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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
THE VILLAIN IN THE NURSERY.
Mother Goose" is Brought to Task by
A Critic.

From Success.
As really cheerful lullaby none other
can equal
Here comes a candle to light you to bedI
Here comes a chopper to chop of your head
and, when child is thoroughly frightened
by this vivid picture; what can better befit
the occasion than a recital of the inquisito-
rial story Of
Old daddy long-legs wouldn't say his prayersi
Take him By the LETT iesl!
Take him by both Iegs!!t
And throw him down stairsi
before the child kneels down to It's devo-
tions? AS an epitome of religious persecu-
ton this cannot be surpassed.
The example of Manly Panty" has no
doubt. been followed by scores Of children.
The words have a merry jingle. One can
almost see a youngster jogging to the gro
GERS and filching the first thing on which
he can lay his baby handst listen:
Manly Panty, Jack-Dandy
Stole piece of sugar candy
From the grocers SLOPPY shop.
And away did hoppy hop!
In the following ridiculous impossible cou-
plet:
Money want. money crave.
II you don't give me money. I'll sweep You to
the grave!
highway robbery is suggested strikingly
and in most impudent manner. Likewise,
there seems to be no satisfactory reason
for the little man who had little gum to
shoot the duck through the head, head,
head unless he was on poaching expe-
dition.
tangent Of incendiarism Is seen In this
advice given to the pretty dy-bird. that
inadvertently lights on ones hand:
Lady-bird lady bird. fly away home.
Your house is on fire. your children alone!
They are all burnt but onei
Had the insect enough understanding. II
would undoubtedly hasten homeward with
out waiting to be blown away. An effective
moral L. certainly reached In
Bye, Baby Pumpkin! whoss's Tony Lumpkinl
Ny lady's her deathbed
From eating half pumpkin!
lack Of sequence 10 to be noted. but It is
quite natural for the lady IN queatlon to be
very Ill after such q gastronomic feat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Gloves of Merit.

We handle Fownes', Rey-
nier's and PERKINS, Gloves. Also
a line that we have reason to
claim as the best line of ST.
Gloves in America. You know
us well enough to know we
wouldn't say that without good
reason.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Millinery.

We claim merit for this stock
beyond that of any other in
town. It's a new department,
but it is employing the skill and
brains OF people who have made
a study and business of Mill
merry for years. It's not new in
that respect-for it's as old as
the first house our buyer was
associated with.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
TailOred Suits.

Something better than what's usual
something that possesses the attraction of
originality and exclusiveness. Our tailor
ed suits answer that description.
Those Walking and Dress Suits that
are so notably low i'm price have secret
attached to them. They've been adapted
from the high-priced creations that have
been imported this season--witG1 due re-
gard to economy, but without sacrifice of
the necessary quality. Clever makers can
do such things. They've done it we'll here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
nore Surprises.

The regular stock of pictures is
ridiculously priced-when compare
son is made with art store quota
tions. An instance-only last week
a patron assured us he saw the iden-
teal picture and frame he bought
here for $3.50 in an art store at
$3.50. The gentleman's name is not
published, but will be given to any
visitor who asks.
20c for Choice
Photo Colors, Water Color Effects,
Platinotypes, ETC.. in gilt and black
frames. 11x14 and 1Ox1s inches. The
frames are worth considerably more
than 29c. The pictures are neither
commonplace or cheap-looking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Note.

Articles selected
for presentation
viii be suitably
boxed free. laid
aside on receipt ut
deposit, or skill
fully packed and
forwarded to any
part Of the world.
Mail orders intel
ligently filled. Send
for catalogue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Table Linen, ChinaWare and FL
t able Linens.
{Second FlOor.)

Table Damask. 35c value. ..... .25c
Table Damask. SOC value. .... .39c
Table Damask. Csc value. ...... SOC
Mercerized Damask, soc value .69c
Satin Damask, s1.O0 value. ... 100
Double Satin. $3.50 value ... .S1OO
Pattern Cloths, $40 value. . So 10
Pattern Cloths. 500 value 49, So %
Set fringed. $3.50 value. $3.50
Set. hemstitched. 500 value. :. 50 9S
Doliles' sc value ..............-.4 Oc
DOilies, soc value. .75c
Doilies. $l25 value. .$l.95
Napkins. $3.50 value. 81 25
Napkins, 81. 90 value. ........$1.5 50
Lunch Cloths, 1-25 value. .. csc
Lunch Cloths. SIS value. 800. S1.3a
Lunch Cloths. S1.I5 value. 81. 80
Lunch Cloths. 81 % value. 81 98
Lunch Cloths, $500 value. ..... 80 so
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
A List of s'Opening" Souvenirs.

wing the Saving IN dollars ana I
S5.98 for S. Dolls.
Dolls large enough to wear
baby's clothes. They are not
dressed-and you have only
twenty days in which to steal
time to dress them. Choose the
prettiest tomorrow and save ST.
Sd az for SO Dolls, 26-in. Model
w. ~ Dolls. with shoes and stockings.
Full ball jointed; cast in a perfect mold
The tinted bisque face and bright eyes will
capture the little mother heart at once.
SOC for 81 Dolls-'Emma Lou Dolls,
q inches tall; beautiful bisque
head, sleeping eyes and mass of faXen
curls: strung on extra heavy rubber; every
joint movable; no wood, but nodded from
best papier-mache.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01

total membership Of 100000. Today there
are more than 81, 500 societies, with an en-
rollment exceeding $780, 900. In the Dis
trict Of Columbia there are 120 societies,
with a membership of more than 1000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01


The first Young PeopIe,s Society Of Chris
tian Endeavor was organized by Dr. Clark
at Portland. Me-, Febr,iary 2 1881. The
second society was formed some eight
months later. and by the end Of that year
there were six societies In existence. With
out concerted effort and almost without
notice the Christian Endeavor ideas were
scattered abroad and took root In widely
separated localities. At first the growth
was slow. but after few years the move
ment gained impetus and Roadway, until
now the Endeavorers are a great host and
the societies are found In every country Oh
the face of the earth where there are Chris
tan churches or missions The first con-
vention was held at the Williston iMaine)
Church in 1882. with less than dozen So
cieties. From this small beginning the con-
ventions have been carried on with m
creasing power and influence, and now. It is
said, they frequently number forty or nifty
thousand in attendance. and are considered
the largest religious gatherings ever held
In the history OF the world. At the st.
Louis convention Of $780, which marked the
close OF the frst decade. there were re-
ported II. 018 societies In all the world. with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
PARKER, BRIDGET & co.
PARKER, BRIDGET & CO.
Ninth and the Avenue.
lFullps at Sale Prices.
(Our Second Shipment is ln.)

They're bargains of the right they're
right sort at bargain prices They bargains it's
only right they should go to you i'm the same way
wholesale prcesand the proof the statement right
5000 coats can't be had usually for S25 SIS
Vet that's the we're selling and know Fur values
know these values
Persian
$l75 and 5000 garments-in the % AOoUU
French Near-Seal md of
Mink Beaver-Coats thatI to @h7
H.eOU
Plain French Near-Seal Coats i'm the sale at SIS
Small pieces Scarfs and Mufs proportionally low.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01

beit and Brooch Pins. hand-painted ivory
miniatures; set In gun metal: re- d,
Heyed by rhinestOnes-S5 values pS.9o
Belt Buckles In hammered bronze set
with chrysapanse, the ancient 30
Greeks GEMS value. ............ 9@.9o
Usual $3.50 "GIoria" and Silk
n 'sas stye sssi.a'' lanes and mems $I.o8
Ladies' and Mems los UmbreI-
las, various styles Of new handles c
ioi YA'OO
The Palais Royals Famous 4S Gloria"
Souvenir are a" opening $I.o2
81 Spun SILK Hose, plain and
dropstitch; black and all shades of co.
coiors CONGRATULATIONS. Wv
Mems $1.50 All-silk Half Hose
Ladies will bear this Christmas c,1
present In mind. Observation-Disclosures l ~
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-16
Middleway.

Among the visitors to our town since
our last writing are: Mr. ] w Barringer,
wife and little daughter, of COLCHESTER,
Md; Mr. Davis Barringer. of Brunswick,
Nd Mr. Sampson and Son, of Sisters
vile; Calvin Murphy, of New Market.
Va Mr. Thorn and Mr. B HELEN, of
Washington City; Mr. Gray, of Wash
in5ton. is visiting here after ffty-two
years absence Mr. Zilos and wife and
daughter. of Martinsburg Mr. William
Macoughtry and sister, of Kellar. Miss
Ella Johnson, we are glad to hear, is
better.
The schools have opened IN our town.
Miss Maggie Fry principal and Miss
Lula Jennings assistant. The Clip Acad-
envy was opened on Monday. Prof
Latane, of Virginia. has charge of it
this year. We wish the Professor hap
Ply stay in our town.
The Presbytery will commence on
Tuesday, the 10th. Quite a number of
preachers and elders are expected. We
welcome them all to our old town. Peo-
pie IN old Clip are noted for their hospi-
tally 10 church workers and the cause of
Christ. think your readers will agree
with me. when l say we have seven
churches and no saloons. So much for
church-going people.
Mr. E w Daley has just received his
fall and winter stock of goods. and is
prepared to sell them on short profit.
Mr. Charles Custer and Harry Lewis,
OF Darkesville, visited relatives here
Sunday. CLIPPER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-16
Soft COPE

Like the running brook, the
red blood that flows through
the veins has to come from
somewhere.
The springs of red blood are
found in the soft core of the
bones called the marrow and
some say red blood also comes
from the spleen. Healthy bone
marrow and healthy spleen
are full of fat.
SCOTS Emulsion makes new
blood by feeding the bone
marrow and the spleen with
the richest of all fats, the pure
cod liver oil.
For pale school girls and
invalids and for all whose
blood is thin and pale, SCOTS
Emulsion is a pleasant and rich
blood food. 1t not only feeds
the blood-making organs but
gives them strength to dc
their proper work.
Send for free sample
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists.
<oo-ir5 Pearl Street, New YORK
SOC. and sr.oo; all druggists.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-16
Peckham-Ayis.

Mr., and Mrs. Jno. r. Avis, of San
Francisco, California, announce the mar
rage of their daughter, Azel Howard, to
Mr.. Harry A. Peckham, Wednesday,
September 8, 1902. The San Francisco
Sunday Bulletin of the 9TH gives pictures
of the handsome couple and notes the
happy event as follows.
A wedding that was almost as much of
surprise to the parents of the contract
ing parties as it was to their friends, took
placeWednesday evening at the residence
of the brides parents, 1887 McAllister
street. Miss Azel Howard Avis and Har-
ry A. Peckham were the contracting
parties. Only few persons beside the
immediate relatives of the young people
were present to witness the ceremony,
which was performed by the Rev. Edgar
]. Lion of ST. Stephenson's Episcopal
Church,
The happy affair was quite romatlc in
its way. Some months ago the bride and
groom had determined to wed and had
planned upon an elaborate church we'd
ding. In planning for it. however, the
worry and care incidental to such an af-
fair quite overcame Mrs. Avis, the moth
er of the bride, who was forced to leave
the city for several months in order that
she might recuperate. Upon her return
nothing definite was said about the we'd
ding until last Sunday; when the young
man and his fiancee told their friends
that they had determined to be married
on the night of the 4th. The ceremony
was simple. Miss PearlAvis,a sister of the
bride, was maid of honor. The father of
the bride gave the young lady away.
Clearance w. Page, an old college chum
of the groom. was best man, The newly
welded pair were remembered by their
friends with number of handsome and
costly presents. Yesterday Mr. and Mrs.
Peckham left for Los Angeles, where
they Will spend their honeymoon.
The bride, who comes of prominent
Southern family, is brunette of more
than ordinary loneliness. She is an ac-
complished musician, and in addition to
more than usual amount of natural re-
finement, is highly educated. Mr.. Peck
ham is native of jacksonville. He is a
Stanford man, and while a student in the
university bore an exceptionally good
record as a student While an under
graduate he had aspirations IN a profess
sional way, but business opportunity
preserving itself as soon as heleft college,
one that was of exceptional promise. in
addition to the fact that it came entirely
unsolicited on his part, caused him to
change his plans. At present he holds
an important place with the firm of Err
LANCER & Galinger, produce merchants.
While in college the groom was quite
prominent in college and social affairs.
Upon their return to this city, Mr.. and
Mrs. Peckham will take up their resi-
dence in home the young husband is
having prepared tor their occupancy in
the " ~sl~rn .Alu.tion.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-16

A cyclone passed down the Shenandoah
river Tuesday afternoon and unroofed the
Shenandoah Pulp Mill and the brew
cry stable at Harpers Ferry. The latter
roof was lifted over train of cars stand
ing on the trestle in front of the stable
into yard beyond, knocking down the
smokestack OF the brewery as it fell. 1t
lasted but few minutes, and was with
out rain of any appreciate amount, 1t
came from an ugly cloud that hung south
of the town, and was pronoun ced by old
citizens to have been the hardest gale that
has struck Harpers Ferry for many
years.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-16
Court Of Appeals.


The West Virginia Supreme Court OF
Appeals. continuing the September term
here last week. transacted business as
| follows:
| Elbon against Hamrich. from Webster
county. contin ned; Armentrout againt
Smith & Bro. and Bakers executor.
against Baker and others, from Grant
county. argued and submitted; Butler
against Thompson, from Tucker county,
submitted; Troy Wagon Company against
Hutton. from Randolph county; Neal
against Elliott, from Barbour county;
Feeley against Bryan and other. from
/ Tucker county, and Snyder against Mid
die States Loan and Construction Com
pany from Tucker county. submitted;
Holt against King, from Lewis county;
McClung against Leig and others, from
Pendleton county, and Norfolk and
Western Railway Company against
Wood, from Mingo county; rehearings
granted.
| Russell H. Allen, of Parsons, and B.
M, Hoover. of Elkins, were admitted to
practice i'll this court.
| The only State case on the docket, that
against Wiltred Davis, from Randolph
county. was submitted on briefs of coun-
sci. Davis. about IS years old. was con-
victed in the Circuit Court of murder in
the first degree. He shot Chief Of Police
Marsteller of Elkins. The main point
of the defence is that Davis was drunk
when arrested, was dragged about 20
yards to the lookup and when the police
man drew nippers from his pocket Davis
believed them to be revolver. He then
drew his pistol and fired the fatal shot,
One strange feature of the case is, he was
arrested for carrying a revolver, yet the
policeman never searched him. His at
torney, Senator c. H. Scott, contends
that under the influence of liquor he was
not capable of malice aforethought re-
quired by the law in murder Of the first
degree
Cunningham VS.. Board of Education.
from Randolph county; Hamilton VS..
Mckinney, from Tucker comfy, Cross
land VS.. Grassland, from Tucker county.
argued and submitted; Boggs US. Green
brier Grocery Company from Green
brier county, writ of error and super
sedeas allowed, bond $500; Norfolk and
Western Railway Company VS. McGarrv,
from Jefferson county. appeal allowed,
bond $500; Washington National Build
+ ing and Loan Association VS. Westfall,
from Upshur county appeal allowed, bead
5000 Harper VS.. Middle States Loan,
Building and Construction Company,
from Tucker county, appeal allowed bond
5000.
The court adjourned TO meet in special
session at Charleston. Kanawha county,
on Thursday, November 6.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-16

Margaret Lee, daughter Of Rev. B. r.
and Alice A. Ball. was born at her
mothers home in Howard county. Nd,
June 9, ST., and has lived with her parents
in Howard county, Baltimore City, the
towns OF Woodstock. Leesburg and Sa-
lem in Virginia. and in Romney. w. Va,
removing from Romney to this place last
April. Her connection with church
work in these places. as well as others in
the Roanoke and Moorefeld Districts.
togethe with her'active participation in
the Women's societies of the Methodist
Church, gave hef an extended ac-
quaintance in the three States of Mary
land. Virginia and West Virginia.
In recognition of interest in work
tor Missions she was made Life-menn-
Der of the Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society.
Activity in church work was co-exten-
sive with her church membership, which
dates from the 18th year of her age. but
her interest and efficiency in it have in
creased year by year.
Two OF the five months that she was a
resident of Charles Town were months
of constrained inactivity by reason of ILL
ness, yet in company with her father she
had visited over one hundred homes.
Attendance upon church and the work
done for the church did not interfere with
home duties. Here will her loss be most
felt. She was helpful to every member
of the family, especially to her parents
This active. useful life is the more
to be commended from the fact that
from childhood she has been frail, and
much of the time in delicate health.
Cheerful in disposition, frank in man
ner. tacttul. resourceful. unselfsh. cour-
ageous as to what she conceived to be her
duty, and happy in her work, when and
wherever done, she became favorite
with all. But she was especially attrac-
tive to young people and children. In
every place where she has lived for the
last twelve years her services have been
in demand in the Primary Department
of the Sunday School.
In the early spring she had severe
illness, and with only short time in Bal
timore to recruit, she came to Charles
Town, and has not been in even her
usual health since her coming, but her
last illness dates from Sunday, July 20.
A most patient sufferer during the seven
weeks of severe Illness she Fell on
sleep. peacefully at half-past ten o'clock
September IL.
Funeral services were held in the NJ. E.
Church South Sunday afternoon. con-
Quoted by Presiding Elder Hamill, assis-
ted by Rev. ] H. Wolff and Rev. DR.. c.
N. Campbell. The stewards of the
church attended in body. and the pail
bearers were Messrs. Milton w Burr, T.
is Jolliffe, Harry L Bushong. Norval w
Gallaher, Rumsey Smithson and c E
Miley. The floral offering were profuse
and beautiful, among them elegant de-
signs from the Epworth League and
Sunday School Infant Glass. The re-
mains were taken to Harmony, Howard
county, Nd, yesterday morning, for
interment.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-16
Tribute of Respect.

Bank of Charles Town.
Charles Town, w. Va, Sept. r. 1902.
At a meeting of the Board of Directors OF
the bank, held this day. the following resolu
lions were, on motion of John A. Washington
unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased an Advise Proyi.
dence t. remove from our midst Samuel w
Wysong, for many years a director la thi:
bank Therefore
ResotUed, That we regret the loss OF so val
liable citizen. whose life and character hav,
exemplified the beauties Of honesty, integrity
and faithful attention to duties
Resotred. That we tender TO his family our
sincere sympathy in their bereavement.
Resotoed further, That these resolutions be
entered upon the minutes of this bank, and q
copy thereof be sent to his family and a copy
presented to the papers of this town for pup
LEGATION.
T. III STRIDFR pres,t
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-16
Rev. Max Lentz Drowned

Rev. Max Lentz, pastor of the Lutheran
Churches Of Shepherdstown and Uvilla,
was drowned in the Potomac at Shep.
herdstown Tuesday afternoon. He was
In the river bathing with his little daught-
er and others. and was teaching his
daughter to swim. She was on his neck,
ffoated off and sank twice, but was
rescued. Rev. Mr.. Lentz, however, was
drowned. His body was recovered. He
was about so years old and succeeded
Rev. c. H. Rockey as pastor of the Shep.
herdstown and Uvilla Lutheran Church
e about two years ago. He leaves a
widow and several children. He was
formerly editor of the Lutheran World.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-16
/. II. sTRIDER, Pres't.

On Saturday of this week Mr.. and
Mis- Max Brownold will hold a public
sale of certain personal property. as ad.
vertised in the Courier, and on Sunday
they viii leave for their future home in
New York, where Mr.. Brownold is en-
gagged as teacher as Music. The recent
death Of Mrs. Brownold's mother caused
them to decide to leave Berryville They
have many warm friends here, who will
regret Their departure. Clarke Courier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-16
L. d. GETzENDANER. P. NJ.

There Is more Catarrh in this sec ion of the
country than al! other diseases put together
and unit the last few years was supposed to be
incnratle. For great many years doctors
pronounced 1t a local disease, and prescribed
local NEEDLES. and by constantly failing to
cure with local treatment pronounced it in
durable. Science has proven catarrh to be a
constitutional disease, and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by +. J. Cheney u Co, Toledo
Ohio. is the only constitutional cure on the
market. 1t is taken internally 10 doses from
i0drops to a teaspoonfull. 1t acts directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces of the system,
They offer one hundred dollars Tor any case it
fails 10 cure. Send for circulars ard iesti-
inonials.
Address. F. J. CHENEY Il Co., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists. 7ac.
Halls Family Pills are The best
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-16


In the May 3rd issue Of the Philadel-
phia Medical Journal there appeared the
following article: IAN Investigation OF
Solanum Carollnense, with reference to
its speci al value in the treatment of Epi-
lepsy, by NJ. Clayton Thrush, Phi. NJ,
NJ, d.. of Philadelphia, Resident Physi-
cian Presbyterian Hospital, Philadel-
phia. This article shows the excellent
results and cures obtained by the
author in the application of this drug
in the treatment Of epilepsy, and the re-
suits have attracted the attention of nerve
specialists from all over the country. The
drug IS an abundant weed in this vicinity.
being commonly known as horse-nettle
bull-nettle, sand-brier, treadsaf and pois-
onous or ground potato The drug used
in these investigations was collected bv
the author along the banks of the Shen-
andoah river near Daiieys, where if
grows in great abundance. The author.
who was former resident of this place.
has also observed it in numerous other
localities in Jefferson county. DR.. Thrush
has made complete chemical, pharma-
centical and clinical Investigations of this
drug.