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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-05-19
Preston at the Front.

Buckner r. Scott, who went down
90 Camp Lee and enlisted ms a private.
won promotion at once. and WAS ap-
pointed First Sergeant Of Company G.
under Captain Morrison. This is the
highest non.commissioned Office he
could get and pays ESQ per month.
The FIRST Sergeant does most OF the
drilling and has more 20 do with the
men than any other officer. lie has
charge Of the roll-call and records and
is allowed a clerk. Sergeant SCOTS
clerk IL q young fellow named Ham
elton from Hinton. who attended col
lege at Wayncsboro. Va Scott was
given on appointment as Sergeant Ma
ior, but as this is more honorary than
active, be declined f. Re was also
offered place as Sergeant in the Hos.
pital Corps, but what he wanted was
active service az the front and in the
dghting 10 there was any. and go he
refused this hospital offer also. and
now is spending three hours dav.
drilling the men for business. IIeis In
direct line FOR promotion. NJ the first
opportunity. being next 20 Second
Lieutenant and will worD his way To
the front IN there is any show At ALI
ite rs down $50 Cnici<amauVt Park now
where The regiment was ordered this
week
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-05-19
E PLURIBUs UNUM.

Late Marriage Licenses Issued by
the County Clerk.
Peter Burke 70, and Marietta Nc.
Ginnis 81.
Both natives Of this county.
George j. Brown 80. and Florence
West Is.
Groom a native Of Allegheny county,
Md and bride from Rulings, England.
Claude c. Walls %. and Mary T..
Cochran II.
Both natives Of Pennsylvania.
Jesse Fike -. and Ona Miller 20.
Natives Of this county.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-05-19
Dewey.

o Dewey was the morning
Upon the first Of May;
And Dewey was the Admiral
Down in Manila Bay;
And Dewey were the Regents eyes,
Them orbs of Royal blue;
And Dewey feel discouraged ?
/ Dew not think we Dew.
-Ironquill, in Topeka Capita
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-05-19
Wool Wanted.

We are now in the market for wool
Before selling, consult US Will nav
the highest price, either in cash or
goods
JOIN J. COOKE & Sous,
Housewife. w Va
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-05-19

On last Sunday, q black pocket.boolt
folding like a book containing be-
tween s2O and $50. and three Zee bills
on Circuit Court; the fnder will be
literally rewarded by returning same
20 tho undersigned.
VINCENT GccEE
Bowcsville. vs. Va
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-05-19
JULIUS X. MONROE,
Surveyor Of Lands,
EING WOOD. ". VI.

wiii answer calls fnr lard snrvevinp from, ,,,y
pert N fho county PROMPTLY aud rpss0uaf IN =,
rates Plots. drafts aud rnlculat lions roaffv ga
n0eurftniY W de- from deeds Or field notes. Inv.
iur "uf and grading pixies. country raaaq , "a
ir4nwfra H.aY lfgi.G Duf town io't sfra,fs
foundation, etc. torrespo udeuce collected
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-05-19

without extra exerti0n. ianQuid. dull
and iistiess. your blood Is falling To-
supply 20 your muscles and other or.
Rans The vitalizing and strcngtn-giVipy
properties they require Hoods Sarsa-
pariila cures that tired feeling by en-
riching and purifying tho blood. IL
VIII give you energy and vIgor
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-05-19

WANTED TRUSTWORTHY avn
Active gentlemen or ladies' o., travel
t1r rcrpous. BILE. established house g.,
West Virginia. Monthly $50 OOaud eN-
nonsc< Position steady ference
ancipsn self-adiressed stamrod enrel.
.pe he Dominion Co np4 81 Dept
y Nhi ago G-s.g5
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-05-19

HooD's Pills are easy 20 take, easv 10
operate Cure indigestion, bIiousnes
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-05-19
WAN1ED

NctFf, reliable mfn % solicit orders f,~
. ru't aud % hatnent1i Ngrserr ST ,ck friofIv
2 IFt-eit-s ani he fD name rfgnn enf ra4
n.oymeni good pHF. Business q sIiy Ie.ir.t.'f
ls.a a1' e4d oc'upstf'u. BOZ ito I'D ONCE. f.r.
hna trn.ofy Established 30 yrsrs.
- I.--I 80 81 l.lL
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-06

The custom of having warships sail
under sealed orders'' has arisen from
the desire of maritime powers to pre-
vent their plans from becoming known
to the enemy.
In tine American navy such orders
come from the president and are deIiv-
cred to a commander of q ship or squad
ron by a confidential messenger, who
knows nothing of their contents.
Sometimes they are in cipher. but
they are always sealed with the official
seal of the navy department, and the
package cannot be opened until the time
marked on it, which is usually several
hours after the hour of leaving port.
By this precaution the newspapers
are prevented from disclosing prema-
turely the movements which may be of
the greatest Importance and the spies OF
the enemy are rendered useless SO far as
their ability to discover the secret OF
such movements is concerned.
Sailing under sealed orders is now
the common naval practice in time OF
war.
These instructions are found in the
packet of "sealed orders, which is
opened when we'll out to sea.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-06
pAYToN RENoMINATEp.

Congressman Aston Gordon
Dayton, of Philippi, vas nominated
by acclamation for e third term by
the Republican congressional eou-
vention, second West Virginia dis
trict, at Keyser Wednesday.
Judge John Homer Holt, Grafton,
George C. Sturgiss, Morgantowp,
and Prosecuting Attorney U. S
Grant Pitzer, Martinsburg, were
placed in nomination, besides Con
gresham Dayton, whose name was
presented By John W. Mason, OF
Marion, seconded by Ed. Baker, OF
Beverly.
As the balloting proceeded it was
seen that Dayton would surely
win ard the Sturgiss and Holt mel
changed to him. causing George F.
Evans, of Marttusburg, a Pitzer
man. to move that the nomination
of Dayton be made nnadimous.
which was done amid great enthu
siasm.
The platform indorscs President
McKinley's administration, the re
cords of Senator Elkins and Con.
gress Dayton, favors the retention
of Cuba and Porto Rico, bat be
lieves in ascertaining sentiment be
fore action ia taken regarding the
conquered territory in the far East.
Civil service reform is strongly de
nounced and its immediate repeal
asked. Mr.. Pitzer drew up this
plank of the platform. Mr.. Dayton
delivered a strong speech, in which
he defended his course and attack
ed the Democratic attitude in tn,
war just closed. He did not alludt
to civil service. MIR. Pitzer follow
ed, pledging earnes support. Col
R. E. Fsst, of Morgantown, was
chairman, aud E. N. Showalter,
Fairmont; W. II, Morgan, Morgan
town, and the Republican editors
present, were secretaries. Many
prominent Democrats were in at
tendance.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-06
when john Law noomod 1t.

a milliner happened to come to Paris
about a lawsuit. She was successful
and invested the proceeds in %specuIa-
ton, and she amassed in a few months
a sum which converted into our cur
renoy represents nearly So, 600, 900. No
class of the community escaped the in
lection. Two of the ablesE scholars of
France are reported to have deplored
the madness of the times at one inter
view, only to find themselves at their
next meeting bidding for shares with
the greatest excitement. The scene of
operations was a narrow street called
Quincampoix, and the demand for ac-
commodation may be judged from the
fact that a house which before yielded
about $40 a year now brought in more
than $500 q month. A cobbler made
about $40 a day by letting out a few
chairs in his stall, and a hunohback,
who is celebrated in the prints of the
time, acquired in a few days more than
$1,000 by letting out his hump to the
street brokers as a writing desk.-Pro-
lessor Nicholson's "Money and None
tary Problems.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-06
Z Great Merohanns saVinqs.

|NH
Charles Broadway Rouss. The great
New York merchant, in a recent inter.
view, makes the following assertions:
Industry, integrity, economy and
promptness are cardinal requisites TO
certain and honorable success.
Merit is the trade mark Of success
quality the test.of value.
Not in time. place or circumstances,
but 10 H MAN lies success and the
larger the field. The greater the results.
Credit and partnership are the seourge
of commercial history, aud the ban of
commercial experience.
Beware of the gifts of the Greeks: they
allure that they may destroy /; credit is
tempting, but ruin surely follows in its
path.
Burn the ledger and learn to say NO
this is the best for both buyer and seller.
Learn when to buy, how to buy, and
where to buy.
Buy for cash and cell for cash.
If you buy bargains, sell bargains.
Quick sales and small profits make
more sales and greater results.
Large profits and few sales mean in
time no sales and no profits.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-06

Commander R. NJ. G. Brown, U s. N,
retired, who has been holding an impor-
tant position at the Norfolk Navy Yard
since the breaking out of the war, was
seen at the shoreham last evening
Commander Brown has never been h
sound man physically aimee his fearful
experience in the memorable hurricane
at Samoa, in which the Trenton, Neipsic,
and Vandalia, of the American Navy,
went down. euiailing the loss of many
gallant souls. Two German ships also
succumbed to the fury of the storm with
great loss of life. while the English slip
Calliope steamed out to the open sea and
escaped. For his action in that critical
ordeal his native State of West Virginia
voted Commander Brown a fine sword
He was navigator Of the Trenton, and it
was his plan that saved the lives of all
but II man on that vessel. By a dis
position of The men in the rigging he kept
the Trenton from being engulfed in the
raging SEES. the men being 50 placed as to
have the effect of sails. being shifted sthe
occasion demanded Washington Post.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-06

At the n Y Racket Store You can buy
Paraiine wax Ice perlb; try our green teas at
%, 80, 10 and 75c lib; we still sell our teas at
all teas; We bought ours before the war tax
was put on; steel spiders No s, %; No 0, 80;
No 10, 30; No IL, $50; iron spiders 8 to 1SO; we.
just received n nice line of fresh candy a nice
nice cream chocolates loo Id; mint ~lozengers
12c III; peanuts &c qt; we just received a nice
line of ladies shoes so TO s.; we have n big
guaranteed $3.50 to So there is nothing nicer
or better made han the Kelly shoe they
usually sell $50 to 81; just received a nice
line of umbrellas 4SC toS2 so; we can seilyou
rod silk serge 26 in 81; little Brownie over
alls for boys, every hoy wants a pair lSc; 3
at fountain syringe and hot water bag com
bined Sl.10; fountain syringe 3 qt T5c; bulb
syringes 4Oc; breast pumps 20ci BARRIERS toilet
clippers 70 to 50, best rubber nlppers Be czech.
j. w. CoFFMAN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-06
DESERVED rRInuTE.

W.
New York Financial Review.
The nomination of John I. Nc
Graw for Congress by the Democrats
of the second district Of West Nir-
ginia has created no little interest
here. and caused considerable salts
faction as well, for as one of the
foremost citizens and business men
of that State, he is naturally known
in New York personally and by
reputation. Mr.. McGraw is among
the best known citizens of West
Virginia, is one of the largest land
owners and is actively interested in
the States railroad, coal. lumber
and oil development. With the ex.
ception of ex-senator Davis of the
West Virginia Central and Camden
of the West Virginia q Pittsburg
railroad, Mr.. McGraw has probably
done more than any other native
West Yirginian to bring to the at.
tention of Eastern capitalists an
intelligent knowledge of the mar
velous resources of this State and
with the enlarged opportunities at
forded by an election to either
branch of Congress, his influence, in
this connection, will be doubly
augmented. AS a lawyer he has
gained much prominence having
been a of the bar since 1876
and having participated in some o.
the most important litigations o.
recent years. Mr.. McGraw is forty
years of age and is active and
energetic, while his education, legal
training and business experience
make it certain that he will eff
GENTLY and creditably represent his
State in the event of his election
West Virginia will gain thereby a
strictly business Congressman who
will do his State Justice and honor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-06
A Narrow Escape.

E. Hart, of Groton. S. d. 3Was taken
with a bad cold which settled on my
lungs; cough set in aud finally terminal
Ell in Consumption, -Four Doctors gave
me up, saying l could live but a short
time, l gave myself up to my Savior, de-
termined if l could not stay with my
friends OF earth, l would meet my absent
ones above, Ny husband was advised to
get DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds. I gave il
a trial, took in all eight bottles. 1t has
cured me, and hank God / am saved and
now a well and healthy woman" Trial
bottles free at G. II. Lights Drug Store.
Regular size SOC. and 800. Guaranteed
or price refunded.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-06
Fertilizer Committee.

The committee appointed by the last
Farmers Institute have arranged with the
experiment station at M~organtown to have
all samples of fertilizer taken by them
analysed by the station free of cost. For our
protection we desire samples of all fertilizers
sold in this county for analysis and for this
purpose must have the cooperation of the
farmers. The money value offertilizers sold
in this county is $4,000 per annum, and if
we can insure the goods we buy, TO come up
to the guaranteed analysis, it means thou
sands of dollars in their pockets. Those who
desire to cooperate and will take samples
are requested to correspond at one with the
chairman. E. H. MCDONALD,
Charles Town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-06

It is a great pleasure we bave in keeping
in touch with the Jefferson county boys
and rotIng their successes. When we
heard that u young friend. Lieutenant
Mervyn Buckey.-son of Mr.. Thos. w.
Buckley. now of Washington, and nephew
of the Messrs. Packet, of this county-had
been ordered with his battery of siege guns
10 the front, we expressed u expectation
thai he would make a rood record if the
opportunity was afforded him. He is now
in Porto Rico, end by special order of Gen.
Miles, with the rank and pay of captain of
artillery has a command of 206 men, and a
battery Of siege guns, > dynamite guns.
and l gatiing gun He got to Santiago lust
as that place was surrendered, thence went
to Porto Rico, disembarked at Quanica and
was in tine fight there. It was his battery
that was about to open fire on the enemy
when the order proclaiming a suspension Of
hOstilities reached there. He is. probably
the youngest officer in the army with sncb
a command. cas- we nave said before, he
comes honestly by superb fighting quaiitie.
from the Washingtons, Packets. Baker.
and Buckeys. and withal is blessed with !,
pleasing address. We hope he will escsp,
all the perils of sea and sickness and soor
be returned to his native heath for a bit o
recreation, at least-Free Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-06

Mr.. Robert Gibson has just received from
Kimble q Graham, Denver, Col, the ia
nous breeders of rabbits, poultry, etc, a
a pair of thoroughbred registered Belgian
rabbits ofthe best strains in this country.
Their pedigees are royal, and the aniamals
themselves are very handsome, Mr. Gibson
expects to go into the breeding of rabbits
extensively, and hopes to make an interest
ing as well as a remunerative business. He
will AVE an exhibit at Morgan's Grove
fair, aed will have some line specimens for
sale.-Shepherdstown Register.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-06
STATE OF ONO, Cry OF ToLrpo,l

FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he is
the senior partner OF the firm of +. ]. CHENEY
& Co., doing business in the City of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid. and that said firm
LARS for each ard every case OF CPtarrh that
anEot be cured by the use ofHALL'sCATARRH
CURE. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence. this 6th day of December, AID. 1896.
t--l \. w. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally and
acts dire-tiy ON the blood an Il Mucous surfaces
of the system, Send Tor testimonials. free.
F. j. CHENEY s. CO, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-06

President L. H. Stewart and Prof. Hite, OF
the experiment station at Morgantown,
were in our city Thursday for the purpose'o Of
calling upon the Farmers Committee on
Fertilizers, appointed at the last meeting OF
the Institute. We understand simple and
satisfactory arrangements were made for
sampling all fertilizers sold in this county.
The cooperation of the farmers with their
committee in this matter will be greatly to
tbafr inFaras+
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-06
Low wEEK-END WASH
INGToN, D. C, SOUTHERN R,Y.

On Saturdays and Sundays of each
week, up to and including Sunday, Sep
TENDER IS, 1895, the Southern Railway
will sell tickets from Orange, Warren
ton, Harrisonburg and Round Hill, and
intermediate stations to Washington. d.
c., at One Fare for the Round Trip I;
tickets limited to return until Monday
following date of sale. tS25.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-06

The 2nd West Virginia Volunteers are
at Camp Meade, Middletown, Pa. Al
present the camp is visited by the wife
son and daughter of Colonel CAsteel, the
wife aud two daughters of Major Elliott
and the wives of Major JIenshaw, Cap
tain O'Brien. Surgeon K~aibaugh, Cap
tain Getzendanner, Lieut.. Archer and
Chaplain Kelly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-06

At the county examination recently 81
teachers took the examination. Ofthese
Is received No. 1 certificates, 8 No. 2, 9
No. 8, and 4 failed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-06
Aug. 8O-2t
ShannondaIe SPRINGS.

sHANNoNDALE SPRINGS HOTEL.
thoroughly remodled and improved. one of
the prettiest aud most inviting of the Wet
Rates-S2 per day, 81 per week. Free Fer.
riagc to all patrons Of the Hotel. For further
information apply to
Is. CRAWFORD. Prop'r.
May 81. 1893.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-06

Hon. John T. McGraw, the talented
and eloquent West Virginia orator. and
Democratic nominee for Congress from
this district, will deliver an address at
Norgan's Grove Fair next Thursday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-06
Town Ordinance.

The Town Council of Charles Town ON
Monday. @uly 4. 1898. adopted the following
ordinance
If any person, after August LIST. 1898. shall
throw entrails of any animals. or heshings OF
animal hides. in EviIt's run, or kill or sIaugh-
ter any animal within the corporate lin
Its oil Charles Town, or within one hundred
yards OF Evitts rum, north Dr west of said
town. within one mile from the corporation
limits, be shall upon conviction thereof be
fined five dollars for the first offence, and ten
dollars for each subsequent offence.
July 5. Mayor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-06

The Berkeley Military Academy, Mar
tinsburg, w. Va, offers exceptional adj
vantages for classical and military train
ing. Terms reasonable. Write tor in
formation. J. w. TtSsLEY,
PRINCIPAL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-06
GEORGE BAYLOR.
FORREST W. BROWN.
JOSEPH TRAPNELL.
Special Commissioners.
HERLEBowER & wEsT, A~uctioncers.

I, John NJ. Daniel, clerk of the Circuit
Court, do certify that Joseph Trapnell, one
of the Special Commissioner above named,
has given bond, with security, before me, as
required by the terms of decree of Sale.
Aug. 3O-2t. Clerk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-06

Gov. Atkinson has pardoned Robert
Mcdowell, colored, sent to the peniten-
tiary several years ago from this county
under a life sentence for burning Sheriff
Bakers dwelling. Mcdowell was con-
victed. after a fair and impartial trial, of
one OF the foulest crimes, Coming within
an ace of burning both the sheriff and his
wife.) and we are morally certain there
was not presented in his behalf a petit
ton signed by either judge, prosecuting
attorney or juror. In this P%ardoning
Gov. Atkinson has outraged justice and
committed a gross wrong upon this COM
munity. If for partison purposes, (and
we can conceive of no other motive,) the
act will recoil upon both him and the Re
publican party, to their bitter undoing.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-06
A oREAT zooLodIcAL GARDEN,

The Geological Society of New York
propose to construct what will probably
be the finest geological garden in the
world i'll Bronz Park. New York. The
society expects to open the garden to the
public i'll a satisfactory way IN May I,
1899. While the work is progressing with
all due rapidity, the old and well APP
proved plan of relieving billiousne ss and
constipation through the beneticent
agency of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
finds general recognition. This excellent
family medicine IS a safeguard against
malaria and rheumatism. and removes
indigestion and nervousness. Itinvigor-
ates the system through improved digcs-
ton. f~ortifieS 1t against disease, and
counteracts the effects of overwork, men,
tai or physical.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-06

T HAVE q pair Bay Horses to sell, we'll
Il broken, very kind and gentle also pair
Driving Mules. Prices reasonable
Aug. S-lS9S. CT WALL.
WE are headquarters for Cooking Stoves.
w We have the best kind and the greatest
variety to select from. Give us a call, aud we
will sell you one all right.
YESTERDAY & CO.
South Charles st,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-06
Adyertlsed Letters.

List of letters remaining in the Post
ofceat Charles Town, Jefferson county,
W. Va, September 5, 1905:
Frank H.. Webb, Wesley Taylor, Miss Madi-
line Thompson, L. shiflet. Esq, Mr.. F. j.
Rey. Miss Agness Brooks, JnO. D., Murphy,
Mrs. Lizzie Miller. Mr.. j.. G. Myerly, MIR. 4.
J. LinYille, Mis- Mamie Lewis, Il. Z Hanger,
Miss Bessie Jones, Mr.. j. II. Jennings, Mr.. NJ.
j. HurwitZ. Mr.. David Grlgsby. Caas. Green,
Mr.. Vim. Fields, a. j. Daniels, Esq. II. b.
Carlton, Esq, Mrs. Amanda Brown, William
Avis 9.
The above letters, if not called for
within fifteen days, will be sent to the
dead letter Office. Persons calling for
them will please say that they are adj
vertised, L. d. GErzENDANER. p. NJ.