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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07
Four Burned In Farmhouse.

New Westminster, B. C-Fire on
the farm Of Lieut.-Gov. T. w. Patter-
son. near Liverpool Station, caused
the death Of four persons. Thomas
Moore. in charge OF the farm, his
young daughter and two small sons
were the victims. Five boys escaped
The mother and sister were absent
from home An overturned lamp IL
supposed to have caused the IRE. One
OF the boys who escaped was severely
burned in trying to re-enter the house
to arouse the father.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07
CONTROLLER BAY INQUIRY.
Brandeis Says Further Action IN
&, necessary.


Washington, Onss the ground that
the administration has substantially
changed its announced Alaskan policy,
Attorney Louis D. Brandeis, counsel
for the House Committee on Interior.
Department Expenditures, has advised
Chairman Graham that no further ac-
ton by that committee in inyestigat-
ing Controller Bay AFFAIRS is necessary.
Chairman Graham said the committee
very materially aided in effecting this
change Of policy, and added: The
committee may go further than Score
tary Of the Interior Fisher and recon-
mend the retaining to the government
the titlsro all the mineral, gas and oil
lands in Alaska.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07
A Round Up .os Deer.

Omaha, Neb. At .Avoca, Iowa,
aboutn3s miles northwest OF this city,
IS, wild deer, which have been de-
stroying crops and otherwise annoying
the farmers. were ceotnred In drove
Thanksgiving Day and will be sold by
the State game wardens to cities of
the. State as park attractions, A few
years ago herd of 125 deer escaped
from the park of the late W.B. Cuppy
and since then they have multiplied
until there are about 400 in Pottawat-
annie county
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07
BLACK Hand Blows up Homo.

Pittsburgh Because he refused tc
meet the demands Of the Black Hand
and place $4,000 in a spot designated
in a number Of letters he had recelv.
ed during the, past year, the store ami
residence Of Joseph Morrisana, at Mil
lerstown. a suburb, were blown tc
pieces Of dynamite. The Millerstowu
Schoolhouse was damaged $4,000. and
other buildings in the place, including
the Postofiice. suffered to-. the extent
Of $1,000. MorTisana, who is the
wealthiest Italian in Patton township
estimates his loss at $4,000.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07
Moore ano Moore
Insurance, Real Estate, Loans, Surety Bonds.
Representing the Following Fire Insurance
CoTnpanies

Representing the Following Fire Insurance
Companies.
North British and Mercantile Insurance
Company, of London and Edlnburg. Atlas
Assurance Co., Limited, of London. Con-
tinental Insurance Co., New York. Under
writers Agency. Hanover Fire Insurance
Co. German Alliance Insurance Aasocia-
ton. Fidelity Phoenix Insurance Com
pany. Fidelity Underwriters and GerInania
Fire Insurance Co., of New York. Glenn
Falls Insurance Co., of Glenn Falls, N. Y. :
Philadelphia Underwriters, Pennsylvania
Fire Insurance Co, Spring Garden Insur.
Ance Co.. and Girard Fire ard MarinS In
s,irance Co., Of Philadelphia. Springfield
Fire and Marine Insurance Co, of SPRING
field, Mass. Citizens Insurance ca. and
American Central Of st. Louis, Missouri.
Fireman's Fund Insurance Co., OF San
Francisco and Colonial Fire Underwriters.
THE JOHN HANCOCK Mutual Life In.
snfance Co, OF Boston, Mass. The UNITED
STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.,
issue all forms Of Surety Bonds Bonds for
Administrators. Executors, and all other
judicial Bonds issued Immediately upon
notice. Farms, Town Properties and Real
Estate Of every description for sale, We
are prepared to make loans both large and
ANAL on short notice.
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07
Killed TESTING Auto.

Kingston, N Y.-Jesse Smith, Of
Cleveland. Ohio, was killed while test
ing an automobile here. While travel
ing at an estimated speed of so miles
an hour he was unable to make
sharp turn and his machine tore
through wire fence. causing injuries
that resulted in his death.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07
eAyNoR's JOURNALISTIC CREED.
Mayor Outlines His Idea OF Ideal
American Newspaper.

American Newspaper.
New York.-To a series of questions
propounded to him on the subject,
Mayor Gaynor issued an extended
statement here, outlining his idea of
an ideal American newspaper. Ere.
quently in his speeches the Mayor has
criticised the press.
His Honor thinks that:
A newspaper should show that there
is a gentleman in control of 1t.
A newspaper should be true; its
motives fair.
II the facts are not known an edi-
torial should not be written.
He would conf1ne expressions OF
opinion to the editorial columns.
Headlines should be accurate and
introductions stripped Of verbiage.
1t would be good thing If all arti-
cles were signed.
The news columns should give all
political news without regard to party.
Readers do not want all the testi-
mony in divorce trials and sensational
criminal cases.
A decent, well-bred official should
not be cartooned as a ruffian and
loafer.
No influence from advertisers
should control news Of editorial col.
umns.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07
eoy kl.Is HE Father.

Southbridge, Mass Sidney Clarke,
lad Of five years, accidentally shot
and killed his father, John Clarke. The
elder Clarke. who was q wealthy and
prominent business man. was prepar-
ing to 90 on q short hunting expedi-
ton with some Of his nelghbors, and
the boy was handing him the gun
when. In some manner. it was fred
and the bullet entered the mans neck,
causing Instant death
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07
Apple Show Baby i shoat.

Washington. The live baby rafied
on ct the Washington Apple Show was
awarded 10 Miss G. M ClawsoD. Of
this city, The youngster pror ed to
be a live shoat, TWO months old. Miss
Ciawson said It was an agreeable sur
prise. as when she heard she held the
winning number she had commenced
negotiations with local orphanage. &
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07
Workman Human Bomb,

Gary, Ind. Men standing on the
West Shore Station platform here,
watching the Lake Shore Limited from
Chicago dash by, saw man leap from
the vestibule of the last car, strike the
rails and vanish utterly in q cloud Of
smoke and q terrific roar. Peter
Schohl, who works with dynamite.
had gone to his death, leaving behind
him only great mass of torn steel
rails and gaping hole in the ground.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07
Gillette Not Indicted.

Kissimmee, Fla.-The Osceola coun-
ty grand jury completed its investiga-
ton of the death of Sadie Marchant
and failed to find an indictment
against Egbert Gillette, who has been
in Jail here for seven weeks charged
with murder. Gillette was alleged to
have assisted her out of life at her
own request by the administering of
chloroform
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

A telephone conversation has been
carried on successfully between Lon
don and Basel In Switzerland, 500
miles away. and it Is expected that be-
fore long most Of the large cities In
Europe will be in telephone communi.
cation with the British capital What,
good will 1t do. however. to connect
. man in London with man in Ber-
lin II neither understands. the others
language?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07
M'NlMARAS DID IT
DR0ThERSGDNFESS
Admit Blowing Up Los Angeles
Times and Iron Works.
CLIMAX IN GREAT TRIAL
Clarence barrow, Chief Council FER
OefeadantS conosdes That De-
Stectipe Burnt Met Had NO
Loopholea.

Los Angeles Cal.James4 3. Nc
NamarA pleaded guilty to murder In
the first degree in Judge Walter Bord,
weIl's Court Friday. His brother,
John ), Mcnamara, secretary Of the
International Association Of Bridge
and Structural Iron Workers, entered
plea Of guilty to having dynamited
the Lleweliyn Iron Works in LOS
Angeles on Christmas Day, 1910.
James B. McNamara's confession
clears up absolutely the tragedy OF
the explosion and fire which, at L07
o'clock on the morning Of October !,
1910, wrecked the plant of the Los
Angeles Times, at First street and
Broadway. and caused the death OF 81
persons.
For 10 Of these deaths the Nc
Namara brothers were indicted and
]. B. Mcnamara was on trial specially
for the murder of Charles j. Hag-
Eerty, machinist, whose body was
found nearer than that Of any other
to the spot where the dynamite was
supposed to have been placed
Both mems sentences were set for
December 5, when It is expected that
District Attorney John D. F,redericks
will ask for life imprisonment for
James B. Mcnamara, the confessed
murderer, and probably IA years for
his brother.
The mems lives are considered
saved.
Taken Back To jail.
After the pleas Of guilty had been
received the prisoners were taken
back to Jail, Judge Walter Rordwell
retired to his chambers, and opposing
counsel went to their rooms,
The McNamaras have pleaded
guilty because they are guilty. was
District Attorney John d. Fredericks'
crisp comment.
8 II I'd have seen any way out Of it,
we would not have done it, said At
torney Clarence s. Darrov after
court. 1--WE have had 1t under con-
sideration since week ago Monday"
Attorney Darrow stood around the
TWILL 1AkCA COuA uOJOu4 ACA 1AU ACWS-
paper men crowded around him.
II am glad it's over with" said Oar
row with sigh.
I'VE have been working on this for
two weeks and it has been the great
est strain OF my life. The Times Build
ing was blown up by James B. Me-
Namara with nitrogfycerine, to be
sure, but the bomb touched on the
gas, and gas really did it."
Saw No. Way Out Of Ii.
did you have to wrestle hard with
the McNamara brothers to get that
admission 2" he was asked.
y Somewhat, but the acts have been
overwhelming. Every loophole was
gathered in by the State. AS far as
am concerned, felt that sooner or
later It had to come Things were
happening in which big people are in
terested. The movement was impell-
ing. They wanted the matter cleared
up and feared further bIoodshed I'M
less we oblitefated the incident from
Los Angeles at once"
OF course, feel have helped the
EMcNamaras by getting them to plead
in GO far as they probably will not be
sentenced to DEATH,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07
WOMAN Walks 5000 MILES.
Slept Under : Root But twenty. One
Nights n a Year.

Kansas City, Mo.-A walk of 5000
miles was finished by Mrs. Stella
Woolf, said to be the champion wom-
an long+distance walker of the world,
and her husband, Dwight H. Woolf,
when they arrive at their home in
Kansas City,. Kan, Thursday. The
trip started at San Antonio, Tex, more
than Is months ago. The pair went
first to Atlanta and thenAto New York,
where they turned their steps toward
home - scs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07
OFFICIAL END OF OIL TRUST.
Subsidiary Branches Become lndepen-
dent Companies.

New York.-The career Of the Oil
Trust officially came to an end No
yember 80. The Standard Oil Com
pany, Of New Jersey, sometimes cali
ed the father of trusts and perhaps the
most celebrated corporation. in the
world, will no longer control the af-
fairs as the holding company of more
than 80 corporations in various
branches of the oil business.
December /, these subsidiaries,
which, under the decree of the United
States Supreme Court, must conduct
independently the various enterprises,
assumed entire management of their
own affairs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

Prof. jerks Of Minnesota would
cure the divorce evil by letting wives
control the family purse strings This,
added to the countless other sure
cures and panaceas, makes one won.
der why divorce should stick around
ct all.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07
s.. cook sues New YORK Tim :. !,

New York Dr.. Frederick a. Cook
fled a suit for 100000 against the
New York Times, charging libel. DR.
Cooks complaint states three articles
published in the Times as causes Of
action.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07
Mr.. TAFT READY TO RUN AGAIN
Would Not Now Call Payne Tariff
Sill Best Ever Passed, He
Says In Outlook Inter
view.

New York.--In the last issue Of the
Outlook there appears an article en-
titled president Tafta Own View; an
authorized Interview. in which the
President discusses current topics
with an interviewer.
Possibly the principal point of in
terest in the interview is the Presi-
denes plainly spoken statement that
he is willing to accept another term.
He was asked:
II assume that you know that It has
been widely limited that your tour was
the opening Of your campaign for re-
election?',
Certainly, as is the case with an
Administrations, much of what have
done since have been in once has
had some political color put upon it
by those who were inclined to- be
critical
"The truth is, however, that political
considerations have not weighed
heavily with me. have tried to do
in each case what seemed to me the
wisest thing. regardless Of its effect
upon my own future.
4 am very grateful for the honors
the people have given me. ! do not.
affect to deny the Satisfaction I
should feel If, after casting up the
totals pro and con, and striking bal
ance, they should decide that my first
term had been fruitful enough OF good
to warrant their enlisting me for an
other.
ANY man would be proud Of such a
verdict. Eut have not been willing,
nor shall be, to purchase it at the
sacrifice of my freedom to do my duty
as see it.
My happiness is not dependent on
holding any office; and shall 60 back
to private life with no heaItburnings
if the people, after an unprejudiced re-
view of my administration, conclude
that some one else can serve them to
their greater advantage"
Changed On Tariff.
Speaking of the tariff issue, Mr..
President, if you could begin your ad-
ministration again, would you repeat
your Winona speech tomorrow" the
interviewer asked.
In phraseology, no; in effect, yes
Had ! known as much then as do
now, / should have realized that there
are some things one cannot leave to be
taken for granted / dictated that
speech to stenographer on the cars
between two stations and glanced
through it only enough to straighten
out its grammar; it was sent out by
the press with correspondingly little
ceremony, SO that the papers received
it in all sorts Of shapes
IF had prepared it two or three
weeks before. and revised it deliberate
ly, as ought to have done, / should
have clarified several passages.
And, particularly, should have
changed the sentence where pro-
claim the Payne Tariff act the best
ever passed. The comparative would
have been a better description than
the super1ative, for, whatever its
Shortcomings, the act still contains
less to be criticised than It's predeces-
sors, and it did, as whole, revise the
existing schedules downward.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07
JEALOUS MAN kILLs FlvE.
Italian Then Sends Bullet Into His
Own Head.

Hackensack, n. J.six lives were
sacrificed at Lodi because Of the in.
sane jealousy OF Ignazo PIeascia, who
also took his own when his pretty
wife refused to return to him He
called at the home Of Sebastian Pc.
corino. in Lodi. where his wife and
two children were staying with rela-
tives, and killed all he found in the
house.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

The wearers OF high crowned der
bys declare that the matters shall not
for the sake Of profit introduce the
low crowned article They say they
will die first,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

Surely 1t ought not to be repug-
nant task for every good citizen of
the country to comply with the apple
growers modest demand and eat i've
apples day until further notice..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

The cutting OF OF queues By the
Chinese rebels Is reported to have
made puffs cheaper If the revolution
wins out first thing we know puts
will be so cheap they will be unfash.
ionabIe
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

The beauty lecturer who mas been
advising New York women to use
more soap and water on their faces,
but not to forge. the rouge. reminds
MS that some. beauty isn't even skin
deep \ -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07
Coal and wooo.

We have in stock at our yards Lykens
Valley Stove and Nut, free burning
white ash broken, genuine Pocahontas
lump and run of mine. Wood sawed and
split. Hay corn and clover seed. AL
orders left with the Farmers Supply
Company will be fl.oi day received.
Both phones. A visit to our yard vii
convince you that we have the goods we
advertise. Thanking you for the past
patronage we are, Very truly,
John C. BURNS & Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

A prisoner begged magistrate not
70 fine him. saying it would be the
beginning of seven years of bad luck.
It had been his good luck that had
kept him out of trouble.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

European nobleman tried to reduce
his weight in order TO win wife and
died Of starvation Moral: It Is better
TO have men say Isn't he fat3s than
Doesn't he look natural"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07
RAW Rerorts 80 z ~ ia MAJ.

3 Tripoli Italian military authorities
announce that they casualties among
the Italian forces engaged In the bat
tie at Fort Mesri and Henni. on No
ptmber rs, when the Italians attacked
and forced the Arabs and Turks to re-
tire with loss of more than 500 men
and 800 prisoners, totaled 40. OF
whom sixteen were killed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

A Seattle Clergyman preached in
the streets from coffin and was car
ried home by "pallbearers' And one
o. his objects was 10 prove THAI he
was not dead one
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

Fifty Pittsburg men are suing for
divorce on the ground Of extrava-
gance. 1t surely Is shame for their
wives to spend the money they need
for the Great White Way.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

A pajama party was given IN ST,
Louis and was attended By atty men
and women II they had been routed
ont by -fre they would have felt EN-.
harrassed-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

The Chinese emperor. aged s, Is do
Ing all that can reasonably be ex-
pected Of him to pacify his numerous
subjects. and they should not in all
fairness behead him
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

Professor Lowell reports sighting
. frost on Mars. but could not tell by
the telescope which party had been
defeated
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

The names of statesmen and cities
in China are inexplicab bly, mixed. and
they cannot well be unscrambied until
this cruel war is over 81
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

Just because the small boy likes to
play with toy railroad trains is no
sign that he will be president
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

Now that the lawn moving season
IL over. the muscular system may be
kept in trim by iudiciously heaving
coal into the furnace
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

Goats milk is strongly recommend
ed as a cure for inebriety Still, the
victim may find difficulty in getting
somebody's goat
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

: Most persons are willing to ac-
knowledge that there 10 such thing
- old age. but the bridegroom of IS.
never.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

italian aviators have been dropping
bombs upon Arab camps. thus pre-
venting the Arabs from folding their
tents and silently stealing away.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

A ditch digger is sole heir to a
$4,000 estate. When the whistle
blows at noon he can eat his lunch
lght-heartedly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

When the guper-dreadnought shall
have been exceeded, how will the yes.
eel Be referred to-?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

Six hundred asteroids travel along
with the arth. and one OF them Is,
missing Has any one. seen lost
aateroid?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

In the wheat tumble one broker lost
t2.00oso00. on paper That Is the
pleasantest way to lose so much
money II man must lose It
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

China:s Emperor is in no frame d
mind 70 enjoy the sacriaces or any.
thing else
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

Arabs in Tripoli who killed Italian
wounded soldiers were not bidding
for gentle treatment
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

Most occidentals can tell a Manchu
from a Chinaman when they meet
one in the street.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

Now the fur oyercoat begins to stir
unsasiiy amid Ite MON balls
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

Medicine Hat win soon IS %
straight again.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

Comets ought to be required to keep
civilized hours.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

Brooke comet = moving towards
The sun. dndnds = nd doubt By . chilly
feeling.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

The Toxic municipality has decided
to open labor exchanges throughout
the city where employers can find help
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

The engineiess aeroplane is even
less inviting to the cautious citizen
than one Of the noisy kind
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

In one city in Connecticut boys are
taught cooking In the public schools.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

"a manis generally at his heaviest in
HIS fortieth year.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

No influence from advertisers
should control news Of editorial col.
ufnns.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-12-07

A decent. well-bred official should
not be cartooned as a rufian and