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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-02-12
Death Of James HamiII.

After an illness of several months
Mr.. James HaElll died at his home in
Thurmont, Md. on Monday last He
was a native of Kearneysville, this
County. and was in his 69th year and
is survived by his widow. Mr.. Hamill
was one of the best known and best
liked men in West Virginia He was
always active for his party. being o
staunch Democrat and one whose loyalty
ty to his friends was, proyerbial >Un-
compromising in his opposition to any
thing savoring of party dishonor. he was
one of the old school Democrats, whose
counsel was often sought An upright
citizen. loyal friend. he will be missed
by host of those who enjoyed the
privilege of his friendship. The funer-
al services were held in Shepherdstown
on Wednesday, at 1920 m S~pulture
being in Elmwood Cemetery.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-02-12
Middleway Notes.

Misses Florence and Helen Shirley
of ''Willow Halt, will be hostess at a
Silver Tea on Saturday afternoon, Feb.
ruary IA. from to 4 p. m. They ex-
tend hearty invitation to all to come
and enjoy feast of good things and a
delightful time with friends. On the
same day the Ladies Aid Society of the
VI. E. Church will hold chicken and
waffle supper with the usual frills ad
ded, to which they invite the public.
Supper will Re served from to 10 2.
M, at the Masonic Hail. They solicit
the patronage of all WI feel an inter-
est in church work and wish to aid in
good cause
Rev. A. B Mitchell Rector of Nelson
Parish. met with very severe and
dangerous accident on last Friday. In
the act If splitting stick of wood the
axe glanced off stricking his foot and
severing. his big toe. Drs Phillips and
Lucas are in attendance and we hope
for SPEEDY recovery. Rev. Mitchell
has been with US only since last sp' ing
succeeding the late Rev. A. ]. Willis,
but he has the love Of his people and
his mis- fortune has c'st a gloom over
the whole community.
The Masons of I'riluminar Lodge held
their regular annual banquet at their
hall last Wednesday at which large
number of Masons with their invited
guests we're present. These entertain
m ants are the source Of much pleasure
and we look forward to their coming
with delight.
The members Of the Eastern Star
will hold an oyster supper at Masonic
Hall on Friday evening February goth,
where tables of fancy articles will be
on sale, and during the evening there
will be performance of the popular
play. MIS-. WigRs of the Cabbage
Patch" Every effort is being made
to make the entertainment success,
and they solicit the patronage of all,
promising to make it worth their while
to come.
The $780, card club met at Linden
spr ngs. the home of Miss Edith Gran
>tham on Friday evening. The usual
number members were their in spite
Of the Indictment weather.
News reached here on Sunday morn
ing of the death of Mrs. E. P. Dan
bridge, of Leetown, at the Winchester
Mem rial Hospital where she had gone
for an operation. In her death we lose
one of our purest. noblest and best
women. and the whole county grieves
oyer her loss.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-02-12
Hospital Notes.

Mr.. j.. Hunt Miller is improving
steailly.
Mr.. Harry Aleshire of Luray. Va,
who was operated on for general peri.
tonitis remains in critical condition.
Miss Lucretia Moler, who underwent
an operation for appendicitis. is I'M
proving rapidly.
Mrs. J. w. Miller OF Harpers Ferry.
improved rapidly after minor opera
ton performed last Thursday and was
able tosleave the hospital Tuesday.
Master Charlie Windham. who was
brought to the hospital Saturday night,
in q very critical condition. passed awoy
Monday afternoon.
Miss Mary Lucas is improving rap
idly.
The little son Of DR.. Watson. Of
Brunswick, who was operated IN last
week had sufficiently recovered to leave
the hospital on Monday.
The Hospital was bower of flowers
the past week, all the patients being
generously remsmberedby their friends
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-02-12
Harpers Ferry and Bolivar
News.

The first Sunday In February seemed
to be church Sunday from the full at
tendance in all the churches.
The two Methodist churches have
been active in revival work.
February this year will be q month of
special days, The 2nd was ground hog
day; the 14th. Valentines Day; END,
Washington's Birthday; oath. Shrove
Tuesday; 18th, Ash Wednesday
Miss Dorothy Bready has returned to
her home Highland Terrace" after
an extended visit to Washington City.
Mr.. Gordon Bfeady was at the same
home few dsys.
Miss Blanche Wilt who was a guest
of Miss Gladys Marlette has returned
to Der home in Rippon.
Mr.. Waglsy, of Camp Hill. has a
sister visiting him.
Miss Kate Marlette is visiting her
sistes. Mrs Truman Roper, near Charles
Town.
The blizzard which struct Chicago
and other places on January Both, gave
employment to thousands of men who
were idle.
Mr.. Frank Dinkle has a newspaper
in his possession that is over hundred
years old, it is the Maryland Journal of
Baltimore, and is dated August 10th,
It's, and the type is clear. Its sue
cessor is the Baltimore American.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-02-12
Summit Point Items.

Miss Lala Bradshaw left Monday
for Baltimore on a shopping trip.
Mrs. R. Owen Allen spent a few days
in WINCHESTER as guest Of her son and
daughter.in law, Mr.. and Mrs Lewis
Allen.
Mrs. A p. Thomson has gone to New
Orleans to be the guest of her sons,
Messrs. James and Paul Thomson, un-
til after the Mardi Gras.
DIR. W. B. Grove has returned to the
u, S. S. Arkansas" after ten days
visit to his friend at Hawthorne.
Mr.. Daniel Wilmington is very much
improved and is now able to walk about
the house and yard. -
Mr.. w. c. Robinson spent very
agreeabl, evening last week in Charles
Town, where he attended the Tango
dancing class.
The death which occurred on Satur
day of Uncle Frank Brokenb trough Of
Mt. Peasants, removes from our com
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-02-12
Dies of Hydrophobia.

Charles Wyndham, aged seven years,
sou Of Mr.. and Mrs. Early Wyndham.
of KearneysvilIe. was brought to the
Charles Town Hospital on Sunday last.
suffering with hydrophobia. The little
fellow was playing in the yard at home
several weeks ago, when a strange dog
came in and bit him, Symptoms OF
hydrophobla developed and he was
brought to the hospital here as stated.
where, his sufferings co ltinued tolncrease
until death came as welcome visitor
at $3.50 Monday afternoon. His re-
mains were taken to Martipsburg Tues
day for interment, his uncle, Mr..
John Wyndhaln. of this place, accom-
pany ing the funeral party.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-02-12
BerryviIIe Items.


John Washington of Clarksburg was
in town on business last week.
Mrs. Cox. Misses Julia and Marcia
Cox, and Master Samuel Cox of New
York, are guests at Mrs. H. P. Deahl's.
Miss Lucy Plaster of B luemont is
visiting her sister, MIRA. A. P. Osborne.
SummerfeId Psyne of Martinsburg
was week end guest at "Buena VISTA
recently
William B. Stalnaker of Montana is
visiting friends in town.
Mrs. ] S. Dawson Of Rockville is a
guest at Mrs. A. Moores.
G. N. Brown of Roanoke was in
town for several days last week.
]. H. King of New York is at the
Battletown Inn for some time.
P. Mccormick returned on Saturday
from Southern Virginia and leftt
week for other points in Virginia.
Misses Nellie Lee and Eliza Holmes
Lee are visiting their sister, Mrs.
Charles Garrett in Baltimore
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-02-12
Methodist Church Opening.

The new SUNDAY School building of
the NJ. E Church Sonth in Charles
Town is completed and will he formally
opened next Sunday. by Rev. e. D.
Harris, editor of the Baltimore Southern
Methodist. Opening exercises at II a.
m. and 1890 p. m: Rev. MIR. Harris
will be t4e-prlncipal speaker ae-both
services. There viii be special music.
We invite all our friends. to be present
and to enjoy t,ese services with US.
We shall take pleasure after the services
to show you throu h. the Building and
to point out many of the up-to-date
features.
The new Sunday school room is
6ox4o IT,, ceiling 80 it,; opening between
room and auditorium 90 it,; Primary
Room I5x3o #. The Auditorium As
sembly Room and Primary rooms can
be thrown together by means of roll
partitions and folding doors, There is
mezzanine floor over the maui floor
divided into nine individual class rooms
The Superintendent can address the
whole school from his desk when in the
assembly room or after the classes have
gone to their rooms, In the basement
are furnace room. coal bins, halls,
cloak room. pantry, kitchen and dining
room. all furnished and complete, The
entire building is beautifully lighted by
electricity and heated by steam, Arch
tects, A B. Mullett & Co.. Washington.
D. G.; Contractors, Glaize Bros. Win
chester, Va. Built by H. P. Whitmore.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-02-12

Rev Mr. Nicholson will preach at Snow
Hill Chapel Sunday at pm.
One member, by certificate, was admitted
uto he Presbyterian church on Sunday
last,
Rev Carleton Harris. the well-known
and able lecturer and editor of the Ralti.
more Episcopal Methodist, viii reopen the
Methodist church here on Sunday. Feb
ruary Is.
Instead Of prayer meeting, there will be
preaching (evangelistic seryice.) in Rsuss
Hall tomorrow "wednesday night. by Pas
tor s W Cole. Subject; Borrowed Re-
ligion.n
The Presby congregation on Sun
day last elected two additional Ruling
Elders and two additional Deacons, as fol
lows: Elders. w A Higgs and James w
Tabb; Deacons. H Miller and Hosmer
Beller.
The evangelistic services which have been
conducted by Revts w Cole. of the Baptist
church. closed Sunday night in the Opera
House. The result of the services was six
ty-three professions. The subject for next
Sunday morning is THE OLD Paths;s at
night service, "Get Acquainted with Him "
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-02-12
Death Of Mrs. Isabelle cambridge.

Following an illness Of little more
than two weeks. Mrs. Isabelle DAN
bridge, the wife of Mr.. LemueI DAN
bridge of THE Bower" this county,
died at the Winchester Memorial Hos
pitaI, on Saturday morning, where she
had undergone an operation. After the
operation Mrs. cambridge seemed to be
improving, but several days before the
the end came she suffered relapse,
and sank rapidly. Mrs. cambridge was
before her marriage. Miss Isabelle
LAWRENCE of Flushing, New York.
member of an old and prominent New
York family. She was a woman of in
tellectuaI tastes. and the highest cuI-
ture, and her sweetness of character
and charm Of manner endeared her to
all with whom she came in contact
She had many friends and relatives in
CHARLES Town. Surviving her are her
husband, two daughters, Misses Flor
ence and Martha cambridge and one
son. the Rev. Edmund Pendleton Dam
bridge, of Petersburg. Va. The funeral
took pace on Monday last at noon, in
Trinity Episcopal Church. Martinsburg.
The services were conducted by the
rector, Rev. Charles C. Durbee, assist
ed by the Rev. John S. Alfriend of this
place, and the Rev. H. B. Lee, of
Charlottesville. The pallbearers were
former SenatoraC ]. Faulkner, John E
Boyd and M. A. Snodgrass, of Martins
burg; James Strider. of Leetown; DR..
Chas. Lucas, of Kearneysville; Stephen
Dandridg'. of Shepherdstown; Law
renee Lee, of Leesburg; Mr.. Colds
borough and E. u. Mitchell, of New
York.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-02-12

Mr.. Marshall Mcdonald has gone t
Morgantown.
Mr.. ThOs. C. Bowling spent Tuesday
in Washington.
Mrs.. Ian Gibson spent several days
in Baltimore last week.
Mr.. J. w. Kyle. former resident.
spent Sunday in town.
Mr.. T. B. Mullett. of Washington.
was in town on Monday.
DR.. L. NJ. Allen was in town on Tues
day on professional business.
Mr.. Arthur Hawks spent yesterday
in town. stopping at The Jefferson.
Mr.. and Mrs. W A.. Spengler have
returned from visit to Baltimore
Col. Samuel Walton. of Falls Mills,
Va. has been visiting friends in town.
Miss Charlotte SchameI of st. James,
Md. visited Miss Ruth Phillips last
week. d
Mrs. Max Theodore and daughter.
Ethel. are visiting relatives in Balti-
more.
Miss Minnie Weirick spent last week
in Washingto returning Saturday
evening.
- Miss Kate Turner is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Marshall Turner in Louis
vile, KY.
Mrs. ] Wysong and Miss Eliza.
beth Wysong, spent several days in
Washington last week.
Miss Mary Porterfield who has been
visiting friends in Washington for the
past month has returned home.
Miss Winifred Browse and Miss Eliza
beth Leavell are visiting Rev and Mrs.
Percy Mcdonald IN Morgantown.
Mrs W. w. Toe and Miss Bessie
Tfavers, have gone to Hampton, Old
Point apd Richmond, Va, on visit
Miss Annie Daniel was the week. end
guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
John M. Daniel at their home near
town.
Misses EIoise Beckwith and Eleanor
Eyster attended card party given by
the Misses Potts in Shepherdstown on
Mond ~. =.z-.=z
Miss Mary Morriss. Mason spent sew
eral days in Washington this week, the
guest of her sister. Miss Rosebud Ma
son. at Gunston Hal.
Mrs. Frank J. Manning and her
daughter. Miss Antionette Manning. of
West Virginia. are guests at the Rem
merit for few days = Baltimore Sun.
Mrs. Angus Mcdonald, Mrs. Frank
Beckwith, Mrs. w. w Coe, Miss Nan
ME cambridge, and the Misses Riddle
attended the funeral of Mrs. Lemuel
cambridge in Martinshurg on Monday.
Mrs D. W. Border wao spent part of
last week in Washington, and with her
daughter. Miss Margaret May Border
at Hannah Moore Academy has re-
turned to her home on Il Washingt ton
Street.
j, Amo'lg the ut y own ga ,sts pres
emit for the Hol kins-. White nuptials
were: Rev. A. C. Hopkins, \ Puena
Vista Va, W. and Mrs E lward Tpale.
Baltimore. Md, Rev. F. NJ. Woods,
D. D.. MsrtinsbutP. w. Va. Miss
Elizabeth Atkinson Perry. Mary Bald
win Seminary Staun,on, Va. Mr.. R.
A. Atkinson, Baltimore, Md, Rev w
McC. White. D D., Raleigh, NJ c.,
Mr.. ard Mls.#W. spottswood White,
Winchester. Va. Hon Hugh A. White,
lexington. Va, Mr.. and Mrs John
Gilkeson and daughters. Moorefeld,
W Va.
Mr.. James P. Cannon is visiting the
family of Mr., Chls. Steel in New York
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-02-12
Pythian Jubilee Celebration.

Blue Ridge Lodge No 1871 4. p. To Haoe
Public Eaeroises Thursday Might, Feb. 10.
The Fiftieth Anniversary of the
Founding of the order of Knights of
-Pythias will be ftiagly observed by
Blue Ridge Lodge of this place in their
castle hall in the We,rick Building on
Thursday night, February Io, at 1880
o'clock.
There will be special exercises and
appropriate addresses BY well known
speakers.
The public. both ladies and gentlemen,
are cordially invited to attend.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-02-12
An Old Time Spelling Bee.

A revival of the >old time spelling
bee that furnished recreation for cur
fathers andgrandfathers is now TAX
ing the country. Charles Town is TO
have one. It will be-zheld in zRouss
Hall on Friday evening, February IS.
commencing at 7.3O O'Clock. An adj
mission>ef ten cents will be charged
for the benefit of the Baptist church
building fund. A pre- Of $3.50 will
be awarded the pest speller. Prof.
Wright Denny, and County Clerk
Chas. A. Johnson will serve as Cap
tains of the respective sides in the
contest, and, will select the spoilers
from the audience. Robert C. Rissler
will select and pronounce the words
for the contestants.
Everybody in the town aud county
are cordially invited
Ump'res p r. eoQke and F. L.
OoSuouk.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-02-12

munity one of the Oldest and most re-
sPected eolOred citizens. Uncle Franks
death Is a source Of real sorrow and
regret to bis many white friends.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-02-12

The ladies of the Baptist Church
win hold shirtwaist sale and will
serve refreshpents from iii 10 p.
M, on Thursday, February rs, at the
residence of Mrs. A. D. Barr Bene-
fit Of the Baptist building fund.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-02-12
LADIES' LIST.

Miss Sylvia Dlalap, Miss Mamie
Davis, Mrs, John H. Holt, Mrs Wal.
lace Ingrich, Mrs. Lucinda McCauley.
Mrs. William Weakland.
The above letters, if not called for
within fifteen DAYS, will be sent to the
dead letter office. Persons callingf for
them will please say that they are ad-
vertised.
HENRY N. BRADLEY. P. M.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-02-12
County Court.

], T. Knode who had been sum
moned to court on Friday to show
why the poles and lines Of the Cum
berland Valley Telephone Co., on
the Berryville pike should not be re
moved, appeared in response thereto.
He asked the court to defer action in
the matter until the next regular term
and his request was granted.
Permission was given the Washing
ton Building Lime Co., of Bakerton
to lay a tramway across the Harpers
Ferry and Shepherdstown road at
Flannagan's quarry the company
agreeing to protect the county from
any damages that might be inflicted
on persons or property by reason OF
the Improvement desired.
A petition signed by 81 citizens of
Shenandoah Junction and vicinity was
presented asking that public road
be opened and maintained from a
point in the Warm Springs road in
the Junction thence to the N. & w.
Railway, thence along the east side of
the railway to the Willingham house,
with pubic crossing at Cuttings
shop. The court appointed John L.
Burns, M. w. Burr and E. c. Watson,
viewers to report on the proposed
road and crossing.
The damage suit in which Silas
Ship.ey was plaintiff and the County
defendant; was compromised. The
court. ordered that the sum of $3.50
be paid to Geo. NJ. Beltzhoover, IT.,
attorney for the plaintiff. This ac-
ton finally disposes of the litigation
that was provoked by the collapse
of the bridge at Weirick's mill while
traction engine and rock crusher
were crossing it in June, 1904
1t was ordered that Prosecuting At
torney Geo. D. Moore examine and
report as to the proper action for the
court to take in the matter of main
tanning that portion of the Harpers
Ferry and Smithfield pike lying with
in the corporation of Harpers Ferry,
A Frances Willard Memorial Service
will be held in Rouss Hall. Wednesday
evening, February 70. at O'Clock under
the auspices of the Charles Town W. c
T. u. SPECIAL music. recitations and an
address by Rev. S. w. Cole win be
features of the meeting, to which all are
Cordially invited. There viii be free
win offering for the extension Of tie Ma
tionGl w. c. 7. y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-02-12

Mr.. Jacob B. Childs, young farm
.er residing ON the farm Formerly own
ed by the late Logan Osblup.. near
Kabletown made an assignment this
week for the benefit of his creditors,
naming Harry G. Warden as trustee,
The sale advertised by Mr.. Childs to
be held on Wednesday, February Is,
will be conducted under the manage
ment of the t1nfAes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-02-12
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

List OF letters remaining in the Post
Office at Charles Town. Jefferson Coun-
ty. West Va. on Saturday, Feb. Z.
1914. Persons calling for same will be
required to pay cne cent for each letter
GENTLEMEN's LIST.
John F. Clark, John ates Aster,.
W. T. Martin Hardware Co., R, H H.
Hogan, Ben Johnson. W. H. Markell,
Geo. Mercer. The United Flu & Gas
Co, Mgr United Film Co. Geo. q.
Weisberg, G, E. Perry & Go.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-02-12

The ladies Of Shenandoah Junc.ion,
w Va, will hold a Valentine Supper.
in the Odd Fellows Hall, Friday and
Saturday evenings, February 10 and
IA, 1914 Proceeds for the benefit of
the Charles Town Baptist Charch.
Every one cordially invited to attend.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-02-12

BY ALICE BERLINGETT.

BIZ ALICE bEkLlNGEfT.
He was . man 80 steadfast and so true,
His heart such simple, kindly virtues
That every one who came within his
ken.
And al who knew him. left him. better
men.
His charity was broad and deep and
kind,
For selfish thoughts were never in his
mind;
His faith in God was humble, simple,
true,
And year by year it stronger, deeper
grew.
He WAS a man What better tribute.
then,
Or praise could e'er be offered him by
men,
Than, as man. his work he tried to do,
And. humbly, walked his daily path
way through.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-02-12
COUNTY NEWS.

this column should be in than Tuesday evening
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-02-12

Mrs.. Harriott Simmons entertained
the 500 club on Tuesday afternoon
at her home on South Samuel street.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-02-12
Our Semi-Annual
Clearance Sale
Now On. s.

Entire Stock of Mems and Young Mem.
Suits and Overcoats Included.
An opportunity to buy the best garments at prices
that should induce you to anticipate your future
clothing needs
Note the Splendid Values Quoted.
$500 Suits and Overcoats Now 1875
1000 7.2S
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-02-12
Church Items.

Rev Mr. Nicholson will preach at Snow
Hill Chapel Sunday at pm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-02-12

HENRY N. BRADLEY. P. M.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-09-01

and they would have to pay the in
crease.
They, the customers, would be
forced to pay the increase because
the department store had failed to live
up to their part of the sale and send
the goods on time.
Joseph P. Geary, chief investigator
for Hoyne, is now working on the
case. If his reports show the WOmen's
stories to be true, Hoyne will immedi-
ateIy go before the grand jury with
the evidence and will ask for criminal
action.
"The letters of the women all show
remarkable conformity" said GeaTy,
"and the women show their sincerity
by offering to be witnesses in any in
quiry we might make. am not at
liberty to give the names Of the stores
right now"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-09-01
ARE CUSTOMERS THE VICTIMS OF NEW MONEY
MAKING SCHEME OF DEPARTMENT STORES?


Grand jury action is threatened |
against various State street depart
ment stores by States Atty Maclay
HOyne if about sixty complaints made
by women shoppers be found true.
These complaints, received both in
person and by mail, all tell the same
story.
The women say that they have
gone to the stores to buy groceries,
which they order sent to their homes.
They would wait day or so for the
order which would not come.
In day or so they claim they have
gone back to the store to complain
and remind the store to send the
order.
But, the women aIIege, they would
be told that the price of one or two
of the commodities ordered had ad-
Vanced since the taking of the order !
90
EXCURSION BOAT, THE CITY OF /
CHICAGO, BURNS
The Graham & Morton excursion
boat, the City of Chicago, was almost
completely wrecked by fire today
while on a return trip from Benton
HarbOr. All on board, 22O, were saved.
Wrapped in flames, the boat made a
thrilling five-mile race into the Chi
cago harbOr and crashed into the gov
eminent pier, where all on board
landed. The fire started in the engine
room.
The wireless apparatus failed to
work after the fire broke out and fed
eral agents Immediately began an in
vestigation into the cause. Capt.
Bent, in charge of the wireless station
on the Congress Hotel, refused to say
whether or not he received a message.
1890
SAYS COP BRIBED HIM
Judge Gemmin ordered the arrest
of Traffic. PatrO1ua0 Frank 7 Young |
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-09-01
OUR COSSACKS

BY Jim Nance,
From acts I've seen within the past
In places round the town,
Some mounted coppers really ought
To wear the towards crown.
We've heard the Russian Cossacks
slammed
And roasted time again,
But then, they haven't got much on
Chicago's mounted men?