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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-09-16
NEW WATER TURNED ON IN
HARPER'S FERRY AND
BOLIVAR.

On Saturday morning, September
18th, the Harper's Ferry, and Bolivar
Water Company put their new ma
chinery in full operation and is now
pumping good, wholesome water into
the towns of Harper's Ferry and
Bolivar.
The water, which is secured from
springs, has been put over the hills
of Bolivar Heights into these two
towns with rapidity never before
equalled.
The company can justly feel proud
that they have accomplished such A
large undertaking in less time than
has ever before been known for
erecting a system similar to the one
they have just completed.
The citizens of these two towns
have the pleasure now of getting a
good, pure blinking water, which has.
heretofore, been practically impos-
sible. Less than four months ago
the first work was started in the
erection of this new, up-to-date water
system, and to-day, completed, 1t
stands forth as an asset to the towns
of Harpers Ferry and Bolivar. The
an improvement to the two towns. and
the people may now enjoy a new era
of development that will surpass all
other improvements that help to
develop the community.
The Water Company have taken
great pains in placing high class
system in the towns. The present
equipment will last for fifty years or
more. and is the most expensive plant
that has ever been placed in system
of this size.
The pumping plant, which is loca-
ted at the old Peacher's Mills site,
along the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad,
is a sight we'll worth seeing. The
machinery housed here consists of a
large Worthington Pump that pumps
21O gallons Of water a minute and a
Worthington Diesel Engine, which is
operated by crude oil. This is the lat
est model engine that can be had, and
facilitates pumping water at very
small cost, as compared with the old
type engine. The company expresses
their desire to have anyone interest
ed visit their plant and view the ma
chinery. All the water that will be
pumped will have the approval OF the
State Board Of Health, and the
Water Company feels proud that
thew have been able to place sys-
tenn of this kind into the towns, and
feels sure that it will improve the
town and help it to grow.
This Improvement was brought
about by one of the most public
spirited men in this part of the coun-
try: viz. Mr.. D. S. Hughes, the Presi-
dent of the newly formed Company,
and the farsightedness of it's Mana
ger. Mr.. A. Grant Richwine.
We join in with the people of these
two twons in wishing the new COM
many success. and feel sure that all
the citizens of Harper's Ferry and
Bolivar will give them their support
for the good work that they have
done. We congratulate these two
towns for being able to have men
such as these to come into the COM
munitv and build a plant such as they
have done, and in so short time as
they did. This is for the welfare OF
all the people and the citizens fee
grateful
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-09-16
BUILDERS CLASS.

The Builders Glass of the Charles
Town NJ. E. Church, South, had 81
men in attendance last Sunday morn
ing. This attendance was good for
such hot weather. This also proves
the interest these men have in their
class. The class had five visitors, l
from Washington City, one frsm
Logan, w. Va, three from Winches-
ter. Virginia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-09-16
HIGH SCHOOL OPENS FOR FALL
TERM.

The Charles Town Graded and
High School opened on Monday
morning, with the usual appropriate
exercises. Examinations were held
for new pupils, and makeup examin-
atoms for all scholars were held on
Friday, proceeding the opening of
school.
Up through Monday evening. not
counting new pupils and pupils hav-
ing examinations to make up. the en-
rollment by grades is as follows:
Grade 1B-41; Grade A-26;
Grade 2 B-27; Grade 2 A--27:
Grade 3 B-24; Grade 3 A---29.
Grade B-34; Grade ALL:
Grade B-45; Grade A-35:
Grade 6--59; Grade 7--52: Grade 8
-45.
High School--First Class-45.
Second Classic; Third Class--26:
Fourth Class-20.
High School--117.
Total entire school--602.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-09-16
METHODIST REVIVAL

Rev. E. A. Roades, with the as
sistance of his co-workers, will begin
a revival meeting in the Charles
Town NJ. 3. Church. South. Sunday
night, October 18th.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-09-16


/. r.bur W. Hawks, sr.
L. Of borsesl
ssosaking Of horses?
love horses. -, =.
r' .se+ has ever been made.
70 If an automobile is
sl'f felIow's. But I would
f. q horse and buggy any
. Fathers Horse Joke
E.+ber was in the carriage
r. Ia had a little joke he used
F. much. So did other
4 Inv in Jefferson County
fog ej to 90 accounting. his
kgI5 send him into my
for5er a buggy and harness,
ter would let him know
/ outfit was ready, and the
II would come in on horse
> buggy would be put out
IL bv Mr.. Dooley. iron
d tho shop. Some buggy.
M Hilbert. painting by Mr..
4 cogtsl. trimming by Mr..
Nj harness by Middlekauff.
[rng man would look the
Irr. The horse would be ar
FL new harness and back
shaft. Then my Father
H. the office and get a very
~ whip and say, young
4 whip does not cost your
Eything. It is a present
Never hit the horse with it.
lar can hold it in your hand
N to the party, but remem-
h. home in the moonlight
WON stick that whip in the
kr and wrap the reins
land let that counting horse
n But YOU must be very
hat you say to a young
! driving a horse, for horses
u laugh at that when a boy.
tghed at it again when !
Trinkle tell it in Rich
Nv moons ago.
{ather would go in and
his book to the Father,
b. and harness, $780," and
Of IL months he would
! bill and then Father would
d u months note.
h should Father worry. He
4 per cent. on that deal.
&rned out mighty good bug
carriages.
here in Jefferson County to-
lis a carriage made by my
Orders in 1859, and it's a
xage to-day. same wheels.
u, running gear. That
father was an honest man
an honest dollars work
est dollar.
Uses of Lee and Jackson
YOU have in your home a
he last meeting of Lee and
The pictures of the worlds
st Generals are good. But
med steeds, seeming the
bm afar. They are the
pf the artists imagination.
e great men had good
they did not ride rearing
himals.
Jackson horse for in
General Jackson called him
he surely did not live UP
PIE, The soldiers called
Prrel He lived to be SO
nd carried his master
Q wears, bearing him in
( he fought.
neral Jackson was wound
unbelievable, this horse
and ran away. The
sent to Mrs. Jackson in
pima by the Governor of
He used to go around to
ms. And finally was sent
hers Home in Richmond,
ped November, 1887. He
N the old Soldiers Home.
old SorrePs record. He
great General in the
an9ssas. Kernstown. Me
IT Republic, Cross Keys.
Chickahominy, Second
3arpsburg, Harper's Fer
eksburg, and in the last
hancellorsville.
Lees horse was a beauty
ture of the great General
Sc at one of the Virginia
General Jeb Stuart had
st body of horses I ever
was one day when | met
nmand, the best dressed,
oGlnted, and the hand
oI men / ever saw. No
PUT money. Uncle Sam
men: He did not mean
how his pay car and Mos.
morally met.
eTmember that coal black
General Ashby used to
you know the Ashbv's
* complexion and rode
\ roc rode a little bay mare,
colonel Yates. and that
ay y, mare saved his life Al
virginia, and carried
OF horses George Raum
s were with General Ewell
ana. He rode in a car ar.
were both we'll mounted
J1flng a town where tbe
~ stop for dinner. He
lIllsslon to go to a stone
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-09-16

IL Of horses
speaking Of horses!
Ii love horses la ~
li .Ss+ has ever been made.
|sir mo- Of an automobile is
S'Hf felIow's. But | would
f. = horse and buggy any
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-09-16
HORSES

t. he Spirit of Jefferson
h -.bnr ". Hawks, sr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-09-16
Ether. Horse Joke

E.+ber was in the carriage
r. a' had a little joke he used
T., T. ,,s much. So did other
Evening star., 1925-11-26
BITUMINOUS COAL
EXHIBITS CLOSED
Demonstration Stations Are Oh.
serving Hoiday-Will Re-
open Tomorrow.

Washington's bituninous coal dem
onstration stations were closed today
for the Thanksgiving holiday, but
they will resume operations tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock. They will
then continue through the week at
the usual hours, 10 until noon to 5
and s to 9.
In response to numerous requests,
the full list of demonstrations now in
operation follows: No. 4415 Georgia
avenue northwest, 1886 Chaplin street
northwest, Leland street, Chevy
Chase, Md; 270S Ontario road north
west, 1925 Seventh street northeast
and 6611 Fifth street, Takoma Park.
All Of these stations are open at
the hours stated above, with the sim
gle exception of the Takoma Park
address. There the morning demon
stration is omitted and the afternoon
demonstration begins at 2:30 o'clock.
There is no evening demonstration on
Tuesdays or Fridays, but other nights
the engineer is present at 7:30 o'clock.
Steam and hot-water heating plants
are being used at all of the stations
except the Chaplin street address.
There coke and bituminous coal are
being burned side by side in twin
hot-air plants, so that the callers may
see both in operation and choose be-
tween them. The presence Of two
furnaces in the cellar of the Chaplin
street house makes this possible.
Evening star., 1925-11-26
SAYS TOLERANCE
|SGR0W|NG IN US.
Bishop Freeman Sees Some
"Rotten Spots" But Deep
ening of Convictions.
In spite Of some rotten spots" in

In spite Of some rotten spots" in
American life today and in spite of
some sinister forces to the contrary
and what would seem superficially to
be display of the vulgar and com
mon, broken conventions and repeal of
reticence," Right Rev. James f. Free
man. bishop of the Episcopal diocese
Of Washington, in a Thanksgiving
sermon today at the Washington
Cathedral. declared his belief in a
growing spirit of tolerance and deep
ening religious conviction throughout
the country.
Three outstanding things for which
America could well be grateful today,
the bishop declared, were the amazing
prosperity, unparalleled in the history
Of the world, and the tolerance and
religious feelings, which he felt was in
creasing
Capitalizing Yearning.
eff the church Of God can only CAPT
talize the yearning Of the human
heart today" said the bishop. no
man may dare prophesy what great re-
ligious renaissance we may have"
Bishop Freeman called upon Amer
lea on Thanksgiving day to lay aside
any 'Insular ways of living and think
ing" to be grateful for the blessings
of God to the point where they would
take a more active part in world af-
fairs.
THE time has come in the his
tory of this great Nation" said
Bishop Freeman, when 1t must
Continued on Page 2, Column A.
Evening star., 1925-11-26
PERSH|NG TO SPEED
TACNA DISCUSSION
Letter to Chilean Indicates
Commission May Be Called
Tomorrow.
By the Associated Press.

AFRICA, November 26-Gen. John J.
Pershing, head of the AFRICA
plebiscitary commission, has replied to
a second note of Agustin Edwards,
Chilean member Of the commission, in
which Senior Edwards reiterated
Chile's demands that the commission
fix dates for the registration Of voters
and the holding Of the plebiscite to
determine the ownership of the dis
puted provinces. Gen. Pershing is
reported to have informed Senior Ed
wards that the commission would be
called to meet at the earliest possible
date, and the presumption Is that the
body will gather tomorrow.
The immediate danger Of the retire
ment Of the Peruvian boundary COM
mission delegation from further work
apparently has been removed through
a decision of the PeruSians to re-
quest at an early meeting that the
boundary commission investigate the
charges made by Col. ,Marchand, com
mander of the Carabineros, that the
Peruvian boundary delegation insti-
gated the murder of a carabinero.
In his second note to Gen. Pershing
Senor Edwards said he had not re-
sage to Gen. Pershing, nor any indi
alton of his motive for declining to
discuss or for insisting upon post
poning discussion of the Chilean mo-
ton for the fixing of dates.
He added that he believed that there
was nothing more fundamentally per
tinent than the PRONUNCIATION of rules
for the registration of voters, and re-
Quested that session for this purpose
be called as quickly as possible. After
four months, during which absolutely
nothing was done toward the promul-
cation of the regulations, the people
of Chile had the right to know "the
reasons which have made the situa-
ton so extra ordinary"
Continuing. Senior Edwards said:
Il believe 1t Is the duty of the COM
mission to order the publication Of all
the facts Of its sessions. and particu-
larly to admit the public to the ses-
sion which l now ask the commission
to hold
1t is understood that in his reply
to Senor Edwards, Gen. Pershing did
not indicate whether the Chilean rep
resentative's suggestion for an open
session Of the commission would be
followed.
Evening star., 1925-11-26
KILLS SON-IN-LAW
IN SELF-DEFENSE
Aged Farmer Says He Shot as Vic
tim Advanced on Family
With Pistol.

BRISTOL, Va.-Tenn., November 26
@.-Godfrey Miller, 60-year-old farm
er, is in jail at Blountsville. Tenn,
today, charged with killing his min
law, Ofield Presnell, at Big Creek,
about 10 miles north Of here, yester-
day afternoon. Miller surrendered to
the sheriff Of Sullivan County soon
after he said he killed his son-in-law in
self-defense. The sheriff declared this
not learned what became Of Presnell's 8
body.
Miller told the authorities that he
shot Presnell as the latter advanced
on his family with a revolver. The
load Of buckshot entered the son-in-
law as he came upon the porch Of the
Miller home, the aged farmer declared,
and he fell face downward. The sher-
iff has gone to the scene to investigate.
Evening star., 1925-11-26
First Thanksgiving
Note Sent From
York, Pa, in l777
By the Associated Press


YORK, Pa. November 2G.--Al-
though the first observance of
Thanksgiving day in America is
credited to the Pilgrims in 1921.
York today claims the honor Of
being the birthplace Of the first
national Thanksgiving proclama
tion. The proclamation. issued in
1777, was a product Of the meet
ing of the Continental Congress in
York from September 80, 1777. to
June 27, 177S.
Shortly after the Congress as
sembled here news Of the surrender
of Gen. Burgoyne reached the
members. On October 81 President
Laurens appointed Richard Henry
Lee Of Virginia, Samuel Adams Of
Massachusetts and Gen. Roberdeau
Of Pennsylvania, committee to
draft a national proclamation Of
Thanksgiving. The document was
written by Lee and on November
/ the committee brought in a re-
port, which was adopted unant-
mously.
Evening star., 1925-11-26
Paint Spray Inventor Wins ll-Year Fight
For Patent Right; to Get Big Damages

verted it to their own use. 1t. is al
legged that they made and sold thou
sands of the machines at huge profits,
and Hopkins, despite his patent, was
unable to collect a cent.
Judge Kerrigan's decision not only
validated the patent and ordered an
injunction against the companies
named but ordered that matters be
referred to United States Commis-
sioner Krull for ascertainment OF
damag ges."
The decision will enable Hopkins to
collect damages from every manufac-
turer, who has infringed on his patent.
Evening star., 1925-11-26
BAN AMERICAN RAILS.
Japanese Railways Declare q. S
Product Inferior in Quality.

TOXIC. November 26 Up. The
railway department Of the Japanese
government today announced plans to
replace all steel rails on all railroads
with British and German made rails,
excluding all American rails.
An expert committee, after tests
lasting two years, found the Ameri-
can rails vastly inferior to the Eu-
ropean product, in so far as Jap
anese Typographical conditions are
concerned. The replacement work
will require 10 years and cost 50,0O0,-
600 ven, it is estimated.
Evening star., 1925-11-26
GRAY HOME Theft
so FAR BATTLES POLICE
Fail to Find Clue as to Identity
of Men Who Got Jewels in To-
bacco Magnate's House.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
WINSTON-SALEM N. c., Novem-
Der 28.-Police said this morning that
no clue had been found that may clear
up the robbery of the home of Bow
man Gray, president of the r. J. Rey-
nolds Tobacco Co.. which was entered
Tuesday night and jewelry stolen esti-
mated to be valued between $780, 200
and $4,000.
The stolen articles consisted of two
rings, two diamond sets of bracelets
and a brooch. A gold watch, which
was with the other jewelry on a shelf
in the bathroom, was untouched.
Evening star., 1925-11-26
Winner of Lottery
Signed Away Prize,
So He Kills Self
By the Associated Press.

MUNICH, November 26.-An
Italian merchant living in Munich
recently won the equivalent of
$l25. 900 as first prize in a lottery,
but today, soon after receiving
news Of his winning, he committed
suicide in despair.
1t appears that when he bought
his lottery ticket, as a joke, he
signed a statement before wit
nesses that in case he should win.
he would give half his prize to the
Society of Munich Chimney Sweeps
and the rest of il to the breweries.
Evening star., 1925-11-26
Hail Damages Grain Crops.

BUENOS AIRES, November 26 up.
-Advices received from Rosario say
that heavy damage to the wheat and
oats crops has been done by violent
hailstorm in sections of the Provinces
of Santa Fe and Cordoba and the
northwest portion of that province.
Evening star., 1925-11-26
BY the Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, November 90
After waiting II years, Blake F. Hop
kins, San Francisco house painter and
inventor of a paint spraying machine.
was made potentially wealthy yester-
day in a decision handed down by
Judge Frank H. Kerrigan in the
United States District Court.
Eleven years ago Hopkins invented
a spraying machine and soon after,
without permission, it is alleged,
several manufacturing companies
throughout the United States con-
Evening star., 1925-11-26
Chinese Reds Bar
British Vessels
In SWatOw Port

BY Radio to The Star and Chicago Daily News
PEKING, November 26.-lt is
reported that agitation against the
British has been renewed In
Swatow, kwangtung Province,
following the recovery of that sec
ton by the Red kuomingtang.
Soviet trained troops are reported
to have occupied Swatow and to
be issuing orders. British ships
are not allowed to enter or leave
the port.
(Copyright 1880
Evening star., 1925-11-26
Vandervelde Ill.

BRUSSELS, November 26 R).-
Foreign Minister Vandervelde suf-
fered a fainting attack today and as
a result was unconscious for Is min
utes. He remained at home today,
but expects to be back at work to-
morrow.
Evening star., 1925-11-26
COOL|DCES AMONG
Church THRONCS
IN PILGRIM SPIRIT
Hear One of Many Sermons
Defending Sanctity of Home
as Observance : of Day.
GOBBLER FEAST TONIGHT
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Thousands of All Denominations
Participate in Solemn Features
of Annual Holiday.

President and Mrs. Coolidge. TO-
gether with thousands of Washing
tonians Of every denomination, at
tended church this morning and list
ened to one of the many inspirational
and stirring sermons preached by the
city's outstanding clergynen which
lmpIored the country's citizenry 10
mark back to the simple but sound
principles of our Pilgrim fathers.
Arriving at the First Congrega ton
al church few minutes before the
services started, and accompanied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank W. Stearns Of
Boston, they We're greeted by throng
gathered about the entrance to the
church. The President and the First
Lady bowed graciously in acknowI-
edgement.
Evening star., 1925-11-26
Count Casagrande Hops Off.

CASABLANCA, Spanish Morocco,
November 26 R.-Count Eugenio
Casagrande, who is attempting a
flight from Italy to Buenos Aires,
hoped off from here this morning for
Las Palmas, in the Canary Islands.
Evening star., 1925-11-26
GONZAGA TROUNCES
L0Y0LA HIGH, 19 TO 0
Johnny Bozek and Paddy Byrne
Play Star Foot Ball Against Bal
timore in Eighth Victory.

Gonzaga High Schools foot ball
eleven scored its eighth straight vic
tory this morning by trouncing Loyola
High of Baltimore, 10 to 0, at George
town Field.
Johnny Bozek, Gonzaga's star half
back, put his team ahead in the sec
ond period when he charged across
the goal from the 3-yard mark after
the Purple eleven had staged a steady
march down the field. He counted
again in the third quarter, when he
took the ball in midfield and lodged
through the Loyola tacklers for his
second touchdown.
Paddy Byrne. who accounted for an
extra point with a dropkick after the
first goal, intercepted a Loyola for
ward pass in the final session and
raced so yards for the final score. /
Evening star., 1925-11-26
REIGN PROGRESSIVE.
War Lord Has Risen to High Post
From Bandit Leader.

SAN FRANCISCO, November 26
F.-Chang Tso-Lin of Manchuria,
reported overthrown in q revolt of his
troops, has for years been one of the
internationally known figures in Chi
nese politics. Still young man,
under so years of age, his natural
lifted him from the position Of a boy
bandit to that of "uncrowned king" Of
the three provinces of Manchuria.
Although as practical dictator Of the
Manchurian government he has given
considerable attention to the building
Of schools, he himself received no
schooling as a boy. 1t is said that he
first turned bandit to avenge an older
brother who was killed in bandit
raid on his native village.
Bandit Band Famous.
Young Chang's band Of daring
youths soon became famous. Travel
ers through the territory in which he
operated paid him for safe conduct
When the Russian japanese war
broke out the Japanese enlisted him
and his band, which had grown to
large proportions, on their side. AT
the close of the war the japanese
commanders commended him highly
for his daring and efficient service.
The result was that his band was en-
rolled in the then Chinese imperial
army.
Promotion followed Chang soon
commanded an army division. In 1911
he was appointed military governor OF
Fengtien. At the time of the Chinese
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