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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11
ADVERTISED LRTTERs.

Charles Town, jefferson county. W. Va, on
Saturday last:
Miss Eastlr Farmer, Mr.. Joe. Featherman,
Mr, Frederick Lander, Mr.. Harry Davis, Mr..
Luther g, Nokes. Miss Agnes McCaIIed, Mr..
Ernest Bavion, Mr.. G. u. Baster, Mr.. Carr
Watts. Mr.. Hugh McHerna, Mr.. B. r. Green
Mrs Annie Robinson, Miss Katie Robinson,
Mrs. Mollie Taylor, Mrs. Hennetta Howard.
Miss Hattie Wilmington. Mr.. Harry Whitman,
Miss Frances Waters, Mr.. Edd. Anizern, Mr,
ID. w, Pritchard, Mira. Annie Davis.
The above letters, if not called for within
fifteen days, will be seut 10 the dead letter
Office. Persons calling for them viii please
say that they are advertised.
L. D. GErzENpANRR. p. N.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11
NOTICE no CREDITORS.

To the Creditors of Hannah johnson and
Nclson johnson, deceased
In pursuance of a Decree of the Circuit
Court OF the County of Jefferson, made in Z
cause therein pending, to subject the real esl
tate of the said Hannah johnson and
Nelson Johnson to the payment al
their debts, You are required to present your
claims against the estate OF the said
Hannah johnson and Nelson johnson
for adjudication TO Cleon Moore, Com
missioner, at his office in the said county. on
or beior The nth day of January, 1901.
Witness. Jno. u. Daniel. Clerk of said Court
this 10.h day of December. 1900.
JN0- u. DANIEL,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11
IN CHANCERY.

Extract from Decree. December "a, 1900:
1t is adjudged. ordered and decreed that
this cause be referred to Commissioner In
Chancery. Cleou Moore. to ASCERTAIN.
LIST. What interest Nelson johnson or his
creditors had in aaid house and lot
2nd. What interest Hannah johnson or
her heirs had in said house.
3rd, Whit liens there were on said houae
their amounts and priorities, and 10 whom
due.
4tl. What dcbte are owing by Nelson
johnson, and to convene tue creditors of Mel
son johnson and Hannah Johusou,
4th. Who are tue heirs of Hannah Johnson
and Nelson johnson.
9TH. What is the equitable manner nf df-
viding the costs of this suit and sale between
the estates of Nelson johnson aud Hannah
johnson. ind what said costs arc and to
whom due.
9TH. Any other matter deemed rtinent
by Commissioner or US to which said commits
sioner is requested to report to the parties to
this cause.
sth. To settle the accounts of F. Baker.
Sheriff Administrator of Nelson johnson and
Hannah johnson, and the Clerk OF this Court
shail give notice required 10y section of
chapter Sc of the code of West Virginia in a
manner required by law to the creditors of
Il nnah johnson aud Nelson johnson,
a copy-Teste.
JNo. NJ. DANIEL,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11
OHal on Streets,

Special attention is called to Sec. Ia. Chap.
Z, of The Town Ordinances, which forbids the
throwing OF any coal OF wood ashes. dirt or
filth of any Kind into or up any street alley
or public square of the own under y nalty Of
fine of not less than one nor more than ten
dollars Amendment to said ordinance pro-
vides that waste to be carted OF shall Se put
in barrels in front CT places of business and
other premises. This Ordinance. will be rigidlV
enforced. GEORGE WASHINGTON,
Dec 4. Mayor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

The petty thieving continues around She
nandoah junction. A short time since Mr..
J. w. osbour1l went in the cornfield and
.shucked nearly load of corn. When he
went to haul it up every ear had disappear
ed. Some bold thief carried shock of corn
out of Mr.. James w McGarry's field to
close vicinity of the depot and shucked it
out and carried it off.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

The American, speaking of an enter.
tainmemt given by Miss Elizabeth Lee
Dame, daughter of Rev. DIR. Dame, of
Baltimore, says: girls tea, which was
particularly pretty affair was given from
5 to z yesterday by Miss Elizabeth Lee
Dame, one Of The very attractive debu
tantes of last season. in honor of Miss
Mapd Howell, Of Charles Town, West
Va, who is now visiting her. The
color scheme was in pink and white
great'masses of pink aud white chrysan
tllemurns forming the centerpiece of the
table, and being distributed throughout
both the drawing and tea rooms with
white wax lights under rose colored
shades Miss Dame received in white
organdie aud yalencienues lace over white
satin and carried bouquet of pink roses
MISS Howell, who is an unusually lovely
Young girl, and who has been greatly adj
rnired during her visit to Baltimore, wore
pink organdie over pink satin, and car.
ried white roses"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11
Sons OF Confederate Veterans.

A meeting was held at the courthouse
Thursday night for the purpose of organi-
ling camp of Sons of Confederate
Veterans at this place Commander ].
c. Holmes, the John W. Rowan Camp
of Confederate Veterans, presided. The
following officers were elected: Comman-
der, Charles E. Baylor; First Lieutenant
Commander. Charles Rissler; Second
Lieutenant Commander, Thomas R.
Moore Adjutant. Clayton L. Haines
Quartermaster, Charles L. Young Trea-
surer, A. S. Allen; Surgeon. DR.. R. E,
Venning; Chaplain, Rev. RS. COPELAND;
Historian, ]. F. Engle; Color Sergeant
Shannon D. Gallaher. The name of the
Camp will be the Stonewall Jackson Camp
of Sons of Con federate Veterans. Adj
journed to meet in the grand jury room
in the courthouse next Thursday even
ing, at 1880 o'clock, at which meeting all
sons of ex-Confederates desiring to join
the Camp are cordially invited.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that 1 win execute
the above decree ut my Office in Charles
Town, West Virginia, on the 18th day Of
January, 1901.
cember. 1900. CLEON MOORE,
Dec. l1-4t. Commissioners.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11
Holiday Rates, ". '. c. &P. R,v

On nccouut OF the Christmas and New Year
Holidays thf W. Va X p R'y %. VIII sell
from points ON iis line so9d going pee ~
~ - and 81, and jan. J. 1891. valid for return
until Jan 4. 1901 inclusive.
To AccoMMo DATE these who arc rariiaI to
tne Use 81 aiomi2ers in applying liquids into
the nasal passage for CATARRHAL troubles. the
PropHetcrs prepare Ely.s Liquid CscamlnlEi.
PRICE intending Jbr spTnviIls iCllu il. II c,.I,is
Druggist or by mail Tie Ijguid enit,o,.i,s lie
medicinal properties Of til. saiia preparation.
Cream Balm is quickly absorbed lie men,
0rhne aud does not dry up Inc sct.rctions liiit
chnnse- them 10 natural aud hcaltiiv char
acter Ely Brothers. IS Warren ST.. y, 4.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

If the rural delivery of mail shall prove
a success, as it now gives promise, the
credit will be due to the late William l..
Wilson. who made the first experiment
in this direction. IN 1896, while Post
master General, Mr.. Wilson conceived
the idea of making an experiment of ru-
raj delivery in section which is strictly
an agricultural community. He chose
Jefferson county. his home county, one
Of the best agricultural communities to
be found anywhere.
Berkeley Springs News.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11
Beware of Ointments for catarrIl shat Contain
Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell md completely derangc tue whole sye-
tenn when entering il through the mucous sur
iaces. Such articles shonld never be used cA-'
sicians as the damage they viii do is ten fold
to the GOOD You can possibly derive from tl-,n
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured Nv z J.
Cheney Il Co, Toledo. o. contains no
mercury, and is taken Internally. acting
directly qpon the blood aud mucous surfaces
of the system IN buying Halls Caiarrii Cufe
be sure you get the genuine It is taken in
formally, aud nude in Toledo Ohio, by f J.
Cheney Is Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price T5c. per hottie.
HnIIs FnmiIy pills ave the hest
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

We acknowledge from Hon Willis g
Johnson, secretary, with thanks. the re-
ceipt Of a copy Of the Second ANIMAL Re
port of The 3Iaryiand State Horticultural
Society-weI gotten up and contents in
Seresting and OF much value. The next
meeting of the Society will be held in
Baltimore, Dec 2o-21, and the secretary
has procured for 1t the most noted and
prominent hortculturists IN the country.
1t promises TO be the most conspicuous
gathering Of horhculturists ever held in
the South, and railroads viii give re-
duced rates.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

airs. Isabel Hamill. widow of the late
Patr.ck Harnili, and mother of the Rev.
II. P. Hamiil, few years ago of the VI.
Z. Church South in this place, died at
Oakland. Nd. Decembe~1, aged 70 years,
Eomonths and days. Rev. Il. p FamiI
saysia the Baltimore Ctriatian Advocate:
% She was born near WesterHport, Md,
the daughter OF Enoch and Ann Right
very e2riF IL life made a profession of
TAIN in Christ was -steadfast, unmov-
able, always Astounding in the worl, of The
Lord, and LETT US in the full assurance
OF hope unto the end. None but God
could have given us such q mother"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

J James G Rcckenbaugh, a well-known
citizen of Bolivar, was found dead Satur-
day morning by some boys in - deep "a
vine Snort distance from his home. He
had beeu IN bad health for some months
past He became respondent, and as an
empty whisky bottle and laudanum
vial lay beside him it IS supposed that he
bad taken his life, rs he had intimated as
much 70 some of his friends previously.
EIewasa bachelor. about 40 years of age,
and secretary of the Board of Education
of Harper's Ferry District A maiden
sister survives him.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11
Christmas and New Year.

Holiday excursion tickets. Norfolk and West
ern Railway on sale December 22nd to 18th
and December Goth to january Ist-Good for
return passage January Ith. 1901
W. i. BsvuI, Gen. Pass. AIT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

The First Presbyterian Church at Gal
weston was very seriously damaged by the
September storm. and Prrsbytvrians are
asked for contributions that it may be re
habilitated. The. pastor is Rev. Mr..
Scott, formerly of Elk Branch Church,
this county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11
Homeseekers' and Settlers excursion

Tickets Via Columbus Chicago and ST.
Paul, and ST. Louis, Kansas CITY, and
Northwest. Write for descriptive pamph-
lets. Short line and quick service via
Norfolk & Western Railway.
w. B. BEvILL,
Gen. Pass. Agt.,
NJ. F. BRAGG. Trav. Pass. Agt.,
Roanoke. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF GooD Ga5R
acter, TO deliver and collect 10 West Virsini;.
for old established mannfacturi,,,r y.p.,i-.s.,i..
house SEQ Year. sure pay. Honesty NOR.
than experience required Our reference nv
bank in any city. Enclose sclf-;i,Iar, ss,.,i
stamped envelope IauufaGurerS, Third
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

Mr.. James Propst. of Halltown, died
of typhoid pneumonia. Nov. goth, at the
residence of his son-in-law, Mr.. William
johnson. Washington. d. c.. aged os
years. He leaves wife and seven chill
dren-among the latter Mrs. B. W. Rod
rick and Mrs. Hugh Earnshaw, of this
place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

BALrIMoRE & ONO X. K.

On account Of the CHRISTMAS aud NEW
YEAR Holidays the Baltimore & Ohio r. r.
win sell excursion tickets ut Greatly Reduced
st ,asburg Junction and intermediate points,
good goiEg Dee %, p. ., 81, and Ian. I,
1901. valid for return until Jan. 4, 1901, in
elusive.
Splendid Royal Blue Train service Pull
man Palace Cars and B. & o. Dining Cars
on through trains
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

Miss 8. Fannie Brown died Yesterday
morning, at hes residence in this place,
from a stroke of paralysis received on
Monday evening previous. A daughter
Of pious Methodist parents, she in early
life connected herself with the church of
that denomination, and for more than half
a century has walked with God. Her
uniform kindness to others was marked.
1t was her delight to DO good, and the
sorrows of her friends and neighbors
We're her sorrows-their joys her joys.
She hath fought the good fight. she hath
finished her course, she hath kept the
faith, and henceforth there is laid up for
her crown of righteousness which the
Lord the Righteous Judge shall give
her at that day. Deceased is survived
by sister, Miss Ruth, and two brothers,
S. Howell Bfown, ex-County Surveyor.
aad J. Douglass Brown. Funeral ser
vices will be held in the NJ. Z. Church
South this tuesday afternoon, at >
o'clock.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11
For Rent or Sale.

A 1O-Room Dwelling and store-Room near
y opposite POstOflce ON Main street, Charles
Town. VIII rent either as u whole, or the
store and dwelling separately. Dwelling
good location for business.
Oct. 30.-1m. ID. 8. HUGHES.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11
WOOD Eor Sale.

Hickory aud Oak Wood by the cord also
in stove lengths by the cord, at reason able
prices. Order mailed direct to me or left at
the store of osbourne d Sirider will receive
prompt attention. WIN. ". BURNS
Nov. 20, 1900. Charles Town, W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11
berkeley Springs News.

Miss sallie B. Hopkins daughter OF
William and Sarah Hopkins, died at the
residence of her parents just east of town,
last evening, aged 81 years. She had
been fos ssElc years a consistent com
municant OF tic Presbyterian church. A
victim of that fell destroyer consumption,
the approach of the anai cad vas not al
together unexpected; yet through tle
mist and the gloom she could look out
and over to the blest beyond-to the dear
sister gone before, with whom she should
ind ete.'nal rest in the glad sunlight of
heaven. Funeral services will be held
tomorrow, Wednesday, at 2:so p. m.
at residence of parents.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

GERARD AFTER and Emily. his wife: Chas.
After. and Emma, his wife; Emanuel John
son, Betsy Artor, Rosa AFTER, Laura John
son, and --- Johnson. her husband; q.
Ran, Trustee; o. 7. Kemp and Jane John
son ncFaudouts
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11
REAL ESTATE.
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.
The Store Room lately occupied by Geo. 8.
Lewis, with upper room, same size.
bridge, nearly completed
Also one SeVen-Room Dwelling on Charles
FOR SALE.
10000 feet of Prime Secondhand Lumber
Frame and Boards
Two Egg and Hard Coal Stoves.
GEO. H. HAGLEY
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11
We learn with much regret of the

We learn with much regret of the
recent death of Mrs. Nellie Leath
Crane, wife of Mr.. James Crane, and
sister in law TO Mrs. j. w. Rely.
Mrs. Cranes death occurred at her
Missouri home, from a complication
Of diseases, We are without any of
the particulars relating thereto. The
deceased lived for some years in this
connty Immediately after her marri-
age. As bride. and several years
suhseauent,s she lived at .'Shenston, .
adjoining places with the editor of
the ADVOCATE A women of rare
beauty and sweet attractiveness of
disposition, she was the idol of her
home and great favorite among
her friends Advocate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11
Estray Hog.

Came to the premises OF the undersigned. on
the Beckham farm near Charles Town, about
three weeks ngo. an ESTRAY HOG. The
owner viii please come toward, prove prop
ertY, pay charges and take It away
Dec. 49,. e 4 CIIPP
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11


The church people were in the pound
ing iumor this week. On Tuesday
evening IA number of The Presbyterians
visited tire iuAnse in a body and gaze their
pastor Rev. }. II. Moore, and family AN
un'nereiful pounding" leaving their
larder well supplied with the substan.
'ials of life. White this was going on the
members aud friends of the NJ. E. Church.
South, were making similar raid on the
home OF their pastor, Rev. L. j. Williams.
Wednesday night a large number of the
NJ. e. Church people inflicted like pun
ishmenton their pastor, Rev L a. Thrill
seld. There is one thing sure, the preach
ers will have "a full dinner pail" for
.~"ne time to come, anyhow eyser
Tribune
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

In the Circuit Court "Wednesday in the
case OF a, + Davis, Sheriff of Jefferson
county from 1852, TO 1907. against Eugene
Baker, one his deputies for about $500
Nthe jury gave q verdict for S6o5. IS
The case was tried once before and was
won byMr- Davis, and Mr.. Baker carried
1t to the Court Of Appeals, where it was
reversed When Mr.. DAVIS qualified as
Sheriff lie put AIr. Baker in charge of
two districts. according to agreement,
and afterwards removed him
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

Miss Eugenia washington, a great
grand-niece of George Washington, died
recently at her home in Washington City.
She was born near Charles Town, and
was the daughter of William Temple
Washington.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

Charles Town has quarantined against
people from Clarksburg and Harrison
county, wherethere are said to be a MINI
berof cases OF smallpox. y colored man
returned here last week and he was given
an hour to leave town
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11
EstraY Hog.

&1 O00 YEARLY to Cbristian men =
hp 4 OONOsWOman 10 look after onr.
growing 6usiuess in this and adjoining Coao-
tles % act as Manager and Correspondent
Work can DC done a. your. home. Rnelore
seli-ad dressed SthulPed envelope for u6Ffic1-
lars TO Il. A. Sherman, GeneTal Manu.
GorcoFAA Building. opposite United sisfes
E7sqalFg' Wa Rlngton, D. g, 1loY. 6
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11
-aRANp cRLRRRArIoN.
Centennial Of the Establishment Of the
Scar Of Government, Washington,
D. CT Wednesday, Dec. "a
one Fare Round TripABaI-


For this occasion the Baltimore q Chic
Railroad will sell tickets from all points on
its lines East of the Ohio River to Washing
ton, D. G., at the low rate of ONE PARE for
theRouND TRIP. good going on all trains of
tuesday. December 1Ith; also. for morning
trains of Wednesday, December 18th, from
all points between Philadelphia. Cumber-
land, Strasburg Junction, Hagerstown and
Frederick. inclusive. All tickets valid for
return until December II. 1850, inclusive.
For tickets and full information, call on
Agents Baltimore d Ohio Railroad.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

The History and Governments of West
Virginia, by Professor r Z Fast, of
West Virginia University, aud Mr. HUI
Maxwell, is about ready FOR publication
by the Acme Publishing Company, of
Morgantown.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

Mrs. Mary Grim, widow of the late
William Grim, died suddenly in Middle
way on Sunday last, aged, So years..
Her remains were inferred in Edge Hill
Cemetery, at this place, this morning.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

Our good Republican neighbor. the
Marinsburg Independent got too big a
dose Of Mckinley prosperity, and has
failed to materialize since the election.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11
Commissloner's Notice.
Plaintiff,

In the Circuit. Court of Jefferson County,
West Virginia:
WM. A. AFTER. $500. Plaintiff
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

a special term OF the County Court
was held yesterday at which the newly
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

in the Supreme Court of Appeals, at
Charleston, Saturday: Bueua Vista Co.
vs.. BillmYer, from Jefferson county af-
firmed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

Nr. Charles Broadway Rouss has been
reelected President OF the Shenandoah
Valley Agricultural Society, ofWinches-
ter biz. T. 5. Chamberlain. OF Clarke
county, was elected acting President.
Receipts over expenditures at last fair
amounted TO nearly 5000.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

The House Of Representatives. on Thurs
day passed the Army Reorganization
bin by vote of TO- I35. The anti
canteen amendment, which prohibits the
adopted by vote of $50 TO 81.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11
We MUsr have money to pay our bills.

We MUST have money to pay. our bills,
and have no resource from whence to
Obtain it except from those who owe us :;
and besides must have provision for our
household and proveader for our stock.
Those indebted viii please pay at once,
and if you have not the money let US
have meat, lard, flour, corn, fodder, hay
or wood. But let US have SOME
THING. and that IMMEDIATELY.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-09
Turkey the Feature Of Thanks
giving Feasts.

People who are curious about the
Gu, tom Of making the turkey the
prcnlnent feature Of Thanksgiving
feasts ill find an explanation in the
Chicago Record which is plausible If
not absolutely correct. The Record
says that turkey is the proper Thanks
giving food for the reason that, when
the feast was established, the turkey
was the most available of meat foods
beef was rare and costly and, When a
man would give a feast, it was the
accepted thing for him 10 shoulder
his gun and march into the forest
be me Of the wild turkey. Besides
the turkey Is a distinctly American
bird aud exbales distinctly patriotic
sentiment with every Whit of fra
GRANGE arising from his richly var
ulshed bosom and his sage stufiuG
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-09
The Ruling of the Mayor.

The mayors ruling On the 4uesii n
of . new bid in conneCtlon with tie
public lighting submitted to The
council Thursday, has been criticised
by citizens who have not given se-
rious consideration to the subject,
but the city attorneys opiuion left no
alternative. 1t was fair ana JUST.
The city attorney was right and so
was the mayor. The council &C uld
not entertain q new bid for the light
ing or tor any other purpose after TIE
dale 60 receive the lids had been fix d
aud had expired. There was on.Y
one course of action left aud that was
to open the bids submitted aud before
the councI'. These bids have been
referred 10 committees who will, 10
doubt, report at the next meeting of
the council which OF tue bids they
will recommend for acceptauc-, the
bidders being E Ii V ,enosImsn &
20 aud the Shreveport Gas ann E &C.
trio Light company.
Here is query which may be con.
sidered imparIially. Suppose the
new bidder had been iu tie position
of the bidders, who have complied
with all the require mants of the
council, would the new bidder hsve
consented or yielded recognition to q
competitor who bad failed or b. d
neglected to avail himself OF the OF
pOrtunity given him to conform o
the rG quirements of the council?