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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-07-10
Notice to Creditors.

To the Creditors of Keturah VI Conner
deceased:
In pursuance of Decree OF the Circuit
Court OF the County of jefferson, made in a
eause therein pending, to subject the real es-
tate of the said katnrah NJ Conner to the pay
ment OF her debts, You are required 70 present
your claims against the estate of the said
Keturah VI. Comer deceased. for adjudication
to II. V Sheet Commissioner at his Office in
the said county, on or before the 18th day oil
July, 1917.
Witness, c W Conrad, Clerk o. said Court
this 4th day Of June, 1917.
G. W.CONRAD,
June SGT Clerk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-07-10

/ never found anything to equal your
Lotion Tablets. which entirely cured
me of this disagreeable feature. Mrs.
A. M. EASTMAN, 1909 w. Garry St.
Richmond, Va.
If you are sufferer, if your daugh'
ter, mother, sister nesd help, get DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription in liquid
or tablet form from any medicine
dealer to-day. Then address Doctor
Pierce, Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo, n. r.,
aud get confidential medical advice
entirely free, or book on woman's
diseases or Mother and Baben sent
free.
Doctor Pierce's Pellets are unequaleo
as Liver Pill. Smallest, easiest 10
take. one tiny, .Sngay-coaked Isllct
a Dose. Cures Sick Headache, Bill
ious Headache, Dizziness, Constipa--
ton, Indigestion, Bilious Attacks, and
all arrangements of the Liver, Stomach
and bowels.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-07-10
NOTICE 10 TAKE DISPOSITIONS

NOTICE TO TAKE DISPOSITIONS
State Of West vi-giDi-.
jefferson County. So
FRANK G BUTLER. ........... Plaintiff.
vs..
,. bONCAN.--....-....-...... Defendant
CASE pending 10 Circuit Court of Jefferson
County West Virginia. in Chancery.
To the above named r. g. Duncan.
TAKE NoTICEthat On Thursday the 18th
dag Of July, A. D.. 1917. me plaintiff alb I'VE
named will take the depcsfions of Himself
+ b. Robinson. g L. Stones fer ana other
runory with sses. to be used as evidence
IN the trial Of the above cause ia behalf OF
ihe plaintiff at the Office OF Brown Il Rvown
Aitorneys-at- Law. Citizens Off Z Building.
100 Z. Washington Street in Charles Town,
10 the County Of Jefferson in the state OF
West Virginia. between the hours Of a. nj.
and p. N of said day. aud If from any
cause the taking of said depo sifion be not
comm need on that day. or IL commenced
u tney be not completed on that day. the
taking OF the said deposition viii be ad-
jour ned from day TO day, at the same
place aud between the same hours, until
completed.
BROWN & BROWN,
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-07-10

Ten d, zen mems oxford samples bought
cheap. selling cheap $500 v,iue 1880.
Biz Racket Stoi es
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-07-10
OBJECT OF SUIT.

i. Z. DUNCAN........ ......-... Defendant
OBJECT OF SUIT.
The object of this suit in Chancery is to
ascertain and determine the amount owl ny
by the Sid de Aendant to the sai4 plaintiff by
reason of the said DEFENDANTS msrepresen-
tation snd breach of warranty as 10 the con-
dition and quality al a carload of apples
sold by him 10 said plaintiff in November,
1916. and damages therefor, and to alta cL
and subject to the payment thereof the said
defendant half undivided in crest in and
to certain LOS on parcel of and. improved
by dwelling house etc. thereon, situate
at or near Summit Point in said county
which was conveyed to aid I. s. Duncan and
J. l.. Duncan by A. P, Thomp,on, ct ux. by
deed dated April 8th 1898, recorded in the
Office of the Clerk of the County Court of
said County in deed book s4 at page 52S,
the amouat claimed bv said plaintiff in the
premises being S5S5,00 with interest from
December 1st 1916, and s SOC. 90 damages.
1t appearing, on affidavit filed in this suit
that the Defendant, J 3 Duncan, is a non
resident of the State Of West Va, he is here
by required to appear within One Month af-
ter the date OF the first publication of this or
der. and do what is necessary to protect
his interest in this matter. 1t is ordered
that a copy of this order be forthwith pub
lished once week for four consecutive
weeks in the Spirit Of Jefferson. newspaper
printed in the town of Charles Town in the
County of Jefferson, and be posted NJ the
front door of the Coart House Of jefferson
county. at least twenty days before judg-
mcnt or decree is rendered
G. W. CONRAD.
Clerk ofthe Circuit Court
BRO & BUSHONG, 2. @.
June 19-4t,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-07-10
Order of Publication.

The sta'e of West Virginia,
County of Jefferson, To W !:
At rules held in the Clerks office of the
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, on the
FIRST Monday in June, 1917.
FRANK G. BUTLER .......,.......Plh PLAINTIFF
VS..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-07-10
Perfect Health Is
EveryWoman sBirthright

psrkevsburg, West Va. III have had
benefit from Favorite Prescription
had trouble with my back and limbs.
The pains were constant, especially III
nv back. saw Favorite Prescription
advertised and ! used one bottle. /
gained and felt easier and better every
way .n--MRs. LIMA AscoNE, 642H 9th
ST., Parkersburg, West Va.
Richmond, Var have given birth
to eight children, and as precaution
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-07-10

Run right to MilIer's Pharmacy. they
have It,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
Looking Ahead

The shortage of negro labor in the
South and the boil weevil are being
vigorously exploited to create sppre
hension regarding the production in
1917-rs. but there are some who say
that the cold weather has driven the
negroes back home and killed the boil
weevil at the same time. Good rains
have fallen in Texas during the last
week. and planting conditions both east
and west of the Mississippi are low
satisfactory. From Farm and Ranch"
the leading agricultural paper of Texas,
we clip the following: Present in
dications point TO a mammoth cotton
crop-a crop that promises to extend
even 10 the fence corners and the
hedgerows. Many concerns furnishing
cotton seed to the farmers have al
ready sold their very last pound. and
still the scrambling cotton mad farm
ers. Oliver Twist-like. continue TO pass
their plate up for more" This tcsti-
mony cannot be regarded as bearishly
inspired, and VIC are inclined to think
that the July report OF the Agricult-
Ural Department will show the largest
acreage on record. In the Atlantic
States the fertilizer companies arc sold
up to their production ard are with
drawing their statesmen because they
cannot meet the demand. In the United
States the drygoods markets. while not
oSuberant, are steady, and fair
amount of business seems TO be moving
at current prices. The war boom has
not arrived as yet. but the price OF
bunting and hagpoles shows a sharp
advance Commerce and Finance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
Industrial
Cotton

Increased activity in cotton yes,eI
day. accompanied BY sharp advance
in prices, was attributed 10 NOR
on,imistic view of international Al
fairs. Reports that American met-
chantmen are 20 be armed immediate
IL led 10 expectations OF increased eA-
norts. Buying by houses with Liver
nool connections was supposed 70 p'
in anticipation of narrower direr-
ences "a result of increased SNIP
ments. Trade interests were buyers
of old crop months. and there Wa =,
also an apparent broadening OF a., ~
Street demand. On an advance 90 90
1889 for May contracts, or aDouI ~
points. from Fridays lose. real,@lns
sales developed. The close sno"eu i''
gains of 10 to 26 points. i
The market opened firm at an 40,
vance of II TO 10 points, WIN ~
active months selling l6 TO 81 point
net higher shortly after inc .'i a.l'
March contracts made new n.en
ground for the movement toucnIns
1870. or 10 points above the PtleJJ
st which the previous bull market mao
eliminated on last Monday. NeS
crop deliveries also made new grounu'
with October selling at l6.ofc;
The large sales Of print cloths re,
ported at Fall River and complaints
of continued dry weather in the .ho
IRENE Southwest contributed TO the
advance. The trade buying OF near near
months was accompanied by positiVe
ronorts that domestic splnners VINO
had refused TO buy at lower prices
we're coming into the market o"lns
20 The uncompromisng attitude OF
snot holders. Fall River sales tor In ne
week were estimated at 3oo'oVo
pieccs. compared with 100000 for the
same week last year. Mills are SAID
20 no producing as large an amount
If goods as possible under existing
conditions. with every piece prouu0eu
being sold.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
Curb Market

Note.-The Tribune assumes no response.
biliy for the accuracy or authenticity Of curb
market quotations. The New York Curb A.
ISOLATION produces no official quotation list
Quotations are reported BY individuals over
whom the association has no control An
one can make prices on the cu.b and ge'
them printed in the daily lists. even without
the tormality of first submitting the shares to
the Curb Association for its approval Somf
securities arc regularly listed that is they
are approved for trading by the Curb Associa
ton, and it is required that information con
corning them will be filed from time 10 tim.
with the secretary. Such information is oper
to public inspection. Some other securities
like the Standard Oil subsidiaries. arc I'D.
mi.ted TO quotation without a regular list
ing. A greater number are unlisted. NO one
has any authority over them Unlisted stocks
arc marked thus t'D. They are principally
mining stocks. and most of them arc pros
poets" but there is nothing TO distinguish
prospects from operating properties" in
the unlisted group. There are few listed
mining stocks, and among these prospects"
arc distinguished by the abbreviston "A
pros" after the name. With this notice duly
given, The Tribune prints all quotations
without further responsibility. Transaction.
and prices Saturday were reported as fol-
lows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
From Trade Journals
Raising Money at Home

Il is a matter of habit among the or
ganizers of Western enterprises TO look
to the East for funds. The natural
thing is to draw upon the greatest res
crvoirs of capital, which arc found
where the population is large and the
savings of the people exist in more I'M
posing masses American securities
have long been known to seek an outlet
in Europe. and only in very recent
times has the stock control of many OF
this country's greatest industrials been
restored to American hands. The
European war has driven much of the
invested capital of FOREIGNERS from our
shores. IN the western part of the
United States we find a repetition OF
the financial history of the East; We
turn to the older and more denscly
populated regions for the means of in
dustrial promotion. But We also find
ourselves repeating the tendencies OF
Eastern industrial centres in cultiyst-
ing a greater domestic interest in QUE
own constructive business; We are
hopeful of developing the local in
vestme,nt habit among our own citizens.
1t is TRUE that there is a certain peri
odicity lin the movements of Western
capital towaIyd Western enterprises, but
the tendency us continuous toward a
larger participation in the business af-
fairs of our own, corporations. AT this
time the movement is especially note
worthy in the dire ction Of releasing
local funds for local purposes, because
of the European war aid the imitation
of Eastern securities which has been
brought about by the ENORMOUS profits
that their holders have derived from
the destruction of property abroad
Western citizens are investing lin min
ing, oil and other development enter
prises to a much greater extent than
they have since 1907, and in this the.V
will enjoy the example of that Eastern
capital which is turning in this drec
tion.-Mining American.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
Too Much Government

I'm our opinion there is just one
paramount cause for the present un-
speakably bad transportation situation,
and that reason is primarily, secondar-
lily and eternally a lack Of common
sense. In railroad parlance, we might
brand it as railroad sense. There is no
excuse which can be offered for the
situation to-day except the absolute
lack of system in handling the trans
portstion Of the country. and neces-
sarily a lack Of system il evidence OF
a lack of railroad sense. No
scientist has been heralded who could
inject a serum of sense into the rail
road management of the country, and
until such a scientist arises with his
panaces for a hopelessly muddled sys
lcok for bettered transportation con-
dition." Referring 10 the foregoing eX-
tract from an impassioned and pessi-
mistic article in a review issued by a
Chicago grain company, a spring wheat
miller writes: "The transportation and
railroad problem is settled, The Lord
knows We have had trouble enough with
transportation this year. We have rea-
son to be incensed at the delays and
shut-downs which this has caused us.
but we certainly do not feel that the
trouble is due TO lack of brains or lack
of effort on the part of our railroad
friends Northwestern Miller.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
Farming Outlook in S. Africa

A report from Vice Consul John W.
Dye, Cape Town. South Africa. dated
January 81, reads:
Farming prospects of the Cape Prov
inse. Union Of South Africa. for 1917
are bright SO far the weather has
been favorable. There is every indi-
cation that the present high prices will
continue. Wool and mohair, live stock,
and skins are bringing high prices. and
tho values Of all agricultural produce,
including wheat. maize. other cereals
and potatoes, arc increasing each
month. The prices Of ostrich feathers,
however. are still low, and the outlook
in this branch Of farming Is not
encouraging.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
Foreign Trade of
Philippine Islands
Shows Increase
Excess of Exports Over I'M
ports in Year 1916 Nearly
$25,OOO,OOO

Total trade of the Philippine Islands
for 1916 amounted to sl15, 433, 800, an
increase Of s12,3OS,332 over the pre-
vious year The imports were valued
at s45,OO1, 337 and the exports at $685.
937,6s2.
OF the aggregate trade S5S.5l0, 500
was done with the United States, sl5.-
00O,5l9 with the United Kingdom. 49,
56S. 494 with Japan, Sc, 1888 with the
French East Indies and $4,s52 ,531 with
China. The import trade was appor-
toned thus: s24,13s.s91 in British ships,
10.06l.O 5l in Japanese, S3,63S.754 in
Dutch and S1,669,OOO in American.
Imports from German and Austrian
sources totalled, respectively, S75,173
and $3.50
The chief increase in exports was
in sugar, Of which 742. 1s1 800 pounds,
valued at SIS.565 1872. were exported
compared with 64,22S,197 pounds.
valued at l1,315,215, exported during
1915. Other articles in which in
crcascs were shown last year were;
Copra; embroidery. which increased in
value from $780,. 65l to sI,I6i,Ol2; glue,
which increased in amount from 229,-
900 pounds TO 275.l62 pounds; hats,
VIII ch increased in value from 1857 .O69
to s656,6l3. and hemp rope. which in
creased almost 80 per cent.
There was remarkable increase in
lumber, and all kinds Of pearl shells
showed an increase, with the exception
of trocka. The value of cigars ex-
ported showed an increase of S7S7, 073.
Among the imports the majority Of
articles exhibited an increase. The
exceptions were cattle, carriages,
cement. eggs and motion picture APP
paratus. The chief increases were in
books, automobiles. chemicals, coffee,
manufactures of copper, manufactures
Of vegetable fibre. fish, oils other than
Illuminating. paper and tobacco. I'm
ports of automobiles increased from
S974,s16 20 Sl,352.572 and chemicals
from SsG5.329 TO Sl,3SS,07l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
Cotton Goods Trade
rs The Associated Pressl

Print cloths, convertibes and sheet
incs were more active during the last
week and substantial sales were re-
ported for forward delivery, some con-
tracts beginning in July and extending
10 January. Prices were tirmer ana
in some instances higher by "a cent a
ward. Sport effects in wash fabrics
continued active, while other lines OF
wash goods and white goods were quiet
Colored goods ruled very firm, Leading
lines of staple and dress ginghams
being at value. Duck markets were
strong. army duck being well soid'
Bleached cottons were easier IN some
jobbing houses. Prints and percaies
held steady.
Some large orders we're booked on
cloths for the rubber and oil cloth
trades. for airplane cloths and Tor
many purposes outside of the usual
drvcoods channels. Yarns were
steader. with combcd yarns firm and
the lower numbers OF carded yarns
showing an upward trend. Knit goods
were firm with the demand for spring
underwear and hosiery increasing.
Mills are complaining greatly Of the
increasing costs Of production. Prices
are still irregular and are quoted as
follows:
Print cloths. Is inch 64x64s. 5St
cents; 64x60s. 5i2 cents; 3S1s inch Sax
Gas. IA cents; Southern sheetingsr
standards, liz to 1l& cents; denim
2.2Os, indigo, 2l cents; tickings, 9
ounce, 2Oia cents; staple ginghams. 9h
cents: prints, cents; dress ginghams
tOf. apJ 10 copte
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11

Sus t e n a n c e
Cereals

Wheat.-The market was in a most
unsettled condition and price changes
were feverish and irregular, due to
growing appreciation of the fact that
import requirements IN Europe are
great. while supplies in America have
been depleted TO point where the
apparent surplus for export and carry
over have been reduced 70 minimum.
The trade was especially impressed by
the report that the British government
WAS arranging to take over the entire
1917 Canadian crop. This information
brought about an early advance of &c
10 2kc.
There was heavy selling by leading
commission houses on the upturn. and
prices broke lac. 10 sac. from the
top. closing irregular, with May lc
lower. while the new crop months were
&c. TO CSC. net higher Exporters were
in the market and bought quite freely
on the decline, the total sales being
estimated at about 100000 bushels,
principally TO the Belgian Relief Com
mission. This export buying failed to
change the trend of values. May hold
ors in Chicago were switching their
interest into the new crop positions,
resulting in a narrowing of differences,
and the May position in Winnipeg went
to a premium Of about &c. bushei
over Chicago.
Yes'day's Previous Year
Cash: close. close ago
New York. S2.16 s2.15s4 s'.23l4
Contract:
Chicago. May. 1867 1879 1885
Chicago. July. 1864 1865 i.osI2
Corn.-The marke. felt the influence Of the
action Of wheat. and after an early upturn
prices weakened, and at the close were &c
20 &c net lower. The shipping situation -
against export business. and on this account
a little more pressure has developed recently
in the cash position. Shippers were said to
be trying 10 transfer their contracts from
March to April. and cash premiums were
lower. Export sales for the day. however
we're estimated at about 10000 bushels
Yes'dsys Previous Year
Cash: close close ago.
New York $685. s,.22Ia so.s0A
Chicago. May ..... 1888 1929 1874
Chicago. July ..... 1.o71s i.osl4 1858
Oats.-The oats market was dominated b.
of from firm opening and closing with net
losses of sc 20 nc. The local cash market
was firm. standard quoted at 15m 10 &c.
Yes'days Previous Year
Cash: close close ago
New York ........ rae .J9l2 .aoH7
Contract:
Chicago. May ..... % osl2 .45es
Chicago. July ..... .56s. STA asa
Rye. Market firm.
Yes'day's Previous Year
Cash: close. close. ago.
Cash. n. Y. bush. Si.6o si.6o Sl.ol
ri,x md Nal -Ouota,ions were.
Yes'day's Previous Year
close. close ago
Flour. MINI. spy. pat. sio.l5 5000 s5.s5
Rye flour. choice ....... 6.25 S.25 5.45
Cornmeal. kiln dried $50 SO 400
Bran. in sacks ......... $500 43.co 24.oo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
The Cotton-Crowers' Stake

Suppose the German submarine cam
paign should prevent shipment Of
American cotton to Great Britain and
her allies. who can tell where cotton
prices would drop TO? American con-
sumption can hardly az the outside
take care Of more than 1900 00C TO
5000. 900 bales. This is one more rea-
son why the South should raise all Of
,ts foodstuffs and make cotton its sur
plus crop only Manufacturers Rec
ord
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
Produce Markets-Current

Butter.-R Receipts. 7.729 packages. Cream
cry, higher scoring than extras. per lb, II ?
H42c: extras (93 scorel. i0i.m ile; firsts
tS3 10 gl scorel. 37is4 zoe: seconds CSC "a
81 scoreD. 35a3,c. thirds. 3iQ3l &c cream
cry. unsalted. higher than extras. al la
i2iec. extras. 0iam tic. hrsts. $50 iOc Sec
onds, 35ism37i2c: creamery. held. higher
than extras. asa, nSec extras, 3sizc; frsts.
s7d3sc: seconds. 35m &C: thirds. 3ies
3ii.c: state dairy. tubs, finest. $3.50 iOc
good To prime. 37ai 3;c common TO fair. y
n 36c renovated. extras. S3m 30 lee: hrsts.
2ii,m32c: lower grades. 29ff3lc. imitation
creamery. 6rsts. 3lm32c; ladies. curren,
make. fi.ts. 2si.m % &c; seconds. 2sc low
- grades. 21m 27iac. packing stock. current
make No T. 27iaei 2sc No .. PC; lower
grades. 25ff 20 &c.
Cheese. Receipts. i.s37 boxes. state. whole
milk. fats. held. specials. per 10. 2IA a p t2c'
average fancy. 26A, n27c lower grades. 256l
rs he. fresh coiored specials. 26ia0t21c
White. specials, &c ism21c. colorcd. average
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
80 active Securities =
Stocks

Val Street. March 10.

Vol Street. March 10.
Inc stock markets response to the
latest measures adopted by the Admin
istration TO safeguard American inter
ests was a general advance in indus
trials and specialties of ! TO points
accompanied by an unusually heavy
turnover.
United States Steel, Bethlehem Steel
and other issues of that class were
lifted IA to points, with for Gull
States Steel. Shippings, which we're
most directly affected by the decision
TO arm ships of American registry
gained 1 to pa points; coppers at one
time showed average advances of a
point, and specialtics, particularly
leather, papers and motors, as well as
accessories of the latter, rose l to
points, with an additional 5 points for
General Motors, making an extreme adj
vance Of 10 points for that stock In
two days.
Inc course VI Idio was ob"'' N'Nf
pointing, the only noteworthy move
ment in that division being a gain OF
IL points for Southern Pacific, the rise
preceding the announcement of de-
cision favorable TO the company IN the
Iong-pending Central Pacific Railway
suit.
Moderately resctionary tendencies
were manifested by Industrial Alcohol
Texas Company. Baldwin Locomotive
Utah Copper and other less prominent
issues. The entire list sold off irregu-
larly before the close, partly in conse-
ouence Of extensive realizing for profits
in Steel, shippings and some other
leaders.
Bonds were irregular on the slight
r.versais recorded by the international
division. United States registered 50
gained 4 per cent, and the coupon IS
and Panama coupon IS u per cent on
call during tho week, while the coupon
2s lost ~ per cent