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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17
OWNERSHIP KEPT CONCEALED
Evldsscs Is Produced When Hearings
Are Resumed In the plsso=
luton Suit At

Chicago Evidence. in support OF
the governments charges in its suit
for the dissolution OF the Information
al Harvester Company that the defen-
da1t corporation concealed its owner
ship Of acquired business competitors
was given when the hearing was re,
suIned before Special Examiner Tay-
lori of the United States District
Court of St Paul.
A number OF illustrated advertise
mehts describing D. M. Osborne & Co.,
of Auburn, NY, as "the largest indie
pendent manufacturer of harvesting
implements in the world" published
in an agricultural trade journal sew
eral months after it is charged the
concern had been absorbed by the In
ternational Harvester Company, were
introduced as evidences. The adver-
tisements pictured the alleged har-
vester combination as attempting to
crush all opposition.
e. N. Wood, secretary of the Inter-
national Harvester Company of Amer
lea, testified that all the stock in the
corporation was held in trust for the
owners by George W. Perkins, Cyrus
H Mccormick and James Deering.
The witness was unable to give infor-
nation regarding the profits OF the
corporation,
Inside details of the organization or
the international Harvester Company
were revealed by government counsel
when excerpts from the minutes OF
the meetings of the directors OF the
corporation were introduced in the
evidence. Special Assistant Attorney
General Edwin p Grosvenor read from
the minutes of the meeting of the in
corporators and directors held August
~, 1902, for the purpose OF showing
that the international Harvester Com
pany was not organized until the COM
petitors, Mccormick, Deering, w. B.
and G. Plano and Milwaukee had
agreed upon the terms under which
they would go into the. alleged COM
bination
The contention of the government Is
that the purpose of the organization
was to take over the properties Of the
competitors ny lSSuluB SlOCh IN pay
ment for the interest acquired. The
records were produced to show that
the owners of the old companies at
once became officers and directors in
control of the corporation.
The minutes showed that shortly
after its organization J.P. Morgan &
Co. were elected the fiscal agents and
George w. Perkins was made chair
man Of the finance committee. Later
Mr.. Perkins was chosen a member Of
the executive committee.
Resolutions adopted by the board Of
directors showed the sale of the entire
product of the New Jersey corpora
tion to the International Harvester
Company of America The govern
ment introduced in evidence the min
utes Of a meeting of the finance COM
mittee held January 20, 1903, at which
a resolution was adopted authorizing
the purchase Of the D. M Osborne &
Co. and the Columbian Cordage Com
pany. competing concerns Tho meet
ing was held at the offices of ]. r.
Morgan C Co. in New York and was
attended by George w. Perkins, g. f.
Baker and Norman E. Ream.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17
MAsoNs CHOOSE SWITZERLAND.

international Conference To Meet
There in May, 1917.
Washington. The second interna-
tional conference of Scottish Rite
Masona, which has been in session
here several days, adjourned Saturday
after a short business session At the
dnal meeting it was decided that the
third international conference will be
held at lausanne, Switzerland, in May,
1917 The supreme councils of Servia
and Ecuador were formally recognized
1T this conference.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17
1,75o CASES OF HooKwoRM.
Disease Spreads In Bell County, KY,
IN % Days.

Pineville. Ky:-As a result of an in
vestigation Of the hookworm disease
in this section it was announced here
that 1850 cases had been discovered
in Bell county alone In the last %
days. The investigation was conduct
ed BY Wicklifte Rose, executive sec
rotary OF the Rockefeller commission
for the eradication OF hookworm, in
conjunction with an officer OF the state
board Of health.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17
BOY CUT IN TWO; LIVES 2 HOURS
Physicians At Loss To Explain How
Consciousness Was Retained.

Chicago.-Richard POLAND. 10 years
old, his body cut in two by railway
train, died at a hospital here after a
period of consciousness lasting more
than two hours. Polland's body was
severed just above the hips. His
mother went to the hospital and talk
ed with him before he died. Physi-
clans were at loss to explain how
consciousness, during which the boy
talked in response to questions, could
be retained for SO long time.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

A Waukegan lady who has tried one
reports that old bachelors do not
make good husbands, because they
are too firmly "set" In their ways.
This only proves the correctness OF
the theory that the lady who expects
to have satisfactory husband must
catch him and train him early.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17
WOULD TAR. THE MAYOR.
Black Hand Angry At Local option

Wheeling Mayor Henry M. Davies,
of st Clairsvf1le. Ohio. ! town near
here. has been threatened with tar
and feathers by the Black Hand be-
cause Of his rigid enforcement Of the
local option law In a letter sent
through the mail the gang not only
threatened the mayor, but says it viii
blow up the county courthouse. The
letter has been turned over to the pos
tai authorities
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17
DAUGHTER cor EVIDENCE.
Has Alleged slayers OF Her Father
Indicted.

Jackson, Ky-After Ed. Callahan,
former sheriff OF Breathitt county,
KY, was slain from ambush few
months ago, his daughter. Mrs. Cliff.
ton Gross. vowed to find the assassins.
She spent many days and nights in
the lonely mountain trails, seeking
evidence. which, presented to grand
jury. resulted in the Indictment Of Is
members Of the Deaton faction.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17
TWO FARMERS MURDERED.
Crippled Sister Sees Thieves Xiii Her
Brothers.

North Vernon, Ind.-Charles and
John McQuaid, brothers and wealthy
farmers, were murdered by two
thieves in their home near here. A
crippled sister. who made her home
with her brothers, was obliged to sit,
helpless while she saw her brothers
killed, one shot to death and one stab
bed It is believed the murderers
secured considerable money.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17
HINES CONCLUDES CASE.
Express Company Rates Are Taken
Under Amusement.

Washington. Walker C. Hines,
counsel for five of the leading express
companies, in the hearing on the pro-
posed reduction in rates by the Inter
State Commerce Commission, CON
cluded the argument Friday He sug-
gested that the case be taken under
advisement to await the development
Of the parcels post system. Chair
man Prouty announced the commis-
sion would take the case under advise
ment.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

New Zealand has introduced let
ter meter by which mail is registered
and paid for without the use OF
stamps. Must be rather inconveni-
emit for each individual to have to lug
q letter meter around.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

A Chicago man. struck by lightning,
was cured Of his rheumatism for ~
hours. The method may be all right,
but the difficulty Of making 1t prac-
teal comes in securing your bolts on
schedule.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17
EPIDEMIC OF DlpHTHERIA.

Disregard OF Health Laws Response
BILE For Its Prevalence.
Shamokin, Pa Conditions have be-
come so alarming in the town Of Kulp-
mont, near here, where serious diph-
iberia epidemic prevails, that the
State Board of Health has taken
charge OF the situation Fifty cases
of the disease have been reported in
the last few days.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

California scientists are endeavor-
ing to find out whether the sun is
growing cold. This is the time OF
year when people who desire to make
such discovery are most likely to
be successful
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17
GIVES LlFEBoAT SEATS.
Japanese Line Attaches Coupon To All
Tickets.

Toxic, Japan. - The Toy Kisen
Kaisha Steamship Company has intro
duced a new feature in the direction
of providing for the safety of its pas-i
sengers. To each ticket sold is at
tached coupon representing GER
tain seat in a lifeboat, with a printed
request to the purchaser to acquaint,
himself Immediately on going aboard
with the location of the particular
boat to which he is allotted. Sufficient,
lifeboats are provided to accommodate
all the passengers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

People who insist on dancing the
grizzly bear even when there is
danger Of being shot for doing so may
,be said to have enthusiasm that Is
worthy Of better cause.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17
PEACEFUL USE FOR sPloN kop,
Scene OF Bloody Battle Becomes Mis-
slonary Farm.

Washington. The scene of the
hloodiest battle Of the Boer War, Spion
Kop, mountain outside of Ladysnith,
Natal, South Africa, is to be used by
Seventh Day Adventists as mission
farm for educating and Christianizing
the Zuius Advices received at the
headquarters Of the denomination here
from one Of its missionaries there tell
Of the purchase Of this mountain peak,
containing 1890 acres. The farm Is to
be selt-supporting.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

Harvard surgeons have installed a
device that records heartbeats at hun
dreds of miles. Pooh! The ordinary
love letter has been doing that Tor
1eons..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17
WOMAN COMPTROLLER.
Atlantic city Commissioners Elect
Miss Bessie Townsend.

Atlantic City, N. 1.-THE appoint
ment of Miss Bessie NJ Townsend as
city comptroller was announced by the
city commission here She has been
bookkeeper in the city comptroller's
ofice for several years and win be the
first woman, so far as known, to hold
the position Of comptroller in any city
in this country.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

Despite all predictions of an early
hard winter, it can be regarded as
certain that navigation up Salt river
will remain open until after Novem-
Der s.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17
LOWER EXPRESS RATES LIKELY.

Commission win Not Heed Com
panies' Protests, 1t Is Believed.
Washington. Belief is strong that
the Interstate Commerce Commission
will put into effect the new schedule
Of express rates which the express
companies are now vigorously fight
ing. The reductions, based on the
present business, will save the ship
pers of the country between $25, 000,-
600 and $33,OOO,O0O annually.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

Lots OF Americans are fools" says
the Charleston Is. CD News and Cour-
Ter. This may be true, but the for
eigner who says it is going to get In
to trouble.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

why would it not be a good idea
for some one to seek to develop the
commercial utility of the aeroplane
rather than to display its circus pos
abilities?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

Toadstools caused the death Of thir-
teen persons in Paris during the last
season. Another proof of the unluck-
mess of the number thirteen.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

The dear little boys in the kinder
gartens may be shy on some branches
of useless knowledge, but they are
learning to sew nicely.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

This is grand year for fruits, but
certain well-known gentlemen with
cravings for office will remember it
because Of its sour grapes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

It is sad world. You escape !
scorching automobile by the skin of
your teeth, only to run into a candi-
date.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

Now it is explained why the small
boy and the tramp are 80 healthy. A.
Boston physician says that soap is a
carrier of diseases.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

Artificial rubber Il said by an ex-
pert to be failure not able to
stretch a point-so to speak.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

It is hardly reasonable to suppose
that all the police in New York are
bad, but the bad ones are most In
the limelight just now.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17
NOBLE PRIZE TO DR.. 4. cARREL
Award In Recognition OF Achieve
ments In Medicine.

Stockholm The Nobel prize for
medicine this year has been awarded
to DR.. Alexis Carrel, of the Rockefeller
Institute, of New York. The award, 1t
is announced, is made in recognition OF
his achievements in the suture of
blood vessels and the transportation
of organs. The Nobel prize is valued
at S39 600.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

The New York milkman who Of
fered to accept kisses In pay for his
wares must have been dispensing the
milk OF human kindness.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

Some plutocrat should offer a prize
for the encouragement Of longevity
among aviators
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

After all, it is only fair to attempt
to make man of monkey, since
so many monkeys have been made Of
men.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

Once more the last OF the pas
senger pigeons has died. That bird
will accomplish that feat once too
often some day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

Not only does 1t hurt an oyster to
be eaten alive, as Doc Wiley says. but
1t cannot talk back.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

After awhile perhaps Americans
will learn to utilize their housetops
as well as their sleeping porches
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

Even If abstaining from gossip win.
not remove superfuous hairs it, will
leave sweeter taste In the mouth.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

Guayaquil. Ecuador -Inhabitants of
towns in the vicinity of the Volcano
Sangay were fleeing for safety Fri
day The peak showed increasing
signs of activity.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

dsitk 1odra No. so. A. B. q A
zn1 ana ttb Friday nights q
each Month.
A. III. s. Morgan, Worshipful Master.
c. Prank Galiaher. Secretary.
jefferson Chapter, No. 5. r. A. n
4th Monday In each Month.
Turner A Ramey, High Priest.
G. Frank Galiaher, Secretary.
Potomac commandery: No. 5. LIT
Tuesday in each Month.
H. @. Getsendanner,
Eminent Commander.
C. Frank Gallaher. Recorder.
Wildey Lodge, No. 81. L o. o. =.
Every Thursday night.
M. T. Strider, N. G.
d. w. Ramey. Secretary.
Modern woodmen. Charles Town
{ Camp. No. 1864. every Friday
night
W. P. yesterday Counsel.
D. w. Ramey, Clerk.
Blue Ridge Lodge, No. ISL, &. Of r.
every wednesday evening 7.s0.
William H. Anderson. G, G.
Clayton L. Haines, c. of R. and 8.
Royal Neighbors Of America, r. n. -
A., No 1862. meets every Thursday.
Mrs. Brinker, Oracle.
Miss Clara Leslie, Recorder.
Shenandoah Tribe, No. SO, /. O. R. M.
meets every Monday night at 7.so.
j. w. Birl tt, Sachem.
L. A. Brinker, c. Of w.
Washington Camp, No. 10. p, o. 8. q
A., every Tuesday evening at 7.30.
Geo. D. Moore, President.
L. A. Brinker, Secretary.
J. o. U. A. NJ, meets every Thursday
night at $50.
C. NJ A. Brown, Councillor.
Loyal Order of Moose, meets every
Wednesday night In Odd Fell
lows Hall.
Geo. Sisler, Worthy Director.
Jacob Wolf, Secretary.
nnorl Adviirn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17
ALBANIAN TOWNS ABLAzE.
Peasants Fleeing To Frontier Killed,
BY Monteneqrins.

Vienna.-Many Albanian villages to
the north of the Boyana River are in
flames, according to dispatch to the
Neue Freie Presse from Cattaroa
Many fugitives, including some wound7
ed men, have arrived at Scutari. Some
peasants, who fed to the frontier posts
at Szamesi, were slain by Monte
negrins.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

What has become OF the old fash
toned joint debate between leading
candidate?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

Women's dresses. we are told, ara
to be tighter. Gracious heaven! Can
such thing be possible?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

II 1t were not for politics a lot Of
young lawyers would find existence
dreary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

!. 1t is wonder that nobody thought
Of clean money long ago.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

1t is possible to be a perfect dare
devil in an aeroplane. but what il the
use?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

\ Sunday sport still continues to en-
net toll In human lives
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17
KILLS POLICEMAN.
Girl Thought He Was Burglar and
shot Him.

Allentown, Pa. Policeman Morgan
Morgans. aged SO, and single, was in
the yard at the rear Of Philip Thomas
hotel at Lansford at o'clock A. NJ,
guarding the premises against
burglars when occupants Of the hotel
heard him moving about and mistook
him for a burglar. Mr.. Thomas
adopted daughter. Florence. aged IL,
fred through the door with a re-
volver, killing Morgans Instantly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

The country Is safe in spite Of the
dire predictions Of certain politicians
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17
RAILROAD INDICTED.
Interstate Commerce Law Violations
Charged Against Frisco.

St. Louis, Mo.-The ST. Louis and
San Francisco Railway Company was
indicted on II counts for alleged vio-
lation of the Interstate Commerce law
of 1887, by the Federal Grand Jury.
The charges against the railroad set
forth that it made an overcharge in
the tariff on boxed burial caskets de-
livered to it from connecting lines.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17

Charles Town. West Virginia

There appears to have been bump.
~ crop Of fuzzy hats.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-17
ALARMED BY VOLCANO.

People In Ecuador Flee From
Towns.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-01-19
MANY REMEDIES.

have a SPAWN on my knee, and
when the weather's damp it causes me
so much misery find it hard to tramp.
And when for remedies | beg, between
my anguished screams. one healer
says: You have no leg-you're mere
ly dreaming dreams. And since you
have no leg. my friend. no SPAWN is
thereon; so let your idle rantings end,
and to your lair begone." Another
healer who has stram, where doctors
should have brain. says: Let me at it
with my saw. and I'll relieve your
pain" Internal remedies" says one
will make that SPAWN fade" and then
he brews about tan of sparkling
skunkrootade. a fiaxseed poultice. :"
says one leech, your anguish win al
lay" and it's so hot folks hear me
sereech ten parasangs away. Another
would a blister use, still other gifted
men insist that powders my shoes
will make me whole again. And so
imp along my path in sore and grew
1us plight, and in my heart there is no
wrath. for all the docs are right
Walt Mason.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-01-19
uNTiMELY INDUSTRY.

| know a man who always seeks for
work, some wealth to earn, and bitter
tears roll down his cheeks. since we
his offers spurn He simply cannot
understand why he's turned down
again; there is no comfort in the land,
ne says, for working men. When siz-
eling summer days are gone, and howl
ne blizzards blow, he comes around
% NOW the lawn. which is knee-deep
n snow. Il want to shovel snow he
fries, when August days are hot; in
winter he would swat the flies. when
here is none to swat On week days
e will bask at ease. but when the Sab
,ath comes he oils his elbows and his
knees and then he fairly huns The
Ihingles may let in the wet, but still
e stands aloof until there's rain. and
hen, you bet, he wants to fix the roof.
rhis man, who represents a class, is
lways shy of dough. and his declining
avs he'll pass out where the paupers
B. IF you would gather in the seeds
comforting amounts, quit training
ith the trifiing lads, and do the work
Fat counts. WALT MASON.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-01-19
OIL LEGISLATION URGED.

The most urgent need of legislation
for the disposition of mineral deposits
is in the case of oil and gas. It il
most apparent that the placer law
which is none too well adapted to meet
modern conditions in mining placer
gold. is wholly inadequate if applied
70 public oil lands, inasmuch as oil
is discovered at late stage in the
exploration and development of the
iahd claimed under the law. Tins
large expenditures, extending over sev.
eral months, if not years. are neces-
sdry before any right is ACQUIRED
against the government. and during ali
thls time there is no legal protection
OF the oil prospector against unscrnpu-
lous claimants or competitors better
backed by capital The need for rem
edlai oil legislation is somewhat less
than it was a year ago bv
reason of the passage of the act an
proved March 2. 1911, the effect Of
which is to validate a class Of claims
although elouded by the con.
sfnetlon which the department. was
forced to place upon the misfit placer
law under which title to oil lands must
now be gained, were bona fide in that
me inception of their development an.
-adated the oil-land Withdrawals
The need for a better law. is how.
5Yer, imperative, and the Legislative
action demanded by the situation
should not be limited to an attemnt
Q revamp the general placer law bnt
'hould consist of the enactment of an
litogether new measure, especially
adapted to provide for the sane and
equitable development of this industry
n the future.-From 32d Annual Re-
'ort Director United States GeoIogi-
ri Survey.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-01-19

A great deal of comment is being
heard over the vote of National Com
mitteeman Tate Brady, who as a rep
resentative of Oklahoma, cast his vote
in favor of considering Col. James Guf.
ley as a representative of the commit
tee from Pennsylvania. We don't be-
lieve that Tate represents the democ-
racy of this state. 1t may be all right
with the democrats of Pennsylvania to
have as their representative on the
national committee, an ally of the re-
publican party, but the Oklahoma de-
mocracy does not believe in that kind
of democrats. When Brady voted to
seat Jim Guffey he misrepresented the
state of Oklahoma, and the democrats
of the state are at least entitled to an
explanation as to why he followed this
course. Unless Brady has better ex-
planation than has thus far been given,
the democrats better find some one
else for national committeeman
Times-Democrat.