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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06
Most IRVINE Momenf

Charles B. Rouss's Early Days in Ne,o York
The New York World of Sunday, the
2Ist ult., contains an elaborate article
under the caption of " The Most Trying
Moment of My Life" Interviews are
given with Frank Tilford, banker; Cor.
nelius Van Colt, postmaster; Chauncey
NJ. Depew, railroad magnate and Sena-
tor; A. H. Himmel, lawyer; Patrick 7.
scully, city clerk Al. Haynan, theatri-
cal manager; John Drew, the actor; but,
perhaps, the most interesting interview is
that with Mr.. Charles Broadway Rouss,
the blind merchant prince, Mr.. Rouss is
quoted as saying:
Late in the afternoon of March 70.
1860, / struck town from Washington. 1
had been a soldier IN the Confederate
Army and wore the uniform as 1 walked
up Broadway. 1 hadn't a cent IN my
clothes. The town was filed with ex-sol-
diers, and army uniforms were common.
I never felt so lonesome in my life. 1
was terribly hungry-so much so that 1
thought every moment would faint.
Merchants and clerks we're shutting
up shop and joking each other as they
prepared to go home
- Do you know what idea occurred to
me? l conceived a vision that stayed
with me until 1 had realized it. saw a
vision of 81, 100000.
The moment before that vision came
was the most discouraging in my life. 1
staggered to the park at Union Square,
wrapped my ragged army overcoat and
shad belly about nue. and slept by fits
and starts through the chilly night.
Next day there came a repetition OF
tramping. Up and down Broadway I
trudged, awfully hungry still, but with
that 81, 900, 600 always before my eyes.
g had friends in the city from whom
l could have borrowed, but didn't want
to let them know how hard up was,
Suddenly came upon an auction room
where war goods We're being sold. A free
lunch was being served. You may be
sure that got some.
slept in the parks and ate as best 1
could until came across MIR. Robert
Wardlaw, who was selling off a war stock
on Murray street. became his manager,
and within week Mr.. wardlaw died.
e opened a tiny store on thecoruerot
Duane street and Broadway later on with
notions, and my hard luck period was
over.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06
Loved dc Second DistrIct.

The abiding love of the late Hon. VIM.
L. Wilson for the old Second District is
e,ninently manifested in the following ex-
tract from aletter to Hon. ]. Hop Woods.
of Barbour county. written Oct. 10. 1899,
in respone to a letter of enquiry in regard
to his health. After referring to the fact
of one of his lungs being effected, Mr..
Wilson wrote:
'' hope to find relief by spending part
OF the coming winter in the South. lam
confident that an old-time campaign, in
such weather as this. through the glorious
hills of the Second district with the daily
open-air speech, would make me as good
asnew again. But my campaigning days
are over and my political work is done,
and Inever cast a longing, lingering look
to the arena 1 so much enjoyed. Wheth-
er the work was we'll or lily done 1 COM
fort myself with the faith that it was
honestly and sincerely done. and done for
a constituency as generous as ever gave
a servant their friendship and support
Neither time nor absence dins my graft
tude for all that they did for me and were
to me, and the memory of it will warm
every corner of my heart as long as it
beats-whetner for few or many years.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06
Iaree pemoeratic Meetlng.


The Democrats held two large meetings
in the -housein this place last Thurs
day, one at noon and the other at night.
The former was presided over BY ex- Judge
Frank Beckwitln, of the Charles Town
bar. who introduced in happy terms the
speakers Major Daniel o'Driscoll. of
Maryland. and Mr.. Robert 3. Mattingly,
of Washington, D. G.. These gentlemen
were sent here by the District of Column
bia Democratic Association. Each spoke
for nearly an hour and discussed the is
sues of the campaign in an able manner.
They strongly criticised the Republican
Administration and their speeches evoked
frequent applause. The courthouse was
filled and the crowd very enthusiastic.
These gentlemen also spoke at Kable-
town, Summit Point and Middleway dur
ing the afternoon and evening. On Fri
day they spoke in Berkeley county, and
on Saturday spoke at shepherdstown
Kearneysville. Shenandoah Junction,
Keller and Harpers Ferry. in this county.
The meeting at night was called to or,
der by Col. B. c. Washington, who in a
brief address introduced ex-Judge Daniel
B. Lucas, of the Supreme Court of West
Virginia. Mr.. Lucas at once launched
out into one of his most able speeches,
and for nearly two hours he entertained
his hearers. He spoke of the Democratic
platform and said he did not stand upon
a part of it, but upon the whole.
The courtroom was crowded and the
audience listened with marked attention.
Every telling point received a round of
applause. Judge Lucas read a letter from
Chairman James K. Jones in which he
said the party is well organized and ac-
lively at work and gave it as his opinion
that the Democrats are on the eve of q
great victory.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06
speskirg Al Harper,s Fcfry

Judge Crank Beckwith and Col. Chew
of Charles Town, addressed large and en-
thusiastic meeting ofDemocrats on Thurs
day night. Each spoke an hour. Colonel
Chew, commander OF Chew's Battery, of the
Civil War, and stuart's Artillery, made
quite an eloquent appeal to the people for
the support of BRYAN and free government,
the preservation of the Constitution and
the honor of the flag. His reference to tile
flag was most eloquent, which he said, he
always loved, though he fought under the
Stars and Bars. His speech bristed with
lots of good counsel 10 the voters and was
received with great applause.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06
National chafrs1sn saws BrVan,s
Election Is Assured

E4ecltell IS Assured
Chicago, Nov. 8. hartman James K
Jones. Of the National Democratic Com
mittee, to-night issued the following
signed statement, forecasting the result
of next Tuesdays election
q The fight IS won. Bryan and Ste
venson viii be elected. The Democratic
majority in the electoral college will be
ample. The Democrats win hold all the.
States they carried in 1896. with the pos
sible exception Of Wyoming. We will
also carry New York, New Jersey. Della
ware, Maryland, West Virginia Ken
lucky, Indiana, Ohio and Illinois.
The chairman of the State committee
of California wires me that we will carry
that State by 10000 majority. In gen
eral way should say that there would be
somewhat of falling off in Bryan,s
strength compared with 1896 vest of the
Mississippi and that east of the BIissis-
siPpi he viii make overwhelming gains
The campaign has Keen. spirited from
the start. The Democrats were some
what Handicapped for funds, while tho
Republicans, as four years ago. had more
money than they could use. The Repub-
licans have endeavored to iatimidate la
boring men and alarm business men. but
not with the fierce oppression they
brought to bear in 1896 1t is my opinion
that intimidation has been a failure. this
year, and that both worsingmen and bus
mess men will vote according to the die
tates of conscience.
OF course the trusts, the great aggre-
cations of combined capital, the. seekers
for franchises in the Philippines and in
Porto Rico, the promoters and exploiters
generally, have spared no effort, and will
spare no effort, to re-elect Mckinley. 1t
i my firm belief, however, that the cleo
torate cannot be debauched this year TO a
sufficient extent to throttle thepublie vii. .
The country is aroused as it has not
been since the days preceding the civil
war. The existence of the form of gov
eminent established by the fathers is al
stake. Whether the trusts shall govern
the country or the country regulate the
trusts must be decided.
twill be found when the votes are
counted that the people have determined
with emphasis that the Republic must be
preserved, that the power of the trusts
must be curbed, that the man is to be
considered before the dollar, and that the
voice of the people cannot be suppressed
by attempted intimidation or corruption.
The States that will vote for Bryan will
show that the people have confidence in
him from the Atlantic TO the Pacific, and
from the northernmost to the southern
most boundries of the Republic.
JAMES K. JoNEs,
Chm Dem. National Committee.
In addition to this formal statement,
which was in manuscript, and copy
handed to each representative of the
press, Mr.. Jones said
have no doubt OF the election of
Mr.. Bryan next Tuesday. l think we
will have an overwhelming majority of
the electoral votes, After looking the
fed over. 1 can say was never before
50 confdentof anything in my life as
am that the Democratic party will score
victory at the polls on Tuesday"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06
senator ca1nden,s Position.


Ex-senator Camden made a speech at
Monongah, last week, in which lie 81
t1ences all the in5inuations and intimatlon
of the Republican press as to his attitude
in this election. He stated emphatically
that heProposedtu support the entire De
mocratic ticket, from top to bottom. and
advised his large audience TO do thesame.
Senator Cam en's course in this election
is all the more significant because OF the
fact that he did not support Bryan four
years ago. His voluntary action in sup
porting the Democratic ticket caAinot be
charged up to hide-bound parasansl,ip,
because he demonstrated the fact in 1896
that he will not be led by craftsmanship to
vote against his convictions of what will
best promote the. business interests of the
country. -Four years ago he believed
that the defeat of Bryan would bestserve
the business interests Of the country, ard
he voted against him aud his own party.
This year he thinks the welfare of the
country will be best promoted and served
by the election of Bryan, and ne proposes
to vote for him. Thousands of Others
who voted with Senator Camden in 1896
see the situation just as he sees it now
and will likewise vote for Bryan The
action of man who has the very large
business interests of Senator Camden,
covering almost every conceivable class
of business that could be named. should
have more effect than the senseless whoop-
ings and rantings of a lot of paid jack-leg
politicians and Office hunters. about soup
houses and panics.- Charleston Gazette.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06
VIRGINIA Esol BlSY Az sl Us
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CHARLESTON. " Va Oct. 81 -
Chairman Miller, Q { the Democratic.
State COMMITTEE, this evening said :.
he last poll Of the State just COM
pleted under this committee shows
that West YiFgiDia will go Demo
cratic BY from 1000 to 10000 ma
iority. Itmakes q little better show
ing than the poll completed q few
weeks ago.. He added. with conf
dence in his tone: We have got EN-
sure this time. If a Fair election
were held today we would carry the
State by over Io, eco. All the work
before us now is to keep our voters
in line. An effort will be made to
buy individual voters, but do not
think it viii succeed
Chairman Miller also stated that
he had secured the complete details
of a Republican plan to colonize
hundreds of tough characters in
Pittshurg and run them into Ohio
and Marshall COMMITTEES, on the Dor
der and vote them two or three times
each on election day. He also said
the work of distributing the 1900
eolonized negroes in Fayette county
and 2.1o0 in Mcdowell county to
their voting places WAS under way,
but that every move was being
watched. He says the plan formu
lated by the Republicans is o vote
these fellows as often as possible in
different small towns
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06
Quarantine proclamation.
cnAa1rs lows, w. ~. Nox. i. leoo.

CHARLES TowN, w. VA, Nov. 1, 1860.
At meeting of the Board OF Health of
Charles Town, w. Va, this LIST day of No
vember, 1860, on motion of f. L. Beller it
was resolved that this Board declare quar-
antine against all persons Mailing from in
fected districts of Harrison county, w. Va,
on account of information received by this
Board of the prevalence ofsmall-poxin sec
tons of said county. And tits earnestly re-
quested that all municipalities of the county
of Jefferson, w. Va. willtake similar action
GEO. WASHINGTON, President.
c. 7. RICHARDSON, NJ. d..
sec'y of Board of Health
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06
he igRt q ,e World
-Oureavior in n


Cost nsasly 200 70 produce. Contains
and Ills either \ Tie World Ers-atest naint-
sers. flel COPIES Of the greafesl 9fstt rpirces
~ the nj galleries ol E,ltropg leNtsg picture
- as heaut6fpl as y snnrise over ti}e hilitDps.
t,onialls desc ftion OF The pHiiitiogs, bi0gra-
ply oil the l3lsttgrF. the names aud lucatiuUs
OF the galleries jr Europe where sisc originals
may be seen Also cont ins a Chiids Dtpags-
ment. inelud{ng q Ghiid's Story Ut ths, Christ
aud Ills Mother, beautifully written 10 &c
IN its purity and beauty appVals 10 every
mothers heart, and in every Chf5Sfiau homo
" here there ure children the book sells itself-
Christian ncn aud women, are milking money
fapidly tax ng orders. A Christian man or
woman can iu this community sOoli make
81 600 taking orders for Christmas presents
Mrs. White, or agent in Massachusetts, has
sold over IS coo worth of the books u u very
short time. Mrs. Saekett, car agent in New
York. has sold over $3.50 wortii OF the books
in \ very short time. The book Is printed on
Cardinal Red aud gold, aud 0d1rnea with
Golden Roses and Lilies. 1t is,wlLhaat ds,ubt,
the most beautiful book of this century,
Write for terms quickly aud get the manage
ment OF that territory. 4on can work on
salary or commission, aud when you prove
your success We viii promote You 10 the posi-
ton of Manager and Sorrespo dent. At
permanent salary. TO devote your time t1 at
tending to agents and the eareespondenco
OF Office in Leading City OF the State 6ni
manage all the business of the State. Send
for terms, Address
THE BkITtSH-ANERICANsC co.
GOrcoran Buildlng Opposite
U. Treasury, Washington. y. G.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06

Hon. a. a. Lipscomb, of Virginia,
who took an active part in the campaign
here four years ago, spoke to.a large and
apFreciatve audienced in the court house
here on Friday night. At the request of
Chairman Daniel speaker was present
ed to the audience by Col. Forrest w.
Brown, in his usual eloquent style. Mr..
LiPsconb is well known asan exceeding
y able and sarcastic political orator, and
his arraignment of the Republican party
ulder its present leaders was most scath-
ing and severe.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06

wANTED-ACTIvE MAN OF GOOD CHAR
acter 70 deliver and collect in West Virginia
for old established manufacturing whoIessis
house $500 year, sure paw. Honesty more
than experience required Our reference. any
bank IN any city. Enclose self-addr, ssrd
stamped envelope Manufacturers, Third
Floor, SS4 Dearborn ST., Chicago.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06
card

The rumor being circulated BY
my political opponents To the effect
that l am in favor of the socalled
West Virginia debt is a deliberate
falsehood and so known to be by
them as they well know am utter
ly opposed to it. Wli. CAMPBELL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06

Mr.. Morgan says wheat got up to 81. so
during McKinley's administration. It
was there for about twelve hours. 1
didn't sell any at that price. Did Mr..
Morgan7 How many farmers in Jeffer
son county did?
AS to wool-well, have a delicacy in
speaking about wool.
Now, while Mr.. Morgan was on the
subject he ought to have told about the
way prices have been increased on the
things we farmers and lahoring men have
to buy and which we use in our business
will give few instances
We buy soap by the box at our house,
of course, and it has increased so cents a
box under the trust,
The price of glass has been doubled,
and as consequence we have to drink
from tincups-and even tinware has gone
up so per cent,
We farmers who use barbed wire pay
81 hundredweight now, where we used
to get it for $1.s5.
Rope and Irvine, which formerly used
for galluses and other purposes, has been
increased from $ to II cents pound.
Canned vegetables have gone up2oper
cent, and we have to fall back on turnips
or starve, and even thesalt to season them
costs US third more than it used to.
Sugar is two or three cents a pound
higher. tobacco has gone ND. and in fact
everything is going up except whiskey.
which is going down faster than usual.
In conclusion, let me say that shall
vote for Bryan because my best friends
are Democrats. pick my company 1
don't trust Mark Hanna. Mr.. Morgan is
a Democrat who has turned Republican.
l will kill his vote, for am former
Black Republican who am now a Demo
erat. Respectfully,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06

Democrats. don'tallow any Republican,
whatever the inducement, to persuade
you to substitute the name of any one else
for that of any nominee on the Demo
cratic ticket-National, State, Congress
sional, Senatorial, County or District.
Vote it STRAIGHT, from alpha to omego.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06

The population of West Virginia. as
announced BY the Census Bureau. $685.
goo as against 76a,79+ ten years ago. an
increase Ct 25.7 per cent, which will en-
title the State to an additional congress
man under the next apportionment.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06
CA 3To REA
$50: !: :: :. z: - 3 = =. ..-l.
WEST VIRGINIA. BY II7ooo
oxley Figures Out This Plurality I,
Bryan Despite nRoodlinR."

Bryan Despite "Roodiing."
WASHINGTON, Nov. Cen. y. H.
Oxley, of West Virginia, who has
had supervision of the organization
of Democratic clubs in that State,
has within the past few days receiv-
ed reports from these organizations,
numbering 256 aad representing a
total membership of nearly 30
GOO voters, and from tubulated
statement just prepared by Mr..
OSley the state is shown to be
Democratic by upward of l 900.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06

If You are Prohibuionist with Demo
cratic leanings, and will vote for Mr.,
Mooiley whether or no, don't throw the
remainder of your ticket away, but write
IN the blank spaces on your Woolly tick
ct the names of the Democratic State,
Congressional, Senatorial. County and
Di9rict nominees.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06

Vote the entire Democratic ticiset-the
first one on the left of the straight
through, from President down to consta-
bic, without a scratch. At the same time,
be sure and draw line straight through
the three other tickets TO the right. and
if you use pen and ink, also use a blotter,
so that your Democratic ticket will not
be marked also in folding.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06

Judge Tharin. of South Carolina, and
Col. F. ". Brown, of Charles Town,
spoke 10 Democrats at Silver Grove
Wednesday night.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06

Mr.. Mckinley IS not saying word
And ex-President Harrison and ex-
Speaker Reed are neither of them saying
word for him
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06

Democratic State Chairman Miller
claims that poll of West Virginia shows
that Bryan will carry the State by from
7,ooc to .ooo.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06

In a recent speech Mr.. "A. B. White,
Republican candidate for Governor of
West Virginia, declared that there were
no trusts. -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06
sec'y Of Board of Health
Examples of History Point to Bryan's
Election.

John w. cavanagh, a Wall street man,
is sending out to friends printed postal
cards on which appears the following
TIP FROM WALL STREET.
HOW TO PICK THE WINNER IN a PREsIDEN-
TIAI CONTEST.
Tried and proven for 1o4 years. In a
Presidential contest the loser always de
feats his opponent the next time they
meet. For example.
In 1896 John Adams defeated Thomas
Jefferson.
In 1900 Thomas Jefferson defeated John
Adams.
In 1924 John Quincy Adams defeated
Andrew Jackson.
In 1928 Andrew jackson defeated John
Quincy Adams.
In 1888 Benjamin HARRISON defeated
Grover Cleveland.
In 1892 Grover Cleveland defeated Ben
jamin Harrison.
In 1896 William Mckinley defeated
William J. Bryan.
Prediction
In 1900 William ]. Bryan will defeat
William Mckinley.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06
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Mercury

Beware of 0intmentS for catarrh that Contain
Mercury
as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06

Vote the straight Democratic ticket
vote it early, and then do what you can to
see that others vote it also.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06

a long pull, strong pull. and pull
together, for 1000 Democratic majority
in Jefferson to-day.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06

Tonew cash in advance subscribers we
will send the SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON from
now until after the Presidential election
for IS cts. or from now until January I,
1902, for $3.50.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06

Chairman hardwood says Col. Thos.
B. Davis will be elected by a good safe
majority.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06

Col. Forrest w. Brown spoke at
Berkeley Springs Saturday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06

Maj. A. w. Mcdonald spoke to a good
audience at the courthouse Saturday
night.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06

Vote for every Democratic nominee on
the ticket and see that all other ticketsa are
marked off.