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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1897-09-24
x.RAYS COMPOUND sMuGc, Fpe

With Their Aid French Official.
Found Contra band in p Out of no
The experiments which have been
making for several weeks by the chs.
toms service of the government ~
garding the examination of trunks and
packages by means of the X-rays, We're
concluded the other day with practi.
cal application upon 80 packages ar.
irving by parcels-post. 1t took but
Is minutes to examine the entire lot
by the new apparatus, the contents Of
each being instantly and plainly dis.
closed without untying knot or break.
ing seal.
The 30 persons to whom the pack.
ages were addressed had not been
warned that their things were to be
looked into by the new process, and
each had declared solemnly that his
package contained nothing dutiabe
Yet contraband articles came to LIGHT
in just q of them; and there was much
confusion in consequence, because the
French government does not look upon
smuggling as a joke, and supports
good bit of it's standing army on the
fines it collects from.people who like
to hoodwink it.
The nicely with which the dutiabe
articles had been hidden to avoid off.
cial eye made it exceedingly interest.
ing to see what the N-rays would fer.
ret out, and that part of the business
was as good as cinematographic show
TO the inspectors. In one OF the parcels
a mechanical doll had been deity sur.
rounded by old hats; in another, which
was declared to contain fruit. a pair
of woman's patent leather shoes YVES
buried in apricots and plums. In
packet labeled Particles de Paris were
chown a series of medallions and
watches. Other articles, supposed to
be out of sight and touch, We're women's
belts and silver buckles, carriers hand
kerchiefs, gloves and innu1nerab!e arti'
cles Of jewelry. also two mandoins.
The last package examined had been
declared to contain samples of lin
gerie without value" The N-rays
showed that there was very small col
large consignment of Egyptian cigar
cites and English matches. This was
such fragrant case (because cigar
cites and matches are a government mo
nopoly, and it is second to highway
robbery to bring into the country any
thing that you can smoke, and matches
that viii really burD that the
inspectors haled before them the
consignee of the parcel ana
showed him the living image of his
crime. This is the only case where
something serious will happen. Inc
other consignees will merely pay duty
A very lively time is expected when
the new method of examination is pun
to work at the frontier customs sta
tons, which is promised for the near
tuture.-N. y. Sun.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1897-09-24
You Know What Followed

Mis-. Browne Tin great haste to 70 n
his ofice)-Where on earth i. m,
razor? 1 can't find it anywhere!
Browne, Jr.-1f you mean your wbi..
az. ner knife, papa. I know where it is. and
s awful sharp, 'causs it cuts ha.,ar
dardy.-Up-to-D,AA
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1897-09-24

The object of the new home for
working girls just opened in Denver,
Co.., is to give comfortable quarters to
young women who are working for
such slender wages as 81 or SIS a week.
Furnished rooms are offered for only
81 month. There are pleasant recep-
ton rooms, to which all working girls
are freely invited; and the home, which
has 80 rooms, has already Is inmates.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1897-09-24
Irrelevant Ouestions

Here is story told by a relative of
Lady Langford, the original of Lady
Kew in Thackeray's" Newcomes: ""Lady
l-angford had only once seen her cousin,
Lord Langford, when he came to visit
her grandmother, and the next day the
ola lady told her she was to marry
INN. Very well, grandmamma, bu,
when" Il never in my life heard
such an impertinent question: said
the grandmother; what business !, i.
OF yours when you are to marry him =?
You Will marry him when l tell YOU.
However, whenever you hear me order
SIX horses to the carriage, you NAV
KNOW that you are going to be married.
And so it was. st. Louis Globe Demo-
crat.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1897-09-24

ward to him, and abruptly sat down.
Court adjourned sine die just at lunch
con time, and some of the officers of the
infantry mess invited the members to
come over and have a bite and sup
They all went but Cram and Waring,
Cram saying he had asked few friends
to his quarters, and Waring audibly re-
marking that it would take away his
appetite to have to sit at meat with so
and so; so and SO being the officers who
were mainly instrumental in working
up the case against Close. The telegram
sent by Mr.. Newton Lambert that after
noon was on his own responsibility, be
cause neither judge advocate nor mem
Der of the court could reveal it's find
ing, but it bore all the weight of au-
1hority and it brought untold relief
to an anxious household; not, as might
be expected, to the immediate friends
and relatives of the accused in the dis
tant north, for never until days after
wards did they know anything about it,
but to a little family 'lately in rebel
lion" and holding in adherence Capt.
Close and all his kin; for the dispatch
was addressed to Mrs. Walton Scrogcs.
Pass Christian.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1897-09-24
XVI.


The honorable acquittal of Capt.
close proved, as was to be expected, a
thorn in the flesh of certain of his ac-
cusers, and stirred up trouble in the
gallant -teenth. This was a matter
Close didn't much mind. He was grant
ed six months leave on a surgeons GER
tlicate of disability, which meant on
full pay, and he took it very hard that
some means We're not devised to
send him north under orders. so
that he could draw mileage. lie and
Lamber went back to Tugaloo together
and packed up, for &c" company was
ordered relieved by another, and Close
was there made the happy recipient
Of pass to Chicago, while the old COM
pany. after seeing their ex-command-
er safely aboard the sleeper, went on
down the road to New Orleans and
took station once more with regimentaI
headquarters.
Here Mr.. Lambert found means of
getting occasional brief leaves of alb
sence and of employing his two or three
days in visits to his erstwhile neighbors
of Walton hall, now comfortably dcmi-
ciled in a picturesque but somev hat
old cottage close 70 the
tumbling waves of the gulf. 1t had
been the property of q near relative
before the war. and was reclaimed and
put in partial order for their use, ap-
l,arently. through the efforts of their
rld physician and the energies of Mr..
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1897-09-24

them.
Then when it came to testimony as to
war and other service, Close sat there.
LIND, bandaged, Scared, and little
Pierce, who had volunteered as "amy-
cuss" anyhow, unrolled one letter after
another and laid them on the table, and
they went the rounds of the court until
old Pike choked them off by saying
they couldn't well attach the accused's
scars and wounds to the records, any
more than these letters: he was ready
to vote, unless the gentleman himself
desired to say something-had some
statement to offer. How was that, Mr..
Judge Advocate? And Waring turned
10 Pierce, who was beginning to unroI:
d batch of manuscript, to which he had
devoted two sleepless nights and in
which he h3d lavished satire and sar-
nccusers of his client. Pierce meant
it to be the sensation of the day, and
'he court was crowded to hear hin,
read it, despite the significant bsence
of Brax and his now COMPOUNDED advis-
ers. Braxton already was in deep dis
tress. the victim of overwcening conf
dence in the statements of his asso-
"iates. upon my soul, general" he had
,nid to Pike. 1.-The result Of this trial al
ready makes me feel as though l. not
Close, were the criminal" And Pierce
July meant to "show up" the scandal
in the case, placing the blame
IN them and not their colonel.
But it was not to be. Old Close put
forth a banGaGed hand and restrained
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-24
A Favored Town.

Mr.. c. B. Rouss. the eccentric but gen
erous millionaire. of New York, has for.
warded his check for 81 900 to the Shen
andoah Valley Agricultural Society, OF
Winchester. This amount is Mr.. Rouss
annual contribution to this society This
liberal donation annually is but mite
of what he does for his old home people,
and it is no wonder their grateful appre.
citation is publicly and privately NANTES
ted whenever an opportunity is presented.
Some people who lack this beautiful
attribute, which has endeared this pecu.
liar man to the hear is of many, ungener.
ously attribute his libe rality to ig.
noble motives that he makes these pub,
lie demonstrations ofliberality for the love
love of hattery and the Plauditsrecipients.
Even admitting that such are his prompt.
inHs, which We do not believe, it is an
incentive. if emulated by the people OF
worth generally, that would help to bridge
over the widening chasm between the
rich and the poor.
lStaunton (Va.) independent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-24
NOTICE
Te WATER CUSTOMERS OF THE
Charles Town Water & Mfg Co.

In consequence of the unusual waste of water.
call the attention of our customers TO the
Rules and Regulations attached 10 aud made
4 part of each contract for use OF water.
Especial attention Is called ut this time to
Rule G, us follows:
1t shall be the duty of persons holding water
permit TO keep their hydrants, pipes, spigots
and all watcs connections in good repair. so
thlt Wltcr may not waste.
Under Rule 4. the company reserves the
right for its officers agents At all reasonable
times to enter the premises. where water Is
taken, for purposes of examining water FIX
lures and connection and other purposes ini
the interest OF the Water Company.
The plumber of the Company will therefore
at an early day visit every PREMISE and re-
port the condition of all water oa1iEts- and
connections
Rule /, Water of the company shall not be-
used by any person who shall not fret have,
paid for and obtained permit signed by the
superintendent. Water shall be used for no.
other purpose than is allowed In the permit.
Permits for spTinkling streets. yards and
mower beds, contemplate the moderate use of
HaicT morning and evening
Whers waste il observed contracts will be
cancelled and wafer turned off.
All the Rules and Regulations for supply
and use OF water are contained and made
part oil each contract, and will hereafter be
enforced.
All parties in arrears for water rent, call on
Treasurer and settle.
y. c. WASHINGTON,
July 2O-2m. SuperiDtendent
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-24

We made our first visit to Inwood Park
Fair last Thursday, and had quite a
pleasant day of it. Although not so pre-
tentious rs other fairs, there were some
good exhibits and goodly collection OF
the sturdy yeomany and fair daughters OF
Berkeley. Jefferson and Frederick coun-
ties, with liberal sprinkling from other
localities. The popular president, Hon.
Geo. N. Bowers, was doing all he could
TO make the fair success, and we found
our genial friend Col James W. McDon-
aid, assistant marshal, conspicuous fig
sure on the grounds. and enjoyed courte-
sizes at his hospitable tent. The Colonel,
we observed. had in use the elegant eight
hundred dollar turnout purchased by him
at the r. D. Shepherd sale, drawn by a
spanking pair of young horses. DIR. R.
c. Burkhsrt served efficiently as chief
marshal, and among the exhibitors we
were pleased to note our enterprisina
countymen Messrs. A. L. Anderson &
Co.. with an elegant collection of light
vehicles of all kinds.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-24

At the n. Y. Racket Store you can buy
galvanized iron tubs 40, So, IS and 75c; the
best cedar tubs so, 60, 10 and S5c; the best
pine tubs 80, IS and 75c; wood buckets clear
OF knots loo; hoops still better 14c; large
butter bowls 25ci Just received big lot of
tin-ware cheaper Than ever, 10 OF. bucket
lOc; be sure to see our TX heavy tin-ware
nearly as cheap as the cheap tin-ware and
will last five times as long; if you need any
mating now is the time to buy; we still have
some mating at the old price; remember
the new tariff puts about 600 on mattings;
we will sell at the old price as long as our
present stock lasts; we keep nice line of
carpets; we have good stock on hand now;
carpets will be higher and now is a good
time to buy: we will offer some wonderful
bargains for the next thirty days in summer
goods; we want to make room for our fall
goods and will close out our summer goods
regardless of cost; we have made big re-
duction in our millinery department in hats,
flowers, trimmings, &c; all the hats we have
on hand are the latest and best shapes and
have only been in stock a short time.
JACOB w. COLEMAN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-24
From the Harper's Ferry Sentinel ::

From the Harper's Ferry Sentinel:
Mr.. T. W. Beale left for Springfield, Mass.
Frid ay morning
Mrs. Mary Cavalier had the misfortune to
fall and dislocate her sh oulder.
Mrs. Will Trail and two daughters, of Wash
ington, are visiting Mrs. Geo. Bready at High.
land Terrace
Rev A, D. Melvin, President of Maryland
Conference was the guest of c. B,Wentzcll on
Thursday and Friday.
The many friends of Attorney G, w. Holt
will learn with regret that he will leave hero
about the 18th of September next. to establish
himself in business In the city of New York.
DR.. w. w. Trail, Messrs George and Err
nest Trail and Mr.. Brintly, of Washington,
Misses Kemp and Bootman, of Knoxville.
Md, were the guests this week of Mr.. and
Mrs C. H. Trail.
Mr.. C. Fl, Trail has now secured and placed
in position his machinery for pumping water
at his ore mines. The water is pumped 1 zoo
feet from the river and he has completed
every facility for mining ard placing his rich
iron ore in market.
There is = gentOel and jolly crowd in camp
for week at Rattling Springs, composed as
follows: Misses May aud Phoebe Getzcndan-
ner aud Miss sallie Blue of KearneysVille
Miss Emma Jones and Miss Dolly Moore of
Mar tinsburgi Miss May Belle Hart, OF Wheel
ng; Mrs Joseph Baker, Chsperou, of Leetown;
Mr.. e. c. Tyler, of Washington; DIR. C. L.
Baker, of Leetown, and Messrs. II unter and
Bert Link of Duffields
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-24
Morgan's Grove Notes.

The time for Morgan's Grove fair is draw
ing near-August 81, September 1, 2 and 3.
Arrangements are being pushed along in
every department, and the fair will be as
entertaining as ever. The children will be
delighted to know that the merry-go-round
will positively be there, and all the side
shows and booths will display their at
fractions.
1t is proposed to have fish exhibit at
Morgan's Grove fair this year. Some of our
finest river fish, including some big carp,
will be caught and placed in the spring,
where we have no doubt they will be the
object of much interest.
Get your exhibits ready for the Morgan's
Grove fair Send to the Register office for a
premium list and see the fine premiums that
are offered.
The favorable season ought to insure an
unusually fine exhibit of vegetables, grains,
fruits, ETC., in the agricultural department.
The Norfolk &; Western Railway will give
the low excursion rates that have heretofore
prevailed.-Register
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-24
Bicycle Notes.

The awning over the grandstand will
make the spectators much more comfort
able. ZIG yards of heavy duck will be
used in its construction.
Tickets for the next races will be on
sale at 10 cents apiece at the stores OF
Messrs. Geo. T. Light, Brown & AooH,
J. E. West and 1.-The Hub" BY buying
before going to the grounds some incon-
yenience will be avoided. Children half
price.
An impromptu race on the bicycle
track on Monday afternoon attracted a
crowd of about one hundred people
Messrs. John Elliott and Gilbert Rode
rick, in two separate races, rode against
Mr.. Daniel Walker mile and a quarter
heat, giving the latter handicap of two
laps. MIR. Walker won.
A grand lantern Psrade-wheels deco
rated with Japanese lanterns aud fancy
lights-will take place Thursday night,
Aug. 26, under direction of the Charles
Town Cyclists. The parade will start on
Hunters Hill, headed by the Charles
Town Cyclists, next in line all the ladies,
and next all the unattached wheelmen
who will join us. Parade will start at
O'Clock, sharp. 1t is requested that all
cyclists, ladies. boys and men, join this
parade and help make it a success.
The following is the programme OF
races and list of prizes of the next bicy-
Gle races to be held August Goth:
First race-half-mil novice list prize,
quadruple plate jewel casket, value, So
End prize, bicycle lamp. value, So.
Second race-half mile handicap-for
club members only-1st prize, gold medal,
value $751; End prize, sweater, value
Third race-quarter-mile handicap
amateur-1st prize, silver medal. value,
ST 2nd prize, gold pen, value SO.
Fourth race-one mile handicap-am
ateur-1st prize, quadruple- plate shaving
mug, value. 81 2nd prize, silk umbrella,
value, So.
Fifth race-two mile handicap-ama.
teur-1st prize, quadruple plate ice pitch
er, value, S12; End prize, silver match
safe, value, 50 go
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-24

The beautiful hangers issued in con-
nection with Gen. Thos- L. Rosser's
prospective entertainment in Washington
Hall. Sept. 9. for the benefit of John w.
Rowan Camp, U. c. W, show highly
colored illustration of Gen. Rosser's
charge on Gen. Clusters division and
capture of wagon tram in the battle OF
Trevillian Station, Va, July II, 1864.
On the extreme right of the column in the
charge is shown private Chas. B. Rouss,
and further on the gallant Capt. Mcclure,
Col. Lie" White, Maj. Holmes Conrad
and other conspicuous figures, with the
intrepid Rosser in the van. OF the oppos-
ing forces Color Sergeant John Nash, U.
S. A. is seen shot by Maj. Conrad and
falling with his flag, which Gen. Custer
siezes and bears aloft.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-24
Proclamation by the Mayor.

1. Gustav Brown, Mayor of Charles Town
having become satisfied that case of n.y.
drophobia has appeared among the dogs in
this town, hereby issue my proclaim alton
requiring all persons to confine their dogs
or to have the same securely muzzled from
this day and date, until further notice from
me-under the following penalty, in ac-
cordauce with the ordinances of the town
made and provided, viz: That, ''if any dog
should be found at large in the town dur
ing the time so appointed without being
properly and securely muzzled, the same
may be killed by any person whatsoever,
and the owner or keeper thereof shall pay
a fine of not less than five nor more than
ten dollars. GUSTAV BROWN,
Aug II, 1897. Mayor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-24
WheatIand Personals.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. 1. Lockhart attended Mid
dleburg campmeetiDg last week.
| Mr.. L. R. Huyett and two sons, Burns and
Hartman, took advantage of the recent Bay
Ridge excursion.
Misses Ella Holmes, Ida Watkins and Anna
e. Hugg, of Baltimore, are guests at the hos
pitable residence of Mr.. Adam YouDg, ut
| "Cool Spring."
Aiss Lena Gordon is visiting the Misses
Weller, of Charles Town.
Misses Griffith.
Miss May Hogue. of summit Point, are visiting
Mrs. n. v. FeaganE.
Mrs. V. r. jenkins and daughter. Miss Mol
lie. are visiting relatives near Fishers HILL Va
Miss Marie May of Baltimore. is visiting the
Missen Kanode.
Mr. John Slifer visited his sister, Mrs. W. A.
Shaw, at White Post last week.
Mr., and Mrs. ]. S. Reuner, of Alexandria
Va, are visiting Mr.. RS sister, Mrs. W. C.
Feagans, and his brother, Lippitt Reuner.
Mr.. VIM. Benton, of Charles Town, and his
two little daughters, visited Mr.. II. A. Lock-
hart's family last Saturday.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Henry Baker and family, of
Baltimore. are visiting Mrs. BIS parents, Mr.
and Mrs. s. II. Higinbotham.
Misses Katie and Carroll Fly visited Mr.. E.
Locke's family, at Summit Poiut, last week.
Mr.and Mrs.Le Porter are visiting in Mar
tinsburg.
Mis- Laura Criswell, of Murtinsburg, re-
turned home last week.
Misses Leonora Gore; Grace Florin, of
Washington City; Messrs. VIM. Melvin aud T.
L. RiSEler, spent Sunday with the family OF
Mr. W. II. Griffith.
Miss Lucy Young was able to be at Beulah
church Sunday, much to the qualification of
her many friends.
Rev. Arthur Lewis will preach next Sunday
at st. Johns Church, at Rippon, at 7.So r. m,
and each Sunday hereafter, except the second
Sunday, ut the above named hour.
Rev. Or. A. &. Hopkins preached at Beulah
church Sunday at 8 p. m. The congregation
were glad 40 see him much improved by his
northern trip.
Mr.. L. R. Huyett was unable to attend
church Sunday, owing to an attack of Rheu-
ina tism. We trust he will be about soon.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-24

That the Charles Town Graded School
is no longer an experiment, but living
reality, with noble results, is best attested
by the success of its pupils, which has al
ready placed it among the foremost OF
our local institutions of learning. The
latest high mark for the Graded School
is the selection. in the competitive State
examination. held in Martinsburg several
weeks ago. of Miss Mary Sheet of this
place as the recipient of scholarship in
the Peabody Normal College. at Nash
vile. Tenn, which carries with it travel
ing expenses and 500 per year addi-
tionaI. and is good for two years We
congratulate Miss Sheet and Prof Den
ny and his corps of teachers as well, and
enter another score for the Charles Town
Graded School.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-24
Is Life Worth LlyIusr

II there 10 an Individual on earth who Is e1-
culable for thus interrogating himself, II is tb.
unhappy mortal who suffers from maleria In
eone one of its diabolical forms. This is no
difficult conundrum, however. Life is worth
living b. any man woman who enjoy
good health and IL not hIrassed by reproach-
full conscisnce. The material scourgo,
heavily laid on, 10 . terrible one for the poor
ruferer; to endure. series of freezfpgs.
screenings and sWeAts-the last leaving one
90 limp and Ne strengthless as u dish rag, are
hard indeed, recurring rs they do with hendish
world wide known preventive aud curative
OF inns eiass OF m sludies either in tho dumb
1xee and ague cake. Used with persistence
sy VIM rely upon it, eradicate diEease from
LIS sm; Ihsy also conquer Rheumatism,
kidney and bladder complaints nervousneSs'
dyspepsia, liver complaint and Constipation
spd renew falling strength -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-24

Among the items of destruction by the
recent hail storm, as chronicled by the
Courier, we note that, besides having his
corn riddled. Mr.. John F. Bell had an IS
acre field of clover that he was reserving
for seed cut off as clean as if moving
machine had passed over it. and Mr.. E.
v. Kercheval. the town gardener. lost
nearly all the fruits of his summer labor,
on which he depended for most of his
support. The hail was also very destruc-
tive to the English sparrows, and MI.
Calvin Howell picked up ninety birds at
the foot of one tree in the lawn of Mr..
Marshall Mccormick.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-24
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