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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-01-25
The National Civil Ser
vice School.
SlI East a pttol Street, Washington, D. c.
INSTRUCTION. RY rnRRESpnNnnNc,


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
what to do and how to do it. Eighty five
thousand one hundred and thirtv-ei.ht posi-
tions are now filled by the Civil Service Com
mission. and we prepare people so they can
pass the examinations. Have you an ordin ary
common-school education? If you have we
can prepare y gu for an examination in d short
time. I'VE will give yOu examinations until
you will be marked 10y the Civil Service Com
mission. Our charge is u mere nominal one
of $40 and after you 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 in order 30 get our pay in
ull. BY a recent order of the President the
number of places to be He'd by the Civil Ser
over So per cent, All Government EN- ployces
are now included except fOurth-class post
astcrS and those persons classified as labor
ers. There never was better time than the
present III which to prepare for civil sc ryice
position. There never was time when as
IN any positions were open to competitor as at
present. We have our students in every De-
p0rtment of the Government. Some are now
getting Us high rs -, 0G0 per annum. MANY
are getting 81 200, Sl.40O, $1,000 and 800.
w e 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 Is, 1896. Washington. D C..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-01-25

The distinguished New York chemist. IT. A.
Slocum. demonstrating his discovery of n re.
liable and absolute cure for Consumption
pulmonary Tuberculosis and all bronchial
throat, lung and chest Diseases stubborn
coughs. catarrhal affections, general decline
and weakness loss of flesh, and all conditions
of wasting away, will send THREE FREE
BOTTLES Gall differently of his New Discov-
cries to any afflicted reader of the SPIRIT OF
JEFFERSON writing for them.
His = New Scientific Treatment has curei
thousands permanently by its timely use. and
considers it simple professional duty 10
suffering humanity 10 donate trial of his in
tailiblc cure.
Science daily develops new wonders and
thls great chemist, patiently experimenting
Tor years, has produced results beneficial to
humanity as can be claimed by any modern
senlus. HIS assertion that lung troubles aud
consumption are durable in any climate is
Proven by heartfelt letters of gratitude, -
, ,'ed ID ms American aud European labora-
tories IN thousands from those cured in nil
parts of the world 40 A''
Medic1l experts conccde that bronchial
cnest and lung troubles lead to Consnn,ntio1'
. %E,cn, uninterrupted, means speedy and Ger
Simply write to 7. A. Slocum NJ n no
tlhc street, New York, giving nostofTice ;,, "a
express address, and the free in.drin. ,.;iI ~.
promptly sent. Sufferers shouId take imst. uS
advantage OF his generous proposition
Please tell the Doctor that Won saw his ~ f.
I'M VI JEFFERSON. Jly 27-ly.
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Beware
OF the Knife.

Mr.. Lincoln Nelson, of Mansfield, Mo-,
writes: ''For six years have been a
sufferer from scrofu1ous affection OF
the glands of my neck, and all efforts
of physicians in Washington, ID. C-'
Springfield, Ill, and st. Louis failed to
reduce the enlargement. After SIX
months constant treatment here, my
physician urged me to submit to a re-
moval of the gland. Atthis critical mo-
ment a friend recommended S.S.S.'
and LAYING aside deep-rooted preJu-
dice against all patent medicines, be-
gan its use. Before had used one bot
tie the enlargement began to disappear,
and now it is entirely gone, though lam
not through with my second bottle yet.
Had only used your SIS. long ago,
I would have escaped years of misery
and saved over $3.50"
This experience is like that of all who
suffer with deep-seated blood troubles.
The doctors can do no good, and even
their resorts to the knife prove either
fruitless or fatal. SIS. is the only
real blood remedy; it gets at the root OF
the disease and forces it out perma-
- n =
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All Have Disappeared.

4" suffered with rheumatism in nv
back and shoulders. My head ached and
was very weak. concluded to take
Hoods Sarsaparilla In a short time ]
felt better. have now taken seven bot.
ties and the headache, rheumatism and
that tired feeling have all disappeared. -
Mrs. Ida c. Grim, Wadesville, Va.
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Bradstrset's last issue tells us that +

Bradstrset's last issue tells us that the
West Virginia Central and Piedmont
railroads gross and net earnings for No
vember, 1896 and 81, were: Gross, 1896,
S9l, 1856; 1897, 500, JAP; net, 1896, $780,.
O62; net, 1897. $50, 12O. The same au.
thority says that the Ohio River rail
roads earnings for December were
Gross, 1896. SIG ,O7s; 1897. sS1. 81.
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SOUTHWARK.
Trnius II and connect with Southern r
for Harrisouburg r. 'A

Mixed Trains Southbound leave Winches,sr
AZ 4.55 and S45 n. nj. Arrive at Strasbnra,
Junction ut GIG aud 10 SIS a. m.
Mixed trains northbound leaves Winchester
at L 45 and 1l.S0 p. m. Arrive at Harper's
Ferry ut 4.20 p. m. aud Sc u. m.
CONNECTIONS.
Train connects at Harper sFerry withFnst
LimitedExpress train leaving atl2. Al am. md
l:o4 p. m. arriving at Chicago $50 a. M; and
1900 noon, and with train leaving ut SIG
p. m. arriving at Cincinnati at 745 a. m. 81
Louis 600 p. M; and connects at Weaverton
at 1l.4o U. M, arrive at Hagerstown at 12 20
p. M, Washington Junction with train arriv-
ing ut Frederick at 1.55 p. m.
Train as connects with Fast Vestibule train
at Harper's Ferry ut 9:44 p. IN. for Chicago, at
1921 p. m: for Pitts6urg. and 1855 a. M for
Cincinnati and st. Louis. Arrive at Pits
burg at 200 a. m, Chicago at 9:45 p. M. Gin
cinnatti at p. M, and st, Louis G:SO a m.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars are run
through to Cincinnati, st. Louis, and Chicago
on all express trains.
For rates. tickets, baggage checked, apply
to any office of the b. 6 o. Railroad.
w. NJ. GREENE, Genl Manager.
d. B. MARTIN, Man'gr Pass Traffic.
Nov, 81 1897.
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Additional trains leave Baltimore for Union
Bridge and Intermediate Stations at 1917 n
m. aud $40 p. m, and leave Union Bridge for
Baltimore at sos q. M, and 49, p. M, daily,
except Sunday.
"Daiiy. All others Daily, except Sunday.
tstoPs only to land passengers from Baiti
more.
j. NJ. HOOD, Pres't. and Gen'l Man'gr.
B. II. GR1SWoLD, Gen'l Pass. Agent.
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The engagement of Miss Ida Monta.
que Glover, one of Berryville's well
known and popular young ladies, and
Mr.. Herbert AIcKelden Smith, a young
business man of Staunton, Va, is au-
nounced. The wedding will take place
in this place on Tuesday February 1st.-
Clarke Gom,.icr.
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GENERAL REPAIR SHOE.

Repairing Harness of all kinds in durable
and workmanlike manner. at very low prices
A new collar made ont of an old one If Won
only have the rim left. Bring in your work.
and you will be surprised to see how little IL
will cost for me to put it in good trim for
you. New work made to order in best style
April q. '95-tf L. g. OSROTTRS
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Ftrst-Class Latina House
I'm portant Notice.
THE AMERICAN BIBLE soc1ET

THE AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
In accordance with its recent action regarding
SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPPLY,
has undertaken to supply each bcy or girl in
the Sunday Schools of cooperating churches
at HALE COST PRICE, viz:
Thirty cent Bibles for Is cents.
Twenty - 80 10
n. BAH orders with Cash sent to the Dis
trict Superintendent, Rev. Thos. Cotton, Par
kersburg, w. Va, will receive prompt atten
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-01-25
Sing Kee Laundry.
Brown Building, opposite National Bank
CHARLES TOWN, w. VA.

Our Laundry turns out the very best of
work. Work taken every day and turned out
the second or third. Shirts. Collars and Cuffs
in gloss or domestic finish, just as you like it.
Please give us call and take good care of
the ticket. Whenever you call for Laundry
return ticket in order to get Your work. Our
work is all done by hand, and your clothes
will last twice as long Us when washed by ma
chinery, l will not DC responsible for ..ruu-
dry that is not taken out within the limi; of
sixty days. Yours respectfully.
Sept. 7-6m. SING KEE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-01-25

HOOPS Pills act easily and promptly on
the liver and bowels. Cure sick Head.
ache.
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Western Maryland r. h.
CONNECTING WITH

OVNTNEOIINU WITH
P. & r. r. at Shippeusburg and Gettysburg
Norfolk 4 Western r. r. at HHgerstown;
B.&O.R.R.0t Hagcrstown and Cherry
Run; Penna. r. Rat Bruceville and
Hanover P. w. 81 B., N. c.
and B. d p. Railroads
at Union Station,
Baltimore, Md.
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New Harness Shop.

The undersigned has rented the store-room
formerly occupied by Messrs. Miley Sc Boxwcll,
on West Main street. opposite Rink Hardware,
and will conduct therein a
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t July is, 1897.

/ Daily. *Daily Except Sunday.
On and after january 9th. 1928. Sunday
trains will be discontinued until further notice
q. W. HARRISON,
q. L. BRETT, Gen'l Passenger ACT.
Gen'l Manager.
July 20, 1897,
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NoRTHwARD.

The above trains run daily, except Sunday,
and arrive ut and depart from PeDrsylvania
Passenger Station. Washington, d. C., where
both trains make immediate connection forapd
from Baltimore. Philadelphia and New York.
For Map Folders. Through Ticket Rates,
&c, apply to nearest agent, or write to L. 8.
Brown, General Agent Passenger Department,
washington, d. c. o,,
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My Foundry Department.

viii make all kinds of Castings from pat
terms or old pieces of casting. Also have pat
Engines of Frick's make and others. Make
Sash Weights for Buildings of all sizes, in
large quantities lower than the lowest, and
am prepared to make all kind of Brass Cast
ma Wat hge E ON hanG on nde Pnper for dea
Wells and Cisterns, of which l have all eX-
ira Chains. Crauks, Wheels, sc.
Agent for the CROWN WHEAT DRILL
Would be pleased if any one in need of Drill
before purchasing elsewhere would give me a
call.
VIII thank the public generally for share
of their patronage. Yours respectfully,
JOHN G. WELLER.
Address P. o. Box 81.
September IL, 1888.
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Sc Warren ST.. New York Ci

Since 1861 have been a great sufferer from
catarrh. l tried Ely's Cream Balm and to oil
appearances am cured. Terrible Headache
from which had long suffered are gone.-W
J. Hitchcock. late Major U. s. Vol. and A
a, Cen, Bnffalo, n. Y
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What lore Do You ASK.

On receipt of ten cents cash or stamps, a
gcncr Gus sample will be mailed of the most
popular Caturrh and Hay Fever Cure (EIv'z
Cream Balm) sufficient to demonstrate its
great merit. Full size Soc
ELY PROTHRRS
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The Richmond Dispatch of May 7th
says in an extract from General Lees re.
port to the Secretary of War, dated May
9th, 1864, Headquarters of the Army of
Northern Virginia: "Tbe enemy crossed
the Rapidanat Ely's and Germania fords
Two corps of this army moved to oppose
him-Ewell by the Old Turnpike and
Fill by the Plank road. They arrived
this morning in close proximity to the
enemy's line of march. A strong attack
was made upon EwelI, who repuIsed it,
capturing many prisoners aud four pieces
of artillery. The enemy subsequently
concentrated upon General Hill, who,
with Heth's and Wilcox's divisions, sue.
cessfully resisted desperate assaults
A large force of cavalry and artillery on
our right was driven back by Rosser's
Brigade. By the blessing of God, we
maintained our position against every
effort until night, when the contest closed
1 have TO mourn the loss of many brave
officers and men. The gallant Brigadier
General ]. NJ. Jones was killed and Brig
adler General Stafford l fear MORALLY
wounded while leading his command
with conspicuous valor.
"(SignedD R. E. LEE"
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UNDERTAKING.

, am prepared to give my special attention to
the business of Undertaking
being practical mechanic and determined
20 give satisfaction, respectfully solicit shar
May 10, 1877. LEWIS STARRY
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BLACKSMITHIMG.

Light or Heavy, in frst-class manner
Special attention paid to Repairing Mill
Spindles. have one of the latest improved
Turning Lathes which cannot be excelled in
the State, for Turning Iron and Chasing Screws,
on hand Pipe of all sizes, and am prepared to
Cut Threads, or Screws or the same, also
keep on hand all kinds of Brass Cocks; Globe
Angle and Check Valves of Jenkins' Bros. Pa
guarantee of thirty days, and if not found sat-
fsfactory return and will refund the amount
paid. 1 keep in stock Packing of different
kinds for making Steam-Tight Joints; also
manufacture the Sun-Fish Pillow, improved. in
three different sizes, US follows: a Heavy
Three-Horse, Two and Three, and q regular
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-01-25

The farm of the late Joseph Randall,
about three miles west of Shepherdstown,
was sold recently to L j. Clark, of Kear-
neysvilIe, at 1913 per acre-l7I acres.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-01-25

an Eminent Netc York Chemist and Scieut;s
Makes Free OBeg' to our Readers.
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Shoes /! Shoes /!

A Great Variety of Shoes aud Slippers for
everybody, at all prices, for Spring and Sum
mcr, just opened. Prices marked down 70
make short profits TO suit the times:
April 81. s. 8. DALGABH,
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The 0onfedernte Caralrn
NORFOLK. Va, Dec. 81. 1897.


To the Editor of the Public Ledger.
Having seen in your paper of the oath
a reference to a letter from General R. E.
Lee to the gallant Wade Hampton, in
which he attested the effectiveness of the
cavalry of the Army of Northern Vir-
ginia, am reminded of a report made
by General Lee in which he mentions the
great performance of the no less gallant
Rosser and his brigade AS 1 was in
command of the First Squadron of the
Seventh Virginia of that brigade, and
having been disabled by wounds received
in leading the last charge of that bloody
9Th day of May, 1864, ask that in con
frmatiOn you publish the order above
mentioned, copy of which / send you
herewith. d. HUMPHREYS.
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WTE want 400 pounds of PrimePork. Applv
W at the stove house of yesterday & Co.
South Charles street.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-01-25

To an Whom It Nay Concern:
take this method of announcing to the
farming community of Jefferson and adjoining
counties, that do all kinds of Machine Re-
pairing, such as Traction and Portable En-
gines, Wheat Threshers, Grain Drills, Wheat
Fans, Corn Shelters. and in fact all kinds of
Repairing, in both Wood and Iron; also make
Smoke Stacks for Stationary and Portable En-
gines, Patching Steam Boilers. and putting in
new fews or tubes. Am prepared to do all
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The Wonders of Science

Lung Troubles and CONSUMPTION Can be
Cured.
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Ladies Hair Work.

MRS. CARRIE soUDERs is prepared to
do Hair Work at moderate prices, and win
make Braids, Pufs. Curls, Frizzes etc. exc
cutting the same promptly and in good style.
residence corner of Lawrence and Congress
sts.' opposite residence of Mr.. ]. G. Hoiines.
April 20, Is97-tf.
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OFFERS to the people of jefferson County
" Insurance in a safe Company at the actual
cost of insurance, which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged, and keeps the money
at home. Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday
DIREcToRs-Jos- Trapnell Henry B. Daven-
port, j. Garland Hurst John w. Rider, w. h.
Eugene Baker, s. w. Washington, Fl. L. Snyder,
Vim. G. Frasier. John H. little, Jacob s.
Melvin, E. G. w. Herr. Isaac H. Strider.
i. II. STRIDER, ....P President
Fl. B. DAVENPORT. ........ Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE CoMM1TTEE-J. G. Hurst, WIN.
81. 7 Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac II. Strider,
Jos. Trapnell, s. w. Washington.
LOCAL iddleway-J. G. Shirley !;
Harpers Ferry-Chas. H. Trail; Shepherds
town.. S. Fleming; Washing
ton ~ Alexander.
Jan. 10, 1S92-odn12, 20.
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Berryvile, Clarke County, "a.

T HAVE for years built large variety of va
they have been in use among our people, and
have given satisfaction in every instance as far
as have been able to ascertain. Through this
experience have learned what vehicles suit the
people best, and what are best adapted to their
wants. l manufacture handsome wagon
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-01-25

Bird vice-Prest. q Gen'i M'g'r.
j. u. CULP, Traffic Mgr.
Jn1S, '95. ". a. TURK, Gen'I pass.Agt.
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JEFFERSON FOUNDRY
Machine Shops,

Situated on Berryville Turnpike, within the
Corpoi ate Limits of Charlestown.
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RAILROAD
Time Table inn
effect Nov. IL, :S.T,
until further notice,
NoRTHWARD.

Train 403 connects with Southern r, R Mt
Harrisou6urg ut 200 q. M. for Strash,rr-
junction aud Harper's Ferry Division, .
The times., 1898-09-25

was an unhappy match. however. and
Mrs Hutchinson procured a divorce and
returned to her home alone. She has
since become engaged to the doctor on a
man-of-war recently In Honoluiu. Marie
Along, who was perhaps the brightest
of all the girls, married q young lawyer
named Humphries, a newcomer in Homo
lulu.
All fair matches from a worldly point
OF view, but upon Ettas brow rested the
laurel wreath, she was to marry in the
navy--and commander. at that Specu-
lation was rife as to the ultimate effect
of this match on Capt. Writings position
in the navy while it was openly wondered
if Mrs Writings lot would be a happy
one when she found herself transported
to some naval station where her ancestry
was not the accepted old story that 1t
had become in the land of her birth. And
it was remarked that after the marriage
the choice naval stations did not seem
to come into Capt. Writings way as they
had before. But they we're content for
all that Capt. Writings devotion TO
his young wife was unmistakable. and
she proved a nice. good little helpmate
to him. Their small daughter, not yet
three years old, Is the pride of the cap
tain's heart.
There are plenty of Along girls still left
unmarried to gladden. the hearts and
homes of plenty of youth and chivalry.
In the preparations to welcome our boys
in blue" they have each taken a promi-
nent part and who knows how many
Along girls viii in the future sail through
the Golden Gate to look for the hospi-
tality here that they have always been
ready to accord the stranger in their
tropical home.
The times., 1898-09-25
THE PARCEL POST.
Rates for Carriage by the Govern
ment in Austria.
From the New York Journall

fFrom the New York Journall
Reichenberg Austria, Aug. 26.-The at
tempt of the express companies in the
United States TO force the public to pay
the war tax which the new revenue law
very clearly intended they should them
selves pay, suggests more forcibly than
ever that our Government should adopt
the pareel-post system so successfully
used in various European countries. In
Austria it is not only great convenience
and a great saving to the public. but is
profitable TO the Government.
To US, who have been accustomed TO the
charges levied by the American express
companies, the parcel-post rates seem
like free carriage. Those rates are as
follows:
For one-half pound or less, carried from
TO 30 miles, cents.
For one-half pound or less. carried from
10 to 600 miles, cents.
More than IL pound, up to 10 pounds,
carried from 4 to 40 miles, 6 cents.
More than 1-2 pound, up to 10 pounds,
carried from 40 to 600 miles, u cents.
For each additional 10 pounds over the
first 10, from to u cents, according to
distance.
These rates apply to a parcel mailed at
this city, for instance, for delivery at any
place in Austria or Germany. To other
countries the rates are higher, in varying
degrees.
The sender of parcel marks its value
on the outside. For that value the Gov
| ernment holds itself responsible, and,
people tell me. pays the losses-which are
said to be very few-prompty and with
| out protest
When the value of a parcel exceeds go,
| there is an extra charge amounting TO
about a cent for each $50 or fraction
thereof Presumably this is designed as
a check on generalization.
The parcels are handled with great
care They are taken to and from trains
| and delivered by special wagons, tightly
/ closed, like the mail wagons in the
American cities.
/ My own experience that the Austrian
/ parcel post rates are not one-third OF
! the American express rates, comparing
| the minimum charges here and in Amer
! lea When the maximum charges of the
/ two systems-express and parcel post
are compared, the difference is still more
} strikingIy in favor of the parcel post
I The reader who is accustomed to paying
! American express charges will be inter
ested in making comparative study ot
| the preceding table of Austrian parce
post charges.
Obviously, 1t would be an immense saw
/ ing to the American public If the Gov.
| ernment would adopt the parcel post sys
/ TEN with a schedule of charges one-hali
J or two-thirds the rates of the expires:
companies; and, obviously, the people
| could then easily afford to pay the wal
| tax those companies are now dodging-
FRANK W. MAHAN,
| United States Consul.