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The Washington times., 1922-08-27

served with a Chicago battery in the
world war, said:
Creatures in metal cases such as Wells
describes would stand no chance against
a sufficient supply Of 75-millimetre guns.
These guns fire SO shells to the minute
and can be aimed to hit man five miles
away. Each shell will destroy stone
building. 1t can be fitted with an arrnor-
piercing fuse. II is only fair to say that
no such weapon was in existence when
Wells wrote his book.
"As recently as the Boer war, which
happened after Wells wrote his book, ar
tillery was practically useless against
trenches or moving objects, In other
words, il was only effective against built
up objects that offs ed permanent tar
get.
"All that is cha, ,ged now. The French
rs millimetre shell finds its way into
trenches and all kinds of recesses. II is
certain to hit tanks, armored cars and
other moving objects.
The Washington times., 1922-08-27

Progressive military men are the first
TO admit that Wells pointed the way 10
tremendously improved methods Of war.
We are now working on the production
Of poison gases of enormously increased
power and a burning ray similar to that
with which he equipped the Martians."
The official observers Of the Lowell
Observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona, Drs
4. G, and v. M. Slipher, report that late
in June white canopy extending far
beyond the polar regions had appeared,
covering an area. somewhat larger than
Manitoba province In Canada--that is,
100000 square miles--and in about the
same latitude. They hold that there must
have been stupendous snowstorm, one
Of the first Of the Martian autumn, and
that II must have brought untold hard
ships TO the Martians.
The observers at the Lowell 0bserva-
tory have been able TO see what was in
visible elsewhere, on account of the ex-
tremely dry atmosphere in Arizona. They
The Washington times., 1922-08-27
Companion.

planet, although different explanation
of them has been furnished.
1t is commonly assumed that the Mar
tian, if he exists at all, has a much older
civilization than our own. The basis for
this assumption is the nebular hypothesis,
according to which the various planets
were thrown off in succession from the
mass of world-stuff which contracted as
it cooled, with the sun at it's centre. On
this thesis the outer planets would OBJ
viously be older and Mars would presum-
ably have been far ahead of us in de-
veloping a living population. ..
We might fairly expect our elder plan
etary brother to take the initiative in
sending signals to the earth. Radio,
which Is new with US, may be an old, old
story with the Martians. Quite possibly
they have been patiently waiting thou
sands of years for us to become intelli-.
gent enough to answer their signals. ~
II the Martian exists, and Il he has a
radio system that can reach the, earth, he
should have no difficulty in revealing him
self to US. Nothing more would be neces-
sary than to send series of signals at
fixed intervals. II, for example, he were
to make two signals, then after an inter
val two more, and after a double interval,
four signals, we should know that he was
proving that he could add two and two.
The Washington times., 1922-08-27
Marian Conqueror Picking Up
Human Beings With It's octo-
pus-Like Tentacles to De-
YOUR Their Blood.

are convinced that the Martian atmos-
phere is very rarefed, as compared with
that Of the earth. The amount of water
vapor there Is so small that for many
years It's existence was rather guessed
at than proved. 1t is so scanty that no
clouds can form thick enough to be visible
to our telescopes in most earthly coun-
tries, but In the clear air of Arizona the
Doctors Slipher have repeatedly observed
a kind Of mist differing quite noticeably
from the fierce dust storms that prevail
upon Mars from time to time.
Thus the latest observations tend to
support the scientific hypothesis of Pro-
fessor Lowell that there Is an atmosphere
of sufficient density to support the life Of
beings resembling human creatures.
The Washington times., 1922-08-27
Martian
Beginning to
Eject Deadly
Black Poison
Gas Upon the
Earth.

Are we now
destined in reality
to face a devastat-
ing army Of hun
ger driven Mar
tians and to pass
through a struggle
more terrible than
the world war?
Perhaps we should
find the real Mar.
tians not so easily
destroyed by germs
as Wells imagined.
On the other hand,
we could probably
use poison n gas
against / h e m as
deadly as any they
can bring.
What other les
sons has the world
war taught US that
would help to rencl
the Marian ron
sters A brilliant
The Washington times., 1922-08-27


seas to diversity its topography. More
than one-half of Mars is dreary desert,
and the rest is green only when the canals
are bringing water from the Polar ice
caps. He first described the great dust
storms which sweep over its equatorial
section, blotting out hundreds of square
miles of the planets surface from our
view.
The physical conditions on Mars are
very different from those we have on
earth. The force of gravity exerted on
Mars is only three-eighths of that on the
earth, while the atmospheric pressure that
is about fifteen pounds to the square inch
at sea level on earth is less than four
pounds on Mars. This would make it
possible for enormous weights to be lifted
on Mars with little muscular effort, as
compared with the tasks on our planet,
Lowell figured that Martians could do
seven times more work than human beings
on earth with the same amount Of effort.
An elephant could leap like gazelle
there, and stone thrown into the air
would 20 very high and sink with q slow,
graceful motion, much like the apparent
action of slowed-up movie camera.
The supposed signals from Mars, which
Marconi believed he had received on his
yacht Electra this Summer, may well have
something to do with distress on that
The Washington times., 1922-08-27
The Marian
Invaders in
Their Walking
= Machines

win Aruncial
Eyes Using the "Heai
Rays" That Instantly
Destroyed Everything
They Touched.
Professor L III
stated that Mars Is level
and monotonous, with no
mountains and only a few
dried-up beds of shallow
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-04-04
DON'T BE MISLED.
Charles Town Citizens Should Read
and Heed This Advice.

Kidney trouble is dangerous and
often fatal.
Don't experiment with something
new and untried.
Use tested kidney remedy.
Begin with Doan's Kidney Pills.
Used in kidney troubles so years.
Recommended here and every
where. Ask your neighbor!
A Charles Town citizens state
ment forms convincing proof.
It's local testimony-it can be in
vestigated.
Milton H. Bowers, carpenter and
mechanic, N. West St., Charles
Town, says: "My kidneys caused
me great deal of trouble at times
| had severe backaches that made it
hard for me to do any STOPPING or
lifting. My kidneys were disorder
ed and caused me lots of annoyance.
Mornings l felt lame and sore all
through my back. / used Doan's
Kidney Pills from Brown and Hooff's
Drug store and they soon fixed me
up in good shape. / gladly recon-
mend Doan's to any one for weak
kidneys"
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Bowers had. Milburn
Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-04-04
PROF. MITCHELL coMINcl

jefferson County dairymen and
farmers vii have an opportunity OF
meeting Professor Mitchell of the
American Association of Creamery
Butter Manufacturers Of Chicago.
Professor Mitchell arrived last Sat-
urday, and will be here week or
ten days with headquarters at the
Hurwitz Creamery. He comes at the
expense of the Hurwitz Company,
and the object of his visit is educa-
tional. Questions about testing and
caring for milk; butter making and
any feature of the dairy industry
will be fully answered by him. Take
him your dairy problems while he is
here.
The county is becoming more and
more interested in dairying. Bust
ness of the Hurwitz Creamery at
Front Royal and Charles Town
doubled in 1921 over what it was in
1920. Farmers are gradually being
convinced that the dairy COW is a
mortgage litter. Information that
Professor Mitchell may be able to
give may make your dairy herd more
profitable.
In the northwest where the dairy
industry has made amazing growth
in the last few years, bank deposits
in the dairy counties far exceed those
where grain and live stock alone
are produced. Six dairy towns in
Minnesota, Idaho, and Washington
selected at random show bank de-
posits of s1,288.78 per capita, while
six towns of much larger population
in exclusively grain and live stock
sections had an average of $478 per
capita on deposit in their banks.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-04-04
Brltain's Bible Towns

When man is told 10 go to jericho
he might ask, (which" for there are
ut least dozen IN the world.
On large ordnance maps of England
Paradise occurs five times and Nine
yeh, Mount Ararat, Mount Zion and
Mount Ephraim three times each.
In the county of Bedford there is a
Calvary wood, and IL Dorset a Jordan
Hill, not to mention the famous Quaker
burial place In Buckinghamshire known
as Jordans. Hampshire rejoices in
sleepy hollow called Land of Nod.
Cambridgeshire has Noah's Ark. and
Worcestershire a Moab's Wash Pot.
After that such commonplaces as
Hebron, Joppa. Bethlehem, Gideon and
Herod pass almost unnoticed. All the
same, all are to be found in England
London Tt-Bits.
Knit your summer sweater now.
Corticelli and Fleisher yarns at
Shugart's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-04-04
Bull Became Municipal Idol.

In 1885 Barcelona bull became
municipal idol. the object of regu-
lar Apis worship. When he had killed
Eve men and ten or twelve horses. the
yard around his stable was thronged
with deyotees. though his keeper. fear.
Ing foul play, would admit no stranger
to the interior of the sanctuary At
ter his last victory, on the festival of
San Antonio. the crowd went almost
crazy with excitement under deafen-
ing cheers and Il continual Shout of
"BOllos por Ell toroi' Cakes for the
bulb; a Iibation of reals came down
like shower, ami when tie victor
WAS dragged out of the gate Il young
girl who had got a prize ia Il pan
tomime, lenEed over the balcony. and
at the risk of being lmpaled, crowned
the CORY brute with her own garland
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-04-04

Masonic society, Of Charles Town.
He was q charter member of Set
ting Sun Tribe, Improved Order Of
Red Men, of Fairmont, w. Va; Fair
mont Lodge, No. /, Independent
Order Of Odd Fellows; White Camp,
No. 5473, Modern Woodmen of
America; Knights Of the Macabees,
and Fairmont Lodge No. I, United
Workmen.
He was a member of the Eastern
Ice Manufacturers Association and
of the Virginia Ice Dealers Associa-
ton. He had wide acquaintance
among apple brokers and buyers in
many parts of the country, and also
had business connections in the Brit
ish markets.
Mr.. Robinson was greatly interest
ed in the development of the resourc
es of Winchester and Frederick
county and encouraged all move
ments for the betterment of the
community. He was for several
years member Of the City School
Board.
Surviving Family Connections.
Mr.. Robinson was married at Fair
mont, w. Va, on July 20, 1882, to
Miss Maria Elizabeth Barnes, the
daughter of Peter T. and Mary Van
dervort Barnes, of that city, and sur
viving with her are one daughter,
Miss Mary E. Robinson, and four
sons, Frederick A., Harry DeImar
and Charles Arthur Robinson, all of
Winchester, and Frank B. Robinson,
of Charles Town.
He leaves also two brothers, Clar-
ence D. and Harry P. Robinson, and
one sister, Mrs. A. w. Sterling, all of
Fairmont, w. Va. The latter two
arrived here early yesterday morning
and the former came today. All
had frequently visited Mr.. Robinson
during his last illness.
Six grandchildren also survive
Helen Rebecca, Frances Brown, Mary
Virginia, Fred. Albert and Harry
Delmar, children of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred. Robinson, and Charles Francis,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Robinson,
of Charles Town.
| For year after locating in this
city Mr.. and Mrs Robinson and their
children lived on North Braddock
street. Mr.. Robinson purchased the
old homeplace of the late Ex-Gov.
Fred. w. M. Holiday, on North
Market street, and they had lived
there ever since. The house was en-
tirely remodeled only a few years
ago and made into one of the most
attractive homes in that neighbor-
hood.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-04-04
DIR. F. J. BROOKE RECEIVES
CALL.

DIR. F. ]. Brooke has received
call to Rural Retreat, Wythe county,
in Southwestern Virginia, which he
expects to accept. A congregations
al meeting will be held April 9th, at
the morning service to consider his
request to Presbytery to dissolve the
pastoral relation between him and
the Romney Presbyterian Church.
His resignation will take effect about
the first or middle of May. Rural
Retreat is located within thirteen
miles of Wytheville, the equity seat
of Wythe county, where DIR. Brooke's
son, Rev. F. ]. Brooke, Jr., is locat-
ed, he being pastor Of the Presby-
terrain Church there. DIR. Brooke
will make his home with his son and
wife at Wytheville.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-04-04
Finest 81 All Languages.

Tnere Is no modern language to
compare with the ancient Hellenic
tongue. There never was language
It's equal. As scholars have said.
every other speech compared to the
ancient Greek is stammering. Other
tongues have their merits and defects
but the Greek has all the merits COM
oined and none Of the defects. II d
the perfection Of speech. As a lam
guage for affairs 1t Is a. direct an
the English or Latin; as a language
FOR philosophy It II AZ good az the
German and for science Is better: az
the language Of polite society 1t q A
elegant as the French; and It is more
melodious than the best Tuscan Ital-
ian. This II no eulogy (eulogy. BY
the way. Is Greek word, Of our own.
but q summation Of the dicta OF
scholars) Exchange.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-04-04
DAKOTA CONGRESSMAN
PRAISES GEORGE M. BOWERS
FOR PART HE TOOK IN BONUS
QUESTION.

Washington, March 28.-In his
speech in the House of Representa-
tives before passage of the bonus
bill, Representative George M.
Young, of North Dakota, a member
of the ways and means committee,
paid a deserved tribute to Represen-
tative George M. Bowers of West
Virginia, for the important part he
played in framing the bill in COM
mittee.
He said:
"The Representative from West
Virginia (Mr. Bowers) has no press
agent and is slow to talk about him.
self. Probably few know that it was
he who suggested the compromise
which made it possible to report this
bill in form which would stand a
chance of its passage by the House
and Senate and be approved by the
President.
1.-The Republican members of the
committee had been working early
and late for days and weeks, and it
seemed that all proposals were be-
ing voted down or vigorously opros-
ed, no matter by whom submitted.
Finally, late one afternoon the gen.
tleman from West Virginia, Mr..
Bowers, suggested that the cash
payment feature be eliminated, that
The government undertake to make
no loans until period of three
years, and that in the meantime
banks shall be authorized to make
loans upon the soldiers insurance
certificates.
'"This suggestion met with a quick,
hearty and favorable response from
all members present. From that
time it was only question of chang
ing the bill to conform to these broad
lines. While all members of the
committee had~worked hard, and the
chairman particularly working UNI
tiringly, the solution of the problem,
which had reached an impasse, be-
longs to Bowers"
The turnpike between Shepherds
town and Kearneysville is being re-
paired by force of men working
under the supervision of County
Engineer James K. Hendricks.
The outlook for business on the
Chesapeake & Ohio canal the coming
season is very gloomy. Water has
not yet been turned into the big
ditch, nor is there any prospect of
it being done. 1t is said that the
management will not start up opera
tions at all as long as the coal miners
are on strike, and as the deadlock
between the miners and the opera
tors seems pretty tight, there's no
telling when boating will be resumed.
Most of the boatmen are seeking
other jobs, as they have about given
up hope for the seasons boating.
Norfolk & Western Railway offic-
ials are expecting to handle no less
than 100000 excursionists the COM
ing summer from northern points to
the Luray Caverns. The PennsN-
vania Railroad is already making
dates for big excursions from New
York and Pennsylvania, and an enor-
nous business is calculated on. The
first big excursion of the year will
leave New York City Saturday eve
ming, April 22nd, on special trains,
and the rate for the round trip has
been placed at the low price of $500.
The number of tickets, it is announc-
ed, will be limited to 5000.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-04-04
RATS PASS UP ALL OTHER
FOOD FOR ONE MEAL OF
RAT.SNAp

Their first meal of RAT-SNAP is
their last. Kills in few minutes.
Dries up the carcass. Rats killed
with RAT-SNAP leaves no odor.
RAT-SNAP comes in cake form.
Break into small pieces, leave where
rats travel. No mixing with other
food. Cats or dogs won't touch it,
Safest, cleanest, surest rat and mice
killer. Three sizes, 35c, Csc, $I.25.
Sold and guaranteed by Brown &
Hooff and Burns & Marshall.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-04-04
'1N A PATAcoNIAN CAVE"

Charles Wellington Furlong, IA
nous American explorer and scien-
fist, has written for the Magazine of
next Sundays Washington Star, a
fact article on what he found in his
remarkable travels through Patagon-
la. Some facts that will startle-
and thoroughly interesting and
thrilling narrative Of a famous ex-
petition. Order your copy Of the
Washington Star for Sunday, April
8, from newsdealer today!
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-04-04
WEDpINc BELLS.

A very pretty wedding was solem-
nized at the home Of DR.. and Mrs. ].
L. Luke on Monday evening, the 3rd
of April, when their daughter. Miss
Frances, was united in marriage to
Mr.. Samuel Davenport Moore, of
Welch, W. Va. The families Of the
contrasting parties, and few rela-
tives and friends were the guests
present. Mr.. and Mrs. Moore will
make their home in Welch, where the
groom is engaged in business. DR..
G. G. Sydnor of the Presbyterian
Church, performed the ceremony.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-04-04
81 NEVER KNEW YOU COULD
KEEP RATS OUT OF A BUTCHER
SHOP"

What Ralph Watkins says: Gig
ured rats around store had enough
to feed on; wouldn't touch anything
suspicious. Heard about RAT-SNAP,
gave it trial. Results were won
derful. Cleaned all rats out in ten
days. Dogs about store night and
day never touch RAT-SNAP." Three
sizes, 35c, CSC, $1.25. Sold and
guaranteed by Brown & Hooff and
Burns & Marshall.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-04-04
NEW TOWN ORDINANCE.

Passed at meeting held February
1922, recorded on page 800 of
Record Book.
Be it resolved by the Council of
Ransom that no building shall be
erected within the limits of the, town
of Ransom, without a permit having
been granted for same by the town
B. C. Roberts, Mayor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-04-04

Catarrh is local disease, greatly
influenced by constitutional con-
ditions. HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE is a Tonic and Blood
Purifier. By cleansing the blood and
building up the System, HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE restores
normal conditions and allows Ma
ture to do its work.
All Druggists. Circulars free.
III. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-04-04
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

Examinations on Reading Circle
Books for coupon of credit and
second renewals and on High School
and professional subjects for credit
will be given in both examinations
April and June 8, but at no other
time this year.
Examinations at the Graded and
High School Building at Charles
Town beginning promptly at 8 a. m.
/. N. B0NHAM,
Supt. Jefferson Co. Schools.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-04-04
KEEP THE CORN WORKING.

You want hard corn, corn with
ears that are big and kernels that are
deep. You must keep the corn at
work every minute Of the growing
session. You can do this by using
Waco Regular Corn Mixture.
Washington, Alexander q Cooke Co.
Charles Town, West Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-04-04
ENGINEERS OFFICE MOVES
AGAIN.

The Office Of Division Engineer B.
E. Gray, in charge of the State Road
Commission, was transferred from
Martinsburg to Keyser last Satur-
day. The Martinsburg Journal says
that the entire staff. numbering ten
persons were moved to the new
headquarters.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-04-04
BALED HAY WANTED.

Farmers having baled hay for sale
can find ready market by writing
S. G.. Runkle and Co., Woodstock
Va, and their buyer will see you.
S. G. Runkle can usually be found
Tuesday and Wednesday of each
week at Jefferson Hotel, Charles
Town, w. Va.
S. K. Runkle and Co.,
Mar. 28-2t* Woodstock, Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-04-04
FOR SALE.

Desirable farm of about 95 acres
near Engle, Jefferson County, West
Virginia.
The Moore Insurance 4 Realty Co.,
Charles Town, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-04-04
MADE TO BRING RESULTS.
NOT list TO SELL

Waco Regular Corn Mixture will
grow big crops of sound marketable
corn that will put dollars in your
pocket.
Washington, Alexander & Cooke Co.,
Charles Town, West Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-04-04
HOSPITAL REPORT FOR THE
PAST EIGHT MONTHS.

Below is q carefully prepared statement
of the money received by the Charles Town
General Hospital during the past eight
months--the period since the accounts of
the institution were turned over TO Miss
Briscoe, the present efficient treasurer. The
report also shows how the income Of tire
hospital has beer disbursad
Irssmuch AZ every publfc-s spirited person
in the county Is interested IN the Hospital.
We hope we not asking too much when
we urge every one to read this statement
carefully If there is single item of
please don't hesitate to ask an explanation.
This is your hospital for sooner or later an
emergency viii arise when you or some Of
your family will need the service it gives,
not The management wants you to help
them to manage it more e---ciently. They
are doing their best
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-04-04
FOR SALE.

Three desirable lots with pave
ment, located in Fairfax Boulevard,
In Lancaster Circle, Block 81, Ran
son, w. Va. Price $3.50.
The Moore Insurance. 4 Realty Co.,
Charles Town, w, Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-04-04
"wELL BEGUN IS HALF DONE. /"

This old maxim is especially true
in growing of potatoes. Start your
crop with "Wacco" Special Potato
Manure and harvest the best tubers
you ever grew.
Washington, Alexander & Cooke Co.,
Charles Town, West Va.