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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-02-07
Dea,h Of MIS-. chas. B. Rouss.

Mrs. Chas. B. RoUss, the wife of the mil
lionaire merchant and philanthropist, died
at her residence. 632 Fifth Ave, New York
city, on Sunday night, aged 6S yerrs. Mrs.
Rouss was daughter of the late James and
Rhoda Keenan,, of Winchester, and she be.
came the wife OF her noted husband in Au-
gust, 1858. The remains were inferred in
the Rouss family lot in Mt Hebron Gene
try. Winchester, at 1870 o'clock Tuesday
morning. The funeral party arrived in a
special car over the Cumberland Valley Iail-
road at 8 10 o'clock. In the party were Mr.
Rouss, Mr.. Peter Winchester Rouss, Mr.
George Rouss, Mr.. John w. keenan,, broth
er of the deceased, and others. The funeral
cortege was escorted to the cemetry by rep.
resentatiyes from the city council and the
city fire department. The pallbearers were
Capt. George II. Kinzel, of the Union Fire
CompanyI Capt. Stewart Bell, of Rouss
HOok-and-L Ladder; Capt ]. P. Haddox, Of
the Friendship; Capt. R. L. Gray, of the
Sarah Zane; Capt. r. NJ. Haymaker, of the
South End Hose Company, and Mr.. T. Ma
rion Bantz. The ceremonies at the GENE.
terry were brief and impressive, and were
conducted by Rev. Father Murphy, of St
Paurs Cathedral, New York, assisted by
Rev. Father McKeefry, pastor of the Sacred
Heart Church, Winchester The floral offer
ings were numerous and beautiful
The varioas fire companies at special meet
ings Tuesday night passed resolutions con
doing with Mr.. Rouss in his bereavement
as did also the General Turner Ashby Camp
of Confederate Veterans.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-02-07
West Virginia Legislature.

The judiciary committee reported
favorablv on the bill authorizing the
corpor alton of Charles Town to re-
fund it's bonded Indebtedness.
Mr.. Wagner presented a resolu-
lion asking for Legislation making
saloon keepers liable on their bonds
for all damages done by persons,
and depredations committed, either
against loss of life, injury to per-
sons or property by persons obtain
ing their Intoxicating drinks from
such saloon, provided such damage
De done while under the influence of
such intoXicants.
A bill was passed in the Senate
providing for the assessment of for
eign building and loan associations
doing business in the State to the
amount of all loans made in the
State.
What is known as the insurance
bill in the House, which if passed
will require fire insurance compa
MES to pay the face value of policies
issued, was taken up Tuesday
and freely discussed. The judiciary
committee had recommended that it
pass, but on the question of sustain.
ing the report of the committee the
bill was ordered to its second read
ing.
A bill repeating the State bicycle
law was reported on adversely, as
also was that authorizing fidelity
and guaranty companies to do bust,
ness in this State.
One of the most important meas
ures introduced in the House was a
bill which provides that an election
be held on the fourth Tuesday in
May next to ascertain the sense of
the people on the question of calling
a constitution convention, and in
case it is favorable to the Cover
nor to so declare by proclamation
n the newspapers and another cleo.
tion shall be held on the Tuesday
after the first Monday In November
next for the election of fifty one del
cgates to said convention, twelve to
he from the State at large and three
from each Senatorial district in the
State. The convention to be held
in the State Capitol, beginning on
the third Wednesday of December,
1899, the constitution to be so fran,
ed to be submitted to the voters of
the State for their ratification or re
lection. This bill will excite more
interest and call forth more interest
ing debates than any other measure
introduced at the present session.
A resolution was introduced in
the House requesting the Senators
and Representatives in Congress
from this State to exercise their in
1iuence to secure the proposal of an
amendment to the constitution of the
United States providing for the
election OF United States Senators
by direct vote of the people. 1t was
adopted by vote of 81 to 4.
The bill providing that all exc
cutions ofthe death sentence be at
the State peuitentiary was passed
Thursday by the House after a rath.
er lengthy debate, the opposition to
its passage being led by Mr.. Hunt.
of Kanawha, on the ground that it
is iuhuman to deprive convicts of
meeting their friends and relatives
during their last hours The bill
pissed by vote of 80 to IT.
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Oakland Mineral Water.

S. H. Lands. Sadler block, this city,
has received the agency for this cele-
brated water, and is now offering it to
the public at the low price of IS cents
per gallon. The water comes from a
place owned by Mrs. ]. Crane, and was
first discovered four years ago, in digging
well, and the stream is 92 feet from the
top of the ground. Its medicinal proper
ties were at once made manifest, and
when an analysis was made each gallon
was found to contain 22 grains of medi-
cinal properties. 1t is extensively used
now, and has made many cures in ali
stomach troubles. Oakland farm, where
the we'll is situated, is near Hollins In
stitute in Roanoke county, Va. Mr..
Lands has number of certificates from
people who have been cured by its use.
1t is also an excellent tonic, and is en-
dorsed by some of the leading physicians
of Roanoke.
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A Heart Offering.
From the winchetcr Star. 1

A large and sad procession was that
which on Tuesday last followed the re-
mains of Mrs. Charles B. Rouss to Mount
Hebron Cemetery, and it may be truly
said that never did that silent city of the
dead give dwelling place to human
form which, in life, had contained purer,
more unselfish, kindlier spirit. With tastes
which Stunned display ostentation, she
shrank from public observation and world
ly pleasures, although with means at her
command to crafty most extravagant
aspirations. It was her home and cher
ished friends for which she lived, and the
troubled heart wherever found; enlisted
her loving and tender sympathy. No
wonder, then, when the dread summons
came that bitter tears of anguish came
from those loved ones, who stood around
the couch of death; aud more than one
household was made sorrowful and des-
olate.
Everything that medical treatment and
the most eminent professional skill could
do was employed to stay the malady
which was demanding her life, and dur
ing her lingering ILLNESS faithful watch
ers ministered increasingly with tender
care to her every want, but ali in vain.
The memorable edict had gone forth,
Come up higher! Come up higher
And while there is a vacant chair in the
earthly home, behold she who occupied
it has gained another in the world beyond
the grave and is seated near the great
thone rejoicing amidst that vast th-ong
where may be seen the loved ones who
had gone before her to the eternal world.
Under her native skies and at a spot
from which may be viewed landscape
of unrivalled beauty. she will rest peace
fully among her kindred and near by
where she was born, while cherished ones
who knew and loved her in life will low
iugly keep her memory green by the re-
collection of the virtues and unselfsh
qualities which attracted those who en-
joyed the privilege of her companionship.
A. ]. S.
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Death of Hon. chas. t. Butler.

Intelligence was received in this
place Friday morning of the death
of Hon. Charles L. Butler, at the
Eutler Hotel, in Shepherdstowp
Thursday evening at six O'Clock. He
had been sick only week and the
cause of his death was disease of the
kidneys. He was in the 18th year
of his age, and was born in Jefferson
county, and resided on his farm near
Shepherdstown, most of his life.
Mr.. Butler was prominent citi-
zen, taking an active interest in pub
lie affairs, and in politics he VAS a
lifelong Democrat. In 1876, he
was elected to the State Senate. from
the 18th Senatorial district, and
served term of four years. In
1880, he was renomjnated for the
same Office on the regular Democrat.
ic ticket, but owing TO the dissatis.
faction over his nomination by q
faction of the party, he Was defeate d
by Msj Samuel j. Davidson, of Nor
gan CO., who ran for the office as an
Independent Democrat. After this
Mr.. Butler declined to be candi
date again for office, but did not de
sert his party, aiding it at all times
with his advice and influence.
He was foreman of the jury that
sat on the case of young John e
Cooke, who was tried and convict.
ed in this county for conspiring With
slaves and for murder. as we'll as
treason, but he was acquitted of the
latter charge. Cooke was an ally
of John Brown. He was defended
by the late Senator DasieI W. Voor-
bees, of Indiana. who made one of
the most celebrated speeches ever
heard in forensic Practice Mr.. But
Ter was the last survivor OF the jury.
He held several small offices OF
trust, among which was the Office OF
secretary and treasurer of Elmwood
Cemetery, at Shepherdstowu, which
he held for long time, besides be
ing one of the founders of the Gene
terry.
He was highly respected for his
honesty and integrity, and was an
active worker in the temperance
cause, delivering number of lee
lures GU temperance in Jefferson
county. For nearly sixty years he
was a member of Trinity Episcopal
Church, at Shcpherdstowo, and was
Jealous Christian, holding promi
nent offices in the church. He own.
ed two large farms in this county,
besides valuable property in Shep
herdstown. He married Miss Van
Swearingen, of that town, who was
member of a distinguished family
aud a lady of culture. She died
several years ago. Mr.. Butler leaves
four children surviving him: VIM
NJ Butler, DR. C. T. V. S. Butler. Of
Shepherdstown; Mrs. Julia L. Alex
ander, widow of the late r A. Alex
ander, of this place. and Mrs. A. C.
Moore,of Shenandoah Junction.
advocate.
Funeral services took place in Trinity
Episcopal church, Shepherdstown, Sat
urday afternoon.
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another Tragedy a FrankIlntown,
RIppoN. ". Va. Feb. g. 1900.

RIPPoN. W. VA, FEB. o, 1899.
Dear Mr.. Haines.- Scenes similar to
those which took place in Paris, France,
a few weeks ago. in which three duels
were fought in one day, took place in
Franklintown on Saturday morning.
VIM. Dunn, of Jefferson, and George
Ashby, of Clarke, got into an alteration
over an old grudge, and went at each
other like wild beasts that infest the for
est. Mr.. Jack Covert tried to separate the
men, but says when he saw the glistening
blades brought into play his little short
limbs took him away without invitation.
Ashby inflicted two dreadful wounds on
Dunn-one just over the lett lung and
the other on tho hip. When the knife
was brought into play on Dunn he broke
loose from Ashby and ran to a neighbor-
ing house, pursued by Ashby, and made
his escape. Drs. Pitman and Davis were
summoned, and we understand that their
opinion is that the lnng wound may
prove fatal. No arrests have been made.
Mr. Thomas Welsh fell from Col. H.
B. Davenport's wagon while loading hay
at the N. & w. r. r. station for Reed
& Long. and fractured two of his ribs.
and is i'll from the effects.
Yours, &C.,
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Rev. de. Nelson arrived in Havana

Rev. DR.. Nelson arrived in Havana,
Cuba, on Sunday, January 22nd, twenty
four hours late After leaving Tampa,
Florida, and some distance out on the
ocean, the boiler of the engine of the YES
sci got out of order and the boat was tax
en- back to Tampa for repairs. Starting
again, all went we'll until some distance
from Key West, when the vessel ran
aground, and by the assistance of boat
captured from Spain in the recent war,
DR.. Nelson's vessel arrived in Havana
twenty-four hours late. DR.. Nelson
writes that the air is balmy and invigorat-
ing, and when he arrived the streets and
parks We're filed with pleasure-seekers
and he was welcomed by the strains of
Dixie, played by band in one of the
U. S. regiments. After experiencing an
eventful voyage, DR.. Nelson's many
friends here are glad to know he has ar
rived at Havana, and wish him success in
his labors. The family of General Fitz-
hugh Lee, of Virginia, and Prof. n. R.
Craighill, of Charles Town, were passen-
gers on the same vessel with DR.. Nelson.
[Shepherdstown Independent.
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AMERICANS WIN AT MANILA,
Fl7ypiuos Begin a Ngorous and
General attack
nm ann -
.gIiysn OF with Heavy Loss.
'ewe,'s Ships 7nroaO Huge Shells
Am0ng A.guina1ao's Traps.


cablegrams received Sunday brought
the news that battle between the Ameri-
cans andthe Filipinos began at the Manila
outposts at 8.4s O'Clock Saturday night.
The Americans won. after conflict
which lasted Saturday night and all of
Sunday.
The losses of the Americans are esti-
mated at twenty men killed and 12s
wounded. The Filipino lossis not known,
bnt is said to be considerable.
A brief conflict at sentry post began
the battle. Then the Filipinos moved to
the attack, but were repulsed after hot
fighting.
Admiral Dewey's ships threw shells
among the natives.
The American army at MANILA numbers
about $1,000 men. Reinforcements OF
G. 900 more are on the way.
The Filipino army is estimated to mum
Der 10000.
General Otis cables that his troops CON
Quoted themselves with great heroism. -
Latest advices estimate the losses OF
the Filipinos at 1000 killed and wound
ed. The Americans had "a killed and 40
wounded.
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In Memoriam,
MRs. cHARLEs B. Rouss.

from the Winchester Start
She sleeps beside him, whom she loved SO
fondly,
This loving mother and this faithful wife;
Here in this spot where sacred memories
lnger
She rests here from the fevered dream of
life.
Here is the shrine towards which her soul
was turning,
Through winters SHOWS and many sum
mer's bloom;
place she longcd for with mothers yearn.
ing,
For here she laEd her lrst-born in the tomb.
So anguishcd then, but now the pain is over;
Lies sorrows meier shall thrill her gentle
breast,
Iu place of racking pain and pangs of parting,
Mount Hebron gives her quiet, peace and
rest.
Here oft in youthful days her steps were stray
ing,
Here lo5e wrought out the miracle of life
And hope and friendship, In her life were
blended,
The Joyous maiden and the happy wife.
And when wealth came to her, and lofty sta
ton,
She meier forgot the friends she made of
yore;
And many loving deed and action tender,
viii meet aud greet her on the osher shore.
And she Will rest amid the many tokens
And monuments with which her name VIC
blend;
And ages hence these graves shall be Mecca
In grateful homage Of our city's friend.
Mount Hebron's walls and shawnecs spark
ling water,
OF thee and thine will many ages tell,
And we will hope that in the heavenly Eden
Your love has found the son who loved you
we'll.
KATE McVIcAR
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county court Matters

The county court OF Jefferson county con,
vened in the regular January term, with ali
five members present. The term of office OF
president of the court having expired, Maj.
w. II. T. Lewis was reelected president for
the ensuing year. The court appointed E.
II. McDouald, Chas. Myers, Thomas ].
West, c. 1. Ramey and Lewis Nichols road
supervisors for the term of three years each.
A petition was filed asking that the Smith
field Charles Town and Harper's Ferry
Turnpike Company be required to bridge
the run at Halltown, and the matter went
over till the next term. The petition of
many citizens of Kearneysville district ask
ing the court to require the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company to put guard gates
and Waterman at Kearneysville Station
was presented to the court. and that body
being of the opinion that the law did not
give it jurisdiction of such matters, ordered
that the members from Jefferson county in
the Legislature introduce such bill.
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Petition Presented.

The committee appointed by the mass
meeting at Charles Town, 2Sth inst, pre-
scented the petition adopted by said meeting
to the County Court, asking that action be
taken by said Court looking to the acquisi-
ton by the county of the various turnpike
roads and making them free.
The petition was accepted and placed upon
the records of the Court. After some dis
cussion of the matter and exchange of views
the Court signified its purpose to appoint a
committee to ascertain the values of the
stock held by private persons in the various
pixies within the county.
The committee appointed by said mass
meeting adopted permanent organization.
The committee consists of Daniel Heflebow-
er, chairman; Charles NJ. Wetzel, secretary;
Milton Rouss, VIM. II. Burns, E. H. Nc
Donald, Jas J. Singleton, Wm. Bates.
The committee adjourned to meet at the
call of the chairman. en- WErzELI,
Secretary.
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Tribute of Respect.

AT a stated communication of Malta Lodge
No. so, AT. and A. NJ, held in MasonicHall
on Friday, January 81. A: D. 1899, A. L. $3.50,
the following was adopted:
WHEREAS, Our Heavenly Grand Master, in
his infinite wisdom. has seen fit to close the
protracted life of our venerable and much es-
teemed brother, John w. Tongue. who cher
ished, with fOndness second only 10 his
faith in the Lion of tue Tribe of Judah, the
sacred trusts of our ancient order, and by his
uprightncss in life endeavored by example. as
well as as precept, to teach the sublime prin-
ciples which underlie our moral structure.
ResOlUed, That we remember with gent
pleasure the pnre and unsullied character of
his life's works. his fervant aud consistent de-
Yotion to the cardinal virtues which adorn
our institutions, and the conformity of his
long career to the elevating and enobling
teachings of our brotherhood, with which he
loved to be identified.
Resolced, That the members of this lodge
wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty
days. and that the lodge room be drapcd for
a like period as n mark of respect to the
memory of our deceased brother.
ResolreG, That this tribute to his worth and
holy example, which We all should emulate,
be spread upon the minutes of our lodge, and
that they be published in our county papers.
s. ii. lands,
CHAs. A. JOHNSON,
G. FRANK GALLAaRR,
Committee.
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sIoo Reward, 500.

learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all stages
and that is Catarrth. Hnlls Catarrh cure is
the only positive cure known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being n constitutional dis
ease, requires q constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarh Cure is taken internally. acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the sys-
TEN. thereby destroying the foundation of the
disease, and giving the patient strcnth by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature IN Goingi its work. The proprietors have
much faith in its curative powers, that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t
fails 10 cure. Send for list of Testimonials.
Address. F. j. CHENEY IL Co, Toledo o.
Sole by Druggists, T5c
Halls Family Pills are the best
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ELECTION OF ME-. SCOTT.
Hon John t. McGraw Comes To Wash
ington To Consult Friends About
A Contest

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3O-Hon. j. T
McGraw, of West Virginia, arrived
at the Normandie to day from Hot
Springs, Va, and was in conference
later with his friends in the United
States Senate concerning the pros
poets of success should the seat OF
Hon. N. B. Scott be contested. In
answer to a question concerning this
matter he said:
"The revolutionary proceedings OF
the Senate of West Virginia,i if allow
ed to go unrehuked, threaten the
whole fabric of constitutional gov.
eminent in that State.
"If the Legislature of West Vir,
giuia can, by any agreement, deter
mine that a part of the votes of the
Senate shall neither be cast nor in
any way considered in the choice OF
a United States Senator, then just
to that extent the Legislature can
disfranchise portions of the State as
to any office. If their action be lie
gal, then it would be legal for them
to determine that of the officers ot
the State, including the United
States Senators, should be elected
by the votes of the people of Charles
ton or Wheeling.
"If, by a legislative agreement
carried out by a legislative action
4S votes can be made to constitute
majority of 81 votes, then, IN the
same manner, five votes could be
made to constitute majority of 81
votes.
The constitution of West Wis.
ginia is very explicit as to the two
Senators who accepted commissions
in the army. These votes were
counted and constitute part of the
votes received by Mr.. Scott
and the protest spread upon the
journal Of the joint convention
brings the matter directly to the
consideration of the United States
Senate.
"My contention is in harmony
with the unbroken presidents of the
Senate for one hundred years, with
the exception of the reconstruction
period, which involved rump houses
in two cases.
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Col. John T. McGraw is in Washing
ton. laying his plans for protest against
the seating of Hon. N B. Scott in the
United States Senate. Colonel McGraw
contends that the presidents for a hun
bred years (barring one or two of recon-
structiom days) warrant him in believing
that Mr.. Scott was not legally elected
and not entitled to be accepted as mem
Der of the Senate. He is unselfish about
it, because he does not claim the seat for
himself-Free Press.
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MID WINTER EXCURSIONS TO
WASHINGTON
Very Low Ra,es-Baltimore & Ohio X. h

Very Low Rates-Baltimore & Ohio K. K
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has
made arrangements for series of pop
ular midwinter excursions to Washing.
Guiding date of ssle. These excursions
will be- run on Febru9ry 2lst March ID
and April 18th, 1s9a. Tickets will be
good going on regular trains of the
above dates and good o return on reg
date of sale.
Do not miss these splendid opportu.
mites to visit the NATIONAL CAPITAL
during the session of Congress. Cal
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Public Sales.

Tuesday, Feb. I4.-Two Dwelling:
and Unimproved Lot. by Forrest W.
Brown and Joseph Trapnen, pecial
Commissioners.
Tuesday, February Personal Prop.
erty, by w. o. Norris.
Thursday, February 23.-Personal Prop
erty, by B. L. Lloyd
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A WORD to the VIC is suffieIent.

ELY's CREAM BALM has completely cured me
OF catarrh when everything else failed.-Al-
fred W. Stevens, Caldwell Ohio.
ELY's CREAM BALM works like n charm; it
has cured me of the most obstinate case of
cold in the head; would not be without it,
Fred'E Fries, 2S3 Hart St, Brooklyn, NY.
IOG iTlal siIe he or me que SIZE oil Ely
gists- Ely Brothers. Sc Warren St, N. Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-02-07

Mr.. Charles Broadway Rouss has pre-
sented the employees of one of the Win
chester dailies with library. containing
many useful works, among them being
copy of the Bible, with a number of
rules, OF which he is the originator,
copied on fyleaf Mr.. Rouss gives
them for the edifcation and profit of al
who may peruse them.
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Mardl aras Festlxitles.
Bt,mtnqham, "a, Fe1rua,u 1s-14. 1soq.

bUWWgnuW, AId., FeOTlaIy 1914, 1893.
For the above occasion the Southern Rail-
way will sell tickets from all points on its lines
to Birmingham, Ala, and return, at one fare
for the round trip; tickets on sale Feb. 18th to
18th, inclusive, final limit February IS. 1S9 9.
Two fast trains daily for Birmingham, carry
ing Pullman sleeping cars, day coaches and
diuing cars