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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-16

The Shepherdstown base ball team that
was beaten here the 4th evidently has not
gotten over its defeat yet. If you can't
win a game of ball of course you oughtto
blame it on the umpire. The visiting
team did lot take their defeat in the
right manner. Why not be honest about
it and say that you were beaten because
you were outplayed. Miley tried his best
to umpire a fair game. He made n or
two mistakes, as all umpires are apt to
do, but favored neither team. When
Shepherd touched one of the Charles
Town men he dropped the ball, picked
1t up and ouched the man, but too late.
Miiey thought he vas safe and said So
Anyhow a game has not been broken up
here, as in Shepherdstrwn, on account of
the "rottonness" of the umpire. We get
all the good amateur players in town, and
don't go to Baltimore or n other place
to get a professional. as Joe Corbett.
A BASEBALL PLAYER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-16

The funeral of Captain 7. c. Catchings,
whose death at Tampa. Florida, we men
toned last week, took place at Vicksburg,
Mississippi, on the evening of the 9lst of
July. A telegram rom from there says:
The flags on all sl,e public buildings
and the fire engine houses were at half
mast. The bells throughout the city tolled
during the funeral ceremonies, which
were held at Trinity Episcopal Church,
and co4ductel by the Rev. DR.. SAMSON,
The Warren Light Artillery aud the Ju-
Nor Volunteer SOutherns escorted the re.
mains from the residence of Capt. P. W.
Shearer to tile church. Mrs. Ca,chings,
mother of the dead soldier, aud Oliver
w. C~atchings, a brother. arrived from
Washington by the noon train"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-16
500 Reward s,oo.

The readers of this paper viii be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls CntarrI,
Cure IS the only positive cure known to tho
medical fraternity. Catarrh being u consti-
tutional disease. requires n constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
tcrnally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the disease. and
giving the patient strength by building mn The
constitution and assisting nature in doing its
work. The prop-ietors have so much faith in
its curative powers, that they offer One Hun
dred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
SEND for list of testimonials.
Address, F. ]. CHENEY Il CO, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, Use.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-16
BICYCLE RACES
TOWN. EPTEM-
BIER 1903.


There will be a bicycle race meet held
at Charles Town, w. Va, Saturday, Sep
TENDER 8, 1898. commencing at 8 p. M.
sharp, under sanction of the L. a. W.
The track on which this race will be held
is well known to the public, being mid
way between the two stations, con
venieut to all, and one OF the best
quarter-nlile tracks in the two Nirginias.
1t is equipped with one of the largest and
best grand stands, and other necessary
improvements for the convenience of its
patrons. The Charles Town Cornet
Band will render classic pieces in the in
tervals between the several races.
The races last held on this track were
highly interesting and exciting, the entry
of city riders being the largest known in
any race held in the Valley, and the time
in one race being but two seconds short
of the worlds record, thereby awakening
public interest in bicycle racing to such
an extent that we anticipate on Sept. 3rd
having one of the largest races ever held
under l.. A. w. Sanction.
Don't fail to attend this meet and bring
your friends, as it is we'll worth the small
fee you will pay at the gate. Vehicles
admitted on payment Of a small fee, pro-
vided they come early.
Direct all communications to +. NJ.
Phillips, Secretary and Treasurer, Box
o., Charles Town. ". Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-16

List of letters remaining in The Pos
Ofhceat Charles Town, Jefferson county,
w. Va, August 70, 1865:
Charl es Arthur. Miss Sherred Adams. Tom
Alexander. Albert V. Bennett. Chas. w. Boyd
Miss Ida Carter. Alden Crumpacker. john
FUR. Harry Goddard, james w. Harris. Mrs
b.. F. Johnson, Miss Minnie j. Lrgg. VIM
Looliace, j.. 2. Phillips, Miss Katie Smith
Hon. John X. Thompson, Mrs. ID. +. Wyman,
Miss Emma Withce, Clarence Young.
The above letters, if not called fol
within fifteen days, will be sent to the
dead letter Office. Persons calling for
them will please say that they are ad,
vertised. GEO. H. FLAGG. P. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-16
senataflaI -conYention.

L -.
Tie Democratic Convention for the
18TH Senatorial District met at the Court
House in M%artinsburg Friday, Aug. II.
The meeting was called to order by
chairman H. T. Cushwa, and Hon. B. ID.
Gibson was made temporary chairman.
w. T.. Alexander emporarysecretaryand
the Democratic editors assistant sec'ys.
The usual committees were appointed,
after which the Convention adjourned to
meet again at ? p. m.
Upon the reassembling of the conven-
ton the reports of the various commit
ties were read and adopted.
The temporary organization was made
permanent.
Mr.. VIM. Campbell was placed in nom
ination for the short term for Senator by
Captain w. B. Colston, and the nomina-
ton was made unanimous.
For the long term the name of II. T.
Cushwa was presented by D. NJ. Shaffer,
and that of re. Burkhart by ] v. Quinn.
The roll of counties was called and the
vote resulted as follows:
RurL-barf CIshwa Shaffer
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-16

We invite attention to a circular in this
issue, sent to us by Miss Grace Davis,
the accomplished daughter of Hon. Hen
ry G. Davis and chairman of the Weet
Virginia State Comruittee'of the George
Washington Memorial Association. Re-
ferring to this same matter the Charles
town Gazette says "The elevated pur
poses of the society are well set forth in
this circular; and this paper expresses
the earnest hope that the call of the fair
chairman may meet with a generous and
appreciative response"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-16
Low WEEKEND RATEsTowAsH
INGToN, D. C., SOUTHERN R,Y.

On Saturdays and Sundays of each
week, up to'and including Sunday, Sep
tember rs, 1898, the Southern Railway
will sell tickets from Orange, Warren
ton, H~arrisonburg and Round Hill, and
intermediate stations to Washington, d.
C., at One Fare for the Round Trip /;
tickets limited to return Until Monday
following date of sale. tSaz
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submitted,
WRIGHT DENNY.
Z. K. DORSEY.
l. n. BoNHAM.
q. w. CARTER,

After the regular exercises Prof. Wright
Denny o and in a neat address pre-
sented Supt. a. A. P. Neel with several
articles as a token of the appreciation of
the teachers for his long and faithful
services as superintendent of schools.
AT h afternoon session, Hon Jno e
Massey, Ex-State Supt of Virginia, was in
troduced and delivered a scholarly address on
the subject of education, which was listened
to with rapt attention and very highly APP
preciated, as was evidenced by the wave of
applause that swept over the Institute at its
close
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-16

The Southern Railway. in connection with
the Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio
Railroads, will sell tickets from Manassas to
Danville, Va, inclusive, and Manassas TO Har-
risonburg. Va inclusive. TO the above sum
mer Resorts, through Washington, at greatly
reduced rates. Tickets gu sale Friday, June
"a aud Saturday, June 25. and each succeed
lug Friday aud Saturday, to aud including
September 10, 1898, to Atlantic City, Cape
May and Sea Isle City; to niagara Falls, over
Pennsylvania Railroad, July d, August 4.
August Is, September /. Is and 90; over Bal
tipore aud Ohio Hailroan July IL, 29, August
II 20, September 6, %. For further iutorma-
ton call ON or write to nearest Southern Rail-
way Agent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-16

made unanimous on the motion OF Mr..
NJ. E. Trussel1.
The Senatorial Executive Committee
was reported and approved as follows:
Berkeley-E. L. Strobe, E. d. Rauch
and w. B. Colston.
Jefferson-J. G. Hurst, j. w. Gardner
and B. D. Gibson.
Morgan-A. R. Unger, T. c. Bivans
and A. ]. Machals.
The nominee then was introduced and
thanked the convention for the honor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-16

Miss Myrtle NJ. Mapbis. of Harper's
Ferry. and John Il. Wick. formerly OF
Charles Town, but now of Washington,
we're married at the parsonage of Rev. L.
R. Milbourne. pastor of the Baptist
Church in this town, on Tuesday week
The couple left Immediately after the
ceremony for Harper's Ferry, where they
took a train for Washington.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-16

Mr.. John H. Dean. a prominent Re
publican of Winchester, died Friday eve
ming, aged GO years.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-16
POSITIVE Tax Mofice.

Notice is hereby given THAT the Taxes due
the Corporation of Charles Town must posi-
arely be paid. The obligations OF the Town
have to be met, and The Council have directed
me to 20 ahead aud distrain for Taxrs if not
otherwise paid. To avoid this necessity tax
payers must come forward at once otherwise
the Law triH u positively enforced.
ia. Il. MiTHESA,
June Ii. Collector.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-16

In Hon. John r. McGraw the Demo
Gratis of the Second District have a
young, valiant, eloquent and able stan
d~ard-bearer, popular with the people and
of the people. All factions of the party
can, and we are sure will, give him a
hearty support; and that he will be
elected by a handsome majority we may
safely predict.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-16

The w~ellknown ex-Confederate, Judge
F. R. Farrar, cJohnny Reb,") was
found dead in bed at Murphey's Hotel. in
Richmond, Friday night. Apoplexy the
supposed cause of his death.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-16

E. Miller Miskimmon. who for several
years vast has conducted a drug store at
Harper's Ferry, died Saturday at his
home in Bolivar, after an illness of sew
eral weeks He was about twenty-six
years old and is survived by a wife.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-16
SPECIAL sRAsHoRR EXCURSIONS

To Atlantic City, Cape May and Sea Isle City.
N. j.; also to Niagara Falls; Season 1898.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-16
Advertised Letters.

There are now $50 guests at Jordan's
White Sulphur Springs, Frederick county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-16

The statue 70 Francis Scott Key at
Frederick City vas unveiled with impress
sive ceremonies and an Grafton by Henry
Watterson. of kentucky. last Tuesday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-16
VIRGINIA COLLEGE,

FOR YOUNG LADIES, ROANOKE, Va.
Opens Sept. Sth. IS9S Ono Of the leading
Schools for Young Ladies in the Soutit. MAJ
Mhcent buildings, ali RIoderu improvements.
Clmpos ten acres. Grand mountain scenery
in Valley Of Va, famed for health. European
and American teachers. Full course. Snpe-
rior advantages in Art and Music. Students
from twenty-five States. For catalogues nd
drcas the President.
MATTE P. HARRIS. Roauoke. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-16
AGREEMENT SIGNED
ORDERS TO sToP FIGHTING.
President Mckinley issues a Proclamation
Formally Directing a Suspension of Hos
hlities By all American Military and
Ndr0l Commanders.

The war between Spain and the United
States, which began April 2I, was sto p
ped by the signing of a peace protocol at
the White House in Washington at AIS
p. m. Friday.
The protocol was signed by VIM. X.
Day, Secretary of State, representing the
United States. and Jules Cambon, French
ambassador, representing Spain.
As soon as the agreement had received
the official signatures orders were sent,
under President McKinley's direction, to
rhe American military and naval com
manders directing a suspension of hostil-
tiles. The President also issued a proc
lamation giving notice of the signing of
the protocol.
The terms of the protocol are practi-
cally the same as those proposed by the
United States soon after the negotiations
began. Porto Rico, the other Spanish
islands in the West Indies, except Cuba,
and one island in the Ladrones to be Sc
lected by the United States are to be
coded to this country. Spain will relin-
quish all sovereignty over Cuba. The
United States will hold the city, bay and
harbor of Manila pending the conclusion
by the peace commission of a treaty es-s
tablishing the future of the Philippines.
All the Spanish islands in the West In
dies are to be Immediately evacuated"
and commissioners are to meet at Havana
and San Juan to arrange the details of
the evacuation.
It is reported that among the peace
commissioners will be Secretary of State
Day and Senators Allison and German,
Adjutant-G General Corbin, if his duties
will permit, and either Joseph choate or
Elihn Root, Of New York.
The Cuban military commissioners, it
is said, will be Gen Fitzhugh Lee, Adj
miral schley and General Wade. Gen.
Lee viii also, i is stated, be in command
of the garrison in Cuba.
The commission for Porto Rico will be
composed of Generals Brooleand Henry
and Commodore Folger.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-16

We return thanks to Secretary Boyer
fora complimentary ticket to the Inwood
Fair, to be held Aug. 1926.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-16

Col. casteel received orders from the
War Department Saturday to move the
End W. Va. Regiment to Middletown, Pa.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-16
n.11- cure nausea, indigestion
IlOOQ RIllS bfliousuess. constipation
Public soIes.

Friday, August 1o.-House and Lot in
Middleway, by S. w. Washington, Trus-
tee,
Tuesday, Sept. I3.-valuable Farms,
Houses, Blacksmith and Wag-
on-Maker Shop. at and near Myerstown,
by Forrest w. Brown and George Bay
Tor, Special Commissioners.
Abram Marlatt, of Bolivar. died satur-
day, of heart disease, aged 90 years.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-16
Democratic Ticket.

Democratic Ticket.
Election Tuesday, Nopemoer s@' 1893.
For Congress.
JOHN T. McGRAw.
of Taylor County,
For the State Senate. Gull Term),
R. c. BURKHART. of Berkeley.
For the State Senate, CUncxpired Term),
WIN. CAMPBELL. of Jefferson.
For District Delegates
r. W. MORROW, Of Jefferson,
F. II. HARRISON. of Morga'.
For House of Delegates,
j. GARLAND HURST.
For County Commissioner.
ISAAC II. sTRIDER.
For superintendent of Free Schools,
]. ALLNUT ENGLE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-16

I, Jno. ". Daniel, Clerk of the Circuit
of Jefferson County. West Virginia.
hereby certify that Forrest W. Bro wn, Special
Commissioner in the above named cause. mas
given bond, with good security, as required
Teste,
JNO. NJ. DANIEL,
aug. lO-4t, Clerk as aforesaid.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-16

D. S. EIonELnEReER, sec'y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-16

Institute assembled at nine o'clock After
the song, AN Hail the Power of Jesus
Name" and devotional exercise, Gondastld
by w L Gravatt, the Instructor, JT Rucker,
tadetlle Institute adieu in very touching
address The work was continued by Prof
Neel, who gave a synopsis of the Spanish
war and location of principal islands of the
Pacific connected with the recent conquest
of Adrimal Dewey
, 1898-08-05

IsOu itiuIu.
You see there are no relations or
friends to whom we can send Dorothy"
Il am quite aware of that" put in his
mother. sharply. Callander did not heed
her.
And he continued, 1even If Standish
could stay on here, he could not be the
sort of protection you can be-"
Nor do | suppose it likely he will re-
main while you are away" remarked
Mrs. Callander, sweetly.
"Motheri' he cried, do you know how
cruel you are? Do you know that my
life is bound up in Mabel's! in Mabers
love and truth. Nothing you say touches
my faith in her-yet-yet-you torment
me-. She is-she always will be spotless-
in the eyes of Sll men,
He sRrang up and paced to and fro rap
idly, with occasional fierce gestures.
"Spotlessi my dear Herbert! l should
hope sou retHyned Mrs. C~allander. with
the obtuseness ~ a hard, u~nsympathetic
woman. do you think | meant anything
beyond the necessity of attending to ap-
~pearanees? When a man like Mr.. Stan
dish-a man of the world in the worst
sense-is seen morning, noon and night,
with a young woman whom some people
consider handsome, why"
BE silent1 he exclaimed, harshly. turn
ing to face her, with such wrath In his
eyes that even the unimaginative old wom-
an covered for a moment. Understand
me! unless you cease to insult me by harp
Ing on these hideous possibilities | will
never see your face again! l should have
broken with you before, but that | dread
ed that Mabel should be outraged by
knowledge of the reason why l dropped
all intercourse with my mother. Gould
you think that sweet, simple soul could
ever be drawn from her children-from
me2 Is such a possibility comprehend.
Bile to your There was keen pain as
well as burning indignation in his tone.
THE wickedness of the unregenerate
heart is unfathomable,' said his mother.
severely, "and l greatly fear Mabel does
not know where to look for strength. It's
impossible to say where unguarded begin
nings may lead poor weak creatures. and
your wife, though an amiable woman. is
no doubt easily influenced, in short. not
what you would call a person of strong
character"
mo, she is not! How should | have got
ON with a woman of strong character p
| say, mother-enough of this. | feel nv
head dizzyl If we are to be friends,
Il will never speak to you on the sub
ject again." said his mother, with an in.
jured and dignifed air. 81 have lone my
duty, my conscience is clear. Ihave not
left youth ignorance! Now, as regards
Dorothy
Callander was again pacing to and fro
his head bent down, lips moving slightly
as If forming unuttered words. Then.
with an effort, he repeated as he paused
opposite her-"Dorothy !-Ayl We must
not forget Dorothy. Will you stay here
and let Egerton come to and fro, and see
her under your auspices ~
Il shall be happy to further an alliance
calculated to reflect credit on you and.
yours, Herbert!'
, 1898-08-05

In a low t01e. UuBhL fUl per-
tresspass upon you, but | want
pardon for my precipitancy. WIN yYusfor
get my ill-judged haste and let ma come
and go on the old terms? | will hot of
fend again; not, at least, till fancy [ maj
do so with less chance of rebuke. | ma,
never reach hat happy conviction, bu
let me try"
ST have no right to interfere with youi
coming or going" said Dorothy softly
but I do not like to give you any annoy
anee, and I do not think I shall change
Here both we're called to share this
consultation, which was rather noisy, anf
ended in an appointment for Dorothy to
practice with Miss Oakeley at nodn the
following day. Then she declaree she
would be late for dinner, a crime het aunt
would never forgive.
There is q very amusing article on the
Aesthetics of Dress in one of the maya.
zines" said Egerton. IT forgot it, \ Il
you will let me bring it over this ey ne
III read 1t to you"-he stood wild Ills
back to Dorothy, speaking to her sid
"Ohi yes, certainly-thank you" re.
turned, with a little nervous catch fher
voice-raising her eyes to his andYther
dropping them quickly.
"Oh! Mabel dear! Why did you let him
Gomez cried Dorothy, as soon as the
door was closed. 81 should have enjoyed
a nice. quiet evening, and above all | don't
want~him.'
How could I refuse?' asked Mabel
pressing her hands together. "He had
asked Herbert and Paul to let him come
and try his chance, and Herbert told me-
What? did Paul agree t0-thisg' eried
Doeothy-a kind of sharp cry ugh
lie knew me better."
well, dearest, you know ydv no.
obliged to marry him."
Il an quite aware of that" sird 3oro-
thy with decision, but I object % ps
teasod." IN sss Es w.
Tgerton did not fail to keep his lrom
ise. He was more hal usually agra bic
keeping under the strain of cy sxas, tina
often tinged his talk. He reSN louc
veil. and his comments on the = ape
Wien he had finished it were amusing
the "reminiscences it evoked of the Fari
Gus fine ladies, mistresses of the art Of
Dress, interesting; he addressed most o.
his conversation to Mabel, who said lit
tie, lying back among her sofa cushions
as~if weary, while Dorothy worked dill
gently at a highly ornamental. pima for
for her little niece, which was a blessed
occupation for her eyes. At length af
ter a short pause, Egerton exclaimed II
an altered voice:
II am afraid I am boring you, MrsACal
lander. You are looking awfully iX68
1T Is that horrid neuralgia!' cri Dor
othy, laying down her work and to
her sister. "She has been SUI ~
day-would you like to go to
bel?"
Let me try mesmerism" urge
ton. "She'll have an awfully Iha&1
Miss Wynn. I'll make a few pa
You'll see how soon the look of pain YiE
leave her."
Il don't half like 'it!", said d b.
doubtfully.
Egerton came and stood beside the ia,
his eyes fixed on Mabel, who did not Ike
the slightest resistance. Slowly pd ns
his hand over her face in the fa4 ~
usual with mesmerizers. the tired 4
-
, 1898-08-05
P Y.

Colonel Callander had not looked SO wen
since he returned from India as the morn.
ing he started for London. He under.
took various commissions for his sister.