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Iron County register., 1899-11-23

wood nailed firmly to the building.
Fig. shows a section of strip fence,
and in this case a single cleat nailed
on one of the strips forms the support.
The wire loops and stationary fen
der are interchangeable. of course 1t
is easier to put the cans in place with
the rigid top, but there are places
where il would be in the way, and the
place of which the left hand drawing
is a view is one of them. Both are
given. that choice may be made, as
may be the most convenient for the
position employed.
In case no stationary place offers it
self, it ought to be comparatively easy
to make portable rack embodying
these features. from what is shown in
the right-hand figure. BY leaving off
the three bottom boards and intro
ducing another post where the brace
meets the outside of fender, and far
ing both posts so as to broaden the
base. and the addition of another brace
crossing the first. you have it in nova
BILE form. if it is so desired.-Richard
II. Mitchell, in Country Gentleman.
Iron County register., 1899-11-23
sUBIRRIGATIoN UNDER GLASS.

sorts like White Perfection. New Hot
house, ETC., than the old way of surface
watering ever gave. The cut shows the
bench as | use it. The bench is made
of a two-inch plank bottom with sides
of four-inch board, resting on frame
of three by four-inch scantling, and made
watertight by means of a cement lin
ing. Lines of two-inch tile are laid upon
the bottom across the bench, two to
two and a half feet apart, the end tile,
which receives the water, turned up at
an angle of 45 degrees--T. Greinier, TO
Massachusetts, Horticultural Society.
Iron County register., 1899-11-23
ut.hRred Horses sell Well.

There is now, and always will be, de-
mand for good horse flesh, notwith-
standing the various uses made of cleo
tricity. The automobile and other cleo
trical vehicles are here and will doubt
less stay. but the game. high-headed,
well-bred horse will at all times bring
a good. round price and remain prime
fayorite with a majority of the people.
Breed high and no trouble Will be eN-
perienced in disposing of your horses.
Very few men prefer the cold. slick
hever of an automobile to ribbons taut-
" drawn along the backs of a spanking
team of high steppers.-Up-to-Date
Farming.
Iron County register., 1899-11-23
EsTCOURT Is THREATENED.
The Enemy's Mounted Patrols Ad
yancing-HurriedIy Retired.

The Enemy's Mounted Patrols Adj
yancing-HurrfedIy Retired
LondoE, Nov. 2O.-The war Office
posted the following telegram yester
day from Gen. Sir Redvers Butler:
''Cape Town, Nov. IS, O.: :35 p. m.
''The following is from the generaI
commander at Pietermaritzburg:
To-day at n. m the officer com
manding our northern cutposts re
ported that the enemys mounted pa.
trolls were advancing across the whole
country from Gourton road to Ulandi.
moving on Estcourt. My force stood
to arms. The outposts reported vari-
Gus bodies, from 500 to 700, advancing
on Estcourt from northwesteI1y di-
rectioL.
's'Our outposts fired on the enemy.
and one of our naval guns fired shell
at 5000 yards range, the she'll burst
ing close to the enemy. who then hur-
riedly retired.
"tAt 12 o'clock reports were received
from three piekets that large number
of Beers were in sight on a hill above
Leslie's homestead. The troops have
returned to camp.
Iron County register., 1899-11-23
OPIUM IN THE ORIENT,
Some Points About "Hi1tinE the Pipes
in the Chinese Empire and In
FOrmosa.

To learn the actual number of opium
smokers is impossible, but we know the
amount of the foreign import of this
drug and the naive confessions of re-
formed opium smokers tell US precisely
the amount of opium required to pass
the yin or craving. 1t is one-fifth of an
ounce daily. An ounce Of liano is con-
sumed in five days, and catty suffices
for so days Four catties are enough
for 320 days, and another half catty will
carry the smoker to the end of year
with comfort. A picul is enough, then,
for only % persons, and $4,000 piculs is
sufficient for not more than 100000
persons. The law of compulsion in the
smoker Is just as imperious for native
opium as for foreign. 1t is a matter of
great interest to know the extent of the
evil.
In regard to Szechuen, that very pop
ulous and wealthy province. Mr..
Schjoth, in the Trade Report for 1895,
informs US that SZechuen produces 100.-
COO piculs of opium, and the cultivation
is always increasing. At Crungching,
where he is commissioner, he is told
that 10000 piculs suffice for consump-
tiCn in the province, and that 65,oO0
Piculs are exported. We may conclude
that the smokers of that province can
not be less than 100000. Since the popu-
lation is 67,OO0,OOO. the number of slnok-
ers is one in hundred. In Shensi one
in one hundred and forty smoke; in
Szechuen one in a hundred. In For
mosa one in fifteen is the proportion in
cities where the people are sunk to the
lowest point of degradation, and this is
the largest proportion yet known of
opium smokers as compared with the
general population.-Shanghai (China)
Mercury.
Iron County register., 1899-11-23
PRISONERS AT PRETORIA.
A subterranean Rendezvous to he
Used fin Case Of Bombardment-

A Subterranean Rendezvous to he
Used I'm Case of Bombardment.
Pretoria, Saturday, Nov. is, by way
II Lorrenco Marques. Nov. 1s.-At
neon to-day Sc British prisoners, in
cIuding men of the Royal Dublin fusi-
hers and several blue jackets. arrived
here. There were large crowds at the
railway station, but no demonstration
was made. Winston Churchill, who II
wounded in the hand, was taken TO the
Model school, while the rank and ME
are being sent to the race course.
One spy was lodged in jail The
wounded had been treated at Coienso
The Boer version OF the conflict in
which these prisoners were taken says
that two British were killed and ten
wounded
The mining department has discoS-
cred beneath the managers house at
the Ferreira mine a passage leading 10
a suite of apartments 10 feet below
ground, with gas and water laid on.
This is supposed to have been intend
ed to serve as q rendezvous for the EN-
ployes of the Ferreira mine in the
event of n bombardment.
Iron County register., 1899-11-23

thoughts turn toward place where the in
convenienees of a Northern winter may be
escaped. No section of this country offers
such ideal spots as the Gulf Coast on the
line of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad
between Mobile and New Orleans It pos
sesses a mild climate, pure air, even temper
ature and facilities for hunting and fishing
enjoyed by no other section. Accommoda-
tions for visitors are first-class, and can be
secured at moderate prices. The L. & n.
R. K. is the only line by which it can be
reached in through cars from Northern
cities. Through car schedules to all points
in Florida by this line are also perfect.
Write for folders, etc, to Geo. b. Horner,
d. p A ST Louis Mo.
Iron County register., 1899-11-23
MILK CAN SUPPORT.
Device Which Is Not Only yers
Simple, But Keeps Out Dust and
Dirt E6ectuaIIy.

1t is frequently question what to
do with cans when not in use. What,
ever plan is decided on, it must pro-
vide that they shall be upside down
In a nearly vertical position, in order
that they shall thoroughly drain.
Sometimes a stick is laid alongside a
fence and the cans are turned upon
this, leaning against the fence. When
placed so near the ground the wind
and rains carry dust and dirt into the
Iron County register., 1899-11-23
500 Reward 500.

The readers OF this paper viii be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure In
all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Hallg
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith In its cura-
tive powers that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for list of testimonials.
Address F. j. Cheney 4 Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Iron County register., 1899-11-23
science of winter Feeding.

Feed the cattle. dairy cows and all,
plenty of good fodder: it is roughage
without a superior in the fodder king
dom. and the finer the better Grass is
short now and winter feeding will be in
auCurated al once. Remember. the mod
ern live stock grower feeds for pur-
pose; if he is preparing animals for beef
he feeds rations that will fatten: if for
milk he gives a milk-producing diet; il
for bone and muscle he metes out clover
hay. bran, oats and the like. Let US
have a good reason for feeding certain
raticns, and better results viii come
from efforts in this direction.-Farm-
.rs' Voice.
Iron County register., 1899-11-23

On the summit of the highest noun
tain in Germany, Zugspi1ze, 10000 feet,
in the Bavarian highlands, refuge hut
has been opened, with accommoda-
tions for % guests. It is built of stone,
secured by steel rods, and the interior
is warmly lined with cork and felt. An
Alpine society supplied the cost,
amounting to s1o,0o0.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat
Iron County register., 1899-11-23
NEW WATERING METHOD.
Applying Moisture to Greenhouse
Crops by Means of Subirrf-
cation Has No Equal.

The new method of applying water
to greenhouse crops by subirrigation
is by far the safest method for lettuce
beds and has enabled me to grow finer,
larger and healthier plants. especially
of the hard-heading newer forcing
Iron County register., 1899-11-23

mouth of the cans. If a rack is made
to hold them, it usually has a Slated
floor, and the rim of the can resting
on this soon rusts out.
All this trouble is obviated by using
the device shown in the illustration,
as the can is supported by one handle.
Fig. 1 shows section of the side of
building, or a tight board fence with
a can in position, and to the right the
support, which is simply two strips of
Iron County register., 1899-11-23
His Reason.

IT understand you have been advo-
eating a tax on bachelors" said Single
ton.
II have" replied Benedict.
Upon what grounds do you justify
it?"
Upon the genral theory that man
should be made to pay for the enjoy
ment of luxury"
This he considered very clever until
his wife heard of it, when it seemed to
lost much of its brilliancy.-Chicago
Post
Iron County register., 1899-11-23
Many People Cannot Drink

coffee at night. It spoils their sleep. You
can drink Grain-O o when you please and sleep
like top. For Grain-0 does not stimulate;
it nourishes, cheers and feeds. Yet it looks
and tastes like the best coffee. For nervous
persons, young people and children Grain-O
is the perfect drink. Made from pure grains.
Get package from your grocer to-day. Try
it In place of coffee Is and 25c.
Iron County register., 1899-11-23
wouidn't Hurt Him.

Smith, don't like to make any COM
plant to a neighbor, Mr.. Jones, but
your dog kept up a terrible barking
about all night
"Oh, that's all right; he's used to it,
won't hurt him a bit. Kind of YOU to
mention it. however.
Iron County register., 1899-11-23

No matter how proud a man feels of a
woman's cleverness, he likes to feel that she
considers him even more clever than she is
Times.
Iron County register., 1899-11-23
Is are fhe best.

The proper place to show the rising quail
ties of a man Is in the street car; that is
where the sex viii gladly admire his self
denial, even while they take his place
Hardware.
Iron County register., 1899-11-23

Dropsy treated free by Dr. H II. Green's
Sons, of Atlanta, Ga. The greatest dropsy
specialists IN the world. Read their adver-
tisement IN another column of this paper
Iron County register., 1899-11-23
To Cure n Geld 1

For real genuine sarcastic comment, you
are referred to the tombstones in the GENE
tery.-Atchison Globe
Iron County register., 1899-11-23
How If sannded.

'My daughters music" sighed the moth
er, "has been great expense"
'Indeed:" returned the guest. "Some
neighbor sued you, I suppose? ?"-Boston
Traveller.
Iron County register., 1899-11-23

He who builds according to every mans
advice viii have queer strueture.-Chicago
Daily News.
Iron County register., 1899-11-23
An Expert accountant.

DO you not think, Miss SOUTH he
pleaded, that in time you might learn
to love me?"
Possibly" the girl replied. ''If you
could render me a statement of what
you are worth, Mr.. North. I might learn
to love you. I'm very quick at figures"
-Tit-Rits
Iron County register., 1899-11-23
QueeFed.

First Monte Carlo Gambler (sympa-
thetically)-Luck seems to be against
you tonight.
Second Monte Carlo Gambler (dis-
gustedly)-Yes. I have made mis-
take when I thought I touched the
back of a hunchback for luck this
morning. 1t must have been a man
with a bicycle hump.-N. Z. World.
Iron County register., 1899-11-23

To Cure n Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money If it fails to cure. 25c.
Iron County register., 1899-11-23

Transplant a tree with as little mutt
,Rtion of the roots as possible
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-05-16
Eastern convocation.

The Eastern Convocation for the Do
cese of West Virginia met in Zion P. E.
Church on Monday, May 5, 1899. The
opening service was held at 1880 p. M,
Rev. A. ]. Miller preaching the sermon
and Rev. C. E. Shaw reading the service.
On Tuesday morning at II O'Clock Rev.
c. c. Pearson preached a sermon, and
Rev. H. G. England read the service. Al
1880 p. m. Rev. H. G.. England preached
and Rev. ]. c. Jones read the SERVICE
Wednesday morning the sermon was
preached by Rev. ]. c. Jones. Rev Julius
Grammar, D. D., of Baltimore, read the
service. In the evening Rev. w. H.
Nelson. D. D.. lectured on Cuba as a
field for missionary labor, he having re-
Gently returned from trip to the island
for the purpose of investigating the con-
dition of things there. as far as the Epis-
copal church was concerned. Thursday
morning Rev. A. J. Miller preached the
sermon, after which the holy communion
was administered. Closing exercises held
Thursday evening, Rev. C. c. Pearson
preaching the sermon. and Rev. w. L.
Gravatt reading the service. Business
meetings of the Convocation We're held
daily, at which considerable routine bus
mess was transacted.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-05-16

Mr.. Claibourn Porterfeld, son of Mr.. Jno.
Porterfield, went out to his uncle's, Maj. e.
II. McDonald's, last Sunday afternoon, and
as be was returning home after dark, when
in the neighborhood of Flowing Spring Mill,
he was accosted by man, who inquired OF
him where in the HI he was going, to
which he very naturally replied that it was
none of the fellows darned business, where
upon the inquirer informed him that he
would break his id mouth, and proceeded
to carry his threat into execution with a
stout stick. Claibourn caught the lick on
his right forearm and with John Sullivan
like sling with his left laid his assaiIant out
as cold as a wedge, and after few vigorous
nudges with his toe toascertain if he wanted
any more OF the same kind of medicine, left
the would-be mouth-masher, like the tree,
lying where he had fallen. We will venture
the prediction that the next time this fellow
meets traveller in the road at night he will
either hold his peace or be civil. With the
exception of a badly bruised arm, which for
a time was quite sore and stiff, Claibourn
experienced no injury, but it is said that
there is fellow down in the neighborhood
of the occurrence who has eye that is in
mourning.-Advocate
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-05-16


Last year the West Virginia UniYersi.
ty adopted the continuous session plan,
and the first Summer Quarter WAS held
last summer About two hundred stu
dents attended, representing thirteen diff
ferent States. The prospects are good for
twice that number of students the com.
ing Summer Quarter, which will begin
July lat and continue for twelve weeks.
Instruction will be given in all of the
regular courses of the University, and in
addition number of eminent educators
from other institutions will be present
and give course of lectures which will be
free to all students. This is very great
opportunity to school teachers especially.
See advertisement.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-05-16

On Memorial Day in Charles Town
CMay I'D Col. E. H. Mcdonald will, for
the especial benefit of the younger gener-
alton. relate the touching incident of an
apron Confederate flag given him by a
Maryland girl on the retreat from Gettys-
burg, and which was placed in the hands
of a boy of his company, who fell NOR
tally wounded in fight that same after
noon, and before dying took the flag from
his breast, where he had placed it fol
safe keeping, and returned it to his gal.
liant and sympathetic commander.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-05-16

The Town Council last night accepted
the bid of the Bank of Charles Town (the
highest made for the entire refunding
issue of ten thousand dollars of -four, per
cent. thirty year bonds at Io44. Mr. ].
F. Engle appeared before the Council in
hehalf of sundry property owners on
South George street, and presented pc
tition that an order be made to have brick
pavement laid along the east side of said
street, from Washington street to the
property of Mr.. w. F. Alexander. Laid
over until next meeting.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-05-16
Tin1berIake.

Passed to eternal rest April 20, 1899. at
herresidence, 10 Ocean Place, Brooklyn,
Lille Jackson Timberlake, wife of Chas.
E. Timberlake and daughter of VIM. d.
Timberialse, of Clarke County, Va. She
was sick about week, and died of heart
failure superinduced by congestive chills.
To have known her once was never to
forget. She possessed peculiar charm
and sweetness of manner that impressed
you at once of her noble character. She
was not society woman. in the modern
acceptation of the term. 1t was 1.-THE
home she ever made bright and blessed
with her presence. She was prominently
a loving and true friend, kind and
obliging neighbor, but above all she was
the queen of her home, the ideal of her
husband, and to her children she was
mother" It is such characters as hers
that have made the word mother" one
of the hallowed names of earth.
About two years ago the oldest of her
FIVE sons died, and his body has been in
the receiving vault in Greenwood Gene
terry, Brooklyn. Together mother and
son were taken to Winchester, Va, and
laid to rest in one grave in beautiful Mt.
Hebron Cemetery. And though with
sad and aching hearts husband and chill
dren and loving relatives return to their
distant home, yet there is some solace in
the thought, She has met her boy. and
we feel assured
:. Underneath were the " Everlasting Arms. .
H. C. P.
[Charles Town, Berryville and Win
L - -. $780,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-05-16

We do not care to thrust our opinion
upon the deliberations of Democracy
but we do not hesitate to say that one Of
the best and ablest men the Democrats
have for Governor is Hon. ]. Garland
Hurst, of Jefferson county. His record
in the Legislature was a pure and excel
lent one, showing him to be strong
man, honest and alert, whilst his MANY
charming personal traits have attached
to him large number of influential
friends. He is a gentleman. and would
make most excellent Governor.
Martinsburg Herald.
We can heartily endorse the statement
from the Herald, though it is not often
we can agree to its political propositions.
We rather think, however, that Col.
Hurst prefers the nomination for State
Auditor, for which position he is an
nounced in this weeks SPIRIT OF JEFFER-
SON. The SPIRIT truly says that he would
add great strength to the Democratic
neutrality-suspicious. Register.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-05-16
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the Post
office at Charles Town, Jefferson county,
w. Va, on Saturday last:
Frank onery, Fred H. Lake, R. w. White.
The above letters, if not called for
within fifteen days, will be sent to the
dead letter Office. Persons calling for
them will please say that they are ad
vertised. L. D. GErzEHDANER. P. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-05-16
order of Court.

sts at, of West virginia, County of Jefferson,
Term, 1899. 0""'S' 'aS
at term of the County Conrt of said Uouur-.
ty. held on the 2nd day of May, 1899.
In the matter of the settlement .oT TIM a.,
counts OF Forrest w. Brown, AdmiDis,rHior ~
Lewis Kcyser, deceased. '''''''' "''' VI
=. IL appearing TO the Court that n reDort of
the accounts of said administt ator ami Of tb,.
oeots and demands against the estate Of The
sala Lewis hcyser, deceased has bcen flied In
me clerk Office of this Court and that NOR.
IMAM TWO years has elapsed from the ouaIiG
citti"h OF said 3dministTaror, 1t is upon morton
oI - Keyser, one OF the distTibntc,.s
oraeTed that the creditors, If any, OF the
salu It"ls heyscr deceased, shall chow ca,fsc
~ presenting their accounts to CIeon Moore
or before the 22nd day of July, 1899 viz ~.
FUNDS In the hands of said Adininisty.tp-
should not be delivered aud payment thereof
, uue 70 the distributes of the said Lewis
h,eYser, and notice of said order shall h..
gt,EGn IA the manner prescribed by section n
VI cuaPter 81 OF the Code of West Virginia.
a Copy, Tesie
- W. F. ALEXANDER
- =, -oD1-ot. clerk Of said Court
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-05-16

The Frederick Fair Association has named
the following board of directors for Jetfer-
son county: NJ. B. Baker, chairman; Towntr
Schley, secretary; b. S. Pendleton, b. F.
Harrison. Vim. A. Chapline, c. T.,v. S.
Butler, G. T. Licklider, Isaac w. Williams,
r. w. Morrow, c. d. Wysong, ]. p. Kear-
fott, George l.. Hoffman, DIR. Allen S. Rey-
noIds' L. 81. Reinhart, John H. little, G. T.
Hodges, Daniei Getzendanner, d. S. Rentch,
VIM. Gilbert. DIR. G. W. Banks, Harry l..
Snyder, Capt Frank Manning, d. Lynn Ma
gruder, John w. Marshall, John c. Lam
bert, c. E. Jones. The next fair will be held
October II to 90 ~ ''Si>'
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-05-16
Bicycle Ordinance.

Sec. 49, chap. VII of the ordinance of this
Corporation of Charles Town provides:
sit shall be unlawful for any person to ride
q bicycle upon the pavement or sidewalks, or
to ride bicycle OH IL street at dangerous
speed. or to ride II bicycle after dusk without
carrying lighted aud bright lantern, within
the corporation limits. Any person violating
this ordinance, on conviction thereof. shall be
fined not less than one nor more than five
dollars"
This ordinance will be rigedly enforced.
GEORGE WASHINGTON,
May 3. Mayor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-05-16
R'or Councilman.

MIR. Editor please announce MIR.
JOS. il. EASTEKDNY for re elect q
as Councilman for Ward No . He has
proved himself n capable and cfficienr
member of tha' body, and it is the de-
sire # many v.tsrs to see him re-eIect-
ed. We understand he was quito active
in giving us the splendid electric light
ing system the people ofthe town now
enjoy ard has always been a warm sup
'pOItsr of every measure looking to tile
advancement of the to n. We ask the
sutfragas of the people in his behalf at
our coming May election.
MANY VOTERS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-05-16

The B. &: o. r. R. will run an excur-
sion to Washington City on Sunday, May
81, at the rate of 81 for the round trip
Train passes Summit Point at 6.5s,
Charles Town 7:15, Halltown 1928, and
Harper's Ferry 7:4o a. M, reaching
Washington at $40. Returning leave
Washington at 7 p. m.