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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24
Thanks From the Firemeu.

AT the regular meeting of the Inde-
pendent Fire Company on tuesday
evening, Feb. II, the following resolution
of thanks was adopted
To all home and abroad who generous
~ contributed to our funds for the ban
quet thus aiding us in celebrating the 9th
birthday anniversary of our departed
friend and noble, generous benefactor
Charles Broadway Rouss, of New York,
the officers and members of the Indepen-
dent Steam Fire Company. No. /. of
Charles Town, West Va, return their SIM
cere thanks. To the ladies of Charles
Town who SO kindly aided US in prepar-
ing the table with so much tastes and
skill, thus making the banquet a grand
success. we return our heartfelt thanks
To the officers and members of NJ alta
Lodge A. F. & A NJ, No. So, we return
thanks for the use of their handsome
lodge room, Feb. II, 1908. and to Hen
sons Orchestra we return our thanks fol-
their fine selections of music rendered a,
the banquet, which added to the success
of the same.
], c. HOLMES, Capt.
JNo. 7. TRUssELL. Sec'y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24
Death of Mrs. Chas. S. Beller.

The death took place yesterday even
ing of Mrs. Charles S. Beller. at the fam
ily residence, $40 Mountain avenue S. W.
Mrs. Beller had been i'll for some two
months past and had been gradually
growing worse until yesterday, when the
end came.
The deceased lady was widely known
throughout the city and highly respected,
In addition to her husband, Mr.. Charles
5. Beiler, OF the well known firm of Bel
Ter & Harrell, two daughters Misses E.
G. and Fanny w. Beller, are left 10
mourn her loss.
The family will have the sympathy of
many hearts in their sorrow.
The funeral services have been set for
Friday morning at 10 o'clock, from the
Second Presbyterian church, the pastor,
Rev. Arthur Rowbotham. officiating
Roanoke (Va) News, Feb II.
Mr.. Beller was a former resident of
Charles Town. and he and his daughters
will have the sincere sympathy of our
people in their great bereavement ED.
SPIRIT
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24
Mrs. Elizabeth PendIeton Trayers

Mrs. Elizabeth P. Travers. widow Of
the late Hon, VIM H. Travers. died at
her residence in this place Wednesday
morning, aged II years. Mrs. Travers
was for number OF years member of
the Presbyterian Church. She Survived
by two daue hters- w. w, Coe and
Miss Bessie Travers, and two sisters,
Mrs. H. R. Riddle and Mrs. Gen David
H. Strother. Funeral services were held
at her late residence Friday morning.
conducted by Rev. DR.. A. c. Hopkins,
after which the remains were int rred in
Edge Hill Cemetery. From the Free
Press we clip the following appropriate
tribute 1--WE have known the deceased
since her early girlhood, and the commu-
nifty has esteemed her all the years for
Christian and feminine graces-espec-
tally SO by those of the church in endeav-
ors for the promotion of all agencies to-
ward the betterment of mankind-in a
quiet but untiring way, doing what she
could She was a member of the Pres
byterian Church for many years, She
was gentle. very kind. helpful, uniform
ly courteous, and true as friend. affec-
tomato as wife and mother and sister"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24

Mr.. Benz. w. Rodrick has purchased
of Lucas & Co. a portion of their mercan-
tile stock in the O'Bannon building, in
Guiding dry goods ard groceries, and will
conduct business at this well-known
stand. Mr.. Rodrick is an experienced,
popular salesman. and will doubtless do
well in his new venture. Mr.. Lucas who
is an old and well-known merchant. with
friends all over the county. has removed
the remainder of the stock-boots, shoes,
queensware, etc.-to theLocke store-room
opposite the Bank of Charles Town.
where he will continue the mercantile
business.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24
John w. Locke.

Mr.. John w. Locke, an esteemed citi-
zen of Jefferson county, died suddenly at
his home three miles north of Leetown,
on Thursday morning, February II, 1903,
from indigestion. He was a consistent
member of the NJ E. Church South for a
number of years. He was twice married
His first wife was Miss Farnsworth, of
Middleway. His second wife was
Miss Lashhorn of Leetown. A widow
and eight children survive. Mrs. James
Manuel, of Cumberland, Md. 1: Mrs. John
Rowland. of Ripon Mrs. Will Cox. of
Martinsburg MIR. S. Locke. of Bruins
wick, Nd; John. Augusta. Jim and Les
ter, at home. Funeral services were held
Saturday. Feb. IL, in Mt. Zion Church.
conducted by Rev. Essex and Rev. Will
lis, and was largely attended. The re-
mains were inferred in Mt. Zion grave
yard. He was aged 70 years, one month
and IS days. Pallbearers were Messrs.
Jim chatham. George Watson. Ephraim
Watson. Isaac Strider. John Blue and
Joseph Johnson.
Farewell my dearest grandfather.
You are now with the blest,
Where your sufferings are ended
Aud the weary be at rest.
Our Father has called you,
With him forever to dwell,
And in Heaven hope to meet
The grandfather loved SO well.
Your life here was BRIEF
Viii G you were by our side,
But we win be together forever,
When we meet beyond the tide.
He has gone to Heaven,
There to rest, sweetly rest,
And his loved ones and I,
Hope to meet him at the last.
GRANDDAUGHTER.
Advocate please copy.l
Ex-senator Fl. G. Davis has decided
to give Elkins University 500, 900.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24

Be sure to call at our shoe store to see the
king Quality" shoes for men; we have
them in Kangaroo Patent Leather, Enamel
Leather, Box Calf, Eli Calf, Velour Calf and
Vici Kid; they all retail for $3.50, but our
prices on all $3.50 is BIS; they are the finest
line of shoes that was ever put up TO retail
for $50; we also have the famous Walker
boot for sale 81. so to 3 90, the most famous
boot ever sold in the Shenandoah Valley;
we have a big stock of other boots; our
$1.75, 200 and $50 boots can't be matched
we have bran new snag proof rubber
boot for ESQ, you pay 800 elsewhere for
them; mems heavy rolled edge rubbers,
pure gum, S5c, they are worth 1.50; mems
heavy arctics rolled edge, LIS. they are
worth 1.50 ladies' Kelly shoes all styles
and widths 200 to 800; we have children's
solid leather shoes soc. nice shoe, and we
sell piles of them. We have been rushed
in eur millinery department ever since we
had our opening Orders are still pouring
in from all quarters. Our prices tell We
can sell you nice hat for one-third less
than You pay elsewhere. Don't take my
word for it, but come and see for yourself
j. W. CoFFMAN,
Racket Store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24
Public Sale.

Wednesday, February Is. personal Prop
erty, by j. E. Woodward
Saturday, February 2s. House and Lot
in Middleway, by N. r. Roberts, Trustee.
Thursday, Marck personal Property.
by b. f. Laugdon.
Tuesday, March 1o,-Personal Property,
by Robert L. Vanmetre.
Wednesday, March II. Registered Stock.
by f. W, Mish near Hagerstown.
Thursday, March II. Short Horn Cattle
and Berkshire Hogs. by H. L. Strife, on
Hagerstown Fair Grounds.
Wednesday, March IS. Personal Proper
ty, by John S. Castleman, Agent.
Thursday, March 49, Personal Property,
by FL. w. Crittenden.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24

DR.. T. A. Ramey has moved into the
Trapnell building on South Charles street
and opened a dental Office therein. DR..
Ramev is graduate of the Maryland
University, is possessed of much profess
sional experience, is polite and accommo-
dating, and is we'll known to our people.
He is supplied with all the most modern
appliances in dentistry, and will be found
fully equipped for prompt and satisfactory
work at moderate prices. Office on
South Charles street, three doors south of
Brown & Hooff's drug store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24

Mrs. Josephine Brown Tidball. wife of
Rev. DR.. Thomas Allen Tidball, until re-
Gently rector of St. Lnke's Protestant
Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, died in
that city few days ago, after an illness
of six weeks. Mrs.rTidball was a daugh-
ter of DR.. P. F. Brown, well-known
physician of Accomac county. Va, and
granddaughter of Hon. Thomas H. Bay
ly, who for more than 80 years represen-
ted the FIRST district of Virginia in Con-
gress with conspicuous ability. ReY.
DR.. Tidball. who has the sympathy of
friends here, as youth was educated in
Charles Town. and was member of the
family of the late Mr.. N, S. White.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24

John T. Watson. who lives on Cold
Spring farm, formerly the hoy1e place of
Col. Bob Lucas, cut down an immense
old elm tree few days ago. The tree,
which had died and was in danger of fal
ing, measured O. feet across the stump.
Just how old it was no one knows, but
persons remember that more than a half
century ago IT was very large tree and
one of the landmarks of the place
Register.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24

j The pastor will preach at both services o
the Baptist church next Sunday.
The Baptist Sunday School has placed |
fine new library on its book shelves.
Rev. L. r. Milbourn preached in the Bap
list church at both services on Sunday.
Rev. ]. S. Alfriend preached in Zion Epis-
copal Church Sunday morning and evening.
| Services in ST, James Catholic Church
I'd Sunday of each month. at 1890 a. m.
Rev. DIR. A. @. Hopkins preached in the
Presbyterian church here Sunday morning
and evening, and at Beulah in the afternoon.
The official body of jefferson Circuit will
convene at the Carter House on Saturday,
March 7, at 10 a. M. to close up the business
of the conference year.
An effort is being made to have Rev. Frank
Dixon, former pastor of the Charles Town
Baptist Church, to preach here the Sunday
following his lecture in Shepherdstown.
Services in the NJ. E. Church. South,
in Charles Town every Sunday at II a. m
and 7:3o p. M; at Bethany at p. m. on
the Ist. grid and 5th Sundays.
B. F. BALL. Pastor.
Divine service IN St. Johns p. E.
Church at Ripon every end Sunday
morning at II O'Clock; Ist. grid and 4th
Sunday afternoons at o'clock 2nd Sun
day nights at O'Clock.
The PaJ+;r,,o,a Confaranca M T. Church
South, will meet in Fredericksburg, Wednes-
day, March 25. The clerical and lay dele
gates will number about 275, Bishop A.
Coke Smith, of North Carolina, will preside,
The opening sermon will be preached by
Rev, Mr.. Wagner, of Keyser.
The handkerchief sale and oyster supper
which is to be held by the ladies of the Bap-
fist church, March and 6, in Rouss Memo
rial Hall, promises to be an interesting af-
fair. Handkerchiefs from many of the states
will be offered for sale, and the display will
be rather unique in its character, The ladies
have been busy mailing cards to their friends
all over the United States, and anticipate re-
ceiving large numbers of handkerchiefs of
all kinds. There will be other features con-
nected with the sale, which will make the
occasion pleasant and agreeable. The sale
will be on the afternoons and evenings of
March and g.
Rev. H. p Hamill, Presiding Elder,
preached in the M. E. Church South here
Sunday morning and evening Quarterly
Meeting occasion. Quarterly Conference
was held yesterday morning. The following
Stewards We're elected for the next Confer
ence year: Charles Town.. III. Bishop,
o. M. Darlington, S. III. Lands, ID. S.
Hughes, N. S. j. Strider, Chas E. Sechrist,
S. H. Knight, Amos r. Dunlap, s. d. Engle,
l. n Merchant, T. S. Jollife. Bethany
S. L, Williams, Milton Burr, Jos. E. Engle.
Sunday School Superintendent for Charles
Town, O. M. Darlington; Bethany, Jos. Z.
Engle. S. d. Engle, Recording Steward S.
H. Lands, District Steward.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24

Our enterprising and popular neighbor,
Mr.. c. N. Coleman, in a new double col
umn adv. invites attention to the many
desirable articles to be found in his ex-
tensive hardware and agricultural nipple
ment stock. especirlly those most suited
to the spring season. Call and inspect
and if reasonable prices and fair and
courteous treatment count in the scale,
you will be sure to buy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24

Eastbound B. & o. train No. Ia. pas
sing here at 6.3I p. M, got stuck in a
drift just east of town Wednesday even
ing, and the road was blockaded until
Thursday afternoon. The wagon roads
throughout the county were also more or
less blockaded by snowdrifts for several
days and rural delivery mail carriers had
to seek the fields in order to pass over
their routes
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24
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To Investors.


Having been to New York looking up
some investments il. Real Estate. have ar
ranged with leading Real Estate firm Of
that city to sell some of their property at
very reasonable rates and on small monthly
payments. All titles are guaranteed BY the
Title Guarantee & Trust Co. on by the Title
Insurance Co., of New York. ! viii be
pleased to have parties call at my Office to
show them maps of properties for sale and
give them prices, as welIas examine methods
of purchasing. All purchasers have their
travelling expenses paid to examine their
properties. Where several parties purchase
will accompany them to New York.
A. G. WrNKooP,
Real Estate Agent, Charles Town, W. Va.
Feb. II, 1903-6t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24

In the bitter cold of Tuesday night the
fire alarm was sounded shortly after
midnight. fire having been discovered
about the bed of an old colored woman
Betsy Parker, living in house of Mr..
John w. Locke on South Lawrence
street. The poor old woman died the
next afternoon. from fright and expo
suer at the fire.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Bart Watson have is
sued invitations to the marriage of their
daughter, Bessie IRWIN, to Mr.. Lyndon
Montrose Watson, to take place on
Thursday afternoon. February 90, at 2
0, clock, in the Presbyterian church at
Middleway.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24

Mr.. c. E. Reininger has rented the
room in the Locke building adjoining the
meat store of Mr.. John Elliott, where he
will be pleased to receive his friends and
the public generally and serve them
in the line of cleaning and
pressing suits at very low rates.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24

MANAGER WANTED. We desire to employ
trustworthy lady or gentleman to manage
our business in this County and adjoining
territory. Our house is well and favorable
known. $4,000 Straight Cash Salary and all
Expenses paid each week by check direct
from headquarters. Expense money adyan-
ced; previous experience unnecessary; posi-
ton permanent. Address Thomas J. Coop
er, Manager, 1040 Caxton Building Chicago,
Illinois
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24
Stole Collars.

These will be popular i'll spring waists.
Fancy sleeve. caps and shirred effects also
will hold rule this spring. All these effects,
in fact the latest of all practical styles, are
found in our stock of Butterick patterns
The March patterns, giving some indication
prevailing spring styles, are now in. When
next you come TO our store visit our pattern
department.; indeed it would paw you if you
have dressmaking intentions to make spec
ial trip to our store for that purpose.
c. NJ BEARD
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24

Three dwellings for sale-One at $500.
one at 5000, and one at $3.50. Two dwellings
for rent, $24O and $3.50 year.
17-3. MOORE q MOORE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24

in the woods or delivered in Charles Town
Feb. lin. E. H. MCDONALD.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24

For rent, a good eight-room dwelling in
Charles Town. Possession given April /.
1913 MOORE & MOORE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24

Feed cotton seed meal to your fattening
CATTLE See testimonials at our Office from
successful cattlemen who are feeding cotton
seed meal. WALL, JENKINS & SHIPMAN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24

For Sale-The property known as the
Dukesmith Furniture Works-a valuable
lot, with the improvements thereon.
Terms reasonable.
GEO. M. BELTzHoovER. r.. Atty.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24

2 per cent. Oh Checking Accounts.
and per cent on savings deposits paid by
Piftsbnrg Trust Company, 1913 fonrth avenue,
Pttsburg. Capital surplus and profits, So
COO 000.00 Bank by mail.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24

Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets cure cold
in one day. No Cure. no Pay. Price 25 cts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24

Try the Monon Steam Laundry
First-class work guaranteed.
Orr BRos. Agents.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24

GLOVER SEED,
Timothy, alsyke, alfalfa, KY. blue grass and
orchard grass seeds at Wall, Jenkins Il Ship
MANS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24
/. Bull Run to Bull Run. Z

BY Capt. George Baylor, for sale by
Brown & Hooff, druggists, Price, $3.50.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24

Carpets, mattings. oil cloths and Rugs. :
Remnants below cost. The Huh.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24

Boys suits at hard to beat prices.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24

and sell accordingly, and this we mean to do.
Our friends and the public generally are cor
daily invited to call. LUCAS ~ Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-24

BOwing TO advanced prices everywhere carpet will
yher in the spring. This IS a opportunity
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-08-28

al service and given such compensa-
tion as may be considered due them
for the duties they perform.
In the distribution Of newspapers
this will drove an advantage, the
railroad companies now undertake
that work and giving unsatisfactory
attention.
To the railroads the new project
will prove of decided advantage In
time Of strikes, placing every train
under the protection OF the general
government.
twill also add to the government
pay OF railroad companies for the
transportation Of mail matter, al
ready excessive. But there will be
some benefits to the public in the
arrangement.-Sioux Falls Press.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-08-28
MARKETING sPAYED hEIFERs,

A load Of lO07-lb spayed heifers
brought 1915 at Forth Worth the
other day. They were fed meal on
grass. The Forth Worth Live stock
Reporter commenting on the sub
ject says:
Such q price and weight would be
considerable good for steers on the
present market. The explanation
of the good weight and price is in
the fact Of these being spayed heif-
ers.
THE spaying of these heifers net
ted the owners at least $40 head
more than if they had not been spay-
edts' said q cattleman. cat the
same age and on the Same feed, un-
spayed heifers would have done we'll
TO weigh 900 pounds and 90 would
make the outside price, making, at
the best, $27 per head. These spay-
ed heifers averaged $37.75."
There has been a good deal OF
paying OF helfers in Texas this
year, but these are the first that
have come on this MARKET. and the
weight and price prove that theresis
money IN spaying. Also there is
money in 1t indirectly, for it cur.
tails production and III that way
raises the price OF all kinds Of cattle.
An unusual predicament brought
about BY tho enormous growth OF
crops In this state is told by the
5sturgis Record: "A sad case is re-
ported from down on Alkah. Mr..
Charles Clark. otherwise known as
Nobby Clark has field of millet
that he can't even walk through
only walk over the top. Being shy
on children he cant use the family
az to chop away through the tangled
underbrush, and there he sits the
victim Of too much crop"
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-08-28
SOUTHERN HILLS PURCHASE,

This week Mr.Mittnacht purchased
some more mining ground adjacent to
the King Solomon and Kimball prop
critics from Billy; Beardsley and Lewis
Thompson, also forty acres OF. James
fDWyers homestead through which the
creek flows. With, this. purchase Mr..
lMittnacht has rounded out gold min
ing property that is among the best in
this neighborhood. 1t comprises alto
gether over three hundred acres.
Before commencing actual mining
work the owners will erect the necesl
sary buildings for the accommoda
OF the miners and for this purpose
saw mill has been ordered to commence
saving lumber. The old King Solomon
shaft which is 200 feet In depth and OF
three compartments, will be used as
the working shaft and from it the de-
yelopment work will be. continued
underground and the several hedges
explored. The owners of this porperty
Will purchase an entire new plant and
erect 1t on the King Solomon mine
pump the water out and repair the
shaft. .,.55 g 5-7 ..sss
Many tests have been made on the
ore from the different outcroppina
veins and from rock taken out Of tn
King Solomon shaft and from 1t the
average free milling value is estimated
to range between IS and S. In gold ii
the ton OF rock. Some assays ran sx
ceedingly high In gold values, espec.
Tally some OF the Lucky Boy Is ore, Of
which one assay gave oyer $500, t.
the ton. Apart from the free gold the
ore contains values IN the concentrates
keystone Mining News, a u. q.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-08-28

attention turned In this direction.
81 Our people have devoted their time
and labor chiefly to the developmento or
gold. silver, iron and coal deposits in
go far az they have been engaged In
mining at all. These are the minerals
that hrst attract. attention; as they are
also the most important. This state lie
stu new. and ita population ia small.
IN time other matters will receive the
attention they deserve and become
sources OF wealth and revSAne.
" more interest than the comments
on the presence OF rare minerals is the
statement credited, to Pennsylvania
geologist that anthracite coal found In
houtt county equals. in quality nine
tenths OF that produced IN Pennsyl-
vania- Upon the profitable develop
ment OF this coal much may depend. #
the Moffat road supplies adequate
means or transportation, the product
WIZ be brought ITO market, and much
OF OF 1t may also be used IN Routt county
In reducing iron and other ores found
IN that section. Extensive deposits Of
Anthracite coal would be more valuable
than gold mines, unless the latter GOV
pOHits generally do,
The mineral wealth OF the state is
wonderful, but It's development; calls
TOT the Investment of capital, much Of
Whlcn may have to come from the
eastern part OF the United States and
europe Unatded Colorado cannot do
aA the work that remainss to- be- done.
1lS Is not such investments OF outside
capital and to the employment Of adj
dit1onal~ labor that the state looks tor
It's future growth. Denver Republi-
can. !. - =,