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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09

On our first page will be fonnd an in
teresting letter from Mr.. Thos. w. Tim
berlake, of Milldale, Warren county, Va,
to his former comrade-in-arms Mr.. Charles
Broadway Rouss F amiliar names of
members of the famous Co. B. 18th
Va. Cavalry, are mentioned, giving espe-
cial local inter est thereto, and reviving
memories of the perilous times of '61-65,
when, cen as now. the broad generosity
of Mr.. Rouss shone respendentlyi in kind
" Offices toward his fellow-men.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09

OF Mr.. Joseph d. Holmes, who died
suddenly at his home in Bolivar, January
IS, in his 10Th year, and whose death we
briefly noticed in our last, the Harper's
Ferry Sentinel says:
Mr.. Holmes had been an invalid for two
years or more, but his energy and de
termined will to make the best of his af-
Fiction, and although quite feeble, he
visited relatives at Baltimore and other
places, and had returned home but n few
weeks since The immediate cause of
his death was from dropsy of the heart.
Mr Holmes Was member of the Luther
an Church and a member of the Odd Eel
lows. His wife died in 1889, and three
children survive them-Mrs. Harrison
Bait, of Bolivar; Mr.. Allie Bobst, of
Li,itz, Pa, and Mrs. Julia Burnett, of
Baltimore.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09
sroo Reward, sIoo.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is tat least one dreaded dise1se
that science has been able to cure in all its
stages and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being n con-
stitutiOnal disease. requires u constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternully, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. thereby
destroying the foundation of the disease and
giving the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprictors have so much faith in
It's curative powers, that they offer One Hum
dred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure
Send for list of Testimonials
Address. F. j. CHENEY tS CO.. Toledo, o.
RS"SoId by Druggists, 75c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09

The date for the next reunion of the
United Confederate Veterans, which will
be held at Nashville, Tenn, has been
changed to June %, % and "a In the
order making the change Gen. John B.
Gordon, commander of the United Con-
federate Veterans, urges large attend
ance. Among the subjects to be consid-
cred are the care of needy veterans, the
enlisting of each State in the preserva-
ton of its citizen soldiery's history, and
the raising oil funds for the Battle Abbey.
The General Commanding urges all
camps to begin now preparing for dele
gates, alternates, and full representation.
so that it may be the largest of reunions.
The Tennessee Centennial Exposition
will be in Nashville ut that time and add
to the attractions.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09

From "Timothy's" last letter to the
Shepherdstown Independent we take the
following:
When was stationed in Shepherdstown
| married Mr.. Alexander Shaner and
Miss Georgianna Swan, one of three
very comeley sisters, and about II years
ago, in Charles Town, l joined in holy
wedlock Miss Annie, daughter of the
above named couple, and Mr., William
Morris of this place, who live here and
have very interesting family of children.
Their Oldest daughter. Grace, is quite a
talented girl, especially does she excel in
elocution. She has taken several prizes
at the Graded School, and at Sabbath
School celebrations she has acclaimed
pieces with much eclat. AT the public
meeting last week to commemorate the
birth of Gen. Lee. she rehearsed The
sword OF Lee before large and intelli-
gent audience, with fine effect. She is
gifted with talent, which if properly cul-
tivated and developed may lead to for
tune and fame-a feather in the can of
ShepherdStown stock
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09

AT a meeting in Media, Pa, last week
of the Board of Directors of the Vulcan
Road Machine and Bridge Works Of this
town, Mr.. J. B. Meredith. of Philadel
phia, was reelected president and Mr..
Guy Webster, of this town, was chosen
as secretary and treasurer. Mr.. +. W.
Bigger is retained as draughtsman, and
having his hands full along those lines
gladly relinquished the treasureship-the
duties of which he performed last yenr.
Last year was the best year the works
have had. Better things are hoped for
the current year-Ffee Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09
The National Civil Ser
vice School,
3ll East Capitol Sired, Washington, d. C.
INSTRUCTION. nv 1.npprsnnNnrN-c

3ll East Capitol Sired, Washington, D. c.
INSTRUCTION BY CORRESPONDENTS.
Do you wish to enter the government ser
vice? II you do we can help you, II is our
business to prepare persons for taking the
Civil Service Examinations: to tell them
what to do and how to do IT. EiZhty-fiTe
thousand one hundred aud thirty-eight posi-
lions are now filed by The Civil Service Com
mission, and we prepare people 20 they can
pass the examinations. Have you an ordinary
common-school education? II you have we
can prepare You for an examination in IA short
time We VIII give you examinations until
you are prepared. marking your work just as
you W Ill be marked by the Civil Service COm-
mission. Our charge is 4 mere nominal one
OF $40 and after you are appointed you pay rs
commission of percent of your fret years
salary Thus IL Is TO our interest TO fit you as
soon as possible in order 10 get our pay in
full BY recent order Of the President the
number of places to be fill ed by the Civil Ser
vice Il increased from IS. 93G TO s.. 155 by
over SO per cent. All Government EN- pIOyces
are now inoluded except fourth-class post
IN asteTs and those persons classified az labor
erS. There never was better time than the
present in which to prepare for n civil service
position. There never was time when as
m any positions were open to coIupefion as at
present. We have our students in every De-
partment of the Government. Some are now
getting as high rs 81 0C0 per annum. Many
are getting 81 200, Sl.4O0. =! goo aud si.SOO-
We have been engaged in preparing persons
for fhe 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
itaI Bank of Washington. d. C., as 70 our
ability to fulfill our promises.
Address all communications TO the Seere-
tarY- COURT F. WOOD, IL NJ.
81 East Capital St.,
June % 1910 Washington. ID C.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09

The friends of Mr.. J. S. Powers regret
to learn that his young nine-year old son,
Henry, had to undergo amputation of
his right leg on account of the bone below
the knee becoming diseased, causing him
much suffering. Mr.. Powers took his son
to Washington on the a4th of January to
consult medical experts there, and this
action was advised. The operation was
performed last week, we understand,
and the little fellow is doing as well as
could be expected under the circum-
stances Clarke Courier.
Young Powers is a grandson of the late
Henry w. castleman, of this county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09
eENnRAL oRATeHTLL.
Proposition to Secure His Sc pfces as
Engtneer-tr,-C hfef OF Bal
ffnrore City.
From 8oisimore Sun.

From baltimore Sun.
Mcssrs. Eiiors However conspicuous
the services of man may be through a
long life devoted to the perfect perform
ance of them, and however he may, there
fore, be entitled to well-deserved rest
from his labors. there came into the
minds of all who have watched his career
feelings of sadness that his name is to be
no longer daily heralded to them in con
nection with the labors that make that
name so famous.
So long as from Baltimore man shall
go down to the sea in big ships will the
Craighill channel make the seaman's
pathway easy and his burden light, aud
so long as in West Virginia's Businesses
the little rills commingling shall make
the giant food will the value of the con-
trolling mind and hand of Craighill stand
forth in bold relief.
The notice of the retiring of General
Craighill, at his own request, from his
place of chief of engineers, coupled with
the assurance that this does not mean he
will lay aside the armor aud the weapons
he has worn SO well, gives to Baltimore
an opportunity we should not fail to seize
Before his name all partisanship will
sink, all combines melt away. Let the
citizens with one voice make him their
engineer-harbor, subway, water and
whatever they may need.
Let them pre-empt his services by a
salary, worthy of them and there will
not be any cry of fraud or favoritism or
unwise expenditure of the peoples
money.
In little while wire.pullers will be
buried ia the conduits they would now
Instruct, our streets will again be free
and Baltimore will win the proud pre-
emiuence of being rid Of poles and rid Of
wires at cost her people will not feel,
or, feeling, not condemn.
l nominate Gen. William P. Craighill
as engineer-in.chief of the city of Balti-
more. P
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09
Your Present Need

Is pure. rich blood and strong healthy
body, because with the approach of Spring
and the beginning of warmer weather youT
physical system will undergo radical
charges. All the impurities which have
accumulated during colder weather must
now be expelled or serious consequences
will result. The one true blood purifier
prominently in the public eye TO-DAY is
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Its record of cures
is unequaled. Its sales are the largest in
the world. A few bottles of Hoods
Sarsaparilla will prepare you for Spring
by purifying and enriching yonr blood and
toning and invigorating the whole system.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09

The Union Fire Company, of winches-
ter, Va, is making active preparations
for the celebration of Mr.. Charles Broad
way Rouss' sixty-frst birthday, Feb. II.
The programme will consist of several
short speeches, music by the band, several
vocal selections, accompanied by an or
chestra, and parade of the company in
which the Friendship. Sarah Zane, Rouss
Hook & Ladder and South End Hose
Co. will take part.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09

Gen. John d. Stevenson, who died in
st. Louis few days ago, was not Con-
federate soldier, but wasa Federal soldier.
and in 1Se4-5 commanded the Harper's
Ferry district. Secretary of War Stanton
did not think him very vigilant, and the
war records show that much complaint
was made to General Stevenson for allow
ing Capt. George Baylor's company to
capture Charles Town on the night OF
November 20, 1864, and to capture mules
and wagons at Summit Point.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09

The following telegram from Roanoke,
Virginia, February ], will elicit the SYM
pathies of our people who have an affec-
tionate regard for Rev. DR.. Meade >
"Rev. DIR. w. II. Meade, rector of st
Johns Episcopal Church, met with a
severe accident this evening. While
walking near his home. OH Jefferson
street, he slipped on the ice and in fall
ing broke his collar bone, besides being
seriously bruised and shaken up. As he
is somewhat advanced in years his friends
are much disturbed about him"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09
oraded school Rxamina,iOps.
[From the Farmer Adsocatr. I


From the 18th to the 29.l of jan
uary was taken up with examina
tions at the Graded School 1t was
a remarkably interesting sight to
see the children hurryiIg out in the
morning TO meet these tests. They
showed that none of the enthusi
asm aad determination 10 succeed
which has always characterized this
school has been lost. Notwithstand-
ing the low temperature, both pa
rents and children determined to do
their part and there were very few
absentees. The enrolment up to
this time is as follows:
In the Upper Division %
In the intermediate. 14l
In the Primary ... 195
This is the largest niollment the
school has ever had. The examina
tion questions were well graded, and
the neat, accurate answers show
thorough drill. The following have
made a general average of S59S or
more and are entitled to distinc-
ton.
Ninth grade-Edward Cooke and
Mary Sheetz.
Eighth grade.-Grace Morriss
and Celia Cockrell.
Seventh grade.-Mary Beall.
Sixth grade.-Stanley Sbugert,
Bessie Dooley and Horace Grim.
Fifth grade.-WiIIie Bailey. But
Ter Briscoe, Chris. FidInger, Lille
Wyndham and Mamie Butler.
Fourth grade. -Nettie Anderson.
Third grade.-None
Second grade, A. division.-Geo.
Allen, Geo. Young, Janet Smallwood,
Beulah Small, Nellie Eddy. Mabel
Dooley. Annie Mills, Carrie Lewis
and Easie Sewers.
Second grade, b. division.-The-
odore Shugert.
First grade, A. section.-Juliette
Tabb. Mary Davis. frankie Wall,
Bertha Miller, S. Howard. K Jen
kins. X. Sappington and Hosmer
Beller.
First grade, B sectiou.-Lee Jen-
kins md Peschie Young.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09
II VIII surpriae You.

On receipt of ten cents cash or stamps gen
erous sam Pile will be mailed OF the most popu-
lar Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure (Ely's Cream
Balm) sufficient to demonstrate fits great MGR
it, Full size soc.
ELY BROTHERS,
Sc Warren ST., New York City.
Ely's Cream Balm has completely cured me
of catarrh when everything else failed. Many
acquaintance have used it with excellent re-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09

The N. & w. Railway will sell round
trip tickets on account of the Mardi Gras
at New Orleans, La, Mobile, Ala, and
Birmingham, Ala, March end, 1897.
Tickets on sale February 20, 27 and IS,
and March I, at the following rates;
New Orleans, La, $4,000; Mobile Ala,
Se4, so; Birmingham, Ala. 5000; good
for return passage until March 10, 1897,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09

Col. VIM. S. Thompson, president of
the board of education of Atlanta, Ga,
who resigned his membership of that body
on account of the sensational fight over
the reduction of the salaries of the teach
ers, last week withdrew his letter of re-
signation. President Thompson stated
that he had been induced to remain on the
board by petition signed by all the
teachers of the schools, with the exception
of one, as well as by the requests of mem
bers of the council. President Thompson
quit the board because he thought Mayor
COLDER was trying to ride roughshod over
precedent and rules in forcing the reduc-
ton of salaries. Colonel Thompson is a
native of this county, and was during the
late war gallant member of Co., B. 18th
Va. Cavalry.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09

The retirement of Gen. VIM Price
Craighill, chief of engineers, United
states Army, which went into effect Mon
lay afternoon, is distinct loss to the
branch of the service in which he has
Iabored for more than forty three years
almost without interruption. 1t is safe
to say that no man of his day has applied
himself more closely to his profession or
with more beneficial results To BaIti
more especially he has been friend in
deed, for to his scientific skill and per-
severance is largely due the success of the
channel bearing his name. through which
heavily laden ships of great draught
make their way in and OUT of this port
II is pleasant to learn that General Craig,
hill does not propose to rot out, but that,
after brief but much needed rest, he
will again engage in active work. Sue
cess to him in whatever he may under
take l. Baltimore Sun.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09

BOYS SUITs.-We dress a boy like boy.
that is, fit him gracefully, and make no sac
ritice of style nor appearance. 1t costs no
more TO make him lCek neat and feel neat
than it does 10 put slipshod attire on him.
provided you go 10 a merchant v no has your
interest at heart. because lie takes Il pride in
selling right goods. Right boys clothing at
right prices is what we carry in large evidence
this season. WM. KAHN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09

Governor Atkinson favors the appoint
ment of committee of fifteen represen-
tative citizens to prepare amendments to
the State constitution, and is opposed to
the movement for constitutional con-
vention on the ground that his plan will
save the State about 100000. A joint
resolution to appoint a committee of ff-
teen has already passed one branch of
the Legislature.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09
NoKTHwARD.

The above trains run daily. except Sunday.
and arrive OF and depart from Pennsylvania
Passenger Station. Washington, ID. c.. where
both trains make immediate connection fornnd
from Baltimore. Philadelphia aud New York
For Map Folders. Through Ticket Rates
&c, apply to nearest agent, or write to /. :
Brown, General Agent Passenger Department.
Washington, ID. Z.
W. c. GREEN, Gen1 Stunt
Il. VI. CULP, Traffic Mgr
1887 ". a. TURK, GcnI pass.Ast.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09

The Swiss minister and Mrs. Pioda en-
tertained at dinner Wednesday night
Postmaster General and Mrs. Wilson,
Senator and Mrs. Sherman, Gen. Miles,
Miss Miles, Mr. and Mrs. Reichanau, Mrs.
Janin, Miss Horstman, the Danish minis
ter, Capt Brooks. Mr.. Del viso, Mrs.
Frederica and DIR vogel
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09

BUSINESS SUITs.-Some merchants will sell
yon ill-iiitiing. loose-h angling garments aud
call them n business-suir. That's lot our way.
We hold that our best advertiser is the man
who looks natty aud stylish i'll our goods, and
we hakc a particular pride when we sell suit
for business use to that i; is worth every
dollar charged. and ND to the most exacting
requirements of cut, fashion, looks and fit.
VIM KAHN
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09

1t is announced that State Railroad
Commissioner Hill. of Virginia, will take
legal steps to have the charter of the
Winchester and Strasburg Railroad for
feited, ON account of failure of the B. &
o. to run trains into Strasburg since the
canceling of the lease of the road from
Strasburg to Harrisonburg.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09

The through passenger service of the
B. & o., B. & o. 8. w. and Illinois Cen.
trail from the east and northeast to Mem
phis and New Orleans is proving quite
popular On and after January Oath the
train will leave Cincinnati at 8 p. M,
thus making connection in that city with
the fast west bound express of the Erie
Railroad.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09

In the Senate judiciary committee on
Friday the dispensary bill was defeated,
the insurance bill was reported unfavora-
bly. and old soldiers, whether they Wore
the blue or the gray, will be allowed to
peddle without paying a tax.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09

Provision has been made in the naval
appropriation bill for fitting up the old
frigate Constitution, Old Ironsides, :"
now lying at the Portsmouth navy-yard,
as naval museum, and bringing her to
Washington.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09
A Rich Harvest.

1t costs no more to sow good seeds than
it does to sow old and worthless stock.
How foolish is the person who fails to get
the best to start with. No doubt you
have often thought of this, when your
garden has not done very well.
Will you jog along in the same old way
this year or use little forethought and
send to James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N.
Y, for their Catalogue which contains a
list of all that's new and good2
Their seeds are always reliable-sure to
grow and never disappoint. Send 10
cents forCatalogue and deduct this amount
from first order. Really costs nothing
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09

I 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 intend to divide the
profits with my customers. will make
Jim Dandy" suit for $500. No fac
tory or sweat shop suit, but genuine
tailor made suit Call and be convinced.
C L REININcEP
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09

1t is understood that the presidency of
Washington and Lee University, atLex-
ington, Va, has been rendered to Hon.
VIM. L. Wilson, Postmaster-General,
who has the offer under consideration
and will shortly make known his decision.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09

In consequence of the darkness on
Monday night, MIR. Gerard D. Moore,
ex-county clerk, stepped off street
crossing, at the corner of George and
Congress streets, aud sustained twist OF
the shoulder joint, which was very pain
Jul. Drs Moore and Bishop attended.
No bones, we are pleased to say, were
broken, as was at first feared.-E p.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09

Senator and Mrs Elkins entertained
at dinner Wednesday night in honor of
the Vice President and Mrs Stevenson.
The other guests were Senator and Mrs.
Faulkner, Senator and Mrs. Burrows,
Judge and Mrs Cole, Judge and Mrs. Nc
Comas. Senator and Mrs. Thurston, Sen
ator cockreii, Mrs. Brett and Mr.. and
Mrs. Dayton.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09

oneof the most valuable publications in
the way of newspaper almanacs is the
Washington Post Almanac and Encyclo-
pedia, for copy of which we return
thanks. It is all that its name suggests.
as a book of reference will be found quite
valuable, and credit to the enterprising
newspaper office from which it is issued.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09

The State House of Pennsylvania at
Harrisburg burned Tuesday-loss ST.
100000. The House of Delegates was in
session when the fire broke out. The
desks of both houses were removed by
members.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09

The State Board of Examiners will
hold examinations for teachers at Wheel
ing, Grafton, Athens Concord church,.
and Huntington, March rs. 70 and rs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09

Mrs. Harriet Miller, widow of the late
John Miller died Wednesday morning, at
her residence near Shepherdstown, in the
sIst year of her age.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09
Notice.

owing to tue Gre in the weirick building on
rIIuiy nlsht, we have removed for the
present to the store-room in the Ge,zendener
onilding.whe here we are prepared to furnish the
RuOlc with our Spring Grove Roller FIonr
Meal and Feed Of ali kinds. >
Thanking the public for their e,er.r,.,-
patronage, we solicit u continnauc,. of the
anne, VI Tue
ROBERT J. wEIRIcK.
"Aii- A-i--SIn AGENT
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09

We have before US catalogue of Shen
and Valley Poultry and Pigeon Associa-
ton. The LIST annual exhibition of said
association will be at Winston Hall, Ber-
ryville, on the 25th and 26th of February
Premiums liberal and open to general
competition. All entries free.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-09

Mrs. Katharine Coils, widow of the
late William Coils. died at her home,
near Inwood, Berkeley county, Jan. 18th
She was a well-known and respected lady.