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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-05
M'combs An Inspiration.
Man Who Led Wilson's Fisht.A Model
For Men.

Editorial in Ne,o York American.
Next to l1overnor Wilson'S own, the
freshest laurels of this eventful year
rest upon William F. Nc Combs.
To be famous. become the foremost
advocate of q great cause or great
man." Mr.. McCombs followed the
ancient counsel with perfect fidelity
and fine effect. He was Wilson'S
foremost advocate. In season and out
of season, under encouragement and
gloom, tireless and undismayed, he
gave himself with mental and physical
conservation to the advocacy of his Illus
trious candidate. And today the clus-
tering laurels of success and fame are
deseryedly his-won Clearly and honor
ably without making a single enemy,
and with thousands of friends who will
rejoice for any further and more practi-
cal hoDors that may come to him.
The brief, bright history of William
F. McCombs is at once an index and an
inspiration to young Americans. Be-
lieve in something and work for it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-05

In the death Of Major Anderson the
State loses patriotic citizen. the vet
Grams of the Lost Cause faithful COM
rade and those who knew him, loyal,
lovable friend.
Few men were better known or bet
ter liked.
Of strikingly handsome appearance,
big in heart as in body to know him
was to loye him. and his kindly gem
ial presence win be sorely missed, not
only by those who shared with him the
trials of the time that tried mems souls,
but by those friends Of "a later genera
ton. who feel sense of personal be-
reavement in the passing of this chival-
rous Christian gentleman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-05
The Liquor Interests In Politics.

Geo. Mcintosh, of the Fayette, Tri-
bune, attributes the very large majority
for the ratification of the Prohibition
amendment to the interference and
activity of whiskey dealers in politics.
thus rendering themselves and their
business obnoxious to the people. He
cites Fayette. Kanawha. and Mcdowell
counties to prove what he says Sem
ator Campbell. of the Charles Town
Free Press, sustains Brother McIntosh's
view citing the activity Of Berkeley
county whiskey dealers in the politics
of that part Of the State. SGreenbrier
independent
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-05
From Iowa.

An old Free Press subscriber, now q
resident Of Iowa, in renewing his sub
scription writes.
Charles Town is my old home and
read the paper with the same interest
would letter from there.
While there are many changes going
on every year, l still see many familiar
names and cherish the memory of the
dear old friends who have passed away. .
We are always glad to hear from the
Charles Town boys (and perhaps, even
more particularly the girIs1 away from
home. The home paper is link in the
chain that binds them to the old Town
of their childhood.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-05
No Saloons Just Yer.

It was understood that five
petitions for saloon license would
be presented to the Town Council
at its regular meeting last Mon
day night.
In anticipation of this action,
petitions were circulated against
license and committee of citi-
gems was on hand to present the
remonstrances.
Bishop Gravatt and the Rev
erend Messrs. Hawk, Moffett,
Flanagan and Alfriend-every
minister in town-were IN the
delegation.
For some reason, after dispos-
ing of routine business, motion
to adjourn prevailed.
It is understood that the appli-
cants had failed to comply with
the requirements as to bond.
Futher developments are await
ed with interest.
Meanwhile those who oppose
even a brief return to the old
conditions until the Prohibition
Amendment becomes effective,
are hoping that the City Fathers
will act in accordance with the
expressed will of the people, as
recorded at the polls last month.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-05
NOTICE.

To all persons holding liens by judg-
ments or otherwise, on the real estate,
or any part thereof, of Joanah Edwards:
Ia pursuance Ola decree of the Cir
cult Court of Jefferson County, made
in cause therein pending, to subject
the real estate of the said Joanah Ed
wards to the satisfaction Of the liens
thereon, you are hereby required to
present all claims held by you and each
of you, against the said Joanah Ed
wards, which are liens on her real es-
tate, or any part of it.. for adjustication
to me; at my office in the town of
Charles Town, Jefferson County. West
Virginia on or before the 10th day Of
December, 1912:
Given under my hand this 18th day
of November. 1912
GEO. Nj. BELTZH0OYER. JR,
MA At Commissioner in ChancerY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-05
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

A. Kaplon,
vs..
Joanah Edwards and John Edwards. her
husband; D. R. Esky, Forrest W.
Brown, Trustee; Forrest w. Brown.
Trustee, and Jefferson Permanent
Building Association. =
Extract From Decree of October
IL, 1912.
It is adjudged, ordered and decreed
that this cause be referred to Geo. M.
Beltzhoover, Jr., one of the Commits
sioners in Chgncery of this Court, to
take. state and report an account,
showing:
!. All the real estate owned by the
judgment debtor, Joanah Edwards,
where situated. it's description and
quantity thereof.
2. The liens upon said real estate,
by whom held, their respective amounts
and priorities
8. Whether said real estate will in
five years rent for sufficient sum to
pay off and discharge said liens and the
cost of this suit.
4. And such other matters as any
party in interest may require. the same
being pertinent. or such other matters
as said Commissioners himself may
deem pertinent.
But before proceeding to take said
account the said Commissioner shall
publish the notice to lienholders as re-
quired by Chapter 139, Section Z, of the
Code of West Virgins, and said Coan-
missioner shall give notice to all the
parties to this suit of the time and
place OF taking the said account by
publication thereof for four successive
weeks in the Virginia Free Press, a
newspaper in this county. which shall
have the effect of personal service
thereof on the said parties.
And what the Commissioner shall do
hereunder. he shall report to the next
term of this Court, until which time
this cause is continued.
A copy teste
JNO. M. DANIEL, Clerk.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-05
Talking About The New Depot
Locationl HOw's This?

A new railroad through Louisiana
strikes some of the towns about mile
from the business center, so it is nee
cssary to run . bus line.
IA salesman stopping at one of these
towns asked the old darkey bus driver
about, it
essay uncle. why have they got the
depot way ont here?"
After q moments hesitation the old
slarksy replied; Il dunno boss, unless
thsy. wanted 10 git it on the railroad. :"
EsslyhOdy's.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-05
dwelling OF The Monument To
The Late DR.. A. C. Hopkins.

The monument erected by the
Daughters of the Confederacy and
other friends to the late DR.. A, C
Hopkins, Chaplain of the StonewaH
Brigade, was unveiled at Edge Hill
Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon,
Dec. 4th.
Owing to the -unfavorable weather
the preliminary services, conducted by
Rev. H. M. Moffett and Rev. j. S.
Alfriend, were held at the Presbyter.
ian Chapel
A large crowd was present led by
that . thin gray line" who loved him
in the flesh and will never tire of doing
honor to his. memory
Bishop w. L. Grayatt made the adj
dress, in which in earnest words of af-
lection and admiration he reviewed the
long and useful career of him, who, as
soldier, citizen and ambassador for
Jesus Christ, was true to every trust.
OF him he truly said that in the dis
charge of duty he knew no fear; that
in every relation of life he stood always
onsthe cause of right.
That he was pastor and comforter in
need. not only to his own congregation,
but that to him more doors opened in
this community at large than any other
man who has ever lived in our midst
This stone, he said, was reared as
tribute of love, but his true monument
was the life he lived for over 40 years
as first citizen of this community -
built upon foundation of faith, sym
pathy and love to God and man, and
reared in integrity of character, unset
flshness of service and Christ-likeness
of life.
The Confederate flag which shrouded
the stone was unrolled by his little
grandson Abner G. Hopkins III, dis
closing to view the beautiful shaft of
granite, inscribed with the Southern
Cross of Honor and appropriate expires
sions, which marks the spot where his
dust awaits the day when he shall be
clothed anew in the image Of Him whom
he SO faithfully served.
1t bears the following inscription
East Side. We'll done good and
faithful serua1at, enter thou into the jog of
thy Lord. !"
Vest Side.-0n side. Confederate
Gross Of Honor. Sub 6ase-Rev. A. c..
Hopkins, D. D., 1895-1911.
North Side Erected to the memory Of
the Chaplain Of the Stoneerau Brigade
from 1S61-1S65, by old Comrades and
many loving friends.
South Side Foaty-fire gears Of has
asetul life aoas spent nainistering to this
community, efdeari1ag himself to all
" Such as he; confirms our faith IN am
mortality and makes heapen loueher, to
our thoatgltt. "
Neither monument nor memorial can
do justice to the life that has been
lived among US. If you would know
its worth go to those whose lives have
felt the touch of his uplifted hand.
If You would know his place in a
sorrowing peoples affections. stand by
the gate that leads to his tomb, and
see the rich and poor. those of all sects
and those of none. who go to spread
their flowers on his grave, and there
uplift their hearts to the God of whom |
his life taught them even more than
his words.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-05

ticle taken from the Clarke Courier.
1t is pretty long, but if you have
room for it / wish you would publish
it.
1T sounds SO much like home.'
Yours truly,
Wilson Democrat,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-05
Communicated.
''It Sounds SO Much Like Home. .

Summit Point, W. Va.
Nov. %, 1912.
Mr.. Editor
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-05

."If that select coterie which opposed
| Wilson, either openly or by stealth,
before the Virginia State Convention,
and before the Baltimore Convention,
had been successful in defe ating the
nomination of Wilson. the Wilson men
would not have expected, much less
asked, any favors at the hands of
their Presidential nominee Chad he
been elected)
But now. it seems, those who oppos-
ed Wilson, in one way or another, be-
fore Norfolk and before Baltimore,
have not only climbed up on the Wilson
I band wagon. but are trying with might
and main to usurp all the choice seats
and kick the Wilson men off into the
open road.
If they succeed in getting away"
with this play, to use an expression
of slang, the split in the Democratic
party in Virginia will be more pro-
nounced than it has been at any time
during the past twenty years.
Senator Martin, who is the mouth
piece, spokesman and representative of
/ all that has been the antithesis of all
of Wilson's views in Virginia, said. in
a newspaper interview before the Bal
timore convention:
Anybody rather than Wilson, who
has done nothing except to. wreck the
party in his own State"
Every man had The perfect right to
..boost" his own candidate as hard as
he could. but no man mot even Sena
tor MARTINI was privileged to SO ex-
press himself against any one candidate.
President Wilson will have vast
deal of patronage to dispense in Vir-
GINA, as well as elsewhere, and if
those who did nothing to help nominate
Wilson are to receive the preference,
then the Wilson men might as well
know what to expect right now.
II there arr, favors to be shown, the
men who helped nominate Wilson are
the ones to be considered first ITO the
victors belong the spoils' If Mr..
Martin and his reactionaries had tri-
umphed at Baltimore, everybody
knows where the patronage would
have been distibuted-to his friends.
And now that the wisdom of those
who supported Wilson through thick
and thin long before he was even nom
mated, has been borne out, it seems
time to issue warning to all that the
Wilson men will expect to be consider
ed.
Those who made the fight for Viii
son thought, and still think, that
Wisconsin has nothing not a thing
in common with Martinism.
If mistake has been made, the time
to know it is now.
You know why You supported Wilson
against the the field, just as the others
know why they supported the field a.
gainst Wilson, and it.is time to stand
up and be counted.
Unless we are sadly mistaken in the
men. Messrs. McGombs. and McAdoo,
OF the Wilson forces. know exactly
what occurred in Virginia; and we trust !
these men are close enough to the new
President to inform him tif he does
not already knoWl just what the
state of affairs is in the Old Dominion.
We think Mr.. Wilson knows all about
these things. however; and we ex-
pect him to take the same position to-
ward Tom Martiuism in Virginia as
taken by him toward Jim Smithism in
New Jersey. These two isms are 3
bout the same
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-05
sThe Board Of Trade.

It is a self evident proposition
that Charles Town needs and
needs badly, an active, progress
siye, public spirited Board of
Trade.
We have One now, but its mem
bership is small and for some
time it has been inactive.
If we are to keep up with the
procession the citizens of Charles
Town and those who do business
here, should get together to make
the organization power for good
to the whole community.
Every other town, of any size,
in West Virginia has Board of
Trade working to attract new in
.dustries, to secure better railroad
service and to prevent discrimina-
tion at the hands of transporta-
tion and other public service cor
porations; and with the exception
of Charles Town they are all af-
fliated with the State Board of
Trade.
We cannot afford not to hold
up our end and to remain in
this unenyiable position.
These organizations, cooperat-
ing with the Railroad Companies
have on display at the Chicago
Land Show this week, a magnifi-
cent exhibit of the States agricul-
tural, manufacturing and mining
resources--the collection of fruits,
grains and vegetables being.
especially fine. =.
Jefferson, the best County in
the State, is not represented, al
though her neighboring counties
in the Eastern Panhandle and
South Branch Valley have SPLEEN
did exhibits, especially of apples.
Next year West Virginia will
celebrate her Semi-Centennial An
1iversary of Statehood and every
county will participate.
The Panama Exposition in San
Francisco will offer a great OPP
portunity to those sections which
wish to advertise their resources
to the world and attract investors.
Such publicity adds to the
value of every acre of land in the
county. ~ u
Here are few reasons for
infusing new life to our local
Board of Trade.
Few, it is hoped, of our citizens
are so lacking in public spirit as
to refuse. to help push the town
and county to the front.
Why not get together there
fore and start the organization
off on new and militant career
for the up building of the best
town on earth 2
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-05

Marianne Farninqhanl. ]

[Marianne Farsningbanl.1
When l go home it win be evening.
And shall hear my own dear people
sing;
And see the lighted rooms. and take
my place
AS one of them. in that sweet time, of
grace.
When | go home / shall be very tired
OF struggling Tor the thiDgsthat de-
sired;
But ! shall be content to end my quest
Gaining the best things-peace and love
and rest.
When 7 go home how sorry
shall be
Not to have brought more treasures
back with me!
Yet, though ! be failure, worn and
poor,
They win not turn me from my Fathers
door.
When I.go home / shall be travel
stained,
For winds have beaten me, and storms
have rained,
And earth has chung to me by vale and
hill,
But they will take me in and love me
still.
When go home-oh, will it not be
Heaven
To be restored, accepted, loved. for
1 given?
Sorrow and signing are for those who
roam;
| shall have found my bliss when | go
home
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-05
NOTICE.

/ will execute the provisions of the
above decree at my Office ID Charles
Town. Jefferson County. West Virginia
on the 18th day Of December; 1912.
GEO. M. BELTZHOOVER, JR,
Commissioner in Cbancery.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-05
TO THE LADIES.

Made to order hair braids, puffs and
curls from combings. Also hair braids
for sale at my residence. 1Q6 East
Congress Street. MRS. W. B. DAVIS.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-10-25
WILL TRY To SET A
WEIGHT STANDARD
Athletic Commission Endeav-
orS TO Fix international
Scale for Boxers.

NEW YORK. Oct. 2A--For the first
United States an official attempt will
be made by the New York State Athletic
commission 10 nX an international stan
dard OF weights 10 govern championship
bouts in the various classes. The COM
mission hopes TO get its schedule recoS-
Diaed by the authorities governing the
sport in England. France and Australia.
The following weight scale. drawn up
ny the New York commission now Is
on its way To the governing bodies in
the three countries named and 1t is en-
pcctcd TO meet their approval:
Papcrweight los pounds. bantam
pounds; lightweight. l35 pounds. welter-
weight. ! - pounds: mddlcwclSht 15S
pounds: light -heavyweishi commission
weight. 10 pounds; heavyweight, It's
pounds and over.
The commission in fixing tho scale also
stipulated that the various weight limits
should be made AZ the rinGslde This
country, and II is believed that modi-
nca ton Of this rul" will be agreed upon
later by the international bodies con-
ccrned.
The commissions schedule calls for a
new class To include boxers too heavy
to make los pounds rings!de. yet too
il%nt TO compete as full-ilcdgcd heavy
weights, Tho idea Is to do away With
contests ia which Il man Weighing les
pounds meets an opponent carrying 200
pounds or more.
IN addition To the weights programme
thc commission has entered Into an
agreement With English French ard
Aus,l allan promoters bv which uniform
recognized,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-10-25
Jordan High Defeats Salt Lake
High Schools Second Team

The JORDAN High school eleven defeat ed
The Salt Lake High school second team at
Sandy YESTERDAY afternoon BY a score of
. to {. Coach Dutton OF Jordan umpi.ed
tho game.
The game started with tho Farmers re-
ccivine and after lincbucking In which
they showed much skill at the crisscross
they succeeded In placing the ball over the
nne The game had progressed but four
minutes when the touchdown was made
and II looked as II the Farmers would
roll uD big score. The Indians rallied
however. and after two spectacular
tackles by John Wilson. the ball went
over. The quarter ended without further
scoring
In the second quarter Jordan succeeded
IN making safety. Coach Richardson
made no objection To some questionable
rulings as this was only practice game
In the third quarter the Farmers made
n touchdown on a forward pass to NJ
Gardner from Gof. after some assistance
IN the form OF rather excessive penal
ties. Goff kicked goal Score: Jordan.
.; Salt Lake, o.
Ia the fourth quarter after three min
utes OF play Coach Richardson sent Hol-
den 10 LETT end. In the short interval bo-
tween then and the end OF the game Uol-
den proved himself a star and had he
PLAYED throughout. there might have been
q different result. Soon after he entered
he ran down n punt from Wilson throw
Ing Con-, who received In his tracks Az
ter couple Of short gains through tho
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-10-25
Evers Signs Five Year
Contract To Manage Cubs
New Leader Says He Will Trade Tinker Only for
Do0lan of Philadelphia
BY r. w. LARDNER

HICAGo. oct. 2i-lt was consld-
cred more than likely tonight that
John Eyers would be manager Of
" the Cubs for the season OF
1913, and for four years
thereafter. President Murphy ano John
conferred for an hour or more this af-
tcrroon In the clubs offices and at the
end OF the conference they emerged from
the sanctum together.
the honor to present TO YOU the new
signed a five years contract"
'Is this official?" quericd one Of the
newspapernen Mr. Murphy replied that
il was,
Everss FIRST act was 10 seek a tele-
ph office. There lie dispatched
message 10 his wife in Troy, telling her
OF his appointment.
Johnny issued statement regarding
Tinker that may be considered an ulti-
matum, He said in effect that Joe
would nor ne traded by Chicago unless
Mike Doolan could he secured 10 take
his place,
Tinker himself may be able To make
thrce-cornered deal averrcd the new
manager. He ought 10 fiX il if any
one can. I'm not going 10 trade him TO
Cincinnati for A shortstop and a pitcher
for the reason that the Reds have no
shortstop that / could use. I consider
Tinker the best shortstop in the National
league and noolap the only other one near
his class. SO we must have either Dool-
an or Tinker. II Joe can arrange a
Trade involving Doolan. well and good
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-10-25
UTAH TEAM ON ITS
WAY TO COLORADO
Will Reach Denver Today
aud Play School of Mines
Saturday Afternoon.

Seventeen husky football warriors from
the University of Utah, acComps MED by
Coach Fred Bcun!on and Manager Franz
Cameron leit Salt Lake ut 1859 vest terday
over the Los Angeles Limited and will
arrive in Denver their destination, about
noon today. 1t is In only ono sense ihat
Denver Is their destina tivn. In truth the
destination vf the Utah team is the top
Of the Rocky mountain foolOlli conference
and the successful completion Of this trip
means tho passing uf one of the stages on
the way To the top. for Utah meets the
strong team of the Colorado School of
Mines tomorrow al Broadway Da Tl..
The eyes of all Colorado and Utah and
indeed all western footballdom are upon
these two teams and when they line Up
against each other the proba billy is that
The final championship FOR this season will
swing in the balance and tho winner will
have overcome the greatest barrier be-
tween 1t and the championship.
The only other team that Seems 10 have
grounds Tor a claim on the bunting just
now is the Colorado Springs eleven. Boul-
der has already lost Que game. that TO the
Colorado AGgies and Denver University
has put Itself out OF tho race by losing
10 both the AgGies and Utah. The AggioS
on the other hand lost to Colorado College
during which game two Of their best play
ers were injured SO that probably the
Colorado Farmers are no longer serious
ContcnderS
Utah plays the Mines in Denver aud
'Olpfhdo CoUcSe mere. HcHnlOn considers
the former the harder proposition and fig
ures that If he beats Golden Saturday he
viii have things his own way.
Before the team lef, Yesterday all the
students assembled around the flag pole
on the front lawn and sent the fellows of
with long and lusty cheer Several mem
bcrs of the faculty aud members Of the
team were called upon To say a few words
and each was greeted with yocirerous
welcome as he took tho stand IN SUM
ming up the rally Coach Fred Bennion
said: The Mines have suddenly sprung
mp in the Rocky mountain conference as
Ctah's greatest rival and have already
staked a claim 10 the pennant, They don't
know how strong we arc, though and Sat
urday they will wake up 10 find that their
claim is pretty weak and that Utah has
jumped it
Those who went were Coach Fred Bon
Mon. Manager Frank Cameron CAPTAIN
Gard dcner, Lon Romney, OFT Romuey Ell
Peterson. Justus Tolman, Frank Cole sam
Olescn. DeZ Bennon. Tommy Tftzpstrick
Norm Hamilton, Vic Hampton. Melvin
Nayior. RAY Barker, Earl Eolmstcad Rex
Sutherland Raymond summer and MiIt
Love.
The team VIII stop at the standish
hotel