ESTABLISHED 1844. CHARLES TOWN, W. YA., TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1897. NEW SERIES, VOL. XXXII, NO. 3-2. SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON. GEORGE W. HAINES, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. Office in "Lee Haix" Building, Opposite the Carter House. Subscription Rates. One Year, if paid strictly in Advance $1.50 If not paid strictly in Advance $3.00 For Six Months $1.00 Above rates to apply only to new subscribers and such old ones as have fully paid up at old rates to July 1, 1891. W. F. Alexander, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Charles Town, Jefferson County, W. Va. Will practice in Jefferson and adjoining Counties. Office with Forrest W. Brown in Jail Building. Special attention to Collections. June 15, 1895. Jno. J. Williams, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Winchester, Virginia. Practices in the Courts of Virginia, of Jefferson and Berkeley counties, W. Va. and the W. Va. Court of Appeals. July 3, 1894. Jas. M. Mason, Jas. M. Mason, Jr. Mason & Mason, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Charles Town, Jefferson Co., West Virginia. WILL practice in the various Courts. Careful attention paid to Collections. Office one door west of Carter House. Jan. 0. 1894 J. F. Engle, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Charleston, Jefferson County, W. Va. Practices in the Courts of Jefferson and adjoining counties, in the Supreme Court of West Virginia, and in the United States District Court, Martinsburg. Notary Public in Office. Office in Law Building, North George St. January 18, 1804. B. D. Gibson, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Va. Practices in the Circuit Courts of West Virginia, the Supreme Court of Appeals and the United States District Court at Martinsburg. Office over Aisquit & Co.'s drug store. Jan. 9, 1804. A. W. McDonald. [Frank Beckwith.] McDonald & Beckwith, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia. ILL practice in the Courts of Jefferson, Berkeley, and Murrain counties, the U. S. District Court at Martinsburg, and the Court of Appeals of West Virginia. February 28, 1893?v. T. C. Green, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Charlestown, Jefferson County, West Virginia. WILL practice in the Courts of Jefferson, Berkeley, and Murrain counties; also, the United States District Court at Martinsburg, and the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. Special attention to the collection of claims and prompt remittance of the same. Office in Gibson Building, near Court-house. August 5, 1890. Joseph Trapnell, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Charlestown, Jefferson County, West Virginia. PRACTICES In the Courts of Virginia and West Virginia. Attention paid to collection of claims. January 15, 1885. George Baylor, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Charlestown, Jefferson County, West Virginia. Will regularly attend all the Courts of Jefferson and Berkeley counties, and attend to other law business in the State of West Virginia. Special attention given to collections. January 22, 1885. Forrest W. Brown, ATTORNEY at law, Charlestown, Jefferson County, West Virginia. Will attend to cases in the different Courts of West Virginia and Maryland. Attention given to Pensions and all classes of Claims against U. S. Government. Special attention to Collections. October 25, 1885. James D. Butt, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Harper's Ferry, Jefferson County, W. Va. February 8, 1870. Wm. H. Travers, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Charlestown, Jefferson County, W. Va. TILL practice in the District Courts of the United States for the District of West Virginia. Particular attention paid to cases in Bankruptcy. July 30, 1870. Samuel J. C. Moore, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Berryville, Clarke County, Virginia, AND Clem Moore, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Charlestown, Jefferson County, W. Va. "I will undertake cases jointly in the Courts of both of Said Counties. May 18, 1872. H. Clay Czendanner, Attorney at Law, Shepherdstown, W. Va. Special and prompt attention to Collections, Conveyancing and Settlement of Estates. Office 2nd door west Gibson's drug store. Geo. W. Hott, Attorney at Law, Harper's Ferry, W. Va. Will attend to cases in the different courts of West Virginia, Maryland and Virginia. Special attention given to collections and a prompt remittance of same. Dr. H. C Beckham, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Offers his professional services to the public in the practice of medicine. Obstetrics a specialty. Office in residence on 8. Samuel St. April 13, 1872. Dr. J. L. Luke, DENTIST, OFFICE In Talbot building, nearly opposite National Bank, Charleston, West Virginia. Guns and Vitalized Air administered for painless extraction of teeth. Is also prepared to set Gold Crowns. Nov. 15, 1873. James M. Ranson, Jr., DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY, OFFERS his Professional Services to the citizens of Charlestown and vicinity. Office opposite Parish Building, Main street, Charlestown, West Virginia. April 21, 1885. TTWiti. Neill, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Charlestown, West Va. Office?South side of Main Street corner of West November 29, 1881 Dr. J. D. Starry, Charlestown, Jefferson County, W. Va. HAVING resumed the practice of Medicine, offers his Professional services to the public. Office next door to residence, near corner of George and Main streets. January 25, 1875. Dr. C. T. Richardson, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Charlestown, West Va. July 1, 1875. MIDDLEWAY, JEFFERSON CO., W. VA. The undersigned have been established in the Carriage Business on the Middleway and Shepherdstown turnpike, one mile north of Middleway, for four years past, and during that time have been doing a large and constantly increasing business in the manufacture of CARRIAGES, JUMP-SEATS, END SPRING & SIDE-BAR BUGGIES, JENNY LINDS, PHILIP'S JAGGERS, &C. Our work has been sold all through Jefferson and adjoining counties, and had always given satisfaction in every particular. It is our constant aim to work the very best material, and to do all work in a first-class manner, and as to our prices we pledge ourselves to do work as low or lower than first-class work can be done for elsewhere. If parties wish to consult us in regard to work, and do not find it convenient to visit our factory, we will, if notified by postal card, send a representative of the firm to visit them at their homes, and give all necessary information. Second-hand vehicles and good Horses taken in exchange for work. We keep constantly a large variety of New Vehicles in stock, and have also Second-Hand Carriages, Buggies, etc., which we sell very low. A. L. ANDERSON & CO. May 9, 1882?y. DO YOU Want to purchase a Wedding Present, a Birthday Present, Something for the Wife in Tableware, a Ring for the Best Girl, a souvenir for a friend, or an annual gift? Versary present for the grandparents. If you want anything in Jewelry, Silverware, Silverware, Cut Glass, etc. Call on or write. You will receive prompt and satisfactory attention. Try us. W. L. JONES & CO., Jewelers, Maktinsburg, W. Va. A. L. Anderson & Co. West Virginia CARRIAGE WORKS, FOR ALL SEASONS! The largest stock of IMPORTED TOYS, CHINA WARE AND VASES awaits your inspection. Useful and ornamental goods for FRESH CANDY, NUTS, FRUITS, FIGS AND RAISINS. OYSTERS by the pint, quart or gallon. Sunday Schools and private parties furnished at short notice and reasonable prices. Very Respectfully. USTAV BROWN. Dec. 12,1893, WATCH REPAIRING! PARTIES having Watches out of order and wanting them Repaired by a Competent Mechanic, who has had 24 years experience in mastering all the details of the WATCH BUSINESS, can have the same done by placing them in the hands of the undersigned, at the Davis store room, North George Street, Charles Town, who will execute work promptly, at moderate prices, and deliver same in Good Running Order. GEORGE K. LEWIS, Charles Town, W. Va. Dec. 1,1895. M. SCOTT WELLER, General Repairer in Wood, Iron, Steel and Brass. Corner of Charles and Liberty Streets, CHARLESTOWN, W. Va. CASTS BRASS. TURNS IRON AND STEEL. TURNS WOOD AND BRASS. DOES FIRST-CLASS WORK, AS the Latest Improved Turning Lathe, and will do Turning and Boring of all kinds, Chasing threads in Nuts and on large and small sizes. Screws a specialty. Does a general line of Repairing, and Light and Heavy Smithing. Repairing Pumps in their various apartments, Fits Water, Gas and Steam; Files and Sets all kinds of Saws, Grinds, Axes, Scissors. Shears and Cutlery of all kinds. Repairs Bicycles. Repairs, Traction and other Engines, and does a general line of Mill Work. Turning and Smithing workmanship second to none. Boiler Leaks and Tubes Repaired on shortest notice. Also deals in Light Brass Castings, Check, Globe and Throttle valves. Stopcocks, Steam Pipes, Fittings, Unions, &c., always in stock. All orders receive prompt attention at moderate cost. Patentee of the celebrated Weller Iron Cellar Doors—the best article of the kind made. Agent for the sale of the Iron Fencing Cresting Railing, Stairways, &c. of the celebrated Rogers Bence Company. M. SCOTT WELLER. February 19, 1889?y. AS usual, I will be in the Wool Business this season. C. F. WALL, Grand, Square and Upright PIANO FORTES. THESE instruments have been before the public for over fifty years, and upon their excellence alone have attained an UNPURCHASED PRE-EMINENCE, Which establishes them as unequalled in Tone. TOUCH, WORKMANSHIP AND DURABILITY. Every Piano Fully guaranteed for 5 Years. Second-Hand Pianos. A large stock at all prices, constantly on hand, comprising some of our own make, but slightly used. Sole Agents for the celebrated SMITH AMERICAN ORGANS and other leading makes. Prices and terms to suit all purchasers. WM KNABE & CO., 23 AIM K. Baltimore St., Baltimore, 148 Fifth Ave., near 20th St., New York. Yoi k, and 14*22 Penn. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. Sept. 11, 1885?odOlS.'SS? y. Armstrong, Cator & Co., 237 and 239 W. Baltimore St., BALTIMORE, MD. RIBBONS, MILLINERY AND (STRAW GOODS, White Goods and Ladies' Neckwear, NOTIONS AND HOSIERY. 08DBBS SOLICITED. October 18, 1883? ly OSTE PRICE STORE! BUT FIRST-CLASS FROM BEGINNING TO END. Occupying the Centre Room, Sacilex Building: I will carry a full stock of GROCERIES, TOBACCO, CIGARS, DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, ETC., ETC. Goods delivered to any part of the town free of charge. Will do a Strictly Cash Business. Country produce taken in exchange for goods. I solicit a share of the public patronage. Respectfully, S. H. LANDIS, April 2, 1891. One Price Store. HARD TIMES WITH WM. PHILLIPS & SONS, CHARLES TOWN STEAM SAW AND PLANING MILLS. The only factory between Baltimore and Roanoke that has not reduced its force during the past year. No Idle Hours! The market able to increase in Business. The secret is easily explained. They use only the best material, employ the finest workmen, and invariably give their customers what they ask for. Only ask for free trade and sailors' rights. Oct. 9, 1891. CHARLESTOWN Marble & Granite Works, Cor. George and North Streets. DIEHL & BRO., Manufacturers of MONUMENTS, TOMBS, STATUES, Slate and Marble. MOSTTELS, Tiling, and all kinds of Building Marble and Sandstones. All orders promptly filled at the lowest rates. All work guaranteed. June 30, 1891. C. W. TAYLOR, House, Sign and Fresco Painter, PAPER HANGER & GRAINER, Contractors & Builders. FIRST CLASS WORK BY GOOD MECHANICS. If you intend building or making alterations, or if your property is in need of work, we can do it. Of repairs, call or send postal to CHAS. H. GRIM. Contractor and Builder. Box 289, Charles Town, W. Va. REFERENCES.?I. U. Coffman, Wm. Kahn, Thos. C. Earushsw (work just finished). Special Attention to all Kinds of Jobbing. May 15. 18'-H. Hauling. THE undersigned is prepared to do Hauling of all kinds, either with Cart or Wagon, at moderate rates. Delivering of merchandise and baggage to and from the railroad depots a specialty. Orders left at the Livery stable of Mr. Joseph Hunt will receive prompt attention. EDGAR D. GLAZI. Dec. 20. '93. Charles Town Real Estate Agency. A. G. WALKER, Real Estate Agent, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW and NOTARY PUBLIC Offices in Real Estate Exchange Building, Opposite Carter House, Charles Town, Jefferson County, W. Va Fire, Life and Accident Insurance. Below are a few of the properties now on my books for sale. I am having a good many inquiries for farms. If you want to sell your property, call to see me, or write about property No. 30, 2 Acre Lot, $6,500 Factory and Machinery. Lot containing 2 acres, on Belt Line and Railroad siding, on George street extended, Charles Town, Improved by 2½ story Farm Factory, 40x62 ft., metal roof. "Engine room 20x25 ft.; large Steam Dry Kiln, with pipes; Stable 18x36 ft., 2 stories, metal roof; Corn Crib, Lime House, 22 pieces latest Improved Wood Working Machinery, Belting, Ac. in good condition. 50 horse power Boiler, 4 0 horse power Engine, Cutters and all Tools and Saws that belong to each machine Terms $3,500 cash, balance on time. No. 27, Dwelling and Store Main St. $3,600 Large 2 story Brick, metal roof, 14 rooms, in first-class condition, good cellar, gas and water, good sized Corner Lot, with Stable and good well of water. Price $3,800, one-third cash, balance in one and two years. No. 30, Dwelling and Lot, $2,500 Charles Town. 2 Story Large Frame Dwelling, 8 rooms, bath and pantry, hot and cold water, Latrobe stoves and registers, range in kitchen. Lot 100x135. on George street extended, with young fruit trees, hen house, &c. Terms $2,500; $500 cash, balance in one two and three years. No. 20. Brick Dwelling, Main St. $2,800 2 Story Brick, Metal Boof Dwelling, 5 rooms, in good condition, fine fruit, grapes, apples, peaches, etc., good size lot, front yard with nice shade. Price $2,800; $900 cash, balance in one, two and three years, with interest. No. 21. Dwelling and Lot. $400. 2 Story Frame Dwelling, with kitchen, on Leetown road, with good sized lot, meat house, large hen house, etc. Price $400 one third cash, balance in one and two years. No. 22. Dwelling and Lot $1,000 2 Story Frame Dwelling of 6 rooms, with large corner lot, stable, etc., on Washington street, in Charles Town. Price $1,000; one third cash, balance in one and two years. No. 20. Dwelling and Lot. $1,400. 2 Story Frame Dwelling with L. 4 miles N.W. of Charles Town, lot about 4 acres, large stable, good well of water, good orchard. Price $1,400, one-third cash, balance in one and two years. No. 30. 140 Acres, Price $10,000. This valuable tract adjoins Charles Town and Improvement Company lands, fine buildings, Barns and good fencing, good water. A beautiful Home and most desirably situated. Price $10,000, $5,000 cash, balance in one and two years, or will exchange for town property. No. 304, 250 Acres. Price $5 per acre, 250 Acres of Timber Land within 4 miles of Keyses Switch and 4 miles of Harper's Ferry. Good Rail Timber and good fire timber on the tract. No. 85, 37 Acres. Price $4,000. Class Limestone Land within 4 miles of Charles Town. Small Dwelling, large barn. Land under fine cultivation. Price $4,000, one third cash, balance on time. No. 70, 323 Acres. Price $2,000. 100 Acres fenced, balance in timber. Small two-story dwelling, running water. Situated miles from Round Hill Depot. Terms $800 cash, balance on time. No. 19. Charles Town. Price $750. A neat two-story metal roof dwelling, five rooms, good cellar, water in house, good stable, metal roof, (two lots) garden enclosed situated in rear of the Road Machine Works. Price $750, $250 cash, balance on time. No. 19. West St., Charles Town, Price $650. 2-Story House on lot 22 feet front and 60 feet in depth. Price $650, one-third cash, balance on 1 and 2 years. No. 19. On Washington St. Price $2,800, Lot fronting 74 feet, running through and fronting on Liberty street. New frame metal roof dwelling 6 rooms, basement and cellar. Shade in front of residence. Very desirable. Price $2,800, one-third cash, balance in 1 and 2 years. No. 20. Flowing Springs Mills. Price $2,300. Flowing Spring Mill and 8 acres of lands, Dwelling and Tenement House and Cress Pond, $1,100 cash, balance in 1 and 2 years. No. 20. 430 Acres. 430 Acres. One of the Largest Estates in West Virginia, situated within ten miles of the historic Harper's Ferry, one hour and a half from Washington, three miles from N.W. Station and one-half mile from the Potomac river and on a magnificent macadam pike, containing 430 acres of fine rolling blue grass land. Instruction Barns, Stables and Outbuildings, a $5,000 Dairy, all of which is in first-class condition, an avenue one-third of a mile in length, shaded by forty-year-old trees, the entrance alone having cost $2,500. The Potomac affords fine fishing, boating, etc. A rare opportunity to purchase a place already established and finished. Fine water. For sale at a most reasonable price. Write for circular containing full particulars. Terms easy. No. 39. House and Lot near B. Price $650 A O. Depot, on new addition to Charles Town, W. Va. Two-Story Frame dwelling with 5 rooms, on lot 50 feet front by 125 feet deep. Good Cement and out buildings. Price $650. % cash, balance on reasonable time. No. 38. House and Lot on Congress St., Charles Town. A 2-story, Nearly New, Frame Dwelling House, containing five rooms, hall and kitchen, on a lot sixty-six by one hundred and eighty feet, has a good Cement. Wood House and necessary out buildings. Price $650. X cash, balance on time. No. 40. House and Lot near Price $300. B. X. V. U.K. Two-Story Frame Dwelling House on lot 95 x 72 feet, near B. & O. K. R. Price $500. Large Cabinet Collection of Curiosities. Price $40. Large glass front cabinet and large collection curiosities, consisting of rare birds, nests and eggs, minerals, shells, sword of Sword Fish, etc. All numbered and labeled. Price $40 cash. A Hotel property in Mt. Jackson, Va. House of 14 rooms, large stable, 2 acres of land, fronting 179 feet on Main st., adjoining the National Bank building. Price $800 cash. At St. Luke's, Shenandoah Co, Va., Ann dwelling and 2 acres of land. Large store room, 22x50 feet, and doing a fine business. P. O. in building. A first-class place for country. More. No opposition. Price? $1,800. Titles guaranteed. I represent first-class Fire Insurance Companies. All losses promptly paid. When your policy expires, it you will confer with me, I may give you money. Close attention given to the "collection of claims." Agents collected. When you write about property, give the number, and enclose a stamped envelope with your address on the same. All inquiries promptly answered. A. G. WYNKOOP, Real Estate Agent. Charles Town, Jefferson County, W. Va. Sept. 17, 1895. George L. Travis, THE BOSS BARBER, ESPECIALLY announces to his friends and the public that has removed to the room in rear of Watson House Saloon. My shop has been Thoroughly Furnished and Improved, with the Best Patent Spring Chairs, &c., is large and roomy, and I shall constantly have the services of a competent assistant. Promptness, neatness and politeness my motto. April C. 1890. Dress Making. Mrs. Virginia Souders desires to give notice that she is prepared to do all kinds of Dress-Making, at her home on North West street. Has the latest styles and fashions. Returns thanks for past patronage, and invites ladies wishing work done to give her a call. Feb. 25?tf. No. 11.?Polished Solid Oak 5-Drawer Chiffonier. 53 inches high, 50 inches long, 13 inches deep. It is well constructed and has good locks on each drawer. 8 percent off. (Orders promptly filled). $3.39 Our success is not accidental. It is the reward of 48 years of honorable business. Our experience in the Furniture and Carpet business is yours for the asking. Our immense illustrated catalogue of Furniture, Oil Cloths, Baby Carriages, Refrigerators, Bedding, Springs. Steel Beds, etc., is free to all who write for it, and we pay all postage. If you ask your local dealers' advice, you will not send for our catalogue, as he will lose a customer. If you consult your pocket-book and want double value for your dollars, you will deal with the manufacturers. Bead your name on a postal now. Julius Hines & Son BALTIMORE, MD. March 30-Gni. Central Located, Convenient to All PLACES OF INTRODUCTION AND AMUSEMENT. Howard House, JNO. D. MAYNARD, PROPRIETOR. Cor. 6th and Pennsylvania Ave. WASHINGTON, D. C. Heated throughout by Steam, American Plan $3.00 As $2.50 per day. July 7, 1890?3*. Wm. Rutledge, P. H. Kameu, Proprietor. Clerk. Hotel Berkeley, Northeast Corner Public Square, MARTINSBURG, W. VA. 'Bus to and from all trains. Aug. 25, '96. Everett House, Opposite People's National Bank, MARTINSBURG, W. VA. H. S. LEA GUE, Proprietor. Rates $1 per day. Special rates to week and monthly boarders. Aug. 25, "90. Watson House, Charleston, W. Va. THOMAS ELLIOTT, Manager. W. R. Newman and J. G. Elliott, Clerks. NEWLY renovated and in first-class condition. Sample room on first floor. Good feed stable connected with the hotel. The bar is supplied with choice liquors and cigars. Rates $2.00 a day. May 0, 1890. Virginia Hotel, BEHBYVILLE, CLAUSE CO., VA. Mrs. Ann R. Castlenian, Proprietor. The house will continue to be kept in the best style for the comfort and convenience of guests, the traveling public being at all times assured of a cordial welcome and genuine hospitality. Rates moderate. July 0, 1858. Arlington House, Enlarged and Improved, P. DINKLE, Proprietor. Junction Main and Latrobe Streets, GRAFTON, W. VA. The hotel is located in the business center of the town, and but a short walk from the depot. May 15, 1858. Carter House. CHARLES TOWN, WEST VIRGINIA. WELL furnished. Central location. Hack free to and from depots. Terms $2.00 per day. Bar in basement and good livery at the not at Stables. Aug. 5, 1858. W. F. CAMERON. P. D. Davis. J. A. Emmert. DAVIS & EMMERT, House & Sign Painters, CHARLES TOWN, W. VA, Paper Hanging and Graining a specialty. Prices moderate, work executed promptly and satisfaction guaranteed. April 7, 1896. Why Not Use The Best? The Lager Beer made by the Harper's Ferry Brewing Co. is without doubt the Purest and Best produced in this country, being brewed with the most scrupulous care and cleanliness from the Choicest Bohemian Hops and Canada Barley Malt, under the direct supervision of a Scientific and Practical Brew Muster, with the result that the lovers of a GOOD PURE BEER in using our product are supplying themselves with the Acme of Perfection in Malt Beverages. The reputation of our Beer is being made now, not 20 years ago. 'Tis Pure, Healthful, Nourishing and Invigorating, an excellent tonic for the sick and debilitated. Try it and you will be convinced of its merits. Can be had from the following well-known dealers in Charles Town, who receive it fresh from the brewery daily, which is a decided advantage for the consumer: Hotel Watson. James A. Thomas. S. Yantis, G. A. Mock and M. J. Kane. May 1st, 1800. Jos. H. Easton. [Wm. P. Easton.] [Wm. P. Easton.] EASTERDAY & CO., Manufacturers of GASOLINE STOVES, TIN AND SHEET METAL WARE. TINSLATE ROOFING S PORT IN C, PLUMBING AND SHEET METAL WORK. TINSLATE ROOFING S PORT IN C, PLUMBING AND SHEET METAL WORK. GAS FITTING. Agency for all the Leading Cook and Heating Stoves, Ranges and Sexton Fire Place Heaters and Furnaces. We do anything in our line in a workmanlike manner, and promptly and at moderate prices. Give us a call before giving your work out. As you will make money by so doing, rest assured of that. Respectfully, EASTERDAY & CO., South Charles street, Charles Town, Jefferson Co., W. Va. June 11, 1805. New Harness Shop. The undersigned has rented the store-room formerly occupied by Messrs. Miley & Boxwell, on West Main street, opposite Rink Hardware, and will conduct therein a GENERAL REPAIR SHOP, Repairing Harness of all kinds in a durable and workmanlike manner, at very low prices. A new collar made out of an old one if you only have the rim left. Bring in your work, and you will be surprised to see how little it will cost for me to put it in good trim for you. New work made to order in best style. April 9, '95?tf. L. A. OSBOURN. SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON. Clerk Towy, Jefferson County, W. Va. TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 10, 1897. Ex-Collector, Hon. E. M. Gilkeson. On the evening of the 30th of June, Hon. E. M. Gilkeson, Collector of Internal Revenue for W. Va., turned over to his successor, Hon. Albert B. White, of Parkersburg, his office. It is fitting to say in reference to the record of Ex-Collector Gilkeson that a more painstaking and efficient officer has never held that position. Going into the Revenue service with no former experience, he at once set abdicate and mastered its details, keeping steadily in view the interest of the Government. His revenue collections amounted to three and a half millions of dollars and he closes his term with not a single cent not properly accounted for, and to show the high opinion in which he was held by the people. Of that section of the State, he was offered the position of Cashier of the Second National Bank of Parkersburg, which he accepted at the close of his official career. As an earnest of their high appreciation of their former chief, his subordinates presented him with a Knight Templar and Masonic pendant for a watch chain. It contained thirty-eight diamonds and ten rubies, a precious stone for each month of Mr. Gilkeson's term in office. The front of the pendant has the Knights Templar emblems beautifully wrought in diamonds and rubies, and the back contains the chapter emblems in diamonds. The pendant opens up, and on one face the emblems of Blue Lodge are displayed, while on the other the names of the donors are artistically engraved. Berkeley Democrat. Tired, Nervous, Sleepless Men and women—how grateful they write about Hood's Sarsaparilla. Once helpless and discouraged, having lost all faith in medicines, now in good health and "able to do my own work," because Hood's Sarsaparilla has power to enrich and purify the blood and make the weak strong—this is experience of a host of people. Hood's Pills are the best family cathartic and liver medicine. Gentle, reliable, sure. Rally 'Round the Flag. The thirty-first annual encampment of the G. A. R. will be held August 23rd, in the City of Buffalo. President McKinley, Members of the Cabinet and Diplomatic Corps, the Governors of various states and their staffs, will be present, and an enthusiastic reception will be given the Veterans. Tickets at one fare for the round trip will be sold by the Baltimore and Ohio R. R. from all stations on its line east of the Ohio River for All trains August 31st, 2:30 and 23rd, valid for return until August 31st. For further information, call on or address nearest B. & O. agent International S. S. Lesson for Aug. 15. Abstaining for the sake of others; 1 Cor. 8.1-13 Golden Text. "For none of alive death to himself." II0111. 14-7. This lesson teaches that we are not here to live for ourselves, but for our neighbors. "Even Christ pleased not Himself," and we are to follow Him in serving others. "He went about doing good," and said "whosoever will be chief among you let him be your servant." Knowledge often trips up, but love teaches humility and service. We are reminded of "Theudas," in one of our lessons, "boasting himself to be somebody," and of "Simon the sorcerer," "giving out that himself was some great one;" but these were speedily brought to nothing and rebuked. There is but one God, and eternal life is only through His Son, by whom are all things, and we by Him. If we love Him, we are known of Him. Our knowledge is foolishness if by it, or what we call liberty of conscience, a stumbling block is put in our brother's way, "for whom Christ died." Neither eating or drinking or abstaining makes us any better in God's sight, nor any worse, excepting as we do it to Him and for Him. But when we offend or injure a brother by our conduct, "for whom Christ died," for He is actually present in every believer, by his own statement, and whatsoever we do to them we do to Him. How it would revolutionize society if Christians would believe this, and act toward others as they would act toward Christ, in business or pleasure, dealing with their Lord. Of course, we cannot insist on the conduct of others, but we can see that our conduct toward them fits the words of Jesus in Math. 6:38-42, and also "that you love one another as I have loved you." The Pittsburgh Post says: "The present Baltimore & Ohio management ought to be proud of the record made at Chicago, where it is openly admitted that the new Royal Blue Line trains are the finest that enter the Grand Central depot. Since the repainting and remodeling of the rolling stock, the Baltimore & Ohio has earned quite a reputation for fine-looking passenger trains, but when the people at the Grand Central at Chicago openly admit that the Baltimore & Ohio has the finest trains entering the building, the managers ought to be elated. The praise given the Baltimore & Ohio at the windy city is deserved, as the new trains are certainly very neat interiorly and exteriorly. The locomotives, too, are the finest to be seen in Chicago. Engine No. 688, which hauls the limited express, and others of the same class, are the most attractive and perfect machines running in the State of Illinois. Select and Personally Conducted Tour to Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls is unquestionably the greatest of our natural wonders, and "no American's education is complete until he has seen them. At one time it was an expensive affair—but not so now. The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad has made it possible to visit the masterpiece of nature's handiwork at a nominal figure. A popular and personally conducted ten-day tour will leave for Niagara Thursday, Aug. 12th. Pullman parlor cars will be attached to the express leaving Washington 8:10 a.m. and the entire train run through solid, arriving at Niagara 11 o'clock p.m. Stop-overs will be allowed on the return trip at Rochester, Buffalo, Geneva, Watkins Glen and Glen Onoko; this latter point is little known, but it is a gem, and will repay a visit. Round trip tickets for this excursion will be placed on sale at the following stations at the rate annexed: Hamper's Ferry, W. Va. Shenandoah Junction, W. Va. Martinsburg, W. Va. Charles Town, W. Va. Middletown, Va. Winchester, Va. For more detailed information apply nearest B. & O. Agent or to Jas. M. Scaryver, General Passenger Agent, Baltimore, Md. Don't forget the date, Thursday, Aug. 12th. How to Catch Heels. "Bobbing for eels," said Scott W. Lightner, the Harper's Ferry capitalist and a round sportsman, has become an interesting pastime for anglers who find the streams muddy at times, so that they are deprived of fishing for bass. The sport originated among the negro fishermen before the war in the South, and principally recommends itself because of the novelty of being out at night, and the wholesale amount of game that is generally scoured. There are few modern sportsmen who have a knowledge of the pastime. A moonlight night will do, but a dark one is better. The water being muddy only increases the prospect for fun. The water to be fished should not be over three feet deep and the fishermen should proceed in a good rude boat with a bright lantern to light the way. The paraphernalia for catching the eels consists of an ordinary broomstick, although a well-rounded, tough pole, a foot longer, serves better, a can of angling worms, a small strip of mosquito netting and some strong twine. Inclose in the netting, shaped as a bag, a handful of worms, place one end of the pole so that the worms with the netting as a sruard may be tied to it securely; so that the bait cannot work off the end of it. This done, cautiously put the baited end into the water until the bottom is reached. It won't be long before the sack of worms on the bottom will be eagerly sought after by the eels. Their nibbling will be distinctly felt. Slowly and carefully, with both hands on the pole, raise it until within a few inches of the surface, then with a quick "yank" the eels may be thrown into the boat. They fasten themselves to the netted bait just sufficient to be jerked out of the water. As many as thirty and forty fresh water eels have been taken in this manner in an hour on a dark night. Washington Post. Something to Know. It may be worth something to know that the very best medicine for restoring the tired out nervous system to a healthy vigor is Electric Bitters. This medicine is purely vegetable, acts by giving tone to the nerve centres in the stomach, gently stimulates the Liver and Kidneys, and aids these organs in throwing off impurities in the blood. Electric Bitters improves the appetite, aids digestion, and is pronounced by those who have tried it as the best blood purifier. Finger and nerve tonic. Try it. Sold for 50 cents and $1.00 per bottle at Light's Drug Store. A smart woman of Boston had her sanity examined into and vouched for the other day before she made her will. Just try a 10c. box of Cascarets, the finest liver and bowel regulator ever made. A bunch of sweet peas in each room renewed every day, will kill every fly in the house. They will stop to suck the deadly sweet and topple over dead. They alight with their usual buzz, stop momentarily, quiver in the legs, flap their wings weakly several times and die. Famous Springs at Deer Park. A million and a half gallons of the purest water on earth, is the daily out-put of the famous Hollingsworth Springs in Garrett County, Maryland. In order that nothing can contaminate the Springs, one hundred acres of land surrounding it, are fenced in. In addition, a wire building covers the Springs, so that leaves cannot fall into the water. It is from these extraordinary Springs that Deer Park Hotel receives its water supply, the water being placed direct to the hotel. The medical fraternity now concede that in the matter of health, the quest of pure water stands at the head and front. No summer resort combines so many healthful features. The air is wonderfully pure and invigorating; cool nights, with absolutely no mosquitoes; the finest cuisine, with sanitary arrangements, make Deer Park Hotel the ideal resort. Pingree to the President. Gov. Pingree, of Michigan, wired the following message in duplicate to President McKinley, Senator Burrows and Congressmen Corliss and Spaulding, of Michigan: "I regard the duty on..." Lumber, hides and sugar as unrepublican, unpatriotic and unfair. The lumber now used goes largely into small homes and farm houses, and to a class already ever taxed. The laborer wears twice as many shoes as the millionaire, and must contribute twice as much for the tax on hides. "He must use as much sugar and pay as much toward the duty on sugar. It is grossly unfair to make the poor pay as much per capita as the rich toward the support of the government. Property, and not human stomachs, should be reached. Property is protected by our laws and should pay for its protection." The Grandest Remedy. Mr. R. B. Grieve, merchant of Chilhowie, Vi, certifies that he had consumption. He was given up to die, sought all medical treatment that money could procure, tried all cough remedies could hear of, but got no relief; spent many nights in sitting up in a chair; was induced to try Dr. King's New Discovery and was cured with the use of two bottles. For past three years has been attending to business, and says Dr. King's New Discovery is the grandest remedy ever made as it has done so much for him and also for others in his community. It doesn't fail. Trial bottles free at Light's Drug Store. The Mountain Chautauqua. This famous Chautauqua, at Mountain Lake Park, Maryland, opens its session August 4th and closes August 24th. It is the most superb and sensible summer resort in America. Its height, 2800 feet above sea level, means a delightful climate and unsurpassed mountain views. Five well-appointed hotels and large cottages open their doors to tourists at from $5 to $12 week. Twenty-five departments of important school work are in the hands of specialists. The best lecturers, singers, and entertainers in the country appear three times daily. The program is unequalled. Here is a chance to mix a little intellectual uplift with your vacation. Mountain Lake Park is located on the main line of the Baltimore and Ohio R.R. and as all the fast trains stop at the Park during the summer, patrons have the advantage of their superb train service between the east and the west. Round trip tickets will be sold from all stations east of the Ohio River for all trains August 2nd to 23rd, valid for return trip until August 31st, at ONE SINGLE FARE for the ROUND TRIP. For illustrated pamphlet and all other information, address agent B.O.R.R., Mountain Lake Park, Md. ADVERTISING RATES. One Square (1 inch or less) 1 to 3 weeks, $1.53 Each subsequent insertion 5? One Square, three months 4.50 One Square, one year 10.00 Candidates' Announcements. For County Officers, $5.00; State or Congressional, $10.00. Other at regular Advertising Rates. Obituary Notices exceeding five lines, 10 cents per line. Liberal deductions made for Quarter, Half, and Whole Columns, to Annual, Semi-Annual and Quarterly Advertisers. No advertisement to be considered by the month or year unless specified on the Manuscript, or previously agreed upon between the parties. Out Into the Darkness. What mother would turn her young daughter out alone unprotected into the stormy night? Yet many loving mothers allow their daughters, who are just coming into the time of womanhood, to proceed without proper care and advice all the protected and alone into the perils of this critical period. Young women at this time often suffer from irregularity and weakness which may afterwards develop into dangerous disease and fill their whole lives with wretchedness. It is a mother's duty not to pass over such matters in silence, but to promote her daughter's womanly health and regularity by every reasonable means. These delicate ailments are easily overcome in their early stages by judicious self-treatment without any need of the obnoxious examinations which doctors uniformly insist upon. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is a positive specific for all diseases of the feminine organism. It restores perfect health and regularity to the special functions, and vital vigor to the nerve centers. It is the only medicine of its kind devised for this one purpose by an educated, experienced physician. During nearly 30 years as chief consulting physician of the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, of Buffalo, N.Y., Dr. Pierce has acquired an enviable reputation. His medicines are everywhere recognized as standard remedies. His "Golden Medical Discovery" alternated with the "Favorite Prescription" constitutes a thorough and scientific course of treatment for weak and impoverished conditions of the blood. A headache is a symptom of constipation. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. Cure constipation, promptly and permanently. They do not gripe. Druggists sell them. Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and bowels. Never sicken, weaken or gripe. Try Allen's Foot-Ease. A powder to be shaken into the shoes. At this seamen your feet feel swollen and hot, and get tired easily. If you have smarting feet or tight shoes, try Allen's Foot-Ease. It cools the feet and makes walking easy. Cures and prevents swollen and sweating feet, blisters and calluses. Relieves corns and bunions of all pain and gives rest and comfort. Try it today. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for $0.85. Trial package FREE. Address, Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N.Y. DON'T TOBACCO SPIT AND SMOK YOUR LIFE AWAY. If you want to quit tobacco using easily and forever, be made well, strong, magnetic, full of new life and vigor, take No-T-O-Bac, the wonder-worker that makes weak men strong. Many gain ten pounds in ten days. Over 400,000 cured. Buy No-T-O-Bac from your own druggist, who will guarantee a cure. Booklet and sample mailed free. Ad. Starling Benedy Co., Chicago or New York. Prevention better than cure. Tutt's Liver Pills will not only cure, but if taken in time will prevent Sick Headache, dyspepsia, biliousness, malaria, constipation, jaundice, torpid liver and kindred diseases. TUTT'S Liver PILLS ABSOLUTELY CURE. The Virginia Pharmaceutical Association was in session in Charlottesville, the annual address was made by the president, Mr. James L. Avis, of Harrisonburg. The Charlottesville correspondent of the Baltimore Sun says: "It proved to be one of the best addresses ever delivered before that body and was highly complimented on all hands." Mr. A visit is a native of Charles Town and son of the late Capt. John Avis. It is somewhat of a coincidence that at a recent meeting of the West Virginia Pharmaceutical Board, a Charles Townian was president? Dr. J. W. Brown, of the firm of Brown & Hoff. We might go a little farther and remark that the president of the Tri-State (Maryland, W. Virginia and Pennsylvania) Medical Association is Dr. E. T. Duke, a former Charles Townian, It looks like Charles Town landrug and the market. Free Press. It is Thought by Many when the Creator said to woman, "in sorrow shalt thou bring forth children," that a curse was pronounced, but the joy felt by every mother when she first presses to her heart her babe, proves the contrary. Danger and suffering lurks in the pathway of the Expectant Mother, and should be avoided, that she may reach the hour when the hope of her heart is to be realized, in full vigor and strength. Mother's Friend and at the trying hour makes childbirth easy, as so many happy mothers have experienced. "Mother's Friend" and at the trying hour makes childbirth easy, as so many happy mothers have experienced. "Mother's Friend" is the greatest remedy ever put on the market, and all my customers praise it highly." W.H. Kix & CO., Whitewright, Tex. Sent by Mail, on receipt of price, $1.00 PER BOTTLE. Book "To Expectant Mothers" mailed free, containing valuable information and voluntary testimonials. The BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO. St. Asaph, O.S.O. So relaxes the system that the natural and necessary change takes place without Hausea, Headache, Hervous or Gloomy Foreboding SOLO BY ALL DRUGGISTS. When bilious or costive, eat a Cascarilla, candy cathartic, guaranteed. 10c., we. 