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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-10-02
Little-McD Donald.

Miss Ada Mcdonald, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. S. D. Mcdonald. of Winches-
ter, was married at her home Saturday
evening. September ~. to c. William
Little, OF Philadelphia. Rev. d. H Kern,
of the Methodist Church, officiating
Later the couple left for Washington and
Baltimore on their wedding trip. They
will reside in Philadelphia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-10-02

The open season tor game in West
Virginia is as follows:
Squirrels September IS to January /;
rabbits September IS to January I; quail,
November I to December 20; wild
turkeys. October to December IS;
ducks, October 1 to April I; brant. Oc-
tober I to April I, Limit of bag to one
person-quail. IL in one day. All mon
& anne" birds mot essentially predatory
upon aud destructive to the agricultural
products of man" are protected the entire
wear
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-10-02

President Palma being unable to sup
press the insurgents in Cuba, and refus
ing to continue in office, the United
States took charge of the Island on Saturi
day. with Secretary Taft as Governor
General. United States marines are
ashore, big war vessels in the Cubar
harbors, and United States troops on the
way. Affairs on the island are apparent
ly quiet, and trouble is not now antici-
pated.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-10-02
Charles Town

Miss Hattie Coyle, "a former popular Charles
Town girl, sends the following to a friend
here, and we are kindly permitted to pub
lish the same:
In the state of West Virginia the eastern
part
There is spot that is dear to my heart.
very old place, known for miles around
And this old city is called Charles Town.
II is situated in valley that is fertile and
grand,
And is town that should appeal to every
man.
1t is surrounded by mountains that are
pretty and blue.
And rivers also of greenish hue.
The scenery is picturesque-the country is
fine;
The town is historic-the inhabitants are
kind.
Old John Brown there his sentence did meet,
And was hanged till dead, on S. George
Street,
Oh, for this good old place sigh.
And oft at night awake lie.
And wonder if ever / may see.
This dear cd town--yes, dear to me,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-10-02

Cards are out tor the marriage of Miss
Relecca Frances, daughter OF Rev. DIR.
and Mrs. F. M. Woods, of Martinsburg,
to Mr.. George w. F. Mulliss. on Tues
day, October 9. at ? o'clock p m. at the
Presbyterian church in Martinsbnrg.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-10-02

What's the matter with putting the ques-
ton of government ownership of railroads
to popular vote ?-Shepherdstown Register.
That's all right. What's the matter
with putting the question of bridge OF
bridges across the Shenandoah to popu-
lar vote?
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-10-02

Henry Gassaway Buxton, president Of
the Peoples Bank of Keyser, and the
favorite nephew of Col. Thomas B. Davis
with whom he made his home nearly al
his life, died yesterday evening, in hi.
forty-second year.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-10-02

Col John T McGraw has completed
the fourth natural gas we'll on his farm
near Grafton, and it is gushing tremen-
dously. The total production of the Me-
Graw wells is now over 5000. 900 feet
per day. He is completing arrangements
to pipe the product to market.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-10-02

Souvenir and Guide Book of Harper.
Ferry, Antietam and South Mountain
Battlefelds, by Mr.. S. E. Grove, pro.
fusely illustrated, price, so cents. and 4
cents postage when to be mailed.
Address S. E. GROVE,
Harpers Ferry. w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-10-02

The annual reunion ofMosby' Men will
be held IN Richmond on October 10. where
the command will be the guest of their
former comrade in arms. MIR. Joseph
Bryan.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-10-02

We return thanks to Secretary Robt.
Worsley for complimentary ticket to
the Winchester Fair, to be held October
I6-Io
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-10-02

The Democratic State Committee met
in Charleston last week, and it was de-
clded to make the fight ir the coming
campaign on the tariff question and the
tax laws
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-10-02

The Republican campaign in this
county will be opened this afternoon
with speaking in Shepherdstown by Hon.
Geo. c. Sturgiss.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-10-02
Notice TO taxpayers.

N office is hereby given that Discount of
21s per cent. will be allowed on all taxes due
the Corporation OF Charles Town, for the
year 1906, paid during the month of October
1908. JAS. w. CARNEY,
September 25, 1906. Collector.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-10-02

Col James F Thompson. of Marsins-
burg, las resented to Washington and
Lee University handsomely mounted
great ,lue heron.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-10-02
For Rent.

Dwelling of Mrs. Ann Brown on Main street.
near East, Charles Town. Possession 4 pril
1, 1906. Apply to
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-10-02
Water Rent Notice.

The secretary and treasurer of the Charles
Town Water Company will be at the Office of
Chew & Norris on ,be 10th and 18th of Oc-
tober to receive all water rents due the com
panY and to meet all water rent payers at
hat time. After that time all water reuts
will be payable to the Superintendent.
CHARLES TOaN WATER CO
A. GRANT RICHwINE.
October 2-2ts. Sec'y. and Treas.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-10-02

Mr. Wells Hawks new story. Moon
shine Strategy" is to be dramatized.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-10-02

The Smart Set magazine will entertain
you.
Have you read that very interesting maya
zine, The Smart Set?
Dwelling houses in Charles Town for rent.
Apply to Chew & Norris.
Real enjoyment is had when reading that
clever magazine. The Smart Set.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-10-02
so Girls Wanted,

To work on machine and trim and ex-
anime wrappers. Study work and good pay.
Apply to A. III. MAXELL & SON.
Charles Town Wrapper Factory.
Au0 21-ff
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-10-02

How's This
We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halle Catarrh Cure
f. j. CHENEY d co. Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known r. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable IN all business transac-
lions and financially able to carry out an J
obligations made by his firm.
WALDIN$ KINEAN & MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. Q.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials seri
free. rice IS cents per bottle. Sold by al
Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Money to loan, IN sums to suit. Apply td
GEO. NJ. BELrzHoovER, JR.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-10-02
FOR BOTH

One disease of thinness in
children is scrofula; in adults,
consumption. Both have poor
blood both need more fat.
These diseases thrive on lean
ness. Fat is the best means OF
overcoming them; cod liver oil
makes the best and healthiest
fat and
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-17
229-23O KING STREET.
NEARBY pENNsYLvAN1A POINTS.

A COW and three calves were burned in
a fire at the barn of John I. Gibson, West
Bradford.
Frank Randall an oil reiner. was seri-
ously scalded at Marcus Hook by the
bursting OF pipe
A bantam hen owned by James Grace
of Chester, whipped female cat and APP
propnated her litter of kittens.
Old York road is TO have many con-
spicuous signs warning scorching autoists
OF their $40 and S25 perils, if hailed before
magistrates.
Bertha Pierce OF this years class at
Swarthmore, won the Lucretia Mott fell
lowship. prize OF S525 for the best work
among the college girls.
The Board OF Education Of Chseter has
elected tho police force of that city as
truant officers without compensation
with the consent of the mayor.
The late j. Preston Thomas collection
OF several hundred horns. handsomely
mounted, has been presented to the West
Chester Normal School
Thieves stole the ironwork and all the
ornaments from $50 pair Of scales be-
longing TO Abram Sahler of West Chester.
on his West Goshen farm.
Twenty-Five acceptances have been re-
ceived to the reunion Of members of Com
pany l, Sixth Regiment. Of West Chester.
who served in the war with Spain.
Judge johnson opened the ballot box
OF Prospect Park borough in court Satur-
day and recounted the vote for school
director showing that instead Of a tie
vote between John T. Bowers and ]. f..
Mansure Bowers received l43 votes and
Mansure l42.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-17
ACROSS THE RIVER.

Although no site has yet been selected
for the gas plant in Ghssboro, the COM
pany promises gas by July
A sister OF Robert Greenwood of Elmer,
whom he had not seen for 81 years, ar
rived at his home yesterday, from Eng
land.
The Williamstown Board or Educa-
ton is considering means for increasing
school facilities and a new school house
may be erected
Vessels on the Delaware Bay and
River are having difficulty in running
the gauntlet Of shad nets, which were
never more numerous.
trolley car at Millville on Saturday
struck a carriage containing George Reeves
and five young friends, but all escaped
injury by jumping.
Frank, the l5-years-old son Of Mrs.
Gertrude Dryer, a widow, disappeared
from his home in Millville a week ago and
has not since been heard Of
Owners of spraying machines in Salem
and Cumberland counties are reaping a
harvest that is better than heavy yield
Of produce Orchards are being sprayed
at 10 cents per tree
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-17
62l-623 NIutEcL st. L e2l-e23 Slur&eJ St
e. 3. RIL EY.

Look at the prices on Dress
Goods.
81 inch, all wool Chiffon
Panama, the latest weave in
black and colors, 75c yard.
A 7sc quality, 54 inch black
and white Mixed Novelty at 500
a yard.
7sc quality, A inch, all wool
black Serge at 69c yard.
All wool Wolfe at SOC a yard,
Mixed gray and gray Plaids
at 25c a yard.
AT soc, cur Taffeta Silks, in
black and colors, are worth 75c,
One lot Of Blue Prints at sC
yard.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-17
mo rwelve-Mne clroIe.

The very interesting and valuable
papers on "rhe History of New Castle"
which Mr. Alexander b. Cooper is con-
trbuting 70 the columns Of the Sunday
star, comprised, on Sunday last, timely
and pertinent chapter on the Twelve
Mile Circle and the validity of the claim
by the State Of Delaware TO jurisdiction
within the radius Of that circle as far as
low water mark on the Jersey shore. The
claim Of Delaware to this jurisdiction was
grounded on the original grant by Charles
II Of England to the Duke Of York and
the latter's subsequent grant to William
Penn.
AT considerable length, but with most
interesting detail, Mr.. Cooper tells how
the validity Of Delaware's title had with
stood various severe tests at law, in the
decisions Of cases TO which the State was
not a party, and finally, through a pro-
ceeding in which the question of title was
IN direct issue. Briefly stated the latter
action was as follows. The Legislature
Of Delaware, on May 9th. 1913, passed
an act ceding to the United States iuris-
diction over Pea Patch Island within
the Twelve-Mle Circle on which the gov
ernment desired TO construct fortifca-
tions (this was the beginning OF Fort Della
ware); the fort having been destroyed by
fire, the government was engaged in its
reconstruction, when in iSi7 claim to
the property was made by James Hum
phrey Of New Jersey, who asserted right
Of possession through Henry Gale, de-
ceased, the Gale claim being founded upon
a grant by act of the Legislature Of New
Jersey, passed November 24th, 1881.
This controversy between private
claimant and the government Of the
United States was, by mutual agreement,
referred TO arbitration, the arbitrator
being Hon John Sergeant Of Philadelphia,
one of the most eminent lawyers of his
day. The hearing and argument we're
most exhaustive, and the decision Of the
arbitrator which, under the circum-
stances, had all the force and sanctity
Of judicial ruling, was in favor of the
United States. He held that the title
Of the latter, under the act Of cession
passed by the Legislature Of Delaware,
was absolute, thus sustaining the iuris-
diction Of the State as far as the eastern
shore Of tho Delaware River, within the
Twelve-Mile Circle
This is the claim, so soundly established,
which the Legislature Of Delaware, at
the session Of 1905, basely abandoned,
right on the eve of decision by the SUI
preme Court Of the United States which
there was every reason to believe, would
have fully sustained every contention by
this State, and established the question
Of its jurisdiction within the Twelve-Mile
Circle for all time TO come
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-17
zee sTArus on NEwnIL RALL.
In His Washington Position He is Nor
Than a Chief Lieutenant OF Addicks.

In His Washington Position He is More
Than a Chief Lieutenant OF Addicks.
In the course of local political article
in today 5 Morning News it is stated that
"Newell Ball is now said to be Mr. Ad-
dicks chief lieutenant down the State
and he and Mr.. Addicks have conferred
frequently at the Hotel Raleigh, in WASH
ington it is said
Newell Ball holds a messenger appoint
ment at Washington. the gift of senator
Alice. He was "a member of the l.egis-
lature from Northwest Fork hundred.
Sussex county, in 1895, and was one of
the four Republicans who stood out for
sending Addicks to the Senate, thereby
preventing an election. He has been a
director in Addicks Bay State Gas Co.
But it is understood that Newell Ball
does much more than "confer frequently
with Mr. Addicks at the Hotel Raleigh
in Washington 1t is said that when Mr..
Addicks goes to Washington and puts up
at the Raleigh, Newell Ball acts as mes
senger IN carrying communications be-
tween him and Alice. Thus. these two
conspirators, while pretending to he at
outs for the purpose of deceiving Presi-
dent Roosevelt. who detests Addicks. but
"looks to Alice for information about
political conditions in Delaware are
enabled to communicate with each other
snd lay out their plans for the election of
a Legislature which will send both Ad-
dicks and Alice TO the Senate next year.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-17
SPRING.
Alfred TennysOn.

Dip down upon the northern shore,
o sweet new year, delaying long;
Thou doest eXpectant Nature wrong;
Delaying long, delay no more.
What stays thee from the cloudy Moons
Thy sweetness from its proper place ?
Can trouble live with April days,
Or sadness in the summer moons ?
Bring orchids, bring the foxglove spire.
The little speedwell's darling blue,
Deep tulips dashed with fiery dew,
Laburnums, dropping wells of fire.
Now fades the last long streak Of snow.
Now bourgeons every maze of quick
About the Towering squares, and thick
BY ashen roots the violets blow.
Now rings the woodland loud and long,
The distance takes a lovelier hue.
And drowned in yonder living blue
The lark becomes a sightless song.
Now dance the lights on lawn and lea,
The flocks are winter down the vale,
And milkier every milky sail
On winding stream or distant sea;
Where now the sea-mew pipes, or dives
In yonder greening CLEAN, and fly
The happy birds, that change their sky
To build and brood, that live their lives
From land to land; and in my breast
Spring wakens up; and my regret
Becomes an April violet.
And buds and blossoms Ike the rest.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-17
Art Embroidery Offers

A package containing one
stamped Shirtwaist on full
yards of India Llnon, with suf-
ficient floss TO complete the en-
broidery and a full size paper
pattern and chart, all for SI.oo.
"a of our regular SLOo stamp
ed Shirtwaists will be on sale
Wednesday morning at 7oc.
Each waist is stamped on 3 yards
OF a good quality India Linon.
The designs are all new.
1t is quite the fad nowadays
for ladies to embroider some
article of personal adornment.
We are showing an unlimited
line of stamped collar and cuff
sets, shiriwaists, skirts, sc.
We also stamp to your order cor
set covers and all muslin under
wear, waists, whole dresses, hats,
infants shoes, bihs, in fact any,
thing tits possible to stamp. We
can do it promptly and we'll.
Another new feature in this
department is indelible ink mark
ing. Handkerchiefs, bed linens,
napkins and underwear marked
with initial, monograms or the
full name.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-17
a Mnllon for CorruptIon.

A million dollars spent 10y one man
alone for the direct purchase of votes at
the last four general elections in Delawaroi
This startling statement was made by
Gen. James IL Wilson of this city In a
recent address before committees of the
House Of Representatives at Washington
which has under consideration variety
OF bills relating to the subject of contri-
buttons to political committees for cleo
tion purposes. The text of Gen. Wilson's
address is printed elsewhere in this issue
. And yet, large as this total seems, il
does not begin to cover the sums Of money
that bave been expended in the purchase
OF votes at the last four elections in Della
ware. This million dollars includes the
expenditures of one man alone. It
amounts, by even division, TO S250,000
at each of these four elections And at
the election of 1904 in this State his cor
reption fund was supplemented by at
least one fund from other sources, amount
ing to S53,OOO which was contributed for
the purchase OF votes ia kent and Sussex
counties alone
The latter contribution was, it is under
stood, in accordance with a specific bar
gain, the consideration being the office
of United States Senator, which, in the
event Of the election of Republican
Legislature, was TO he placed at the COM
mand Of the contributors A Repub-
lican Legislature was elected, but the
corrupt bargain was rcpudiatod and no
Senator was elected
The reason was that the man who con-
tributed the million dollars in four cam
paigns was also endeavoring to purchase
the Senatorship, and refused to surrender
his claim in favor of the other bidders
Such is the tremendous extent Of cleo
tion corruption in Delaware. The State
has been bought up election after cleo
tion, by the lavish and open use Of cor
ruption money, expended in the purchase
Of votes
The organization Of the Anti-Bribery
League, which aims to put a stop TO this
criminal practice, was not effected a day
too soon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-17
HOW'S YOUR HAIR
2. James Belt Announces That He Has at
Last Secured Cure tor Hair Troubles.

2. James Belt Announces That He Has at
Last Secured Cure tor Halr Troubles.
We beg to announce to the people Of vii
minglon that we have secured the agency
for one Of tie greatest discoveries OF recent
years. We refer TO the prescription of Sir
Erasmus Wilson, NJ. D., England's most
successful specialist IN diseases OF the scalp
who was knighted for his many successes
IN the treatment of skin and scalp. upon
the death Of DIR. Wilson this prescription
was secured by American chemists and
is now offered to the public under tho name
Of Dt. Wilson's English Life 10 the Hair.
This preparation will grow hair on bald
heads even after all else fails. Unlike other
hair preparations it is not sticky or greasy,
nut gives a live and glossy appearance to
the hair. Miss Cornclia Stevens. 6 smith
Ave, Boston, Mass, says: "Dr. Wison's
English l.iie TO the Hair grew a magnificent
head OF hair for me after / was told that
was becoming hopelessly bald. My hair
now. reaches nearly to my waist ana is
heavy and gloisy. I cannot too highly
recommend It," II you are growing bald.
troubled with eruptions, dandrun scales
or any scalp troubles Try Dr. Wilson's Iife
% the Hair. Albert Chemical Co., Boston.
Mass, proprietou. Sold by 2. james Belt.
sol Market street. Price, 50 cents.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-17
New Laces

Firm Mesh Normandy Laces,
pretty designs, bands and well
made edges, large variety of pat
terms, SC to 2sc a yard.
Torchon Laces, edges and in
sertions, wide and narrow widths,
SC to zoe a yard.
Allover Laces for waists and
boleros, in Baby Irish, Point
Gaze Venise, in white, cream,
black, SOC to s2.so a yard.
Point Gaze Laces, 3 to II
inches deep, in edges, bands and
insertions. These net top laces
will be used extensively for all
spring and summer gowns, I2c
to 7sc a yard.
Dress Net in white, 4s inches
wide; some in dainty floral fig
ures and sprays; others IN dots,
also desirable for the new Lin
gerie Lace Waists and trim
mings, 75c yard.
Notwithstanding the scarcity
Of Val laces, we are showing a
full line of beautiful new patterns
in German and French Val laces
and insertions, u TO 3H inches
wide,extra firm quality-I2 yards
in Piece-5oc to $500 piece.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-17
OVER IN MARYLAND.

Col A. W. Evans, a retired army officer,
is critically i'll at his home in Elkton,
suffering with Brights disease. His re-
covery is doubtful.
Messrs. William H. Jacobs. Fred o.
Niele Thomas Riley, William B. Richard
son and Charles A. Jacobs have been
elected delegates from Aberdeen TO rep
resent that town at the coming convention
of the Maryland State Firemen's Associa-
tion which meets in Westminster.
Hall Grafton, aged ? years, Of Hick-
ory while operating a fodder machine on
Saturday afternoon. had two fingers cut
of by being caught in the cutter.
Contractors have broken ground for the
$4,000 administration building at Wash
ington College, Chestertown.
While fishing from a boat in Rush
River, Raymond Walker Of Elkton fell
overheard and was drowned
While playing with another boy at his
home, Lewis Isaac, son Of Winter Isaac
of Bay View, fell and broke a leg.
Falling overheard and striking his head
on a rock, S. }. Seneca Of Havre de Grace.
received injuries which have confined
him to his bed.
Among the aspirants for appointment
as chief of police Of Elkton by the new
Council are Edward Lynch. the present
incumbent; Edward j. Lynch and George
Biddlc
Fearing hydrophobia as the result Of
saliva from the mouth of a steer which
later went mad entering a cut on one
hand Mrs NJ. +. Whitaker of Forest Hill,
has gone 20 the Pasteur Institute at Balti-
more for treatment.
Arthur Emerson. James Sheets. George
H. Hatcherson, Charles J. Reiche, W $.
Scoone. Richard Groves. W. Tilden Brice.
James Brambe, A. j. Hackett. Edgar PEN
ington. Samuel Price and Harry Griffith
have been appointed assessors Of personal
property for Kent county. All personal
property in the county will be reassessed
this year.