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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
WHITE PLAGUE LESS DEADLY 7
Decrease In Dealt, Rate From Tubereu-
Iosis Means Saving Of 1900
Lives In Ten Years.

In the decade from 1901 to 1910. the
death rate from tuberculosis In the
United States declined from 1863 for
each 100000 persons living to 1903.
decrease Of 1877 per cent, while the
general death rate, including all causes
Of death, declined only one-half as fast.
or at the rate of 81 per cent, from
1850 to 1883. according to figures
given out by the National Association
for the Study and Prevention OF Tu-
berculosis. The figures are based on
data distracted from the reports OF
the United States Bureau Of the Cen
sus. and cover the registration area
IN this country. According to the
statement, the tuberculosis death rate
has declined steadily since 1904. when
II was 201.6. On the other hand, the
general death rate shows fiuctuation
downward in general trend, but not as
steady rs the tuberculosis rate. The
decline in the tuberculosis death rate
in the last ten years means a saving
OF $1,000 lives at the present time.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
Rear with 4 Thirst.

There are probably number of
men In Maine who remember the tame
bear that used to live in Redington
IN days when numbering was booming
IA that section. This bear was a 200
pounder, kind and docile, but the pos
SCISSOR of one bad habit That was his
penchant for intoxicating liquor.
Now and then lumbermen would get
the bear drunk. which was an exceed
fngly easy thing to do Bruin preferred
ram, but would drink whiskey II
nothing better was at hand. In the
morning after, . nights debauch he
frequently had a typical morning
after thirst. which he learned to
quench by turning q faucet outside
the main camp, when he would lap up
the water very eagerly that ran from
the tap.
No efforts were made at reforma-
ton. although 1t is not stated that the
animal f1I1ed a drunkard's grave AS
matter of fact he lived at the camps
for number Of years without harm
ing Z person, although some Of the
men seemed to antagonize him at
times. From the Maine Woods.
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30

tors OF heat and cold Then. when
you consider that during the ordinary
winter. even In the northern st&tes.
we have only few days Of extreme
cold against so weeks Of moderate or
warm weather. this objection fades
into insigniticance. The tact Is most
of our winter weather hovers around
the freezing point. thawing q little In
the daytime and freezing at night II
is easy to keep even q large house
comfortable all through With such
temperatures, and YOU can keep part
OF It warm the coolest days II the
house Is well built
We value light and fresh air more
than our grandfathers did. because we
know more about the Importance OF
such things in regard to health. We
understand that people who live in
the open air and sunshine usually
have very little use for the doctor
We have figured it out scientifically:
SO we know the reason why.
1t is easy to lay out house OF this
kind into good comfortable rooms
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30

properly connected for convenience %
we'll as looks. Some house plans are
q great puzzle to an architect; but
this kind Of plan comes easy. You
have the space. the difference expo
: sures; you have room tor doors where
Won want to put them: and you have
convenient corner where you can
nut In good, comfortable stairway
designed for looks as well as service.
When II comes to heating. you can
Mace the furnace under the front hall.
and carry short pipes to each room:
and you can carry the hottest pipe to
the bathroom, where Il Is most need
ed. "a
The plan presents good many adj
vantages and very few Disadvantages.
Commencing with the front porch.
there q an advantage u having It pro;
tectsd ON two sides By the house
Porches as large as this are often fur
nished with easy chairs. tables. ana
even lounges and rugs on the neOr.
When You have s nice porch furnished
up ID that way. ron like to use It aa
early III the season a. possible and q
late as possible Ii the TALL. 4 this
porch looks to the south or east, Il
win be comfortable on sunny days
late III the tall az wen IS early n the
sprin6 and ycn win get months
use Of Il more than yon would Of "a
ordinary strai ghtsWay geranda. ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
IA the Busy cry.

In The American Magazine, James
Oppenheim, writing story entitled
The Proud White Mother. makes
the following comment on life IN the
city, I'm the city human communities
ton grows inconceiyably rich in sum
mer; windows. doors, an the pores are
open. there Is q play Of people one on
another. there Is at night drench Of
golden atmosphere. On
side streets the hurdy -gurdy sings the
love Of the people and all the wild
night is expressed IN the dance OF
young girls on the shadowy pavement
Families sit out on the stoops. the Ice
cream saloons are crowded. the nickel
theater is as nre to the human moths,
and every open window and door gives
vistas Of busy life. |"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30


Mr. william A. Radford win ansWer
Questions and live advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining TO tho
1ubject OF buildlnt for the readers Of this
paper On account Of his wide experience
e Editor. Author and Mnnufacturer, he
on all these subjects Address Al fnquirie1
to william A. Radf6rd No 178 West
Jackson boulevard. Chicago. Ill. and only
encloee two-cent stamp for reply.
A hcuEs buiif at right angles 10 IT,
self Il shown In the accompanying
plan, For some reasons this style OF
building has more to recommend Il
than almost any other design, II Was
the first way invented TO make .
house larger without making Il too
long.
In the early history Of building oper-
ations, houses were made narrow be-
cause window lights were small and
It was difacuit to Hight d Wide room.
# was also more ifficuit 70 build q
( wide house at that time, because they
hadn't sawed joists. and they lacked
the mechanical contrivances that we
now have for putting buildings to-
gether. A door with hewed timber
beams more than 10 feet long was al
together too shaky; in fact, floors
used to go down into the cellar occa-
sionaily when parties Of young folks
got too boisterous.
Although this way Of building q
house Is several hundred years old,
It ia stu as popular as ever, and the
reason IL that houses built in this way
make very comfortable homes. They
have home-like appearance as you
stand and look at them, and when you
go inside they are so light and cheer
full that you feel at home in time Z
The only objection Is that every
room In the house has two or three
outside wallis. and for this reason it
is q little more difficult to heat such
houses In cold weather; but We have
learned how to protect ourselves
against low temperature BY using
building paper and other nonsconduc-
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
preIates 81 vluor.

They used to call Archbishop Ire
land the Consecrated Blizzard; but
there Is more startling description
given Of Father Bernard Vaughan OF
England. now preaching in the various
cities Of this country. His oratory sur
prised an audience which heard him
when once be preached before Pope
Leo XII IN Rome He can't be an
EngIishman," said Cardinal Rampolla
to the pope. No. said Leo. with E
smile. Father Bernard was born #
tha cratss 81 Fesuvius. and we onls
sent hin to England to cool The In
dependent
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
substItute for third Decree.

Al New York dentist advocates
laughing gas as substitute for the
police third degree. He believes that
this, the least dangerous OF anesthet-
les, lays open what already Is in the
mind. unconscious of the search for
its secrets. He believes that II a
man who has committed a serious
crime should be questioned about it
during certain stage Of recovery
from nitrous oxide. or laughing gas
anaesthesia, he would not only reply
and truthfully, but half minute later
he would realize fully what he had
said
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
The Negative.

The Questioner- But really. Mr..
Smith. II, as you say. you knew I
didn't love you, don't see why you
expected me to marry you?
The Rejected Well, l know you're
modern and cosmopolitan
and all that sort OF thing, don't you
know: and 80, of course, thought I
should come in on the marriage Do
ramp.-The Sketch.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
|IELEaRAPA Of SAVAGE
eENpo sEWe ewiETrY Oven
GREAT DISTANCES.


The principle II tsiegFaDhy would
appear to have been anticipated By
the savage tribes Of Africa In the
heart OF Africa. This baFbaric system
81 communication. II once practical
and elective. surViyes to this day
and its value hal been tested many
times
French exploref1 seem TO have been
The nrst to bring this system to the
knowledge of civilized people. BY
means df IL news 81 important events
III the Interior Of the Eudan reaches
m the trading ports On the coast IN .
very short time
The communication u made By
means OF various Instruments. the
most common ones being horns. TOM
toms and whistles. The horns are
made Of solid ivory. followed out OF
elephants tusks The mouthpiece IL
1t the side. These trumpeta are Of
various sizes, but the favorite ones
are very long and give seven distinct
notes, produced by plugging the
mouthpiece with corks Of different
sizes. The ordinary tomtom is hcl-
ow bit Of wood, with q 1goatskin
stretched oyer one end.
The following instance illustrates
the manner in which this native tele-
graph is employed. The post com
raander at Stanley Falls was once In
formed by q native of q neighboring
village that provision train had been
attacked two days before at point
1870 miles further down the Congo. a
week later the party arrived and con-
firmed the story tn part.
They had reached the scene OF the
alleged attack at the time reported.
but the shots that the natives had tn.
Ken as Indications Of a conflict with
robbers had been fired at a herd OF
antelope.
At later period, when an officer OF
the French Congo came to grief in the
rapids, the accident was reported the
next morning at q village 1856 miles
distant.
Among the Bengala tribe sort OF
xylophona Is used with four notes. by
means Of which the natives communt-
cate over great distances in kind o.
telegraphic language.
An American missionary working
among the Basutos discovered that the.
villages had means OF conveying mes
sages from one chief to another or OF
transmitting the intelligence OF defeat
or victory.
The Basutos hollow out . large
gourd and thoroughly dry it. Then
hdskin, as hard and as thin as parch-
nent, is stretched across the hollow OF
this gourd. When beaten with q pad
ded drum. stick this gives forth a
sound that can be distinctly heard at
distar ce Of from 1--WE to eight miles
In every village there is class OF
men who are utilized as scouts.
Among these there are always some
trained to use the gourd drum. The
code Is what might be called an Al
riean Morse alphabet and is beaten on
the drum in the open air.
The sound Is carried across thu val
leys and glens to the next village
where It Is interpreted by another
scout. II the message is for a dis
tant village he repeats it on his drum
and in this way It is carried from VII
lage to village, with very little loss OF
time until 1t reaches the person for
whom 1t is intended.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
nlnnlIhaa RIa.,hnka.

Ex.dinister WI Of China was be
ing entertained at ! banquet in Chi
cago.
Mr. W.. said man who sat be.
side him. hear there's . movement
ia CHINA to cut on those pigtatls Ynu
fellows wear Why do ron wear the
fool thing. anyway r
why responded WI. cycling his
man as he spoke. do you wear your
fool mustache z.
TO- replied the other. i've got an
impossible mouth
.Er-s6 should suppose. from
some 81 your remarks. said Wa
Word Today
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
short Of Coin.

They had not been engaged YER
long. but already Ernest had made Il
apparent that the salary Of shop as
sistant did not admit Of an esctatic
existence amid q sea of diamond
rings, theater stalls. or even some
chocolate creams. VI
Last summer they walked together
to- neighboring village. The road
was dusty. the evening ~close. and
Amelia felt that life would be better
worth living when she had an oppoF-
tunity OF refreshing herself with tea
ana strawberries. Ernest hesftatetf
outside the only tea shop In the place.
and she smiled hopefully
His hand stole to his trousers pock-
ct; he fumbled nervousfy for mo-
ment.
.Er-Amelia." he said At last. win
you have something eat eat now and
walk back. or shall We have nothing
to eat and 60 back BY trainf q
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
To Revive House Plants.

Charcoal and a small quantity of
potash mixed to a fine powder and
fed to the roots twice week for a
few weeks will revive dropping or
dying house plant This seems to
act as a tonic and has been tried sew.
eral times with good effect. In less
than a months time the plant will
take on new life and flourish vigorous
ly IL all the necessary elements are
NOT out of the soil.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
l<Ino Is,terested IL Esperantc.

1 The king Of italy. having received
Edmund Prtyat ii audience. has now
read the Esperanto grammar and
studied the exercises The Italian
minister or education also received
MI. Privnt. III Baedad, moreover. les-
peranto is rapidly progressing. III
Paris 4 big Esperanto dinner has been
held. and II Michelin. Of motor tire
fame. e giving 10000 francs ii prtzea
ofters1 to the young people q Efance.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30

Coal and Wooo.

We have in stock at cur yards Lykent
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. All
orders left with the Farmers Supply
Company will be fil,oi day received.
Both phones. A visit to our yard wi
convince you that we have the goods we
advertise. Thanking you for the past
patronage we are, Very truly,
John C. BURNS 4 Co,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
An Old Neiahborhood.

sYou live in an old. retired neigh
borhood, don't you?
Yes, indeed Every one OF our
neighbors has long since got over tho
idea that he can save money BIZ. rails
ing his own chickens"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
r G. GREEN

ATTORNEY AT-LAW
Cha les Town, JeTe son ouaty, W. Va.
Ill Ractie0in the courts Of jefferson,
B rkolsy and Mo IAN counties, In the
emit d States district court ct q ins.
b RI the au rem. court OF appeals Of
W Virginia. peeial tent ON to the
. llect Of Alaims Al p omit remit,
u, 2 Of the same
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
il Checked Raby,s pysentery

We found Kopp's Baby,s Friend an ex-
cellent remedy during teething and for
bowel troubles, writes Mrs. Z. b. Dea
Ertnfa, jerome, Mich. Sold by druggists,
l0c, 25c and Soc, or sent direct By
Kopp's Baby's Friend Co., York. Par
Free sample sent on request.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30

The Paxton Toilet Co Of Boston.
Mass. will send a large trial box Of
Paxtine Antiseptic, a delightful cleans
ing and germicidal toilet preparation,
to any woman. free, upon request.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
BROWN AND RRoMN

ATIORNEYS-AT LAW
( harles Town. 6eraon ounty. ". "
y Ill attsni to cases In the vae,ou1
} urts of Hest Virginia and uYyIand
Ate dion given nsions and Gil clA~o Z
4 c m, y ainst che 8. G. ,yernmena
Epe ia 'ttention 70 collections
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30

good deal depends on the house plan
In the first place. but more depends
on the housekeeper because one per-
son will make a house comfortable
and inviting, while another woman
who works Just as hard perhaps has
the faculty Of making things rather
unpleasant. The chairs may be too
nice to sit down In. or there may be
a lot Of bFic-arbrae III the way stun
you are afraid Of breaking or disar-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30

A girl thinks young man who
spends money freely Is the whole
thing-but II she marries him and
finds he has spent it all she changes
her mind.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
Their EianLnime,,aa,,;.

Glow about that newly-marrfed
deaf mute couple next door to your
Do they seem happy?' "Unspeak.
ably. Boston Transcript.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30

A woman can remember how man
once made love to her long after she
has forgotten his name
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
II You Are ! Trlfle sengitive

About the size Of your shoes, you can
wear size smaller by shaking Aliens Foot
Ease, the sntiseptic powder, into them.
just the thing for Dancing Parties and for
Breaking in New Shoes. Sample FREQ.
Address Allen 8. Olmsted, Le Roy, n. I.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
FRANK I. RusHoNG
A torney-A Law

Will prac ice IN the courts Of JEFF rson
on a Joining counties, Supreme Cou t
Of Appealsof West Wig mia and Federal
Cou is. office: Lawyers Row Charles
Town, w. Va
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
Stylish new. well tailored wash suite
in white, tan, and colors. Shirt waista.
the styles are the newest design. price
within reach Of all. Burns 4 Shugers
The Presbyterian OF The
South.
$500 a Year In Advance.

Contains departments for the Sunday
school Lessons, Westminster League
Books and Literary, and Church New
and is fully abreast with the Times,
Send for sample copy to show wha,
we haven t space to explain. Address ~
communications to
LIE PRESBYTERIAN Of the so UTB
Atlanta. Ca.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30

The most stubborn oostiveness yields,
gently and naturally, to- the persuasive action
of Garfield Tea.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30

MRS. Wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for ChfldreI
teething, softens the gums. reduces inlamma
ton, aliays pain. cures wind collie, go bottle
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30

a man never complains OF his
wife's relationsif she hasn't any.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30

The chronic borrower discovers that
some people are SO close you can't
touch them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30

Ie0r HEADACHE-HSck CAPUDINE
whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or
Nervous Troubles, Capudine will relieve you.
IT'S llQuid-pieasant to take--acts immedi-
ateiy. Try It. l0c.s Sc, and 30 cents At drug
stores
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30

The Scotchmen are the heaviest on
the average Of all British subjectA
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30

More important than the choice Of Presi-
dent is the selection of Garfield Tea As hts
remedy for constipation and biliousness.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
The Flat That Failed.

Howell-How do you like your new
home?
Powell-It is fiat failure.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30

Beware Of Springs sudden changes; keep
Garfield Tea At hand Drink hot ON retiring.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30

London is the healthiest capital Of
Europe.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
10 DRIVE our nrALAR1A

Take the Old Standard GROVES TASTELNSS
CHILL TONIC You know what you arc taking.
The formula u plainly printed on every bottle,
showing Is simply Quinlne and Iron In tasteess
form, and the most ehectu9l FORM For grown
people and children, 30 cents
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
MOORE 4 SON
ATToRNE7s-AT-LAW

Charles Town, Jefferson County. WA
VIII undertake cases In this and ad-
10 n.re &, tsnt = ais. IN ce,lri of Apnaals
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-19
CITY RECORDER WRIGHT
QUALIFIED YESTERDAY
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ileissenrpi - tsfis

trsse WHstt ehe eas clrcieA ~.
rrser ~ ih, "Wednesday nisti ~
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ranf fcH1rct ,ssirfdas aaau
Hca ana tes ne,n iurHalh InAarici
ieiu orer
TIE oesFnAfirr nf M Fafit hae
ho.n sntlrlIafe4 rf semg rme ana
nas no sarprin fo nnmi.af oi noo
f'r uhu oUn acquainted pth tho
irials ei enndn8ins ihf ,lN aufI
Al ihe tiWr on ttr appointments of
Nr NsfIt Hs frrnt'rr ttCgt paa T.
rof,tt from cnnuusfienef Jehiln
crf ihe ftiefi hrine ou ihp fart tat
tpfls hsi nn resided in rurrua
lhnsfi thy igHeft of iimt relnifod 80
fhc i' 0hauer i0f aa suointi,e
fDof
Al tn, fuunrli meriiHr Nodnes,ia,
Hish neither Na,ur prase of ans of
fho oomu istiongft maag ana tnm
menis on tue ronfuailon az mf
rafN
Jesse WHEtt ibr nve n,fotdrl
O. sad ie BE- cminsnil qualified ZOE
ihf oGeo hallnt ha1 man, wears of
nfttioaa toftiDe aH pfr.ItiuF ndr,
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-19
SPLENDID PROGRESS
Is MADE At BISHOP
one ii,ld ~ fooo Atrea nrsng nfohs
Nifh steam Flows

The tpnn of HihhHp ani sHrr0uui
nf euuutu Pei enjoying esue SPLEEN
900 improvements Dfftffhiur b.
hUmminf ouf fnpi eaf raid b. Ct
N-rflmHn Yesterlar after slendinf b
1af in thai section NJ lNeh0p la
..rf ariftr in aii maiterf RI Improve
mcof anf rrnTrean ana is transform
Iue Ne barren tuuuify toto rer.
fen
According tn ihe report brought
haft bf ~ Mcruman nho ln roa
pans afft Charley flafn W 90 No
rarten and efhefs ffom kinEffilir
visited ftf fner. iNsnDn ia lusf com
nie'lnF 80 hinets ~ cenfefir side
aaitF shlrh aiil make ipfai of Two
nlira of fhla find ~ paving silhln
fereri mDnfha
Ihe lan1s sre heiHr rsplalf fleaf
ef around hiffuo HHd az -
Bishop ihe pflnrrai ounrf of tte
iaHa On fhai section. ia having one
section ~ thoufand acres prepared
fnf cotton planting fof the cnmiur
sosson
Co. thif ono neid 80 nlrhvp hhf
seven large steam uious rnnninr
sumo a. fhrte bffh dHF and night
These nram ploef ran esrh hfsas
9 acres ~ land ief 6af Closely iel
losing tshiua fhc biz pious Is an
ofter steam engine puillng barrnWt
anf drag uhirh leaves Trail If
Qrigsriled srd ~ feet side. behind
Several neN and modorn rcsfen-
rcs arc heinz balR ~ nisnop One
hriff FirarHfc 10 nearing r9mpleiioa
The figifsns ~ thf loss are taik
'uG ~ incorporating