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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-22

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BIacksmithing.

The undersigned has taken the old and we'll
known Thos. W Davis Blacksmith Shop. urd
will hereafter conduct the Smith Business in
all its branches at this old established stand.
Horse-Shoeing u specially. and all kinds OF
work executed promptly and at reasonable
rates. Has had long experience in the bust
ness, and will guarantee satisfaction.
July BY. ABRAHAM ARMSTRONG,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-22
Reamer's Howard House
Howard aud Baltimore Sts.,
BALTIMORE, MD.

To Aly Oil Patrons and the Ty0geling Public !:
Having had very liberal share of The pub
lie patronage during the past five years, felt
encouraged to rc-lGuse the Howard House for
term o years, and have ut great expense
refurnished and rcfttcd the hotel from top to
bottom. Am hotter prepared than ever tO uc-
give iirst-cluss Accommodations at 90 per
day. Country merchants and commercial
travellers will ind it the most centrally loca-
ted hotel in the city. Respectfully,
Sept. %, 1894. JAS. REAMER,
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REopEN1NG OF TIE OLD wELL.KNoN
MaItby House.
AMERICAN ANp EURoPEAN Plans.

AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLANS.
The OLD MALTBY HOUSE. is to 2s East
Pratt ST., Baltimore, Md, has been reopened
TO the public Tic house has been Renovated,
Steam Heat, &c, put in the Rooms The Bar
and Cafes will be- under the personal manage
ment of the wcll-kuown Caterer, Mr.. Louis
Bennett. The Bar will bc supplied with the
Choicest Imported and Domestic Liquors aud
Cigars. The Cafe with the best The market
affords.
Jan. "A. 1893.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-22

NNTE are selling Tin Quart Cans of ourown
w Make at the low price of S5c. per doz
although tin has advanced IS ou the box. We
have about !, 900 left, and will have no more
at that price So come and supply yourselves
at EASTERDAY y CO.'S.
July IL. Charles Town, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-22
LOOK AND LIVE!
DRS. w. ]. MHITLOCK
AND NEPHEW,
HERB PHYSICIANS.

Manufacturers of Natures Great Herbal Rem
edirs for all acute and chronic diseases. Spe-
cinl attention given 10 the treatment of Rhen-
matism, Scrofula, Catarrh, Dyspepsia aud all
Diseases arising from yitiat state OF the
blood, including Cancer. the great destroyer
of mankind. Poison is not good for men.
women and children; neither the knife Tor
cancer; they cannot cure. Address ali letters to
DRS. w j. WHlTLOCK &c NEPHEW.
July lS-6m. Winchester. Va.
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hauling.

TNHE undersigned is prepared to do Hauling
Il of all kinds, either with Cart or Wagon. at
moderate rates. Delivering of merchandise
and baggage ia and from the railroad depots
o speciality. Orders left mt the Livery stable
of Mr. Joseph Hunt will receive prompt at
ten5ion; p.o. % ,oa EDGAR D. GLAZE
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-22
:. He That Any Good 10 wound win -

Should be provided with good health.
and everyone who would have good
health should remember that pure, rich
blood is the first requisite. Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. by giving good blood and good
health. has helped many man to sue
cess besides giving strength and courage
to thousands of women who, before taking
it, could not even see any good in life to
win.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-22
Painting, Paperlng, &c.

1lHE undersigned is prepared to do all kiuds
T. of Painting. Grafuing, Paper Hanging,
&c Prices moderate and prompt attention
Nav . 'g3-tf
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Virginia Hotel,
Carter House.

CHARLES TOWN, WEST VIRGINIA.
NTELL furnished. Central location. Hack
wv free to and from depots. Terms $500
Bar in basement and good livery at the
Hotel Stables.
Aug. S. 1888. ". F. CAMERON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-22

To Curo Constipation Forever.
Take Cascnrets Candy Cathartic. 1Oc or 25c.
II g. g. O. fail to cure druggists refund money.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-22

Hoods Pills are gentle. yet effective.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-22

EQ1ENI prevents nIne-tcnths of the
THEFW suffering incident to child
birth. The coming mothers
disposition and temper remain unruflled
throughout the ordeal, because this relax
Ing, penetrating llniment relieves the
usual distress. A good-natured mother
is pretty sure TO have a good-natured child.
The patient is kept in a strong, healthy
condition, which the child also inheriis.
Mothers Friend takes wife through the
crisis quickly and almost painleSSly. 1t
assists in her rapid recovery, and wards
off the dangers that so often follow de-
livery.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-22
MIrDLEwAY. JEEFERsoN CO.. W. v

Il the Carriage Business on the Middleway
and Shcpherdstown turnpike. one mile north Of
Middlcway. for four years past. and during that
time have been doing n large and constantly in
crcasing business-n the mannfaeturc of
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-22

.I.5O in Adyanee; q if not Fad jim Advanee.
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CARRIAGES, JUMP-SEATS. END
SPRING & SIDE-BAR BUGGIES
JENNY LINpS, PHRTONS,


" Itt4'NI y u III ID@A4N I1NN'OIIlFo
JENNY LINpS, PHRTONS,
JAGGERS, &C.
Our work has been sold all through jefferson
and adjoining counties. and has always given
satisfaction in every particular
II is Our constant aim to work the very best
material. and to do all work in q irst-class man
ncr. and as to our prices we pledge ourselves to
do work as low or lower than frst-class work
can bc done for elsewhere.
II parties wish to consult us i'll regard to work
and do not find it convenient to visit our fac
tory we will. if notified by postal card. send a
representative of the firm to visit them ut their
homes, and give all necessary Information.
Secondhand vehicles and good Horses to zen
in exchange for work.
We keep constantly large variety of New
Vehicles i'll stock; and have also Secondhand
Carriages, Buggics, Icc., which we sell very low
May Q. ISS2-y.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-09

Valetta, Island of Malta, March o.
The u. S. transport Sheridan, from
New York on February 10 for Manila,
arrived here yesterday morning. BY
permission of the governor OF Malta,
Gen. Sir Arthur James Lyon Fremantle,
the American troops. consisting of 1000
men, landed today and the governor,
attended by his staff, inspected them
on the Florian parade ground. Subse-
quently the Americans marched past
and created a splendid impression.
Admiral Sir John Ommanney- Hop
kins, commander-in-c chief OF the Medi-
terranean station, and Major General
Lord Congleton commanding the in
fantry brigade, with their staffs. were
present. There was also a large at
tendance of naval and military men
and an immense concourse OF specta
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-09
Ex.MINISTER BARRETTS VIEWS.

Hong Kong, Feb. s. via San Fran
cisco, March 9.-In an interview with
the Associated Press correspondent
John Barrett. late United States min
lister 10 SIAM who is passing through
Hong Kong en- route home said: This
collision of forces at Manila is the most
disastrous thing that cou% have hap
pened TO the Filipino cause for inde-
pendence and they themselves. that is
the leading representatives of Aguinal-
do and the so-called junta. realize il
and cannot at the moment understand
II. They have come TO me almost with
tears In their eyes asking for details
of the conflict and seeking some legl-
innate explanation and excuse for the
beginning of the fray by the natives.
kilograms have been pouring I'm on
them from their agents i'm America and
Europe asking for the Filipino side of
the story. but they are unable to an.
sWer and cannot communicate with
Aguinaldo or the insurgent government
Only few days ago they assured me
that their leaders would not allow any
attack to be begun upon the American
forces and would even avoid threat
ening attitude rather than shoulder the
-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-09
CAUSE OF THE OUTBREAK.

They asked me to inform my friends
in congress to this effect, as well as to
write to Admiral Dewey and Gen. Otis.
Therefore, when | asked the local lead =
ers To give reasons for the outbreak.
they stated with great earnestness tina
it must have been due 0f begun by the
natives, which they do not like to ac-
knowledge) TO the mOmentary innu-
ence of the war party or most radical
element. and that Aguinaldo himself
could not have favored or supported
the action of the Filipino troops. Tho
long continuance OF the fighting thew
say would be accounted for by the
masses OF Filipino soldiers practically
being beyond all control nf officers af-
ter the battle had really begun and be-
ing inspired with the blind hope OF
driving the American soldiers into
Manila as they had formerly the Span
iards.
Now that the treaty Is ratified right
after their reckless opening of hostili-
ties, the Filipino leaders are almost
dumb-founded and are completely at a
loss az to their future policy. They
candidly admit that the worst blow
possible TO their prospects has been
struck. one even confessed 10 me that
tho very best thing that they could do
now was 10 disband. disarm and quiet
ly yield 10 American control. trusting
that full Justice would eventually be
done 20 them. As he Is a man Of high
standing | hope his influence may
count with Aguinaldo and his follow
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-09
REFUSE To WORK.
Sailors on Schooner Brought Cass Into Court,
Cut Decision Was against Them.

In response to citation issued by
Judge Brown of the United States
Court. Captain Cotton appeared in
court this afternoon to settle dispute
as TO the wages due two OF the sailors
on the schooner Helen. which arrived
at this port on Tuesday of this week
Upon arriving in Providence the cap
tain directed the crew to assist i'm dis
charging the cargo. which order was
followed by all except Manual A. Siia
and Manuel Il. Sila, who refused to as
sist, alleging that they had not agreed
to do so and they demanded their
money.
They brought the matter to the at
tention of Judge Brown. who issued the
summons 10 the captain. An inspector
of the shipping articles and an exami-
nation OF the others members of the
crew disclosed the fact that the men
had signed TO discharge cargo when
requested to do so by the captain
Judge Brown directed the captain to
pay the men S24, being the amount due
them less the extra cost To the captain
to fill their places In discharging cargo.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-09
BROWN UNIVERSITY.
Senior Class Elects KarshaIs For Class Oar.
The Carpenter Prize Contests.

The senior class of Brown Univer-
sity has elected the following junior
marshals for class day: Frederick VII
nal Hussey, Albert Lyon Scott, Walter
Alexander Briggs.
The announcement of the winners in
the preliminary trials for the Carpen-
ter contest was made this morning.: T..
l. Chace OF Providence; w. l.. Clark OF
Rome, New York; Harvey N. Davis Of
Providence: E. T. Gross of Providence:
t. III. Guild OF Providence: Il. III.
Kenworthy of Hampden. Maine: M. J.
Linders, II. Il. Waller OF West Derby.
VI. The judges were Prof. Lamont.
Prof Potter and Miller Moor Fogg.
The junior class is TO revive this year
the custom inaugurated by the class OF
81 of giving a Junior promenade" 1t
Will take place Tuesday evening. April
A. in Sayles' Hall. The committee in
charge of the affair is James Warren.
chairman; A. l.. Scott, treasurer: G.. s.
Anderson, j. 5. Cole, w. ID. Forbes f..
V. Hussey, III. II. Mason, NJ p. Per- .
kins, A. r. Hatcher. and c. C. White.
The annual meeting OF the Y. NJ c..
a. was held last night and the follows
ing officers for the ensuing year elect
ed: President, II. T.. Parker, 90; vice
president, +. II. Field, 90; recording
secretary, j. Il. Gilman. 90: corre-
spending secretary, A. q. Pritchard:
treasurer. X. II. Clarke. '01. The annual
reports showed that the association Is
I'm a prosperous condition with a mem-
bershiD of 247
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-09
Funeral OF leanier Chacs.

The funeral Of Leander Chace was
held at his late home. II Durfee street.
at | o'clock yesterday afternoon. the
services being largely attended as the
deceased was extremely popular with
all who resided i'm that vicinity. and In
fact was well and favorably known
throughout the state. He for many
years conducted a large stable on
Dodge street. where before the bicycle
craze he did an extensive trade. The
services yesterday were conducted by
the Rev. w. g. Selleck of the Church
or the Mediator. The bearers were
from among his life long associates, be-
ing Charles 4. Hubbard Andrew =.
Mathewson. William w. Batcheller. AL
bert Fenner. g. A. Weteherbee and u.
g. Pearce. There was a profusion of
flowers. the larger pieces coming from
What Cheer lodge of Masons and Pill
grim lodge Of odd Fellows. The inter-
ment was at Pocasset cemetery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-09
STEADILY RECOVERING.
Condition Of fudyard kIpIing Continues 10 I'm
proye-Reslsd Well Last Npht.

New York. March 9.-Rudyard Kip
ling continues to make steady progress
toward recovery. His sleep is better and
more refreshing. lasting several hours
at a time. His brain power is still I'M
paired, but that is only a temporary
condition resulting from extreme ply
ical weakness. Only one nurse remained
in Mr. kipling's room last night and
there was no call for her services.
Mr.. kipling was removed at IL O'clock
this morning to another room in the
hotel For fourteen days he lay fighting
death in the room he has just vacated
The new room is larger and has a more
cheerful outlook. 1t is hoped the change
Will do the patient good.
Mr.. kipling is very much improved.
and took "A breakfast OF beef tea. oys-
ters and eggs. Little Elsie is sitting up
I'm bed and is on the high road to recov-
cry.
Mr.. Doubleday said the next bulletin
will not be issued until next Saturday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-09
II is Hoped That Mr.. Howard 0. Stuges
VIII Consent 10 Be a Candidate.
Mr.. BL0DGETT TO BE RE-NOMINATED.
Changes That Are Likely in Republican Assembly
Ticket Nominees al Large For The Rouss
Will Be Mr.. Jones and Mr.. Pcs.

1t has practically been decided that
Col j. Edward Studley Of the Ninth
ward, will accept the nomination for
senator on the Republican ticket once
more and there is no doubt that he
Will be reelected. There is some work
being done in making up the list of
Republican candidates for representa-
lives from the city, and the work is
pretty well advanced.
The place OF first representative to
succeed Gen. Ames is still open. but
there is a hope that Mr. Howard o.
Sturges may finally be prevailed upon
TO accept. Mr.. John Il. Blodgett will be
rehonlnated for second, ana Mr.. AL
bert Roberts for third Representatives.
and IL is not improbable that there will
be a change made in the Fourth ward.
although Mr.. Pierce says that he is a
candidate for a denomination Mr.
Harry c. Curtis at present one of the
representatives. large, will be renom-
mated as fifth representative TO sue
ceed Capt. Charles G.. Gray. For sixth
representative Mr.. Remlinger Will be
returned, while il is generally expected
that Mr.. Frank T. Pearce win succeed
Hon. Henry II. Barker, who retires, as
seventh representative.
Mr.. Charles Dean Kimball. one OF the
best Informed members of the General
Assembly. will again receive the NOM
ination for eighth representative, while
IL is expected that Representative Roy
al IA. Gladding. OF the Ninth ward. who
declines a denomination. will be sue
ceeded by w. a. III. Grant Mr.. Chris
topher l.. Holden viii again be nomin-
ated as tenth representative The NOM
nees for representatives wilTl
be Augustine Jones OF the Second ward.
and James A. Pirce. OF the Eighth
ward. son of the late Major William
4. Pirce.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-09
CANNED GOODS.
In Proper Condition They Are Hu-
mamity'S Greatest Boon.
A Simple Rule by Which One May Easily
Discover a Defective Can.

In view of the many sensational re-
! ports lately circulated by some news
papers with reference to poisoning by
means of the improper use of canned
goods" the News published yesterday
an article originally written for the
New York Recorder i'm September. 1896
by II. T.. Taylor. formerly buyer for the
grocery department of Hilton, Hughes
* Co. now connected with the Shepard
company of this city. and which was
extensively copied at the time by nearly
all the trade and home journals
throughout the United States. 1t was
considered OF such practical value that
II was repubished by the government
I'm the following November through
the war department. for distribution
among the various posts and commits
saiy departments throughout the coun-
try, and is of sufficient Importance to
all housekeepers 20 use anu refer TO as
a matter of reference
There is no occasion whatever for
any one being prejudiced against the
use of canned goods i'm tin; they are
Just as safe TO use as goods packed in
glass. they are the greatest boon known
10 humanity. and if i'm proper condition
they are as safe to use as ordinary fresh
meats and vegetables. The rule for the
detection of unWholesomc canned goods
is so simple as TO be surprising. Mere
ly examine the top and bottom OF a
can before opening. II concave and
without elasticity whatever. the con-
tents OF the can are good and whole
some.
Some people have an idea that cans
that are dented are in improper condition.
AS matter Of positive fact a can that
IS easily dented and remains SO, pro-
Vided, OF course, 10 has not been pune
tured and air admitted into the can, Is
TO be in absolutely perfect condition. as
the vacuum, which is necessary, Is as
nearly perfect as IL Is possible 90 be.
Bear i'm mind one thing canned goods /
will not keep fresh any longer when ex- /
posed To the air than fruit or meat i'm /
the natural state. and q judicious use /
Df the senses OF taste and smell will \
avoid may serious troubles that might 4
'ause nausea and other ill effects Ma |
lure is nature and when food is ex-
posed TO the air for any length OF time /
Z VIII naturally decompose or putrefy. /
ma one must not expect from canned /
goods that which Is not expected from
resh meat and vegetables I'm their ma
ural state.
Read carefully the interesting and
instructive article published on page \
II yesterdays News. and then save the
anne FOR future reference.
AZ this opportunc time the News will
'c pleased to answer In fun any and all
ucstions appertainlng ~ the healthful-
less Of canned or other cooked foods.
heir action. their benefits and any
ther features. Here D. an oppOrtu-
ity Tor physicians 10 investigate the
ubject OF the manufacturo of foods I'm
" their various phases. and any in
ormation regarding the matter VIII be
heerfully extended by the News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-09
REPORT OF CASUALTIES.

Washington. March 9.-The follow
ing cablegram has been received at the
war department.:
Manila, March 3, 1899.
To Adjutant General Washington:
Casualties. March Z, Near Pumpi u
Station.-l<illed, First Nebraska, Co. ID,
Private Roscoe w. Young; Co. O., Guy
G. Walker.
Wounded-First Nebraska, Co. B,
Captain Claude Hough. thigh. moder-
ate; Private Herbert Hedgel neck
moderate; 10Th Infantry. Co. NJ. Private
Frank Young, second. arm, moderate:
Co. IL. John Curran, cnest lung, sew
ere; First Wyoming. Co. +, Captain
John u. OBrien, forearm. moderate:
Co. G. Private Joseph Spaeds. severe.
Engineers. Major +. Bell thigh, slight.
Near San Pedro, Macati.--W Wounded,
First Wyoming, Co. G.. Musician O. T.
Small. knee, moderate; First Washing
ton,Co. III. Private Sidney o. Dickinson,
breast slight
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-09
VOTING LISTS.
Board Of CanVaSSers Have Completed
Their Work Upon Them.
VIII Be Posted Tomorrow II Weather Is
Not Too Sturmy-flnaI Canvass

The board of canvassers and reois.
tration has completed the annual can
vass of the voting lists, and the list
! VIII be posted in every election district
and on the bridge at Market square
tomorrow morning. if the weather is
good. IL 1t should be stormy the list
VIII be posted on the next pleasant dav.
The board will meet for the purpose of
canvassing and correcting the ward
lists of voters for the state election to
be held April 5, at the following places.
and on the following dates: First ward
at Pioneer hall on South Main street
March 20, from 7:15 To 7:45 p. m: Sec
ond ward at the war droom on North
Main street. March %. from s to $3.50 n.
ond ward at the ward room on North
smith street, March %. at S:45 D. M;
Fourth ward at the ward room on
Fountain street. March 25 from $50 10
u. m; Fifth ward at the ward room
on Beacon avenue. March %, from Z TO
$50 j. m; Sixth ward at the ward
room on Public street. March q. from
go TO S:la p. m; Seventh ward AT the
ward room on Oakland street, March
ward room on Harrison street, March
~, from TO i:3O p. m; Ninth ward at
the ward room on Pallas street. March
~ from 1:i5 to S:15 D. M; Tenth ward
at the ward room on Atwelrs avenue
March 2S, at $50 y. m.
The board also meet for the purpose
of the final canvass of all the ward and
dlstrlct lists of the city, at their Of
nee, in city hall. on March %. at
O'Clock a. IN. Notice is given TO regis
Try voters OF foreign birth that the time
OF Ming proof of citizenship i'm order
10 vote at the next election expires on
Friday, March "A. at 5 o'clock p. m
The joint committee on city prop
erty of the city council met in the de-
partment OF public buildings at II
q clock this morning, and talk over sew
eral matters OF interest and looked over
certain bills. The subcommittee on
taxation held a meeting I'm the office OF
common Council Clerk Hayden, this
afternoon, and the matter OF the reVi-
Son OF the tax laws was further dis
russed
The result of the meeting of the com
nittee on train sheds yesterday after !
noon. was that II has been practically :
iecided To extend Exchange street 10 I
railroad Terrace. which means two an 4
)roaches towards the east. instead of 1
me This viii entail the building two /
'peets IN graceful curves. each co feet 4
woe. The Butler Duncan Land COM
lany is desnous of having a crosswalll.
rom the Butler Exchange building Ia /
he Washington street extension and 10
ne new passenger station. IT Ia con-
ended that with a properly construct
a crosswalk from the foot of the east
ipproach TO Butler Exchange build
ng, many people going to and from,
ne station vii! continue TO avail them
elVes or the privilege of passing
hfoush that building and the Arcade
n getting to Weybosset street