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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21
Register Takes Charitable View.

The Shepherdstown Register has an
extended article on the so-called Shep-
herd College scandal. which has occu-
pied much space in various newspapers
recently. The Register takes charita-
BILE view of tho matter. and says in con-
clusion:
THE two principals in this unfortu-
nate affair have been popular residents
of Shepherdstown during their terms as
teachers in Shepherd college. Prof Lit
tier was here but one year. having been
appointed last September upon the
recommendation of Prof Knutti. He is
a native of Switzerland, and was an ex-
pert in the manufacture of iron and steel
prior to coming to Pittsburg district. He
is young man and made many friends
by his geniality and pleasant manner
His wife is daughter of William ] Brit
ner. formerly of Shepherdstown, but now
of Swissvale. and granddaughter OF
John H Show, of this place. Prof Lit
tier made his home with Mr. Show while
here, and his conduct was exemplary.
Miss Wright, who came here from
Owensville, Indiana. two years ago. is a
musician of unusual talent, and Shepherd
college has never had a better teacher
in this department. She is a middle
aged lady and has taught in various in
stitutions for number of years. Her
conduct during her two years residence
IN Shepherdstown was above reproach,
and she possessed the respect of the peo-
pie and the highest admiration of her
pupils, who came from every section of
this county as well as from Maryland
Her work here was very successful, and
her income from teaching was large. as
her classes were always full. We are
not among those who believe the stories
that are calculated to blast the reputation
of Prof Littler and Miss Wright. On
the contrary, we are of the opinion that
they are the victims of hasty and ill-con-
sidered action and of the gossips who SO
often make mountains of molehills and
prefer to believe evil rather than good of
their fellowmen"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21

There lie more Catarrh In this sec ion of the
country than all other diseases put together.
and until the last few years was supposed to be
incurabe. For great many years doctors
pronounced it local disease, and prescribed
local NEEDLES. and by constantly failing to
cure with local treatment, pronounced 1t in
durable. Science has proven caiarrh to be q
constitutional disease, and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by r. ]. Cheney 4 Co., Toledo,
Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the
market. 1t is taken internally il doses from
10 drops to a teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces of the system.
They offer one hundred dollars for any case it
fails to cure. Send for circulars and testi-
mcnials
Address. F. ]. CHENEY & Co., Toledo o.
Sold BY Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21
In Memoriam.

In loving remembrance of my beloved
son, little Thomas Henry Bailey, who de-
parted this life July 10, 1907.
Sad hearts wept over his little grave,
And pity blended with their grief,
That this sweet innocent should have
Existence for time SO brief.
just long enough to win the heart,
To brighten home with his loving smile.
Ere torn from mothers love apart,
Here such a very little while.
Yet blame not God nor call him cruel,
That be thus called a child away.
Think rather he but loved jewel
Whose luster might grow dim with stay.
think of all the sorrow spared,
The sins and sufferings of years.
Which had he lived he might haye shared.
l think of these and dry my tears.
For it may be not length of days
Are by Gods reckoning the test.
Mysterious are all his ways,
Perhaps these little ones serve best.
HIS MOTHER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21
Reunion of Confederate Veterans.

Reunion of Confederate Veterans.
General Ordor No. l..
A State Reunion of the Confederate
Veterans and soldiers of West Virginia
is hereby called and ordered to be held
at the town of Beverly, in the county of
Randolph, on Wednesday. the goth day
of September. 1908. commencing at 10
o'clock a. m. At the same time and
place Confederate monument erected
to the memory of the Confederate dead
of Randolph county. will be unveiled
with appropriate exercises, The officers
of this division and camps throughout
the State. will take due notice Of this
order, and govern themselves according
ly. A full attendance is respectfully re-
quested.
BY order of
MAJ-GEN. ROBERT WHITE.
A. {. L GATEwooD. Adj't-General.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21
National CitizeEs' Bank
Dividend Notice.

The Board of Directors of the National
Citizens Bank of Charl ! W \ meeting
held on Tuesday, JUus =; 0 declared
semi-anI ual dividend OF ? per s-nt on the
capital stock Of said i.st IL dividends
are pay able at the BAN sr a July 5.
1908. GERARD / so :. asher.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21

We return thanks to Secretary Chas
NJ Broun for complimentary badge for
the Berryvlle Horse Show. to be held
August IS. Io and 20. The Berryvile
Horse Show is known far and near.
and has won an established reputation
The simple announcement of the dates
will insure the usual large attendance
from Jefferson county. $1,000 to be
given in prizes.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21
The Democrats did good lob at thei

The Democrats did good job at their
congressional convention last Tuesday
by selecting as their standard bearer the
Hon. B. H. Hiner. of Pendleton County.
He is an ideal candidate-cl cut,
brainy and forceful. In the halls of Con-
gress he would be an honor to his party
and district. He is young, honest and
fearless. The peoples interest are safe
in such hands-Keyser Tribune.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21

nator Elkins desires to announce
those desiring farmers bulletins and
issued by the government, may
their names and addresses to b
his, Elkins, w Va. at an early date
bulletins will be mailed during the
Iner. and the seeds will be sent out
spring.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21
Boarders Wanted.

The undersigned, having rented the Flagg
house, conner of Washington and East streets.
lie now prepared to furnish the best accom-
modations TO summer and transient boarders.
The house has been thoroughly renovated
and is in frst-class condition. Delightful
shade and pleasant location. For further in
formation, pric g, &C., apply to
MRS II. P. CLINE.
Box 107.
lime 9. 1908. Charles Town. W. Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21
Electric Globes Cheap.

800 Electric Globes, 8, 16 and a c. D., that
we're used for decorating purposes during the
Odd Fellow Convention. for sale. lie each
or 10 for 81 co. Az globes guaranteed to be
good. These globes belong to the Odd Eel
lows, and can be bought at the store Of H. l.
Ronemus. 7-21-4t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21

lew York Republicans who have been
kributing literally to the campaign
Id of the Douglas Republican Asso-
Rtion have come to find out that it is an
hti-Taft organization, engineered by
everal down East negroes. Stung!
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21

The Reformed reunion will be held at
Pen-Mar July 10. the Lutheran July 90,
and the Presbyterian July 80.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21

At a conference between William J.
Bryan and members of the Democratic
National Committee publicity resolu-
ton was passed limiting individual con-
tributIons to $40, 900.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21

President Edward HRS Oh of the Bal
timore Federation of Labor says tha
every one of the 10000 federation men
in Baltlm ore will vote for Bryan.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21

The Prohibitionists have nominated
Eugane w Chaplin, of Chicago. fol.
President. and Aaron S Watkins. of
Ada, Ohio, for Vice President.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21

Col. T. b. Davis. our last Democratic
Congressman. had prominent seat in
the Keyser Convention last Tuesday. and
was heartily cheered.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21

Hon. B. H. Hiner. Democratic candi-
date for Congress. will probably speak
at Morgan's Grove and Charles Town
during the Fair.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21
nomination of Hon. VIM. c

e nomination of Hon. VIM. G..
b, of Preston. for Presidential Elec-
sill meet with hearty approval. Mr..
wn C'Junior" as he is Familiarity
led) is well known throughout the
Strict. and an able lawyer and Jealous.
hnfinchIng Democrat, standing by his
party through thick and thin in one of
the strongest Republican counties in the
Cfafa
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21
For Sale.

goo bushels Old Rye, ready to grind.
3 Flesh Cows.
2s Boom Lots Cheap; suitable for gardens.
5000 feet Framing Lumber
1900 Shingles. 800 Posts.
Cart and Harness.
Pair Hay sheIvings.
I Spiing-Toot Harrow
50 Cords Of Wood 10 the woods.
FOR RENT.
From September /. 1908. Green Bouee
Property now occupied By Mrs Waters. On
North Charles street.
GEO. Fl. HAGLRY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21

Mr.. Taft has concluded to make no
speaking tours in the coming campaign.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21

The ancient courthouse at Berkeley
Springs has been remodeled
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21

MIR Joseph H Savage. of Kernstown.
Va, was badly burned yesterday by the
explosion of the gasoline tank in his au-
t0tnohije
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21

The picnic of the Tri-State League of
Odd Fellows will be held at Island Park.
August A.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21
Cleaning Notice.

All occupants of property in the corpora
ton of CHI arles Town are requested TO clean
the weeds and grass from the front Of their
premises Inside the curb line. Notice il here
BY given that ii the same is not c eaned
within reasonable time the work will he
done by the town and charged oh the tar
bills.
By order OF the Street Committee.
GEO. T. LIGHT.
July L. 1908. Mayor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21

West Virginia has three female en-
balmers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21
Commissioners Notice.

The following fidnciary accounts are hefore
ne for settlement:
RP. Chew and " o. Norris. Executors Of
Robert Chew.
Laura G. strider, Executor of Mrs. Amanda
C.. Strider
Z. c. Williams, Guardian of Laura v.
Shephe d.
herd.
Z. c. Williams, Trustee of Abram shep-
herd
Given under my hand this 18th day of
July. 1908. CLEON MOORE.
July I4-2t Commissioner of Accounts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21
Farm for Sale.

A good jefferson County Farm for Sale.
800 acres Of good, tiIlable, limestone land. 20
acres in timber, with vein of 20; omite run
ming across the tract Wen improved, aud
eautifully located, Apply al the
Jan-s-tf. SPIRIT OFFICE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21
Teachers Uniform
Examination.

An examination Of teachers win be held af
Shepherd Co lege, Shepherdstown, w. Va
on July % and a. 10 g. commencing at 2 90
Q 10. each day The division OF General His
tory is English History.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21
Learn to Play Piano or
Organ in One Hour.


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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21
Horse For Sale.

For sale, q Capt. Goodwin Bay Mare, 5
years old. well broken to everything, gentle
and safe. JOS. v. BELL.
June left. Bardane, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21

The West Virginia Democratic State
A Convention will meet in Charleston.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21

nays that it is be-
IAN has better
49, llfyland this time than
fore.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21
Money For Sale.

The Ideal Building and Loan Association
will sell money Tuesday evening, July
a. 1905, at 7:30 o'clock.
C.N. CAMPBELL. Sec'y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21

dcGraw controlled the
Democratic convention.
On last Saturday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21

in Baltimore yesterday
sun going up.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-07-21

MAJ-GEN. ROBERT WHITE,
A. {. L GATEwooD. Adj't- General.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-25
WEALTHY GROCER Is
SUED FOR DIVORCE
Edward B. Jennings Told Vile
He Loved Another, She Says
in Complaint
Woman Charges Rich Husband
Fails to Support Her and
Asks Alimony

Repeating the allegations of cruelty
contained in her application for sep
arate maintenance, filed some months
ago, Mrs. Elsie Knox Jennings yes
terday instituted an action for divorce
from Edward B. Jennings, of the firm
of Hooper & Jennings, wholesale
grocers. She declares in her complaint
that her husband threatened that if
she did not sue him for divorce he
would not provide her with the neces-
saries of life
At their home in Belvedere he is
alleged to have told her that he had
no affection for her. but that he was
in love with a certain other woman,
whom he had taken to various places
of entertainment. lunches. dinners, etc.
That was in April, 1908, and since then,
Mrs. Jennings states, he has not treated
her as a wife. Jennings is charged
with having refused to talk to his wife
or have any communication with her.
Since June last, when he is alleged
TO have told her Ito go to the devil -
Jennings has not supported his wife.
she charges. Mrs. Jennings asks for
$500 a month a1imony, sta ting that her
husbands interest in the Hooper &
Jennings company is worth $4,000 and
that he gets salary of $500 month.
William G.. Kaiser was ordered out
of his own home by his wife, Margaret
L. Kaiser. he alleges in suit for di-
vorce filed yesterday. Kaiser accuses
his wife of telling him she did not care
for him any more. that he was a
drunken bum and no good.
According to the complaint Kaiser
owns real estate in Hyde. Natoma and
Fair Oaks streets and in Lexington
avenue.
Other suits for divorce filed yesterday
We're: William Bach against Ruffina
Maria Bach. habitual intemperance;
Emily C. Matthias against Peter Ma
thias. cruelty; Theresa c. Little against
G. T. Little, desertion; Mary Lugo
against Leo Lugo, willful neglect: May
Huskins against Z. Huskins, willful
neglect.
Cora Hall was granted divorce from
Charles Hall by Judge Sturtevant on
the ground of desertion.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-25
CLING FOR LIFE TO
OVERTURNED BOAT
Two of Grew of Lady Mine, in
Icy Waters an Hour, Are
Barely Rescued


Clinging with a death grip TO the
keel of their capsized boat. Eric Tro-
berg and 5. Galloway. members of the
crew OF the pilot boat Lady Mine. bat
tied for nearly an hour with the icy
waters outside the heads yesterday aft
ernoon- and We're rescued in an eN
hausted condition barely in time to
escape drowning
The accident happened shortly after
o'clock when the French bark Tur-
got. towed outside the heads by the
tug Defiance. had cast or the hawser
and was getting under sail. while the
Lady Mine. standing by. was preparing
to take OF Pilot McCullOch. There was
heavy sea running. and it was with
difficulty that the Lady Mine launched
the boat. manned by Troberg and CAL
laway- The men had rOwed but few
yards toward the TurgOt when an i'm
mense wave capsized them Both We're
washed clear OF the upturned boat. but
managed to regain il and cling 10 the
keel. shouting for help The Lady Mine
was put about. but the heavy seas pre-
vented her reaching the struggling
boat, containing Mate Chris Christen-
sen. was launched BY great exertiOn
Christensen at last managed TO row to
the capsized boat. upon which Troberg
and Galloway, exhausted and benumbed
by the cold water. We're fast losing
their grip. The victims were brought
back 10 Meiggs wharf. half dead from
their experience
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-25
ISLAIS CREEK PROJECT
OBJECT OF BIG MEETING
Gathering of All Improvement
Clubs of City Called to Con-
slider Proposition

Undaunted by the defeat of the prop
osition to purchase Islais creek lands
for the purpose of improving San Fran
cisco's harbor. the Mission promotion
association Monday night called a spe-
cial meeting of all Improvement clubs
In the city for next Monday night in
the Mission association hall for the
purpose of considering ways and means
Tor acquiring the Islais creek lands for
harbor purposes.
Every improvement club in San Fran
cisco viii be represented at this giant
mass meeting The association also
put itself on record as being opposed
TO any petition for the filling in of
these lands or any portion of them.
letter from former Mayor James %.
Phelan. in which he denies having ad-
vocated the defeat of the project. was
read by Supervisor George Center.
A letter of explanation from G. c.
Moore, president of the local chamber
OF commerce, was also read at the
meeting. The association decided to
protest against the irregular car service
on the West Twenty second street and
Hoffman avenue car line and on the
Bosworth street and Glen Park line.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-25
HOTEL SEASON IN THE
SOUTH WILL OPEN EARLY
Influx of Tourists This Year Is
Expected to Break All
Records

In the opinion of Morgan Ross. man
ager of the Hotel Coronado. the annual
influx of eastern and European tourists
into the hotels of the state Will be
much larger tf..tg IN previous years.
Ross has Just ted six weeks
trip through the tate with a visit to
the Hawaiian islands added. From
what he seen and heard, Ross concludes
that the winter season about to omen
will be a banner one.
inquiries are coming in from every
sections of the country" Ross said yes
terday, and many points in Europe as
TO the accommodations. The Coronado
is not, the. only hotel that feels this
revival of interest 1t is being felt by
all the first class houses of southern
California and the leading hosteIries
OF this city. San Francisco will. of
course. be benefited by visits from at
least 80 per cent of the tourist trade
that makes the southern part of the
state its wintering place.
The season viii open two months
earlier this year than those of the last
four years. In former years the hotels
of the south did not look for their rush
season until after New Years From
what L have learned. all the hotels of
the state are already being besieged by
foreign and eastern travellers for the
best accommodations.
The Hotel Coronado and San Diego
are enjoying their share of this advent
of prosperity. We have added so new
rooms to the hotel and have installed a
system of steam heating in the rooms
facing the ocean in place of the CRATES
formerly in use. With the dredging of
the entrance Of the harbor. now being
done under federal supervision. San
Diego will have a harbor in which the
largest battleships or passenger vessels
may safely anchor When this work is
to grow into one of the most Important
cities on the Pacific coast"
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-25
BRACE OF THIEVES
HAVE BAD RECORD
Lorin Hotel Robbers Identified
as Perpetrators of Other
Burglaries
Both Are Ex-Convicts and Police
Are Satisfied That Capture
Is Important One

The suspicious of the police that
Byron D. Wheelan, alias Earl c. West
more, and Joseph Adams, alias n "
Marvin, alias NJ V. Reynolds, who
broke into the Hotel Lorin, 1156 SUIT
ter street, on Monday afternoon and
by Policemen Bakulich and Geiman
had been committing many burglaries,
were confirmed yesterday. William
Jungmeier, 1907 California street,
identified them at the city prison as
two men who broke into his residence
on the afternoon of November 1 and
stole about 5000 worth of jewelry. He
saw them leaving the house. James F.
Sullivan also identified Wheelan as a
man who called at the residence of his
sister, Mrs. r. T. Kelly, 1852 Jackson
street, about seven weeks ago and
asked for work. When told there was
no work there for him he went away.
Next day Mrs. Kelly's residence was
entered by burglars and s700 worth of
furs and jewelry stolen.
Both prisoners are ex-convicts. Wheel
an was sent to San Quentin on Janu-
ary "a. 1897, from Kings county for
seven years for burglary and March
10, 1902. he was sent to the same
institution from this city on two
charges of assault to murder. He had
been taken care of by Charles Mont
gomery after his release on the burg
larry charge. and when stopping at
Montgomery's hotel in Second street
near Tehama he had dispute with the
night clerk about a key and shot the
night clerk. While running along Te-
hama street he shot a bar tender named
Tan m an
ing to intercept him. He hid in an
alley. where he was captured yb Police
men McQuaide, Cassidy and Chase. His
sentence was eommuted on October 4
last.
Adams was sent to San Quentin from
this. city on February II, 1896, for two
years for burglary and on April %.
1900 he was sent from Alameda coun-
ty for II years for burglary. This
last sentence was committed on August
last and he was restored to citizen
ship.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-25
SITUATION AT NANkING
GROWS SERIOUSLY ACUTE
One Thousand Troops Held
Ready for Action in Case
of an Outbreak

PEKING, Nov. 24.-The situation at
Nanking. where a mutiny on the part
of the Chinese troops broke out on No
vember 19, is serious. There has been
fighting in the streets of the city and
a portion of the foreign residents have
taken refuge on board a British gun
boat. Others of IL e foreigners elected
to remain on shore.
This information was conveyed to
Peking today in official kilograms to
the legations here. There is also a
German gunboat of the city.
The American residents asked for a
gunboat for their protection. but IN
view of the assurances given here yes
terday by Yuan Shi Kai, one of the
grand councillors, that the situation
was quist and the incident OF the mu-
tiny closed. this request was not for
warded. The information coming in
here contradicts the representations
being made by the foreign board. and
the legations have requested the board
to supply them with the further news.
The war board announced today that
it had 1000 troops at Marking pending
the conclusion of the maneuvers.