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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-07-31


Here is a sea serpent story from one
of the great fresh water lakes Of CEN
trail Africa The Globe Trotter Of Nal
robi, British East Africa, tells 1t: "Ac-
cording to natives on the shore and
islands of Lake Victoria the real simon
pure water python is a reality. Officers
on board the Sibyl and the Winifred
Lave time and again been unable to
account for the unrest shown at times
In the most tranquil waters. Sir Gle
ment Hill In crossing the lake some
years ago I'm launch with one Mac
grcgor, the engineer, saw this monster
and described it as having head re
sembling the hippopotamus, only three
times broader. but much more fat ard
wedge shaped. The opinion Of the na-
tiyes regarding its length. etc, differs
very much, but all agree that the rep
tile is arnphibious and declare they
have seen forty feet or more lying dor
mant on the bank, while the supposed
tail, sixty or seventy feet from shore,
created a commotion in the water re-
sembling the wash Of an ocean
steamer
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-07-31
GREATLY REDUCED RATES
To Virginia Horse Shows via Southern nv.

Charlottesville, Va. Aug Ia, 1906; tickets
TO be sold from Washington, Front Royal,
Bluemont. Warrenton, Harrisonburg Lynch
burg aud Intermediate points, July 81. Aug 1
AM 2. final limit Aug 3, 906
Front Royal Va Aug 2-3. 1906; tickets to
be sold from Washington. Har, isonhurg and
intermediate stations, Aug 1, 2 and 3, ana
limit Aug 4. 1906
lIarrisonburg, Va, Aug 4-16. 1906; tickets
to be cold from Washington, Buemont, Cal
pepper, Warrenton, Front Royal and interme-
date points, Aug -, A. 5 aud i6, final limit
Aug II, 1906.
Warrenton, Va. Aug $3.50, ,f06: tickets 10
be sold from Washington. HarrIsonburg.
Lynehburg, Front Royal, Blnemont aud in-
termediate poin .. August 49, 20 aud 80, lral
limit August 81. 1906.
For further information apply to nearest
Southern Railway ticket agent
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-07-31

did you see that proud man going
out just now asked the cashier.
Proud as Lucifer Know what he
did? Found that | had made a mis-
take In his favor and handed me back
the change. Now, ! wonder why It Is
that people are 50 proud when they
have discovered that they are honest.
could rake in a lot of extra coin If l
availed myself Of the mistakes that
are made here every hour of the day.
but don't on general principles, be-
cause am naturally honest It's moth
Ing to be proud of. New York Sun.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-07-31

Have been authorized by Southern Railway
account the following occasions in the south
Peabody College Sgmmer School for Teach
ers; Vanderbilt University Biblical Institute,
Nashville. Tenn, June 1l-August 10. 1906
Monteagle SUNDAY School Institute, Mont
eagle, Tenn, July 15-August 5, 1906;
Womars Congress, Monteagle, Tenn. july
30-August 20. 1906;
Convention Commercial Law League Of
America, Asheylle. N. c., July 30-Augusf 4,
1905;
international Convention Brotherhood of
st. Andrew, Memphis, Tenn, October 1921,
1905.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-07-31
q "A g TT q II IA.
Bears the n The Kind You Haze Always Bought
: . Of MNZztzm
- - -
OIL.

Hicks What do yoa think of that
university making Dumley doctor OF
laws? Wicks-Oh, we.l, the UNIVERSE
ties do very crazy things sometimes.
Hicks-Yes, and yet they are always
supposed tc be in possession of their
faculties. = Catholic Standard and
Times.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-07-31

crative of occupations, provided one
has the knach OF appealing to the pop
ular taste. The average writer stands
better chance of making money by
producing pathetic rather than SO called
.'comie" songs. 1.-THE Lost Chord has
made three or four fortunes. 1t has
been the most lasting success on rec
ord, and for years Sir Arthur Sullivan,
as composer. and Madam Antoinette
Sterling. for whom it was specially
written. received royalty amounting
to u cents each on every copy sold. 1t
was gold mine to the publishers too.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-07-31

Membership in the French academy,
the hoped for reward of Gallic writer's,
was once closely associated with onion
soup During the restoration In France
a club was formed under the title Of
Diner de la Soupe a rOnion." This or
ganization contained twenty members.
1t met every three months. when the
dinner was opened with an onion soup.
The club was to endure until every as
sociate was elected to the academy.
This was accomplished in 1916, when
the last banquet was held.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-07-31

Orsa. in Sweden, has in the course Of
generation sold S5,750000 worth o;
trees and by means of Judicious re
planting has provided for similar IN
come every thirty or forty years. III
consequence of the development Of this
commercial wealth there are no taxes
Railways and telephones are free and
50 are the schoolbouses, teaching and
many other things.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-07-31
goth Annual Temperance Bush
Meeting,

Purcellville. Va. July 81 to August 8. 1906 -
Extremely Low Rates account the above oc-
caslon have beer authorized by the Southern
Railway from Washington, d O.: Alexandria.
uemont aud intermediate stations, to Pur-
cellyille. Va, and return; dates of sale July
80 to August 8, inclusive, final return limit
August 8, 1906. tickets limited to continuous
passage In each direction.
For further information relative rates, spe-
ciai train service, etc. call on Southern R'y
agents or see flyers issued.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-07-31
ESTABLISHED 1914.
Society Meetings.
M.-Ieferson CHAPTER No. 5.

r. An, Jefferson Chapter No. 5, 4th
Monday night Of each month.
I. o. R. Shenandoah Tribe, No. SO,
every Monday pght.
Knights Templar.-Potomac Commandery
No. 5, 1st Tuesday of each month.
Royal Neighbors of America Camp No.
1862, every Tuesday night.
Knights Of Observation-Disclosures Tent No.
49, every Tuesday night.
X. of P. Blue Ridge Lodge No. ISL, every
Wednesday night.
/. o. o. F.-Wildey Lodge No. 81. every
Thursday night.
AT. & A. M..-Mata Lodge No. so, Cd and
4th Friday nights Of each month
Modern Woodmen.-charles Town Camp
Nc. 1864. every Friday night.
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worth Knowing.

Sensible looking girl across the
aisle"
Eyes. Like to know herr"
mo. thank you. Handsome hat she's
wearing"
Eyes. She made it herself"
"Eh Introduce me, please "-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-07-31

An freshman. meeting another, asked
what had become of their old acquaint-
ance, Patrick Murphy.
'Arrah. now, dear honey" said the
other. poor Pat was condemned to be
hanged, but be saved his life by dying
in prison.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-07-31

am going up TO interview your
wife," said the society reporter DO
you suppose she'll talkT'
DO II" replied the husband. sW'hy,
she'll be talking when your twenty
second edition comes out"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-07-31

NANTED:-by Chicago Wholesale and
mail order house assistant managers oman or
wOman) for this comfy and adjoining terri
tory. Salary $40 and expenses paid weekly;
expense money advanced. Work pleasant:
position permanent. No Investment or ex-
perience required. Spare time valuable =
Write at once for full particulars and encIose
self addressed envelope. Address
GENERAL MANAGER.
J24-l0t. lSs z Lake ST. Chicago.
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Candies!
Candies!
Candies!

We have exclusive agency in Charles Town
Tor the famous Whigman's candies, aud we
assure onr friends with sweet tooth that
tn's is the best candy on the market today
AlSays fresh. shipped by express, aud ehis-
we SELL - :,
II you want good candy. high clas4 candy.
csnay that viii lie appreciated.as a gift. buy
Nhltnans. Sold in one and two Mound
paekages we can get larger for special orders
rrice Is soc pound for the best grade. We
nave some OF II at Zoe pound that IL thought
~ some 70 DC as good as any other soc ca"dv
maze. we have Mar hmallows. Chocolate
Almonds, and small packages OF All kinds
summed up in one word, if You really want
good candy. Whitman's.
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MiIIer's
Pharmacy
81 Sunday Excursion Rates

al sunday Excursion Rates
Washington, Alexandria. Glen .arya an.l
Falls Church to Ashbnrn, Blue" on and ii-
termediaie stations via Soaihein RAILWAY.
tickets sold Sundays only for trains 1919 ION
Washington aud Alexandria and isl from all
points named, good returning ON same date
on trains Nos 1874 and 1870.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-07-31

Gerald-I have a cold in my head.
Geraldine-Well. suppose that Is bet
ter than notiiing-New York Press
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Money to Loan

deem Shares or Loan Money on Monday
Fights. 8. W. WASHINGTON.
Nov. 26--y. Sac'Y and Treaa'r
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DressmakIng.

MISS AMELIA HICKS is prepared to do
dressmaking and plain sewing at her home on
North West street She viii be pleased to
ccomodate her patrons at reasonable prices
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-07-31
Job Work a Speciality.

Ny gears of experience in both city and
country has made me thoroughly competent
to erect all classes of buildings in the most ap-
proved and workmanlike manner. Satisfac-
ton guaranteed and charges moderate. Es-
Inmates and drawings on application
May 5-y. MARSHALL J. ROHR
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On Stove wicks of all kinds at yesterday
" & Co.'S.
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s. .. Gibson,

ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Charles Town, jefferson County, West Va.
Practices in the Circuit Courts Of West Vir-
giria. The Supreme Court OF Appeals and the
United States District Court at Martinsburg,
0 flee over Aisquith 4 CO.. e drug store.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-17
Personal NOTES.

Mr.. McAdoo, once police commissioner of
New York, has written a large book In
order to get even with the administration.
But he can't make the administration read
the book.
King Alfonso of Spain is devoted to the
pleasures of the table and keeps a cook on
duty until o'clock in the morning so that
he can have supper up to that hour. Five
meals are served daily in the Escurial
palace.
Henry NJ. Beardsley, mayor-elect Of Kan
sas City, who was elected by popular vote
from all parties, has been president of the
Young Mems Christian association for
seven years. In the midst of his own cam
paign he gave three solid weeks of time
to the thirty-day canvass for S2Sl,OOO for
building He considered this more i'm
portant than his own campaign.
Red Cloud, the famous Sioux chief hero
of a hundred battles, is now IS years old
and appears to be in good physical condi-
ton excepting his poor eyesight and i'm
paired hearing. He is nearly blind, but he
has not given up hope that he again will
be able to see well. With his optimistic
spirit and his ability to use his limbs he
appears likely to live a number of years
longer.
There are indications that the three tap
estries representing Summer, Autumn and
Winter, hanging in the Boston Museum of
Fine Arts and owned by Mrs. John T.
Morse, jr., are the works Of the master.
Charles lie Brun, which were mysteriously
taken from the Palace Royal in Paris
after the fire during the revolution. II
this is true they are almost priceless gems
Of art.
Such an amendment" said Senator Till
man during a debate. would destroy the
bills meaning the meaning of the
epitaph on old John Skinn's tombstone was
destroyed. An amendment was tackled to
John Skinns epitaph. 1t consisted of one
word-the word friend 1t was put on in
the dead of night. The epltaph previous to
the amendment read: He did his best,
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-17
BUSINESS srTLL BEroRE cOveRrss.

BUSINESS STILL BEFORE CONGRESS-.
With the establishment Of certainty
as to the rate bill attention is turning
to the important unfinished business Of
the session. OF which a great deal has
accumulated, and II will require rapid
work henceforth II these measures are
to be passed and congress to adjourn
seasonably While many OF them have
passed one branch or the other OF con
gress. very little legislation has yet
been put on the statute book.
The statehood bill is already in CON
ference, but the difference between the
two houses with respect to disposal of
the four territories remains as far
from adjustment as It was at the open
ing of the session.
The Philippine bill, probably far
more important but of less popular in
terest, is apparently hopelessly side
tracked in the senate, Notwithstanding
no large measure has for long time
been prepared with greater painstak-
ing, both under administrative aus
pices and in the house. which passed
It by a non-partisan vote. The best
the administration seems now to hope
is that a compromise substitute may
possibly yet be got through.
Regarding the free denaturized al
cohol bill. which is of the most obvi-
Gus utility and universal popularity, it
is merely a question of bringing 1t to
an. issue in the senate. but the odds
are against this because of the power
full hostile interests involved and the
chance for Senator AldriCh to obstruct
it in his committee. which now has
possession of II.
With the most energetic work it will
require several weeks to dispose prop
erly of these and other important
measures now waiting action, not to
speak of appropriations and the usual
routine business. The pressure of the
contests in the congressional districts,
as we'll as generally in the states elect
ing legislatures which choose United
States senators. is already being felt in
congress, and unless it acts quickly on
legislation a great deal of business is
likely to be cut off by precipitate adj
journment.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-17
INSURANCE REFORM LAWS.

1t will certainly be a mistake for life
insurance companies to attempt to de-
feat or minimize the effect of the sys-
tenn of reform legislation, as some of
them are reliably reported to be plan
ming in New York. There could be no
greater error than to suppose that the
object of these laws can be defeated
by elaborate litigation and delay, or by
cunning evasions for the purpose Of
fatiguing reform effort into abandon
ment of the cause.
1t is, of course, possible to entangle
some of the features of the reformed
system in litigation, but 1t is not pos
sible to do this without advertising the
ments who do 1t. The provisions
which would thus be necessarily as
sailed are precisely those whose pur-
pose is to secure control of the conf
panies to the policyholders and render
them verify responsible to their inter-
ests, and not to the selfish and illegiti-
mate interests of Intriguing cliques of
directors and officials. The new laws
have been drawn with extreme pa
thence and skill to prevent recurrence
in the future of the abuses uncovered
by the late Investigations.
Fortunately the statutes about to go
into effect contain. in addition to pro-
vision for representation of policy
holders, the most effective safeguards
yet devised for publicity and a micro
scopic revision of criminal procedure
and penalties affecting the life insur-
ance business. The inevitable re-
Spouse to a dilatory legal campaign
for defeating control of management
would be redoubled energy in enfor-
cling those safeguards and prosecuting
illegal and questionable practices.
Those in the life companies who
have been in any way identified with
or proflted by past abuses or who
would like TO revive them. should re-
alize that the times have changed.
The old order of things as revealed in
the disclosures before the Armstrong
committee and against which the new
legislation was enacted can by no pos
sibility be again restored.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-17
REBUILDING FOR SAFETY.

The San Francisco newspapers are
full of evidence Of the wise determine
ton of its people in rebuilding to make
the city safe both as to earthquake
and as to fire. Plans for this end are
taking so wide a scope that the begin
ming of permanent reconstruction will
have to be postponed much further
than was at first anticipated or than
would be necessary If the scheme we're
less thorough.
The self-imposed limitations as to
structural materials and methods turn
out to be almost as important as those
which the amended laws will provide.
The lesson of the disaster with refer
ence to foundations, steel frames,
etc, is too obvious to be missed, while
consideration of insurance and rental
demand is operating powerfully to en-
force the lesson upon the intelligent
self-interest of property owners and
investors.
On top of this most deliberate steps
are being taken to devise a set OF reg
ulations which will restrain to the line
of far-sighted prudence any who fool
ishly or in eagerness for quick profit,
might be disposed to disregard that
line. Accordingly not only will the
height of buildings be limited with ref
erence to width of streets and char
acter Of foundations. but it has al
r.,
streets and provide spacious plazas as
additional fire guards.
The cost will be enormous. but the
city is compelled to shoulder 1t as the
price of future safety. 1t has already
paid too heavy a penalty for neglect
to let the present opportunity pass,
cost what it may.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-17
TOO MUCH BOYS PLAY

Members of the city council are in
clined to indulge in altogether too
much boys play. The mayor and
council constitute the administrative
body of a great city and were elected
to take care of the municipal business
and they should discharge the duties
as business men would.
The action of the outgoing council
in deferring their last regular meeting
until the eve of their expiring terms
is not calculated to strengthen the
members in the good opinion of our
citizens. II this proceeding is in
tended simply as mark of disrespect
to Mayor Zimman and to deprive him
of the power to make one or two ap-
pointmeuts, or to sign or veto certain
pending ordinances. it will fall short
OF its mark and nothing will be
gained except TO make the mayor ap-
pear in the role OF q victim OF petty
politics.
II the outgoing councilmen will listen
to our advice. they win finish the re-
mainder of their Official terms in a
way to show that they realize the
dignity of their Office and want TO
leave a good record. Omaha has al
ready had all the spectacular per-
formances in the council chamber that
IL cares for.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-17
THE LATE CARL SEIZURE.

New York World: No man has done
more than he to create a spirit of indie
pendence in American politics and TO teach
his fellow citizens to emancipate them
selves from party slavery.
Kansas City Journal: Patriotism was his
guiding star, however, and in all of his
stormy career on this side of the water
he never lost an opportunity to promote
what he conceived to be the welfare of
his adopted country.
St. Louis Republic: No American has
disclosed clearer conception of the Amer
lean ideal. II one-tenth Of our native
American writer's had his command of
lucid English we might begin to think Of
establishing a standard of purity.
Cleveland Leader; Small wonder that
men of German blood in America have
greatly honored and admired Carl Schurz
His career was great and exalted enough
to win fame and homage anywhere, in any
age. His services belonged to Americans
of all nationalities. His example is the
heritage of the world.
Chicago Record Herald: His strength as
a debater has, in fact, been rarely equaled,
and probably the best explanation of his
career will be found in the original liberal
ism with which he started out in life.
He was guided for the most part by GER
tain broad principles, and strOve to do his
duty as a patriotic citizen.
Pittsburg Dispatch No breath OF scan
dal ever stained his name in any of the
high positions he assumed. He was the
best type OF the good citizenship which
immigration brought TO this country. His
eloquence, earnestness and integrity may
well be regarded as an example for tho
native as well as foreign born generations.
Indianapolis News: He was a citizen
FIRST of all, and his business of holding
ONCE was quite incidental. He never sur
rendered or compromised a conviction,
never was false to his conscience or his in
tellect. Democracies need many such men
as he. They get too few of them. But
we have had more than we should have
had except for Carl schurz. And we shall
have others.
Chicago Tribune: II is unnecessary to
say that Mr.. Schurz was a man OF re-
markable ability. The record he made
leaves no question on that point. The
young exile OF ls4s became by turns editor.
political speaker, foreign minister, major
general, senator and chief Of a great
executive department. This country Of
fered Carl schurz opportunities which Ger
many denied him, and he made splendid
use OF them.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-17

The local medical colleges are turn
ing out their 1906 crop of medical
practitioners. One thing can be said
about these f1edgeling doctors. that
they are better prepared to provide
against human ills than were any of
their predecessors. The progress that
has been made in recent years in med
ical education has been most notable
and the medical colleges here in
Omaha are we'll up to the best STAN
dards.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-17
Senate or Cabinet.

Beaver City Times-Tribune (rep).
II is conceded that the senator to be
elected at the next session OF the legisla-
ture shall come from the North Platte ter
ritory. This being true, we can see no
good reason why the lucky man should
not come from the state OF Douglas" I'M
less there is a better candidate from the
western part OF the state. II the present
senator does not succeed to another term.
to which he has right to aspire. we pre-
sumo that the battle will rage most hercely
In Omaha sMr. RoseWater' would undoubt-
eddy mako a good senator and would do
the state credit But II seems to us that
he should be saved for a place in the next
cabinet as postmaster general. There are
other men IN Omaha equally well qualified
and who have served the party as long
and as faithfully. There is the brilliant
and eloquent John l., Webster. for in
stance, who has always been a loyal re-
publican and has supported republican can
didates for 10 these many years. II the
senator must come from Omaha let's think
Il over
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-17

The people of Papillion are asking
the Douglas county authorities to CO.
operate with them in improving the
roadway between that town and this
city. Omaha should do everything
possible to encourage close communi-
cation with it's neighbors. but while
about 1t, 1t would not be bad idea to
get the Sarpy county authorities to
agree on some general plan of road
work, so far as the main arteries of
traffic crossing the county lines are
concerned and get us good access to
other Sarpy county towns. as we'll as
to Papillion.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-17
EDWARD posEwArrH ron SENATOR
wen ausIiaed for a.

Trenton Republican-teader tRep).
There ls no question but that Mr.. Rose
water Is the Intellectual peer Of any man
yet spoken Of IN connection with senatorial
honors, and Il Is in accord with the eternal
fitness Of things that there should be but
step from the editorial desk to the senate
chamber. The molder OF public opinion Is
certainly well qualified to make laws.
which are, after all, only the condensed
expression Of the opinions and will Of the
people. II the senatorial toga is to be worn
by an Omaha man. by whom could the
weight Of its folds be more gracefully
borne than by Editor Rosewater?