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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-20

Mr.. VIM. d. Briscoe received last week
from the U. S. Fish Department four
thousand rainbow trout which he depos-
tied in the springs at Aldridge, Engle's
aud his own. These springs are all on
Ev;tt'srun, flowing through harlesTo
and although these fish will in the main
for the present be confined to these
springs. they will eventually get irto and
ock the provided there are proper
fshways at all mill-dams to allow
them to return up stream after running
down.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-20
VOTE OF SECOND COMPRESSION
AL DISTRICT

The following is the vote for Con
gress in the Second Congressional
District. The vote of the counties
marked with asterick e. isthe vote
for Bryan, the vote for Congress
not being vet reported:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-20
Homeseekers' and Settlers Excursion
ADVERTISED Letters,

List o letters remaining in the Postofice at
Charles Town, Jefferson county, W. Va, on
Saturday last:
Mrs. Rkmund Polsuc. Misses Lulu Martin,
Mrs. janet Lang hsan, Mr.. Richard johnson,
Miss Ida J. Jones. Mr.. Louis g. Glassr, Miss
Iney Conger, Mr.. Jas. Affenat. Rev. VI. b.
StrOther, Mrs. Mary E. Became Mrs. Metallic
Friend Smith. Mr.. Winfield Thomas Joe
Chiffon. Prof Walter Ross.
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 advertised.
L. D. GETzENDANRR, P. VI.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-20

watson-like we might just now well
exclaim, .. Where are we at?" However,
the fundamental principles of true De-
mocracy are eternal, and we have but to
bide our time and all will come out right
IN the end.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-20

Hon. Geo. F. Evans has assumed edi-
torial charge of the Martinsburg Herald.
Mr.. Evans is an old hand at the bellows,
and we welcome him back into the fra
ternity again.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-20
C. E. REININcEI

wANTED.AoT1vE MAN OF COOP cHAR
acter TO deliver and collect in West Virginia
for old established manufacturing wholesale
house $500 n year, sure pay. Honesty more
than experience required. Our reference, any
bank in any city. Enclose self-addressed
stamped envelope Manufacturers, Third
Floor, SS4 Dearborn St., Chicago.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-20

DIR. S. P. Hirst has been appointed by
the County Court Physician to the
County Infrmary. to fllvacancy caused
by the death of DR.. Thos. H. Buck.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-20
Foot Ball.

The Berryville A. c. and Charles Town
A. c. met on the gridiron here Wednes-
day and played a scoreless game, which
WIS exciting clear through. For Berry
vile Boyce and Glover did the star play
ing, and for Charles Town Porterfield,
Hoof and Mcdonald, The attendance
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-20

According to an unofficial table of the
House of Representatives, compiled at
the House postoffce, the Republicans
will have 2oI members and the Democrats
and all others $50, giving the Republi-
cans clear majority of As votes.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-20

Representatives Brosius, of Pennsyl-
wanna, and Dayton, of West Virginia
were among the callers at the White
House last Friday. The former isquoted
as opposing and the latter in favor of a
reduction of the Congressional represen-
tation of the Southern States.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-20
The lineup
Tribute 10 Surgeon Lippitts Bravery

The San Francisco Chronicle,publishes
an account Of the seige of the Legations
in Pelsin, written by Capt Myers of the
U. S. Marine Corps, formerly a resident
of Winchester, Va. which contains the
following reference to Asst. Surg Lippitt
of Clarke county:
DIR. T. NJ. Lippitt, Asst Surgeon, U.
S. N. was wounded on June Goth. He
did excellent service before he was
wounded and for time had command Of
American and Italian detachmeuts. His
recovery has been very slow. He is to be
carried down the Pekin river on a litter
with the Scared and tattered little band
of Marines His wish IS to reach Mare
Island hospital as soon as possible. They
al need rest and fresh food, for constant
fighting on a diet of rice and horse flesh
reduced them badly. lam get
ting better but poor LiPpitt will be lame
for life. He is brave man and we
missed him when he got knocked out
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-20

The stock law was voted for in Middle
way District at the recent election, and
was carried by majority of rs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-20

Representative Dayton is quoted as
favoring mighty navy, larger than that
of any country save England.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-20

The Seminarian, published by the
students of Stephenson Seminary. comes
out bright and cherry for the current
quarter. Our Camping Experience,
Our Picnic at the River. and William
Cullen Bryant's beautiful :, Autumn
Days are among its principal contents.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-20

a dispatch from Piedmont, w. Va.
says: 1t IS reported that Col. Thomas
b. Davis will be honored by the Demo
Gratis by being named for United States
Senator, Col John T. McGraw declining
to allow his name to be presented. SenG-
tor S. B, Ellsins will be reelected by a
large majority.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-20

Senator Harris, of Kansas, is firmly op-
posed to any attempt at cutting down
Southern representation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-20
e0nininIng ln patt Wohsterls

Unabridged Dictionary Annotated P..n,rr,nr,
Bible; shakespeare in vols. morocco bound:
liners French Revolution. 9 vols; Psnpvson's
Poems, large edition; British EssaTist. < vol !.
Macaulay's History of England, 5 vols Cham,
ners Miscellany; s vols; Don ouixote. Tom
zine. bound: 4 vols of Thaeerny's Wor1s
Gibbons Rome. 6 vols; vols Mark Trein ?
vols Simms Novels. 3 vol. Sonolett'se Wofks
Z, vols; Fulding; Ten Thousand a Year. vols-
Sues Balkac, Stainless Darkest ATrir, ,,n,i
many others, leather cloth and paper bouni-
TERMS OF sALE.--A credit of Nh,e
non. non, hs WIZ be given on all sums over o.
Iorlly endorsed, payab at the BaGk or Charles,
Iown. aud bearing interest from da:r. sums
OF 80 under Cash. Sale 10 commence nj III
u. m. EITGFNE RaRrt5 ~
Novl3. Admir- OF Thos. H. Buck. dec.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-20
Estray Hog.

Strayed from the premises of The subscribe
er, near Aldridge. snme eight or ten weeks
ago, u LARGE BLACK HO0-a bearer, with
white face. \ reasonable reward viii he gly-
en- for It's return to me or Information that
viii lead TO its recovery.
Nov, 2O-3t ZEPH BANE. IN
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-20

met Fayette and Pocahontas eOuaties, Alex
AIcveigh Miller. of Greenbrier county ;
Posteffice address. Anderson. Monroe coun-
ty, Republican.
Ninth district EanaWia, Nicholas. Brax-
ton, Boone aud Clay counties. Andrew J,
Koran, of SummersviIle. Nicholas county,
Republican.
Tenth district, Randolph, Lewis, Upshur,
Barbour and Webster counties, w. B. Cor
der, of Barbour county postofice address,
Aston, Taylor county, Republican.
Eleventh district, Preston. Monongalia
and Taylor counties. Thomas E. Davis, OF
Grafton, Taylor county, Republican.
Twelfth district, Hampshire, Hardy,
Grant, Mineral, Pendleton and Tucker
counties, Richard @. Price, of Hardy conn
ty, Democrat.
Thirteenth district, jefferson, Berkeley
and Morgan counties, William Campbell, of
Charles Town, Jefferson county. Democrat.
Total .......... Dem. 2; Rep. II
Total of new Senate............Dem.9 8; Rep. II
Total of Legislature
Republicans 90
Republican majority on joint ballot.... IS
Beware of ointments for catarrr that Contain
Mercury
as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole svs-
TEN when entering IL through the mucous sur
faces. Such articles should never be used ex-
cept on prescriptions from reputable ply
sicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold
To the good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by +. j..
Cheney q CO.. Toledo, o., contains no
mercury, and is taken Internally, actin.
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure You get the genuine. 1t is taken in
formally, and made In Toledo. Ohio, by F. j.
Cheney d Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75e per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
You can have any and all diseases of
the hair and scalp cured. Ladies can be
shampooed at their homes. Chiropodist
work, skilifully done by the barber and
specialist, A Lee. now employed by ]
H Thompson, the popular barber. Hotel
Watson.
Homeseeeers' and Settlers Excursion
Tickets Via Columbus, Chicago and St.
Paul, and ST Louis Kansas City, and
Northwest. Write for descriptive pamph-
lets. Short line and quick service via
Norfolk & Western Railway.
w. B. BEvILL,
Gen. Pass. Agt..
NJ. F. BRAGG. Trav. Pass. Agt.,
Roanoke, Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-20

is all right, if you are too fat;
and all wrong, if too thin already.
Fat, enough for your habit, is
healthy; a little more, or less, is
no great harm. Too fat, consult
doctor; too thin, persistently
thin, no matter what cause, take
Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver
Oil.
There are many causes of get
ting too thin; they all come
under these two heads: over
work and under-digestion.
Stop over-work, if you can;
but, whether you can or not,
take Scott's Emulsion ofCod
Liver Oil, to balance yourself
with your work. You can't live
on lt-true-but, by 1t, you
can. There's limit, however;
you'll pay for it.
SCOTS Emulsion of Cod Liver
Oil is the readiest cure for
Cant eat," unless itcomes of
your doing no work--you can't
long be well and strong, without
some sort of activity.
The genuine has -
this picture on it, EA2SA,
take no other. AASN
If you have not 4StS
tried it, send for -SHEf
free sample, its a. Edl{S- vi
greeable taste will 5S4. N VI
surprise you. ISy%sR
SCOTT & BOVINE &lyN nix
Chemists, SLY IibS4
400 Pearl Street, Eh MI
New York. -Rt ~
SOC. and $l,oo; all druggists.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-20

We are showing a beautiful line of the
fastest styles in fur capes, fur collarettes,
cloth jackets and golf capes. chiIdrens coats,
Ec BuRYs d SHUGERr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-20
Excitenlent oner \ - an go

Morgantown, w. Va, Nov. On this
section little was talked of today besides
the great oil well drilled i'll the Lewis
county field yesterday Reports received
today say it is still making $50 barrels an
hour. or so more than the Copley gush-
err" which came in about three weeks
ago. There was a general movement of
oil operators to the field today, almost a
carload going through here from Pitts
burg and the Pennsylvania field. The
well was drilled by Gunffy & Galley, ON
the farm of Newton Turner. Turner has
s. acres, which he got from Hon. Andrew
Edniiston, well-known politician, of
Weston. Ejmiston thought the land
about worthless and traded it OH for
horse aud few dollars several years ago.
The landowners part OF the profits of this
one we'll alone are now about $1,000 a
day. DR.. NJ. S. Holt, another prominent
Weston man and politician, had IS acres
adjoining this property which he also
traded off for horse and small sum of
money. Five acres near by went for a
SIo-cow.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-20

1onew 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 /,
1907, for $3.50.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-20
Administrators Sale.

The undersigned, Administrator Of the cs-
tate of the late Or, Thos. II Buck will sell
at Public Auction, at the late residence of the
deceased, at Leetown, Jefferson county, W.
Monddy. November 90, 1900,
the following Valuable Personal Property viz
l LARGE BASE BURNER COAL.
STOVE
and heater, buckets, tables. 3 rockers. chairs.
stands, fender, andirons, clock. pictures. look
ing glass, bcdstead tE bedding complete, bian-
kets, sheets aud cases,
I 3-CORNERED CUPBOARD
Walnut; Bureaus walnut and Mahogany
marble-top washstand, and many other useful
articles too numerous to mention. Also his
MEDICAL LIBRARY,
con sisting in purt of 3 vol Peppers system of
Medicine Also
wELL-sELECTED LIBRARY OF STAND
ARD FICTION, HISTORY. LIrRRA-
TURE AND RELIGIOUS WORKS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-20

The Monarch Shirt, white and
fancy, the kind that fit, at OFT Bros.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-20


And now from Washington come re-
ports of another scheme tocut down Sou
thern representation in Congress. The
contamination of this scheme, it is said
depends almost wholly upon the expert
ness of Census Director Merriain's Stats
teal manipulators. Upon trustworthy
authority. says the Washington Times. it
can be stated that for weeks Director
Merrium has been earnestly devotiug
himself to the solution of the annoying
problem OF how to so rearrange the basis
of Representation as either to cut down
the South materially and leave the safe
Republican States their present represen-
tation or to increasethe electoral strength
OF the North without correspondingly in
creasing that of the South. With this
Objectin view he has been studying a doz-
elormorecombinations prepared for him
bv his experts, and some of these he has
Submitted to Mr.. Mckinley since the
election. it is said before Congress as
sembles some combination involving the
object sought viii be approved by the
President, and that this will be the basis
for Congressional action in its 1eappor-
tiOnment work.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-20

Appearances indicate that if radical
Republicans can have their way the com
ing session Of Congress will see a political
fight not equaled in intensity and bitter
ness since the Republicans tried to pass
the notorious Force bill. The object
now IS the same it was then-to curtail
the political power of the South. The
present scheme OF the radicals is to have
the reapportionment bill under the new
census provide for a reduction of the
representation in Congress and of the
electoral votes of nearly every one of the
Southern States. Needless to say that
the Democrats in the House and Senate
will to man fight such a bill to the last
ditch with every Legislative weapon at
their command, and those weapons can
be made effective enough in the Senate,
if not in the House, to block all business
for the entire session, fit becomes neces-
sary. to prevent action on the bill.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-09
Premiums in Sunday schools.

They are always enterprising in Chicago
The New Tabernacle Sunday School in that
city has offered a live goat or a Bible for
fifteen new scholars For bringing in
twenty-five new scholars a bicycle in good
condition will be given. For bringing two
scholars the Jealous student is promised
a book containing not less than 315 pages.
or a Testament.
The premium system in Sunday schools
is not exactly a new thing. but this is the
first time the scholar has been given bis
choice between live goat and a Bible A
very limited knowledge OF the average
youngster will serve to make one certain
as to his choice. But there is an alarming
vista of possibilities in this connection
Suppose the indefatigabIe missionary keeps
on bringing In new scholars, or suppose
there happen to be two missionaries in a
family. or even three OF four, each con-
tributing his quota of cIolars to the Sun
day school and of gostc to the family cir
Gle? Does the superintendent of this
school contemplate turning the entire
West Side Of Chicago into a goat pasture.
or is he under the delusion that this offer
of premiums will cause a rise in the price
of Bibles?
again there Is no specification as TO the
means to be used for the ingathering OF
these proselytes. We all know boys who
are so far gone In zeal-or original sin
that they would be capable of threatening
every small boy OF their acquaintance with
severe pummeling il he did not come
to Sunday school with them.
This method would undoubtedly bring Ia
new pupils very fast for a time. IL the
missionary CHANGED to be athletic and pug
naciOus and the supply Of smaller bows
large Again, there are others, infant
speculators or Ba-nums. who would with
out the slightest hesitation HE them forth
and gather large following OF delighted
and expectant boys by the mere promise
OF ride behind the goat when il should
be obtained. 1t would not be necessary
for the promise to be kept If the goat hap
pened TO be refractory, nor would it be
needful for the proselytes to continue TO
attend Sunday school.
Nothing is sid about any presents which
the converts are TO get This seems a lit
tie unfair. unless as has been suggested
they are 20 be allowed to play with the
goat which they have helped to earn.
Would ii rot be wise to post on the wall
OF this church a notice. 10 the effect that
every child who comes to Sunday school on
the following Sunday shall be allowed to
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-09
COUNT Won BoRCKE's SON.
Descendant of the Prussian Who
Served With the Grey.

Descendant of the Prussian who
Served With the Grey.
RICHMOND. Va, May 9-Wulf Won
Borcke, youngest son of Count Heros Won
Borcke. the chief of Gen. J. E. B. Stuart's
yesterday. He is the guest OF Mrs. John
r. Cooke and will remain here several
days
Young Won Borcke proposes to locate in
Botetourt county and make his permanent
home in a State where his distinguished
father was so highly esteemed. Yesterday
the young visitor was driven about the
city. and called, among other places of
interest, at the State Library. Here he
was shown the sword which his father had
worn during the war and which a few
years ago he presented 10 Virginia The
presentation speech was made by the late
Gen W. C Wickham, a member of the
State Senate. and who was a comrade- in
arms OF Count Won Borcke. General Wick
ham broke down and shed tears in re-
calling his old friend Won Boreke and the
thrilling scenes through which they had
passed during the war
The Count came here in 1852 from Prus-
STA and was assigned TO General Stuart S
staff. While a Prussian cuirasseur of the
guards he wore a straight. double edged
Damascus blade of tremendous size, and
by many here who were unable to pro-
nounce his foreign name was known as
"Prussian with the big sword" After the
battle of Gettysburg, in which he could rot
participate On account OF wounds, General
Stuart wrote to him: My Dear Von-I
cannot tell you how much I missed you
and your broad blade at Gettysburg"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-09
Lord Roberts, Advance.

Probably il may be some days yet be-
fore any important engagement will be
fought between the British and Boer
forces. For the moment. the conditions
seem favorable to the former. Lord Rob-
erts has been able to push his advance to
the Zand River. The Beers are in force
on the north bank of that stream and
may offer resistance when the British at
tempt to cross it. But the general exPec-
tatiOn appears TO be that they will not
make much OF a fight south of the high
range Of hills on the line on which Ven
tersburg is a point.
The single feature Of the situation which
does not look well for Roberts is the con-
tinued possession OF the Lady brand dis
trict by the Beers Just why they could
not have been dislodged or hemmed in and
beaten We do not know. But there they
are. after Withdrawing from Thaba "
Chu. hugging the Basutoland border, anc
ready to pounee on the British communi-
cstions at any time. II must be admitted
however. tf2t Roberts is showing himself
a foxy general. and he may have some
thing in view for this Boer detachment
gTamme.
Reports from Natal indicate an early
movement by Buffers army. He has ac-
eumulated large quantities of supplies and
has been recommending toward Van Rec
mems Pass from Acton Homes without tn
covering any enemy. II is not unlikely
that before many days he will begin an
advance by one or more of the passes into
the Free State. In that event his obiec-
tive would doubtless be Bethlehem, TO
which point il is possible that Lord Rob
erts will develop his right. and thus con-
stitute a line reaching from the railway
To Mafeking clear across the Free State.
This line might not be continuous. but it
would be sufficiently so for strategic pur-
poses The Beers have already realized
the difficulty OF contending against the
Ranking and long turn tactics Of Lord
Roberts. which he is increasingly able TO
employ on account OF his vast superiority
in numbers, and the greatly improved mo-
bility Of his army since he succeeded in
remOunting his cavalry and in mounting
seversl additional infantry divisions.
The fate Of Mafeking still hangs in the
balance. Starvation must be very near to
that gallant garrison. judging from the
latest accounts. The relief column is win
ming its way nOrthward, but has still two
hundred miles to overcome. There is a
possibility, supported by occasional rumors.
that an unreported column is loose in the
country between Hunters advance and the
beleagured town. An unconfrmed story
has II that a British forca has baap an
gagged with the Beers at Taungs. forty
miles north OF Warrenton- This may mean
that Hunters cavalry has pushed that far
ahead. or il may mean that an independ-
ent column is in the neiShborhood The
relief of Mafeking Is a very problematical
question in present circumstances-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-09
DEATH OF DR.. M'sHERRY.
s. Mnryinnder Who we'd in the
Virginia valley Campaign

FREDERICK. Nd. May 9.-ir. Edward
from an acute attack OF Brign1's disease
Of the kidneys after few days illness.
aged ifty-one years DR.. McSherry was a
dentist and one Of the best known resi-
dents Of Frederick He was a son Of the
late James McShsrry, author OF McSher-
rvs History of Maryland and brother
of James McSherry. Chief Judge of the
Court of Appeals of Maryland During the
civil war he served in the Confederate
Army as a member of Capt Warner G.
Walsh's company in the First MARYLAND
Regiment
DR.. McSherry was at Appam. Jtox and
served through the campaigns Of 1864 in
the Virginia Valley He was twice elected
President Of the Frederick City Board Of
Aldermen and was treasurer of the Board
Of Charities and Corrections Of Frederick
county for several terms. He was chief
or ordnance, with the rank C brigadier
general, on the staff Of Governor jackson.
He was a member of Alexander Young
Camp. Confederate Veterans. and. being
a brilliant and polished scholar of the old
school. he was Hssially selected as their
toastinaster atNhe3f annual reunions. Five
sears ago he served as wee president Of
the State Council of the Catholic Beneyo-
lent Legion He was a director in the
Franklin Savings Bank. a member of the
Independent Hose Company, and a member
Of the choir of st. Johns Catholic Church
for twenty-five years. He married Miss
Elizabeth Cam. daughter of Rev Thomas
NJ Cam. of Scranton. Pa. who was presi-
dent OF the Frederick Female Seminary
some years ago. She survives. with four
daughters-Mrs. Sewell Slinghuff. of Bal
timore; Misses Bessie, Helen, and Mar
garet McSherry.