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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16
BISHOP MccABE OF NEW YORK,
On Or. James Headache Po,oders.

With regard to DR.. James Headache
Powders. have no hesitation in COM
mending them to sufferers from headache.
They relieve the pain speedily, and,
have never known anyone to be harmed
by their use. have been n great suffer
er from headache in my life, but have al
most gotten rid of it by the constant use
of hot water and fruit, by doing without
coffee The DIR. James Headache Pow
ders have, however, greatly relieved me at
times, and l never allow myself to be
without them, and have recommended
c. c. MccApr."
For sale by Dr.. John P. Bishop.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

Col. F. w Brown. acting Judge in the
case of the Building and Loan Associa-
ton of Martinsburg VS.. the Auburn
Wagon Company, handed down a very
able opinion on Tuesday last. He over
ruled the finding of the Commissioner in
favor of the Cushwa Lien and found for
the Building Association. He sustained
the commissioner in finding that the Me
chanics had a first lien on all personal
property of the Auburn Wagon Company.
We understand that an appeal will be
taken.-Be kelley Democrat.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16
THE HICKS 1893 ALMANAC AND
PAPER.

We are Informed that the 1893
Almanac of Prof Fri r. Hicks is
how ready. and Judging from its past
his Y, it W not be many week 3
in tindlug its way iuto homes and
O ices all over Am erica. 1t is much
larger and fiuer than any previous
issue. II contains 1I6 pages, is
spendidlr printed and ilustrated on
fiae book paper, having The finest
portrait ever given of Prof Hicks.
1t can no longer he denied that the
publications Of Prof. Hicks have be
come necessity to the family and
commercial life of this country. His
journal, Word aud Works" aside
from its storm, weather and astro
pomical features, has taken rank
with the best literary, scientific and
family magazines of the age. Do
not be believe hearsay and reports.
See the Hicks Almanac aud paper
for yourself. You will then know
why they are so popular. They are
educators of the millions, and I'm
rlvaled safeguards to property and
human life. 1t is a matter of sim
pie record that Prof. Bicks has fore
told for many years all great storms,
foods, drouths and tornadoes, even
the recent terrible droutbs and tor
nadoes, even the recent terrible
drouth over all the country. The
Almanac alone is % cents q copy
The paper is 81 90 a year with the
Almanac as premium. Send to
WORD AND WORKS PUB. Co., 2201
Tocrst =. Ct Tnuis Mo
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

Lieutenant Douglass Little, of the regular
army, detailed to inspect the West Virginia
National guards has made his report. There
are only four companie N the State whom
the inspector considered as worthy of special
commentator, and of these four he seems
to speak the highest of Company of the LIST
Regiment. This company is our local mill
tary, commanded by Capt. Pyne. The COM
pany now has fifty members, and twenty
more were to be sworn in last night.-Advo
cate
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16
Beautiful Sea Shells.

Every one admires them. Since COM
ing South l have received numerous in
quiries from northern people for sea
shells, and now 1 am prepared to answer
yes, 1 can send you shells, for l have
made quite a collection of lovely shells,
both from our own coast, the coral reefs,
and some beautiful ones from the West
India Islands l will mail a dozen or
more different kinds, no two alike, to any
one who sends stamp for postage. Also
send you lovely piece of white branch
coral. Yours.
Mrs. F. A. WARNER,
Jacksonville, Fla.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16
Tho ofpfr-scrvfce Lag.

In regard to the decision of Judge
Jackson. which we briefly mentioned last
week. Martinsburg special to the Balu-
more Sun says:
Judge Jackson of the United States
Court. rendered his decision to-day in
the Injunction cases Of Fl. G. Berry,
guager; J. G. Ruckman, storekeeper. and
William Butler, assistant storekeeper
at Hannis distillery. sgainst A. B. White,
collector of the internal revenue. The
decision is favorable to the employees in
every particular and perpetuates the in
functions heretofore granted. The cases
were heard on the bill of the plaintiff $
and the demurrer and answer of the de-
fendant. The object of the bill was to
prevent the collector from removing the
plaintiffs from their present positions and
the demurrer questioned the constitution
atty of the civil-service act, the right OF
the employees to the protection of the act
in assignments and revocation of assign
ments to duty and the power of the Court
of Equity to interfere in such cases. At
ter an elaborate discussion of the matters
involved the judge in conclusion held
that the law is constitutional that the
plaintiffs were employees in the internal
revenue service under the protection OF
thu civil-service act and could not be re-
moved except in accordance with that act
and the rules made in PRONUNCIATION
thereof; that an attempt to change their
positions was a violation of the law and
that Court of Equity had the power TO
restrain the appointing power from re-
moving officers in violation of the law
The court also held that the injunction
was served in time. The counsel for the
defendant was given time TO file his ap-
plicstion for an appeal. The cases were
submitted to Judge Jackson after two
days argument by Senator Faulkner for
the employees ard ex-Commissioner OF
Internal Revenue Mason and District At
torney Gaines for Collector White. They
attracted wide attention, because many
of the questions raised we're entirely new,
and upon this decision depended the fate
of large number of government en-
ployes.
Senator Faulkner, we learn from a
Washington dispatch, says the decision
of Judge Jackson is the most comprehen.
sive opinion on the subject that has yet
been secured from the courts, and in his
opinion leaves no doubt as to the applica-
ton of the law to ali Federal Offices
Judge Jackson has covered almost ev-
cry question that has been raised in con-
nection with the law" says the Senator,
land until his opinion is overruled by a
higher court, his decision makes it neces-
sary that all appointing officers of the
Government be guided by the letter OF
the law and the regulations framed to
make it effective. regard the decision
as the greatest victory that has been
gained for the merit system, and have no
doubt that if the case is taken to the SUI
preme Court, the decision will be sus-
tanned. The effect will be to make Sc
cure in their positions about $1,000 men
who are protected by the law"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

We have received the initial number of
the Athmneun OF the West Virginia Uni
versity, whichis to be issued semi-month-
ly. This number IS principally devoted
TO the proceedings attending inauguara-
ton of the new President and full re-
port of the excellent speeches made on
that occasion.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AND AC.
w tive gentlemen or ladies to travel for
responsible. established house in West Vir-
giniu. Monthly SG5 90 and expenses. Position
steady. Reference. Enclose seli-addressed
stamped envelope. The Dominion Conway
Dept. W. Chicago. ST.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

Davis, Tucker county, now a town of
8 800 inhabitants, with one of the largest
and best equipped saw mills in the State,
the West Virginia Paper Company's large
plant and the second largest tannery in
the United States, was ten years ago the
centre of an nnbroken forest.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16
DONTTOBACCO SPIT AND SMOKE
YOUR LIFE AWAY.

If You want to quit tobacco using easily and
forever, he made well, strong. magnetic. full
of new life aud Nigor. take MOTTO Bac. the
wondcr-workcr that makes weak men strong.
Many gain ten pounds in ten days. Over
800 coo cured. Bay No-To-Bac from your own
druggist, who will guarantee a cure. Booklet
and sample mailed free. Ad. Startling REM
cdy Co., Chicago or New York
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

The lecture room of the Lutheran
Church of Shepherdstowu has been re-
fitted recently with new carpet aud new
infant chairs, and the walls and wood
work reprinted and the colored Metho.
dists of the same town are having the in.
terror OF their church painted and paper
ed-so says the Register.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

a special event OF the recent conven-
ton of the United Daughters of the Con-
federacy in Baltimore was the admission
in body of the Grand Division of Vir-
ginia of the Daughters of the Confeder-
acy into the United Daughters. The
Grand Division will bring into the United
Daughters 81 chapters, with membership
of nearly 900.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

Hon. Marshall Mccormick has
improved considerably, and will be
able to be present at the Eastman
trial. which viii! come up at the No
vember term Of Judge Hollis court.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

Judge Van Wyck, mayor elect of
Greater New York, ia Southern man,
born aud raised in Sonth Carolina, had a
brother killed in defense of the South,
and is a bro,her-in-law of General Hoke,
of the Confederate army.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

In Fredericksburg. Virginia, on the
Ord instant, Mr.. Alexander K. Phillips,
of Washington City, was married to Miss
Mamie Maury Herndor, In the list of
ushers we find the name of Mr.. Allen
@. Wilson, son of Hon. VIM. l.. Wilson.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

UTANTED-TRuST AND AC-
w tive gentlemen or ladies to travel for
responsible, established house in West Vir-
GINA. Monthly $4,000 and expenses. Position
steady. Reference. Enclose self-addressed
stamped envelope. The Dominion Company,
Dept. w. Chicago. S7,'97.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

Committees not being yet ready to re-
port, the County Fair meeting, held last
Saturday, was adjourned over until Sat
urday. November IT. at o'clock p. m,
when all interested in the subject are
earnestly requested to attend.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16
House and Lot For Sale.

l offer for sale. privately. my house and lot
situated on West Liberty street, Charles Town.
ling House Is practically new. With five rooms
and cellar aud all necessary oufbuildings. and
= No. / cisteIn At door Lot contains one
fourth OF an acre. with choice young fruit.
part OF Which il bearing Nice location and
good neighboEhood- Price reasonable ard
terms easy. O5. VI. KERCHEyAL-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

The Huntington Advocate says: at
is said that Hon. A. Ct. Dayton will take
up residence at Fairmont, ut the con-
cluson of his present term III Congress
and will not be candidate for re.elec-
ton"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16
stockholders Meeting.

The first meeting of the Stockholders of the
Yukon Kloudike Gold Mining, Trading.
Manufacturing and Development Co." will be
held at the Office of Forrest w Brown. in
Charles Town, Jefferson Co.. ". Va. at 2 p.
M, on Saturday, November the Goth, 1897. for
the purpose Of clecting u Board of Directors,
adopting BY Laws. and the transaction of any
other business that NAV be lawfully done.
A. X. TUCKER.
STEPHEN RYAN.
JOHN 5. WHALEN,
WILLARD j. FORD.
l.. d. BRAINARD,
Nov g. Incorporators.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

CEXTON'S Grand Fire Place Heaters at
= EASTERDAY IL CO.'S.
IETE want AGO pounds of PrimePork- Amply
w at the stove house Of yesterday Il Co.,
South Charles street.
THE Genuine Wonder, for sale by yesterday
L * Co.. stands uuriYalled. II has no equal
as heat producer. heat distributor or iuel
aver. and 10 demonstrated success. Call
aud examine.
. CHOICE COWS to sell Wart to buy 100
- GbIs. Corn. 20 tons Mixed Glover Hay,
Timothy: and also some Straw All must be
baled. e. h WALL
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

TRUSTWORTHY AND &C
w tive gentlemen or ladies to travel for
responsible. established house in West Vfr-
ginia. Monthly Sos 90 and expenses. Position
steady. Reference. Enclose sclf-addrcssed
stamped envelope The Dominion Company.
Dept. W. Chicago. s1,97,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

TT you want house 10 live in come and see
YESTERDAY IL co.
INN Roofing and Spouting at Bottom Prices
at EASTERDAY * cos
TOOKING STOVES.-We have large lot
\ on hand. and we are selling them cheap,
aI,i warranted to work well in every parficu-
L. YESTERDAY X co,
WYE viii do your Slate Roofing as good
w and as nice as any one. Give US n
Glance. and if we do not do the job to your
.lnIy "a. 1897. YESTERDAY & co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

Mr.. Harry Munday has purchased of
Mrs. Aglionby twenty-five acres of tim
Der for the Hagerstown Spoke and Bend
ing Works.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

The shepherdstown Register complains of
the crowded condition of the Graded School
in that place to the extent that part of the
pupils can only attend one-half day.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

Capt. Thomas Eagan. Road Master of
Foremen on the N. & w. r. r., has re-
moved his headquarters from Shepherds
town to Shenandoah
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16
Trespass Notice.

All persons are warned against trespass-
ing upon the white House" farm. for hunt
ing fishing or crossing the same. The new
law establishes penalty of $500 fine, and
confined in jail until fine is paid. The law
will be enforced upon all offenders who vio-
late it X. w. MORROW.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

Ex-senator Camden has contracted for
the drilling of apsoil well at Camden-on-
Gauley. The territory is wild, but the
surface indications are said to be good.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

The U. s. Supreme Court refused to
grant writ of habeas corpus to Theo-
dore Durant, the condemned California
murderer, and the law will now take its
course.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.

The Democrats in Virginia secured all
the Senators and ninety four of the one
hundred members of the House of Dele
gates.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

Gov. Atkinson. it is stated, has an
nounced his candidacy for the U S. Sen
atorship, provided Judge Golf is not a
candidate
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16
Executors NOTICE.

Tor Of the late Nancy Nct5zrry. all persons
TO her estate are hereby notified 70
make prompt payment of the same Those
having claims against said estate will please
present them for settlement
j. D. McGARRY.
Ex'r OF Nancy Notary. decd
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16
Notice to BondhoIders.
CALL FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY
BONDS.

To the holders of jefferson county ) per cent.
annual and scmi-anunal interest bearing
bonds of the issue of 1881 aud 1886:
Notice is hereby given that the principal
and accrued interest of the bonds bereinbelow
named will be paid at the Office of the Sheriff
of Jefferson County, on January LIST, 1898. aud
that the interest on said bonds will cease on
that date, viz:
81 600 bonds. issue of 1881, No. 81.
q On1
Notice is also given that the following
bonds. which were called in June 9TH, 1870,
for payment on July LIST, 1897, and on which
date the interest on said bonds ceased. and
have not as yet been presented for payment.
will he paid upon presentation at the said
Sherih's Office, viz:
$1,000 :. . :. %. IS, 80.
5000 % - . e ~ and So
800 bonds. No liz. I45. f9S. 221
$1,000 IS 1856. Nos. Al, ~. and 80.
S1OO az - :. 5,25,55 aud 81.
BY order of Court.
w II. T. LEWIS,
W. F ALEXANDER
EUGESE BAKER,
Nov. 3. 1871. Agents.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

The shepherdstownI Independent says: DR..
a. S. Reynolds is setting out to-day on his
lots east and west of town, LOCO apple trees
of the Ben Davis and York Imperial varie-
4;as
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

The report that all the fiagmen on the
N. & w, had been discharged and their
,laces abolished is untrue.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16
TO cuRE A COLD M ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Qnimine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money if it fails 10 cure.
25c s2S-6m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

Governor Atkinson has appointed Hon.
P. G. Eastman, of Mason City, to the re-
gency of the State University, made va.
cant by the resignation OF T. G. Atkeson.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16
IOONl . ALA0 O-l95 n 49, =
PUBLIC SALE
OF
VALUABLE
BUSINESS
PROPERTY.

By virtue of 4 deed of trust given by George
A. Mock and Lucy T. Mock. his wife, to the
Undersigned trustee, bearing date September
IS. 1885. and recorded in the clerks office of
the County Court of Jeffers on County. West
Virginia. in deed book No-s0. ut page 20; and
pursuant to notice in writing. sigued by the
Secretary. and countersigned by the Presi ent,
of the National Building and Loan Associa-
ton. of Washington County, (the party Sc
cured by said deed,) the under signed. the
trustee aforesaid, will offer for sale, at public
onction to the highest bidder. in front of the
Court House in Charles Town. West Nir-
ginia, on
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16
House and Lot for Sale.

For sale. on easy terms, House and Lot on
West Liberty street. now occupied ny I. G.
Earushaw. Apply to T. &. EARNSHAW,
Nov. g-3t or ". C.. BRAGG.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16
STOCK Mogs for Sale.

\ lot of good Stock Hogs for Sale. Weights
from p To 200 lbs. VIII also have some good
Pork for sale n ont the first of December
Apply ut once to C. II. MOORE,
Nov. 9-3t. Near Charles Town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

Install has been an exceptionally good
wheat season. and the growing crop
is looking finely.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

Grafton has curfew ordinance, which
went into effect last night
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16
Friday, the ION Day of December,
PARCEL oFLANp,

in said town, situated and lying at the north
west corner formed by the intersection oil
George and Liberty streets. fronting forty
threc (4SO feet. four inches on said George
street. and one hundred and six (i05) feet on
said Liberty street. adjoining thelots OF Mary
E. Davis. on the north. and Clareucc y. hby
Cnow Enrnshaw) on the West. being part Of
lot No-4T ON the original plat of the town.
Said lot is improved by the
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

TERMS OF SALE. prescribed by the said
Building aud Loau Association. -One-half Of
the purchase money cash on the day of sale;
the baIaucc payable in six months from said
date. with interest. the deferred payment to
be witnessed by the promisory note of the
purcha ser. and to be secured by a lien the
premises. with policy of insurance assigned as
additional security. or by personal security to
the satisfaction of the Truslee. Possession
given upon compliance with terms. subject to
the rights, if any, of existing tenants.
JOSEPH TRAPNELL,
Trustee
HEpLEDowEn & WEST. Auct'rs-
Sov 1G
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16
Bank Notice.

The Bank of Charles Town will lie closed
on Thursday, the 25th Thanksgiving
Day GEO. !. PORTERFIELD,
Nov O. Cashier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16
W. M. Stanley, V. S.,

GRADUATE OF THE ONTARIO VETERTNAHY
COLLEGE, TORONTO, CANADA.
Ailments of domestic animals will receive
careful treatment. Prompt attention to all
calls night or day. Charges reasonable. Res
idencc. :. ID. Bars. opposite b. sc o. Depot,
Charles Town. w. Va. O.2G-y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16
Large Two-story
Frame Building
at the corner, now aeenpied by F. b.
Souders liquor dealer and by
TWO 9th err Buildings

on Liberty street. also occupied by tenants,
1t is centrally located, convenient to the
Court House. Hotels. Post Office and Railroad
Station, and is an excellent site for business.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

YESTERDAY & co.'s
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

TUESDAY MoRN1Ne. NovENBER 10. laa7.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

are prompt. efficient and
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16
Charles Town Real Es-
tate Agency.
A. G. WYNK0OP.

and NOTARY PUBLIC
Offices in Real Estate Exchange Building. OPP
posite Carter House.
CHARLES TowS, JEFFERSON COUNTY, W. Va
Fire, Life and accident Insurance.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-08
POLITICAL IMPORTAKCE.
Comment on the Jtsft of William aud
FGure to 81. Petersburg.

Comment on the Itsit of WiIIfGm aud
Faure to 81. Petersburg.
copyrighted 1897, by the New York SUM-
LONDON, ENG, Aug. THE French,
German and Russian press is discussing
with great solemnity the political i'm
portance OF the visits of Emperor Will
liam and President Faure to st. Peters
burg. Nearly all try to magnify these in
cidents into great events, but public
opinion al large in Europe shows no signs
of interest.
German writers assume the result will
be that triple and dual alliances will be
brought into the most cordial relations,
even if a Russo-Fran nco-German entente is
not established. 1t is admitted, however,
by such papers as the Cologne Gazette
that it is not to be expected that French
statesmen dare openly erase tho word
'revenge" from their programme. French
newspapers, of course, make no such sug-
gestions. In fact, The growing opposition
TO the obvious tendency of Russian ascen-
dency over France finds free expression.
Clemenceau says in the Echo de Paris:
81 hear people discussing whether Hano-
taux, Admiral Gervais and General
Boisdeffre will attend the President
merely TO enhance the briIliancy of his
cortege, or whether in some cham Der they
will aftix their signatures to some myste-
rious papers prepared by their Russian
colleagues. Whether or not matters very
little. Emperor William will know all
about it long before we do Moreover, if
Russia does thus tardily consent 10 COM
nit TO paper her agreement with Us it Will
only be for the purposes of maintaining
German peace and giving Germany a
guarantee. She will continue to enjoy
undistuTbed possession OF the territory
forcibly wres;ed from France. No other
explanation can be given of the status QUO
which has for its foundation the Franco
Russian understanding. The Gear Loyalty
tells US he can do nothing in the matter
OF Alsace- Lorraine. We, on the contrary,
sacrifice to him our interests in the East
and invite him 10 help himself to our saw
ings. Is the gIoritcation of Felix Faure
adequate compensation? ?"