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The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-03-13

A young man in the country, having
come in possession of few thousand
dollars, visited his uncle in the city,
an old merchant, to get his advice
about investing his money in business.
81 have been in business nearly forty
years and have accumulated fortune,
but it has been done by fearful risks,
heavy responsibility, constant toll and
worrying anxieties. A dozen times
have been on the verge of bankruptcy,
and twice | have been sorely tempted
to take my own life. OF ten men who
commenced business here. when | did
only one besides myself succeeded
The resi- failed, one after another
some dragging families to poverty and
disgrace Go back to the country,
young man." said the merchant, land
invest your money in land and settle
down on it and do a safe business
Quiet contentment on a moderate
competency in the country is the best
fortune / could wish.n
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-03-13
PICTURESQUE BRITTANY.
Market Scene In This Qaafnr
o. French Province.

o. French Province.
~ is iand where the peasants
u earth IN Zouavc trousers. toiea-
lei jackets covered with arabesqns
emhfoideries ard green waisicoats
around which run lines Of crimson.
The women Wear short red skirts.
grcat modiei collars and colts that fiut-
ter about their heads ike tie wings Of
doves. From beneath the points OF
their black caps the childfea gaze at
you with wide eyes full OF the curiosity
Of animals.
These people live in houses built OF
,eulpiurod granite and sleep IN open
work closets carved like the mouchara-
bioks Of Egypt.
In spite Of the Breton Interiors" and
Returns Of the Fishermen" with
which painters swamp the market this
race is still unknown or mlsunder-
STOOD, for they should bc seen rot 10
paintings, but in their homes, In their
old time streets. Oh market days and
when, in fair time the tents are pitched
IL the VILLAGE market places
Fiery little horses draw to market
fish, fine vegetables and all the early
produce Of RoseoG. They are spread
out upon tie sidewalk. Chickens
eackle; goats bloat; pigs, tied by the
leg, strain toward the vegetables, sniff
ing at the fresh greens.
Farmers In sabots. CARRYING great
blue umbrellas under their arms, with
the two ribbons of their felt bats feat.
ing down their backs, pick their way
among the Dihan china displayed on
the ground-capacious soup tureens.
cider jugs and plates covered with
painted flowers and grotesque figures.
The peasants converse with but few
gestures; they bargain in gutteral
tones
These taciturn people forget them.
selves in the barrOoms ON fair DAYS.
The. tayerns are full OF noise. You
may hear the sound of an accordion
and the plaintiFe note Of the biniou e.
sort Of baspipe), leading monotonous
dances.
Into the harb1r come boats laden
with fish; utLer boats 90 ont. Tie
isherlnen are fun of business. Next
week will occur tie departure for the
now country. There are women who
weep.
Above all this agitation the smoke OF
the village chimneys mingles with the
great white clouds. The quiet sea mir
rors TIC sun.-Artist Castaigne in Cen
tury.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-03-13
Is Unscrupulous.

Mrs Nation admitted breaking the
bottle of whisley, but was skeptical as
to the mirror having been broken.
She read a synopsis from a decision OF
the United States supreme Court to
the effect ha no citizen had an inher-
ent right to sell liquor by retail as her
defence for saloon smashing, but the
judge reminded her that liquor selling
under our State laws was a legitimate
business and the saloon men must be
protected. Mrs. Nations manager
promised to pay for the damage and
the cases were continued till tomorrow.
San Francisco Paper.
Carrie Nation is a wise, shrewd wo-
man. She is rapidly amassing for
tune by working for Jesus on the
lecture platform for IS per cent of the
box receipts.
Carrie is no fool, she is simply a
moral degenerate.
Her mirror smashing costs are mere
Iy entered in her ledger under the cap
ton advertising expense"
The sympathies of the Silver state
are with the proprietors of the saloons
she wrecks.
The sympathy is not engendered
from any particular liking for saloon
men over men in other walks in life,
odt is due 10 our utter detestation OF
this unsexed woman, this Pharisee in
petticoats, this creature who prostitutes
the noble cause Of temperance that she
may gain notoriety and wealth.
Where the Silver States real sym.
pathy lies is with the woman who
watches beside her sleeping babe, lis
Jening for tie oelated footsteps of a
drunken husband.
cur sympathies are with the child,
ragged and hungry, who shrinks from
The hand Of him who gave it its being
and faile1 to nurture that body, brain
AID soul into the manhood or woman
hood that should have been its inherit
ance.
Yes, and the sympathies of the writ
er are more with the wretch made SO
by drink, than with her who has used
whiskey as stepping stone to fame
and opulence
Carrie Nation, you are an enemy to
temperance, and rank, unprincipled
faker. Silver state.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-03-13
FLAGS ON THE CAPITOL.
What It Means when They Are Fly
Ing at Half Mast.

What II Means when They Are Fly
Ing at Half Mast.
The flying of flags over the capitol at
half mast is regulated by the strictest
rules. Whenever these flags are seen
floating half way down the mast II is
Il sure indication that vice president,
senator or representative is lying dead
or that the action is taken In response
TO 4 presidential proeln nmHtion ordering
the flags on public buildings at half
mast in respect to the memory Of some
prominent official of the government
who has passed away.
When the sergeant at arms of the
senate or house of representatives
learns. OF the death or n member Of
either of those bodies, he at once
orders that the flags over the senate
chamber or hall of representatives be
half masted. This is often done before
the houses Of congress themselves are
officially notified of the death \ good
deal of discretion Is exercised in the
manner OF placing the news of a death
of this kind officially before the senate
or the house. Upon such an announce
ment 1t Is customary for the houses to
adjourn IN respect TO the deceased SEN
ator or representative. and in ortier
that the current business may not be
stopped early in the day the announce
ment is generally made just before the
houses are ready to conclude their
days work.
Officers Of the senate and house
when they lly the flags ut half mast in
response TO proclamation by the pres
ident regard their action rs one of
courtesy. us they do not recognize the
power Of the president to order CON
gress to do anything except to assem-
ble In extraordinary session. They
have always responded to the requests
OF such proclamations. 1t would be
nice question, if one could imagine that
1t could ever be raised, TO know to
what extent the presidents authority
would allow him TO order flags at half
mast on the capitol While his author
ity would not extend over the en-
ploYees of the senate and house. yet
the capitol itself for many years was
in fact controlled exclusively by him
so far as the care OF the building is
concerned, and the superintendent of
the building is today appointed by him
without conGrmatory action on the
part of the senate
As Il matter Of fact, the capitol has
for years been under the direct control
of the committees on appropriations of
the two houses of congress. but that
control has been accorded them by the
failure of the president to give any or
ders Ia the architect or more lately 10
the superintendent of the capitol II
lie should order that official to fly fiagS
over the capitol at half mast and the
order should be disobeyed. he would
have power to q smisS him and appoint
some one else in his place without the
concurrence of either branch of con-
gross, except so far as the npprepr l.
tion for the officials salary would be
involved. These are practically moot
questions. but they occasionally form
interesting subjects for fresidc talks
when flags are half masted in response
10 presidential proelamatlons.-W
ington Star.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-03-13

A new feature of the rural free de-
livery service now being introduced in
parts of the West should prove very
helpful to farmers. The mail carts are
to serve as travelling weather signals
as well as an adjunct to the postoffice.
rhe cart of each mail carrier is to be
provided with a short aag-pole, on
which, when he starts on his route in
the morning and evening, will be dis
played pennants indicating the kind OF
weather that is predicted for the next
tWenty-four hours 1t will only be
necessary for the farmer to glance at
the flag pole to learn what conditions
to expect. The signal pennant con-
3ists of blue lag, indicating snow CT
rain, white and blue flag for local
showers or thunderstorms, a white
flag with black CENTER indicating a
cold wave, a white flag, showing fair
weather, and black triangular flag,
indicating temperature. This flag
placed below another flag prognosti-
Gates falling temperature after the con-
litions indicated by the top flag.
laced above another flag, it indicates
a rise in temperature. As these signals
are easily read, their value to. the
iarmer is apparent.-Exehange.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-03-13

The Rochester Chronicle declares
that the place to enact a eurfeW law
for the Suppression of hoodlumism is in
the household, and good place to en-
force it is in the woodshed.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-03-13

The Virginia Report is authorized to
state that within two weeks the South
ern Pacific company will put on a
through lightning express day train
between Reno and san Francisco. The
train will be run on obout the same
schedule as in 1896, and will be equipp-
ed with observation, dining and saloon
cars.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-03-13
Kissed by a Cow in Court.

A Omaha, Neb., dispatch says. Prob
ably the most unique testimony ever
offered in a court room was that by
Mrs. Emma Houghman, of South
Omaha.
Charles Epstein claimed ownership
of Jersey COW. Mrs. f3oughman had
him arrested and brought repleyin
proceedings simultaneously. When the
case was called for trial, Mrs Hough-
man asked that the COW he brought
into court. Judge King permitted it.
and Mrs. Houghman called the COW by
pet name. Immediately the Jersey
walked over TO her and kissed her By
rubbing her mazzle against Mrs.
Hmghman's face. Three times this
aet.was repeated, and Mrs Houghman
was declared the owner.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-03-13

Child-labor doesn't go in Oregon.
THE States new child-labor law pro
hibits the employment of children
under u years in factories, stores
mines, etc, and children under Il
must not be employed unless they ear
read and write.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-03-13

Advioes from 'enver say that thous-
ands of cattle, dead or dying, in the
snow on the plains can be seen from
every railroad train in the range coun-
try. The storms Of the last two weeks
wrought havoc among the herds.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-03-13

Two hundred and aix English nil
lionaires have died during the pa. I
year. And the world is Running along
Just as smoothly as if they had been
daY laborers.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-03-13

Thank the Lord for your enemies,
and while you're about it, don't let
them stop talking.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-03-13

When voting machines come into
general use, there will be no going
behind the returns or recounting bal
lots. The record OF the individual
ballots will be destroyed as soon as
1t Is made. There viii be nothing but
the totals 70 iignre from.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-03-13

1t is reported that Carrie Nation will
visit Virginia ity before long.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-03-13
Loss Of Flesh

When you can't eat break
fast, take SCOTS Emulsion.
When you can't eat bread
and butter, take Scott S
Emulsion. When you have
bcen living on a milk diet and
want something a little more
nourishing, take SCOTS
Emulsion.
10 get fat you must eat
fat. Scott's Emulsion is a
great fattener, a great
strength siveF.
Those who have lost flesh
want to increase all body
tissues, not only fat. Scott S
Emulsion increases them all,
bone, flesh, blood and
nerve.
For invalids. for con-
'vaIescents, for consumptivss,
for weak children, for all
VINO need flesh, Scott's
Emulsion is a rich and com.
Portable food, and a natural
tonic.
Icott'S Emulsion for bone,
fesLl, blood and nerve.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-03-13

Nothing is So easily settled as
small debt.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-03-13

oOOOOOOo0NcCV~
Pays to Trade With theNAdver-
tisers. They are the live men apd
give the best bargains. Advertiss
= ing is not an experiment, but a
straightforward business proposition,
and Mighty Profitable One as Well.
OOOCN@ONON0N-N@O\~[O
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-10-27

We just received another lot of ladies' un-
trimmed hats. several new shapes, also lot
of tips and plumes, velvets and other TRIM
mings. We have been very busy the last
week in all departments in our store. and ex-
pect to be rushed with orders in our MILL
merry department this week. If you need a
nice fur We can sell you one 40 per cent. less
than you can buy it elsewhere. Our ladies'
velvet and plush capes are big bargains -
Take a look at them and decide for yourself
Our furs and capes are all bran new. This
is the first season we have handled furs and
capes, We have good line of hosiery and
underwear. Misses rib hose, 5, and I0c,
the kind you pay s, 10 and 15c for elsewhere
Ladies' hose SC, up, stationery and school
supplies very cheap, nice letter paper and
&c. or. envelopes 3, 4 and &c pack. Stafford s
and David's inks Sc bottle; tablets to 10c,
box paper something nice, s to 10c box: 4
pens for 1c, pen holders lie, large ink and
pencil erasers 1c, composition books to SC.
We just received big lot of ladies'. chill
dren's and boys Wolf Bros. shoes, the most
remarkable cheap shoes ever make. We have
the exclusive sale of the Wolf Bros shoes
in Charles Town. 1900 pairs made daily, and
are made as solid as rock. They tan their
| own leather. We have a sample shoe cut
open to show how they are made. Be sure
| to see sample. Ladies' shoes 81 Is and 81 80,
children's Soc. to 81 Is, boys 81 25 to 81. rs.
Our mems King Quality 50 so shoes we sell
them at 1925. About 20 styles. Our famous
John Kelly's ladies' fine shoes. 81 TO So Is
Every pair guaranteed. Be sure to see the
E. B. turn shoe, 1925 They are fine Look
| for the sign. The RACKET STORE Co.,
Successors to ]. w. Coffman.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-10-27

| There were no services in the Presbyterian
church on Sunday.
/ Services in st. James Catholic Church q
Sunday of each month at $3.50 a. m.
Rev. L. r. Milbourne preachedin the Bap.
fist church Sunday morning and evening.
Rev. B. F. Ball preached in the N. E.
Church South Sunday morning and evening.
Rev. B. MSpurr, of Moundsyille, preached
in Zion Church Sunday morning and evening,
and at st. Andrews in the afternoon.
Rev. B. F, Ball is conducting protracted
meeting at Bethany. Prayer and song ser
vice at Z, preaching at 1880, each evening.
Services in the NJ E. Church South In
Charles Town every Sunday at IL a. IN. and
500 p. m; Bethany at p. IN. on the list,
3rd and 5th Sundays.
The special services beguSin the Baptist
church Sunday night, in which the pastor
has the assistance of the Rev. Theron Out
water, of Washington City, will be held
each night this week at 7:30 o'clock. Public
cordially invited to attend.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-10-27

Luther Dutterer, aged sixteen years,
eldest son of Mr.. and Mrs. William Dut-
terer, of near Summit Point, died at the
home of his parentsWe Wednesday morning
after weeks illness of appendicitis
Deceased, who was nephew OF Mr.. J. H.
Dutterer of this vicinity, was a compan-
lonable young man, and was greatly es-
teemed by his associates. He leaves be-
sides his parents one brother and four
sisters. Funeral services were held FRI
day morning with interment at Stone S
Cbapel CLARKE co,1rtv
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-10-27
At Least one sweet Tooth.

We find that nearly everybody has at least
one sweet tooth. For the last month or two
we have made little extra effort to show
and interest our customers in candy. We
have aimed to get and sell only pure and
simple sugar candy, avoiding the fancy stuff
at fancy prices, which after all is not truly
candy. Now we are going to extend our eff
forts and if you will watch our windows you
will see some good eating candies at prices
approaching the price of sugar alone. Cam
dy that you may trust your children to eat.
and yourself. Boards VARIETY STORE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-10-27

. A rag time revel" IS the not inapprop-
me-riment = The Hottest Coon in Dixie. ;"
The piece fairly scintillates with the most
sparkling OF dance music. with catchy
songs and with the most laughably ludic-
rous of comedy scenes and situations. 1t
is a hurrah of laughter from start to finish.
1t is comic opera with real comedy.
with music that sweeps you along. with
singers who entrance you by their art.
with comedians whose fun is wholly origi
nal and consumedly delightful. Its en-
gagements here at Washinnton Hall next
Saturday night is one of the prime amuse-
ment events of the season.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-10-27

A worthy farmer near Charles Town
who has sick wife went out one day
last week to shoot rabbit. Saw one
near the orchard OF his neighbor. Rab-
bit ran and disappeared. Worthy farmer
saw bush shake and fired into it. Went
to pick up his game and founda chick
en-. Neighbor. who is proverbially known
as one of the most generous fellows in the
world, don't mind having rabbit shot.
but says he most strenuously objects to
the chicken shooting business.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-10-27
Local Miscellany.

Hottest Coon In Dixie.
County Court November 2,
Circuit Court November II.
Wood and Corn wanted at the SPIRIT
Office.
The first few flakes of snow for the
SEASON fell here yesterday.
" Hottest Coon in Dixie. w Washing
ton Hall. Saturday night, Oct. 81.
Messrs Davis & Emmert are painting
the dwelling and barn of Mr.. Lew Porter
Mrs. Forrest w. Brown entertained
friends in honor of her sister, Mrs.Thomp
son Brown.
Don't fail to see The Hottest Coon
in Dixie" Washington Hall, Saturday
night, Oct. 81.
Special convocatIon of Jefferson Chap.
ter, No. 5, r. A. NJ, Thursday evening
next, at O'Clock. Royal Arch degree,
The dog tax for this year is $3.50,
which sum will be necessary to purchase
the tag required by November I.
Rev. Geo. H. McFaden. of the M. p.
Church, native of Harpers Ferry, died
ia Montgomery, Ala, Sept I, aged II
years.
Mr.. VIM. H. Wilson is having the
dwelling house on his farm Retreat, :
in the southern part of the county, nicely
painted and papered.
An infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. Viii
liam Trapnell. of Winchester, died Tues
day morning and was buried in Norborne
cemetery in Martlnsburg.
Mr.. John Davis died at the home of his
son Mr.. Ed. Davis, on the James w. Ben
ner place, in the Leetown vicinity, Oc-
tober IS, aged about So years.
See new double column advertisement
of our well-Known and enterprising hard
ware merchants, Messrs. Cooke & Phil
lips, In this issue of the SPIRIT.
Miss Katie Leslie has favored us with
an Indian club" gourd A inches in
length. Might be a good thing with
which to club delinquent subscribers.
The Ladies' Aid Society of ST. Johns
church, Rippon will hold an oyster sup
per, in the building adjoining Mr.. d. B.
Shoemaker's residence, on the evenings
of November 6 and 7.
Miss Lula Bender. OF Bolivar, and Mr..
John W. Wick6eld, of Winchester, were
married Wednesday evening at the home
of Mr.. Marine II. Kreps, the brides
grandfather, in Bolivar.
Mr.. c. d. Ebv has improved his dwell
ing house on South George street by the
addition of double back porch. He has
also ordered an iron fence for his lot
which will add to the appearance of the
property.
Master Ben Shugert, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. D. Shugert had his eye injured
by having some gravel and sand thrown
into it while at play. He was taken. to
Winchester Tuesday to be examined by
DR.. Mcclure.
The marriage of Mr.. George Fritts to
Miss Clara Fleming, daughter of Mr.. 4.
T. Fleming, all of the Leetown vicinity.
is announced to take place at the resi-
dence of the brides parents. on Thurs
day, October 20, at 7 p. m.
Mr.. Terrell Porterheld has been pro-
NOTED to the rank of corporal at the West
Virginia University. His averages on
the theoretical and practical branches of
the military examination were, respective
ly, OF and o5. A good showing.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-10-27
Public Sale.

Thursday, October 29.-Personal Proper
ty of E. 0. Mckee, by John 0. Lemen,
Trustee.
Tuesday, November 17.-Personal Prop
erty, by d. W. Undertake.
Thursday, November 19.-Real Estate, by
Forrest W. Brown and J. NJ. Mason, Jr.,
Special Commissioners
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-10-27
Now is the time to begin the use of cotto

Now is the time to begin the use of cotton
seed meal, for in the fall and winter months
its real value can be appreciated more thar
any other time of the year. By feeding it te
your cows it will not only increase the flow
of milk, but keep your herd in better condi
ton. And for its value in fattening cattle
prominent stockman of our county can test
fly. Gotten seed meal for sale only by Wall
Jenkins a. Sbipman
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-10-27
Fall Hats. 1908.

It's time to buy a new hat Our derbys
at two dollars are the best hats that can be
produced at anywhere near the price. We
pay enough for them to justify us in asking
a higher figure, but we prefer to make a
small profit and keep on winning new trade
all the while. Snappy stylish blacks this
fall Derby hats, 81, $3.50 and $500. Soft
felt hats soc, 75c, 81, 81 so to 81.
VIM. KAHN, sadler Block.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-10-27
From the Harpers Ferry Times

Mrs. Jos. Jones has returned from
Alexandria. Va, accompanied by hei
young friend Miss Laura Landers
Mrs w. l., Erwin and Mrs. Elwood
Fossett and little daughter, Frances. left
on Thursday for visit to Mrs. DR.. Kable,
near Frederick, Md.
Mr.Thos. Jones. the popular liveryman,
sustained quite loss this week, in the
death of one of his best horses, with the
collie. 1t was one of his matched sorrels.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-10-27

Masonic Protective Association
Masonic Protective Association pays week
ly indemnity for accident from $40 to $25
Sick benefit $40 per week. For Masons only.
"A HENRY L. MURRAY,
With c. W. Brown. Local Secretary