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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-07-24
Grandma Of 1917.

Don't you know, friend is coming
Mama been looking for each day,
And she says she knows III like her,
But her hair is growing gray.
That she's getting old and feeble,
Step unsteady, slow of pace.
Spectacles of gold already
Is worn upon her smiling face.
And don't you know, we never seen her
Ny grandmama, think its mean;
Her PRESERVATION I've tried to picture,
All seems TO me just like dream.
All grandma's wear cap of lace
SO becoming to their face,
They are gentle, kind and always true,
They never think of getting blue.
So finally the day arrives,
Was all dressed in my best,
And all the house was spic and span,
The household servants Nan.
The silver on the table shown,
And bets Frech china every known.
An easy chair there for our guest,
And hammock. if she chose to rest
Just then the hack was at our door,
Was wild to see what was in store;
There spraDg before our very eyes,
A petite form, of dainty size.
With Leghord hat and roses red.
Peach bloom compilations, nuf's been
said,
And golden tresses-I'll be blest-
Twas grandma, now you guess the
rest.
Wore glasses now instead of specks,
And Russian blouse. what will be
next?
And high top boots and blue silk hose
That lady, was quite self composed.
| say-most ready for nap.
Those bright eyes ready for snap;
Was quite and active as kitten
Not much-did grandma bring her
knitting.
Why grandma dear, this really you ?
You look as young as cousin Sue.
She whispered in my ear to say
| am Lolla-No grandma's today.
Wilson.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-07-24
Notice..

The town Ordinances require ha;
hog pens and out-houses be kept If
proper condition, as well as weeds
BE kept down in front OF emfses
An inspection VII be made in few
days, BY the police, and it is hope
.ha. il viii no: be necessary for them
o report violations of these ord n.
ances.
CLAYTON L HA Ms
Mayor
Advcra'e Conv
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-07-24

The eighth annual reunion of the
/ O. O. F. of Pennsylvania, Maryland.
Virginia, West Virginia and the Dis
trict of Columbia. will be held at PEN
Mar, Thursday, August 9. The theme
of the reunion will De Patriotism
and able orators. including congress-
man, will speak on this subject.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-07-24
UPHOLSTEelNG G.

We will have representative in your
town on or before August 10, with a
full line of upholstering fabrics, who
will be glad to call at your residence
and make an estimate on upholstorinp
or repairing your furniture, or renovat-
ing hair mattresses. Antique Furni-
ture Speciality. We buy old feathers.
If interested drop US a card before the
date above mentioded.
HAGERSFOWN LOUNGE co.
257 N. Prospect st. Hagerstown. Md.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-07-24
The PRESBYTERIAN Reunion At Pen Mar.

The Pen-Mar Presbyterian Reunion
will be held this year on Thursday.
August End. The address will be made
by Rev. James w. Gilland, D. D., of
Shamokin, Pa, Moderator of the great
Synod of Pennsylvania, of the Presby-
terrain Church, preacher of great
ability, an orator Of commanding elo-
quence, and presbyterian of wide ex-
psrience.
Mr.. James Mckinley Rose, the well
known Tenor of New York City, late
of the choir of the Plymouth Church,
Brooklyn. now the tenor in st. Thomas
Church, 9Th Avenue, New York, will
sing The Pen-Mar Orchestra will
play. The Reunion this year promises
to be one of the most successful in the
history of the Reunion Association.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-07-24

Let US write your crop insurance.
We issue special crop policy at very
low cost. Your interests will be secure
with us. 40 years experience in the
business. 35t.
Washington, Alexander & Cooke.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-07-24
Attention. Red Men

All members of Shenandoah Tribe
Red Men are requested to assemble at
the wigwam Thursday evening. July
26, in uniform to take part in patriotic
demonstration.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-07-24
GarbageOrdina,

The following ordinance adopted as ana.
Council of Charles Town July 10, 1917
l. The Garbage Man on the following DAYS .-.,
will take up Garbage as follows
MONDAY-North street, Liberty street W.sA.
TUESDAY-congress street, Avis street. Arass
WEDNESDAY-Semina street, Church sra sss :.
Samuel street
THuRsDAY-Hunter street. George street. G..
Lawrence street.
FRIDAY-West street, Weirick Row, McGr,
ington avenue, Water street, Mill Lane.
SATURDAY-Eagle avenue, First avenue NJ,
Hardwood avenue.
Q 1t shall be unlawful for any person. to sc.,.
orange or banana Feelings anything of like natn. -
or alleys of said town, and all persons are
receptacle in a convenient place for the Garh,a.
reach in his rounds, in which to place all swepn;..
cards of trash of every kind. And shall not sweep
the side drains cutters of the town
g. All garbage, except street sweepings Shall
recepacles either streets alleys on the morur
for hauling same and shall be immediately removal
Dy the Garbage man.
a. Be it further enacted that the word "Garh..
Ordinance shall include all Dirt except tree trmms
debris from repairing old constructing new brl5
and Stops usually made in kitchens, of liquid mature 4
the duty of all persons to provide and place on th 3
alleys of said town CONVENIENT Receptacle
mornings of the days mentioned above for all garb,,s
the same when empty.
s It shall be unlawful for anyone to leave barr,
garbage cans on the street over Sunday,
PENALTY-Any person violating any section oftbs 4
shall upon conviction thereof be fined not less than
than SIS 90 and costs.
Notice is hereby given that this ordinance will Be aE
all citizens are requested to study these rules and p
abide by same, and therby greatly assist the town anti
having the streets of the town present better IA
appearance.
CLAYTON L. HAINES, n
r No Garbage will be hauled after Monday, July 80 nj
in IeceptaCes.
Hang this card up where you refer to at anvil
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-07-24
Toledo, O
Position Wanted.

A Posision is wanted by an experinced
Stenographer with a High School
Education. Can come well recommends
ed. Address Box AZ
July "a ct.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-07-24

The farmers in this county have been
very lucky in escaping the numerous
hail storms that have prevailed in the
valley. Watch out for Lightning when
your crops are cut and be prepared.
Phone US for Special Crop Policy.
3-5t Washington; Alexander & Cooke.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-07-24

For regular action of the bowels, easy
natural movements. relief of constipation
try Dosn's Regulets. 25c at all stores.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-07-24

All the people of the town and
community are cordially invited to
these services.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-07-24

$40 DIN Hoffman Knott
3l3 John Wi liam Kline
3l4 Raymond Earse Kronk
3l5 Norval Carl Kirby
317 Daniel Lucas Beaner
3l8 Hurley Ca ter Brown
31o Pwv Reed Arter
324 william Boyd /
32s Tames Lester Blown
3'9 Earnest E AFTER
$50 William Wilson Colston
1Cnntinned ON Fourth parel
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-07-24
For Sale.

Two Ford Town Car. good mechanical
order, meuy new parts. Atwater- Kent ig.
milton, Bo1ies lined with English Whipeord
Cheap Can be used for Cabs, Bus OF
private purposes. Owners reason for sell
ing, subject to call to war.
P.O. BOX 45S.
Hagerstown, Md.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-07-24
Union Open Air Services To Be Held
During July and August.

The Union Open Air Services were be-
gun Sunday evening July 18th. at
p. M. in the yard at the Court House
Seats and hymnals will be provided for
the congregation at each service.
Should the weather be inclement the
service will be held in the Circuit Court
Room.
The Preachers at these services are
as follows:
Sunday, July 22- Rev. j. S. Aifriend
/" % Baptist Minister
Aug. s +" F. A. Tyler
- IL !" H. M. Moffett
g /" 10 .' j. S. Alfriend
81 - 26 Baptist Minister
50 Sept. 2 F. A. Tyler.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-07-24

Itching, bleeding, protruding or blu
piles have yielded to Dosn's Ointment. 500
at all stores,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-07-24
Violin For Sale.

For sale. Violin in good condition. with
Bow, Chin Rest and Case, Can be bought
fer Re aforable Price. For information
Inquire at Spirit Office.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-07-24
THREE FRAME HOUSES AND
ONE BRICK HOUSE.
Automobile For Sale.

For sale. used Ford Roadster, 1911
model. Good condition
Also 1914 Ford Touring Car fol
Sac. ,n
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-07-24
House and Lot For Sale

For sale. Property corne, First Avenue
aud Preston street, containing four lots and
frame fve--oom house. Electric light and
necessary outbuildings Price ard terms
reasonable. Apply to Spirit Office.
June 26 At.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-07-24
Those Drawn For The Army.

lContinued from First Page
81 Abram Snyder Miller, Jr.
a7S John Henry Lewis
40 Harry w. Lowery
IS James Montgomery Jackson
592 Ru hven Wellington Morrow
46l Cllt,us Lower NJ Oates
49, James Josiah Patterson
1127 Charles Domer
"a J7mes Fl nry Hoke
365 G o-ge Hutchins n Denny
s72 Richard Norman Tnorton
IS Boyd Wills Spone
t31 Uernoa Su7her
106 Frank F. Chapman
$50 Co-don B ady
rs Raleigh Boyd Shaffer
II Mariana Ern6sto
423 Emery w Springer
462 Ely oo1 OFT
23S Gerard NJ Garrett
1880 William Thomas Van Meter
176 Herbert Henry Jennings
AIS Fare Edwards
400 George Walter Thomas
The above names are in the order
drawn.
But the names below are in the order
given US by Captain Getzendanner. Sec.
retary of the Exemption Board. ant
L L. l.~~~
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-07-24

Continued on Fourth Pagel
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-02

Omitted Press Lensed wIrc.D
PITTSBURG, May 2.-One
of the greatest cleanups I'm the
history of Wild finance WAS
disclosed here today rs in
vestigators under State In-
surance Commissioner J.
Denny O'Ncil delved into tho
books of the Pittsburg life 81
Trust co.
Commissioners O'Neil declared
shortly before noon that It was
evident that the concern has been
wrecked.
Within two days, he said, a
group of New York promoters,
headed by Attorney Clarence
Birdseye, got control of the biz
concern and MIXED IL for $1,000
goo through the operations of a
set OF dummy directors.
Warrants have been issued for
Birdseye, his son, Kellogg Birds
eye, George Montgomery, Robert
Moore and Alfred Leury, all of
New York, and for w. d. McQues-
ton and a man named Watson.
They are charged with conspir.
acy to defraud.
| How much more than Tho
amount so far known was realized
by the alleged schemers could MOI
be definitely learned upon first ex,
amination.
In its April statement, the CON-
pany claimed assets of $4,000.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-02

600, with insurance I'm force ag-
gregating $11S,000,000.
II had strong men at It's head
and was In excellent financial
condition.
For several years. however, the
company had had white ele-
.phant' on its hands In the shape
of several pieces of valuable New
York real estate decided to II by
the old Washington Life a. Trust
company.
Birdseyc and his party
came here practically penni-
less, but with "a credit Of
$500, 900 established through
New York banking connec-
lions.
With check for 100000 to
bind an option on the entire
stock OF the concern, they gained
a control. elected board OF
dummy directors, and, accord
ing to the allegations, raided the
company.
ut was apparently painless
and over before the company came
out of the ether" declared one
insurance man this afternoon.
THE worst of Il Is that their
methods of getting the grip leave
the company with a single recourse
getting the men and persuadins
them to make restitution. The
policy holders will probably recov-
err little, If anything"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-02

lances, City Clerk Nickeus began
through the formal pa
pers as usual, touching only upon
the important features, when
Commissioner Atkins demanded
that all ordinances be read in full
hereafter.
AS q result, the session lasted
30 minutes longer than usual,
while the clerk read through q
painful list of Specifications for
streets, sewers and other routine
work.
1t is charged by the council
that Donovan's position was abol-
ished in an ordinance which was
only partially read by the clerk.
Mayor Fawcett declared
Wednesday that the injection
of the Citizens league issue
into the clerkship fight was
''all bosh."
when Nickeus found that an
$50 stenographer was able to do
the work in his office just as we'll
as $115 deputy clerk, he came
to me and suggested that we keep
the girl and let Donovan co." said
Fawcett.
so when a salary ordinance
was drawn up last month relating
to offices in another department.
we cut out the provision for a
chief deputy clerk. A stenographer
marked a ring around the item
with pencil. II the other COM
missioners say that they did not
see the mark, they are not telling
the truth. Everyone knew that
Donovan's job was cut out.
81 am making no fight over
Donovan. The talk that we tried
to keep Miss Martin on the Job
because she was Herman Martins
daughter is all bosh. / didn't even
know who she was until long after
she had taken. the temporary po-
sition. We simply saw chance
to save $50 a month in salaries,
and acted upon It."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-02
7. R. MAY
CONVERT
WILSON!


WASHINGTON, D. c., May a.
The Roosevelt division issue again
was the most interesting, II not
the most important, question be-
fore the house and senate con-
ferees on the administration q
army bill today.
All other differences are ex-
pected to be settled quickly.
Since the bill passed the SEN
ate late yesterday, strongest press
ure has been brought to bear on
those opposed to permitting
Roosevelt to plant the Stars and
Stripes on the battle front.
These opponents are known to
be wavering today, many of them
having taken the stand they did
against It solely because they
thought to inject the Roosevelt
idea into the selective fight would
weaken and perhaps kill the bill
in favor of a volunteer system OF
raising an army.
Roosevelt proponents de-
clared today that they even
believe rPesident Wilson
will come out in favor Of au-
thorizing Roosevelt to raise
and lead q fighting force TO
France.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-02

TO GET
HIS CAR

With Mayor Fawcett casting
the only opposing vote, an ordi-
nance, permitting Commissioner
Atkins to spend $3.50 for three
automobiles, including private
touring car for his own use, was
passed by the city council Wednes-
day morning.
Commissioner Petit asked At
kins to explain the use to which
his new trucks would be put, but
no questions were asked regard
ing the touring car.
Atkins will buy 3h ton truck
for hauSng and spreading gravel
on city streets, a Ford truck for
general sewer work, and a pas
senger car for his own use in in
specting streets.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-02
TRACY CASE
NEAR AN END

UNITED Press Leased Wtreo
SEATTLE, May Arguments
Of counsel began today in the case
of Thomas Tracy, first of 70 /. w.
w. accused of the murder of JEFF
fereon Beard and other citizen
deputies at the Everett city dock
Nov. 8.
Judge Ronald yesterday after
noon read his instructions to the
jury. 1t was the most lengthy
charge read from q King county
bench in many months, comprising
80 typewriter pages and requir-
Ing more than two hours to read.
Which side was the agrees
sor?"
Ibid somebody on the boat I'M
lawfully kill Beard?"
Ibid this defendant aid, incite
or encourage such action?"
These are the salient questions
which must be answered by the
jury. said Judge Ronald.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-02
Her Love Not Stolen,
Young Wife Tells Jury

YES, put my arms around
my husband and kissed him."
II kissed him, though did
not love him.
III kissed him for the chill
dren's sake"
Eva j. Crawford, young di-
voreed wife and mother, central
figure in the $4,000 damage suit
brought by her former husband,
Harry L. Crawford, against Clay
ID. Darrah, was on the witness
stand to tell the jury in Judge
Cards court what happened to her
affections, which Crawford claims
were alienated from him.
Her love for her husband was
never stolen, she declared. There
was none there to steal.
What affection she had had for
him in the beginning, she said, had
been destroyed by drink, by faith
lessness, by cruelty.
But ! stood by him as long
as l could. / put my arms around
him kissed him
For the sake of the children, !"
she repeated again and again,
while attorneys, in rigid cross-ex-
animation, tried to shake her
story, to show that she had loved
her husband, but that her love
had been won away by the caress-
ing wiles of Darrah.
Looks Like a Girl.
Mrs. Crawford looked to be
scarcely more than a girl on the
witness stand as she told the jury
the story Of her married life.
The first years after her mar
rage to Crawford in 1901 were
happy ones, she said. Then the
first baby came. From then on.
she said, her life was one of con-
tinued abuses.
Often her husband would come
home intoxicated and would choke
her and beat her, she said. He
lost one position after another
because of drinking.
The first time she realized that
she had lost all love for him, she
declared, was when she learned
that he had been going with other
women.
Killed by Cruelty.
Many times. she said, she was
compelled to go out and work to
keep herself. and her children
from starving.
Then Darrah came along. He
was always only q good friend
who tried to help patch up their
family quarrels, who found new
Jobs for Crawford, who tried I'd
brighten the days for her by TAX.
ing her and the children on trips
In his auto, and who performed
many other kindnesses.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-02
Especial 10 The Times.)

WASHINGTON. D. c., May g.
National leaders were lined up be-
hind Tacoma today when her rep
resentatives here went before the
national geographic board to have
Rainier" officially abolished and
the name Tacoma" substituted.
Foremost among these was. :.
Theodore Roosevelt, who in
letter IN the board, declared
mt. Tacoma" to be the only
rightful and proper official
name.
Every indication that The Taco
ma Times long fight for justice to
the peak would be successful.
The hearing was scheduled to
begin this morning in the for
estry service building. At the
conclusion, it was understood
the question would be referred
to a committee of five for final
determination.
s. w. Wall, Rev. Frank Dyer,
Tacoma's delegates at the hear
ing, with Rep. Albert johnson and
James Wickersham, former dele
gate to congress from Alaska, APP
peared at the hearing, armed with
a host OF letters and kilograms
from men of state and national
prominence, urging the board to
lift the curse" and change the
name.
They submitted an elaborate
printed brief, prepared by the JUS
ice to the Mountain committee,
which included the Joint memorial
passed by the last Washington leg
islature asking for the change.
and every available piece of his
torical data showing that "Tsco-
ma" was the aboriginal name Of
the mountain.
II was expected that the opposi-
ton would have its case presented
by former Congressman Will e.
Humphrey of Seattle.
The leading argument In
behalf of the name Tacoma
was to be given by Judge
Wickersham, who has made
n study of the subject for
many years, and who has the
reputation of knowing more
about IL than anybody else.
/Tacoma's representatives had
worked hard for the hearing since
their arrival at the capital. and
had won the support of Secretary
Lane, the editor of the National
Geographic Magazine, the editor
of the Washington Post, ellison
Gardner, noted political writer,
Herbert Quick, of the farm loan
board, and other men of national
prominence.
Included In the evidence
introduced Mt the hearing
were the resolutions adopted
by the Northwest Federation
Of American Indians, making
q plea that the board 'sre-
store to the mountain called
Rainier its original name
sTahoma,' Americanized TIA
COMA
Sam Wall, who has been the
leader in the fight to have the
name of the mountain changed,
was confident OF success when the
hearing opened. Those who are
fighting us will have to 60 long
way II they expect TO stand out
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Darrah, she said.
were the best friends she had.
Finally, when she found she
could live with her husband no
longer, she obtained a divorce.
| No, Darrah had not won her
love away from her husband. she
repeated. Her love had been
killed by cruelty.
| IL there is one thing that
stands out I'm this trial more
than most trials IL Is the fact
that somebody is telling bald
faced falsehOods and telling
them consistently.
On the one hand are Crawford
and his witnesses who have sworn
they have seen Darrah with his
arms about Mrs. Crawford, that
they have seen them on auto
rides in the country together, that
they have heard words of affec-
| ton between them.
On the other hand are Mrs.
Crawford and Darrah, fatty deny
ing every accusation. And there
Is Mrs.. Darrah, confident of her
husbands innocence.
Mrs. Crawford swore Darrah
never had put his arm around
her, that he had never given her
money to buy clothing, that they
had never gone on auto trips alone
together. She did say, however.
that her husband was jealous OF
everybody who came into their
little delicatessen store at 7th and
e, and had often accused her.
/, Darrah, on the witness stand
| wednesday. backed up this de-
NAL with his testimony. He de-
MED that they had ever spent the
night together in his office in the
Perkins building while he was
secretary of the Tacoma Retail
Grocers' association.
Denies Trips.
He denied they lad ever gone
for long trips alone. He denied
everything except that he was .
friend, who wanted to help Mrs.
Crawford in any way he could.
who was fond of her children, aud
who was unselfishly interested in
putting Crawford on HIS feet.
He told Of many instances
where he had assisted the young
couple financially and In other
ways.
/ MY wife," said Dararh. knew
of everything that went on be-
tween Mrs. Crawford and myself.
She was also friend OF Mrs.
Crawford
With the statements OF wit
nesses fatty conflicting, the
problem Of what happened to
the wife's affection IL LETT
for the jury to settle.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-02
PRICE OF
MILK IS
UP NOW

The price of milk went
soaring In Tacoma Wednes-
day.
Dairymen who have been
selling IL, ID and 10 quarts
for one dollar, announced
that hereafter the price will
be 10 quarts, or 10 pints for
a dollar.
Every dairyman serving custom
ers in the city, as far as can be
learned, has agreed to the in
crease.
Cream has advanced from 10
cents for one-half pint to IL II
cents.
Tacoma's loayes of bread are
soon to dwindle or will be sold at
the markets at higher prices, is
the announcement of the Tacoma
bakers.
Either smaller loaves or higher
prices will have to be charged to
make both ends meet, is the bak-
ers' claim.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-02
WEDDING OUT
LUCKY $500

SAN FRANCISCO, May 2. -
Army officers in charge of the Of
ficers' reserve corps training
camp, today are selecting from the
more than $4,000 applications for
enrolment, $500 men to be train
ed. May the list OF those re-
lected will be announced.