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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-25
THE CRISIS.

We print elsewhere an able appeal from
Virginia Democrat to the Constitutional
Convention not 20 adopt the understanding
clause. AS the Petersburg 1ndex-Appeal
says "the so-called understanding clauses,
no matter in what g1lse they come, tenn
porary or permanent, are odiouos in the
possibilities they furnish INSCRIPTIONS
men. and they are an evil which should
not be compromised with"
The same paper says of the Meredith
plan:
.'The amendment proposed by Mr.. Mere
ditll on behalf of the camp which OPP
poses any kind Of understanding clause
is by no means perfect measure, but it
is a logical. consistent safe and defen-
sible one. It shows no dragon teeth of
faction and discord in the ranks of the
Democratic party. and it gives no oc-
cas:on for humiliation and shame to
those people of Virginia. VINO place the
good name and the public welfare of
the State above party lines. and the tran
sient interests of factions and leaders.
The Times is still of opinion that in
the present condition OF the convention.
the Meredith plan, or one similar to it
incorporating its main features, furnishes
a suitable basis of agreement.
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The New York Tribune's Washington
correspondent says that Democrats in
Congress are planning to retire Mr.. BRYAN
from the leadership OF the party. He as
serts that nearly every Democratic Sen
ator and the great majority of House
Democrats resent his constant interior
ence with the party plans in Congress
That the old line leaders, like Senators
yest and Cockrell. OF Missouri: Morgan
and Pettus. of Alabama: AIcEnery and
Foster. Of Louisiana: Money and Nc
Lauril. of Mississippi. and even Tiiman.
Of South Carolina, although declining to
spoken and at times almost denuncia
spol1ne and at times almost dcnuncia-
tory in their criticisms of the unhorsed
Nebraskan's attempts to boss the mem
bers Of the Senate and House on all leg
islative matters in which, he conceivcs
there is a chance to make his sort Of
political capital.
But the Democrats will not get rid of
Mr. Bryan so easily. He is not the man
to be thrust aside, for he still has a
large following.
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Last Sundays issue of the 1t;cl1.ncrd
Dispatch was G honse-warming edition,
and by pictures ard pen pictures showed
the public through, its handsome new
house Tho Dispatch now has enc OF
the best equipped and best appointed
newspaper establishments in the South.
We wish Cor cur ncishhor al the COM
forts of hone
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-25

staying for a few days at the Chamberlin
Hotel, West Point.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-25

Miss Margaret Shields Is spending fe"
days in Newport News. but will return
here for the postmaster season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-25

Miss Elizabeth Robins is the guest o
her aunt. Mrs. Horace Jones, of Newpor
News, and will remain there for the post
Easter festivities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-25

Mr.. Allen Freeman, who is studying at
the Johns Hopkins University. will arrive
in this city Friday, and will stay with
his parents for about ten days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-25

Invitations have been received for the
marriage of Rev Joseph Deming Lang
ley, and Miss Edith Thompson. to take
place April Sd, at o'clock. Rev. Langley
is the pastor of st. James Methodist
Church, and since living in this city. has
gained host OF friends, who extend to
him, hearty conSratul
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-25

Mr.. Randolph Cardoza will spend Easter
in New York, where he will be Joined by
Mr.. and Mrs. Junius Mosby.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-25

Nrecklenburg county, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-25

Mrs Charles Pickett Stokes, who Is
boarding school in Orange, Will speld
Easter in this city.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-29
BORING HAS COMMENCED.
Barrels of Oil Taken from the Pit and
the Flow Continues Steadily.

After delay of two weeks caused
by the damage sustained by the wild
gusher, boring was resumed this
week. Several barrels of oil were
taken from the pit before the piping
could be properly placed in position
and the seepage of the coveted fluid
continues steadily. Many specimens
of the oil were brought to town and
pronounced by those who are in a
position to know to be OF very ex-
cellent quality.
Considerable excitement was created
Tuesday morning by the report that a
gusher was expected in at any time.
but the report was without foundation
as boring had not commenced at that
time.
The company for which the we'll is
being bored and the drillers are iub-
liant over the prospect and guSher
of the best variety is confidently ex-
pected within a week or ten DAYS.
Driller Clay fears trouble when be
attempts to remove the drill and be-
gins bailing as the pressure of gas is
great and unless every DrecautiOn is
taken the well is again liable to pet
away from them.
Oil men from California. Texas.
illinois and from portions of Louisi-
ana have been looking over the field
with view of purchasing land and
boring for Oil.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-29

-Four lots have been purchased near
the Welsh rice mill by the Welsh
Machine and Well Works Company
on which an Sox40 two story building
will be erected.
This company was organized in
June with Il capital stock of $25,OOO,
with H. W. LAM, Lake Charles, pres
ident: F. B. Catfal, jennings. vice
president: f. H. Boiling, secretary and
treasurer, and John w Armstrong,
general manager.
The object of the company is to own,
maintain and operate deep water wells
and oil wells and to make and repair
all kinds of machinery. Mr.. Caffal
will leave the latter part of the week
for St. Louis and Chicago to purchase
machinery for the plant. Work on
buildings will begin at once and it is
expected to have it in operation about
the middle of October.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-29
FRIDAY, AUGUST 80, 1902.
A SUDDEN DEATH.
Mrs. Jos. G. Sherry Passed Away sun
day Evening Of Heart FAiimrc.

That the grim mOnster-death-
is ever in our midst was evidenced
Sunday evening when Welsh 5 entire
populace was enshrouded in gloom by
the announcement that Mrs. Jos. G.
Sherry was dead. The shocking news
fell like pail on every citizen of the
town and words of profound sympathy
were expressed on every hand.
Mrs. Sherry had been indisposed
for few days. but did not take to bed
until Saturday. Her condition was
not considered serious at any time
and when the sudden summons came
those at her bedside were no more
nonplussed than those who had
no knowledge of her illness. Death
was the result of heart failure.
Miss Mayme l.. Archer was born in
Abel, Iowa, August Is, 1881 Early
in life she professed faith in Christ
and united with the Methodist church
and ever afterwards lived according
to the teachings of the Christian relig-
ion. Some years ago she moved to
Welsh and in December last year was
married to JOS. G.. Sherry, of this
city. Her membership was transferred
to the Welsh Methodist church and
was an enthusiastic church worker
and prominent member of the
EpwOrth league.
Song service was held at the family
residence Sunday evening, after which
the body was taken to the Methodist
church and funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. w. T.. Harrison, the
pastor. The intermeut took place in
the presence of a large number of
sQrrowing friends.
AS tribute of respect the majority
of the business men closed their doors
and together with their families and
employees attended the administering
of the last sad rites.
The grief-stricllen husband. in this,
his dark hour, has the heartfelt sym
pathy of all in the loss of his devoted
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-29

A party is being organized al
Roanoke to visit the celebrated ir,rri-
gated districts Of Colorado some time
in September.
There will be d big rush Of people to
the South Platte valley this fall to
take advantage of the low prices of
land which is offered for sale by the
Colorado Colony Co.. of Denver.
Big yields Of alfalfa, grains. vegeta-
hles and fruits With Denver. and the
gold and silver mining camps for
markets.
Free advertising matter upon appli-
cation.
JAMES CLICK. Roanoke. La.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-29

Mayor and Mrs. l.. f. Robinson
gave an informal reception at their
magnificent home Tuesday evening.
the occasion being their tenth we'd
ding anniversary. The event was one
OF gayety and was pronounced by all
present to have been the social func-
ton OF the season. The halls. rooms
and galleries, upstairs and down.
were beautifully Illuminated with
acetylene gas and the appearance of
this model residence. both inside and
out, was decidedly metropolitan On
the east gallery down stairs was sta
toned the Lake Charles orchestra
which rendered a number OF the choic-
est selections and added merriment to
the evenings entertainment.
IN the main hall near the entrance
to the library room was stationed
Miss Marie Robertson. dHintilv gown
ed. serving punch to the thrOng who
had availed themselves Of the 0DDOr-
tunity Of partaking OF Mr.. and Mrs.
rtObertSon's hospitality. The dining
hall was Hastily decorated and here
ice cream and cake were served until
a late hour. After enjoying refresh
mentS social converse was INDUCED in
until the hour Of eleven when the
guests departed cOngratuiating the
most and hostess upon their ability as
entertainers and wishing them many
more years OF cOnnubial bliss
M
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-21
First Sleigh Bell in Jefferson.

Mrs. Sarah McKown, the venerable
resident of Gerardstown. who died on
Sunday, December s. was remarkable
old lady for one of eighty-four gears. =
She was an agreeable talker. and as she
had been wide awake and observant IN
her younger days. Mrs McKown could
tell many interesting experiences.
Several weeks before her death Mrs.
McKown told Hon. John M. Silver, of
this county, one other near relatives, of
how the first sleignbell came to Jefferson
county, and probably the first bell in
Virginia. It happened nearly seventy
five years ago, and 1t was at time when
climatic conditions were tar different to
what they are now.
Mrs. McKown said thai when she was
a child her father. Jephthah Morgan, took
the family to Baltimore in two-horse
sleigh. AS the team drove into Balti-
more street a policeman stopped their
advance with the information that an or
dinance had been passed prohibiting the
passage Of sleighs unless equipped with
bell to warn pedestrians at street eros
sings.
The officer kindly consented to show
Mr.. Morgan where he could procure a
bell. and then found for him black
smith who fastened it upon the end of
the pole that ran between the horses. -
Thus provided against contingencies.
the journey was resumed. the business
| tor which they came was transacted and
the party returned to their home in let
ferson county.
Mrs. McKown possessed up to the time
of her death the bell, which is rather large,
and is similar to the ones seen on heavy
bell teams. 1t was made by hand and is
regarded as curiosity by the family Of
the deceased. - Winchester Times.
Some time since Mrs, McKown gave
the bell to her brother. the editor Of tbs
Times. who now has it in possession
i After the style of sleighbells changed
this bell was used IN our fathers family
to call the members thereof 10 meals ant
family worship for number OF years.
IGerardstown Times.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-21

Some time ago. by order of the Mill
tary Governor, a company of seventy
five picked Cubans was organized. as a
nucleus tor Cuban Army. and is being
commanded and drilled by an ei1icient
American officer. A similar company
composed Of Cuban negroes is in process
of organization to satisfy the demands
and aspirations Of representatives If that
race for military honors. The Cuban
Artillery. as it is called. occupies the his
toric Cabana Fortress. just across the
bay from Havana. The Island generally
is policed by a well organized body Of
cubans designated the Rural Guard,
which is comman ded by capable Cuban
officers. under the supervision of an of
ficer of the United States army. The
municipalities of the Island have, by
election, their own officials from mayor
down. as well as native police forces, that
of Havana being considered an excellent
one at present. Courts are presided over
byCuban judges. andthe charitable institu-
tions Of the Island. as far as possible, are
under the control of Cubans. All of the
Military Governors cabinet officers, or
.Secretaries" as they are called. are Gu
bans, and natives occupy responsible
positions in all of the Insular departments.
Hence when the change of administra-
ton occurs. it cannot be said that tn
Cubans were not given every opportuni-
ty to familiarize themselves with the
work to be undertaken by them.
The acceptance of the Plat Amend
ment by the Cuban Constitutional Con-
ventlon gave to the United States three
coaling stations in the Island. 1t is a.
matter of speculation among the people
as to how great an influence this conces-
sion will exercise on the government of
the Island A great many believe that
its policy will be dictated from Washing
ton; but this is only one of many conjec-
lures There seems to be a determination
on the part of our government to give the
Cubans a free and untrammelled form of
government, whereby they may demon
strate whether or not they are capable of
governing themselves and whether or not,
after fair test. the people prefer such a
form of government to annexation OF
other close political relation to the
United States. VIacISIAN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-21

your Favorite Prescription this time
All the chiId's strength comes from the
mother. Favorite Prescription gives the
mother strength TO give her child.
There IS no alcohol In rFavorite Pre-
scription > it contains neither opium, co.
caine, nor any other narcotic It Is a
purely vegetable and perfectly harmless
medicine IN any condition Of the female
system.
Accept no substitute for ~Favorife Pre-
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for wonan's ills
Sick women are invited to consult Dr.
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EIo. N. r.
II am % thankful for what Or. Pierce's Pa
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Mn John r. Smith. Of SLOGAN. British Columbia
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haby gin- the Mssk heaithy u all NJ three. 7-f
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Fxc pr pierc< common Sense Med
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-21
utts Pills
win save tie dyspeptic from many
days Of misery, and enable hin to eat
whatever he wishes. They prevent
SICK HEADACHE,
cause the food to assimiIate ard no,zr-
isb the body, give keen appetite,
DEVELOP FLESH
and solid muscle. Elegantly sugar
coated
lake No Substitute.

To Care Cold 10 0ne Day
Take Laxative Bromo QnInIns Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II II fails to cure
z. ". Groves signature Is Oh each box. 25e.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-21
Painting, Papering, &C,

TyHE undersigned Is prepared to do all kinds
Of Painting, Granting, Paper Hanging,
Ne. Prices moderate aud prompt attention
given to all orders. 7. N. BAKER
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-21
Society Meetings

Knights of Maccabecs, jefferson Tent no.
As. every Tuesday night.
K. ofP..- Blue Ridge Lodge No. ls1, every
Wednesday night.
AT A. M.,-Malta Lodge NO o. "a ana
4th Friday nights Of each month.
R. A. M..-Jefferson Chapter No. 5, 4th
Monday night Of each month.
Knights Templar = Potomac Commandery
No. s. 1st Tuesday of each month.
Modern Woodmen. Charles Town Camp
No. 6q64, every Friday night.
/. o. o. Wildey Lodge No. ~. every
Thursday night.
Mails at Charles Town.
Mails close half hour before the departure
of each passenger train on B q o. and n q
w. railroads; Rural Delivery at 10 q M, and
for Daley, KabietowE and Myerstown ~ ~
noon.
Mail collected from box at jail corner at :
a. m. and aud p, ~.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-21

DANGER SsHnai.
Yon have got eoegb and you don't worry
Don't yoa know a cough il fosneihing terrible.
II Irads to consumption and consumption u
better cure II quickly Get Is cent h tile II
Mexiran Cough syrup. No other remedy 50
nice TO tax
so mar ~ ~ Illeir druggists and merely
ask for something gpssd' Tor eaHieh ~ cold
wow II The druggist has several rem, dir he
certainly will stiI the one that do = not cfrt
much. Wltn you 20 10 drug store btfier
know what spu want AK for Mexican
Cough ryrnp II you want The DieesE and
| quicsess cory b earr twenty Eve cents will boy.
Take 10 other.
NArsgA1Ixo MxmcIxE.
1t is cruel to give your children medicine
lshat tastes Nasty 10 cure thesn Of cough or
cold. pleasant and Elective rmedy for
sore throat. weak lungs. hfCuchiai affections
and coughing spells il Mexican Cough syrup.
and please don't forget that il ouly costs rs
cents.
Belt health always foilows use Of sIexi-
can Root Pits, simply because they cleanse
the syffem Of sickeBlug aud effeie fnaffer 20
thoroughly aud completely II il sin 10 re-
main constipated xben Mexican Root PIlls
only cost Is cents box.
In Is A PITT.
The human family ale prone TO pain. Pain
ID the joints. in tue muscles, headache. back
ache, rhenBatisID, cramps, &C., certainly
aisle life miserable Therefore Il Is 8 pity
ts,s anv such sufTerrrs hesitate to expend "
seats for Quick kelirf. the always cure exfef-
nal as well as Internal cure.
pTLEs.
YDu sugltto thank God yon do no1 suffer
frssn piies- lnsard or external, sore d.
at ding piles are awful. Tel your friends
wv, suffer that Piie-iHr ~ guaranteed 10 cure
y noney refunded.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-21

lacking in stamina
that there Is no
vantage ground Of
help.
One of the results
~ <f.n go 1r r.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-21
FOR RENT

New Brick tIpuse on Congress stree, 10
rsus1s basement end reitsr.
Nsw Frame IIvasc % Liberty street, sexsn
rstans ana cellar.
Bath With gar. TOR. bzth. re
New 5riek iisas~e Of ~ Washington street,
rooms. large yart, and slab.e
Four-i so0m Houses, with large inis.
GEO. II HAHLKY
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-21

q. b. Gibson,

ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Charles Town, jefferson County, West Va.
Practices in the Circuit Courts of West Vir-
ginia. the Supreme Court of Appeals and the
United States District Court at Martinspurg,
o flee over Aisquith 4 Co.'S drug store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-21

TWO DOORS WEST OF CARTER HOUSE

have removed my Office to the room sec.
ond door west of the Carter House, where
win continue the Grain and Commission bust.
ness. | also represent the Provident Life and
Trust Company. the best Lite Insurance Com
pany. as reported by Insurance Commission
ers. in the United States. VIII be glad TO see
friends and patrons inmy new quarters.
y. G. WASHINGTON. Agt.
The bee., 1902-06-26
Saves Two From Death.

"Our little daughter had an almost
fatal attack of whooping cough and
bronchitis; writes Mrs. W. X.
Haviland, of Armonk, N. Y, "but,
when all other remedies failed, we
saved her life with DR.. Kings New
Discovery. Our niece, who had Con-
sumption in an advanced stage, also
used this wonderful medicine and
today she is perfectly WELL" Desper-
ate throat and lung diseases yield to
DIR. Kings New Life Discovery as to
no other on earth. Infallible for
Coughs and Colds. soc and $l.00
bottles guaranteed by st Bernard
Drug Store. Trial bottles free.
The bee., 1902-06-26
Kentucky Fair Dates.

Richmond, July l4-l9.
Georgetown, July 22-26.
Danville, August 5-8.
Hopkins County Fair and Carni
val, Madisonville, August 5-9-fiv,
days.
Lexington, August ll-l6.
Lawrenceburg, August 1922.
Shepherdsville, August 1922.
Maysville, August 20-23.
Shelbyville, August 26-29.
London, August 1929.
Florence, August 27-30.
Germantown, August 27-30.
BardstOwn, September 2-6.
Elizabethtown, September 0-l2.
Bowling Green, September 1913.
Glasgow, September l0-l3.
Ewing, September lib.
Louisville, September 22-27.
Hartford, October Ia.
The bee., 1902-06-26

j. b. PITCHER President Cash Capital, $1,000 in Gov
COLEMAN President bond besides large cash
V. D. CLIFF, Sec and Treas surplus. Stock company.
Monthly benefits from SIS to 800 month"; according
occupation income and amount of insurance desired This
diseases Pays for all kinds of accidents
Pays for six months sickness and 50 weeks for accident Costs
to take policy and 81 month MORE according to the
policy 1t cheaper have it always and not
need than need and not have it, Each policy
accident Illness total and partial disability loss of limb sight
and life Benefits not reduced because of other insurance
echnicaies in these policies Thousands of dollars paid
weekly patrons Statistics that each fifth
disabled either temporarily permanently by accident or
illness Ten cent added to all benefits claims originating
after policy has been in force for year.
All honest claims positively paid at sight
This does business 20 different States 1t is
straghtout stock company There business about
it, have claim with this will your money
days day the claim made If you
have not got policy had better get Other people have
needed policies and why you? But if you positive
not going get sick and that will not get hurt don
need any,
j. n. GREER paducah, N.Y.,
Gen. Agt. and Adjuster for Kentucky and Illinois
TEi0S. c. HART, Local Agent Ealngton Kentucky.
The bee., 1902-06-26
Seven Years In Bed,

"Will wonders ever cease?" in
quIre the friends of Mrs. l.. Pease,
of Lawrence, Kan. They knew she
had been unable to leave her bed In Z
years on account of kidney and liver
trouble, nervous prostration and
general debility; but, Three bottles
of Electric Bitters enabled me to
walk, she writes land in three
months 1 felt like a new person."
Women suffering from Headache,
Backache, Nervousness, Sleepless-
ness, Melancholy, Painting and
Dizzy Spells will find it a priceless
blessing. Try it. Satisfaction is
guaranteed by st. Bernard Drug Co.
Only soc.
The bee., 1902-06-26
Buy your Wall Paper of Coener
Bros. Telephone 20-3.

Prof. Cox, of Madisonville, will
give another of his musical enter
tainments, interspersed with few
humorous recitals at the opera house
on Wednesday, July 8. 1t will be
composed of 40 little boys and girls
of Darlington. All that fail to at
tend will miss a rare treat.