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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10

The family OF Mrs. VIM. c. Ramey had
4 most pleasant and enjoyable reunion on
the 2sth ult., at their old home near Al
bridge. There We're thirty to dinner, in
Guiding in the party ten children, sixteen
grandchildren, three daughters-in-law
and grandmother Ramey, to whom the
whole affair was complete surprise
party, the Misses Ramey having arranged
for the reunion without the knowledge of
their mother. The dinner was most
elaborate, and heartily enjoyed by all.
Mrs. Ramey, however, says she misses a
number of her chickens and turkeys, but
has no regrets.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10

Our popular mercantile friends Messrs.
Palmbaum & Bro, whose liberality is
only equalled by their courtesy and hon
orable business methods, have again laid
us under Obligations for kindly renlem-
brance Of ye editor and his better half,
which we much appreciate, and for which
we return many thanks.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10

We are under obligations to Mr. Chas.
Hermann, the we'll known and popular
Frederick City florist, for a choice collec-
ton of flowers for Christmas. Mr.. H. is a
careful and reliable grower, and the
collection sent US was a superb one, for
which we return many thanks.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10

Clean blood means clean skin. No
beauty without IL. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood aiid keep it clean, by
stirring mp the lazy iivcg and driving all i'm
PARTIES from che body. Negin to-day to
Danish piInples, boi.s, Dlotches, b!gckheads,
and that siokly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for len cents. All drug
gista, gatisiactiOn guaranteed, l0c, 25c, SOC.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10

The John Myers property was sold on
the goth ult,, by Special Commissioners
Brown and Baylor, (Hefebcwer & West
auctioneers,) as follows Seventy-six
acres Of mountain land to Mrs. ]. W.
Perks, at 1870 per acre; farm OF 100
acres to Mr.. Lewis Clipp, at :3IS per acre;
and dwelling property in Myerstown to
Mr.. VIM. Myers, for $50.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10

D. C. Moll, the well known Photographic
artist, has opened studio in Charles Town
at the gallery formerly occupied by the late
c. L. McClung. Photographs of the high
est grade Will be made only. To introduce
his work, he will make, for few days only
from Jan. the 9TH to Jan. the 14th-Photos
at one cent each. If You wish to avail your
selves of this chance call early. Remember
the date, Jan. the 9Th to Jan. the 18th.
d. e. MoLL,
ian.7,'00 Charles Town, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10

Go to DR.. Bishops for cigars. You
can get 3 good cigars sc,
DR.. Bishops Comp. Cough Syrup cures
coughs and colds. rs cents.
Superfuoush hair, noles, warts and other
facial b1en1ishes removed by electricity by
DIR. !. p. Bishop.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10

Col John ] Granthams well-known
riding mare, a fine animal in her day,
died last Sunday, aged 50 years, without
a blemish about her, and without having
eyer before been sick.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10
euekIen,s Arntca salve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, ChapPed Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and Skin Eruptions and POSITIVELY
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunped. Price ACCENTS per box
For Sale by Geo. T. Light.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10

The progressive firm of Washington &
Alexander have served us with liberal
supply of handsome and convenient cal
endars, blotters. etc, the receipt of which,
through our clever young friend, Mr.
Willie F Alexander, we acknowledge
with thanks.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10

MR. B Williams, of summit Point, and
Miss f Boyd, daughter of Mr. John Boyd,
of Clarke county, Va, were quietly married
at the Baptist Church at Summit Point,
Dec %, 1898, by Rev Julian Broadus. of Ber-
,,,,,;IIo
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10

Mr.. W. B. Davis has his store-room
(old post Office room, Market-House
corner) nicely fitted up, and is open for
business. He has nice, fresh stock in
the grocery line, is deserving, reliable
and accommodating, and will sell you
goods low down for cash or country pro-
duce. Give him a call.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10
Get q Start
On Catarrh

Those who get a start on the dis
ease before the cold and disagree
able weather aggravates it, will
find cure less difficult. Catarrh
increases in severity year by year,
and becomes one of the most OBJ
stinate and deep-seated troubles.
But it is equally important that
the right remedy be given. All
local applications of sprays,
washes, inhalations, etc, can
never cure Catarrh, for they do
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10
DR. To711Iinson7s
DENTAL OFFICE,
CORNER OF CHARLES AND LIBERTY STREETS
CHARLESTOWN.

With the passing of every week Lewis
adds more to his reputation for skill as a
matchmaker. Worl, promptly and thor
oughly done is the secret, and the prices;
Watches cleaned 75c.; handspring 75c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10

Mr. John Bowers purchased of Mr.
Geo H Hagley one OF the Lippitt houses
on Eagle avenue. Mr. Hageley has an
other for sale, cheap.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Array.
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. full OF life, nerve and vigor, take No-To-
strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure guaran-
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10

AS Mr. John w Clipp was passing the N
& w R'y on the Summit Point road last
Tuesday, in buggy with his wife, the
horse became frightened at a locomotive,
and the occupants of the vehicle were
thrown out, fortunately without serious
inif1ry.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10
Nov. 22-St.
Blacksnithing.

The undersigned has taken the old ami we'll
known Thos. ". Davis Blacksmith Shop. ard
will hereafter conduct the Smith Business in
all its branches ut this old established stand.
Horse. Shoeiu@ a specially. and all kinds of
work exccutcd promptly and at reasonable
rates. Has had luug experience in the bust
ness. and will guarantee satisfaction
July 5-v. ABRAHAM ARMSTRONG.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10

Mr. John A Blake has arranged to OPP
crate the Roselle Planning and Saw Mill,
and will do saving and grist grinding,
sell lumber, etc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10
IN oLDEN TIMES

People overlooked the importance of per-
mauently beneficial effects and were sat
isied with trancient action; but now that
it is generally known that Syrup of Figs
will permanently overcome habItual con-
stiPation, well-informed people will not
buy other laNatives, which act for a time,
but finally irjure the system. Buy the gen
uine, madeby the CalitorniaFig SyrupCo.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10

not reach the dis
ease. Catarrh is
in the blood, and
only a bl o o d
remedy can cure
it. Local appli-
tions only
reach theirritated
surface; the right
remedy must be
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10

The Christmas tree brought to little
Marion Bolinger was an exceedingly
beautiful and brilliant one.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10

taken internally.
swift's Specific Is. S. S. is the
right remedy for Catarrh. 1t
cures the most obstinate cases by
going direct to the cause of the
trouble-the blood-and forcing
out the disease. Those who have
met with so much disappointment
from local treatment should throw
aside their sprays, washes and in
haling mixtures and take S. S. S.
A cure will result. Send for free
books. Address Swift Specific
Company, Atlanta, Georgia,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10

In order to take stock 1 will sell rem
nants and other dry goods at reduced
prices until March 1st. Give me call.
S. H. Lands.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10
Nor. %, 1888.

f you are going tohave a sale in the spring
Il see VAN, he VIII sell you steers or lei
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10

Miss Bertha Bane and brothers gave
handsome reception at their beautiful
country home on the evening of Dec 20.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10

ND you know that these Kite warnings
- are cheap at any priee weighed out OF
larnyard. G. r. WALL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10

A number of chickens were stolen
from the premises of Mr.. w. F. Walker
a few nights ago.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10

MrW B Carroll is making number
of improvements upon his Hemp farm,
noar town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10
1899 Ramblers $4,000.
NJ. E. BoLNcER, Agent.

Horse blankets and lap robes at
c. N. CoLEMAN's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10
WANTED T!

"AX Strit gs and Cement for Thu Cans:
w ai.o Wax TapeTs. fCr sale a yesterday
& Co.'S. Soaih Charles street,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-10
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK. n. Z.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-10-27
Decision Again 1t TugbOat Mar
riOfyaa

Judge Dougherty, of Santa Rosa, Cal,
has rendered decision in the case OF
Bonham VS.. Bonnam, recently brought
to annul a marriage contracted on
board a pleasure schooner outside San
Francisco Heads. The Court declares
that weddings taking place at sea in
contraveation of the statutes or by con-
tract, or under any circumstances with
out a proper license and some form of
public solemnization are clearly illegal.
The Court further holds that children
resulting from such unions, where con-
tracted since March 26, 1895, when the
statutes governing such cases were re-
vised by the Legislature. are without
doubt Legitimate. Plaintiff and de-
PENDANT in the case at bar were married
by a sea captain on Aug. II, 1896, but
Bonham having acknowledged the pa
ternity of a child born to him the
Court holds that it. becomes the plain
tiff's legitimate and adopted son.
ChIpn's First Runway.
The first railroad constructed In
China was narrow-gauge line from
Shanghai to Woosung, put down In
1876. and intended chiefly as an ocular
demonstration to the Chinese. At the
end Of twelve months 1t was sold to
Chinese official, who straightway tore
I'D the rails and deported them to For
mosa. The single dummy engine OF
the line now reposes peacefully in the
mud of some Formosan harbor. to-
gether with the wreck of the junk in
which It was transported. During
these twelve months OF Its existence
the Shanghai-Woosung railroad, with
Its single dummy engine and its train
of small cars, which, by the way, were
OF the American pattern, carried SOo,-
600 passengers. The Chinese came
from far and wide to see and expert
ment with this new barbarian curios-
ity. and the people in the neighbor-
hood, soon finding it an institution OF
great practical utility, became regular
patrons. The predicted uprising of the
people against the construction OF the
road never materialized, and, as for
the graves along the route, every farm
er.-would manufacture as many graves
as he could get dollars for permission
IN traverse them
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-10-27

A pet tortoise. owned by a lady in
South London, was badly worried by
the house-dog. so the owner decided to
have the MANNED reptile put out OF ex-
istence. A friend. medical student,
undertook to achieve the business of
killing with minimum of pain. so he
placed the thing in a box along with
buster saturated with chloroform. The
next morning it was found that the dog,
which had apparently jumped on the
box with the idea Of again mauling his
victim. had been overcome by the fumes
of the substance escaping out of
hole in the receptacle, and was lying
dead, while the tortoise, which had been
doomed to destruction, was alive, and
comparatively brisk in its movements,
and looked as though it had considera-
bly, benefited by tho chloroform.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-10-27
IN CAPSULES.
ELECTRICITY Will be Stored-Can be
Carried In the Pocket.

Electricity in capsules is the latest
thing in New York. \ company has
Deen formed, with $15,0000O0 capital.
10 supply power in 10 or l. grain cap
Sules, which can be bought by the box
ana carried around in the vest pucs.et.
one or these capsules will furnish cleo
ITCHY enough to keep light burning
I'LL night. The assertion is made by a
representative Of the company that the
llEnt can be furnished ut less than one
hlth OF mill per lamp per hour for
each lG-candle incandescent globe. The
company intends to sell power at ten
cents an hour for one full horse power.
Inc capsules can be used for propelling
automobiles, and it is said that .hcy
VIII take up so little room and weigh
so llttle that the weight of automobiles
VIII be reduced materially.
battery of the new power. weigh
ing ony 500 pounds can run an automo-
pie four or five times as long and as
tar as the largest batteries now in use
which weigh 1000 or 5000 pounds. If
an TINS can really he done il will revo-
lutlonlze the automobile industry and
remove one of the strongest objections
TO ITS use-its great weight Automo-
piles as at present made, weigh 1000
pounds and upward, the heavy burden
tney are obliged to carry for propul-
sion making it mperatvely necessary
10 construct the carriage on the strong
est ana heaviest scale. When one can
ouy electricity in the same shape as
box of quinine pills it will be possible
10 use it for many purposes for which
II Is unavailable Mt present The Pres.
ident OF the company. John Post. who
Is the discoverer of the new power.
says 1t can be used in the most remote
ana Isolated places rs easily as in New
York City, and that a farmer can en-
ploy II TO heat and light his house. to
uraw water, to make butter. saw wood
run thrashing machine, drive fans
ana Keep out flies. If it can do all this
men will no more think of being with
out capsules than going down town
without change in their pockets.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-10-27
CIGAR LABELS.
EAey Do Not Indicate the Quality os
the Goods.


the Goods.
There is much difference hetweer
DIanu OF cigars and a label" "a
eooa brand is very often taken To
mean "a good quality" Very likely
tnat was the original intention of cigar
Drands, as it still is of whiskey brands
out by the actual present custom of the
.rdue the name which is burned ar
branded on the wood of the cigar box
Tue brand properly so called-has no
NECESSARY connection with the quality
vi the cigar, but only accidentally. so
lar as some particular make. peculiar
W one factory, may be for the time ex-
elusiVely applied to the manufacture of
sood tobacco. The brand" tells the eli
gar seller something about the size and
shape OF the cigar. As years 90 on The
application of these brands becomes
uioIe ana more loose and irregular. Tn
III recent years there used to be a regu-
lar graduation of size in about this Or
aer, beginning with the largest: IN
Fertecto, 90 Puritano, (3) Concha. and
(4) Conchita. Even this Arrangement
was not by any means the earliest. Re.
gaia was known to the trade as
designation of large size long before
anybody ever heard of "Perfecto."
Henry Clay" was once a brand indica-
tive OF both size and quality. a brand
and label in one, when the cigar was
made IN only one Havana factory. And
later results nf competition, as well as
or Cuban disturbances, are seen in the
actually prevailing scale of brands AS
brand differs from brand in shane as
well as in length, it would take much
complicated mathematical research to
place the brands in the exact order of
the volume of tobacco indicated by
each.
Roughly speaking, however, they run.
beginning with the largest. as follows:
~ Perfecto Elegante, (2) Perfecto FL
no, 90 Puritano Fino-a thick cigar.
(D Puritano Extra, 90 Breva-thick
end blunt; co. Breva Chica, CD Cencha
Regalia, (S) Concha Especial, 90 Con-
chita, (1O) Reina Fina. I'D Petit Due,
(12) Opera, and Q3) Chiquita.
About all this matter of brands moth
ing is so certain as that the whole BUSH
ness is in shifting and revolutionary
condition. Thus, the Panetela. not
HASA'AohSu dUONOJ hOulu De pldceu by
some after the Perfecto, because it is
about as long, and by others after the
Concha, because it is thinner. 1t was
much easier to maintain hard and
fast rule when the whole cigar making
industry was ostensibly confined to Ha-
vana, and all cigars, even if made else
where, had to pretend to Havana origin
and conform to Havana customs in or
der to maintain the illusion
1t Is curious to note, however. that
factories all over the world still stick
to Spanish words and traditions in
branding and labelling their output. If
a Rhode Island cigarmaker wishes to
say that this box is something really
uncommonly fine he marks it ''Delicios-
os." The colors of Spain still rule in
the ribbons that tie the bundles of eli
gars-yellow and red, the latter very
rare. When Cuba has become Ameri-
canized red white and blue ribbons may
make their appearance in cigar boxes,
but that sign of the times has not yet
been observed.-N. Y. Tribune.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-10-27

An Investigation into the compare
tive cost of living at the various Euro
mean capitals resulted in the following
facts: At Vienna the prices of most
articles of food are lowest; at Madrid
they are dearer than in any other CAPT
tai and such things rs bread, meat,
sugar and coal are very expensive. in
deed. At st. Petersburg. also. the price
of bread Is still considered Il luxury
Ihove the means If the working classes.
Next to Vienna. BrusScl- is an cNpen-
sive city: Paris is a little higher in the
scale. while London Is stll more eNpen-
sive. An American spends on an aver
age $50 year for food. Frcnchman
S4S. a German $40 n Spaniard So. an
Italian S24 and 2 Russian $40. OF
meat the American eats 100 pounds Il
wear, the Frenchman 81 pounds. the
German G4 pounds. the Italian 2S
pounds and the Russian ~ pounds. or
bread the American consumes $50
pounds. the Frcnchman $40 pounds. the
German 800 pounds. the Spaniard $50
pounds. the Italian 400 pounds and the
russian 600 pounds Outside Of Eu-
rope. in times of peace, Manila is
cheaper to live in than any other city
In the world
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-10-27
The White Horse Rapids.

Arthur Ham, formerly of this city.
writes from Lake La Burge. \. w. T..
Of the experience of his party in the
White Horse rapids:
You see by the heading that we
have passed the White Horse rapids.
Just before we reached the narrow
part of the rapids. the final iump-off.
we ran on rock in the rapids and
stuck fast. We lay there from o'clock
at night until > the next morning. We
had supper and breakfast in the White
Horse and slept there. We had to
run a line ashore and put up an aerial
tramway, like life-saviug device, and
run part of our cargo ashore on a big
line carrying a pulley. Two Of our men
went ashore on the line and pulled the
stuff ashore with Il horse. Then. with
block. tackle and horse we pulled the
ScOw off the rock and rushed through
the rapids in less than a minute with
out further accident. We expected to
take the scow and cargo across this
lake with horses and Slcds. but we
nearly lost two or three horses and
their loads through the ice. aud
then gave up the attempt One horse
went in mp to his ears and would have
gone out of sight if she had not been
held up until we could hitch on another
horse and pull her out. = Buffalo Com
mercial
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-10-27

This is now LA Luz" violent cler-
cal newspaper of Chilhauhau, Mexico
Describes the alleged attempt of the
United States In gohhle up Mexico:
''The Aztec eagle writhes wounded ut
The foot of the symbolic cactus; in vain
does it endcavor. with tiuttering of its
wings TO brighten away the plague of
disgusting insects which surround it, In
The White House is heard the prophetic
,roakine of the Nulturc with its enSan-
guned eyes fastened on its victims 1t
only awaits the SINGING of the insects
to fall upon its prey and wound IT, The
insects are the Yaquis. Protestants.
Yankeeized Mexicans and Chinese"
And it appears that the most of all
la Luz" fears the Yankeeized Next.
,ans. 1t continues: "With bitterness
n their hearts and insults written on
their foreheads they are ready to strike
At the heart of La Patria."
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-10-27
Canada,s Greatest Glory.

The greatest glory of Canada is not
its modern progress. but its vast and
ancient wilderness If You weary of the
sameness and unprofitab b eneSs of every
thing you know, go where | went last
year. to the upper waters of the Otta-
wa, where the beaver is the master ar
chitect and the moose is king of the
woods See for yourself, as | saw, that
the Ottawa and the Gatneau, appearing
to come from widely distant regions,
have their origin close together and are
twins. Behold these two children Of
the lakes, nourished from the same
generous breast Trace their courses
and see that, though journeying far, in
widely different directions, they finally
arrive at a common destination.
Nobody knows all about that head
water country around the sources of the
Ottawa. 1t is a prolific game region,
where sportsmen rarely go, for the
simple reason that they can get all the
hunting they want nearer to the rail-
road. There are plenty Of deer close to
almost any Canadian Pacific station
west of Pembroke, and it is not mUth
trouble to get chance at a moose in
two days from DeuX Rivieres, Rock
cliffe, or Mattawa. Not many hunting
parties start from there either. and |
suppose the reason is that for thous-
ands of miles to the west the woods,
prairies, and mountains lie close to the
railroad and afford almost limitless OPP
portunities.
The territory inclosed by the Ottawa
and the Gatineau has been from i'm
memorial times the home of the Algon-
quin Indians, and they still remain
there. in such primitive innocence that
they receive no annuity from the Do
minion Government. In this they are
unlike the Indians of the United States
or their brother tribes of Canada
Corihnar.c