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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-01-29
The UnscrambIine Begun.

When it was suggested to the elder
j. P Morgan that ermonopolies should
be dissolved he facetiously enquired,
"Can you unscramble eggs?" He evil
IDENTIFY thought that the question admit
ted of only negative answer. but the
unscrambling has begun, and it is ]. P.
Morgan, junior, who sets the example.
He and other members of the Morgan
group have resigned from the director
ates of number of competing COM
panies and the work has just started
His published statement reads as fol-
lows:
The necessity of attending many
board meetings has been so serious
burden on our time that we have long
wished to withdraw from the director
ate of many corporations. Most of
these directorships we have accepted
with reluctance and only because we
felt constrained to keep in touch with
properties which which we have reor-
ganized, or whose securities we had
recommended to the public, both here
and abroad.
AN apparent change in public senti-
ment In regard to directorships seems
to warrent US in seeking to resign from
some of these connections, Indeed, it
may be, in view of the change in senti
ment on the subject, that we shall be
in better position to serve such pro-
perties and their security holders if we
are not directors
eve already have resigned from the
companies mentioned, and we expect
from time to time to withdraw from
other boards upon which we feel there
is no special obligation to remain"
This shows wholesome respect for
public sentiment--a new virtue in the
financial world Surely the millennium
is nearer when president can win such
victories by courageou5iy championing
the cause of the people. w. ]. Bryan.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-01-29
Splendid Outlook For Peach Crop.
Mr.. Mil Believes The Yield This
Year Will Be Exceedingly Good.


Mr.. G. P, Miller, of Romney, popu-
larly known as the West Virginia
Peach King" commenting en- the fruit
outlook for this year, while in Martins
burg this week, said the outlook through
out this country for a bumper peach
crop was never better. He said. he
had been getting. information from the
various peach belts of the United
States, and all were favorable. In this
West Virginia shares equally at this
time in good prospects, but of course
the major part of the commercial peach
orchards are in Mineral, Hampshire.
Morgan and Berkeley counties of the
Eastern Panhandle.
There was time when the favorable
outlook throughout the peach growing
states would put a damper on West Vir-
ginia peach mems prospects of lucra
tive prices, but local growers favored
by climatic conditions, have planted
wisely and we'll of the best varieties
ripening in the late summer and autumn
from the liberia season on throughout
the housewives canning season and
for several years have generally real
lied profitable prices, by marketing
their fruit whenthe demand for peaches
in quantity in the homes is most gen.
eral. World.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-01-29
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.


State of West Virginia.
Jefferson County, to-wit:
At rules held in the Clerks Office of
the Circuit Court Of Jefferson County,
onfrst Monday in January, 1914.
Irene Alberta Curtiss, ---Plaintiff.
VS.,
Spencer Wilbur Curtiss, ---D Defendant.
Object of Suit.
The object of this suit is@toaobtain a
divorce from the bonds of marriage.
It appearing, on affidavit filed in this
suit, that the Defendant, Spencer Will
bur Gurtiss, is nonresident of the
State of West VirginiB, he is hereby
required to appear within One Month
after the date Of the first publication
Of this order. and do what is necessary
to protect his interest in this matter.
It is ordered that copy of this order
be forthwith published once week for
four consecutive weeks in The Virginia
Free Press newspaper printed in the
Town Of Charles Town, in the County
of Jefferson, and be posted at the front
eaor of the Court House of Jefferson
County at least twenty days before
Judgment or decree is rendered.
JNO. M. DANIEL,
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
r. C.. GREEN P.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-01-29
A Nonase6arian Subscriber HOnOrs
Us With A Call.

On Tuesday last sprightly old gem
tlemaD, who would have passed for
well under the proverbial three score
years and ten" stepped briskIy into the
Free Press Office. to renew his subscrip-
tion to the Old Family Journal.
1t was our good friend B. F. Howell
of the Kabletown neighborhood, who
has, following the example of his father
and grandfather, been regular SUBJ
scriber for ffty-si1 gears, he now being
ninety years old.
Mr.. Howell informed US that the
Free Press had been coming into the
family for the past century and so far
as he could arrange matters would con-
tinue to do so for another one at least.
If DIR. 0sler happens to be living fif-
teen or twenty years hence, we sug-
gest that be run down to Kabletown
and call on Mr.. Howell who win furnish
= lying REPUTATION Of his Fifty wears
and the scrap heap theory,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-01-29
The Pythian Home.

AS result of the visit of Grand
Officers Sanl. h. Nuznm and
Saml. B. Montgomery, on their
annual inspection tour, renewed
interest is being taken in the eff
forts of the local Knights of
Pythias Lodge to secure the loca-
tion in Jefferson County Of the
Home for the dependent children
of the order. The Grand Lodge
has already on hand, in cash,
available for this purpose the.
sum of sixty thousand dollars,
and a Committee is now at work
investigating the several loca-
tions offered.
While Charleston, Grafton,
Huntington and other points are
strong contenders, yet it is be-
lieved that with intelligent and
aggressive concert Of action on
the part of our whole people the
paramount advantages of the
Shenandoah Valley can be so
convincing1y demonstrated as the
ideal place for an institution Of
this character that decision
favorable to Jefferson County will
be rendered.
The establishment of this Pyth-
ian Home here is of the greatest
interest of the entire community.
1t means the expenditure, for
land. labor and building material,
OF probably not less than hun
dred thousand dollars, to Start
with. The maintenance of the
Home will give employment to
MANY of our people and it will
furnish a ready market for the
supplies it will need Of our local
merchants and of the farmers of
the neigllborhood.
Next week we will in more
detail outline the plans proposed
to secure the Home for Jefferson
County.
Meanwhile the Board Of Trade
and all public spirited citizens
should get busy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-01-29
Very truly yours,
(Signedl VIM G. Brown.
SkuRks And Other Things

The Tribune does not pretend to have
any information as to the Fl ness or
equipment of The newly appointed sup
erintendent of the Deaf and Blind in
stitution at Romney. He is reporttd
to be a. business man.. His home is, in
Preston county, whence comes VIM NJ.
0. Dawson and James Lakin, both of
| the Board of Control, and close political
allies of Governor. Hatfield
Presuming to discuss the change OF
supelintendents, purely from the stand
point of the welfare of the institution,
albeit with fear and trembling lest We
be placed in the category Ct "Skunks"
we should say that the change will not
take place to the advantage of the in
stitution. Professor Montague who has
held the position for four years was
peculiarly adapted by fitness, by tenn
permanent, by sympathy, for the posi-
ton. Himself afflicted to degree, III
manner of those over whom he had
charge, he understood them best Con.
scientious and faithful to duty, he was
bound to give the institution patient,
careful, intelligent adm nistration.
The new man, whomever he is has
no reputation except, the papers have
said he is good business man. J" His
new position, while calling for business
administration. needs most, a teacher.
Cary Montague is such. His successor
! is not. Il
The Hampshire county critic of the
governor whose letter we publish this
week, charges that the new appoint
ment was made for political purposes
and with the especial object Of further
ing the political ambitions of Governor
Hatfield. He also charges bad faith in
fact the governor made pledge not to
make change until lie would person
ally visit and investigate the institution
As to those charges the Tribune is not
informed beyond the contents of the
communication referred to,
Mr. Huidekoper is probably not a
"skunk. /" Perhaps he holds as large
an interest in this particular institution
and the state at large, as governor
Hatfield does. Certainly he has the
command of language as well as the
gentlemanly instincts to argue a mat
ter of public concern without resort to
villification through the medium of BILL
ingsgate.
There are people in every county in
West Virginia who have personal in
terest iii the management and control
of the Deaf and Blind institution. 1t
is subject that gets close to them, as
they have helpless children there. And
1t may be that they viii regard with
doubtful propriety any appointment
that might be made by chief executive
who operates IN his Office without man
ners, without dignity and without the
proper regard for the opinions of the
people Fayette Tribune (Rep.)
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-01-29

-f---~- = A~A- - Al1mAn brown 70 NJ
WI Reinhart.
Washington. D c., Jan. "a. 1914.
W. Z. Reinhars Esq.
Shepherdstown. W. Va.
Ny dear Mr.. Reinharts ~ have labor
ed long and earnestly to reach proper
conclusion in the post Office controversy.
in your city. Your citizens will little
realize the time and earnest thought l
have given to this situation.
| Many good men presented themselves
for this appointment and were all de-.
serving and highly recommended. some.
of them much closer to me in ties of
friendship than yourself, but in making
this appointment, l have been guided
by the right as ! have been given to
see the right. It was difficult. / assure
you, to makeaselection from among so
many worthy and deserving Democrats,
but have at least decided to recon-
mend you for this appointment 1t was
done not on personal or politicalground !.
for there are those in your city much
younger than yourself and more active.
neither is-the appointment one personal
to you, but is more intended as a re-.
membranee and tribute to the survivors
of the Army of the South. to those who
caused to be written new pages in our
nations history wherein vaior,. courage.
self-denial and deeds of heroism are in
scribed, whose record shall, be IN in
SEPARATION for generations yet unborn,
and equaled only by those of their
brothers of the North, and surpassed
by no other milton Of the world,
| have stood as friend of the Fed
eral soldier. and in this, my first ,oppor-
tunt y, want to be recorded as
friend likewise of the Confederate
soldier.
The controversy in your city has been
aggressive, hut / hope will leave no
bitterness. It has gone abroad through
out the State that an old Confederate
soldier is an applicant for this position,
and number of Union soldiers have
written and spoken to me in your be-
half, saying that while you had been
divided in war. you are united in peace.
These considerations. together with
the fact that you have fnther shown
your loyalty to our reunited Govern
mpnt and fondness for our American
institutions by rearing a large family,
some Of whom are yet Of tender years.
have controlled me in making this APP
poin'ment. If your appointment is
made by she President and confirmed by
the Senate. you will be better enabled
to raise ard educate them.
/ feel sure that you win give to the
patrons of the Shepherdstown Post
Office the excellent service they so
justly deserve.
Very truly yours,
(Signedl VIM G. Brown.
i
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-01-29
The Matter Of Federal Appointments

The Review has not now and never
has bad any candidates for federal APP
pointments. Mt havirg tetn an .or-
iginal " ilson" paper it would not have
presumed to even suggest who, ought
to be appointed to any particular place.
Moreover it has been much more inter
ested i'll seeing the party platform
promises redeemed in the enactment Of
necessary and benz fetal legislation, such
as the Underwood Tariff Law and a
Banking ard Currency MeasureStt,an in
seeing simply a change in federalsoffice
holders. Nevertheless there are mum.
erous places under the control of the
various governmental departments, rot
covered BY civil service, 10 " hich it is
but natural and right that Democrats
should be appointed. when they become
vacant, and and it ls no dishonor for
any competent Democrat 10 aspire to
appointment to these positions, and the
Democratic Representatives in Con-
gress would be relniss if they did not
recommend competent Democrats for
these places.
While the Review has not heretofore,
and will not. in the future, even offer
a suggestion to the appointing powers as
to the person or persons that should be
recommended for any position. it does
doubt the wisdom of the disposition APP
parently being manifested in the maxi
ing of federal appointments in this
State, Instead of rewafding personal
or close political friends, exclusi ,ely,
without due regard to fitness or adapta-
bility, it seems to US that the Interests
Of both the public and the Democratic
Party would be best conserved by a
little more generous recognition of all
factions and sections. or rather of a
disregard of any faction and consid-
GRAFTON of the Democratic Party in the
State, as whole.
The old theory that political appoin-
tees can go about over the State and
fix things for those who appoint them,
set up conventions and control elections
is antiquated and out-of date There is
too much independence among the peo-
pie of all political parties TO tolerate
that kind of thing nowadays. The per-
sons who attempt to cling to any such
outWorn policy, whether representative
or senator, is certain to invite r, volt if
not self-destruction and party injury.
This suggestion is not made in spir-
it of pique or disappointment but. as a
friendly warning, which some persons
might do we'll to consider.-Review,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-01-29
A Donation To A Non existent
Public Library.

We have received recently. very
handsome authors copy of Progress
and Prosperity by Colonel William
De Hertburn Washington, with the fol-
lowing inscription
ITO the Charles Town Public Library
and the. Citizens of Charles Town, with
deepest regard and affection of their
former fellow-townsman. and the hope
that this volume may bring them all
that its name implies in the fullest
sense. y
It is a splendid work, showing great
research, and would be valuable con
tribution to any library.
Unfortunately this community lags
behind in this all important adjunct to
educational progress.
And Charles Town was once known
IS the Athens Of West viroinia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-01-29
G.. w Brown
Special Fountain Pen
Price 500

In the purchase of this
pen you save from one to
two doI'ars--use it IL
months you save the price
of steel pens--after the
first year you derive 100
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purchase. Give it kind
treatment and it will last
for years.
The Brown Special is
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14k gold with best hard
iridium points, with hand
tempered nibs.
A good pen for the Bust
ness Man, School Boys
and Girls, Ladies
c. w. Brown, Jeweler.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-01-29
Woman Suffrage.

An organization is being per-
fected in Charles Town to coop
crate in the movement for equal
suffrage.
Naturally, as in all progressive
movements, there is some oppo-
sition, partly from those who are
as honest in their disbelief of the
efficacy Of womans suffrage, as
those adRocA ting it are in their
conviction Of the righteousness
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-01-29
What She Needed And What She
Got.

~.
She needed pots and a new floor broom.
And window shades for the children's
room;
Her sheets were down to threadbare
three,
And her table cloths were a sight to
see.
She wanted scarfs and q towel rack
And good, plain. useful dressing sac
que,
Some kitchen spoons and 4 box for
bread,
A pair Of scissors and sewing thread.
She hoped some practical friend would
stop
And figure out that uhssd like ! mop.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-01-29
Or bath room rug or lacqueied tray
Or a few plain plates for every day.
She hoped and hoped and she wished

Or few plain plates for every day.
She hoped and hope and she wished q
lot,
But these, of course, were the things
she got:
A cut glass vase and bonbonniere,
A china thing for receiving hair.
Some oyster forks, a manicure set.
A chafng dish and a eellaret,
A bourdoir cap and drawn work mat;
AMI a sterling this and sterling thai;
A guilt edged book Of lofty theme, :
And fancy bags till she longed to scream
Some curling tongs and powder puff
And bunch of other useless stuff,
But though she inwardly ragged, she
wrote
To all of h.r friends the self-same note
And said to each of the damfool- host
Just how did you guess what needed
most?"
Ella Bently Arthur iii Life.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-01-29
January 8, 1914.
Notice to Take Dispositions.
T. C. GREEN, P. {

TO Spencer Wilbur Curtiss:
Take notice that on the 9th day of
February, 1914, between the hours of
10 a. m and s p. M, at the Office of
T. C. Green, in Charles Town. West
Virginia, / will proceed to take the
dispositions of VIM. S. Winters and
other witnesses, to be read as evidence
in my behalf in above suit Of Irene Al
berta Curtiss VS. Spencer Wilbur Cur
tiss now pending in the Circuit Court
of Jefferson County. w. Va, and if
said dispositions are not begun or con-
cluded on that day, the taking thereof
will be continued from day to day until
completed.
IRENE ALBERTA CURTISS.
BY T. 6. Green, Counsel for Plaintiff.
Jan. s 1t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-01-29

Where SO many kindly references to
the Editors candidacy for the United
States Marsbalship are before u.s. it is
hard indeed to select from them
In fairness to onr readers too much
space cannot be given to what-while
question of principle is involved
is yet largely q personal matter.
We therefore print three communi-
cations. as indicative Of the diversified
and widely spread interest in the mat
ter-one from our good neighbor Of the
Charles Town Esprit of Jefferson, y
one from the Pacific Slope and one
from Republican source. the tribute
Of oneof West virginias really talented
Knights of the Quill.
One would be less than human were
he not moved by such generous senti-
ments, emanating as they do, in part,
at least, from those with whom the
Editor has at times, held honest differ
ence Of opinion on public questions,
W. uOu huOW now UuT HSlRnDOF OF
the Free Press, former State Senator
Campbell, is progressing in his applica-
ton for the position of United States
Marshal. sbut if original Wilson men are
to be. rewarded he should undoubtedl ),
get there. We wish him success in his
quest. Spirit of jefferson.
Los Angeles, CAL, Jan. 18th, 1914.
Hon. VIM. Campbell Dear Sir:
Having read in. the Greenbrier hide
pendent that you were an applicant for
the position OF U. S. Marss al for the
Northern District of w. Va. / wrote
President Wilson, that as Honorary
President of the West Virginia Society
of Los Angeles. California. that your
appointment would give pleasure To
your friends here.
Trusting you may secure the position
and our party may discard ali bicktr-
ings and striys for The best interests
of the State. and wishing gu and yours
happy New Year.
l am, cordially yours
A. 6. STALNAKER, Nj. D,
Hon. William Camp. ell editor Of the
Virginia Free Press, published at
Charles Town, is candidate for APP
pointment to the position OF United
States Marshal, Of the Northern dis
t let of West Virginia. Mr.. Campbell
has served several terms as ST ate
senator from his district, and Is one of
the best-known democrats in the state.
He was one Of The first supporters Of
Woodrow Wilson, in the stale, and
white the more powerful political in
fuencss were engaged in throwing the
state i to another candidate Senator
Campbell Eeld uns vinglv in his de-
votion to Wilson. 1t would not only be
a compliment to S;ellator Campbell but
to his party to ls-t the seiee ton as
Marshal fall upoa him. Fayette Trib-
u1e. tRep.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-01-29

Killers White Pine and Tar win cure
rOur Cough.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-01-29

By all means let both sides be
heard in "the peoples forum
while the State is getting ready
to enforce the Prohibition laws
which become effective on the
first of July.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-10-28
Mor4lll6 sofb
CEIA@7E

Since yesterdays session Of the ex-
change Hawaiian Commercial has
dropped two points to 80. at which 30
shares sold on the board today, follow
ing a total Of 100 shares In four I'M
equal lots enc point higher between
boards. Olaa lost y in reported sales
of $40 shares in five unequal lots at
s. McBryde held 5.121s for so and 10
shares, then dropped v for Is shares,
all in recess. Oahu was the only
steady stock, 81 and 6 shares being re-
ported at 10. Besides H. c.. the only
security passing at session was o. R.
& L. fiyes. of which $1,000 and $1,000
sold unchanged at 103.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-10-28

He gives to the part an informal. west
ern heartiness, \ sincere interpreta
ton. without sacrificing any Of Ia
humorous possibilities, To him falls
many a witty line, fIll OF the slang oi
the American city. and he makes each
line count. .... ...- "
Watson Ballentyne Is q good juVe
nile, playing CASTOR, son OF Nine. Ce-
eile. Clifton H. Tracy scores as q
stalwart lieutenant of the troop. How
ard Cady as the gallant general. and
Gray Zabriskie as Francois the porter
round out the conscientious work that
shows cast where every role is made
to add to the general effect.
choruses are Good. ,
The choruses deserve special men,
ton The feminine division Is espe.
cially effective in the closing act,
where the staging is picturesque. The
hat-shop scene is interesting and well
done, too. The male chorus is made
up of the soldiers of Etienne's troop,
and the gay colors of their uniforms
and spirited marching is enlivening.
chorus number Of the show, Fiji, In a
feminine adaptation Of the uniform,
playing the snare-dTum while the troop
marches in perfect formation. Mrs.
Rowland handles the. drum like q pro-
fessional taps" and the number, THE
Mascot of the Troop" is spirited and
applause-producing. 49,. i. '-
Several of the musical numbers are
we'll above the ordinary. Among them
are the Footmen's chorus in the second
act, "The Island of Cuddle and
Squeeze" by Mrs. Hayward and cho-
rus, "The Dear Little Girl Who Is
Good" by Mr.. Tracy and chorus, Hats
Make the Women" by Mrs. Rowland
and chorus. David Anderson's sing
ing of Il Want What Want When l
Want It." emphasized by a tremendous
pounding Of the table, was winner.
Two early numbers by Mrs. Crane,
Miss I.auritzen and Mrs. Douglas
were particularly well done.
Those in the chorus, which Is very
essential part of Mile. Modiste, are:
Misses Beatrice White, Florence Davis,
Sophie Walker, Kathleen Walker, Mi
Ram Stacker, Ruth Stacker, Helen
Dow, Adele Wicke. Ruth ISeybolt. Bes-
sic Seybolt. Abbie Lucas. Violet Lucas,
Psyche Berry, Lillian Fennell Gradys
Traut. Messrs Carl Won Aspe, w. A.
Rosa, w. A. Andersen, Norman Oss,
A. B. Carter, Jr., VIM. Ziegler, Jas.
Morgan, Chas T. Littlejohn. Jr., Bryan
Girdler, Henry White. Max Bolte, Alan
Podmore, E. T. Stacker, VIM. J. Nc
Allister, J. H. Swift, Geo. s.. McKen-
zie, Jr. i