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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-08-25
CHICKEN SUPPER.

In another column of the Spirit
will be found a notice of Chicken
Supper to be held at the Jefferson
Hotel, in Charles Town, Tuesday,
August 81, at $50 o'clock, to raise
funds for the work of the Tubercu-
losis Association of Jefferson County
That you may know for Just what
purpose this money is needed, we
would say that this fund is now
helping with the expenses of two
patients in the State Sanitarium for
tuberculosis, and is also paying a
part of the salary of the Community
Nurse, and helping in many quiet
ways the poor of the county. Last
spring it bore the expense of the
tuberculosis Clinics held here, where
a great many patients were examin-
ed and treatment recommended. 1t
Is also helping with the general
health work throughout the county
IN the fight against this terrible
dren.
We hope that everyone. who can
do so, will come to this supper and
any donation will be most accept
able.
Katherine w. Riddle, Chairman
house, and entered the parlor, he
said, Young ladies, this house is
where l lived when | had my first
charge, and by the way, / can tel
you now, it was many years ago.
received m first confession in this
room, and the man was a murderer
Just then a handsome old gentleman
came in, and was introduced by the
youg ladies'. as their father. He
said, Father, l am glad to see you
You do not remember me, but | was
TO you, and it was in this ROOM"
Charles Dickens Shortest Story.
Two men were seated in front OF
the fire in country hotel, in the
cleaning The first man said, "dc
YOU believe in ghosts?"
The second man turned to answer
E!m, y do not" And the first mar
had finished.
DR.. Harris E. Kinks Best Story.
DR.. Harris E. Kirk of the Frank
I'm st. Presbyterian Church. in Bal
tlmore, is pastor of the church. He
told me this story on train down
IN Tennessee.
A man came in the coach, anc
took his seat by a farmer who had g
bag between his feet. Every now
and then the bag would move. Sc
presently the man asked the farmer
w hat have YOU got in that bag?"
"A mongoose."
What's mongoose?"
"A thing that kills snakes"
What do you want with it?"
Well, you see, my brother ha:
been in Memphis, and got outside Of
some bootleg whiskey. and his boots
are full of snakes. l am taking
ms mongoose home to kill the
snakes"
Why, you fool. you, those are
imaginary snakes
Yes, Mister, and this is an mag
mary mongoose. too"
A. w, Hawks, Sr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-08-25
wINcHEsTER's FAIR

The 58th annual exhibition of the
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural So
cietv al Winchester, Va. is to start
Tuesday, August 81, and continue
four DAYS. ]. ]. Ridgeway is the
Berkeley county vice-president of
the association.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-08-25

A marriage license has been issued
to Malcolm c. Eastman, native of
Front Royal, Va. and now living in
Washington, and Viola May Small
wood, native of Marshall. Va, now
residing at Summit Point.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-08-25

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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-08-25

r. and when Won
COWS In ,f4-
F. a ghost
New Britain herald., 1926-04-01
Ripper" Officials Get
 Pay Checks in Park City

Bridgeport, April i Pl-"Ripper' officials got their checks yesterday for back salary since July 1. It was the first pay of any kind some had received from the city. For others 1t meant they received, in accord ance with the supreme court deci- sion, the difference between their salary as set by the ripper" law or tax board, and the salary as set by the common council.
 The checks were dated April i. Tax Collector Howard s. Challenger's was for s3,05839 as was Tax Asses sor William F. Connelly's. while Tax Attorney Edward L. Kelly's was for $5,625 and that for Harry H. Prit- chard, clerk of the board of appor- tionment, was $2,700. Neither Kelly nor Pritchard had received any money before Challenger and Con- nelly had been paid at the rate of 1 s3,500 annually instead of s7,50e.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-01
THIS SECTION GETS
 OFF VERY LIGHTLY
New England Feels But Little Ef- fleets of Yesterdays
 Great storm

Boston, April 1 R-New England escaped lightly in the storm that swept the country as March went out like a lion. Those engaged to- day in checking up the damage fin the New England area reported that aside from interruption of a few telegraph and telephone circuits be- cause of sleet and the heavy gale little trouble was experienced.
 The eastern edge of storm cen- tral over Lake Ontario swept New England last night accompanied by high winds from the northeast and heavy rain. In Boston the rainfall was .S6 of an inch, and at Block Island the rain storm, accompanied by thunder and Tightening, left .6s of an inch. Portland, Me, had nine-tenths of an inch of rain. In northern New England the fall was much less, Northfield. Vt, reportig only .12 of an inch.
 Damage to telephone circuits in northern New York and few ir southwestern New England caused the cancelling of all radio broad. casting dependent on telephone re- lay in New England last night. Be. cause of the loss of so many cir. cults 1t was decided to reserve al available wires for the ordinar, business of the public.
 While in Boston the wind did no attain gale force, Highland Ligh on Cape Cod reported a 70-mile gal, early in the evening. and gales pre- vailed along the New England coas from Nantucket to Passport, Me. light snow was falling early today il the Boston area,
New Britain herald., 1926-04-01
Teachers Pension Fund
 Financial RepOrt Out

Hartford April 1 P>-During the quarter ending March 31, $19,6o9.17 was paid by the state in annuities and pensions to retired school teach CTS. The annuities represent the amounts paid monthly to retired teachers from the amount which they paid into the annuity fund be- fore their retirement. The annuity reserve now amounts to s40.717.16. Teachers have been contributing to the association since 1917. It is ex- pepcted that the reserve will in the course of time yield an income. Tho pensions are paid monthly from a sum set aside by the state for each teacher at retirement,
 The pension reserve amounts to s727.317.57. The total balance on March 31 for the payment of each CTS retirement allowances was sS,- 20T000.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-01
FRENCH BUDGET IS
 BALANCED AT LAST
Two Years Of Failures End
 With Success

Paris, April 1 R-The French budget is finally balanced, after two years of efforts in which four cabi- nets and six finance ministers have fallen.
 The chamber of deputies conclud- cd an all-night session at 9 o'clock this morning by voting now re- sources sufficient to wipe out the budget deficit and establish a sur plus of between S0,0O0,O00 and &C., 0O0.00O francs. This success is looked upon as assuring the continuance of the Briand ministry, for several months at least.
 The vote of tho combined meas ures was 2S6 to 159, a majority of v, with l90 deputies abstaining, The senate Is expected to pass the bills promptly without essential amend ments, thus ending the first phase of Frances effort to restore her finances The second phase will open when parliament meets after the Easter vacation. Finance Minister Peret will then Introduce measures to finance q sinking fund 10 take care of the in- terallied and domestic debts.
 National Lottery.
 Bills already passed by the cham Der authorize a national lottery and provide for the receipt of voluntary contributions for this purpose. M. Peret, however. does not regard these provisions as sufficient and will probably introduce a bill for some sort of obligatory contribution, acceptable to the powerful groups of the left.
 In the session which ended with the adoption of the new resources this morning, the tide did not turn m favor of the government until Finance Minister Peret had posed the question of confidence on the clause increasing the business turn over tax. The outcome of the vote was 227 to 103. In was the first ime M. Peret, as finance minister, had made any question a matter of confidence in the government.
 Three-quarters of the new taxes Ire indirect. The biggest sum, r. ?00,000,000 francs ($42.000,000), Is provided by tho increase in the tax bn business turnovers of wholesal- ITS and jobbers. Alcohol is asked furnish 225,0O0,O0O francs ($7,- S75,000), while the individual poll ax is expected to bring 570,000,- 100 francs ($19,950, ,000).
 The great number of abstentions makes it difficult to interpret the 'ote on the measures, but the result none the less achieved. The Briand abinet, accordingly strengthened. is bought to be safe from attack for ome time and may be able to get trough the measures to finance the mixing fund, which is depended lpon to make French finances flnall! afe against all evcntualities.
 The governments success Is at ributcd partly to Premier Briand's kill in utilizing the divisions in al he groups, and partly to the per. onal popularity of his minister oi lnance, N. Peret will appear as tho principal winner, since M. Briant ailed with two other finance min sters to get a financial plan through he chamber.
 So fatisuing was the all-nigh ession that a specialist deputy harged with depositing blue ballot lips-blue signifying votes agains' ne governmental the urns in be- alf of his absent comrades, fel sleep at his post,
New Britain herald., 1926-04-01
BEAUTY DOCTOR INDICTED
Head of Alleged Diploma Mill Faces Mail Fraud Charge.

Washington, April 1.-Dr. Charles =P. Gcrrish, described as the presi- bent of the University of the Ameri- han Society Of Derma-Trichilogists, kn alleged diploma mill, was indict- ed by the federal grand jury here yesterday on a charge of using the Xnais to defraud.
 According to the indictment pro- Eured by Assistant District Attorney M. Pearl Mccall, pr. Gerrish catered 0 beauty shops and barber shops sith a view of establishing branches bf the alleged university all over the Eountry. The owners and employees bf these shops were 10 be author 7ed by means of diplomas to teach he science of caring for the skin nd scalp to student beauty practi- toners.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-01

little essays suggest answers to tho question. Success, says John, is often fruit forced at tho expense of stem and leafage. There is a success in failure. as Amiel. that most famous of introspective writers, has taught us. Read unposted Letters and and sample few "improfitable Ideas, Time. S2i-W6l.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-01

policewomen in the very near future. It was voted at tho meeting Of the board last night to recommend 10 the council an appointment to the ordinance governing the salaries of the personnel of the police depart ment, 80 that two policewomen would be created at a salary of sl.- Enn
New Britain herald., 1926-04-01
Child Dies After Eating Can of I've in New Haven

New Haven, Conn, April - Slichelona Cotillo, three years old, lied today in Grace hospital as a re- ut of eating a portion of a can of i ye in her home Tuesday. The child vas taken to the hospital, but later emoved 10 the home at the insist ncc of her parents. Yesterday her
 ondition became critical and she vas returned to the hospital, where physicians said that an operation night have saved her life had she been left in the institution.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-01
JOAN Or ARC, bv A R poine.

" '-N'' VI NiNNI ny A. b. ulllt'
 Now comes new telling of the story of Joan of Arc, who starts off well by declaring that he believes lJcanne the most interesting human being the world has ever known, and that he has personally visited every spot where she is known to have Set her foot. What is more important, he has followed every bit of contemporary evidence, weaving into his narrative very dettly much of the direct speech found in the deposition of the two trials. This is the strength of his work. for there never was a heroine who needed so vitally to talk for hcrself-in her words, her deeds or her sufferings- rather than 10 be talked about. Int. Book Review. 92-J 57p.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-01
THE LONDON COMEDY, by c. r l Hawkes.

It Is in c. P, Hawkes. charming The London Comedy" that the in- terludes will be found. His book falls into an established category. It is one of those books compact with little human life studies that come out every year, But their frequency does not diminish their quality. These side-lights on the daily life of London will be always appealing to who so love London for its infinite variety may te endlessly portrayed in pithy sketches. MT. Hawkes. writes about toppers (plug hats), the Abby, the man who winds the clock, din ing out of doors in London, Rotten Row, and such kindred matter. Times. S23-H31.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-01
PLAYs-sTXTH SERIES. by John Galsworthy.

This is the sixth volume Of the series in The Dramatic works of Galsworthy. containing three plays The Forest. Old English, and The Show. Mir. Galsworthy accomplished much in the field of the short story, the novel and the play. Eis thought full and careful art, however, is mo- where more effective than in the theatre. In his distinction. shared only by q few contemporaries to have carried the dignity of letters-and of humanity-to the playhouse and to have resisted the temptation to re- sort to the merely sensational and theatrical to win an audience. His plays generously repay reading. l Times. S22-G3pl.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-01
MoNcOL IN OUR MIDST, by F. c. Crookshank.


 Couched in language which is at times severely technical, The Mon gol in our midst is not easy read ing. There Is meat therein, however, and a definite contribution to the ethnological thought of our era. Even to one who is not consciously interested in the problem of the origin of races, this book will be welcome. It is adventurous reading, and very possibly a work of consd- erable scientific moment. Boston Transcript, 136.76-C8S.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-01
Bridgeport Considering
 Having Female Cops

Bridgeport, April 1 Pl-should tho common council take favorable action upon a recommendation of the police board of commissioners, will have its first two
New Britain herald., 1926-04-01
MEMOIRS OF THE FOREIGN LIE.

GlON, by Maurice Magncs.
 An introduction by D. II. Lawrence explains the circumstances by which the manuscript of this book fell into his hands nt the death of tho author whose path cSriously crossed and re- crossed his own during q year in ltalY 1919-l92O, The book is an ac- count of the authors experiences as q Legionary in North Africa and Franco-eXporiences so foul that he fled and became q desertcr. Book Review Rigcst, 040,iSM11.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-01
SMALL TOWN MAN. by Mary

Miss Austin conceives of Jesus as before all else great mystical genius and of his temptation in the wilderness as the most significant experience. out of which he became a prophet and a teacher. He saw God as no one had seen him before and il was the mystical life that he taught his disciples 10 lead. Book Review Digest. 283-Am7.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-01
MYTHS

FLOWERS. TREES, FRUITS,
 AND PLANTS, by C. M, Skinner.
 The love of flowers and trees is no new thing; it has persisted in every age and cline. But insepar. able from this love today, Is a knowledge of the symbolism with which mankind has invested them from the earliest beginning. It iB q book that enhances the joy of wood and garden, enriches the understand ing of poetry. and gives added sig. Iniiicance to the floriated background of great paintings. S9S-Sk 3f.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-01
OTHER NEW ENGLAND STATES, by E. II. Forbush.

N ~ I4'l ny Ei' III TUTUUbH,
 In his fine work Mr. Forbush happily combines science and art, Each bird history begins with a de. tailed physical description of the bird, adult or young, male or fe- male, in summer or winter plum age, Then having given science her due, MT Forbush comes to haunts und habits. He pays tribute 10 beauty and goodness also for he has much to say of the courage and devotion of birds and their care of their young in the ccaseless struggle for the life of others. Times. 59S-q F7ib.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-01
oVERBURY MYSTERY, by Judge E. A. Parry.


 To understand the Overbury Mys- tery one must understand the age of James l. One must comprehend court honeycombed with intrigue with malicious conspiracies with the grossest superstitions and with po- lite murder. Judge Parry after years Of study and the analysis of yellow ed documents " patient research through gossip 'ters cannot estab- fish for a certainty either the fact thot Sir Thomas was actually poison- ed with the knowledge of Earl of Somerset or that he died of poison Instead of a Narrowing illcnss but in the Overbury Mystery he does give a vivialy rendered and absorb ing narrative of intrigue. Times S43-P24o.
 PJPDC nTv SstYr-cIr-yrrrrS I@-r>
New Britain herald., 1926-04-01
SPRING PLANTING PLANS
k agricultural Department Says Pres ent Indications Point to Balance
 and Stability.


 Washington, April l Pe-Spring planting plans, the agriculture de- |,artmcnt today ''reflect balance | |nd stability which represents, to |ome extent measure of the |sround gained since 1921"
 The departments index of pur- hasing power of farm products was leld steadily at S7 for five months, S compared with 100 for the 1909- 4 average. Potatoes, hogs, butter md wool have Q purchasing power t present prices higher than pre- 'ailcd before the war. while cotton, orn. hay, beef cattle and eggs are below that level.
 "The crop story since 1919," the Announcement said, 'has been, roughly, two years of heavy sur blusses, two years of rcadjustment nd two years of farily stable ad- ustment. The intentions-to-plant eports give evidence of the general liability that once more appears to lnderlie the production program as whole"
New Britain herald., 1926-04-01
ESSAYS AND soLILoQuIEs by

ESSAYS AND SOllLOQtlES by
 Miguel do unummo.
 A selection of unamimos shorter articles and extracts from his more exclusive writings brought together and translated with his authority and supervision, Contans--Sprit of Gas. tile; Spanish indiyidualism; sepulcre Of Don Qutzotc; To my reader; My religion, Problem of Immortality: Creative iaith--ctc. SG4-Unl.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-01
NEW BOOKS
GREATEST E,

GREATEST EXPERIMENT IN HISTORY. by Sir Edward William
 Grigg.
 Six lectures delivered before the
 flute of Politics at Williamstown.
 " deal with the British Empire
 British policy in the world. It i# the founding of the present En- pire which the author calls the greatest experiment in history" and to this subject he devotes his first address. The other subjects with which he deals are the policy of Great Britain toward the Near East problem, British imperialism in Egypt. the treaty of Versailles. the British record in India. and com parison of British and American Imperialism. Book Review Digest, 327-GS7.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-01

|UNPOSTED LETTERS, by Wilfred
 Whitten (pseud. John O'London.) It Is unnecessary to agree with all that John O'London say7 in the very personal opinions which give value to this book, but one may pause In ones daily rush and ask "Whither am I going?" Here and there these
New Britain herald., 1926-04-01
GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDS, by Anita Lous.

This gay book has filled me with uproarious and salubrious mirth The story of young woman who is being educated by Mru Gus Eisman the button King, told by herself. II is farce-but farce full of shrewd observation and devasting irony, Mencken In American Mercury. lSl7-LS7,
New Britain herald., 1926-04-01
At Your Library

One of the pleasantest things fin the world Is going on q journey, but like to so by myself. I can enjoy society in a room; but out of doors nature is col 2any enough for me, The soul of journey Is liberty, perfect liberty. to think, feel, do, just as one pleases. We go on a Journey chiefly to be free of all im- pediments and of all inconvenience, to leave ourselves behind, much more to get rid of others. Those who wish to forget painful thoughts do well to absent themselves for a while from the ties and objects that recall them; but we can be said only 10 fulfil our destiny in the place that gave us birth. I should on this account like we'll enough to spend the whole of my life in travelling abroad. If I could anywhere borrow another life 10 spend afterwards at home! - from Hazlitts On a Journey
 From a number of travel books there have been selected few which have been placed in the delivery space. Those who have travelled and those who are about to take a trir will find a great deal of pleasure ir them.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-01
HONEY OUT OF THE ROCK, by PaInhatfo nra+rr6

Babbette Duetsch.
 In the development Of every poet there comes a time when he has to cross the quicksands that lie be- tween respectable mediocrity and distinction. Miss Duetsch. who has indisputable gifts Is still In the midst of that first crossing and in spite of some striking lines and stanzas her new book of verse cannot be said to have carried her to the en- viable banks. Times. S11-D4S.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-01

BIRDS OF MASSACHUSETTS, AND
The Washington times., 1926-10-28

SaUe on
Household
Electrical
appliances

Star-Rite Electric
Heaters ..........$3.9S
Electric Toaster Stove $1.S9
So 90 Torrid Electric
Flat Iron. .........S2.9S
Hairdresslng Set
a pieees) .......$1.49
$1.00 Electric Curling
irons. 1Sc
Electric Light Bulbs
Gao waltz 23c; 5 for $1.0O
Electric Iron Cord Set. 49c
, Electric Heating Pad. .$6.49
Twin Light Cluster. >. $50
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-30

REGULAR Csc GOLDEN SUGAR.
DATES, Pound pkg........-..-...19cI
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-30

Real Estate Transfers
In City And County

Irving S. Holstein from Thos. V.
Gray and wife and others, 8 acres of
land, more or less, on the East side
of the County road leading from Ced-
artown to Newark. Consideration,
$40, etc.
James E. Ward from Philip C. Den
mis- and wife and others, the "CIayville
Farm" on the East side of the State
stone road leading from Snow Hill to
Pocomoke City and about / mile from
Snow Hill. Consideration, SO etc.
Clarence w. Wheaton from Mabel
E. Gill and others, real estate on At
lantic avenue, in Ocean City. Consid-
GRAFTON, $40, etc.
Alfred F. Powell and Orlando Har-
rison from Anthony H. Prrnell and
wife lots of the "Beach Graham
property" on the West side of Will
Jams street and on the North side of
Bryan avenue, in Berlin. Considera-
ton, 800.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-30
REMSON NEWS

Mr.. Will Bundick spent q part of
the week with friends and relatives
at Greenbackville, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Pilchard and
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Jones spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Allison p.
Payne.
The Ladies' Aid society of Remson
will meet at the home of Mrs. Harold
Payne on Thursday afternoon, Feb
ruary 4th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Collins, Of
Hallwood, Va, spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Eba Collins.
There will be preaching at Rem
son Church on Sunday afternoon at
usual hour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ards, of Va,
visited Mrs. Sanders Ards on We'd
nesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. N. Pilchard and
sons, Fulton and Lubin, visited on
Sunday Mrs. Pilchard's mother, Mrs.
o. c. Jones at Klej Grange.