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The Republican journal., 1912-10-24


establish course in highway engineer
ing and construction? It'll practically a
State institution, deriving large part
of its funds from the State. Such a
course would be productive of more real
benefit to the State than any other
course in its curriculum, besides being of
great advantage to many Of its students.
The State and Nation are entering a
great era of highway development,
somewhat similar to that of the rail-
roads of half century ago. In the
next few years there is destined to be
lively demand for men who have a scien-
tiic knowledge of highway construc-
ton. for the primitive, crude and waste
full methods of today must be supplanted
by more economical and. intelligent
system. Our own State has just voted
by an overwhelming majority for the
appropriation of $1,000, 900 for highway
construction.
There is no department of the public
service where so much Of the public
fund is wasted, and in many instances
worse than lost, for frequently the roads
are injured rather than benefited by the
so-called repairs, than in the construc-
ton and maintenance of our highways.
1t is unquestionably safe to state that
thirty percent of the money now ex-
pended on the roads of Maine is dissi-
pated. This means an annual destruc-
ton of more than $500, 900, which amount
might just as we'll be gathered into one
pile and burned. The time is coming
when the public will fully appreciate
this fact, and then there will be evolved
a system somewhat similar and as eff
Gent as that adopted by our railways.
Trained men will be necessary to put
such plan into execution. We have
training schools for our teachers and
those engaged in nearly every other
avocation, why not for our road build
ers?
1t must be remembered that the State
Highway Department has absolutely no
control or voice over seventy-fve per-
cent of the highway expenditures, being
entirely devoid of the least semblance of
authority in the matter of maintenance.
Men having such training would have a
technical knowledge of the value of road
building material. In the construction
of macadam road, certain varieties of
stone are good while others are absolute
ly worthless. Some are suitable for the
lower courses while worthless for the
top or last course. Only an analysis can
determine their respective values. The
same is true of the bitumens and gravels.
The field is full of civil. railroad, and
electrical engineers, but there can rare
ly be found competent highway engi-
neer with the necessary technical know
ledge. Cities, counties, and States are
appropriating millions for roads with no
one to properly direct the expenditure.
Especially is this true of the south and
west. Here is a field full of opportuni-
ties for the young man with the requisite
knowledge.
Besides, the University of Maine could
do the State no greater service than to
establish such course. 1t certainly is
subject that should receive the serious
consideration of the Faculty.
The Republican journal., 1912-10-24
Charities and Corrections.

The sixth annual meeting of the Maine
State Conference of Charities and Cor
rections will be held In Saco, October
28th, 29th and 30th. Many subjects will
be discussed of importance to the re-
formatory and corrective work in the
State. The meeting this year is of
particular Importance because several
societies which are working along SINH
lar lines are combining their programs,
which will cover wide range Of SUBJ
iects.
The Republican journal., 1912-10-24
Case was not Reached.

The suit for SANDER brought by How
ard Davies, ESQ.,, against Hon. William
K. Pattangall of Waterville, which was
assigned for trial in the Supreme court
at Portland, October 18th, was not reach
ed. It is expected that when the case
is called continuance will be requested,
as it is understood that the defendant is
in Massachusetts for treatment for his
eyes and will be unable to be present at
this term of court.
The Republican journal., 1912-10-24
Colby's Debating Class.

The largest class in debating and ar
gumentation in Maine has just been
formed at Colby College, under the in
struction of Assistant Prof. Herbert c.
Libby of the department of English. 1t
numbers 6S men and is thought to be the
largest in New England. Among the
members are Ralph A. Bramhall, Is, of
Belfast and Crawford A. Treat, Is, of
Stockton Springs.
The Republican journal., 1912-10-24

health was very bad
and l had a continual
backache which was
simply awful. Icould
not stand on my feet
long enough to cook
a meals vic tn ais
with out my back
nearly killing me,
and I would have
such dragging sensa-
tons l could hardly
bear it. I had sore
The Republican journal., 1912-10-24
Mellen Pr esident Of M. c. R. R.

PORTLAND, Me-, Oct. 16. Charles S.
Mellen of New Haven, was reelected
president of the Maine Contra Railroad
Go. at its annual meeting here, today.
Morris Mcdonald was returned as vice
president and general manager and the
board of directors was reelected.
The Republican journal., 1912-10-24
bACkACHE
NOT A DISEASE
But a Symptom, a Danger Sig
nal Which Every Woman
Should Heed.

Backache is symptom Of organic
weakness or arrangement. If you have
backache don't neglect it. To get per-
manent relief you must reach the root
of the trouble. Read about Mrs. Wood
all's experience.
Morton's Gap, Kentucky. 81 suffered
two years with female disorders, nv
The Republican journal., 1912-10-24
Over Half-Century.

Humphreys Specifics have
been used by the people with
satisfaction for more than 80
years. Medical Book sent free.
The Republican journal., 1912-10-24
Price
FOR

10. FOR frice
1 Fevers. Congestions determinations. .......25
Worms Worm Fever, or Worm Disease 10
3 Collie. Crying and Wakefulness of Infants. rs
:: Diarrhea of Children and Adults. ......"..25
Coughs. Colds, Bronchitis. ..................25
g ToOthache, Faceache, Neuralgia. ...........25
. Headache, Sick Headache, Vertigo .........35
10 Dyspepsia. Indigestion, Weak Stomach. rs
Ii Group. Hoarse Cough, Laryngitis. ...........25
- Salt Rheum, Eruptions, Erysipelas. ........2S
Is Rheuma tism. or Rheumatic Pains .........26
10 Fever and Ague, Malaria. Is
~ Piles. Blind or Bleeding. External, Internal -
10 Catarrh Influenza, Cold in Head. ...........26
20 WhoOpihk Cough. Spasmodic Cough. .....05
II Asthma, Oppressed. Difficult Breathing. .....2S
~ Kidney Disease - =. -----............36
70 Nervous Debility. Vital Weakness .....1.OO
80 Urinary Inc0ntinence. Wetting Bed......30
- Sore Throat. Quinsy - ----------........3S
~ Grip, Hay Fever and Sanmef Colds. .....zS
Sold BY druggists. or sent ON receipt Of pFics.
HUMPHREYS HoMRo MEDICINE CO.. cenes
william aud Ann Streets. New York.
The Republican journal., 1912-10-24
hWN\ianT eUaz
Flour Az
FOR SALE BY YOUR GROCER.


The Proud Fly.
The fly looked around at her progeny
AS they swarmed up the walls and stairs
And proudly smiled, "Well, it seems to me
That l am sort of Carnegie,
For l rank with the million-heir
-Harper's Weekly.
The Republican journal., 1912-10-24
-ll'AN0WN IN BELFAST.

RMs y an a night last week Henry
st of w. AFIfington was in the city,
iaIn,,,' a Uncle, Fred J. Simonton,
,Ehrs r'a'uIne upon old friends.
'Cizstt. r's reporter on The Cour-
h csrsf,, ,ae beginning of the 'SOs,
tvj1 stg1,' computation upon the fin
b pa ''% .o nave been about thirty
/ that Al aL.et fooling away more or
Etea ', ,pGt IN the arts of pedagogy
| 4 nqra '1.'lR with prosperous sue
Efasly i I Gle business, Mr.. White
lsttled 55 o,ag a long sigh of con-
|elltr An, ''"f III the newspaper chair
EAsI ors - "A manager of the Franklin
Eahrcr 'ae successful papers of
/ REVIEW II was pleasant to hear
Elae tonor5l W. days and tell of how
Ehhe mum ~ almseif to be back once
! "Spaper harness.
eig a,i Ia.ner, who is well-known
\. With VIII writer on the Boston
~ for n rngell paper he has been as
Aon lSs sdhy years, lived in Rock
sa. L t. 10 the breaking out of
go hsyin,ol, en Went by the name of
i,'ihst, LIZ eo. taken the name of his
bead n ~ G Roberts, who lived
BIZ on, G"anite street He ra.
9er it has ,alnily surname in 1872
aeton as . achieved a good share
sdler. H Il newspaper and maya
sss sr l,S nrst taste of the pro-
70 t injured IN. as a boy when he
N 'fce' nat ,ate John Porter in the
assad an M. Mr.. Palmer has at pres
" assne Of pf' ~ relating to Rock
A Higbb ~. Ihe boys in the early
%es, Rools.eS hool, including Adel-
'0ckland Courier Gazette.
The Republican journal., 1912-10-24
EASTERNI STEAMSHIP
CORPORATION.
BANGOR LINE.
Belfast and Boston, 1925
One Way. Sc. 90 Round Trip.
Oct. z to Fl, Special Fall Ex-
cursiOn to Boston and Re-
turn, So. rs.
TURBINE STEEL STEAMSHIPS BELFAST
AND CAMDEN

Leave Belfast at 200 p. m. for Boston, Mon
days, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
For Bangor at 7.30 a. m. Tuesdays, Wednes-
days, Fridays and Saturdays.
Leave Boston at 500 p. M, Mondays, Tues
days, Thursdays and Fridays.
Leave Rockland at 5.15 a. m. Cor on arrival
of steamer from BOSTON, Tuesdays, Wednes-
days, Fridays and Saturdays.
FRED W. POTE, Agent, Belt asst, Maine
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-28
Nay SOth. Decoration DaV At Ha6sfsteTn.

The HageIs.own Driving Club. Oh
Thursday, May goth. Decoration Day.
will give their FIRST annual event of 1912.
and all signs point to the biggest day in
the history of.Hagerstown. with the pos
sible exception of Thursday of fair weeks:
They have big programme arranged
starting at 10 clock in the morning with
a mammoth parade, with numbers of the
best .obtainable to furnish music.
The big events, Ut the day will take place
at the fair gtouuds, and will take up tho
best part of the AFTERNOON. There will be
horse races and by some of the best
horses of the section. In addition to the
horse races, there will be mule races,
motor cycle races, bicycle races. great
chariot race, and race between a motor
cycle al d an-aeroplane, Morok. the FAM
Gus Belgium Aviator has been secured to
give series of aeroplaue fights, and he
will positively give them rain or shine.
This one attraction has been secured at
an expense of one thousand dollars, and
coming with worldwide reputation.
Morok guarantees these flights. Then a
word for the Horse Show. one of the
prettiest features. and this year. the Horse
Snow is going to be classy" one, in
fact the best we have ever had. There is
going to be something doing" every
minute OF the day. so come early and
stay late, an old fashioned Maryland well
c me for every visitor in the gates of
Hagerstown on the goth. OF May.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-28
Circuit Court.

In the case of Nora n Kraich Tvs.
Frank ]. Kraich, adecree of abso-
lutte divorce was granted the plain
tiff, and to her was also awarded
the custody of their two children.
A partial divorce was given Mamie
L. Bready from her husband Eugene
Bready, and James c. Dolan was
given a decree of absolute divorce
from Mary Alice Dolan
The court overruied demurrer II
the action for damages instituted by
Abe Kaplon against thetown of Har-
pers Ferry, whereupon the defen-
dant entered plea of not guilty
Geo w. Shull VS.. Geo. w. Bush
tender of part of claim paid into
court, plea of non-assumpsit filed
and the case continued.
DR.. ]. Wesley Bcvey, the Wash
ington surgical specialist, won yer.
dict for $l75 against r. H. Phillips
in the second trial ofthe case before
jury ON Thursday. At the former
trial at the October term of court
the jury failed to agree on a verdict
Court adjourned Friday until Mondar
when Attorney Cleons Moore was elected
Special Judge and adjourned the cour
over until Wednesday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-28

The Valley Brick C mp ny has moved
its office frnm the pes,office building to
its recently erected quarters at its yard
The company has this spring extended
its hosting trestle so feet, and intends
during the summer TO shed this over thus
securing additional Foom tor CLAW stor-
age. which will enable it to run regard.
less OF the weather. Since beginning
the season, on March IS. in spite of ad-
verse weather conditions. the company
has filled orders for $50, 600 brick to Ha-
gerstown, $4,000 to Winchester, and
has made smaller shipments to Shenan.
doah. Lurav, Front Royal and Boyce.
beside taking care Of the home trade
Business prospects are bright. and orders
now in sight promise to keep the plan,
busy until late into the fall and perhaps
through the winter. The company
makes a specially ot strong, hard paw
ing brick, and invites an inspection of
ITS stock and plant at any time. Its
monthly payroll averages over $1,000
all of W hich is spent at home.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-28
Thanks To His Friends.

Mr.. Editor-I beg space in your paper
to thank my many friends for their sup
port in the recent primary election in
Old Jefferson. | have been selected by
many friends for some time and this time
l concluded to make the run. | enjoyed
the campaign, meetings so many new
friends and Exchanging anecdote and hav
ing hearty greetings and laughs. All men
are truthful because some of them told
me mo" and some Eyes" Those who said
mo" didn't vote tor me, and those who
sad yes" did. and am gla1 to say the
greater number of them SAID yes"
SO appreciate the interest my friends
took IN me and the way they worked for
me on the Eighteenth day of May | and
my deputies will try and serve the Poop
as best we can Should we live to Ente
the office. F. l.. WAITS N.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-28
State Rights; ]. 4. HeOrs; The Nsals
Publishing Company.

Mr.. Moore is aclergyman in virginia
parish who has been led to study OF the
subject these pages discuss by desire
to vindicate his kinsnen OF former
generation from the Characterization as
rebels and traitors in which he found the
post b. Hum literature cf the poftii to 50
abound The intent with which he has
written was TO show that The ineu VINO
fought un,let the leadership oi j. hefson
DAVIS were the men who fought tor Tue
Constitutional principles given Us by the
federal government of the United States;
and in striving to bring out the his'o1iea
truth of the issues then in controversy
between the sections, he dJsclaiins anv
desire to keep alive o'den animosities OF
to retard the growth of more perfect
rnion of hearts and hands between the
North and South. OF course, atthis late
day. there are no new facts OF Arguments
TO be adducod as to the nature Of the
original agreement by which the States
Joined themselves under common gov
eminent, nor is Mr.. Moore original IN
the evidences and deductions therefrom
which he employs to demonstrate the
extent of the rights reserved TO the States
under the Constitution as it stood in 1861.
But he has grouped these evidences and
drawn his deductions in manner which
will appeal convincingly to the open
minded as justifying the thesis he starte d
out to maintain. In no work OF similar
character which has come under oui
notice. not even IN the much more
elaborate dissertations by Mr.. Stephens
and DR.. Curry, is the contention of the
South so lucidly stated. so strongly
| buttressed BY facts from unimpeachable
records, or so logically brought to the
inevitable conclusion that as it was
discretionary with the States ;eenter the
| Union, it was optional with them to with
draw from it. and that no legal authority
resided in the central agency to coerce
| Virginia. or either of her sisters, int
L
which had become obnoxious to he
people as failing to meet the ends with
which they had co-operated to ordain it
This contribution of a modest ''Vrginis
Minister" to the education of Southern
youth on the political and moral justice
of the cause for which their fathers fought
is highly To be commended. The SWORD
has written into the Constitution new
interpretations of the solublity of th'
bond uniting the several States to thu
Federal agency and the furthest horror
of the future offers no prospect tina
secession can ever again be practica
question. But it was not so in 1861. anG
it is in discharge of sacred duty to thu
southern statesmen and warriors of thos
days that their memory should be clearet
Of the taint of treason or rebellion
Norfolk (Vs) Virginian Pilot ant
| Landmark
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-28
AD ERTISED LETTERS,

l.lsi OF letters remaining in the p,,s,ottic. at
Charles Town. Jefferson county, w. Va. on
Saturday. May IS, 1919. Persons calling for
-ainr VIM Dc feqnrcd To pay one cent for
each letter:
Chas Reed, Andrew Reed, Mike Roach
d q Iomlinson, Frank Wiiiiams, Geo Man,
uel, BrittOn, Harry Brill, Samuel r.
Burke, W L Brisman. w Cornell ca, J A
DALEY, Louis Doyspool, kobt Dunn, Jr
Howard Hackiey, Mr. Herbert, ihomas Lur.
Miss A N Browne, Miss Catherine Rrswn
Mrs Mamie Navis. Mrs Clarence III Fenton
Miss Florence V G Nichols. Miss Mabel
Inc ABOVE letters, II not called for within
nIteen days, will De sent to1the dead let,t.r
Office. Persons calling for them will please
say that they are advertised.
ID. N. BRADLEY. p NJ
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-28
Tribute Of Respect.
TO The Memory Of Geo. D. johnson


The subject of this sketch was born in
ls45. and died May II, 1912. He Sc, we'd in
the Confederate Army. Co r, 18th Virginia
Cavalry. Laurel BHgade. was gallant
young soldier, and abIavely fought for VIVA,
he believed was Southern Rights He
married Miss Annie Henry about forty two
years ago Their married life was one of
continued happinesz. To them was born five
children, Geo. W successful and promi.
nent lawyer of Parkersburg, W. Va; Mason
r.. business man Of Huntington, w Va:
Mrs Cora Everhart, of Kearneysyile. w
Va; Mrs. Rosa Staus, of Sharpsburg. Nd.
and Miss Emma Johnson of Leetown, ". Va
Many years ago Mr.. Johnson connected
himself with the cold Mt Zion Baptist
church and has lived loyal and consistent
member. He was. also q nason. He wa,
TOR many years magistrate and filled the
Office with satisfaction and endeavored to
share justice toward his fellowman The
title OF lawyer was given him many years
ago, and he was generally known as Law.
yer" No man in the community was more
favorably known, and in his every day social
life he had the pleasure of enjoying that
social friendship that binds fellowmen
closely together. He was full of energy
and always on the go. No living man ever
enjoyed smoking cigar more than he. His
death was sudden, psralyzed on Wednesday
morning and died the following Friday
night. never regaIning consciousness, His
death was shock to the community. Fun
eral services were conducted by Rev. Nc.
Curdy. of Martinsburg. (his pastor at Nj.
Zion,) assisted by Rev. w Il FIanna-
gan, of Charles Town, and Rev k.H.Rudd
of Leetown. at his home near eetowp. Sup
day. May 10. at p. m. The Sons and
Daughters of the Confederacy presented
handsome pillows of flowers. His remains
were laid in handsome casket covered
with flowers. Interment in Edge Hill s.em-
et.ry in Charles Town. Susday evening
The immense crowd who congregated at
his funeral to pay the last tribute of respect
to his memory was an INDICATION of how his
friends loved and respected him. Heissur.
vived by his wife and children. also one
brother, James. and sister in the far west.
Husband. father. friend, we say gsod bye.
For few more d-eting years:
When we will again meet you on high,
Where theie shall be no tears,
Faithful, true. loving, husband, father.
friend,
We will meet you again, wien this life
shall end.
BIZ A FRIEND.
Ieetown, W. Va May a.. 1912.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-28
See Marsteller for summer furnishings.
Judicial Convention.

The Democratic Judicial c ,nvention
for this circuit will meet in Martusburp
today. The delegates from Jefferson
county will be:
Shenandoah Junction, w. A. Daniel ;
Charles Town, George d Moore, DR..
{. L. Skinner, GEO. w. Haines, Sam
uel M. OFT, Forrest w. Brown, C.
N. Campbell Mechanicstcwl E.
Graham Wilson; Kablctown, B. F.
Langdon; Rippon, c. w. Conrad :;
Summit Point, R. L. Withers; Mid
dleway, James Grantham, VIM. Hay
cock; Leetown, James w. Str.der (:
Kearneysville, ]. T. Campbell; Shep
herdstown, E. H. Reinhart, J. l..
E. T Moler Molers. DR..
5. T. Knott Duffields, ]. B. Osbourn :;
]. Strider Moler; Harpers
Ferry, Theodore NJ Conner, c. B.
Wentzell; Bolivar, w E. Dittmyer +;
J. w. Rider.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-28
The Charles Town High School.

After a trying week of examinations.
the pupils in the Charles Town Graded
and High School assembled Saturday
and Monday at the school building to
receive their honors aud rewards, And
then they rushed home to throw aside
books and dull care and begin a JOYOUS
vacation.
The exercises in the primary grad,
w ere of very interesting nature. Tie
program consisted of songs. recitattops
and fairy drill, Master Brook Wyn-
koop recited MY Speech" very pleas.
ingy. Others bringing forth much APP
pause were Madeline Morris, Fay Dick.
Pauline Dick, Kyle Wall, Rosamepd
Schuetz@. Pres were presented bv the
teachers to deserving scholars. There
were no examinations in the primary
department, and the pupils were promo.
ted on the recommendation of their
teachers.
The {. w. Brown medal for the great
est improvement in penn lnship was
awarded to Master Avlett Peytor. The
committee appointed to Judge the speci-
mems were Prof, w. o. Speer, Messrs.
c. A Johnson and E. E. Cooke.
The prize for the best defamation was
given to MISS Pauline Dick. The cor
test took place several weeks ago. The
judges were Mss Janet Young, Rev. 7.
S. Afriend and Mr.. F. l.. Bushong.
A diploma of graduation was present
ed to Mr.. Gerard d. Phillips. The pre-
sentation was made by Mr.. Brooke in an
excellent short address.
An industrious effort was mad by the
pupils to win blue" certificates. These
represent distinctions. A larger number
were given this session than usual.
The music was sweet. Miss Harper
trained the choruses. Messrs. Starkey
and Furr. with coruet and violin, PLAYED
the accompaniments.
Rev. ]. S. Alfriend made encouraging
remarks, conducted devotional exercises
and closed with the Der ediction.
This has been a successful session
The enrolment has been 467. We will,
publish the distinctions etc., later.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-28
Call for Senatorial Convention.

Alta meeting of the Senatorial Oom-
,,;,tsa for the Fifteenth Senatorial
District. held in Martinsburg, on May
oath, 1912, it was decided to can ana
the nominating convention IS nereOy
called to nominate State Senator ior
tha Fifteenth Senatorial District to
represent the Democratic party on
TUESDAY. JUNE It'll, 1872
at the Fireman's Hall, in Martinsburg'
west Virginia. at 1890 a. IN. me
basis of representation for said Convcn-
ton is as follows:
Jefferson County. 70 votes
Berkeley County, 2e votes
Morgan County, ovotes
Hampshire County, l9votes
Total rs votes
Necessary to nominate, majority
thereof or 80 votes. The representa-
tation is based upon the vote cast IN the
several respective counties for Lewis
Bennett for Governor in 1908
The Democratic County Executive
Committees in each county comprising
this Senatorial District, is required 10
provide for conventions or primaries,
or other proper method of choosing
delegates, for this Convention
CLARENCE E. MARTIN, Chairman
| S. t. KNOTT. Secretary.