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The Jefferson Co. Mutual
Fire Insurance Co.

Estsblished 1878
JOHN A. WASHINGTON, Secretary.
Office in Citizens Office Building,
Charles Town. W. Va.
Offers to the people of jefferson county
insurance In safe company at the ac-
tual cost of insurance, which is much
cheaper than the rates usually charged,
and keeps the money at homer Good
risks from responsible parties are in
vited. Executive committee meets
every Friday.
DREcToRs-D. S. Hughes. John W.
Rider, r. L. Withers, II. S. Willard,
r. Preston Chew. 5. W. Washington,
H. L. Snyder, VIM. C. Frazier, J. s.
Melvin, Isaac II. Strider, John C.
Burns, Nelson r. Roberts, VIM. Wilt.
B. B. Baker, e. Fl. Reinhart.
N. R. ROBERTS, President
JNo. A. WASHINGTON, Secy & Treas
EXECUTIVE CoMMITTEE-N. r. Rob-
erts; President; Col R. P. Chew, VIM.
Wilt. s. w. Washington, Jno. C. Burns
General Agents Washington, Alex
ander q Cooke, Charles Town, w. Va.
Sub-Agents-F. W. Myers. Shep-
herdstown, W., Va; VIM. O. Ran
Harper's Ferry, w. Va.
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Deaths.

Died at his home in Lexington KY.
after protracted illness, Maj. ToxhalI
A. Dangerfield. Maj. Dangerfield was
born in Rockingham Co. Va, and de-
scended from distinguished Colonial
ancestors. He was the youngest Of
eleven children, and studied law in the
office of his brother in law in Cali
fornia from which state he returned
home to defend his native state Vir-
gina in the John Brown raid. He
participated in all the gag ements of
his regiment and was severely wound
ed three or four times. He was known
Throughout the Laurel Brigade as q
brave and -sagaeious officer. For a
number of years he had been living in
Lexington KY. as manager of the
large stock farm of his brother-in-law
James R. Keene. He was an uncle of
Mrs. Jno. S. Alfriend of this place.
Died at her home near Rippon. W.
Va. Mrs. Jane Allen, widow Of the
late Arthur Allen. aged2a2 years. Mrs.
Allen is survived by three children,
Mrs. Robert Owen Allen of Summit
Point, Miss Mary Allen and Mr.. Ed.
Allen of Rippon Services were held
from her late residence on Saturday
+, morning. Interment In the cemetery
at Berryville. Before her marriage tc
Mr.. Allen she was Miss Tidball. of Win.
chester, daughter of the late Mr.. Alex
ander Tidball. and was connected with
the most prominent families of thai
time in this section.
---O----
Mrs. Annie E. Bowers, widow OF
John w Bowers, formerly vel
known citizen of this county, died a
the home of her son, Mr. Robt. L
Bowers, in Ransom, about noon OF
New Years day, aged "a years. Mrs
Bowers was a good woman, and wa.
a member of the NJ. 2. Church, South
| She was i'll about three months. Sur
viving her are two sons, Messrs. Robt
/ 1. Bowers, of Ransom, and Newton
Bowers, in Brunswick, Md, and on
daughter, Mrs. eetaFia Thomas, VIII
resides in Cumberland, Md j tire
brothers, Messrs. Daniel Rodricl
Kahletown; Granville, in Brunswick
Md. benjamin, in ogle county. Hi
nois. and three sisters, Mrs. Betti
J Smallwood, near Kabletown; Mr.
Thomas Rodrick, at Harpers Ferry
and Mrs. John Gray, at Lovettsvillt
Loudoun Co, Va. The funeral wa
, held Friday in the ". E. Church
South, Charles Town, at 1880 o'clocl
services by Rev ]. c. Hawk, tn
pastor. The nterment was in Edg
3 Hill cemetery.
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Facmers Institute Program.

Farm problems in a variety of
phases will be discussed at the Farm
ers Institutes to be held at Rippon
January 10, and Il; at Shenandoah
Junction, January Is and IA. The
The program provides for discus
SION of each one of the papers to be
read. Each of the four DAYS sessions,
adjournment will be taken at Il
o'clock until 100 for dinner. Every
farmer, poultry raiser, and orchardist
is invited to attend Appended is the
program for each session at both In.
stitutes:
Nippon January 10, 1913, 10 a. m.
Prayer Rev. H. M. Moffett
Address of Welcome ]. B. Huyett
Response C. C. Hartman
Care and Cultivation of the
Orchard S w. Moore
Permanent Pasture c. C. Hardma n
Selection and planting of
trees and plants S. w. Moore
Recitation z
Care Of the Colt Mr.. Lemuel Stull
Discussion.
Question Box.
Management and care of sheep
C. c.. Hardman
Rippon January II, 1913, 10 a. m.
Proper pruning of trees, plants
and vines, S. w. Moore
Appointment of Committees.
130 p m, Good Roads
Marshall Mcdonald
Recitation Miss Ruth Huyett
Address Daniel Heflebower
Spraying the farm orchard,
S. w. Moore
Question Box.
Reports of Committees.
Election of Officers.
Character as influenced by heredity
and culture.
Adjournment.
Shenandoah Junction January 10, 1918
10 a. m. =
Prayer.
Address Of Welcome,
Pres E, r, Taylor
Response, S. w, Moore
Soil Fertility. c. c, Hardmar
Propagation of trees and plants,
| S. w. Moore
E1-30 p. M. Care of Poultry
Prof. Horace Atwood
Recitation, Miss Mary Porterfieic
EGood Roads, Marshall Mcdonald
Permanent Pasture, c. c. Hardmal
i Spraying the farm Orchard
S. w. Moor
/ Adjournment.
January IA, 1913, 10 a. m.
| Construction of Silo and
I Feeding Ensilage, C. c. Hardma
4 Proper pruning of trees, S. w. Moor
Appointment of Committees.
40 p M, Poultry for Profit,
Prof. Horace Atwoo
Recitation. Miss E. Beckwit
Farmers Fruit Supply, 81 w, Moor
Reports of Committee.
Election. of Officers.
Character as influenced by Heredit
and culture
Adjournment
P Il
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After shopping hours get your lunch
ct Brown Bros.
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Fruit cake from one pound up al
Brown Bros.
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GENTLEMEN's LIST.

GENTLEMEN's LIST.
C. e. Adams, ]. Chester Arden,
Robley Bailey, S. W. Dean, John C.
Dali. G. H. Gillian. D. E. Good. Rob-
ert Mutchler, C. A. Newell. H. B. Ray
Clayton Smith, Davy Tate, 81. F.
Tomlinson, David Walton. Harry P.
Vaughan, H. Boyd, Rev. B. P. Vaughn
LADIES' LIST.
Mrs. Campbell Rhee, Mrs. Emma
Hepneman. Mrs. John Kelly, Miss
Stella Stampee., Mrs. Charlotte Will
liems.
The above letters, if not called for
within fifteen days, will be sent to the
dead letter Office. Persons calling for
them will please say that they are ad-
vertised.
HENRY N. BRADLEY. P. NJ.
Try Sal-Vet for your sheen.
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FOR SALE.

One second hand Hallet and
Davis upright piano. Inquire at
" Claymont. I
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LADIES' LIST.

Try Sal-Vet for your sheep.
G. r. WALL co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-09

Mr.. and Mrs J. e. IIamesherger Of
Front Royal, Va, We're ia town one
day this week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-09

We have a large number Of houses
for rent from April LIST, 1913. and also
some vacant houses at the prelent time.
Moore & Moo (Ine.
The Washington times., 1913-06-28
BRAIDD[O!C|k H: Dol q TABLET
1F|EEBEuNVEHED
Memorial Exercises Will Be
Held at Rockville July 9 for
Event in History.

Marking the spot where Gen. Edward
Braddock and his army rested on the
march from Georgetown to Fort Du-
quesne, now Pittsburgh. a memorial
tablet will be unveiled at Rockville. Md,
July 8, the 15Sth anniversary of the de-
feat of Braddock's army.
Congressman William P. Borland OF
Missouri, and David ]. Lewis, the rep
resentative of the Rockville district in
Congress, will be the chief speakers.
At the request of Mrs. Morris Z.
Croxall. of Rockville, who is at the head
of the Janet Montgomery Chapter,
Daughters of the American Revolution,
the War Department will send Major
Barton of the Washington, to Rockville
yelling. Judge Edward g. Peters, OF
Rockville, will preside at the unveiling.
The memorial is a bronze tablet in
serted in the face of large stone that
stands on the site where 'Braddock' $
army camped This is the third me-
mortal. tablet to- be, placed on the trail
of Braddock,s march by the Daughters
OF the American revolution. The Rock
vile dedication is TO be attended with
more than ordinary ceremony, however
than the previous occasions.
The history of Braddocks unsuccess-
full campaign against the Indians. ter
minating in his defeat at Fort Du-
ouesne, and the almost total annihila-
tion of his army, and the fatal wound
ing of the general himself. is well
known. There is local interest, how
ever, as 1t was at Alexandria a con-
vention of the Colonial governors was
held, and the campaign against the
French decided upon. and it was at
Georgetown, after the river was crossed,
that Braddock and his army. which
George Washington accompanied, took
UP the march through Maryland, max
ing the first stop at Rockville.
The Washington times., 1913-06-28
Troops STAY On Border.

Secretary Garrison has denied a re-
port sent out from Galveston. Tex, to
the effect that the War Department is
about to order back to their regular
posts the ten regiments now stationed
at that city. In the meantime reports
from across the Mexican border persist
In giving the Mexican rebels credit for
victories over the federal troops. Fol-
lowing their victory at Santa Rosa over
General Ojeha, the rebels are said to
be moving in three columns toward
Juarez. and Americans in Ell Paso. Tex,
have been warned of the coming attack
The Washington times., 1913-06-28
Colonial Beach Trip =. =.
BY Steamer St. Johns

The usual Saturday afternoon trips
for week-enders was made this after
noon by the steamer st. Johns for
Colonial Beach. The big steamer left
her deck at 2:30 o'clock, speeding down
the river to give those aboard an even
ing as well as Sunday at the resort.
Colonial Beach affords all sorts Of
amusements for those who like the sea-
shore. The sailing, canoeing. and other
forms IT boating are at their best in
the broad reaches Of the rivers mouth.
and all sorts Of iamusernents are pro-
vided for those who wish to stay ashore.
The Washington times., 1913-06-28
Wins : JPerrys Flag.

Contrary to a decision of Secretary Of
the Navy Daniels to place Commodore
Perry's battle flag in the Toledo. Ohio,
museum during the Perry centennial Gel
ebration, the historic old rag will tour
the Great Lakes on Perry's flagship.
the Niagara, in command of Ensign
Lowry, it was announced today. With
the flag will be the noted admirars s
sword and portrait.
Senator Pomerene today notified To-
ledo authorities of the revised program
in answer to a protest against the flag
being placed any where but in the To-
ledo museum.
The Washington times., 1913-06-28
American Girl Tries to
Starye Self Out Of Jail

TRENTON, N. j., June 28.-Evident-
ly trying to bring about her release,
as have the militant sufrragettes of
England, seventeen-year-old Margare,
Ditchfield is starving herself in the
Mercer county jail here. For four days
the girl has tasted no food. and passes
the time lying on her cot.
The young woman was sentenced to
serve three months for statutory Of
fense, following her, capture. together
with another girl and three actors. in a
rooming house raid. She refuses to eat
and thus far the authorities have been
unable to compel her to do so. An ef-
fort will likely be made to have her
freed. The men were let go with fines
of SO each. and the other girl was sent
to a home. 49,
The Washington times., 1913-06-28
Making Pressure Tests.

Pressure tests at the canal gates at
Gatun. Panama, are being watched with
interest by the War Department The
Atlantic waters, which have been al
lowed to run slowly against the lower
gates at Gatun, reached sea level yes
terday afternoon. The large gates are
being put to actual test of full pressure
for the first time. The reports thus fSr
indicate that the gates remain water
tight under the tests.
The Washington times., 1913-06-28

hibition at Belmont today. and viii be
on exhibition all next week. the pro-
ceeds to 90 toward the $4,000 that 10 70
be paid Harry wardman for withhold
Ing his building operations for. one year.
The picture may be seen from TO I
O'Clock. and from ! to II O'Clock each
day thfouah next week. VIII F. Thomas
has agreed to exhibit II at 'his own ex-
pSnse.
The Washington times., 1913-06-28
Compliment To Appointee.

A compliment was paid yesterday by
the Senate to A. d. Watts, of North
Carolina, who has been selected for in
ternal revenue collector for the western
district of the State. He was confirmed
without reference of his name to COM
mittee. He was Endorsed by Senators
Simmons and Overman.
Mr.. Watts has long been a political
lieutenant of Senator Simmons, and is
now clerk of the Senate Finance Com
mittee. A significance fact about his
appointment is that it was opposed by
Secretary of the Navy Daniels.
The Washington times., 1913-06-28
Warfare On Hog Cholera.

As another means of warfare on the
high cost of living, the Department of
Agriculture will launch a campaign next
week against hog cholera, the disease
that caused the loss of 10000, 900 worth
of porkers last year. An appropriation
of $4,000 made by Congress for the
purpose will become available Tuesday.
The Washington times., 1913-06-28
McAdoo Child Better.

Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo has
been notified that the illness. Of one of
his younger children at the Blackstone
Hotel, in Chicago, is not serious. The
trip West being taken by Miss Nora
McAdoo and other members of the fam
fly, halted by the childs illness, was
continued today.
The Washington times., 1913-06-28
Daniels In New Rochelle.

Secretary Daniels left last night for
New Rochelle. n. Y, to attend the cele-
bration of the 215th anniversary Of the
founding of the town. Secretary Gar
rison is Spending the weekend at At
lantic City. Both officials will return
to Washington Monday. and the fol-
lowing day, Secretary Garrison will go
to Gettysburg to attend the veteran
encampment there, and make an address.
The Washington times., 1913-06-28
Customs Salaries Back.

The Government is nearly a month
behind on its customs pay, and officials
in the customs service are all working
on short pay. The same condition pre-
vailed in June last year. Back salaries
will be made good as soon as Congress
passes the general deficiency bill
The Washington times., 1913-06-28
Dam 20 Raise Water Levees.

Elaborate plans for the construction
of a submerged dam or weir in the
Niagara river to raise the level of Lake
Erie and its upper waters, are contained
in a report made to Congress yesterday
through the President, by the Interna-
tional Waterways Commission The
project contemplates an expenditure OF
S3,500.000, representing the estimated
cost of the dam and accessories to avoid
damage to property. 1t is proposed to
construct this dam from Gill creek. on
the American side, to Hog Island, on
The Washington times., 1913-06-28
Get Back Shoulder Straps.

Under orders issued by Secretary
Daniels. abolishing a previous order of
Secretary Meyer, naval officers will get
back their golden shoulder straps, and
bureau chiefs will have the option of
wearing read admiral uniforms on spe-
cial occasions.
The Washington times., 1913-06-28
Oppose High Car Fares.

Growth of the territory between
Washington and Alexandria has been
retarded by high railway fares, accord
ing to Congressman c. C.-Carlin, Of the
Virginia district, that takes in this terri
tory. Mr.. Carlin also expressed the be-
lief that there would be a continuous
city from Washington to Alexandria II
the fares were cheaper. Proceedings
will be instituted by the Virginia Heights
Citizens Association before the Inter-
state Commerce Commission to test
present fares, he said
The Washington times., 1913-06-28
Famous Old Landmark
.JumbIed Mass Of Debris

Lyons mill. that old landmark in
Rock Creek Park valley. in line with
the proposed park extension, is today
jumbled mass Of debris. Two crum-
bling walls. covered with moss. Is all
that remains standing of the old struc-
ture. The mill collapsed last Thursday
afternoon. John Harris. a truck farmer,
living on the premises, heard the crack
ing of the great wooden stanchions
which supported the mill several min
utes after leaving the old structure
The Washington times., 1913-06-28
Wilson Names Collectors.

Austin D. Watts, private secretary OF
aenstor Simmons, was named yesterday
nv President Wilson as collector, of in
ternal revenue for the western district OF
North Carolina, o. Blalock was named
as collector of internal revenue for
Georgia, and ]. F. C. Griggs. collector
of customs for Florida.
The Washington times., 1913-06-28
Fewer Clothes the styls.

PARIS. June 3-The Prix de Drass at
Auteuii yestefd&y. the most fashionAbis
a. possible and TO have that little trans
parent Corsets and pettieoats are out
Of date. The newspapers today are
filled with letters Of protetG
The Washington times., 1913-06-28
Comment Is Omitted.

partment Of Justice today as to the
resolutions adopted by the Iowa State
Bar Association at Sioux City last night
in which Judge Emory Speer, of Macon.
Mo-, is sustained in his declarations
against espionage of judges by the De-
partment Of Justice. Such espionage as
Judge Speer alleges Attorney General
McReynolds has subjected him to was
declared to be un-American and worthy
of unqualified condemnation.
The Washington times., 1913-06-28
Legislative News In Brief

the Canadian side The dam would
raise the level of the Niagara three
feet for a distance of one and one-half
miles, and would likewise raise the tide
levels of Lake Erie and the mean levels
of Lakes st. Clair and Huron.
The Washington times., 1913-06-28

sI.oo To Harper's Ferry and Martins
burg, s1.35 Berkeley Springs. $500 Cum
| beriafd and return. Sunday, June 29th.
Baltimore and Ohio from Union Station,
Washington. at s 20 A NJ. Returning
same 6ay-Advt.
The Washington times., 1913-06-28
Zionist Lecture at
Adath Israel Temple

Mime. Bella Pevsner, who has spent the
last seven years lecturing in the inter
est Of the Zionist movement through
out Europe, Canada and the United
States. will deliver her final address In
this country at Adath Israel Temple,
Sixth and / streets northwest, tomor-
row. Nine. Pevsner has made the cause
of the re-esta blishment of Hebrew unity
in the land Of their forefathers her life's
mission.
The Washington times., 1913-06-28
Ambassador Departs.

Ambassador Jusserand of France left
today for the Green Mountains. He
will visit France before returning to
Washington in the fall.
The Washington times., 1913-06-28
Picture Exhibited
10 Help Belmont

I'm the Shadow OF the, Cross" paint
ing that has attracted much attention
in this country and Europe. is on ex-
The Washington times., 1913-06-28
Committee To Meet.

Senator Swanson has called meet
ing of the Senate committee on the West
Virginia investigation for next Monday.
The testimony thus far taken will be
considered, and the committee will de-
termine plans for the completion OF the
INQUIRY
The Washington times., 1913-06-28

Miss Janet Williamson, of u street,
has gone to Laytonsville. Nd. to visit
the Rev. and Mrs. John E. Fort, the
latter being her sister.
The Washington times., 1913-06-28
FREIGHT DELIVERY
FOR ANACOSTIAN
Interstate Commerce Commission Notifies Attorneys for the
Citizens Association That Free Zone Includes That
> Section of the District.

ayers of the Fourth Of July pageant and
asked to have the association contribute
; toward the celebration.
The Washington times., 1913-06-28

Beginning with the July meeting, EN-
manuel Chapter. No, 1871, Brotherhood
OF St Andrew, will hold its summer
scssit ms in the homes of members. The
next meeting will take place with ]. b.
Hagan, in Chester street.
The Washington times., 1913-06-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert E. Beck, Of Chi
cago street, will leave tomorrow for At
lantic City.
The Washington times., 1913-06-28

Charles r. Burr. president of the
Anacostia Citizens Association, has
been communicated with by the man
The Washington times., 1913-06-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Evander French have
returned to their home. IN Nichols ave-
nue., from GAINESVILLE. Ohio. where they
visited their son, Walter French, and
his family
The Washington times., 1913-06-28

Anacostia Epworth Leaguers will give
a trolley car party to Glen Echo, and
the committee arranging for the outing
is Miss Mabel Burch. chairman; Arthur
Suit. Harvey Townsend. and Frank
Tew.
The Washington times., 1913-06-28

John Bowman, of No. Is Fire Engine
Company, has gone to. Frederick. Nd,
on his annual leave. ~
The Washington times., 1913-06-28
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
"a ANACOSTJA d. C JUNE IS

| .. ANACOSTlA, d. T., JUNE %"
The Interstate Commerce Commission
has notified Frank 8. Bright. attorney
for the Anacostia Citizens Association,
| that the recent ruling of the commits
sion, directing the continuance of the
| free delivery of freight to the business
| houses In the city. is effective in Ana
costa also. The Interstate Commerce
Commission issued the order extending
| the free delivery zone to Anacostia
many months ago, and II was only
when the railroads suspended the serv-
| ice elsewhere that 1t was discontinued
here.
I The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
| is the only road affected, as far as
Anacostia is concerned. as the hearings
before the Interstate Commerce Com
mission last year. when the free de-
| livery service was extended to Ana
cost. brought out the fact that the
A., Baltimore and Ohio railroad has a
| freight station here that was held to
! be sufficiently close to the merchants
I; railroad company. =
! Electa Chapter, No. ?. Order of the
/ Eastern STAR is arranging to celebrate
! its nineteenth anniversary early in July.
The committee at work for the event
Roberts, Milton ]. Fillius. William
Scantiebury, ir.. George Copes and
! Charles A. Stevens.
| ;EIecta Chapter was the second one
| of the Masonic auxiliaries to be or
ganized in the city, and the present
membership is sl5. The chapter has
pledged ssos to the Masonic and East
ern Star Home. An officer VINO. mas
| held her position longer than any
other in the chapter is Mrs. Elsie
Robinson, the secretary. who has served
| for thirteen. consecutive years.
The town flower garden established by
| the .Anacostia Citizens Association at
| Nichols avenue and q street. the only
one OF The kiEd in the District. has se-
cured such favorable comment from va
rous quarters, both in the city and
suburbs, that II is to be enlarged FREQ
erick H. Kramer, washington norist'
attracted by the citizens efforts to
beaItify a vacant half-square, formerly
| filled with refuse and bushes. has Of
fered to donate large flower bed, with
the necessary plants and labor
Anacostia Epworth Leaguers will give
! trolley car party to Glen Echo, and
| Is Miss Mabel Burch. chairman; Arthur
| Suit. Harvey Townsend. and Frank
Tew.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert E. Beck, of Chi
cago street, viii leave tomorrow for At
| lantic City.
! Miss Janet Williamson. OF U street,
has gone to Laytonsville. Md. to visit
the Rev. and Mrs. John E. Fort, the
latter being her sister.
Charles r. Burr. president Of the
Anacostia Citizens Association, has
The Washington times., 1913-06-28
$3.50 to Mountain Lake Park and

! Baltimore and Ohio R r. July 1 to
IL. Tickets valid for return until July
Is
The Washington times., 1913-06-28
AT A BARGAIN P]

- = - = - - -t -- a,e 80 -
This property is just II
Il minutes ride from Post
Office Corner on the lines Of
the Washington Utility Co., on
the Heights Of Mount Ida, COM
manding an excellent view of
Washington, Maryland and Poto-
mac River. Has concrete walks
to- Railroad Station and every
advantage Of city home, with
the beautiful surroundings of
the Country. This home can
be sold either for cash or.-on
terms to suit. ..,~