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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
EXCITING OUTDOOR PASTlME
Any Number of Players May Partici.
pate In Game Called "Twos and
Threesr-One Must Be Quick.

Two and threes is splendid out
door game for any number of players.
Form circle and stand in couples
Zone player behind the other each
couple several yards away from the
next Two players are left over
one starts chasing the other If one
player catches the other, then the one
who is caught has to chase him.
When he is tired of running he gets
in front of couple, then the player
at the back has to run. If he is not
very quick starting off he will be
caught, then he, in turn, runs after
the other player The faster the play
ers run and the more often they dodge
round the other players, the more ex-
citing the game is.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
WAMSLEY is ARRESTED
BY Neighbor, Who Finds Alleged Wife
Murderer in Woods.

Elkins, w. Va.-Floyd ("Red'')
Wamsley, who is said to have muir
dered his wife last New Years day at
Mill Creek and for whose arrest a re-
ward of $500 was offered, was arrested
by Michael MCGEE, a neighbor Vans
ley disappeared Immediately after the
murder and, although a thorough
search was made. officers following
him as far as Central Kentucky, moth
ing whatever was heard of him until
MCGEE found him sitting by an unfre-
quented path in the woods. He was
brought to Elkins and lodged in the
county jail. Wamsley would make no
statement to the officers as TO where
or how he had spent the last six
months.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
STATE OIL AND
GAS MEETING
PROMINENT SPEAKERS WILL ADJ
DRESS CONVENTION AT PAR
kERsHuRc IN SEPTEMBER.
GREAT CROWD IS EXPECTED
OH and Gas Association Of West vir
9inia Arranging for First
Convention.
western Newspaper union New. serv,c,

western Newspaper Union News Service.
Parkersburg, W. Va.-Men prom.
inent both in the state and nation are
TO address the Oil and Gas association
OF West Virginia at its first annual
convention to be held here the latter
part OF September, according to in
formation given out by local officers
OF the association United States Sen.
ator William E. Chiffon and former
Gov. A. B. White are two of the speak
ers that have already been selected
Tor the meeting and other men of
much prominence will be on the pro-
gram. The former is expected to
speak on the subject, National Legis-
lslation for Oil and Cas-
1t is expected also to have a speak
er here from the geological survey at
washington to address the association
with reference to how oil and gas men
can cooperate with the geological sur
vey This will be a matter of interest
and one of the representative men of
that department of the government
will be sent here. Other speakers
have been invited and the committee
is awaiting their acceptance before
announcement is made of their com
ing. The committee that is arranging
the program expects to secure a num-
Der of men prominent in the oil and
gas business who will present tech
nical papers of interest on subjects
that pertain to the business and
these are expected to be quite an i'm
portant feature of the convention.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
PHOTOGRAPHERS MEET
National officers VIII Be Among Dis
tinguished Guests of West Virginia.

Huntington, w. Va--What is ex-
pected to be the best attended con-
vention of the West Virginia Associa-
ton of Photographers that has yet
been held, will take place in Hunting
ton October 13 and IA, according to
the statement made by A. T. Proctor,
an influential local member C. w.
Blatz, of Parkersburg, president of
the association, through the assistance
of Mr.. Proctor, has made all arrange
ments for the convention, to be the
fifth annual meeting of the state
photo men. The program will be I'M
usually good this year While at the
National Photographers convention
in Indianapolis recently Mr. Proctor
was able to persuade r. w. Phillips,
president of the national body, and
c. w. Towles, of Washington, vice
president, to visit Huntington during
the state meeting.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
FaIIacIous FabrIcstIous.

An old horse that lay sleeping in nia
stall was rudely awakened by the
hired man. who jabbed him with
pitchfork
"oh. no, hoi" said the horse, arising
stifiy. Another days work ahead, 1
suppose"
For once said the hired hand,
who was college graduate in dis
guise, your supposition is incorrect.
You will be permitted to remain in
your stall and rest. Your master Is
dead, and his funeral win be held to-
day"
But am going to the funeral"
said the old horse
Why. for the love of Mike" grufiy
asked the hired man. should you go
when you may as well stay here and
rest y
For 20 years." replied the aged
horse, q have been wanting to attend
my masters funeral, and now that the
opportunity is present. will not DO
denied"
Occasionally It happens that all
those in the funeral train are not
there for the purpose OF shedding the
scalding tear.-Judge.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17

Acting at the instance of both the
petitioners and the defendant com
pany, the public service commission
granted postponement until Novem-
Der l of the hearing in the case of
the City of Charleston and others
against the West Virginia Water and
Electric Co. While the attorneys for
both sides indicated at the beginning
of the session that they were not
ready for hearing, number of
lengthy discussions followed the call
ing of the case. These related to the
question of whether evidence submit
ted at previous hearing should be
admitted and the suggestion made by
the city solicitor that the matter of
electric rates should be embodied in
the complaint previously filed against
the alleged excessive water rates
charged by the West Virginia Water
and Electric Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
A Dull Life.

Il don't know how wen get along
without you, Nora"
Thank you. ma am"
You've been with US long time. :
Yes, ma'am. Nearly seven months.
And you still refuse tn tell US
why you are leaving?"
We'll, ma am. IL you insist on know
ing, it's because | can't stand the
company here"
The idea! Our house is frequent
ed by the best people"
It's not that. ma am. | was speak.
ing of my own company. Where |
used TO work most of my friends were
chauffeurs, ma'am. The only man
who has asked me to ride with him
since I've been here was a vegetable
peddler."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
Starting Trouble.

Why is it that the attendants in
telephone offices are all women" Mrs.
Brown made this inquiry Of her hus.
band.
Well answered Mr.. Brown, the
managers of the telephone Offices are
aware that no class of attendants
work so faithfully as those who are
in love with their labor; and they
know that women would be fond OF
the work in telephone offices"
What is the work in telephone
officer" Mrs. Brown further inquired.
Talking" answered Mr.. Brown.
And that conversation came to an
end and different kind of converse
tion began"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
He Took IT and Tore It in Pieces.

quite long, for CarIotta was twelve.
and an Italian girl at that age is quite
q woman.
My how proud Carlotta felt when at
length she put the hat on. She tossed
her head, making her curls fly about,
and she walked through the park with
her head very high
But pride often takes fan, and so
it was with Carlotta.
A thunderstorm came up very sud
denly, and there was no place to shell
ter the beloved hat. She put 1t I'M
der her skirt, but the red from the
roses stained it and she had to I'M
cover 1t.
When the shower was over the hat
was sorry sight, but she wore it
home, and the next morning, when she
started out with Tony, the hat was
pinned under her skirt, for she
thought if she put it on while she was
out she could say it was given to
her
The first place they stopped was in
front of a house where there were a
number of children. Tony told Carlot-
ia to dance, and while she was dane
ing down dropped the hat
The children laughed and shouted:
she has stolen hat! She has stolen
a hiatt" Carlotta picked it up and
put 1t on her head.
"W'er you getta da hat?" said Tony,
very angry. Carlotta told him the
hat had been given her, but Tony
would not have her wear Tia hat, no
matter where it came from.
He took it and tore it in pieces.
Poor Carlottal Her smiles we're few
that day, and at night Tony beat her
for spelling his day
Later, when Tony and his wife were
out of the way, Carlotta slipped out
and went to a theater where she had
seen dancing.
She walked up to the man at the
box office and asked II they wanted
dancing girl The man took her in
side the theater. Let me see you
dance said another man.
The orchestra was playing out in
front, and Carlotta danced her best.
How much do you want?" asked
the man. Poor Carlotta did not know.
He told her what he would give, which
seemed a large sum to Carlotta But
where was she to spend the night? If
she went home she could not get
away. Just then girl, who had been
singing, came from the stage; she saw
Carlotta standing there as though she
did not know where to go.
Where DO you want to CO." she
asked. Then Carlotta told her her
story.
Come home with me tonight" she
said, ''and we will see what can be
done after that"
The next night Carlotta dressed in
a gay-colored dress and black lace
mantilla, danced on the stage, and
when she shook her tambourine and
smiled the people applauded very
loudly. The manager was pleased and
told Carlotta she could dance every
night.
When Tony called Carlotta to go
with him the next morning she did
not answer. He waited two weeks
thinking she would come back, then
he went to the police They told him
where she was, and one night Tony
went to the theater His eyes opened
wide when he saRv Carlofta daDca
and heard the people applaud, and he
was so angry when he thought she
might be making money for him that
he stood up, and, shaking his clinched
hand at her, called out: You comma
home The ushers quickly put him
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
PURCHASE RAILS AND HOPPER.

Wheeling, w. Va.-The Baltimore &
Ohio railroad announced that il has
placed contracts with several mills for
1900 tons of steel rails and with car
manufacturers for 1000 steep hopper
car bodies for immediate delivery
The material covered by the contracts
will cost about s1,000,000. Practically
all of the rails will be of heavy type,
weighing 100 pounds to the yard, and
will be used for replacement on the
the company's Chicago lines. The car
bodies are of 100000 pounds capacity.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
COMPLETE AND NOISY MEAL
Traveller Surely Well Fitted With
Abundance OF Nourishment
and Music" ~

The longest and noisiest dinner that
Mr.. James Sibree, Jr, the author OF "A
Naturalist in Madagascar" ever at
tended was given by the governor OF
town called Ankarana About a score
of officers were at the table and seven
ladies. After long grace by the pas
tor, dinner was brought in. and consist
ed OF the following courses:
First, curry; second. goose; third,
pigeons and waterfowl; fourth. chick
en- outlets and poached eggs; fifth. beef
sausages; sixth, boiled tongue;
seventh, sardines; eighth. pigs trot-
ters; ninth, fried bananas; tenth. pan
cakes; eleventh. manioc; twelfth.
dried bananas.
And lastly, says Mr. Sibree, when I
thought everything must have been
served. came launches Of roast beef.
Claret went about very freely. and at
length some much stronger liquor;
and the healths of the queen, Our
friends, the two foreigners" then
those of the prime minister. chief sec
rotary and chief Judge, were all drunk
twice over, the governors coming
last; and each was followed by mu-
steal and drum honors.
There was big drum just outside
on the veranda, as well as two small
ones, besides clarinets and fiddles,
and these were in full play almost all
the time. Then the room was filled
by a crowd of servants and aides da
camp. and the shouting Of everyone.
from the governor down, was deafen-
ing. The old gentleman directed every
thing and everyone. | was glad when
could take my leave. after two hours
sitting. but | was not to leave quietly.
The governor took me by the hand and
escorted me home, while the big drum
was hammered at ahead Of US all the
way.-Youth's Companion.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17

Parkersburg, W Va.-The West vir
GINA Fair association held an i'm
portant meeting, closing up the final
details of the fair and transacting
such other business that had to re-
ceive minor attention. The most i'm
portant feature decided on at the
meeting was a special race to be
given on the first day of the fair for a
purse of $500. The nature of the race
has not been decided. The committee
expect to report on this as soon as
they determine the nature and char
acter of the race.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
TWO FAlRMoNT BANKS MERGE

Fairmont. W. Va.-Negotiations
were concluded by which the National
Bank of Fairmont took over the bust
ness and assets of the First National
of Fairmont and assumed all its liabil-
tiles to depositors and others. The
First National bank was one of the
oldest institutions in the state of
West Virginia, having been organized
as state bank under charter several
years before the war, in Virginia. The
National Bank of Fairmont is newer
nstitution-organized in 1895.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
DISTRESSING PIMPLES
Removed by cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment. Trial Free.

Smear them with the Ointment
Wash off in five minutes with Cuti
cura Soap and hot water and continue
bathing for some minutes. Repeat on
rising and retiring. These fragrant
supercreamy emollients do much for
the skin, and do it quickly.
Sample each free by mail with Book
Address postcard. Cuticura. Dept. ky
Boston. Sold eyerywhere.-Adv.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
CUTS THROAT; FALLS DEAD

Elkins, w Vain moment of de
spondency Isaac Tingler, a farmer
who lives at the Sinks, near Glady
aged AS, committed suicide by slash
ing his throat with penknife. After
building fire he returned to bed and
before his wife could intercept him
had inflicted a number of wounds.
With blood flowing from the wounds,
he ran from the house and returning
to the house fell and expired in the
presence of his wife. His mother end.
ed her life by suicide.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
T, las, Poor Ma,

vas, as, Poor Man
i ' To5 the bride O.. a year.
Il y va, ,ag aside the osre -'a a,
H. axe =. a few wes5s g., 20 80 81
y Killing himself with.
so ts'i s.5 reason have you
Fl, he 's .,,,.l hFst married,
often ds,.i five o.cloes, but
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
Guns of Gold.

The gaekwar of Baroda, an Indian
prince. has battery of artillery con-
sisting of gold and silver guns. There
are four guns, two of gold and two of
silver. The gold guns were made in
1874 by an artisan of Lakha. who
worked on them for five years. They
weigh 400 pounds each, and except for
the steel lining are of solid gold. They
are mounted on gun carriages OF
carved wood, overlaid with silver. In
1876. when the gaekwar went to Bonn
bay to meet the prince of Wales. he
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
ATTRACT OUR BIRD FRIENDS
Drinking and Bathing Place Is Much
Appreciated by Merry Little
Songster in Summer.

Nothing has more potent attrac-
ton for birds during hot weather than
drinking and bathing places The
birds water supply should be pool
not more than few inches deep, the
bottom slopfng gradually toward the
edge. Both bottom and edge should
be rough. SO as to afford safe foot.
ing. A giant pottery saucer Gig. Al
is an excellent device, or the pool may
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
EormIdahle Swiss ARMY.

Switzerland with population 3.000.-
600 smaller than that of Massachusetts
and an area not a great deal larger
than that state. can mobilize 100000
trained and well equipped soldiers
within "a hours. Behind this Is part
ly trained force of reserves OF about
the same size, making 100000 men.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
Bird Drinking and Bathing Dishes:
A, Pottery; 3, Metal or Concrete.

be made of concrete or even metal, il
the surface is roughened Gig. b.
The bird bath may be elevated, or
on the ground if in an open space
where skulking enemies cannot APP
proach too near A water supply is
appreciated in winter as well as sum-
mer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
"cAMP HATFIELDv 10 OPENED.

Parkersburg, w. Va.-The annual
encampment of the First and Second
regiments, West Virginia National
Guard, got down to an actual working
basis at Camp Hatfield with Col.
Charles E. Morrison in command Maj.
William Wallace, U. S. A., was inspec-
tor-instructor of the camp, and was
being assisted by Lieut.. John T. Har-
ris of the Ninth United States lnfan-
try. and Lieut. William Wetherell, OF
the sixth United States Infantry. Adjt.
Gen. John C. Bond is here.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
New Bridge Planned.

A new bridge will be constructed
soon across Davis creek at point
where the permanent roads connect
ing Jefferson and Loudon districts
come together. The county court in
structed Frank G. Burdette, county
engineer, to begin preparations at
once TO have the structure built. 1t
will be located near the Chesapeake
& Ohio railway track. The railroad
bridge at this point is $50 feet in
length, and the county bridge will be
about the same length. The court
mas also decided to construct bridges
across Morris creek, a short distance
below Montgomery and across Upper
creek, near Handley. The former
structure will have a sixty-foot span,
but this span together with the pro
posed fill will make the bridge 4S2
feet long. The upper creek structure
will have three forty-foot spans.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
Nav Lock viii Open.

Local river men have received In
vitations to attend a celebration that
will be held at Gallipolis, Ohio, Sep
TENDER 6, marking the completion of
Ohio river lock and dam No. rs. The
celebration will take place on the
pool near Gallipolis and at the dam.
There will be speeches and various
forms OF entertainment. The COM
mittee on invitations and addresses
is composed of r. NJ. Switzer, chair
man, ]. E. Halliday and R. ]. Mauch.
who promise to make the celebration
worthy of the event
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
Officer. He's out AGAIN!

Snicklefritz-I know a man who
never washes his hands before break
fast.
Dinglebatz-Why doesn't he?
Snicklefritz-Guess he hasn't time.
He employs nearly 200 hands in his
factory.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17

REMARKABLE LETTER FROM WELL
KNOWN WASHINGTON DRUGGIST.
in reference to Elixir Rabek the great remedy
for chiHs and fever and all material diseases.
within the last five months have sold 5000
bottlesof Elixir Ba bek for Malaria, Chillsand
Fever. Our customers speak very well of II,
Henry Evans, e22 St., NV, Washington, DC. =
Elixir Babek 50 cents all druggists. or by
Parcels Post, prepaid, from Kloczewski d Co.
Washington, d. @.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
New Union Growing.

c. F. Keeney and Charles Lusk.
leaders in the movement to form a
miners organization independent OF
district No. II, made the claim that
the Independents now number over
1000 paying members in Cabin creek
district alone, and that there are
5000 members of the new organiza
ton in the various fields. Both these
men assert that they have every as
surance that their organization viii
be recognized by the United Mine
Workers of America.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
Educators Go West.

NJ. P Shawkey, state superintend-
ent of schools; ]. L. Ramsey, an at
tache of the department; John c.
Shaw, principal of the state normal
school at West Liberty; Misses Julia
Wintz and Iona Holt, of Charleston,
and Miss Mayles, OF Thurmond. are in
Oakland, Cal, where they will attend
the annual convention of the National
Education association. The conven-
ton will cover a period of two weeks,
from August 16 to August %.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
Aristocrat Is Defined.

Lola qusried the teacher of a
small pupil, what is an aristocrat?"
An aristocrat," replied the little
miss, is poof woman who takes in
washing and brags about her rich
relatives"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
Also Had His Trousers.

Why, Tommy said the visitor,
how you suggest your father. You
have his eyes, his nose and his
mouth"
Yes. and that amt all, replied the
little fellow. proudly. I've got q
pair Of his old pants on, too"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
.rty Normal

vas closed whereby the
.omes the owner of some
Earning land at West Lib
Heal being closed by Senator
sNeCTum, representing the
kegents. The property will
i purpose Of Improvements
thought that work on the
4 the new buildings that are
Ell be started early this fall.
kfer includes SO acres of
4 farm 26 acres of the Biggs
Rcres Of the Grafton White
p acres Of the Ellie White
fng a total of 80 acres. The
Aged al $500.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
Hard TO Explain.

Here's an interesting case. A mar
ried woman with black hair comes
home from a little trip and finds
bronze hairpins on her dressing table
Where has hubby about that timer
From all reports he was up in the
air"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17

Lewisburg, w. Va.-On the petition
of citizens of Ronceverte, the Green
brier county court ordered that spe-
cial election be held November 2 to
decide the question of whether the
county court house now located at
Lewisburg be removed to Ronceverte.
The court house has been at Lewis
burg for more than a century.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
A Scholar All Rinh.

BiIl-That young man is just out Of
college.
Jill-He looks like scholar.
Eyes. one who would be at the foot
Of his class"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
Talk Polished Her Tooth

Small Tommy was interested in a
callers gold-flled tooth Finally he
said: Mamma. know what makes
Mrs Blanks tooth so shiny; she talks
so fast her tongue keeps it polished"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-17
PYTHrAN BUILDING is RAzED.

Montgomery, w Va.-Fire in an
anteroom on the second floor of the
Knights of Pythias building, in Front
street, destroyed the building. The
loss is $4,000