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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-24
Preliminary u Essential.

Tia present river and haYss>~ AZ, nres,g-
Acefty states that fn all these cases a
preliminary examination ''mhaH arxt Re
made. which .fssts esserars Information
concerning the commercial Importance
pr~sent and prospective q the river or
hasaor mentioned. ans sepass as eo the
accessibility 81 its Improvement. When
ever Such Ssveliwsaary examination has
heen rssde. ts case mach ssr,ussss ssrses,s -
not deemed asfvtss&e. - Farther action
shall be taAea thereon wslsont sAs sfrex,.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-24

BARTELL Drug Co. open all might
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-11

8. RIGHTS OF THE OWNER OF THE SHEEP TO
COMPENSATION FROM THE COUNTY COURT.
The owner of the damaged or killed
sheep may upon losing sheep apply to a
justice and have three free-holders of the
county appointed and sworn to appraise
his loss. The appraisers shall forthwith
proceed, upon actual view and such in
formation as may be accessible, to ascer-
tain the character and amount of dam
ages to the sheep, if any, and reportto the
county court in county The appraisers
have the right to administer oaths.
The county court examines all such
claims as shall be so presented by the
appraisers, and allows so much of the
claim as said court deems just and right.
The court then audits all such claims,
and after ascertaining the amount of
money in the sheriff's hands arising from
the tax on dogs and the fines imposed in
relation to dogs ascertains what portion
of the sheep loss for the year the court
can pay, and gives to each loser an order
on the sheriff for the amount of his claims
or such pro rata of his claim as the said
fund may pay.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-11
The Aetna Insurance Company.

In commenting upon the annual state
ment of the Aetna Life Insurance Com
pany, of Hartford, Conn, which appears in
another column, it is worthy of note that
while there were such marked gains in all
essential particulars, the total business
was conducted at percentage of cost no
greater than in previous years There
must be cause. good and suficientrea-
son, for the remarkable fact that the
stormy and warlike year of 1898 was the
most prosperous and successful one in the
history of the Aetna Life. There must be
some logical explanation of the fact that
last year the Aetna compassed results ex-
ceeding those of any year through which
it has come: Increasing its assets over
So, 642, 900, its surplus over 1851, 600 and
its total insurance in force over SIS, 4oS,-
9S4. The total income, of IS, 500, SOS, 90,
thelargestin its history, and over $500, 343
larger than twas in 1897, makes this great
life and accident insurance company the
largest and strongest corporation of its
kind in the world. We think it must be
apparent to the sincere inquirer that these
surprising results are due to the strong,
steady, conservative policy of the com
pany's management, to the entire absence
of boon" or racing tactics, and the
substitution therefor of steady, progress
sive systematic effort, to wise campaign
ing and cautious fnanciering. To every
gain that this great company has made it
is justly entitled, and truly may it be re-
corded that its position has been honora-
bly, and faithfully won.
This Company is carrying the bulk of
the life insurance in this section. The
Aetna has been paving steadily increas-
ing dividends for twenty-six years, which
is record unequalled, and many pa
irons in this locality have received much
larger dividends each year than was
promised,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-11

We have just finished opening ot1f inn
mense stock o sprioS and summer
goods ana We are NOW ready for bust
ness. Our ST OK this spring is the largest
we have ever carried, every department
heiug crowded To its fullest capecity -
We are prepared to offer you the big
gest bargains in all kinds OF goods his
spring that we have ever offered. We
have paid special attention to our shoe
department and lave the largest end
best selected stock of shoes ia Charles
Town, and We guarantee to save YOU 10
to 40 per cent on all foot wear. We bay
all our shoes direct from tina factory for
cash and in large quantities, and we are
closing out some of our other stock
which we have on hand at SOC on the
dollar. We do not have tuIl line of
sizes and will get no more like them.--
Shoes that cost 81 90 to % are going at
65c; shoes that cost II .25 to /. 60 are going
at Soc; shoes that we sold at 50 so are 70
ing at 81 IS cur millinery goods are all
in and our milliners viii all be nero on
April IOth. Our stock OF millinery oc
cupies the entiIe second floor this
spring, and is larger than all the others
combined. Our stock OF ribbons, flow
ers, &c, is immense. Our new carpet
room is completed and our stock of car
pets and mattiugs the largest i'll This
state; the hest cotton warp mattings
23c. JACOB w. CoFFAfAN,
Prom r. acket Storo
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-11
From Fridays washington Star.

People out in my state are taking a
great deal of interest in the protest that
isbeing made by John 7. McGraw against
the seating of Nathan B. Scott in the
Senate of the United States, said VIM.
B. Cornwell of West Virginia at the Ma
tional. We Democrats are of the opin-
ion that the case against Scott is a very
strong one, especially in view of the tact
that majority of the members of the
state legislature have petitioned the U. S.
Senate requesting that Scott be not seat
ed. There are no bribery charges in the
case and personal bitterness is entirely
lacking. Moreover there are a num-
Der of extremely interesting questions
which have come up for the first time in
the history of the nation for settlement
These are of a constitutional nature. and
one OF them will prove of especial inter
est to the peopleof the District of Column
bia' as it involves the right of an Office
holder to be elected to Congress while he
IS residing in the District. believe that
in the only two contests that have been
made on this question it has been decided
against the officeholder.
= McGraw has strengthened himself
wonderfully by the strong aggressive
manner in which he has conducted his
fights, both for the House of Representa-
tives last fall, when he cut down the Re-
publican majority in Wilson's old district
to 500, and when he made the hard fight
for the senatorshiP against Scott in the
legislature this past winter
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-11
Oakland Mineral Water.

S. H. Lands. SadIer block, this city,
has received the agency for this cele-
DRAFTED water, and is now offering it to
the public at the low price of 25 cents
per gallon. The water comes from a
place owned by Mrs. ]. Crane, and was
first discovered four years ago, in digging
a well, and the stream is 92 feet from the
top of the ground. Its medicinal proper
ties We're at once made manifest, and
when an analysis was made each gallon
was found TO contain 20 grains of 1nedi-
cinal properties 1t is extensively used
now, and has made many cures in all
stomach troubles. Oakland farm, where
the well 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,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-11
saoo.oo diven AWAY.

Separate B-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l F-l-o-w-e-r-s and
use the letters to form as many words as you
can, using the letters backwards, or forwards
but don't use any letter i'll the same word
more times than it appears in 'BeautifulFlow-
ers." 1t is said forty small English words
can be spelled correctly from these sixteen
letters. For example-tea. feet. at, etc The
Hanil Seed Company will pay Two Hundred
Dollars in cash to the persons sending them
forty words formed as above. If you are
good at word making and can form forty
words write yOnr name and address plainly
on your list and enclose the same with fifteen
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 U. s. This offer will be. care
fully and conscientiouEly carried out aud it
should not be classed with catch-penny af-
fairs. We viii spend large amount of
money to start our trade and want your trial
order; you will receive the greatest value in
seeds ever offered. II two or more persons
succeed in forming forty words the 5000 will
be divided pro-rata. Many extra special
prizes of value will be awarded to persons
sending twenty-five words or more who will
assist IN Introducing our seeds and specialties.
Satisfaction is absolutely guaranteed or
your money promptly refunded for the ask
lng; SEND your list as early as possible.
Address Hamil Seed Co., 965 Warren Ave
~h'SasoI III. Ml4-6t,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-11

Mrs. Anne NJ. Coyle wife of Mr.. Jerome
b. Coyle and daughter of the late Henry
Swimley, died at the residence of her hus-
band in vicinity of Leetown on Thursday,
April 9th, 1898, aged 81 years and six months,
leaving devoted husband and three loving
children-Wilson, Dudley and Hattie-to
mourn her loss. As wife and mother she
was faithful and devoted, and as neighbor
and friend she filled the sphere with the
grace which continually flows from kind,
generous heart. Filling well the duties of
life while here on earth and clinging closely
and lovingly to her Masters feet, death
lost its sting and the grave its horrors as she
obeyed the call, come up higher" Pre-
cious in the sight of the Lord is the death of
one of one of his saints" The funeral &C.
cured from her late residence at ten o'clock
this morning Rev. Mr.. Hubbard, of Middle
way, officiating. Interment in Middleway
TAdvOcafa
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-11
No infringement.
THE vuLoAN PLow coMp.Nr

EVANSVILLE, IND, April s. 1899
j. Frank Weller, Charles Town, W. Va:
DEAR SIR.-Our attention has been called
to an advertisement in the Farmer sA dyocate
of March p warning he public that the Vul-
can Flow Co. is selling pluws that are an in
trlngemcnt OF your patent.
We find that the patent you obtained in 1898
claimed the invention of a ribbed nnIdboard
As the Vulcan p'uw was placed upou the
market with a ribbed moldboard ten years iiOl
before you received Your patent it is clear
that we are not the infriuyers. You may not
be aware that the Patent Commissioner Is NOT
expected TO know ali the different devices in
existence. Ills Investigations are confined to
what is on file i'll the patent Office, and the an
plicant for parent takes the risk of discover
ing, after he has his patent; that The invention
is not new.
Any resp onsible patsnt lawyer viii inform
you that your patent Is invalid if the iuyen-
tion has been in public use for two wears or
moro before your patent was issued As moro.
than 100000 of the Vulcan Flows, ali with
ribbed moldboards, have been sold since they
were introduced in 1855, the proof of our claim
to precedence is conclusive, and we trust You
VIII at once satisfy yourself of this fact and
II found correct withdraw your unjust
charges of infringement,
Respectfully,
THE VULCAN PLOW Co.
A1l-4t- By A C. RosenernnZ Pres't
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-11

thereby certify that the foregoing is cor
rect copy of the statement of the XETNA
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Hartford
Conn ecticut, on file in this Office.
L. VI. La TOILETTE,
Auditor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-11
S42,9S1, 96s.D
s35.Onn-nO
STATE OF CONNECTICUT.

-
County of Hartford, SIS,
NJ. G. Buckley. President and J. l.. Eng
lish. Secretary, OF the ETNA LIFE INSUR-
ANCE COMPANY, being duly sworn. depose
and say, and each for himself says. that they
are the above described officers of the said
Company; and that the foregoing statement
of the assets and liabili les of the said Com
pany, aud the declaration therein made, and
the schedules thereupon accompanying, on
the said thirty-first day OF December last, and
for the year ending on that day, is full. cor
rect and true, according TO the best of their
information, knowledge and belief. respect
lively. VI. g. BuLKELEY,
j. L. ENGLISH.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
26th day of January. 1859.
- WM. a. KELLOGG,
lsEAI Notary Public.
hereby certify that the foregoing is cor
rect cODV of the statement of the y4E'rNA
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-11
[Shepherdstown Register.

Notwithstanding the inclement weather
last Friday night, Washington Hall was
crowded with patrons and friends of the
Charles Town Graded School, to witness
the entertainment given by the pupils of
taat institution. The program as rem
dered was the most delightful and pleas
ing of all the entertainments given by
this school, and too much credit cannot
be given to the principal and teachers for
their efforts in presenting to an apprecia-
tive audience such a well-chosen program.
Had we space we would be glad to
speak of each member in such fitting
terms as all deserve. Suffice it to say
that the various drills, Rotations, dia-
logues, &c, were all up to the highest
standard and rendered in a mannerwhic
we doubt could be excelled. The scene
from the Abbot (Walter Scott was espe-
cially fine, and those who took part in it
were well up in the verse and displayed
great skill in the art of acting. The
Charles Town Band, under the leadership
of Prof. T. NJ. Baker, furnished the music
for the occasion, and discoursed several
very fine pieces between the numbers on
the program. That the performance
passed off smoothly and without break. it
IS only necessary to say that Mr.. A. D.
Barr was stage manager.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-11
Public Sale OF Bonds
Corporation of Charles
Town. w. Va.

Pursuant to the authority vested in the
Common Council of the Corporation of
Charles Town, by act of the Legislature of
West Virginia. passed the Goth day of Feb
ruary, 1899. said council will CtTer to the
highest bidder or bidders, Sixteen bonds OF
the Corporation of Charles Town each for
the sum of Five Hundred Dollars, and
Twenty of said bond, each for the sum of
One Hundred Dollars, all bonds to be dated
June list, 1899, and payable June LIST, 1929
with interest from date of issue at rate of
Four per cent per annunn, interest payable
at Drovers' and Mechanics National Bank,
of Baltimore. Maryland, semi-annually, ON
June LIST and December LIST of each year
The sale of said bonds to be ma de under the
following conditions:
All bids shall be sealed and addressed TO
the Common Council of the Corporation of
Charles Town, and presented to the Mayor
of said Corporation on or before ESQ p.
IN May 10, 1899, accompanied by a certified
check, payable to the order of the Treasurer
Five per cent. of the amount bid Said
check will be returned if bid be not accept
ed. All bonds shall be paid for in full with
in ten days from acceptance of bids by said
Council. No bid for less than par will be
accepted If two bids be received at same
price. the bid for larger amount will be Civ
en- preference. If two bids be for same price
and for same amount, the first bid received
shall have preference. All bids TO be open
ed by clerk of council at regular meeting oil
council on May 10Th, 1899, commencing at
7.30 p. M.
Bv order of council aforesaid.
GEORGE WASHINGTON,
Siayor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-11
n u y I4IS-N u I q OO,f IOICUOJ
Sold by Druggists, Toe
Halls Family Pills are the best.
From the Harper's Ferry sentinel

Mrs, Charles Trail has been quite sick
for several days.
Mr.. Lyle Ransom, son of DR.. B. B.
Ransom, has enlisted in the U. S. Navy.
Mr.. James Props, of Halltown, has
received position as laborer at Fort
Washington. Col. Black. we learn, Sc
cured the position for Mr.. Props.
Mr.. F. A. Wentzell, who has been in
the U. S. Volunteer service. stationed at
Fortress Monroe, Va, has received his
honorable discharge and returned home.
Frank has about recovered from the in
juries received by being run over by a
car in January last.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-11
Attorney j. Nj. Woods las entered 81

Attorney j. Nj. Woods has entered SO
a partner the law firm of Faulkner &
Walker. The style of the new firm will
be Faulkner, Walker & Woods. Though
young, Mr.. Woods is man of mature
Judgment and a thorough knowledge OF
the law and the firm will be strong one.
They have opened an Office in Washing
ton and Messrs. Faulkner & Walker will
spend considerable of their time at that
place but will always be here when court
is in session aud much of the time during
recess = NartinsJurg Statesman.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-11
AN EXCELLENT CONFIRMATION.
Successful Enterprise Based on Merit.
The Importance of Informing the Public of the
Value of an Article Through the
leading Newspapers

leading Newspapers.
THE few remedies which have attained
to worldwide fame, as truly beneficial in
effect and giving satisfaction to millions
of people everywhere. are the products of
the knowledge of the most eminent ply
sicians, and presented in the form most
acceptable to the human system by the
skill of the world great chemists; and one
of the most successful examples is the
Syrup of Figs manufactured bv the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. Unlike host of
limitations and cheap substitutes, Syrup of
Figsis permanently beneficial in its effects,
and therefore gives and promotes good
health, while inferior preparations are be-
ing cast aside and forgotten. In olden
times if remedy gave temporaryrelief to
individuals here and there, it was thought
good; but nowadays laxative remedy
must give satisfaction to all If you have
never used Syrup of Figs, give it trial,
and you will be pleased with it, and will
recommend it to your friends or to any
who suffer from constipation, or from
overlooking, or from colds, headaches,
biliousness, or other ills resulting from
an inactive condition of the kidneys, liver
and bowels.
In the process of manufacturing the
pleasant family laxative made by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., and named Syrup of
Figs, figs are used, as they are pleasant to
the taste; but the medicinal properties of
the remedy are obtained from an excellent
combination of plants known to be medic
inally laxative and to act most beneficial
ly. AS the true and original remedy.
named Syrup of Figs, is manufactured
by the California Fig Syrup Co. only,
knowledge of that fact will assist in avoid
ing the worthless limitations manufac-
tured by other parties. The Company
has selected for years past the leading
publications of the United States through
which 10 inform the public of the merits
Gifts remedy, and among them the sp1R1r
OF JEFFERSON is included, as will be seen
by reference to its advertising columns
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-11
New Man at Old Stand

The undersigned has taken the room lately
occupied by Messrs. Geo. F. Walker II SON,
Pentz building, Washington street one door
west of Dumm's confectionery, and will con-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-11
yEpYLow RATES
National Peace Jubilee, Washington, D. O..
Baltimore and Ohio X. R.

For the great National Peace Jubilee, to BE
held ut Washington, DC. May %, q. 25. the
Baltimore s. Ohio R. r. will sell excursion
tickets at ONE FARE for the ROUND TRIP
from points on its line within radius of $50
miles, except from the following points, from
which round trip tickets will be sold as fol-
lows. New York. ss Philadelphia, IS; Ches-
ter, $3.50; Wilmington. -; Baltimore, s2.
Tickets viii be sold May % and IS. and viii
be good returning until May 90, inclusive.
The programme is as follows:
May 2S-Parade of Military and Naval organ
izations. salutes from gnnboats. Ringing
of chimes and band concerts.
May 24-Parade of school children. Parade
of civic organizations. All vehicles in the
streets to be decorated with flowers.
May 25-Historical Pageant, illustrating US.
Soldiers and Sailors of each of the Amerf-
can conflicts, Grand Nominations and fire
works at night.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-11

With the idea that any preparation your
druggist may put up and try to sell you
will purify your blood like Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. This medicine has reputation
it has earned its record. 1t is prepared
under the personal supervision of educa-
ted pharmacists who know the nature,
quality and medicinal effect of all the
ingredients used. Hoods Sarsaparilla
absolutely cures all forms of blood disease
when other medicines fail to do any good.
1t is the Worlds great Spring Medicine
and the One True Blood Purifier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-11
Shake Into Your Shoes.

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder for the feet 1t
cures painful, swollen, smartimg. nervous
feet, and instantly takes the sting out of
corns and bunions. It's the greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes
cure for sweating, calIous aud hot, tired, ach-
ing feet. Try it to-day. Sold y all druggists
and shoe stores. BY mail for Csc in stamps.
Trial package FREE. Address, Allen S. DIM
sted, LIE Roy. N. Y. Mar.2S-4t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-11

Hon. William II. Travers had policy of
insurance in the Mutual Reserve Fund Life
Association of New York at the time of his
death a friend notified the company of his
death few days after it occurred. Without
waiting for formal proof of death, Geo. w.
Harper, vice-chairman of the Mutual Re
serve Fund Life Association forwarded his
check to the widow for $500 as an advance
upon his policy. Such liberality deserves to
be recognized and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-11
Deafness Cannon be cured

by local applications as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness. aud that is bv coust tn
tonal remedies Deafness is caused i,v an in
famed condition of the'mucous lining of the
kustachian Tube. When this tnbc is intlamud
You have rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when it is entirely closed, Deafness is
the result. and unless the infla mmation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by Catarr h
which is nothing bur an ntllmcd condition of
the mucous surfuces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness Caused by cutarrh) that
cannot be cured by Huil's Cutarrh Cure Send
for circulars; free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c
Halls Family Pills are the best
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-11

Some ten or twelve acres of the land of DR..
A. p Thomson, adjacent to Summit Point,
has been plowed up, in which Messrs. Fry
s. Chenowith, the enterprising nusery men
of this county, will plant nursery stock.
The location is admirable, and the gentle
men in charge are full of vim and expert
ence and will make a success oft.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-11

Aprivate letter from the nephew of the
wife of the editor of the SPIRIT, Mr.. Har-
ry E. Swan. who is private secretary to
Gen. Ludlow, American Governor of
Havana, informs us that he has with him
now in the palace building his younger
brother Hampden Hoge, who is private
stenographer to the Provost Marshal, at a
salary of $1,000 and room. Both these
young men were few years ago resi-
dents of Charles Town, and have by in
domitable pluck gained rapid and meri-
torious advancement