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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-12-01
BUYING THE WIND.
iceland Wizards" Who Used to Sell
to Superstitious Mariners.


iceland s'Wixards" Who Used to Sell
to Superstitious Mariners
In the old days of sailing ships 1t
was common thing for sea captain
to buy the wind for his voyage.
though, strangely enough. the only peo-
pie supposed to deal in it were the
Icelanders. When a constant success
sion of battling winds or dead Gains
had persistenty followed ship for
more than one cruise. 1t was not at all
unusual for the skipper of big wind
jammer to pay a visit to Iceland for
the sole purpose OF purchasing wind
enough to last him ON his next voyage
or two
In every port in Iceland one or more
wind wizards" were to be found, who
Yere ready to sell a favorable wind for
the next six months or year to any
sea captain willing to invest in some
thing he could not see. The sailor. sev-
ing found his way to the magician's
house. first proceeded to spread out
upon the floor the articles offered in
payment for the wind-tallow candles.
cloth. beads. knives. powder and lead.
After good deal of haggling and
many times adding to or taking away
from the little pile of merchandise be-
tween them the price was finally
agreed upon. and the captain passed
over his handkerchief to the Icelander
The wind merchant muttered certain
words into it. tying knot in the hand
kerchief at the end of each incanta-
ton. This was done to keep the magic
words from evaporating. When a GER
tain number OF knots had been tied,
the handkerchief was returned to its
owner, with a strict charge to keep it
knotted and guard it with extraordi-
nary care until he arrived at the de-
sired port. and at each port knot was
to be taken out.
One old captain had been so bothered
with head winds that he kept crying
out to the Icelander to tie another knot
in the handkerchief and another and
another. so as to be sure of plenty Of
the wished for zephyrs. until finally
there was no room for any more knots
and three knives and thirty candles
had been added to the heap on the
floor. But when the wind greedy cap-
tain was two days at sea terrific gale
began to hurl the ship ahead of it.
ever increasing in fury. until she
plunged along under bare poles. with
her nose deep In the brine and tons Of
water washing her decks. Darker and
darker grew the sky. and higher and
higher rose the racing. foam crested
waves, hammering the laboring vessel
with ceaseless blows until her seams
began to open under the strain and let
In the sea.
Then. believing he had the devil in
his pocket. the badly frightened skip
per drew forth the much knotted hand
kerchief and threw it overheard. In
short time the tempest abated. the
clouds cleared away. and the water
subsidized. but one seaman never again
bought wind. He was content with the
kind that comes by chance. York
Times
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-12-01
The Swiss Republic.

The Swiss republic. with various
changes, has survived from the year
1908, though its present constitution
dates only from 1874. 1t now embraces
three nationalities = German. French
and Italian The original nucleus of
the state, however, was German. and
even now considerably more than half
the population is German Federated
under the constitution Of 1874 are
twenty-five distinct states.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-12-01
French Oyster Gatherers.

The work of oyster collecting and
culture is most unsuitable for women
but in France, owing to its tedious ma
ture, 1t does not appeal to men. Often
from an early hour In the morning till
late into the evening the woms d are
standing up to the knees In water
with a strong sun beating down on
them The result is that never a year
passes without some of them going
mad and having to be hurried away to
the asylums. The work Is well paid
as, indeed, it ought to be. while in the
case Of the few who own beds the
profits are large, and small fortunes
are quickly amassed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-12-01
Paid For.

An Irishman entered a country inr
and called for glass of the best Irist
whisky. After being supplied he dranl
it and was about to walk out when thu
following conversation took place:
Landlord Here. sir; you haven
paid for that whisky you ordered
Irishman-What's that you say? Land
lord-I said you hadn't paid for thai
whisky you ordered. Irishman-Dit
you pay for it? Landlord-Of course
did. Irishman-Well. then, what's the
good Of both of US paying for it?-Lon
don Tit-Btts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-12-01
>TAYL0URs AND sMYTHS.
They Were the commonest Trades In
the thirteenth Century.

IHey were tHc 1ommouc$T trades IN
the Thirteenth Century.
The manufacture of leather In the
thirteenth century seems to have been
important. showing that leather jer-
kins and breeches were commonly
worn. We have 10 skynners. 20 bar-
kars. 6 saddelers. 3 cortleweners. 167
souters (shoemakefsl and s glovers.
The surname feuster is trade name
denoting maker of pack saddles.
The commonest trades are taylour
and smyth. since one lived In almost
every village. The taylours number
407. of whom 40 are called by the
Latin name of cissor In addition to
261 smyths, several are specialized.
There are two arusmyths. three loke-
smyths. three geIdsmyths, five fferours
(shoeing smithsl and six lnarshalls far-
riers).
The wright wrought both In wood
and metal. The number catalogued Is
1856, of whom 81 are called by the
Latin name faber (French favre). one
of the few cases in which the Latin
translation of trade name has be-
come common surname. The
wryghts' trade. like that of the smyths
was specialized. The arkwryght made
the great arks or chests In which the
clothes or meal were stored. and we
find a plowwryght. wheeIwryght.
two shippewryghts, eleven cartwryghts
and two glasswryghts (glaziers), who
We're probably concerned with the win.
dows of churches. Glass windows In
houses We're rare
The bakesters are few (fifteen), sug-
costing that families baked their own
bread. There are twenty-six butchers
(feshewer, bocher or carnifexl. whence
Labouchere. while the surname potter
shows that this trade was In existence
The fysshers (forty-threel were opu.
lent. being taxed twelve times as much
as laborers.-London Notes and Que.
rfes
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-12-01
Utterly Selfish

Nellie-That Clara Sharpe is just the
meanest, most utterly selfish girl ever
saw. She never thinks of any one but
herself. Dora-Tell me about it. Nellie
i ran In there the other evening for
a few moments, and while / was there
Mr.. Spooner called. 1t wasn't long be
fore he requested her TO play. He's
passionately fond of music, you know
Well, what do you think that girl did
She asked him to come to the piano
and turn the music for her, so that !
couldn't talk to him.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-12-01

When ]. NJ Barrie. the author of
Peter Pan" addressed an audience of
thousand girls at Smith college dur
ing his American visit of last year. a
friend asked him how he had found
the experience
Well replied Mr.. Barrie. ito tell
you the truth. I'd much rather talk a
thousand times to one girl than to talk
one time to a thousand girls"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-12-01
The Old and the New.

Little Johnny's father is Il physician
and his mother Is a Christian Scientist
Recently the little boy was threatened
with appendicitis. His sister. goin,
into the room where Johnny was i.
bed, found very. indignant little boy
who made this complaint:
Father and mother won't let NJ,
talk slang, but when | told mother how
sick ] was she said. Forget It, ant
when told father he said. Cut Il
out Judges Library.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-12-01

They had been married seventeen
years.
IF there ever was an utterly worth
less travesty Of man. you're it," she
told him.
Six months later she was suing the
railway company whose train had run
over this worthless husband for $780,
900.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-12-01
Boarders Wanted.

The undersigned. having rented the Flags
house .coTnsr Of Washington and East streets
Is now prepared 10 furnish fhe best accom-
medafiops 10 sHmnier and fFate silent b0sfdeTs
The house has besn thoroughly renoy 45ed
and is in frst-el@ss condition. Delight ri
shade and pleasant location For further in
formation, pric b, &C., apply TO
MRS a. r CLINE.
Box 1O1.
June Q, 1908 Charles Town, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-12-01
Safety Of the stunid.

"Bliggins says that be has no re-
grets for anything he ever said
YES" answered Miss Cayenne, that
Is a satisfaction enjoyed only by peo-
pie who never say anything OF the
least Importance. Washington Star.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-12-01

The American grows quickly. works
quickly, eats quickly, makes up bis
mind quickly. gets rich quickly and
dies quickly He Is even buried quick
ly-Paris Revue.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-12-01
Iron and Wood Work.

The undersigned has taken the old SPOTS
shop. near the B. Il o. Depot in Charles
Town, and will do all kinds of
BLACKSMITHING AND
GENERAL REPAIR WORK
both in wood and iron. Horseshoeing a spe-
cialty. Buggies, Wagons, etc.. repaired and
made as good as new. If you have anything
in wood or iron out of keller, or buggy OF
carriage top that needs doctoring bring 1t to
me and see what can do for You.
Jan 15-y. JAMES T. LITTLETON
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-12-01
At the Rarher,s-

Tonsorial Expert cutting coIored
mans hair)-'Rastus, your hair is just
like wool. 'Rastus Well you didn't
'spect to cut silk TO Is cents. did yoh?
--Harper's Weekly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-12-01

Drive prejudices out by the door,
they Will re-enter by the window
Frederick the Great.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-12-01
Livery and Feed Stable

The undersigned calls the attention of the
pubic t. his Livery and Feed Stables. in the
Maxwell Stable, on Liberty street, in rear of
G N Colenan'r Store. where he is prepared
TO FEED AND BOARD HORSES. &c well as
all kinds of Livery Work.
May 10 HENRY MYERS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-12-01
Antique SidebOard

FOR SALE. A good Mahogany Antique
Sideboard for saie. Apply 1t the
SPIRIT OFFICE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-12-01
Neuralgia
Pains

Are the result of an
abnormal condition of
the more prominent nerve
branches, caused by con-
gestion, irritation, or dis
ease. If you want to re-
lieve the pain try DIR. Miles
Anti-Pain Pills. They
often relieve when every
thing else fails. They
leave no disagreeable
after-effects. Just a
pleasurable sense Of re-
Lief. Try them.
Il have neuralgia headache right
over my eyes. and / am really afraid
that my eyes will burst. / also have
neuralgia pain around my heart.
Pain Pills recently and find they re-
lieve these troubles quickly. / seldom
find it necessary to take more than
two tablets for complete relief"
MRS. KATHERINE BARTON
1117 Valley st, Carthage, Mo.
st have awful spells of neuralgia
and have doctored great deal with
out getting much benefit. For the
last two years I have been taking
Dr. Miles Anti-Pain Pills and they
always relieve me. I have been so
bad with neuralgia that / sometimes
thought / would go crazy. Sometimes
it is necessary to take two Of them.
but never more and they are sure to
relieve me-" MRS. FERRIER,
2434 Lynn St. Lincoln, Neb.
Your druggist sells DR.. Miles ANTI
Pain Pills, and we authorize him to
If 1t falls to benefit you.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-12-01
Modem WoOdmen Of America

The Greatest Fraternal Benefit soriets ~
America, furnishes It's members sound FAM.
~ insurance ut actual cost, There Is no "a
vored or privileged class Every Woodmau
stands on footing Of eYaef sqHaiitF
High-Salaried fiic1rs. The ~oci - -
ness Is conducted at smaller co p
than the business If any otbe -oefefs
insurance company OF appFoxmals
tude. Cheapest. safest and b II. viii
fraternal feature Of over 0O0, 0s0 men btf.
the United States he Banner ~ VI oedtf
floats over buodreds Of thoufauds OF Anne
can homes. II numbers more members and
supporters among leading public men than
any other society IN existence. Investigate
See any Woodman. All
Our o, X. Horse feed is selling very faplo-
~. Be one of our many satisfied customers
The only place to get o. X. = L Wilson.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-12-01
For Sale.

/ have for sale the house aud lot on Main
street. Charles Tosn, owned BY James ID
Brown and othsrS, and occupied by John N
howell. S. W. MAJ HIE6TON
Serf 29-tf Al IL
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-12-01
TAxIDERMY.

Nr. Samuel Michael, Of the vicinity Of
Dufiields, is prepared to strff aid mount all
kinds of birds ard animals, At hort notice
and At reasonable prices. Post Office Shen-
andoah Junction, W. Va. Nov. Z, 1905.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-12-01
A Reliable
Remedy
EIy's Cream Balm

41s~N' "I~b.SNts
Gives Relief at Once.
1t cleanses, soothes,
heals and protects
the diseased mem
brane resulting from
Catarrh and drives
away a Cold in the
Head quickly. Re-
stores the Senses of
Taste and Smell. Flu
gists or by mail. In
Elv Brothers. 56 Wal
New-York tribune., 1908-02-15
HUGHES DENIES REQUEST
No Need Of Extraordinary Term to
TTU Mcclellan Case.

Albany Feb. 14-Following his conference
with Presiding Justice Paterson of the Appel
late Division of the 1st Department while in
New York this week, Governor Hughes, In a
letter sent tonight to Attorney General Jack
son. announced IN substance that there Is no
necessity for granting the application made to
him by the Attorney General for the appoint
ment of an extraordinary trial term Of the Su-
preme Court and the designation of a justice
for the trial of the action brought to test the
title of George b. Mcclellan to the office of
Mayor Of New York.
Il have consulted with the presiding justice of
the Appellate Division of the 1st Department.
saws the Governor in his letter, land in
formed that there regularly designated trial
terms which have Justices assigned to them
at present, and that the action referred to can
be tried at one of these terms, to which it has
been and is intended that a Supreme Court
Justice from outside of New York City shall be
assigned.
'It is important that the trial should be had
promptly and that the controversy to which you
refer should be settled with the least possible
delay. 1t appears that there is adequate pro-
vision for this purpose without the appointment
of an extraordinary term, and 1 understand that
the trial can proceed your appeal
from the order for struck jury has been de-
cded,'
New-York tribune., 1908-02-15
BRYAN HAS WISCONSIN.
Delegates Instructed for HIM FIRST,
Last and Al the Time.

Milwaukee, Feb lathe Wisconsin delega-
ton to the Democratic National Convention at
Denver was Instructed at the closing session Of
the state convention to-day to vote as unit
for William Jennings Bryan as the Democratic
nominee for President first, last and all the
time The platform containing the instructions
was unanimously adopted by the convention by
a rising vote
The MISUNDERSTANDING to attend the national
convention are Congressman Charles z. Weisse,
of Sheboygan Falls; Herbert H. Manson, of
Waukesha; John A. Aylward, of Madison, and
Melvin A. Hoyt of Milwaukee
The alternates Patrick H Martin, of
Green Bay; Congressman James w. Murphy, of
Platteville; Daniel H Grady, of Portage, and
Thomas J. Fleming, Of Milwaukee
The delegates named by the convention will
be voted on at the coming primary election
In the contest for delegates-at-large somewhat
of sensation was sprung by Daniel Grady, who.
after the nominations had been closed, rose to
a question of personal privilege. Mr. Grady
charged Mr. Aylward. of Madison, with not al
ways being a Bryan Democrat, and cited several
instances to which he asked Mr.. Aylward to
make reply. Mr. Aylward claimed he is and
always has been a good Bryan Democrat. The
ballot which followed resulted: Aylward, S91 !;
Grady. 153.
Evan z. Evans, of Baraboo temporary chair
man. made a speech in which he attacked the
Republican party and eulogized Bryan
The platform, which was unanimously adopt
ed reaffirrns allegiance to the time honored prin
ciples of Jeffersonian Democracy, declares hos
tility to the Republican national administration.
charges that party with appalling abuses and
euIogizes William j. Bryan as the greatest liv-
ing American statesman.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-15
TAFT BOOM IN CHICAGO.
Remblican National Committeeman
GiUe Vie7Cs.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune-I


Chicago Feb 14.-Chicago received Its first
direct impression of the Taft boom to-day wnen
the members of the subcommittee of the Re-
publican National Committee gathered here
They are Harry s. New, of Indiana, the chair
man: Elmer Dover, of Ohio, the secretary; WILL
lam f. Store. of Maryland the sergeant at arn1s'
Charles F. Brooker of Connecticut; Powell Clay
ton of Arkansas: David W. Mulvate, OF Kan
sas and F. f. Hart, of Iowa
Chairman New Is the only member of the sub
committee here who is avowed opponent OF
has declared for Taft. Mr.. Stone spoke for
Maryland.
kansas is so strong for Taft that there viii
not be ever a contest" said Mr.. Mulvane.
Arkansas will be for Taft, and there will be
10 bolt or ccntesting delegation" declared Cen
eral Clayton.
'The 'standpatters,' the friends of Senator
Allison have Just declared for Taft said Mr.
Hart, "and the Cummins men are in line. 1t
looks as If Iowa will be solid for him."
Mr.. Brooker did not express opinion
The principal arrangements for the convention
have been made. and the work Of the committee
to-day comprised the letting Of contracts for
tickets and badges for delegates. alternates and
members of the national committee. No mate
rial changes were made in the convention plans
already adopted.
Chairman New said that for the present no
headquarters will be opened in this city. He
considered it unnecessary. he said, to open them
much before May.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-15
HUGHES STANDS FIRM.
Sticks to Resolution of Refusing to
Play Politics.
IBv Telegraph to The Tribune

A,banv Feb a4-Governor Hughes. It was
learned to-day, has told Timothy L. woodruff
that he would have nothing whatever to say no"
to any proposition to name the delegates-at-arse
from this state to the Republican National Conven-
tion He has told representatives of the Hughes
State League the same thing, and In Doth cases
he made 1t plain that he intended TO SUCK 10 niS
declaration of refusing to play ponucs ana recos-
nize factions.
AS The Tribune pointed out this morning, there
is Just the possibility that in real crisis, such ss
a factional split in the party, the Governor mish'
be induced to consider the advisabiity or ndlcat-
ing his preference as to delegates. OF that con-
tingency he will say nothing for pubncaton' ana
to State Chairman Woodruff and the representa-
tives of the Hughes State League he has SAID only
that IL ever conditions which seemed 20
him tn constitute a real emergency he would
have to take the case under advisement-certaihiy
no indication to what his decision would De-
After State Chairman Woodruff at the Lincoln
Day dinner had sprung his plan of putting the
naming of the deegates-at-large up 10 the Gov
ernor, he asked Governor Hughes about IT, Inc
story of the conversation current here is tnat tiie
Governor told the state chairman hauy that h0
would have nothing say to any such propositlon.
He still meant what he said when he declared t!a'
he would take no hand in the choosing OF oeie-
gates Before the Woodruff cohorts got TINS ioea
at all representatives of the Hughes state League
had made the same proposal To them the Gov
ernor's answer the same-that SO lar aS ais
conditions obtaining now, likely to obtain wen''
he could not consider the plan
The Governors close friends say that both sloes
understand however that by these answers ne mas
not absolutely foreclosed the future HIS postum
as they understand it, IS that concitlohs hiisN1
arise which would justify his indlcatihe ms pi0
ence Such conditions certainly woulo MOI po ~
prospect of the choice Of the antf-Hughes deiesate
in the state convention. That would not cause eie
Governor to swerve from his present POSITION anu
that fact the Woodruff and Hughes league peopie
appreciate fully. He might consent 10 haiiie uei0
gates if when the state convention asserhoieu' anu
tt was made perfectIy apparent that the sentiment
was all for Hughes deadlock or bitter 1actloiie''
fight arose as % the personnel of the deiegatioi'
In that case his friends predict that the GoVelho'
If he chose to interfere at all. Wouid haile u7'e
gates not allied to either faction
New-York tribune., 1908-02-15
A1BANv STANDARD OIL HEARING ENDS
Men Employed to Watch Wagons Of Trusts
Councillors, Witness Says.

Albany Fen. 14.-The taking OF testimony III the
cotton of the United States government to dissolve
the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey was
finished here this afternoon. Henry A. Hisgen and
Samuel E. Gibbons were among the last witnesses
called Mr. Gibbons was formerly connected with
an Albany private detective agency. and declined
tn answer questions put TO him by the government
.++ornevs unless directed to do so by a Judge hav
,,g t,risdction His refusal to answer was salts
factory to the government attorneys, and he was
excused.
Henry T. Crawford, former manager for an
Albany detective agency, swore that he had been
instructed by the Albany manager of the Standard
oil 70 en,nIov men TO watch the wagons of
petitors in this region. These men, he said were
paid s4 a day. Crawford corroborated Louis R.
Herrick. who testified yesterday that he en-
ployed by the Standard Oil Company to furnish
reports of the shipments made from Albany by
one of its competitors.