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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09


The mountain has been in labor and
brought forth a mole hill. The Advocate
has discovered typographical error ia
the SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON, and regales its
readers with nearly a full column
editorial to suggest that it might with
access to the SPIRITS books print the
amount each paper has received from the
county for fifteen years back, when such
information might readily be obtained in
the County Clerks office without consult
ing the SPIRIT in the matter. Its expla-
nation of the difference between tbe
SPIRITS kick and that OF the Shen.
herdstown Register is on parallel
with the distinction between tweedle
dee and tweedle dun. AS to the
question, " Is the County Court, in the
opinion of the Advocate. complying with
the full intent OF the law in withholding
from publication the entire mass of road
business of the county, the Advocate
remains, shut up like clam, and re-
fers us to the county attorney.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09

DR.. ]. ]. Pittman's hostler about mid
night Thursday night discovered that
two horses and colt were missing from
the Doctors stable. Policeman Mock
and the Doctor investigated and found
the staple to which the door was fastened
bys lock had been drawn. but got no
clew as to the whereabouts OF the missing
horses. Next morning all of them re-
turned to the stable. and the Doctors
theory is that one of the horses was taken
out and ridden and then released. and
that the other horse and colt finding the
door open merely wandered out.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09
Mayors Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the following
ordinance of the corporation of Charles
Town will be enforced: All bar-rooms, sa-
looms and all other places of business Eek
cept barber shops which may remain
open on Sabbath morning until 9 o'clock
shall be kept closed during the entire Sab
bath day. ANY person offending against
this sertion shall be fined not less than
ten nor more than twenty dollars. and
may also be imprisoned. at the discretion of
the Mayor. for not less than one nor more
than thirty days.
GEO. WASHINGTON,
aug 30 '02-4t Nayor
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09

Thorough instructions in the English
branches, Higher Mathematics, Ancient
and Modern Languages and Natural Scien-
ces. Course so arranged as to enable stu
dents, who complete it. to take their a. B.
degree in any Virginia college, in two years.
In addition to the above. there will be or
ganized Literary Society, embracing first
class readings. declarations and debates.
good Reading Room, containing selections
of the best authors, and some of the best
monthly and weekly magazines.
The patronage of Charles Town and vi
cinity is especially solicited. For terms
apply to G. E. BUSH0NG,
julyi9, 02- Principal.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09

AT meeting OF the board of trustees
of the Confederate Memorial Association,
held at Charlotte. N. c.. last Friday, the
Office of superintendent and secretary,
held by John c. Underwood, was-declar-
ed vacant, The meeting was held to
consider the suit of Mr.. Underwood
against the Confederate Memorial Asso-
citation for more than $1,000. which he
claims due him on salaries and commits
sions. The amount includes commits
sion claimed on the subscription of 500,
900 made by the late Charles Broadway
Rouss. Gen. Robert White, of West
Virginia, was chosen to represent the as
sociation in combating Underwood's
claim.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09

S. c. Young has been selected as the
Jefferson county member of the Demo-
cratic congressional committee for the
second district, The selection is most
excellent one. Creamer Young is known
the county over as one of the best organ
izers in this section. and he is the right
man to get the vote out for McGraw.
Shepherdstown Register.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09

Judge Frank Beckwiih, as special com
missioner, sold E tract of baud belonging
to the late Mrs. Elizabeth Grim, and con-
tanning about 20 acres, adjoining the
lands Of Mr. VIM NJ Clements and the
Methodist parsonage property at Summit
Point. Mr.. Geo r. Grim was the pur.
chaser, confederation being 81 $50.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09

The Democratic Congressional Execu-
tive Committee, in its meeting held al
Keyser on Monday of last week, deter.
mined upon an active. aggressive cam.
paign, the details of which will be out
lined and entered upon in the near future,
Mr.. McGraw and the committee are con
fident Of ccmplete success.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09
TO the Ladies.

take this method to inform my Lady
friends of Charles Town. aud the public ID
general, that am prepared to do
HAIR WORK OF ALL KINDS.
such as nair Switches. Light weight Pompa-
dour. etc. Save your Combings and bring
them to me. Satisfaction guaranteed, prices
moderate Call on or address
MRS. w. b. DAVIS.
E. Congress ST.. Doors from s. George,
Oct. ~. Charles Town. JEFF. Co., W. Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09

The matter of having to stumble around
in the dark on our streets, which has
been in vogue for some nights past, is not
well relished by the mass of the people
in fact it IS a most serious inconvenience,
and we tlust will be speedily remedied.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09
Attention Farmers.

w. G. Feagans, proprietor OF Whcatiand
Mills. converted his mill into complete Rol-
Ter and sitter system of the latest improved
machinery this spring, and can furnish az
Good Quality Flour
as can be made. Soliciting a share Of the
public patronage, guaranteeing satisfaction.
as | will receive none but the best wheat, |
remain. Yours truly,
July 1-ff. W. e. FEAGANS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09

Every veteran should subscribe for the
Lost Cause, devoted solely to Confederate
matter, $500 per annum. Every dollar
beyond running expenses OF the paper
goes to make some old Confederate vet
eran comfortable.
Mrs. BASIL DUKE, Editor.
Miss FLORENCE BARLOW,
Managing Editor, Louisville. Ky.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09

The Free Press with its last issue COM
pleted its ninety-hrst volume. We con-
graduate it upon long and useful career,
a Id wish for its present editor yet many
years at tie helm which he SO ably han
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09

We acknowledge the compliment of an
invitation TO attend the annual conference
and banquet of the Advisory Board Of
the Hagerstown Fair, to be held Septem-
Der 20, on The Fair Grounds.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09

AT large meeting of leading citizens
of Clarke county resolutions were passed
requesting the Board of Supervisors to
employ at once competent engineer to
make specifications for the erection of
bridges at Castleman's and Berry's fer
ries over the shenandoah river which
stream is now only passable by ferries
There is a very strong sentiment in
favor of bridging the river, and over 600
citizens pledged their support. An cleo
ton will be held to determine whether to
issue bonds. The amount needed will be
100000. If Clarke can build two bridges
across the Shenandoah, Jefferson ought
surely be able to build at least one.
What has become of the proposed bridge
at Shannondale Springs?
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09

Major Daniel O'Driscoll, prominent
attorney of Washington City, was instant
ly killed yesterday at I2;4o o'clock, at a
railroad crossing near Takoma Park
Major O'Driscoll had an appointment to
meet Col Forrest w Brown of this place,
at the Office of the former in W ashington
City ar o'clock in the afternoon, and
was driving to Washington when the
accident occurred, By peculiar coin
cidenee Colonel Brown was a passenger
on the train which figured in the accl-
dent. as was also Hon. Geo. r Vending
of this place, another close friend of the
Washington attorney. Neither Col Brown
or Mr. Vending knew anything as to who
was the victim of the accident until after
they arrived in Washington.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09

Mr. and Mrs. Braxton D. Avis, OF
Washington City, announce the mar
riage of their daughter Margaret c.. to
William A Thompson, Monday, Septem-
Der Ist, 1902
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09

Washington City folks will find copies
of the SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON on sale at
Afflecks Drug Store, 1926 Pa. Ave.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09
Fairs and Exhibitions.
NOTICE TO
TAX PAYERS !!

or one of my Deputies viii be at the fol-
lowing places in the county of jefferson, to
receive taxes for the year 1902, at which time
a discount Of ~ per cent viii be made on all
Taxes for said year 1909, If paid in full
Charles Town, Thursday and Friday Octo-
er 2 and 3.
Shenandoah Junction, Monday and Tuesday,
October and Z.
Dailey's, Tuesday and Wednesday, October
II and Is.
Leetown, Thursday and Friday, October, 2
aud 3.
Kearneysville. Friday and Saturday, Octo-
Der 10 and II.
Middleway, Thursday and Friday. October
l6 and H.
shepherdstown, Friday and Saturday. Oc-
tober 3 and 4.
Moler's Cross Roads. Wednesday and Thurs
day, October and g.
d lfiields, Friday and Saturday, October II
ard Is.
Summit Point. Thursday and Friday. Octo-
Der and 3.
Ripon, Wednesday and Thursl ay. October
Is and 49,
Kabletowu. Tuesduy and Wednesday, De-
tober 81 and %.
Halltown, Thursday and Friday, October 2
and 8.
Harpers Ferry, Friday and Saturday, 0c-
tober 10 and IL.
Baktrion, Friday and Saturday. October II
and Is.
]. p. BILLMYER, Sheriff.
Sep. 9, loot.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09
Notice in Bankruptcy.

September 5, 1902
In the matter of 2. Harry Tfoughton, Bank
rupt.
TAKE NOTICE. That the above person
having been adjudcated a Bankrupt by the
United States Court for the District OF West
Virginia in Bankruptcy on the h day of
September, 1902, meeting of Creditors will
he held at Martinsburg, in the Federal
Building, on the 18th day of September, 1902.
at o'clock p. M. for the purpose of al
lowing claims, examining the Bankrupt and
selecting a Trustee or Trustees
JAS. ID. BUTT.
Sept. Gilt Referee in Bankruptcy
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09
Executive COMMITTEES Meeting

There will be a meeting of the Demo-
cratic Executive Committee of Jefferson
County, September 10, 1902, at II o'clock
a. M, in Charles Town.
john NJ DANIEL, Chairman.
democratic papers of county please
copy.l
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09

If you want to avoid typhoid fever, boil
your drinking water.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09
Gas for Fuel.

In view OF the high price which viii prevail
for coal during the coming winter. the
Charles Town Gas & Water Co. calls atfen-
ton TO Gas a. a cheap fuel for cooking. and
we offer Gas Ranges at Cost to any one who
viii use Gas for fuel. We submit that Gas Is
cheaper than wood or Goa for cooking pur-
poses. and We invite investigation.
August 5-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09

GMaLL One-Burner Oil Stove just received.
y 4 very handy article.
EAsTERDAY d CO..
S. Charles St. Charles Town, w. va.
HISTERS PUMP3.-We have the best cis-
~ tern pumps that are made. So says ey-
eryone who Uses them. When in need Of one
come ard see US. yesterday & Co.
Tin and Stove House.
$. Charles st., Charles Town, w. Va,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09
Notice IN Bankruptcy.

September s, 1902
In the Matter of James Troughton, Bank,
rupt.
TAKE NOTICE. That the above person
having been adjudeated a Bankrupt by the
United States Court for the District of West
Virginia in Bankruptcy on the 9Th day oil
September, 1902, meeting of Creditors will
he held at Martinsbug, in the Federal
Building, ON the 18th day of September, 1902
at l o'clock, p. M, for the purpose of al
lowing claims, examining the Bankrupt and
selecting Trustee or Trustees.
JAS ID. BUTT.
Sept. Gilt. Referee 10 Bankruptcy
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09
Registered Shropshire
Rams for Sale.

These rams carry the blood Of imported
ewes and such ra $ as sDayidson's 740." aud
..Apollo 6o1-" Apply to
f. 9. WILSON.
Hermitage Stock Farm.
July 15-sm. Charles Town, ~ Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09

is signature is on every box Of the gcauin
.aXatiye Brerna=g niffitsc Tablets
Q remedy that cares =, SGsss iEs cslc ocy
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09
Notice in Bankruptcy.

September s. 1902
In the Matter of The Pennant Knitting Co.,
Bankrupt
TAKE NOTICE, That the above firm hay
ing been adjudicated a Bankrupt by the
United States Court for the District of West
Virginia in Bankruptcy on the 9Th day OF
September. 1902. meet ng of Creditors will
be held ct Marinsburg. in the Federal
Building. on the 18th day of September 1909
at o'clock. p. M, for the purpose of allow
ing claims, examining The Bankrupt aud Sc
lecting a Trustee or Trustees.
JAS d. BUTT.
Sept Git. Referee in Bankr ptcy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09
New Styles in Millinery
miss Bessie Alien,

Weirick Building, N. Charles St., Charles
Town, W. Va,
Has returned from the east with large aud
well selected stock of
NEW MILLINERY GOODS.
and is prepared to serve the public with ar
ilcles of the latest and most becoming STYLES.
Trimming tasteiully done, aud all orders given
the most careful attention.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09
FARM FOR SALE.

The undersigned offers at private sale O
good Limestone Farm. containing 1853 acres
near Kearneysyiile. Jefferson county. Terms
reasonable. Apply To
JOHN p. KEARFOTT. Exr,
July S-tf. Kcarneysyile w Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09
Miss Mason's School.

Having secnred the assistance of a talented
Parisieane, Mile. Lambert. Miss Nav Mason
will reopen her school on September 30.
Sept s. 1902
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09
Money to Loan

Charles Town Building Association will Re-
deem Shares or Loan Money on Monday
nights 8. w. WASHINGTON
Nov. 26-y. Sec'y and Treas'r.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-09

and sell accordingly, and this we mean to do
Our friends and the public generally are cor
daily INVITED to call LUCAS & Co.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-03-20
Bicycle Riding Dying Ont.

The wheel is thing Of the past
excepting in the sporting world, aud
for strictly unitarian purposes.
This was shown by the reports of the
L. A. W. meeting, which showed
that from over "a, 900 members a year
ago the organization has dropepd tc
one of about 10000 members today,
Its decline is rapid, and with the de-
cline Of cycling as a diversion, but
natural. Oddly enough, cycle racing
is more popular and profitable now,
IN those sections where it obtains,
than it ever was before. With good
indoor tracks and big cards it prob
ably would be equally pupular here.
Cylcing's future seems to he only
that Of professional sport.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-03-20
Honse OF Representatives,

H0use OF Representatives,
Washington, Feb. 4, 1890.
Tie PerHna Medicine Co., Columbus,
Ohio:
GenfIenen-"I have taken PerEna
now for tw0 weeks, and find am very
muCh relieved. ITecI that my cure viii
be permanent. Ihave also taken IL for
Ia grippe, ard I take pleasure In re-
commenting Peruna as an excellent
remedy 10 all fellow sufferers"
NJ. ". HOWARD.
! Congressman HoWard'S home ad-
dress Is Fort Payne, Ala.
M OST people think that catarrh is a
ltl disease confined to the head and
nose Nothing is farther from the
truth. 1t may be that the nose and throat
Is the oftenest affected by catarrh, but
IL this is so it is so only because these
parts are more exposed to the vicissitudes
of the climate than the other parts OF
the body.
Every organ, every duct. every cavity
Of the human body is liable to catarrh'
A multitude of ailments depend on ca
tarrh. This is true winter and summer
Catarrh causes many C1Ses of chronic
disease, where the victim has not the
slightest suspicion that catarrh has any
thing to do with it.
/ The following letter which gives the
experience of Mr.. A. O. Lockhart is u
case in point:
| Mr.. A. G. Lockhart. corner Cottage
street and Thurston road, Rochester, n.
, Y, in a letter written to DR.. Hartman
says the following of Peruna:
4 "Ab0ut fifteen yesrs ago commenced 10 he
shin4 snd consulted a physician. lie pro-
nou1ced my trouble a speci s of dyspepsia. D. I'd
advised me. after he had r.. afad ''.e aha"f sir
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-03-20
Turning OFF the Old.

The employer who would turn of
a man who has been in his service
for years just because he was old,
would kick baby to death if nobody
was looking. If anybody is turned
off, turn off the young ones. They
can land on their feet. They have a
life time before them in which to
earn the right to be retained by
some one. Keep the old ones if there
is any mercy in your heart. New
York Press.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-03-20
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RICHES IN THE TROPICS.
Researches in Those Regions Are Prov
ing to BE Very Profitable.

Researches in Those Regions Are Prov
ing TO BE Very Profitable.
Few persons have any idea what
prospects of wealth are opening in
tropical countries 1t Is only within
few years that any attention has
been paid TO many large areas that are
now found to be rich in commodities
which the world needs. or course this
work of studying the tropical world is
still in its early stages and much re-
mains to be done even to procure n
comparatively complete list of the
tropical plants that are most useful
In the last two or three years 1t has
been feared that the demand for rub
Der would exceed the supply. But re-
cent studies have revealed new fields
that are already beginning to contrib
ute to the rubber supply The list OF
rubber plants Is constantly growing
Within two years number OF trees
and vines never before utilized have
begun to yield a harvest of rubber
This valuable product bids fair to play
in the humid regions OF the tropics
about the same part as the precious
metals do in temperate regions, says
the New York Sun.
In the last ten years the Congo Free
State, French Guiana. Madagascar and
Lagos have advanced enormously in
the value of their exports, the basis OF
their prosperity being due TO india rub
Der. The latest declared exports from
the French Congo, amounting to about
$l,200,OO0, We're half india rubber.
After the fall Of Khartum, w. Garstln.
n French economist, expressed the
opinion that the valley OF the Upper
Nile, devastated for so many years by
the MahdIsts, would contribute prac-
tically nothing to the wealth of the
world for the next half century. But
the Upper Nile has since then yielded
62O tons Of rubber. In French Indo-
China is the large region known as Up
per Laos and the Laotian Shan States,
which until recently have never been
of the slightest economic importance
in the foreign trade. In 1899, after
French experts had reported that these
n little rubber began to be sent to mar
ket. In the first year only fifty tons
were exported, but in the year follow
ing $500, $40 tons We're exported, al
most all of 1t from the Tran Mini dis
trict. which s only very small part
Of the areas in which rubber is found
to thrive.
The advance OF our knowledge OF
rubber plants In the tropics is only one
phase OF the activity of botanical ex-
ploratiOu there for the benefit OF com
merce. AnnaIes de Geographic says
that systematic efforts are now being
made TO extend the cultivation OF the
ramie fiber plant. Plantation owners,
experimental stations and congresses,
in which experts discuss the question
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-03-20

IN all its bearings. are now co operat.
ing to develop new industry ON q
large scale Ramle or China grass. OF
the nettle family. Is grown largely In
China, japan and the Malay Archipel.
ago for coarse cloths and cordnge II
forms n large part Of the clothing of
the Chinese peasantry who. even IN
the coolest weather, wear nothing but
China grass or cotton. The variety
which IL grown most largely in South.
ern China aud Northern lndo- China Is
exported TO considerable extent 10
England Another variety known as
green ramle thrives best In Java and
the Sunda Islands. Both plants are
sensitive to cold. but the variety
known as white ramie stands moder.
ate frosts and thrives In temperate eli.
mates with proper soil and cultiva.
ton.
The development of the ramle In.
dustry has been retarded by the fact
that II Is difficult to obtain the fiber
which is protected by tough skin that
resists most chemical dissolvants
Great efforts are now being made to
overcome this difficulty. A ramie con.
gress held two sessions last year and
1t Is believed that the difficulty will be
overcome.