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Arizona republican., 1912-08-26
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Negro, Known Only by the
 Nickname Baby Angel, "
 Died Last Night Under Circumstances Indicating Poison Self Administered

Baby Angel", a negro boOtblack, who has been on the city's records from time to time died at the jail last night, presumably from the effects of a poison, self administered.
 He was seen in the Depot ReStaur- .ane about 9 o'clock, where his actions led the proprietor to call the police. Still acting queerly. he left the place and was later seen by Judge C. w. JOhnstone leaning on a truck at the Santa F'e depot and gagging in man ner that led the judge to believe he was drunk. When the police found him, he was standing on the east side of south Center street, apparently dazed. He was brought to the station at o'clock, where he died before doctor could be summoned.
 When a doctor arrived, the man was past aid. On his chest was found a small quantity of white druggy smell ling powder, which the physician de- clared to be a poison, though just what it's nature is he will not ascertain un- til after an analysis today.
 Coroner Johnstone was found and al 10:45 called an impromptu jury in the cell room. The remains were viewed, and further action will be taken toward finding the cause of death this after noon at 4:00 when the jury meets again There is at this time little to
Arizona republican., 1912-08-26
THE WEATHER
Local Daily Weather Report for The
 Arizona Republican.

Data for 24 hours ending 6 D. m.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-26
STORED WATER SUPPLY

Water service department daily re- port, August 24.
 Elevation of water in reservoir,
 feet ...... ..................1 1GO. 95 Contents of reservoir, acre feet 505. .O91 Loss preceding A hours, acre
 feet ....... ............... 2.641 Elevation Of water in reservoir,
 1 year ago today, feet. 154 96 Contents of reservoir, 1 year
 ago today. acre feet .........484.747 Normal flow Salt and Verde
 rivers at Granite Reef dam,
 MI ........................ 22.912 Amount of water used for irri-
 gation, north side, M. I...... 43,800 Amount of water used for irri- gatiOn, south side, NJ. I...... 23,392
 Water today in all the canals
Arizona republican., 1912-08-26
WHAT A MOOSE IS

Those persons who have been in quiring as to the origin of the term Bull Moose may find enlightenment in a leading authority on derivatives the Encyclopedia Britannica. Ac- cording to Vol. xviii, page S13, moose" means trimmer"
 Here is the definition:
 MOOSE, the North American In dian (Algonquin) name of the North American representatives of the Euro pean elk The word is said to mean trimmer from the animals habit oi feeding on the branches of trees.''- New York Evening Post
Arizona republican., 1912-08-26

FLORENCE VISITOR-E w. COker who represented Pinal county in the constitutional convention, is a Phoenix visitor and guest of the Hotel Adams
Arizona republican., 1912-08-26

degrees.
 Deficiency in temperature since first of month 49 degrees. Accumulated deficiency in temper ature since January 1. POT degrees Deficiency in rainfall yesterday 0% inch.
 Deficiency in rainfall since first of month 59 inch. Accumulated deficiency in rainfall since January l, 26 inch.
 ROBERT R. BRIGGS,
 Section Director.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-26

show exactly how the Angel" came to his end, but as everything points to suicide, that will very likely be the verdict this afternoon. No close friends of the dead man could be found last night, and information as to his physi cal condition or state of mind that might have led to taking his life is lacking
Arizona republican., 1912-08-26
IF THIS IS YOUR
 BIRTHDAY

An eventful year will follow with the usual occurances. A good time for study and especially for building up the health.
 Those born today will be quick and accomplished with good all around ability. Their material success is req sonably certain, but in love and do- meStic affairs there will be discord.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-26
ADAMS GUEsTs-Those register

NONMS CUES S-InOSe register ing at the Hotel Adams yesterday were:-Julian Beeman, San Francisco;
 B. H. DoZenbach, R. F. McCral, Hay den; Karl J. Peterson and wife, San Francisco; H. J. Granz, Geo. Mitchell, l.. J. Ollier, Los Angeles; J. A. Park and Mrs Park, Mesa; Geo. w. lief fords and wife. New York; F. c Earle, Fl PasO; s. H. sherman, Christmas; P. Pinon, Fl Paso; F.. w. COker, Florence:
 John MacIntyre, Hayden; J. o. Rover, K. A. Miller, Los Angeles; John Chris ty. Clifton; P. Saad, New York; C. A. Clark, Los Angeles; Mrs. J. C. Jutte and son, C. B. Jutte, Pittsburg; l.. Lewkowitz, Denver; MT. and Mrs. R. C. Lane, Jerome; Walter F. Fuller,
Arizona republican., 1912-08-26
pp E. OF C IANC IBHoNI e

Here's a dainty case for tne fancy worker It may be opened out flat or caught together by the cord like han dles of rolled ribbon and carried about as the worker desires. The case is made with pOmpadOur ribbon on a foundation of plain silk. The trian- gular pocket at the upper part of the case is for the scissors, while at the side is compartment for the silks. The pouch in the middle opens into the lower pockets in which the various ar ticles of fancy work may be slowed.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-26
Of Local Interest
RG5ERA nA2sa sss eeg-els1
 an1~r-

Before leaving home for your summer vacation, arrange to have the ARIZONA REPUBLI- CAN forwarded to you. Your ad- dress changed as often as you wish without extra charge. Keep posted while away, by reading The Republican the big reliable every day in the year paper.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-07

After brief illness Capt. William H
Kable. principal of the Stanton Military
Academy. died unexpectedly. last Friday.
aged u years Captain Kable was
Confederate veteran. 4 graduate of the
University of Virginia and president of
the Staunton Board of Aldermen. He
was native of Jefferson county. and be-
fore going to Stauuton cond ucted the
Charles Town NJ ale Academy. where he
won an enviable reputation as an educa-
tor of high degree. His failure to Sc
cure the well.known ''Mordington"
property which was Knocked down to
him at public sale, and upon which was
SUI sequently placed an advance bid
caused him TO leave here and locate IN
Stauntop, which was Charles Town S
loss and Stauuton's gain The news of
his unexpected death was received here
with feeling of universal and profound
sorrow. He was buried with military
honors By the cadets OF the military acad-
envy which he established in Staunton
in 1886 and which became one of the
largest private schools in the country.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-07
Orator For Memorial Day.

The orator for Confederate Memorial
Day IN Charles Town Saturday, May
25) will be Senator John Randolph
Thornton. of Louisiana, descendant OF
Charles Washington, the founder of this
historic city. Senator Thornton was
born in Iberville Parish, La, August 25.
1916. and left the Louisiana State UNI
versity in the beginning of 1868, whilst
yet but lad of sixteen, and volunteered
in the Confederate States Army, in which
he served as private until the close of
the War Between the States. Our peo-
pie Will be fortunate in having for their
Memorial Day orator one who is not only
distinguished United States Senator
but one Though whose veins flows the
blood of the founder of Charles Town.
Senator Thornton during his stay here
Will be a guest of Col. K. P. Chew.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-07
Wilson Wins In .Hheelins.

Wheeling. May 4.AGov Woodrow
Wilson is the choice of Wheeling and
Ohio county Democrats by a ratio OF
over two to one in the Fl st Democra ic
county presidential primaries to be held
in West Virginia.
Prosecuting ATTORNEY Handlan. run
ming as an instructed Wilson delegate to
the Baltimore convention, has Al dele
gates TO 20 given his opponent, Col. Jere
Miller. who was regarded as supporter
of any candidate other than Wilson.
The result of the Wheeling primary
means that the First Congressional dis.
trict OF West Virginia VIII send Mr..
Handlan to Baltimore instructed for
Wilson. Wheelne's u enabled it to
practically dictate the Congressional
districts preference in the National
Convention, so that in all probability
Mr. Handlan's colleague will also lie
instructed for the New Jersey Execu-
tive
The Wheeling election is significant,
say friends of Governor. Wilson, in that
it repre sents the trend of the State The
selection OF Hanlan was a victory for
National Comm tteman. John Il McGraw
who is leading the fight for Governor
Wilson IN West Virginia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-07
County Court.

The County Court of Jefferson County
began its May term yesterday-present
President John c. Burns and Commits
sioners Hehsbower, Roberts, Snyder and
Rider.
Milton o. Rouss presented petition
from citizens and taxpayers praying the
court to have built and maintained SUIT
able wagon bridge across the Bullskin at
Kabletown. The court will visit the pro-
posed site tomorrow. before determining
their action In the premises.
Henry C.Page. chairman, representing
the Corporation of Charles Town, ap-
peared before the court IN the matter OF
having the county share in the expense
of hitching yard on lot of said cor
poration Proposition referred to Pros
ecuting Attorney to report as to whether
or not the court can levy for or appropri-
ate funds tor such purpose.
Grand Jury recommendations that the
court proceed to purchase the toll bridges
at Harpers Ferry and Shepherdstown.
and construct and maiutain two free
wagon bridges over the Shenandoah at
suitable points. was received from the
clerk OF the circuit court, read and
ordered filed.
In the matter of the petition of n. c.
Getzendanner and others for a bridge
over the Shenan doah at or near Bloom
cry: The report of the committee ap.
pointed by the court at the May, 1911.
term thereof. was received, accompanied
by plat and survey made by James K.
Hendricks, S. ]. c.. dated May, 1912;
also an agreement of said Getzendanner
in connection with the construction of
roads. rights of way. &C.. all of which
were considered by the court and ordered
filed and to be recorded in the road book
for future reference.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-07

II the rule favored by the House com.
mittse on appropriations for the retire
! ment of government servants at the age
OF sixty-five years should be adop. ed
throughout the service. il has been found
twenty-five members of the Senate
twenty-three members of the House. four
justices of the United States Supreme
Court one cabinet off Ger. four judges of
the Court of CLAIMS, one Judge of the
United States Commerce Court and two
American ambassadors would be retired
at once or within few months. An ex-
animation of the list of those who would
be retired from these bodies. it is pointed
out. shows that the rule would retire some
OF the most useful and valuable public
servants. This movement, it strikes us.
is too preposterous to receive even serious
consideration. and we are sure will never
be approved by the West Virginia dele
gaton-representativ of State that
boasts OF prominent citizen of nation
wide reputation, now way up in the
eighties, who is bright as a dollar and
yet active and hearty as most young men
of the State. 1t almost Il necessary to
say that we refer to Hon. Henry G. Davis,
ate Democratic candidate tor Vice Pres
dent
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-07
The n. & ". Station

We are not getting "het up BIT
Brother Campbell about the Question OF
the N. 4 w. station being moved. Blu
you will be a much elder man than YOU
are now, and ''het up and "het down
again many times before such a thing
come, to pass. II is a good thing tina,
YOU We're not here when the Indians
roamed this lovely valley" for then YOU
would not be here now. And mavhan
if they ''roamed this lovely valley now
you wouldn't be here anyhow. They'd
scalp you for going back on your own
town. The weak reference to efforts 10
obtain union depots done count for niue h:
tell US about those obtained. WHY. bless
4 your life. brother, do you know that the
Supreme Court of the United States has
just decided that combinations for
maintenance and operation of union
stations ale PROFESSIONALLY in restraint
of commerce" How does that strike
you? The small effort to excite enmity be-
tween US and our good neghbors of the
thriving little city of Ransom will fall
short of the mark. 1t is not that we love
Ransom less, but Charles Town more, and
the good people of the north side. for
whom We have ever had the kindliest
feeling, know this as we'll as we do.
And further than this, we would, if the
situation was reversed, give the m credit
for more sense that to inaugurate or par.
ticipate in movement to have railroad
station taken away from them and placed
over in an < her town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-07

The Washington Star, in its report of
Thursdays features at the Washington
Horse Show. says:
Mrs. Clarence Watson, wife of Sen.
ator Watson OF West Virginia, won round
after round of applause by her magnif-
cent driving of Ringing Bells IN class
She was awarded the blue ribbon"
The Baltimore Sun, in its report of Il e
closing day of the horse show, says:
Senator and Mrs. c. w. Watson were
prominent figues at the horse show ves.
terday afternoon, their stables, the Far.
mont Farms. capturing three blue rib.
bons. Mrs. Watson held the reius her
self in the tandem class and drove co
skilltully that much applause burst forth
when the judges pinned the blue rose,,s
on her horses. Ringing Bells and KITTY
Grey. The Fairmont Farms went 10
victory. too. in the class for brouob.u
horses. which MoonshIne won. and il
class Is, ladies' phaeton horses. in which
Norma got the rib,on.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-07

That Congress has taken seriously the
proposition of the West Virginia delega.
ton Ia have the national Government
pay the Virginia debit is cited, was ey.
idenced by ;he action of the Judiciary
Committee of the House in. giving two
hour hearing tn the merits of the bill.
proposed by Representative Hamilton. of
West Virginia in the House, and the
counter measure proposed by Senator
Chiffon IN the Senate. Congressman
Hamilton addressed the committee for
an hour and half on the novel project
and urged the committee to favorably
report the measure on the floor of the
House. Members of the committee fire.
quently interrupted Mr.. Hamilton S argu.
meut to ask questions relating to the
status of the deb. proceedings and the
legality of the Hamilton-C Chiffon measure.
Chairman CLAYTON and other members
have promised the Virginia and West
Virginia delegations in Congress to an:
point subcommittee to study the plan
and to make report before the close OF
the present session.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-07

AS announced on Sunday morning last
Rev. Fl. M. Mof-tt has rendered his
resignation as pastor of the Leesburp
Presbyterian Church, to accept the call
recently extended him by the Presby-
terian Church at Charles Town, w, Va,
the same to take effect Jure Ist. Mr.
Moffetts resignation is subject TO the
action of the Presbyterv, winch meets
April goth. Mr. Moffet,'s resignation
has caused much regret in Leesburp
where he was beloved by the members
OF his own and all the churches in Lees
burg as most faithful minister of the
Gospel. courteous gentleman, a most
excellent preacher. All will JOIN us in
wishing him abundant success in his new
.-Leesburg Mirror.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-07

The administrator of the estate OF
Ruth H. Brown, j. w. Gardner, of
Shephefdstown, has turned over to the
state tax commissioner a check for
81, 341. 20 as the amount of the inherit
ance tax due from the estate of Ruth
Brown, which was valued at 1923. TAO. IL.
The estate was distributed among nice
es, nephews and brother. j. M. d.
Brown, the latter getting $4, 200. OF,
and the nieces and nephews total of
$23, 5000. The tax on the amount
that went to the brother was three per
cent and to the others five per cent
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-07

Recently elected to the Phi Beta Kap-
pa Society. Or. Thomas A. Ashby, a
prominent Baltimore physician, left that
city Wednesd ~ for Lexington, Va, for
his imitation at Washington and Lee
University. of which he is an alumnus
Phi eta Kappa is said to be the oldest
Greek etter society in the country, hav-
ing been established at William and
Mary in I77n. Election no " is accorded
only to men of emnence in their special
line of activity. DR.. Ashby. who travelled
in his car, stopped in Charles Town to
cal upon his rear relative Mrs. Joseph
Crane. He was accompanied by William
c. Page, president of the Calvert Bank,
with whom he made a tour of Europe
l,st year.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-07

The West Virginia State Board of
Health has passed an order providing for
the appointment Of committee in each
county for the inspection of every Jail
and almshouse in the Stale. as we'll as all
public institutions, as to the sanitary con
ditions and an inspection along sanitary
lines generally in the State. Is this
another step in the paternity" direction,
like the Board of Review? Our own
county officials. such as Jefferson has. are
capable of taking care of their own af-
fairs, aud resent too much fatherly care
on the part of the State, with largely in
creased expenditures. Will our to-be-
elected State Senator and Delegate make
note of this. and let both measures be
wiped out.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-07
Notice..

Some one has started report sa ying that
people buy ing machines made by Adriance-
Plat & Co, of Poughkeepsie, N. Y. will not be
able to get any repairs for them. Now ]
want to tell the farmers of Jefferson county
that we have never sold machine of any
kind that has given better satisfaction than
the Adriance line. and we carry full linz
of repairs for every machine we sell made
by Adriance Platt & Co., or any other ma
chine we sell.
Very truly yours,
FARMERS SUPPLY Co,
Vim. Ralph Burns, Mgr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-07

Miss Barbara Campbell entertained a
number of her friends on April 9th
with an afternoon Bridge party, at her
home on S. George Street in honor of
her house guest. Miss Kitty Barrett,
of Alexandria, Va, and of Mrs. Forrest
A. Brown. Miss CampbelPs guests
were: Mrs. Forrest A. Brown. Mrs.
Z +. Cooke, Mrs. H. H. Mccormick.
Mrs. George D. Moore, Mrs. William
II. Wilson, Misses Kitty Barrett, of
Alexandria. Mary Lucas, of Kearneys-
vile, Sydney Wynkoop, Mary Porter
field, Eleanor Eyster, Agnes Wysong,
Elizabeth Wysong. Anna Wysong,
Helen Martin. Lorraine Murphy. Sara
Coe, Margaret Chew, Frances Moore.
Mozelle Johnson.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-07

Before purchasing buggy or set of har
ness look b Oden's line over in the Kercb
eval IL Bragg building
The only man that can handle your aocl
OF sheep. lambs and wool, when your pas
ture gives out, is Wall.
You can sell your flock of sheen. with
wool and lambs, to go away, to Wall. Will
anybody else buy them?
A big supply of fresh batteries for apto.
mobile and other gaso inc engines for sal.
Apply at the office of the Jefferson Conn.r
Telephone Co.
am aware that parties that have not per-
manent pasture will want to dispose of their
ewes and lambs at once, if the back ward
season lasts, and ! am ready to bny and tax q
them night away Shipping every week
Of Wall.
II 1t is convenience to market anyth;no
you have every week. then please sncouraoa
your home regular shippers They nav the
highest market prices and are comnaten.
What good is the man that is here toaa.
ana you never see him again Encou aoa
home.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-07

County Clerk Chas. A. Johnson, with
commendable public spirit, has completed
arrangements for getting reports of the
results of the Democratic primary cleo.
ton. and these will be announced in the
Circuit Court room as fast as they are
received. A desk telephone will be in
stalled tor the purpose of getting reports
promptly. Election Officials are re-
qnested to forward results to the Circuit
Court room as SOON as ascertained on
the night of election.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-07
HoW's Thisf

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned have known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is years. and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE,
Toledo, o
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Testimonials
sent free Price IS cents per bottle. Sold
by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-07

This week, at 10 O'Clock each day. the
church bells of Martinsburg will ring and
the women of that city, at whatever thew
may be engaged. are requested to ''lif,
their voices to the Almighty Father in
earnest petitions that the voters of Mar
tinsbu may be so burdened with the
duty as laid upon them by the Lord in
Ezekiel SO: 10, that they will resolve to
be true to God aud home and cast their
vote for Dry town on the 18th of this
month -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-07

The Harpers Ferry Times give the fo,.
lowing account Of The recent ,,ocl~;,
death OF Harry Il. ff,naster. OF Duf6-lss.
1t seems the young man with Some
friends had come to town, had sp-n, nor,
OF the evening at the resort over ,ha
river. and had intended to Ike No . :
train that passes here at Io.a6 for 80
homes. Hoffmaster heard locomo,,ua
blow which be took to be No. O and "a.
10 make the paw ion, where pass.,aa.
Tor the west take trains, II seems ,ha
young man stumbled and fell when ~
tween the east and W. st bound TRACKS sna
tried to Use when some portion of tba
front OF the locomotive struck him a. -
head, throwing him some 20 feet -
the east-bound tracks. When picked -
ne was still alive. but he died soor .t,ap
being laid on the platform. The locorno
i've which struck him was hauIino
special running as second No. ,. TIL
train was said to have been runp;ra
miles an hour when it pa. sed the station
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-07

The Shep h-rdstown Independent dom
like comparisons, Well. we are not
surprised. for it has long since been said
that comparisons are odious." II II
chooses to go on record almost single
handed and alone against great public
improvement. which will be made, that
is its lockout. and not ours Its infu.
ence in opposition to the measure will not
amount to pinch of snuff A number
of our best people, who have not dollar
at stake across the Shenandoah any more
than the general good they expect, have
offered to contribute to the object in
view, and among them are some of the
most sensible and substantial citizens of
Shepherdstown and viciuity-men who
believe in the right because it is right,
and who do not tag after anybody's coat
tail
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-05-07
Don't Get All Run Down,

Wea'; aud miserable. If you have kidney
or bladder trouble. headache, pains in the
back, and feel tired all over and want q
pleasant herb remedy. try Mother Gray
AROMAT1 LEAF. Asas ystem regulator
it has NO equal. All Druggists, 5Os. Ask to-
day Sample FREE. Address, The Mother
Gray CO., LIE Roy, NY.