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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

The World appears to have stirred
up hornets nest in its discussion Of
3. & o. matters. Let by-gones be
by-gones, gentlemen, it is the pres
ent that should have our undivided
attention.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

The Herald has at all times freely
criticised city officials. Republicans
as well as Democrats, when derelict
Of duty. When, on the contrary,
they have labored for the best inter
ests of the city, we deem it but just
to say so. Municipal matters were
never in better shape 1t is the duty
of every voter to choose the very best
men. They are easily found on the
Republican ticket.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Work in the B. & o. shops ceases
today and large number of men are
out of employment. We trust it may
rot be for long and that the good men
md true who have been there so long
nay remain here and soon find more
work to do.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

What does the "official organ"
think Of the record OF the council dur
ing the past year? Almost everybody
says we never had a better, but we
want an official opinion and no
loubt it will come "Official organs"
should have decided convictions and
The nerve to express them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

B. & O. matters in connection with
the shops is growing brighter day by
day. A change in the character Of
work will occur, but as many if not
more men will be employed. Some
time may elapse before all arrange
ments are made, but when made all
will be satisfactory.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Yves Kaufman is man who has
done more for the Third ward than
any other. Look over the ward and
note the improvements that were
made while he was in the Council and
then as an honest man and one who
wants to see the town proper, you
cannot avoid voting for him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Mayor Henshaw's message in this
issue of the Herald is an able docu-
ment and contains suggestions that
are worthy of careful consideration.
His suggestion as to a Street Com
missioner is especially timely. The
right kind OF man in that position
will be practical economy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

The Statesman advises Democrats
to go to the 'poles" on Monday. That
is bad advice. 1t is too early in the
season as yet to get near the North
Pole, and as winter is now fairly under
way in the region Of the South Pole,
we do not think any Of the 10 to 1
crowd will make the attempt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Charley Lewis is reputed to be one
Of the best young men in the Fourth
ward Then why not express your
confidence in him by giving him your
vote.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Charley Hooge is an aggressive
working Republican who never shirks.
The Fifth is able to give him rous-
ing majority and should do so.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Compare our present police force
with that which this city had few
years ago and then decide by your
vote Monday whether you wish
change return of the old gang.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

John Paulding is an intelligent and
careful man. A vote for him is an
indication that the people want care
ful and economical men in the coun-
ell
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

We venture the assertion that Mayor
Henshaw is perfectly willing for the
Editor of the Statesman to tell how
much he contributed last Spring.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

A fulltreasury isa thing the average
Popocrat abhors. Martinsburg has
been under the control of Republicans
for the past three years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22
Wagons and wagons.

The Studebaker is the best wagon
in the world. A full line-I4 diff
ferent styles, any width of tire, at
Sencindiver & Stewards, Winchester
avenue.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Boys, throw away your gums" and
"razzors" and when you get into
trouble because you have no weapons
let us know about it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

A city is judged largely by its po-
lice. Nothing but compliments is
heard of our present force.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22
Headquarters for all kinds of Dishes.

At Kilmer's China Hall you will
find the largest and most complete
stock Of dinner, tea, and toilet ware
in the State. Fine china and cut
glass are specialties and Of great va
Tiety.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Republicans have given the city
pure, clear water That should in
sure vote of confidence.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Tires, SIS a pair. Perfect "o7,"
full guarantee. Best warranted
Garden Hose from 4 cents. MacIn-
toshes and full line Rubber at factory
prices. Mineralized Rubber Co.,
New York. Agents wanted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

A vote for Charley Lamar is vote
for safe and experienced councilman.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22
Don't Tobacco Spit and smoke Your Life a

To quit tobacco easily and forever. b
netic' fun OF life, nerve and vigor, take
BAG, the wonder-worlSer, that makes we'd
strong. All druggists, zoe or 81. Cure FL
ICED Booklet and sample FREQ. al
r. ling Remedy Co., Chicago or New
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

REPUBLICAN CITY TICKET.
Corporation Election, Monday, rIay
~, 1897.
FOR coUNcILMAN-FIRsT WARD,
JOHN T. PAULDING.
FOR coUNcILMAN-sEco WARD,
CHAS. M. LAMAR.
FOR coUNcILMAN-THIRD WARD,
w. II. KAUFMAN.
FOR coUNcILMAN-FoURT WARD,
CHAS. LEWIS.
FOR coUNcILMAN-FFTH WARD,
CHAS. HODGE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

My strains are noted and pure. max,
breeding and mating specially. EggI
at the house so cents setting; boxed
and delivered at the express office, "A
cents. On Friday of each week will DID
liver to L. w. Robinson's store, in MAI
tinsburg, same as at home, so cents.
Registered Poland China Swine, sow
bred, shoats from 2 to months old
d. p. LEMASTER, Bedington, w. "
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Monday is election day.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-10-08
Injunction Perpetual.
Miners Must Obey The Famous Order !:
of Judge jackson for All Time.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

The trial of the twenty-seven
miners for violating the order Of
the Federal Court and their in.
generation in the Clarksburg
jail is still familiar history to
most of the TELEGRAM readers.
1t will be remembered that the
merits of the Injunction were not
considered at that trial. and
Judge Goffs decision did not
touch upon that point. The in:
junction itself was to be tested
at . future term of the court.
The matter came up before Judge
jackson Wednesday, but the
strike being over there was no
interest taken in the proceed
ings. Counsel for the strikers"
formally withdrew the demurrer,
and the injunction became per-
petual ard stands in full force as
a law of the land.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-10-08
Apotller Injunction
Democrats Want to Hold
Jobs.

A lot of trouble was caused by
the injunction, issued by Judge
jackson. TO prevent Collector A.
B. White from removing some
Democratic gaugers at the big
Hannis distillery at Martinsburg.
The Washington authorities
indefinitely suspended VIM. But
Ter, United States storekerper,
and 81. O. Berry, gauger, two Of
the conspiring employees. AS .
result neither the old nor the
new men could act.
AS the government was I'M.
able to furnish the necessary
officers, Collector White shut
down the distillery. It could
neither manufacture nor with
draw goods from the bonded
warehouse, where nearly one
million gallons Of whisky, which
will have. to pay Sl.1o per gal.
Ion, is stored.
Several millions of dollars are
invested in this great plant,
which is thus stopped from do
ing business by the sweeping in
functions secured by two or three
Democrats, in a vain en6eavor
to hold on to their jobs.
Judge jackson, however, claims
that the closing of the plant was
no fault of his. The hearing was
set for October 6 at Clarksburg,
but when the cause came up. it
was found that two of the bills
were at Wheeling. and the cases
were continued and set for argu.
ment at Martinsburg, October 1s.
Collector White and the other
defendants were represented by
District Attorney Joseph B.
Gaines. and also by ex-Commis-
sioner John W. Mason, who rep
resented also the Commissioner
OF Internal Revenue and the
Hannis Distillery Co.
Senator Faulkner and Stuart
Walker, of Martinsburg, repre-.
sented the petitioners.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-10-08
WHOLE NO. 1900

guilty 800 fine and thirty akys
In jail. United States VI ". 81.
Hogan. jury verdict Of not guilty.,
United States vs. Clarence Robsy:
guilty; $50 noe and costa United
States vs. James s. Robey, guilty;
$50 tine and cost. United 6t6tes'
vs Ike Lake, plea Of guilty 800
fine and forty days In jail. United
States vs. Edward Perkins, ncllS
pros. United States vs. Albert
Weekly. guilty; 81 tine and ten
days in jail. Gases against the
four following named parties
were dismissed by the district
attorney (nolle pros) SwayrS
Wilson. Ben Wilson, Sylvester
Wilson, Thos. Hickman. United
States VS. Jud Hickman, plea Of
guilty; 300 fine and so days ia
jail. United States VS. George
Moore. Webster county, jury
verdict not guilty. United States
VS. John Hall, 300 fine and thirty
days in jail. United States vs.
Bill Linger, guilty; 500 fine aud
As days in Jail. United States VI
Oak Shook, guilty; 800 fine and
85 days in jail.
Last four Of the above 10 Bfax.
ton county jail.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-10-08
From. SALON..

Mr.. Williams, Of CiatksbIE
is contemplating starting ) brick
yard at this place,
John Roster and wife VIM
start Sunday night for Baltimore,
where Mr.. Roster will attend the
University School of Medicine. a
John A. Harbert, Of Jimtown,
this county, was married to Miss
Maggie M. zinn. OF Holbrook.
Richie county. by Rev. zinn, Of
Avon, at the residence Of Geo. E.
linn, Tuesday evening, at 8
o'clock.
Miss Ella Carpenter met with
q very painful accident at her
home in the east end Saturday
She was carrying vessel filled
with hot water and fell, being
scalded very badly.
Thieves attempted to rob 7.
W. Keesy's store at Cherry Camp
Monday night. The robbers car
ried off about $50 worth Of goods:
Times.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-10-08

Mr.. M. j. Smith, of Lost Creeks
was one of our agreeable callers
last week.
Mr.. Jas. l. Highland, Of Mil
ford. was in town Thursday. He
is kept busy with his duties as
constable.
A large audience heard che
first of the series Of sermons on
1.-THE Bible a True Book" at the
Baptist church, on last Sunday
evening. Many interesting facts
were presented. The topic an.
nounced for next Sunday evening
is THE Voice Of History or The
Bible Fits the Facts Of History
In the big suit of Goodman VS..
Goodman, Miss Alice Bean was
made special shorthand reporter.
She took down the evidence Of
over 40 witnesses and all the rul.
ings of the Court and motions Of
counsel, a mass of matter aggre-
eating at least seventy thousand
words. The work was practically
perfect. establishing Miss Beans
title TO the honor of beinQ one of
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-10-08
70 49,. oLARKsBURa WA. OCTOBER 8. 1897.

John ]. Davis, Of Clarksburg, ar,
rived here o.day and viii! assist
in the defense Of the case.
Visitors from ell parts of the
country are registered at the var,
ions hotels and the influx of the
curious still continues.
The prosecution promises the
Introduction Of some sensational
testimony.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-10-08
Federal Court.
Counterfeiters and Yiolators OF
the Revenue Laws Brought
to- Justice.

The regular October term OF
the United States Circuit and
District Courts convened on last
Friday with his Honor. Judge N.
Gof. on the bench. The district
attorney being absent there was
practically no courtuntiiM Monday,
Among the cases disposed Of
were the following:
United States ys Bob Tenant,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-10-08

appointed receiver of lands of
Sarah Maddox.
Charles / Martin VS. S o Kester
.et al. Decree of sale of Martins
lands.
Elmer F Goodwin VS. Mary
Bartlett, ct al. Decree of sale.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-10-08
Preachers
Assigned to Duty by the M.
E. Conference.

OUR districts are
given in this issue
of the TELEGRAM
showing the assign
ment Of ministers
asdesignated at the
recent M. g. Con-
ference which clos.
ed its sessions at
Morgantown, Oct.
5. 1897.
The folio " i n 6
appointments will
will be of interest
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-10-08

John II. Griffin. at the West;
End, has added q line Of dry
goods and notions tohis stock
BE aims to keep the best Of every
thing. 4S.St.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-10-08
Circuit Court Proceedings.
Observation-Disclosures liill9'llgl|lll|ll!il

Hon. EDWIN MAXWELL SPECIAL JUDGE.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-10-08


thought itwould develop q seri-
busly hung jury but the case was
becided and Adam Goodman
has not required to pay the '.lost
Ind found" note of S4,114. The
plaintiff made a strong case in
Showing that it was Adams sig
nature and Adam showed that it
vas dated at a time when he was
II Rockford cutting wheat if the
ILLNESSES could rely upod their
memory. We give below, the
general routine proceedings of
he court, except some chancery
notions which are TO be heard
today.
State VS.. John M. jackson !;
ontinued until January term.
EA Goldman ex. of Parker B
cOokman, deceased, VS. Adam d
pookman; verdict of jury for de-
fendant.
JH Thompson and j P Thomp-
on, VS. M NJ Bradford, j F Brad
ord, G B Bradford, Fred A Lang,
h H Osborn. Judgment for PLAIN
ifs for $3.50. 40 and costs.
State VS. Charles Gassaway.
Verdict of jury; guilty of unlaw-
I'll shooting and sentenced to
FOunty jail for so days.
State VS. Charles McVicker. In
(ictment No. /; ten dollars fine
(nd costs.
Same vs. same, ten dollars fine
Ind costs.
Same VS. same, ten dollars nne
|nd costs.
State VS. Samuel Huff. Yer
let of jury; guilty of unlawful
|utting.
James E Thrift qualified as an
|ttorney-at-law.
Equitable Insurance Company
s Sommers & Boughner. Mo-
Jon of plaintiff to set aside yer.
let of jury and grant a new trial
verruled.
E A Goodman exr. VS. Adam
Goodman. Motion of plaintiff
P set aside verdict of jury and
rant new trial overruled.
cHANcERY.
Charles Lanham admir- VS.. M.
Frum, &c. Dropped from
ocket.
John W Cottrill admir- VS. R 7
owndes, ct al. Decree of sale.
Wheeling Corrugating Go. vs.
larry a Keenan,et al. Dismissed.
David W Kemper VS. David s
ustice. ct al. Order reviying
gainst John w Payne, commit
e of Ruhama Justice.
James P Lanum vs. Mary Ian
m. Divorce granted.
VIM A Marsh appointed com.
ittee of Addison Rittenhouse
stead of Jackson v Carter.
W 81 Smith Hardware Co. VS.
arriet A Michaels. Decree of
lie.
Shattuck 6 jackson VS. j w Cor
Pm, ct al. Referred to M M
thompson.
Joshua S Lowe VS. il Alexan-
E, ct al. Commissioners report
Pnfrmed.
5 Q Denham VS. w B buchanan
al. Decree of sale.
Betty Wilson vs. Sarah A Mad
p and others. ] ! Alexander
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-10-08

kAA 1nfnrnGE
WIZ =.
% *hose in this secnon
CnARKnpuRo DISTRICT.
j Enele, presiding elder.
glarksburg-GG UT y irlines.
s ss.asssp;lIs !. n Garter
Fairmont-H 3 Robinson.
Earmington-D A Friend.
aryisyille-B - p ! S Mo"non
7, 8 IlR .sl,,n,t II A Hiatt.
1Iannington-W B King.
Larion-L N Garfield.
~ Glare TAYLOR Richmond.
Pine Grove heophilus Mccoy
tnntytown-J = Arnold.
Salem Thomas Meredith
Shinnsson-E B Davis.
mith ton-J F Mcclure,
Esst Milford m w Rider.
burg a y Garrett.
Wyatt WD Reed.
BucKHAssoN DIsrRicr-
J 81 Hess. presiding elder.
Addison, Geo y ward.
Barbour, Levi Cross.
Belington. z Q Mays.
Beverley, james y Engle.
Bnckhannon. Asbury MICK.
Buckhannon Circuit + q Ains'
Cleveland, Gilbert Williamson.
Cowan, 2 II Hawk
Gatlippsvliie, george . ofais' sup.
Duffy. WTWsleath.
East Buckhannon. Martin AaiDos':
Elhns. George = motifs
Flatwood, Fred cotrilL
Freemansburg, J A Marney.
Frenchton, LIZ Messenger
Glenville. J o sTader.
Holly Grove; o Y Parple.
Montrose, d NJ S.raaer.
Mingo, P W strader- supplied.
Newton, u n y ANDERSON
Philippi, P.B Meredith.
South Buckhannon, " Oniaes1er.
Sutton, 9 u smith.
Ten Mile, J o Bolton.
Troy, A u Ireland.
Weston, W J Hardness.
Weston Circuit Z L Bent.
PARKERsDuRe DISTRICT.
Joseph Lee, presiding elder.
Bellville. AID Adams.
Big Bend. Oliver Given.
Cairo. A B Rohrbough and ? q Mus
grave.
Elizabeth. G E Fuller.
Ellensboro, William Hunter.
Huntsville. O Warman.
Hebron, J. B. woodward.
Middleburn. W E Lovett.
Newark. L D Ashley.
North p arkersbnrg, D Wsmith.
Parkersburg, First Church, F 8
Townsend.
ParkersburR, Second Church. g
Petersburg Circuit, T q Bunting.
Pennsboro, T w Wilson.
Peasants, A L Simmons.
Pullman, o d King.
Pursley, NJ Taylor.
Saint Mary's, A W Ownby.
Shiloh, F P Dunbar.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-10-08


Assessor Jesse G. Lawson was
in town Wednesday. He will be-
gin teaching next month.
The Judge has ot.yet sentenc-
ed young Sam Huff, who was
convicted of unlawful cutting at
this term of court.
Mrs. Vie Gotf, of Bridgeport,
has moved into her splendid new
home on Quality Hill, opposite
Judge Maxwell's home.
Marsh Smith now holds forth in
a new grocery at the East End in
the store room formerly occupied
by Chas. Brooks.
Col. F. B. DAWSON, one of the
leading cattle shippers of the
county, is in town quite frequent.
", and is very busy these days.
DR.. George M. Holt, dentist,
will be in his Office at Clarksburg,
Nov. LIST, 1897, and remain
&c days 23-tf.
Complete Federal Court pro-
ceedings, and a number of items
relating to the new deputies and
the U. S. grand jury next week.
Notice relating to the Sunday
church services are published
free. Ministers should send in
any little announcements early
in each week.
Cadet Chas. E. Morgan, son OF
DR.. D. P. Morgan, has reported
for duty at the U. S. Naval
Academy after a delightful visit
of a few weeks at home. Charley
is getting along well and we pre-
dict for him a brilliant career.
The Farnum miners are glad to
welcome back that staunch Re.
publican, Thomas George, who
has been in Fsyette county for
some time. Uncle Tom can't
do without the TELEGRAM and
he says prosperity is here SO he
will pay in advance.
Fred Martin, of Enterprise, a
son Of Hon. George W. Martin.
and Miss Hattie Harrison. of the
same city, were united in mar
rage by Rev. William p. Fort
ney, Sunday ). Governor Pier
noint who has been quite sick at
the home of his daughter, Mrs.
siyiter, in Pittsburg, is now
thought to be better.-Index.
Last week the usually quiet
and law-abiding town of Weston
became the mecca for all the fax
irs and gamblers, the roughs and
toughs. the thieves and thugs
within reach, and we actually
harbored for that time the vilest
aggregation of swindlers that has
vet trod the fair soil of Lewis
county. Independent.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-10-08

OvEMEN 7 S
a n d interest
in legal cir
cl 9 8 b q v 9
b g g q trans
ferred fr o m
the circuit to
The I'm 9 d
States court
room 8 i n c g
our last issue.
We went = o
pres 8 before
the decision
in the noted
Goodman case
last W e g k.
Most persons
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-10-08
a NEW INDUSTRY.
Vest yirslnians win Invest in the
sugar Business.

The Interstate Sugar Company
OF Anderson. Monroe county, was
incorporated at Charleston satur-
day. 1t is,organized for the pur-
pose of the manufacture and sale
of sugar, glucose syrups and
other products Of sugar, for the
distilling and sale of alcohol and
other spirits from the said pro-
duct and substances. 100000
las been subscribed and $4,000
paid in. The incorporators are
o. K. Lapham and D. P. Sewalt,
of Staunton. John Graham,
Mcconnell, of Chicago, Chas. H.
Graham, of Clayton, w. Va. and
John w. Anderson. of Anderson,
w. Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20
An Expert Piano Dealer.

There are in Washington some fifteen or
more dealers in music and pianos, a few of
whom are exclusively piano dealers. Among
the latter there is one who is peculiarly
suited to the piano trade, because he COM
bines the experience of a musician of wide
knowledge with that of a practical piano
maker and seller. Mr.. D. G. Pfeiffer is the
one referred to. and his warerooms are 10
Gated at 923 F street. Mr.. Pfeiffer was
elected member of the Musical Manu-
script Society of New York some four years
ago. in recognition Of his ability as a COM
poser and pianist.
The line of pianos sold by Mr.. Pfeiffer
includes the HaZelton piano. an instrument
which enjoys the distinction of being the
most extensively made piano of America
and the choice of the higher class of musi-
cal people. 1t Is not one Of the popula r
makes because 1t Is not kept before the
public by popular means. but for fifty years
1t has maintained an aristocratic position
of its own, undisputed even by It's COM
petitors.
Another make Of piano sold by Mr.. Pfeif-
fer Is the widely known and always liked
Vose & Sons piano of Boston. a make
known wherever pianos are used and by
every one who listens to them.
Mr.. Pfeiffer paws personal attention to
the details of his growing business. and the
results are satisfying to every patron,
whether 1t Is the purchase of an expensive
instrument or the tuning of a piano. Prices
are low, terms are easy and satisfaction is
assured when dealing with him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20
Holiday Buying SimpIfHed.

They were in an F street car weSt-bound
The bruno matron was radiant with salts
faction. The blonde woman looked anx-
evident happiness and remarked on it.
My holiday troubles are over" said the
bruno. cheerily. Il came down this morn
ing, made all my purchases, and am now
going home. free from further care about
Christmas gifts
Mercy, you are fortunatev calculated
the blonde I've been shopping four days.
and / haven't even commenced to get what
! want. How did you contrive to get
through so quickly"
The simplest way in the world said
the bruno. You know these big modern
stores keep everything anybody could pos
sibiy want; so l determined I'd get all my
holiday things at Woodward & Lothrop's
They have, you know splendid system
there You can get what is called a pur-
chasing card. Then you so through the
store. The clerks write down everything
you buy, and the price of it. on the card,
and you go from one counter to another
without any bother about waiting for
change or bundles"
You don't say!'' exclaimed the blonde.
Yes, indeedy. And when you have fin
ished getting your things, you go to the
purchasing card office, on the first floor.
and all Your bundles are there, waiting for
you, and you pay for everything at once.
And ii You have gotten anything for send
packed for the express My, Belle, l never
had such an easy time at Christi mas In my
life"
TN go right there tomorrow" said the
tl1I de, her face lighting up. You have
certainly lifted a big load of my mind"