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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17
How's This !

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any Gase nf Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Hull's Catarrh Cure.
f. j. CHENEY X CO, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obli-
cations made by their firm.
WEST & THpAx, Wholesale Druggists. Tolc-
do, Ohio.
wALrISo, K1SSAS & MARvIS, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acting directly on the mucuous surfaces
OF the system. Testimonials sent free, Prizes
75c. per bottle, Sold By all Druggists.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17
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Bicycle Notes.


The bicycle club has determined to put
an awning over its grandstand at the
races 2Gth instant.
Everybody is expected TO join in
grand parade of wheels on the evening of
the races. Further notice later.
Tie prizes for the next bicycle races
are displayed very iastefnliy in the win
dow of Mr.. @. W. Brown, the jeweler-
prominent bicycle dealer OF this
place Gays that by a moderate estimate
no less than two hundred wheels have
been sold this season by our local dealers.
MIR. E l.. Wilson, of Washington, who
will be remembered as the winner OF sew
eral prizes at our last meet, rode first in
one of the trial heats in the mile amateur
race ut the National L. A. w. meet in
PhlladeIp hia recently. HIS time was
PA. Mr.. Wilson viii probably ride
here again on the 26lh.
The following is the programme of
races and list of prizes of the next bicy-
Gle races to be held August 10Th
First race-half mile novice LIST prize,
quadruple plate jewel casket, value, 50;
2nd prize, bicycle lamp. value, So.
Second race-half mile handicap-for
club members only-1st prize. gold medal,
value SO; 2nd prize, sweater, value,
$3.50.
Third race-quarter- mile handicap
amateur-1st prize, silver medal. value,
81; 2ud prize, gold pen. value SO.
Fourth race-one mile handicap-am-
ateur-1st prize, quadruple- plate shaving
mug, value, 81; End prize, silk umbrella,
value, So.
Fifth rnce-two mile handicap-ama
teur-1st prize, quadruple plate ice pitch
err, value, Sl2; 2nd prize, silver match
safe, value, 81 so.
The track is one of the finest quarter
mile courses in the two Virginias.-
Charles Town can show probably. more
speedy riders than any other town of its
size in the country. Besides these n
number of riders from distance have
given notice of their intention to enter
A full entry list and close contests are
certain. A comfortable grand stand for
spectators will be provided. Entries
close Saturday, August 2l,t. Entrance
fee, 81 90 for first race, 80 cents for each
additional race For entry blanks aud
further information write to ]. w. Kyle,
secretary and treasurer, Charles Town,
w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

MI Max Theodor, who has been absent
purchasing his fall and winter stock, has re-
turned, and close upon his track one of tbs
largest and most varied selected line of goods
is now being unloaded and placed In posi-
ton upon the shelves of the Baltimore Bar
gain House ever seen in Charles Town MT
Theodor is ever on the lookout for bargains
for his customers and in purchasing his fall
stock did so before the Dingley bill went
into effect, thus insuring to his large trade
old time prices
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17
ForSaIe.

Frame Weather boarded Hoase. tin roof.
containing six rooms aud an attic room an
an out Kitchen. fine large stable. corn crib
and csrrTiage house. One acre of land with
apple and peach trees. grape vines and small
fruits: Situated in Charles Town. on IeetoWn
road. adjoining ~. s. Ksnnedy's property,
near Baltimore aud Ohio Rail Road. Terms
reasonable. Address
JOHN MCKNIGHT,
Mr2'97-tf Bayside, Queens Co. n y
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17
Ladies' Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease. Il powder TO be shaken iuto the shoes
II makes tight new shoes feel easy: gives
instunt relief to corns and bunions, It's the
greatest comfort discovery Of the age. Cures
and prevents swollen feet, blisters. callouS
and SIRE spots. Aliens Foot-Ease is Il Ger.
tain cure for sweating. hot aching feet. At
all druggists and shoe stores. pc. Trial
package FREE by mall. Address, Allen S.
Olmstcd. lie Roy, n. Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

The Independent Steam Fire Com
pany on Thursday received from Mr..
Charles Broadway Rouss, of New York,
a generous contribution of Sa5 toward
their entertainment in progress in Rouss
Memorial Hall Building Mr.. Rouss is
an honorary member of the Independent
Company. and has been for a number OF
years liberal supporter of the organiza.
ton.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17
Notice to Tax Payers.

have made several earnest appeals to per
sons knowing themselves indebted 10 me and
have explained my position, but TO no avail
! am now compelled 10 have the taxes in
order TO meet my obligations.
All taxes that are not paid on or before
August 20ib viii be Obliged to make Accord
ing TO law. as have no option IN this matter.
This is positively the last notice
EUGENE BAKER. Sheriff.
July %, 1897.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

The hog cholera is still pretty bad in
some parts of the county. Mr.. f, G.
Butler up to this time reports the loss of
over seventy head, and in Charles Town
Messrs. H. o. Talbot, Arch. Woody
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

If you are farmer, and have corn to
cut or wheat to SOW, call at c. N. Cole
mans and see his two tiP-toP pieces of
farm machinery-tte Deering Ball-Bear-
ing Corn Harvester, perfect and COM
plete; and the Crown Positive Force-Feed
Fertilizer Drill, with decided advantages.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

The Virginia Democratic State conven-
ton, at Roanoke, nominated for Gov
ernor. ]. Hoge Tyler. of Pulaski; Lieu
tenant-Governor, Edward Echols. of
Staunton; Attorney General, a. J. Mon
tague. of DanvilIe.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17
BIacksmithing.

The undersigned has opened aSmithing aud
General Repair shop at the stand formerly
oIcrafed By Mr. G. ST. Hough. IN Charles
Town and dcsires to inform the public that he
viii do his s=oFk well anA lie always On
hand to execute all Jobs entrusted TO him.
HorsesLociug \ speeialty. Pric reasonable
aud to suit tie tiInes- J. E. BROWN.
Innc u 1877.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

Isaac (or Chunk y Johnson was shot
and killed by Joe Ash. at Franklintowu,
a settlement on the southern side of this
county, not far from Nippon, Sunday af-
ternoon. The parties are eolored, and
as we understand, they and others had
been gambling in a vacant house in that
locality, and Ash. (who had been drink
ing and had an old grudge against John
SOM had quit and gone out; but after
awhile returned. attempted to break up
the game. and shot Johnson in the breast,
the latter expiring in . few minutes
Ash made his escape. and so far has not
been apprehended. He has been work
ing latterly near Spout Spring, between
Berryville and Winchester, and lived
formerly about Rectortown and Linden,
in Fauqpier county, Va. He is "a or IS
years old. copper coIored, six feet in
height, slender, sharp featured, and usu-
ally wears a light pioustaehe and small
Sideburn whiskers.
Five OF the party assembled at the
scene of this shooting were held by JUS
tiee Hefebower to answer before the
grand jury on charge of gambling on
Sunday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

4 terrific hailstorm visited the middle
valley on last Tuesday evening in vicinity
of Strasburg. The hailstones were of large
size, and played havoc with the corn and
vegetable crops. Berryyille came in for
share of the storm. Hail fell in large guam
titles and of considerable size, laying waste
everything in its course.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

The B. & o, K, r. will run an excur-
sion to Washington City on Sunday next,
August ~. Train will pass Charles
Town, going, at 9:25 a. M, arrive in
Washington at II:4o a m. and returning
leave Washington at ! p. m. Round trip
from Charles Town. 81. Tickets good
only on train advertised. and on day of
sale.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

Secretary of the In terror Bliss has is.
sued statement warning those who are
preparing to go to the Klondike gold
fields of the privation and danger they
will encounter
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

yesterday & Co, have tin rooted and
spouted Mr.. u. A Phillips house and
completed the pipe work for the Stand
ard Oil Company's tanks, and have con
tracted to tin roof the dwelling of DR..
G. f. Mason.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

Among Walls many sales of stock
ewes last Tuesday were 100 to James
Funk, and 95 to Gray Silver, of Berkeley
county, os to E. H. Reinhart, IS to Rob
ert Boyd. 40 to Geo. w. MARROW, 80 to
Newton Moore, IS to w Everhart, and 10
to Dewitt c. Strider
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17
Programmes
For Ertertairn,ent Under Auspices Of the Lady
Managers Of The Ien'1 Resding lRPOORa.
WASHINGTON HALL, AUGUST TO-
Part l.

Chorus
Minuet.-General Morris-Master S.
Moore; Lady Washington-M Mollie
Moorei General Washington-Master c..
Mitchell; Lady Sally Fairfax-Afiss NJ
Richardson; General Bingham-Master
J. Bishop; Lady Morris-Miss Louise
Moore; General Putnam-Master r..
Shugert; Lady VIM. Bingham Miss NJ.
Donnelly.
Old Woman-Miss Minnie Briscoe and
Master Billy Wysong.
Big-a-jig-jig-Six little boys and girls.
Character Sketch-Mr. B. Williams.
Song-Mfs. Tayloe Perry,
Old-Fashioned Doll-Miss Nellie Eddy
Songs-Mr. Wood Mcdonald.
Part II.
Captata-The Garden of Singing
Flowegs.
Admission, 25c.; reserved seats, $50.
children, I5c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

Gov. Atkinson has appointed female
notary public, Miss L. B. Bonny, of
Wheeling,) Notwithstanding the constitu-
tion. article 4, section 4, says that mo
appointment can be made for any State,
county or municipal Office unless the ap-
po.ntee be voter"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

An interesting meeting of the Lawson
Bolts Chapter OF the Daughters of the
confederacy was held Thursday morn
ing. The Treasurer's report was read,
showing very satisfactory amount on
hand. The next meeting will be held
the second Thursday in September.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

Two colored men named George Banks
and Howard Shavers. alias Shakespeare,
were brought to jail here Saturday by
Constable Dunn, under commitment from
Justice D. S. Rentch. charged with being
the persons who broke into J. d. Bill:
myers store at Shepherdstown several
weeks ago and robbed it of a lot of cloth
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

Miss Jessie Castleman, last Sunday even
ing, while returning from visit to North
Hill on her bicycle, lost control of the
machine owing to one of the pedals not
working right as she descended the hill east
of the creek that crosses the turnpike, and
she was thrown to the ground with such
force as to render her unconscious for a
short time-Clarke Courier
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

Daniel Millburn. William Willis, Mi
chaei Ramsburg and Samuel Kirby, four
young white men, alleged to be members
of gang of white caps who severely
beat Charles N. Barrow few nights ago.
as noted III q former issue. were given a
hearing Saturday before Justice Howell,
and, after hearing the evidence, the JUS
tice discharged Rap1sbuFg and Kirby,
but held Millburn and Willis for the
grand jury, the latter giving bond in
the penalty of $500 each for their ap-
pearance next November. TWAS alleged
that Barrow. who is toll-gate keeper,
residing about three miles west of this
place, had been cruel to his wife, and the
white caps undertook to correct him.
The offiense for which MilbuFn and Viii
lis are held is felony under the laws of
West Virginia, with punishment from one
to FIVE years in the peniteptjary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

Congressman Dayton has prepared a
bill. which will be introduced as soon as
Congress meets, dividing West Virginia
into two judicial districts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

The Office of Mr.. C. E. Dudrow. Trav-
cling Passenger Agent of the B. & O..
Railroad, has been transferred from Win
chester to Harper's Ferry.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

C. NJ. West has been appointed post
master at Rippon, this county, in place of
Tx. P. OFT, removed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

Mr.. p. w. Muzzey. brother-in-law
of our popular countyman, Col
Towner Schley. of the Shepherds
town vicinity, came to Charles Town
Wednesday in an elegant turnout. behind
a spanking pair of horses, accompanied by
his wife and sister-in-law, Miss Mary v.
Schley.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

The N. & w. R. R. will sell excursion
tickets to Williams Grove Fair August
20, "a, IS, no and 27, good to return until
August 80, on regular trains. Round
trip rate from Nippon, 1910; Charles
Town, S2-os; Shenandoah Junction,
$3.50: Shepherdstown. s.. 90.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

II RECEIVED latter part of last week three
| carloads of Virginia Ewes. These will be
the last will have this season. | know of
no more, and will close them out in cuts this
week very low, Rcspt. c. F. WALL,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

The legal (or it may be illegal pro-
ceedings looking to trial of Col. Robt.
". Eastman, charged with killing Frank
Z, Thompson. which have transPired at
Parsoas. w. Va, have been quite inter
esting, and have eliminated in one of
the counsel for defence (Col. John T.
McGraw) securing from Judge NJ. H.
Dent, of the Supreme Court of Appeals
of this state. sitting in chambers. writ
prohibiting Judge Holt from proceeding
with the trial of the case. The case will
come up before the Supreme Court at
Charles Town, September being fixed
Judge Holt from further proceeding
with it.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17
BISHOP McCABE OF NEW YORK
On DR.. James Headache POWDERS.

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 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 never allow myself to be
without them, and have recommended
them to others freely.
c. c. McCABE"
Eor sale hv DE. Iohn 2. Rishnn.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

Phe Sacred Heart Catholic Church, of
Winchester, will run an excursion to
Island Park On Saturday, August FL.
Train pass Charles Town at sl54 a. m,
and returning leave Island Park at p.
m. Round trip from Charles Town, $50.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

Hon. VIM. L. Wilson and family are
now occupying the presidents house at
Washington and Lee University, at Lex
ington.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

MIR Alan NJ. johnson and Miss Grace Good
man, both of Washington City. were married
at Harper's Ferry yesterday, hy Rev. VI. Ross
Fishburn, also of Washington.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

On account of the mountain Chautau-
qua at Wayesboro. Va, July 18th to Au-
gust 3oth, 1897, the N. e. w. Ry will of
fer for sale daily. July IS to August 80,
inclusive, round trip tickets from
Charles Town to Basic City, Va, at
1878 each. Limited for return August
asst 1907.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17
Removed.

have discontinued the retail OF Coal. DE,
and removed my office to the room IN court
house yard above the office of Washington &
Alexander, where l will continue the Grain
Business. Wheat, Corn aud Hay wanted, for
delivery at all points on B. IL o. and ~ &c w.
r. r. B. C. WASHINGTON
April 20, Eft. agent
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

The Teachers Institute is in session in
the courthouse this week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

Hon. VIM. r. Alexander was taken i'll
at Roanoke, and removed to his home at
Winchester.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

The Supreme Court of Appeals of West
Virginia will convene in Charles Town
Sept I.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

Senator George, of Mississippi, died
suddenly Saturday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

The Sarah Zane Fire Company, of
Winchester, will run an excursion over
the B. G. o. R. r. to Bay Ridge August
IS. Train to pass Charles Town at $40 a.
m. Round trip fare SI.75. Tickets
oood for three days
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

The price of wheat yesterday in the
local market was ssc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

a charter has been secured for the
Shenandoah Trust and Title Company.
and its organization, as will be seen by
notice in another column, will be per-
fected at a meeting to be held in this
place September 1. The gentlemen at
the head of this movement are among our
most enterprising, solid, sound and dis
Greet citizens, and the organization, when
perfected, will doubtless be such as to
command the utmost faith in its reliabil-
ity and wide and extended patronage.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17
Shannondale Springs.

Open to guests June 10. Splendid Mineral
v alters, reasonable rates. heaihfui AID pieas-
arabic resort. Free ferTiaZe 70 all patrons
IT,. r+f prOfsrfafor
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

Berryville Jockey Club meeting Tues
day and Wednesday, Aug. "a and IS, at
Shenandoah Driving Park. Six races
a,cl, day
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17
Niagara Falls.
Special rsn-aoy Excursion ria. D. &. o.


Everybody has contemplated a trip to
Niagara Falls at some time. Why not
make that time now If you wait for the
opportunity to turn up you may never see
it. Surely yon can spare week or ten
days from business, especially when the
trip can be made under the most favorable
circumstances. The B. G. o. has arranged
a ten-day tour to Niagara, August
10th. The special train will fun through
to the Falls, arriving there at night, pass
ing the picturesque portion of the route in
daylight. The privilege of stopping off
az Watkins Glen, Glen Onoko, Mauch
Chunk, Geneva, Roahessef and Buffalo,
will crowd into the ten days attractions
that cannot be duplicated on the conti-
nent, and all this too, without any addi-
tional cost for railroad fare
A special express train of Pullman cars
and first-eiass day coaches, in charge of
an experienced Tourist Agent, willleave
B. & o. Station, Washington, $40 a. M;
leave Camden Station. Baltimore. oos a.
mi arrive Niagara Falls 400 p. m.
Round trip tickets for this excursion
will be placed on sale at the following
stations at the rate annexed
Charles Town. W. Ya.......... IL rs
Aiiddlctown, Va. ,......,,..,,..,, IL 90
Winchester, Va.....,,. ......,.... IL 20
Strasburg, Va....... .......,........ II 90
For more detailed information apply to
nearest B. 81 o. Agent or to Jas. NJ.
Schryver, General Passenger Agent,
Baltimore, Md
Don't forget the date, Thursday,
August go.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17
Valuable House and Lot
FOR SALE.

The residence Of the late Mrs. Ann d. Don
nelly on North street, IN Charles Town W
Va. This Is a large comfortable dwelling.
win garden aud fruit AlEo vacant Iot
which Is = fne binding size. inst west Of said
residence. To be sold on reasonable terms
B. D. GIBSON,
Administrator c l. a
ian 1897 Of Ann D. Dounelly-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17
Stockholders Meeting.
VIRGINIA COLLEGE

For YOUNG LADIES, ROANOKE, Va.
Opens Sept. o, 1897. One of the leading
Schools for Young Ladies in the South Mag
nificeut buildings, all modern improvements.
Campus ten acres. Grand mountain scenery
in Valley of Va, famed for health European
and American teachers. Full course. Su-
perior advantages in Art and Music. Students
from twenty States. For catalogue address
the President.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17
Press IA aking.

Sewing Of all kinds done by Mes CORA L.
CAIN, West end Of Main street, Charles
Town, w. Va.
April 81. Is97-tf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

Mr.. Chas. II. Albiu, of this place, and Miss
Minnie V. Upright, of shepherdstown. were
married in the latter place on Sunday last.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17

TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST Z. lsa7
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-08-17
The Wonders of Science
Lung Troubles and Consumption Can +
Cured

.dn Eminent Ne,c York CH,en,is. and Scientist
Makes a Free orr to our Readers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-05-13
To Prau Or Not To Pray?

Extrayagant assertions OF the power
OF prayer for healing have brought il
into some discredit But it is as wide
OF the mark to say that prayer has no
power OF that sort as to say it has all
power. Unqualified are St. James,
words, The prayer of faith shall'save
the sick, and the Lord shall raise him
up" But of course he did not forget
that all must die. That prayer will
have a curative effect to certain ex-
tent. is the only meaning fairly inn
putable to him. Every physician
will say the same, because he knows
that auto-suggestion and expectant
attention have certain curative eff
feet. When bread pill produces the
soporific effect of morphine pill upon
the patient who takes it as morphine
what we recognize is a psychological
cause Of sleep substituted for physio-
logical cause. The bread pills neces-
sary to bring the psychological cause
into action. May Forum.