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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30
Church Items.

Rev. ]. H. Wolff preached in Middle
way Sunday morning.
| Services in st James Catholic Church
4th Sunday Of each month, at 1850 a. M.
Rev. L. r. Milbourne preached in the
Baptist church Sunday morning and
evening.
Rev. DR.. S. K. Cox preached in the
NJ. E. Church South Sunday morning
and night.
The Winchester District Conference,
M. Z. Church South. will meet IN Berry
vile, August 10.
Rev, DR.. A. c. Hopkins preached in
the Presbyterian church Sunday morn
ing. No preaching at night.
Rev. F. A. Strother will fill his regular
appointments Sunday at Summit Point
at To- 80 a. M, Beulah at $50, and Ka-
bletown at $ p. m.
Rev. Page Dame, of baltimore,
preached in Zion Episcopal Church Sun
day morning, and Rev. r. S. COPELAND
conducted the evening service.
The pastor will preach at both services
ofthe Baptist church next Sunday, and at
Riverside in the afternoon. 1 he roll-call
of the members will be at the morning
service.
Divine service in ST. Johns p. E.
Church at Ripon every end Sunday
morning at II O'Clock Ist, 3rd and 4th
Sunday afternoons at 3 clock end Sun
day nights at 7 o'clock.
There will be a roll-call Of the mem
bers of the Charles Town Baptist Church
at the morning service on the first Sun
day in August Let every member be
present to respond to the call,
The Second Quarterly Meeting for
Charles Town Station, M. =. Church
South, will be held at Bethany, Aug. 81
Sept. / /; Shepherdstown, Sept. IL JEFF
ferson, at Oakland Sept. rs; Bakerton,
Sept. SO.
The ladies of St. James Catholic Church
in this place will hold Fair in the Macca-
bees Hall, Wefrick building. on next Thurs
day Friday and Saturday nights-August
/, and 3. The proceeds of the Fair is for
the benefit of the church. The public cor
daily invited
The arrangement whereby Rev. DIR. S. K.
~ 1..+e
H. III. Kennedy has been officially confirm
ed by Bishop Wilson. The confirmation
was delayed only by the departure for Bra
zil of Bishop Galloway, who has charge of
the Baltimore Conference this year and who
asked Bishop Wilson to attend to such mat
tiers in his absence. DIR. Cox has been serv-
ing the charge with acceptabiiity for nearly
two months and preaching with marked
| abiiity.-Free Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

Ep,rorts League Ma Netting, to b He'd a
Watsolas Groce. Middlaoay, dug. ., 10, II.

| Ep,roru League Ma Netting. to BE- Held a
Watson's Groce, Middle,oay, aug. Q. 10, II.
FKiDAY. S r. II.
| Address of welcome. by Pastor
| Address The Epworth League, Its
history, nature and object-by Rev. H.
| A. Brown. Stephens City. Va.
Recitation, Miss Florence Watson.
Address-The Middleway League, its
history work., Chorpening, Rev. ".
| ]. Hubburd
Recitation, Miss VERNE Marshall.
Topic What Lacquer Should Be and
Do-Revs. George Hazel and H. A. Brown
SATURDAY. 2:3o P. NJ.
Junior League Exercises.
Recitation. Pauline Fry.
Topic Junior League. Its Place in the
Svrnpathies. Affection and Efforts in the
Church Rev. w. H. H. Joyce, Vim
chester L. N Zeilor. Darkesville, Va.
Recitation, Edna Smith.
Junior League Departments, Nos. I. 2.
mo I, Worship. Rev. ID. +. Eutsler,
Brucetown. Va; No.2 Charity and Help,
Rev. G. Staples. Gerardstown No. 8,
Literary Work, G. Wh1tmore.
Recitation Miss Virginia Dunaway.
Address-The Significance OF Child
hood-Rev d. L. Reid, White Post. Va.
Recitation, Mabel Chamberlain.
SATURDAY, s P. NJ.
Recitation. Kenneth Cunningham
Topic-Temperenc Reform-Its I'M
portance and the best way to accomplish
it Rev. L. r. Milbourne, c. H. Ship
man. Burl Snyder.
Recitation. Edna Huyett.
Topic Relation of the Epworth League
to the Temperance Movement-Rev. ID.
L. Reid, J. M. Heidwohl.
Recitation. Prot. Arlington c. Hines.
SUNDAY, 9 A. N.
Experience meeting, Rev. ]. II Wolff.
SUNDAY, 1890 a. NJ.
Recitation. Miss Florence Watson.
Address-The Cross and the occasion
for glorifying therein-Rsv. Mr.. Nell
| vile, Berryville Va.
Recitation. Miss Ruth Cunningham.
Address Entering on Life-Rev. W.
II. II. Joyce.
Recitation, Prof. Arlington c. Hines.
SUNDAY, 2:3o P. N.
! Address Christ Our Missionary Model
Rev c. D. Harris, Martinsburg.
Recitation, Miss M. Lutte Allstadt.
| Recitation, Miss M. May Hoffman
Topic Epworth League and Missions
Rev. J. Z. Thrasher, R. Dunaway.
| Recitation, Miss Hattie Grantham.
SUNDAY. S P. NJ
Recitation, Miss MAY Watson.
! Address Vision, The Strength of Life
| Rev. S. K. Cox, ID. ID.
Recitation, Miss Katharyn Joyce Don
ley.
Address, and Its Purposes Rev.
| Mr. Melville.
Recitation, Miss NJ, Lutte Allstadt.
Summary Of Interesting features OF
! the occasion, Pastor.
Resolutions, n r. Roberts, Rev. F. A,
Strother, Miss Esther Lloyd.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

A friend of the ADVOCATE is authority for
the statement that Mr.. Q. n. Starry, who
lives about mile north OF this place, has
a field of corn bordering on the n. 4 w. K
r. that is so much admired for its finelooks
that one OF the conductors stopped his train
a few days ago long enough to give the pas
sengers an opportunity to view the product
of the fertile soil in Jefferson. We have
known for some time that Charley Starry
was considered one of the best farmers in the
county, owned one of the best farms and
had made signal success of farming but
we never dreamed that his efforts would re-
suit in stopping railroad trains for travellers
10 look at the luxurious growth of his crops.
If Mr.. Starry could only transplant his field
of corn on thegrounds of the PanAmerican
Exposition at Buffalo, there would be mil
| hons in it for him.-Advocate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

<>~~< 49, - - A
Loose shredded cocoanut at Dalgarn's
New embroideries and laces ii Palm
baum 5.
Go to Dalgarn' 5 for heavy duck coats,
gunl-lined
The biggest line Of boots and shoes in
/ Jefferson county at OFT Bros.
Ladies low and High shoes. up-to-date
styles for spring. at OFT Bros,
For fine stationery. perfumeries. toilet
articles. etc, go to Neills drug store.
| For bed bugs use Neill's bed bug ex-
terminator "a genuine preventative.
New lace curtains. dotted swisses, bed
spreads and table linens at Palmbaum's 5.
Prescriptions carefully compounded by
acompetent druggist at Neill's drug store.
| If you buy ladies' or gents umbrellas
other than those at Racket Store, you pay
too much.
Cold breakers guaranteed to cure a
cold in "a hours For sale at Neill's
pharmacy.
Paints of all colors in pound cans, for
flower pots and wood work of all kinds,
at Neill's drug store.
Ii You are a sporty person you want a
rubber-tire job. Headquarters at VIM.
Miller's. opposite postofflce.
Corby's bread and early rose seed
potatoes for sale by Hoof e. Strider.
Bread fresh every morning.
Camphor at 25c. per h., to keep out the
the moths-5o per cent. better than moth
balls at VIM. Nell G. Co. S.
A big stock of boots, shoes, hats, gents
furnishings. reduced in price. at Man
Theodore's, Hagley's corner.
All kinds of vehicles, &c, on weekly OF
monthly payments. Cheaper than Others
for cash. J VIM Miller opp postoffice.
Selected Queen olives Manzanillc
olives, pure olive oil, lust received a
barrelofN. Q. syrup, at WIS. Merchants
c. F. Wall will ship at B. & O. yards
next Saturday, Aug. 3, veal calves, fat
sheep, cows and calves, steers and fai
hogs.
OFT Bros are now agents for the Monor
Steam Laundry. Basket shipped Wed
nesday morning work returned Satur
day. Terms strictly cash.
/ J.Wm Miller's, opp P O., lowest prices
and easy terms on sewing machines of al
kinds. organs, pianos, harness, buggies
carriages, new and second hand.
Go to S. S. Dalgarns for the fines
raisins. currants, citron, prunes, evapo
rated apples, dried peaches, lemons, ex
tracts, and large assortment Of nuts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30
OFT Bros.
Local Miscellany.

County Court August 5.
Wall has some steers to sell.
Wall has stock ewes just arrived.
Bargains in towels at Palmbaums'.
Wall expects car stock ewes shortly.
New dress goods and silks at Palm
baum's
Cutting Boxes and straw rakes, c. n.
Coleman.
Wire screen doors and windows at c. N.
Colemans
A, G. Wynkoop sells farms and town
properties.
Handsome line mems dress suit cases
At OFT Bros.
Cherry seeders, porcelaine linedkettles,
c. N. Coleman.
If you want manufactured ice go to
W. S. Merchant
New line trunks and satchels just re-
ceived at OFT Bros.
Hammocks, ice picks, lemon squeezers,
at c. N. Coleman's.
Hooff & Strider are selling shoes al
cost. They must go.
The Walk-Over shoes IS, 5o-style, fiji
and finish. at OFT Bros.
20 kinds OF shoe dressings tor all kinds
of feathers at OFT Bros.
New gloves, pasasols, underwear and
hosiery at Palmbaums.
Neckwear umbrellas, gloves, shirts
spring effects, OFT Bros.
If you want to sell your farm put 1t il
A. g. Wynkoop's hands.
Stamps and postal cards can be OBJ
tanned at NeilI's drug store.
Mr.. W. H. Benton suffered prostration
from sunstroke a few days ago.
Dwelling houses in Charles Town fol
rent Apply to Chew & Norris.
square-bottom cotton wheat sacks
with strings, at c. N. Coleman's.
Hooff & Strider take country produce
in exchange at the highest prices.
A fine line of rustic chairs, etc, fol
either in or outdoor use, at Dalgarns.
Your own terms on buggies or carriages
at ]. VIM. Millers, opposite postofice.
$4,000 to loan on real estate, IN sums
tosuit A. G. Wynkoop, Real Estate Agt.
OFT Bros. are agents for Monon Steam
Laundry. Pretty, clean white work.
Try Us.
Mr.. D. S. Hughes delivers free all
goods within corporation limits on short
est notice.
Wall will buy fat seeep, veal calves,
steers, bulls. hogs. Shipment Saturday
at B. & o.
Don't let flies worry your stock. So.
Bos-so Tor KnFLs) will prevent it. Sold
by c. N. Coleman.
Pay your State and county taxes due
Sheriff Baker, or he will have to add the
cost of collecting by law.
The new brick dwelling being erected
by DIR. John F. Bishop on West Congress
street is nearly under roof
Mr.. A. d. Osbourne, Of Shenandoah
Junction. will build the new NJ. E,
Church South at Halltown.
Mr.. ". w. johnson has teen painting
the iron work of the bridges on Nortf
Charles and West Washington streets.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

IMPORTANT Have you seen in our
show window, In it are some rare bar
gains in mems, ladies and children's
Shoes Mems shoes that were So and 81
reduced TO 81. 50 and SI.75; ladies shoes
that were 81 IS and S2.75, reduced to
SIPS and 81. So; ladies' slippers that were
81, reduced to 5oc.; ladies' slippers in
small sizes that were $500 and S2,75. re-
duced to 75c and 81; Misses shoes that
were ST. and So. reduced to 75c. Come
early and get choice of bargains.
De-. o
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

Headquarters for Osbourn binders,
mowers, Rakes and Tedders, binder
Irvine, harvest tools, repairs for Osbourn
machine, cultivators, double shovel plows
and plow shovels, rakes, scythes and
whetstones. fine and coarse salt. Manu-
factured ice delivered every morning and
on sale during day at salesroom opp.
Natl Bank Thresh,ng coal, very best,
all kinds of hard coal. Lay in supply
before prices advance, Burns Bros.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

For sale or rent, store property and
dwelling at Uvilla Large storeroom and
dwelling combined. Dwelling has II
rooms. A number of excelleet outbuild-
ings. 81 acres of land with property. 1000
peach trees, in good bearing condition.
10 acres in apples and pears. Is miles to
station on main line B. & O. RR. P,O.
in building Apply to Moore & Moore.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

Mr.. James w. Bane lists up his sales
of farm machinery this season at twenty
six Mccormick wheat harvesters and bin
ders eleven mowers and four rakes. Jim
is seller from waybsck. and the man
who can out talk him will have to get up
before Col Colston blows his horn.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30
They're Good If They're Fresh.

We would like to make a compact with
YOU about crackers. It's this way. We
have standing order with Mason's Bak-
erv for fresh crackers of various kinds in
packages every week. If you will buy
them of us we will promise to have them
crisp and fresh for you when you come
for them. but Wen have TO keep the thing
going or they'll get stale for you and US
too, and that will end it. Let's pull to
gether. Z. N. BEARD.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

Our nelghbor Mr.. c. n Coleman spray
ed So-Bos-So upon several horses in front
of his store one day last week, and if
proved perfect shoo-fy' of the first
water, Mr.. Fly fatty refused thereafter
to interview the animals SO sprayed, and
left them in piece and quiet.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

An interesting lecture at the Baptist
Church next Friday, August 2, at 5 p. M,
by O. f. Flippo, d. D., of Philadelphia.
Subject-"Keys to Unlock Hearts" No
charge. Voluntary contributions at the
door DR.. Flippo has fine reputation as a
lecturer.
The Norfolk Landmark says: DR..
Hippo is unquestionably one of the most
entertaining, amusing, humorous and
instructive lecturers that the people of
Norfolk have had the pleasure of hearing.
He chains the attention of the audience
from tae beginning to the end, and
moves them by his constant shifting the
scene from laughter to tears
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

Died, at Shenandoah Junction, July
aIst. Mamie Maupin. the only child of
7. Y. and Blanche Blackford, aged one
year, eight months and twenty-five days.
Funeral services were held in the Presby-
terian church at Shenandoah Junction
on Tuesday morning at 10 O'Clock, con-
Quoted by the pastor; interment at
Charles Town. Mamie Maupin was an
unusually bright and attractive child, and
her sweet and winsome ways drew every
one to her. The deeply bereaved parents
have the heartfelt sympathy of their
many friends.--Re Register.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

Mr. John Lands, venerable citizen
Of Berkeley county, grandfather of our
enterprising townsmAn and merchant, )
Fl. Lands, was stricken with paralysis at
his home opposite Williamsport. he is
"a wears Of age
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30
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Rs,ro tho a The Kind You Have Always BOu[
Signature Of &xN2N1zx

INDEPENDENT STEAM FIRE Co., No. 1
A full attendance of officers and active
members is desired Tor the regular meet
ing on Tuesday evening, July 80.
CHAs A Johnson, Sec'y.
Orders taken for FIRsT-cLAss ENGRAv
calling cards, wedding invitations
monograms, coats of arms, etc. Full
line Of samples to select from.
H. L. MURRAY.
At Browns Jewelry Store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

Miss Nancy Conley. who recently spent
week with her father. Mr.. James p.
Conlev, at Bardane, has within less than
year attained the high position of senior
nurse in the Founding Hospital, of
Washington City.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

Mrs Fannie Turner, aged 90 years,
died at her home near Leetown. July 20,
after protracted indisposition. She was
buried at Mt Zion Church, Rev. F. A.
Strother conducting the service, The
deceased was CONSTANT member of the
Baptist church for more than thirty
wears
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

WANTED-TRUSTWO MEN AND
women 10 travel aud advertise for old estab-
lisbed house of solid financial standing. Salary
$50 year and expenses, all payable in cash
No canvassing required Give references aud
enclose self-addressed stamped envelope. Adj
dress Manager, 355 Caxton Bldg, Chicago
NJ 30 W.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

Mr. Robert Hoffman, former. resident
of Shepherdstown. and first cousin OF
Mr.. S. M. Hoffman. died few days
ago at his home in Cereds. Texas, aged
about Ga wears,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

A freight wreck occurred at Shenan doah
Junction on the b. x O. r. r. to AN east
bound train opposite the station early We'd
nesday morning in which five cars We're
wrecked and two others slightly damaged.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

William Walker. a well-known colored
merchant of this place, was seriously par
alyzed last week, but is since somewhat
improved.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

Married. Saturday, July 27, in Martins
burg, by Rev. c. S. Trump, Mr. George
Carter. of Front Royal, Va, to Miss
Fannie Olsen, of Ripon. in this county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

There was very large attendance at
the Jennie Smith picnic at Island Park
Thursday, including a good number of
persons from Charles Town
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30
We had a cali this morning from Re

We had cali this morning from Rev.
L. 7. Barker, NJ. D., of Richmond. Va,
who has come here for the purpose of
manufacturing the various healing RENE
dies put up by him. Headquarters at
New School Baptist Parsonage, near N.
& w. Station. where consultations may
be had free of charge. Examinations
made free and ailments fully explained
and successfully treated. Give him a
/ call
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

Pay your taxes at once on the old ac-
counts of Sheriff Baker, or he will be
forced TO take legal proceedings. Take
warming
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30
Public Sales.

Saturday, August I7.-Real estate near
Charles Town, by Forrest W. Brown,
Trustee
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

For sale, valuable Jefferson county
farms; also town property, including
some valuable building lots.
moore & moore.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

A good new walk has been made at the
N. & w. station at this place, and the
passenger ard freight depots are being
painted,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

Mr.. Joseph Baker, of Leetown, has
bought large farm on the RNppahan-
mock river, in Virginia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

Try the Monon Steam Laundry
First-class work guaranteed.
Orr Bros. Agents.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

Report of the condition of the old es-
tablished Bank of Charles Town appears
in this issue. and speaks for itself.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30
Don't Accept a Substitute |!

When you ask for Cascarets be
sure you get the genuine Cascarets
Candy Catharticl Don't accept
fraudulent substitutes, limitations or
counterfeitsl Genuine tablets stamp
ed c. c. c. Never sold in bulk.
All druggists, Ioc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

Wall has some so tons choice timothy
hay to sell, by the bale, wagon load or
carload.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

Let us grow earlier lambs and better
ones. Our Valley Is adapted to the sheer
industry.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30
" Bull Run to Bull Rum"

By Capt. George Baylor, now in hand
and for sale only by Brown & Hoof,
druggists. Price. 5000.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

One -and-a-half- acre lot, with dwelling
on it, located on suburbs OF town, for
sale. Price 500. MooRE & MOORE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

THIS ILLUSTRATES THE &c. STRAIGHT
FRONT, STYLE 1I9.
We offer in this number thoroughly
Straight Front Corset 10 harmony with the
prevailing styl.s of dress. The ouiy Straight
Front Corset which is ali that the name i'm
plies and that gives the figure the military
carriage which has recently become so popu-
lar | also carry ten other styles TO select
from Ask to see them. No trouble TO show
goods. Sold tJy s. n. lands.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

Car load GENUINE CUMBERLAND Hy.
DRAUIc CEMENT just arrived.
C. N. COLEMAN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
10c, 25c. If c. C. c. fall druggists refund money.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

All Physicians Here and in Europe
Who have used Speer's Port Grape Wine re-
commend it in preference to any other for III
medicinal properties. especially for females
debilitated persons and The aged. 1872.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30
Hoy Are Your Kidney.

DR. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney ills. San
pie free Add. Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or N.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

J.Wm. Miller's, opp P O., lowest prices
and easy terms on sewing machines of al
kinds organs, pianos, harness, buggies
carriages. new and second hand
Go to S. S. Dalgarn's for the fines
| raiSinc c11rrat1ts citrnn nri1f1es evarln
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-04-11

ing sixty-three years they had SIS
presidents, emperors and l dictator,
and during our war there were II
changes in the presidency. AS the
Mexicans are a most formal and lex
tremely conservative people the streets
are as rule the places of instruction
to the foreigners, for very few are
ever admitted to the inmost social
circle of the high class Mexican.
All the streets in the cities are laid
out on the same plaza plaza in the
center with the streets radiating from
it at right angles. Some of the streets
have cobble-stone cutters at one side
and others have one directly in the
middle, with, perhaps, an arc light
swinging above it. They are provided
with al excellent scavenger force,
swarms Of buzzards always on the
lookout. Besides this every man found
intoxicated on the streets is taken to
the guard-house and kept until sober,
when he is required to work on the
streets; so, as the Mexican abhors
work, drunkards are not very common.
The stores are poorly arranged but
the clerks are socially inclined, much
preferring an hours chat with Scent
purchase to a SIS purchase and five
minute chat.
Between II and p. m. all Mexico
sleeps, even the drug stores and post
offices being closed.
The street cars have eccentricities OF
their own. The all start at once from
the plaza, and while there seems to be
no regulation fare, one does not much
mind being cheated by such a courte-
Gus conductor. The cars will stop at
YOUR own door and the conductor will
assist the ladies to alight, lift his hat
and say adios in the most graceful
manner possible. Meanwhile the car,
drawn by its little mule and urged on
bv misses or small stones from the con-
ductor, leisurely wends it's way onward.
One thing that is strictly on time in
that country is the morning paper, 1T
being printed the night before and the
news being a week old.
The people are weighed down by
ia xation, but their condition was in
6nite1y worse before the reform laws.
They have national library of 100000
volumes, housed in an old cathedral.
Their hotels are not run on the AM
erican or European plan, but on a
plan strictly Mexican. You order
what you want, take what you can get
and pay what the landlord asks, re-
CARELESS of prearranged terms. From
the time of your arrival till you leave
you are at the tender mercies of the
cham bermaid, who happens to be a
man, who spills the ashes from his
cigarette in your bed or in your soup
with the same unfailing courtesy.
Vendors of fruit and flowers are
allowed in the dining room and impor-