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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16
Viewers Stump.

A very pretty wedding came off at
Stephenson Seminary at .5:45 O'Clock
this morning. The contracting parties
were Mr.. Ernest l.. Weaver. the popular
ook-keeper of the Jefferson Milling
Company. and Miss Anna May Stump,
daughter of the late Abram Stump. of
this place. The ceremony was perform.
ed by the Rev. DR.. c. N. Campbell. The
bride wore dark grey cloth travelling
suit. A wedding breakfast was partaken
of at the Seminary. after which the
couple took the GAS B. & o. train for an
eastern trip
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16

The Independent Steam Fire Company
left Wednesday morning with forty uni
formed men under Capt. c. Holmes
for Frederick, Md, and were met by a
large committee of Frederick fremen
and the Boonsboro Cornet Band and
csc orted to the Independent Hose co.
and then to the Park Hotel They were
cheered all along the line for their hand
some appearance. The men all speak
very highly of the kind treatment they
received from the fremen and citizens Of
Frederick. It was trip long to be re
membered, the occasion being the Con
vention of the Maryland Volunteer Fire
mems Convention.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16

Recently paid subscriptions to the
SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON have been by Mrs
c. r. Hardesty, Summit Point; D. ].
Howell. Washington City Hon. R. c.
Burkhart. Martinsburg; VIC. Carroll, DR.
]. M. Miller. J.I .Curry, Martin Sheetz, J.
H.Dutterer, Charles Town; MayorEugene
Shugart Harpers Ferry; John T. Wat
son, Shepherdstown w. w. Carder,
Old Town. Nd; James w. McGarry,
Shenandoah. Junction; Robert. E. Boyd
Winchester.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16

The statue Of Virginia Mourning Her
Dead. which has been erected to COM
memorate the bravery of the Virginia
Military Institute cadets at the battle of
New Market, May IS, 1864, will be I'M
yelled June 20. In the roster of cadets
who took part in the battle of New Mar
ket appear the names of Hon. c, ].
Faulkner, of Berkeley. and A. P. Thomp-
son, Geo. E. Raum and James Douglas.
from Jefferson.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16
WentzeIl-LittIe.

Mr.. Claude William Wentzell. of Har-
pers Ferry. and Miss Elizabeth Agnes
Little, Of Hancock, Nd, were married
in Hagerstown on Tuesday. The cere-
mony was quiet one and was perform
ed by the Rev. H. A. Dornblasser, Of the
Reformed Church.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16

Our old highly esteemed friend and
former townsman, Mr.. James w. Butt,
of Atlanta. Ca, has been on visit to
friends and relatives in this and Berkeley
counties. We regret exceedingly that
we were not in when he called at the
SPIRIT Office Wednesday afternoon. We
will, however, bear him in kindly remem-
brance, and wish him continued pros
perity in his PARKWAY Southern home.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16

w ANTED--SEvERAI. INDUSTRIOUS
PERSONS in each state to travel .or house
established eleven years and with largee CAPT.
tai, to call upon merchants and agents for
successful and profitable line Permanent en-
gagement. Weekly cash salary Of s - and al.
travelling expenses and hotel bills advanced
10 cash each week. Experience not essential.
Mention reference and enclose self-addressed
envelope. THE NATIONAL, 1884 Dearborn
st., Chicago. Apr 2S-l6t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16
Rustic Hickory Furniture.

Handsome, Durable. Handmade from sec
ond-growth hickory saplings, with the bark
on. natural finish. We have nearly 40 pat
terms. Call and examine them or write for
Catalogue G. Prompt at cntion given mail
orders You can return any goods not found
as represented.
Our No. IS chair is an exact duplicate OF the
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16

Mr. John T. Porterfeld, son of Mr.. John
Porterfield of this place, graduates in law at
the University of Virginia this week. We
congratulate our young friend He is of
good stock, and if he comes anywhere
near up to the full status in legal lore of
his late eminent grandfather, Judge t. G.
Green of the West Virginia Supreme Court
of Appeals, as we feel that he may, he will
prove an alumnus of which his alma mater
may be Justly proud
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16

Johnson Fleming, a colored man resid-
ing at Jamestown. in this county. was
killed on the B. & o. R. r. short dis
lance beyond Summit Point about &c
o'clock Wednesday night, freight train
cutting off on arm, the lower part of a
leg and the top of his head. He had
been in Charles Town and purchased
whiskey, and it is supposed was sitting
or lying down upon the track.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16
Notice IN Bankruptcy.

June 18th, 1908
In the Matter of Lucas & Co, Bankrupt
TAKE NOTICE, That the above person
having been adjudicated Bankrupt by the
United States Court for the District of West
Virginia in Bankruptcy on the 18th dav of
June, 1903, meeting of Creditors will be
held at Charles Town, w. Va, in the Court
House, on the Goth day of June, 1905
at ! o'clock, p. m, for the purpose of al
lowing claims, examining the Bankrupt and
selecting Trustee or Trustees, and any
Other bushes that may properly come before
said meeting.
JAS. ID. BUTT.
June 16-lt. Referee in Bankruptcy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16


da a. Couln his wife. John Conlin. Dennis
Conlin. Jr. and Mary K. Conlin his wife,
Elizabeth Smith and ---Sm NTH
her husband. Anna Ewing and d. VI. Ewing
her husband. Defendants
CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS.
To the above named Defendants;
You will take notice that on the Goth day of
of June, 1908. an aprlieation will be made to
the Circuit Court of Jefferson County. West
Virginia. at special term of said court then to
be held, for the appointment of commissioners
to ascertain a just compensation to the per-
sois entitled thereto for two certain parcels
of land. hereinafter mentioned. in which you
, are interested in fee or otherwise, and for
snch orders and proceedings to be then and
there entered and had as may be necessary to
condemn the same for the public uses and
purposes her einafter named The said tracts
or parcels of land are bounded and described
as follows:
Parcel l. Beginning at point corner to
the lands of the Conlin heirs and Mrs. Min
ME q. Strider and the right of way of the Ali
Branch of the b. d o. K. R.. being oppos ie
to sta. 1911 plus 20 of the centre line of the
&. II. Il P. " r. r.. thence with the division
line between the land of the Conlin heirs and
the land of Mrs. Mlnnie G. Strider s. 81 deg !.
IS e., TO O point d stant IS IT. at rigrt angles
from tue centre line of the &. r. Il p. v. r.
r. Thence parallel to and IS IT at right angles
from said centre line N. Ii deg. So E. to the
right of way limits of the Ali Branth of the
B. & o. r. K. Thence with said right of way
limits in a southwestwardly direction to the
beginning, containing 0.05 Acres.
Parcel 9. Beginning at point " here the
division line between The land of the Conlin
heirs and the land of the W. Va. Iron Ore Co.
is intersccted by the centre line Of the G. r. q
P. V. K. X. at sta 1928 Of said cestre line.
Thence with said division line S. 43 de. "a E.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16

original chair in which Andrew Jackson used
to sit in the long summer days and take COM
fort in his declining years. This pattern is
over leo years old. They must be seen to be
appreciated. CONKLYN BROS.
Charles Town, W. Va.
Pauonize Southern Industry.
Send for catalogue C.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16

A movement is on foot to build an cleo
trio line from Hagerstown to Antietam.
Shepherdstown and through to Martins
burg.
The trustees of Storer College, have
begun the erection of large new build
ing to be used as an industrial training
school.
Mrs. Edwin Parsons, Of New York, daugh-
ter of Judge and Mrs. Noah Swayne, gave
one hundred dollars, through Mrs. Fannie
Chambers, to purchase pews for the Episco-
pal Chapel at Harpers Ferry.
The annual reunion of the Presbyte-
rians Of the Cumberland Valley and the
adjoining parts of Maryland, West vir-
ginia and Virginia will be held at Pen
Mar on Thursday. July 9th. The three
great branches of the Presbyterian
Church. Northern, Southern and United.
are all to be represented. The Norfolk
& Western Railway Co. will run an ex-
cursion from Elkton, Va.
A delightful supper was given at Hotel
Entler. Shepherdstown. Wednesday. by
Mr.. Herbert L. Alexander, this city. to a
number of his friends. The party left
here by teams about $50 and returned
about II O'Clock. Supper was served in
the large dining room IN Hotel Entler
From all reports all had an enjoyable
time. although the weather was very
threatening. Those who composed the
party were Misses Margaret. Amelia
and Anna Hetzel. Miss Jane Brodie. of
Kentucky. and Miss Gabriette Alexander.
of New York. Messrs. C. w. Link, Cliff
ford Sperow. Harold Bender. Edwin H.
Hill and Herbert l.. Alexander. Mar
tinsbnrg Herald.
Mrs. Sarah Hill, well-known resident
of Charles Town died June II. at 23o
a. m, aged 4o years. She was good
woman and was beliked by all. She
leaves two sisters. who were very tender
to her. four brothers and many relatives.
Funeral sermon was preached in Zion
Baptist Church, by Rev. c. R. Wills.
who delivered an able discourse from
| Cor, XIV. 4o. There was large audi
ence present, including some of the
leading white friends. who came to pay
their last tribute of respect to the de-
ceased
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16

1t is reported in New York that the
Rockefeller-Gould interest have bought
control OF both the Pennsylvania and the
Baltimore and Ohio railroads.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16
EASY Steady MONEY

Tor good agents to represent company long es
.abhshed. Goods used and endor, ed by homes
hotels. factor es aud railroads. Agents de
sired for unoccupisd territory. Room 5CS
No. - LIBERTY ST.. n. Y J2.4t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16
REPORT
OF THE CONDITION OF THE
Citizens Bank Of Charles Town,

State of West Virginia. County of Jefferson:
|. H. c. Getzendanner. Cashier Of the above
named bank, do solcmnly sw. ar that the
above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief
H. e. GETZENDANNER.
Cash or.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day of June, 1908.
G. FRANK TURNER,
Notary Public.
E g. Wills IN. Directors.
LEVI Nj. PORTER.
June IT,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16

The Roselle Seed and Grain House is on
George street and b. Il o. r. r., opposite
Diehl's Marble Yard. Look ror the sign.
WALL, JENKINS 81 SHIPMAN
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16
Notice in Bankruptcy.

June 15 1908.
In the matter of Geo. W. Lucas. Bankrupt
TAKE NOTICE. That the above person
having been adjudicated Bankrupt by the
United States Court for the District of West
Virginia in Bankruptcy on the All day of
June, 1908, a meeting of Creditors will be
held at Charles Town, w, Va. in the Court
House. on the Goth day of June 1908,
at / o'clock p. M. for the purpose of al
lowing claims, examining the Bankrupt and
selecting Trustee or Trustees, DE.
JAS d. BUTT.
June 16-1t. Referee in Bankruptcy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16
Greatest Of All Physicians.
Eminent Discoverer OF
PAINE'S CELERY
COMPOUND

Prof. Edward E. Phelps, M. D., Ii. D.,
was born in Connecticut and graduated at
Yale.
His unusual talent soon brought him reputa-
ton and prominence. First he was elected to
the professorship of anatomy and surgery in
the Vermont University. Next he was APP
pointed lecturer in Dartmouth College. The
following year he was chosen to the most
important professorship in the country, a
place that he occupied when he made his
world famed discovery of Paine's Celery Com
pound.
This infallible cure for those fearful ills that
result from an impaired nervous system and
impure blood, has endeared the great doctor
to the world.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16
Shannondale Springs.
For Rent.

The House on Samuel Street now occupied
by me. Desirable Location, Every Conyen.
fence. Possession given at once.
June z-lm.s Sc. YOUNG.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16
Money to Loan.

Money for sale by Jefferson Building and
Loan Association on redemption Of shares. or
Loaned on well endorsed negotiable paper at
or IL months. ID. $. HUGHES, President: S.
s DALGARs. GEO FL. HAGLEY, Financial
Committee, Apply to ether.
Dues received at the store of d. s. Hughes
GEO Fl. HAGLEY.
Feb ll-ff- Sec'y and Treas'r.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16
Dr. Abner o. AIbin

Offers his professional services to the people
of Charles Town and vicinity Special atten-
ton given to Diseases of Children. Office in
w. W. johnson property, northwest corner
Washington and East streets June 10y
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16
Gas for Fuel.

In view of the high price which will prevail
foi coal during the coming winter. the
Charles Town Gas & Water Co. calls atten-
tion to Gas as cheap fuel for cooking. and
VIC offer Gas Ranges at Cost to any one who
win use Gas for fuel. We submit that Gas is
cheaper than wood or Goa for cooking pur-
poses. and we invite investigation
Augnst 5-ff
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16
Back at His Old Trade.

he undersigned has taken up his old trade
again, aud is prepared to do all kinds of
HOUSE AND'sIGN PAINTING.
PAPER HANGING. GRANTING. &C
Work carefully and satisfactorily executed.
and reasonable prices given.
April Tiff. W. DAVIS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16

Judge Faulkner has called special
term of the Jefferson Circuit Court for
June 20.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16
SPRING MILLINERY.
OPENING DAYS TUESDAY AND WE'D.
NEsDAY, APRIL It'll AND Sth.

have returned from Baltimore with the
pretiest and latest Spring and Summer novel;
ties 10 Millinery and Millinery goods, and viii
be pleased to have my lady customers and
those who have not heretofore patronized me
call and see for Intensely s. Ny ambition is
to please.
NETTIE holland.
Apr. 7-0S South Charles st. near. Main,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16
The Hotel Powhatan.
CHARLES TOWN w VA

house; healthful climate and beautiful coun-
try. MRS. BOILING.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16
To The People Of Jefferson Co

The
in Washington City, They low furnish every
thing n their ihe and their call should
advice furnishing your house
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16

For Sale /!
| One Horse Wagon.
l Set Heavy Express Harness.
FOR RENT.
| Small Dwelling.
l Six-Room House.
l Hall Room, in centre of town.
l Excellent Garden.
GEO. H. HAGLEY.
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DENNIS CONLIN, Peter Conlin and Aman-
da a. Coulin his wife. John Conlin. Dennis
Conlin, Jr.. and Mary 4. Conlin his wife.
Elizabeth Smith and --- NTH
her husband. Anna Ewing and d. VI. Ewing
her husband. ................De Defendants.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16
Condemnation Notice.

THE CHERRY RUN AND POTOMAC VAL
LEY RAILROAD COMPANY. .......
Petitioner
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HAS STOOD THE TEST OF A HUNDRED YEARS.

sude John A. Washing
H. H.. Cooke Forrest Brown
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IS PER CT. LESS THAN ANY OTHER HoUs
BARGAINS !!
BARGAINS |!

Look at some OF these prices:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-16

Prices to suit all. Cal. to see me. Countr
produce taken
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

a peculiar state
market Of tins
b lace in greater
IS have literally
they cannot sell
Tremendous lace
and their Gus
ii all the laces
fcome SO The
that 1t seemed
! more descended
their previous
,-nakjng But
e Fashion and
, anal.Ia matte
keap limitations
in cotton and
kind Women
fobablv because
|lothing and the
the destructive
udden a death
p some time for
is stock II fine
nitS with what
! g of fortune in
4 them SAYS TO
stagnart cuIGI-
IF the fact that
sons known for
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06


L r t.tl
INNS uf die
on IN la- dress
> the sIs.trle>t
.liH color Ill bee
b s"N has been
T pursue the
last I'll" rich
the far-sEEl.ted
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-05
NERVO-SEXUAL DEBILITY-AAss%gss:,

Drained now as he was when a 2-year-
old. On the Canadian Circuit at that time
none OF the lightweight boys could do
anything with him. II last his owner put
Harry Lewis ID. Harry weighed about 10
pounds and was as strong as a bull Mod
orator gave him a lively time at the post.
After ~buck-jumping around for ten min
utes he reared high in tire air and fall
ing backwards took Lewis with him. Har-
II mounted him again and was white
with rage. Mars Cassidy. who was start
ing. had also lost his patience.
Lewis. said he. get that no-account
skate straight"
Moderator still continued to tvist and
turn. szfti
Lewis" roared Cassidy again. bring
that blankety blank horse over here. Bring
him right over on the rail-"
r. yanked at Moderator for fully a
minute and then turning in the saddle.
said:
What tell do you think I'm riding. Mr..
Cassidy-a bicycle7"
LUCKY BALDWIN IMPROVING.
E. j. Baldwin the San Francisco mil
lionaire horseman. mas entirely recovered
from his few weeks illness. Recently he
acted as guest at his famous Santa Anita
Ranch to the Chicago Baseball Club. The
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-05
WRITTEN o THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.

WRITTEN o THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
It is a very long call from nov until the
close OF the present championship season.
but from sIl indications the Western clubs
in both leagues have very bright prospects
of outpiaying their Eastern rivals.
IN the American League the dope figures
ST. Louis. Cleveland. Chicago and Detroit.
Johnson's Western representatives. TO
do better work than New York. Boston.
Washington and Connie Mack's pennant-
winning Athletics. the Eastern teams OF the
American League.
OF course. Grifith's Greater New Workers
look like they have a fighting chance for
pennant honors. but the twirler manager
on his team. and a corresponding lack OF
what the army veterans call sand. When
the pace grows warm Il IS more than likely
that a number of Grifhth's pets viii he
looking closer to making fancy averages
than to helping their team foat The pen
nant streamer on the Buroueh of Manhat-
tan.
Certainly Griffith has fine pitchers. good
5elders, fast base runners and heavy hit
ters, but the st. Louis fans cannot forget
a similar organization that St. Louis sport
ed under the wizard OF them all. J. Augsy
McGrav. With Wallace. Lave Cross. bur-
kett. Heidrick and an alI-star cast of base
bail artists, J. Mugsy never had a chance
TO hirt with the pennsnt, and the chances
are that Mr.. Griffith will be in the same
predicament with his swell-priced team be-
fore the seasons close.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-05

In speaking OF the American League race
Yesterday. Jimmy Collins OF Boston said:
They all lock the same to US. II ought 10
be a great race. and IL We Go not take first
place I'm blessed IL ! am abe 20 venture
an opinion who viii. and / suppose the man
same as / do. I think the American league
Is stronger BY considerable than II was
last season and Is now the greatest orCani-
Lduon tncre ever was in baseball. Team
management and teamwork Will count to-
more the coming campaign than ever be-
wonderful corps Of pitchers In the organI-
zauon- 10 is going to be a mighty difficult
thlng TO score runs. II the National League
had the pitchers last season there were
IN the American League. they would NOT
BE nearly so hungry for the rules as they
pretend to be. Another season will tell a
oi1erent story. or i miss my guess. 1
know mat. my men do not Ike the rule.
simply because II Isn't popular. and II Is
Mnat the public wants that goes. In every
otner line OF amusement. an effort is make
TO cater to the patrons and IL is n mistake
NOT 10 follow this rule n baseball. The Bos-
Ton players are making satisfactory prog
sfesS IN training and / have every reason
10 oeheve that We will get a good start this
season.. be among the leaders at ali stages
and figure 20 finish in front"
Inc Browns have batted so well In the
south that HcAleer Is satisfied that they
VIII DO consistently good stick work all sea
son; Heidrick has beer numbering the bail
Burkett Is placing them in his old styie.
hemphin and Anderson are connecting with
great regularity. and Wallace is going con-
sideraoly over a 800 clip. The others are
cong their share in the manufacture OF
nase hits. but none is In a class with the
Big Five of the team The Improvement
In Burkett and Heldrick's hitting has In
spired them with confidence and has a slim
uiatlnS eject on their
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-05
TURF LAMENTS DEATH
OF GENERAL JACKSON
Famous Soldier and. Breeder of
Thoroughbreds and Enjoyed a
Wide Acquaintance Among
Horse Owners-News From
Eastern Race Tracks.
SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York. April News OF the death Of
General w. Il. jackson. the nsed proprietor
OF the famous Belle Meade Stud. though
not entirely unexpected. came as a shock
to many nlrrmen. General Jackson had
many Intimate acquaintance among racing
men. The majority OF millionaire turfmen
patronized his annual ~yearling sales. and
for years there was the keenes, compet!-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-05


tiOn for the possession OF Belle Meade brel
stock. Richard Croker. now firmly estab-
lished as a Squire in England. was at one
time part owner Of Belle Meade. with Gen
eraI Jackson. having paid. 1t was stated
at the time. an enormous sum for half in
terest in the famous stud. For reasons
that were never made public. Mr.. Croker
resold or returned to General Jackson his
interest in the place about two years after
entering into the partnership. 1t is said
that General Jackson's son. W. II. Jackson.
Jr. who retained part OF the stock at the
Belle Meade disnersai sale last fall. will
continue the the farm as a thoroughbred
nursery. though on q comparatively small
scale.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-05
M TURF NEWS. BASEBALL: "

Their trial. Philadelphia and other clubs Of
the old organization need pitchers. and
Donovan has had requests from managers
to give them a chance at the dlscards. The
st. Louis club has thirteen to select from,
and SUPPOSEDLY seven-win be carried.
After Pat has had his pick he Will do what
he can TO place the others. regardless Of
whether he Is able TO make a deal for
them. individually or collectively. His
choices will not be made until DunIeavy
has been tried out. for Pat has hopes that
this southpaw will be one u the mainstays
OF his team.