
Riley. King. Three-base hits-Foster
Demontreville. Stolen bases-Elberheld
Foster. Berte Demontreville, Selbach
Cartwright. Brown. q Riley. Base on
balls-On Schmidt-Lush. ?: Brown Nc
CURE. Hit by pitched bals-By Schmidt
-Selbach O'Brien. Riley. Struck out
By Schmidt-Cartwright. Lush. Mcclure
Brown Wild pitches-Schmidt. Time
of game. one hour and forty minutes I'm
nire-Mr. Tate Grounds In good condi-
tion. Weather cold.
ATLANTIC LEAGUE NOTES.
Newark gave Brooklyn a run for the
game I'm Newark and here is the score
which tells the story:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-21
rn,eflerlllc Prrshytery.

HAMLET. y. c.. April 2O.-speciaL-A
eoodlv number of ministers and ruling
elders passed here this morning en- route
for Red Springs. whore the Presbytery
Of Fayetteville meets tonight. The
opening sermon Will be preached by Rev.
Mr. Mcleod
The frost Of yesterday and Sunday df
not damage crops.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-21

The Attendance Was small and the Talent
Picked the Winners.


WASHINGTON. d. c.. April 2o.-The
fields at Bennings to-day were rather
small. and. with but one exception. tho
talent found no trouble picking the win
ners. Her own. an 5 10 1 shot, surprised
the crowd by coming in first IN third.
PeconIc was an easy winner IN the Easter
steeplechase, the event OF the day. At
tendance fair. Track fast. Summaries.
First race-six furlongs-GeGe TO TO 3
first, Mahoney 60 10 u second. Loeb Glyn
Us TO y third. Time, l:l1 as.
Second race-fOur and a half furlongs-
Sly Fox g to lW first. Tantris az 10 y
Second, Walter Cress 10 10 - third Time,
81 as.
Third race-six furlongs-IIer own g 70
y first. Russler G to lO second, Slow
Poke a TO l0) third. Time i:i7
Fourth race-one mile.-Dutch skater
on to 2O FIRST Brisk % 10 81 second, Val
ley 90 70 l. third. Time. l:46.
Fifth race-Easter steeplechase. purse
$50. four-year-olds and upward. about
two miles-Peconic Il 70 io) nrst. Mars
Chan &c TO u second. Decapod g to ID
third. Time. All.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-21
Our ads explain, argue,
coax, insist.
Our ads bring you to the
store.
The goods that back up the
ads do the rest!

Regular soc shirt waists for SOC
If every stitch i'll these new
wash beauties could speak, they'd
never stop telling their good points
they come in black and white,
pink, blue and tan, stripes and
checks-they're an honest half
dollars worth. for soc.
Ladies Fine Lawn Shirt waists,
at 5oc-handsome designs in pink,
black, tan, blue and the new
green-navy with wide white
stripes, very swell-all have de-
tachable collars, some white, some
of same material as the waist -
they're the usual Soc sort, here soc
each.
The dollar waists are made of
very fine imported dimities and
lappets-exquisite figures in pink,
lavender, light blue and Nile
green-white detachable collars
They're SI.69 values, priced here
SI.oo
"rhe Always Busy Store"
Miller & Rhoads,
Broad Between 9th and eth Streets
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-21
CHING ia the War.

CHICAGO April 2o.-One hundred
Greeks will leave Chicago tomorrow for
New York and will sail Saturday for
their native land TO fight the Turks At
n, .c'in~ last night at the Greek church,
these 100 men signed the roll Of volunteers
Others will leave before the end Of the
week
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-21
McCABEs.
Yple. 10: North Carolina. Is.

DANVILLE. va April 2O.-Special.-
Yale and the University of North Carolina
played "a bum game OF ball here to-day
The features of the game were errors ahd
smuggling North Carolina scored the
greater number of errors. and lost the
game by the following score by innings:
Yale .................4 o 4 O > 3 In
North Carolina. o Eel e 0-l5
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-21
Rusic Signs With New York.

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. April 2O.-AmOs
Rusle stated positively tonight that he
had signed New York contract. and had
forwarded il to President Freedman on
Monday. Rusie will leave for New York
tomorrow morning. he has been prac-
Icing at the local park for several weeks
and is in excellent condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-21
Tenn, rature. Drop.

NEW YORK. April 2o.-The Thermometer
dropped twenty degrees In two hours last
night. II was twenty-four above zero this
morning. II IS the coolest April 10Th re-
corded II spread pretty generally along
the notr and middle Atlantic coast.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-21
Totals ...........3l )
PRINCETON.


Summary: Earned runs-Princeton. ..
Home runs-Wilson. Double plays Bar
rett. Smith and Kelley: Hoxton. o keeie
and Hunt. Bases on balls-On O.Brien, i
Jayne. I. Hit by pitchcr-Bradley. Will
son and Smith Struck out-Ry JAYNE.
:. by OBrien J. Passed balls-McNair,
> Umpire, Mr. Morrison, University OF
Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-21

wAsHrNoToN. April o.-rhe following
Virginia fourth-class pos,masters were
appointed to-day. Golden Spring. w. X.
smyth: New state. A. s. Gillian; New
Pope. G. r. Parr: Schuyler. J. b. Fortune;
Wall Water. J. c. Turner. Jr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-21
Never Despair

Though premonitory aches in the
bones and that obstinate cough
tell you plainly enough that the
clutches of the Grip are on you.
Science and common sense point
Nt,t
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-21

Umpire-P. LathrOp.
TIE Leaders defeated the Fourth Streets
Monday by the score OF II TO s. After
the second inning Neurohr's curves could
not be found Clark. the heavy hitter
could not connect with the balls.
Score by innings: r. II. +
Leaders ..........OO 15242 XII II 2
Fourth Streets ..322010 COOS 1 r
Batteries: Leaders-Jones. Neurohr and
Fogy: Fourth Streets-Badger and Left
wich: umniro-Mr. Pelton.
The Elba ball team will play any team
with players under is years OF age. Cap
tain can be found at 400 west Marshall
street. Captain and catcher.
j. Butler. catcher: o. Cottrell pitcher:
Il. Knolle. short-stop: r. Williams. first
base; r. Vaughns second base; Z Pillow
third-base; G.. Robertson. left-held b.
Rainey. centerfield: Il. Domain, pitcher:
X. Davis, rieht-feld.
FUTURE GAMES.
The Richmonds will play the Riclf-
mond College Club on Thursday, and the
McCabe School Club on Friday next.
and are now trying TO arrange a game
with Newport News on Saturday all
games TO be played here
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-21
Against Trusts

ALBANY. y. Y, April 2O.-The Senate
this afternoon passed the first two anti
trust bills introduced by Senator Lexow' $
Committee. which investigated trusts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-21

Fear batted for Carrick In ninth
Newark ..... ...... ........0 o 0O0l 90 %
Brooklyn ..... 90. ........0 q lO000s-4
Summary: Earned runs Brooklyn. 2
Newark. 2 Two-base hits-Grim. Smith
J. Rothfuss. Daley A. Rothfuss Three
base hit-Jones. Bases on balls-By
Payne. /: by Kennedy. 2: by Carrick. 2
Left on bases-Newark Z; Brooklyn. 2
Struck out-By Payne. 9; by Kennedy. ]
by Carrick. !. Stolen bases-Carlo. J
Rothiuss. 2. Double piays-Carrick. Gill
man } Rothfuss: Carrick. Gilman. J
Rothfuss. Hit by pitcher-Daley. Umpire
--Burrs Time Of game-Two hours and
zen minutes.
In an interview with representative OF
the Norfolk Landmark Manager Billie
Barnie. Of the Bridcgroons. says that
Norfolk. Hartford. and Newark will be
the contestants for the Atlantic league
pennant. with the CHARGES In favor Of the
former coming out first.
Mr.. Barnle " interested In Hartford In
1 financial sense. and hence he plays that
~ ~ o tayoglte- The season viii tell
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-21

The District School. which was so muc-
enjoyed on Barton Heights. will be given
at Corcoran Han. Thursday night, April
22d for the Venable Street church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-21

Lachancc out on infield hy.
Fear battcd for Carrick In ninth
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-23


At the y. Y. Racket Store you can buy
the best cider vinegar at zoe per gallon, one
gallon viii make two gallons good vinegar.
New Orleans molasses 45c, best horse shoe
nails 13c lb, be sure to try our teas %, 40 and
75c, they are worth 40, 65 and LOO per ID; we
do not sell the cheap, worthless teas, they
are no good. Try our l pit. jar of prepared
French mustard 10c, buggy whips 6 TO soc,
our full rawhide whip Csc, full whalebOne
soc, our c. d. French corsets S5c, best cor
] 90 and LIS everywhere We keep the best
SOC corset ever brought to Charles Town, Ia
dies rubbers % TO 40c, mems rubbers 40, 60
and zoe, our ladies oxfords for spring are
Just coming in from the factory, one ship
ment in this week, look for next shipment
next week. Our stock of shoes is the most
complete in Charles Town, shears 3, 4, 5, 10,
Is, 20 and SOC pr, sold at hardware stores
10 TO 75c fine combs to 10c, dressing combs
4. 5, S, 10 and Ice, violin, banjo and guitar
strings 2 and 4c each. JACOB w. CoFFNAS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-23
The Baltimore Weekly sun.


The WEEKLY Sun Publishes all the news of
each aud all events of interest throughout the
world As an Agricultural paper The WEEKLY
Sun is unsurpassed. II IL edited by writer's Of
practical experience. who know what farming
means and what farmers want in an ngricui-
tural journal. II contains regular reports of
the work of the Agricultural experiment sta
tons throughout the country. Of the proceed
ings of farmers clubs and institutes. and the
discussion OF new methods aud ideas In agri-
culture Itg Market Reports, Poultry De-
partinent and Veterinary column are particu-
larry valuable to county readers. Every
issue contains Stories Poems, Household and
Puzzle Columns, variety Of interesting and
Instructive selected matter and other features,
which make IL u welcome visitor In city and
country homes alike.
One dollar year. Inducements to getters-
up Of clubs for The Weekly sun. Both the
Daily and Weekly San mailed free of postage
iu rhc United States. Canada and Mexico.
Payment in yafiably ia advan : AddresG
4. 5. ABEIL CoHPASY.
Publishers and PToprietors.
Dec. 81 Baltimore. Nd.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-23
WHY Do You Suffer
Pretty Walls.

Nothing so much adds to the appear
ance of a room or helps out shabby furni-
ture and draperies so much as clean and
attractive walls. The walls are to the
room what shoes and hat are to the man.
Let mans shoes be polished and his hat
new, and he will be considered we'll
dressed. Letyourrooms be nicely papered
and they are well furnished. The styles,
of wall paper this spring are prettier than
ever, with prices still lower. See them at
Boards
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-23

When the rheumatism first prcempts Ger
tain tracts of your anatomy il may be ousted
easily but when it becomes an old settler it is
pretty hard to bulge. Remember this when
Won experience the first twinges Of this obsti-
nate and agonizug disease, and attack il with
Uostctter'e Stomach Bitters. 1t will then
make tracks" and possibly leave you I'M
,noIested and in peaceablc possession of your
own comfort il the future. Peril always at
tends rheumatism If it becomes chronic ,on ac-
count of its tendency to attack the heart.
Usually it is complicated with kidney trouble.
Certain it is that the kidneys, when aroused
Inv inc Bit,ers, will eliminate impurities which
1--WE rise to rheumatism and dropsy. In in
element or wet conditions of the weather, the
Bfttcrs. taken in advance, will often avert
rheumatic ior rr Sqspepsa Sionsness
and constipation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-23
ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NcwYork

The young men of Charles Town enter
tanned the Junior and Senior Card Clubs
Thursday evening. in Washington Hall.
The matrous were Mrs. George Porter
field, Mrs. Vim. Campbell and Mrs. Chas
E. Baylor. Among those present We're
Misses Margaret and Ethel Kennedy,
Christine Chew, Maria Moore, Eleanor
Trapnell, Katie and Annie Aisquith,
Anna Belle Mason, Margaret Shirley,
Lila Willis and Bette Sublett; Messrs.
]. c. Grinnan, Geo. T. Light, ]. B.
Richardson. George Shirley, r. w Viii
lis c. E. Baylor, George Porterfeld, E.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-23
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the Post
Office at Charles Town, Jefferson county
w. Va, February 20, 1897:
Mr. l.. A. Dreal. Mrs. Martina Fauber,
George Landers Mau;sby. Mr. William Nick
man. Edward Ncagle. Mr.. j. l.. Peters. MIR.
VIM. P. slime. Mr.. Tou STRIPPING. Mr.. c. Q.
Snuff, Mr. Herman Gnckcr, Mrs. NJ. i.
Virgins and w. a. WOlfoid.
The above letters, if not called for
within fifteen days, will be sent to the
dead letter Office. Persons calling for
them will please say that they are adj
vcrtised. GEO. H. FLAcG, P. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-23

We would like to look into the face of some
one who has never had nuY arrangement of
the digestive organs. We see the drawn aud
unhappy faces of dyspeptics in every walk OF
life. 1t is our national disease, and nearly all
complaints spring from its source. Remove
the stomach difficulty and the work is done
starving. because they don't digest their food.
Consumption never develops in people of TO
bust and normal digestion. Correct the vast
ing and loss of flesh and we cure the disease.
Do this with food.
Tie Shaker Digestive Cordial contains al
ready digested food and is digester of food
at the same time. Its effects are felt at once
Get pamphlet of your druggist and learn
abont it.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-23

DIR. Charles Franklin Fouke, only son
of the late Hon. Isaac Fouke, died ut the
home of his mother, Mrs. Margaret G.
Fouke, in this town, yesterday, February
10th, at noon, aged Al years. He had
been sick for several months with liver
and heart trouble. When a mere boy he
was well advanced in his studies, aud at
an early age graduated in medicine at the
University of Virginia, and had much
experience in hospitals 10 New York and
elsewhere before beginning to practice
here more than twenty years ago. He
vas regarded especially skiIIful as a sur
geon, and in all departments of his pro
fession kept abreast of the times. He
was strong in the expression of his opin
ions of men and things, warm in his
friendships, honest in his dealings.-E p
Funeral services were held Friday af-
ternoon, in the Presbyterian church, Rev.
Drs. a. c. Hopkins and c. N. Campbell
officiating, and interment made in Edge
Hill Cemetery. The members of the
medical fraternity attended in a body,
and the Pall-bearers were Col. b. d.
Gibson, Vim. Kahn, Fontaine Hooff.
Geo. w. Packet, F. P. Lynch, F. I.
Manning, T, c. Green aud John S. Cas-
| tleman.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-23

1 am not selling clothing at cost. Don't
expect to leave town very soon. Not go
out of business for while yet, but in or
der to keep my hands going through the
dull winter months 1 intend to divide the
profits with my customers. 1 will make
a lin Dandy suit for $500. No fac
tory or sweat shop suit, but genuine
tailor made suit Call and be convinced.
C. E. REININGER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-23

BoYs' SUITs.-We dress a boy like hoy,
that is, fit him gracefully, and make no sac
rifce of style nor appearance. 1t costs no
more TO make him lock neat and feel neat
than it does to put slipshod attire on him,
provided you go to a merchant who has your
interest at heart, because he takes pride in
selling right goods. Right boys clothing at
right prices il what we carry in large evidence
this season. WIN. KAHN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-23
CHURCH ITEMS.


Winchester Presbytery will meet in
Front Royal, Va, April 81.
An additional member was received
into the NJ. E, Church South Sunday
night.
The Baltimore Conference, NJ. E.
Church, will convene in Baltimore,
March s.
The Baltimore Conference. NJ. E.
Church South, will convene in staunton,
Va, March 20.
One candidate for admission into the
Baptist church was baptized by Rev. S.
w. Cole Sunday night.
Services in st. James Catholic Church,
Charles Town, on the 4th Sunday of
each month, at 1890 a. m.
The Missionary Society of the NJ. E.
Church South will hold celebration on
Sunday night, March IA, with interesting
exercises.
Mrs. Carter, colored evangelist from
Washington City, has been conducting
an extensive revival meeting in Zion
Baptist Church, (colored,) in this place.
The days and hours for divine service at
st. Johns, Ripon, are as follows: On the
evenings of the list and End Sundays of the
month at p. m, on the 4th Sunday Mt II
a. III.
Rev. S. w. Cole will preach in the
BaptistChnrch at Shenandoah Junction on
the fourth Sunday of February, and will
continue to preach there on the second
and fourth Sundays of each month here
after.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-23
Lightning Hot Drops
What Funny NameI
Very True, but IL Kills All Pain.
Sold Everywhere. Every Day
Without Relief, There is No PaSl

BUSINESS SUiTs.-Some merchants viii sell
you ill-iiitting. loose-h angling garments and
call them busiuess-suJ. That's rot our way.
We hold that orr best advertiser is the man
who looks natty and stylish in our goods and
we hake particular pride when we sell suit
for business use to sec that it is worth every
dollar charged. and up to the most exacting
requirements of cut, fashion, looks and fit.
WIN. KAHN.