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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15
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Majority for John T, McGraw.
The Elections.

The Democrats made great gains in
Tuesdays elections, and the returns in
dictate that the House of Representatives
will be closely divided between the Re
~publicans and the combined opposition.
In the Senate the Republicans will prob
ably have a strong majority after March
A, 1899.
In West Virginia the Republican ma
jority in the State has been reduced from
over 1000 to about 2. Dovener
Rep.) is elected to Congress in the first
district, Johnson Dem.) in the third, and
Freer Rep.@ in the fourth whilst in the
second the vote is close, and Hon. John
t. McGraw Dem) has demanded a re-
count of the votes in the counties of
Preston, Tucker, Hampshire, Hardy,
Grant and Pendleton /; gross frauds be-
ing evident.
In New York Theodore Roosevelt, Re-
publican, was elected Governor by IS, 900
plurality. McKinley's plurality in 1896
was eos,
In North Carolina the Democrats have
elected their State ticket by a large ma
jority. at least seven of the nine Con-
gressmen and secured decided majorities
in both houses of the Legislature.
Nebraska. the home of Col. VIM. J..
Bryan, and which gave him 12,o35 ma
jority in 1896, has elected a Republican
Legislature and Fusion Governor.
Virginia makes a clean sweep, electing
ten Democratic Congressman.
Thirteen states e1ectedR republican Tow
errors, two states-Tennessee and Texas
Democratic Governors and four fusion
lists. OF the remaining twenty-six states
nine have Democratic, two Populists, one
Silver Fusionist and fourteen Republican
Governors. This will make the total for
the forty-ive states 27 Republican, IL
Democratic, ? Populist and Fusionists.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15
Shenandoah Innction.........
Total .............
Two spIendid speeches.

There was a warm time in Shepherds
town Monday night, when the Demo-
Gratis wound up the campaign in a blaze
of enthusiasm. Senator Faulkner. of
West Virginia, and Hon. Marshall Nc
Cormick, of Berryviile, were announced
for closing campaign speeches, and a
great crowd greeted the two talented
orators when they entered the town hall.
The Shepherdstown Band escorted the
party from the Entler Hotel to the hall,
and the building was soon packed. Sena-
tor Faulkner, who made the first speech,
was introduced by Mr.. w. ]. Knott,
The Senator made of the best politi,
cal addresses tina we have ever heard
here. He discussed the issues of the
campaign with an earnestness and force
fitness of logic that held the closest
attention of the great audience, except
when the people broke into hearty APP
plause. He spoke of the ~faIlacies of the
Dingley tariff bill. and then went into a
discussion of the new policy of imperial
ism, showing up its dangers and its alb
surdities and pointing out the duty of
the people to stand by the faith of the
founders of the republic. Inspired by
the attention of his hearers, the Senator
spoke for an hour and a half, and even
then the crowd hadn't enough
Mr.. ]. S. Bragonier introduced Mr.. Nc
Cormick, whose reputation as an un-
terrified Virginia Democrat and eloquent
expounder of the law and the party
gospel had preceded him. Mr.. Nc
Cormick made one of his characteristic
speeches, in which he brought out many
pertinent points and paid a high tribute
to our congressional candidate, Mr.. Nc
Graw. 1t was noticeable how his words
of praise of Hon. Vim. L. Wilson were
heartily applauded. The meeting was a
fine one, and did lots of good. Neither
gentlemen will ever want for an audience
when he r@evisits Shepherdstown.
Register.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15
b of Respect.


WHEREAS we desire o pay a tribute of re-
spect to the memory of our brother. jefferson
VI. Shugert, who was lately token AWAY bv
death. under the acknowledged rulings Of
Providence, calling him suddgnlv from orr
midst and from his sphere OF labor and nse-
tuIness. therefore lie it
Resotred. Tint in The death oil Brother Shu-
CERT. at a time when his Young manhood and
active spirit rave promise al q useful and
prosperous iiit. we recognize the great loss
that chr friendship has suffered, while his uu-
timely taking off ILLS our hearts with sorrow.
ReSotred, That we remember with pleasure
his Kind. open-aeGrted and generous nature /:
warm In his friendships. he was foud of YOUTH
tul assoclateS. and was respectful and courte-
GUS to those OF oder age. Aud as to what
ever duties were assigned him in work for the
fraternity, he was always ready and willing to
do what he could. regardless of time or his
own personal convent, ucc. He could never
do too much for q friend.
RESOLVED, That We tender to his brothers and
sisters our sympathy in their present sorrow
and distress.
ReSotred, That as a mark of respect to orr
deceased brother, we wear the usual badge of
and drape our lodge room accord
ingly. for the space of thirty days.
heSotCed, That a copy of this preamble aud
resolutions be sent to his sister Kate, and that
q copy be spread upOn the minutes of the
lodge and be published in the county papers.
FraterDally submitted,
w. F. ALEXANDER,
B. D. GIBSON,
wv. KAHN.
Committee of Malta Lodge No.S0, A. F.&A. 81.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15
A pretty and verv ouiet wedding VA

a pretty and very quiet wedding was
solemnized at the residence of DR.. Pratt,
at high noon Wednesday, which united
the lives of Prof. Bert Holmes Hite, of
Morgantown, w. Va, and Miss Rachael
Evelyn Pratt. the only daughter of DR..
and Mrs. Pratt. The groom is Professor
of Agricultural Chemistry of the w. Va
University, and Chief Chemist of the w.
Va. State Agricultural Experiment Sta
ton, a graduate of the w. Va. and Johns
Hopkins Universities. The bride is one
of Wheeling's f%airest, sweetest and most
accomplished daughters. She graduated
with the degree of Bachelor of Arts at the
W. Va. University in June last, being
the youngest girl ever having taken the
and the only girl who has thas
far attended the State University from
Weeeling or vicinity Wheeling Register
3rd. The bride is the daughter of DIR.
Charles E. Pratt, who, a few years ago,
here and was engaged in the drug
business.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15
The State Legislature.


Chairman Oh1ey, of the Democratic
State committee. claims the election of
eight Democrats to the Senate, besides
those elected for the short terms, con-
ceding the election of five Republican
members, which, with the two Demo-
cratic holdovers, would make the Senate
stand ten Democrats to sixteen Republi-
cans, but counting the two short term
members to go in the places of Pierson
and Ge%tzendanner, the Senate would
stand IL Democrats to IA Republicans.
Mr.. Ohley claims the same number OF
Democratic members elected to the
House of Delegates that the Republicans
claim for their party-3S. This number
would give the Democrats five majority
in the lower house, or three majority on
joint ballot.
This is the way MI. ohley figures it.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15
A Denial From cdraw.
lsrecial to the baltimore snn.l

GRAFTON. w. VA, Nov. 11.-Mr. John
t. McGraw, the Democratic candidate
for Congress in this district, to-day repu-
dated the Romney dispatch which
charges ex-senator Henry G. Davis and
his brother, Col. T. B. Davis, with bad
faith in the matter of the election. Mr..
McGraw repelled the insinuations against
both Senator Davis and his brother with
some degree of feeling, and said that he
had no doubt about the absolute loyalty
of both Senator and Col. Davis to him
throughout the campaign just ended.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15
An Election uddIe.
IspecIal to the baltimore american.

ISPccIal 10 INC baltimore aInerIcan.I
KrNcwooD. w. VA, Nov. 4.-when
the County Court met today to canvass
the election returns it was found that in
half the precincts the clerks and
judges had failed to comply with the law
in signing and sealing the packages of
ballots and Poll-books. Representative
McGraw, Democrat, for Congress, en-
tered a protest, and the counting was
postponed till tomorrow. In the mean
time, all judges and clerks have been
summoned to identify their packages and
sign and seal them, but the Democrats
old that it is too late. Preston county
gives Dayton 1900 OF more majority
Should these irregularities cause half the
precincts to be thrown out, it would elect
McGraw certainly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

at the N. Y. Racket Store you can buy a
good wood saw for Soc; the best patent saw
cloaks and capes in Charles Town and 10
per cent cheaper; capes 75c to $500, clio axis
$3.50 to S11.O0; we nave added another mil
liner to our force, Miss Edith Keys, from
Armstrong Gator Il Co, Baltimore, Md, and
we are still not able to keep up with our
sales in our millinery department; send in
your order as early as possible as we may
not be able to trim your hat same day YOU
give the order; we have Just received a big
lot of Indian baskets they are the incest,
strongest n best baskets made and will
make a nice Xmas present, they run from
Sc to SOC; large hampers 81 35 to 500; a big
stock of dolls Just in, less than Coo on the
dollar &c to T5c; Just received another big lot
of shoes, ladies shoes SOC to $500: childrens
shoes 25c to $3.50; mems shoes $1.OO to 500
misses rubber cloaks the best fancy stripe
SOC to %; ladies with cape and hood the best
made S1.OOi ladies vests 14c up soc; a big Job
in mems undershirts 15c worth 25c.
J. w. CoFFHNN
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15
How,s This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catatarh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY s. CO., Props. Toledo, O..
We, the undersigned, rave known F. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
tons, and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by his firm.
WRsT&TRAUX Wholesa ale Druggists, Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN 81 MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Price T5c. per bottle
Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls family Pills are the best.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

Miss Lizzie Taylor, aged II years,
youngest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ].
Will Taylor. of Moler's, died suddenly at
the home of her parents Monday morning,
Nov. 7. She was a loving and dutiful
daughter, to whom her parents, brothers
and sisters were much attached. A
household is plunged into deepest grief
by her sudden demise, and a whole com
munity extends to its stricken members
their heartfelt sympathy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15
How TO Look Good.

Good looks are really more than skin
deep, depending entirely on a healthy
condition of all the vital organs. If the
liver is inactive you have a bilious look,
if your stomach is disordered you have a
~dyspeptic look, if your kidneys are af-
fected you have a pinched look. Secure
good health and you will surely have
good looks. Electric Bitters" is a good
Alternative and Tonic. Acts directly on
the stomach, liver and kidneys, puriies
the blood, cures pimples, blotches and
boils, and gives agood complexion. Every
bottle guaranteed. Sold at G. T. Lights
Drug Store. so cents per bottle.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

The report of the secretary of the State
Bankers Association shows that West
Virginia has II State banks and SO Ma
tional banks, with a combined capital of
almost 81, 00,OO0. The report also shows
that there are on deposit in the State and
National banks in West Virginia s21,
$50, 600. Mr.. E. NJ. Gilkeson, of Parkers
burg, was elected President for the cur
rent e
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15
THE NEXT

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9.-The fol,
lowing table Is complied from re-
turns to the Associated Press to
night. 1t shows that the Republi
cans have elected $50 members.
while the Democrats, silver Repuh
licans, fusiouists and all others have
elected 165 members. There are -
doutfal districts yet to be heard
from.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

Mr.. VIM. Campbell, who managed
the Congressional campaign in this
conr ty, received a telegrem from
Col. McGraw asking him to convey
to the Democracy of Jefferson coun-
ty his grateful thanks for their
magnificent support of his candida.
cy and expressing his admiration
for their superb fighting qualities.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

Az ANTED-sEVERAL TRUSTWORTHY
w persons in this state to manage onr
business i'll their own and nearby countiesG
1t is mainly Office work conducted at home
Salary straight $500 a year and expenses
defuitr. bonafde, no more, no less Ealary-
Monthly $75. References. Enclose eelfyad-
dressed stamped envelop. Herbert E.. Hess.
Prest., Dept. N, Chicago.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

Col. U. L. Boyce, of Clarke county, has
Just completed the sale of a large tract of
mineral land in Colorado to a syndicate, at
the head of which is United States Senator
Jones, of Nevada, for the sum of S12o, 600,
payablein five equal quarterly installments,
commanding next MAY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15
Positive Tax Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the Taxes due
the Corporation of Charles Town must posi-
doely be paid. The obligations OF the Town
have to be met. aud the Council have directed
me to go ahead aud distrain for Taxes If not
paid. To avoid this necessity tax
payers must come forward at once otherwise
The law tCU be poStt5eg enforced
j. A. Il. MATHEHA.
June II. Collector.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15
Escorts to General Lafayette.

When Gen. Lafayette visited this coun-
try, in 1925, he met with an ovation
wherever he went. When he left Wash
ington to come to Pittsburg he crossed
the river at Brownsville, Pa, in a keel
boat, accompanied by his escorts, who
were to go with him from there to Pitts
burg. At Brownsville an escort was made
up of thirty-two -people-sixteen young
ladies and sixteen young men. They
were selected from among the finest look
ing young men of the town and country.
Then thefne shocking couple were chosen
from the t~hirty-two to be the personal es-
cor of the General, or to be the leaders.
The selection resulted in the choosing of
Miss Sarah Johnson and Hugh Hays
Miss Johnson was a handsome, majestic
looking young woman, and young Hays
was over six feet in height and straight
as an arrow, besides being a handsome
man, of splendid physique and military
carriage. Gen. Lafayette complimented
them all, but especially honored Miss
Johnson and Mr.. Hays.
louisville CKy.) Times.
The young Hays referred to above To-
Gated in Louisville in 1895, and was the
of Mr.. E. W. Hays, who about a
year ago married Miss Maria Moore of
this place, and who is himself a striking
figure of physical manhood.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

Republicans are making election
claims which are shown to be false, and
Democrats are determined that an unlaw-
full count for the State Legislature and
Congressman in this district shall not be
effected.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

Mr.. U. S. G. Pitzer, Republican, who
was defeated for the Legislature in
Berkeley by 90 votes, has served notice
upon his opponent, H. S. cushwa, that
he will demand a recount.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

Committeeman VIM. Campbell has al
ready entered the claims of Charles Town
for the text Democratic Congressional
Convention. We have never yet had a
Congressiona1 Convention. and Jefferson,
we are sure. is by all odds entitled to this
honor. Charles Town is eminently more
accessible to all parts of the district than
the town of Elkins, where the last con
yention was held, and that the Democrats
from u sister counties will receive good
treatment here, they have only to come
and see.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

John a. Davis, a bright young Demo-
crat, who formerly taught school at
Media" the residence of Col. E. H.
Mcdonald, in this county, and is well
and favorably known here, is elected to
the Legislature from Harrison county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

Mt. Hope is the banner Democratic
precinct-I4I for McGrsw to 7 for Day
ton. OF course they had to have some
election officers from both parties, or the
boys might have just made it unanimous
for McGraw.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15
Don't tobacco Spit ana Smoke Your Life Avov.

To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic, full OF life, nerve and vigor, take No.To-
BAG. tue wnnder-worker that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling ltemedy Co, Chicago or New York
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

Charles Town District in its vote of
last Tuesday made a net gain of 200 in
fits Democratic majority over that given
for YIN. G. Brown two ear ago.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

Mr.. U. S. G. Pitzer's overcoat was
stolen from off a chair while he was
speaking, on Monday night, at the Cen
trail Opera House=Martfnsburg Ind.
We symPathize with friend Pitzer. In
this case he seems not only to nave lost
his overcoat, but next day lost the chair
also-that is the n he had expected to
occupy in the next West Virginia Legis-
lature.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

Educate Your BoweIs with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
IUc, 25c. TIC. &C. fail. druggists refund money.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15
Vote for District Delegate.

Mr.. Charles Herman, the prominent
whose card appears in the SPIRIT
Of JEFFERSON, was awarded premium on
lesign and cut flowers it the recent
Frederick Flower Show.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

Hurst 254al Majority I692l Highest
vote in the county, and almost one nun
dred higher than the next Democratic
candidate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

Mr.. w. H. McGaha, a o~ne-legged ex-
Confederate of Mt. Hope precinct, though
a victim of paralysis. was brought to the
polls last Tuesday and executed the patri-
otto duty of voting for Hon. John T. Nc
Graw and the entire Democratic ticket.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

To new subscribers we will send the
SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON from now until jan
uary I, 1900, for $3.50.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

a very tylish and pretty wedding occurred
in the Uvilla Southern Methodist Church
in this county on Wednesday last at half
past ten o'clock. the contracting parties
being Miss Esther Hendricks, daughter of
Mr.. Daniel w. Hendricks, and Mr.. Jessie
A. Engle, a member of the firm of Willard
& Engle, merchants, at Bakerton.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

The ace trouble at Wilmington, N. c.,
reached a crisis Thursday. Manly, the
negro editor who had published an edi-
torial rejecting on white women, was ex-
PEELED from the community and his print
ing office destroyed. AT least eight ne
groes were killed and three white men
wounded. The whites asserted their SUI
Premacy and a new municipal govern
ment vas installed, which has since been
preserving law and order.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

Chief Engineer c. NJ. Bolton is at the
head of a large surveying corps, engaged
IN surveying for new railroad from Bis
mark, on the West Virginia Central Rail
road. to Winchester, Va. The new route
will pass through the towns of Moore
field, Romney, Petersburg, Capon Bridge,
High View, Gore, thence to Winchester,
and will likely parallel the Baltimore and
Ohio to Strasburg, where connection will
be made with the Southern system.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

TERMS OF sALE.-one-third Of the pnr-
chase money 70 be Cash on the day OF sale.
and the balance Of it IN two equal payments.
at one and two yearp, bearing interest, evil
denced ny the notes Of the purchasers, Sc
cured on the property by trust.
By order of the Board of Directors.
y. w. WASHINGTON,
NOV. 1T. President.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

The Second West Virginia will go to
Greenville. S. c., for winter quarters.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. soc, 81. All druggists.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

Mrs. John Roberts, a young woman of
Rileyville, Va, suffered a very painful
death from eating ~chestnuts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

Governor Atkinson comedies a Demo-
cratic majority of one in the House of
Delegates.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

McGraw carried Taylor. his home
county. by about so majority. Two years
ago Dayton carried it by over 500.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

Mr.. Tazewen Lovett. manager of the
T. Lovett Co. Roller Mills. of Berryvi1le,
died suddenly on Monday of last week,
of heart failure, aged 90 years.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

Thanks to State Treasurer Kendall for
a bound copy of his Biennial Report for
Isq7-S.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

jefferson continues the banner Demo
cratic county of the Second District.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

In a recent letter received by Mr.. A. G..
Wynkoop from his father in Hedgesville,
Berkeley Co.. w. Va, he wrote that on
election day he expressed a desire to once
more vote the Democratic ticket and cast
a vote for Col. McGraw. Shortly after
ward a half dozen enthusiastic Democrats
called and proposed carrying him to the
polls in his arm chair, to which he assent
ed, and after voting they returned safely
to his home, lhe having been paralvzed
and in his s4th year, 1t is needless to
add that if all the Democrats in the End
District had been as wide awake and as
enthusiastic as our neighbors in old
Berkeley, Col McGraw O now he
carrying the flag of victory and riding in
a Dayton wagon so securely that tbe
wagon would never dream of being on
ton.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

McGraw's majority in Berkeley county
is 2oo, a Democratic gain of 6so.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

Our gallant Congressional standard
bearer, Hon. John II. McGraw, made a
magnificent campaign and practically
won the fight by a large majority. A
miserable slump in the Democratic vote
in localities where we had a right to ex-
Pect much, has, however, made the con
test in this district a close matter, election
frauds are evident, and a ecoun has
been demanded in some half dozen coun-
ties. The result, we trust, will vindicate
Col. McGraw, and give him the triumph
ant election which he so richly deserves.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-15

The Democrats carried every precinct
in Jefferson county save one.