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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-13

Louisa Fontaine, helittle daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Washington, aged about nine
years, died at the residence of her father in
this city on Thursday afternoon last, after
an illness of about two weeks. So sad a ter
mination of a sickness which seemed not, in
its primal stage so threatening, is a blow
which has overwhelmed a devoted family
with affiiction and brings a burden of grief
and sorrow to a whole community. Bright,
attractive and winning, in the guileless
purity of youth, with its mclouded sky of
promised years, the chilling breath of death
has frozen a little life, as winters arms en-
folds a delicate, dainty flower, and tears are
memory's solace, and hope and faith, eterni-
ty's inspiration. Human hearts are touched
with sadness; human eyes are filed with
tears of sympathy, as we stand uncovered in
the presence of such crushing affection, and
a loving Masters assurances that such Jewels
are garnered as heavens choicest gems,is the
modiier of sorrow which robs tears of bit
terness and sanctities chastenings which
though so severely felt can never be COM
Observation-Disclosures.
Funeral services were held in Zion
Episcopal Church Saturday afternoon,
conducted by Rev. w. L. Gravatt, as
sisted by Rev. Drs. A. C. Hopkins and
c. N. Campbell. after which the remains
were laid away in a sunny corner of the
beautiful Zion graveyard. The pail
bearers were all relatives of the deceased.
as follows: R. w, w. Fontaine and VIM.
F. Alexander, John Porter6eld, r., Ed.
E. Cooke and Nat. Washington.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-13
DR.. TomIinson,s
DENTAL OFFICE,
CORNER OF CHARLES AND LIBERTY STREE-a
CHARLEsToWN.

SELLING Our AT Cosr.-Haying ac-
cepted a position in New York City, l
will sell my entire stock of dry goods,
notions, queensware and groceries at cost
for cash. Also at my farm 9 head of
horses and colts, "a head of cattle, con-
sisting of Jersey cows and heifers and
stock steers and bull. Mixedlo OF of hogs,
81 in number, Poland China stock
Store closes at 8 o'clock, except satur-
day. F. G. BUTLER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-13
REMEMBER THE mann

Thing for a man to do that wishes to get
a Genuine Tailor-Made Suit cheap Cnot
Sweat Shop Stuff is to see c. E. Reinin-
ger before he buys. In order to keep my
hands at work during the dull season 1
will make you a suit of clothes or pair of
trousers at spot cost. This is no one of
those Gake) half price sales, but it means
clothing m-ade-to-order at cost for the
next thirty days by c. E. Reininger.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-13
BuckIen,s Arnlca saIxe.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
letter, ChappedH Hands, C%hilb1ains,
Corns, and Skin Eruptions and POSITIVELY
Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction OF
money refunped. Price rs centsper box
For Sale by Geo. T. Light.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-13
THE LADIES.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use Syrup of Figs,
under all conditions, makes it their favor
lite remedy. To get the true and genuine
article, look for the name of the California
Fig Syrup Co. printed near the bottom of
the package. For sale by all druggists.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-13

The will of the late Miss Ann Doyne
Smith has been probated and admitted to
record in the office of the clerk of the
County Court. The estate is valued at
about $4,000. After special legacies,
aggregating about So, 900, the remainder
is to be equally divided between two
nieces, Mrs. Hilleary and Mrs. Hammer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-13

Mrs. Elizabeth holland, one of u old
est residents, Gustpasth her 9th birthday
had a slight stroke of paralysis at the res
idence of Mr.. Robt. L. Trussell last Sat,
,1rdnrr
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-13
Positive TAX Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the Taxes due
the Corporation Of Charles Town NlilSt post
Rueh Be aid. The obligations of the Town
have to be met, and the Council have directed
me to go ahead and distFain for Taxes II not
otherwise paid. To avoid this necessity tax.
payers must come forward II once Otherwise
the law tCtR be poSitUeY enforced.
JAR. MATHENA.
June II, Collector.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-13

Dalgarn has a very fine stock OF canned
goods.
catsup, extra quality, at Dalgarn's,
five cents per bottle.
S. S. Dalgarn has just received a sup
ply of new crop New Orleans molasses.
Go to S. S. Dalgarn's for bargains in
boots, shoes, gloves, underwear and
overalls.
If you want a good broom for a little
money go to S. S. Dalgarn's, dealer in
general merchandise.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-13

Chas. A. Patterson, colored, of this
place, is a member of the oath U. S. In
fantry, was at Santiago, and is now home
from Camp Wickof on furlough.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-13

Estray.-strayed from the undersigned a
dark blush brindIe steer, weighing from
1000 to HOO pounds. John T. Colston.
Charles Town w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-13

Thrush & Slough, the leading carriage
builders of ~Shippensburg, Pennsylvania,
and Hagerstown, Maryland, wish to an
nounce to the citizens of Charles Town
and vicinity that they have opened a re-
positorY in the Carter House yard. In
the absence of Mr.. Slough, Mr.. Brown,
Manager of the Carter House, will take
pleasure in showing our line of Buggies,
Surries and Spindle Wagons. Traps a
speciality. Please call and examine our
stock before buying.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-13

The patrons of the confectionery store of
MI. Gustav D.. Brown are no doubt glad to
see the smiling face of Mr.. ]. Ross russell
again at his old place to serve them in his
usual customary polite and courteous man
ner. Our young friend has been acting as
salesman in the furniture store of Mr.. G. T.
Knight for the past few months. Rumor has
it that before giving up his last named posi-
ton a number of articles were laid aside, an
inspection of which, we infer, would not
lead one to believe were to be used in fitting
up a store-house. Ross is popular and de-
servedly so. and a model that many of our
young men would do well to pattern after.
TAdate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-13

The general agent of the Great South
ern Vehicle Exchange will be in Charles
Town every Saturday to see all who want
to buy special bargains in vehicles. Read
their ad. in this issue.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-13
OBJECT OF SUIT.

r HAVE a pair Bay Horses to sell. well
Il broken, very kind and gentle also pair
Driving Mules. Prices reasonable.
Aug. 23-1s9s. CT. a
VXTE are headquarters for Cooking Stoves.
w We have the best kind and the greatest
variety to select from. Give us a call, and we
will sell you one all right.
YESTERDAY Co,
South Charles st,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-13
WHY Do You Suffer

With your Eyes, when the assistance of a
pair of
ROCK CRYSTAL OR DIAMOND LENSE,
will give you relief. We guarantee to ut or
iefund the price. Large assortment, ut
T.. w. BROWNS,
Oct. 20. 1891. Optician and Jeweler.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-13
Dec. Z, 1897.
order of publication

The State of West Virginia, Jefferson county,
to-Wit:
at Rules held in the Clerks Office of the
Monday in September, 1898.
GEORGE DITTMEYER. James Conway
George Dittmeyer and John Dittmeyer part
ners trading as Dittneyer d Brother j.
Garland Hurst and C. II. Trail, partners
trading as Hurst d Trail and g.. Lee Phil
lips, Administrator of w. H. Cannon, suing
ON behalf of themselves and all other credi-
VS..
MARY E. CANNON, Mary A. w. Cannon,
Ellie E. NJ. Cannon, Emma Frances Myers,
and George L.. Myers, her husband; James
VI. Mason, Trustee; The Bank of Harper's
Ferry. a corporation; j.. Garland Hurst,
Sheriff COMMITTEES Administrator of Ann C..
Cannon; Victor RaplOn and Abram KapIon,
partners trading as Kaplou 81 Brothcr.-...-
Defendants
OBJECT OF SUIT.
The object of this suit Is to convene the
creditors of w. H. Cannon, deceased. and
subject his real estate to the payment of his
debts; to ascertain the amount and priorities
of said debts; to settle the accounts of s.. Lee
Phillips, his administrator
1t appearing, on affidavit fled in this suit.
that the Defendants Mary E. Cannon. Ellie
E NJ Cannon, Mary A. w. Cannon, Emma
Frances Myers ana 6. L. Myers are uou-resi-
dents Of the State of West Virginia, they are
hereby required TO appear within One Month
after the date of the first publication of this
order, and do what is necessary to protect
their interest in this matter.
JNo. II. DANIEL,
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
J. N. MASON. JR., P. @
Sept. 6-4t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-13

Just received. and for sale, a car load
of Empire drills, at my place at Shenan-
doah Junction. JAS. w. McGARRy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-13
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
&c. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. AS the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co.
only, a knowledge of that fact will
assist n in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the CALI
FoRNIA FIG SYRUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
the name of the Company a guaranty
of the excellence of its remedy. 1t is
far in advance of all other laxatiyes.
as it acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not grippe nor
n~auseate. In order to get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
IA FRANCISCO, Cal.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK, ny.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-13
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-13

Messrs. Nixon and Durham, of the I.
VIM. Miller Co., took quite a fine display
of vehicles to Morgan's Grove last week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-13
Fairs and Exhibitions.

Hagerstown.-oct. 1921.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-13

The State of West Virginia, Jefferson county
The herald., 1898-04-09
EXCURSION Rates

CHICAGO, April '&-The roads Of the
Western Passenger association have aban-
doned hope that congress will take action
on the anti-scalp!ng bill previous to the
time when 1t is necessary to make arrange
ments of handling the business Of the
large meetings Of the year, such as the
annual encampment Of the g. A. R., the
National Educational society, the Chris
tian Endeavorers. and similar meetings,
and they will make rate Of one fare, plus
50. for the round trip between points in the
territory of the Western Passenger asso-
citation. This was decided today, but not
formally ratified by all the lines, and 1t
went over until the meeting to be held
next week.
The herald., 1898-04-09
DfRvISHFS DEFEATED.
BY ANGLO EGYPTIAN FORCES
UNDER KITCHENER
MAHM0UD'S ARMY WIPED OUT
Four Thousand Of His Followers Pris-
oners, and Himself Ignomini-
ously Dragged From Hiding
Associated Press Special Wire

Associated Press Special Wire
CAIRO, April s.-The Anglo Egyptian
forces, under the Sirdar. General Sir Her
bert Kitchener attacked the Dervish posi-
tion at 7:45 this morning. and rushed NAH
moud's zarlba. the center Of his fortifica-
tions. WITHOUT check. The attack was en-
tirely successful and the Dervishcs lost
heavily. ss'-. =. 49,
ALBARA CAMP, Nubia, April &-The
Sirdars force numbered 1900 men, with
twenty-four guns, under Colonel Long,
and twelve Maxims- The enemy left
Shandy with 1900 men, but they have suf-
fered a bit from desertions since. The
enemy was at first practically concealed
underground In strong zariba, running
around the whole position. We reached the
Mahmoud's position at a. m. today. The
enemy was evidently aware of our APP
proach. After an hour of heavy lombard
ment the brigades were formed UP and
carried the position at the point Of the
bayonet, under a tremendous fire from the
enemy. The zariba was torn away, but
the enemy obstinately clung to the
trenches and were bayoneted In them.
During the whole admirable lombard
ment by Colonel Long not single Dervish
was visible.
Mahmoud was captured by the Tenth
Soudanese battalion. lie was underground
the whole time his men were fighting.
Osman Digna fled, as usual. The prisoners
LAY that Mahmoud's forces deserted in
large, numbers before the battle. The
enemy's guns, baggage. animals and
standards we're captured. Our loss would
have been much heavier If the enemy had
not fired high.
The Dcrvish fire was very heavy and the
British loss was mostly before reaching the
zariba. Colonel Murray had his horse shot
under him and was wounded in the arm
The enemy certainly behaved with great
bravery. The prisoners say they lost
heavily by the bombardment before the
advance. Some Of the enemy tried to break
across the river at an early stage, but were
beaten back by the Dervish horsemen The
rockets under Captain Beatty set the
eneny's camp on fire In many places. Bas-
hardi ,Redi fell at the head Of his men.
The authorities call today's battle the
most brilliant ever fought in the Soudan
everything having been carried straight
through without a hitch or a check. Inside
the zariba there was an astonishing laby-
rlnth of earthworks
have been all over the Dervish position
and estimate their dead at more than 1000.
The night march was as weird as that Of
Tel el Kebir. Egyptians, Soudanese and
British strovc to be first in the race and to
be the first In attack. As usual several
brigades claim the honor.
The enemy opened with such terrific
nre that our men were dropping on all
sides. 1t was as venomous fusillade as
troops were ever called upon to face.
Mahnoud's army is practically wiped
put -Four thousand Of his followers have
The herald., 1898-04-09
+ +*A*+*++*+++*++++**a RI
INDEX
TO TELEaRAPHIC NEWS

+ The feeling at Madrid is calmer. but
r no moderation of American demands
r is expected, and naval preparation is
r being pushed.
4. Dervishes defeated by Anglo -Egyp-
+ tian forces under Kitchener; 1000 pris-
f oners taken; Mahmoud captured and
+ his army practically wiped out.
+ Miners on the Chilcoot trail over
+ whelmed by an avalanche; thirty
4. one deaths, two Of the victims being
4. women, and q still larger number in
+ jured.
+ Electrician Gibbons feels certain
r that one Of his mines destroyed the
+ Maine; Consul General Lee is expect
+ ed to furnish the missing link in the
+ evidence showing Spanish responsible
+ ity.- .
+ Among the significant events of the
+ day is the recall of the American con- .
+ sui from Porto Rico; peace prospects .
+ grow steadily less. and Spain is ex-
+ pected to make no concession until .
+ conmelled by force of arms. .
+ Spain Is resolved on war, but drafts
+ no soldiers and makes no preparation .
+ to issue bonds; the significance Is OBJ
+ vious; Spain expects a short war and
+ an early surrender as more promis- .
+ ing way out of internal difficulties .
+ than clear backdown. .
+ All Americans in Cuba who desire .
+ to leave there are expected to do so .
+ today; Captain General Blanco is .
+ waiting in stoical indifference for the .
+ American force to capture Havana.
+ II nothing happens to prevent. Nc
+ Kinley's message will be sent to con- .
+ gress on Monday; II something does .
+ happen to prevent. pro-Cuban Repub- j.
+ icans, and Democrats in the house
+ are likely to unite to override Reeds .
+ rules and pass resolutions recognize .
+ Ing Cuban independence.
+ Experts In international law claim ,
+ that intercession in Cuban affairs .
+ without recognition of Cuban inde- ,
+ pendence will render the United .
+ States liable for the half million dol
+ lars indebtedness Of Spain secured by .
+ Cuban bonds; Intervention without .
+ recognition of independence is there .
+ fore not favored by many prof. Cuban .
+ members of congress.
+ Minister Woodford has been re-.
+ called from Madrid, which IL almost .
+ the last step before war; on Monday ,
+ the presidents message WILL be sent .
4. to congress, and events will follow .
+ rapidly, eliminating on Wednesday
+ in the bombardment Of Havana, and .
+ of Porto Rico, II the squadron sent to ,
+ intercept the torpedo fiotilla and the .
+ Spanish warships is left to make such
+ an attack. .
= ~ 4 = ~ \ 4 4 n Aasyks \ - -
The herald., 1898-04-09

been taken prisoners and he himself has
been caught hiding In a hole under bed.
He is tall, dignified, sensuous-looking.
black Baggara, about 50 years of age. with
a shaved head. When taken he was dressed
In richly embroidered robe.
The herald., 1898-04-09
Gold Imports

NEW YORK, April 81. w. Seligman
& Co. have ordered $780, 900 in gold engaged
for import
The herald., 1898-04-09
MINISTER WOODFORD RECALLED
THE LAST STEP BEFORE COMMENCEMENT
OF WAR WITH SPAIN

Easter Week Will Begin With McKmley's Message an
Will Follow Rapidly eliminating on Wednesday /
Bombardment Of the City Of Havana and
Possibly Of Porto Rico
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1898-03-29
Farm House Burned.

Another fire occurred early this morn.
ing near Mount Holly, which has every
indication of the incendiary's torch being
applied once more to wreck vengeance
upon farmers. The victims this time are
Hartley and Edwin Stevenson, residing on
what is known as the Woodward farm,
which they own, on the road from Smith
vile to Jacksonville, north of the Jobs
town turnpike. About 2 o'clock this
morning, George Cobb, farm hand, who
sleeps over the kitchen in the second
story, was awakened by the smell of
smoke and found the room beneath him
to be mass of flames. He barely had
time to escape from the room with his
clothing, the fire having gained such
Roadway. The occupants of the house
we're aroused and they Immediately began
to save what little furniture and clothing
they could from the front part of the
house, that section being built of brick,
the rear being frame. Nothing was saved
from the back part of the house.
The fire was undoubtedly of incendiary
origin as there was no fire left in the stove
in the kitchen last night, nor were any
lamps left burning.
Fortunately the wind carried the flames
away from the large barns on the farm
and by hard work they were saved.
About three years ago the outbuiloings
were destroyed by fire, having been struck
by lightning.
The loss will amount to about $4,000,
upon which there is an insurance of $500
on the household goods. In the Royal In
surance Company. The house is also in
sured
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1898-03-29

Willingboro Council, No. 81, o. U. A. M.
passed its quarter century mark Saturday
evening and celebrated the event by q
supplementary entertainment and ban.
quet. The following state and national
officers were present: Frank P. Lippin.
colt, of New Brunswick, S. c.; W. B.
Stevens of Camden, S. V. c.. Charles R.
Fenton, of Jacksonville, N. r.; Levi
Aaronson, of Columbus. D. S. G. Dele
cations were present from MoorestowD,
Medford, Vincentown, Mount Holly and
Columbus.
The opening address was made by Rev.
John Read, of Rancccas, which was fol.
lowed by a report showing the amount Of
money received and expended, nearly
$4,000 having been disbursed for sick
and funeral benefits since the institution
of the Council.
Interesting speeches were made by
Messrs Lippincott and Stevens, vocal and
instrumental music were rendered dur
ing the evening and at the close of the
entertainment all the guests were invited
to the banquet hall where the wants Of
the inner man was bountifully supplied
all departing wishing the Council happy
and prosperous future.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1898-03-29
County Board Of Education,

The Burlington County Board of Edu-
cation met at the Court House on Satur-
day afternoon, with good attendance.
President Griggs presided. A constitu
ton and bylaws were adopted after
which several interesting papers were
read.
County Superintendent Stees read the
first, taking for his subject "The High
School," He contrasted the schools of to-
day with those of years ago, and referred
of New Jersey had advanced with such
rapidity and effectiveness as to make the
necessity for private schools thing of
the past. One of the first inquiries made
now by persons seeking homes is "wheTe
can get near good schools?" The mat
ter of discipline has received such an
amount of attention that the fear hereto
fore expressed by parents that their child
rem would become contaminated by asso-
Citations with public schoolI children had
entirely disappeared. Mr.. Stees express
ed the hope that high school would
soon be established in every township.
Dr. R. G. Darlington was unavoidably
detained, hence his paper on "the sani-
tary condition of schools" was not read,
but he will prepare one for future meet
ing.
DR.. R. B. Glasgow, of Burlington, read
very interesting paper on "the school
savings banks idea" He prefaced his re-
marks by saying he believed In teaching
any subject that will make pupils most
useful in a particular sphere. 1t had
been said that ignorance or indifference in
bookkeeping was responsible for major
ity OF the failures in business. DR.. Glas-
gov thought this assertion might be
amended by substituting The word
''money" for bookkeeping. The man
who is ignorant of the use of money is not
going to keep up with the procession, and
to prevent anything of this kind the child
should be educated on this line. DR.
Glasgow explained the workings of the
l savings bank systems in other schools