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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01
CLAUDE ALLEN
IS CONVICTED
DRAMATIC SCENE IN COURT.
Fianeee Of Prisoner sobs In Court
When Pie Result u Announced.
Frfel Allen To pc Tried
August "a. V

Roanoke, Va. After being out /
hour and 40 minutes, the jury in the
Claude Allen case, at Wytheville, re-
turned to the courtroom and announc-
ed that they had agreed upon a YER
diet. Intense silence reigned in the
room as the foreman read the verdict
Of guilty Of murder in the first degree.
A motion was made by the defepse
that the jury be pollcd. which was
done, with the same result.
The silence was broken by the sobs
Of the dancee of the prisoner, Miss
Wisler, who broke down completely as
she realized the meaning of the YER
dict For the first time during his
trial the prisoner showed signs Of
emotion, although 1t appeared that he
was moved more by the grief of his
sweetheart than by his own fearful
predicament. His mother wept and
mingled her tears with those of her
boy and his flancee. Several of the
Jurors brushed away the tears from
their eyes and women in the audience
sobbed aloud.
The usual motion to set aside the
verdict was made by the defense and
rejected, after which Judge Staples
adjourned court until August IA, when
Friel Allen will be put on trial for the
murder of Commemorative Attorney
Foster. Friel is cousin Of Claude's.
Floyd Allen, father of the man who
was adjudged guilty of murder, him.
self under conviction, was visibly
moved when he heard the verdict. Il
cannot believe it." he muttered again
and again.
Sentence has been deferred in the
cases OF father and son. that they may
appear as witnesses in the cases yet
to be tried.
The Allen prisoners we're brought
back to Roanoke and will remain in
confinement in the jail here until the
beginning Of Friel's trial in August.
Rumors are current that Sidna AL.
lens wound has steadily grown worse
and that it will be but matter of =
few days until the leader of the Hills.
vile clan Is brought to Justice. He ID
believed to be hiding in the recesses
OF the Carroll Mountains along with
Wesley Edwards, his nephew, the
other member OF the gang yet at
large.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01

-c6n you ten me- remarked fair
lady Of her partner at the supper table,
who that exceedingly ugly man Is I
mean the one sitting opposite your"
The gentleman smiled sardonicaliy.
"0h, he's my brotherl" came the
reply.
s The lady went scarlet, and her con-
fusion was almost painful
~Oh, I'm 90 sorry!" she suffered.
apologizing profusely. you see, did
not notice the resemblance between
you.''
A moment later she turned to. her
neighbor on her left, who happened to
be q woman.
do you see that handsome fellow
over there, twisting his mustache p
she asked. He's been watching me,
and making eyes at me all the evening
Who Is he?''
The other woman turned scornfuliy
and angrily upon her.
"Oh, he's only my husband!" came
the biting reply.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01
TO TELL A
GOOD DAIRY COW


Prof. Dean, In charge Of the dairy
department at the Ontario Agricul-
tural college, says good COW Is one
which gives 600 gallons Of milk year,
or $50 pounds of butter in the same
length of time. He values cow-testing
highly. as it is the only means Of tell
ing whether or not q COW viii pro
duce this much during the year. He
writes:
How are you to know good COW :
You can tell by the notches in its
backbone. You can ten BY the length
Of her tail whether she win milk for
q long time. The scales and Babcock
tests are the best tests, BY these you
weigh the milk once month and
multiply the pounds Of mix given By
the test. After dividing By 100 and
adding one:sixth. you have the NUM-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01
ECZEMA FOR TEN YEARS

1909 Little Walsh St., Baltimore,
MIDI was afflicted with eczema for
about ten years, the most tormenting
and agonizing. 1t was dry eczema. all
itching. 1t was scratch. scratch.
scratch and burn, burn, burn. BY
scratching brought sores which
scabbed. tried all remedies which /
knew or heard Of; some gave me tenn
porary relief. but none permanent
cure. couldn't sleep for scratching.
after which there was burning. Issaw
the advertisement for free samples of
Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment
and wrote for them. They did me
good immediately and then bought a
box Of Cnticura Ointment and cake
of Cuticura Soap. was cured in two
weeks" (Signed} George Wooden,
Jan. II, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world Sample Of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard .Cuticura. Dept. L, Boston. =
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01

Surely, If we wanted plow we would
not go to the store or factory and buy
Syracuse beam. an Oliver chill mold
board, a South Bend landslide and q
Mount Joy point, and go home on the
back porch, take clawhammer and
q monkey-wrench to make pillow Of
these parts. Well, it is Just as abb
surd to think we can make the differ
ent breeds Of cattle fit together and
do the desired work we'll
take 1t We do not expect to raise
beef cattle. or any others for that
matter. except for the profit they give
US in consuming the products Of our
own farm, converting them into beef
and establishing new channel
through which to market these prod
ucts.,
Then, II this Is our desire, do as We
would in purchasing piece Of ma
lchinery for any other purpose buy
the machine that was manufactured
for that particular purpose, and buy
the best The best Is the one that will
do most satisfactorily the greatest
amount Of work and at the least cost.
/ am great believer in beef cattle
when we can make them consume our
farm crops at market price and save
the trouble Of hauling these away.
Unless we can figure market prices
for our crops fed at home, then the
feeding or raising OF cattle becomes a
burden and not a profitable business.
Yes, they should do more than this.
They should make us profit above
all cost Of feed, labor and incidents
which always enter into any business
proposition or venture.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01

these are the three leading beef
breeds, there are others. such as Red
Poll and Devon. By some writer's the
Red Poll and Devon are classed as
dual purpose; but for the present we
will consider them beef breeds.
OF the three breeds mentioned first,
we can scarcely say one is better than
the other. for they belong on the same
plane. It Is matter Of choice or
preference with each man for himself.
which he likes best, and then that be-
comes the best for him. Every one
of US will give our best attention and
efforts to the things We like best.
Therefore the breed Of cattle we like
best will give US best results and be-
comes best for uA.
The two, remaining breeds are good
and in soIae sections are very popular,
but for strictly beef purposes are
rather email and have tendency
toward the dairy formation.
When We go into the business Of
producing beef we want the breed of
cattle that will produce that product
at the least cost and In the greatest
quantities. Then 1t behooves us to
select one of the best breeds. I say
one Of the best breeds, and / mean
one. Do not make the mistake that so
many have done and think that you
can produce better steers by breeding
together two breeds than pure-bred
steers of either one. just remember
whenever you breed together two dis
tinct breeds you are producing grades
of both breeds and going down hill
Again, when you breed together two
distinct breeds you are much more
apt to confine the poor qualities Of
both breeds in the offspring. As an
example, and one that is commonly
practiced, II, you breed Holstein COW,
which produces a large quantity Of
milk but poor In butter fat, to Jer-
sey bull, a breed which produces a
small quantity of milk and rich In but
ter fat, you are very likely and most
apt to produce heifer that will pro-
duce small amount OF milk. the char
Acter inherited from the sire, and that
little poor in butter fat, the character
from the dam The reverse is your
| desire, but you may be disappointed.
Knowing these things, and also be-
Ing able to buy the pure-breds Of any
breed we many fancy, let US act
wisely In the matter and purchase our
foundation stock OF pure breeding.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01
RoY AnaMered colIier.

John Muir. California's naturalist
and explorer, relates the following
story of Col D. c., Collier, director
general of the Panama California ex-
position of San Diego:
While riding along mountain road
In San Diego. Cal. Mr.. Collier came
upon a dflapidated corral fence upon
which hung al sign bearing the follow
Ing announcement: For Sail" A
bright-looking small boy sat on the
fence beside the, sign, and Mr.. Col
Her asked him. When does this ranch
sail?'''
The small boy glanced up quickly
at Mr. Collier, smiled, and said.
When some sucker comes along who
can raise the wind" Mr.. Collier
DOTTED his sombrero, thanked the lad
for his information, and rode on his
way feeling greatly enlightened
Hearst's Magazine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01
FaIl. LOCO go 70 neath.

Canton. Ohio. When 1000 feet in
the air, = rope attaching the trapeze
bar to his parachute broke and Thorn
as HeineId. rs years old. Of Spring;
field. III, fell to his death here. His
body struck IN the soft earth of q
celery held head nrst and was buried
10 the knees. The accident occurred
almost Immediately after Heifeld,
watched 81 1900 people at Myers
LAKE., an amusement resort. cut loose
frsm his balloon II the crowd were
kwo sisters 81 the Eeronant
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01
By W. q. cHRIsMAN.)

Nby w. q. Ct1RlSMAN.1
All cattle are divided into or fall
Into certain classes according to the
work they do to best advantage. In
other words. the disposition they make
of the feed they consume over and
above the amount needed for main
tenance determines this class
When we take into consideration
that cattle are only machines for con-
verting hay, fodder and grains into
some product for human food, and
they are the only machines or fac
tories known that will convert those
materials into beef. milk, butter and
cheese. we get much clearer concep-
tion OF the real meaning Of beef cat
tie, milk cattle or butter cattle.
BY beef cattle we mean those types
Of cattle which win use their surplus
feed to best advantage In the manu-
factrue of beef OF this type we have
three prominent breeds: Shorthorn,
Hereford and Aberdeen Angus. While
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01
Foiled,s

The lovers whispered together be-
fore the doors Of her fathers hangar,
planning the last details of their
e1opement
Hurry, dearest" he urged. I'VE
will wheel out your runabout mono
plane and together we'll fly away on
the wings of the night, nevermore to
be separated! p
Wait she exclaimed. have
"a better plan. We will run it out and
hide it in the old stable; then we will
walk to the trolley and papa will never
suspect us.
They were hardly half mile on
their way down the road when, from
overhead, came the roar Of the triple
propellers of the racing monoplane as
papa dashed out into the darkness in
hot pursuit-Phck
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01
Hlah 4 Alr; EnaIne RIows up.

New York Harry Brown. the ayia-
tor, and friend. Raymond D, Porter,
of this city. had sensational escape
when, at height OF 5000 feet in their
aereplane, over Hampstead Plains,
near Hempstead. l. II, the engine
blew up, Brown instantly moved the
planes and the machine volp1aned to
earth. Neither of the passengers was
injured, although the aeropIane was
slightly damaged. the propeller being
broken in making q landing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01
What the Addition Of In. "sv Did.

Please Do Not Pluck the Flowers
Without Leave" was the request
placed conspicuously in the garden
Of a residence to which the public oc
casionally is admitted
One day a practical joker added IS
to the last word of the sign. The
result was that everybody who visited
the estate for the next few days car
ried away a large bouquet Of the
flowers, and with the blooms, lots Of
leaves.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01
wife OF Preacher Arrested.

Nashville, Tenn Mrs. Freeman.
wife of Elder w. C. Freeman, a Baps
fist preacher and merchant who was
found dead in his store at Mike.
Tenn, few days ago. was arrested,
together with Lucien Simmons, a
young man employed in the Freeman
store. Both are charged with murder.
Mrs. Freeman and Simmons were the
only persons near the Freeman home
when the preacher was said to have
shot himself
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01
Human Yardstlck.

aCholly, but rs tired!" exclaimed a
tall and thin negro. meeting short
and stout friend on Washington street.
What you been dom to get tired 2
demanded the other.
Well explained the thin one,
drawing deep breath, over to Broth
er Smiths dey are measurin' de- house
for some new carpets. Dey haven't
got no yawdstick, and rs just ezacctly
six feet tall. So to oblige Brother
Smith, rs been a-layin down and a.
gettin' up all over DER house,
Youths Companion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01
GOES MAD COUNTING COINS.
Woman Who Begged On Street Worth
$500, 900.

Los Angeles, Cal--Driven mad by
constant indulgence in her only pleas
ure, the counting of pennies and small
silver pieces begged from passersby,
Leota-Seybold, an ancient character Of
the street corners, was sent to the
asylum recently, and there found, Sat
urday, to be worth at least 100000.
Arrangements are being made to send
her to the care of two sisters in Okla
homa, where she owns large tracts of
land.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01
M. AND NJ. PAYS $4,000 FINE.

Transportation Company Violated
Laws In Grain Shipments.
Savannah, Cat was announced
here that fine of $4,000 was paid
into the United States Court here by
the Merchants and Miners Transpor-
tation Company. 1t was levied by
Judge Emory Speer after the corpora
ton was convicted of violating the
commerce laws in shipments of grain
from Philadelphia to Savannah. An
appeal was taken and lost
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01

To remove nicotine from the teeth.
disinfect the mouth and purify the
breath after smoking, Paxtine Is a
boon to all At druggists, Csc a box
or sent postpaid on receipt Of price by
The Paxton Toilet Co.. Boston. Mass.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01
HELD UP, ROBBED AND KILLED.
travelling Man Victim OF Negro IN
West Virginia.

Bluefeld, w. VA travelling man
named Tripod was held up. robbed of
5000, then shot and instantly killed by
negro at the little town of Rolfe,
w. Va. Two Italians were also shot.
The negro escaped to the mountains,
pursued by the sheriff's posse
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01
The sad part Of il.

"Oh, you will learn to forget me IN
time, she said.
II know shall" he replied, .'but /
shall never forget the money have
spent trying to make you think me q
prince. -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01
An ominous Assurance,

Il think. said the young statesman.
that some of my speeches viii be re-
called with interest in years to come. :"
They WILL" replied Senator Sors
ghum. unless you are exceptionally
lucky"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01

Der Of pounds of butter the COW has
given that month. No other reliable
way has been discovered. The man
who keeps pure-bred cows and Is not
testing them is making q serious mis-
take. /"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01
Can't AFFORD Il.

Hostess Mr. Mann. you eat roast
beef rare, do yon not?
Guest Yes, rare and rarely. Bos
ton Transcript,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01
pandeIIon kllIe,,.

What Is said to be sure dandelion
killer is to pour creosote through q
can upon the top Of the plant. This
will follow the root to its base, burn
ing it so that 1t viii never grow again.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01
DOES YOUR HEAD ACHM4

Try Hicks, CAPUDINE. It's liquid pleas.
ant Observation-Disclosures edi1te-good 10 prevent
Sick Headaches and Nervous Headaches also.
Your money back II not satisfied. l0c., 15c. and
&c. It medicine stores.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01
FeedIno skim MIlk.

Said good farmer recently, Il like
to feed my skim milk as soon as It
comes from the separator. an 1 know
the calves and pigs like It that way
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01
4 WONDERFUL DISCOVERY,

M fhis RRo OF reaeArch and e1peliment al nature
IL fansacked scienti comfort and hap
pineseof man. Science haa indeed made giant strides
n the past century, and among the-by no meana
least important discoveries N medclne y that q
ffemch HOspltns and that It worthy the attention
Of those who suiler from kidney, bladder nervous
iseaSes chronic weaknesses, ulcers skin erupti0ns,
piles 40, there ie doubt In fAct ttaeemn evident
hon the big stir created amongst specialists that
THG IA Pl0l1 Is destined 70 cast into oblivion AL
those questionable remedies tlal were formerly the
Hole reliance OF medical II Is OF course tmpoe-
sibie 70 tell snerers all We should like 10 tell then
~ this shoFt article, but those who would like 70
know mora about this remedy that has effected so
lnany-Wa might almost say, mtracnlous cures
should send addressed envelope Tor FREE book 70
BF. - Glerc Ned o.. HaVetetock Road Hampstead,
London, HnR and decide for whether the
New French Remedy 18th HAPIQN.s no. !, No
II vain during lie Of miseI sIAeEing. III health
nah Sla0 FouesSA Co. g BeekmAn 81, New York.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01
For suMMER HEADACHES

Hicks CAPUDINE Is the best remedy-no
matter what causes them-whether from the
etc. 1oc., 25c. and 5uc. per bottle at medicine
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01
In Chicago.

Ella Strangely enough, all of her
husbands have been named William
Stella-Yes. she is a regular Bill
collector
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01

Two classes Of people worry about
money those who have too little ar
those who have too much
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01

This time Of year, in order to have
your innings, you ought to have your
cuttings.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01

Dull hearing and bad memory are
good Affections at times.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01

A satisfactory wife tells her hus-
band that she could not possibly have
married betteS than she did.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01
Innnor,ant. Id Motnera

Important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that It
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01

signature -, Of IZlz<u
In Use For Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletchers Castoris
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01
OF 4
GREAT MEDICINE


Hooper, Nebraska -s'I am VERY glad
% tell how Lydia E. Pinkhsm's Vegetable.
Compound has helpedm me. Fortive years
IguRered from female troubles 20 was
scarcely able to do my work. took doc
tors medicines and used local treatments
but was not helped. ! had such awful
bearing down pains and my back was %
weak could hardly walk and could not
ride. IOften had to sit up nights to sleep
and my friends thought i could not live
long. At my request my husband got
me bottle Of Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound and ! commenced to
take II. By the time ] had taken the
seventh bottle my health had returned
md ! began doing my washing and was .
wen woman. Atone time for three weeks
I did all the work for eighteen boardera
with no signs Of my old trouble return
ing. Many lave taken your medicine
after seeing what 1t did for me. Iwould
not take 5000 and be where Twas. You
have my permission to use my name Il
IL win aid anyone. Mrs. SUSIE Tenn
FLEToN, Hooper, Nebraska.
TheP inkham record lisa proud and peer
less one. It Is q record Of constant VIC
toryoVer the obstinate ills of woman ills
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01

TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA
AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM
tSs N 3d fov ySu AZ tiHS
The formula is plainly printed on every bottle,
form, and the most enectual form. For grown
people and children 80 cents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-08-01

COOK R0OK .EGopomIsal COOKING. FREE
News, Zoe yearly Home News 1O7s <. 10Th st. BrOokyn
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-07-20

jewels hooked by Queen Isabella
to finance the Columbus expedi-
ton!
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-10
PLENTY Of FUN FOR ALL At GR0CERs'
AND BUTCHERS PICNIC WEDNESDAY

catch the stray balls o. the pitchers,
while the retailers have been sprinting
on the quiet for weeks, preparatory to
making some record g ,ashing home
runs Then there viii be foot races,
which viii include a fat mems race, in
which no one under $50 pounds can en-
ter; thin mems race( weight at track
side. IS pounds; hobble race, sack race,
potato race. pursuit race, peanut race
and every kind and sort of a race.
This sounds like the athletic women
had been forgotten, but hey have nOs-
There viii be heavyweight and feather
weight races for them, too, and egg
races, and all kinds of races with guar
anteed nonbiased referees.
As for the eats, which are after all the
main purpose of a picnic. the grOeers
and butchers have provided in abund-
ance, and if anybody leaves the park
hungry it won't be the fcult of the picnic
committee. Insuring its success are the
following committees:
Finance. Hampton Odell and Chas.
Sehueks,. secretary and treasurer, j. B.
Thew.
Entertainment-W. J. Ritz, P. J.
Crowley. J. E. Collard, J. B. Thew and
W. H. Elliott.
Refreshments Henry A. Hamilton. J.
Hampton Odell. Edwin il. Griffith,
David l. Murphy.
PubHcity-Frank S. Stein.
This is the first time the grocers have
held such a picnic and trey are leaving
nothing undone that viii add to its sue
cess. All the grocery and meat stores,
wholesale and retail, vii have an all
day holiday for the picnic Wednesday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-10

Who said picnic? The wholesale and
retail groeers and butchers Of FL PasO
are going to have a picnic Wednesday at
Washington park and it is going to be
some picnic, too, from the Preparations
that are being made There are over
500 wholesale and retail grocery and
meat stores in FL PasO which have about
1000 men connected with them. Add to
each of the thousand men a family and
a few friends and it makes a goOdly
number. But whe nthese grOcers and
butchers have good times there Is moth
ing small about their good times, so they
want the public in general and every
body in particular to 90 out to Wash
ingtOn park also on picnic Wednesday,
and everything from the pink lemonade
to the baseball game will be absolutely
free
The hour set to meet at Washington
park IS 10 o'clock, and from then on
the fun viii keep up until everyone is
too tired to laugh another time.
Among the entertainment features on
the program the concert by the "COl
Steever's war time band" comes first.
This popular fourth cavalry band may
not be heard many more times in FL
Paso and it alone Is q strong enough
magnet to draw a large crowd to the
park. Bandmaster QuintO viii conduct
the concert.
Then there is the baseball game. The
wholesale men have a crack nine to pit
against the retail men and the game is
likely to run several innings beyond the
usual nine The catchers are going to
have a couple of bushel + ikets handy to