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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-09-07
WHAT WALL is DOING.

G. F. Wall is buying some wool.
| have a deck of Western Year
lings. Load of full mouth and black
faced Ewes. Some choice bucks for
sale.
Thanking you for past kindness.
remain, C. F. WALL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-09-07
:. water Consumers.

\. was given of
.'.,ion for increase m
Ia, been much mis-
circulated and
~. statements made
,ss service rendered.
= listen to those who are :.
b. Il the facts or dis
/ !" ',ough to distOrt them
s'''i The Office and we
[I',Ir give you all the in
|app desired. u,,rrn
kLGs TOWN NJ "AihN
COMPANY.
p.own. Receiver.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-09-07
cHAUTAUoUA SEPTEMBER 10.

The week of September 10 to 16
inclusive will b eChautaqua days this
year in Charles Town. The tent will
be located on the lot at the corner of
Mildred and McCurdy STREETS. Buy
your ticket from the guarantors.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-09-07

Farmsr's mechanics, railroaders,
laborers, rely on DR.. Thomas Eclectic
Oil. Fine for cuts, burns, bruises.
Should be kept in every home. ooc.
and 60c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-09-07

What we have not, we can get for
you and we take pleasure in dong
SO. Brown & Hooff.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-09-07
hill dren CRY.
FOR FLETCHER'S
G a 9 Q RIA
PUBLIC SALE.
OF HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE

Intending discontinue housekeeping at my
residence on South Mildred street, in Charles Town. w.
Thursday, September 23rd, 1920
Beginning at 1870 o'clock promptly, following to-wt:
A N T UE
One large Mahogany Harcloth Sofa
old Mahogany Center Table, Mahogany
4 old time Walnut Secretary Combination Book
One Chickerng Rosewood Piano. (Old)
lot of old time bottom
Glass including
articles Also by
cloths patchwork quilts tongs
Sofa Walnut
Furniture including Tables Pillows,
KIT C H EN-
Kitchen
Kitchen including Utensils
Also lot of books Tables Pictures Garden and other tools
to mention
SALE-Al $25 90 cash. $500
with endorsement payable the Bank of
Charlie sTown with interest from date.
MRS. GEORGE WASHINGTON.
c.. ENGLE, Auctoneer. c. M. B. Brown, Clerk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-09-07

FVs been bothered with nervous
p stomach trouble for a long
ad Henry Kanhofer. ia E.
Isl TtusviIle Pa. Il was so
/ would lay awake all night,
| up IN the morning tired and
|A l have taken . bottles of
pom, and ! can eheerfuIly say
atSe a different man. / sleep
nave a good appetite, and that
a'ed feeling has entirely left
a. certainly a friend of Nerv-
Ibis letter tells the whole story
|lleT words Of how Merry Worth
Faa't' and gives them quickly.
could be more convincing than
'tter from ne who had actual
Ffs IN suffering from nervous
aaca troubles and who has
'sIleI quickly through Nerv-
Nothing needs to be added to
['e'etter. 1t teusit own story
F'A lfgou suffer from nervous
[ssPIessness, stomach disorders,
/ iaa down condition, or any OF
| sadng Ills, give Nerv. Worth a
II Il yout first trial bottle does
h tn you. your money will be
~ refunded. Price 81 % plu:
4 God by MiIlers' Pharmacy
'aaIas druggists everywhere.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-09-07
AWAKE ALL NIGHT


Nile Man Suffered So
From Nervousness and
ash Trouble that he
bit Sleep, But Nerv=
} Quickly Helped Him.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-09-07
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Miss Mamie Cook underwent an
operation at the Charles Town Hos
pital last week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03
CLEANUP WEEK CLAIMS

UTHILE il is obvious that every
w week ought to be clean up week. il
IS equally obvious that broad general
orders seldom have the force of par
icularized injunctions. Doctor Fur
bush displays his psychological knowl -
cdge in fixing May > to May 10 as Il
apecial season for Sprucing up the town,
or clearing out rubbish. for ucfresh
,nent by paint, for plumbing repairs.
Consideration of this last subject is
Imperative. The water shortage during
he winter was partly due to defective
! ipes and spigots, prime agencies of
'aste. The spring supply is usually
Z dequate. but it is no secure index of
lmmer conditions. Prompt attention
. plumbing repairs at the present time
i'll aid materially in forpstaling a
rater famine in the coming hot spells.
hen the consumption is always pro-
igiously increased.
Philadelphians should take pride in
pdering clean up week worthy Of its
lme. In cases whore this sentiment is
sufficient it is well to remind back @
iders Of the sheer necessity Of putting
} le civic house in order.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03
OF their theories to greater extent
than they had believed possiblei

OF their theories to greater extent
than they had believed possiblei
And 1t Is such vindication. Ten
nyson's fine phrase about government
broad based on the peoples will" is
more fully applicable to the United
states than to any other country. Who
ever is nominated in either pf the great
conventions will be more completely the
choice of the party than, any Of the
Presidents elected between the invention
OF the congressional caucus system Of
making nominations and the develop
ment of the convention system. The
| fact that no man is likely to have a
majority of the delegates instructed by
the primaries will not invalidate this
statement, for the delegates are in fact
instructed to make the best nomination
possible out of the candidates before it.
Whoever is chosen, he will be the man
who commends himself to the largest
number of delegates and he will not be
man foisted upon the party by an
oligarChy of leaders.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03
GRAFT DE LUXE

who suffer most by
= graft have always tolerated II re-
fined example of the ancient art in the
levies made by cities and towns ,lpon
the service of utilities corporations,
which, by an odd process of reasoning,
are supposed to, pay for their franchises
with donations OF light, power and
water. Free gas. free electric current.
Tree water are not actually free. The
houSehOldcrs in this city actually nav
Indirectly for the 5000 street lights
maintained without charge" by the
l. 4. J.. and for the are lights which
the electric service corporation pro
NldcS as sort of gift to the munici-
pality in return for the right to operate.
In principle such practice is bad.
Lcvies " this sort originated with the
habit of mind that permitted free rides
on railways for politicians and their
friends and all sorts of special privi-
legeS which corporations once were will =
ing to grant to persons of influence
who regarded them as fit subjects for
exploitation. In the end the public paid
the tarc of the pass carriers 1t paid
largely, If indirectly FLOR all the favors
granted to its influential representa-
tlvcS in political Office. Similarly. it
pays for gas and electric service that is
supposed to be free.
The Public Service Commission has
acted properly in deciding that city and
borough governments have no right to
insist upon this sort of free" service.
which. to say the least of it. is reni-
niSr"nt of the dark age of political rra
Sonlng. If utilities corporations are to
pay for their franchise privileges they
should pay in money. if only in the in
t"r">t of good bookkeeping. 1t would
then b" possible to keep the record
straight. Complimentary service on
telephon" lines. railways and trolleys
should be- abolished altogether. since no
company can afford to give its service
for nothing. That experiment is never
even attempted. Graft by individuals
or by municipal government is in
evltabIy covered in the overhead charges
OF public service corporations. and il is
paid in the end by the consumer. This
city should pay for its gas and clcc-
triCity and take its tolls drccntly in
license charges unless the utilities com
panicS wish to make comppnsating re-
du"tions in the rates charged to their
patrons
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03
CORRUPT AND COMMENTED?

NHERE is nothing to indicate that q
recount of the primary vote in New
arsey will give a larger total 10 Scna-
jr johnson. The result of IL ro-
animation of the ballots in all parts
the state might even be somewhat
rger majority for Wood. But senator
or any one els" who. by probes and
Dpeals to the courts and general ag-
/essiyeness in the interest Of fair clcc-
ons, can manage TO focus general at
ntion on tho operation Of the ma
lines in Camden county and Atlantic
ity Will do a very definite service to
tie state and TO all the people who
We in it.
Other communities have air tight.
'ss ruled political organizations 10
irass them, but now and then they
bel and decent opinion manages 10
'sert itself as a check on the shameless
rofiteers in politics. But who ever
card of an independent movement in
amden county, where "Davy' Baird
: the genius of the organization ALI
hat can be said for a political ring like
nat in Atlantic City, which AT the re
mt primary elected as delegate o. the
ational convention negro who hap
,ened to be awaiting trial under a
rarge of receiving stolen goods: Jersey
:tually has IA politicuI conscience which
nds expression in the vote Of the farms
I'D the northern counties. Bur that
,te is often defeated by the machines
hich work with clocklike precision al
word from the Bairds or the BurLa
tphs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03
QUERIES

AUESTIONNAIRES whicH Will be
Z distributed during the week to all
nployes Of the city and general sur
~ by efficiency experts are intended to
classify the busy workers. eliminate
ist motion and smooth out wage in
lualities. The service expected of each
hcial is TO be "clcarly defined q"
Do the efficiency persons know that
le most important jobs are not at the
all and that they are actually missing
Ie big game? Until lately Mr. Ware
as boss of the city and ne did not even
We in It,. Can he be- "clcarIy de
ned? "Cncle Dave" Lane has al
avs been an active and powerful force
municipal affairs. Can even gifted
fciency expert define Uncle Dawes
hcial relation 10 the community How
lall he be called? Advisory conn
;lor, patriarch, feudal lord or what
md how much per day should he be
aid for his mutchess services:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03
THE KNOX DOCTRINE"

DOlES PENROSE subscribed to the
- Knox Doctrine" some months ago
when his senatorial colleague from
PENNSYLVANIA shed oratorical tears over
til" severity of the treaty Of Versailles.
Mr.. Knox peace resolution. which has
been favorably reported by the foreign
relations committee and will be consid-
cred in the upper house on Wednesday,
is almost CoinCident with the birth of
the Knox boomct for the presidency.
The situation is interesting in its bear
ing on the beautiful trait OF loyalty.
Mr., PenroSc has declareRthat Mr.. Knox
had the ri"ht idea, and Mr.. pcnrOSe in
effect clingS to that view.
Admiration of coadjutor rnn 90 no
further, sine" Mr.. Knox'S conception
Of the treat! with Germany seems to
have uudrrgOu" u considerable change
Time was when he called it harsh.
unreasonable, cruel. Time is when he
demands in his elaborate peace resolu
tion that "thr United States. though it
has not ratified the treaty of Versailles,
it does not waive any of the rights.
privileges, iudemnitieS, reparatiOnS and
advantages to which it and its nationals
have become entitled under the terms
of tn" armiStice signed November II .,
1918. or any extensions or notifications
thereof, or which under the treaty of
Versailles have been stipulated for its
benefit us one Of the principal allied
aud associated powers. 10 which it is
entitled,
Strong statesmen are alleged to be
uuafrad of reversing themselves. Mr..
Knox evidently lacks nothing of their
courage. He has no hcSitancy in urg-
ing the nation to accept every gainful
provision of a treaty which he has con
dpmned as ruthless and iniquitous.
Moreover, it is not t. be overlooked that
many of the most Important rulings of
the treaty are ineyrrirably involved in
the functioning of the wicked League
Of Nations. l. it to be construed that
Mr.. Knox is not a consistent foe of
that international society?
The query is one Of many arising in
connection with this fascinating decla-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03
COLONIAL NATIONALITY"

1 LTHOUGH the attitude Of Grpat
\ Britain toward the diplomatic
ights of Canada have not yet been fully
efned, il is evident that the Dominion
seriously desirous Of acquiring new
tatus. Plans for III" full diplomatic
representation of Canada in Washing
ON are now said to be in President
Wilson's hands. Our feeling in the
natter will naturally help 10 determine
.ow far the movement in Ottawa is to
,e carried.
The novelty of colony" with its
jwn envoy is still somewhat startling
Che RECONSTRUCTED world will however,
probably soon have to accommodate
tself to this and to similar departures
rom tradition.
Forgotten Iceland formally applied
he other day for admission into the
League OF Nations. Nominally, this re =
moto island, peopled by descendants OF
The vikings and speaking their ancient
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03

tongue but little changed, is under the
Danish crown.
More than year ago the inhabitants
were granted a maximum Of autonomy.
For all practical purposes they are now
entirely self governing. II the Cana
dian ambitions are realized, an Ice
landic minister may also some day be
seeking admission to Washington s dip
lomatic corps.
Self determination is an admirable
and inspiring doctrine. Tradition and
certain formerly accepted notions Of
colonial authority wither, however,
under its rapid progress.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03
A FouR.YEAR PROGRAM FOR
PHILADELPHIA

Things on which the people "Npect
the new administration 40 cuncen-
trate Its attention;
The Deidudre yirer bridge
A drydock big enough 10 uC,OmWoN
/ date the largest ships.
Development Of the rapid tydrsn SUS.
TEN.
A conUention hdl'
a building for the Free Library
An Art MuSeUW.
Enlargement Of the tcdtcr supply
Homes 70 accommodate the populQ-
tton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03

CONTINUED regulation after the
~ signing of the urmisticc would have
been unpopular.
The administration would have had
business on its back.
4 courageous administration would
have resisted the desire of industry to
have all control off at once.
But the administration was not COur-
ageous.
1t faced the necessity Of entering a
national campaign in IL year.
It knew how it would be attacked for
continuing wartime control even in a
modified and relaxed form after fighting
had ceased.
So it ended industrial control.
1t stopped doing what Mr.. Baruch
says it ought now resume doing.
1t stopped eliminating waste and en- e.
forcing Standardization and preventing
the production of nOnesSPntials by and
with the 90 operation of industry.
And thereby it gave license to costs
to mount and started holiday for
profiteers.
The administration mistake or
weakness with regard to sugar was
typical of its mistakes and weakness
everywhere.
Had it retained sugar control. sugar
could have been sold to the public at
ten cents a pound.
Not willing to make fish Of the sugar
industry when it made flesh of the other
industries, it took its restraining hand
off sugar and the price of sugar went
| skyward.
The failure to continue the regulation
of sugar cost the public 81 900, 900, 900,
The failure to continue the general
regulation of industry during recon =
struction cost the public many more
billions of dollars.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03
Answers to SATURDAYS Quiz

l.! James G. McReynolds was the first
attorney general of the United
States in President Wilson's cabi-
net.
>. The colors of the flag Of Greece are
blue and white.
.. Jean Frossart was celebrated
French chroniCler. He related the
leading events in the history of
France, England. Scotland and
Spain. covering the period between
1867 and 1400. Froissart was born
in Nalenciennes in 1887. He died
in 1910.
j. The sibylline books were collec-
ton of oracles belonging to the an
Cient Roman state. and were often
consulted by magistrates for guild
anCe.
6. A Pauline conversion" is one which
is sudden and complete
!. Phoenix is the capital of Arizona.
5. Eight Vice Presidents subsequently
became Presidents Of the United
States.
3. They were John Adams, Thomas JEFF
ferson, Martin Van Buren,, John
, Tyler, Mllard Fillmore, Andrew
Johnson, Chester \. Arthur and
Theodore Roosevelt.
10. The famous diamond, the Koh.i-noor,
has been the property OF the Brit
ish crown since 1S49.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03

Members of Council are to be given
an opportunity to see Market street
without the illumination of electric
signs. 1t is possible that they have so
soon forgotten the lightlcss nights OF
war days?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03

Testimony iprthe North Penn Bank
trial that oyerdrafts were carried as
cash suggests the thought that in the
worlds present spending orgy much the
same condition exists.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03

Attorney general thinks his cx o
posure thwarted plans for strikes and
assassinatiOns. " - Great little back
pcdalor, Ha"e his threats against food
prottorrs ker.r down prices
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03

Members of the fast set were much
IN evidence on the cinder path in Frank
lin Field on Saturday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03

ON" interesting thing about the
primaries is that the conventions may
pay absolutely no attention to them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03

Pnmcr'S revised version of the
story of the '"rhrec Black Crows" is
entitled The Red Birds" but the plot
is much the same.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03

The increase Of Il dollar a ton for
coal uS the result of the miners wage
increase is merely plunk in the coal
ScuttIr.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03

II is not seriously believed that the
New j Jerscy recount will cut any serious
figure i'll the convention.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03

T"amsters and laborers in local
lumber yards struck on Saturday for
higher wages, and are knocking wood
while they wait
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03
Member of the Associated Press

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS is
e.pclusirelV entitled 10 ho use fo,'
'vtpu biication ot al ac,rS diSpatoheS
credited to il o. not OHCrwiSc credited
~ this paper. and also thc local nctcS
published therein.
An rights Of repatriation of spCcidI
dispatches herein are also rcScrrod.
Philadelphia Monday. MAY ,, 1920
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03
Bdruch Plan TO Bring Dozen Prices
WcRds the Sack, While Palmer
Picks Up Falling Grains

cause the administration will neither
have the courage to acknowledge its
mistake nor the courage to do an act
which will bring business upon its back
The fault is evcrybOdy'S.
1t rests upon the public. with its
expensive appctites, its vulgar taste for
luxury and display which have directed
tn" producing energies of the country
away from essentials.
1t rests upon industry, which is cha =
otlc. cNhausting raw material supplies
and bidding madly against itself for
small available resources.
And it rests upon the government,
which is cowardly in emergencies. which
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03

Wood and johnson will shortly
know which of them has the greater
right TO sing Maryland, My Mary
land
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03

IA lmer may not prove success as
dark horse, but he's right at the front
when 1t comes to mares nests.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03
THE OLD LocHIEL
"reminiscences Of a Famous Hotel
That Has Closed Its Doors For
d. ever-Famous Old Harris
burg Headquarters
by GEORGE NOx MCCAIN

THE Lochiel Hotel in Harrisburg
- which, next to the Monongahela
House IN Pittsburgh and the old Belle
vue and Continental in Philadelphia,
was the most noted hotel in the state,
closed its doors finally on April II.
1t had sadly ,degenerated in the past
twenty years. Its passing will stir
VIVID memories among the gray haired
SURVIVORS OF a past generation of poll
1t was in its heyday in the twenty
years from 1880 to 1000. George w.
Hunter, genial. quiet and somewhat
reserved man, with gray hair and heavy
gray mustache. was its owner until he
died in the late eighties. His mantle
then fell upon his son. Forest Hunter,
q courteous and popular young man,
who managed 1t for years and who, re- :
tired, still lives in Harrisburg.
None of their successors ever had the
popularity of the Hunters, father and
son, in the management of the Lochiel.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03

Improving on Thurman of old, some
NOR" or less happy political guy will be
carrying Indiana with u loud hosanna.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03

When the city pays the L. &. I.
for service now free there will, Of
course, be some little delay before the
consumer gets the benefit in reduced
rates. And there is always danger in
DELAY
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03

1t Is probably not true that when
ware lost his Bible he consolcd himself
Witp II prayerbook.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03

The song of cleanup week is
white Wings, They Never Grow
Weary"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03
HOW DOES 1T .
STRIKE YOU? {.
MIR. BERNARD NJ. BARUCH. writ

MIR. BERNARD NJ. BARUCH. writ
4NI ing to the Senate committcc which
is investigating the price of shoes, makes
sensible suggestions: IN
II have no doubt that the cost of
manufacturing, handling and sale of
shoes could be- very substantially re-
duced if the manufacturers. whole
salcrs and retailers would pursue sub
Stantially the course which was being
pursued in 1913 and Standurdize and
limit shape. styles and colors. rather
than unnecessarily multiplying them to
appeal to the fads and fancicS Of a
consuming public prodigal in their cX-
pcnditureS.
"ThiS might be accomplished by Gre
ating government agency. under whose
supervision and regulation not only this
industry but all industry could CO.
operate to standardize production, elm
mate waste. stimulate efficiency and re
duce costs.
g q q
TNIIE way to control costs is the way
l. Mr.. Baruch and Mr.. Hoover con
trolled costs during the war-at their
source : not at the other end of the
line when the commodity has passed
into the hands Of the consumer.
The Palmer way is to wait until all
the processes of manufacture and dis
tribution have been completed. and then
arrest some retailer or middleman for
charging too much.
Mr.. Baruch's way is to start at the
beginning, standardizc production. fix
prices at once upon the standardized
article
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-03

Both sides rested in the Meyer
trial" Out of breath, probably.