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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-22
"a Usic Lessons,

MADAM and MISS BERTHA RuHL win
vi resume their class in Vocal and Instru-
mental Music Sept. End, 1898, at their resi-
dcnce on the corner of Samuel and Liberty
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 and Banjo.
Also Sight Reading, Theory and Harmony
Terms moderate.
Aug 90 lSa5
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Shoes !! Shoes

A Great Variety of Shoes and Slippers for
everybody, ut all prices. for Spring and Sum
mer. just opened. Prices marked down to
make short profits to suit the times
April 81. s, s. DALGARN,
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The National Civil Ser
vice School.
81 East a pttol Sheet, Washington, D. c.
INSTRUCTION BY CORRESPONDENCE.

NSIkUCIlON BY CORRESPONDENTS.
Do you wish to enter the government SER
vice? If you do we can help you, 1t is our
business to prepare persons for taking the
Civil Service Examinations; to tell them
what to do and how to do it. Eighty five
thousand one hundred and thirtv-eight posi-
tions are now filled by the Civil Service Com
pass the examinations. Have you an ordinary
common-school education? If you have we
can prepare on for an examination in Il short
time. We viii give you examinations until
YOU are prepared marking your work just as
yOu will be marked by the Civil Service Com
mission. Our charge is n mere nominal one
of $40 aud after yon are appointed you pay us
commission of percent of your first years
salary. Thus it is to our interest to fit YOU as
soon as possible i'll order to get our pay in
ull. BY recent order of the President the
number of places to be filled by the Civil Ser
vice is increased from 55.I ISG TO 81. 1855 or by
over 80 per cent, All Government EN- ployees
are now included except fourth-class post
masters and those persons classified as labor
crs. There never was a better time than the,
present i'll which to prepare for civil service
position. There never was time when us
III any positions were open to competition as at
pr cseut We have our students in every De-
partment of the Government. Some are now
getting rs high as $4,000 per annum Many
are getting 81 200, $500, 81 900 aud SIS 90.
w have been engaged in preparing persons
for the Civil Service for eleven years and our
success is shown by the large number who
are now holding lucrative positions because of
our assistance. We refer to the National Cap
ital Bank of Washington, ID. c., as to our
ability to fulfill our promises.
Address all communications to the Secre-
tarY. COURT F. WOOD, LII. NJ,
81 East Capital ST.,
June %, 1896. Washington, D &C.
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PaintIng, Papering, &c.

"JIHE undersigned is prepared to do all kinds
4 of Painting, Grainingy Paper Hanging,
&c Prices moderate and prompt attention
given to all orders. I. NJ. BAKER.
May 9, '93-tf.
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For S ale.

Sc. eco feet of No . framing lumber. general
sizes, at 81 per hundred feet. This lumber is
what was left after sorting up first class ma
tcrial. and is good for framing mall stables.
outbuildings. sc. Also four five hund red
locust and chestnut posts, from 10 cents up.
WN. PHILLIPS SONS,
March II, 1896. Charles Town, W. Va.
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improved n-Explosive GasolineStove made.
Call and see it at Eastcrday & Co.'S
A1E can get repairs for most any old style
w stove, and promptly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-22
or. }. .. Starry,

Charlcstown, jefferson County. W. Va.
HAVING resumed the practice of Medicine,
offers his Professionals ervices to the pub
.ic OFFIcE next door to residence, near cor
ncr of George and Main streets.
January -, 1876.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-22
CARRIAGES, JUBIP-sEATS, END
SPRING & &SIDE-BAR BUGGIES
JENNY LINDS, PHETONS,
JAGGERS, &C.

Our work has been sold all through jefferson
and adjoining counties, and has always given
satisfaction i'll every particular.
1t is our constant aim to work the very best
material. and TO do all work in first-class man
ncr, and as to our prices we pledge ourselves to
do work as low or lower than first-class work
can be done for elsewhere.
If parties wish to consult us in regard to work,
and do not find it convenient to visit our fac
tory, we will, if notified by postal card send n
representative of the firm to visit them at their
homes, and give all necessary information.
Secondhand vehicles and good Horses taken
in exchange for work.
We keep constantly u large variety of New
Vehicles i'll stock, and have also Secondhand
Carriages, Buggies, &c, which we sell very low.
a. L. ANDERSON & co.
May 9. 1SS2-y.
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Plain sewine Wanted.

MRS. KATE MANUEL desires to announce
vi that she is prepared to do all kinds of
Plain Sewing. ali work entrusted to her viii
be executed neatly, promptly and upon reason
able terms. Residence on north East alley.
second house below Mrs. buttons.
February .. 1892
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SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON.
TUESDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY q. 1898.

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First-CIas Restaurant
Nicely Fitted up for AL Seasons.
JAMES w. THOMAS

is prepared to serve all Eatables in season at
his Washington Street Restaurant, four doors
west of the Hotel Watson, at all hours, and
invites his friends and the public ut large to
call and give him n trial. Everything put up
in the most approved style, and every effort
made to please the most fastidious, be his
appetite ever so dainty.
Oysters in every style speciality, and orders
for Dressed Poultry, for family use, given
prompt and careful attention
Dec I5 '96
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Responding to the toast "Charles
Broadway Rouss, at the recent Rouss
birthday banquet in Winchester, Mr.. H.
R. Kern, one of that city's brilliant young
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T. G. Green,
George BayIor,

ATT ORNEY At LAW.
Charlcstown, jefferson County, W. Va
VETILL regularly attend all the Courts Of JET
ferson and Berkeley counties. and atterd
TO other law business in the State of West Va.
& Special attention given to collections.
January %, lSS
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GENERAL REPAIR SHOP,

Repairing Harness of all kinds in durable
and workmanlike manner, AT very low prices.
a new collar made 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 it
will cost for me to put it in good trim for
you. New work made to order in best style.
April 9, '95-tf L. A. OSBOURN
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New Harness Shop.

The undersigned has rented the store-room
formerly occupied by Messrs. Mfley 80 Boxwell,
on West Main street. opposite Rink Hardware,
and will conduct therein
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MIDDLEwAY. JEFFERsoN Co. w. VA.

-'III4 u " II OI4N L1IlIoO-N OO-, w
IENHE undersigned have been established in
4 the Carriage Business on She Middleway
and Shepherdstown turnpike. one mile north of
Middleway. for four years past and during that
time have been doing large and constantly in
creasing business in the manufacture of
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-25
State Institute for the Blind.

The State Institute for the Blind a
Baton Rouge, closed its session Thurs
day night with concert in the audito
rum Of the handsome brick building
recently constructed. Many member
OF the legislature were present, besides
numbers of people from tho city. The
concert was fitting close of one of the
most satisfactory sessions in the his.
tory of the institution; session in
which the number Of pupils has been
materially augmented aud the worb
carried on in the most successful man.
ner. Tho program was varied and
most entertaining, and oil tho scholars
acquitted themselves in very credit.
able manner, both to themselves and
their instructors. Music is always a
prominent feature of the entertain.
ments OF the blind, and the perform.
ances of the orchestra called forth pro.
longed applause.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-25
to authorize a retired list for enlisted

to authorize retired list for enlisted
men and appropriate petty officers OF
the United States navy was passed. A
senate bill to provide home for aged
and intirm colored people was passed.
At 2 o'clock the bill for the organize
ton Of of the International American
Bank was taken and went into execu-
tive session pending its discussion and
soon afterward adjourned.
WEDNEsDAY.-After the passage of a
large number of private pension bills
and listening to a carefully prepared
speech on the advantages of Republi
can tariff legislation by Mr.. Pritch.
ard, of North Carolina, the senate to-
day resumed consideration of the In
ternational American Bank bill. At
4:35 P. m. the bill was laid aside and the
senate went into executive session and
shortly afterwards adjourned.
IHuRsDAY.-After devoting an hour
today to the discussion of bill re-
storing the authorities to the sisseton
and Wahpeton bands of Sioux Indians,
the senate resumed the consideration
OF the bill to incorporate the Interna-
tional American bank. A test vote on
an amendment clearly indicated that
q majority of the senate fa,ors the
measure. A final vote is expected on
1t tomorrow. At 1855 pm. the bill
was laid aside, the senate went into
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-25
Paul G. Lnoombe Dead.

The sad news of the death of Paul
Garrigues Laoombe, an apprentice in
the United States navy, stationed Of
Newport, R. j., reached his parents at
Onal0nsas Saturday. and was a great
sn0cK 10 tnem, rs Won us TO MS many
friends and acquaintance. Young
Lacombe was eighteen years old, q son
OF Col. Austin Lacombe, proprietor Of
Lacombe's hotel, Opelousas. He en-
listed in New Orleans with Command
er Hawley last March as On apprentice
in the United States navy. He passed
q splendid physical examination, clio
iting favorable comment from the ex-
aminer. His death was caused by
miningitis which is prevailing to a
considerable extent at Newport among
the scholars. The untimely ending Of
the brave young sailor has cast a gloom
over everybody in Opelousas.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-25
FIFTY FIFTH CONGRESS-,
HAWAIIAN ANNEXATION BILL PASSES THE
HOUSE,
Methodist Book Concern Muddle-.Inter-
national American Bank Bill Carried
Through the senate..Eulogles on Senator
HarriB Heard.
SENATE.

MoNDAr.-For nearly two hours the
senate had under discussion the reso-
luton of Mr.. Lodge, Republican, of
Massachusetts,, directing the claims
committee to make an inquiry as to
the disposition of the money appro-
priated by congress to pay the claims
of the book concern of the NJ. E.
church, South. A heated colloquy be-
tween Mr.. Chandler, of New Hamp-
shire, and Mr. Pasco, Of Florida, was
the feature of the discussion. At 4:4O
pm. the senate went into executive
session, afterward adjourning.
TUEsDAY-At today's session Of the
senate the resolution providing for an
inquiry into the disposition made Of
the Methodist Book Concern claim,
which was paid recently by congress,
was adopted without division. A bill
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notation as essential to our CONNER.
cial growth and necessary to tie pro.
lection Of our. Pacific coast. The
Philippine pdAawaiian questions, he
declared, were entirely district. He
was opposed to the former, as involv-
ing policy of territorial expansion,
while the latter was purely one of ter
ritorial defense and commercial ex-
pansion. Mr.. Bell, of Colorado, fol-
lowed, opposing the resolutions. He
attacked tho existing republic as being
an oligarchy and the offer of the
islands for annexation as being made
by few and in utter disregard Of the
wishes Of the vast majority of the
people who reside in tho islands.
Other members participated in the
discussion, but nothing was accom-
plished. Adjourned. ~,
TUEsDAY--A lew private bills were
disposed of and the Hawaiian debate
proceeded. Several speeches were
delivered, but no action taken. At
5:15 o'clock a recess until s o'clock
was taken.
WEDNEsDAY-By a vote Of 200 to 81
the house this afternoon adopted the
Newlands resolution, providing for the
annexation of Hawaii. The debate,
which has continued without inter-
ruption since Saturday, has been one
of the most notable of this congress,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-25

the proposed annexation being consid.
cred OF strategic and commercial i'm.
portance by its advocates, and being
looked upon by its opponents as in:
yolving radical departure from the
long established policy of the country,
and likely to be followed by the inau-
guration of pronounced policy of COL
onlzation, the abandonment of the
Monroe doctrine and participation in
international wrangles. More than
half a hundred members participated
in the debate.
THURsDAY.--The general deficiency
considered today by the house, but
was not disposed of. It probably will
be taken up tomorrow and passed, un
less the regular calendar is urged. A
heated debate was precipitated over
the paragraph carrying $4,000 TO,
postoffice deficiency, but it was no
passed and the house, at 5:12 o'clock
adjourned.
FR1DAY-The general deficiency bill
occupied the attention of the house to
day. It probably will not pass the
house before Monday, the session to
morrow after 2 o'clock being set apar.
for the eulogies on the late Senator
Harris, Of Tennessee. At 5 o'clocl
the house recessed for the evening
pensions, and on reassembling passed
l52 pension and relief bills.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-25
Sheriff Droussard Returns With Budro.

Sheriff Broussard returned to Lafay
cite with Alex 0. Budro, whom he ar.
rested Friday at Birmingham, Ala, or
a charge of abduction. Budro left
Lafayette about four weeks ago, taking
with him young girl belonging to a
very respectable family. Sheriff
Broussard succeeded in returning tho
girl to her parents. Dudro was, up to
a few weeks aso, railroad agent al
Scott, Oh tho Southern Pacific. Hc
was one of the prominent citizens of
the community, and always took a
conspicuous part in the affairs of the
town. He was for several years res
ldent OF Rayne. He has wife and
two children in that town. Sheriff
Broussard traced him to Birmingham,
whore, with tho assistance of Detec-
tlves Weir and Bodken of that city, he
effected his capture. He is now in
Jail.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-25
Work on the Ouachita Bridge.

Major W. Sasie, the engineer in
charge of the construction of the free
bridge across the Ouachita, who is in
Monroe, says that as soon as tho stage
of water falls to seven feet the build.
ing of the bridge will begin. A great
deal of material has already arrived at
Monroe, so that there will be no de- ay
in beginning the work when the oppor-
tunity affords. Tho Groton Bridge
company, which has the contract, is
anxious to start, for every days delay
means money out of their pocket. The
river now registers thirteen feet at
Monroe, due to the recent heavy rains
up the valley, but in q day or so tho
permanent fall is expected to begin.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-25
vermilion Parish Public Schools.

Friday was the closing day for the
public schools for Vermilion parish,
after very successful session Of fully
nine months. The general condition
of the schools is better than it has ever
been, showing an increasing change of
improvement of each year. Great
praise is due to the present school
board in their untiring efforts, and they
are endeavoring to bring the system up
to high standard and employ none
but the best of teachers.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-25
iourned.

executive session and at 5;15 p. M. adj
journed.
FR1DAy-The foreign relations com.
mite, through Mr. Davis, the chair.
man, today reported favorably to the
senate the Newlands resolution for the
annexation of the Hawaiian islands
The bill to incorporate the Ipterna.
tlonal American Bank, in accordance
with the recommendation of the pan
American congress, which has occupied
a greater part of the senate's time this
week, was passed this evening, by a
vote OF rs to %. At 5 pm. the SENATE
adjourned.
HOUSE.
, =; MoNDAY--The Hawaiian annexation
6lll was taken up by the house today.
Mr.. Newlands spoke ia favor of an.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-25
Negro ExcursiOnists Fight

A terrific fight occurred on board q
Sunday excursion train returning to
Winnie, Ark, carrying several hundred
half drunken negroes. A difficulty
between two women led to free fight,
in which fifty shots were fired and
razors and clubs used freely. Walter
Allison, Pope Thomas and Mack
Irwin were killed. Two others were
thrown through windows On I probably
killed, and pistol wounds, cuts and
bruises were sustained by an unknown
number.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-25
Got the Coal,

The Spanish trans-A tlantic steamer
San Augustin, arrived at Gibraltar
Wednesday and began coaling, and
then discontinued the work in .conse-
quence OF protest of United States
Consul Sprague, who asserted that the
coal was destined for the Spanish fleet
at Cadiz, was allowed to resume coal
ing Friday. In consequence of the
delay experienced when she sailed for
Cadlz Friday she carried only half the
intended quantity.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-25
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with Mr.. W. G. Raglan as grand mar.
shall, The Thibodeaux band headed
the procession, which marched to St.
Joseph's Catholic church. Hero the
archbishop was led to stand in front
of the church and Judge L. P. Gail.
louet made an address of welcome in
French. The Archbishop replied,
making an address in English and one
in French. He then blessed the i'm.
mense crowd,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-25
'IsEMBARKING AT TAMPA

SArURDAY.-Today's session of the
~. was chiefly to eulogies upon the
NE and character Of former Senator
Harris OF Tennessee. Prior to hear.
ing eulogles some consideration was
given to a conference report upon the
! District us j., Of Columbia appropriation
Dill. The usual resolutions were
adopted and at 4:3l pm. the House
adjourned. 49,. '0
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-25
Killed by Lightning.

James NJ. Griffin, aged so years, a
native of Ohio, was killed by Lightning
at $3.50 Thursday afternoon one mile
south of Annandale, La., on the Kan
sas City, Watkins and Gulf Railway.
the deceased was working on bridge
gang on the above road when shower
passed over, and they all sought shell
ter under trees close by, and when
they returned to work they missed
Griffin, and in searching for him.,
found him lying dead under an oak
tree. His face was bruised almost
Beyond recognition, and on his whole
right side tho clothes were torn to
pieces as we'll as his right shoe. He
had silver dollar and knife in his
pocket, and the dollar was so melted
on the edge that it stuck to the knife.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-25
Welcome to Archbishop Chapelle.

There was great outpouring Fri.
day Of the people Of Thibodeaux and
surrounding country for the purpose
OF welcoming his grace, Archbishop
Chapelle, who administered the right
OF confirmation at St. Joseph's Catho-
lie church Sunday. All the stores in
town were closed Friday evening at
4:3O o'clock, and gathering at the
court house o procession was formed,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-25
Recruits Leave to Join the First.

Private j. E. Zoos of the First
kouisiana Volunteer regiment, who
was sent to Shreveport to get recruits
for that regiment, reports that he is
meeting with success. The following
men were sent forward to join the
regiment: P. Kelly, W. T. Puden,
W. D. Casey and R. J. Scots. Another
squad of recruits will leave in few
days.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-25
Gou!d's improvements.

In is reported that President George
Gould of the Iron Mountain railway
will soon erect a large ice factory at
Pollock and cold storage warehouse
in Alexandria, and retail ice there. AS
the people of Alexandria are at the
mercy of monopoly, it is consum-
nation devoutly to be wished for.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-25

Guilty, Without Capital Punishment.
The jury in the Henry Hudson case
at Amite City returned verdict of
guilty without capital punishment.
Hudson was charged with numbering a
negro at Ponchatoula some months
since.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-25
An Industrious Farmer.

Mr.. P. Head of Bayou Robert, near
Alexandria, raised 1000 pounds of
Irish potatoes on half acre of land,
harvested the same, and replanted the
ground in sweet potatoes during the
present season.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-25
Protest Against Change in Levee Board

A large and enthusiastic mass meet
ing OF the citizens and taxpayers Of
the parish Of Richland assembled at
the court house in the town of Ray.
Vile for the purpose of protesting
against the bill recently introduced in
the senate of Louisiana now in ses-
sion at Baton Rouge, by Hon. L. E.
Hall of Morehead parish, amending
the act creating the board of levee
commissioners of the Tensas Basin
levee district.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-25
Ia Camara Going to Manilaq

It is confidently believed in Madrid
that Camara's feet is going to Manila
and that it may prevent the despatch
OF American troops and at least post
pone the loss Of the Philippines.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-25
Work on Battleship WIscons,,

Work on tho battleship Wisconsin
at the Union Iron Works is almost at
a standstill in consequence of the non.
arrival OF the steel armor plates. The
material should have reached san
francisco SIX months ago and until i
does , arrive, active work on the vessel
will cease, '0''e1
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-25

Orders Schoolhouses Constructed.
A joint meeting in Pointe-a ala Hache
called for the purpose of erecting
schoolhouses in Plaquemine parish,
ordered schoolhouses erected at cost
of $3.50.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-25
Telephone Line to be Extended.

The Monroe Telephone company
has let a contract for the extension of
its lines to Collinston. From there it
will build line to Mer Rouge and
Bastrop. They propose to give tho old
company, the Cumberland, = hard
fight.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-25
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LOUISIANA HAPPENINGS,
1.-THE NEWS OF THE WEEK IN THE COM.
MONWEALTH.

Killed by Lightning George Gould Will
Build Industries In Louisiana. Estate In.
stitute for the Blind-..Work ON Ouacl,ita
Bridge...Other News.