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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-07-09
Fred O. Blue.

The splendid audience which
packed the Opera House from
stage to gallery on Sunday night
paid fitting tribute to the sterling
young West Virginian to whom
has been entrusted by his fellow
citizens the enforcement of the
Prohibition laws now on the
States Statute books.
The interests of temperance are
in safe hands. Fred Blue has
stood the acid test of maligfi op-
position, and is unscathed and
nnaffaid. Possessing q legal
mind, lie is too we'll balanced
mentally and morally to become
fanatical in any cause.
But as Prohibition Commission
er Of West Virginia, charged un-
der his oath with the enforcement
of the law, his spear will know
no brother" and he is doing a
splendid public service now in ex-
planning to the people face to
face, the provisions Of the new
law and at the same time warning
potential violators, of the inevita-
bic conseque noes of their evil
doing.
His hands should be upheld by
every patriotic citizen, whether
in full sympathy with the princi-
pie of the law or not.
For this is a Government of
Law, and the people have decreed
that the domination of the liquor
interests in West Virginia shall
cease, once and forever.
TT is our purpose to give Com
missioner Blues speech in full in
early issues of the Free Press
that those who failed to hear him
may know the law as its author
and executive understands it.
EDITOR
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-07-09
Col. 'Washinston's Library
Suggestion.

It is to be hoped that the pub
lie spirited offer recently made
by Col. Vim. DeHertburn Wash
ington, of New York, an old JEFF
ferson County boy who still loves
the old town and valley whole
hearted1y, will not be allowed to
fall on barren ground, but that
such cooperation as is needed to
render the movement effective
will be forthcoming to the end
that not only Charles Town, but
the outlying districts of the coun-
ty may enjoy the great privilege
of access to reading matter of the
better .sert,- and adequate library
facilities.
Recently it has been stated
that Charles Town has already two
public libraries, but good and
limited as they are, neither the
Episcopal Parish House Library
nor the one at the Graded School
can fairly be c1assed as public
library for all the people.
It would seem to us that the
movement is one worthy of en-
dorsement by the Board of Trade,
the Ciyie League and like agen
cies, to say nothing of the great
teacher body of the county.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-07-09
An Unjust Criticism.

The criticism of the Shepherds
town Independent of the expendi-
ture of county funds for street
improvements in Charles Town
between the Court House and the
Seminary is, we trust, merely
based on misinformation or lack
of knowledge of the facts.
1t is unfair and unjust, and
while Road Engineer Mcdonald
is amply able to-defend his posi-
ton and to turn on the Light
!, perhaps too on the motive or in
Spiration for the attack-we can
not forbear congratulating him
on the work done, which is in
line with progressive road build
ing and generally complimented
by competent critics who have
had occasion to examine it.
The Independent may not be
aware that under the law the coun-
ty is compelled to keep the centre
of the Main street-part of the
old Valley turnpike-in repair.
When its Engineer who was
able to arrange TOR a division of
cost for this work, between the
county, the corporation and the
abuttlug-property owners, he did
a good stroke of work for the
county tax payers.
The use of asphalt binder
with crushed stone seems to have
resulted in fine road bed, and
the execution of this work will
serve as an object lesson for the
extension of this system of road
construction in other parts of the
county where like conditions in
dictate its adoption.
The Valley Turnpike Company
recently appropriated the sum of
thirty thousand dollars. for some
what similar treatment of the
roads under its control, realizing
that the automobile has come to
stay and that the comfort of all
those traversing the roads, wheth-
{ er in power or horse drawn Yehi-
cles, demands a firm yet measur-
ably dustless thoroughfare.
All of which is respectfully sub
mitted to our Shepherdstown
friend in the interest of simple
justice to conscientious county
official.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-07-09

Architect's Office it may be two
years or more before work is ac-
tualIy begun.
Meanwhile a deplorable condi-
ton exists in the jail. Unsafe
and unsanitary, it is now over.
crowded to the danger point, six
teen prisoners occupying the SIX
cells in the building, at the ex-
pense of health and decency-a
condition nearly approaching that
of cruel and unusual punish
ment" inhibited by the Constitu-
ton.
There can be no argument as
to the desirability of forthwith
planning and proceeding to build
a modern Jail structure back of
the Court House.
It has got to be built soon and
on that site.
1t takes time to agree on plans,
arrange the necessary financing
although easy in this case as a
result of the good sale to the
Government of the old site for
=
the new Postofice-so why delay?
We feel sure that if the County
Court would proceed with all dill
igence to provide for the new jail
building, its action would meet
with general and hearty approba.
ton.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-07-09
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE

W. 0. Norris. Executor of Eliza M.
Perry, deceased.
In the Circuit Court Of jefferson
County, W. Va.
vs.
Juliet A. McCaw, Mrs. W. s. Mer-
sereau, Jas. Purviance Atkinson, VIM
Mayo Atkinson, Mary Hopkins. Amelia
Hopkins. Anne Peasants Hopkins,
Abner Hopkins, Laurens Hopkins, Will
liam Hopkins, John Hopkins, Eliza
Atkinson Perry and William Mcdonald
Perry, two infants over fourteen years
of age, Amelia M. Hopkins, trustee,
Mrs. Flora Mcdonald Smith, Guardian
Extract from decree of May 18th 1914.
Its adjudged, ordered and decreed
that this case be and the same is re.
ferred to S. w. Washington, a Com
missioner in Chancery, Of this Court,
with instructions to settle the execu.
torial account of w. o.. Norris. Execu-
tor of Eliza M. Perry, ascertain any
debts against her estate and presented
to the said Executor, report the fund
in the hands of said Executor arising
from her estate, and report upon any
other matters deemed pertinent nv the
parties with reference to said Execu-
tor s account.
He shall give notice of the time and
place of executing this decree by pub
LEGATION once week for four successive
weeks in some newspaper published in
Jefferson County, of general circulation.
In case the parties, defendant or their
attorneys cannot be served with pro
cess, or accept process. and in case OF
this acceptance of process inperson, OF
by attorney. the said publication may
he dispensed with.
A copy teste. >.
JNO M. DANIEL, Clerk,
Per F. W. Daniel, D. C.
NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that / will
proceed to execute the above decree at
my Office in Charles Town. West Vir.
GINA on the 18th day of July. 1914.
S. w. WASHINGTON,
Commissioner IN Chancery.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-07-09
"A Crying Need.

The Government has c tie d
wisely in selecting the present
jail site for the new postoffice.
Certain formalities have to-be
gone through. however, before
an acceptable title can be given.
and owing to the congestion of
business in the experimenting
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-07-09
Orchard Land Sold.

A syndicate has purchased 100 acres
of orchard land near Romney. W. Va,
and it is understood many fancy varie-
ties will be planted There are nine
capitalists interested in the deal, but
their names could not be learned nor
could the exact location of the proper
ty be ascertained. 81
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-07-09
The Presidents Speech.

The speech Of President Wilson to
the Virginia Editorial Association last
Thursday, which it was our honor and
pleasure to hear, was not intended for
local consumption alone, but was a
broad and mastery presentation, yet
concise, which gave full notice to the
country and the world that our Presi-
dent has set his face toward the sun,
and that nothing will swerve him until
the program of the administration has
been completed.
We like the way he talks. He talks
and acts like man who is honest in
purpose and sincere in his desire to do
the right thing for the country.
His statement of his opposition is
approved, not only by the Courier, but
by the great mass of people of the en-
tire country.
But we takeS occasion to again warn
the President that his course is not
popular with the politicians.
They have come forward with pretty
promises of support for his program,
not because. they believed in his SINGER
| ity or favored his ideals~for they do
not but because they wanted patron
age for their friends and because they
were afraid to openly antagonize the
administration. And in their private
meetings, in their personal and conf
Dental talk. they curse the day that
Woodrow Wilson first saw the light.
damn his program with every invective
and pronounce HIM THAT blockhead in
the White House" And this is true of
the politicians not only in Virginia, but
in the country at large. They do not
love Wilson, but they do fear the people
who put Woodrow wilson in the White
House. They knew him and they knew
his record before he was nominated at
Baltimore. They fought him at Nor.
folk and throughout this State. as we'll
as others They fought him at Baltimore
with methods which cannot be forgot
ten. And they would be found openly
fighting him now, Tut for the fear
which is in their hearts.
| Don't trust them. Mr. President! II
you do, it will be to your sorrow, for
] they are ready. willing and anxious
now to slip the dagger beneath your
rib; and only hesitate for fear of being
caught
And you will see, If you seek another
nomination. as we believe your admin
istration will justify. that the same old
crowd will be lined up solidly against
you: and if it should turn, out that the
/ Democrats lose control of Congress
during your term. they will come for
ward at once with the explanation
that your program pushed Though
against their appeals to yo1ewas the
cause.
Mr. President. you have the support
of three fourths the people of the coun-
try; but you have the bitter opposition
of nine-tenths of the politicians. And
it has been so often shown that the
politicians can manipulate things their
way. in thesface of the public demand.
that we have grave fears for Feur
future. clarke Courier
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-07-09


A.three cornered lirht for szsrg seat
in Congress from West Vir4irIs Il now
assured. The Democrats have named
ali their candidates. while the Republi-
cans and Prooressivss have either
named their candidates or provided for
their nomination IN each Of the six dis
tricts. including the Congressman at
Large. For Congressman at Large, the
Democrats have nominated Thomas e.
Hodges; Republicans have named
Howard Sutherland and ProRressives
have called the convention at which
Charles J.. Schuck is expected to be
nominated. In the first district Pro-
gressives have named Harvey w. Har-
mer as their candidate against NJ. n.
Nicely. who was renominated by the
Democrats. The Republicans have not
named candidate yet. hut expect to
have also a candidate against the other
two. In the Second District "Jnnior"
Brown has been renominated by the
Democrats; the Republicans in all prob
atiiity will name George M. Bowers,
and the Progressives have called con-
yention to name their candidate. In
the third district Adam 8. Littlepage.
the lame lion of Kanawha" was named
again by the Democrats. Captain s.
=. Avis has been renominated by Re-
puo,'cans and convention has been
called to namea Progressive candidate,
In the fonrth district John N Hapil-
ton, Democrat. and Hunter H. Moss,
Republican. will be pitted against each
otner again, with W. ). Sudden. OF
some other progressive, yet to be nom
mated, as FACTOR IN the race. In tine
nt'n district, democrats have named
george !. Neal; Progresslves have
nominated Captan H. =. smith and
hepuoncans VIII select either Edward
cooper Or hugh Ike Scott, at primary
eiection on July 10. Before the end OF
'uiy al me canuioates VIII nave Deen
named ana the three cornered go-assyou-
please VIII De on. Wnile election re-
su' e are as naro 20 predict as the YER
dtcts OF Jurles. stiii " \ conceded tnat
tue Denocrats OF west virginia VIII
gam several seats IN the next Rouse.
WIN 'hs return OF chairman Wenn'
q tns mouse JUDICIARY committee, az
yer an absence OF a couple OF weeks II
y expected tnat tne lnvestigation o.
the cna ges against Judge Dayton VIII
oe 'skeh up very soon ana slIteo Dy the
commielee.
more tnan S41o ouU IS west virginia 8
contributions TO the expenses OF the
feoerai Government Tor the last hsca'
year from income tax alone. The ex-
clse and income tax on corporations
was $SS2 81 70, while the income tax
on individuals was S94 627,91
The historic spot on which stood the
jail where Jonn Brown was imprisoned
prior to his trial and while awaiting his
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-07-09

DIGIT toilet helps and most careful
~ ly selected beauty aids bring
greatest comfort and most pleasing re-
suits. The things you hear your
friends praise; have no doubt been
bought of us. and we are equally as
well prepared to supply you with just
what you want.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-07-09


ing magazine that is well worth re-
memembe ring:
1.-The average man looks on advertis-
ing as mysterious something quite
apart from ordinary business. says an
observant exchange" You bet he does.
and that's right where he makes his
first big mistake. Advertising is not
something apart from the business,
save as the horse is something from
the cart-when unhitched the cart is
at standstill
When they come to choosing the
right horse merchants and manufac-
Eturers find that newspaper advertising
is the most active steed in the stable
and cos less for upkeep.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-07-09
A Otter.

Mr.. Hilles. Secretary of the Re-
publican National Committee, "cites =
figures to prove that Republicans will
capture the next Congress. Mr.. Hilles
is the original otter whose hindsight is
better than his foresight Chicago
Herald.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-07-09
Chautauqua Tickets

Are now on sale. Subscribers
may get them on application at
the Farmers and Merchants De-
post Co., from S. Lee Phillips,
Treasurer. It is very necessary
that subscribers secure their tick
cts at once as there are very few
left.
FL. BUsHoNe, Chairman
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-07-09

jefferson county's teachers institute
win be held here the week of August
the nth. with Frank B. Trotter. Of
Morgantown. and S. S. Jacobs, Jr.,
of Wheeling, as directors.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-07-09
FLY CARRIED FIVE N
LION GERMS.

= =. LIS
A RECENT experiment with
"A 4f4 flies that had not been
specially exposed showed
them to be = germ carryaII Of
from $780, 900 to 6,6O0, COO germs
each. When q ny WASHES It's
hands" il means that Il IL Just
shaking off some thousands Of
germs. 4 fly 20 different from
its fellows was caught in !
steriiized net and immersed IN
bottle Of steriiixed water. When
the previously pure water was
examined It was found that the
creature had left more than
100000 germs in lie bath wa
ter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-07-09
The Unhitched Horse.

Here is quotation from an advertis
ing magazine that is well worth re-
New Britain herald., 1914-08-18
PRESENT AMERICANS WITH LOKAL ANZEIGER
Tourists Leaving Berne Given Copies of Newspaper Which Claims
 Germany Is Victorious.

London, Aug. IS, 5:05 A. M.-The Times today states that party of Americans who left Berne on August 13 were each presented at the rail- way station with a packet containing dozen copies of the Lokal Anzeiger. To each packet a hand bill was affixed and addressed to The return ing citizens of the friendly United States
 The hand bill stated that the en- closed newspapers must serve to destroy 'the web of lies which a hos tile press has spread over the United States and give to truth it's place of honor." Then in larger type was this note: Redistribution for publication in American papers solicited
 The Times continues: These newspapers seem chiefly anxious to convey two impressions: That Ger many is everywhere victorious and that American public opinion is fav- orable to Germany's cause"
New Britain herald., 1914-08-18
BEDIENT READY TO
 QUIT BOSTON TEAM
Red Sox Wonder Reported to Be
 Willing to Go to
 Buffalo.

Cleveland, O., Aug. 18.-All that is keeping Hugh Bedient upon the Bos- ton roster is said to be the chance that Boston will win the American league pennant, and thus enable Be- dient to acquire a slice of the worlds s series melon.
 According to the information giv- en, Bedient all but blocked the deal whereby Boston acquired Vean Gregg of the Naps Manager Carrigan had it arranged whereby Redient, Egan and Johnson would come to the Maps for the left-hander.
 Bedient, however declared he would not come to Cleveland and the Maps were forced to take Coumbe in- stead Now, the tip comes that Be- dient will join the Buffalo Feds as soon as he sees the Red Sox have no chance of winning the American league pennant
New Britain herald., 1914-08-18
AFTER COST OF LIVING.
Jerry Donovan Will Investigate
 Causes of High Prices.

Especial to the Herald.)
 Washington, Aug. 18.-The high cost of living is going to be investi- gated in Bridgeport, of Representative Donovan can bring it about.
 For several days he has been receiv- ing complaints of the recent increase in the cost of the necessities of life, due, he was told, to the war in Eu- rope In answering the complaints MT. Donovan told his correspondents that if they would submit specific case of extortion he would take the matter up with the proper govern ment officials.
 In his mail yesterday morning he received an original bill for goods purchased of Bridgeport merchant on Saturday and a statement from the man making the purchase of the cost of similar bill of goods a week ago. Mr. Donovan filed the bill and statement with the department of justice and was informed that the matter would be looked into by the departm ent, and ii it was found ad- visable, an inspector of the depart ment would be sent to Bridgeport to make an investigation.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-18
PASSES BILLS TO
 CREATE EMBASSY 
Argentine Assembly by Vote of 5S to 16 Decides to Raise Republics
 Legation at Washington.

Buenos Aires, Aug. 1S.-The Ar genuine chamber of deputies today passed by 58 votes against Is the bills for the creation of an Argentine em bassy at Washington.
 Deputy Drago protested that the Argentine constitution did not author ize the creation of permanent em- bassies.
 The minister for foreign affairs in reply pointed out the necessity of an Argentine em bassy at Washington and explained that both Dr. Romulo g. Naon, and Secretary of State Bryan had denied the incorrect assertions that Argentina had proposed in the first place the creation of an em- bassy.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-18
ROGUE TOURNAMENT. kS~ National Association Begins 3sd An nual Contest at Norwich.

Norwich, Aug. 18.-The thirty-third annual tournament of the National Roque association began today on the courts of the local club. It will continue for a week, with play morn ing, afternoon and evening" Mayor Timothy c. Murphy officially opened the tournament by rolling the first ball through the arch. @-..
 Among the prominent players en- tered are National Champion Everett w. Robinson of Mansfield, Mass; For mer Champion C. c. Cox of Maiden. Mass; c. c. King of Chicago; H. T. Webb of Westchester, Pa., and Har- old Clark of Springfield, Mass.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-18
ATLANTIC MAIL SERVICE.
American and Red Star Lines Make
 Arrangements With Government

New York, Aug. 1s.-The American and Red Star lines announced today that by special arrangement with the post office department there will be an Atlantic mail service each Wednes- day and Saturday, both from New York and Liverpool by steamers fly ing the American flag. a
 The vessels scheduled are the Amer- ican liners St. Louis, St. Paul and Philadelphia, leaving New York Wed~ nesdays and the American line steam ship New York and the Red Star lin- CTS Finland and Kroonland which will leave on Saturdays.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-18
.PULI.A,R|: 1. ]: & NIVE;q
 .e 'ss3 s4 Y
-E g
 Naughton Bakery

This is the place where you can get whatever you need in the baking line at the regular price-regardless of the advance in cost of materials. We use selected materials. bake in a clean and wholesome bake, shop where skilled help is employed. We will give you slight idea of our line.
 Bread department consists of Mothers Bread, Home Made Cream Bread, Graham, Vienna. American Rye, German Rye. large or ! small loaves. On our Pie Counters you will find fresh blue berries, preserved pine apple, apple, lemon, mince, prune, peach, custard, cocoanut custard squash We have complete line Of cakes, puff pastry. cream goods, cor- fee cake. cheese cakes, Parker House rolls, snow flake rolls sandwich rolls, tea biscuits.
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New Britain herald., 1914-08-18
HARD HIT BY WAR

Binghamton, N. r., Aug. 18.--As the result of the war the Fairbanks Scale Co., and Ansco company, two of the largest concerns in this vicinity, have been obliged to shut down. The Ansco company, which manufactures photographic supplies, receives it's material from Germany and has only a months supply on hand. The Fair banks company is affected by failure of exports.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-18
SUFFRAGETTES AT WORK
Women Predict Defeat of Congress. Candidates Who Oppose Suffrage.

Washington, Aug. 18.-Defeat of candidates for congress who oppose woman suffrage is the object of conference to be held at Newport. R. l., August 29 and 30 under the aus pices of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage.
 The union announced that a list of candidates for congress marked for defeat is being prepared and fina
 plans for invasion of congressional districts will be definitely formulated at the conference. This program. it is stated, hinges upon the action of congress on the proposed amendment.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-18
Ebenls Tonight

Keeney's theater, vaudeville and motion pictures. 1 Fox's theater, motion pictures. Meeting of the board of public
 works Catholic Women's Benevolent Le- zion meets in St. Mary's school hall. 1 Meeting of the New Britain Motor cycle club. Washington L. Morgan lodge, Knights of Pythias, meets at 59 Arch street. Meeting of New Britain Command cry, United Order of the Golden Cross.ss
 New Britain Council, Royal Ar canum, meets at PAP Main street. Meeting of New Britain lodge. N. E o. F., in Jr. O. U. A. M hall. Leading Star logde, $. of B., meets
 in Electric hall. Meeting of Clan Douglas, o. s. C.,
 at arr Main street. Ii Carmody council, K. of C., meets at 321 F Main street. Meeting of Central Labor union at 298 Main street. Trumbull Colony, United Order of Pilgrim Fathers, meets at PAP Main street
New Britain herald., 1914-08-18
OFF FOR ENGLAND.

New York, Aug. 1s.-The board of foreign missions of the Methodist Episcopal church has received from Dr. George A. Simons, superintendent of the Russian Methodist mission, a cable dated St. Petersburg, August Is, saying that President l.. H. Murlin of Boston university and Mrs. Murin have left for England. ..t .-
New Britain herald., 1914-08-18
RED sox GET oUrFTELDER.

Boston, Aug. 1s.-Charles Shorten, right fielder of the Worcester team Of the New England league, has been sold to the Boston American league team, according to an announcement made last night. Shorten will re- port at the end of the season.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-18
HARVESTER PLANT CLOSED.

Rochester, N. Y, Aug. 1s.-The Johnston Harvester company of Ba- tavia has closed its plant for several months, owing to the European war. About 1000 men are thrown out of