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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16

The West Virginia Democratic State
Committee has been called to meet in
Charleston. January rs. to name the date
for holding a State convention.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16

Messrs. Bernheim Bros, advertisers in
the SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON. will present the
city of Louisville handsome statue of
Thomas Jefferson. At the recent New
Year reception of the Louisville Com
merclal Club the feature of the meeting
was the presentation to the Messrs Bern
helm of a resolution of thanks for their
gift Of this magnificent statue, and an
eloquentresponse by Mr.. I. W. Bernheim.
The statue, which is nearing completion,
will cost about 500 900, and will be for
mally presented to the city next July !
with appropriate ceremonies.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16

AT the annual meeting of the Eastern
Panhandle Underwriters Association,
held here Thursday, the following officers
were elected: President, w. B. Closton,
of Martinsburg; Vice Presidents, P. r.
Harrison. of Martinsburg. r. W. Alexan-
der, of Charles Town, andT H. B. Daw-
son, of Berkeley Springs; Secretary,
Grace Rodrick. of Martinsburg; Execu-
tive Committee, David Howell, of Charles
Town, p. R. Harrison and T. II. B. Daw-
SON
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16
IN cHASCERY.
Distract from Decree, December 1gth, 1899. }

(hN'Fuct from D;crte' Dccsu1Der lSili 1911
This cause is referred to Commissioner
Cleon Moore, to ascertain report:
1st. Whether lie real estate belonging to
The firm Of Seeker Brothers is susceptible of
partition tn kind, or whether sale will be
necessary for the purpose 81 PARTITION.
Bud. To ascertain the assets OF said firm Ia
the State Of West Virginia both real and per-
sOnal
Bird. To ascertain the debts of sald firtn.
pai able To creditors in West Virginia.
4ih To state md settle the paftnerrhip
accounts between the faid Charles Becker.
survivor OF himself and iOuis Becker, aud the
estate Of said Louis Becker, deceased.
9th. To state aud settle tic administration
account of Char Becker and Geo. w. b..
Q. Vogi, as administrators c. t. a. of Louis
Becker, deceased, in the State Of West Vir-
GINA.
Before executing this decree. said Commits
siOner shall give notice Of the time n place
Of executing the same, by publication once a
week for four successive weeks in Eomc mex
paper published in jefferson County, West
Virginia. which shall Ice eqniyaient TO personal
ser vice upon the parties, or any Of tlien..
a Copy-Teste,
JSo. VI. DANIEL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that / win execute
the foregoing decree At my Office in Charles
Town. West rsiaia, on the 18th day of jan
uary, 1900
Given under my hand this 21-t day Of De-
cembeT. 1880 CLEON MOORE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16
IN CHANcERY.
NOrICR.

Notice is hereby given that viii execute
the foregoing decree at my office In Charles
Town. West Virginia, on the 2Olh day Of
Janunry 1900.
Given under my hnnd this 18th day of De-
cenbur, 1899. CEEON MOORE,
Dec. 19-4t. Commissioner.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that l will execute
the above decree at my Office in Charles
Town, West Virginia, on the Goth day of
January, 1900.
Given under my hand this 18th day of
December, 1893 CLEON MOORE.
Dec. LIT. Commissioner.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16

The recent municipal election at Har-
per's Ferry resulted in the choice of c.
b. Wentzell for mayor, John Faherty for
recorder, and w. R. Peregory, NJ. D.
CocIre1l, Ralph Cleveland. Thomas Bur
leigh and Alexander Murphy for coun-
cilnen
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16
WINE of GaEaaazE

XET ANTED-SEYERAL BRIGHT AND
wv HONEST persons to represent Us as
Managers in this aud close by counties. Sal
dry $500 year and expenses. Straight, bona
ide, no more, 10 less salary. Position per-
manent- Our references, any bank in any
lown. 1t is mainly office work conducted at
home Reference. Enclose self addressed
stamped envelope. tbs DoMISIoS Co1PANr.
DEPT. s, Chicago. Sa6-l6t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16
Commissions, s Flotiee.

In the Circuit Court OF Jefferson County
West Yirgi1ia
THOMAS J. WEST, Administrators a. i. n. q
I. u. Of Thoulas West, deceased.
"a
ELIZABETH J. WEST, Eliza Bonner, Maria
Mcdonald. Abner West. Harry Wesi, Sarai
West, John s. West Mary West, George
Shuli, B. F. l-aegdDu, j. E Rowland. A.. L.
CriltendeI, D. G. Albums, J. G.. Hurst; Geo.
II Hasley, Isaac Reuner, Thomas West aud
Geo. West.
IN CHANcRRY.
Extract from decree OF December /. 1929
1T is therefore adjudged, ordered aud de-
creed that this cause be referred 70 CONF
missioner ClcOu Moore. With instructions to
settle the administration account of ThOs. J.
West, administrator of Thomas West, de-
ceased, to ascertain the balance due on the
debts audited in said chancery suit exhibited
with the bill, and how much OF tue fund in
the hands of the said adm illustrator viii be
necessary 10 pay said debts aud the costs of
this suit, AND the balance, if any, to distrib-
ute among the widow and heirs at law OF
Thomas West,
.'Sotice OF the time and place of executing
this decree shall be given by publication once
q week, for four successive weeks, IN some
newspaper publ shed in jefferson county.
A copy-Teste,
JNo. NJ. DANIEL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16

The American Art Journal of January
o has on its first page a fine picture of
bust. by Coppini. of the late Mrs. Col.
Lewis William Washington of this place,
prominently known for number of years
as Mount Vernon Regent for West Viz
gina.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16

Frank r. Stockton. the well-llnown
author, is offering his former home at
Moorestown. N. j., for sale. fact which
calls attention to the history of the spa
cious old mansion. 1t was formerly the
property of Governor Theodore Roose-
welt, ofNew York. and is believed to have
been built by member of the Roosevelt
family. The house has twenty bedrooms
and is surrounded by beautiful grounds.
Mr.. Stockton has decided to make his
permanent home near Charles Town, w.
Va.-Baltimore News.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16

TERMS OF SALE, prescribed hy the de-
cree Orc ilird OF the pn chase money cash
ON the day of sale, the residue one third cash
IN one year and the remainder in two years
from said day; The deferred payments to bear
interest from date Il d tu be evidenced by the
promisoFy nnies OF tie purchaser or pnrcii.ts-
ers, title to nc wi hhvld until the payment. in
full, OF the purchase money (the purchaser to
keep the properly insure; or an amount
equal to the unpaid purchase money. as addi-
uonal security Possession given April .
1900 Sale 10 commence at - ,fciocl uoon.
o. II DARLINGTON,
Slt ciul Commissioner
Charles L. Rissler, Auctir.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16
Charles L. Ri.sler. Au j, 5'r'

/, I'm VI. Daniel, Clerk of the Circvit
Court of Jefferson County. certify that D, NJ.
Darlington. the special commissioner named
in the decree above mentioned. hus executed.
before me, bond with security, as required hy
the said decree Given under my hind this
18th day of January, 1909.
JOHN VI. DANIEL.
JAN 10. 1850. CLERK
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16

Hon. VIM. ]. Bryan is coming east
and will speak in Music Hall, Baltimore.
next Saturday evening. and the following
Monday in New York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16


Mr.. SAINT J. Boyd hands us the follow
ing wen written article from the Oxford
Press, which We copy for the benefit Of
OF the farming community
Elm articles printed elsewhere IN this
paper on the wonderful production and
prosperity of the United States during
.theyear 1893, tits shown that the progress
of our country was phenomenal But
whilst in coal. iron, railroad building and
manufactures the most decided progress
was made and results obtained, the agri-
cultural interests remained comparatively
in a state of inertness. the production of
wheat and hay and some other products
being less than in former years and at the
same time prices also fell below the nor
mai, the latter on account of less demand
transportation. the exports of wheat be-
ing considerably reduced. Yet whilst it
is unquestionably the fact that the agri-
cultural interests have not kept pace with
the interests mentioned and apparently
fallen behind former years, even in the
face of such prosperity. we must not lose
sight of thef fact that farming is one of the
last linesof business to feel the rising-tide
of prosperity. and the first to note its de-
cline. This being the case, with the
probabilities of continuance for several
years of the general business prosperity,
the betterment of the farmers condition
is certainly near contamination. With
this hopeful prospect in view, our farmers
should go forward with renewed energy,
do their work timely. prepare for greater
crops in the better improvement of their
land and increased acreage of salable
products, make provision to plant the
best seeds, and look tothe securing of i'm
proved stock and better care of it; look
after the improvement of buildings and
fences wherever needed. study the best
methods and with intelligent application
OF time and well directed industry
through all seasons, winter. spring and
fall, make the farm produce as it never
did before Wasteful habits and sloth
made men poor in Noah's time. B. c.,
and the same conditions will bring the
same results in the nineteenth and TWEEN
tieth centuries, A. D. Let all forge ahead
and forestall and help the good times
along"
The Old and New Ticket Compromise.
In the last edition of the Farmers Ad-
vocate there is an editorial designed
doubtless to feel the public pulse as to a
sheriffalty ticket that he calls "a com
promise" We would like to know who
represented the people in this recent com
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16
eomrnIesioner,s NotIce.

In the circait Court Of Jefferson County.
West yiTsiiiia:
KATE DORIAN, James P. Doran, Richard ].
Doran. Mrs- Mary Gardner.
WA. WALSH, AIRS Clara Ssaycr. John
Walsli, Christopher Walsh. Wm. Walsh,
Mary WalsE, luuisa Walsh. Gcncvsevn
Walsh. Amy Walsh. Leah Walsh, Julia
Walsh. Mrs. Julia Walsh, Mrs Sarah Gall
lahcr, Airs Mary Dorans Mrs. Flea o.
Bierlic and Patrick O'BieInc, ar husband;
Mrs Uutht rine Malone Mrs. Sarah Eaton,
John Fitzpatrick, Michael Coleliann, Ricli-
ard D. Coiuliam Vim Coiehnui, bernard
Coleham. Ellen Coleham. AIary T. ColehnJl,
aud the unknogeu heirs of Ais. Sarah Gal
lahrr IL dead.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16
Give Me a Bid.

offer my services to the public as an auc-
tioneer. with county and corporation license,
aud solicit share of patronage. Having
qad considerable experience. guarantee sat
istaction. Charges reasonable.
CHARLES RISSLER.
] An ,. | S97. Charles Town. W Va
WAL don't by bid his stock at Public
Sales Oct B.
WTANTED. odd lots Baled and loose Hay.
Aprii4- C. p WALL
DARTIES wanting beeves killed can lave
4 them butcheTed at small expense ut my
slaughter hOuse. will also buy beef hides It
my Store room 1 want 10 buy 20 tons baled
straw and 90 tons baled timothy hay
Oct "a G.. T. WALL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16

OF Hon. Geo. r. Weddings recent
lecture on Saul of Tarsus, y in the Con-
gregational church. Washington City.
the Post says: - Mr.. Vending tributes
to the marvellous powers and achieve
ments of Saul. his portrayal of his suf-
ferings. his delineations of the wonder
full character of the great apostle to the
Gent tiles were wonderful; his peroration
was superb"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16
The oId and New Ticket CONFRONT

In the last edition of the Farmers Adj
vocate there is an editorial designed
doubtless to feel the public pulse as to a
sheriffalty ticket that he calls "a com
promise" We would like to know who
represented the people in this recent com
promise or was it a fixing up of fences
between our would be office holders?
Let the people beware of any such com
promise and the candidates who make
them. ONE OF THE PEOPLE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16
For Rent.

For Rent, from the LIST dty Of April next.
my Dwelling House, All East Washington ST /,
Charles Town. Contains IL rooms, bath room,
etc, with electric light, gus and water sup
ply. besides a good eistern. For terms, &C.,
upp'y TO A. G.. Wynkoop.
Jan. 2-tf. w. s. KENNEDY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16

We return thanks to Hon. John T.
McGraw for copy of the able supple
mental brief of Welles. Bennett & Welles
in the case pending in the United States
Senate of John T. McGraw and major
ity of the members of the Legislature of
West Virginia. remonstrants, VS.. Nathan
b. Scott.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16
Ice, Wood and Coal.

have opened headquarters offl>s I'm inc.
Locke building, opposite Bank Of Charles.
Town whore Pure Ice can he purehuai:d at all,
times IN any quantity desired. mud orders re-
eeived for delivery OF les or Wood which will
be promptly filed from my ynf formerly
hennedys Elevator aud Coal Ynrd) ON Lees
town road. Orders solicited and sntisfnctlOn
guaranteed.
soft Coal for the use of farmers. blacks
smiths aud cngiuc operators n specially
June BIT MARSHALL BGKNS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16

CHARL Es BECKER, survivor Of himself
under the firm aud name of Becker u 9TH
err: RuLy /. Becker, Louis G. I. Becker,
an iufa I. aud Olive Becker, um iufan.,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16
Gommieeioner'e Voice.

In the CT cult Court of Jefferson County,
West Virginia:
CHARLES BECKER and Geo w o. C..
yogt, administrators with the will annexed
Of Loais Becker, deceased,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16

ID ADIAToRS at a Low Price.-We have
n them OF our own make ard will war
raut them to do good work Call and get one
and save flel YESTERDAY X co,
Jun ~, 1909 Stove House.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16
Commissioners Motice
PUBLIC SALE
OF
DesirabIeLots and Houses
IN CHARLES TOWN, w. VIZ.

By virtue of the authority vested in him by
decree of the Circuit Court Of Jefferson
1893. i the snit in chanctry therein pending
where Annie E. Oa lingtOn ct uls arc plail-
tifts and William kiues executor ct ais are
defendants, the undersigned. the special com.
missioner named In the decree, will offer for
on
Friday, The 9th Day of February,
1900. in front of the Court House in CharIcs
Town. the following read estate. of which the
said William Kimcs died seized, to wit
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16
For Rent,

From the LIST OF April next, tho Dwelling on
East Washington street now occupied by Mr..
Lewis Dinltle. Fot further particulars apply
to s. w. WASHING TON,
Jan. 9-tf. Attorney.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16
For Rent From April d,

1909, TWO DESIRABLE DWELLING
HOUSES, and
FOR SALE, Several Valuable BUILDING
LOTS.
Jan. est. JOSEPH TRAPNELL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16
CHARLES TOWN BOYS.

NlAhlEo IOh ~ DO16
ITO the tune of Auld Lang syne.l
BY non. d. b. LUCAS.
All hal! ] let heart and hand unite
And many cup be scored,
When Charles Town boys renew their pligh
Around the festive board,
CHORUS.
For Aud Lang syne, my dear,
For Auld Lang Sync,
Wen take a cup O. kindness yet
For the days o Aud Lang syne
Can we forget the grand old name,
And every hallowed tie?
No, no our voices loud proclaim
No, no! our hearts reply.
Touch glasses on the sacred theme,
Until the stars grow pale.
Wen sleep tonight, though but in dream.
5 In Shenandoah's Vale.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Stop sunorlngl Try Dr.. Miles Pain pm.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-01-16

We return thanks to Mr.. H. ". Dorsey
for copy of the handsome menu card
prepared for the recent banquet of the
Charles Town Society in New York. In
addition to the menu and list Of toasts. it
is ornamented with handsome picture
of a blizzard scene taken here last winter,
looking westward on Washington street
from the courthouse, and contains the
following contribution from the gifted
bard of Rion Hall !"
The evening times., 1900-01-19
THE CoUNTRY'S COMMERCE.
Exports and Imports for 1890
Amount to Over 5000. 100000.


Amount to Over S2.oO0.000.oOO.
The foreign commerce OF dthe United
States In 1893 amounted to over two billion
dollars and OF this enormous sum more
than three-ffths was exports and less than
twO-fifths imports. The exact figures. just
issued by the Treasury Bureau of statis-
tics. are. Imports $7a9 S34 ego; exports,
81 27j, ass. GIL; excess of exports over i'm
ports. SAT-. .652 .O2l.
The excess OF exports is larger than in
any preceding year except 1895. OF the ex-
ports. manufactures form a larger proper
tion than ever before while OF the imports.
raw materials for use of our manufacturers
form larger proportion than ever before
OF the exports more than 30 per cent are
manufactures, against 70 per cent in the
fiscal year 1897. % per cent in 1898, 20 per
cent in 1885. 1G per cent in 1872, and Z
per cent in 1869
OF the imports 30 per cent are articles
in crude condition which enter into the
various processes OF domestic industry
against % per cent in 1895, - per cent in
1892. % per cent in 1889. and 20 per cent III
1885 Products of agriculture form 53 per
cent Of the exports. against 20 per cent ia
1898. - per cent in 1894 - per cent in 1884,
and So per cent in 1880. while agricultural
products classified as articles of food and
live animals form % per cent OF the inn
ports. against 80 per cent in 1896, 81 per
cent in 1886. and "a per cent in 1881.
4 study Of the imports and exports of
1899 compared with those of earlier years
presents some interesting facts. From 1869
to 1893 imports doubled, while exports
uuadrupIed The imports in 1852 were
s43S 455 s94 and the exports SSS1.3l5.s 1855
making an excess of imports over exports
amounting to S1O1 .079 906 while above
indicated. the excess OF exports in 1899 is
$475. .G52 OIL. Relatively the proportion of
free and dutiable goods in the list of i'm
ports differs very greatly in the figures OF
1929 from those of 1869. only $21175.643 Of
the total of $4SS 455, S94 imported in 1869 be-
ing admitted free of duty. while in 1899
1881 S14. .00i of the $799 S54, $40 imported
came in free of duty
Exports of foreign merchandise form
smaller percentage year by year OF our to-
tai exports though this is due 10 the very
rapid increase in expectation of domestic
merchandise the value of foreign mer
chandise exported in 1899 being about dou-
BILE that of 1869 while the exports OF do
nestle merchandise in 1899 were four times
as much as in 1869.
The evening times., 1900-01-19
DEATH OF A RECTOR.
Dr. Thomas Il. Angel Expires in vii
uaiuGt0n

WILMINGTON. Del. Jan. l9.-Rey. DR..
Thomas B. Angel. rector Of St. Andrew 5
Protestant Episcopal Church of this city.
died here yesterday of acute pneumonia,
aged forty-one years.
Last December. while rector of ST. Ste
phens Church, at Harrisburg. Pa. he ac-
cepted a call to St Andrews having
preached here several times. He was to
assume his duties in this parish about the
first OF the year but shortly after his ar
rival and before his rectory could be fitted
up Dr. Angel was stricken with pneumo-
MIA ct the residence OF Mrs. Turner. on
Adams Street The funeral service Will be
held in the church tomorrow, and the body
will be taken to Harrisburg for interment-
As a mark of esteem the yestTy Of 81.
Andrews today voted purse OF $1,000
for the widow.
DIR. ANGEL was a native of London. Eng
land but removed to Canada when nine
teen years old He was educated at Trim
iry College, Toronto. from which he re
ceiyed the degrees of bachelor Of divinity
and afterward doctor of divinity. He was
ordained priest in 1883. After missionary
work he became an assistant rector in
Wilkesbarre. Pa In 1855 he went 10 Har-
risburg.
The evening times., 1900-01-19
WEIGHT LIMIT FOR employees.
A Report Regarding Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Men.

BALTIMORE, Jan. ia report hes
been started 10 the effect that the man
agement of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road had fixed weight limit for the en-
ployes has caused some uneasiness upon
the part of those in the service who have.
after years of cultivation, built up a
comfortable girth. According to the re-
port employees over $50 pounds in weight
would come under the ban. The qualifi-
cation, however, was made in the report
that the immediate intention was only to
apply the regulation to tranmen.
AT the Office of General Manager Under
wood it was stated that no such rule
had been made. II was also said that
there were regulations in force covering
the physical condition Of employees when
taken into the service. and it was quite
probable that. inasmuch as the duties Of
trainmen required agility as we'll as brains.
should cases appear where such employees
waxed so fat as to be unable to attend TO
their duties they would be superseded. It
was pointed out, for example, that a 200
pound fiagman would necessarily lack the
celerity of getting away and tagging a
train following the one he was on that
would be possessed by a lighter man.