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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-04
VIRGINIA COLLEGE

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Opens Sept 81, 1908. One OF the Leading
Schools for Young Ladies in The south New
buildings, pianos and equipment. Campus
ten acres. Grand nnain scenery In Valley
of Virginia. famed for health. European aud
American teachers. Full course Conserva-
tory advantages in Art Music and Elocution
Certificates Wellesley. Students from 30
States. For catalogue address
MATTE p. HARRIS, Pres, Roanoke, Va.
in 23-St.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-04

There will be meeting of the State
Horticultural Society at Buckhannon,
Thursday and Friday, September 81.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-04

The Farmers and Merchants Deposit
Co.. of this place, havetaken the loan for
the town of Shepherdstown.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-04

The last Legislature passed a parole
law providing that all the prisoners ex-
cept those under life sentence may be pa
rolled or released at the option of the
Governor. The law has just gone into
effect and is being put into operation at
the penitentiary. 1t provides that prison
ers under certain conditions may be pa
rolled and returned to their homes, but
must report to the institution monthly.
Should they be subject to complaint for
any violation OF law or misconduct during
the provisional release they may be ar
rested and returned to the institution.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-04

The meeting of committee on reorgani-
cation of John W. Rowan Camp. U. c.
". is postponed until Saturday, August
S. at 4 u. m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-04

The Town Council last night added to
the order for new paving on the west
side of Samuel street the square from
Washington to Congress streets. The
Street Committee was authorized to order
a carload or brick for crossings. Alley
running from Mildred to Samuel streets,
between Liberty and North streets, was
declared nuisance and ordered to be
closed. Agreed that the Mayor and Coun-
Gil inspect the gutter on Berryville turn
pike at p. m. today with view of de-
vising a remedy for its present dangerous
condition. Ordered that the B. & o. r.
R. Co. be notified to lay pavement on
west side of Mildred street, north of rail-
road, within thirty days. A regulation
providing penalties for damages in blast
ing was adopted. Ordered that Street
Committee repair street along front of
Law Library Building and that County
Court be notified to relay pavement
there
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-04

The survivors of Companies A and ID,
I2th Va Cavalry, will hold their annual
reunion at Shenandoah Junction, Aug 20.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-04
Trespass Notice.

All persons are hereby warned against tres
passing on the g MI Hammond - farm. occu.
pied BY the undersigned, in any manner what
ever, as the law will be rigidly enforced
against all offenders.
July 2S-4t WM. T. ELLIOTT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-04
Prices Down.

To reduce my stock Of Millinery Goods,
will sell flats aud Trimmings at Greatly re-
duced prices. Call carly for the b st bargains
b. w. ALLEN.
Weirick Building, Charles Town.
June 20
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-04
Contractor and Builder.
Gas for Fuel.

IN view of the high price which viii prevail
70. coal during the coming winter, the
Charles Town Gas 81 Water Co. calls atten-
ton 10 Gas as cheap fuel for cooking, and
we offer Gas Ranges 1T Cost to any one who
viii use Gas for fuel. We snbmit that Gao 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, 1903-08-04
Mayors Notice.

Employees OF the Corporation of Charles
Town are now engaged ia cleaning up the
streets of the town, and all owners or Occur
pants of lots in the town are hereby notified
that they are, by order of the Town Council,
required to remove the weeds from their side
walks or within their sidewalk lines.
GEORGE WASHINGTON,
July Sa. 1908. Mayor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-04
Store Will Close.

Intending to be away from town a portion
Of the summer, desire to notify customers
who have orders at my store to call for them
at once. as the store win be closed after Aug.
for several weeks. B. w. ALLEN.
July 2S--2t. Weiriek Building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-04

Big reduction in lawns and other summer
goods. Come early and get the bargains.
S. n. Lands.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-04

COOKING and Heating Stoves-all grades
~ and sold cheap, at yesterday q Co.'s.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-04
For Sale Privately.

One Pair Heavy Draft Horses.
One Hambletonian Stallian, will weigh ], 400
pounds.
One Riding and Driving Horse.
One Fresh Cow.
One Springer.
Two Bulls.
Two fat Heifers,
Twenty Thoroughbred Plymouth Rock
BOOSTERS.
One Hundred Cords of Wood.
w. G. CLIPP.
Aug.4-4t. Shenandoah Junction, VIVA.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-04
Money to Loan

Charles Town Building association viii Re-
deem Shares or Loan Money on Monday
nights s. w. WASHINGTON.
Nov. By. sec'y and Treas'r,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-04
PUBLIC SALE.


Having sold my Federal Hill farm and in
tending to discontinue farming, / will sell on
| said farm, three miles east ofCharles Town, on
Thursday, august 9th, 1908,
the following personal property. to-wit
10 Horses, Mules and Colts,
including heavy draft horses, some of them
good leaders, One pair of Mules well broken
Three 2-year old colts, 2 ID living Horses. one
of them suitable for family use.
II Head of Cattle,
Z of them milk cows, having calves by their
side; Durham Bull. Steers, Heifer and 4
calves.
l3 Hogs,
of them brood sows, large Poland China
Boar, 10 thrifty Shoats.
100 Head of Ewes and Lambs,
/ thoroughbred Southdown Buck.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.
four-horse Wagons with Beds and Hay Shell
wings each, l Spring Wagon, Deering Bin
der, bearing Mower, Horse Rake. 2 Grain
Drills, double check-row Corn Planter, 9
Brown Corn Cultivators, Pipe Roller, Baker
Wheat Fan, Cutting Box Hay Fork with rope
and pulIeys, 8 Oliver Chilled Pows, double
and siDgle-shovel Plows. Grindstone, double
and single and Trees, Fifth Chain, Log Chain.
HARNESS. Harness complete for 6-horsc
team. Wagon Saddle. Plow Gears, Brides.
Collars, lot of new Leather Haters, set of
Buggy Harness.
Many of the above implements are almost
new aud in good order.
ABOUT 80 TONS TIMOTHY HAY.
Lot of Old Corn, several thousand feet of
oak and popular lumber in boards, part of it
for fencing, about 200 Locust Posts. One new
Cook Stove.
TERMS:-Sums of SO and under, cash,
Over $40 credit of IL months will be given,
purchaser to give negotiable note with APP
proved security. bearing inter st from date.
No property 10 be removed until terms of ale
are complied with. Sale to begin at 10 a. IN +,
sharp, rain or shine.
July 2S-1903 II. C. OSBOURN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-04
Oak Lumber.

OAK LUMBER for sale by
June 23-tf. JOHN T. CoLsTON.
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Representative A. G. Dayton favors
fewer but more complete navy yards.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-04
PUBLIC SALE
OE VALUABLE
Personal Property.

Having sold one of my farms, will sell at
my farm where | live. in Jefferson County,
W. Va, 6 miles north of Charles Town and
one mile from Bardane, on
Wednesday, august 5, 1908,
the following personal property. viz:
9 Head of Horses and Colts,
barshear and wagon leaders good saddle
and driving mare; / mule.
% Head of Cattle,
8 mich COWS. balance are thrifty steers and
heifers, l. and years old.
40 Head of Sheep,
ss young ewes and bucks.
30 Hogs,
brood sows. some with pigs by their side,
bears, balance shoats from IS to $50 lbs.
Farming Implements.
One wagon, plows, . harrows. Deering
binder new Crown drill spring wagon,
stick wagon. shOyels, forks, treble double
and single trees. spreaders and jockey sucks.
gearing complete for horses. and l set of
Yankee harness, l wagon saddle and lot of
pillow gears, and many other things not herein
mentioned.
TERMS OF SALE Ten dollars and under
cash over $40 credit of ~ months. pur-
chaser giving negotiable note with approved
security, interest from date, payable at Bank.
GERARD d. MOORE.
Hefiebower s. West, Auctrs.
Also at the same time and place, for cash, 4
c1 c<>ffl e.ad
being the property of r. NJ. Moore
GERARD d. MOORE
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-04

Also at the same time and place, for cash, 4
shares of the Laurel Land and Coal Co. stock,
being the property of r. NJ. Moore
GERARD d. MOORE.
July 21-3t. Trustee
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
SIGNS THE CONDUIT ORDINANCE
Mayor MOrEan Hesitates for n Time
for Fear of Affecting Pend
ing Litigation.

Mayor Morgan yesterday attached his
oficial signature to the ordinance requiring
the placing OF all telephone wires in un-
derground conduits within a prescribed
area In the business portion of the city.
The measure which now becomes a law
provides thai all such wires must go un-
derground before August l, 1904.
The ordinance was passed at a meeting
Of tire city council CD Tuesday. January 20,
its passage having been favored in a petit
tion signed by over $50 Of the leadiLg busi-
ness men OF the city. Mayor Morgan on
his return from oregon hesitated about at
taching his signature TO the measure, fear
ing that the passage OF the ordinance might
in some way affect the suit recently brought
in the district court by the county attorney
attacking the Nebraka Telephone COM
pany's franchise. Representatives Of the
company which were before the city about
a year ago with the request that II be
granted a franchise for an independent
telephone system in the city also used every
effort to induce the mayor 10 withhold his
signature from the ordinance. This action
on the part Of the men who we're interested
in the independent telephone proposition
created more or less surprise. as at the
time the company was before the council
with its request for a franchise IL stated
that IL vas willing and ready 10 place It's
wires underground II granted a charter.
Mayor Morgan. after making a Through
investigation and obtaining the advice Of
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
IN CHEYENNE BANK
Thomas f.. COsErin of Fort Steele
Buys Control of First
National.

CHEYENNE, wyo., Jan. 29.-(special.)-
Thomas A. Cosgrif Of Fort Steele today
purchased a controlling interest in the
First National bank Of Cheyenne and be-
came president Of the institution. Truman
B. Hicks, who was one OF the founders of
the bank. which is the oldest in the state,
being organized in 1871. disposes Of his in
terest to Mr.. Cosgritf and retires from the
presidency. Mr.. Cosgrin will move to
Cheyenne and give his attention to local
interests.
Mr.. Cosgrlff is a member Of the firm OF
Cosgrin Bros, which owns banks in Sara
toga, Fort Steele, Rawlins and Salt Lake
and Murray, Utah; also general merchan-
disc stores in Salt Lake, Saratoga, Fort
Steele and other towns. The company is
heavily interested in the sheep business
and annually ships about 800. 900 pounds of
wool.
Mr.. Hicks. the retiring president. has
been a resident Of Cheyenne for the last
twenty-five years and will continue to
make this place his home.
1t is learned that George B.. Abbott,
cashier Of the bank, and who also owns an
interest therein. will remain permanently
as cashier.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
Plumbing and heating. Bi1by { SON..
Postpone High school Debate.

The joint debate between the Council
Bluffs and Sioux City High schools, to
have been held in this city Friday, Febru-
airy -. has been postponed until Friday,
February 20. at the request OF the Sioux
Cityans.
Principal Ensign Of the Council Bluffs
High school received yesterday morning a
telegram from Principal George E. Mar
shall Of the Sioux City High school. asking
for the postponement OF the joint deba,e
between the two schools. Although the
telegram gave no reason for the requested
postponemeDt. Principal Ensign at once
t~eleghaphed an answer consenting to the
request.
Sioux City has submitted the names Of
the judges selected by it for the debate,
but they have not yet been accepted by
Council Bluffs and it is understood that
Council Bluffs is not willing TO accept the
list submitted By its opponent and has
asked Sioux City to submit additional
names. The question to be debated is a
political one and hence the difficulty on
agreeing on judges.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
JAMES COTTAGE AT THE FAIR
81. Joseph Residence of Jesse James
to BE One of Exhibits at
st. Louis.

ST. JOSEPH. Mo. Jan. 29.-(special.)-
The frame cottage in which Jesse James,
the notorious bandit was shot by his coll
league. Bob Ford. on April 2. 1882. will
be taken to the St. Louis exposition.
The property was sold yesterday and ar
rangements are already under way to
transfer the structure. The cottage con-
sists OF four rooms and has been one
OF the interesting sights for strangers who
have visited ST. Joseph in the past.
The house will be placed on a fatboat
and foated down the river to the Mis-
souri, metropolis. During the trip down It
is the intention to give realistic perform
ances OF THE James Boys in~Missouri."
The property on which the cottage stood
was owned by Mrs. Rose Gernandt, to
whom II was willed by her mother, Mrs.
Henrietta Hahn, who owned It at the time
the Missouri outlaw was killed. II has
been purchased by a syndicate composed Of
L. II. Williams, c. A. Methven. W. c. Ellis
and J. F. Short, all Of Mountain
Grove, Mo.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
REPORT FAVORS bitches
County Surveyor Cook Makes Estimates d
the Cost Of the Work
HARRISON COUNTY READY TO DO SHARE
Cost Of Draining Valuable Land Will
BE 10000 TO Pottawattamie
County, which Benefited
Property Hepays.

County Surveyor z. z. Cook. the com
missioner appointed by the Board Of County
Supervisors 10 investigate on the part OF
Pottawattamie county the proposition OF
the Harrison county authorities for the
construction OF drainage bitches jointly by
the two counties, has filed his report with
the county auditor. In his report he rec
ommends the construction OF three bitches
by Pottawattamie county and gives an es-
innate Of the proposed work.
The Harrison county authorities per
fected plans a year or more ago for the
drainage Of a large section Of that county
and sought the cooperation Of Pottawatta-
ME county. Owners Of property in this
comfy who will be benefited by the pro-
posed drainage bitches. TO the number Of
over 100. petitioned the Board OF Super
visors to have the work done. but the board
decided 10 do nothing until COMMISSIONS
Cook should file his report.
The Harrison county authorities plan
contemplates the construction Of two
bitches designated as the Willow creek
ditch and the Allen creek ditch. Ground has
been condemned for the bitches and bonds
voted for the compensation Of property own
ers. but this is as far as Harrison county
has gone. awaiting pthe decision Of this
NDAAAIs WIN pADpN9[h W ma ~
county will. it is estimated, cost $50 900.
The Willow creek ditch in Harrison
county will be about eight miles N length
and the Allen creek ditch about fourteen
miles long. COMMISSIONS Cook recon-
mends the continuation OF these bitches
through Rockford township to the Missouri
river. making about eight miles Of ditch in
this county. Mr.. Cooks plan is to have
these two bitches continued until they
unite on the farm Of W. ". Crispin, and
then TO form what is designated as the
Boyer cutoff ditch with an outlet to the
Missouri river near the Crescent township
line.
Tho cost OF the excavation of these bitches
Commissioner Cook estimates at S2s, 500.
There would have to be condemned 1l9
acres at a cost OF $1,000. and other ex-
penses would amount to about $4,000. max
ing the total estimated cost Of the pro-
posed drainage bitches about $40, 900. The
cost OF the work can be assessed against
the property benefited. Commissioner
Cooks report will be submitted to tie
Board Of Supervisors at it's meeting Feb
ruary II
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
PICK THEIR BUSINESS AGENT
Trades and Labor Assembly DesiE-
nate j. A. Reabe for that
Position.

The committee TO which the matter had
been delegated by the Trades ard Labor
assembly last night selected J. a. Raabe
for the position OF business agent. who
among other duties will be in charge Of
the free labor bureau to be established by
the unions OF this city. Mr.. Raabe is a
member OF the Cigarmskers' union and is
president-elect OF the Trades and Labor
assembly.
The appointment, it Is expected, will be
approved at the meeting of the Trades and
Labor assembly this evening. The commit
tee selecting Mr.. Raabe will recommend
that he receive $50 a month salary and
that the Trades and Labor assembly recon-
mend him for appointment as organizer by
the American Federation of Labor. This
appointment would empower the business
agent to act in matters OF organizing
unions.
The business agent. whose duties will
be TO generally look after and advance the
interests OF union labor in this city in ad-
dition to having charge OF the free labor
bureau, will have an once in the Labor
temple.
The committee last night adopted reso-
lutions taking exceptions 10 an editorial
in a local paper which accused the labor
unions Of this city Of inviting bids for the
position Of business agent with the inten-
tion of awarding the place to the lowest
bidder. or. In other words, the cheapest
man. No such action was taken, authorized
or contemplated. the committee states, but
on the contrary it was decided at the last
meeting Of the Trades and Labor assembly
that not lers than $50 a month should be
paid at first to the business agent and
! the committee invited applications and mol
bids for the position at that figure.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
Farewell Banquet to Letton.

j. F. Letton. who has retired from the
management Of the Grand hotel, was ten
dered an informal farewell reception at
the Elks' clubhouse last night after the
meeting of the lodge. Although he had
been connected with the hotel here but
little over a year. Mr.. Letton, by his bust
ness ability and personality, had made a
large number OF friends, and his departure
from Council Bluffs is generally regretted.
Mr.. Letton assumed the management OF
the Grand hotel in October, 1901, and unfer
his direction and supervision numerous i'm
provements were made in the house. He
has a number OF business offers under con-
sideration. but has not yet decided where
he will locate. He expects to go to Fort
Scott. Kan. in a few days to Join his wife,
who has been seriously i'll for several
months.
E. W. Hart, receiver for the property,
will assume the management OF the no.
tel. assisted by n. E.. Tinnen OF Omaha as
steward.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
MONEY TO PUBLISH NEW CODE
Effort 60 Defeat Provision I'm the
Dnkota senate g. n
Failure.

PIERRE. 5. T.. Jan. 2s.-Cspecial Tele-
gramD-1n the senate today johnson OF
Douglas presented q minority report on the
house bill TO appropriate $500 for compile
tion OF code work. taking a position against
any further appropriation. but the majority
report Of the appropriations committee ia
vorable to the measure was adopted.
Payne's bill to allow graduates Of the
State Law school certificates TO practice
without examination called up a contest
in an attempt 10 amend to provide for two
years once work In addition, which was
supported by Moody and opposed by Payne
and Abel. and was defeated. after which
the bill passed.
Senate bills we're introduced by Payne in
relation to anneNing territory to independ-
emit school districts; by McDougall. TO pro-
vide for assessment OF products and ,ro-
ceeds OF mines; by Johnson OF Hamlin. re-
lating to recording assigned tax sale GER
tihcates.
In the house the judiciary committee re.
ported favorably on the Thrall bill to reg.
ulate public morals, after striking out the
provision providing punishment for know
ingly leasing a building for immoral pur-
poses. House bill introduced we're by
Trumm, making the fee for publication. Of
delinquent tax lists 10 cents for each tract
described by price: to create a state H.
brary board and provide for travelling Ii.
braries; by Browne Of Brown, to sppro.
pirate $500 to Mary E. Kidd for expenses
as one OF the Woman's Board Of Investiga.
tion OF Charitable and Penal Institutions
On call OF third reading OF house bills
the bill TO fix the weight Of a bushel oil
speltz at forty-two pounds was recommit.
ted to the committee on grain grading fol
further consideration. The bill to protect
quail for a period OF FIVE years was amended
to include all song birds, and this called
out a discussion in which it was moved Il
recommit to the committee on agriculture
which carried on roll call by 50 TO %. Sen
ate bill l, by Stoddard, to provide for g
board OF fence viewers, was called for hna.
action. but on motion was put over as
special order for February ., to be consid
cred in committee OF the whole.
Allen of Moody presented a resolution
asking the consent Of the senate for a join
session on February IL to htly commemor.
ate the birthdays Of Washington and Lin.
coin.
The state and lease bill has been the
chief topic Of discussion today and is bring.
ing out material for a warm time when II
gets out Of committees.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

An agreement was reached yesterday aft
ernoon by the parties interested in the
matter Of William Cuppy of Avoca, against
his wife had filed an information
charging him with being insane. At a
meeting OF the commissioner for the in
sane the attorneys for Mrs. Cuppy and
George NJ. Cuppy. brother of William
Cuppy. agreed that the latter be brought
to the new Mercy hospital in this city for
treatment as a private patient. and the
commissioners made IN order accordingly.
The information charging Cuppy with being
mentally deranged was filed by his wife
following the habeas corpus proceedings
brought to take Cuppy from the custody
Of his brother, George. This arrangement
having been reached, the commissioners will
not go to Avoca Saturday, as arranged, to
conclude the hearing on the insanity charge.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
More Money for Teachers.

CEDAR FALLS, Ia, Jan. 29.-(speeial)-
County Superintendent c. E. Moore has
discovered by comparing the expenditures
for teacher hire last year with the assess
ment for school purposes that it VIII be
possible to raise the wages Of teachers in
the county 20 per cent this year. The
scarcity OF teachers has become serious
so serious that last year many OF the
rural schools we're closed for lack Of in
structors. There are twenty districts in
the county which pay less than Ss5 per
month. President seerle Of the State Nor
NAL school says that $50 is the least that
a teacher Of the present day can live re-
specially on and pay living expenses. save
any money and pay for magazines and pa
per, entertainments and lectures which
should be provided in order TO KEEP abreast
CT the iines. The matter Of salaries lies
wholly within the power Of the directors
OF the districts and all the county super
intendent can do is 10 recommend the ad-
vance.