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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
Won by n story.

Soon after President Cleveland was
first inaugurated Private John Allen
saw him several times in behalf of one
of his constituents who was anxious to
become n United States marshal in one
of the Mississippi districts. On each oc-
casion the president had refused TO con-
slider the application at that time. Civ
ing as a reason that he had not reached
the Mississippi appointments. The ap-
plicant became so importunate that
Congressman Allen decided to make at
least one moro effort He went to tho
White House and made stronger plea
than ever. but succeeded in accomplish
ing nothing. but before leaving obtain
ed the presidents permission to tell an
anecdote.
when commenced practicing law.
one of my first clients was a young man
whose father had recently died and left
large property. Some legal complica-
tions had arisen which delayed, until
the decision of the court of these
questions. the settling up of tho estate.
In the meantime this young man, in
anticipation OF an early dividend. had
gone heavily into debt. and his creditors.
seeing no money coming. had become
very pressing After repeated postpone
ments the day at last came when felt
certain our case would be decided My
client came to my office. and together
we went to the courthouse One or two
cases were quickly disposed of. but
when ours was called the judge an
nounced that he would not decide it un-
til the next term. As we left the room
the young man, with tears yelling up
in his eyes, said, Mr.. Allen. am al
most sorry the old man died
Private Aliens man was appointed
without further delay Detroit Free
Press
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

The Shepherdstewn Independent says:
Mr.. Clel Reynolds killed two big porkers
weighing 1896 and 800 pounds Air.
William CrowPs arm was painfully in
jured in Mr. G. I. Hodges corn shelier.
Mr.. John w. Brown, who lives on
the Aglionby farm, three miles north of
this place, lost fine horse.-Friday
night dogs killed six of Dir. Morris Hen
dricks' sheep and wounded three. The
same night they killed two and crippled
two belonging TO Mr.. J. II. COffinbarger.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
How to Look GOOD.

Good looks are really more than skin deep
depending entirely on healthy condition
of all the vital organs. If the liver be in
active you have bilious look, if your
stomach be disordered you have dys-
peptic look, if your kidneys be affected
you have pinched look. Secure good
health. and you will surely have good
looks. Electric Bitters is 4 good Altera-
tive and Tonic. Acts directly on the
stomach, liver and kidneys Purifes the
blood, cures pimples, blotches and boils,
and gives a good complexion. Every
bottle guaranteed. Sold at Lights Drug
Store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

In parts of West Virginia and in
Ohio, it is the custom of girls in the
villages to go to the railway stations
at train time to flirt with the com
mercial travellers. This scandal has
become so fisgrant that in one place
in Ohio the Town Council has pass
ed an ordinance declaring that no
girl shall be allowed to loiter in the
vicinity of n railroad station unless
she can produce ticket to take her
somewhere.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
Beautiful Sea Shells.

Every one admires them. Since COM
ing South have received numerous in
quiries from northern people for sea
shells, and now am prepared to answer
yes, can send you shells, for / have
made quite collection of lovely shells,
both from our own coast, the coral reefs,
and some beautiful ones from the West
India Islands. will mail a dozen or
more different kinds, no two alike, to any
one who sends a stamp for postage. Also
send you a lovely piece of white branch
coral. Yours,
MRs. +. 4. WAsNER,
Jacksonville, Fla.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
Cure for Diphtheria.

The Scientific American gives a receipt for
curing diphtheria or membranous Group
which should be preserved in every house
hold. At the first indication of diphtberia
or Group make the room close. then take
equal parts turpentine and tar and burn un-
til the room is well filed with the fumes
The little patient on inhaling the fumes will
cough mp and spit out all menbranous mat
ter and the diphtheria will pass out. The
fumes of the tar and turpentine loOsens the
matter in the throat and thus affords the
relief that bafiied the skill of physicians.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

The State Court of Appeals has decid-
ed that ESQ much of section 1, chapter 50
of the code OF 1891 as requires a license
to so icit or receive orders for spirituous
liquors is unconstitutional and void As
applied to those soliciting orders for the
sale of goods to be shipped from points
outside this State to points within this
State" This settles the question as to
the right of persons from other States to
solicit orders for liquors TO be sent into
this State on which they have no license.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
Jacksonville. Fla.

a telegram from Martinsburg says ::
Pursuant to decree of the circuit court,
the Potomac Pulp Mill was sold Satur
day at public auction. Susan G. Magraw,
John a. Russell, John 7. Ward, Johanna
A. Vosburg, Louis A. Voshurg, Eliza II
Trimble and VIM. P. Trimble, who held
the first lien on the property, became the
purchasers and the price paid WIS 81, 900.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
THE REST CURE.

This is often the best cure. But many
people cannot afford to rest indefinitely.
Worse still, the very knowledge that they
cannot. seriously interfcrcs 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 & Palcn's Compound Oxygen
Treatment presents an easy way out OF the
dilemma; it has done so for more than score
of years and for more than three score thous-
and people. The agent used is the Compound
Oxygen. The method puts it where it will do
the most gocd-in the lungs. The treatment
neither intcrferes with business nor pleasure.
This simple thing has made multitudes of run
down, ovcr-workcd. nervous and sick people
as good as new. For further particulars send
for book of 2OO pages, sent free. Home or
Office Treatment, Consultation free.
prs. Starkey & PaIen,
1929 Arch ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
San Francisco, cal. Toronto, Can.
Dec. s, lSg6-Iy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
BIacksmithing.

The undersigned has opened aSmithng and
General Repair Shop at 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 he always on
hand to execute all jobs entrusted to him.
Horseshoeing speciality. Pric reasonable,
and to suit the times. j. E. BROWN.
.Inne 1h 1897.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

The American Society of Civil Engin
eers formally threw open the doors of it,
new building at No. 22O West Fiity-sev-
enth St, New York. November "a. and
it was througed with guests. Late in the
afternoon there was social gathering 10
the auditorium of the new house, where
addresses were delivered by Benjamin ii.
Harrod, president of the society Gener-
al Green, United States Army General
William P. Craighill, late Chief of En-
gineers, United States Army President
J. G. Schurman, of Cornell University,
aud Joseph H. Choate. Bishop Potter
made a prayer. The building is a hand
some example of French Renaissance. in
Indiana limestone, richly carved, aud
cost 5000. 900. The society's assets are
$3.50. 900, and it, present gross income
$40 OOO The society was founded in
1857, and consists of civil engineers in
all branches of practice It's members
number twenty one hundred, distributed
in all parts of the world.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
Music Lessons.

1TADAM and MISS BERTHA RvHL win
WI resume their class in Vocal and lnstru-
mental Music Sept. End. 1893, at their resi-
dcnce 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 aud Banjo.
Also Sight Reading, Theory and Harmony
Terms moderate.
Auu % 1S15
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
M. SCOTT WELLER,
TESEEA l. MAoHINIs
General Repdirer in 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 FlRST-CLASS WORK,
TTAS the Latest Improved Turning Lathe.
II and will do Turning and Boring of all
kinds, Chasing threads in Nuts and on large
Screws specially. Does general line of Re
pairiug, and Light and Heavy Smithing. 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
docs general line of Mil Work. Turning and
Smitbing workmanship second TO nome
Boiler Leaks and Tubes Repaired ON shortest
notice. Also deals in Light Brass Castings,
Check. Globe and Throttle Valves. StoPcocks,
S team Pipes Fittings, Unions. &c, always in
took. All orders receive prompt attention at
moderate cost
Patentee of the celebrated Weller Iron Gel
lar Door-the best article of the kind made.
ESS Agent for the sale of the Iron Fencing
Cresting Railing, Stairways, &c, OF the cele
brated Rogers Fence Company.
NJ. SCOTT WELLER.
February 10, lSS9-y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
George l.. Travis,
TUE ROSS RARRER

RESPECTFULLY announces to his friends
H. and the public that has removed to the
room in rear of Watson House Saloon.
Myshop has been Thoroughly Furnished and
Improved with the Best Patent Spring Chairs,
is large and roomy. and l shall constantly
have the services of n competent assistant
pro mptness. neatness and politencssmy motto.
ADril Il 1890
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AND &C
w tive gentlemen or ladies to travel for
responsible, established house in West Fif-
ginia- Monthly S65 % and expenses Position
steady. Reference. Enclose seli-addressed
stamped envelope. The Dominion Company,
Dept. W. Chicago. S5's7-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
House and Lot For Sale.

offer for sale, privately, my house and lot,
situated on West Liberty street, Charles Town,
onnosite the residence of Hon. Geo. X. Wend-
ling. House is practically new with five rooms
and cellar and all necessary outbuildings, and
a No. cistcru at door. Lot contains one
fourth of an acre, with choice Young irnlt;
part of which is bearing. Nice location and
GOOD peiphborhood. Price reasonable and
terms easy, O5, II. KERCHEVAL,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
Hauling.

NlHE undersigned is prepared to do Hauling
L of all kinds, either with Cart or Wagon at
moderate rates. Delivering of merchandise
and baggage 10 and from the railroad depots
specially. Orders left at the Livery stable
of Mr.. Joseph Hunt will receive prompt at
tention. EDGAR d. GLAZE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

TED-TRUsTwoRTHT AND AC-
w tive gentlemen or ladies to travel for
resnonsible, established house in West Viz
gitlia. Monthly $65. 90 and expenses Position
staadv Reference. Enclose self-addressed
stamped envelope. The Dominion Company.
Dept. ". Chicago. SliSi
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
Dress m aking.

Mrs. Virginia Soudcrs 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.
Fnb 05-tf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

A life-size portrait of ex-Gover-
nor MacCorkle has just been finish
ed by C. Aver Whipple, a New York
artist, and has been placed in the
Governors room at Charleston.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AND &C
W tive gentlemen or ladies to travel for
responsible. established house in West Viz
ginia- Monthly S65. 90 and expenses Position
steady. Reference Enclose seIf-aidressed
stamped envelope. The Dominion Company,
Dept w. Chicago. s7,'97.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

;5::!i !islmAZzgx !::;;;.. ~
SPIT AND SMOKE
YOUR LIFE AWAY.

II yoa waut TO quit tobacco using easily and
forever be made we'll, strong, magnetic. full
OF new life and yigor. take No-to-Bae, the
woudeT-worker thai makes weak men strong
400 600 cured Buy No-To-Bac from your own
druggist, who viii guarantee "A cure. Booklet
and sample mailed free. Al. Startling REM
edy Co, Chisago or New York
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
Give Me a Bid.

i offer my services to the public as an auc-
tioneer with county and corporation license,
and solicit share of patronage Having
had considerable experience. guarantee sat
CHARLES RISSLER.
Ian. ,. 1897, Charles Town. w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
Consumption Positively Cured.

Mr.. r. b. Grieve, merchant, of Chill
howie, Va, certifics that hcwas given up
to die. sought all medical treatment that
money could procure, tried all cough
remedies he could hear of, but got no re-
lief; spent many nights in sitting up IN
chair: was induced TO try Dr. Kings New
Discovery, and was cured by use of two
bottles. For past three years has been at
tending to business, and says DR.. Kings
New Discovery is the graudest remedy
ever made, as it has done so much
for him and also for others IN his
community. DIR. Kings New Discovery.
guaranteed for Coughs and Colds, is not
an experiment. Free trial bottles at
Lights Drug Store
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
Ladies Toilet Parlors.

MISS MARY H. COCKRILI. win on next
Monday open Ladies' Toilet Parlor, at her
residence, corner of Congress and West
streets. Shampooing done. and fall line oil
Toilet Articles kept in stock. Ladies invited
to call.
june %.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
ForSaIe.

a Frame weather-boarded House, tin roof;
eo,'+a;n;no six rooms and an attic room and
nm ont kitchen. A 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 adioiuing w S. Kennedy's property,
near Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road. Terms
reasonable. Address -
JOHN MCKNIGHT.
Mro,n1-tf Bayside. Queens Co.. N. 7.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
R.trems weakness.

q / was so weak I could hardly walk
across my room. had no appetite
began taking Hoods Sarsaparilla and
before had taken it many days my ap-
petite was improving and felt stronger.
l continued its use until 1 was able to
work Hoods Sarsaparilla has also re-
1ieved me of asthma" S. A. Morris. Me
sic. n. c..
HOOPS Pills are the best family ca
thartic and liver medicine. Gentle. re-
liable Srre
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
No Idle Hours !.
Remarkable Increase
in Business.

The secret is easily explained. They use
only the best material. employ the finest work
men. aud invariably give their customers wha
they ask for, Only ask for free trade and
sailors rights.
Oct. 9. 1894.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
ADVERTISING RATES.

One Square q inch or less) 1 to weeks ,Si-S,
Each sub Sruent insertion. n.........-----. ~,
One Square. three months. e-So
One Square, o months, % a., =,
Candi Iates, Arnouncements.-For County
Officers. $500; State or Congressional S1o-se-
Others at regular Advertising Rates
Obituary Notices exceediI g i've lines, ~ e's-
per line. u.,t
Liberal deductions made for Quarter, Haiif
and Whole Columns. 10 Annual Semi-Annue-
and Quarterly Advertisers
No advertisement to DO considered ~ the
month or year unless specified on the hanu
script, or previously agreed upon between tnt
parties
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
New Harness Shop.

The undersigned has rented the store-room
formerly occupied by Messrs. Miley & Boxwell,
on West Main street. opposite Rink Hardware,
and will conduct therein
GENERAL REPAIR SHOP,
Repairing Harness of all kinds in a durable
and workmanIike manner, at very low prices.
4 new collar nude out of an old one If you
only have the rim left. Bring in Your work,
and you will be surprised to see how little II
will cost for me to put it in good trim for
YOU New work made to order in best style
April 9. '95-tf. i. a. OSBOURN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

Eagles are reported plentiful on the
of Mineral county, and are
said TO be attacking the tame turkeys.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

Our work has been sold all through jefferson
and adjoining counties. and has always given
satisfaction il, every particular.
1t is our constant aim to work the very best
material and to do all work in iirst-clnss man
ner, and Us to our prices we pledge ourselves to
do work as low or lower than first-class work
can be done for elsewhere.
II parties wish to consult MS in regard to work,
and do not find it convenient to visit fac
tory, we will. if notified by postal card. send a
representative of the firm to visit them at their
homes. and give all necessary information.
Secondhand vehicles and good Horses token
in exchange for work
We keep constantly n large variety of New
Vehicles in stock. and have also Secondhand
Carriages, Buggies &c, which we sell very low.
A. /. ANDERSON 81 co.
Nav O. lSS2-y
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
Z. C. Green,
Ioseun TrapneIl,

ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Charlestown. jefferson County. West Virginia.
DRACTICEs in the Courts of Virginia and
i West Virginia Attention paid to coilec-
ton of claims.
January Is. ISS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
ESTABLISHED 1914.

FENIIE undersigned have been established in
L the Carriage Business on the Midd!eway
and Shepherdstown turnpike. one mile north of
Middlcway. for four years past, and during that
time have been doing Il large and constantly in
creasing business in the manufacture of
CARRIAGES, JUMP-SEATS, END
SPRING & SIDE-BAR BUGGIES
JENNY LINDS, PHKT0NS
LAC GIrnC-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-27

They say We haven't done anything
for silver tell you one thing. the gov.
ernmcnt has kept the silver dollar worth
81.
And another thing. Uncle Sam has a
corncrib ) feet wide. 10 feet high and
1850 feet Tong and 10 Is crowded and
fllcd 10 the top with silver There IL
stays because the people don't want IL
and won't take 1t t--Iion. Leslio nj
Shaw
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-27

The Unitcd Stetes sreasury lost about
$1,000. 600 day during the month
Of August by the decline in the value
of the silver stored in its vaults.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-27
Splendid Carriage and Bicycle Road.
ryairs Leave Oakland Beach:

Professional and business men buy season
ticket three months $1,000; one month
$500.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-27
ACCIDENTS AND GRIMES.

James Crowley. 26 Endicott street, Bos-
ton, was struck by n train at Waltham,
and Is now In the hospital with "A frac-
tured skull. three broken ribs and a
broken arm.
The horse and wagon stolen from the
stable OF John A. Seavey at Lyman,
Me-. Sunday. were found In n yard In
Buxton yesterday. The thief left the
outfit and took to the woods.
John Tuck. who attempted TO kill Miss
Grace Mcmahon Saturday evening at
Lynn. Mass. and who afterwards stab
bed himself. ls dead. The tragedy was
the result OF lovers quarrel. Tuck
was 81 years old. and leaves a family
The girl is rapidly improving.
Edward ]. Lynch. who gives his resi-
dcnce as Meriden. Conn, and claims to
be president OF the International Metal
Polishcrs' union. was arrested at West
field. Mass. yesterday charged with
attempting to pass forged check for
$40 at the Park Square hotel. The ac-
cused claims 10 be tho victim OF mis-
thk~n iocntlty. "a 4.i.4 iit. 49, 60 49,
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-27
What Cats Think Of Men.

The cat was solitary roamer whose
companions were the trees of its native
forests. 1t found home in the hollow
trunks and safety among the branches.
How do we know that the cats ancestors
were dwellers In the forests? Because every
kitten takes to tree as readily as duck
to water; also because nearly all forest
dwellers are mottled in color, so that they
may not be conspicuous among the light
and SHADOW beneath tho trees. While was
considering what was the probable view
held by cats about human beings it was
suggested by one ingenious friend that
probably they regard man as kind OF
locomotive tree, pleasant to rub against,
the lower limbs Of which afford pleasant
seat and from whose upper branches occa-
sionally drops tidbits of mutton and 9th.
er luscious fruits. We may laugh at the
theory, but 1t has quite a respectable string
Of facts behind 1t to back It up. II the
Kanakas argued from the pig to the horse,
why should not the cat pass from the ia.
miliar tree to the unfamiliar organization
called manp
The cat, In spite of the domestic charac.
ter 1t has acquired, Is in reality tho least
tame of our animal servants. As far as Its
duties are concerned, man has taught Il
practically nothing. g.-North American Re.
view
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-27

washington, July 27.--The president
has decided TO appoint Hon. Robert J..
Tracewell Of Indiana for the position Of
comptroller OF ths treasury. President
Mckinley. realising tho important qucs-
tions coming up for decision In the comp
troller's Office. has been giving the matter
OF the selection OF an appointee con-
siderable attention. and finally has con-
cluded TO give the place TO Mr.. Trace
well. The appointment, II In said at tho
White House. In entirely one OF merit.
Mr.. Tracewell being selected because
OF his fine legal attainments. The POSI-
tion Ii worth $4,000 per year. and has
been vacant since the retirement OF
Comptroller Bowler. on the LIST inst. Mr..
Traceweli Is IA native OF Virginia, bur
In early life moved with his parents to
Indiana. where he has since resided. He
was representative In the 54th congress
from the Third district OF his state. and
IL 40 years Of age. The recess appoint
ment OF 7. v. Powderly as commissioner
general OF immigration was signed by
the president yesterday afternoon. Mr..
Powderly's nomination for that Office
having failed OF confirmation I'm the SEN
ate, because Of the opposition to him ON
the part OF the labor organizations.