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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1908-03-06
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gn ietnem MItagsfleibe.
Sie ifplse &5nisim Der Nadt,
Die ales itelt in Shatten,
Suits Sriibitiid bente ielbit gemadt,
SIR iid itnb tbren 9attet.
8rin5 &arnebal, Der bpferfreht
Ghmang beim &pmners ben Sartmer,
Ser fist beim lauren SGring bemt
t1n1 bat ben = &ateniattner!
Sp gebt es tntmer In Der Welt,
Nuf SpnnenffJetn fplgt Hegett,
Ser frpben 2anne pftmals itellt
Sid WtfsefdJif entgegen.
Ses 2ebens 4ifermittipDf] tritt
gu inns, eff wirs eriuarten,
ttitb nimmt ms al Bite 8lumen nit
Nus unierm 2ebcnsgarten.
Spf flagt bariiber niir ntdbt ttebr,
SIS ,pirb iflpn nieber better!
ltnb mar es trofen mod 10 iebr =
Gs iuirb idlpn iuieber nlier.
Gs blieb ia immer nns nod bier,
Sd Jag es eud i'm Sttllen,
Sas san5 famuie 2ume Star Ster
ttmh bas pertrei6t bic 0rileu.
ST aud uprbei Der Sarneual,
gSir mpa'n bas 9las bpdl beben
itnb rnfen frpb, nit lantem Shal:
Sas 2pne Star 8ter ipa lcbct!
gute @etrdilfe uno fanloier
2und itets in gnrsitaler's Salopn
mnb &eitanrant, @ilita StraBe neben
ser SaQe ser Sermannsiobne.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1908-03-06

8eIb 81 perlei6en = gmerion &
60, 321 @elt Commerce Strabe.
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gains in perfaGenen Bfdnoern.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1908-03-06

= auf Ser Sago mad Dem Slid
bot manher ieine 3ufrieoenbeit 5rl
Sooe gebest.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-10
BIacksmithing, Wood and
General Repair Work.

The undersigned has taken the shop Of
Mr. ID A Phillips. opposite B. a o. depot,
where he is prepared TO do all kinds OF
b1acksmithing, wood and general repair
work.
HOUSEKEEPING a SPECIALITY.
A liberal share Of the public patronage
FEB 81. THOMAS NORRIS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-10
G. HERMANN, Florist,
3s-44 w South 81,
FREDERICK, MD.
WIN supply. on short notice,
DECORATIONS and BEDDING PLANTS,
CUT FLOWERS. and
FLORAL DESIGNS.
Decorations for Weddings, Receptions
etc., speciality.
Iron and Wood Work.

The undersigned has taken the old spott's
shop. near the B. q 0. Depot u Charles
Town. and will do all kinds 81
BLACKsMITHISG AND
GENERAL REPAIR WORK
both Ia wood and iron. Horseshoeing spe-
eialty Buggies. Wagons, etc.. repaired ard
made IS good Is new. If You have RnYfhIug
Ia wood or iron ont Of keiter. Or : buggy q
carriage top that needs doctoeing. bring a 70
me ard zee what can do for roo.
Jan I5-y- JANIS +. AkTTLE1V&,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-10
THE OUTER
DARKNESS.
~ SIDNEY H. COLE.

\ Copyright 1907. by C. H. sutcliffe. J
3%>r~>-~>r<-~-r~-1>~~&
Ackroyd moved his chair from the
corner that he might have an unob-
structed view of Drusilla's face. She
was seated near the piano lamp, osten-
Elbly examining the score of q recent
musical farce he had brought her. Her
chin rested In one little upturned palm,
and her eyes were fixed pensiyely on
the music in her lap. Ackroyd watch
ed her silently for some moments. He
was loath to disturb that pose.
II saw Ted Briggs today" he said at
length. and he said 1t with the evident
expectation of fiutter of excitement
on Drusilla's part. In this, however,
he was disappointed. She turned a
page of the score without raising her
eyes.
did you" she said calmly.
IT did," he affirmed. Had sort Of
an all gone air about him."
Drusilla was silent.
Looked as II he needed some one to
sympathize with him-or kick him."
Ackroyd pursued.
Another page Of the score was turn
ed, but Drusilla said nothing.
Haven't seen him round here late
ly," said Ackroyd, and his tone sug-
gested much.
Its something over a week since he
called last" said Drusilla innocently.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-10

A hot headed Irishman accidentally
insulted an equally hot headed French
man, who insisted on fighting duel
with the Hibernian to wipe out the
slight. The Irishman suggested that
the two of them should each draw a
card from a pack, and the one who
drew the lowest was to go into an adj
joining room and blow his brains out.
The Frenchman demurred at FIRST, but
finally fell in with the idea, and the
two opponents drew out the cards. one
of which was bound to carry death In
its wake The Irishman drew the low
est card, and, with smile, he charged
his revolver and betook himself or TO
a small anteroom to complete the trag-
edy. Presently loud report rang out,
and the white faced people ran wildly
to the little anteroom, fully expecting
to see the Irishman CORY corpse. In
stead he came coolly along the passage
to meet them, and as they stared won
deringly at him he cried:
"Begorra, OF missed meself!
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-10
Laxative BrOmO )uinine
MILL CURE THR GRIPPE, PRICE 95C.

his Is the time Of the year when .sou use
hot Water Bottles. We have ali Kinds Al
Reasonable Prices
Plenty of Face Bags and a Special Thfoat
bag. very useful in severe cares of Sore
Throat and Grippe.
The Red Cross Plaster is the best plaster
made, price % cts,
Complete line Of DR.. Whitlock,s Remaaa..
on hand at all times.
All kinds of Stationery. Paper in Boxt
70 buik, Tablets, Ink. Pens, etc.
Our White Pine and Tar is the best CeSgh
Syrnp-handied by our agents Ali over tas
county-if you cannot get It from your local
stors Keeper write US aud We will have ii cent
TO you.
We are special agents for Dr.. Shoop,s gooas
and carry his complete line of medicines.
Largest and best az sorted line OF Talcum.
Perfumes and all sorts OF Toilet Preparation
carried IN any drug store in this part OF the
State
All kinds Of epices. and they are guaran-
teed to be the very best.
Complete line of Veterinary prepasations-
We have all of Pratt's. Hickman's Collie Cure.
Fleming's Fistulo Cure Combauls's Caustic
Balsam, and many others
We make 1t our aim to carry everything
Tor every purpose--all kinds OF Chemicals.
Patent Medicines, Spices. Rnbber Goods,
Irusses, Crntches-in fact everything that
you can mud IN any up-to-date drug store
anywhere.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-10

Drusilla regarded him amusedly.
Il think it would be interesting to
meet some of that class" said she.
Il can introduce You to one.v said he.
''Whens" Drusilla inquired eagerly.
"Now," said he. rising and bowina
gravely.
You" she gasped
Even l." he said, unsmiling.
There was a somewhat embarrassed
pause. Ackroyd broke IT.
Il shall never be happy until offer
myself to you. don't expect to be
happy afterward. shall merely join
the others In the outer darkness, and
The suspense will be oeera
Drusilla rested her chin on her palm
again. A bit of added color flushed her
cheeks. Her eyes were pensive.
'I've been very much a coward. =
said Ackroyd. Il was afraid you'd
laugh. That is why I've been silent so
long
He leaned forward In his chair. His
manner was pleadingly earnest Dru-
siila moved uneasily.
"Why don't you offer yourself, then.
and have 1t overT' she asked.
Ackroyd squared his shoulders. II
do offer myself, DrusilIa," said he.
MY silence has been such long one
the laugh should be doubly merry" he
added bitterly.
Drusilla turned to the piano. She
ran her fingers over the keys in soft
little minor harmonies. Ackroyd wait
ed impatiently: then he strobe to the
piano and bent over her. Something
giistened on her lashes, and there was
a shining streak down either cheek.
Good heayens!" cried Ackroyd in
sudden comprehension. He laughed
happily.
''It-it-isn't funny. I-I--d-don't feel |
a bit like Laughing" confessed Dru-
silla.
And Ackroyd was thereupon relieved
from any fears of 'the outer dark
ness"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-10
MILLER'S PHARMACY
Charles Town, w. Va.
A witty irish Judge.


Mr.. Doherty. who was chief Justice
Of the Irish court Of common pleas
fren 1880 till his death In 1e46, was
famed for his wit. The gossip in the
hall of the four courts. which of course
reached the bench. was that one OF
the judges had been somewhat excited
by wine at an entertainment in Dublin
castle on the previous evening. as 1t
true" the chief justice was asked.
''that Judge danced at the castle
ball last night?" "well." replied Do
herty. Il certainly can say that | saw
him in reel"
"As came along the quay" remark
ed one Of the officers OF the court
whose face was remarkably Ratchet
shaped, "the wind was cutting my
face" Upon my honor" replied the
chief Justice. Il think the wind had
the worst OF it."-London Law sge.se.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-10


GRAvELY.
Ackroyd smiled grimly, but Drusilla's
eyes being on the score its meaning
was lost on her.
Same old story. presume" said he.
whats the same old story?" she
said, with some emphasis.
"Got his congo, eh?'
"What are you talking about?"
"Ted Briggs"
"Well, what about himY'
HE seems to have been cast into the
outer darkness with his innumerable
predecessors" Ackroyd observed.
Drusilla shrugged her shoulders.
81 don't see why | should fret my
self over that she said.
For casting him there, of course"
said Ackroyd severely
Admitting did," said Drusilla with
challenge In her voice.
"Ted Briggs is particular friend
Of mine," Ackroyd began.
"Must l marry all your particular
friends?" said Drusilla with sardonic
Difference.
Ackroyd's eyes flashed angrily.
you knew all the time he was TAX
ing things seriously" he demonstrated.
"You might have little mercy on
such chaps
"Oh. don't let's squabbIe every night
you come here, said Drusilla YEARLY.
Here's the Palm song. Shall sing
1t to you, Maxy"
She seated herself at the plano and
sang with all her inimitable little droll-
cries. When she had finished she
swung about to face Ackroyd.
Did that soothe your savage breast,
Maker" she asked sweetly.
Ackroyd scowled when Will you
ever be seriousT he said.
II was never so serious In my life"
she asserted. Indeed ! am complete
| " weighed down with responsibility
and remorse You don't imagine he'll
take prussic acid. do you, Maxi" she
ended In tragic tones.
Ackroyd looked at her with cold dis
approval.
Between old friends he began.
1 6uI OTuSlHd NJ OlCr cut hA1A clot
| "Now, Max. I'm awfully sorry, but II
you begin to scatter any OF that ia.
| therly advice about here you'll have to
| 20 home, and l counted on delightful
evening with you here" she said ten
| tatively.
Nevertheless" said Ackroyd. Il
shall say what set out to, be the pen
| atty what It may"
| DrusilIa rested her elbows on the
keys and looked at him archly.
sT was about to remark" Ackroyd
went on, that In the social sea you
are sort Of uncharted reef on which
the affections Of many serious minded
young men are shipwrecked-'
.What a metaphor she tainted
sTheir shipwrecks don't seem to Dc
alarming calamities, however. IheJ
survive them"
| aAnd there are others who are 10
danger Of sailing straight on 70 ~
| reef, knowing all its dangers" said b.
| Dear mer' said Drusilla. Thcy
| should take course In navigation
| ssThe fear Of ridicuIe may keep then
| away for ! dime. but IN the end they'rI
bound 10 tempt fate be said.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-10

The PURE FOOD LAW" is des gned By the
Government to protect the public from in
furious ingredients in both foods and drugs.
1t is beneficial both to the public and con-
scientious manufacturer. Ely'sC cam Balm,
a successful remedy for cold in the head, ma
sal catarrh, hay fever. etc., containing nc
Injurious drugs, meets fully the requirements
of the new law. and that fact lie prominently
stated on every package. 1t contains none
OF the Injurious drugs which are required by
the law to be mentioned on the label. Hence
you can use it safely.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-10
House For Rent.

The Alexander residence. on South &c orge
street. Is for rent from now until April /,
1908, Apply TO
November 5. CHEW Il NORRIS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-10
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Signature q A<Azzzw

Tickling or dry coughs will quickly loosen
when using DR.. Shops Cough Cure. And
1t il so thoroughly harmless, that DR.. Shoop
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ard tender stems OF lung healing noun
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No o. INN, no cblorofofm no; hing harsh
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-10

s100 90 paid by DR.. Shoop for any recent
case of Grippe or acute cold that CSC box
of Preventics will not break, How Is this
for an offer? The Doctors supreme conf
dence in these little Candy Coal Cure Tab
lets PreveDtics-is certainly complete. It's
o 800 against IS cents-pretty big odds.
Ard Preventics, rememer, bcontain no Our
ing. Pneumonia would never appear II
early colds were always broken. Safe and
sure for feversh children. As Preyenties rs
cents. MilIer's Pharmacy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-10

Critic. who know fine coffee on taste and
flavor" quitely make for him batch of Dr.
Shops Health Coffee" and serve it piping
hot. 1t deceived Mrs. Shoop, and will be-
lieve deceive any ione. And there is not .
grain of real coffee 10 1t. Health Coffee Is
made from pure toasted grains. malt, nuts,
etc. Made In minnte-no 20 to 80 minutes
tedious boiling. ~ pounds 25c. 8 II Landis.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-10
For Rent.

a good 8-Room House on South East street,
with stable on lot. Possession given 1t once.
Apply to
Dec I0--tf. d. 8. HUGHES.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-10

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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-10
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06
cHINA's BABY EMPEROR.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
 Poor little Pu VI finds himself at the age of called upon to rule over popu- lation of some 4SO 900 and an area of 4,250,000 square miles. It would seem to be job for man full grown. The esti- mated population of the United States, in- cluding our insular dependencies, Is some- thing less than 1Oo,0O0.0Oo. and our area 3,750,OOO of square miles. And the Pres ident of the United States is certainly not likely to find single hour of the working day heavy on his hands.
 Of course, in China the regency and the hierarchy are more than willing to assume entire responsibility for the con duct of the government. The question, Shall the people ruler" Is an Occidental problem that does not vex the slant4eyed Celestial ,shuffling along from generation to generation in the worn treadmill rou- tine of the forefathers. Nine-tenths in China have no idea of how the other tenth lives-the tenth that is largely composed of mandarins bent on squeezing every last tael out of their respective provinces, and sycophants and court officials, chiefly con- cerned in the latest bulletin at the palace
 
 gate of Pexin. And Ia little child shall lead them?" Not so long as the Chinese priestcraft has anything to say about 1t or the corrupt bureaucracy.
 Whether the divine right of kings and emperors to rule their fellow mortals is or Is not acknowledged. the direction of the destinies of a nation of 4O0,0oO,0oO and more is no childs job. The hills of Chang. the hidden fastinesses of Shensi, the vale of the turbid flood of the Hoang- ho cry aloud for a ruler worthy of the land of Ghengis Khan. Confucius and Lao-Tse, who shall with a firm hand and a single mind mete out justice and leave the land no longer to be ruled by sickly puppet of a ruler or by
 "An infant crying in the night,
 An infant crying for the light
 And with no language but cry"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06

to succeeding generations. No doubt
 Colonel Owen has brought together
 every possible record in this state, and it Is reasonably certain that the roster of this state will bear the name of every volunteer who entered the Confederate service, but some of the other states are not so well equipped as Is this state in this respect. The omission of a single name from the roster would be a grave wrong to an old soldier and to all his descendants. All records loaned to General Aims worth are promptly returned to the persons who send them to Washington. No loss in that respect need be appre- hended, and every one should en- deavor to make the compilation as nearly complete as circumstances will permit. No other roster of the entire Confederate army will probably ever be made, and all should endeavor to add to the present one. Any letter addressed to Adjutant General Aims worth will receive due attention, and individual letters are invited. Every camp should give this subject atten- ton. The record of each Confederate soldier is desired. In this work no line will be drawn between Confeder- ate and Union soldiers. Accuracy is desired in the history of each indi- yidual soldier, and the whole is to be record of great value.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06
REASONABLE PROVIDES.
From Puck.

From Puck.
 Dear me. It's a lucky thing Christmas comes only once year. I don't know what we'd do if it came oftener.
 It isn't so much the value of a present as the spirit in which it is given.
 I hang up my stocking just to please the cbildren-I dread telling them there's no Santa Claus. Let some one else do that.
 It never seems like Christmas to me unless 1t SHOWS
 I always try to give sensible gifts something useful, that will be a remind CT all the year.
 Money is always such an acceptable present There isn't one of us who has so much that he can't take a little more.
 I love a good home dinner on Christi mas Day, with all the relatives around It's so nice for the children, too.
 Don't you pity the poor at this time of the year? I do.
 Christmas and New Year come so close together. It's too bad they couldn' t be separated little-two holidays com- ing right on top of each other that way make 1t so hard; but then the children enjoy 1t.
 I never know what to give father. It. so hard to think of anything for a man. And my rici. friends-they have every thing already.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06
Struck By an Automobile.

Tt is a startling shock and a bewilder- ing sensation to be struck by an automo- bile" said a victim. "The approach Is so noiseless, and even at moderate speed the impact Is such as to jar one in every bone, although you may not fall down.
 As the big machine struck me a side lick (the driver turned the auto just as he detected he was about to hit mel I had a mental flash of danger which re- acted with sea sickness instanter. By the time I got my breath and brain power back the auto vas 100 feet away at a tangent. At first I thought but little of the matter, but later I found that was severely bruised on the lower left size, and that my arm was aching from the contact with the front wheel-rubber- tired. As this machine was going only or 10 miles on hour, what must not the faster speed of 20 or 30 miles of- fer as a danger to life and limb, even with a glancing assault, where there is effort made to avert the worst"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06
Rosters of the ConfederaCy

The Confederate records at the best are incomplete, and every living Con- federate soldier and every Confederate organization and every state that was a part of the Confederacy should lena a willing hand toward a completion of the compilation of the roster of the Confederate army. Adjutant General Ainsworth has charge of this work, and he appeals to societies and camps and individuals to loan him records that will enable him to complete the Con- federate roster. The Union roster is well-nfgh complete, but there are many gaps in the Confederate roster.
 This is really an important matter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06
State of the Federal TreaSnrY

The customs and the internal reve- nue receipts are moderately increased each month, but on account of extrava- gance in expenditures the deficit Is also increasing month by month. The expenditures for November were $57,- 900,000, as against SAP, 2,3OO, 900 in No yember, 1907. The deficit of five months of the present fiscal year stands at about $55,000, 900, and it is believed the years deficit will go to $115,0OO,- 900. The surplus of the government will at this rate soon be exhausted.
 The question of revenue-of receipts and expenditures-wil come up in the ways and means committee in connec- tion with tariff revision. Not a few standpatters want tariff that will meet extrayagant expenditures. It, however, never occurs to them to sub stitute revenue for protective rates in schedules that they are specially il- terested in. Some think duty should be collected from the poor mans breakfast table-from tea and coffee but the party that would do that knows 1t would have no power in the Con- gross that is elected two years hence.
 Taxes could be laid to meet all req sonable expenditures without adding to the already excessive cost of living, but taxes will not be laid by the Dal- cells and Aldriches in Congress on that basis. There will be no income tax, no graded inheritance tax, no ma terial lessening of prohibitive tariff duties, and the net result of revision inevitably will be an increase in the cost of living. This will be attributed to the Panama canal, or to big nav, ito one thing or another-but it will come and the standpatters are now scheming how to do it in the slyest and most plausible manner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06
HealthfuI Trade.

General trade is not only far better than 1t was a year ago when the panic was doing it's worst but 1t is in a healthier condition than it was even In the fall of 19O6," said James W. Janey of Chi cago. And what makes 1t especially satisfactory now Is the cheering outlook for the new year.
 Industrial prosperity Is reviving slow ly but surely and I have never known a time when business men were nfore op- timistic regarding the near future. Not only is confidence restored but there Is a widespread feeling that by the sum- mer of 1909 and maybe earlier prosperity will be in full swing again. The signs of coming activity are certainly well ln eyidenceo