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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-10-05

Experiences from DR.. Cook returning
from his polar expedition disclose the
remarkable performance of motor boat
IN his trip TO the far north. This boat not
only saved the lives Of DR.. Cook and the
members of the expedition but also towed
the boats of an entire Esquimo village to
safety and pulled the yacht Bradley out
of danger when her engines were disa-
bled.
The motor boat .'Farthest North" was
taken with the Bradley" for scouting
expeditions and hunting and fishing trips.
1t was the first motor boat ever taken in
to the far north. and was used in the ice
fields and in shallow water where the
yacht could not 60
The first rescue work was performed
near Oomanool The engines of the
Bradley" became disabled in very bad
weather. The 3o-foot motor boat with
a II H. P. Ferro motor succeeded in
towing her to safe anchorage. The
gross tons and this was a very able
demonstration of marine engine eff
cheney. While the repairs were made
the motor boat was the only means OF
communication with the shore and was
kept busy taking DIR. Cook and other
members of the party back and forth
ta1 =. fIAx. n ~
point was reached, DR. Cook and small
party in the "Farthest North" went on a
scouting expedition in search of suitable
winter quarters. Annotook, town IS
miles farther north. was decided upon by
reason of the abundance of furs and food
there. Upon returning to Etah, the en-
entire population of that village in the
bradley started for Annotook
A strong wind had raised mountainous
seas and on account of the unknown
| rock, shallow water and drifting ice, a
safe anchorage could not be found for
the yacht The arctic storm threatened to
engulf the entire expedition. The motor
boat was pressed into service. and with
the greatest speed carried to shore the
members of DR. Cooks party. and a
large amount of supplies and camp equip
ment. The boats belonging to the
| Esqumois were towed to shore as the sea
was too rough for them to attempt it
alone. DIR Cook says: The splendid
efficiency of the launch proved equal to
the emergency. and 10 the course of
about three hours all were safely put to
shore in spite of threatening winds and
| forbidding seas "
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-10-05
ALExANDER'S SNAKE.
A Story of Magic and Credulity In the
Oden DAYS.

A Story of Magic and credulity In the
OIden Days.
No snake that ever lived won greater
fame for the time than Alexander's.
Lucian tells the story. Apollonius,
master of the magic arts, hadr.many
disciples, among whom was a rractic-
Ing physician who lived in Abonoti-
chus, small town on the shore of the
Black sea. There Alexander was born
Of humble parentage and imbibed from
the old doctor all that he had learned
from Apollonius of medicine and mag
ic. He was lad of striking appear
ance, tall, handsome, with a fine head
of hair, lustrous brown eyes and a
voice sweet and limpid. God grant,"
wrote Lucian, who knew him, ''that l
may never meet with such another
His coming was wonderful, his dex-
terity matchless. His eagerness for
knowledge, his capacity for learning
and power of memory were equally
extraordinary"
Such was the well favored young
peasant who sailed forth from his ma
tive town in search of fame and for
tune. Soon he fell in with one Co
commas, shrewd tipster for the races
and somewhat Of juggler The two
rogues Joined forces and meandered
about telling fortunes. Arriving at
Pella, they found great number of
huge, harmless snakes which lived in
the houses, played and slept with the
children and destroyed poisonous rats
Alexander promptly purchased one Of
the largest, veritable monster, SO
tame that it would coil about his body
and remain In any desired position.
Then he made human face for 1t out
Of linen, painted it ingeniously and
shaped 1t so that the mouth would
open and shut by an arrangement of
horsehair, letting the forked tongue
shoot In and out at the will of the |
master. Having no further use for |
CoconnaS, he either administered pol |
son to him or let him die from some |
infection and returned with his snake |
to his native town. There he declared |
himself a prophet and announced that |
the god Aesculapius was about to ap- |
pear. The people were credulous, ex-
citable and eager for new divinity.
When the great day arrived Alexan-
der pretended to discover in a puddle |
of water goose egg which he had |
placed there after removing the con-
tents, substituting a small embryo |
snake just born and carefully sealing |
the shell with wax When the multitude
had gathered he broke the shell and |
produced the tiny creature, which in |
a few moments grew to be the monster
from Pella by the simple process of |
substitution. Thereafter the big snake,
believed to be Aesculapius, led a busy
life. He gave seances, told fortunes in
writing and even spoke freely, with
the aid of the prophets ventriloquial
powers. Alexander grew rich and pow
erful. kept small army Of retainers
and spies, welded no little influence
over the government even at Rome and
died at ripe old age In the fullness of
his renown. What became of the snake
nobody knows. Probably at the last
the prophet dispatched the faithful
to prevent the discovery Of his
deception after his death.-Georee Har-
vey In North American Review. |,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-10-05
The Confederate Waterman

This popular periodical, representing
officially all of the general Confederate
organizations. and which is the most ex-
traordinarily commended publication IN
existence. seeks increased circulation in
this section. Subscriptions will be re-
celved at this Office at ST. 90. or we will
club the VETERAN and the SPIRIT OF IRF-
FERsoN one year for $I.7s, cash in adj
vance. Copies will be sent free occa-
sionaly to veterans who can't pay, upon
request OF their FRIENDS. Address S A
Cunningham. Nashville. Tenn,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-10-05
Very Comfortable.

You will have an excellent opportuni-
ty to buy Rocker or Mauris Chair
at the Furniture sale of the ]. William
Miller Company's stock on Saturday,
October 9, 1909. You will find these
chairs beautiful in design and very COM
Portable. Tell your neighbors of this
sale. Every article will go to the high
est bidder. The Commercial Operators
Frederick, Nd, purchased this stock
and it will be sold from Miller's old
stand. Charles Town. w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-10-05
oatorrh Cannot be curd

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS s they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is o
blood or constitutional disease, and in order
to cure it you must take internal remedies
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internally. and
acts directly on blood and mucous surfaces
Haiis Catarrh Cure is not quack medicines
1t was prescribed by one of the best physicians
in this country Tor years. and is a regular
prescription. 1t is composed of the best tonics
known, combined with the best blood purifiers.
acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The
perfect combination of the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials free.
+; .. CHENEY u CO., Props, Toledo, o
Sold by druggists. price 75c.
Take HalPs Family Pills for constinatinn
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-10-05

Baltimore & Ohio's statement of in
come for August and the two months
ended August 81, represents a contin-
uation of the splendid recovery this road
has shown in earnings from the low
levels recorded in 1903. Few roads in
the entire country, and still fewer in
trunk line territory, can point to such a
record of improvement as is represent
ed by the B. & O's statements during
the past eight months. In August,
equipment orders were placed repre-
sentilg an approximate expenditure of
$1,000, 900, and these have been further
supplemented by September order rep
resenting a cost of $4,000, COO, includ-
ing locomotives and all classes of pas
senger and freight equipment. Wall
Street Journal
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-10-05

Unobserved by US there appeared III
our last Harper's letter a paragraph
reading, The Sylvester cottage is closed
and the family and boarders have re-
turned to Washington. Lest this NAV
have carried false impression, we take
occasion to say that so far from keeping
boarding house for pay, Major Sylves-
ter aud family have maintained a most
hospitable summer home at their cottage
on Bolivar Heights, extending gener-
Gus hospitality to numerous guests,
among whom have been many notable
persons of Washington City and else
where. May they soon return and take
up their abode again in old Jefferson,
where they have made many friends and
are very highly esteemed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-10-05

Mrs. Eleanor Taylor, wife of the
late Caleb S. Taylor, ESQ.,, died on
Friday afternoon, September oath, of
rheumatism of the heart, after an i'll
ness of week. Mrs. Taylor was a
daughter of the late Colonel Robert
Moore, of "Glenmoore, Old Hartford
Road, Baltimore county! Md. She is
survived by one son, Mr. Robert M.
Taylor, the widely known gentleman
jockey. and three daughters, Mrs.
Hugh P. Price and Mrs. Upton S.
Brady, of Maryland, and Mrs. Gerard
D. Moore, of Charles Town. The funeral
was conducted Sunday afternoon and
the interment was in Prospect Hill
Cemetery, Towson, Md. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gerard d. Moore attended the funeral.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-10-05
Mr.. Edgar K. Legg. formerly of Ra

Mr.. Edgar K. Legg, formerly of Bal
timore, at one time an officer of the
Baltimore Building and Loan Associa-
ton, but for the last 10years a resident
of near Frederick, Md, died suddenly
Wednesday morning at Glenn Ellen, his
country home, near the Monocacy river.
from angina pectoris. Mr.. Legg was 81
years old and native of Winchester.
Va. He served in the Confederate Army
and was widely known and much es-
teemed. He married Miss Ellen Web.
ster, daughter of the late George F.
Webster, of Frederick. Besides his wild
ow, he is survived by four sons and two
daughters. He is also survived by four
brothers-col. John c. Legg, and Mr..
Joseph G. Legg. of Baltimore, Mr..
George Legg, of Westminster, and AL
len Legg and sister, Mrs. Grace Tay-
Tor OF this place. His funeral took
place at 2 p. m. Friday in Frederick.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-10-05

Governor Glasscock has appointed a
commission to report on the ACCESSIBILITY
of properly celebrating West V1rginia's
hftieth birthday in 1913, and recommend
the character and scope of the celebra-
ton and place for holding same, as fol-
lows: John E Day. Judge John w Ma
son, ex-senator Charles Faulkner. B
Walker Peterson. Virgil l. Highland.
Frank P Meats, William E Chiffon, ex-
Senator Henry G. Davis. x-Judge A N
Campbell. Hugh Short and Judge J B
Wilkinson.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-10-05
The Kind Cat

A nelghbor of old Mrs. Harrington
Killed fine pig one day. He cut II
up and hung the pieces In his wood.
shed. Mrs. Harrington's cat climbed
INTO the shed that night, stole large
PORK chop and carried it home to her
mistress. The minister happened to
can on the old lady the next day. She
was Just frying the chop. she told
.ne minister how miraculously It had
Deen brought to her by the cat.
ana, oh. sir" she said piously III
was almost beautiful to see the wav
tne sweet animal brought me the pork
chop. 1t quite recalled to nv mind
wnat we read In Holy Writ about
Elijah and the ravens. y-Exchange
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-10-05

The annual meeting of the Charles
Town Auxiliary of the American Bible
Society was held in the Presbyterian
church Sunday night, Mr. Cruger W
Smith president and Mr. A D Barr sec
rotary. The leading feature of the meet
ing was we'll prepared and scholarly
address delivered by Mr. r E Lee Stri-
der of Leetown, student at the Episco-
pal Theological Seminary. A favorable
report was made by the treasurer, Mr. d
S Hughes, and collectl on for the bible
cause was taken up, The old officers
were reelected.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-10-05
Commercial Operators.

Hon George NJ Bowers was feeling
very good this week when complimented
by the Department of Commerce and
Labor. through the assistant secretary.
the Hon Ormsby McHarg. 1t seems thai
as Fish Commissioner of the United
States, the Hon Bowers has applied bu-
siuess methods to the bureau of which he
is head, and the compliment bestowed
by McHarg was concerning the splendid
organization of the fisheries department
Frances B Gessner in Wheeling Intel
ligencer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-10-05
KAHN's. Sadler B1ocl

Miss Lille Dinkle's EXHIBIT and sale
on September 80 of fancy shades was
decided success. The lighted lamps,
electric lights and candles, with all col
ors of pretty shades. as some present
expressed it, looked like Fairy Land"
The room was tastefully decorated with
cut flowers and potted plants Mr.. Hos
mer Boilers artistic work was much adj
mired and found ready sale. Mrs Speng-
ler's sprightly music was much enioyed
by all who were so fortunate to hear her.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-10-05

Sixteen new Jefferson County phones
have recently been installed. as follows:
In Charles Town IN lumber warehouse OF
VIM Phillips Sons on Belt line, in ware
house of Washington. Alexander g.
Cooke on the B & o Railroad. and one
each iG the residence of the following
Charles Town people: John B Odeu,
Miss Bee LaBoyteaux. A G Wynkoop,
Miss Lillian Talbot and Prof Wright
Denny. In Shepherdstown and vicinity:
e 5 Miller. hardware store; Philip c
vanmeter. Rey H q Haithcox, Miss Lou
Use Smith. Chas Andrews; Reuben Jen-
kins. Bakertou; at Kabletown. John A
Smith has phone. as also have Packet
Brothers and Robert B Cleadenuing CON
Meeting with the line to Middeway.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-10-05

The Women's Foreign Missionary So
ciety of the Baltimore Conference. M F
Church South. has been in session in
Washington City for several DAYS
Bishop Wilson preached the annual ser.
mon and made an address. Mrs 7 II
Williams, of this place. is president OF
the society, and is prominent in the pro.
gram Mrs ] H Wolff is the delegate
from the Charles Town Auxiliary. and
Miss Jennie Burr represents the auxiliary
at Bethany. Mrs w w B Gallaher and
Miss Louisa Gallaher have also been in.
attendance. The Baltimore Conference
Society is composed of 100 aux,liaries.
raising over 10000 for the Foreign Mis-
sionary work. The two auxilaries con.
pected with the Charles Town charge
have this year raised over $500.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-10-05

The race-horse, Carlos. owned by Mr.
Jas A Thomas, is still winning honors as
well as the cash. In a ~ trottlng race
at Carlisle, Pa. fair on Friday last. with
$500 as an attraction, six horses entered,
Carlos taking second money. the mile
heats being turned off way down in the
twenties. Carlos was bred near Middle
way, this county. and gives promise OF a
low record of speed as he reaches matu-
rity. We understand Mr. Thomas has
refused nice offer for him.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-10-05
Extension Tables.

Would a nice new Extension Table be
welcomed by your wife? You will have
a large number of them to select from
at the Public Sale Of the J. VIM. Mil
Ter Company's Stock which will take
place on Saturday, October 9, 1909.
This furniture is new and must posi-
lively be sold on the above date. All
will be sold from Miller's old stand in
Charles Town, W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-10-05
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

northern District of West Virginia. 50
20 THIS 2lst day of September, A. ID 1909 on
Iea'shy ne foregoing petition Il IA ordered bv
tne court THAT hraei Oe nad upoD tue same
on the 9Th ers 81 ,e'ohsr A. d 1909 befors
sain court = Nn,''n- ueg. ~ : Id district
az cio''A y rte siteIn On. nd nat motto,
sne'eoi % nuilished lnthe SPAR or JEFPEn-
syn ne after printed In said district. and
su'. 81 Ar"su Creditors and other /, .rsons II,
interest W"s ippesr at said time and place
a'lu en- ca''..'. If any they haze. why The
X anted "'' VIZ
ana = + ~ Z ord RI, d by ihe court. that
the CLERK y send by mali 10 IN known
sleoitofs e., OF said petition ard this or
de re as stated.
illness the Honorable Alstor q. DAYTON.
9udge OF said court. and the seal thefeof
AZ ms' uhshnrg, In said district, on the 81 81
aay OF September, A. ID. ig09
Sept 2s. i9o9-2t egs,L
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-10-05
Notice to Creditors.

On or before Friday. the 18th day of No
vember. 1909. at nv office in Charles Town,
w Va | will receive proof of debts or claims
again Elizabeth II. Frtts. deceased or b r
estate; the account Of John Porterfield and
Jas. H Fritts. her Executors, being before
me for settlement.
Given under my hand this 5th day of Oc-
tober. 1909. s. w. WASHINGTON,
Oct 5-6t. Commissioner of Accounts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-10-05

lnspector-General ] Ogden Murray
has appointed Mrs Funk, of Strasburg,
and Miss Julia Merchant. of Charles
Town, respectively sponsor and maid of
honor to represent the Seventh District
in the coming meeting of the Virginia
Grand Camp. u c v, at Danville.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-10-05

Nothing too Good for Farmers
We have new crop of timothy seed and
having bought late direct from the hu11er.
l 500 bushels of seed. Our timothy seed
has been analysed by the best State Chem
list, 9S per cent. purity, and 80 per cent.
termination. We will sell it to jefferson
county farmers at the right price.
G GETzENDANNER & Co.
W ii LOCKE. MGR.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-10-05
Recently Married?

If you have not bought furniture for
your house, it will be decidedly to your
advantage to wait for the Public Sale of
the large and excellent line of Furni-
ture formerly owned by the ]. VIM. Mil
Ter Company, Charles Town, W. Va.
A credit of six months will be given on
sums of ten dollars or over.
Com oroiol ODor,torc
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-10-05

The Winchester and Washington City
Railway Co has decided to build large
auxiliary steam power plant at Millville
in this county. 1t will have capacity of
1900 horsepower and will puplement the
electric current generated by the water
power furnished by the Shenandoah
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-10-05

In the District Court tire United States for
the Northern District of West Virginia
In the matter of
A. /; anderson, In Bankruptcy.
Ba krupt.
10 the Honorable Aston g. Dayton. Judge of
the District Court of the United States for
the Northern District OF Wesl irgipia.
A. l.. Anderson, of Middlewav. in
.he County OF jefferson and State of ". Va,
10 said district, respectfully represents that
on the 18th day of January, last past
he wac duly adjudged bankrupt under the
acts Of Congress relating to bankruptcy: that
ne has duly surrendered all his property and
rights OF property, and has fully complied
win al the requirements OF said act; and Of
the orders Of The court touching his bank
ruptcy.
wherefore he prays that be may be decreed
oy the court 10 have full discharge from all
uebts provable against his estate under said
bankrupt acts. except snch debts as are ex-
copied by law from su h discharge.
Dated this 23rd day OF August. ID 1909
A. L. ANDERSON.
Bankrupt
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-10-05
Boys School Suits.

We'd like to show you line of our Boys
Fall Suits and Overcoats; likewise some of
our smart styles for young men, We've a
big variety of patterns and fabrics, includ-
ing the popular grays and green shades, for
you to select from. Come and look. Vim.
Kahn. Bows Outfitter.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-10-05

Joseph v. Bell sold his tract of land
located near Shenandoah Junction, con-
tanning about 40 acres, to H. C. Whit
tington for SIS, 600. The place is highly
improved and has a valuable orchard of
about 10 acres.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-10-05
Notice to Tax Payers.

|. or one of my deputies, will be at the fol-
lowing places in the Comfy of Jefferson to
receive taxes for the year 1909, at which
time discount of 21s per cent. will be made
on all Taxes for said year 1909, if paid in
full.
All taxes not paid on or before Dec EN- Der
81, 1909, will draw interest at the rate of 10
per cent. per annum until paid,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-10-05

Mr. Geo H Child. of Harpers Ferry. has
resigned his position as Republican
County Chairman. and has qualified as
Census Supervisor for the Second West
Virginia District.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-10-05
Fine Opening at Powhatan.

On Tuesday of last week Powhatan
College began the session of I9oo-Io.
We are glad to learn that this was the
most prosperous opening the college has
has ever lad. There arc enrolled stu
dents from almost every section OF the
United States. and these students mostly
come from refined, cultured and wealthy
homes. Nearly every room in the col
lege dormitory is filled. and applications
for additional rooms are received almost
daily. On the whole Powhatan is to be
congratulated on account of this splendid
showing, and our little city is to be
congratulated on account of having such
a great institution in our midst.
ANEW FEATURE.
Powhatan College has added new
feature to its work and departments this
session. 1t will be remembered that our
State Board of Education visited the
college last spring for the purpose of
studying its work and methods. The re-
suit of this visit was, that Normal grad
yates of Powhatan were given first grade
teachers certificates. which permitted
them to teach in the State without TAX
ing the teachers examinations. In order
that this arrangement may continue, and
that future Normal graduates may be
given teachers certificates. strong
teachers training department has been
added. This training department is
in the form of what is called Model
School. This Model School occupies a
we'll arranged room in the college build
ing; consists of some IS to 20 day pupils,
secured from the town. and is conducted
by Miss Hartman. who is graduate of
the Teachers's Training School of Alba
ny, New York, and who has had special
courses and training under Columbia
University professors. This gives the
day pupils in this department the very
best possible training. The Normal stu
dents who are preparing to teach, IN adj
dltion to their regular courses IN educa-
ton offered by the college. go into this
Model School and do a certain number
OF hours per week teaching. under the
direction and criticisms of the training
teacher, Miss Hartman. In this way the
department is able to pick out those with
an aptness for teaching and recommend
them for teachers and graduation. Also.
it is able to detect those who have no
aptness for teaching. This they will do
and recommend that they give up the
idea of becoming teachers. There is
room for some six or eight more pupils
in the Model School. The charges for
tuition are moderate. Parents may ar
range to place their children IN the
Model School by calling at the college.