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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-06-23

Miss MYra Moore, daughter of Rev. !.
II. Moore, was married June 10 to Mr..
William H. Griffith. of Keyser, member
of the Mineral county bar. The we'd
ding took place at the brides home at
Hat Creek, Va. The ceremony was per-
formed by the father of the bride.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-06-23
The Charles Town Dramatic Club win

The Charles Town Dramatic Club will
present "Tangles" and Hunting for
Hapgood" two lively farces, for the bene-
fit of the Street Sprinkler. in Washing
ton Hall on Friday. June 20. at p. m.
To those who remember their last enter
tainment the hot weather will not be
bar to the anticipation of this one. Those
taking part in '.rangles" are Miss Betty
Sublette, Miss May Getzandaner. Messrs.
]. B. Brazier. A. S. Allen. G. K. Wy
song and w. F. Alexander. Those in
Hunting for Hapgood" are Mrs. VIM.
Campbell. Mrs. Edward Cooke. Mess,s.
W. F. Alexander. G. K. Wysong and A.
S. Allen. Seats on sale now at Geo. II.
Lights drug store. so and $50.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-06-23

Mr.. Walter Dec. Douglas. Jr.. and
Miss Ellen Hewson, daughter of DR.. and
Mrs Addinell Hewson, Of Philadelphia,
were married at noon June I. in St
Stephens P. E. Church in that city.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-06-23

Governor Dawson is suffering from
tuberculosis. and has gone to Asheville.
AZ c. The disease, however. has not
Rched an advanced stage. and his ply
ans are hopeful that few weeks at
eville. which is in a very high alti-
will effect permanent cure.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-06-23
Baltimore & Ohio R. r.

VERY LOW RATE
SUMNER EXCURSIONS
ATLANTA CITY, ~
Cape May, Sea Isle City, Ocean City, As
bury Park, Long Branch Point Pleasant.
N. j., Ocean City, Nd. and Rehoboth
Beach. Del. East of Ohio River. Special
Low Rate Excursions July 2. Is, so; August
Is and ~ and September 10.
BOSTON, MASS.
General Federation of Women's Clubs,
Supreme Lodge, Knights Pyihlas, August
to Is.
CHICAGO, ILL.,.
Republican National Convention, June IL,
1908.
OHIO.
National Educational Association, June
20 to July 8. International Convention b.
7. r. u of America. July 6 to II.
COLUMBUS, OHIO,
Prohibition National Convention, July II
to 49,
DENVER, COL,
Democratic National Convention, July Z.
|. O. o. F, Sovereign Grand Lodge and
Patriarchs Militant, September 10 to 20.
KANSAS CITY, NO,
Presbyterian Church in u. s. A. General
Assembly. May 81 to June 4.
LOUISVILLE, KY,
Trien ial Convention International 8. 8.
Association, June Is to 70.
ST. PAUL, MINI,
Ancient Arabic order Mystic Shrine, In
perial Council, July Is 10 10.
TOLEDO. OHIO,
g. A. r. 2nd Annual Encampment. August
81 to September S.
For full details as to rates routes, dates
on which tickets will be sold, time OF trains.
etc, apply to ticket agents, Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-06-23

Effective May 80, 1908. and continuing each
Saturday and Sunday thereafter to and iu-
GLIDING October 4, 1908. Southern Railway,
announces the sale II low rate Week End
tickets for the round trip, Washington and
Alexandria to Summerset, Warrenton, Har-
risnnbnrg, luemont and intermediate poin 6,
aud from these stations to Alexandria aud
Washington. limited returning until Monday
following date of sale. tO4.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-06-23
Bids Wanted.
Dividend Notice.

The Board OF Directors of the Farmers and
Merchants Deposit Company, of Charles
Town. at meeting held on tuesday, June
10, 1908. semi-annual dividend of 8 per
cent. was declared on the capital stock of
said company. The dividend is payable at
the bank of said company on and after July
5, 1908. s. LEE PHILLIPS,
June 23-9t Cashier
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-06-23

Passenger Agent W A Spengler, of
this place, has been elected delegate to
represent Baltimore and Ohio employees
of the Shenandoah division in the annual
convention of the Relief Department to
be held in Weeling June "a.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-06-23
Bids Wanfed.

The Board of Educafi Guar ed Town,
West Virginia want biz f..r the iDst4iiation
of Heating Plant ia f.s.- Cbrvi Town Filgh
School building. PlaAs ar lpe1. locations
are on file with the up6 = .s1red fc whom ali
bids should be mailed. ~ ~ the 2eth
inst. The usual rigb- J. re, ~ by the
Board to reject any or 0. i'd
CHAS. f. Js54Ex ON,
Sa~ 'ary.
JuLe l6-2t Charles lorn, W, Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-06-23
be regular stated communication

be regular stated communication
|uminar Lodge. A. F and A NJ, of
ddleway held on Saturday night.
-. the following officers were chos-
Tor the elsuing year: r U Smith,
M; Geo w Wilmington w; ] Frank
Gardner. W; M E Trussell. Treas, c
wv Henshaw, Sec'y; Robert w Clenden-
ning. D; e H Johnson and W R Barnes.
Stewa rds; w Clendenning, Tiler.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-06-23

The West Virginia Democratic State
Convention will meet in Charleston.
July 90.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-06-23
Ask for Aliens Eoot-Easa

A powder for ollen. tired. hot, aching feet,
Sample sent FREE. Also free sample of the
Foot-Ease Sanitary Corn-Pad. q new inven-
ton. Address, Allen = Olmsiead, LIE Roy.
Ma York
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-06-23

Rev DIR Frank T EaFaddsn has de-
c'ined the presidency + l3npton-syd-
ney College. which was rendered him at
the annual meeting of the board follow
ing the resignation of President ] Gray
McAlltster.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-06-23

The Democratic National Convention
will meet in Denver. July 7.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-06-23

~ Reformed reunion will be held at
Pen-Mar July 10, and the Presbyterian
reunion July 80.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-06-23
Boarders Wanted.

The undersigned, having rented the Flagg
house, corner of Washington and East streets,
is now prepared to furnish the best accom-
modations TO summer aud transient boafders.
The house has been thoroughly renovated
and is in frst-class condition. Delight nj
; hade and pleasant location. For further in
formation, pric. 9, &C.. apply to
MRS II. P. CLINE.
Box l07.
June 2. 1908. Charles Town, W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-06-23
For Sale.

Fresh Cows
2s Room Lots Chear. suitable for gardens.
5000 feet Framing Lumber.
IL. 0CO Shingles. 800 Posts.
Cart and Harness.
Pair Hay sheiyings
I Spring Tooth Harrow.
SO Cords Of Wood 10 the woods.
FOR RENT.
From September /. 1908. Green House
Property now occupied by Mrs Walters ON
North Charles street.
GEO. Il. HAGLKY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-06-23
Notice to Taxpayers.

Per ons indebted to The Assessor for capt.
tation taxes are hereby urged to make settle
ment of the same, as it is necessary for me to
close up the year business. will be at the
Sheriff's office at the Courthouse every Sat-
urday from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m to receive capt.
tation taxes, At anv time during the week
Mr. .. 9 Young will receipt for such taxes
for me.
C. W. CONRAD.
June 1927 Assessor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-06-23

Low weelx-End Round Tri
Fares.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-06-23
Feed Stable.

The undersigned has charge of the Myers
Livery and Feed Stables, on Liberty street.
and is prepared to FEED AND BOARD
HORSES. as well as Liyerv Work.
May 10 HENRY MYERS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-06-23
Farmers and Merchants De-
post Co. Notice.

The Bank of the Farmers and Merchants
Deposit Co. will be closed on Saturday, July
4, l90e-a national holiday
S. LEE PHILLIPS, Cashier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-06-23
New Corn Meal Mill.

Ihave put in q mill and am prepared to do
all kinds Of
Feed And Corn Grinding
by an expert miller. Public patronage re-
speetfully collected.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-06-23
An eclipse Of the sun will occur .

The Prol p0ley held its State
convention At CIarksburg on Thursday
and nominated E w Mills. of Marion
county. for govera and full State
ticket. -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-06-23

81 wave is on the way. Let 'er
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-06-23

Scott is the West Virginia
the Republican National
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26

longed to the grenadiers, for he was tall and
well built, like the men of that famous regl-
ment, and he had seen them all on dress
parade in the British camp.
The soldier carried a bag on his shoulder,
and when he had looked all around and made
sure that no one was ON the watch. he ad-
vanced toward the potato patch and began
to dig with his large hands.
Johnny did not lose sight of single move
ment made by the man, He saw him uncover,
it was well filed, when he went over to the
apples, some of which he speedily shook to
the ground.
If Johnny had stirred during any of these
proceedings the soldier must have seen him,
for not more than twenty feet separated them
nearly all the time; but he remained per
fectly quiet until the bag would hold nothing
more.
The grenadier was satisfied at last. and
took a step toward the fence with the plum.
the little sentry arose and Strengthened in the
starlight.
"Halt.' cried Johnny, bringing the stock
of the musket to his shoulder.
The man stopped instantly.
Don't throw your sack away" continued
Johnny. 81 want you to carry it to where
l tell you. Yes, SIR, I'm boy, but this gun
is loaded. and you've been stealing our pota-
toes and apples"
The soldier. caught in the act, aad by
boy at that, was inclined to temporize,. but
Johnny would listen to no such proceedings,
lie stood erect before the grenadier and kept
him covered" with the musket, which was
growing very heavy on his hands.
"What do you want me to DOR growied the
British soldier. at last.
II want you to march to the gate to my
right. After that, you will keep straight ahead
till command halt"
The soldier started. He knew that if he
went straight ahead" far enough. he would
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26

miles, The British, finding themselves in a
district which had not as yet, felt the de
structiveness of war, had taken things with
unsparing hands, and the patriots who had
been robbed knew that complaints would not
avail anything
Determined to put an end to the piunder-
ing of the garden from which they expected
so much, Johnny Dolson waited eagerly for
the approach Of night.
He was convinced that the depredators came
from the hills, for he had seen foot-track
in the soft ground at the end fence-a track
like those made by the coarse shoes of some
of the English soldiers.
IF don't catch the culprit tonight, may
himself, as he sal. down at the foot of the
fence on one side of the garden, with musket
to keep him company. Il don't want to shoot
anybody, but do want to find out who the
night fox is"
1t was breezy night, and the wind, com
ing up from the little river. stirred the leaves
of the apple tree over Johnny's head He
heard cricket under the grass at his feet,
and listened to its chirps till the clock in the
town house struck nine.
There was something uncanny connected
with Johnny's watch for the robber. He had
never -essayed anything Of the like before,
and whenever an apple fell he would start q
little-he could not help it-but in a moment
he would remember his duty and be himself
again
The old clock, which always had ghostly
sound, would soon strike again, when john
NY saw between him and star which he had
been watching the head and shoulders Of a
man. In an instant he felt that the plunderer
of the garden had come back.
He drew closer to the fence and waited.
In a. short time he saw the man spring over
the low palings not far from the cabbages,
and then stand erect in the clear starlight
Sure enough, he was a British soldier. Not
only this, but Johnny could see that he be-
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26

bring up in the American camp-the last place
ne wanted to see in the capacity of prisoner
Of war. But with the musket of Johnny
Dolson staring him in the face, there was
nothing left but obedience, and, sitting bis
rage as best he could, he started toward the
gate.
He did not look behind him, but he heard
the tread Of his young captor there, and that
was enough to assure him that he was still
prisoner.
Forward. now," said the boy, when the
soldier had stepped through the gate and
johnny and the grenadier T were s marching to.
ward the American camp, which was not far
Wouldn't you like to have guineaT sud-
denly said Johnny's prisoner.
I'VE Americans don't accept OF bribes. You
are prisoner Of war, and will not try to
buy your captor, If you please. Right obhque,
The big grenadier bit his lip and obeyed.
he shifted it several times before the out
posts Of the. American camp were reached.
Presently Johnny and his prisoner heard the
challenge OF the sentry, and the boy and the
Having been to the camp the day before,
the boy knew the different cantonments, and
he steered his captive toward General Lin
coins headquarters.
"Heigho! what have we here?" cried an
officer who came out of General Lincoln's
tent as the twain came up.
"I am Johnny Dolson, and this is the fellow
who has been robbing our garden. l caught
him in the act, and the fruits of his last foray
are on his shoulder"
The following moment the grenadier threw
down the loaded bag, and broke out in exela-
nations Of rage.
ga British grenadier made prisoner by a
boy-by boy!" he cried. "This is disgrace
enough. | shall never go back to our army"
And while the amused spectators laughed
he covered his face with his hands and fairly
groaned
1t was not long before the whole camp
knew of JOHNNY Dolson's exploit, and when
he marched back, with the musket over his
shoulder, loud cheer followed him, and he
had received the personal thanks of General
Lincoln.
/ don't know what finally became of the
grenadier, but it is on record that the little
garden was never disturbed after his cap
ture, and Johnny and his mother We're per-
mitted to gather its products in peace
Soon after the event / have written about
the two armies came together and the patriots
were defeated, but they punished their enc
mics 90 badly that the latter eventually re-
treated and encamped on the banks Of the
Hudson.
But long after the war had closed, and when
we were free people, growing stronger IN
our union every day, little children were sure
to be told how Johnny caught the arenaAier
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
Wanted the White One

She stepped to the window where the fow-
ers grew, but before she had cut one, light
touch fell on her arm.
"Not that one, please, not red one; that
white one;" and the little girl pointed to a
candidum unfolding its lily petals.
ri cannot cut that one, child" said the
lady, gently. 'sWhy must you have white
one? Why won't any flower do?"
'"Oh, because because it's for poor mann
ma. Mamma is dead, and ran away to get
some flowers" The next moment she was
sobbing on the bosom of new friend, and
when she went away. she carried the precious
lily and other flowers to the home where
death had been.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26


~ ONE one was in the garden again last
night, mother l wonder if it can
~ be those soldiers over on the hills?"
The boy who spoke was manly
looking little fellow, and his kndled eyes and
flushed face told that he was indignant. He
had just come in from the plundered garden,
and the recollection of the state of affairs
there gave emphasis to his words
II don't know, Johnny" replied the woman,
who stood at the old-fashioned bread tray
an anxious-faced dame, whose husband was
in the patriot army, under Washington. at
is the third time. I believe"
s'The third time, mother. We were not
disturbed until the British came into the
neighborhood. Our people know that father
is in the army. and am sure they womdn't :
take anything from us. for winter IS near at
hand and we haven't too much with whlcn
"What did they take last night?"
'They carried away a lot Of cabbages took
some potatoes ard didn't forget to shake the
thought our men-but / don't believe they
did II, mother. The redcoats are the fellows
who have done the work"
Il presume we must submit vas the meek
fought before long will rid US Of our unweL
come neighbofs."
Eyes: but. mother. by that time. we may
have no garden at al, DO not intend 1aa ,,t to
British soldiers must respect
Mrs. Dolson looked at her son and admired
his fine. healthy faceso like his fathers, in
the latter's youth; and quitting the tray for
3 moment, kissed him proudly.
from being despoiled?" she asked. "Ihese
soldiers do pretty much as they please. Pm
afraid that remonstrance on our part would
accomplish nothing, especially since father
: sTm III an not thinking Of going to the British
camp with q complaint" Johnny hastened
70 say; .byt this plundering Of our garden
And he walked out with a step which told
his mother that he had formed a resolution
y II s0'as was az a fine morning in the month Of
October, 1776. There were birds in all the
trees. and the sun coming up over the hills
was drinking in the sparkling dew, that looked
like miniature pearls ON leaf and blade.
The American and British armies occupied
positions near the village of White Plains.
They had been facing each other for some
time, and everybody knew that battle was
NOT far in the future:
The Americans lay behind their breastworks
near the town, while the British were posted
on the hills below, eastward of the Bronx.
A good deal of pIundering had followed the
advent into the neighborhood Of the two ar
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26

~ HERE is a lady living on main
street in certain great city who
~ has window full Of flowers. all ia
bloom. One day she answered a
ring at the door-belI, to find little
girl, perhaps nine years old. shiyering on the
doorstep.
please, Ma'am," said the waif. lifting her
shy, beautiful eyes to tho face above her,
"will You give me q hower?" The request
ed in surprise.
just one little flower" pleaded the child,
looking as II shs were about to cry.
ssWky, Of courBeY said the lady, "you shall
have 3 flower; come In. You shall have
pretty red rose.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
c0pyrisht b. James Elverson.

CopyEiRht BY james ElFefson.
. ONE one was in the garden again last
night, mother. l wonder if it can
be those soldiers over on the hilis?'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18
WRIGHTs WILL CONTEST ABROAD.
Have Aeroplane in Europe and Will Sail
Soon for Coming Tests.

Norfolk, Va, May 17-Wilbur Wright. the aero
naut who, with his brother Orville Wright mas re-
Gently made record breaking flights when shown
the dispatch from London that Henry Farman, the
English aeronaut, who holds the aeroplane record
for that country, mad issued a challenge to the
Ohioans for an aeropane contest in France FOL,
stake of 5000 refused to make any comment on
the subject. He would not say whether or not he
had received Farman's challenge, and refused most
positively to discuss his machine or his plans for
the future.
Mr.. Wright went to Manteo from his camp at
XIII Devil Hill early this morning, and will spend
the night there. Early tomorrow morning he VIII
start for New York. Orville Wright is expected TO
leave camp about the middle of next week.
The Wright brothers have machine abroad, and
it is said that they with their machinst, Furness
will sail from New York some time in the next few
weeks to enter their machine in contests in for
eign countries. They are expected to return to
this country in time to enter the government con-
tests Fort Myer. Virginia, in August after
which they will again return to Manteo to make
further experiments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18
HOPE TO DESTROY GYPSY MOTH.
More Than $4,000 Parasites Released in Bay
State Last Week.

Boston May lin asking the Massachusetts,
Legislature for total appropriation of $4,000 to
cover the expense Of the warfare this year against
the gvpsy and browntail moths, Archie II. Kirk
land state superintendent for the suppression Of
insect pests said that eighty thousand para
sites of the moths had been let loose from the
pertinent station at Melrose Highlands during the
last week and that twenty thousand more would
be ready for liberation within few days. This
action IS regarded a most important step in
The campaign OF the United States Department OF
Agriculture and the state authorities against the
destructive moths. and the result Will be watched
with keen interest in every locality where these
insects have appeared II represents the latest and
most scientific method OF dealing with q problem
which has caused expenditure of many hun
dreds of thousands OF dollars in Massachusetts
and other New England states during the last
decade.
The scientists say there Is every reason TO be-
leve that in time these parasites Will accomplish
the practical suppression OF the gypsy moth here,
as they have in Europe. The present experiment
IS regarded as the most important that has been
tried in the war against the gypsy moth.
The workers at the experiment station, who in
clude trained naturalists from the Department of
Agriculture in Washington, assert that there is
likelihood that the parasites themselves will prove
10 be undesirable additions 10 New England insect
life as all the imported species which are found
10 be In any way dangerous have been rejected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18
WEARY OF NewslEs' "sRorHER~

Following the trail of fortune which has favored
some neecers of unsuspecting Wall Street business
men. another juggler of the bunco art has sbeen
going around the banking offices, and has now
been decided that that will be about all from him
In this district.
A young has been visiting bankers and rep
resenting himself To each the brother Of the
newsboy he patronizes Immediately after the in
PRODUCTION the banker hears that his newsboy's
family Is in hard luck. They have money to pay
the rent. which is long due and have scarcely any
food This tale of Is followed by request
for loan. and the bankers heart melts the
extent of s. or SO. according to the nerve OF the
newsboys self-consttuted brother This is as near
the money gets TO the newsboy's family and the
last the banker hears OF 1t.