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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-02

Its not the coat that makes the
man." would be ting and logical
title for Mrs Burnett's latest play, but
it wouldn't look we'll on the bill boards,
and far be it from us to suggest the
preparation of so violent an outrage
on the laws of euphony. So let it go
at "Joe Hurst, Gentleman" Digby
Bell is satisfied with it, and it certainly
suggests all manner of artistic posi-
bilities to us. especially as it comes
from the pen of the woman who wrote
"Esmeralda,' Little Lord FaIntleroy'
and "A Lady of Quality" At the
Opera House next Wednesday, March
Sth
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-02

GRAND OPERA HOUSE-"Uncle Josh
Spruceby.
One of the novel advertising devices
used by the Uncle Josh Spruceby'
company to attract attention is the
daily parade of the "Hayseed" band.
The band itself while of much better
calibre than the usual travelling organ
izations, has its members attired, as the
title indicates, in the usual character
istic dress of the New England rustic.
Some dressed in their best as on circus
day." while some attired in stage boots
and jeans appear fresh from chores" y
With Uncle Josh" himself in the lead,
umbrella and carpet sack in hand,
they parade the principal streets and
give a concert of choice selections. The
parade takes place at noon.
"The Ivy Leaf" engagement closed at
the Grand Opera House, with two per-
fOrmances, yesterday, the audience be-
ing large and the satisfaction OF their
presence was very manifest by the fire.
quent signs of approval. The company
is good throughout.
1t should be very welcome news to
our theatre-goers, not only those who
are regular attendants at the theatre,
but those who very seldom attend, to
learn that on Friday, March Sd, at the
Opera House, we are to have the ia
nous and beautiful comedy, THE Lit
tie Minister" Most everybody is aware
that this comedy has been the success
of the country and while this may seem
to be very strong assertion it is borne
out by facts 1t is the thing nowadays
if a play meets with any kind of sue
cess at all, and plays for any length of
time in New York and the other LARGE
cities to announce phenomenal runs,
but in the case of ''The Little Minis
ter" which was seen for 300 nights in
New York, and everyone of the per-
formances to audiences that crowded
the theatre to the doors, it is an assured
fact and one easily to be believed. The
same success has followed it since it
was seen in New York and the business
everywhere has been to the capacity
Of the theatre The company that will
present the comedy here is one Of Mr..
Charles Frohmans', with special seen
cry, and a cast fully able to portray
the very difficult characters that have
been so beautifully drawn by j. NJ.
Barrie, who is the author of the novel
and who also made the adaptation of
his book 1t gives us great pleasure
TO be able to state that our theatre
gOers are going to appreciate the OPP
portunity which is given them, and that
the theatre will be crowded there is no
doubt. The sale of seats has been large
and the audience will not only be a
large one. but will be a very fashion
able one, and it is safe to say that this
will be the event of the season.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-02
BEN WOOD.
City Matters of Interest-.O Brief
Notes Cleaned Yesterday.

The regular meeting of the City
Council held Tuesday night, was quite
an interesting one and a large number
Of business matters, after having re
ceived due consideration, were trans
acted. Caldwell & Caldwell, the
Wheeling attorneys, were present for
the purpose of looking up the city's
interest in the Cherokee strip extend
ing from the old to the new Benwood
boundary line. After the matter, con-
corning the Improvement in this part
of the city, had been brought up, it
was decided that vigorous efforts be
made on the part of the city to have
the Benwood and Moundsville electric
railway company, comply Ito letter
with the ordinance as laid down and by
which they are governed. The ordi-
nance necessitates the removal of the
company's power house and car barns
from their present cites on Jim's Run,
to points within the corporation linn
it's of Benwood city; calls for the
placing of lights on different poles
along the line and also calls for the
matchmaking of Marshal street in the
Fourth Ward.
The question concerning the water
contract came up and found a place
on the table for final consideration at
another meeting.
Bills having been contracted during
the past month to the amount of $500,
were paid promptly.
The proper committee was instructed
to proceed with the work of paving
Alleys A and B.
Other routine matters were trans
acted.
An article appearing in Republican
paper yesterday morning concerning
"a movement being under way to insti-
tute an investigation into the legality
of the appointment of City Assessor
Samuel Blake, as delinquent tax col
ector." was entirely devoid of reason
in some respects and manifested in
some degree that the author had been
misinformed The article stated. to
the effect that the appointment of Mr.
Blake to the Office in question by the
present council. shortly after its or
ganiZation, a little less than a year
ago. was in violation of the city char
ter. On the contrary it may be said
with positiveness, that the present City
Council had full power to create such
an office and to appoint Mr.. Blake to
fill the duties thereof. City Assessor
Samuel Blake, submitted a delinquent
tax list to Council and Council, on
motion unanimously carried forward
the list to the State Auditor for con-
sideration. Mr.. Blake was appointed
as Deputy City Sergeant for the pur-
pose of collecting the taxes, and it will
be seen readily that the forwarding OF
the delinquent tax list TO the State
Auditor was not brought about direct
" by action of Mr. Blake at all.
1t has been stated that any person
whose name appears on the delinquent
tax list forwarded to the State Audi
tor, in order to aid in the redemption
of his taxes, will have to send writ
ten communication, inclosing the re-
Guirad amount Of money, TO the State
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-02

last spring and summer a ne Adel-
phi Theatre. London. the performances
extending through twelve weeks, and
was the great dramatic event OF the
season. It was accepted by the press
and the public and enthusiastically
greeted as the most perfectly con-
structed and most humanely absorb
ingly interesting American play that
had thus far been brought upon the
English stage. The stage settings and
effects are the same that were presented
there and during its American tour. The
cast is represented by a company of
artists especially selected by Mr.. Be
lasco and includes many of the most
popular and talented representative
players of the New York theatres.
Wheeling is to have the famous re-
production of the much more famous
Passion Play" and there can be no
doubt that this city will turn out
en- masse to greet its initial appearance
here. We can truthfully say that it
is a great reproduction, if We are to
Judge by what has been said of it by
able critics in other cities. We will
see every incident of the life of the
founder of Christianity truthfully de-
picted, serving to us the most approx
ed and artistic fashion the greatest and
most inspiring object lesson that has
ever been reflected on this world since
the creation The Passion Play" will
be shown here on next Monday night
at the Opera House. Prices, 25, IS and
SOC only.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-04
Church Items.
Rev. L. R. Milbourne will preach at
Riverside next Sunday afternoon.

Rev. L. R. Milbourne will preach a
Riverside next Sunday afternoon.
The usual interesting children's Easter
service was heldin Zion Episcopal church
Sunday afternoon.
Services in st. James Catholic Church,
Charles Town, on the 4th Sunday OF
each month, at 1910 a. m.
The Sunday School of the Oakland NJ
E. Church South will be reorganized
Sunday, April 9, at 8 p. m.
The Baltimore Conference, NJ. E.
Church South, will meet in Mt. Vernon
Place Church, Washington City, April 5.
Rev. L. R. Milbourne will repeat his
sermon, " Can Christian consistently
favor the Saloon?" next Sunday night,
at the Baptist church
Rev. Mr.. Towson, missionary to Japan,
preached in the NJ. E. Church South
Sunday morning, and at night gave an
interesting talk upon Japan.
The choir of Zion Church rendered
very beautiful musical program for the
Easter service last Sunday morning.
Constant practice for several weeks
has been necessary to prepare this
music, and the leader and organist-
Misses Katie Aisquith and Bertha Ruhl
have been Iireltss in their efforts to
have pretty selections well rendered =
Following is the program:
Voluntsry-Slumber Leid-Schumann.
Easter ADthem-Christ the Lord is Risen
To. day.. F. Kinsey.
Christ our Passoyer-H. P. banks.
Gloria Patri lin A flat)-A. Bialla.
TIE Deum (Festival) in Z fiat-Dudley
Buck.
Jubilate Deo-H. P. banks.
Hymn 12I-G. P. PnIestrina
Gloria Tibi in E fAt-G. Wilson.
Hymn 1ll-Mozirt.
Easter Anthem-Now is Christ Risen-F
C. Maker
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-04
Hoods Pills
Removed.

1 wish TO inform my friends and the
public generally that have moved in the
new room now being fitted up for me in
the Hagley building Ia few doors from
Racket store) about April Ist I antici-
pate very large spring trade, and will
use my best efforts to raise and maintain
the standard of custom garment making
to the highest level possible, in order to
counteract the many spurious limitations
of Legitimate tailoring that have been
foisted upon the public. AS to my new
samples for the coming season, it is hardly
necessary for me to dwell on them. All
can say is that used the very best
ability and matured experience in sci ect
ing complete assortment of styles and
qualities. promise you also in the flu
ture, as in the past, the same courteous
and liberal treatment, and last, but not
least, perfect fit. Yours &c,
c. r, RFTNIS,SEP
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-04

Messrs Cooke 81 Phillips, our progre ssive
and enterprising hardware merchants, have
rented the middle store-room in the new
part of the Weirick building on Charles
street, for the display of farm machinery,
which will afford them better facilities ant
also convenience in handling this line o
goods. Mr. Phillips enjoys quite reputation
as an expert in machinery, and his long ex.
perience makes him an excellent judge as to
what best suits the agriculturist in this sec
ton. The firm is quite popular and enjoys
steady increase in trade, and we are glad
to make note of another step in still fur.
ther advancement and business enl argt
ment.-AdvOcate
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-04

One of the busiest places we have seen for
long time was at the lumber yards of VIM
Phillips Sons on Monday last, occasioned
by the filling of large order for dwelling
to be erected by Mr.. A. S. Link, contractor,
for Mr. Ross EngIe at Shenandoah Junction
All the available space was taken up with
wagons (some ten in number) which were
being loaded with all kinds of building ma
terial, presenting quite pretty scene Of
real genuine business prosperity We un.
derstand the outlook is encouraging in the
building line here this season, and the ex,
tensive preparations Wm Phillips Sons are
making is good index as to the truthful
ness OF the report They are by far the lar.
gest dealers in the Valley, and enjoy lucra'
tive trade within hundred miles of their
present location, built up by fair dealing and
living prices-Advocate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-04

Mrs. Jane Hopkins Boys Clothes arc made
as nearly indesirucrihle as garments made
from wooden fabrics possibly can be. They
are guaranteed by the makers and sellers to
give absolute satisfaction. Like other articles
of exceeding merit Mrs. lane Hopkins Boys
Clothes have received that sincercst nattery-
Imitation. Therefore we caution the public
that the genuine Mrs. Jane Hopkins Bows
Clothes bear her label aud are for sale in this
vicinity only by VIM. Kahn. SadIer block.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-04
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW YORK. NJ z.
For sale by all Druggists.-Price SOC. per bottIs
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-04

Miss Daisy r. Lunceford, of Charles Town,
and Mr.. Walter Bates, of this county, were
united in marriage at the Ba ptist parsonage
Wednesday, March %, 1899, at p. M, by
Pastor l. R. Milbourne. A small company
were present to witness the ceremony. Miss
Daisy is one OF our most popular young la
dies, and Mr.. Bates is an energetic and pros
nf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-04
Reduced rates to Iriennia. Session Inter-

Reduced rates to Triennia. Session Interna-
tional Sunday School Association. Atlanta,
Ga. April 26-29, 1899. For the hove occasion
the Southern Railway Will sell tickets to At
lartu, Ga. aud return, from all points on its
lines, at rate of one frst-class fare for the
round trip. Tickets on sale April %, 90. 81,
final limit May 3, 1899. Double daily train
service, Pullman sleeping cars. Dining car
and lav c aches on both trains
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-04

Rev. H. A. Murrill, of the Baltimore Con-
ference, NJ. e. Church, South, and Miss
Elizabeth Ruth George, daughter of Henry
II. George, Esq, of Greenbrier county, were
united in marriage by Rev. g. H. Buchanan
on the evening of the 14th instant. Mr..
Murrill, during the Conference year begin
ming March, 1897, was the preacherin charge
of Shannondale Mission.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-04

A large and enthusiastic meeting was held
at the Courthouse Thursday night of this
week in the interest of the Anti-Saloon
Leaugue of Charles Town. district. The
League of this distict has membership of
65. 1t is growing in popular favor Rev F
NJ woods, pastor of the Martinsburg Presby-
terrain church, made very able address,
setting forth the evils of the saloon and
showing who are responsible for its exist
ence The county League purposes to or
ganizes local Leagues throughout the county
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-04
The Mira Joue HoDkips Bows CIotbes An

The Mrs, Jane Hopkins Boys Clothes differ
from the ordinary sort in so many ways that
they really tegg ar description cnlv per-
sonal description of their +" fine points " can
properly convey TO the minds of the intelli-
gent American mothers their enormous super
iority over every other sort. Call at William
Kahu's, the leading clothier. Sadler block.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-04

If kept continually running watch
will tick 100, IA, 900 times year. If your
watch is not kept clean it will soon wear
out and be useless. Lewis will clean
your watch for Is cts, and warrant it
one wear
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-04

DIR. ]. F. Hartgrove appeared before
Justice w. H. Briggs, of Harper's Ferry,
Saturday evening, on charge of assault
upon Mr.. Geo. w Smith, waived an ex-
animation, and was held in bail for the
action of the next grand Jury.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-04
Charles Town, Jefferson Co, w "
march %, 1893

fully concur in what Mr. sublette says
about Ned MRS W P CRAIGH1LL
The worthy colored man above referred
to is much in need of little help. TOT ur-
chase costly medicines and meet other
expenses in Baltimore, and if any OF his
friends in Charles Town or elsewhere
feel disposed to aid him, anything given
or sent to Mr.. ]. Shirley Smith, of this
place, or DR.. ]. G. Wiltshire, 212 Madi-
son St, West, Baltimore, will be properly
disposed of.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-04
nenuty 81 BROOD Deen.

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your biood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all inn
purities from the body. Begin to-day to
Danish pimples, boiIs, blotches, blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, l0c, 25c, SOC.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-04
The Non-Absorbent Bread and Pastry
Board.

In no part of the household realm has
such advancement been made, as in the
variety and production of convenient and
labor saving appliances for the kitchen.
A desirable BREAD AND PASTRY
BOARD is one of the most important
health and labor saving devices yet to be
introduced, as the ordinary wooden board
is unhealthy, laborious and wasteful, and
IN every respect unsatisfactory. 1t there
fore gives the agent great pleasure to of
fer to the housewives of this vicinity the
patent Non-Absorbent Bread and Pas
try Board, the triumph of simplicity and
perfection, an ideal board on which to
prepare bread, pastry and other food.
1t is hygienic and sanitary, having a
highly polished metallic kneading aud
rolling surface, microbes nor disease
germs cannot enter. 1t is easily and
quickly cleaned with damp cloth, no
scraping nor securing being required, as
dodgh will not adhere to it No more
flour is required than is necessary to tenn
per the dough, the good results of which
are we'll known, while butter, lard and
liquids Gan be mixed without being alb
sorbed. No bad Odors from previous use
nor soft ibrous surface to become rancid
and foul. Being extremely light and at
tractive, it is acknowledged by all to be
superior to the heavy and expensive
slabs frequently used, thus making it the
only practical, non-absorbeut board
ever offered for domestic use,
H. L. KIRBY, Agent.
Bolivar, W. Va.
AID. BARR, sub-agent,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-04

BEST IN THE woRLD-Mrs. Jane Hopkins
Boys Clothes. Beware of limitations. After
years of tirelcss devotion to the subject OF
good looking and wear-rcsisting BoysClothes,
she successfully evolved the principle of con
struction. which has not only made her an
enviable reputation. but blessed by mothers
of boys throughout the land. Genuine Mrs,
Jane Hopkins Boys Clothes on sale for the
Spring, 1899. at VIM. Eahns. Sadlcr block.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-04

Jefferson Building and Loan Associa-
ton will sell money on the redemption of
shares of stock on Tuesday, April II.
1899, at u o'clock p. M. at the office of
David Howell. Treasures.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-04

Don't Tobacco Spit aud Smoke Your LIE Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic, full OF life, nerve and vigor, take NoIro-
strong. All druggists, sec or 81. Cure Gmar;n-
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Kennedy Co, Chicago or New York
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-04
VIM. KAHN,
The leading cIo,biyr. sadler Block
March II. 1899.

March a. 1899.
Black serge, henricttas, cashmeres,
worsteds, &c, cheaper than ever. See
S. H. Lands.
Comforts, blankets, lap robes, duck
jackets, cheaper than ever before.
S. H. Lands.
Oakland MINERAL WATER, for kidney
and stomach trouble and Rheumatism,
for sale by S. H. Landis.
Sheeting, cotton, ticking, cottonades.
full lines, and domestics of all kinds. at
reduced prices. S. H. Lands.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-04
Shake Into Your Shoes,

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet. 1t
cures painful, swollen, smarting, nervous
feet. and instantly takes the sting out of
corns and bunious It's the greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes
tight or new shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain
cure for sweating. callUus and hot, tired, ach
ing feet. Try it to-day. Sold ~ all druggists
and shoe stores BY mail for Csc in stamps.
Trial package FREE. Address. Allen S. Ohm
sted, LG Roy. n. Y. Mar.2S-4t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-04
Eve Faithfu1.

Ihaye been requested to write this sketch
of the antecedents of Ned Johnson, colored
l have known Ned for over 40 years, from
/ his youth up He was owned by my uncle,
Samuel w Lakeland, of Jefferson county.
(now in West Va1 He was always remark
able for politeness, amiability and general
good character When the civil war COM
menced he remained true and faithful to
the close of the war To avoid being pressed
or persuaded to leave his PEOPLE, on one oc-
casion he hid himself in the sink of James
Roper's mill and concealed himself in the
wheat At the first battle of Manassas Lieut.
Colonel Frank Lakeland of the End Virginia
Regiment, in feeble health insisted upon
going into the fight, although he had to be
removed from winchester on q cot or stretch
er with General Joe Johnson He was com
pletely Frustrated after the battle and never
recovered Ned was the man that brought
him from the battlefield in spring wagon
to his old home at "Springland," Jefferson
county, and helped to nurse him He lived
but short time after reaching home Ned
cared for and did what he could to protect
the stock and property on the place and re-
manned true and faithful to the end of the
war Since the war he has lived in Charles
Town, and has made many friends by his
upright and manly conduct He has been
taken with severe sickness, and is too poor
to get the necessary assistance Any relief
rendered this man will be bestowed on an
honest and worthy person, really believe.
THOMAS h SUBLErTE,
NInrnn.N raGYrT V,,EN, y,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-04
Special thirty Days offer.

Two dollar cabinets tor 90 cents.
D. c. MoLL,
Mr2S. Charles Town, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-04

Have you time to look at your watch j?
Maybe you have time. but have the
wrong time wheu You do look If such
is the case, don't swear, but bring your
timepiece to Lewis. Prices always right
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-04

EcGs FOR HArcHING.- Barred Ply
mouth Rocks, pure bred, - eggs for IS
cts. Stock from the noted poultry yards
of Danton Marford, Md, and c. A.
Kuhlman, Va. NJ. KERcHEvAL,
Hhnrlos rrc,,,,r, w VI
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-04
COAL NOT ADVANCED.

Notwithstanding the advance in coal,
we offer 90 tons at the old price. Red
ash Lykens Valley stove, 5000; nut,
$3.50. M1LEY Bros.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-04
WHY Do You suHer

With your Eyes, when the assistance of a
pair of
ROCK CRYSTAL OR DIAMOND LENSE,
Nill give you relief We guarantee to fit OF
refund the price. Large assortment. at
L. w BROWNS.
Oct 20. 1891. OpIiciun and Jeweler.