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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-28
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.

The Chinese In-pa in sbape IS almost
Identical with the ancient Roman tuba
1t gives four Dotes-C, @, and E.
The Persians have three kinds Of guitars
the sitar, the tar and suz-all played
either with the fingers Or with plectrum.
The pepa, or balloon guitar. of China
is so called In allusion 10 the exceptionally
large body. Its strings are tuned In G,
z, @ and O.
The German peasantry have a curious
Instrument called the nngel-geige, or nail
violin. 1t il circular frame of wood in
which are set 90 or 30 iron pins, played
with a bow.
The natives Of Palestine have a kettle
drum, the body being made Of pottery and
the head covered with parchment. It Is
provided with cord and Is borne In festal
PROFESSIONS
The colored people of Cuba have a kind
Of rattle made of Castilia cane with hard
Eeeds. about the size of marbles, placed in
side to produce the effect desired. It is
used in dances as an accompaniment for q
guitar
The japanese IDokkine is a xyIophone of
16 wooden keys 1t IS beaten with two
drumsticks. Some of the xylophones Of
this country are made upon the same plan,
with, Of course, different scale, as the
japanese scale Of music docs not contain
some Of our interTals--St. Louis Globe.
Democrat
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-28
The coming Woman

Who goes to the club while her husband
tends the baby. as well rs the good old
fashioned woman who looks after her
home, will both at times get run down in
health. They will be troubled with loss
of appetite, headaches, sleeplessuess,
fainting OF dizzy spells. The most won-
derful remedy for these women IS Elec-
tric Bitters Thousands of sufferers from
Lame Back and Weak Kidneys rise up
and call it blessed. 1t is the medicine for
women. Female complaints and Ner-
vous troubles of all kinds are soon re-
lieyed by the use of Electric Bitters.
Delicate women should keep this remedy
on hand to build up the system. Only
go cents per bottle. For sale by Geo. r..
Light.
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Free Of charre 70 safierer..

Cut this out and take it to your drug
gist and get a sample bottle free of DE-
Coughs and Colds They do not ask you
to buy before trying This will show YOU
the great merits of this truly wonderful
remedy. and show you what can be ac-
complished by the regular size bottle
This is no experiment and would be dis
astrous to the ProPrietors. did they not
know 1t would invariably cure. Many Of
the best physicians are now using it in
their practice with great results, and are
relying on il in the most severe cases. It
is guaranteed Trial bottles free at
Lights Drug Store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-28
RAILWAY TIES.

The railways OF tho United Kingdom
possess nearly 20. 600 locomotives
The London and Northwestern Railway
company consumes $500 tons of coal per
day.
The engine of an express trnin con-
sumes 12 gallons OF water for each milo
Travelled.
Railways in Holland arc SO carefully
managed that the accidental deaths on
them average only one ycar for the en-
tire country.
Spanish trims so seldom leave stations
on time that tho time tables i'm many cases
merely indicate the hour Of departure.
say md ''Ininutos'-thht Is, an inden-
mite number of minutes after o'clock.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-28
THE HILLS.

The giant hills repose. mighty host,
Blind servitors of fate, for good or i'll.
Unthfnking, helpless, favored slaves at most,
Impassive workers of the Masters will
Though FREQ from labor of the hand or heart,
From mans dissension, greed and grief or
Joy.
Yet toiiing subjects, with allotted part,
Like silent vehicle or chiidhood's toy.
All liberty is bondage Of degree.
Apparent happiness may noUrish pain
Our freedom oft is but the turning key
In door that sorrow bids rs close again
Tho quiet mountains feed the springs OF life,
That well or dry at heavenly command.
Ard flood or famine, loss or gain, is rife.
The hills contribute with subjective hand
There lies in barren peak the timbered height
A wealth beyond the optimistic dream,
But mortals grope until the way is light,
Till fortune smiles and earth reflects the
beam
Success and failure have unknown array.
The sun may scorch and clouds the rainbow
show.
All hills are actors in fateful play,
The mute, majestic serfs of veal or woe.
jean More in Atlanta Constitution.
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Some bonbons brought to my dear.
/ thought by this 70 surely please her,
For to my mind this thing seemed clear
Withholding sweets from sweet viii tease her.
But, al, alas, for manners oldi
find that ] am out Of fashion
The modern miss wants solid gold
Or some thing she can raise the cash ON.
For thus my sweet did answer me.
'sYour bonbons shall gladly eat. sir.
But If you'd change them with ID
To bon bonds they would seem more sweet,
Town Topiea
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BARGAIN Day.

$50 have won the wager, !" he said joy.
fully, "nnd the ten kisses are mine will
take them at once
"George," said the beautiful girl, with
a noble, generous light in her eye, 81 am
not the one to drive hard bargain with
you. Let us call IT 999.''
at 10 O'Clock the score was past the 100
mark--Detroit Pree Press.
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ED-TRUsTwoRTHY AND AC-
w tive gentlemen OF ladies to travel for
responsible. established house in West yir-
giuia Monthly SO 90 and expenses. Position
steady. Reference Enclose self-addressed
stamped envelope The Dominion Company,
Dept. W. Chicago. S7,0.
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particular channel In the voyage of life
there are many perlous places where we
need the help of a pilot who has thorough
knowledge of the special difficulties aEd
dangers to be avoided.
In those delicate physical weaknesses and
diseases peculiar 10 women a general prac-
titiouer OF ordinary doctor has no oPportuu-
ity to become thoroughly proficient Still
less to be trusted is the advice of any mere
nurse OF unscientifc person.
Only specialist who has given life of
study to this particular field of practice, is
competent to treat the diseases of wou1an's
intricate and complicated organism.
ANY woman suffering from these delicate
troubles may obtain the most eminent pro
fessional advice free of charge by writing
TO Dr. X. V. Pierce, chief consulting physi-
clan of the Iuvalids' Hotel and Surgical In
years at the head of his splendid staff of
specialists he has successfully treated many
thousands of cases of obstinate feminine
complaints
His e Favorite Prescription " was devised
for the sole purpose OF curing the diseases
and weaknesses of the feminine organs.
No other medicine has been so riarvelously
successful in this particular field of prac-
tice- No other medicine so completely
overcomes all the dangers and nearly all
the pains of motherhood.
'.It is with pleasure recommend DR. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription 70 suffering ladies' writes
kirk Co Manitoba ''After suffering untold
tortures / thank God found relief and oA're in
DR.. Pierces Favorite Prescription"
The greatest book for women ever pub
lished is DR.. Pierce's thousand-page Illus
sent free in paper covers for cost OF mailing
only, II oue-cent stamps; cloth-bouud 81
stamps. Address DR.. Pierce as above.
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BIacksmIthing.

The undersigned has opened aSmithing and
General Repair Shop Mt the stand formerly
operated by Mr.. G.. NJ. 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 jobs entrusted to him.
Horseshocing a speciality. Pric reasonable,
and to suit the times. j. E. BROWN.
Innn IL 1907
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Music Lessons.

GEADAM and MISS BERTHA RuHL win
4Fl resume their class in Vocal and Instru-
mental Music Sept. End, 1895. at their resi-
dence on the corner of Samuel and Liberty
streets, and any one wishing Vocal or lnstru-
mental Lessons will save time and money by
taking from them. They will teach Vocal in
class and special, and Instruments as follows.
Piano, Organ, Violin. Guitar and Banjo.
Also Sight Reading, Theory and Harmony
Terms moderate.
AnCr 90 1Sg1
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House and Lot For Sale.

offer for sale, privately. my house and lot,
situated on West Liberty street, Charles Town,
opposite the residence of Hon. Geo. r. Wend-
ling. House is practically new, with five rooms
and cellar and all necessary Outbuildings, and
No. l cistcru at door. Lot contains one
fourth of an acre, with choice young fruit
part of which is bearing. Nice location and
good neighboThood. Price reasonable and
terms easy. O5. VI. KERCHEVAL.
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OASTO1TA-
s:::|s y; sGm2zzx w.. II II
DON'TToBACcO SPIT AND SMOKE
YOUR LIFE AWAY.

If you want to quit tobacco using easily aud
forever, be made well, strong, magnetic, full
of new life and vigor, take No-to-Bae, the
wondcr-worker that makes weak men strong.
Many gain ten pounds Ia ten days. Over
400 600 cured. Buy No-To-Bae from your own
druggist, who will guarantee cure. Booklet
and sample mailed free. Ad. Starting REM
edy Co., ChiSago OF New York.
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ED-TRUSTwORTHY AND AC-
w tive gentlemen ladies to travel for
responsible, established house in West Viz
ginia Monthly Se5. 90 and expenses Position
steady Reference Enclose seli-addressed
stamped envelope. The Dominion Company.
Dept. W. Chicago. s7,S7-
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George L. Travis,
THE BOSS BARBER

DESPECTFULLY announces to his friends
1N and the public that has removed to the
room in rear of Watson House Saloon.
My shop has been Thoroughly Furnished and
Improved, with the Best Patent Spring Chairs,
&c. is large and roomy. and shall constan tly
Promptness. neatness and politencss my motto.
ADril g. 1890
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WTASTED-TRUSTwoRTHY AND &C
w tive gentlemen OF ladies to travel for
responsible, established house in West vir-
giuia. Monthly $500 and expenses. Position
steady. Reference. Enclose self-addressed
stamped envelope. The Dominion Company,
Dept ". Chicago. s7,T.
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ForSaIe.

Frame Weather-boarded House, tin roof,
containing six rooms and an attic room AM
an out kitchen. fine large stable. corn crib
and carriage house. One acre of land with
apple and peach trees. grape vines and small
fruits; situated in Charles Town. on Leetown
road adjoining W. S. Kennedy's property,
near Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road. Terms
reasonable. Address
JOHN MCKNIGHT.
Mr2'97-tf Bayside, Queens Co.. n. Y.
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Give Me a Bid.

1 offer my services to the public as an auc-
tioneer. with county aud corporation license,
and solicit share of patronage. Having
had considerable experience. guarantee sat
Charges reasonable.
CHARLES RISSLER,
Jan. s. 1897, Charles Town. w. Va.
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Dress m Making.

Mrs. Virginia Souders desires to give notice
that she is prepared to do all kinds of Dress =
Making, at her home on North West street.
Has the latest styles and fashions. Returns
wishing work done to give her call.
Feb Diff
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Ladies' Toilet Pariors.

MISS MARY II. CoCKRILL will on next
Monday open Ladies' Toilet Parlor Mt her
residence, corner of Congress and West
streets. Shampooing done. and a fall line of
Toilet Articles kept in stock. Ladies invited
to call.
Ttrnp
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-28
M. SCOTT WELLER,
(JENEKAL MAeHINIsT
General Repatrer an Wood, Iron, Steel and
Brass.
Corner of Charles and Liberty Streets,
CHARLEsTowN, W. VA.
CASTS BRASS.

CASTS BRASS,
TURNS IRON AND STEEL.
TURNS WOOD AND BRASS.
DOES FIRST-CLASS WORK,
"AS the Latest Improved Turning Lathe.
j and will do Turning and Boring of all
kinds. Chasing threads in Nuts and on large
Screws specially. Does general line of Re
pairing Pumps in their various apartments,
Fits Water. Gas and Steam; Files and Sets
oil kinds of Saws, Grinds Axes, Scissors. Shears
and Cutlery of all kinds. Repairs Bicycles.
Repairs Traction and other Engines, and
does q general line of Mil Work. Turning and
Smithing workmanship second to none
Boiler Leaks and Tubes Repaired on shortest
notice. Also deals in Light Brass Castings,
Check. Globe and Throttle Valves. Stopcocks,
Steam Pipes, Fittings, Unions, &c, always in
tock. All orders receive prompt attention ut
moderate cost.
Pateutee of the celebrated Weller Iron Gel
lar Door-the best article of the kind made.
Sl- Agent for the sale of the Iron Fencing
Cresting Railing, Stairways, &c. of the cele
brated Rogers Fence Company.
NJ. SCOTT WELLER.
February 10, ISSg-y.
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a unnr,eu. Combination.

Mrs. Dunnigan-Phat ye inughin ut,
PatY
Mr.. O'Flagherty-Oi wor just t'inkin
phat divil av tonne there'd be av tho
siventent' av March came on the Fourt'
ay July.-New York Truth.
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ADVERTISING RATES.

One Square q inch or less) to weeks -si.2,
Each sub = uent insertion. on...-........-.. % y,
One Square. three months 80 ~,
One Square, months ~ 90 ~
Candidates, Auuouncements-For County
Officers. $500; State or Congressional, SlO-ee-
Others at regular Advertising Rates
Obituary Notices exceedir 9 i've lines, ~ CTS
per line
Liberal deductions made for Quarter. Hail.
and Whole Columns. % Annual. Semi-Annua-
and Quarterly Advertisers
No advertisement TO be considered BY the
month or year unless specified on the Manu
script, or previously agreed upon between ths
parties.
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floods Sarsapari1la has cured our
baby of running sores, for which we doc
tored her for long time. Ithas relieved
me of rheumatism Ny wife was troubled
with sick headaches and could get moth
ing to relieve her until she took Hoods
Pills II. l.. PIcKESY, Lock Box 9. Ell
lenboro, w. Va.
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THE REST CURE.

This is often the best cure. But many
people caunot afford to rest indefinitely.
Worse still, the very knowledge that they
cannot. seriously interferes with the best use
of the rest they have. Too often going to the
doctor means that the patient shall stop short,
while cares and duties and expenses continue.
Many, therefore, hesitate and delay.
Drs. Starkey tS Palen's Compound Oxygen
Treatment presents an easy way ont of the
dilemma; it has done so for more than q score
of years and for more than three score thous-
and people. The agent used is the Compound
Oxygen. The method puts 1t where it will do
the most goed-in the lungs. The Treatment
neither interferes with business nor pleasure
This simple thing has made mnltitudes of run
down, over-worked. nervous and sick people
as good as new. For further particulars send
for book of 200 pages. seut free. Home or
Office Treatment, Consultation free.
Drs. Starkey g. Palen,
1929 Arch ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
San Francisco, cal. Toronto, Can.
Dec. 9, 1S96-1y.
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Hauling.

TIME undersigned is prepared to do Hauling
i of all kinds, either with Cart or Wagon. at
moderate rates. Delivering of merchandise
and baggage 70 and from the railroad depOts
specially. Orders left at the Livery stable
of Mr.. Joseph Hunt will receive prompt at
tention. EDGAR d. GLAZE.
Dec. 20. '92.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-28

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys an bow
els. Never sicken, weake OF gripe.
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Reamer's Howard House
Howard and Baltimore Sts.,
RALTIMORE. MD.

To My Oh Patrons and The 7raUeling Public:
Having had very liberal share of the pub
lie patronage during the past five years, felt
encouraged to rc-lcusc the Howard House for
a term of years, aud have Mt great expense
refurnished and reftted the hotel from top to
bottom. Am better prepared than ever to ac-
commodatc the public. My aim will be TO
give frst-class accommodations rt 50 90 per
day. Country merchants and commercial
travellers viii find it the most centrally loca-
ted hotel in the city. Respectfully,
Sept. 25, 1891 JAS. REAMER,
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No Idle Hours!
Remarkable Increase
in Business.

The secret is easily explained They use
only the best material, employ the finest work
men, and invariably give their customers VIII at
they ask for, Only ask for free trade and
saiiors' rights.
Oct. o, 1894.
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Stephenson Seminary
FOR YOUNG LADIES,
Charles Town, Jefferson county, W. Va.

The sixteenth session will begin September
q. For catalogue containing terms and other
particulars address
Jy90. REV. G. N. CAMPBELL, D. D.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-28

When bilious, or eOstiye, cat Cascarct
candy cathnratic, cure guarautecd, loe-, eSc-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-28

HooD's Pills are the only pills to take
with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Easy yet eff
cient.
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SPIRIT or JEFFERSON.

CnAnlns T0vs. Jayrnasos cOvsrr. ". vl
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-28

TINHE Genuine Wonder. for sale by Easterday
Il & Co.. stands unrivalled. 1t has no equal
as heat producer, heat distributor or tucl
aver, and is a demonstrated success. Call
and examine
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T. C.. Green,
Joseph TrapneII,

ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Charlestown, Jefferson County, West Virginia.
pRACTICES in the Courts of Virginia and
i West Virginia. Attention paid to collec-
tion of claims.
January Is. 1SS..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-10-16
ToBE CONTINUED.
A Beautiful Cretan Custom.

One of the curious Cretan customs
which prevail on the eve Of every insur-
rection is known as adelphopoiesis, or
determination. One Of its immediate re-
suits is the cessation of all feuds, en-
nifty and rancor. 1t is carried out as fol-
lows: A number of individuals choose a
young girl, who must be pretty-no diff
ficult matter in Crete. They inform her
parents of their intention, and the need
full consent is never withheld. Then a
priest is sent for and told to begin the
ceremony. He takes very long girdle
and joins all the men with it in circle
in the center of which the young girl is
placed. Then the clergyman recites q
number Of prayers and winds up by Civ
ing his benediction to all present. The
moment he pronounces the last anne:
the circle and its center stand in the re-
lation Of brothers and sister to each 9TH
er to all religious and social intents and
purposes. Each and every one Of the
males is bound in honor-.and q Cretan
knows no more sacred obligation-to
protect that girl throughout her life,
but none of them can ever take her for
his wife. She is and remains their sister
in the eyes of the priest and people to
the end of her days, but they must also
stand by and succor each other, and if
needs be at the cost of life itself. Fort
nightly Review.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-10-16

COOKING AND notwithstanding
of cooking in its relation to health, The
Home Doctor says: Food is cooked to
render it more agreeable to sense of
taste and smell. Cooking develops
flavors and odors not present in the
raw state, and it facilitates the pro-
cess of mastication. Some foods are
tough and hard, and can neither be
finely divided nor we'll mixed with
saliva. Again, it is often desirable
that the food be chemically changed
thus some foods or portions of them
are absolutely indigestible in the un-
cooked state. A fourth reason for
cooking food is that the warmth which
is thus impaired promotes digestion
by causing an increased flow of blood
to the digestive apparatus, and hence
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-10-16

All too late. A sudden flashing sig
nal from the leader, and all at an in
slant, with trailing feathers, with war
cry and the thunder of many hoofs, the
painted band has whirled across the
ridge in front and is down in the dip
beyond. Every Indian has vanished
from his view and whirled into sight Of
the victims on the crest beyond.
In an instant, too, Fred Waller is in
saddle and squirting OIL to the ridge
which they have just left, and then
once more he reins in where he can just
peer over the crest. He notes with a
cheer of joy that the charge is checked
that the Indians have veered off and
are now dashing in great circle around
the central point on the height beyond.
He sees the wild stampede and tangle
of the mules, the overthrow of the am
bulance, the quick, cool, resolute reply
of the attacked. He marks with glow
of mad delight, of reviving hope, that
there is not woman or child with the
party.
"Thank God" he cries aloud. at
isn't Mrs. Charltonl' He waves his hat
with exultation as he sees pony STUN
bling in death upon the prairie and his
rider limping painfully away. He
knows now that they are soldiers, hold
ing their own for at least time, and
that all depends Oh getting aid for them
before nightfall. Far up the valley Oh
the other side he had marked at noon a
dust cloud sailing slowly toward him.
It must be the sorrels or the grays has.
tening back to clear the Sidney road.
Here is the thing to do-gallop back,
recross the river, meet and guide them
to the rescue. There is still time to get
them here before the SUI goes down, if
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-10-16

pI 1t is predicted that paper is the
coming material for matches. The
prospect of the wooden match industry
being appreciably affected by the new
process is held to be extremely proba-
bly,, particularly as the best wood for
this purpose is constantly growing
scarcer and more costly. The new
matches are considerably cheaper than
the wooden product, and weigh much
less, which counts for great deal in
expectation. The sticks of the matches
consist of paper rolled together on
the bias. The paper is rather strong
and porous, and immersed in a solu-
ton of wax, stearing and similar sub
stances, sticks well together, and burns
with bright, smokeless and odorless
flame.