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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20
The Confederate Veteran.

Readers of the Confederate Veteran for
November are impressed by fine half-tone
picture on the first page of the Hon. John
Sharp Williams, member of Congress from
Mississippi and the first few pages of the
magazine are devoted to trenchant extracts
from an address delivered by this brilliant
Southernor to Company A, U. G. v, at
Memphis, Tenn The address is well worthy
of careful reading, as, in addition to its
graceful rhetoric, it abounds in sound phil
osophy regarding the great issues of the
South-past and present. Reunions of
Camps and State organizations of Veterans
are the order of the day at this season, and
this issue of the Veteran contains numerous
reports of these. An editorial feature wor-
thy of comment is the offer to supply the
Veteran for the next year at half the regular
subscription rate to all present subscribers
who desire to avail themselves of this oppor-
tunity to send the Veteran as Christmas
present to those unable to pay for it them
selves. This generous offer and suggestion
will doubtless be appreciated and accepted
by many. In addition to the regular letters
reports, and illustrations, there are mum.
Der of fine special articles contributed by par
Elephants in the thrilling and history making
period of the sixties. The Last Roll, .
that department composed of touching trib
utes to those who have already answered
" Here" to the last call, contains a number
of fine photographs. as well as accurate BIZ
ographical data of prominent Confederates
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20
EIkins to Figure Sc me.

It is once again about time for another
agitation to put in its appearance for the
removal of the State capital from Charles
ton. When that movement again begins,
the town of Elkins will come in for large
consideration. 1t has always been a
sort of whispered understanding in this
end of the State that ElkIns would some
time be the State capital. In fact, it was
openly so talked in the town itself when
it was smaller town than it now IS. A
fine square was left vacant for years in
the center of the town, and the people,
with one consent agreed that the square
was left for the capitol It's understood
that the square has been partly put 70
other uses, but the talk remains. For
merly there was but one railroad there,
which came to the town and did not pass
through it. Now railroads radiate from
there like spokes from the hub of wheel
They will soon make Elkins the railroad
center of West Virginia. About that
time the State capital talk will begin.
again, and it will behoove the town on
the Kanawha to look to its laurels, Nor
gantown Chronicle.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20

And now comes the rub-warning
of which was sounded by Democratic
speakers in this State during the last
C impaigr. The first effect of the new
tax laws will be felt on and after the first
of January next, when those who have
not paid their taxes by that time will have
ten cents added to each dollar Of their
bills. And this will catch the poor man and
the man of moderate means. for the rich
one, with ready cash in hand paid his
taxes in October and got q per cent, dis
count. These are hard papers, but such
is the law. Our sheriff and deputies dis.
like to enforce it. but they have nothing
ese left to do, unless they pay it them
selves out of their OWE pockets, and this,
OF course. cannot be expected -
One of the deputies told us that he did
not need the money, yet the law is mex
orable. and he must add the ten per cent.
on all bills not paid by January I. If
you owe tax bill, therefore, you had
better get it paid this month. The sheriff
and his deputies cannot help you. The
law on this one point at least IN plain, and
they must enfore 1t, without fear, favor
or affection.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20

The Washington Glee. Laughter and Com
edy Club will, we are notified. will have an
entertainment in Berryville on December
81 with the following ladies as patronesses !.
Miss Minnie Mcclure, Miss jamie Moore,
Mrs. Jas. w. Gaver, Mrs. Coyner Mrs. Mar
shall Nc Cormick, Miss Gerta Mccormick,
Mrs, e. Page Van Hook, Mrs, j. W. Neill,
Mrs. DR., Hardesty, Miss Fannie Grow, Mrs
r B. Page.
And on December 90 the above club will
hold on entertainment in Harpers Ferry at
Anthony Hall with the following ladies as
the patronesses Mrs. DR.. B. B. Ransom,
Mrs. r. Mcmahon, Mrs j. G.. Hurst, Mrs.
Geo. Fossett, Mrs. W. F. Hallam, Mrs. r
Loman, Mrs. Chas. Dudrow, Miss May G
Winters, Mrs. Nathan Bracket, Mrs. Prof.
Mcdonald, Miss Emma Johnson, The Misses
Walsh Miss Lillian Bready, Mrs. Colonel
Miles, Mrs. DR.. Mcconnell, the Misses Mar
mion, Mrs, w. O. Townes.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20
Virginia Debt.


Richmond. Va, Dec. II An all-day
session of the Virginia Debt Commission.
held here today. may result in the final
settlement of that portion of the State
debt which it IS contended West Virginia
should pay. Messrs John Crosby Brown,
c.! G. Legende and Clarence Cary. Of
Brown Bros. & Co.. New York, with
Attorneys Holmes Conrad and r. r.
Chew. appeared before the commission.
Brown Bros. & Co. hold 50. 10000 in
debt certificates. 1t is understood that
the proposition was made to turn these
over to Virginia, which shall bring suit
against West Virginia. The total debt is
ST.. 900, 900. 1t is understood that if this
action is taken Virginia will be finally
relieved of the worry of the debt. The
commission adjourned, subject to call,
without taking final action,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20

Senator Elkins has declared himself in
favor of an interstate commerce court
believe" he is reported as saying,
" that Congress should take hold of this
all-important question and settle it for
good. My individual opinion is that a
law should be passed, authorizing the
creation of an interstate commerce court,
consisting of one member from each of
the nine judicial circuits of the United
States. would have each of these judges
sit IN the cities of his own circuit to pass
upon questions of railroad rates, with an
appeal from decisions to a court composed
of all nine judges. would leave the In
terstate Commerce Commission about as
it is now"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach tn,
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by constitu-
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is infamed
you have a 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 forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by Catarr b
which is nothing but an infamed 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 Catarrh Cure. Send
fer circulars; free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20

Senator Nathan B. Scott has introduced
bills in the Senate presenting the claims
of number of West Virginia churches
and individuals for damages done to
their properties by Federal troops in the
War between the States. Among them
are claims from Zion Episcopal Church
of this place for 81, 900; the NJ. E, church.
Bunker Hill, for $9ss; the estates of
Levi Moler and James Watson, the for
mer for $3,o5s and the latter for So us.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20

Hon. c. NJ. Wetzel, of this county;
Hon. !. !. Cornwell. of Hampshire, and
F, M. Reynolds, of Mineral, met in Cum
berland few days ago to make an inves-
tigation as to how much interest the State
of West Virginia holds in the Capon
Springs property. These gentlemen form
a committee which was appointed at the
last regular session of the legislature to
investigate this matter and make a report
to the next session OF the legislature.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20
ADVERTISED LETTERS,

List of letters remaining in the Postof1ice at
Charles Town. Jefferson comfy, w. Va, on
Saturday. December II. 1904;
Mr.. L. ROUGH, Martha Mnew, w, M.Cook,
Mary Chairman, Mrs. Rachel Ramsey, Mrs
Ida Lynch, L. c. Lambaugh. H. b Jessups,
Geo. Gand, j B. Thomas, H. Fitzgerald.
The above letters. if not called for within
fifteen days, will be seut to the dead letter
Office. Persons calling for them will please
say that they are advertised.
GEORGE PoRTERFIELD. p. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20
MajO1, Hunter and the Old Confed.
crates

BY permission of Capt. c. Frank Gal
laher we publish the following character
istic letter from Major r. w. Hunter, SO
well remembered by our "boys" as gal
liant officer of the famous old Stonewall
Brigade:
Richmond, Va. Dec. :, 1904.
{. Frank Gallaher, Charles Town. W Va
My Dear Old Comrade. Much obliged
for the roll of Company A of the old ed
Virginia, Stonewall Brigade, Jefferson
Guards. 1t will have its proper place in
the Virginia roster. / knew all of its
officers and men in the old days when
was adJutant of the end and often
marched along with A, the leading com
pany, turning my horse over now and
then to some foot-sore boys as thew
trudged over the valley pike and rough
side roads. A splendid lot of men they
were, and now. how few survivors Re
member me to Mr.. Moore and Others of
the old boys. Can you furnish me with
list of all the companies from Jefferson
of all branches of the service. Bring t. e
matter to the attention of your camp. /
wish every soldiers name from the old
county of Jefferson on the Roster, which
will be Virginia Roll of Honor.
Sincerely yours.
r. w. HUNTER,
Sec'y. Va, Military Records.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20
Ex-senator Faulkner's Daughter

Intelligence was received in Martins
burg Friday Of the death Of Mrs. Mary
Boyd Carter, wife of Mr.. Edgar N. Car
her and second daughter of former United
States Senator c. ]. Faulkner, which oc-
cured at her home in st, Johnsburgy Yer
mont, at o'clock Friday morning. Mrs.
Carter was born and reared in Martins
burg. and before her marriage to MI.
Carter was known as the the beautiful
Miss aBovdie" Faulkner. She was a
granddaughter of the late Charles James
Faulkner who was minister TO France
during the administration of President
Buchanan, and also a niece of Judge +.
Boyd Faulkner, of the Fifteenth West
Virginia circuit. . Being member of
an old and distinguished southern family,
and young lady of great beauty and
high educational attainments' as the
World says, she was great favorate
in social circles in the Virginias. During
the earlier years of Senator Faulkner S
service in the United States Senate she
was prominent member of the younger
circle of the administration set in Wash
ington." The remains were brought to
Martinsburg and inferred yesterday in
the Faulkner burial ground at Boyd
vile" services being conducted by her
former pastor. Rev. DR.. F. M. Woods, Of
the Presbyterian church,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20


We spent few hours in Martlnsburp
last Thursday, and were pleased to find
our good neighbor live and progressive.
Judge E. Boyd Faulkner was holding a
special term of the Berkeley Circuit
Court. and with his efficient clerk, Mr.. L.
d. Gerhardt. was dispatching business
rapidly as usual. DR.. Minghini Mar.
ti1sburg's popular and up-to-date mayor,
(who, by the way, is Jefferson county
hoy, , was IN his Office at the city build
ing, alert to the public interests. As we
have Berkeley county hoy" serving
honorably as mayor of Charles Town,
honors are about even on this score. Mr..
P. E. Deatrick whose ouble column
Christmas advertisement will be found on
our first page, was up to his eyes in bust
ness. with fine stock of goods on hand.
as was likewise the enterprising and ac-
commodating jeweler, Mr.. w. l.. Jones.
who also addresses the SPIRIT readers by
the medium of new advertisement on
our first page. Henry S. League, the
old reliable, another Jefferson county
'boy, with d. w. Rodrick. was genial
as of yore, and we regre tied that we did
not meet his good brother. our boyhood
friend James W. League Jas. E. Thomp-
son. another Jefferson county boy" is
the head of strong mercantile firm of
nf hi
member, and prominent citizen of Mar
tinsburg. Thompson & Thompson, two
other brothers. also have fine store and
are doing good business. Our former
townsman and highly esteemed friend
Mr.. H. l.. Alexander, whom we are al
ways pleased to meet. we found doing in
surance business along fair and progress
sive lines. as heretofore still on the
side of single blessedness Mr.. Bates
Minghini, another Jefferson county boy,
is doing mercantile business on substau-
tial tasis in the centre OF the city. On
Water street is located our old friend
John w. Neer. formerly of Harpers Fer
ry and for years alocomotive engineer on
the B. & o. railroad. He has nice gro
Gerry store and fine new wife, whom we
were pleased to meet. Last, but not least
is the Hotel Berkeley. an elegant hostelry,
where guests are always given good fare
and courteous treatment. Our good
friend RaEier was behind the desk when
we were there, and we found him gentle
manly and accommodating as usual.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20

Mir. c. L. Hillary, former Jefferson
county boy" who by capacity and
pluck has risen high in railroad circles.
and who was recently Worlds Fair Traf-
fic Manager at St. Louis. has accepted
the position of Assistant General Pas
senger Agent of the Big Four with head
quarters at ST. Louis,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20

Mr.. D. r. Eskey, of the Virginia
Lightning Conductor Company, is plan
ming big campaign for next spring and
summer in the Valley of Virginia, and
many men will be employed by Mr.. Es-
keys company to go after business. This
morning he left for Philadelphia to buy a
large stock of new material. and in few
days he will make trip to Pittsburg for
the purpose of engaging the services Of
five additional experienced lightning rod
statesmen. Winchester Star.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20

Hereafter all canned goods which have
been colored artificially must be so
marked. When canned peas are filled
with copper or when aualine dye is used
to make cherries or strawberries a bril-
liant red, the fact must be marked in
plain type on the can. This order was
issued by DR.. H. w, Wiley, chief of the
Bureau of Chemistry of the Department
OF Agriculture. in a bulletin sent out
recently, The department has decided
that sulphate of copper. when used con
tinually in canned goods, is injurious to
eat food of this character 1t is no more
than right that they should be informed
of what they are dong.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20

A dispatch from Berkeley Springs.
dated December I3, saws: The heavy
storm which passed over this section did
considerable damage in this place. The
wind tore portion of the roof off the
bath house at the springs. operated by
Mr.. c. P. Jack. 1t was feared by many
that the new hotel which is being erected
by Messrs. Byser. Jack and Unger, would
be damaged, but workmen hastily erected
additional braces. which doubtless saved
the building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20

A review of the work of rebuilding the
burnt district of Baltimore shows that 377
buildings are completed or III course of
construction, covering ground occupied
by sol buildings before the fire. This
leaves 457 lots still unimproved. exclusive
of 424 to be taken for public uses.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20

The Clerks Union of Martinsburg re-
quests us to say that the shoe. dry goods,
jewelry and hardware stores of that place
will be closed all day of December &c,
and the grocery, racket and clothing
stores will close at II o'clock. to observe
Monday as Christmas holiday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20

Hrrkl ,tis Heavens angelic throng-

Hrrk. tbs Heavens angelic throng-
Glory and Peace from lips of song.
Bethlehem's plains. O King, to Thee.
Lowly bend the adoring knee.
Star of the Ages, glory is thine
The world kneels at the Manager shrine.
There's song in home. Christmas choir;
The hearthstone glows with yulelog fire,
The glad flame, in love ascending,
Smiles DER those meath loves gifts bending
Giver of gifts, we do believe
IT'S better to give than to receive.
Give to sad lives and gloomy homes;
Give where the warm sunshine rarely comes
D Savior King, give heart and hand
To those who have in every land,
That they may gifts of JOY outpour
In grateful streams from open door.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20

In order to raise money for religious
purposes the colored people of Richmond
held mock election for President and
Vice President. The contest was lively
and there was much amusement when
it was found that the Democratic ticket
had won
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20

Take care of the cartridges, and feed
them whenever possible. The game law
is out, and possession of birds is ma de
under the law prima tacie evidence of
guilt. If you see any one with dead
plrtridges IN their possession report the
party to Game Warden VIM, T. Elliott
and he will have them prosecuted.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20

Visitors to Washington City, or persons
who may be gong there for few days.
may obtain pleasant, home-like accommo.
Edations, conveniently located, with Mrs.
M. V. Dorsey, (nee Miss Virgie Swan at
1907 H street, NJ w.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20

lnspector-GeneralT T. c. Norton has ap-
pointed Major I. Ogden Murray, of Win
chester. formerly of this place, inspector
of the Seventh Congressional district of
of Virginia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20

Among those who attended the recent
annual dinner OF the Gridiron Club in
Washington City were ex-senator Davis,
Senators Elklns and Scott and Mr.. Tracy
l.. Jeffords. the latter of Harpers Ferry.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20

President Roosevelt is determined to
have legislation giving the Interstate
Commerce Commission the right to fix
railroad rates.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20

Senator Stephen B. Elkins, of this
State, has been elected director of the
American National Bank of Washington,
wee George Howard, resigned.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20

The total vote of West Virginia, now
tabulated and completed. gives Dawson.
for governor, plurality OF o,oS3.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20

At the election i'll Berryville Tuesday
the vets " were successful. The vote
tor license was 1914 against, s. defective
ballots, II.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20

The Southern Methodist congregation
contemplates some important improve
ments to its church interior in Shepherds
town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20
Notice.

To the creditors Of John C. Wiltshire.
Having before me the accounts of Forrest
w. Brown, Trustee of John e. Wiltshire, for
settlement. under deed Of trust of date Janu-
AIRY 18th. 1895, notice is hereby given to all
cred tors said Johu G. Wiltshire, whose debts
existed on said 18th day of January, 1895, to
PR sent the same before the undersg ned on or
before the 5rd day Of February 1905, wi b
pi oper proof of the same.
Given under my hand this 10th day of De-
cemoer. 1904 s. W. W ASHINGTDN.
Dec. 20-6t. Commissioner of Accounts
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20

A charter has been issued to the E. N.
Ferry Mercantile Company, of Martins
burg. Incorporators E. Fry, John o.
Little and others.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20

His team smashed by train in VIM
chester, Tuesday. William H. McAvoy
was thrown on the pilot of the engine
l1nhurt
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20

There are now 1885 prisoners in the
West Virginia Penitentiary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20
For Rent.

new brick house with with slate roof con
tanning six ro0sys. eeilar end atsc. on East
Libeify st. Terms nine dollar tr month.
Noy.l-if CkUGER w. SMITH.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20
Tool Sharpening.
For Rent,

The taildiDg on Vain street near the corner
Of Charles. now occupied By 4 so-n.bcrn,
from March /. 1906
Nov. 2g-tf JOSEPH TRAPNEf L.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-12-20
Money to Loan

Charles Town Building Association will Re-
deem Shares or Loan Money on Monday
aights. Z. w. WASHINGTON.
NOV. 26-y. Sec'y and Treas'r.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-05-09
Russian Exhibit.

St. Louis, May IA cablegram
was received from St. Petersburg
today by Director Of Exhibits
Skill of the worlds fair stating
that Russia will make an elaborate
exhibit at the Louisiana purchase
exposition. Russia before the war
with Japan had planned to be rep
resented at the fair, but recently
decided to abandon its proposed
exhibit. The cablegram today
telling Of Russia's decision caused
surprise to the exposition officials.
The Russians will take 10000
square feet in the administration
building and will also be represent.
cd in liberal and fine arts.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-05-09
MOOnshInsTs

Grand, Okla, May - Sheriff
Smith returned today from Reason,
this county with four moonshiners,
Ezra Null, w. G. Oldaker and two
sons, whom hs arrested yesterday.
He also located the still and seized
a half barrel Of whiskey and sever
al gallons of mash. One Of the
Oldakers was captured after seven
shots were fired. A fifth member
of the gang escaped.
Just how long TIE still has been
in operation is not known, but the
supposition is that at different
times it has been i'll operation for
many months. The sheriff has ei--
deavored for some time to locate
the still and get the guilty ones.
Sheriff Smith has made a strong
crusade against the violators of the
liquor law. This is considered
the best capture ever made in the
county. Ii does away with a very
troublesome element on the east
side.