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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-23

The following complimentary notice of
our former West Virginian, F. NJ. Teets,
isfrom Chas. Broadway Rouss' Monthly
Auction Trade Journal We knew Frank
some years ago when he ran small
flour store in Buckhannon, and was a
liberal patron of the advertising columns
of the BUSY Bee: y
"No les than fourteen broken-down
hav ben transformed into
living, successful realities, thru visit
to our distinguish mercantile mystery
of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, +. NJ. Teets
This splendid felo had ben ground into in
distinguishable powder between the Mil
stones of Credit, had gotten hold of sum
little money sumwher, and strayed into
our Headquarters. He had $3.50 in his
pocket book, the balance he sed, was up
in the upper stori, tapping his brain 1t
was suggested to him that the capital was
almost too smal-he remarkt, if Their was
any merit in the Rouss System, he wud
fetch it out and that that little pile with
whatever of hard horse-sens he cud put
behind it. he cud make the thing go-his
last words Wer, | will To illustrate the
meaning of thes four letters of the English
language, it is only necessary to say, that
he sent us in the last four months, Twelve
Thousand (I2, ooo) Dollars Think of this
pile of mony, on this insignificant little
pocket book amounting to $50. 1t was
not in the pocket-book, it was in the de-
termination to succeed, represented bvthes
two words, vii. He is in little wild
cat town of about thousand peple and
has had little chance-when he gets to
Salt Lake City, we may xpect marvels of
him.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-23
Coz. MaooorIere Retired Gracefuiry

In turning the affairs of the State over
to his successor Gov. MacCorkIe made
very neat little speech, which we repro
duce. He said:
My Fellow Countrymen -Four years
ago, when assumed the high position
of the Governorsllip. promised you that
l would give to the duties OF this office
my whole energies, aud that [ would do
all in my power to upbuild the State o..
West Virginia.
Whether or not 1 have succeeded in
carrying out my promises to the people
is for you to judge. All l can say Is
that have devoted four of the best years
of my life to the service of the State
When look back feel that the sacrifice
of these years has not been III vain; for
no State will more certaialy and surely
afford to her servants the reward of hon
eat and vigorous efforts in her behalf
Her magnificent valleys are open to com
merce. Her splendid cities are busting
with commercial life. Her fruitful soil
is teeming with plenty, and every section
is peryaded with unprecedented prosperity
To-day marks an era in the history of
the State. 1t is not merely succession
of one constitutional executive by another
but the party which for twenty five years
has held the reins of government gives
way in tho control of the State to its
competitor. Believing. as do, earnestly
and honestly in the tenets of the Demo-
cratic party, naturally l would have pre-
ferred a Democratic SUCCESSOR but the
people know better than individuals, and.
representing my party, bow to the will
of the majority.
1t is a great pleasure to me, the retir
ing executive, when retiring, that can
deliver the executive chair TO one in ev
cry sense worthy to fill it. He is Wig
orous politician, yet without public re-
proach; hard campaigner, yet with no
bitterness holding earnestly to the doc
trines of the Republican party, yet !
firmly believe he will be the Governor oil
the whole people, and not merely the
head of faction. Rejoicing personally
with my friend in his victory, and hop
ing that his administering may be sue
cessful and pleasing to himself, as well
as of great benefit to the State, now
have the pleasure of introducing to the
people my worthy successor, my warm
personal friend, the Governor-elect of
West Virginia, the Honorable George
Wesley Atkinson.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-23
4 nRILLIANr CAREER ENDED.
De.tt, of Col. Alexander Macomb rlason OF the
Egyptian Army.


Col. Alexander Macomb Mason, anative
of this city, where his father, John Mason,
was for years prominent lawyer, and
grandson of George Mason of Gunston
Hall. the author of the famous bill of
rights upon which, it has been claimed,
the Declaration of Independence was
based, died suddenly yesterday at his
residence, 1916 Rhode Island avenue, of
acute bronchitis. Col. Mason was fifty
six years old, and his career had been a
brilliant and eventful one. At the time
of his death he was in the service of the
Khedive of Egypt, having recently come
home in hope of recuperation, after long
siege of continued i'll health. Col. Mason
was brilliantly connected on both sides of
the house, being grandson of Gen. Al
exander Macomb who was commander
in-chief of the United States army when
he died. in 1s41. He was also first
cousin of Gen. Fitzhugh Lee. He was
appointed a midshipman in 1883, but
resigned in 1861 to join the Confederates.
He served throughout the war with great
gallantry, with the exception of a year
spent abroad in the service of the Confed-
eracy and as private secretary to the
Confederate commissioner, ] M. Mason.
Mason. AT the close of the war young
sought service in Chile which was then
at war with Spain, and when peace was
established went to China. He fought
for a while after this on the side of the
revolutionists in Cuba, and, returning
afterward to the United States, was in
1870 selected to serve in the army of the
Khedive of Egypt. Gen. Mason made
the first survey of Lake Albert Nianza
and was made governor of equatorial
Africa by Chinese Gordon. In 1878
Mason was in Khartoum with Gordon.
He served in the Egyptian service in
many distinguished and important posi-
tons. Col. Mason leaves widow, who
IS Mrs. S. NJ. Shreve, the only daughter of
the late Edmund Murray of New York.
Washington Star, Mar. IS.
The deceased was first cousin of Hon.
Jas. NJ. Mason, of this place, who is a
son of the late Confederate Commissioner
mentioned above.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-23
Free stop-oUer at washington.

On all through tickets between the
east, west. north and south. reading via
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, stop over
at Washington can be secured, without
extra charge for railroad fare. by depos
iting your ticket, upon arrival at Wash
ington, with the B. & o. station ticket
agent at that point. Washington is al
ways attractive to visitors, and particu
lsrly so while Congress is in session.
This arrangement for stop-over privilege
will doubtless be appreciated by the pub
lie, and will bring to the National Capt.
tai many travellers to view its superb
public buildings, monuments, museums
and thoroughfares.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-23
Free Pills.

Send your address to II. E. Bucklen 6:
Co., Chicago, and get free sample box
of DR.. Kings New Life Pills. A trial
will convince you of their merits. These
pills are easy in action and are particular
ly effective in the cure of Constipation
and Sick Headache. For Malaria and
Liver troubles they have been proved in
valuable They are guaranteedto be per-
fect1y free from every deleterious sub
stance and to be purely vegetable. They
do not weaken by their action but by
giving toneto stomach and bowels greatly
invigorate the system. Regular size 25c.
per box. Sold by Light the Druggist.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-23

w. NJ. Rapine, editor Tiskilwa, ILL.,,
"Chief," says: I'VE won't keep house
without DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. Ex-
perimented with many others, but never
got true remedy until we used DIR. Kings
New Discovery. No other remedy can
take its place in our home, as in it we
have certain and sure cure for Coughs,
is idle to experiment with other remedies
even if they are urged on you as just as
good as DR.. Kings New Discovery
They are not as good, because this rem
edy has record of cures and besides is
guaran eed. 1t never fails to satisfy
Trial bottles free at Lights Drug Store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-23

We return thanks to Mr. JOS E. Kiger,
Corresponding Secretary, for an invita-
ton to attend the Eleventh Annual
Convention of the Virginia State Fire
mems Association, to be held in Win
chester, July !, and Q. Mr. Kiger has
also kindly provided us with copies of the
official program, rules, ETC., from which
we gather that the occasion will be quite
an interesting one, including races and
contests, exhibits, banquet, parade, pyro-
technic display, etc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-23

The report that the inauguration of a
new sleeping car line from Chicago to
Washington, byway of Cincinnati and In
dianapolis. by the B. & o. and connecting
lines, was part of plan of the Receivers
to abrogate the lease of the Central Ohio
Railroad is untrue. The lease of the Cen
trail Ohio is to run for 80 years yet, and
the road is too valuable as part of the
B. & o. system to be disposed of. The
financial troubles, which are now in the
courts, will be settled satisfactorily.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-23
JEFFERSON CIRCUIT COURT.

A special term of the Circuit Court of
Jefferson County was Tuesday by Judge
E. Boyd Faulkner for the purpose of dis
posing of some cases which went over
from the regular term. In the case of the
First National Bank of Jefferson against
Marshall Mccormick and r. o. Allen. on
| a negotiable note drawn by w. B. Page
| and alleged to have been endorsed by
them, Judge Faulkner decided the case
in favor of Mccormick and Allen, re-
leasing them from payment on the ground
that it was admitted that Aliens name
had been forged on the original note and
the two renewals and that McCormick's
name was forged on the renewals and on
the original note it was his genuine sig
nature, but this note having been protest
ed, he was not liable. When a renewal
note with forged Endorsement is accept
ed in place of genuine note which was
not protested the indorser is released,
Another case by the same plaintiff against
Page with other indorsers, involving
somewhat similar question, which was
submitted at the last term, was held over
by the Judge for further consideration.
The injunction suit of Mrs. Rebecca
Hunter against the corporation of Charles
Town, involving the right of municipal
corporation to construct sidewalk after
notice to the owner and charge the same to
the owner, was decided in favor of the cor
poration. A number of other cases were
heard and court adjourned until Wednes-
day
Lefty Williams VS.. Edna J. Jones ct al,
order of reference Raisin Fertilizer
Company VS.. John S. Castleman ct al,
order confirming distribution of funds;
Frank Beckwith, guardian, VS.. w. B.
Grove, settlement of account confirmed
J. w. Gardner, guardian, was allowed to
invest funds of his wards in real estate;
Marshall's executors VS.. John H. Hall ct
al, petition filed and cause remanded to
rules; Daniel W. Staley VS.. Geo. w.
Licklider ct al, matter in controversy
compromised and suit dismissed. In five
cases against F. NJ. Pennock orders were
entered confirming sale of real estate.
Milly VS.. Hardesty was dismissed, the
debt having been paid.
Mr.. w. F. Alexander, at present clerk
of the County Court, was made deputy
clerk of the Circuit Court on motion of
Clerk John NJ Daniel, with the consent
of Judge Faulkner. Several orders were
entered in other cases and court adjourn
ed for the term.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-23
" ACCOUNTABLE AND INFAnoUs RAG"

One of our good Northern Methodist
Bishops, (Malilieu by name, in a sermon
delivered in Baltimore few DAYS ago, in
describing the power of Christianity said
that it was not Wendell Phillips nor Gar
rison nor Abraham Licoln who freed the
slaves, but the tearss and appeals of the
black bondsman and bondswoman, and
added: Nor was it the millions of he
roic men, the bravest who ever fought,
who gave up their lives fighting against
the disgraceful, abominable and infamous
rag that hoated over tire Confederacv."
The same bishop has since presided
over Virginia Conference at Roanoke,
and in that city received package con-
tanning Confederate flag, upon which
was printed: THE abominable rag which
fioated over the Confederacy," and be-
meath, neatly typewriter, 1.-The emblem
under which fought for States rights the
bravest and nobleSt band of heroes the
world ever produced, the followers of
Lee and Jackson and others equally gal
liant, who contended for four years with
four times their number, wrestling victory
from them on more than one hundred
fields, yielding only when starvation and
disease had thinned their ranks to such an
extent that less than 5000 surrendered to
10000, and these in line of battle, ready
to die at the leaders word. Whose was
the glory?"
TO this doughty Bishop we may not
inappropriately quote in regard to the
{" abominable rag" the closing lines of a
poem by Mrs. d. Giraud Wright, of
Baltimore. recently read at meeting of
the Daughters of Confederacy in that
city:
..'Tis shrincd in our heart of hearts.
With dearest, hottest mem'ries;
And the burning tear drop starts,
While laurel we weave aud cypress
For the fair, the brave, the good;
The only stain on our banner
Is the stain of Cur heroes blood"
People buy Hoods Sarsaparilla year aft
ter year because it does them good 1t
will do you good to take it now.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-23

The Water Tower for the Independent
Fire Co. will be constructed so that the
ladders will hoist up on the wagon with
a link of hose attached and nozzle so
arranged that you can throw stream of
water in any direction desired, to be
worked by guide rope from the ground.
The wheels for the truck (of the best
Sarvin pattern) were received last week.
and work upon the apparatus is being
pushed rapidly Harvard
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-23
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly for April.

Some notable articles, with the usual IL
Illustrations. arc given in the April number of
FRANK LEsLIE's POPULAR MONTHLY. The
most interesting paper, perhaps, is that on
1.-The Lite-saving Service" in which Joanna
X. Nichols gives graphic description of tue
gallant work of surfmcn. 1t contains
eighteen pictures of various wrecks, life-saving
apparatus, groups of surfmen. portraits, etc.
The article ON a. The Canadian Girl and her
Brother" 10y Cora Stuart Wheeler. is also
richly illustrated. Mrs. Grace Hudson, the
well-known California painter. contributes q
number of beautiful Illustrations from her
receat studies and there is an articl. about
her and her work in The California Indian
on Canvas" by Ninetta Eames. Rutgers
College is well described by George Howard
Cowie in the Important series of papers on
american Universities and Colleges. Mercia
Abbott Keith gives an entertaining account of
trip on the Mississippi from Memphis to
New Orleans; Howard Paul, the clever
racontenr. tells of dinner with Artemus
Ward; an old Mexican city, Chihuahua, IL
described by Edward Roberts; there are some
good short stories, young peoples depart
ment, etc.-Erank Lesiie's Publishing House.
New York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-23
PUBLIC SALE.


Twill sell at Public auction. at my residence
ON south Samuel street, Charles Town, on
Friday, March 10Th. 1897,
all Of nv Household aud Kitchen Furniture,
as follows:
/ POPLAR BED ROOM SUIT.
Bureaus. one with Glass; Sc of Parlo5
Furniture. Wash Stands. Towel KaeSss
stands. large Fal.ing-Leaf Dining Table.
Bedsteads. !
sFOOT EXTENSION TABLE,
1 Card Table. / Centre Table Corner Cup
board Cane-Seat Chairs. Rocking Chairs;
/ Lounge Wood-Seat Chairs. ] Settee. :
largcKitchcn Cupboard. large Safe. Hall Lamp,
Hat Rack. large Iron Pot, Snnnyside
FIREPLACE HEATER,
1 Self Feeder, small Egg Stove Cook Stove
and Fixtures. Dishes, Cups and Saucers. =
Vinegar Barrels aid n lot of Vinegar, krout
Gutter, Fine Tool Chest. pouble-Shovel
good Moving Scythc, Wood saw and Truck,
2 Hand Saws. l Spring Wagon, Dog Cart.
/ set OF Buggy Harness. Collars and Brides.
1 Wheelbarrow, l Grindstone, Sledges and
Crowhars. Carpenters Bench, Carpenters
Tools. 8 Axes, Hammers OF all kinds, four
prong Forks, Shovels and Hoes. lot of Glass
and Stone Jars. Also q lot of Curtains.
TERMS OF SALE.-A credit of Six Months
will be given on all sums over So, purchaser
giving NegotiableNote well endorsed, payable
at the Bank of Charles Town, and bearing in
terest from date. Sums of 50 and under Cash.
'''' - : j. o. TUTwILER.
HEFLEBowER & WEST, Auctrs.
March 9.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-23

Married, in Washington, d. c., March
1, 1897, by the Rev. Brown, at the Meth
odist parsonage. Mr.. E. NJ. Miskimon
and Miss Florence Spouseiler. The
pretty and accomplished bride is the only
daughter of Mr.. Stockton Sponseller, of
Bolivar Mr.. Miskimmon is the hand
some and well-known druggist of Har-
per's Ferry, and grandson of ex Mayor
Thos. w. Beale. The Sentinel extends
congratulations to the happy couple, and
may their sailing along life's journey be
Que of uninterrupted bliss.-H Il Sentinel.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-23

We are pleased to note the active steps
being taken by the friends of Hon. VIM.
R. Alexander, of Winchester, to secure
for him at the next Democratic State
Convention the nomination for the office
of Acknowledgement of Virginia. Mr.
Alexander has been an able, faithful and
earnest Democrat, doing by no means a
small amount of good service over the
line in Jefferson, and he has hosts of
friends here who will be intensely graft
fed to see him honored in the manner
proposed, as slight appreciation of his
worth to his party, his State and his
country.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-23

Col. Richard E. Fast, who for some
years has commanded the First Regiment
West Virginia National Guard, has sent
in.his resignation, assigning as his reasons
for so doing. among other things, partial
ity in the brigade commander to the other
regiment and gross and intentional in
justice to the First Regiment. Colonel
Fast says that notwithstanding his Iegi-
ment had superior advantages and be-
cause of them was superior in every re-
spect to the Second Regiment, the bri-
gade commander has been persistent in
his efforts to belittle it. Co. 1, of this
place, belongs to the First.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-23
orp.nn MOORE. Tuos R. MOORE.
MOORE ENCORE
Fire, Life &Accident ms
Office in the Hunter Building. Opposite the
Court House,
CHARLES TOWN. W, va.
GERARD D. MOORE.


CHARLES TOWN, W, VA
Representing the following Companies:
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE
of London aud Edinburg,
one of the strongest foreign companies
doing business in America.
PHILADELPHIA UNDERWRITERS.
Composed of the Insurance Company ofNorth
America and tho Fire Association oil fnii-
adelphia the strongest combine doing
business in the United States
MERCHANTS INSURANCE COMPANY,
of Newark, n. ].
GREAT NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
Life Insurance Co., of Milwaukee, Wis. over
IS years old. Ranks fourth largest IN the
world, aud pays larger dividends on
its policies than any company
doing business.
THE PRoVIDENT SAVINGS LIFE ASSUR-
ANCE SOCIETY,
of New York. The
GUARANToRS LIABILITY INDEMNITY
Company. of Philadelphia.
THE GUARANTY STOCK INVESTMENT
COMPANY, of Washington, ID. T.
A sworn statement of the condition OF all
the uhovc-uuned companies represented by us
can be found ut tile Circuit Clerks office, IN
compliance with the State law. We solicit u
share of your patronage.
Respectfully,
Feb ., 81. MOORE & MOORE
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-23

Senator John w. Daniel has written a
letter to the music committee of the
reunion in which he praises the
Stonewar Band of Staunton and SAYS
that competent critics agree that it was
the handsomest and best band in the in
augural procession on March 4.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-23
George L. Travis,
THE BOSS BARRIER

ne bOoo BARBER,
RESPECTFULLY announces 10 his friends
H. and the public that has removed to the
room in rear of Watson House Saloon.
Ny shop has been Thoroughly Furnished and
Improved with the Best Patent Spring Oh airs
&c Is large and roomy. and shall eonstan tlv
Pro mptness. neatness aud poiiteness my motto
April g, 1890.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-23

Mr.. c. r. Hardesty sold to Messrs. Wash
ington and Alexander, of this city, the first
of the week the farm near Summit Point,
owned by the late James Lee Griggs, which
farm Mr.. Hardesty recently bought at pub
lie sale. The price paid by Messrs. Wash
ington and Alex ander, was $1,000 per acre.
The farm contains from 275 to go acres and is
good land with fair Improvements and good
fancinp A dvncntn
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-23

President McKinley's first message to
Congress is brief one He reviews the
financial doings of thelate administration,
and calls attention to the need for more
revenue; thinks the revenue should be
raised by means of a tariff law, and
that reciprocity and protection should be
features of the measure.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-23

Southern people who have followed
einteresting series of articles on General
Robert E. Lee in FRANK LEsLIE's PoPU-
LAR MONTHLY. will be pleased to learn
that a splendid colored Autograph por-
trait of the great Confederate is offered
by the publishers of that magazine for
twelve cents in stamps.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-23

Postmaster-General Gary makes the
announcement that all postmasters,
fourth-class as we'll as those of higher
grade. will be retained in their positions
till the expiration of four-year term of
service. provided they have been found
to be competent and efficient,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-23
Hack for Hire.

The undersigned has provided himself with
. comfortable and roOmy hack. and IA ire
P1Ieo 10 convey passengers for short or long
oistanees At reasonable rates Can convey .
party OF twelve persons at one time. Orders
i ,a with Mr.. John Hopkins, at the store Of
Dec 24-tE JOHN II. HOOE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-23
Music Lessons.

MADAM and MISS BERTHA RUHL win
WI resume their cllss in Vocal and Instru-
mental Music Sept. End 1895. at ;heir resi-
dence on the corner of Samuel and Liberty
streets, and any one wishing Vocal or fnstru-
mental Lessons will snve time and money by
taking from them. They will teach Vocal in
class aud special. and Instruments as folio ws'
Piano Organ. Violin. Guitar and Banjo.
Also Sight Rrading, Theory and Harmony.
Terms moderate.
Ans % 1873
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-23

Mr.. Joseph Pearl, nephew of Capt. WI.
Pearl, conductor onthe Winchester accom-
mediation, died at his home in Baltimore,
Wednesday, at the age of about So. He
leaves wife and one child.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-23

The fight between Robert Fitzsimmons
and James ]. corbett, at Carson, New,
Wednesday. for the heavyweight pugi-
list championship of the world, resulted
in a victory for Fitzsimmons in the four
teenth round
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-23
Notice to Taxpayers.

All taxes are now over due and must be
paid on or before the LIST day of April, 1897,
as the interest on county bonds falls due at
that time. This with the amount to meet
miscellaneous road and teachers orders, to-
gether with amount due State Auditor, re-
quires large sum of money. i have no re-
source for raising this money other than
that of collecting the taxes which am COM
PEELED to do. EUGENE BAKER,
march6 '97. Sheriff