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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-29
Arbitrary and Indefensible

Tn additionst6 these constitutional ob-. .jections,. the first section of the bill con z sins provisions which, in my judgment. are arbitrary and indefensible. It pro- hibits the shipment of liquor which lis in- tended by any person interested therein, directly or indirectly, or In any manner connected with the transaction, to be re- ceived, possessed or kept or in any man ner used in violation of the laws of state
 "This is simply another effort to divest liquors, while being transported. of their interstate commerce character before de- livery to the consignee. Interstate com merce continues until there is a delivery to the consignee, and this section is sub ject to the same objection found in sec tion two of the bill. Aside, however from this constitutional objection, by what method can it be asecrtained whether in- toxicating liquors shipped from one state to another before delivery to the con- signee, were intended for sale or ether unlawful use2 The law now requires the package to be clearly marked so as to show the full name of the consisnee, the nature of their contents, and the quan- tity of liquor contained therein. What are generally known as C. o. D. ship ments are no longer permitted by the federal laws. Are the state authorities, the sherffs, constabes and bailffs to be arbitrarily vested with the power of de- termining from the names of the con signee and the contents of the package that they were intended for unlawful use, and thereby subject to seizure and confiscation? The owner of the liquor who has, in utmost good faith. shipped to one whom he supposed 10 be a bona fide purchaser, could have his property confiscated upon the unknown intent of the consignee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-29

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 E. C. HORTON. Local Foreeaster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-29
GOVERNMENT WILL CLOSE THE CASE AGAINST LABOR
 LEADERS TODAY OR TOMORROW

Indianapolis. .2S--The gov ernment has almost completed it's pre- sentation of testimony at the edyna- mite conspiracy" trial.
 District Attorney Miller announced today the government would close its case tomorrow or Saturday Then the defense will begin offering testimony in denial of the charges that the 45 men on trial aided in the McNamara dynamite plots by illegally transport ing explosives on passenger trains.
 MT. Miller also served notice that tomorrow he would insist on prompt enforcement of the courts ruling that the bonds of II of the defendants are invalid because they are indemnified MT. Miller said some further questions would be raised also as to the bonds of Frank M. Ryan and John T. But Ter, president and vice president re- spectively of the Iron Workers
 Telling of an explosion at North Randall, O., on March 25, 1911, when $50,000 damage was done to an ore conveyer by nitroglycerin. Edward Cole today testified he heard the noise in his store, a half a mile away, that night and with a lantern and a revol- yer he ran down the road. On the way, hes said, he met a man running away from the explosion Asked if the man
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-29

the entire freedom of commerce among the states. which was deemed essential to more perfect untion by the framers of the constitution if at every state of the transportation of goods and chattels through the country the states within whose limits u part of the transaction must be done. could impose regulations concerning the price, com pensation or taxation or any other re- strictive regulations, interfering with and seriously embarrassing this com merce.'
 'Another serious objection to the ldll N that it denies constitutional rights by de. stroying the validity of the contract be. cause of the unknown intent of one Of the parties not communicated to the other It would make the regulation of commerce by the Congress, as you have stated, expand or contract with the leg islation of the states. tBy repeating their legislation, the states would have the power to repeal this bill. No question is more thoroughly settled by the decisions of the supreme court Of the United States than that no state can exercise any police power over an interstate shipment prior to it's delivery to the consignee. No such police power as contemplated blythe bill, can he exercised by the state,f even with the consent of Congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-29
Vicious Principle

"I fully concur in the opinion which has been expressed that to make the property of one citizen subject to the un- known intent which another may have, would be the introduction of a vicious principle in American law. The effect of this provision would he to make the en- tire transaction invalid upon the uncom- municated and unknown intent of the purchaser. The innocent vendor and car Tier would be deprived of the right to collect what was justly due. simply be- cause it was subsequently established that the purchaser intended to use the goods for an unlawful purpose. The carrler could only protect himself by demanding payment in advance on all shipments of liquors, and if the carriers demanded payment in advance from shippers of liquors they would have to demand pay ment in advance under the interstate commerce act from all other shippers or be liable to the penalty for discrimina- tion provided by that law.
 ''The effect of such a provision would be to hamper and impede interstate com merce and subject the property of those who are engaged in what the courts have declared to be a legitimate business, to arbitrary search, seizure and eonfisca- ton. It would fill the courts with liti- gations and prosecutions, and would make the liquor question the absorbing and controlling issue in every congressional election. The liquor question is ssot now national issue. The states have full. complete and plenary power to regulate or prohibit its sale or use. The effect of the passage of this bill would, in my judgment, make the liquor question a national issue, and to this, I am unal- terably opposed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-29
Weary of Liquor Agitation

Tn Alabama especially are we weary of liquor agitation. We are more inter- ested in the solution of the great prob lems which now confront the state, the reform of our methods of judicial proce- due the improvement and advancement of our educational institutions, the de- velopment of our enormous material re- sources, the settlement and cultivation of our vast but unsettled areas of produc- tive lands. and. the encouragement, by wise and just laws of the cause of true temperance and the promotion of sobrie- ty among our people, and higher sense of civic duty. rather than in the passage of law which, even it's advocates must admit is of doubtful constitutionality, and whose enactment would. in my judgment, tend to make the liquor question a na- tional issue, and overshadow and en- barrass those great and vital reforms to which the democratic party is pledged. For these reasons. l am constrained to respectfully decline to comply witR your eQueSt."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-29

he declared in speaking of the liquor question: But the questions involved are social and moral, and are not suscepti- ble of being made parts of a party pro- gramme. Whenever they have been made the subject matter of party contests they have cut the lines of party organization and party action athwart to the utter con fusion of polical action in every other field. They have thrown every other question, however important, into the background. and have made construc- tive party action impossible for long years together. I do not believe that party programmes of the highest consequence to the political life of the state and of the nation ought to be thrust on one side and hopelessiy embarrassed for long periods together by making political issue of a great question which is es- sentially non-political non-partisan, moral and social in it's nature. The coun- try has recently unmistakably indorsed the programme of the democratic party as promulgated in it's platform and so eloquently eXpounded and advocated by it's great leader, the President-elect, and l for one, am opposed to this programme being thrust aside or embarrassed by the agitation of a question which, as Governor Wilson so truly declares, Is es- sentially noll-poitical.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-29
O'NEAL IS AGAINST
 KENYON BILL ON
 LIQUOR SHIPMENTS

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-29
President Wilson's Views

T fully concur in the wise sentiments expressed by the great leader of the dem- ocratic party, the President-elect, when
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-03-05
DR.. Henry 5. Lastlsm II.

DR.. Henry ST. Clair Castleman,
native of this county, died suddenly
of heart disease Friday evening, at his
residence in Martinsburg. Dr. Castle
man wa sthe youngest son oil the late
Henry w. Castleman, well remem
bered by some of our older people as
one of the most prominent and popu-
lar citizens of Jefferson county, and
Virginia gentleman of the old
school. He was born at "Woodburn,
near Myerstown, S. years ago, was
educated at Bethel Academy, and
afterwards graduated at the College
of Physicians and Surgeons in Bal
timore.
DR.. Castleman was prominent
member OF the Eastern Panhandle
Medical Association, and few years
ago read paper on Professional
Ethics" which was published and
copied into medical journals in vari-
GUS parts of the country. He was OF
refined and charming personality,
polite, suave and companionable, SO
that it was not difficult for him to
make friends. He was a member of
Trinity Episcopal church and took an
active interest in the choir OF which
he was member.
DR.. Castleman is survived by his
stepmother, who before her marriage
was Miss Devanna ST. Clair, OF Lees
burg, Loudoun county, Va, and Mrs.
E. c. Joliffe, her sister, with whom
he made his home and to whom he
was devotedly attached and they to
him. Surviving also are his brother,
John S. Castleman, near Leesburg,
Va, and two sisters, Mrs. Littlepage,
widow of Capt. Hardin Beverly Lit
tlepage, U. S. NJ, Washington, and
Mrs. Estelle Bowers, of Berryville,
Va.
Funeral services were held yester-
day morning in Trinity Episcopal
church, Martinsburg, conducted by
Rev. w. D. Smith, of Winchester,
after which the body was brought to
Charles Town and inferred in Edge
Hill cemetery. The services at the
grave were conducted by Bishop
GraVatt
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-03-05
The AssessOrship.

Mr. Editor.-Much space and specula-
ton are given by the press tc the public
at this time as to whom our next presi-
tdent will be. That wonderful lumlnary.
The Sun, comes in for its share, but
not until after it tries to make its readers
believe that Maryland is about the only
state i'll the Union, and that>nowhere
else on TIE globe do real Statesmen, poll
ticians and men OF letters exist But we
little people are not so much interested
III national aft ans just now, for after al
we will just love 10 vote for the man t,
be named at that great convention which
will convene in Baltimore next Juue at
the suggestion of the Sun. But how
about the election TO be he d in old Ief-
terson this spring or summer for county
officers. &c. This is the one thatthe vo-
ters of lt tferson should he. and no doubt
are getting busy about at this time. Let
us have good men-Depocra OF course
to fill all of them May we lay some
l
will be the most important office that we
will have TO fill. Already there are MANY
candidates in the field and probably more
to follow. So far as we know all are
good men, and no doubt would Prove
faithful stewards if elected. But manv
of these aSprants have been before the
peop'e on other occasions-p aced in the
balance. so 10 speak. and fonnd mot
want. d" Now, | suggest that we lend
a helping hard TO one who has never
been before the pee pie; to one who has
never been fed with a silver spoon to
one who has never had the privilege of
dining at Uncle Sans crib or in anv
way been the ben. hciary of any el. ctive
or sppoirtive Cffice Sir, am sure the
voters of the county could not support
better man. noted for his honesty and
integrity, for assessor than Mr. Fluvd
Watson, of Middleway Distric'. Mr..
Watson is plain, practical and success
full farmer, has handled much stock OF
all k nds. thereby enabling him to know
a. glance the real value o. any person
atty. very important thing for an as
sess IT to know. w have been informed
that he will name Mr. Osle Link and !
Mr.. Benz. Yates for assistants To say
much in little, he cou d not have selected
better men. With this trio for assessors
there can be no doubt but what n inst
and true account of all property will be
correctly recorded Will you rot sup
D IT Mi. Watson
OLD ScHooLMATE.
k-arneysvile. w. Va, March 4, 1912.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-03-05
Mrs. j. Shirley Smith.

Mrs. Verde Starry Smith, wife of
our well-known townsman, Mr.. J.
Shirley Smith, died at her kcsrs on
East Washington street on Friday last,
after an illness of ten days Mrs.
Smith was the daughter of the late
Conrad Starry, of Shepherdstown,
and the much beloved niece of the
late DR.. John ID. and Louis P. Starry.
She was a faithful and loving wife
and mother, highly esteemed by all
who knew her, and had since child
hood been consistent commun-
icant of the Episcopal Church.
Surviving her are her husband and
one son, Mr.. Conrad Smith. Funeral
services were held yesterday morning
in Zion Episcopal Church, conducted
by Rev. ]. S. Alfriend, and her
mortal remains were laid to rest be-
side those whom in life she had so
dearly loved.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-03-05
Wednesday, March 20 1912.
the following personal 7 roperty:
NINE HEAD OF HORsRs

NINE HEAD OF HORSES,
NO 1, Lucy, gray mare, 3 yrs old. weigh,
l3O0 IN foal by Oakland Horse Co.'S. hora,
anc perfect worker; No. 2. Norman. iror
gray horse. . yrs old. weight 1900 works any.
~ners hitchea; NO. 3, Dock, bay horse, g. yrs
o,a, no. ! strap horse. weight 1850; No. 4
CharEe. duo horse IS yrs old, weight 1900
nrst cisss worker and "ood family horse; No
D, I'aise eay mare, Is Yrs slc. weight 1350
Oh worker and diver ard No. / bronc
maze No Q. Capt. bay horse. 7 yrs old
weight 1900. nice driver and worker: No =
FREQ, IRON gray horse. 3 yrs old. weight 1900
been used some; No. 8, Morgan. bay bo,se B
yrs old, weight 1850. halter broken; No O
Colonel. black horse. l yr old, extra good
heavy one. halter broken
-FOUR HEAD OF CATTLE.
Three No. milk cows and purehred Dur-
nam bull, bred by Robt, X, Smith one OF the
co has calf by her tide, ot.,,r two TO be
fresh in May. "
ELEVEN HEAD OF HOGS.
One brood SOW. Q shoats weighing from 90
TO lO0 pounds. boar hog. (Duroc) weight
from $50 to lis lis.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.
2good horse wagons. good wagon bod
pr ehtiNlngs ~ IT long. Der binder In
running order. Decring mower, IN good com
oition. Ontario grain drill new; b. Il n.
gram oriii IN GOOD order, New Idea msuure
spreader. nearly new, horse rake only used
snori NM log roller good one: Jno. Deere
corn planter in good condit on. Brow n cnlti-
ya'or. VI aer pillow No. 40. Root pIows. / g.
nnrec Fulfnn piow, single and double shovel
piows, b arrows, l sDringtooth and wood
sipgle, double a, fhribblc Iteea crowd
sickf. b east. butt aud log chains cow
CHAINS. wheat ran, tuu ng box corn shelter.
seeu so"er. oiglron crowbar, mattocks picks
y. al
ousne measure, hamper basket lot forks.
aho 4-pTong. hay fork rops aid pulleyf.
nay En'fe, pr Fairbank scales 800 No canaci-
". iot good gamble sticks, 9 aiding tank
eayton wagon. 80 good grain sa.ks1 Y-cut
saw, LOT spuds, briar scythe moving scythe
scoop, barrels good vinegar. buggy tongus
YOKE ana tongue straps, corn knives and
HARNESS-Complet set waco, harnass
Iof 4-horse team with hOuscns. collars brides
line. whip and saddl., o sets piovv gears ..
extra collars. pillow brides, g sets heavy Az
nets, check lines, set double driving harness
ret single harness, good leather halters
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
Mahogany sideboard over 100 years old. d.
piece bedroom suit .bedstead. @ dining chairs
good cook stoves, ] No. 9 Farmer Girl /
Range nearly new; large iron pot. wood
ssose' peLasaI cream separator No. 10, only
nsed Two seasons, side saddle, 100 nice
chickens, 2 turkey hens. 40 yds mattIoo
about ~ DBL corn, 5 cans lard, lot OF lars All
fizes ana many other things not mentioned
iEhhs:-On snsns Of $10 credit of ~
months viii be given, parchase. 10 execute
fati. actnry note with interest from date.
ane AZ any neighboring bank sums OF
nj, an o. .ess casn. NO propertyio be removed
unaii settled for. Sale at 10 a. m.
EpsIe Bros. have exclusive stand privileges.
N WV. ID. RISSLER.
4. West d Ches. Riseler, Aucis.
o. =. Yates q c. III. Moore, Clerks.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-03-05

Mr.. w. G Bates. of Middleway, ard
Mr.. g. K. Wysong, of Charles Town
spent Monday in Shepherdstown ci1cu
lating among the voters. They are can
didates for the office of assessor, aud will
add an additional man to thei,
ticket later on. Mr.. Bates, who is to
head the ticket, is popolar resident of
this county. and has been assisting IN til
assessors Office in Charles Town with
satisfaction to the people. Mr., Wysona
is capable young gentleman who is
well qualified for the position to which
he aspires. Register.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-03-05

Intending 10 discontinue farming, the
undersigned will offer at public sale with
out reserve, st Anchorage" where he now
resides, mi es from Berryvile and ! mile
from GAYLORD on the Berryville and Charles
Town pike. commencing at 10 a. M. on
Thursday, March IA, 1912,
the following valuable personal property
HORSES & COLTS.
Nell. gray mare. ~ yrs old. good wagon
and barshear leader; Fan, bay mare II yrs
old. a geCd family mare; Note, black mare,
II yrs old. good bsrshear leader and hand
some driver; Spitfire. bay horse coming 4
WIS old, will work anywhere hitched, fine
driver and not afraid of anything; Jack bay
horse coming 4yrs old, foe strap horse;
Queen bsv mare coming 3 yrs old, and
works well; Kate, sorrel mare coming = yrs
old. broken to work 3 heavy draft colts 2
yrs old, heavy draft yearling colts.
HEADoF CATTLE,
5 mich cows. will be fresh by day Of
sale or shortly after, 2 will cslve in May.
bull coming years old. Others are young
heifers aud steers.
% HEAD OF HOGS.
Is thrifty shoats weighing fiom 40 TO 100
pounde good brood sows.
INK LEM ENlc, u nm E.oC FlO.
No Brown wagon and bed good as new,
pr hay frames, Superior disc drill, good as
new, Mccormick mowers foot cut. in good
condition.; double Evans disc corn planter,
good as new; hay rake in good condition,
buckeye walking cultivator in good condi.
ton, Osborne binder in good running order
seed sower Oliver chilled barshear pows,
double-shovel plows. single shovel pillow,
spring-tooth harrow, double. TRIBE aud sim
gle trees, pair housens, spreaders, forks
shovels, etc.
Set of breechings good as new, set of lead
gears in good shape. 8 collars and brides, 5
sets of pillow gears. set of single harness lot
of halters etc.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS, ETC,
Including bedsteads and bedding for one
bed, iron cot. washstand sofa, chairs. kitchen
table and safe. wood or coal stove, crooks,
jars, dishes, churn, three washtubs, large
iron pot and ring good ss new bicycle, farm
bell, grindstone. etc.
LOT OF NICE CHICKENS.
TERMS All sums of $40 and under, cash
On all sums over $40 credit of IL months
will be given, the urcbaser to execute well
endorsed negotiable note bearing interest
from date, and payable at the Bank of
Clarke County. at Berryville. Va.
No property 10 be removed until terms of
sale are complied with.
A. d. COLEMAN.
7. ]. West, Auctioneer.
b f. Yates, Clerk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-03-05
Public Sale.

T..ondino to auit housekeeping will seli
a. r,,hl;e sale az nv residerCe.a I'D n George
street. barles Town, w. Va. On
Thursday, lMarch %, 1872,
the following valuable personal property,
consisting OF
ILL NEW FURNITURE,
as follows:
double heater. No. ia Jewel. mahogany
stand. mahogany rocking chair. OAK
rocking chairs reed rocking chair. 3 dining
room chairs. / Bru se.s rug. axi2i 10 yarus
Brussels stair carset. RODS end buttons ioi
same, / refrigerator,
one OAK SIDEBOARD,
sm-ll stove, gas range mahogany dress
or mahogany washstand, straw chairs.
ONE BRASS BED.
white enamel bed, trimmed with brass.
mattresses. . springs. oak dresser, oak wash
stand cot JaAanese rug 9x12, lot of mat
ting rs blinds. , screen doors, window
screens, galyaniz tub wash board. 100 los
meat. ak. shovel and hoe. coal and wood
coal OF stove. lamps, . small rugs, half can
of lard. some soft soap, clothes line. ano
many other articles too NUMEROUS 10 men
sion.
TERMS-l2 mons BIS credit on sums o.
$40 90 and over the purchaser to give
negotiable note sccvptsbly endorsed hear
ing interest from Date. Purchases OF lesl
than $40 90 will be cash.
Sale TO begin at IL o'clock q. m.
+ Nj. LlrTLET0N.
IT. !. West AucSicneeT.
G H. Moore, Clrrk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-03-05

Intending to discontinue farming, will
offer without reserve. to the highest bidder
at my residence on DIR Miller's farm half
mile north of Halltown on
Thursday, March z. 1912,
the following personal property:
EIGHT HID OF HORSES e. COLTS.
Dolly. gray mare coming yrs good
leader, Rose. brown mare coming 6 yrs
good leader Traveller, coming 8 yrs Charley
coming 4-vrs Fanny, coming yrs. has been
worked Quick, coming 2-yrs Star coming
2-yrs. These are nice young horses, worthy
the attention of dealers and farmers.
FIVE HID. OF CATTLE.
Four good milk cows, and one thoroug
bred Jersey male calf months old.
TWENTY-FIVE HID. OF HOGS.
Two brood sows, 7shoats will weigh about
l25 pounds. q. d 10 shoats will weigh about
so younds
IMPI EMENrs. HARNESS. ETC.
Harness complete for four horses, pillow
gears wagon saddle collars brides halters.
etc, good binder, cGltivator, two horse
carriage. a good one, runabout. good disc
drill. mower, horse rake, roller, two horse
plows, springtooth harrow, double and
sipgle-shovel plows, wagon and bed, wagon
and sheivings. spreaders, crowd sticks forks.
shovels scoops, 2 stands of bees, 3 empty
hives. 10-gallon churn. farm bell dinner
bell. X, cut saw, so CHICKENS. and many
other articles too numerous to mention
including
81 ACRES GROWING WHEAT.
TERMS A credit of months will b.
given on all sums of $40 90 and upward. the
purchaser to give negotiable note with
approved security and bearing interest from
date. and payable at the Bank of Charles
Town Under SO cash No property to be
removed until settled for Sale To begin At
10 O'clock
LAURA " HENRETTY.
]. w. Dodd. Auctioneer
G. H. Moore and w. A. Daniel Clerks.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-03-05
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

~ ni ie.i.rs rrniaalag IN :'i,. Post flee st
Charles Town, !e f"rss,;. c",nt,. ". Va. ON
ssfu a., March 2. 1919. Persons calling fer
same VIII Or required - pay one cent for
each Ter.
B. E. Andre. Henry Bumes, Tom
Dabney, S. T. HOWE, Jay McCombin,
F. H. Marshall, John Morris, Louis c..
Pratt, Writ H. Rousch, Charles Stock
man, letters; w V. Wilkerson.
Mrs. Addie Anderson, Miss Maurie
Ainsworth, Mrs. Clarence NJ Fenton,
Miss Joe Grant, letters; Mrs.
Tahnaye Graham, Miss Madeline Nor
Kiss, Mrs. Duncan Walden, Mrs. Boyd
Woodfork
The ABOVE ;e'tcCs. If n2s ca.,uc TOR ~siEin
Eileen DAYS. sill it scat =. IRE ..aa iei Ter
Office Persons rsllI,,s scr hem will .iease
say thai they are s3vecuseo.
n. y BRADLEY, P. NJ