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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-24
FACTS ABuuT HEALTH

tbs Easy to Keep Well if We Know
How Some OF the Conditions Neees-
sary to Perost Health.
The Importance of maintaining good
health is easily understood, and it is
really simple matter if we take cor
rect view of the conditions required.
In perfect health the stomach promptly
digests food. The blood is employed to
carry nourishment to the organs, nerves,
muscles and tissues which need it..
The first great essential for good health,
therefore, is pure, rich blood. No medi-
cine has such a record of cures as Hoods
sarsaparilla and it is because it is the one
true blood purifier. Hundreds OF people
are alive and well today who would have
been in their graves had they not taken
Hoods sarsaparilla. It is depended upon
as family medicine by thousands.
Hoods Pills 15s t5 the Ro only ps to 1so
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-24

did not believe the people of the United
States would volunteer to shoulder arms
in order to subdue another people strug-
Cling for the right to govern themselves.
He said the question was one of principle
not matter of dollars and cents.
He said that since we have been forced
to take the port of Manila. and since the
approval of the peace treaty would prob
ably make US in measure responsible for
the future of the Philippines, we should
treat those islands the same as we do Gu
ba, and see that staple government of
some kind is formed in order to prevent
international complications. Admiral
Dewey. he said, had expressed the opin-
ion that the Fi1ipinos are even better
qualified for self government than the
Cubans.
After Mr.. Trapnell's remarks there was
buzz of protest. and Mr.. Rouss again
arose. When Dewey went to Manila, :"
he said. q he boosted that he would take
Manila in thirty-nine minutes, and he
did it. His men needed their breakfast,
and they got it. When we took the Phil
ippines they belonged to [aPplauseI-
and they do yet. "-[Long applause.l
Skater marched into Cuba" contin-
ued Mr.. Rouss. land when he had the
Spaniards hemmed in on all sides, he
found himself so greatly outnumbered
that he said: They are too many for US,
boys; suppose we fall back five miles,
but Gen. Wheeler said No, we'll stay
where we are, and that stand taken by
the ex-Confederate General is what has
effectively united the North and South.
A few days after Gen. Wheeler's declar-
alton Spain backed down.
Now 1 want to say again, we have
taken the Philippines, and if we don't
own them, who doess" Applause ard
cries of " Uncle Sam."]
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-24
Public Meeting.

Ameeting of the citizens of jefferson coun-
ty is requested in Charles Town, Jan. 2sth,
at IL O'Clock at Courthouse to discuss the
question of making all turnpikes in this
county free. The following persons have
been requested to address the meeting upon
the following subjects:
1.-THE Necessity for Free Turnpikes," Mil
ton Rouss, Angus w. Mcdonald.
GLOW to Raise Revenue for Keeping Them
in Repair" E. H. Mcdonald, j. NJ. Hen
bricks
as Any Additional Legislation Necessary
to Give us Free Turnpikes," James ]. Sin
gleton, T. C. Green.
"What Objections are There to Making the
Roads Free" H. B. Davenport, w. H. Lewis.
All interested in free turnpikes and good
roads in our county are requested to be pres
ent. MILTON RoUss,
r. E. MIDDIEKAuFF,
WIN. BURNS,
=. H. MCDONALD,
Committee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-24

Mr.. Joseph DRY died on Wednesday,
Jan. IL, at his home on the old Deck
farm near Bunker Hill, Berkely county,
at the age of So years. Until few years
ago he was remarkably vigorous and
strong man, but Brighrs disease fastened
its grip upon him about two years ago
and his decline has been steady ever
since that time. He was taken suddenly
worse on Tuesday and a physician was
hastily summoned but little could be
done for him. His wife, who was Miss
Pierce, of Clarke county, with nine or
ten children survives him. The children
are nearly all grown, Dr. Fry, of Middle
way, being one of the number. The flu
neral took place on Friday, interment at
Middleway. Mr.. Fry was an excellent
citizen, highly esteemed by neighbors and
acquaintances. During the civil war he
was a very gallant Confederate soldier, a
member OF Co B, of the 18th Cavalry.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-24

At the New York Racket Store YOU
can buy tobacco 25 er c. mt less than you
can find it elsewhere nearly all of our
tobaccOis at the old price same as before
the war tax WAS put on. We still have
some Of the old style of Snaps, Belle of
n. c., Battle Axe, Teddy ard lot of
other brands which is from 10 to I5c per
lb. less than the new style. We bought
a Job of the Ideal cigars that were made
to sell at 2 for and are as good as any
2 for 5 in town we arc selling them at
lie each or $l.O0 Per 100 try a box and you
will want moro Of them; Lamp Chin
meys 3, 4, and &c each; Lamps complete
l5c up; now is a GO cd time to begin pa
Pering your house for spring cleaning.
We have tie largest stock of ws Ill paper
we ever had, we have five times as much
paper as all the other dealers. Wall
papers have advanced so per cent at the
mills but we placed our order for
our stock before the advance
ana have nearly all of our at the old
Price. We can give you nice white
l DIanks at &c per roll as low as we ever
SOLO them. We have % STYLES to select
rom; big job of plain linen writing
paper &C per or. worth Sc; other paDer 1o
. 20 per pack; pens for lie lead DanciIs
. Tor lc' zach and Sc each, orr 5c Tan.
CHS are the best made; pen hoidsTs f,r
&c and lie each; tablets and comnosi.joT
OOOhS IL up j. w. CoFFAAN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-24

Mr.. Cornelius Virts, wealthy and re-
spected citizen of Pleasant Valley, Md ,
makes it custom each year to divide his
surplus income among his children. At
Christmas just past he gave to each one
of his eight children the snug sum of
1925 as a holiday gift, being an equal
share of his profits for the year 1898. :
Mrs. S. L. Williams, of Shenandoah
Junction, is daughter of Mr.. virts.-
Shepherdstotcn Register.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-24
Charles Town society In New YORK.


One of our prominent Charles Town
Boys in New York. kindly sends the
SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON the following:
New YoRK, Jan. %. 1899.
The Charles Town Society of the City
of New York gave its Tenth Annual
Banquet at the Hotel st. Denis, nth st.
and Broadway. last Saturday night.
More than one hundred and twenty-five
members and guests were present. The
Banquet was pronounced by all to be the
most successful one ever held by the So
ciety. Many new faces were evident, and
the membership showed considerable
growth during the past year. Mr.. Turner
A. Beall, President of the society, pre-
sided, and also acted as POSTMASTER in
his usual creditable manner. Messrs.
Harvey N. Dorsey and A. W. Stump had
charge of the arrangements, &c.
The tables in the banquet hall were
beautifully decorated with ferns and
evergreens, and the music was furnished
by the Manhattan Trio, who rendered
many Southern selections during the
evening.
The guests of the society from a dis
lance were Col. H. D. Beall, of Balti-
more; Cleon Moore, Esq, of Charles
Town Vernon N. Simmons, Esq, of
Hagerstown. Md, and Editor H. L. Sny-
der. of the shepherdstown Register.
The first thing that attracted the atten-
ton of those present as they sat down to
the guest table and looked through the
beautiful little menu, was the following
poetry, prepared for the occasion by Col.
Forrest w. Brown, of Charles Town, who
was unable to be present,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-24

The Baltimore Sun Almanac has al
ways heretofore been universally regard
ed as model of superior excellence, but
the 1899 issue is, if possible, a step in adj
vance of its predecessors. 1t not only
presents all the features which have here
tofore made it standard book of refer
ence, but the leading events of the war
with Spain are described in detail. and of
course coucisely. The Almanac is gift
from the publishers of the Sun to all who
are subscribers at present or who become
subscribers beforethe delivery of the work
is completed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-24

United States Senator Charles j.
Faulkner and Gen. John B. Gordon, the
distinguished ex-Confederate leader, are
among the shareholders in corporation
chartered recently by the secretary of
State. The corporation is to be known
as The United States, Cuban and Porto
Rico Investment and Development Com
pany, the purpose of which is implied in
the name. 1t has an authorized capital
of $500, 900, and the principal office is
to be at MartinsLufg. the home of Sena-
tor Faulkner. The other incorporates
are A. II. Hovey, of New York; P. r..
Perry, of Havana, Cuba and Hon
Stewart w. Walker, of Martinsburg.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-24

Among the numerous details of rail
road management and operating, there is
none more perfect, we are gratified to be
able to say, than that exercised for the
care of the property of passengers. That
this is especially so in the case of the
Norfolk and Western Railway has been
recently exemplifled to us in an especial
manner. A few nights ago we alighted
from the II p. m. Express from Washing
ton, leaving an unlocked satchel with
valuable papers in the seat we had occu-
pied. The Office here was closed, and no
immediate way open to catch the train
by telegraph. At the suggestion of Agent
NJ. E. Bolinger, who also kindly wired in
regard to it, we wrote to General Passen-
ger Agent w. B. Bevill. at Roanoke, and
patiently awaited the result. We re-
ceived a ready response that the matter
would be investigated. but day after day
passing and nothing favorable heard, we
had about given it up, when, 10, the
satchel is returned, with contents intact.
from way down in Memphis, Tenn. We
are, therefore, not only under obligations
to Mr.. Bevill and his men and Mr.. Boil
niger for the safe return of our property.
but must compliment all concerned for
the efficiency of a great railway manage
ment by which even the lost property of
traveller is SO well looked after and re-
stored.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-24
Tribute of Respect.
HALL OF CITIZENS FIRE COMPANY.

HALL OF CITIZENS FIRE COMPANY,
CHARLES Town, w. Va, Jan. II, 1899.
AT the regular meeting of the Citizens
Fire Company held this evening, the death
President whereupon it was moved by j.
NJ. Taylor and seconded by l.. Sitter, that a
committee be appointed to draft suitable
resolutions upon the death of our brother
Whereas, Almighty God has seen fit to re-
move from our midst our brother fireman,
G. n; Smallwood, this company hears of his
sad death with deepest sorrow.
Whereas, 1t was his conscientious desire
to always do his duty, and his willingness
TO mel his co-workers in all things winning
Resolved, That we extend our heartfelt
sympathy to his family, and that these reso-
lutions be spread upon the minutes, copy
of same be sent to the family of our deceas-
ed brother, and published in each paper in
our town. A. S. ALLEN,
il. b. HooFF,
u. l.. WoRTHINGvoN
Committee
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-24

The Democrats of the w. Va. Leg
islature held a caucus on Wednes
day night and nominated Hon. John
7. McGraw, of Taylor County, as
their candidate for U. S. Senator.
Thirty-five of the forty-fve votes
were given to Mr.. McGraw, the re-
naming number scattering among
Elk o. S. District Attorney C. C..
Watts. of Charleston; j. D. Alder
son, W. G. Bennett and E. Willis
Wilson.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-24
open Letter q importance.
RifroN. W. Va. ian. Is. 1900.

RifPoN, w. Va, Jan. IS, 1899.
Hon. R. w. Morrow, West Virginia
Legislature.
Dear Sir.-The day has come when we
can no longer have the fat man stand on
our toes without courage to politely ask
him to get off, and if he does not obey
we will be forced to give him punch,
not like one you get at bar-room, but
one of the Fitzsimmons kind.
A circular has been posted in the Nor
folk and Western Railway office, instruct
ing the agents of that company to require
minimum on 9th class commodities of
$4,000 lbs, to take effect February I, 90.
This class includes grain, hay and straw.
Should they apply this minimum to these
last two commodities it will annihilate
their shipment, as it is very difficult to
get the present minimum of 20, 600 lbs. on
the car. Now. should it be raised to go
900, it will annihilate their shipment
altogether.
The present minimum on wheat, &c.,
is 400 bushels, or "a, 600 pounds. When
it IS raised to 10000 pounds it will mean
that the farmer who has 40 bushels of
wheat cannot ship it without paving a
local rate of IA cents per 100 pounds to
Baltimore, of he must borrow 100 bushels
from his neighbor in order to make the
80, 900 minimum.
The stringent car service rule is to
blame for the raising of the minimum on
GRAIN The maximum nm moot ne tho
grain cars placed for loading is 1000
bushels, of 6o,ooo pounds, but when the
farmer has to haul grain or miles it
is utterly impossible to get more than
$50 to 500 bushels loaded in the as hours
free time. Consequently car that would
hold 1000 bushels of wheat has to go
forward with half maximum, or the ship
per be compelled to pay So or So car ser
vice, which appears to the shipper like
highway confscation of his money, and
we feel like this is bad reciprocity for the
$2so, 600 subscribed to this Railroad by
Jefferson county.
Now, sir, what yonr humble petitioner
desires is that you enact law restraining
railroads in this state from requiring a
minimum on grain of over "a, 600 pounds,
and on baled hay, straw, and shucks of
over 10000, and the granting of 70 hours
free time in good weather to load cars
where the product has to be loaded from
the open
Hoping to hear from you with a good
report, am Yours, &c, L.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-24

1t is reported on what is regard
ed as good authority that the Ncr
folk and Western Railroad Com
pany is endeavoring to purchase
the Washington, Ohio and Western
Railroad, which runs between Alex.
andria and Round Hill, Va. They
will, should they succeed, com
plete the road to point on their
line at BerryNiIle or Bnyce. This
"oula give them an outlet, long
sought to Washington, and would
also serve as a connecting line with
the Bismarck and Potomac Rail.
road between Winchester aud Biz.
marck, w. Va, which is projected
wish the view of reaching tidewater,
and which could easily be extended
the additional eight or ten miles
necessary to complete the connect
ion.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-24
The Deadly Grip

Is again abroad in the land. The air
you breathe may be full of its fatal germs!
Don't neglect the Grip" OF you will
open the door to Pneumonia and Con-
sumption and invite death. It's sure signs
are chills with fever, headache, dull heavy
pains, mucous discharges from the nose,
sore throat and never-let-go cough. Don't
with troches, tablets, or poor, cheap svr-
ups. Cure it at once with DR.. Kings New
Discovery, the infallible remedy for bron-
chial troubles. 1t kills the disease germs,
heals the lungs and prevents the dreaded
after effects from the malady. Price soc
and $I.oo. Money back if not cured
A trial bottle free at Lights Drug Store,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-24
TRUSTEES SALE
Valuable Real and Per-
sonaI Property.

The undersigned, trustees, by virtue of the
following Deeds of Trust viz: First a Deed
of Trust made by George W. Green to James
P. Bannon. trustee, bearing date the seventh
day of May, 1891, in trust to secure Nathan
Humphrey or order the payment of bond of
even date Herewith for $4,000, with interest,
and recorded in the office of the Clerk of the
County Court of jefferson County. West Vir-
ginia, in Decd Book a W." page 277 Second
a Deed of Trust made by George W. Green to
James Bannon, trustee. bearing date the fif-
teenth day of July, 1891. III trust TO secure
Nathan Humphrey or order the payment of q
bond of even date Herewith for 50. 900. with
interest, and recorded in the office of the
Clerk of the County Court of Jefferson
County, West Virginia. in Deed Book Wv"
page 469; And third a Decd of Trust made by
George w. Green to Forrest ". Brown, trus-
tee. bearing date the twenty first day of May.
1896 in tru.t to secure Charles f. Roach or
order The payment Of ,wO notes nf even date
Herewith. each for tile sum of S5OO.0O, with
interest. and recorded in the Office of the
Clerk of the Comfy Court of Jefferson Coun-
ty, West Virginia. in Reed Hook 81. page S2i;
and the said George w. Green having made
dcfault in tile payment nf said bonds and
notes according tn the tenor aud effect there
of, and being required lay the holders thereof
will offer for sale at Public Auction in front
Of Corners Hotel, in Harpers Ferry, West
Virginia, ON
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-24
Notice to Tax Payers /!
LAST CALL!

Having large sum of money to raise at
once for State and comfy purposes. l must
positively iusiEt upon immediate payment of
Taxes. Otherwise will be forced to /, oil .ct
by levy and sale. There is absolutely no other
alternative So. please come to my rescue.
and save me an unpleasant duty This is
po ih0e[y the last call as must hare rnoney for
State aud county purposes.
Jan I0-tf. EUGENE BAKER, Sheriff.
County papers copy
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-24

There is more Catarrh in this section of the
conntrv than all other diseases put together.
and untill the last few years was supposed to
be incurable. For great many years doctors
pronounced it a local disease, and by con-
stantly failing to cure with local trcatmant,
pronou 1t incurable. Science has proven
catarrh to be constitutional disease, and
therefore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. j.
Cheney q Co, Toledo, Ohio is the only con-
stitutional cure on the market 1t is taken
poonfull. 1t acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. They offer
one hundred dollars for any case it fails to
cure. Send for circulars and testimonials.
Address, F. J. CHENEY " Co,
Sold by druggists. 75c. Toledo, o.
Halls FamaIy Pills are the best.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-24
Removed
ONE DOOR ABOVE CARTER HOUSE

have removed my office to the building
one door above the Carter House, where /
will continue the Grain and Commission bust
ness. also represent the Provident Life and
Trust Company. the best Life Insurance Com
pany, as reported by Insurance Commissions
ers, in the United States. Will be glad to see
friends and patrons in my new quarters
Jan,24-tf. b. c. WASHINGTON. Art.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-24

The West Virginia Herald, of Charles
ton, now comes out in a daily issue. The
Herald is the newsiest and ablest Re
publican paper in the State, and barring
its politics we wish it much success.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-24
Constable and Tax Sale.

The Constable and Tax Sale of Billiard
and Pool Table and Fixtures, l Nice Bar
Counter and Buffet, and many other articles.
of VIM. G. Earnshaw, in Charles Town. W.
Va. has been postponed until February 4
1899, at 10 O'clock, a. III. Sale will take place
in storc-rOum adjoining Weirick's feed and
flour store. j. A. Il. MATHENA,
Jan. "a. Constable and Sergeant
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-24
Would Make GoodsenatOriaI Material

George NJ. Bowers, of Martinsburg,
United States fish commissioner, arrived
here yesterday to help Internal Revenue
Commissioner Scott out in his race for
the senatorship. Mr.. Bowers is one OF
the good fellows in the Republican party
whom everybody, irrespective of politics,
was glad to see appointed to his present
position. Mr.. Bowers was member, and
avery active member, of the Worlds Fair
Board from West Virginia, and was
largely instrumental in securing the cred
liable exhibits this state had. He is a
strong Republican, partisan and ma
chine man, but he is withal a jolly good
fellow, and counts his friends throughout
the State by the legion. Ifthere is chance
for a dark horse for Senator, George
Bowers would make good one.
charleston Gazette, Ian. 20.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-24

Mr.. c. N. Coleman who presented petit
ton on Thursday night asking the Council
to contract for all night electric lights, stated
to us that while the petition contained 100
names of our leading business men and citi-
zens. yet it only required about one hours
labor to obtain those names and not sin
gleperson to whom he presented the petition,
refused to sign it, and that he believes that
with little more work he could have OBJ
tanned 1000 names-Advocate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-24

AT the meeting of the West Virginia
BarAssociation. in Charleston. last week,
Mr.. D. c. Westenhaver was elected del
egate to the Virginia Bar Association,
with Judge D. B. Lucas as alternate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-24

The Alexandria (va.) Gazette has closed
its goth volume. Although almost a
centenarian, it is as vigorous as ever. one
of our most valued exchanges, and one of
the very best newspapers in the South.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-24
COMMISSIONER Notice,

The following fiduciary accounts are before
the undersigned Commissioner of Accounts
for settlement at the January term OF tue
County Court, 1899:
S. W. Washington. Administrator of II. H.
Bonner.
B. D. Gibson, administrator of Edward E.
Alvey.
Geo. W NARROW. Administrator c. t. a. of
Barney Lloyd.
B; 3. Gibson, Administrator c. t. a. of Ann
s. W. Washington, Executor of R, a. Alex
Given under my hand this nth day of jan
nary, 1899. j. + ENGLE1
Jan. 17-2t. Commissioner of Accounts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-24

Mr.. N. B. Scott. of Wheeling, re-
ceived the caucus nomination for
o. S. Senator by the Republicans
at Charleston on Thursday last.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-24
REorENING OF THE OLD wELL-KNoN
MaItbN House.
AND EUROPEAN PLANS.

The OLD MALTBY HOUSE. IS to 2s East
Pratt ST., Baltimore, Md, has been reopen ed
TO the public. The house has been Renovated,
Steam Heat, &c, put in the Rooms The Bar
and Cafes will be under the personal rnunaee-
ment of the well-kuOwn Caterer, Mr. Lou is
Bennett. The Bar will he supplied with the
S Silicest imported and Domestic Liquors and
Cigars. The Cafe with the best the market
affords.
Jan. "a, 1898.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-01-24

AT the residence of Rev. j. H. Wolff,
the officiating minister Wednesday, VIM
NJ. Price, of Clarke county, and Miss
Hester Lloyd, Of Jefferson c. unity, were
united in martiare