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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14

The fifty wellsbach So candle power
burners furnished by the Charles Town
Gas and Water Company, with their
beautiful corrugated globes, gave a most
brilliant illumination of the recently i'm
proved Zion P. E. Church Sunday night,
and were much admired.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14

The ninth annual exhibition of the
Frederick Horticultural Society was held
last week Our advertising patron Mr.
Charles Hermann was one of the princi-
pal exhibitors. and was awarded pre-
miums for best design in cut flowers,
display of palms and foliage plants.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14
Do Won Want no MAKE $500 ?

We want local manager, lady or gen
tleman, in own town or county; no can
wasting required You can devote full or
spare time; or evenings only in connec-
ton with your regular vocation. 5000 to
5000 can be made before Christmas and
it will require very little time. 1t is not
necessary to have had experience. Send
stamp for full particulars. Address, The
Bell Company, Dept. B., Philadelphia, Pa.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14

Mr.. G. d. Moore, one of the assessors of
real estate under the recent act of the Legis-
lature, reduced the basis of assessment TWEEN
ty per cent in his district. The average
valuation of real estate in his district has
been placed at $1,000 per acre.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14

Mr.. Jack Colbert, who had foot badly
mashed by freight train at the B. & o.
depot here October 81. and subsequently
amputated. died at his home at Frank
lintown. near Ripon. on Thursday last,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14
ROYAL 'spEs
ABSOLUTELY PURE
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome
THU DECEMBER DELINEAToR.

The Yuletide number of Delineator,
the Butterick Pattern magazine, comes
out with new cover and is as attractive
inside as it is outside. showing many new
things in coats, jackets, waists and skirts
which will not fail to please the ladies.
Beard, the Stationer, who sells the pat
terms and Delineator in this city. is max
ing special offer to ladies who will sub
scribe for the Delineator during Novem-
Der and December. A pattern to be Sc
lected by the subscriber will be given with
every subscription during this and next
month. The price is one dollar a year,
and each number will contain coupons
good for forty cents worth of patterns.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14

Messrs. Washington & Alexander were
on hand Saturday following burning of
elevator of w. N. Lemen & Co., at Shen-
andoah Junction. with commendable
promptness, prepared to settle losses of
companies represented by their firm.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14

The Misses Terrell have sold to Mr..
John D. McGarry, Chrough agency OF
Mr.. "A. G. Wynkoop,) tract of timber
land, for $500.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14

Mr.. chas. w. Brown has been improv-
ing his store-room with new papering,
painting, ETC., preparatory to opening
out his handsome stock of holiday goods.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14

HAGERsTowN LIGHTNING CONDUCTOR
Co. located in Charles Town for 80 days.
Good work guaranteed and orders So
licited. c. H. GoErz, Manager
O31-4.* Hotel Watson.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14

HIDES WANrED.-Beef, calf, sheep and
lamb, horse hides, tallow, beeswax, fur
skins of all kinds, for which the highest
market cash price will be paid.
r. D. SHUGERT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14

Mr., and Mrs. George Porterfeld en-
tertained the Euchre Club at "Cassilis'
on Tuesday evening last.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14

Mr.. Marshall Burns has had an Office
building erected at his coal yard on North
Lawrence street.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14

Mr.. ]. H. crabill has sold his house
and lot at Shenandoah Junction to Mr..
L. ]. Shirley, for 1920.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14
public sales.

Wednesday, November 15.-Personal
Property, by Mrs, Margaret E. Anderson.
Friday. Nov. a4.-Personal Property,
by Mrs. Harriette Evans. Executrix.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14
AN IMPORTANT DIFFERENCE.

To make it apparent to thousands, who
think themselves i'll. that they are not af-
flicted with any disease. but that the sys-
tenn simply needs cleansing, is to bring
comfort home to their hearts, as costive
condition is easily cured by using Syrup
of Figs. Manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all drug
gists.
Mr.. George p. Henderson and Miss
Mary NJ. Welsh, both of Rockville, Md.
and members of prominent families, were
married at the Presbyterian manse in this
place on Tuesday last, by Rev. DIR. A. c.
Hopkins. After the ceremony they
stopped at the Carter House, and left on
the evening B. & o. train for their home.
The groom is a son of Judge James B.
Henderson of the sixth judicial circuit of
Maryland. and the bride a daughter Of
Mr.. w. w. Welsh, clerk to the board of
county commissioners of Montgomery
county, and a granddaughter of Rev.
Robert Smith. former preacher in
charge of the NJ. E. Church South at this
place
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14
DIR. Tomlinson7s
DENTAL OFFICE,
CORNER OF CHARLES AND LIBERTY STR
CHARLESToWN.

The Norfolk and Western depot at this
place was entered Monday night of last
week through window by burglars, who
blew open the safe in the Office with dy-
Mantle. There was no money in the
safe. but they carried off several express
packages.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14
By order Of the Postoffice Department

BY order Of the Postofice Department
the mail matter dispatched from the
Charles Town post Office from October 3
to November q was weighed, showing the
following result: 1st class, $50 lbs. o.;
ed class, 1880 lbs; sd class, 654 lbs. IL
ozs.; government free matter, 1913 lbs;
equipment 2,Sss lbs. IS ozs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14

Mr.. Arch Roper has lost heavily by
cholera in thoroughbred Chester hogs the
past season. q
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14

Families supplied with the best coal
good weight and prompt delivery-by c.
T. Smallwood.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14

Mr.. w. H. Hoof a few days ago killed
hawk which measured 4 feet three
inches from tip to tip of wings, and 2 feet
/ inch from bill to tip of tail
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14

The winter schedule of the B. & o. R.
R. will go into effesknext Sunday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14

Messrs. Moore & Moore have promptly
adjusted and paid their insurance loss
on property of w. N. Lemen & Co.,
burned Friday night
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14

Mr.. d. L. Barrenger, of Shenandoah
Junction, and Miss Mary L, Davis, of
Martinsburg. were married at the latter
place Wednesday last.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14

Mr.. ]. Frank Weller is improving the
front of his dwelling property with a
neat wall aud handsome iron fence.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14

For Sale, an excellent Empire Crate
Stoye-never had fire in it a half dozen
times. Will be sold at bargain. Apply
at SPIRIT office.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14

School shoes for boys and girls at low
prices. BURNS & SHUGERT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14

For sale, valuable Jefferson county
farms; also town property, including
some valuable building lots.
MOORE &, MOORE
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14

Pure whiskey HARPER Perfect
whiskey HARPER Every bottle guar
anteed Harper. Sold by Geo. w, Thorn
as, Charles Town, w. Va.
The City Council held special meeting
Thursday night and granted license to Mr..
Hiram Carroll to sell spirituous liquors. He
will open bar under the Carter House.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14

With your Eyes. when the assistance of a
pair of
ROCK CRYSTAL OR DIAMOND LENSE,
will give you relief. We guarantee to tit or
refund the price. Large assortment. at
T.. w BROWNS,
Oct. 90. 1891. Opticiun and Jeweler.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14

woop and coRN wanted at the. SPIRIT
Office
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14
80 A WEEK no START.

We want intelligent ladies, or gentle
men, to accept permanent position in own
town; salary to start SO a week, guaran-
teed, and commission. Many make from
$I2 1874 week. You can devote all of
your spare time. Send stamp for full par
ticulars. Address, The Bell Company,
Dept. c., Philadelphia, Pa. OIo-St.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14

For your fall dress goods see us.
BURNS & SHUGERr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14

For the National Export Exposition,
Philadelphia, Sept. IA to Nov. 80, the N.
& w. R'y will sell tickets from Charles
Town. on Tuesdays and Thursdays of
each week, good for 80 days, (but not be-
You'd Dec. ~ at $3.50.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14
SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON.
why Do You Suffer

ca.nlrs rows. ". Va. Novlnnla II. 1889.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14

Mrs. Mary E. Williams, wife of the late
DIR. S. H. Williams, of Baltimore, died at
the home of her daughter. Mrs Alice V.
FARMLAND, ut Stephens City, after long
illness. Mrs Williams was a native of Bal
timore. A few years ago DIR. and Mrs. Will
liams resided for awhile in this town and
were highly esteemed by all who knew them.
DR.. Williams was local preacher of the NJ
E. Church, South, but pursued his profess
sion of dental surgery whilst here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
THE CORSETS TRIUMPH
Medical Men of Europe Have Pros
nOunced 1t Essential Item
of Feminine Apparel.

After all the abuse that has been lev
eled at the corset, after all the outpour-
ings and TRADES of the 'rationar' dress
advocates and health faddists against
an item of dress without which it is
well-nigh impossible for any woman to
look really well, honor has at last been
paid to it by a medical man. His plea
for the corset is based both on artistic
and hygienic grounds. Lately there
was on view at Dresden a collection of
pictures by Cranach, who lived during
period when the corset was not in the
fashion. A careful survey of these
paintings revealed to the medical critic
two very important facts, one being
that the women subjects were all suf
fering from curvature of the spine;
while the second-a natural conse-
quence of the first-was that not soil
tary female figure in the canvases
seemed to wear clothes properly. I'm
hesitatingly, therefore, the conclusion
was arrived at that corsets are essential
to the female form divine, both from
the doctors and the modiste's point of
view. 1t is to be hoped, therefore, that
no more nonsense viii be talked about
the beauty or the healthfulness of the
corsetless figure. That excessively
tight-lacing is pernicious it needs no
second Daniel come to judgment to tell
US. Common-sense should guide every
woman in this matter; but if some are
foolish, as some ever will be in all mat
tiers, it is manifestly absurd that all
should be condemned. There should be
no fashion" as to waists, for this must
obviously lead to abuse; but, on the
other hand, the use OF the corset should
be regarded as one of fashions essen
tial adjuncts, and the wise doctor will
recognize it. too, as an equally essen
tial item of feminine appare1--Lady's
Pictorial.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
THE PUBLIC.
Something for Sharks In All Lines
of Business to Prey
Upon.

"You must remember" said the man
who was arguing with great volubllty and
self-approval, that we owe duty to the
public"
'FWho is the pubhc?" inquired Mr.. Bly,
aWhy-erthe masses, you know; the
mo" said Mr. Blykins, with emphasis,
"you got the wrong idea. The public is
something to be roped in; to be gouged; to
be walked over. To the sugar trust the pub
lie is a great congregation of confectionery
consumers. To the beef trust the public is
a vast menagerie of carnivorous bipeds. To
the politician it is a collection of persons
who have influence at elections; to the the
atrical manager, crowd of people in front
of the box office eager to get rid OF money;
to the street car conductor, a lot of creatures
who ought to be made to step lively"
you think the public gets imposed upon
"Yes. It doesn't deserve any better, and
retribution is always waiting. The man
who imposes on the public in one respect
lapses back into the general outfit in some
thing else and is imposed on in his turn.
It's a heartless business all the way
through. One great and elaborate scheme
of imposition. What people ought to do is
to hold primaries in all parts of the civilized
world and send delegates TO The Hague to
see if they can't discuss something like a
disarmament scheme by which the people
of this earth can be persuaded to quit i'm
posing ON one another.-Washingto Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
Raising Peaches from Seed.

The prevalence of yellows among
peaches makes their propagation by
budding danger in spreading the dis
ease. 1t is in the sap,and if any tree
which the knife cuts into to make a
place for the bud is affected with vel
lows, the faint will be retained by the
knife and spread the yellows to all the
trees inoculated. It is quite easy to be
sure that rich, luscious peach is not
affected with yellows. especially if
gathered from the tree. The pit from
such a peach ought to produce valua-
BILE Seeding and free from disease. The
low repute of seeding peaches dates
from the time when the natural fruit
was about the only kind grown. But
even then some valuable seedlings were
found in every Seeding produced
American Cultivator.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03

section bolt two fat pieces of iron on
the outside and bend them over so that
when the top section is laid on the
rounds they will hold it in place. On
the lower ends of the top section bolt
two irons and let them come down
straight, and at the end bend half
circle, so they will just fit over the
rounds; this will support the bottom of
the top section and the irons at the
top will hold it in place. The ladder
can be doubled up and placed where
you want it. Push the top section up
when you desire to climb higher and
stop whenever you want it by simply
setting the irons upon a round. If it is
not wanted for an extension ladder it
can be slipped apart and used as two
single ladders. The illustrations will
show it's construction. Fig. 2 in the
cut shows the iron that holds the ladder
together. 1t is four inches wide at the
top, the side that has the bolts is three
inches and the short side one inch long.
AT is shown the iron that is fastened
to lower end of top section.-M. C,
Thomas, in Ohio Farmer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
Beekeeping tor Farmers.

We believe that bees ought to be on
every farm, if there is anything at all
in the neighborhood for them to feed
upon. For the outlay there can be
nothing on the farm that will pay bet
ter or give more satisfaction. Honey
is a delicious and healthful article of
diet. 1t is the most delicate sweet that
we have, and, as correspondent of the
Epitomist recently said, a family will
consume an astonishing quantity of it.
For home consumption alone the SUBJ
ject of beekeeping ought to be of in
terest To every farmer. AS a product
for market there is much more profit
in honey than there is in butter on the
average farm. Honey will sell for cash
at all times. Butter does not as usual
thing.-Agricultura Epitomist.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
OPINIONS DIFFER.
Authorities Cannot Agree ON the
Best Age at Which to Plant
Apple Trees.

The question as to whether it is bet
ter to plant one-year-old or two-year-
old apple trees has been at times quite
thoroughly discussed by some of the
most prominent horticulturists of the
northwest. The question has been re-
Gently taken up by the Western Fruit
Grower of ST. Joseph, Mo. 1t has OBJ
tanned and published the opinions OF
many prominent fruit growers, nurs-
erymen and others on the subject, but
there is nothing like an agreement Of
opinion on the question. Maj. Frank
Ho1singer, of Rosedale, Kan, would,
other things being equal, plant apple
trees three or four years old. n. F.
Murray, of Oregon, Mo-, says two-year-
old apple trees do better than small
one-year-olds, but well-grown one
year-olds have many advantages and
viii give. satisfaction in planting new
orchards. Prof. John Craig, of the Iowa
agricultural college, is not very definite
in his statement and evidently believes
that it depends upon other conditions
whether it is better to use one-year-
old or two-year-old trees. Peter
Youngers, Jr., of Geneva, Neb., prefers
trees two years old. J. G. Evans, of
North Kansas City, Mo-, would make no
difference, as the advantages just about
Offset each other. F. Wellhouse, of To-
peka, Kan, prefers two-year-old trees.
Prof. Written, of the Missouri agricul-
tural college, ordinarily prefers to
plant trees two years old, but knows a
good many successful horticulturists
who prefer first-class yearlings. Silas
Wilson, of Atlantic, Ia, says that year
ling trees are all right if the land on
which they are planted is planted in
some kind of hoed crop, but if the
ground is to be sowed with oats or
wheat or planted with corn two-year-
old trees should be used. Prof. Budd
recommends yearling trees, and so does
7. 7. Lyon. III. E. Van Deman likes
One-year-old tree. W. L. Hall, of An
thony, Kan, would plant yearling trees
if he could secure those which had made
vigorous growth. r. j. Bagby prefers
trees one year old, but says the finest
are those which are cut back at the end
of the first year and then allowed to
grow another year in the nursery, Civ
ing one-year top on two-year root.
Stark Bros. prefer strongly-rooted,w well
grown, one-year budded trees. Mr.. But
terfield's choice is medium-sized two
year-old tree.
The foregoing opinions all relate to
apple trees. In the case of plum, peach
and pear trees when any preference was
expressed it was for trees one year old.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
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EXTENSION LADDER.
Description and Pictures OF one
That Is Easily Made and OPP
Grated without Difficulty.

Upon almost every farm tall ladder
would be very convenient, especially in
painting tall buildings, picking apples,
ETC., but when Sladder is over 20 feet
long it is very hard to handle, especial
ly if one man has to do it alone. For
high work I find that an extension lad
der is very handy, and will try to de-
scribe one that is easily made and OPP
Grated. Make two ladders of any length
you desire, but prefer Is feet. Make
the bottom one wide enough to admit
the top one inside of the frame. On
the rounds at the top of the bottom
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
The Feed and the Cows.

There is considerable in cows pos
sibility to give good quality of rich
milk, but it is easy to have that posi-
bility ruined by poor feed and care in
bringing up and developing. On the
other hand, no amount of food and care
will induce cow that gives thin, poor
milk to turn about and give milk which
is rich in solids. Good feed and good
care will help develop many COWS that
have been neglected, but if there is any
decided improvement it will be made
with cows that are born to be good,
but have not had the opportunity. To
get the most out of any COW, good or
bad, good feed and care are necessary,
but it is the good cow that gives the
best returns when well fed and cared
for-Daily World
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
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A ROMANTIC CAREER.
Once Engaged to Napoleon Bona
parte, Mile. CIary AfterWard Be-
came Queen of Sweden.

The names of Josephine and Marie
Louise are connected with Napoleon
and his fortunes, but who stops to re-
member that OF Desiree Clary, to whom
he was first betrothed? She was the
daughter of rich silk merchant of Mar
settles, and the Bonapartes, who were
living there in the years just preceding
their ACKNOWLEDGMENT, became ac-
quainted with her family. Joseph Bo-
naparte fell in love with her, and OBJ
tanned her promise to marry him when
she should be 21; but Napoleon, appear
ing on the scene, acted with his custom
ary emphasis, and declared that Desiree
must belong to him. The family were
used to falling in with his decisions,
and they promptly agreed, julie, the
other daughter, who had had liking
for Joseph, agreeing to marry him IN
her sisters place.
Desiree was a 1ight-hearted, pretty
young creature, with gay manner and
q merry wit. Napoleon, according to
the testimony of the Clary family. was
not overattractive. One who knew him
at that time thus describes him:
He wears threadbare garments and
badly-cleaned. broken-down boots. In
character, he is brusque, sulky, prone
to fits of abstraction. He is born for
mediocrity."
But Desiree was satisfied with him.
She found him all that heart could
wish. To be sure he was poor, but that
was a disability which could be
amended.
In May, 1895, Napoleon left Marseilles
for Paris, whence he wrote peremptor-
lily to Nine. Clary, urging her to follow,
buy house, and live there with Desiree.
The country-bred mother and daughter
were aghast. Paris seemed to them
the very center of bloodshed and tyran-