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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-07
Optical ParIor.

have opened an Optical ParIor on North
Charles Street, Charles Town, in the room
formerly occupied by Geo. K. Lewis Those
suffering with optical defects are c5rdialy in
vited for consultation. Satisfaction guaran-
teed.
WITCHES. CLOCKS AND JEWELRY
REPAIRED IN FIRST CLASS MANNER.
All work guaranteed
Sept. left. s. A. MARVIL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-07

~ AS Fitting and Plumbing in all its various
VI branches done promptly. Estimates
given for fitting out houses for hot water for
healing purposes. Come and see US and give
us chance at your work. when 1t can De done
as well here as going abroad and cheaper too
yesterday 4 co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-07
Money to Loan.

Money for sale by Jefferson Building and
Loan Association on redemption Of shares, OF
Loaned Gu well endorsed negotiable parcr al
9 or II mouths. -. :. HUGHEs, President s.
5. DALGARN. GRO. II. HAGLEY, Financial
Committee. Apply to either
Dues received at the store of d. s. Hughes
GEO. III. HAGLEY
Feb. lift. Sec'y and Trras'r
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Sheriff ]. d. Billmyer and Jailer Rob-
ert II. Phillips are having lively time
over who shall be jailer. About March
s Mr.. Billmyer notified Mr.. Phillips that
he wanted the jail April I, claiming it
had not been run properly. When April
came Mr., Phillips refused to vacate.
Claiming he had been appointed by Mr..
Billmyer for the four years commencing
January /, 1901, and had besides helped
to elect the ticket at the primary election
in May, 1900, and had entered into con-
tractor four years. Mr., Phillips refused
to vacate the jail and also refused TO qive
up the keys April 1. Thursday DURING
the absence OF the jailer Mr.. Billmver
and Deputy Sheriffs Burns and Conrad
went to the jail and removed the old
locks and put on new ones and he now
holds the keys. Mr.. Billmyer swore out
warrant for Mr.. Phillips for resisting
HIM and Justice Gallaher held him for
the grand jury after he heard the evil
cence, the Sheriff being repre- sented by
Col. Forrest w. Brown and PROSECUTING
Attorney James NJ. Mason. IT,, and MIR.
Phillips by Messrs. McDonad& Beckwith.
The matter as yet remains unsettled.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-07
WEST VIRGINIA
UNIVERSITY.
THE
SUMMER
SCHOOL.
FROM JUNE 90 TO AUGUST 1.
SIX WEEKS.

FROM JUNE 90 TO AUGUST 1.
SIX WEEKS.
Eighteen regular members of the University
faculty will give courses. Also Professor
Henry A. Beers, Yale University DIR. r. X.
Reeder. of New York, Professor c. w. Kent.
University of Virginia; Sarah Griswold, Chi
cage; John Porter Lawrence, Washington,
d. c.: Anton Kaspar, Washington, d. G.
Seventy courses in twenty-three subjects
will be given. Model ard training classes
and other special attractions for tea chers.-
Tuition Free 10 AL West Virginia Students.
THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC.
FROM JUNE % TO SEPTEMBER 1.
TEN WEEKS.
Dean Sydney Lloyd Wrightson. Voice John
Porter Lawrence. Washington. b. c.. Piano
and Organ; Anton Kaspar. Washington. d.
@, Violin and Slringed Instruments. Moder-
ate fees.
Send for announcemer Is to
d. b. FURiNTON, Phi. D., LII. D.
April 7-tJ22, Norgantown, ". Va.
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West Virginia University Notes.

Dr. |. c. White, the eminent geologist,
will deliver some lectures during the
Summer School on the geology of West
Virginia.
Seventy courses in twenty-three sub
iects are announced for the summer
school.
Dr. J. F. Johnson, Prof. of Zoology,
has published at Wiesbaden, Germany
Das Gehirn und die Cranialnerven der
An imnier, very scholarly volume.
At the recent meeting of the Board of
Regents, Professor John L. Sheldon, of
the University of Nebraska, was elected
Baeteriologist of the experiment Station
and Professor of Bacteriology in the Uni
verslty.
The summer session of the School OF
Music will last ten weeks. or four weeks
longer than the regular sammer school.
Rev. DR.. George F. Loriner, formerly
paster of fremont Temple, Boston, and
now of New York, will deliver the Com
mencement address. 1t is probable that
there is no more inspiring public speaker
in America to-day than DR.. Lorimer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-07

A prize Of six young rose bushes has
been awarded by the Ladies Home Jour
nal TO Miss Eloise Beckwith for the best
article on MY Window Garden"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-07

The Town Council last night granted
permission to Mrs. c. c. Worthington to
erect porch in front of her dwelling
property northwest corner Liberty and
East streets, ordered that a crossing
be laid on South East street at South
alley, and that gutter should be put IN
on north side of Congress street between
George and Mildred streets. An appli-
cation from Mr.. Geo. H. Hagley to have
grading done that he may lay brick
pavement along his property on West
Washington street was not acted upon.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-07
NOTICE.

| Notice is hereby given that / will execute
the above decree at my Office in Charles
Town. West Virginia, GU the 9th day Of
| April, 1908.
Given under my hand this 10th day of
March, 1908. CLEON MOORE
March 17-4t Commissioners
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-07
Iron and Wood Work.

YsIN, Copper. Brass, Porcelin, Iron aud
l. sheet Iron Ware. on hand and made to
order. Come and see us.
YESTERDAY & CO.. s. Charles ST.
TH0SE In need OF Chunk Sheet Iron Stoves
i will find them at Easterday & Co i, Cheap.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-07

Additional removals about town not
heretofore noted are Harrison Hooff to
Butler house on, Eagle avenue. Michael
Souders to house vacated by Mr., Hooff,
LA. Brinker to Earnshaw brick house on
Liberty street, John A. Emmert to o. M.
Phillips house on North West street. Mrs.
Maggie Moreland to Walker house vaca-
ted by Mr.. Emnert Carroll Griffith to l.
c. Weller house on East Liberty street.
g. M. Slifer to d. S. Hughes house on
East Liberty street, S. c. Young, IT., to
Mrs. Howell's Stump house on South
George street, Mrs. Bingham and sister
to rooms in Carroll house occupied T. E.
Chamlin. Douglas Earnshaw to Daven-
port house on North street opposite Ro-
selle Factory, Edward Spinks to Mrs.
Earnshaw's house on West Washington
street. Mr.. A. H. Maxwell, of the Shirt
Waist Factory, has moved info the Foulke
dwelling on North George street, and
Mr.. w. T. Whiting and bride will take
the Carroll house lately vacated by Mr.,
W. E. Myers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-07

Junius B. Clay, son of Hon. c. M.
Clay, IT,, and a nephew of Mrs. Henry B.
Davenport, formerly of this county, was
shot and instantly killed on Monday OF
last week, at his home near Paris, KY,
by the accidental discharge of a shotgun
in the hands of his wife, Mrs. Mary
Hedges Clay Mr.. and Mrs. Clay were
expert trap shots and had been practicine
with new trap which Mr.. Clay had just
brought out. Mr.. Clay was working the
trap, which had been placed in front OF
the residence. Mrs. Clay had just killed
one bird and had her gun. one of the
hammerless kind, raised for the second
shot. Her husband released the second
bird and had turned 10 see if the shooter
was in position. when the gun was acct
dentally discharged. The entire load
struck MIN in the chest just above the
collar bone, seyering the jugular vein,
ranging downward and piercing the left
lung, death being instantaneous.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-07

P. R. Lawyer and others have applied
for charter for new bank at Berkeley
Springs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-07

Tucker aud Albert Smith Defendants
OBJECT OF SUIT.
The object of this suit is to subject the real
estate OF Elizabeth Robinson to The payment
of the debts against her estate.
1t appearing. on affidavit filed in this suit.
that the Defendants Robert Tubker and
Emma Tucker are non-residenis of
the State of West Virginia. they are here
by required to appear within One Month after
the date OF the first publication of this order.
and do what is necessary to protect their in
terests in this matter.
JNO. NJ. DANIEL.
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
CIeon Moore, p. d.
April 7-4t.
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Notice,

Those knowing themselves indebted to Mrs.
<. A. Rodrick on mercantile account are here
by notified to settle with the undersigned. at
bis store corner of Washington and Lawrence
streets, Charles Tosr.
BENZ ". RODRIcK,
March loft hgt. for Mrs E.A. Rodrick.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-07
M oney 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, 1903-04-07

vs..
JOSEPH TRAPNELL, Administrator of N
S. White A. +. Davis, Committee Admin
istrator d. b. N. of w. F. Turner Beirne
Saunders Ballard and ----- Ballard her
husband. Turner Saunders, Bland Saunders
Sidney Saunders, Jno. S. Saunders hus-
band of Ellen b. Saunders. deceased, Sid
ney Turner Swan and Donnell Swan her
husband: J. Garland Hurst. Sheriff of JEFF
ferson County, Committee Administrator
of r. s. Black burn; J. d. Billmyer, Sher-
if Committee Administrator of Sarah A.
d. BlackOurn- -.e.-...--... Defendants
Extract from Decree of February ~, 1908. J
1t is adjuGged ordered and dccreed that
this cause be referred to Cleon Moore Com
missioner i'll chaDcery in this Court, with in
struciions to ascertain and report the amount
received in money from the estate of David
Crawford by Vim. II. Turner and Vim. H.
Turner's Administrator and heirs; also to
enquire into and report what shares belong
ing to the estate of David Crawford were re-
ceived By the said VIM Fl. Turner. and the
value thereof. aud to report upon any other
matters deemed pertinent by himself or by
request Of any of the pariies-to all of which
the Administrator OF Vim. II. Turner and of
N. 5 White excerpts. Leave is given the par
ties to take snch testimony as they may de-
sire bef, re eaid Commissioner or elsewhere"
A copy-Tese.
JNo. NJ. DANIEL.
Clerk.
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Wanted !!

FIFTY GIRLS to work in Shirt Waist and
Wrapper Factory. Steady work, and girls
paid while learn ng. Apply at OFT Bros. Shoe
Store.
March 3l-4t. A. H. MAXELL & SON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-07

We entered three new subscribers at
one postofflce alone Charles Town yes
terday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-07

have IN my hands for collection the nc
counts Of Vim. Neil d Co. All persous in
deofed 70 said firm will pleasc settle prior to
april l, 1905 Otherwise suit will be brought
on the same. J. A. K. MATHENA.
MGfcn 1D--lm. falf ffor
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-07
Order of Publication.

The State Of West Virginia, jefferson county,
to-wit:
At Rules held in the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Court of Jefferson county, the first
Monday in April, 1908.
JOHN HAYSLETT. Executor of Elizabeth
Robinson ...,-......... Plaintiff.
VS..
JANE ROBINSON, Robert Tucker. Emma
Tucker aud Albert Smith Defendants
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-07
Commissioners Notice.

In the Circuit Court of Jefferson County,
West Virginia:
]. GARLAND HURST, Sheriff of jefferson
County and Committee Administrators OF
David Crawford, Deceased ..... Plaintiff
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-07
For Sale,

Large Frame Dwelling House northeast cor
ner Washington street and Mt.Parvo avenue.
Apply to
Feb. loft. CHEW IL NORRIS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-07
Half Mile Race Track

on farm. This is one of the finest estates
ever offered for sale in this county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-07
Colonial Virginia Mansion
9 Good Tenant Houses,

large and commodious barn, and other out
buildings. On the farm is FINE STREAM
OF RUNNING WATER EVITT'S RUM
through the eastern portion thereof File
Timber and Young Orchard. There is
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-07
Take Notice.

and sell accordingly. and this we mean 10 do.
Our friends aud the public generally are cor
dIalIy invited 70 call. LUCAS & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-07

standing in fine drove OF trees, on east side
of Charles Town and Berryville turnpike,
within easy access of Postoftice, Railroads
and Banks, on a commanding site with fine
view, This house is an old
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-23
Arkansas Y. M, c. A.

Pine Bluffs, Ark. Jan. 23.-For the
next two days delegates to the thir
teenth annual state convention of the
Young Mems Christian Association
will be in session in this city. Each
local association is entitled to from
five to 20 delegates, and all without ex
ception are represented, so that the
gathering is the largest of this organ
ization ever held in the state.
The convention was formally organ
lied this afternoon with J. f. Holden
in the chair. This evening Judge S. p
Spencer of st. Louis will address the
gathering Otner prominent associa
ton workers to be heard are c. b. Will
lis of Milwaukee, F. B. Shipp of New
York, John Dick, of Hartford Conn.
T. c. Horton of Dallas and w. d.
Weatherford of Nashville
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-23
FOUND GUILTY.
Lynch viii Suffer Death for High
Treason Against Great Britain.

London. Jan. 23.-Colonel Lynch was
found guilty of high treason and was
sentenced to death. The lord chief
justice summed up very briefly. He
said If in war times British subjects
Joined the kings enemies, whatever
his purpose, he was guity of an un-
lawful act Naturalization during war
time afforded no excuse whatever for
subsequent acts. There was abundant
evidence, he said, of overt acts in ad-
verting the kings enemies. The jury
was out half an hour.
When asked if he had anything to
say why he should not be sentenced to
death, Lynch replied: Thank you,
will say nothing"
Sentenced of death was passed on
each of four counts. The prisoner
bowed to the court and was removed
in custody.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-23
COLORADO LEGISLATURE.
Representative Kelley Found-Joint
Session Has Reassembled.

Denver, Jan. 3.-Representative
w. H. Kelley, of Montezuma county,
whose absence from the Joint session
of the legislature yesterday broke the
quorum and prevented the election of
Senator Teller returned to his lodgings
this morning.
His wife said he could not be seen
as he was sleeping, but would attend
the joint session today.
Joint Session Reassembled.
The joint session of the democratic
members of the legislature, which
took recess late last night, reassem-
bled at 1890 today.
There were nine democrats absent
when President Adams called the ses-
sion to order but all except Repre-.
sentative Madden, Senators Hill, Grif.
fifth and Bailey soon appeared. The
sergeant at arms was ordered to bring
in the absentees.
Kelley was present and said he did
not know the joint session was to be
held yesterday. supposing adjourn
ment was taken Wednesday until Fri
day. He said he was about town all
day. He heard last evening that the
sergeant at arms was looking for him
and then determined not to go to the
capitol until this morning
Only Two Absentees.
All absentees reported except Sena-
tor Bailey and Representative Madden,
Arapahoe county. 1t was announced
that Bailey was ill., but he came in
later.
The joint session adjourned Thurs
days sitting at 1853 and reconvened
at noon.
Bailey III.
p. m.-Senator Bailey is lying on
cot in the cloak room i'll, but will be
brought out if needed, he being count
ed present. Madden has not been
found.
No Ballot Reached.
At Las p. m. the joint session took
a recess until O'Clock without reach
ing a ballot. Madden being still alb
sent.
The house met at p. m. and ad-
journed until 10 o'clock tomorrow NOR
ming without transacting any business.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-23
THE HOUS e,

Washington, Jan. 23.-The house
committee on naval affairs today be
gan the investigation authorized by the
by Representative Lessler to the com.
nittee that he had been approached
with an offer of money to influence his
vote. Lessler told of the conversation
he had with Philip Dobin. Lessler
said Doblin came to him and asked il
the Holland submarine torpedo propo.
sition would come before the house.
Il said | supposed So" He asked "if |
was still opposed" | said 81 was"
Lessler testified Doblin said he had
been sent for by Mr. Quigg, and Quigg
told him there was 5000 in it if Less
Ter could be brought to the other side.
Lessler then told of the conversation
he had with Mr., Quigg at the latter's
office 100 Broadway, New York. Less
Ter said he told Quigg there should be
no question of money. In answer to
questions he said Quigg had not men,
toned torpedo boats, but added 81 had
no other business with Quigg and in
he came TO see me-"
Lessler said that at the time of the
conversation with Doblin the latter
was a deputy in the Office of McCul-
lagh. superintendent of elections in
New York. McCullagh, he said, told
him there were men in New York who
could re-elect him or defeat him and
they wanted him TO support the meas
ure. Lessler told McCullagh that he
would not.
Lond, of California. reported the
postotfice appropriation bill.
The house then went into committee
. of Inc whole, and took up considera-
-tfon OF private pension bills.
Two hundred and thirty-fiye bills
we're passed. among them bills TO pen
sion the widow Of General Franz Sic
gel at the rate of 800 per month, the
widow of General Francis Negley at
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-23

tions to celebrate the anniversary of
Founders Day next week The occa-
sion will be made memorable by the
formal dedication of the new profes-
sional school building. which has just
been completed at a cost for ground,
structure and equipment of nearly
Sl000,0O0 President Hadley of Yale
University will deliver the dedicatory
address, taking as his subject. THE
Place of the Professional School in the
Modern University. and Its Relation 20
the Other Departments"
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-23

a satisfactory guarantee had been of
fered by President Castro. When Min
lister Bowen went to Washington, 1t
was thought he was the bearer of
such guarantee, but the German en-
bassy officials asserted it has turned
out that he only had President Cas-
tro's promise to pay. which had prev
iously proven unsatisfactory. If Bow
en- could secure some other guarantee
the blockade would be raised, but ne
gotiations to this end are not likely to
advance until the arrival of Baron
Speck Won Sternburg, German charge
Il affaires in Washington.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-23
RAILROAD NEWS
Surveyors Here But Will Wait Arrival
Of Engineer FdfWelI.
the FACTS UP TO TODAY.

General Manager w. S. Hopewell, OF
the Albuquerque Eastern, arrived from
Ell Paso this morning and left on No.
for Santa Fe Mr.. Hopewell stated this
morning that he had given Mayor
Myers orders to put the men to work.
These orders were somewhat out of
derstood what was necessary to be
done.
1t was also stated that word had
been sent to the grading outfit at
Moriarity to begin work on the eastern
cross section at Moriarity
Part of the Durango surveying party
arrived in Albuquerque yesterday and
are now in camp east of the Presby-
terian mission school. The party, in
charge of E. Z. Spierling. chairman,
were: Walter Lyon. Jr., rodman; Will
liam Luce, stakeman; three teamsters
and a cook The party came down
from Durango with three wagons. con-
sisting of their camping outfit and sup
plies.
Chief Engineer Farwell was expect.
Santa Fe Central coal camps. There
will be little or no work done until he
arrives and looks over the situation.
Assistant Engineer W. Williams,
Roland Stevens, levelman. and Ralph
Dunbar, fagman, are in Santa Fe at
present.
Senator Andrews, accompanied Mr..
Hopewell on his return from El Paso
as far as Rincon. From there he went
to Andrews, Sierra county. The SEN
ator will leave tonight going direct to
Washington city. His plans before
leaving Albuquerque for El Paso were
to go from Eel Paso over the Rock ISL
and. On reaching FL Paso he secured
some important information which
caused him to change his trip and visit
Sierra county for day.
The surveyors will begin surveying
the suggested sites as soon as word is
received from Chief Engineer Farwell
Several sites have been pointed out
as being excellent localities, but only a
few have gained any favorable atten-
ton. The two most important tracts,
which will undoubtedly receive the
first attention of the surveyors, are
the Gentle tract, just north of the
Albuquerque Wool Securing mills. and
one near the site selected for the Am
erican Lumber company. Another
tract lies in the west end, belonging to
the estate of j. S. Reynolds, A. w
Cleland and D. b. Robinson. And still
another is the Huning tract. The only
orders that the outfit, which arrived
here yesterday, have received, was
that they were TO camp at the ter
minus OF the Albuquerque Eastern sur
vey, which is east of the Presbyterian
mission school, and await orders from
Chief Engineer Farwell.
Mayor Myers, c. l.. Brooks, w, S.
Strickler, members of the executive
committee. are expecting word from
Farwell this afternoon or evening.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-23
CABINET MEETING.
Draft of Panama Canal Treaty-sub-
mitted to the Senate.

Washington, Jan. 23.-At the cabinet
meeting today Secretary Hay present
ed draft of the Panama canal treaty
which was signed last evening, his as
sociates expressing satisfaction with
the results achieved in the negotia-
tions.
The Venezuelan situation was dis
cussed. but as far as could be learned
no conclusions were reached beyond
the continuation of this government s
policy of Sitting tight"
The president transmitted the Pana-
ma treaty to the senate this after
noon.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-23
Wants Early Settlement.
No EXPLANATION Received.

London, Jan. 23.-At the German EN-.
bassy representative of the Associat.
ed Press was informed today that no
explanation had been received there
OF the bombardment of Fort San Car.
los and II could only be assumed that
there was good and sufficient cause for
H. 1t was suggested that judgment be
suspended until further particulars are
received. The British and German gov,
ernments, it is added, were acting in
perfect harmony and quite agreed that
the blockade could not be raised until