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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-30

Els wool, black and white, IA OF ball, 15c
ball.
Also full line Of Gents Underwear, import
ed for this season, ranging in prices 25c 5Oc 75c,
$1OO, Sl.25, and full line of Ladies' and Child
ren's Underwear; also Union Suits for ladies and
children, selling from 25c to $500 suit
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-30

For funeral supplies, monuments and
cut flowers go to Dearth, the under
taker. |. o. O. f. cemetery trustee
Both phones. 28-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-30
Fine Tailoring.

Suits made to order according to
the latest style.
All work done at home.
INSIST in trying on your garment
and be convinced to have tailor
made suit.
We not only FIT GARMENTS but we
furnish with them that superior
WORKMANSHIP which is so highly
appreciated.
Also, ladies' and gents garments
cleaned, pressed and repaired.
sixth street. Theodore Arnst.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-28
s1oo. 90 diven Away.

Separate B-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-I F-s-O-W-e-F-s and
usc the letters TO form many words ~ you
can using the letters backwards, or forw ards,
but don't use any letter in the same word
more times than il appears in - 'BeauiifulFIOW-
ers." Il IL said forty small English words
can he spelled correctly from these sixteen
letters For cxample-ten. feet ut. etc The
Hanil Seed Company Will pay Two Hundred
Dollars in cash to the persons sending them
forty words formed as above. II yOu arc
good at word making aud can form forty
words write your name aud address plainly
on your list and enclose the same with Hffecn
two cent stamps for ten packets of beautiful
Flower Seeds of ten popular and different
varieties.
Our object in giving this Two Hundred Dol
lars is to attract attention TO AMI Introduce
our seeds In the T. 8. This offer will be care
fully and cOnseientioulIy carried out and it
Ehonld not be clessed with cateh-penny af-
fairs We win spend large amount Of
money to start our trade and want your trial
order; you viii receive the ereatest value in
seeds ever offered II two or more persons
succeed in forming forty words the 500 will
be divided pro-ruta- Many extra special
prizes OF value will he awarded TO persons
seudin. twenty-five words or more who will
assist IN Introducing onT seeds and sPecinities
Satisfaction il absolutely guaranteed or
your money promptly refunded for the AK
Ing. send yoEr fist as early as possible.
address Hamil Seed Co, 965 Warren Ave.
Chicago III. Ml46t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-28
Al un1uckr pn.,mnn-

a postman belonging to the imperial
postoffice at Marking was suddenly
and summarily arrested the other day
by enc of the high mandarins in that
city and thrown into the district 1nagis-
trate's yamen to be bambooed and
cangued- Upon inquiry by the postal
authorities as to the REASON of such
arbitrary conduct it appeared that this
postnan had been guilty of having de-
hvered to his accuser's yamen in the
course Of his rounds an anonymous let
ter which contained whole pages of cut
ting sarcasms accusing the receiver of
the letter of avarice, extortion, etc. The
irate mandarin made the unIucky post
man responsible for the obnoxious let
ter, saying that he had no right to de-
liver such matter to his yamen. The
commissioner of customs Of Wuhu, who
had been notified of the affair, extri-
Gated the postman out of his difficult
ies.-North China News.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-28
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain. Plainfeld. H.,
makes the statement that she cought cold
which settled on her lungs, she was treat
ed for a month by her family physician,
but grew worse. He told her she was a
hopeless victim of consumption and that
no medicine could cure her. Her drug
Gist suggested DIR King New Discovery
for Consumption she bought bottle
and to her delight found herself benefit
ted from first dose. She continued its
use and after taking six bottles. found
herself sound and well now does her
own houseworlS, and is ms well as she ever
was. Free trial bottles of this great dis
covery at Geo. T. Lights drug store
Large BOTTLES 90 cents and 81. 90.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-28
summer liomee, FoIder, lsoo.

Mr. w A. Turk. General Passenger
Agent of the Southern Railway. is collat-
ing Information for the Summer Homes
Folder for the ensuing Summer, giving
dresses. at or near what station. convey.
ance used, number Of guests, terms per
day, week and month. This information
will be printed in an attractive form and
a large edition published and distributed
by the various agents OF this immense
system throughout all sections of the
country. Persons contemplating taking
boarders for the ensuing Summer are
requested to apply to the nearest railroad
agent for blank to be filed out giving the
above Information, and forward at once
to w. a. Turk, General Passenger Agent,
Washington, D. c., so that it may reach
him not later than April Ist.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-28

~ SS4l n derstandS that to put flowers
rich in honey where the bee
can get them with least effort, means an
increase III the quantity and quality of
the honey garnered in the hives.
1t IS on this principle that DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery increases the
quantity and quality of the nutrition of
the body. The ingrredients of this netii-
cine are selected to furnish the blood
and stomach with the essential materials
for body building, in a concentrated and
assimilable form. They make the con-
ditions under which the stomach and
organs of digestion and nutrition must
work, as easy as possible, and so reduce
strain and waste. As the strength of
the body is re-established disease is
thrown off. 1t is due to this fact that
persons with weak lungs, obstinate
cough, bronchitis and other diseases,
which if neglected lead to consumption,
find complete cure by using " Golden
Medical Discovery"
DIR. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery is the
best blood purifier that ever used, - writes Mrs
NJ, Hartrick, of Denster, oswego Co, ". "" II is
about three years since my health began to fail
Last September gave out entirely with what
the physicians pronouuced enlargement of the
liver. My back panied me all the time the doc
tor said must not ride, in fact 1 could not ride
nor walk, nor hardly sit still could not lie on
Medical Discovery and Pellets took them for
three months, and still continue the Pellets
will be glad Il can say anything to help those
who are suffering
The Peoples Common Sense Medical
Adviser, a book containing 1908 pages,
is given away by the author. Send 81
one-cent stamps for expense of mailing
only, for the edition in paper, or Al
stamps for the book bound in cloth.
Address DR.. r. v, Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-28
oASToREA.
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Rev. N. G. and Mrs. Bracket and
Miss Emily Child and Miss Jennie
Chambers visited Mr.. and Mrs. George
Koonce in Halltown. While there they
enjoyed looking at some clay models of
Lincoln, Washington and others, aud
also some splendid oil paintings, all done
by the ingenious hand of Mrs. Koonce,
i',"u' teacher or help of any kind
fhey we're anounced good
V"rR- 80 N. r Scafi,,eI.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-28

Rev. Charles o. CooE, formerly pas
tor of the Methodist Episcopal Church
here and brother of Mis-. Henry S. Ba-
ker, of this place, is seriously i'll at the
home of his brother in Baltimore. Mr.
Cook was stricken with paralysis last Sat
uFday, and his condition is such as to
canse his family much anxiety, though a
letter received yesterday stated that he
was someHhat better.-lShep. Register.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-28
Forsaie.

4 Frame Weathcr-boarded House. tin roof
containing six rooms and an attic room an
an out kitchen. A fine large stable. corn crib
and carriage house. One acre of land with
apple and peach trees, grape vines and small
fruits; situated in Charles Town. on Leetown
road. adjoining w. S. Eennedy's property.
near Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road. Terms
reasonable. Address
JOHN MCKNIGHT,
Mr2'9T-tf. Baysidc, Queens Co., N. Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-28

ana the prizes we miss, you know, always ap-
pear
To be better than those that we've got.
1t is always too wet or too dusty and dry,
And the land is too rough or too fa4;
There's nothing that's perfect beneath the
blue sky
It's pretty good world for all that.
Some people are born but to dig in the soil,
And sweat for the bread that they eat,
While some never learn the hard meaning of
And live on the things that are sweet.
A few are too rich and lot are too poor,
And some are too lean or too fat
Ah' the hardships are many that men must
endure
But
It's pretty good world for all that.
Tho man who must think envies them that
must be
Ever pounding and digging for men,
And the man with the pick would be happy If
he
Night play with the brush or the penl
All things 60 by contraries here upon earth;
Life is empty and sterile and fat;
Man begins to complain the day of his
birth
It's pretty good world for all that.
Cleveland Leader.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-28
AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLANS
Everett House,
Virginia Hotel,

BERRYvILLE. CLARKE Co, VA.
Mrs. Ann R. Castleman, Proprietor.
TJNHIS house will continue to be kept in the
a best style for the comfort and convenience
OF guests. the travelling public being all times
assured of a cordial welcome and genuine hos
pitality. Rates moderate.
JuiV g. lSS1-H
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-28
Ninety Per Cent.

OF the people are afflicted with some
form of humor, and this causes a variety
of diseases. The reason why Hood s
Sarsaparilla cures when all others fail is
found in the fact that it effectually expeis
the humor. Scrofula, salt rheuIn, boiIs
and all eruptions are permanently cured
by this great medicine.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-28

"seventy-seven" will "break up"
cold that "hangs on" Will KNOCK out"
the grip and check a lingering cough
all druggists, 25c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-28

NO-To-Bac for FIFTY Cents.
S,soS sosa9SS habit cure makes weak
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-28

HOOPS Pills are the best family ca
thartic and liver tonic. Gentle, reliable,
sure.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-28
Reamer's tgowarGHous

To Ny old Patrons and he TraUeling Public
Having had very liberal share OF the pub
u term Of ycnrs, and have at great expense
refurnished and refitted the hotel from top to
bottom. Am better prepared than ever TO ac-
give first-class Accommodations at $500 per
day. Country merchants aud commercial
travellers will find it the most centrally loca-
ted hotel in the city. Respectfully,
Sept 25 1891. JAS. REAMER,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-28
I, c, Creen-
ATTORNEY AT Law,
Joseph rYapneIi,

ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Charlestown, Jefferson County, West Virginia
DBACTICES in the Courts of Virginia and
ton of claims
January -. 1SS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-28

1t is queer how things so by contraries here,
'Tis always too cold or too hot,
And the prizes we miss, you know, always ap-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-28
George Baylor,

ATTORNEY At LAW.
Charlestown, Jefferson County W Va
NT ILL regularly attend al the Courts of JEFF
W lcrson and Eerll"ley counties. and attcrd
otLier law business in the State Of West Va.
Special attention given to collections.
January % iSS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-28

It's pretty good world for all that.
Cleveland Leader
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-03-28

NNHE undersigned have been established in
Il the Carriage Business the Niiddleway
and Shepherdstown turnpike. one mile north Of
Middleway, for four years past, and during that
time have been doing large and constantly in
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-01
Concealed Pockets

P~recaution is the one thing necessary
for he woman who takes her holiday
travelling, unless she be anxious to lose
her valuables. She must have them
with her all the time; but how? Her
fashionable dress this surmer denies
her even a pocket-unless in the some
what inaccessible regions of the hem
but the alternative of pockets i'm her
undergarments is specially recon-
mended.
A slit is cut at the side of the petit
coat and bound on both sides with tape,
a button and a lap Or loop are added,
and the front part is complete. Just
behind this is placed the bag intend
ed for the jewels, money and what not
OF value. 1t is made of stout white
linen, and is securely sewn tt the skirt
edge to edge, so that the front slit
forms the entrance to its depths, and
there it snugly reposes away from any
danger of being picked
In the outward underskirt, if the
paradox may be allowed, there is an
other series of pockets placed. These
run around the back and even the sides
if n has much to carry. They are
called portmonnaies, and have a very
French little gathering of ribbon in
them to hold the valuable things from
harm. The rows are all made of gray
canva stitched on very carefully and
lined with chamois skin. They are
shallow, and about the length Of a
banknote, which is what they are in
tended for.
The laps are bound with silk braid
and stitched in colors, and are tied
with ribbon runs to keep them from
bullying too much and to make them
follow, as far as ay be, the fulling Of
the drop skirt at this point. The corset
is even furnished with two pockets,
each of suede, to match the color Of the
corset. They are firmly sewn to the
stays, with only the button flaps left
open for inserting small ~valuables.
Even the hose have their upper edge
or hem arranged to accommodate the
rings or any small article of value.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-01

Astonishing Feats ola Man and Wife
Who Each Lost a Leg

To lose any Of the limbs Of the HUI
man body is generally considered a
misfortune. Once Topped of, either by
accident or the surgeons knife. nature
refuses to restore the portion OF the
anatomy separated from the main body.
The loss is irretrievable.
Different people take misfortune Of
this kind in different ways. Some never
cease to bemoan the unkind fate that
forces them to go through life with
fewer limbs than other folks. Others ac-
cept the inevitable philosophically and
turn to art for some substitute for the
missing limb or mask for the deformi-
ty. Some of them turn their misfortune
to good advantage, and to this class
Les Browns" belong.
The crowns are al the Orpheum this
week, and are able, in spite Of the fact
that they possess but two legs between
them, to perform athletic and artistic
feats which would puzzle the average
individual provided with the usual al
lowance of limbs.
The Browns are husband and wife,
n there is a ouch of romance in this
double partnership. Each had the mis-
fortune to lose a right leg early in life.
DUN were ia d pHlIOSOpAlC IOIH u
mind. They met a number OF years
g in England. Their common misfor-
tune proved a bond Of sympathy which
soon ripened into something stronger,
and they entered into the matrimonial
partnership.
1t was Don after this that the idea
Of turning their misfortune to advan-
tage occurred to the Browns. Then fol-
lowed a long course of training, until
today they are able, together and sing
ly, to perform feats that a only be
don by people possessed Of all their
limbs after long and arduouS training.
AS jumpers, the Browns are hard to
beat. With a hop, hop, hop for a start
er, Brown can jump over the backs OF
six ordinary chairs placed in a row.,
and with a few more hops to keep up
the impetus can clear the backs of two
rows Of these chairs ZACH and one row
placed on the top Of the other.
The Browns are also musical, and
using their nimOle toes as hammers,
ring out sweet music from a number of
specially constructed Instruments.
When the Browns feel like walking,
instead of hopping, they simply link
arms and walk, one Of the left legs act
ing the part Of a right with such good
effect that the Brown family in Siam
csc twin pose, can go through the world
with never a limp.
Instead of mOping over their aff1ic-
tion, they are both perfectly happy, and
instead Of being dependent on others
for support, are making a good living,
in a legitimate way, and both thank the
day that fortune saw fit tn relieve them
Of their right legs.-San Francisco Ex-
aminer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-01
Gleason After the Doctors

Patrick Gleason, ex-mayor OF Long
Island City, who has been reported at
Deaths door several times, is now
laughing at HRS doctors and has thrown
physic to the winds. For a number
Of years his physicians said he had
heart disease and other complaints, and
he carried Walls of medicine about With
him in every pocket Of his clothing.
His medical advisers told him it was
necessary to do so, as he nights be
stricken at In moment, and the medi-
Gin might be the means of saving his
life.
Often he has been seen this summer
sitting in a corner of Miller's hotel, in
Long Island City, showing his collec-
ton of little bottles to his friends and
Gilatlng on their respective merits in
emergencies. He also spent considerable
time in training his faithful valet who
looked after his room over the Front
street livery stable.
''If you see me keel back in me chair
and place me hand over me heart, Cor
key" he would say, "just fish down
in me left hand vest pocket for this
bottle, pry me mouth and pour some
of the stuff down me throat.
"If I should froth at ehe mouth and
fall down, grab the bottle in the right
hand vest pocket and give me that, if
you want me to live until SATURDAY.
night tc pay . your wages. On the
other hand, if I suddenly become
speeches. and me eyes get the CLASSY
stare in them, go for the pocket of me
coat and get the bottle there, or I am
a dead man. And in any case don't for
the life of o forget the pills in the
rear pocket of me trousers"
. The big ex-mayor had engaged the
services Of many physicians at divers
periods. and every n OF them had pro-
ncunced his condition serious and said
that he could not possibly hope to Ii re
long, and he was in great danger of
dropping off at any moment At last
Mr.. Gleason decided hat if he must
die soon it was no use paying doctors
fees just to have it impressed upon him
every time the doctors called. He then
concluded hat he would doctor himself
for q time, and the result was so graft
flying that he kept it up.
Last week he applied to one of the
largest insurance companies for q poll
cy. He was promptly placed in the
hands of the company's physicians and
subjected to a rigorous examination.
AS a consequence, he was going about
the other day waving a 500, 900 policy,
and yowing he would bring suit against
the doctors who had declared that he
had heart disease.
Sure, if 1 had heart disease I have
gotten bravely over it," he shouted. cor
those life insurance fellows would nev-
er have given me this policy. Let the
doctors beware. I am after their scalps
for sure!"-New York Tribune.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-01

Have you eaten a pineapple salad?
Now that pineapple season has arrived
fashionable women are making a point
OF serving this little novelty. II is cool
looking. delightful to the palate and
then so few people comparatively have
eaten Ii that IL has almost the value OF
an original idea To make IL h pine
apple is shredded fine md mixed with
celery-chopped. Over 1t goes a good.
carefully mad mayonnaise. To serve II
prettily hollow out and pare as many
apples as you have guests and ill these
with the delicious mixture. Serve Ice
cold. II Il has not beer thoroughly
chilled the piquancy Of our salad Is
lost A warm, gluey mayonnaise is an
abomination-particularly at this time
OF year
Another good little salad which the
housewife should nave at her fingers
ends is made OF apples and celery
chopped together sand dressed with
mayonnaise. This. too, can be charm
ingly served in the apples.
Salad a la Waldorf is still more simple.
and although smart have
been serving il for some time. IL will
be entirely new to many a home cook
Waldorf salad is simply chopped celery
mixed with the delicious mayonnaise
and arranged in apples. 4 word about
~ sO1& 1PHA%S. SNSNN VA ~ 49,
the largest and firmest and pretties;
you can find. pare them carefully; tax
out the core and scrap out as much
OF The inside as is possible withou:
allowing your knife to burst through.
In serving them place each apple on a
bed OF watercress, lettuce leaves or
other green thing. They may be deco
rated. too, with red beets cut IN fancy
shapes, etc.
For a very easily prepared dish or
the salad order there could be nothing
daintier and more appetiZing than
whole tomatoes served with mayon-
naise.
The tomatoes are dropped in hot wat
er to loosen the skins, which are
afterward very carefully stripped of.
Arrange each tomato on a bed of green.
pour a spoonful of dressing owe it and
put away in the ice chest for half an
hour before serving. At a recent smart
dinner in New York these
were brought TO the table with fresh
cream cheese and toasted crackers. The
combination was perfect. The woman
who is usually puzzled how TO round
out her salad courses should make a
note of this.
There is a little sandwich out which
is particularly chic for serving with
one of these fruit or vegetable salads.
Think of it, for the days nay be
too hot for cheese. Both graham and
wheat bread are cut in very thing slices.
These are buttered with very fresh.
fragrant country butter and filled in
with a mixture Of chopped olives and
celery moistened with ~mayonnaise. AS
is used in these, be sure 10
have them cool.-What to Eat.