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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06
Returning to Chicago ye'ter lay. De N

Returning to Chicago ye'ter lay De M
ratio Chairman Mack said
~ have been three weeks IN the East.
where have studio the political situa-
ton from every angle. l rave noted
every drift and current, and today am
prepared to say that we hold the steady
gains we have ma d in the last two
months the election IS ours. New York
is going Democratic; in fact. there will
be landslide for Bryan in the Empire
State. New Jersey, Rhode Island, Mary
land. Delaware and Ohio will be found in
the Democratic column. The reports
from State and county chairmen in the
Middle West are equally encouraging,
Indiana is safely Democratic; even the
e Republicans do not seriously claim it.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06

Judge Parker had rousing meeting
in Baltimore last night, and created a
sensation by cearge made by him
that Mr.. George B. Cortelyou,
while chairman of the Republican Ma.
tional Committee in 1904, solicited large
contribution from the Standard Oil
Company, that demand was made for
$500. 900, but that only 500, 900 was
given, which was spent in electlng Mr..
Roosevelt. Judge Parker SAID that he ex
Pected this would bring out another let
ter from the President.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06

The Scherr Republicans in West Viz
ginia withdrew their man for the sake of
the national ticket, but they are very sore
over the manner in which the nomna-
ton of Glasscock for Governor was
brought about and so say in the pronun-
ciamento of their executive committee
issued at Parkersburg on Saturday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06


Mr. James B Lucas. residing on tt e
road between Dufields and Shepherds
town. committed suicide last Sunday be
tween II and II o'clock. Members of
Mr. Brady Henry's family. who occupy
the front part of the Lucas house, heard
noise in Mr.. Lucas's room on the sec
ond floor OF the house as if some one
had fallen heavily to the floor. Upon in
vestigating they found MIR Lucas lying
on the flor beside the bed with his
throat cut with pocket knife that laid
by his side. He gave gasp or two and
expired Sheriff Gardner was notified,
bu. as it was thought an inquest was I'M
necessary, none was held
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06

The Great Hagerstown Fair has full
page advertisement in the Spirit of Jef.
ferson this week-not that it needs adver-
Using so much as to what it will be- as to
notify the people as to when it will be !;
for they all go, men. women and children
1t will if possible, be bigger, better and
grander this year than ever before, and
that will look like announcing an impos-
sibility.- The dates are Oct 10, IA, IS
ond T6
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06
The Winchester Fair.
Dates october 20. 81. % and 80. 1870

Dates October 90, 81. % and %, 1908.
The Winchester Fair for this year will
be held October 90 to 23 inclusive The
premium list is an attractive one, and the
exhibits promise to be much more extern
sive and interesting than usual. The
Winchester Fair is very near to the hearts
of the people of the Lower Valley. as is
also the grand old city of Winchester
with the historic memories that cluster
about its environs, and it is safe to say
that everybody. with their uncles. their
cousins and their aunts, will be there
with both feet on the dates above named
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06

A Federal veteran, Republican of
forty years standing, who has been liv.
ing 10 Baltimore. told US on SATURDAY.
that he was disguised with the Republ-
cans lying in Maryland about the polit-
cal conditions in that State, and that he
would vote in November for William
Jennings Bryan.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06

Miss Margaret Chew. daughter of Col
R. P. Chew of this place, has been ap-
pointed by Gen. Munford, State Com
,nander, Sponsor at large for the Virgin
IA Confederate Reunion. to be held IN
Charlotte October 2o-22.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06

The statements of our banks, pub
lished in another column, show them to
be in fourishing condition-wIth de-
posts of nearly 500, 600. and represent
ing property and business to amount of
nearly ST., 900.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06
TAKE NO SUBSTITUTE.


The following appointments on the
staff of the West Virginia Division Gem.
mander. U. S. c. V. CA. D. Smith, r.,
have been made to rank as such from the
I4th day of September, 1908:
R t Hubbard, Jr, Fayetteville, Asst
Division Adjutant
Wallace p Kincaid, Summerville.
Division Inspector.
w. P. Mahood. Hamlln, Asst Division
Inspector.
w G Peterkin. Parkersburg, Division
Judge Advocate.
Angus w Mcdonald. Charleston, Asst
Division Judge Advocate
Calvin w Price. Warrington, Divs on
commissary
H Miller. Hinton. Division Historian.
Clayton L Haines. Charles Town,
Division Quartermaster
Rev NJ D Helmick. Elkins, Division
Chaplain.
DR. George A Davis. Summit Point.
Division Surgeon.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06

The Bryan and Kern Club of Shenan-
doah Junction will raise a Democratic
banner when Hon B. H Hiner and Hon
A c. McIntire speak there next Satur-
day afternoon.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06
IA - To7TA.
Bears the a The Kind You Have Always Bnuph
''s, q &HAzzzzx

DO The RIGHT THING If you have Nasal
Catarrh. Get Ely's Cream Balm at once.
Don't touch the catarrh powders and snuffs.
for they containe cocaine. Eiy's Cream
Balm releases the secretions that inflame the
nasal passages and throat. whereas med cnee
made with mercury merely dry up the secre-
lions and leave you no better than you were.
In word. Ely's Cream Balm is real RENE
dy. not delus;on. All druggist. so cents, or
mailed by Ely Brothers, Sc Warren Street
New York
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06

The widow of the late Russell Sage.
mullimillionaire of New York, has offered
TO give the American Bible Society
$500, 900 if it will raise in addition the
same amount before the first of January.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06

Mosby's Men" held their annual re-
union at Hamilton, Va. last Tuesday,
Rev T Williams and Mr. James T Lit
Teton attended from Charles Town. The
next reunion will be held at Front Royal.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06
For Sale.

have for sale the house and lot on Main
street. Charles Town. owned By James d.
Brown and others, and occupied by John
howell s.. W. WARRINGTON
SEPT 2s-tf Atty.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06

The engagement is announced of Con-
gresham George Z. Sturgiss, of the
second District of West Virginia, and
Miss Charlotte Kent, daughter of Major
and Mrs. l.. A. Kent of San Francisco
Congressman Sturgiss resides in Nor
gantown. The marriage will be solemn
zsd before the opsnlng of Congress.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06

Mr.. Calhoun, talented Democratic
attorney of Pendleton county, will speek
in Jefferson county the week beginning
October 10.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06

Our O. K. Forse feed is selling very rapid
ly. lie one of our many satisfied customers.
The only place to get O. K Ell alison.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06

greturn thanks to Secretary Robt
brsley for a complimentary ticket to
rthe Winchester Fair. to be held October
2o23.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06
Horses for Sale.

For sale. pfiva ely Four Good Farm Horses
-one pair Of Gray Mares and one nair of
Bays s. J. MURPHY. JR.
Sept S2.-4t- Clsymont,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06
THE DEMOCRATS OF IIALLTOWN
will organize Bryan and Kern Club on
Monday evening. Oct. 10, at 1880 p. m.
Pay your taxes, county and town. aud
save both discount and interest.

Pres Morris, of the Parkersburg State
- eats his dish of crow vigorously,
how nauseating 1t must be.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06
Lost.
Election Notice.
Order of Publication.

~ WI W A0ttOdtkOTn
The State of West Virginia, Jefferso Cour t
to-wit:
AT Rules held in the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Court OF Jefferson county. on the first
Monday in October, 1908.
II. II. EMMERT assignee of John O Iemen
Trustee of c. Il. Rau, Bankrupt, :. Plaintiff
J. w GARDNER. Committee Administrator
of Maria l.. Smith, deceased: Chas. q
Smith, Harry Smith and Brent Smith,
-...-----.-..-.---.-.. Defendants
OBJECT OF SUIT.
The object of this suit is to subject the nm
divided half Interest of which Marian D.
Smith died seized in certain real estate loca-
ted in Harpers Ferry. West Virginia. to the
payment of the liens til reon
1t appearing, on affidavit fled in this suit
that the defe dant Harry smith
is NONRESIDENT of the State ~
West Virginia. he is hereby reonired ~
appear within One Month after the date of
the first publication of this order, and do
what is necessary to protect his interest
in this matter.
JNO. VI. DANIEL
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Jno. 0. Lemen, P. Q.
Oci 6-4t
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06
Money For Sale.

The Ideal Building aud Loan Association
will sell money Tuesday evening, Oct.
49, 1908, at 1880 O'Clock
c. N CAMPBELL. sec'y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06

Pocahontas egg and lump, the best soft
coal Sold John Burns & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06
Frank L. Bushonq

will address the Bryan, Kern and Ben
nett Club of Kearneysville' on Friday
evening, October 9. at 1880 p. m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06
Senator Bankhead,
Hon. Vim. Campbell

will address the Byan and Kern Club of
Manning on Saturday evening. October
10. at 1880 p. m.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-09-10
Born That WAY.

There is perhaps no point on which
the librarian and child disagree 80 en-
tfrely as that Of the proper condition
Of the hands A child whose hands
were black with dirt solemnly stated,
81 was born that way Another de-
clared that the doctor said 'he must
not wash his hands till the weather
got warmer" Another whispered,
Teacher, that's the color Of my skin %
A boy who brought back book with
its cover soiled and greasy refused to
pay the fine and finally brought his
mother in to speak in his behalf. We
had been very unjust and unkind to
her boy. she said. 'for he ia very care
full. He puts his book in the icebox,
where the baby can't get it. and moth
ing but our food and Willie's books
ever goes in that icebox."-Lbrary
Journal
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-09-10
The kinq Had RIGHTS.

Once when Macready was perform
ing at the theater at Mobile, Ala., his
manner at rehearsal displeased one of
the actors, native American Of pure
western type. This Claudius in Ham
let" resolved to "get even" with the
star for many supposed offenses, and
in this way he carried out his purpose.
When in the last scene Hamlet stab
bed the usurper he reeled forward and
after most spasmodic finish stretch
ed himself out precisely in the place
Hamlet required for his own death.
Macready, much annoyed. whispered
fercely:
Die farther up the stage. sir.
The monarch lay insersible. upon
which in still louder voice the Ham
let gcowled:
Die farther up the stage. SIR
Hereupon the Claudius. sitting up
observed:
II believe Ina king here. and I'll die
where l please
The tragedy concluded without Elo.+'
ado
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-09-10
4 Rich WoanAO'p c1osot,


The nearest approach 10 a.. Blue.
boards cloaet that ever saW," said 4
woman the: other day. was In the
country house Of one Of New Yoxk'o
NEST fashionable women.
Il didn't know her, but tn Z queer,
roundabout, way was once shown
over the house and saw Mrs. VS. pri-
vate apartments. pretty nearly faint
ed when / walked into a room where q
dozen. or more women were apparently
hanging from the ceiling
when l. came to found that what
I had taken to be q choice collection
Of: female: corpses was really a lot Of
manikins.n Mrs- V. had them made
after her own measurements, and her
choicest costumes were kept on them
when not in use ...'...- i:
"Her maid would >fasten a gown on
to naanikin, put something over it to
keep the dust OF and then by means
Of rope and pulley draw the whole
thing to the ceiling. 1t was a fine ar
rangement. but looked rs II Bluebeard
had been around."-New York Sun.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-09-10
Turner and the 0ae<>.

When Turner, the famous painter.
was dying at Chelsea he sent In de-
SPAR for q Ramsgate doctor who had
done him some good during his recent
stay at that place and WHO. hs hoped.
might take 4 different vtew Of his case
from that which the London physicla11s
had expzesed. The doctor arrived and
confirmed the opinion that the artist
had very little time longer = to live.
wait ht," said Turner to the doc
tor. You have had nothing to eat and
drink yet, have your no, but that's
Of NO consequeooe." But It H." ~
piled the painter. 'Go downstairs, and
you will and some refreshment, and
there Is some fine brown sherry-don1
spare lt-and then come UP and see me-
again" The Doctor rsfreshed himself
and then came back to the patient.
'Now, then," said Tuner, what is it,
Do you stfll think 30 badly Of my
caser' The doctor regretfully said ho
could not alter his former opinion. The
artist shook hk shoulders, turned hia
face to the wall and never spoke agalnt
dundee Advertiser.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-09-10
a Eishco In E,n~er.

u IS popularity ss.i.iuse>, that bishops
possess the power OF self control in q
perfect degree, but sometimes the best
Of them disclose therfact that, after all,
they are but men,
On one occasion certain lord hish-
op, eloquent and sanity, whose name
Is almost household word in Eng.
land, was preaching at the opening of
new church and for few DAYS
stayed at country house in the neigh.
borhood. This bishop. was excessively
fond Of a game of billiards and could
hold his own on the cloth against the
majority of amateurs.
During this visit his lordship played
several quiet games with His host, but
one morning had prolonged run Of
bad luck. which SO exasperated him
that at last he entirely lost his temper
and in his rage snapped the cue In two
across his knee.
This mad action seemed to bring the
bishop to his senses, and with profuse
regrets he apologized to his host for
his conduct. declaring that he would
not have had 1t happen for the world,
But the host coolly replied:
Il must beg you. my lord, to think
no more about the matter. am really
glad that It occurred, a. for many
years have been wishful to see what
a bishop was like when he wanted Do
use bad language. "-London Tit-Bits,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-09-10
A Few Sumced.

Sir James Crichton-Browne was sent
on mission to Jamaica in connection
with the British colonial office While
at Kingston he had an encounter with
colored but very humble official. Sir
James. a strenuous sanitarian and an
ardent Scot, was keenly interested in
the Scottish population Of the island.
do you have many Scotsmen in these
parts?' he asked Of the official. The
darby thought for moment and then
answered, mot many; just few, but
enough" Sir James collapsed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-09-10
a Diplomatic Tram.

"Why don't you vamoose? said
no."
"Ah. madam, a beautiful woman's
no ofting means yes.'
He got the cold bite for which he
was pleading. and it was even warmed
over for charlottesville Courier-J our
nal
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-09-10
Cutstripped It,

~As I recall things, you once had a
future before YOU said the old friend.
. Yes replied the fate tossed man,
''but. you see, lived so fast that l got
ahead Of it"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-09-10
a Great Art In | title

SIS there really any art In convers.
ing?'
in big way and big things in a small
y."-Minneapolis Journal.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-09-10

Human life is governed more by fos-
tune than by reasou.-Eume.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20
How to Make a Market for Goods.

- HE sales manager Of one of the most
Il popular food articles iii America gives
~ some hints which should be useful to
every man who has something to sell TO
the public.
Given a limited capital. he says. my
experience is that the best way in which
it may be utilized to bring the quickest
result is to locdlize.
If you live in a fairly populous dis
trict, with good money earning class
OF people. and decent newspaper ser
vice, begin right there. Concentrate all
energies on this district Don't SCATTER
your, shot. Every penny spent should
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

n HE Christmas festival remains Just
as much q thing of pleasure to the
- household as ever. and particularly
so on account of the children. There is
the Christmas tree, Santa Claus and the
hanging of the stockings as well as the
decoration of the house-all of which are
important factors
Some pessimists. weary of the work con-
nected with the Christmas program. say
that IL Is a dead letter, that there is
nothing to IL. that children can no longer
be fooled with the Santa Claus idea; that
youngsters nowadays can discount their
elders when ii comes to discoursing of the
possibilities of the holiday. All these
ideas are rank treason to the day and TO
its proper observance. The children are
the princes of the Christmas Day festiyi-
ties. and while there are children and
loving parents. the observance Of the day
shall be replete with good things.
To the children Santa Claus Is not a
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20
Her Christmas Hat.
The hat dropped disconsolately over one

The hat dropped disconsolately over one
ear.
But it's the style" she argued.
Cant help it, 1t isn't your style Just
because John d. looks well in a wig does
that mean that i would too? Small hats
are more becoming to you Your face
isn't large enough to wear a. big hat.
Only fat women can do that
The hat was OF her head now hanging
dejectedly from one hand.
.oh, no, d-d-dear- You're wrong. Ny
face isn't large but-but-but I've got
the hair for a big hat"
."The-the what?"
THE hair-the hair-stupid. I have so
much hair that 1t makes my head aud
face look larger. Don't you see."
His IiIustrIous Predecessor.
Nope" he answered, short and quick,
grim discrimination to stick TO his point
written In the droop of his mouth
Cant see II that wayi That hats afro
ciousi It's awful It's fright
And then the rains descended and the
foods came--and likewise the walls of
her wrath.
'But-but. dear he interposed after
the seventeenth cloudburst. didn't you in
sist that tell you just exactly what, 1
thought of the blamed old thingi Didn't
you have me promise TO tell the truth!
And then when 4 do"
That doesn't make ANY difference"
she faitered, pathetfcally, between her
sobs Of vanity wounded, '.you shouldn't
have done it. You're brute. Albert lone
Of her legion of ex-lovers) would never
have said it that way. He was always
always 500 considerate. And so pol
ished. You could have expressed an opin-
ion but not so forcibly. Why-why didn't
you Just say that IL wasn't as becoming
my other black one or-or-that's the
way Albert would have DONE
Albert" he gasped. ALBERT be
demmedr'
And then he bolted.
At G. NJ that morning several of his
men friends, whom he had lodged con-
scientiously ever since his engagement,
discovered him mumbling the story into
the twenty-third whisky and soda.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

help making a contrast between her and
his own pampered women folk. On the
morning in question his wife had de-
yeIoped a nervous headache. because the
water of her bath was not the proper
temperature. 1t need not be said that
the man with money envied his poor en-
ploye's lot as the husband of happy
and eontented woman.
Essays on eheerfulness are written
every day I'm the streets on which one
walks-in the air one beathes. They are
written In the prosperity and happiness
of the people-ih their willingness to ac-
cept burdens and bear them manfully.
whether the reward be great or small.
II is the cheerful man and woman that
accOmplishes the most
At the Christmas-tide 1T behooyes every
woman TO be cheerful. Though your
blessings be few you can be grateful
for them and happy and cheerful In their
enjoyment. Make your cheerfulness In
adversely lay its imprint on the hearts
of your children so that when they
grow up and have young ones Of their
own about them they may bless you for
the lesson you taught and the happiness
you made possible to them
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

myth. He is a real and useful as well
as ornamental parsonage. His reindeer
and his sleigh are familiar. everyday
sights. He moves from house to house.
from chimney TO chimney carrying his
great hampers of happiness I'm the shape
of gifts for all Every household must
make preparation for him-for his coming
Is expected by the dearest and most In
nocent In the house. So let the sleigh
bells jingle merrily in your chiidren's
hearts; let the foolish pessimists spread
their made-to-order philosophy-it is no
use. The fathers and mothers of the
world feel the call of Santa CIaus. and
they answer it. Abundance of joy, peace
and happiness come. as result. to the
chiidren-and what do you getf 1t is not
necessary to answer. A myth may be a
myth to peSsimists; but You can relnem-
Der your own young days-how you lis
tened to the Christmas tales about the old
man with the turban bound with holly
how you believed them. and the pleasure
you received in the, realization. Santa
Claus is just as good yet.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20
The Christmas Crush.

the time of my life wandering around
with the crowd. I get in the Christmas
crush and am willing 10 be crushed and
pulled and showed and elbowed without
complaint. for I have nothing that I real
" have TO buy and don't care IL 1 can't
get waited ION while fat woman is
taking a half hour of the clerks time 10
decide on n 25-cent purchase. It Is so
delightful to be one OF the crush and yet
not rushed and aoverworked.
Real Inspiration.
''rhe owners of the stores are always
glad TO have you there, even II your
shopping is all over with and your pres
ents home in the closet, for there's always
a chance OF your seeing something else so
dainty and pretty that you can't help
buying 1t. And then one is in a so much
better humor and SO much more able 10
enjoy the Christmas crush-and we women
do enjoy 1t, though we rarely admit IL
and frequently complain Of tiff ones
purchases are nearly complete
Really, don't you know, believe I get
more real inspiration for a real Christmas.
more of the spirit of the season aud more
of the peace on earth. good win towards