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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-12-26
Too Pointed.

When somebody asked Graham
Saunders why he did not go to visit
the squire's family any more he hest
tated for a moment before he yentured
to put his reason into words.
I'm not one that's looking for
Sights" he drawled at last, land
never paid much attention when they
spoke about folks that generally came
at mealtimes nor any of their remarks
about large appetites. Nor / never ap-
piled any O. their statements in regard
to not waiting for invitations or out
staying your welcome to myself.
considered such talk wasn't worth no.
ticing.
But when squire come out to me at
about four thutty one afternoon when
could smell baked beans cooking as
easy as I'm sitting here and said he'd
count it q favor if I'd note down
where the glass stood on our north
porch at 6 o'clock that night and at
s In the morning, twelve thutty at noon
and p. ID. for the next three days and
then let him know at the postoffice SOS
be could compare 1t with theirs, I called
it pretty considerable like hint for
man that claims to have good man.
ners, given to one that's got sensI-
tive streak, same as I have, though I
try to keep 1t out o. sight. Youths
Companion.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-12-26

There are those who take the precau-
ton to buy their own monuments and
tombstones and write their antemortem
epitaphs. What special comfort they
can get out of this is not clear, but
that is their business. We recall, for
instance, true story Of fellow who
had been found guilty of very cruel
murder in one Of the Connecticut towns
and was sentenced to die on the gal
lows. A few days before his execution
his lawyer called at the cell and asked If
there was anything the condemned would
like him to have done in postmortem
arrangements. The man said that ne
would leave with the lawyer a sum
sufficient for the purchase Of a plain
stone to be erected at the head of the
grave and bearing the simple inscrip-
ton: Sacred to the memory of -
-. Died - name and date we
omit. OF such is the kingdom OF
heaven."-Buffalo Commercial.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-12-26
Heavfng the Anchor.


Sam Pemberton. who had been In his
younger days captain of whaling yes
sci, was invited with his wife to take
tea at neighbours, and during the
meal some one passed the captain a
plate Of cheese, whereupon his wife
became much agitated and exclaimed:
"Eam Pemberton, you be very careful
how you eat cheese. You know how
have to suffer whenever you do" All
who were seated about the table We're
curious to know how 1t was that Mrs.
Pemberton should suffer when Mr..
Pemberton ate cheese, and so the CAP
tain explained after this manner:
"I'll tell We what Marian means. Ye
see, about week after I'd left tn
ship we were visitin' our daughter
Jane down In tn city, an one night we
he'd for supper some cheese er good
deal like this, an as / like cheese ]
eat quite err lot on it. WAL, after I'd
gone ter bed he'd tn greatest dream
ye ever heerd tell Of. dreamed thet
was aboard me ole ship, an there
cum up such er storm as We never see.
I see there wasn't but one thing ter
do, so / yelled ter tn furst mate,
'Heave over TIL bow anchor Waal, he
tried, but somehow he couldn't do it,
whereupon + sprung up an yelled.
Stand aside, We landlubber, an see me
heave it. An after tuggin' good
deal over 1t went. But, would We be-
lieve me, tibet ole bow anchor begun
ter hoIler: Sam Pemberton! Sam
Pemberton, what are We er dom Of?
"Thet walked me up, an what dew
We s'pose I'd did?
"Instid of THROWN over the bow an
Choir I'd pitched Marian out of bed!'
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-12-26
Tribute to Mrs. elizabeth B. Douglass.

In the quiet hush of golden Sunday
afternoon, calmly and painlessly, with the
peace of God which passeth all under
standing" Mrs. Elizabeth Douglass fell
asleep, surrounded by the loved ones who
had watched with faithfulness and care her
declining years. SO gently did she go
away it was hard to realize the Angel of
Death had borne her sweet spirit to the
God who gave it, A good life well spent,
duties cheerfully rendered, sorrows patient
ly borne, a Christian for over half a
century and member of the Episcopal
church since her seventeenth year, Mrs.
Douglass has gone to reap the reward prom
Used the pilgrims" who serve and do not
grow weary in well doing, and who walk
with God and do not faint She was the
eldest daughter of Gov. Thos. Brown and
came from Virginie to Florida in the early
pioneer days, Gifted with rare personality
and great charm, she was ever favorite
with young and old, and drew around her
the choicest and best intellects of The men
and women of the old regime, Married from
her fathers home in Tallahassee, she re-
moved with her husband, Judge Samuel J
Douglass. to Key West, where they re-
NAMED until the beginning of the Civil War
A most devoted wife and mother, a loyal
and true friend, she was held in highest
esteem and affection in the little city of her
adoption, and though many years have
passed and gone since leaving Key West
there are yet friends there who remember
with love this peerless woman Mrs Doug
lass had passed the eighty eighth milestone
of life. and was remarkably bright in mind
and happy and cheerful in the family circle
of her son-in-law. Mr. George Lewis of this
city; she was ever the first thought and care
of all within that circle, and her declining
years were utterly care-free aud beautiful
Mrs. George Lewis, of Tallahassee, and
Archer W. Douglass. of St Louis. Mo. are
the only childrenleft of the eight that came
to bless her union with Judge Douglass
We bid adieu with loving memories to that
cherished friend, and in the tears that fall
upon her hower-covered mound feel COM
forted with this thought:
''What matters it though for little space
Clasped hands must sever by the dark
some tide
Each look the last upon the others face,
And for lonely little while abide.
Since there is One to take us by the hand
And safely lead us to the promised land;
What matters it. dear heart. for time will
seem
v hen we awaken. but broken dream
Tallahassee (Fla.) True Democrat.
This lady was well known and highly es-
teemed in this community for more than
seventy years, where she made frequent
visits to her many relatives and friends.
AL who knew her loved her.-Wm. P. c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-12-26

On the occasion of Lord Melville's
trial before the house of lords Theodore
Hook had seat among the spectators.
He could not resist the opportunity of
mystifying his neighbors, a lady and
Der daughter from Sussex. When the
bishops appeared. in their state attire,
wearing scarlet and lawn sleeves over
their doctors robes, he confdentially
observed to the lady:
'These are not gentlemen. They are
ladies', elderly ladies-the dowager
peeresses in their own right"
When the speaker of the house Of
commons appeared and attracted at
tention by the rich embroidery of his
robes, the lady inquired:
"Pray, sir, who is that fine looking
person opposite?"
'@That, madam said Hook, SIS Car
dinal Wolsey."
mo, sir" cried the lady, with look
of angry disdain. I'VE know a little
better than that. Cardinal Wolsey has
been dead many a good yearv
mo such thing, madam, assure
you" replied Hook, with imperturb-
able gravity. ut has been, know. so
reported in the country, but without
the least foundation. In fact, those
rascally newspapers viii say any
thing. London Telegraph.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-12-26
Change Of N. & w. Policy.

President T. E. Johnson, OF the Nor
folk and Western. returned yesterday
morning from Philadelphia. and to
representative of this paper gave out the
following statement relative to the dis
continuance of passes. Beginning with
January i. 1000. the Norfolk & Western
Railway Company will discontinue the
issuance of free transportation to all per-
3ns other than employees Of the company.
1t is not the intention to discontinue the
issuance of free transportation to its en-
ployees. but the same restrictions hereto
fore thrown around the issuance of free
transportation will be continued IN the
future as in the past. The Norfolk and
Western railway will exchange transpor-
tation with other railroads Tor persons
actually employed thereon upon request
of proper officers for such transportation.
The above outlines the policy of the COM
pany outside of the state of Virginia. 1t
affects the policy of the Norfolk and
w Co(CAd Al NiN SecAAC VI
to this extent; Although it is perfectly
we'll known that this company has issued
no free transportation to any state or
municipal officers OF the state of Vir-
ginia since the adoption of the pres
ent constitution. yet it has been custo-
mary for this company to issue tree
transportation in some instances to the
officers of the federal government, This
last named class of transportation will be
discontinued. In this connection it may
be proper to state that the railway COM
pany will discontinue its policy of adver-
tlsement on account of free transporta-
ton, but that such advertisement as the
company sees fit to place will be paid for.
| It will be seen from the above that SO far
as the employees of the road are concerned
| they will not be affected, but the order in
substance means the discontnuance of
passes to every one else. The policy of
the railroad to issue transportation to the
newspapers in exchange for advertising
will be discontinued. and what adver-
Using they do will be paid for and news
paper men will be required to pay their
fare, Roanoke Times. December 10.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-12-26

missed on her promise that she would
say nothing, and the rest Of the house,
hold had been warned to insist that
the angular woman he had found by
his bedside when he awakened had
nursed him throughout his illness.
"Now, you see" she faltered, Il am
In duty bound not to marry you"
sDo you love me, sweetheart" he
urged. Her eyes answered long be-
fore she summoned the courage for the
whispered Yes"
'4Then leave the rest to meI' he
cried joyfully. and that the rest was
satisfactory is proved by the cards.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-12-26
John ]. stevens.

Mr.. John !. Stevens died at his resi-
dence near Lovettsville, Va. December
10. aged 6s years. Mr.. Stevens was for
some years prior to the Civil War and
until after the Brown Raid resident of
Charles Town, and was member of the
Jail Guard that had charge of John
Brown. He was good christian man.
and loving husband and father. He
leaves widow and two daughters and
one son. The deceased was cousin of
Mr.. John H. Bishop of this place, and
the latter attended his burial at Mt.
Olivet NJ. E. Church on Tuesday last.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-12-26
Trapped Elephants.

In Jungle Trails and Jungle Peo-
pie" Caspar Whitney tells of trapping
a herd of elephants and driving them
into the grail. Curiously enough, the
animals are quite docile until they once
discover they are confined, whereupon
they throw off their good manners and
become rampant Mr.. Whitney contin-
ues:
Some fight the posts, some fight one
another. in groups they surge against
the stout sides of the Enclosure, grunt-
ing prodiglously, and wherever ven
turesome spectator shows a head be-
tween the posts he is charged. Not all
the herd are so violent Some show
their perturbation by thrusting down
into their stomach reservoir and draw
Ing forth water which they squirt
over their backs; others express con-
tempt for things generally by making
little dust piles, which they blow over
everything in sight, including their ssyn
legs. Some utter the mounting low
note; some rap the ground with their
trunks, thus kno cking out several pc
culiar rafting, cracking high notes.
The calves squeak through their little
trunks shrilly and frequently.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-12-26
Amos d. Miley.

Mr., Amos D. Miley, a well-known cit
izen of Charles Town, died at his resi-
dence in this place at about 9 o'clock on
Saturday nightlast, after briet illness of
pneumonia, aged Is years. He came
home sick from Baltimore on Tuesday
evening. and grew gradually worse until
death ensued as stated above. MIR.
Miley served during the War between
the States in the Confederate army as a
member of Co. F, 9Th Virgiaia Infantry.
under Capt. Grayson. He is survived
by widow and three sons-C. E. Miley.
]. M. Miley and C. P. Miley. Funeral
services will be held this Tuesday, after
noon. at 2:3o o'clock. at his late residence
on West Congress street. Interment in
Edge Hill Cemetery.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-12-26
Irwin's Dream
Girl
By NETTIE PLAT
Copyright. 1905. by K a. Whitehead !
AAAHAni

~
All through the delirium Jack Irwin
was haunted by the vision Of one face.
So real did it seem that when at last
the crisis came and he emerged, weak
and tired, from the dream world In
which he had lived for days he In
stinctively looked about for the reality.
Instead there were only his mother,
drawn a little out Of her natural re-
preston by her joy at his recovery;
the doctor and grim faced nurse.
where's the other one?" he demand
ed as he looked about.
"What other oneT laughed the doc
tor.
THAT girl with the blue eyes," he
asked impatiently. Cant you remem-
berY'
Mrs. Irwin came forward and laid a
hand upon his forehead. my dear
boy" she explained. you must remem-
Der that you have been in a delirium
for long time. 1t must be one Of the
dream fancies to which you allude."
WISH COulu kCl DdCh " UhCA z cAC
u.s." he sighed, and then he dropped off
to sleep again.
| When he opened his eyes again there
was only the nurse, and she would not
| let him talk of his decisions, yet some
| how he could not bring himself to be-
lieve that this was a part Of his dream.
He could recall In hazy way many
of the phantasies through which he had
passed, but 1t was not the same with
| the girl There had been something
| real, something tangible, about her. He
could remember that all through those
disordered hours he could see her face
smiling at him and reckoning him on
to safety when the others sought to
| lure him into danger. He could not
believe, even now, that 1t was but a
Pigment Of fever fired brain.
And yet convalescence passed, and
he took up his work again. The blue
eyed girl remained only a dream,
| something very real to him and yet
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-12-26

Washington Camp No. I. Patriotic
Tuesday night at Shenandoah Junction
with twenty-five members. The follow
ing officers were elected and installed :
Past President, John w. Irwin: Presi-
dent, DR.. D, B. Bushong; Vice-Presi-
dent. Jas. w. McGarry; Master of Forms,
w. E. Leedy; Recording Secretary, w.
A, B. Melville; Assistant Recording Sec
rotary, Frances Yates Financial Secre-
tary. H. H. Moler: Treasurer, Giles
Robinson Conductor. Ira H. Irwin; In
spector, A. l.. Myers; Guard, H. M.
Hill: Chaplain, /. w. Williams; Trustees.
C. w. Myers and J. B. Marshall.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-12-26

none the less a dream. It puzzled
him, but he could not talk of 1t to
others.
He was thinking of her one after
noon when his superintendent came
In and reported that Cassidy. the en-
gineer, had been badly hurt by being
caught in the machinery.
Irwin, always thoughtful of his men,
gave orders that he should have the
best of care, and that evening, on his
way home, he stopped In himself to see
how the injured man was getting
along
Nicely, Mr.. Irwin" said the CRATE
full man. ''The doctor did all he could
to make me easy, and l have nurse
that's an angel from heaven"
Didn't know they had gone into the
nursing business" laughed Irwin.
"Wait until you see her." warned
the engineer. "She'll be up in a min
ute; she's gone after some BROTH"
There was the soft sound of door
opening and Irwin rose to greet the
nurse AS he did so he grasped the
chair for support. 1t was his dream
girl, the girl who every one had sought
to convince him was myth.
She came forward with little bow,
and Cassidy, with a wave of his hand,
introduced her.
Il think I must have seen you some
where before" suggested Irwin tenta-
lively.
NO" she said evenly, II think not"
I'm certain that l have" he per-
sisted. But she would not continue
the discussion, and search his memory
as he would he could not remember
Edna Clintock.
That first visit was but one of many,
and he soon discovered the hour at
which the nurse took her daily walk
and was generally ready to leave
about the time she emerged from the
house.
He was never obtrusive, but in a
quiet, masterful way he suited his
steps to hers and continued to walk
with her.
Several weeks had passed and Cas-
sidy was almost ready to return to
work when Irwin spoke at last. They
had told him that she was leaving in
the morning and though she had pur-
posely delayed her walk until long
after she supposed Irwin had gone his
tall figure doomed up before her at the
gate Falling into step he slipped her
arm through his.
Il thought you had gone long ago."
she faltered.
did you suppose that would let
you slip out of my life again?" he
asked.
"Again?" she echoed curiously.
Briefly he recounted his strange ex-
perience. You have been In my
thoughts, sleeping and waking, ever
SINCE" he concluded. "You are the
only woman l can ever love, and /
want you for my wife,"
Il must not" she cried, frightened.
Il have promised She caught her
self, but the mischief was done. Bit
by bit he drew the story from her.
She had been called to attend him
when the fever had stricken him. Mrs.
Irwin had warned her against fiirta-
ton, being fearful that her son would
marry. She had promised to be care
full, but in his delirium Jack had
seemed to know that she was there,
and one evening, to quiet him, she had
brushed his fever burned lips with her
own just as Mrs. Irwin had entered
the room.
His mother would not believe that
the kiss had been given merely as
part OF the nursing. She had been dis
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-12-26
J. william Taylor.

Mr.. J. William Taylor. well-known
resident of this county. died Thursday
morning at his home near Shepherds
town. in the sixty-fourth year of his age.
His death was the result of kidney dis
ease, from which he had suffered for a
long time. Mr.. Taylor was a Conteder-
ate veteran. having served with gallantry
throughout the Civil War in Company
B. Second Virginia Regiment. Stone
wall Brigade. He was fearless in battle
and was wounded number of times,
having been shot twice through the
throat. He is survived by widow. one
son and three daughters.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-12-26
The Hagerstown Herald of yesterday


says:
Miss Nena Armstrong, aged 10 years,
of near Halltown. w. Va, was operated
upon for appendicitis and complications
at the Washington County Hospital on
Sunday afternoon by DR.. o. H. w.
Raglan, assisted by DIR. E, A, Wareham
and Dr. W. B. Morrison, of Hagerstown,
and DR.. Banks. of Shepherdstown. Miss
Armstrong has been spending some time
in this city with Mrs. Lee Moler. West
Washington street, and returned to her
home on the Norfolk and Western tram
leaving here at o'clock on Saturday
evening. She had been complaining for
several days before going to her home.
She was brought to this city at II:o5
O'Clock Sunday morning in an extremely
serious condition and removed to the hos
pital. where plans were made at once for
the operation. The young lady rallied
nicely from the effects of the operation
and at late hour Sunday night was do
ing as we'll as could be expected.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-12-26

G. F. Coyle and ]. L, Richardson let
the contract Thursday morning to the
Withrow Lumber Company to build on
Quarter street between Capitol and
Hale streets. The new building will be
on the site owned by Messrs. Coyle &
Richardson. whose building there was
recently destroyed by fire. The new
building will be a three-story buff brick.
Charleston Mail.
Mr.. Coyle it native of this county,
and his firm-Coyle & Richardson's
one of the most prominent and progress
sive in the Capital City.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-12-26

Commencing December 22nd to 25th,
inclusive. December goth, and 3Ist, and
January Isl, the Norfolk and Western
Railway Company will sell cheap excur-
sion tickets on account of the Christmas
Holidays limited to January 4th, 1906.
To teachers and students of schools and
colleges holding certificates signed by
the Principal or President, excursion
tickets will be sold December 18th to
cath, inclusive. limited to January 8th.
1905. For full information apply to
Ticket Agents Norfolk and Western
Railway.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-12-26

Of Washington City caterers Geo. W.
Harvey easily stands first on the list.
Everybody goes to Harvey's and every
body is pleased. His steamed oysters
are the best. and he serves everything in
season. See advertisement in this issue
of the SPIRIT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-12-26

Col. w. Dell. Washington. formerly
OF this county, now of New York, has
been reelected president of the Business
Mems Christmas Committee of New
York, and the American of that city
printed his picture. In accepting the
presidency Colonel Washington said II
shall be very pleased indeed to aid in
your Christmas Fund work and trust it
will have as great success as last year. "
Last year under his presidency the COM
mittee raised SEQ. 900; sent out 200, 900
pounds of Christmas dinner, and 100000
toys; packages of candy, miscellaneous
articles, etc. This is laudable under
taking
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-12-26

A female school teacher of Logan coun-
ty was attacked by negro rape fiend,
when the brave girl drew revolver and
shot him dead If more ladies who have
occasion to travel alone would carry
arms and know how to use them, there
would be fewer outrages and smaller
number of iynchings.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-12-26

Mayor Eugene Shugart, of Harpers
Ferry, we are informed is candidate
for reelection in that capacity. Mr..
Shugart has. we believe. served four
terms as head of the corporate govern
ment of our sister historic town, and this
itself speaks largely in favor of his re-
elactiou
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-12-26

Hon. John c. Hutzler, of Berkeley
county. we understand, is spoken of as
Democratic candidate for the State Sen
ate. Mr.. Hutzler has carried Berkeley
county twice for the House of Delegates,
in which he has proven himself an able
member. and is very strong IN Berkeley
e0unfv
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-12-26

Hon. Thomas B. Davis. Representa-
tive in Congress from this district, (Sec-
ond West Virginia. Hon. VIM. l.. Viii
sons old distrlct,) occupies not only a
choice. but a historic seat, in the House
of Representatives, that formerly
occupied by Sunset Cox, Joe Blackburn
and the Democratic House leader. Hon.
las. D. Richardson, of Tennessee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-12-26

In the assignments of members of
House committees Representative Davis,
of this district. is placed upon the COM
miitees on Labor and on Railroads and
Canals.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-12-26

Our former countyman Hon. Henry
B. Davenport has been nominated for
mayor of the town of Henry, the county
seat of Clay county. on the dry ticket,
and hot municipal fight is on for city
nf47c1als
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-12-26

The following war claims have beer
recommended by the Court of Claimsfo for
payment: M. P. Church. Middleway.
s Sa5; ST. Johns P. E. Church. Harpers
Ferry, 81. 700. Elk Branch Presbyterian
Church, Duff elds, 5000,