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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21

Our pleasant and courteous young
friend Mr.. a. Welles Stump, Secretary
of the Charles Town Society of New
York, sends us a kind and pressing invi-
tation TO attend the ninth annual banquet
of that society, to be held Saturday eve
ming, january IS. Few things, we are
sure, would afford us more genuine pleas
ure than to meet around the festal board
the number of young men who have gone
up from Charles Town to make their
mark in the great metropolis and become
an honor to their friends and their former
home. We wish each and all much hap
piness on this occasion and trust they
may live long to enjoy many more such
anniversaries.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21

The Marriage of Mr.. Cecil Hurst Baker,
son of Sheriff Eugene Baker, of Jefferson
county, to Miss Mary Ross, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Martin l.. Ross, of Knoxville,
Tenn, is announced to take place at the
home of the bride on Thursday, December
23rd. Mr.. and Mrs. Baker will come to this
county Immediately after their marriage to
visit the family of Sheriff Eugene Baker
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21
Public Sales.

Wednesday, December 2a.-Personal
Property of Geo. d. Wiltshire, decd, by
G. B. Wiltshire. Admir-
Thursday, December a3.-McGraw
Personally, at Harper's Ferry, by James
NJ. Mason. IT., Trustee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21
Notice.

Charles Town, W. Va, Dec. 18th, 1897.
am very much in need of money to meet
the obligations of State and county. have
no resource for raising money other than
that of collecting the taxes which are now
overdue, therefore ask that you put forth
an extraordinary effort and help relieve me
from the situation.
Nothing would give me more pain than TO
have 10 collect the taxes by law, which
will have to do if not paid promptly.
EUGENE BAKER,
dec11, '97-tf Sheriff.
County papers coPy.i
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21
Elixir Regina.

This Is tonic and Shampoo for the
hair. 1t leaves the hair soft and silky
This is not sold to bring the hair out, but
to preserve the hair that you have Keep
the scalp clean with Elixir Regina and
your hair will not fall out. The ladies that
have bought it praise it in the highest
terms. We have sold to great many.
Price soc. per bottle. c. H. SMITH,
Na,,. p ,cI.s+ G+ora
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21
DON,T die YOuNG !

Cascarets. Candy Cathartic. the most won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, act gently and
positively on Kidneys, liver aud bowels. cleans
ing the entire system. dispel colds, cure head
ache. fever, hnbltual constipation and bilious
nees. Please buy and try box OF &. g. e.
to-day: 10. %, so cents. Sold and guaranteed
to cure by all druggists.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21

The Shepherd Fire Department is ar
ranging for firemen's parade on, We'd
nesday Decemberaoth, in Shepherdstown.
Several visiting fire companies are expec-
ted. A prize will be awarded to the best
drilled company and to the company
having the most uniformed men in line
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21

Messrs. yesterday & Co. have spouted
the dwelling on the Mag Willie" farm of
the Keyes heirs, are doing the timing on
improvements to the dwelling of Mr..
Amos Dunlap, Cbeing prosecuted by Mr..
F. L. Bclier,) and have contracted to tin
roof the new power house being erected
by Mr.. Armenuout for the Charles Town
Electric Light. Heat and Power Company.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21

Mr.. George Ephraim Shaun died at his
residence, near Middleway, on Sunday, the
9Th inst. aged 6S years. Funeral services
were held in Grace Episcopal Church on
Tuesday, Rev. Mir. Willis officiating. Inter
ment in the Masonic Cemetery. Mr.. Shaull
had been an invalid for over two years,
being required to sit in chair the entire
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21
Values that Cannot
Be- Duplicated.

by any house in this town. Call and
let us show you the goods. Look ut
our styles, our qualities and our
prices. The odds are all in our IA
yor. You will come very near hold
ing in your hand one-haIf the money
you expected to spend If you buy
your clothing from the BALTIMORE
CLOTHING HOUSE.
Be sure you are at THE RIGHT
PLACE. Our bargains have driven
our competitors to devise means to
draw you into their place of business.
ONLY ONE
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21

The Morgan Messenger suggests Mr..
U. S. G. Pitzer, of Martinsburg, as a
suitable person to succeed Hon. A. G,
Dayton in Congress.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21

The B. & o. Railroad will sell tickets
at reduced rates over its lines during the
holiday season-one and one third fare
for the round trip. Tickets on sale Dec.
ri. IS and 81 and Jan. I,valid until Jana.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21
!" Eirst Grade Nurserx STOCK.

The famous lot of peach, apple. pear aud
plum trees, asparagus roots aud strawberry
plants, at the Harrison Nurseries, Berlin. Md,
have Just been officially declared first grade.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21

A startling incident of which Mr.. John
Oliver, of Philadelphia, was the subject,
is narratated by him as follows: 1 was
in a most dreadful condition. My skin
was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue
coated, pain continually in back and sides,
no appetite gradually growing weaker
day by day. Three physicians had given
me up. Fortunately, friend advised
trying Eleccric Bitters, and to my great
joy and surprise, the first bottle made a
decided Improvement. l continued their
use for three weeks, and am now well
man. l Know they saved my life and
robbed the grave of another victim" No
one should fail to try them. Only so cts,
per bottle at Lights Drug Store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21

The SPIRIT boys will present their An
nual Greeting, which will be found
composition of superior merit, and espe-
cially interesting. Give them liberal
contribution.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21

The senior law class at Washington and
Lee has chosen c. ]. Faulkner, Jr., as one
of its representatives on the editorial staff
of the Calyx
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21

John Morgan, the triple murderer,
was hung at Ripley, Jackson county,
this State, on Thursday the 10th.
The execution was public and wit
messed by crowd estimated at from
ten to twenty thousand.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AND AC-
w tive gentlemen or ladies 10 travel for
responsible. established house in West Yir-
ginia. Monthly $500 and expenses. Position
steady. Reference Enclose sclf-addrrsscd
stamped envelope. The Dominion Company
Dept. W. Chicago. S7,97.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21
0VerCoats.

Solid and substantial-all WOOL
They are cut and Trimmed and made
by reliable workmen. No matter
what you want, we have probably got
it, and free from extravagant prices.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21
Mofice.

Notice is hereby given that the firm hereto
fore existing under the name of Moore &
Moore, consisting of Thos. Il. and Gerard ID.
Moore, is dissolved by mutual co sent. Thos.
X. Moore will assume all liabilities. Persons
indebted will please settle.
THOS. X. MOORE
Dec. 21-3t. GERARD u. MOORE,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21

Hon John w. Daniel was unanimously
reelected United States Senator by the
Virginia Legislature
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21

XG1 ED-TRUSTwORTHY AND &C
wv tive gentlemen or ladies to travel for
responsible. established house in West Vir-
giuia. Monthly SIS 90 and expenses. Position
steady Reference. Enclose sef-addressed
stamped envelope. The Dominion Company.
Dept. W. Chicago. S7,97.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21

The publication of thewinchester Press
has been resumed, Frank H. Gibson editor
and publisher.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21

Judge Faulkner will hold Especial term
of the Jefferson circuit court, beginning
at noon to-day.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21

MI. A Trump has been appointed post
master at Kearneysville, in place of Mr..
Theodore Honsher, removed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21

Mr.. Butler Engle, of Shenandoah juno
ton, and Miss Mary Brown, ofASumnit
Point, were married in Hagerstown on
the 18th inst.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21

1t has for many years been the custom Of
The Outlook to publish ut about this time of
the year a special Book Number devoted
largely to the holiday books and to articles of
special interest to our readers. This year the
Book Number contains, besides its usual full
and discriminating reviews of holiday books,
several articles relating to book-making,
number has special cover design peculiarly
fitted for the !lrpose, and contains 4 very
large number of Illustrations. 1t is beyond
doubt the best Illustrated and most readable
of all The Outlook's Book Numbers as
year. The Outlook Company, IS AstOr Place,
New York;
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21
Flowers for Xmas.

Persons wanting Cut Flowers or Plants for
Christmas will please leave orders as soon as
poSsib g. ii her at the Bloomfield Greenhouse,
T.. n. Boards or Brown & HOof's Drug Store.
Parties wanting ROSES will please see me
at once. WILLIAM TRAPSELL,
Dec. II. Manager.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quiniue Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money if it fails 10 cure
05c s2S-6m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21

The address delivered by Rev James
Battle Averitt on the occasion of laying
the foundation of the central shaft in the
North Carolina plot in Stonewall Gene
terry at Winchester, Va, June 18TH, 1897,
has been published in apamplet form
through the generosity of Mr.. Charles
b. Rouss, of New York City.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21

D-TRUsTWoRTHY AND &C
w live gentlemen or ladies to travel for
responsible. established house in West Vir-
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, 1897-12-21

The N. & w. R'y Co. will offer Christ
mas holiday excursion rates Dec. 22 toys
inclusive, and Dec. 80 and 81 inclusive,
good until Ian. I, at usual low rates.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21

The jury in the Eastman case, at Par
sons, w. Va, gave verdict of involun-
tary mansiaughter, and Judge Holt SEN
fenced the prisoner to two years close
confinement in Jail. The verdict amounts
to simply a misdemeanor. and the SEN
tsnee will be appealed from as excessive.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21
Boots and Shoes.

A complete stock. We can fit any
foot, and the Bargains we are offer
ing can't help but win for us the
trade of the people.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21
Food Caused ain
catarrln of the stomach cured by
Hoods Sarsaparii!a.

al was taken sick about n year ago with
catarrh of the stomach. At tiTnes 1 would
have o ravenous appetite and at other
times could not eat Ny food caused me
ezcrueiating pain. was running down
80 fast had 10 stop work. lily friends
urged N: 10 take Hoods Sarss parilla.
did so and soon began to feel better. The
Disagree be symptoms OF disease grad
ually Passed away and flesh and strength
returned. lowe it all to Hoods Sarsapa-
rilia." MARY L. CUMMINGS, North
Brookfield, Mass. Remember
Hoods SarsaparilIa
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for So.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21
F.J CHENEY e CO, Toledo, o.
BSSn Sold By Druggists, 75c-

Last week while workmen were req airing
the Schley house, "Rockland," sword was
found under the caves of the roof. 1t was
in a splendid state of preservation and be-
longed to the late Mr.. Towner. The heir
loom is much priced by the members OF the
Schley family.-Shep Independent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21
Suits That Suit.

That's the kind we sell. 1t will
take clothing sharp to tell whether
the suits are ready-made or mer-
chant tailor-made. Big values await
you for small OUTLAY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21

Merry Christmas and happy New Year
10 nil
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21

In order to rent my Store Rooms must
make an entire close out of my stock. The
greater part of it is new and bought recently.
The following prices will prove my offer:
$50 Pair Ladies' $50 and $500 shoes, sl.75
los +" I" $500 Shoes, 125
so !" vcryFine $500 oxfOrds
Shoes. LOO
% Z" f" veryFire ST. so oxfords
Shoes, rs
% sc Misses Fine sI.75 Shoes, 30
81 90 Mems $500 Shoes, $50
60 "a 500 LIS
n "a C. 200 - I.25
90 Boys 5000 overcoats, 400
Is ESQ i" 800
40 Mems Fine s1e.OO to $500 Suits, 200
% 50 '' 600 Suits, 500
so Trousers, so cts. to $3.50, worth
double.
Ladies' Soc Rubbers, 20
90 4Oc 80
soc. ' 40
Misses s1.15 Rubber Boots, .75
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21
Notice..

The undersigned, having formed partner
ship under the name of Moore IL Moore, will
conduct general Insurance and Real Estate
business, and respectfully solicit reasonable
share of The public patronage.
THOS. r. MOORE,
Dec 81. '97-3t. CLEOS b. MOORE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21

There is more Catarrh in this section of the
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed to
be :ncuTublc. For great many years doctors
pronounced it local disea and prescribed
local remedies. aud 10y constantly falling to
cure with local treatment, pronounced it in
durable. Science has proven catarrh to be
constitutional disease, and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by +. j. Cheney IL Co.. Toledo,
Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the
market. 1t is taken internally in doses from
10 drops to i tcaspoonful. 1t acts directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces of the system
They offer one hundred dollars for any case it
fails to cure. Send for circulars and testi-
moniflis. Address
f. ]. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, o.
TCln Cnll L.. rEn
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21
Gents Furnishings.

All the latest and hobby styles, at
prices that make The old-timers turn
green with envy. HATS-Well.
now we are right there. All the lat
est styles. The Monroe Doctrine,
Buffalo Brand. Chesapeake aud Globe
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21
TERMS OF SALE.

All sums under Ten Dollars, cash; over
that amount, negotiable note. good security,
payable in 60 days with interest from date.
and payable at the Bank of Harper's Ferry.
No property to be removed until terms OF
sale are complied with.
JAMES VI. MASON. JR.,
decII, '9T-ts. Trustee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21
Hoods SaFsapariIIa
Hoods Pills taEs easy i to operate peas 70

When bilious, or costive, eat Cascarct
candy catharatic, cure guaranteed, 10c-, 25c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21
For Sale.

500 wAvERLEY BICYCLE. almost new.
Has Just been put In 4 I condition. Terms
easy. See WILLIAM IRA PSELL.
Dec. II. 1877.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21

TUESDAY MORNING. DECEMBER 81. 1897.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21
This Tremendous Stock to be
Sacrificed at any Price.

you your Hard Earned Dollars attend this sale The
offered the cohingbuyng public IN
Think 1t! Clothing
Owing the backwardness
compelled offer entire Stock of Mems,
Strengthening Prices.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-21
BRUSSELS Carpets, MaitiagS, Rugs

chandeliers l hall hat rack, 3 sofas, q
chairs, lamps, small stands marble topl
lot of pictures. nicely framed, and picture
racks 6 plush chairs, 1 cane rockers, 2 vases,
- window curtains and blinds lounge, I
Domestic sewing machine, whatnOt and
hooks, extension table, falling leaf TIA
bIes 1 SidebOard,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-27

old time New Yorkers. Q composer,
snatches from whose operas could ~
heard n every drawing room twenty
i've years ago, and whose pleasing msl-
odtes filled Castle Garden ana the old
Academy Of Music, whsa s'Ths Daugh-
ter Of the Regiment. = g avorita, = Don
PasQuale. = Lucia di Chamounix, = s ~
cia d Lammsrmoor" and other operas
bearing the imprint OF Donixetti's -
MUS were given. 2g s.ssI3
Who has notseven today listened to
PATHS rendering Of the mad Some
from Lucia?" What drawing room
musical education 70 complete which
does not include among it, accomplish
ments some pieces from Donisettfs
operas? And the memory Of the man
who has thrilled 90 many hearts ID to
be duly honored In the little town
which gave him birth. OF this musi-
eian the Figaro says:
'Donixetti! that 10 to say 'L'Elisiere
d'Amore.' Don Pasquale.; La File du
Regiment La Favorita,' all the youth.
the Joy Of our fathers. which ID looked
upon by the youth Of today with deri-
sion and pity q their neglected educa-
ton. These works. however, had their
merit: indeed, they have It still-the
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-27
Pionlls,srine.

Pioneering. tiss 81
It is quite the custom to speak Of
the whites who were the first to 60
among the Indian tribes Of the west
as pioneers Of civilization" The
civilization" was not always Of a per-
'fectly civil order. The oficials and
traders Of the old Hudson Bay COM
pany used to claim credit for this
rough pioneering. II we may Judge
from the records Of the company, their
work was thorough in its way, but the
way was q hard one. Some entries in
the account books Of the company,
made more than . hundred years ago.
will show how the civilizing was
being done.
Dec. 81, 1895. Served out quart
Of rum per man; the evening spent In
innocent mirth and jollity.
"Jan. 1, 1896. All the Indians drunk
about the place; great trouble In keep
ing order"
Two entries Of an earlier date, and
from station stili further north.
show what were the amenities Of in
tercourse between the civilized" and
savage races when questions Of right
and justice. were In the way Of set
Element. The first entry reads:
"The Companys cook, q lad Of is.
having been carried on by the Nsqui-
maux, three out Of party Of six pass-
ing Esquimaux were seized as hostages
until the return Of the boy"
Five years later smother brief entry
shows how this transaction was finally
closed: g..
"Had row with the three Esqui-
maux detained. They were shot, and
their ears picked in rum, and sent on
to their tribe, 10 show them what had
happene6.' s5.t II. &! .gs, D,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-27
JOSH sILLiNos PHlLosoPHY.

JOSH BILLINGS PHILOSOPHY.
Il yon would gain substantial viz
tory over yure enemy, be shure, to be
the first TO make offers Of rekinsilia-
shun. IL as Z. &. ~
Honesty and happiness seem to DO
alike N this partic ular- thoze who hav
the most OF either seem to make the
least fuss about It. ssS5sl
/ hav listened to good many shruda
weather guessers. but the old phellow5
who eyed the heavens ana said, .Per-s
haps rain. perhaps not, could beat
them y, al. y, III
) I never hav met an inlldel Who didnst5
hav smattering Of knoledge and Who
didn't think he wus y very profound
reasoner. The very wize and the very
simple are not inhdels. 3,l5 &.
What little. kno about thinrs has
none ov the poetry ~ book learning
in It; I hay pikt It up 40 = kat piks
up how to swim, bi being hove into
q MIN pond ana then Git ashore il shs
kan. HI. .'' 'ft'.t, I. Sc
Young mar. don't sware. but Il you
get In lite spot, and mast do il 81
Spite. lot her rip boldly. and 30 done
with Il. This thinking dam it, III
the time u the meansst kind a p uri
fanity. f7 7. 3, !,
" n
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-27
Of the realm San Francisco chron-
Woulda't RISK Il rwies.e

An exchange tells the following: A
lady died and while the pallbearers
were conveying her to her last resting
place. by some mishap they stumbled
and dropped the corpse The concus-
sion brought the deceased back to life.
and she lived six or seven years and
died again. On the way to the crave
they passed over the same ground and
when the pallbearers reached the iden-
tical spot where the stumble had been
made ct the previous sad service, the
grief- stricken husband stopped In front
Of those bearing the remains Of his h.
mented wife. and said. STEADY boys.
steady @.i
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-27
ITO BE coNTINuED.,
RIVERS OF THE DESERT.

Some Of tho Strange Franks They Play
Now and Then.
A large contractor is authority for the
statement that In proportion to the
number Of streams, there are more
bridges In arid regions than in any
other section Of the country. OF course.
he only referred to such bridges as span
what we're formerly or are now the we'll
defined channels Of running water. In
parts Of the southwest creeks and rivers
often appear and disappear 50 quickly
that It is not known whence they come
nor whittier they 60. Sometimes q
stream vanishes and leaves no signs;
sometimes its disappearance is marked
by an increase Of water In the neigh
boring river; sometimes It cuts for
itself q nice channel, but whatever be-
comes Of 1t the old bed Is usually left
perfectly dry. These changes generally
take place after food and necessitate
the construction Of new bridges. One
little rivulet in southern California has
required the building Of I'VE distinct
bridges. About two years ago the
Southern Pacific railroad lost stream
called the Whitewater river, which had
never been known to fail before. DUR
ing the wet season It became an angry.
turbulent and destructive Hood, but
when the rain ceased. It gradually dis
appeared and left no traces Of its future
course. l s 5 Il
A young explorer was sure that no
could ind the mouth Of any stream,
and so selecting one whose outlet was,
not known, he began his tour Of inves.
tigation. After riding many hours,
through the heat and sand, his attain
ton was for, . short time attracted BY
other objects, when suddenly he re-
membered his mission, and looked Tor
his river, but not drop Of water was
In sight. WELL" he exclaimed Il, Ss''Is
found that the darned thing went into
the ground anyhow" IL f4 81 ii M Il. Il
esssss..Als old tines-saxs that many ~ the
smaller streams of the desert have no.
heaawaters rr outlets. but ei..lpIy Ga
initial and naal en::s.. 5a3:i 88s