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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-07-03
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
CONSULT TICKET AGENT FOR
FULL PARTICULARS

Ia the Circuit Court of Jefferson
County, West Virginia.
Ada Thomas. Executrix of James A.
Thomas, deceased Plaintiff.
Egbert W. Thomas, Josie Scott and NJ.
M. Scott, her husband; Arthur Scott,
Anna E. Thomas and Eugene S.
Thomas Defendants.
Extract from decree of June 10th,
1918.
This cause is referred to Commits
sioner in Chancery,A S. Walter Wash
ington, to report.
Ist. What property was owned by
the said James A. Thomas at the time
of mis- death, its character and descrip-
ton, stating particularly and in detail
in said report, the stocks, bonds, notes
and chooses in action owned by the said
James A. Thomas.
End. The liens on said property, if
any.
3rd. The debts due by the said
James A. Thomas, their respective
amounts and priorities. 5
18th. What disposition, If any, has
been made by the said Ada Thomas as
Executrix of each of the personal es-
tate of said testator as came into her
hands.
9Th. A settlement of accounts by
said Ada Thomas as Executrix.
9Th. Any other matters deemed per-
tinent by the Commissioner or required
by the parties.
But before proceeding to execute this
decree, said Commissioner shall give
such notice to creditors and other par
ties as is required by law.
JOHN M. DANIEL,
A copy teste. Clerk.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-07-03
Gettysburg Notes.

Lieut.. John Foley carried the battle
torn flag of the End Regiment, Stone
wall Brigade.
Rev. Mr.. Cole, who went as Chaplain
of Jefferson County Camp, was i'll one
evening, but soon recovered.
Mr.. R. H. Hesser, never sick before,
had severe attack and was very i'll on
Tuesday night, but recovered, thanks
to good nursing.
Col. R. P. Chew, the Confederate
Commissioner of the State Camp, was
accorded q. great ovation by both the
Confederate and Union veteran hosts.
Editor Geo. w. Haines, of the Spirit
of Jefferson, arrived on the field early
Tuesday morning. He made the trip
from Charles Town in an automobile.
T. D. Webster, in the great crowd,
ran into his brother, j. F. Webster,
who came to Gettysburg from Miami,
Mo. This was their first meeting in
twenty years.
Michael Souders was.too weak to stand
103 in the sun at Gettysburg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-07-03

Kideswhy, Va, June IA pretty home
wedding ives solemniEed here today & the
residence Of the brides mother. Mrs. Susan
Walker 0riggs. when Miss Susan Churchill
Griees became the bride Of Mr.. Samuel
Wright WysoDg, of Charles Town. W. Va
The decorations were of daisies arranged
with large wedding bells Of the same flower,
the illumination supplied by candelabra
clsyerly arranged with the decorations.
Thebride wore gray travelling suit and
carried bouquet Of brides roses. The bri-
dal party entered the parlor at three O'Clock
while Miss Mary Churchill playedia we'd
ding march from Mendelsohn. The frst
who entered were the flower girls, Misses
Dora Beck6am and Earle Atkins strewing
rose petals. Little Miss Marguerite Atkins,
niece of the bride, followed bearing the ring
in white magnolia flower.
The groom was attended by Mr.. George B
Jones, and Miss George Griggs, sister of the
bride, was maid of honor.
The bride entered upon the arm of her
brother-in-law, Mr.. N. W. Atkins. who gave
her away. Miss Ella Reardon. of MiIlbrook,
NY, sang 20 Perfect. Love" and the Rev
J. &. Deshazo, the brides pastor, performed
the beautiful and impressive Methodist mar
rage rites with ring services.
The bridal party left on the afternoon
train for New York and other points, after
which they will reside at Elkton, Tenn,
where the groom has business interests.
The bride is the second daughter of the
late George I. Griggs and is deservedly pop
ular because of her many lovely qualities
The groom is member the Wysong fam
lily of Jefferson county, West Virginia, and
is highly esteemed. Although there were
no focmal invitations and only prenuptial
announcements, many beautiful and. valua-
BILE presents were received.
Only members and near relatives of the
Wysong and Griggs families were present.
Among these were MI. an Mrs. J. J. Wy
song and Miss Elizabeth Wysong, parents
and sister of the groom respectively. They.
will accompany the bridal party as far as
Charles Town, where reception will be
rendered them upon their return from the
north
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-07-03

Mr. and Mrs William Reid viii come 70
Middleway on Friday. July 4th to spend
a two weeks vacation with Mrs. Will
liam b. Gilbert.
Mr. William Lyme Of Fairmont. w.
Va. spent several days last week with
his parents. Mr. and Mrs Levi Lyme.
Our young friend. Mr.. Chas Kearns
is arranging to go to Gary, Ind, to en-
ter business there, while we regret to
lose HIM from our town we hope the
change win be to his advantage tinanci-
ally. He proposes leaving his family
here for the present and they win fol-
low when he gets settled.
The play "A Family Album announ-
ced in last weeks edition of the paper
to be held at Masonic Hall in Middle
way on Thursday, July 8, has, owing to
unforeseen circumstances been pospon-
ed indefinitely.
Mrs Oscar Watson of Charles Town
came to Middleway last Saturday and
remained oyer Sunday with her mother
and sisters. Mrs Henry Jennings and
Misses Ada and Lula Jennings. Her
little daughters, Virginia and Ruth
were with her.
The little son of Mr. Jos Barnes was
quite badly scalded one day last week.
His mother was carrying small vessel
Of hot water across the room, when the
little fellow ran against her knocking
it out of her hand and spilling it over
himself. While the burns were pain.
full they were not dangerous and he is
recovering from its effects.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-07-03
Chautauqua Committee.

A meeting of the guarantors of the
Chautauqua to be held in Charles
Town, beginning on September 18th
next, was held at the County Court
room at7:30 p. m. Wednesday, June rs.
Bishop w L. Gravatts was called to
the chair and F. L. Jordan appointed
secretary. On motion Col. R. P. Chew
was elected permanent president and
F. L. Jordan, secretary, and H. c.
Page, treasurer. A committee con-
sisting Of DR.. ]. NJ Ransom, E. E.
Cooke and Geo. B. Goetz was APP
pointed to assist the President in
selecting the different committees to
be appointed to look after the bust
ness of the Chautauqua. The follow
ing committees were appointed: Miss
Lucy Amber, Miss Mary Campbell,
and Mr. T. T. Perry were appointed a
committee to increase the number OF
guarantors. On motion the meeting
then adjourned.
A meeting Of the officers was call
ed at once, and the following cominit-
tees appointed
Ticket Selling Committee B.
Brazier, Rev. J. S. Alfriend, Rev. ].
C. Hawk, Geo, C. Marstel1er and DR..
Jas. M. Ransom.
Committee on Grounds.--R. P.
Chew, Geo. B. Goetz and Samuel OFT.
Committee on Automobiles. IT. C.
Bowling, A. S. Allen, E. E. Cooke,
T. T. Perry and F. L. Jordan.
Committee on Program. Bishop w
II. Gravatt, Frank Beckwith, H. N
Bradley, J. T. Porterfield and R. G.
Rissler.
Committee on Reception.--R. P
Chew, F. w. Brown, F. l. Bushong
Vim. Campbell, w. o. Norris, G. D
Brown, w. F. Alexander, Geo. B
Goetz, c.. A. Johnson, w A. Higgs
IT. R. Moore, S. w. Washington, w
E. Reed, H. c. Page, F. B. Hooff, G
4 L. Crane, F. B. Robinson, c. T. Shu
CART, G. E. Hughes and S. H. Lands
| Committee on Decoration Mise
ILettie Amber, Julia Merchant, Edit
Mcclure, Katie Aisquith, Nanni
| Young, Bessie Colston, Bette Weir
lick, and Mrs. Vim. Campbell and Mr..
E. E. Cooke.
The members present were en-
thusiastic about the prospects for tn
Chautauqua, and a great success
anticipated. For the small sum {
two dollars, ticket will be sold fe
the entire seven days performanc
which will include, lectures BY cell
lbrated speakers, delightful music, boi
vocal and Instrumental, scientific illu
trations and other interesting feature
An additional feature will be an il
structive series of moving pictures.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-07-03
Harpers Ferry and Bolivar
News.
A bountiful harvest Is everywhere in

A bountifuI harvest is everywhere in
evidence
The stars and stripes were 1876 years
old the 18th of June.
Summer visitors are arriving slowly
despite the intensely warm weather.
Nearly all the arrivals arsthe eottagers
and their friends.
Mr.. George Phillips and family and
his son-in-law Capt. Gilbert C. Smith,
U. s. Cavalry, have closed their house
in Washington and are here for their
annual summer stay.
Prof. H. T. Mcdonald wife and chill
dren have gone to Main for two months.
Miss Louise Rau is at home from
Stephenson Seminary, Charles Town,
and Miss Elanor Griffith ftom the same
school is with Mrs. Newcomer, Camp
Hill.
Mr.. Frank D. Byington has been
promoted chief clerk of the Penson
Bureau at a salary of So. 500 year. Mr..
Byington has held $1,000 clerkship
for some years. He is nephew of
Mr. G Garland Hurst of this place and
Mr. Arthur Ellington. Charles Town.
Mrs. Grace Littleton has two Cactus
in bloom. The plants are red and each
have so bloom.
A small frame house in Bolivar was
occupied by the family of Mr. Wiley,
was destroyed by fire with all it furni-
ture.
Mr. Wilbur Michaels. of Berkeley
Springs. is visiting Mr. Buck Sponseller.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-07-03
The County Loses.

Judge ]. M. Woods, of the Jefferson
Circuit, has rendered decision in
which the county of Jefferson will be
compelled to take care Of all the road
beds of the turnpike company passing
through the town. When the turnpike
company was IN existence several
years ago, according TO its charter, it
was to look after 20 feet of the road
bed within the corporate limits of the
town. About 10 years ago an act was
passed by the Legislature which practi-
cally wiped out all of the toligates in
West Virginia. The Jefferson County
Court has always refused to
take any responsibility of the roads,
claiming that the town of Charles
Town should assume all responsibility,
and the court claimed that by reason of
the fact, if the county took charge OF
all the roads, it would fall upon them
to look after the town property of the
turnpike company.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-07-03
DR.. j. N. Osburn Qualities
As Coroner.

DR.. J. Oelson Osburn, of Berkeley
Co., formerly of Rippon,, the newly ap-
pointed coroner from Berkeley county.
has qualified before County Clerk Hobbs
and today entered upon his duties.
His appointment is for two years.
DR.. Osburn is a young physician who
ranks high among the medical profess
ion of this city, and being energetic
aud able, will undoubtedly make fine
record in his new office. He succeeds
Mr.. W. R. Kline, whose term expired
today, and who daring his tenure of
Office performed his duties in an able
manner. Journal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-07-03

The Charles Town W. G. T. U. will
hold parlor social at the residence of
Mrs. A. D. Barr, N. Mildred St.. July
s, 1918 from 8 to 1880 P. N.
A program will be rendered and light
refreshments served,
Each person attending requested to
bring ~ an offering a sealed envelope.
containing pennies. or their equivalent.
to the amount Of twice the size of
their shoe.
The proceeds to be used for scientific
Temperance instruction.
: Everybody invited.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-07-03
MlddIeWay Notes.

Mrs John Gardener died Of cancer at
her home in Leetown last Saturday
morning. Her remains were taken to
Bunker Hill, Berkeley Co.. where fun
eral services were held and interment
made in the family lot in the Episcopal
graveyard there.
The little child of Mr. and Mrs Isaac
Carper died on Saturday and was buried
from the Old White Church on Satur-
day afternoon. Aged about one year.
Miss Sophie Bates entertained with a
delightful tea last Friday evening. Her
guests we're Rev. and Mrs A. B. Nit
-chell, his mother, Mrs Mitchell of Port
Royal, Va, Mrs Geo Parrish. her sis
ter, Meta Shirley and Misses Florence
and Helen Shirley near Charles Town.
Weare glad to report that the family
OF Mrs Fannie White are slowly recov.
ering from the effects of ptomaine
poisoning Of which they were sufferers
last week. The young people are> out
again and Mrs White is able to sit up
in her chair part of the day.
Misses Laura and Catherine Camp
bell of Berkeley Co., were visitors at
the home of Mr. John Shirley last week.
They went from here to the home of
their relative, Mr. Tabb near Leetown.
Mrs. Chas. Shaull of Vanclevesville,
came last week for a few days visit
with her brother, Mr. Robt Smith.
Misses Julia Engle and Jessie Hinkle
of Charles Town, drove up to Middle
way with Mr. Chas Kearns and remain
ed over Sunday with Mr.. Marshall
I'LL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-07-03
Hospital Notes.

A meeting, largely attended By rep
resentatives of each church in Charles
Town, was held at the Hospital on
Tuesday, in order to arrange for Lawn
Fete to be given at Claymont, the beau
tiful home of Col. Murphy, on the 18th
of July. Committees were appointed
and the outlook is most promising for
a successful affair. which is for the
benefit of our town institution.
Mr.. Frank Weltzheimer. of Shop
herdstown was operated opon on Thurs
day by DR.. venning. He is making
fine progress toward recovery.
Mr.. Frank Johnson is improving
every day. He celebrated his recovery
by ordering ices for his fellow patients
and the hospital staff.
The operation performed on Mr.
Show who was brought from Shepherds
town, was too great STRAIN upon his
strength and he died on Sunday last.
de was 70 years Of age.
Miss Helen Chase is SO much better
that she is able to receive her friends
on the lower porch of the hospital.
Lonnie Townsend is improving very
slowly. He has been quite i'll for sew.
eral weeks.
Gaining the consent of her physi
clans, Mrs Robert Conrad was removed
to her home.
Mr. Shirley Smith is under treatmen
at the hospital.
| Mrs. DR.. Ramey sent patients AMI
staff some delicious lemon ice on Tues
day. 1t was thoroughly enjoyed and |
vote Of thanks is due Mrs. Ramey fo
her kind thought this warm weather.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-07-03

Miss Elizabeth Bowen has returned,
from New York, and is at Brentwood.
Mrs. Bassinger and son. are at Mrs.
Cyrus McCormick's for the summer.
Mr.. Douglas Gibbs, of Roanoke, Va,
spent Sunday at DIR. A. P. Osbornr's.
DR.. George Plaster and DR.. Henry
Plaster, of Bluemont, w., were in
town one day this week.
Misses Mary and Marguerite Snider,
and Miss Mary Lyons, of Uniontown,
Pa, are guests of their cousin, Mrs. S.
F. Bangleman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-07-03

To the creditors of James A. Thomas,
deceased: -
In pursuance of Degree of the
Circuit Court of the county of Jefferson
made in cause therein pending. to
subject the real estate of the said Jas.
A. Thomas to the payment of his debts
you are required to present your claims
against estate of the said James Thorn
as for adjudication to S.W. Washing
ton. Commissioned, at his Office in the
said county. on or before the 31st day
of July, 1915
Witness Jno, M. Daniel, Clerk of
said Court. this 18th day of June 1918.
JOHN M. DANIEL, Clerk.
lime 26. ct.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-07-03
Washington Ames Wedding.

Invitations have been received to the
wedding of Mr.. George La fayette
Washington. of Philadelphia, Pa, and
Miss Katharine Parke Ames, the young
est daughter of Mr.. and Mrs, Joseph
Blanchard Ames, of Boston, Mass.
The ceremony will take place in Christ
Protestant Episcopal Church, this city,
at 8 o'clock on the evening of Thu rsday
July II, and the rector. Rev. William
D. Smith, will officiate.-Win. Star.
Mr. Washington is nephew of Messrs
John A. and s. W. Washington, and
has frequently visited his relatives here.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-07-03
Veterans Leave For Gettysburg.

A list of U. c. V. Veterans of JEFF
erson County. who left for Gettysburg
n Monday:
Arthur, VIM. Co. B, End Va. Infantry.
Armentrout, Geo w. Co. E., End Mo.
Infantry.
Beavers, B., E. 9Th Va. Cavalry.
Bragg, VIM. c. Home Guard, Va.
Barker, Refus Co..A 9Th Va. Infantry
Broyler, H. F. Co. D, 7th Va. Cavalry
Chew, R. P. Col. Chew's Battery.
Coyle, j. b. Co A, 18th Va. Cavalry.
Conklyn, ]. H. Co. B, 18th Va, Cav.
Conley, j. T. Co. F. 18th, Va. Cav. J.
Engle, Henry Co. A, 18th Va. Cav.
Foley, Lieut.. John Go. H.. End Va.
Infantry.
Farnsworth, ]. B. Go. A, 18th Va.
= Cavalry.
Fritz. James Co. C. S5th Bat. Va.
Cavalry.
Fritz, VIM. Co. C, 35th Bat. Va. Cav.
Gallaher, Col. C. F. Co. A, End Va.
Infantry.
Grim. C. H. Quartermaster Dept. I'd
Va. Infantry.
Hendricks, J H. Co. D, 18th Va Cav.
Howell. John M. Go. B, 18th Va. Cav.
Haines, Lieut.. Geo. W. Prov. Guard.
Hessey, r. A. Co. B, End Va. Inf'try
Hageley, Geo. H. Co. D, 18th Va.
Cavalry.
Jenkins, Fontain Co. c, 7th, Va. In.
Jones, Francis Co. F, 18th Va. Cay.
Kearfott, J. P. Co. F, 18th Va. Cav.
Kepiinger, ]. F. Co. F. 18th Va. Cav.
Keerl, R. D. Sgt. Major oath Ga. In.
Kidwell, Richard AID Bat. Va. Cav.
Keyser, J. A. Carpenters Battery.
Longerbeam, Abe Chew's Battery.
Longerbeam, John Chew's Battery
Lucas, Frank Co. F, 18th Va. Cav.
Lewis, Elijah Co. B, 18th Va. Cav.
Lewis, John L. Co. B, 18th Va. Cav.
Miley, II. T. Co. A, 9th, Va. Cav.
Moore. ". C. Co. G, End Va. Infantry
Miller, James C. End Md. Cavalry.
Moler, J. S. Co. D, 18th Va. Cavalry
Osbourn, ]. B. Co. D. 18th Va. Cav
Painter, Jos. F. Co. K, 10th Va. In
Page John B.
Ransom, DR.. B. B. Co. B. 18th Va
] Reed, VIM. E. Co. D, 9Th Va. Cav.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-07-03
Ice Prices

From April 1, the price of ice will be
as follows: Less tina n 100 pounds,
half cent a pound: 100 to 300 lbs, AZ
cents per hundred; 800 to 1000 lbs,
331 cents per hundred; 1000 lbs. and
over, rs cents per hundred lbs. No
sales for less than FIVE cents.
: C. L. ROBINSON ICE AND COLD
STORAGE CORPORATION
Charles Town. W. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-07-03
DURABLE THIN HOSIERY

Buster Browns Darnless Guaranteed
Hosiery for men. women and children,
Csc pair. pairs guaranteed A months.
is made inoany size. style or weight you
want and comes in eleven standard
colors. Each pair is carefully inspected
and in perfect condition before leaving
the mill. Next time you buy hosiery,
you'll find the name Buster Brown 9
DARNLESSn worth remembering.
C. 7. SHUGERT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-07-03
BerryyiIle Items.

Mr.. P. H. Powers is home, from the
v. P. L., for the vacation.
Miss Eliza Taylor is home, from Rich
moud, for the summer months.
MISS Ellen McGiIl Baker is visiting
relatives, in Frederick City, Md.
Mr.. John Crown of Washington, D.
c., spent several days with his mother,
this week.
Mr.. VIM Lee of Gloucester, Va,
visited relatives in town, this week.
Mrs. G. R. Kuyle, and Miss Adriana
Kuyle, of Richmond, Va, and Miss
Lacy Goodwin Jackson, of Blackstone.
Va, are guests of Prof. and Mrs.
Wood.
Miss Sadie Meade has returned from
Alabama, where see spent the winter.
Mrs Mary Johns, of Ellicott City,
Md, is visiting Mrs. W. T. Lewis, at
"Rockledge.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-07-03
Fine Car Burns Up.

While running his new-model tour
ing car at q good rate of speed from
Winchester to Berryville, Monday,
California tourist named Walters had
. narrow escape from death when the
machine caught FIRE and was destroyed.
Walters barely escaped with two suit
cases. The automobile represented an
investment of IS. 500.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-07-03
The Laundry Question.

How about your laundering2 Is it
satisfactory? If SO we have nothing to
say to You. but if it is not, lend US
your ears If it is not clean, try
ours. If the collars are broken at the
corners where they turn over, try ours.
If they do not darn your silk socks, try
ours. If they lose anything any
don't pay you, try ours. If the blank
cts are not soft and fluffy, try ours
Try ours anyhow.
g. N. BEARD.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-07-03
Reception.

The following cards have been issued
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Wysong
Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Wysong
July Bird. 8 to Il
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-07-03
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to the above
parties and all others concerned, that
will proceed to execute the above de-
cree at my office in Charles Town,
Jefferson County, w. Va, on the 31st
day of July, 1918.
S. W. WASHINGTON,
Commissioner in Chapcery.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-07-03

Miss Selma Dortch has returned
from Washington, u. c., where she
spent the winter, and is at "Mt Heb
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-07-03

Fishing time is coming. Miller'sI
Pharmacy have the best Tackle for sale.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-07-03

Miller's Pharmacy sells all the best
Fiction and Faahion Magazines.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-07-03

Yo.- FFi.ss.. wh.-s Th.v Are. AID
What Thsy Are Deins.

Mr.. Wilbur Shackleford, Of Berry
vile. spent Monday in town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. T. Strider have
moved into their new home on South
Mildred street.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-07-03

The lot of Col. B. D. Gibson in rear
of the post Office has been secured as
a site for the big Chautauqua tent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-07-03
Notice to Creditors.

J 26-4t,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-07-03

Read Kahn's new add. / Of sale
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-05-01
own good purpose.

own good purpose.
The Evening News, Newark, N.
J.-lf it is an advance over old, in
efficient forms of municipal man
agement, why may it not be applied
with CORRESPONDING advantages, to
the management of the affairs of
the common-w wealth?
The Gazette, Emporia, Kas.-
For a quarter of a century the
Legislative system of the State has
been a barrier to progress. Like
the old ward form of government
for cities, it grew out of system
patterned for the needs of a nation
and its cumbersomeness has made
it an effectual bar to the applica-
ton of modern thought to the
government of States, as the ward
plan has proved the obstacle in the
path of city development.
The Evening News, Baltimore,
Md.-It must be conceded on all
sides that the present plan of
State government in America,
based partly on the English Con-
stitution and partly on the politi-
cal principles advanced by Monies.
quieu in 174S, is capable of i'm
provement. Legislatures are in
many cases periodical nightmares.
+. The lack of scientific and
responsive attention to their func-
tions is too we'll known to need as
sertion. There is a general rets-
iveness under their incapacity.
Experience with incompetent
and corrupt legislatures has caus-
ed thoughtful people everywhere
to look. for some substitute for
this method of State government.
1t is well established that Legisla-
lures do not improve. Once in
awhile State is able to boast that
it has good one, but the instances
are so exceptional that they pro-
duce worldwide comment. Why
not business government for States
as well as for citiesg
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-05-01
For the Weak and Nervous

Tired out. weak, nervous men and
women would feel ambitious, ener.
getic, full of life and always have a
good appetite, III they would do the
sensible thing tor health-take Elec;
trio Bitters. Nothing better for the
stomach, liver or kidneys. Thous.
ands say they owe their lives to tbis
wonderful home remedy. Mrs. o.
Rhinevauit, of Vestal Center, N. Y,
says:"I regard Electric Bitters as
one of of the greatest of gifts. 1 can
never forget what it has done for
me Get u bottle yourself and see
what difference it will make in
your health. Only SOC and 81 90.
Recommended by all druggists.