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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-06-23
D1REcroR's REpoRr.

To the Stockholders of the ChdrleStoton
Mining, Many dcturing & Improve
ment Company;
The Board of Directors of your
Company submit herewith their first
annual report:
When the books of subscription
were closed on the first of November
last, the officers of the Company ex-
erted themselves to locate here such
plants as gave promise of profitable
employment to skilled labor. A Brass
Works was secured, and large and
convenient buildings erected in jan
uary and February. In March the
works were put in operation with a
considerable force of hands, which
was gradually added to until now 80
to go men have constant employment.
About the same time a contract
was made for the removal of the har-
ness establishment of A. D. Goetz,
of Martinsburg, Pa. A brick build
ing, 30x170 feet, is now in course of
construction to accommodate this fac
tory. It will be completed by Sep
TENDER 1st, and will be occupied by
from 40 to 60 hands.
A Glove Factory, to give employ
ment to 40 or 60 hands, was also Sc
cured and is now in active operation.
The Vulcan Road Machine Works,
having increased its capital by large
subscriptions to its stock, engaged to
move their plant to this place by July
15.. Two buildings, 40x2O0 feet, are
now being erected for their use.
An agreement was made with the
Farrin Boiler Works, of Martinsburg,
w. Va, to locate here. They expect
to be ready to occupy the shop, now
being erected for them, by July 10.
Two Brick Works were organized,
and are both making brick of excel
lent quality.
To supply the need of houses for
the operatives a contract was made
with two responsible Building Com
pantes for the erection of dwellings,.
These companies have been actively
at work for several months and have
erected and have in course of con-
struction twelve dwellings and two
store-houses. Nine houses have been
built by your Company for the same
purpose. Tempted by the promise
of remunerative returns, 20 houses
or more will be built at once by Stock
holders of the Company.
A large Hotel, having 100 rooms,
is being erected by the Company on
an eminence affording a view of
the beautiful country surrounding
Charlestown. This building VIII. be
imposing in appearance, and supplied
with every convenience. A hand
some building of stone and brick, de-
signed for offices for the Company
and for rental to others, is approach
ing completion ON site near the
Hotel. A Belt Road, thorough in iti
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-06-23

construction, one mile in length, is
nearly completed. This road con-
meets the Norfolk and Western and
Baltimore and Ohio Railroads, and
along this line the plants are being
located. Several of the streets have
been graded, and Mildred street Nc
Adamized almost its entire length.
Companies have been organized to
establish an Electric Light Plant and
to put in a Street Railway. A dis
position to locate here has been man
Tested by many plants and negotia-
tions are now pending with several
desirable works to remove to this
point. An Iron and Furnace Com
pany has been chartered with an au-
thorized capital of one million dollars.
Valuable leases and options acquired
by this Company on iron ore prop
erty are still held by it and can be
utilized in the manufacture of pig-ifon
whenever It may be deemed advisa-
BILE and profitable. The attention of
the Stockholders is invited to the ac-
companying report of the Secretary
and Treasurer, giving the financial
condition of the Company, its assets
and liabilities. The valuation OF the
real estate now owned by the Com
pany was made on conservative ba-
sis, and it may be well to add that
the lots distributed to the Stockhold-
ers at a very low estimate have a
value far in excess of the subscrip-
tions to the capital stock of this Com
pany. Respectfully submitted,
R. p. CHEW,
President.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-06-23
Excursion to Atlantic City via
3. g Q. r. r.

For Thursday, j My I'd, the BaIti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company
announces popular excursion to
Atlantic City from points on all de
visions of that system east from the
Ohio river to Washington Junction.
Tickets will be valid for return pas
sage on any train until July 18th, in
elusive. This will not only afford an
opportunity to spend the Fourth of
July at the seaside, but the tickets
permit the holders to stop off on re-
turn journey at Washington, to see
the many wonderful sights of the
magnificent capital city, to visit Mt.
Vernon and other points of interest
near Washington. Both going and
returning the busy harbor of Balti-
more is seen while passengers and
their entire train are ferried across
the Patapsco. Passengers by day
trains can spend the night in Phila-
delphia, and take any regular train of
the Reading route from Pier z, foot
of Chestnut street.
HononIf apnanSaEJ fabIa for time NJ
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-06-23
Consumption Cured.

An old physician. retired from practice, hav-
ing had placed in his hands by an East India
remedy for the speedy and permanent cure of
Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh. Asthma,
and all throat and lung affections, also pos
tive and radical care for Nervous Debility and
all Nervous Complaints, after having tested its
wonderful curative powers in thousands of
cases, has felt it his duty to made it known to
his suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive
and desire to relieve human suffering, will
send free of charge, to all who desire it, this
recipe. in German, French or English, with
full directions for preparing aud using. Sent
by mail by addressing with stamp. naming this
paper. w. A. MOVES, 500 Powers Block,
Rochester, N. Y. APPS '9I-52t
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Halt Rates to the Northwest via
B. & o. r. r.

On account of the Convention of
the Young Peoples Society of Chris
tian Endeavor at Minneapolis, MINI. ),
July 9th to 18th, the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company will sell
round trip tickets to that City from
all stations on its lines from July 9th
to 9th inclusive, at the low rate of one
fare for the round trip. These cheap
rates are not restricted TO delegates,
but are open to the generel public.
Tickets will be valid for return jour
ney on trains leaving Minneapolis
July 18th to 18th inclusive. Those
desiring to remain longer can do so
by depositing their tickets for safe
keeping with the Agent of the termi-
nal railroad at Minneapolis until they
wish to begin their return journey,
such date not to be later than August
26th, 1891.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-06-23
Gratifying Reports.

y
In another column will be found
the report of the Board of Directors
of the c. NJ, NJ. & 1. Co. to the
stockholders of that company, as well
as the proceedings of the Stock
holders Meeting, held at the court
house on Saturday, June 20, 1891.
The report is the brief summary of
the company's financial condition,
and by it appears, beyond bubble or
doubt, health and vigor and power,
so far as its monetary affairs are
concerned. But beyond this, the re-
port deals with the progress made
and work done since closing its sub
scription books on November 1 last,
and, after careful perusal of the
same, and q personal knowledge of
what has been accomplished, we can
safely challenge comparison with
any other development company,
wherever situated or whenever organ
lied. In the locating of manufacto-
ries, in the Improvement of the prop
erty, in the erection of houses and in
the acquiring of a reputation for con-
servatism and careful business man
agement, the officers of the company
have labored earnestly, with fine sue.
cess. The upbuilding Of town is
like all great enterprises, necessarily
slow, but in less than year this i'm
provement company hath developed
into permanent business form, and
goes forward into the future with
magnificent prospects.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-06-23
Reduced Rates for 18th of July.

On July Sd and 4th the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company will sell
round trip excursion tickets at all
stations on its line at greatly reduced
rates as a concession to its patrons
who may desire to avail themselves
of the holiday to travel for business
or pleasure. East of the Ohio river
tickets will be honored for return pas
sage until July 9TH inclusive, and
West of the Ohio river until July 9Th
inclusive. Apply to nearest B. & o.
agent for rates. 2t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-06-23
HETZELL,Jr.,



DEscRrPT1oE.-Hetzell,J r.. Is handsome
blood bay, weight tI00 MS, 15X hands high,
excellent bone and muscle, aud promises TO be
speedy.
Hetzell, Jr.. was foaled April10.
1881 but Of SAitgum mare and was sired by
Kingston H., (trial 2:30) he by Hetzell's HAM
bletonian. full brother 70 Volunteer, son Of st.
dine, BOX; Driver, 2.I91f. and nineteen other
trotteTs that have records better than 2:S0.
Hetzell, Jr., limited TO Is mares, VIII make
this season 1t GhaFlestown.
TERMs.-InBuTauee, go 90.
Parting with mares forfeits insurance. Mon
ey TO be paid when mares are known to be In
foal.
Of their horses are invited 20 call and examine
these stations. They have been selected upon
individual merit aud upon the strength Of their
pedigrees. All COMMUNICATIONS addressed 10
me will receive prompt attention.
L. d. GETZENDANER.
Mar. 31-3m. CheFlestoWn, w. Va.
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At the n. Y. RACKET sronE is the place to

At the n. Y. RACKET STORE is the place to
buy your Wall Paper we just received big
lot of New Styles, to 15c, worth 8 to 25c;
Borders to match. We just received another
lot of Mems Pants at bargain prices, 81. to
$780, worth 81. to $500; Keyhole Saws 12c,
worth Csc; q good 26-in. Hand Saw 35e, worth
75c: set Carpenters Chisels. Is to Q ms,
S2.75, worth S5; 2 it. Boxwood Rules &c, worth
15c; Mosquito Net &c yd., worth 1Oc; big
bargain in Mons Suspenders 10 to 18c. worth
Is to 25c; the 1Sc Suspenders are silk em-
drives in Ribbons. all fine ali.siik goods looR
at the prices, No. Q 10c. No. 70 12c, No. 16 Ice,
No. % zoe; we can offer big drives in Mems
Collars and Cuffs nice 4-ply Linen Collars
TO 12c. worth 20 to Csc; Linen Cuffs lie, worth
pc: Celluloid Collars to 19c, worth 20 to 25c !;
Cuffs &c. worth 40c; big drives in Whips to
Soc our SOC is buck-lfned they are worth 15c
to $1.O0 regular; new Carpets and Mattings
just received l21< to 20c for heavy Seamless
Mattings, worth Is to Soc Carpets Is to SIC.
JACOB w. COPFNAN
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-06-23
Excursion Tickets to Glen Echo
chautauqua, Washington,

For the accommodation of parties
desiring to attend the exercises at
Glen Echo Chautauqua, June 25th
and June 30th, the B. & o. r. r..
will sell excursion tickets to Wash
ington at reduced rates from all sta
tons on its line between Grafton, w.
Va, Harrisonburg, Va, Hagerstown,
Nd, Frederick, Nd, and Harper's
Ferry, w. Va. The excursion tickets
will be sold June oath, valid for re-
turn passage until June 27th, incIu-
siye, and will also be sold June 29tb.
valid for return passage until July
2pd, inclusive,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-06-23
GhaIIestoWl Mining, MaRufactuT-
ing & improvement Company,
Stockholders Meeting.

The first annual meeting of the
Charles Town Mining, Manufacturing
and Improvement Company was held
at 10 O'Clock, NJ, June 20, 1891, at
the courthouse in Charles Town..
w. Va.
The meeting was called to order
by the President, Col. R. Preston
Chew. Mr.. Geo. Adams, of Wheel
ing, w. Va, was unanimously elected
chairman and Mr.. H. x. Amber
secretary.
On motion, the chairman appointed
the following gentlemen a committee
to examine the proxies of absent
stockholders: Messrs. j. Gust. Zook,
of Lancaster, Pa, and VIM. N.
Wood and Maj. A. w. Mcdonald, of
Charles Town. The committee offered
the following report, which was
adopted:
The committee upon proxies report
that there are of stock entitled to
vote 2,372 shares. That there are
present, by proxy and in person,
6 ,2SO shares, making majority pres
ent of 81 shares.
Respectfully submitted.
A. w. MCDONALD.
WIN. N. WooD.
j. GUST. ZooK.
June 20, 1891.
On motion, the secretary read the
reports of Directors and Secretary,
which reports were unanimously
adopted in the following resolution:
The foregoing reports of the Board
of Directors and Secretary of this
company having been submitted to
the stockholders at this meeting, on
motion it was resolved that the action
of the Board of Directors and officers
of this company in all matters set out
in said reports, and in making and
executing the contracts that have
been made with various parties by
this company, and also submitted to
the consideration of the stockholders,
and contained in the minutes of the
Board of Directors and of the execu
tive committee of said Board be, and
the same are hereby ratified and
confirmed.
On motion, it was ordered that
| /, 900 copies of the aforementioned
reports be printed and circulated
amongst the stockholders.
On motion TO proceed to the cleo
ton of Board of Directors, the fol-
lowing gentlemen were nominated,
and the secretary ordered to cast the
unanimous vote of the stock present
in their favor:
Frank Beckwith, F. w. Brown, r.
A. Alexander, II. H. Cooke, r. P.
Chew, w. F. Lippitt, Gustav Brown,
Joseph Trapnell and B. G. Washing
ton, of Charles Town; j. Gust. Zook,
of Lancaster, Pa; Geo. Adams, of
Wheeling, w. Va; Chas. Becker, of
Baltimore, Nd; and U. F. Higin
botham, of Brownsville, Pa.
The following resolution was offered
and adopted:
RESOLVED, That this meeting vote
its hearty thanks to the management
of the company for the ability and
skill with which they have managed
the affairs of the company.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
lGEO. ADAMS, Chm'n.
H. X, AhIBLER, Sec'Y.
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OOI4SHtt sRPIFSuttSu ItsUIO
trains and rates of fare.
To THE K1cKApoo INDIAN MEDICINE
20 NEv HAvEN GoNN

Co., NEW HAVEN, iOONN.:
Gentlemen Fl live at Carrolton
Station, on tie Western Maryland
Railroad, and have suffered most in
tense pain over my eyes for three
months, so much so that at times I
was out of my head with pain. /
purchased "a bottle of Kickapoo In
dian Oil, and, to my surprise, the
pain was entirely relieved, and in five
minutes I felt like different man.
I have tried everything that money
could purchase in the shape of medi-
cine, and nothing did me any good
until 1 found your wonderful Indian
Oil. am truly yours.
JOHN UHLER.
Westminster, Nd, April "a, 1891.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-06-23

The editor of the Phenixville (Pa.)
Messenger, who visited Charlestown
a few weeks ago, expresses the hope
g that the ancient town of Charles
Washington may bloom like rose in
beauty, in fragrance, and be the
pride, ere long, of the Shenandoah
Valley, that masterpieces of Gods
creative work"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-06-23
HambIetonian Trotters.
KINGSTON H.,
Trinl 2.S0 Without Training

TIM a;0Ul Wlthout Training.
Observation-Disclosures is q beautiful chest
nut, weight 100 lbs, 1854 hands high, good
action, excellent bone aud muscle, and Of per-
feet conformation. Kingston has delnonStra-
ted the power of producing speed and style.
PEDI0REE.--Kingst0n was foRled june Goth,
1889. out Of an AbdelkadR mare, (thorough-
bred. } and was sired by HetzelS Hambletonian,
full brother of Volunteer. sire of st. julien,
Blk; Gloster, 2:17,; ALLEY, 2;l9; Bodine,
2:l9A Driver. 2;191S and nineteen other trOt-
tors that have records better than $3.50.
Kingston will make this season at Charles
town and ShepherdatokSh.
TghMs. -Insuranco, 1 mare e15.00, mares
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-06-23
JOE HETZELL,

1ehFb Olu, trlhl M
DBscRIPTIoN.-Joe HetzelI is o beautiful
chestnut, weight 1850 lbs, 1b1( hands high,
very ambitious. and can show Q 3-minute gait
without being trained.
PBDTaRBE.-Joe Hetzell was foaled April
18th, 1886. out Of q Red Cloud Mare aud was
sired by Kingston H., (tFial 2:50) lie by Het-
zell's Hdmbletonian. full brother TO Volunteer,
sire Of st. Julian. 2:111l; GlosteT, 2:l7; Alley.
2:19; Bodine. 2:1914; Driver, 2:1g1<<, aud nine
teen other trotterS that have records better
that $50.
Joe Hetzell, limited to 20 mares, win make
this season at ChaFleBtoWn.
TERMS.-InsuTance, 5000.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-06-23

The business Of the CharlestowN
post Office during the year just clos
ing, under the impetus of our devel-
opment movement, has Increased ttOe'.-
ty-tve per cent. A handsome show
ing for CharIestown.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-06-23

Hon. VIM. L. Wilson delivered the
annual address before the literary so
cieties of Franklin and Marshall Col
lege, at Lancaster, Pa, last Tuesday
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-06-23
sEcRErARY,s Report.

To 1te Stockholders of 0le C7tqrlesto,on Mining,
Mdnuf occurring and Improvement Company !:
hand you here below statement of the re-
ceipts' and disbursements of the funds to the
LIST of june, 1891:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-06-23
MARRIED.

In Charlestowu, at the residence of Mr.. Jno
81. Bishop. on Tuesday, june 16, 1891, by Row.
Jno. W. Tongue, Mr.. FRANK EVERHART
and Miss MARY z. MUNDAY, both of Lou
doun county, Va.
June 8, at the Presbyterian church of Berry
vile, by the Rev. e. r. Stribling. ED. P. DOR
SEY to Miss ELIZA MOORE, both of Clarke
county, Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-06-23

The Final Celebrations for 1891 of
University of Virginia begin on Sun
day, June 2sth. Rev. DIR. Sledd will
deliver the sermon before the Y. NJ.
C. Association. Tuesday, Both, adj
dress before the Literary Societies by
Hon. Henry Watterson. Wednesday,
July lst, address before the Society
of Alumni by Hon. VIM. L. Wilson.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-06-23
100 LOTS FOR SALE !!

4 90 LOTS in various parts OF Charles
lONH town, with and without HonseS; also
q large number of Lots on the land Of the q.
H., II. q 1. Co.-the latter 20 be sold Win
Houses Only. Prices aud terms Of payment In
reach of ali. For your Choice Of Lots apply
st f SIss 70 n. 1891. T z. LiPPIgT
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-06-23

Popc's original and only genuine
''Beed Bird" Tobacco.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-06-23

Ex-senator Joseph 3. Mcdonald
died Sunday night at his home in In
,dianapolis, aged 70 years.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-06-23
ZOE Sale !!
Sanitary Notice.

EEP Cool, We can help you to do 1t, by
IN selling you Vapor Stove Patient Ice
Cream Freezer, Water Cooler or Refrigerator.
June 6. 1921. YESTERDAY & co.
MHIFE Mountain Ice Cream Freezere
w Triple Motion and other makes, all sizes.
Now is the time to make ice cream, sugar and
Ice are cheap and cream plentiful. Call and
see u.s. YESTERDAY eco.
Inne 10 1891 South Charles st.
n YDRASTS. Street Washers. Hose. Noz-
II zles. &c. at yesterday & cos.
RATH Tubs, Basins, &e.-Any person COM
II tenaplating putting in bath Tub, Basin
or any kind of Plumbing work. will find that
We are the men to do It for you promptly and.
III the best WorkmanIike manuer Cali and -
u; yesterday s. CO.
WTATER Coolers.--We have in stock 8 nice
w assortment MI sizes. Come and buy
one these warm days and keep cool
June 10, 1891. EASTERDAY e Co
NNE do all kinds of Gas and water Pins
Wv work, and have on hand At All tirnes the
material to do the work with. Come and See
nst on South Charles St, ChaFIestoWu. W. We,
June 10 1881, yesterday n co,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-06-23

FOR Low PRICES OF LUMBER
see advertisement of
LIBBEY, BITTINGER G MILLER
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-06-23

We have received the first number
of the Goshen Blade, a new paper
published at Goshen, Va, by Messrs.
Murray & Cisco, the senior proprie-
tor being our former townsman. Mr..
j. Ogden Murray. The Blade is
neat in appearance and ably edited,
and will no doubt prove a strong
factor in the development and future
growth of that promising section.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-06-23


No more important work in prepa-
ration for next years campaign can
he done just now than is being done
by Hon. William L. Wilson, of West
Virginia, and his coadjutors, in or
ganizing Democratic clubs throughout
the country. Congressman Wilson
has just returned from a highly sue
cessful tour of the Northwest as far
as the Pacific Coast, and there are
said to be more Democratic clubs in
the South, with larger membership
than has ever before been known
In Missouri and the Southwest the
work shall be carried on with dill
gence, and the membership and ac-
tive cooperation of young men should
be especially sought after. The in
teIligent young men of the country
are, as a rule, Democrats, and their
efficiency in club work has been tried
and proved.-St. Louis Republic.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-06-23
For Sale.

TWO Half-bfed CIydesdaIe Mares, Of hne
size, . years Old this spring work well
anywhere. Also, Secondhand 2-Hcrse Cham.
pi0n Wagon and set of Double Gears.
W. F. s. I. p. LIPRITT.
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Thyme CresoI.

A Il Excellent Wash to destroy Ticks and
N seahs on Sheep, just received by
April 81, 1891. J. AID. CHEW.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-06-23

(tO0K stoves,-We hsye the best sud lsFg-
" est assortment n the county. and at tic
lowest prices. EAeTERpAY " co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-06-23

We will hereafter in the date lines
at the head of our paper put it
Charles To.on. The G. NJ, NJ. & I.
Co. has it printed that way, the Bank
of Charlestown is falling into the
same line, and the probability is that
oar post-office name will be so desig-
mated. If our business men gener-
ally will aid the matter by writing or
printing it Charles Toaua on their pa
per, envelopes, cards, &C., the serious
inconvenience of confounding the
name ofour town with that of Charles
ton may in large degree be rem
edied, and that without radical
changein the historic name of Charles
town.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-07-19

columns of space in the Journal and was illus
trated with cuts OF the revenue cutters Bear
and Levi Woodbury.. 1t was a very creditable
piece of work.
Attorney General Miller, Secretary Foster,
Solicitor General Taft Solicitor Hepburn, and
District Attorney Reed, of Philadelphia, left
Washington yesterday afternoon on the Rev
enue steamer Crawford for a short cruise in
Chesapeake Bay. They expect to be back to-
morrow morning.
Mr.. Harry Fisk, the business manager of
Albaugh's Opera House, has gone to Romney,
West Va, for stay of some weeks Mr..
Fisk has not yet fully recovered from his
recent severe attack of rheumatism, but his
friends hope that the rest and mountain air
will speedily restore him to health
Mr.. r. E. Kerkham, one of the most valued
employees of the Weather Bureau, has been
called to Washington by Secretary Rusk to
assume charge of all State weather services
with view to developing them and making
them more useful and efficient. Mr.. KerlSham
has had extensive experience in this line of
work, having been abroad from Washington
for five years engaged on it. For one year he
was director of the Illinois Weather Bureau,
for three years director of the Louisiana serv-
Ice and for nearly year director of the Wis
consin service. Mr.. Kerkham was accom-
panied on his return to Washington by his
wife, who is now summering with relatives in
Virginia