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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29
A Tribute to Mr.. Charles Broadway
Rouss.


The Fredericksburg Star, commenting
on the letter of Mr.. Charles B. Rouss,
sending an additional check of $40,
for the completion of the physical labora-
tory of the University of Virginia, which
bears his name. says:
Charles Broadway Rouss, the blind
Philanthropist, ex-Confederate soldier
and staunch friend of the South and of
Virginia, his native State. though not a
college-bred man himself, sees what the
higher institutions of learning have done
for this country and what the University
OF Virginia has done for the South and
for Virginia. Mr. Rouss has shown bis
sound judgment and his SOVEREIGN GOOD
sense in another part of his letter in ref
erence to freedom of.speech and free dis
cussion of all the principles of govern
ment and all creeds of society"
The Star here quotes from Mr.. Rouss,
letter, published in this issue, and adds
Truly these are the words of a patriot
whose broad mind comprehends the great
underlying principals of our government
and who understands the genius of our
institutions. 1t is refreshing to read let.
tiers like these, as they cannot help but do
good. Truly royal trinity-free discus.
sion, intellectual analysis of truth and the
investigation of reason"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29
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Lieut.. Meryyn Buckley. son of Mr.. Ihos.
w. Buckley, of Washington City, has been
at Fort Hancock, New York harbor, for
some time, experimenting the placing OF
big disappearing guns in position where
they will do the most good" in protecting
our most important seacoast city. He has
been much complimented by the War De-
partment for his service. Our young friend
comes of distinguished fighting stock,
Washington and Packet, on the mothers
side, and should war come will prove him.
self worthy of his historic ancestry. Fort
Hancock is the most exposed and most i'm
portant outpost.-Free Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29
Rents the KIondlke.

Mr.. A.C. Thomas. of Marysville, Tex,
has found more valuable discovery than
has yet been made in the klondike. For
years he suffered untold agony from con-
sumption, accompanied by hemorages;
and was absolutely cured by DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consum ption, Coughs
and Colds. He declares that gold is of little
value in comparison with this marvellous
cure; would have it, even if it cost hun
dred dollars bottle. Asthma, Bronchitis
and all throat and lung affections are
positively cured by DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption. Trial bottles
free at Geo. T Lights Drug Store. Reg
ular size so cts. and $I.oo. Guaranteed to
cure or price refunded.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29
Deafness cnnnnt be cured

by local applications as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of The ear. There is only
one way to cure deafness, and that is by con-
stitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by
an infamed condition of the mucuous lining Of
the Eustucbian Tube. When this tube get
infamed you have rumbltng sound or imper-
feet hearing, aud when it is entirely closed
ton can be taken out and this tube restored to
its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine cases out of ten arc caused by
catarrrh, which is nothing but an infiamed
condition of the mucuous surfaces
We Will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of deafness Caused by catarah) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send
for circulars free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29
I. D. HIoKMAN
lie ~ A4SASAA&
j. G. McGRAw, &c.
IN CHANCERY.
CIIrtract from decree, February %, 1885,


Adjudgcd. ordered aud dccrced that said
causes be referred to J. F. Euglc, hereby APP
pointed commissioner in chancery for that
purpose. with Instructions:
1st- To ascertain the personal and real es-
tate of which Maggie T. McGraw died seized
and possessed, with its value and annual
rental value of the real estate.
End. The personal and real estate of Katie
A. McGraw, with its value aud annual rental
value of the real estate.
Srd. The personal and real estate of Jas.
G. McGraw, with its value, and annual rental
vaiue of the real estate.
4th, To convene the creditors of Maggie
T. McGraw, aud ascertain the amounts and
priorities of their demands, and settle the
administration account of Eugene Baker,
Sheriff Com. Admir-.
5th, 10 convene the creditors of Katie A.
McGraw, and ascertain the amounts and pri-
critics of their debts.
9th. To convene the creditors of jas. G.
McGraw, and ascertain the amounts aud pri-
critics OF their demands.
18th. To settle the accounts of Jas. NJ. Ma
son, Jr., trustee of Jus. q. McGraw, and of
Katie a. McGraw.
Sth. To ascertain and report what crcdi-
tors of Jas. G. and Katie a. McGraw have
presented their claiIns to Jas. NJ. Mason, Jr.,
trustee, under deeds of October LIST, 1897 within
the GO days from said date. and released said
grantoT, or either of them, as provided in said
spectfycly.
9th. Also to ascertain and report all crcdi-
tors of Jas. G. and Katie A. MeGraw who
have not agreed to release, hut who have pre-
scented tbciE claims aad the amounts of such
claims respectively.
10th. Also to ascertain and report If any of
the real estate of which Margaret McSraw
died seized, has been conveyed ny said Jas c.
and Katie A. McGraw. il so, what amount
aud deserii ton, and TO whom and ut what
time conveyed.
f1lh. Also to ascertain and report whether
ut the date of said deeds of trust from James
Jr., trustee. the said trustee or any of the
cr editors of James c. aud Katie A. MeGrdw
had nGticc OF any fraudulent intent il any
there was. on the part of said james e. aud
Katie a. McGraw III milking said deeds, and
If at date of said deeds any suit had been in
stit1trd to administer tile assets of said Mar
g0ret McGraw, and whether ut said date any
report OF the debts or assets of said Margaret
McGraw had been filed
18th. To report upon euy other matters
deemed pertinent by himself or required by
any of the parties.
Before executing this decree said COM
missioner shall give notice of the time and
place by publication once week for four
successive weeks in the SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON
n newspaper published in Jefferson Coanty
and the Judgment lien notice to creditors OF
james e. aud Katie A. McGraw shall also be
given III the manner required by statute; and
the clerk is directed 10 give the notice re-
CURED by Statute, Chapter Sc, Section 8, of
Code, to the creditors of Maggie T. McGraw,
deceased.
JNO. II. DANIEL.
Clerk Circuit Court.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29
WHAT TO DO.

There is comfort in the knowledge so often
expressed, that DIR. Kilmer's Swamp Root
the great kidney remedy, fulills every wish in
relieving pain in the back. kidneys, liver,
bladder and every part of the urinary passa-
ges. 1t co-rccts inability 10 hold urine and
scalding pain in passing it, or bad effects fol-
lowing use of liquor, wine or beer, aud over
comes that unpleasant necessity of being COM
pelle9 TO get up many times during the night
to urinatc. The mild and the exIraordinarv
erect OF Swamp-Root is soon realized. II
stands stands the highest for its wonderful cures of
mt, nut most distressing cases. If you need a
5 rT,I'.i you should have the best. Sold by
lou lou may have a sample bottle and pamphlet
. Toth sent free by mail, upon reccipt of
n T%ISe ew TO- stamps to cover cost of
JEFFERSON and send Your address fa X. K TF
t ner q Co, Binghamton. N Y, The pronria-
tSi OF TINS paper guarantee the genuneness of
'nlS oneF' D2S-y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29

A pretty wedding took place Wednesday
morning at Kabletown. The contracting
prrries were Mr.. Charles Douglas Johnson
and Miss Annie Fay Kable, both of that
place. Mr.. George Johnson, of Martins
burg, was best man, and Miss Alma Conk-
Ign, of Ripon, was maid of honor The
ushers were Messrs. ]. R. Denny, of Ger
ardstown, Charles Kable and Milton Rouss.
of Kabletown, and Louis Diehl, of Charles
Town. Rev. ]. P. Stump, of Fredericks-
burg, Va, performed the ceremony. After
the ceremony the couple left for trip to
Baltimore and Washington.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29
items 81 Interest.

Gen. Lee says 2as.ooo people need food
in Cuba.
Mr.. W. F. Stole. of Berryyille, was crit
ically i'll from the sting of bee.
E. Miller Miskimmon. druggist at Har-
per's Ferry, has made an assignment.
The BerryvilIe sunday-school of the NJ.
E. Church. South. contributed $40 for relief
of Cuban sufferers.
The cruiser Arnazonas, purchased from
Brazil, will be called the New Orleans,
and the Abreuall viii be called Albany.
Messrs. Harry Watson, Joseph D.
Smith, Eugene Shirley, c. E. Rosenber-
ger and L. whitacre. have organized a
string band in Middleway
Capt j. R. Num- and wife have sold their
fine town property, situated ON West Main
street, Berryville. to Mr.. R. d. Hardesty.-
The money consideration was 81, 600.
Married, at the Lutheran parsonage, Fred
erick City, Md, on March 18th. 1898, by Rev.
R. L. NJ. Myers, Mr.. D. S. Stone to Miss
Sophia Keyser, of Bolivar, this county.
Governor Atkinson has appointed Rev. ].
o. Thompson, editor of the Keyser Echo, a
member of the board of trustees of the
Berkeley Springs, vice Col. ]. A. Robinson,
deceased.
The Berkeley Springs hotel was destroyed
by fire carly Tuesday morning. Loss $685.
600, more than insurance. 1t was owned by
Hon. A. R. Unger and Charles P. Jack
The latter and his wife narrowly escaped
with their lives.
A collection of 500 for Cuban suffer
ers was taken up in the NJ. E. Church
South at Uvilla Sunday, which, added to
$6.52 collected at the store of Mr.. N. S.
j. Strider, makes 1891 contributed to
this worthy cause at that place.
Invitations are out for the marriage of
Mr.. Porterfeld H. Carter to Miss Eva
Virginia Allen, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
James M. Allen, to take place in the NJ.
E. Church South at Summit Point, on
Tuesday, April 5, at 1890 o'clock.
Miss Laura v. strider, who for number
of years served as missionary to Japan,
addressed the Sunday of the NJ. E
Church, South, Sunday afternoon. Her
address was very interesting and instructive
and the scholars were greatly pleased in
hearing her. Winchester Times.
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29
Notice to Take DEPOSIT
tons.


To RAY4oSD C. DowDEN:
Take notice. that on March 80. 1893, he
tween the hours of a. m. and 9 D. M. 81 the
Office of Forrest W Brown. in CharIes Town.
Jefferson county, West Virginia, I viii pro,
ceed to take the dispositions of sundry Wit
nesses 70 be read in evidence in my behalf. i'm
me suit IN chancery in which am plaintiff
and yO1 are defendant. now pending n the
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Viz
g1nla, and If said dispositions are not begun on
that Gay, or not concluded, will be continued
from time to time until completed.
NARY G. DOWDEN,
4laFeh Sit by Attorney.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29

A Washington dispatch to the Wheeling
Intelligencer uuder date of March 81, says:
Representative Dayton to-day decided two
postotffce contests inhis district by recon-
mendations to the departments for appoint
ment. He recommended L. D. Getzendan-
ner for the Charles Town office, and SUM-
ner w. Thompson for Davis. 1t is under
stood these selection are approved by SEN
ator Elkins.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29

Our old friend, Mr.. Jno. Q. Fleming, who
has just returned from the hospital in
Baltimore after delicate and painful opera
ton, is again able to be out, much to the
qualification of his friends, Mr.. Fleming
had been suffering from a numerous growth
under his tongue and had it successfully re-
moved. We hope he will have immunity
from the return of such affiictions.-Adv.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29

The Baltimore Sun of Thursday copies
and credits to the Free Press an article
embracing the substance of an interview
by SPIRIT reporter with Gen. w. P.
Craighil1. to which article our local neigh
bor had appended just and proper credit.
We are surprised at this in the usually
correct Sun, and only suggest that it be
little more careful and give the devil
his due, be it much or little.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29

When Jefferson Davis was prisoner
at Fort Monroe. just after the assassina-
ton of President Lincoln, he was put in
irons by General Miles. This fact has
been recalled, and is being used to de-
feat the passage of the bill which pro-
poses to revive the grade of lieutenant
general, position which General Miles
is very anxious to secure.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29

Aspecial cablegram from Madrid states
that the public there regards war as in
evitable. The Spanish government, it
is reported, has decided that it will
neither accept money offer for Cuba
nor will it permit the 80 called friendly
intervention . in Cuban affairs by the
United States.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29
Notice to Taxpayers Charles
Town District.

Taxes for 1897 are now due and Won
are earnestl requested to make prompt
payment, as am absolutely obliged to
have the money Nth which to meet OBJ
legations to the State and county which
A large sum will be dne the Auditor. in
few days, and mnst be met. The last
Legislature passed some very stringent
laws upon the Sheriff, and trust you
Will come forward and pay your taxes
and thus save me the very unpleasant
bnt necessary duty of leyying on prop
erty for taxes.
GEO. PORTERFIELD,
Deputy Sheriff, for Charles Town Dis
tTict.
jams '9s-tF
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common glass with urine and
let stand twenty-four hours-a sediment or
settling indicates an unhealthy condition of
the kidneys. When urine stains linens it is
evidence of kidney trouble. Too frequent de-
sires to urinate or pain in the back, is also
convincing proof that the kidneys and bladder
are mt of order
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29

The report of the United States court
of inquiry on the Maine disaster finds
that the destruction of the Maine was
caused by an outside explosion, but is I'M
able to fix the responsibility for the ex-
Plosion. The court does not express an
opinion as to the character of the explo-
sion. but the testimony indicates that it
was probably due to a floating submarine
mine. Thes government of Spain has
received the report of its court of inquiry.
This report says: lit is scientifically
and practically demonstrated that the
explosion was internal"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29
NOTICE

Is hereby given that 1 will proceed TO execute
in Charles Town, Jefferson County. West Yir-
gina, on Monday, the 18th day of April,
Given under my hand this 9TH dag of March,
1873. j. L. ENGLE,
March Sit Commissioner
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29

Capt. w. B. Compton, a prominent
member of the Harrisonburg. Wa.) bar,
has been stricken with paralysis. Capt.
Compton was during the late war gal
liant Confederate officer. and made his es-
cape from Fort McHenry whilst in Fed
eral custody under sentence of death,
which fact, by curious coincidence, is to.
day narrated in Capt. George Baylor's
war article on the first page of this paper.
Since writing the above we learn further,
as communicated to Capt. Baylor on Sat
urday, that his cousin, Mrs. H. o. Per
ley, daughter of Col. Thos. G. Baylor,
mentioned in this same article of Capt.
Baylor's, and herself the Miss Kate Bay
1Or named therein,) died suddenly, on
Friday last, at Hot Springs, Arkansas
Another painful coincidence with the
close of this very interesting series of war
papers by our talented and popular
townsman.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29

Gen. Maxine Gomez has written to the
Cuban junta in New York saying that he
is willing to pay Spain $500, 100000 for
Cuba's freedom if needed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29

Mr.. ]. Allnut Engle, of Bakerton, was
in town Saturday, circulating among his
friends. Mr.. Engle is a candidate for
County Superintendent of Free Schools.
He is one of our best known and most
popular teachers-has taught for twenty
years. with but three changes of schools,
and has been three times a member of
the County Board of Examiners. Pos
sessed of conservative disposition, a
reputation for a conscientious perform
ance of duty and a good education, he is
doubtless well qualified for the work, and
has many friends all over the county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29

Subscribers who will change their res
idence the 1st of April will please notify
us promptly, that the SPIRIT may be sent
to their new address.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29

The interesting series of war articles
written by Capt. George Baylor for the
SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON, we regret to an
nounce, closes (for the present at leaso
with the number on our first page to-day.
We have it on every hand that they have
been Perused by all classes of our readers
with exceeding interest, and it may be
possible that the Captain will, after
awhile, contribute an equally interesting
series, Especially SO to local readers,) in
regard to historic facts connected with
the infantry companies from this town
and section in the early period of the late
war.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29

A friend informs US that Brother Nor
row, of the Advocate, was the purchaser
of a large number of chickens at the
Coleman sale last week. that he had a
two-horse wagon come for them on the
spot, loaded them in and started for
home. Then came the fun. A genial
friend got into the wagon, fell into the
cage and smashed it, chickens escaped in
every direction, horses started and ran
over pile of logs, and the ID was to
pay generally. 1t was bad enough when
the turkey thief came around last winter,
but is said that could be nothing to the
chicken spree last week, which afforded
our neighbor more fun" than he ever
experienced before in his life.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29
Advertised Lettrs.

List of letters remaining in the Post
officeat Charles Town, Jefferson county,
W. Va, March 26, 1893:
:, Nelson Brooks. Miss George Bundy, John
Dina Str0ther. c. w. Walker, Mr.. E. r. Winkic'
Mr. N: Whitehead, Mr.. w N. Whiting ton
Miss Mary Wilson.
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. GEO. H. FLAGG. P. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29

Wanted.-old China, Bric-a-brac Rel
les, &c. Address John Treblig, 9 North
Howard street. Baltimore.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29
NOTICE TO I1EN-HoLDERs.


To nll persons holding liens, by Judgment or
otherwise, tue real estate. or any part
thereof, of James q. McGraw and Katie A.
McGraw:
In pursuance of decree of the Circuit
Court of Jefferson county. made In q cause
therein pending, to subject the real estate of
the said james G. McGraw and Katie A. Nc
Graw to the satisfaction of the liens thereon.
you are creby required to present all claims
held by you, and each of yon. against the said
james c. McGFaw and Katie a. McGraw
which arc liens on his or her real estate or
any part of it, for adjudication. to me, at my
office, in Charles Town, Jefferson county.
West Virginia, on or before the 18th day of
April, 1898.
1893. J. F. ESGLE 'H'
March S-4t. Commissioner.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
To the Creditors of Maggie t. McGraw,
deceased
In pursuance of Decree of the Circuit
Court of the county of Jefferson, made in q
cause therein pending, to subject the real es-
tate OF the said Maggie T. McGraw to the
payment OF her debts, you are required to
present your clnims against the estate of the
said Maggie 7. McGra%, for adjudication, to
}. +. Engle, Commissioner, at his Office in the
April, 1898.
Witness, Jno NJ Daniel, Clerk of said
Court, this Srd day of March. 1898.
JN0. u. DANIEL,
March SIT. Clerk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29

Commencing Sunday, March 20. 1898,
trains Nos. 2 and 3 on Main Line and
Nos. 1, 2, J and on Davis Branch of the
w. Va. Central & Pittsburg R'y Co. will
run daily. Nos. and 4 on Main Line
will not run Sunday. Excursion tickets
will be sold for Sunday trains.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29

rTHE Genuine Wonder, for sale by Easterday
q Co.. stands unriVRlled. It has NO equal
as q heat producer. heat dIstribnter or fuel
and examine.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29
Notice ]!
Farmers Take Notice !!

Messrs Crismah & Harrison. at Summit
Point, will keep constantly on hand Flour.
Meal and Feed for exchange a share of the
public patronage solicited
~ Respectfully.
Dec Ism. w. G. FEAGANS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-29

War trembles in the balance, with but
a breath needed to turn the scale.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-27
KLONDIKE GOLD OUTPUT.

The returns from the Kiondike gold
mines are disappointing. A year ago
the Agents Of the Rotchilds indus
triously circulated the report that
experts had examined the gold fields
near Dawson, pronounced them the
richest that had ever been discovered
and estimated the product for the
winter OF 1878 at over $780, 900 600.
This was done for the purpose of
sllenclng the demand for the remone-
tization OF silver by creating the i'm
preston that the gold product of
Alaska would be sufficient in a few
years to keep the nints running
steadily, and furnish enough gold
coin for all business purposes.
Now the returns are in from last
winters work and they show that the
Canadian authorities, who are very
vigilant, collected royalties on only
100000 Of gold, though they expect
to collect or s3,000.O0O more when all
the gravel extracted is washed. The
Mining Journal, which endeavors to
get an accurate account of all the
gold brought frou the Klondike
country, estimates this years product
of the mines at less than $4,000, 900.
The average earnings per man, dur
ing the last year did not:.exceed $3.50,
which Is less, considering the high
price Of provisions and the time ex.
pended i'll going to the mines, than is
paid the volunteers in val times.
1t Is probable that the gold product
Of Alaska will average tive or six mil
lions a year, but that will not ma
terially increase the worlds stock of
gold coin, as a large percentage of all
the gold produced is used in the arts.
The California god output in the
early ffties increased the price of real
estate and Of commodities, because it
added materially to the volume of
money, as did the gold and silver pro-
duct OF Nevada mines ten years later,
but the few millions a year from the
Alaska mines will not counteract the
effect OF silver demonstration on
property values. We must restore
silver to restore prices. That must
be evident to the mind of the most
obtuse goldbug in Nevada.-JournaI