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The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-17
SELF CURES AT HOME.

long realized that large interests
and in instances lack of money prevented
many persons living distance from the city
coming in person to consult and place them
my To give these the benefit my two
generations of experience have perfected system
Self Treatment which is every respect same
as the you get at my office. While 1 prefer
you shall make at least personal call that
we may each other face face, II is in
convenient will be glad to send you the Self Home
Treatment, which is specially prepared for you
proves successful in almost all that undertake
by correspondence. My diagnosis sheet will tell me
exactly the condition you in have Just as
thorough a knowledge of requirements IL you
called in person Write me, telling in your own words
how you suffer and / will tell YOU how you can be
cured and free of charge any one or all
of Them the following medical books which tell how
cure 1, Diseases of the vital organs; @
eases Of women; Diseases of throat. lungs and ca
tarrh; T. Nervous debility, (for men); g. Stricture G.
rheumatism.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-17
BLOOD POISON CURED.

This is afction of which it be truly said
the is often tina the disease Incom-
petent practitioners who do not keep abreast the
achievements in medicine and science, will continue to
administer and potash the king destroy
ing minerals which in the end leaves many a one
shattered in mind and body with loosened teeth
tor ataxia, and epilepsy staring him in the face My
of curing specific blood poison whether in the first
second third stage is by entirely original vege-
table-chemc process The treatment is simple, mild
but effectual 1 will stop hair and
brows from falling out and every sore ulcer and
scab body swelling Of the glands in the throat
and parts, and mucous patches in the mouth, in the
matter of few days and in few weeks have you so
fit that would know had the disease.
will clean out your system of every vestige of the
poison and make again ft for parenthood the
higher joys of life. My method cures thoroughly
permanently that once cured by you can never
again contract the disease matter how you
may become.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-17

II is useless 10 deny that there is a
New South, and that IL IL the result
Of the Civil War that wiped out slay-
cry and opened up the immense re-
sources Of the South 70 free labor aud
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-17

While am ready to indorse all the
good words spoken of Col. and BIT.
Brig. Gen. John Elmer milford, u. s.
", in the Morning News recently, /
am compelled to state that he was not
an officer of the United States Army"
nor was he promoted to brigadier gen.
eral." He entered the volunteer serY-
ice as captain in the Third New York
Infantry in 1861, and was promoted COZ
onel April 8. 1865, holding this rank
when he left the service in June, 1866
But for special service and highly merI-
torious conduct he was given the
brevet of brigadier general on July 4,
1854 Judge Robert Ould, of the Con-
federates, signed himself agent for
Exchange is, exchange of pris-
oners-the same title held by Col. Null
ford, who served under Col. William
Hoffman, a commissioner of exchange.
And Col. milford gives the same title
to Judge Ould, who was usually recog-
nized as such, although Gen. John A.
Dix addressed him as Agent for Prls-
oners of War" Hoffman was colonel
of Mulford's regiment and sometimes
signed himself "Commissary General of
Prisoners" Lieut.. Col. William II
Ludlow, U. S. ", was also an agent
for Exchange of Prisoners. The errors
I am correcting were not due to Col.
Mulford's representations, for he no
where used the "U. S. A." or called
himself a Federal Commissioner of
Exchange" He was as brave as he
was modest, and as humane as he was
efficient, and for this reason he left
the service in 1866 with the well-de-
served title of brevet brigadier general,
and highly respected by both friends
and foes.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-17

cry.
1t is not often that a commissioned
officer, when dismissed from the regu-
lar army goes back again as an hum
BILE private in the ranks. But that is
what John ID. Wilson of Maryland did
He rose from private to second lieu
tenant of artillery, but was dismissed
within a year. He then re-enlisted
again and worked his way up to be
sergeant of cavalry. The only similar
case 1 know of was Maj. James r.
WATSON of Ohio, who graduated at
West Point, in 1871 like Oberlin M.
Carter, at the head of his class, but
was ourt-martialed for robbing him
self of his paymaster's funds, and dis
missed in disgrace and confined at
Leavenworth prison. In 1899 he enlisted
a S a private in the Forty-siXth United
States Volunteer Infantry and served
as such in the Philippines. To proud
and sensitive man, one who had grad
uated at the head of his class at West
Point and been highly honored as a
military officer at home as well as in
the service of Japan, where he was
made a member of the Imperial Order
of Merit of Medic and receiving the
decoration of the Rising Sum- of that
order, this voluntary service as a pri-
vate must have been quite as CALLING
to his pride, although more honorable
than his enforced disgrace as a mill
tary convict at Leavenworth prison.
noticed fiattering mention of Chas
F. Borchert of Vicksburg Miss, in the
Morning News, he being a former citI-
zen of Savannah and coming to his old
home as a delegate to the Baptist Con-
vention. / think that while he was in
the Oglethorpe Light Infantry during
the Civil War his brother, George A.
Borchert, was in the Confederate Navy.
He entered the Naval Academy at An
napolis, Md, in September, 1855, grad
uated and became a midshipman IN
June, 1859. Returning to New York
from a foreign voyage in 1861, he was
dismissed on July "a, because he de-
sired to resign and join the Southern
forces. The next day he was appoint
ed a midshipman in the Confederate
States Navy, became second lieutenant
in September and a first lieutenant in
February, 1852 Most of his service
was in and around Mobile harbor, his
last detail being with Capt. T. ]. Page
on the ram "Stonewall," which finally
surrendered to the Captain General of
Cuba, who paid off the crew. 1 am
under the impression that Borchert
went to Colombia in South America,
and Joined its navy, but was later on
killed at Callao, if reports be true. He
was an accomplished naval officer un-
der three flags, his whole career in the
various services having been an active
one. His dismissal from the United
States Navy was no discredit to him,
the cause being solely his desire TO en-
ter the Confederate Service
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-17

legal
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Chh me al m th my lon an ~ oerI e
eqredwHh every m h NEEDLES nt Is XRg cmpIt chemical hb
ofumen k anything " will
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The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-17
SEASE HAVE YOU GOT?.
ASSOCIATE DISEASES CURED.

My special attention is always directed compl
cations of disease. I not only disease but
likewise remove the compile atoms. Few doctors
stand this and that is why successful.
debility mpotency and kindred
ally complicated with varicocele prostate enlargement,
structure organic disease. That is why those
one-foral remedies powerless to cure-they
reach the seat of the trouble complications only
the visible signs of disease.
discharges urinary disorders Instructions varcocele
structure and prostate trouble is
of the leading special hospitals of asked
permission to adopt it, For the present treatment
be had only from in person. If you seeing
yourself drifting further and further away physi-
cal perfection if you less able to enjoy the
pleasures of life as you used to, to and
tell the reason. Likewise let prove you how
easy it is to be cured when the right are en-
poyed Call, and 1 will gladly explain to you how ac-
complish these cures manenty in short
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-17

My thanks are due Capt. William
Friend of Fitzgerald, Ga, for the Citi-
zen of May Z, special handsomely IL
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-17

dressed to the those vea droncan menr aves1d kewt
m my h o curing d
ar no. ab re o Civ p hope is a T r oarno ureto to-day es
tome nc M our ey m0s ones nneday u uen do
h 20 e g. N o through
There n IAN to % IS know ~ succeeded and wta nne
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The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-17
NERVOUS DEBILITY CURED.

shattered system, resulting in loss OF man
hood the most embarrassing conditions tnat can
confront a man. and it has been such an aDsorplns
study in my long years of practice ana nave
seen much OF it among my felowmen, that nave
thoroughly mastered every detail that would pilhs
about speedy cure free to say that tnere Is no
man from 1S to 81 that can not permanently cure IT
there any doubt this let them present case 70
for trial. This dissolutio of the vital nervous
system frequently extends the spine and in certain
constitutions results in Vitus dance, epilepsy ana
affections Of the BRAIN wait until that SAD mo-
ment has arrived Come to me now, VIII restore
your lost manhood / will i've you back the power;
strength and enthusiasm you used TO have wlll
glands secretion, force warm oood 20 t
parts and the anima ton and ambition OF oia II
will not be the cure Of a moment day, put the
cure lifetime. Don't about with your nina rack
business ana pieasure Come 10 me and / will quickly
restore your manhood by my original method
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-10
County Court.

Messrs. George w. NARROW voting the
county's stock in the Kabletown and
Rloomery turnpike and {. NJ. Wetzel rep
resenting the county's interests in the
Harpers Ferry and Middleway turnpike,
were instructed to use their influence in
giving free toll to the rural mail carries.
Mr.. A. M. Locke, who was appointed
a Justice of the Peace to succeed the late
David Howell in Charles Town District
was found to be ineligible by reason of
the fact of his not being citizen of the
county long enough to be a qualified vo-
ter. and Mr.. Chas. E. Baylor was APP
pointed. Mr.. BAYLOR at one qualified by
giving the bond required by law.
In the case of Harpers Ferry District
VS.. Eugene Bakers Administrator the
exceptions TO the report of the Court s
Commissioners. filed by attorneys for
Bakers Administrator, were overruled
and the report sustained. This decision
imposes a liability of over $4,000 upon
Mr., Bakers bondsmen by reason of the
rgeries ard embezzlements of the late
James Rockenbaugh, secretary of the
Harpers Ferry Board of Education. -
Accompanying the order fixing this
liability was one placing the cost of the
proceedings upon the Board of Educa.
ton. TO both orders exceptions were
taken.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-10
a Prize Offered.

Two responsible citizens authorize US
to offer premium OF S2.oo, tSI.oo for
each of them.) to which we will add a
years subscription to the SPIRIT OF JET
PERSON, for the best essay on Farming,
not to exceed 800 words, written by any
jefferson county boy under 20 years OF
age. Competitive essays to be sent into
this Office not later than February IA,
1903. 10 be submitted to committee Of
three practical farmers. and prize essay
to be published in the SPIRIT OF IEFFER-
SON. Append no signature or special
mark to essay. but accompany it with a
brief note, that we may know who it IS
from
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-10

Don't forget the old man
with the fish on his back. =
For nearly thirty years he
has been travelling around the
world, and is still travelling,
bringing health and comfort
wherever he goes.
To the consumptive he
brings the strength and flesh
he so much needs.
To all weak and sicklv
children he gives rich and
Strengthening food.
To thin and pale persons
ne gives new firm flesh and
rich red blood.
Children who first saw the
old man with the fish are now
grown up and have children
OF their own. G.
He stands for SCOTS Emul-
sion of pure cod liver ola
delightful food and a natural
onic for children, for old folks
md for all who need flesh and
strength.
SCOTT g. BOVINE. Chemists,
SOC. and $l.OO; ali druggists.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-10
Powhatan Colleges Notes.

Examinations are over for the second
term.
Some more new students are expected
in this term
A few entertainments are to come off
soon.
An article in the Shepherd College pa
per states, in substance. that there is no
institution of learning except Shepherd
College in this section of the State do.
ing academic or college work. The ig-
norance and conceit of some people
startle one.
The Commercial Department has some
IS or IS bookkeeping, short hand and
typewriting students, all doing well.
The Senior Latin class has finished one
play from Plantus, the captives, and has
taken up special work in Terence and
Cicero.
The Spanish class is reading ten pages
per day, very good for four month
class.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-10

In the West Virginia Senate, on Mon
day of last week, Senator Colelntroduced
an elaborate bill radically revising the
school law of West Virginia. The meas
ure makes the counties the basis of the
school system instead of magisterial dis
tricts, thereby doing away with magis-
terial districts as school districts. Each
county is to elect tour members of the
board of education, and the county SUI
perntendent is to be ex-officio president
of said board, which is TO perform the
same duties for the whole county that
the district boards heretofore performed
but does not interfere with independent
school districts. 1t also provides for six
months school instead of five and pro-
vides for one or more high schools in
each county. which is to be the immediate
step between the common school and the
collegiate course of the University. and
further provides for higher rate of State
tax than we now have. This plan equal
ICES the schools. and the increase IN the
State tax is a step toward equalizng the
school system of the whole State.
We hope this bill will be defeated.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-10
West Virginia Legislature.

Tho House OF Delegates decided. by a
vote of IS to 10 to reverse the Senate,
and to consider the report of the Tax
Commission, regardless of the action of
that body.
Senator Kidd introduced in the Senate
yesterday morning bill similar to the
South Carolina dispensary act, prohibit
ing the sale of liquors by individuals and
establishing a State dispensary for the
sale of alcoholic beverages, Under a
suspension of the rules the bill was adj
vanced to its second reading. The SEN
timent of the Senate seems to be favor
able to the bill, which if passed would put
every saloon keeper in the State out OF
business.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-10

The most vital question within the
province of the present Legislature, it
seems to us, is the consideration of what
are known as the Tax Commission bills
This commission was composed of some
of the best men of the State, and its re-
port, given TO the public some time ago.
was read and examined by many of our
citizens all over the State. and the con-
census of opinion appeared to be that the
proposed laws should be adopted, This
being the case, 1t seems to us that the
Legislature should at least give some Sc
rious consideration to the subject-amend
the bills if necessary, or if found right
and proper after fair and serious con-
sideration pass them and give the people
of the State as near as possible a just and
equitable system of taxation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-10
Taxes in West Virginia.

The Tax Commission report, which was
submitted to the Legislature Of our State
some weeks ago, is the most important
matter for the consideration of that body
that will come before it during the session.
Yet under the influence OF the strong
lobby sent there by the corporate interests
of the State, it is likely to be entirely ig-
nored unless the people rise in their
might. and insist that their delegates rep
resent the whole people. and not only the
Corporations.
Under the present system of Taxation,
the farming interest, while but 40 per
cent. Of the population, pays 65 per cent.
of the taxes of the State. This unjust
system has been great hardship to all
interested in agriculture, and the plan of
the Tax Commission is to right this wrong,
and distribute the burdens of State gov
eminent equally upon the business and
property of the State. One of the
changes proposed is to take the State tax
of IS cts. off all real ndpersonal prop
erty, amounting to esum OF $764, o 90.
90 for the State, and $2S, ooo.oo for the
County of Jefferson. In consideration
Of this release, each county is required to
pay one half of the criminal expenses of
the county. together with one half of the
expense of maintaining its inmates in the
Penitentiary, Insane Asylum, and other
State charitable and reform institutions ;
making a saving to the several counties
of the State in the State taxes now paid
the sum of $3.50. 600 90, and a saving to
the County of Jefferson of $40, 100000
When each county is liable for one half
of its own criminal and other charges.
now paid by the State. there will be more
economy in its disbursements. The sum
thus saved to this county will pay the
Interest and provide a sinking fund for
our Railroad debt; or if used on our
roads would, in a few years. McAdamize
and keepin repair the principal thorough
fares of our county.
This is only one of many important
changes proposed in our Tax laws, which
would lessen our taxes. and give us bet.
ter government. The members of this
Tax Commission have bestowed much in.
telligent and pains-taklng labor upon
their report, and have shown rare judg
ment in selecting from the various taxing
systems of this country the best for oui
State. 1t is this report which our Legis
lature declines to even refer to a com
mittee for consideration.
Governor White, although Republi
can. deserves the support of every Demo
crat ID the State for his manly and per
sistent advocacy of this change in oul
taxing system. His efforts have beer
opposed by the combined interests of the
Railroads and other corporations of the
State. Shall the Press and the people
take no part in contest which involves
Equal rights tor all, especial privileges
for none?" f, H. MCDONALD.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-10

Attention is called to the statement of
the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany, of Philadelphia, in another column.
The Company ranks among the strongest
in the world and is an old financial insti-
tuition. Their business is confined to the
United States where they enjoy the dis
tinction of being very popular with its
policy holders. They commenced bust
ness in Is47 and have steadily gained
since that time. Their rates compare
favorably with other companies and in
some instances areSnuch cheaper. The
Company issues over eighty different
forms of policies. All claims are paid
immediately upon receipt Of proofs of
death. as they do not wait sixty or ninety
days as some of the competitors usually
do. Any information will be cheerfully
furnished upon application to Moore &
Moore, General Agents. Charles Town,
w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-10
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applicationsSas they canEot reach th.
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness. aud that is by coiist tu-
tional remedies. Deafness iseansed by an in
famed condition Of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When tlis tube is inhamed
you have u rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when it is entirely closed, Deafness is
the result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed fo,eyer;
nine cases ont of ten arc caused by Catarrb
which is nothing but an inflamcd condition of
the mucous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Caiarrh Cure. Send
fer circulars; free.
+. J. CHENET & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold By Druggists, Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-10
Mardl Gras Carnlvals

The Norfolk and Western Railway will
sell excursion tickets to any of the Mardi
Gras Carnivals to be held February 1924, at
New Orleans, Mobile and Pensacola. at one
first class limited fare for the round trip.
Tickets will be on sale February II to 20 in
elusive Final limit of tickets will be Feb
ruary 2S 1903 except that return coupo.s OF
tickets may be deposited with Jos. Richard
son, special agent at destination, on or be-
fore February 2S and upon payment of fee
of fifty cents, secure extension of limit to
March IA, 1903. Tian3l,O3It.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-10
Business Property for Rent.

BY virtue of authority gwen me by reso-
luton of the Council of Charles Town
hereby offer for rent the rooms on the first
floor of the Market House in said town for
term beginning April /. 1903. or before that
time If there is no conflict with the terms Of
any of the present tenants Unless rented
before March 1, 1903, the said rooms will be
offered for rent to the highest bidder at pub
lie auction after notice OF said auction Is
duly advertised. For terms apply to
GEORGE WASHINGTON,
jan.17, '03-tf. Mayor,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-10

The Washington Times of Sunday last
gave double column pictures of Miss
Angelica Crosby, of this place, daughter
of Col. and Mrs, John Schuyler Crosby.
and Mr.. John B. Henderson, Jr. OF
Washington City. son of ex-senator Hen
derson of Missouri, who will be married
at 2:3o Thursday next, in Zion Episco-
pal Church. A special train carrying
distinguished members of the wedding
party will leave Washington Thursday
morning for Charles Town, and return
to that city after the ceremony and we'd
ding breakfast.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-10


and give up the Witherspoon land, win sell
at my residence at Myerstown, on
Thursday, March B, 1908,
the following Valuable Personal Property:
II HID. OF HORSES AND COLTS.
4 heavy draft farm mares from 4 TO years
old; one heavy draft horse 6 years old. no
leaders. pair of driving mares. color bavs,
single or double, 6 years old; one Speedy Ken
lucky bred sorrel driving mare. colss-one
Swear oid Percheron mare colt. two-year-
old horse colts;
so HEAD OF CATTLE,
10 mich cows, 6 with calves BY their sides;
NINETEEN STEERS
two-years old, Durham. extra coed; Dur
ham heller;
THRIFTY TWO SHEEP,
/ southdown buck;
80 HEAD OF HOGS,
2 brood ows, one with pigs by her side the
other with pig, one Poland China hoar hog,
"a snoats, weighing from 80 to 60 lbs.
TWO WAGONS.
onefour horse wagon ana pcu, Que TWO morse
wagon bed, Deering binder. ! Deering
mower. Superior wheat drill, Hoosier corn
pla utter, l roller. spring tooth harrows, ]
square harrow, 2 barshear p!ows, no 40,
Oliver Chiiied, l roo. plow, double shovel
plows, Q single shovel plows. 9 cutting boxes,
corn shelter. pair shelvings, top buggy,
(Thrush Il Stough) harness complete for four
horses, set Of double harness, sets OF sim
gle harness, pillow gears, fynets, spteaders.
butt chains, breast chsins, double and single
trees, forks, mrttoek digging iron. lot Of old
iron, fiity-gallon apple butter kettle
TERMS Sims of SO co and less cash.
Over $1,000 credit of Nj Months will be
given. purchaser giving negotiable note with
approved security. payable at the Citizens
Bank at Charles Town, and bearing interest
from date. No goods TO be removed 'tilterms
are complied with, Sale to commence at ten
O'clock. B F. LANGDON,
Hefebower & West, Auctiorears.
B. y. Yates and A. F. Davis. Clerks.
Jan. 10. I903