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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14
What the Doctor Knows
KIDNEYS MUST BE RIGHT TO
INSURE HEALTH

Few people realize to what extent their
health depends upon the condition Of the
kidneys
The physician in nearly all cases OF Sc.
rious illness. makes a chemical analysis
of the patients uripe. He knows that ur,.
less the kidneys are doing their work
properly, the other organs cannot readily
be brought back to health and strength.
When the kidneys are neglected or
abused in any way serious results are sure
to follow. Therefore. it is particularly
necessary to pay more attention to the
health Of these important organs.
An ideal herbal compound that has had
remarkable success az a kidney remedy 10
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root.
The mild and healing influence Of this
preparation, in most cases, is soon real.
lied. according to sworn statements and
verified testimony of those who have used
the remedy.
When your kidneys require attention,
get Swamp Root at once from any phar-
macy. II is sold by every druggist IN bot
ties of two szes-50e and $l00.
However. If YOU wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents 70 DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, n. y, for a
sample bottle When writing be sure and
mention this paper--Adv.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14
CURE THAT WAS PERMANENT
Farmer Had Nc More Thought Of Be-
ing Afflicted With Cattle
Plague After That.

A farmer who had lost some cows
by the cattle plague was fully per-
suaded that he had himself been at
tackled by the epidemic, Forthwith
he hurried on and consulted his medi'
cal man. who tried to laugh him out
of the absurd notion, but to no pur-
pose.
The farmer then went to an old.
well-known practitioner, who. being
bit OF a wag and seeing how mat
ters stood. entered minutely into the
details of the case. expressed his con-
currence. with the patients views. and
told him he could cure him.
The doctor thereupon wrote a pre-
scription, sealed it up, and told the
farmer to so to druggist in the next
town.
The farmer lost no time in going
with the prescription, but was some-
what startled when the druggist
showed him the formula, which ran
! thus
This man has the cattle plague.
Take him into the back yard and
shoot him. according to law"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14
Attacking the Mexican Policy

President Wilson has the solid sup
port of the American people in his
policy toward the countries involved
in the great war. This is proved by
the presidents political enemies.
They have almost abandoned their eff
forts to pick flaws in his attitude on
submarine piracy and the rights of
neutrals at sea, and are turning their
heaviest guns on his Mexican policy.
Probably it is the best thing they
can do, but it does not offer much
hope
President Wilson was in honor
bound to try persuasion before resort
ing to force to bring peace in Mexico.
He may have stuck to persuasion too
long-or he may not 1t is question
of judgment-and no rational Ameri-
can believes that the judgment of
Gussie Gardner or Hooligan Hoist is
better than that of Woodrow Wilson.
Chicago journal.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14
Bio Chance Both Ways.

The famous physician and the emf
nent clergyman were deep in discus
sion which threatened to become acri.
monious.
You see" said the minister sarcas-
ticaIly. you medical men know so
much about the uncertainties Of this
world that | should think you would
not want to live
"Oh. / don't know" responded the
physician caustically. You clergy
men tell us so much about the uncer
tainties of the next world that We
don't want to die. ladies Home
Journal.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14
THEIR LAST CHANCE
Republicans viii Make Desperate
Effort for Victory.
Leaders Realize That Four More
Years Of Wise Democratic Admin
istration Will Place Party In
Power for Long Period.

All parties always are anxious to
win campaigns, but the feverish ca
gerness of the Republican leaders TO
get back in the saddle next year
passes anything known in this coun-
try for many day.
The reason is clear. The country is
prosperous and is getting more pros
porous; moreover, good times are sure
to continue for considerable period,
in spite of the war waste of Europe.
If prosperity is allowed TO grow and
develop under a Democratic admins
tration, with the lowest tariff since the
Civil war, the country never will go
back TO Aldrichism. and ambitious Re-
publicans may as well hang up the
fiddle and the bow for the next dozen
years. But If the G. o. P. can grab
control next year. raise the tarlf,
and yet hang TO the results Of Presi-
dent Wilson's wise craftsmanship in
passing the currency law and keeping
the nation at peace-in a word. If the
Republican organization can cash Will
sons checks, 1t will be safe for an
other period of prosperous plumber
and protection graft like that ush-
cred in by Mark Hanna.
This is why the nation is being
combed for Republican presidential
candidates. This is why Republican
speakers and writer's are going over
President Wilson's record with mi
| croscope. trying to find some trihing
error on which to hang wild COM
plant. This is why we hear such
dolorous wailing about our failure in
Mexico where we have not failed,
and such wild clamor about the ma
tional defense, which the Republican
party neglected for sixteen years.
Anything for an issue and anybody
for candidate, if that issue or that
nominee seems to have a chance TO
beat President Wilson. That is the
guiding principle that rules the Re
publican party today.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14
A CHRISTMAS VISION

On Christmas eve mid all the joyous glee
That in my righteousness surrounded me
| happened by some chance to turn mine
eye
Out through a window-wreath that hung
near by.
And as I glanced through it into the
night
l seemed to see. lit by some holy light.
A childish face with wistful. smiling ltps
That thrilled me to my very fnger-tips
Two eager hands stretched forth called.
as in stress,
To me to carry help to Helplessness.
And in the sad eyes of that child l saw
In all its loneliness the Christmas Law
Not command. no everlasting Must
Upon Reluctance for its teaching thrust,
But just pleading hint to him who runs
That all who suffer are Gods Little Ones,
And then the picture in the wreath was
gone,
And in ITS place the Eastern Star-beams
shone-
The same that nineteen centuries ago
Led on the Wise Men with their heavenly
glow;
And cen as they I wandered through the
drifts
And into lowly places carried gifts
To cheer, and give release, and pay my
Unto my Lord through them that suffer
rue.
John Kendrick Bangs in scribners.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14
Hanker for the Eleshnots.

Although the banking and currency
act is admitted to be the greatest and
most successful piece of financial leg
islation ever enacted in this country,
banking interests are dissatisfied be-
cause they are no longer in possession
of the treasury and the comptroller of
the currency. Munitions makers are
preparing campaign in congress to
perpetuate their war profits at the ex-
pense of the American people. In
other words, all the hogs of Big Bust.
ness are trying to get their feet back
into the trough.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14
Shakespeare called Down."

"Ye think a fine lot of Shake
speare?"
Il do sir" was the reply.
An ye think he was mair clever
than Rabbie Burns?"
why, there's no comparison be.
tween them"
Maybe, no; but We tell us 1t was
Shakespeare who wrote, Uneasy lies
the head that wears a crown Now
Rabbie would never haze written sic
nonsense as that"
Nonsense, sir" Numbered the
other.
Aye, just nonsense. Rabbie would
hae kent fine that king or queen Ell
their disna gang to bed wi the Groom
on their head. He'd have kent they
hang it over the back O. a chair"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14
THE VERY TIME
When Powerful Food Is Most Needed


The need OF delicate yet nutritious
food is never felt sc keenly as when a
convalescent gets a set back on ac-
count of weak stomach. Then is when
Grape-Nuts shows its power for it is a
most scientific and easily digested
food.
About a year ago." writes Kansas
woman, my little six-year-old niece
left the invigorating and buoyant air
of Kansas, where all her life she had
enjoyed fairly good health, to live in
Ohio. She naturally had a change Of
diet and Of course a change Of water.
and somehow she contracted typhoid
fever.
After a long siege her case seemed
hopeless, doctors gave her up, and she
was nothing but skin and bones.
couldn't eat anything and for weeks
did not know even her father or moth
er. Her parents, in trying to get some
thing delicate and nourishing that she
could eat. finally hit upon Grape-N Nuts
food and it turned out to be Just the
thing.
She seemed to relish it, was soon
conscious Of her surroundings and be.
gan to gain strength so rapidly that
in short time she was as well, play
full and robust as II she had never
been III.
We all feel that Grape-Nuts was
the predominating factor in saving
the sweet little girls life"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich.
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time 70 time. They
are genuine true. and full Of human
interest.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14
ECZEMAS AND RASHES
Itching and Burning Soothed by CutI.
cura. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify. the
Ointment to soothe and heal. Relief,
rest and sleep follow the use of these
supercreamy emollients and indicate
speedy and complete healment in most
cases of young and old, even when the
usual remedies have utterly failed
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. KY,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14

The ship subsidy crowd is again in
full cry. Beneficiaries of extortionate
tariffs are trying to force the com
try to a militaristic basis in order to
compel the re-enactment of the Ding
ley schedules to provide sufficient
revenues. making the consumer pay
the bill for a Prussianized republic.
The railroads are insisting that the
power of the interstate commerce com
mission to regulate rates must be sus-
pended. and that they be permitted to
tax transportation for all the traffic
will bear And so on
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14
She's Aain Il.

"Oh, Mrs. Lawn, we want to get
your vote for the Village Improvement
society's plans. We met Mr. Lawn on
the way to the station. and he"
Yes? How did he vote?'
why, he's for it with enthusiasm.
so Wen book you"
You'll book me as against it with
enthusiasm. In all the thirty years Of
our married life my husband and /
have never agreed on anything. and
it's too late to begin now"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14
Holly Scratches
By HARVEY PEAKE

NEVER look gift In the cost mark.
Az ALI that glitters is not diamonds.
Mistletoe makes the heart grow
fonder.
The gift deferred maketh the heart
sick.
Belief in Santa Claus is the best
policy.
1t is wise merchant who knows his
own goods when they are brought
back for exchange,
To give hideous gifts is human, to
forgive impossible.
Gifts make the man, the want OF
them the fellow.
One Christmas bargain makes the
whole of womankind spin.
Christmas bills are stubborn things.
Santa Claus is not as red as he is
painted.
Buy gifts in hasts and repent at
leisure.
Uneasy lies the head that's trying to
make twenty dollars buy forty
gifts.
And thereby hangs a stocking.
Every Christmas tree must stand on
its own bottom.
Gifts are seldom what they seem.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14
The Christmas Gard.

About a hundred years ago the first
Christmas cards were used. These
were printed in london and consisted
of a visiting card with the words
"A Merry Christmas" printed on it.
Later the cards were made with lit
tie scenery on them and a picture OF
the robin. This bird was used be-
cause he is called the English Christ
mas bird. and also The Savior's BIRD
on account of the old legend regard
ing it's red breast. From this time
on the cards became more numerous
and of more varied kinds.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14

Mabel-Was your bazaar a SUGGEST
Gladys-Yes. indeed; the minister
will have cause 10 be grateful
Mabel-IIow much were the profits?
Gladys Nothing. The expenses
were more than the receipts. But ten
Of us got engaged, and the minister
is in for a good thing in wedding
fees"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14

Ham and EGGS" remarked the
cheerful idiot at the breakfast table,
ARE fraternal relations"
whats the answer" queried the
fluffy haired blonde who writes type
between meals.
They usually belong to the same
ORDER explained the c. l. with a
chuckle
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14
Democratic ADVANTAGES.

The Democratic party enters the
campaign of 1916 under circumstances
Of obvious advantage. 1t has control
Of the government in all its branches
which goes automatically for some
thing in the way OF popular favor
The prestige of possession is of itself
calculable political quantity.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14
snub for a snob.

"Aw,' said the Englishman. 1t must
be most unpleasant for you Americans
to be governed by persons whom you
wouldn't awsk to dinner"
No more So said the American
girl, than for you to be governed by
persons who wouldn't ask you to din
ner."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14

Tommy" said his mother. at din
ner on Christmas day. do stop eat
ing. How can you possibly eat so
much?"
Don't know" said Tommy. be
tween bites; q guess it's just good
luck"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14
1--WE Essential.

Because this old world is hungry
for love. the simple art OF beng
kind" is needed to carry Christmas
through the year We may get along
comfortably without any turtnei
wisdom or guile or sophistication;
hut all. sorely dc re need the gentle
offices OF love as we meet one anoth-
or hx the way.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14
Virtues Of Great Mind.

A great mind enables man to main
tain his station with honor, SO that h
only makes use Of what he meets il
his way. as a pilgrim that would fair
be al his journeys end.-Seueca.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14

Ferns should be fed once every two
to four weeks with dilute nitrate o.
soda solution. very dilute ammonit
water, manure teachings, prepared
plant food, or ground bone and WOOD
ashes.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14

Mr. Root is not inexperienced In
politics.-The Sun.
Probably that is the reason he said
be would not be Republican candf
date for president
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14
sbortest Reference TO christmss.

December 25th-Rained all day
This is the shortest reference tc
Christmas in any book. II is the only
entry under that date in the diary Of
our old friend Robinson rus0e.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14

No SAVING

THE women ought to be able to
save money on dress this year, wear
ing their skirts too short.
Yes, but they have to spend so
much more on shoes and stockings"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14
Not Entirely.

rs your papa asleep, Dorothy?"
His eyes is, auntie, but not his
nose. Boston Transcript.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14

Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
origins, little liver pills put up 20 years
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14

But self-interest is more likely to
warp a mans judgment than anything
else
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14

You can't hurt some men unless you
hit them on the pocketbook
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14

a little knowledge is danger
Gus thing. especially ON Christ
. mas eve, when a kid discovers
his father acting the part of
: Santa Claus.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14
Cause Of Financis, pvspepsia.

She-Do you think the food in this
restaurant is healthful?
He-Maybe; but the prices are sick
ening.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14
shor. But Useful.

The Christmas tree does not live
long but its sAort life is useful and
beautiful one.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14

The law provides lot more ways
of escaping punishment than Of in
f1icting it.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14
Safe.

Edith-Arent you afraid of mice?
Ethel-Not now when I'm wearing
cat fur on my shoe tops.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14

Not Gray Hairs but Tired Eyes
make us look older than we are Keep
your Eyes young and you will look young.
After the Movies Murine Your Eyes. Don't
tell your age. Murine Eye Remedy Co.,
Chicago, Sends Eye Book on request.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14

Popular style With Men.
Mrs. Blank-How had l better have
my new dress made?
Blank-Small in the bill
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14

Wanted-Ambitious men and women to open a
cleaning, dyeing and pressing shop in every neigh
borhood. We leach you how No pita or xperience
necessary JAS Mercer sac 1ssrd ST.. hsw York city
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14

AGENTS SAMPLE-SI0 RAINCOAT FOR
s2.9S postpaid Tan colored waterproof coat
cut in very latest style. All sizes for men
and women. Great chance for live agents
w. s. HOWARD. WALD0B0Ro. MAINE
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14

WANTED-Evervbod suffering Piles, Fistua.
etc. write FREE TRIAL positive painless Pile COM
bination s. U. Tarney, Box 466, Fort Wayne. Ind.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14

So I want you to remember
And fiji these as full as you can.
Cause haven't been very naughty.
And you've been such nice. kind man.
I'd like a live doll if you please. sir,
That can talk and call me mamma"
Not one that is full of old sawdust.
AS all m. other dolls are.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14
Santa S Secret

Are for me--not mamma. you know.
For mine are so awfully little,
Dear Santa Claus. don't you see?
And l want, oh. so many playthings.
They went hold enough for me-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-12-14
Real Luck.

J !, = : ;.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-12-02
State CT Ohio. Csy Of Toledo. } ss,

State Cf Ohio. City ot Toledo,
 Lucas County. SS' Frank J. Chencs. makes oath that he is senior partner of tae E-m Of 2. J. Cheney G Co.,. doing business in the City of To- ledO. CoEH-y and State aforesaid. and that said firm will pav the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and ev- cry case of Catarrh rrz+ cannot be cured by the use Of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
 FRANK J.. CHENEY. Sworn to before rGa and subscribed In my presence. this Gtl day of December, A. D. 7SSf.
 (Sesv A. " GLEASON,
 Notary Public. Halls CatGrrL Cure B taken internally rud acts directly ur,n yle blood and mu- cous surfaces uf the system. Send for testimonials fire
 F. J. CHENEE z co. Toledo, O. Sold by all Drug5.slz, I5c.
 Take HaIrs Family Pills for constina'ion.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-12-02
157 TONS TIN CONCENTRATES
 FROM NOME PENINSULA

The schooner Arctic arrived in the roadstead today on the last voyage of the season to the Port Clarence section. The vessel brought down twenty seven tons of tin concentrates from the American Tin Mining Co.'S Buck creek .dredge and also four passengers: A. &. Graham, the manager of the Ameri- can Tin Co.'S dredge; MT. Fischer, Billy Graves and one other. The Arctic did not stop into Teller on this trip and will now proceed to Safety and go into winter quarters Captain Whitlam reports the trip very stormy and the wind blowing Q hurricane at all times. Nothing was seen of the ice save what is from the rivers along the coast but the weather is cold.
 The senator took out the last of the tin product of the season yes terday, the same being the siXty-fiVe tons brought down on the last trips of the Arctic. MT. R. J. w. Reed of the customs house states
The daily Alaskan., 1915-12-02
SOME ROADHOUsE MEN NOT ...'
 LIVING UP TO NEW LAW

According to some late arrivals from the coast, there are some of the rOadhouse men along the big highway who arg not living up to the law passed by the last legtsla- ture, requiring all ToadhouseS to keep a register Of all persons who stop or pass the places. One man who came in from the coast stated that he was required to register at only three roadhouses, and in seY- eraI places he did not even See a register. There are a few, however who live up to the letter of the law and do all they can to keep track Of everyone that passes their rcadhCuses, either day or night.
 For several years before the law was passed, the people along the trail and in town advocated such Q requirement. and almost everybody was delighted when the act was put on the statute books. The prime purpose of the law was to prevent and detect crime, but incidentally shows the whereabouts Of Q mum Der of men who are inquired for by friends.
 The new law does not apply only 70 the valdez trail, but to every trail in Alaska, and the federal of ficiaIs express the intention Of seeing that it is enforced.
 There are a number of new road houses on the TOlovana trail and many men are passing them every days. A federal official expects to make a trip over the TOlovana trail in the lear future and will inyestl- gate the records of the rOadhOuses to see if the law is being compiled with.-Fairbanks Times.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-12-02

To Cure Cold in One Day Take LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE tablets. Stop the Cough and Headache and work of the Cold. Druggists refund money ifitfails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature is on each box. 25 cents.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-12-02

From all over the United States comes a cry of hard times, no work and no money Just why this should be so with millions of dol lars in war orders being poured into this country daily, and with the Oauk deposits the largest ever known ir the history of the country is hard to understand. Capital seems afraid to loosen up it's purse strings, and the money received from Europe goes to enrich but a few men. After the war We may look for big things, but as long as it lasts investors will be afraid to trust their money to the inse- cure couditious.-Ex.