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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-02-29
SeLons
BY JOSH WINK.

We are promised pleasant weather
For another day or two:
But no bigcte5 truth-telIer
Is the weather man, you know,
And so long we have been waiting
For such promise to fulfil,
So long been wheeling,
Sneezing,
We're afraid to trust him still.
True it is that spring times nearing,
That the winter should be Ger
That the circumstantial setting
Should his promise help the more.
But we've been deceived SO often
In the prospect of relief,
SO long been moaning,
Groanin0,
We're afraid to yield belief.
Are the billiards. really over
Will no snow storm come to pass ?
Will some warmth get in the sunshine
Can the weather man we sassl?
Is it safe to talk back to him,
Dare we tell him all we think ?
We've had such freezing.
Teasing,
That he's got US on the blink.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-02-29
J: N. Woods for Circuit Judge.

John M. Woods has announced that
he will be candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination for Judge of the Cir
cult Court of this district to succeed
Judge E. B. Faulkner, who will shortly
retire after a service Of 20 years.
Members of the bar have been active
in his behalf and he may not have OPP
position in the convention. Leading
Republicans say they will not name a
candidate to oppose him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-02-29

Hon. George K. Vending who is lee
turing this week in Huntington. is acan-
didate for delegate from the eastern end
of the State to the Baltimore. convention
at which the Democratic candidate for
president will be nominated, -
The impression he has made on his
hearers here is such that they are un ami
nous in thinking him fit person to rep
resent the splendid democracy of the
great eastern panhandle. Huntingdon
Advertiser.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-02-29
Prices In Year 1919.

Justice Simeon Wilson possesses a
book that at one time was the ledger
of the tavern at Flintstone. In the
early years of the last century this
tavern was an important one along the
line of the National road. 1t was then
kept by John Piper. who went there
from Hancock, where he had charge of
that tavern. Below will be given the
prices of some of the most common
commodities that they may be cornpar
ed with those of the present days. All
of these prices were recorded in the
year 1873, which ia nearly everything
used had to be hauled by wagon from
Baltimore.
1t would not do for bewailers of the
present high cost of living to compare
the priceseof the things of the present
day with the prices paid in 1919.
About the only thing that seemed to be
much cheaper than it is now was whis-
key; the best Of this sold for 61a cents
gallon. The prices below are the
purchase or wholesale value.
Following are few given exactly as
recorded in Tavernkeeper Piper's led
ger:
Prices of 1919
Pair of pantalooDs, $2.25, also $685.;
barrel of -four, So IL; one linen sheet,
$2.25; S2a gallons whiskey, $2O.SI, 62a
cents q gallon; coffee. 40 and A cents
pound; soap, 14a cents pound, fancy
soap. 33 cents pound; nails. 16l cents
pound; one dozen herring, So. SO; one,
dozen shad, So; one twist of tobacco
123 cents, so cents pound; one pair Of
shoes, $3.50; shovels. 81 cents; bushel of
salt, 2.75; buttons, 12s cents dozen;
sugar, 20 cents a pound; bacon, 14a
cents a pound; lard IA cents q pound;.
potatoes, rs cents a bushel; beef, s.
cents a pound; eggs, 81 and 14a cents .
dozen; GOOSE eggs. "a cents dozen;
lumber, $12.50 thousand feet; calico.
SSA and so cents a yard; muslin, 81
cents yard; tin cups, 12s cents; bottle.
of castor oil, 81. so; one fine hat, s. 672;;
one chip hat, 81 cents; one pair socks.
so cents; pepper, 81 pound; linen
shirt, $2l2; needles. 81 cents dozen;
linen, Sc cents yard; gingham, 569
cents yard; black muslin. 30 cents a
yard; brown linen. SO cents q yard.
Cssn.baftand Times.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-02-29
Democratic State Executive Com,
mittee Meeting.

Chairman w. G. Bennett, of the
Democratic State Executive Committee.
has issued a call for meeting Of the
Committee on March lst. in Parkers-
burg. This meeting is called particu-
larly for the purpose of fixing the date
ami place of holding the State Nomi-
mating Convention. and it is expected
that number Of the leaders of the
party will be present.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-02-29
Another Endurance Run.

A.big automobile endurance run. 10
rival the great Glidden tour, is to be
made from Washington City June s.
under the auspices Of the automobile
Club Of that city. The route viii be via
Baltimore, Wilmington. Salisbury Dover,
Norfolk. Richmond. Staunton. Win
chester. Charles Town. Harpers Ferry
Frederick and return to Washington.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-02-29
For County Commissioners.

/ hereby announce myself as a cam
didate for County Commissioner 'for
Kabletown District. subject to the
Democratic Primary.
If elected, / viii vote against the
licensing Of saloons
WILLIAM WILT.
County papers please copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-02-29
AaScholar in Journalism.


While we have not the pleasure
of its Editors Acquaintance, few
State newspapers reach our ex-
change table that are more en-
ioyed' than Prof. Robert r. Green s
'''Morgantown Post Chronicle. =
Unlike most Republican journals,
the Chronicle is able to give an
intelligent reason for the faith
that is in it, and does so without
fear of consequence.
In controversy with a Par
kersburg contemporary, it had
, recently this to say.
We've set forth our reasons for our
choice, and you have stated yours.
That sort of editorial discussion is real
ly better worth while than the mere
bromidian, fence straddling conglo-
merations of the parts of speech on
which the regular organs pride
themselves
Not one of US is infallible, and it will
take till the frost is on the punkln,
an the folders in the shock and
possibly then some, to tell which one OF
US is nearest right. The one essential
thing just now is that we be honest
and courageous in the expression of our
opinions. There is no force for good
in our political life equal to that of an
independent, unterrified and uncon-
trolled expression Of public opinion
through the medium of honestly con-
Quoted newspapers which are not run
by or for any boss of any machine. :
And this from the man whom
His Accidency Gov. Glasscock
removed from the faculty of the
State University, because he de-
clined to be nuzzled.
One Of many petty acts Of one who,
.eDrest in little brief authority
Most ignorant Of what he's most
assur'd
Plays such fantastic tricks before
high Heaven
As make the angels weep"
More power to You Professor
Green. Mistaken as you are in
your political views, you have the
admiration of honest men of both
parties in your courageous stand
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-02-29
Henry B. Baylor for Mayor Of
Atlanta.

On February 2lst, Mr.. Henry b.
Baylor, formerly of this County. opened
his campaign for Mayor of Atlanta,
Georgia. He gives twenty two planks
in his platform, any one of which might
almost be a winner.
Mr.. Baylor has been Civil and Con-
sulting Engineer since he made his
home in Atlanta, and now that he has
entered, on political road, we wish
him every success, and feel sure that
if the affairs Of. this great city are
placed IN his hands, it will have no
cause for regret.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-02-29
Chas. b. fancy Dead.

Mr.. Chas. H. fancy, part owner and
for years managing editor Of the
Wheeling Register, died in Wheeling
on February 20, very suddenly. He
suffered stroke Of apoplexy while in
bis Office. Mr.. fancy was one Of the
most prominent journalists in the State
and his death win be generally regrett-
ed
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-02-29
For House Of Delegates.

l hereby announce myself candi-
date for the House of Delegates as
representative from jefferson County.
subject to the decision Of the Demo
cratic Primary.
JOHN IL. McGARRY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-02-29
Semi-Annual Reduction Sale.

VIM. Kahn. the Leading Clothier,
announces in this issue the Semi
Annual Reduction Sale. The Kahn
establishment carries an immense
stock which they are offering at great
" reduced prices. Rcd thsir ID.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-02-29
WANTED.

By small family, a middle aged
woman, to do General Housework.
Good wages and permanent home for
right party. Reference required.
ADDRESS, ]. JOHNSON SMITH.
Box 291,
Oakland. Md.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-02-29

Ali kinds of Candies sold BY Miller's
Pharmacy. guaranteed to be fresh and
pure.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-02-29

"A CARD.

Mr.. Thomas j. West, of Kabletown
District. win be supported for Commits
sioner Of the County Court by many
voters who call upon him to announce
himself. DEMOCRAT.
County papers please copy.l
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-02-29
T & f f S
FOR SPRING 1912.

We have more than 10000 APPLE
TREES, both and year in STAYMAN's,
GRIMES GOLDEN, JONATHAN, ROME
BEAUTY, DELICIOUS, NEwToWN Tor
ALTERNATELY P1PPIN, M. B. TwIG.
GANo, RED and BLACK BEN DAVIS.
YELLOW TRANSPARENT, WEALTHY
York IMPERIAL, OLDENBURG and other
leading kinds. We also have close to
15O, 900 PEACH TREES, all leading var
ieties. Satisfaction guaranteed. Our
price list is at your command. Order
one today, or call in person. We have
been growing trees for rs years
MOUNTAIN VIEW NURSERY CO.
'WiIIiamsport, Md.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-02-29
Seeds! Seeds! Seeds!

To the Public:
The Government furnishes annually
. &c rtain amount of flower and garden
seeds for free distribution, and-so long
As they last it will give me pleasure to
supply all who will write BY card or let
ter requesting same.
Very t1ylyfy0urs,.
WAl G.. Brown,
NJ. C. End ". Va, Dist,
Washington. D. G.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-02-29
Farm for Sale.

A Fine Farm on the East side of the
Shenandoah River, 81 miles from Shan
nondale Springs, near Fairmont School
House and the New Church, containing
one hundred acres, layed off in eight
fields with water In every field. About
fifteen acres of it is timber, balance
cleared farming land, fenced with rails.
Also contains Stone House costing One
Thousand Dollars AS the soil is most
~ black slate apple trees grow very
fine. There is also never failing
spring on this farm.
THoS. N. HILL,
Nov. 80. Kabletown, W. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-02-29
SOME QUAINT CLIPPINGS.
FROM OUR OLD FILES.
VARIABLE Property FOR SAFE


The subscriber win sell to the highest
bidder, for cash. before Thomas FlaRg,s
door, in Charles Town, on the 23d inst,
an undivided moiety Of Mil. with its
sppurtenances. adjoining the Shenan-
doah river. IN the county Of Jefferson;
and also an undivided moiety Of two
acres and thirty-tw0 poles Of Land, adj
joining the same; the above property
| from said Dorsey to George Slusher.
The Aforesaid property e uncommon
II valuable, on account Of the perma-
hence of the buildings, the convenience
Of its situation, and its abundance Of
water.
THOMAS GRIGGS, Trustee.
Anri1 1af 1919
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-02-29
FARM HAND WANTED.

Farm Hand Wanted who can drive
horses and run farm machinery. Good
house and good wages to the right kind
of man. Phone or write
E. Ii MCDONALD & SON,
.F8-4t Charles Town, W. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-02-29

STATE COMMITTEE: Member for
Fifteenth Senatorial District-John ],
Romnev. w. Va
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-05
ROOM HOME
100000 BRIDE
Free Thought Exponent and
New Wife Take Meals at
clearinghouse.

SOUTH NORWALK, Conn, Sept.
5.-Although his bride has a wedding
gift of 800, 900 from her father, Clar-
ence Burr Byxbee, a local free
thought opponent, has taken her to a
bare room and they are eating their
meals in a clearinghouse.
The bride, who was Miss Stella
Chinchilla, is the daughter of a
wealthy merchant who lives in Chill.
When she was married in Brooklyn
last Monday he gave her a present
of 500, 900 and $1,000 to spend for a
wedding tour. 81
But the money does not amount
to anything" she says. Clarence
and l would be happy If we had only
his salary of $1250 a week sto live on.
Where. there is love nothing else
counts"
The couple will go to Chill TO live
after they have taken a trip to Eu-
rope. Byxbee will take a $1,000 job
under his father-in-law upon his ar
rival in South America.
He was a newspaper reporter and
an insurance collector. He says he
does not care about money. never
having been Csed to 1t.
Il agree with my wife that money
is nothing" he said. I'VE are kim
bred souls ana would be just as happy
even If we did not have a cent. The
fortune is merely an incident"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-05
RICH PRINTERS MANSION
LEVIED UPON BY SHERIFF

MANASQUAN, Sept. 5,-The sheriff
has levied on the mansion and other
properly of ID. Randolph Cook, for
merly secretary and treasurer of
Styles & Cash, Inc, printers, of New
York. on the order of Robert M. Boyd,
jr., attorney. of New York, represent
ing the firm. Cook and his family
have been away several months from
the house. where they formerly enter
tanned lavishly.
A story is told that Cook left in a
motorboat, which was wrecked al
Barnegat. Cook was rescued, so the
story goes. by l~ife-savers, but con.
cealed his identity under the name OF
'"Thomas Cook"
Cook entered the employ of Styles
& Cash as office boy, and became
messenger. His promotion to be sec.
rotary and treasurer is said to have
followed his marriage to a stenog.
rapher who was a favorite with hei
employers. They made her a wed
ding present by taking her husband
into the corporation and making hin
an officer, the story goes.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-05
BAY STATE WINS
AT SEA- GRIT BUTTS
Capture Trophy and Second
Place in Enlisted Mems
Rifle Match.

SEA GRIT, Sept. 5.-The Massachu-
sets first and second teams bagged
the trophy and second prize in the en-
listed mems team match at the rifle
range here this moaning at 1000
yards. They scored SAG and 53S.
Iowa's 536 gave it third place. The
District of Columbia was fourth at
533; Maryland got 521 and the Marine
Corps teams score 525. 524, 519 and
497.
Sergeant Frank Kean, high man for
the Palma team, led 1874 competitors
on the 600-yard stage of the Marine
Corps cup match this morning, maxi
ing 10 of a possible 20 bulPs-eyes.
Captain Charles Sylvester, of Prince
ton, with So, was high for the Jersey
delegation. Major William Martin, of
Elizabeth, made SO; Lieutenant
Colonel William Tewes, SO, and Lieu
tenant-C Colonel Arthur Rowland, 80.
The New Jersey Rifle Associations
principal new contest this year, the
New Jersey national match for teams
of twelve, took the butts at two hun
dred yards this morning at S o'clock
with seven teams in the race for the
honors under the exact conditions
under which. the national match
would have been hot this year, had
not the national board for the pro-
motion of rifle practise omitted it.
The condition is the surprise fire
TIT A. Il - ---sI a.
at two hundred yards. In this sur
prise fire test the District Of Dk;Ielum-
bia led with 517. The othefrscores
were: Iowa, 507; Marine Corps. 004:
Alabama, 497; Texas, 4SS; Massachu-
sets, 4S7, and New Jersey, 456. The
New York team did not arrive in
time.
The surprise fire scores of The
dozen selected for New Jersey were:
Major William b.. Martin, AZ; Cap
tain Charles Sylvester, 3S; Captain
John Malcolm, 81; Captain John Dehn.
40; Captain w. Higgins. 20; Captain
w. A. Baker. 40; Sergeant H. Giilis-
pie, 4S; Sergeant A. w. Muller, A;
Major Winfield Price, IS; Captain
Adolph Pfeil. SO; Lieutenant-Colone
w. e. Tewes, Al, and Lieutenant-Col-
onel Arthur Rowland, 36.
It was decided to eliminate from
the program today the 800 and 1000
yard stages of the New Jersey ma
tional team match and to have the
scores made at those ranges in \the
Dryden trophy match tomorrow count
instead. This afternoon was to be
devoted to the Dupont Novelty match
the Marine Corps match and the Lib
hey match.
Presentation of prizes won to date
is announced for tonight following
the annual meeting of the Nationa'
Rifle Association of America.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-05
DINNER A LA Q IS
SERVED THEIR FIGHTERS
Speeches All Deal with the An
noying Pests.

Mosquitoes were quite the order of
night by the mosquito determination
inspectors at Waldorf Hall, Elizabeth
and Watson avenues.
The hall was decorated with rep
reservations of the culex tribe; mos
quitoes flew in swarms on the overs
Of the menu card, and eve the dishes
on the menu were affectionately dedi-
Gated to some of the fifty-seven culex
varieties. From oyster cocktail a la
culex sollicitans to the piece de re-
sistance, tenderloin of beef a la ano-
pheles punctipennis the diners had a
delicate reminder to accompany each
course.
Assemblyman Robert E. Mitchell,
who put the bill creating the exter-
mination commission through the
Legislature, vas a guest and among
the speakers. He spoke of the diff
culties of passing the bill and of the
good accomplished by the commission
Chief Inspector John Dobbins gave ar
outline of the determination cam
paigns during the last few years and
Secretary William Lee, of the COM
mission, spoke of the plans for the
future. ef
Besides Assemblyman Mitchell, the
guests were Harold Eaton, William
Lee, w. Waldron, w. Becker and
William j. Erhard, The committee in
charge was headed by William
Forschler, chairman, and the mem
hers were Frank Lange, treasurer
John e. Givens, secretary; John H
| Cortright, sergeant-at-arms; Nathan
A. Yull, Paul Musa. Roy H. Sammi:
and Chester G. Hague.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-05
CHIL DREN NOW in CUSTODY
PENDING ODD DIVORCE SUIT


ATLANTIC CITY, Sept. 5.-The di-
voree action of William Preston
Nuckols, 70 years old, against Mrs.
Emily H. Nuckols, his young and
handsome wife. and naming a chauf-
feur. a violinist and a bandsman as
correspondents. took a sensational
turn when H. R. Coulomb, counsel for
Nuekols. served upon the defendant
an order from ce-Chancellor Learn
ing directing that the Nuckols chill
dren be placed in the College of st.
Mary at Plainf1eld, N. j., pending the
final adjudication of the divorce
suit.
Failure of Mrs. Nuckols to contest
the award of the custody of the little
ones to her husband gave rise to the
suspicion on the part of Nuckols and
bis counsel that she contemplated
spiriting the children out of the State
before formal service of the decree.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-05
Railway Police Chief
Attacked by Mayor

the face of Councilman Gage and
branded the verdict unjust.
At a meeting of the police commit.
tee. which followed, Mayor Fyffe
said.
This is not politics on my part.
gentlemen, but it surely is on yours,
| want it understood that l am
mayor, and will be mayor, and from
now on I will have my say or resign.
! want law and order, but the chief
seems to use poor Judgment. 1 have
a charge of INSTRUMENTATION against
him and others and will press them.
4 stand ready to work with the
police department, but can't see why
the chief picked out a weak boy for
a minor offense. There are many
things in Railway hat need police
attention other than small boys
swimming"
The Patrolmen's Benevolent Assoc
citation questioned the right of the
appointment of Chief Ramsey imme-
diateiy after he was sworn in. and
the case is pending before the Su-
preme Court. The Patrolmen's Benev-
client Association base their fight on
the ground that Ramsey was not in
the department the required five
years prior to the appointment.
Ramsey resides at 222 Hamilton
street n has resided here since
April 20, 1900. Prior to becoming a
resident of the State he lived in
Brooklyn and for many years was
connected with the prosecutors Office
there. On his arrival in Railway he
was elected constable and for many
years was connected with the Union
county court house. He also served
in the council in 1906 19o7, and on
December q, after forty odd ballots
were cast was confirmed chief.
Some time ago he was brought up
on charges of beating Walter Turner.
of 1870 Main street, this city, on thu
head with a club. The action of the
council was similar to that of last
night. By a party vote the chief was
acquitted.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-05
FROM BREAD-L|NE
TO $500 SALARY
"Down and Out" in Chicago
Has Remarkable Success
Within Year.

CHICAGO, Sept. 5.-"There is a
member of the ways and means
committee of this association now
drawing $500 a year WHO was In
my bread line last winter"
This statement was made by NAL
colin Mcdonald in an address on
1.-THE Down and Outs" before the
Association of Commerce.
Mr.. Mcdonald, who is a banker,
makes a speciality of coffee and rolls
for hoboes.
"As l was entering this room the
man, who Is at present at his lunch
con, asked me to tell his story with
out mentioning Names" he said.
He was the representative of a
large Eastern concern, drawing a fine
salary and so secure of his position
that he never saved any OF it. He
had q wife and two children. A
merger of interests occurred and he
lost out.
He had a beautiful flat, for which
he was paying 1925 a month. The
real estate agent allowed him to stay
there for one month in consideration
of a deed on his furniture. But the
family had nothing to eat. And then
he came into my bread line.
He was starving. When he got
food he tainted. l talked with him.
He told me he had come for rolls
for his wife and children. Later I
took him to a lodging house, where
he got a room for 35 cents a day."
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-05
BIG PROGRAM FOR
PARISH FESTIVAL TONIGHT

With an attractive program of
vaudeville specialties and other en-
tertainment. the three nights festival
at Columbus Hall. Orange, under the
auspices of st. Johns parish societies
will open tonight. The grounds in the
rear of the hall will be tastefully
decorated and for tonight a splendid
musical program has been arranged.
consisting of Messrs. Callahan Revn-
olds and Sheridan, classic trio; the
eccentric comedians, McGrath anu
Bennett. the latter a quondam team
mate of Harry Sheppell; the always
harpy Jack Callahan and Junior Ig-
,notus, a hoy singer of repute.
These. together with "the MOVIES
outdoor dancing and a variety OF
other attractions. will help to fulfil
the prediction of those interested thai
sit is-the best ever"
Special features to be announced
later have been arranged for tomor-
row and Saturday nights. Saturday
afternoon Is reserved for little fol-
and the school children of the Oranges
will be admitted free.