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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27

At the Racket Store you can buy felt win
dow shades Zoe EACH plain linen window
shades 22c each. linen shades with fringe Csc,
all wood curtain poles SC each. white enam-
ell curtain poles, nice heavy metal ends, Zoe;
extension brass rods & 10c, fans lie to use.
ladies embroidered collars 5 to 25c. We have
big lot of short pieces of fancy silks, to
yards in a pc, at 20 to Coo yd, former price
so to 81 yd side combs 10 to 18c pr; back
combs 10 to 1Sc each; fine combs to Sc,
dressing combs to 18c pocket combs to
&c. We keep a nice line of ladies muslin un-
derwear at neariy half the prices you pay
elsewhere, corset covers Is to 45c, night
gowns soc to CSC, drawers 25 to 45c, white
undershirts SIS to 95c We just received an
other lot of ladies' untrimmed chiffon and
straw hats, and they are very much cheaper
than first of season We make no charge for
trimming the hat. We just received another
lot of our famous 10 and zoe candy We get
it fresh direct from the factory in New York
every week. We sell nearly a half ton every
week. Candy buckets for sale, Zoe, or 8 for
25c. Our shoe department is the largest in
Charles Town. Try our King Quality shoe
for men, nothing better made at any price,
about 20 styles, all kinds of leather So. so.
We sell them at 1925. We also have q nice
line for men 81 Is to $3.50, mems heavy
shoes, all leather, 81 to 81. Our John Kelly
shoes for ladies', 81 to 50 so, every pair
guaranteed. Our Wolf Bros. ladies' shoes.
guaranteed solid leather, 125 to IS, chill
dren SOC to 20, boys shoes 81 to g. Our
, shoes are all big va ues. Be sure to give us
call before you buy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27

We have quite an abundant variety of
Souvenir Post Cards, describing points of
historical Interest in Charles Town. some of
which have made our city world renowned.
We have exact reproductions of the real
thing. G. w. Brown, Jeweler.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27

Owing to unforeseen circumstances, and
being delayed in receiving our furniture, we
have decided to exhibit new goods in our
new store room for few days. Suitable
articles for wedding and anniversary gifts
c. w. Brown, Jeweler.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27

We are showing an excellent line of thin,
dainty wash materials for hot weather.
Null, chiffon, organizes, Persian lawn, ba-
tiste, linen cambria, swiss, madras, India
linen, silk moussiline, nainsook, &c.
BURNS & sHUGERT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27

Our stock of children's clothing is still
complete, and at prices that are more than
attractive, all marked in plain figures, and
strictly one price.
MARsTELLER, Da'garn Room.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27

Farmers contemplating putting up Ameri-
can or E wood fence, will save money by
buying from G. NJ. West, Rippon, W. Va.
Call and see him.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27

Go to ] Kyle. Telephone and Telegraph
Office, for medical batteries, electric door
bells,v pocket battery, lamps, and in fact
most anything in the electric line.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27

Bargains in ready made dress skirts. made
of nice material, new styles, well made, ex-
cellent fitting. Prices reduced
BURNS & SHUGERT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27

If you want nice fresh clean groceries
give us a call. We can supply you with any
thing in the grocery llne at right prices.
E. FRANK RoNEMUs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27

Cold Frame Plants, and all others for sale
in season, also secondhand Meter Cycle
for sale cheap, by J. d. Waters.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27

The congregation of Mt. Zion NJ. E
Church, (Colored.) Rev. Washington
Murray pastor, will hold its Annual
Grand Rally July to 10. Mrs. Annie
E. Brown, the great evangelist. is invited
and expected to attend. and on Sunday.
July g, Star Lodge, No. I. of Masons,
will turn out in the interest of the Rally.
Sermon by Rev. J.W, Waters, Presiding
Elder of Staunton District.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27

Corsets, the popular F. c., we carry all
styles, give me call before purchasing else
Iandis
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27

/ have added to my stock large line of
fashionable silks, both in colors and plain
black, at extremely low prices. s. H..
Lands.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27
Joseph 8. Kemp Twentieth Century
Manure Spreader sold by G. N. Coleman.

The salary of the postmaster at Charles
Town is increased from 1000 to 81. ooo
and at Harpers Ferry from $I,Ioo to
$1,000.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27

A Deficit.
Teacher-Wait moment, Johnny.
What do you understand by the word
"defcitY' Johnny-It's what you've
got when you haven't got as much as
II you Just hadn't nothin' Chicago
Tribune.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27
For Sale,

-Four acres of land, with good improvements.
miles from Charles Town on turnpike !;
price 81 900. Also farm of IS acres.
J3tf, MOORE 4 MOORE,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27

A 16-foot sign pole and lot of window
frames and sash with glass in them for sale
by CHAs w. Brown
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27

For SALE.-A small oak roller-top desk.
suitable for Office or library. Very slightly
used j. w WARNER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27

You will find me at Roselle warehouse
of The G. F. Wall Co. for the next 80 days.
G. f. WALL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27

Money to loan, in sums to suit Apply to
GEO. NJ. BELTzHoovER. JR.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27

Corn meal and cracked corn exchanged
for corn at the store of G Lippltt Renner.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27

briggin underwear.
MARsTELLER, One Price Clothier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27

Lest You Forget.
WALL PAPER.-A large line to select from.
You will save 20 per cent. by dealing at
TAYLoR's PAINT Il WALL PAPEB STORE.
Charles Town. w. Va.
PAIsTs.-WE sell only the BEsT--that is
the CHEAPEST. If you want cheap stuff do
not come to
TAYLoR's PAINT & WALL PAPER STORE,
Charles Town, w. Va.
A fine line of window shades. stationery.
etc. Picture framing.
LEST YOU FORGET.
TAYLoR's PAINT & WALL PAPER STORE,
Charles Town. W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27

MONEY TO LEND on Real Estate or Per-
sonal Security. MooRE & MOORE,
Charles Town, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27

Mr.. w. Fl. Wiltshire is constructing a
new terry boat for Mr. Charles Becker,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27
Plants for Sale.

have for sale at my residence on the
Harpers Ferry pike choice variety of gar
den plants. healthy and stocky, and in any
quantity desired, at reasonable prices
VIM. HOPKINS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27

Wanted to buy, good secondhand fire.
proof safe. j. w. BIRKITT
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27
Public Sales.

Friday, June 3o.-House and Lot in
Charles Town, by B. D Gibson. Ex'r of F..
Engie.
Friday. July 28.-McKnight Factory Prop
erty. by Forrest w. Brown, Substituted
Trustee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27

For spring tonic try our comp. syr. sars-
aparilla. Brown & HooFF.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27
HURRAH FOR HoORA

We
will
have
fireworks
sell
for
The Fourth.
Don't
forget.
Boards VARIETY STORE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-06-27

will buy shoats. sows and pigs.
G. F. WALL.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-17
OFFICERS ARE HERE.
santa Fe esuperintendents Hold Prelim-
mary Conference on New Time Gard.

For the purpose of discussing in a
preliminary way the changes that
should be made in the schedule of
trains on the Atchison, Topeka &
Santa. Fe railway for the winter sea-
son a majority of the division super
intendents of the road and some of
the trainmaSterS held a meeting to-
day in the Santa Fe building with
General Manager j. z. Hurley, Gen
era1 Superintendent F. c. Fox. Gen
eraI superintendent R J. Parker of
the western grand division, with head
quarters at La Junta. General Passen-
ger Traffic Manager W J. Black and
General Passenger Agent James NJ
Connell.
Among those who were present at
the meeting in addition to the officials
named were James Kurn. superintend-
ent of the Rio Grande division with
headquarters at San Marcial; c. H.
Bristol superintendent of the Colo
rado division, with headquarters at
Pueblo; e. Raymond, superintendent
of the Illinois division. with headquar-
terS at ChillicOthes and 6. H. Saun-
ders trainmaster at the same place:
J. L. Barnes, uperintendent of the
Southern Kansas division, with head
quarters at Chanute; H A. Tice, SUI
perintendent of the Oklahoma di~
vision, and G. S. Starkweather, train
master on this division; G. e. Aver,
superintendent of the western division,
with headquarters at Dodge City; and
+. J. Early, superintendent of the
middle division. with headquarters at
Newton.
The new time card which will be
arranged as a result of this meeting,
will go into effect on November Is It
will be some time before its details
will be perfected. About the only
change of Importance that it is ex-
pected will be made viii be the
restoration of the California Limited
to a daily schedule. During the sum-
mer months this train has been run
between San Francisco and Chicago
twice a week but after November II
it will run daily.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-17
In Matter of Removals of Civil
Service Employees.
KNOWLEDGE
Of Wrong Doing on the Part of
SubOrdinateS
Justifies the Summary Dis
charge of the Offender.

Washington, Oct. 17-An amendment
to the civil service rules, sweeping and
comprehensive in its character, was au-
thorized today by the president Here
after a cabinet officer will have the
power to remove summarily and with
out hearing any civil service employe
in his department, who, to the personal
knowledge of the head of the depart
ment has been guilty of misconduct or
who is inefficient in the performance Of
his duties. By the terms of the amend
ment the cabinet officer must have per-
sonal knowledge of the misconduct or
inenieiency of the employe whom he
proposes to discharge. With this per-
sonal knowledge the power of the head
of the department is absolute.
The amendment authorized today is
one of the most important and far
reaching made to the civil service
rules in many years. It confers upon
cabinet officers practically unlimited
power as to the personnel of their de-
partments. The amendment is made
to rule XIII, section 2, which provides
that the appointing officer in the ex-
ecutive civil service shall report in
detail to the civil service commission
all changes in their departments as
soon as made and the reasons for
making them. Heretofore in every
case OF the removal or a CIVIL service
employe charges had to be fled
against the person whom it was pro-
posed to remove and the employe was
given time in which to meet the
charges with such defense as he might
have to make. Under the authorized
amendment such a proceeding will not
be necessary. A head of a depart
ment may discharge an employe for
misconduct or inefficiency with the
simple statement to the civil service
commission that the misconduct or in
efficiency is a subject of his personal
observation. The discharged employe
viii have no recourse.
It is expected the amendment was
made at the instance of members of
the cabinet who hold that under the
present construction of the civil serv-
Ice rules they often are unable to deal
properly with cases of misconduct
and inefficiency of which they are
personally cognizant. Assurance is
given that the amendment was not
made to apply to any particular case
now pending. It's purpose, as stated,
is to improve the discipline of the de-
partmental forces.
The amendment was discussed by
the cabinet at its meeting today and
approved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-17
GET CHURCH CENSUS.
Effort to Find How Many Believers
There Are in Topeka.

A number of echoes Of the recent
evangelistic meetings are to be heard
in Topeka during the next few weeks.
DR.. Chapman and his associates sug-
gested some things to the local minis
ters which viii be carried into effect.
The most important viii be the hold
ing of quarterly union meetings Of all
churches in Topeka in the Auditorium
during the next year. The meetings
will be held on Sunday afternoon, one
every three months. Nearly every de-
nomination in the city viii take part
in these rallies and they are expected
make the principal address. The Meth
Within the next two weeks q religI-
Gus census viii be taken of Topeka.
This was agreed upon at the meet
ing of the Ministerial union on Mon
day. Rev. Ralph Ward is chairman
of the working committee. The census
will all be taken in one day and the
city viii be covered in districts. The
plan embraces a census Of all belieV-
ers, church members, Sunday school
scholars, etc.
On next Sunday afternoon a union
meeting Of all the Methodist churches
in the city viii be held at the First
Methodist church. DR.. Evans viii
make the principal address. The Heth-
odists in Topeka have been holding
revival meetings all week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-17
PROCLAMATION
Expectation of Arms and NUM-.
ton Of War to San Domingo
Is Prohibited to Citizens Of the
United States.
20 HELP DOMINICANs
Order Is Made With Their Full
Concurrence.
Designed to Reduce the OppOr-
tunities for Revolution.

Washington. Oct. 17.-Exportatio
of arms. ammunition and munitions OF
war of every kind from any port OF
the United States and Porto Rico to
any part of the Dominican Republic Is
prohibited by a presidential proclama-
ton issued from the state department
today Accompanying the procIama-
ton is an explanatory memorandum
to the effect that this action has been
taken after consultation with the Do
minican government, with their con-
currence and is intended to assist
them in the enforcement of their reg
ulations designed to prevent the per-
ennial revolutonists of the islands
from getting warlike supplies. The
proclamation follows:
Whereas. by a joint resolution ap-
proved April p, 1898, entitled Joint
resolution to prohibit the export Of
coal or other material used in war
from any seaport Of the United States.
the president is authorized in his dis
cretion and with such limitations and
exceptions as shall seem to him ex-
ped1ent, to prohibit the export OF coal
or other material used in war from
any seaport of the United States until
otherwise ordered by the president or
by congress-.
Now therefore. I, Theodore Roose-
velt, president of the United States,
for good and sufficient reasons unto
me appearing and by virtue of the au-
thority conferred upon me by the said
joint resolution do hereby declare and
proclaim that the export of arms,
ammunition and munitions of war of
every kind from any port In the
United States or in Porto Rico to any
port in the Dominican republic is
prohibited without Limitation or ex-
ception from and after the day Of this
my proclamation until otherwise or
dered by the president or by congress.
tAnd I do hereby enjoin all good
citizens of the United States and Of
Porto Rico and all persons residing or
being within the territory or jurisdic-
tion thereof to be governed accord
ingly. THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
by the President. ELIHU ROOT,
Secretary Of State
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-17
TALK FOR BURTON
His Attorney Asks to Have In
dietment Quashed.
Technical Flaws Are Found by
Mr.. Haynes.
IS PRESENT
Sits Quietly by Attorneys Dur
ing the Hearing.
Right of Department to Make
Investigation Questioned.

ST. Louis, Oct. 1.-THE hearing Of
arguments by Judge Vandeventer in
the United State circuit court on the
demurrer of United States Senator
Burton of Kansas to the indictment
charging him with having used his
influence in behalf OF the Rialto
Grain and Securities company Of St.
Louis before the postofiee department
began Monday and continues today.
Senator Burton was reindicted last
spring after his case had been sent
back by the supreme court, and the
indictment charges him with know
ingly receiving compensation, while a
United States senator for services rem
dered in case then pending in which
the United States government was in
terested. Attornew Haynes of Chicago,
counsel for Burton, declared that the
Indictment fails to. charge that Bur
ton knew of the case then pending
against the RiaIto company. He con-
tended that the word knowingly in
the indictment only extends to the
question of his having accepted COM
pensation and that it can not be ex-
| tended to be an allegation that Bur-
ton knew of the case pending.
Attorney Haynes argued further
that while the indictment alleges Sen
ator Burton agreed to receive compen-
sation for his services it does not set
out with whom he agreed. The in
dictment, he argued, does not specify
as to the services rendered or when
services were to be rendered.
It is alleged By the indictment,
Haynes stated that the question be-
ing investigated by the postoffice de-
partment was whether the Rialto
! company had violated section $3.50 of
the criminal statutes. The only power
that makes such an investigation
he argues is a court, and if the post
Office department was making such
an investigation it was without right.
Senator Burton was present in court
and sat quietly beside his attorneys.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-17
Receiver Bradley Undecided
About the DevIin Insurance.
Holds $685., 900 Worth = Pre-
miums Amount to $4,000.
THE VALUE IS $4,000
This Can Be Collected by Sur
rendering Policies.
Why Dividend Has Not Been
Paid.

1t is costing Receiver J. 7. Bradley of
the premiums on the s667,0oO worth OF
round number $4,000 a year to keep up
the premiums on the $677. 900 worth of
life insurance whish C. J. Deylin turned
over as collateral to the receivers of
the bank.
In exact figures the premiums amount
to $29, 762O4. Most of this goes to the
frenzied finance insurance companies.
the New York Life and the Mutual Life
insurance companies of New York City.
The latter is credited with sSs7.0OO of
the $667, 900 The Metropolitan and the
Phoenix Life insurance companies also
figure prominently.
Receiver Bradley wants to turn in
this insurance and get a cash surrender
for it. 1T has value of about $4,000
on a cash surrender basis said J. 7.
Bradley. Il am in favor OF surrender
ing it right now The insurance col
panies will be willing to do it. All that
L can do however is to wait until I can
secure the consent of Mr.. G. J. Devlin
and Mrs. Devlin. / believe that they
will be willing. 1t is all new insurance,
from one to two years old and it is go
it much longer. It ought to be surren-
dered now; it should be worth close to
$4,000.
ssThere are a whole lot of things
which must be remembered in connec-
ton with keeping all of this property
There are taxes to pay and since lots OF
it is discovered with incumbrance, in
terest must be provided for. The peo-
pie should remember these items in con-
nection with mana glng the receivershlp
It is costing q whole lot and mus be
met with promptly. That is one reason
why we have been compelled to stave
of paying a dividend sooner to the
| creditors of the bank. The people are
apt to forget these things
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-17
PANIC IN FLATIR0H.
Noted Building Is Shaken by Explo-
sion in Basement.

New York. Oct 17.-An explosion
in the basement of the Flatiron build
ing, Twenty-third and Broadway,
caused something of a panic in the
building and much excitement in the
neighborhood last evening. Two en-
ployes received injuries. At the min
ute of the explosion all the lights in
the huge structure went out, adding
to the confusion of those inside, who
rushed for elevators and stairWays and
made their way to the street.
The blowing out of a boiler tube in
the sub-basement, two stories below
the street, filled the boiler room with
steam, scalding two men seriously
and others badly. So binding was the
steam that the firemen could not see
their way to the door. Every minute
was full of agony, as the scalding
steam enveloped the men, Their
screams startled the walters and pa
irons on the floor overhead. the base
ment Just below the sidewalk. Finally
the fremen traced the explosion to
the boiler room, the door of which
was closed. The door was opened. and
in the face of dense volumes of steam
men made their way inside as several
fremen staggered out.
On the floor near the door were
living unconscious Richard Haley and
Alfred LOTUS. They were removed
to a hospital where it was said they
would probably recover. Several fire.
men were burned by steam, but not
dangerously.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-17
SIMPSON DING
Former Congressman From Big
Seventh Near the End.
His Wife Has Given Up All Hope
of His Recovery.

Wichita, Kas.. Oct 17=Ex-Con-
gresham Jerry Simpson is at deaths
door. Mrs. Simpson has given up all
hope for his. recovery and this morn
ing she telegraphed Lester Simpson,
their only son. who lives at Roswell,
N. M, to come Immediately. He will
arrive tomorrow Mr.. Simpson has
been unable to take nourishment since
yesterday, and the physicians say his
death is now only a question of how
long he can hold out in this condition.
He passed a restless night, having oc-
casional hemorrhages The end may
come at any hour, and the attending
physicians say it is hardly probable
that he can survive "A hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-17
40 INJURED.
An Encounter Between Striking
Printers and Russian Police.

st. Petersburg. Oct. II. 6:25 p. NJ
In an encounter between the police
and striking printers at the govern
ment bureau of printing and engrav-
ing this afternoon, forty persons were
inquired, but none seriously. The
printers attempted to hold a meeting
against the command of Minister of
Finance Kokovzsoff, who requisitioned d
police. and the strikers were driven
from the building.
Shooting has just been reported
from the PehI cotton mill, in the
strike broke out this morning. A tele-
phone message says the disturbance
is not serious.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-17
Rain OF DEATH.
Shower of Hot Metal Falls on
Steel Works Employees.
Five Tons Of Molten Iron Ex-
plOdes at Joliet.

Chicago. Oct. 17.-Five tons of
molten metal exploded today at the
Joliet plant of the Illinois steel COM
pany, falling in a shower of death on
a band of workmen about the con
verter. One man is dead, three are
fatally burned and half dozen in
jured so badly that they may die
Many others suffered severe burns on
their feet and hands.
The explosion shook the whole
plant, sending panic into every cor
ner of the great works. Half a hun
dred men were within range of the
liquid metal. The shrieks of the in
jured were heard all over the grounds
of the company.