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Evening journal., 1914-06-27

THE time will come when all the dwelling houses
IN the world will be built Of glass" says German
professor That IS going 70 produce rather en-
barassing situation especially iu the congested dis
triets
Evening journal., 1914-06-27

President Wilson now is forecastine the greatest
prosperity IN nations history lie did that in 1919
The public has lost faith in him as an industrial
prophet.
Evening journal., 1914-06-27

Great Britain never can be real wide awake TWEEN
ue'h century nation unt it abandons cricket aud takes
70 baseball.
Evening journal., 1914-06-27
IN UNPREcEpENTEn EVENT.

n REPRESENTATIVES. Of forty consecutive classes Of
~ the Wilmington High school attended the re-
1non and reception of the Alumni Association in the
Hote DUPONT on Thursday evening. 1t was the big
eest thing OF its kind in the history Of the school
we congratulate those who had charge of it, and who
nad decided to make it record breaking function
upon the success that attended their efforts
The reunion was representative in its nature and
impressive IN its dignity II revealed clearly what an
important part the High School has played in shapine
nc lives Of men and bringing out the best there is in
lhem II also was striking demonstration Of the sur
siFai IN the hearts and minds Of the participants Of
'hat High School spirit that was so strong in them
"hen they were students in the institution
ine addresses delivered by former Judge George
gray and Dr. Samuel chiles Mitchell the new nrer
"enl oi Delaware College constituted an insniration
70 all who were SO fortunate as 70 hear Them
N TACT the gathering did credit to our city and state
ana especially TO those who had projected il ana un
~nom the burden Of making it success had fallen
American sentiment is all right as far as Il ,o.s
nut II VIII require much than that to safeguard
TIE Americas cup against Lptons shamrock ~ Va
need good yacht well sailed with sentiment On ~.
side
Evening journal., 1914-06-27

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I'm The Association Of Amev-
faFAteH ican Advertisers has ex-
@#t amined and certified 10
the circulation Of this pub
Heation. The figures of circulation
contained in the Associations NO.
port only are guaranteed.
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No. 4isi Whitehall Bldg. n Y. City
Evening journal., 1914-06-27

The Association 81
American Advaftis
ere "a composed %
ali the great aayer.
tlserh of this eoun
sry. The Ass0cia-
iion endorses only
such papers as sub
NIT 10 its eXamina-
ron at any moment,
and positive proof
must ba submitted
The accompanying
eeriifl eate. No Ai51.
has been issued M
this paper.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10

For the benefit Of the farmers of the
Eastern Panhandle short course in
agriculture has been arranged for at
Shepherd College, at Shepherdstown.
This course is outlined so as to cover
the subject of most local interest. This
course will cover period Of three
weeks, beginning January 18th and
closing February 9th. 1915. The two
first weeks will be devoted to class
room work, lectures. demonstrations
and discussions along lines of interest;
also during these two weeks there will
be lectures by Government officials and
Experiment Station men. The last
week will be devoted to extension
school work, at which time we will
have the combined assistance Of the
University Of West Virginia and Elk
pertinent Station of Morgantown. The
expense Of this course will be very
small and farmers will do we'll to take
advantage of this opportunity. 1t is
open to men and women az well as the
boys and girls.
Information concerning this course
may be had by writing to our calling
on Shepherd College State Normal
School, Shepherdstown. W. Va, or j.
v. Shipman, County Agent. Charles
Town. w, Va
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
Republican Pledges And A
Direct Primary Law.

The Republican State Admin
istration is profuse in its promises
of reforms to be enacted by the
incoming legislature which it
will control in both branches.
Among them is mentioned a
State Primary Law to which
both parties are pledged by their
platforms.
Hitherto, the invisible gov
ernment" which, knowing no
politics, insidiously controls the
crooked politician in eUery party
has rendered it impossible to get
such badly needed measure on
the statute books.
A law providing that the nomi-
nation of all candidates of every
party, for all Offices, whether
county. state. or federal, shall be
made in the same manner and at
the same time, under proper safe
guards throughout the State,
might not be a panacea for all
sku1duggery that has existed. but
it would go long way towards
putting out of business the gen
tlemen who fix up tickets with
their ilk of opposite parties, be.
hind closed doors.
And incidentally Conventions
would either become obsolete or
be held merely to adopt platforms
and ratify nominations.
And would this be a bad thing ?
The Convention has always
been fertile field for the machi-
nations of the political trader
not to say traitor.
Many an earnest. honest dele
gate has been hoodwinked into
endorsing the very things he
most abhors by the ringing
speeches and specious pleas Of
the paid advocate parading as a
ferveiit. loyal, party man.
And are they Representative ?
When lunches Of deleg ates are
carried across the State % tickets
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
Their Christmas Presents,

~
Little Penelope Socrates, ap
A Boston maid Of four.
Wide opened her eyes on Christmas mNF1
And looked the landscape per.
What is.t Initiates my has do plepg"
She asked. with dignity.
e'Fis Ibsen in the original.
ah, iQy beyond aegreeli
Miss May eadwallader RFittenhpnse
Awoke as much as they ever dp there
And watched the snow cpma down.
well I'm glad that chrtstmas has come
again.
You might have heard her say.
sFor my family's one year older nov
Y Than Il was last Christmas aaY.s
It was Christmas in giady GathanE
And Miss Irene de, Jones
Aweke at noon and yawnea and YaWned
And stretched her languid bones.
aWells I'm sorry that it's ChriAtHlas
Papa at homey will stay.
For p1ange is closed. ana he won't make
a single ceit all day.
".
Oh windily dawned the Christmas !.
In the city by the lake. -
And Miss Arabe Wabash Breezy
Was instantly awake. u Si
"Ah. what's that In my stnckiage
Well, In two lifts I'll know"
And she drew forth q grand plano
Prom away down in the toe.
--Rnston Courier
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
VIM. G Brown Married.

Washington, Dec. s.-Congressman
VIM. G, Blown was married at noon to-
day at the Beivedere Hotel. Baltimore,
to Mss Izetta Jewel Kenny, Of Babylon,
Long Island. The Rev. ]. G. McGrew,
formerly Of Kingwood. uas the otfcia-
ting minister.
Under the stage name Of Izetta level.
Miss Kenny has been leading lady in a
successful stock company and delighted
Washington audiences for some three
years until her recent retirement from
the stage.
She has a mother living in New York,
and sister. the wife Of an officer on the
battleship Rhode Island. Mr.. aud Mrs;
Brown win reside n Washington.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
Good Returns From Fruit Sent
Abroad,

Mr.. J. W. Sibert. who represents the
firm Of McGeorge and Jardine. Of En-
gland. in the Winchester section. has
received cable advices that three good
sized consignments Of apples shipped
recently from Frederick and Shenan,
doah counties to the Liverpool market,
have yielded very good returns.
Mrs. Thomas W. Steck, Of the
Greenwood Orchard farm, of Opequon,
this county. shipped some York I'm
perials. and her net receipts were So. IL
per barrel. Mr.. w. s. Hiett, of this
county, and Judge Frank s. Tavenner.
of Shenandoah county, also shipped
same York Imperials to the same Arm.
and their net receipts were about So
per barrel Winchester Star.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
Extracts From The Presidents Mes,
Sa9e

What we we have done for our land
and our own people we did with the
best that was in US.
The United States, this great people
for whom we speak and act, should be
ready, as never before, to serve itself
and serve mankind
We have grossly erred in the wav in
which we have stanted and hindered
the development of our merchant ma
rine.
We have year after year debated,
without end or conclusion, the best pol
icy to pursue with regard to the use of
the ores and forests and water powers
of our national domain in the rich
states of the west. when we should
have acted; and they are still locked
up.
the people Of the United States
are not jealous of the amount their
government costs if they are sure that
they get what they need and desire for
the outlay, that the money is being
spent for objects of which they ap
prove, and that it is being applied with
good business tense and management.
1t is not expenditure but extrava.
gance that we should fear being criti-
cised for.
No one who speaks counsel based on
fact or drawn from just and candid
| Interpretation of realities can say that
there is reason to fear that from any
quarter or territory is threatened.
We are, indeed. a true friend to all
the nations of the world, because we
threaten none, covet the possessions OF
none, desire the overthrow of none.
If asked, Are you ready to defend
yourselves? we reply, Most assuredly,
to the utmost; s.and yet we shall not
turn America into military camp.
We will not ask our young men to
spend the best years of their lives max
| ing soldiers of themselves.
We must depend in every time OF
national peril, in the future as in the
past, not upon standing army, MOI
yet upon reserve army, but upon 9
citizenry trained and accustomed to
arms.
1t will be right enough, right Ameri:
can policy. based upon our accustomed
principles and practices. to provide 9
system by which every citizen Who will
volunteer. for the training may be
made familiar with the use of modern
arms. the rudiments of drill and ma
newer. and the maintenance and sani
tation of CAMPS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
Junior Brown Dangerously iii.

congressman William G. Brown, of
Kingwood. is seriously i'll at hospital
in Baltimore. Members Of bis family
have been summoned to his bedside,
as he is thought to be in dangerous
condition. Mr.. Brown has been in
poor health for several months, and
his strenuous campaign for re- election
to Congress proved too great q tax for
his strength. Mr.. Brown was married
Saturday to Miss Izetta Jewell Kenny.
of Brooklyn. -Martinsburg Journal
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
A Puzzlins Situation.

A correspondent who was in
this country last month and has
just returned to England writes !:
Business is pretty fair here
and ! really think better than it
is with you from what | heard
when on your side" He adds,
Things have gone better than
we had any reason to think they
would and it is practically the
unanimous opinion here that it is
only a question of time nowi if the
Allies hold their line inFlanders
for another month
The London Daily Telegraph
of Nov. 23d, reporting the sub
scription in London alone of over
twice the amount of the Govern
mert war loan of one billion
seven hundred and fifty million
dollars says, Money is almost
unlendable and firms with ball
ances over were glad to obtain
one per cent ON (call) loans. The
Banks are only allowing two per
cent on deposits y
In this country about half a
billion dollars has recently be-
come available by the starting Of
the Regional Bank system. which
the financial institutions do not
seem to need badly enough to pay
six per cent for.
Crops are huge, and prices,
except for cotton, abnormally
high, and exports breaking the
records.
Orders for war supplies of all
kinds are pouring ina Boston
correspondent writing that BUSH
ness is beginning to boom, with
the mills working overtime on
foreign orders. =
And yet here in this, the one
hakion immune from all the hor-
rors( and losses of war, a feeling
off essimism and distrust IS in
the air and-so far as the average
man can see-without rhyme or
reason.
Is the President right in des-
cribing the business depression
as unwarranted and a psycholo-
gica1 condition.
If so the country had better re-
sumo business with the optimism
which has hitherto characterized
it.
If not, we must let some finan.
cial expert solve a riddle which
stumps the man on the street.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
Ecenemy.

y 81
f aWrtte me check, Alfred, to bny
Christmas presents with"
"Alake 1t as small as you can this
dine, dear: How much must you have
to buy presents for the children, your
mother. the maid and the rest9 ?"
Here is the list l can't get along
with less than $75.''
aNonsense. Well, at least leave out
the present for me. Figure it again.
I don't want anythingv'
"a long pause. during which the wife
makes new computation,
eWeil, Alfred, it's now $74,25m-Flie-
gende Batter,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
Nearly All The BIG and Prominent
Concerns Are Now In The Boom
Charles Town Issue

It is a pleasure to state that
nearly all the leading concerns
both in this CITY and Ransom have
subscribed for space in the mag=
nifcent New Years Prosperity
issue of the Free Press. and by
the end of another week we ex-
pect to have most, of the slower
gentlemen within the prosperity
field and shouting with the rest,
Do 1t For Charles Town
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10

some one else pays for, and their
hotel bills cost them nothing,
there IS often some malign inter-
est at work of which they them
selves are ignorant.
So why not hold the Conven-
ton at the voters home precinct
by the method of the Direct
Primary 2
We hope to see this Legislation
enac e d-but-we have our
doubts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
christr,ss csnpasslSys.

Christmas is the one day 6f the ye6r
when we remember the failures. the
Nen and women who have fallen short
Sf the mark, the human derelicts, Ia
the fierce commercial race we crowd
these to the wall without Thought and
without compunction for 364 days Of
the year, but through the Salvation
Army md other charitable agencies
give them dole on the three hundred
and sixty-fifth Well, It is good that
we catch even that much OF the Christ
spirit for one brisf day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
Undertaking Toe Much.

Do not 60 into Christmas SO hard
there is no hope Of getting through.
Curb your notions BETTER give POUR
friend small centerpiece this year
than intend to give her dozen plate
and tumbler doilies which may reach
her in 1915. Where there Is a large
list Christmas giving should be simple.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
The Quick Lunch Room !.

At the Quick Lunch Room. you will
find everything to eat that g eatable and
be courteousIy received Just the place
to get quick lunch while doing your
Xmas shopping. Homeless steaks and
homeless oysters. II. B. Smith. Prop.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
Brown Brothers.

At this store you will find a most
varied and up to-date line of Christmas
Toys. We have also now on display a
most complete assortment of the choic-
est boxed candies which make appro-
pirate Xmas presents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
w. S. Merchant.

For your choiceefresh meats of All
kinds come to our store. Everything
in the grocery line. A fresh lot of
candy JUST received. Wishing you all
a Merry Xmas and most prosp srous
New Year.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
Jefferson Garage

Think of the Company behind the
car and Vi III realize why FORDS and
Government bonds are bought with
equal assurance. Strongest financially
Worldwide III scope-largest in vol
'uuie Of output. 'Buv yours today
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
Max Theodore.

Theodore's Sale will continue until
the Christmas holidays Take advan-
tage of this opportunity; it means
money in your pocket. Come in now
and get the bargains Theodore, the
Head to Foot Outfitter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
"A. L. Grandstaff.

Buy your Christmas tobaccos at A.
L. Grandstaff's. 5000 cigars just in
for Xmas. Watch our windows from
now on and see the Hammered Brass
goods. Chimes. jardeniers. fern dishes,
candle sticks, silverware, carving sets,
air rifles, fash lights. penknives. EN-
broidery scissors, razors. oil stoves,
Rayo lamps, and anything you wish to
buy, we have it. Call land get our prices
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
NEW OPERA HOUSE
VIM. Kahn.

Christmas News From Store Where
Men Of Discernment Buy Clothes For
Themselves. You will find it real
pleasure to come here to solve the
Christmas problem Of what to give
Father. Brother, Son or Sweetheart.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
n. S. ]. Strider & Son.

Funeral Directors and Licensed EN-
balmers. Full line of metallic and cop
per lined caskets, burial robes, flowers
ordered and floral designs on hand. EN-.
balminR done in the latest scientific
way. Office phone 50 Residence 10-k.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
N. Palrnbaum q BIO.

See M. Palmbaum & Bro. for Ladies'
Ready Made Suits. Dress Goods and
sinks. Also ! fine line Of Xmas goods
of all kinds. Lowest prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
D. w. Ramey.

Is now ready to serve you with a
grand display of Christmas gifts. Fur
niture Gifts are the gifts most appre-
ciated owing to their usefulness. Best
quality and lowest prices. Complete
assortment to select from.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
American Dairy Lunch Room.

While in, town doing your Christmas
shoping do NOT forget US. Oysters in
all styles served to order. also in bulk
BIC. and 45c. per Of. Wishing you
Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year.
American Diary Lunch Room, Jos.
Buddenhagen. Prom.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
G. E. Hughes.

4 You will find all kinds Of Fruits. Cam
dies. Nuts. etc. Also aueensware,
Glasswa e, Lamps and all kinds Of
Furniture.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
s. N, OFT.
THE SHOE MAN
AT THE OLD STAND
Nicholas Lorenzo.

For yoar Candies FRUITS and Nuts
for Christmas. call on Nicholas Lorenzo,
Corner Washington and Charles Str,
All goods are fresh, just from city
markets Ailcandies and nuts guaran-
teed to be fresh or money refunded
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
MilIer's Pharmacy.
CHRISTMAS CANDIES
c. N. Beard.

Beard, the Stationer. has many now
elites in Books. Magazines, the Finest
Stationery, etc. Appropriate presents
for all ages and classes. Numerous
articles for the little Ones. Finest line
Of candies at rock bottom prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
C, 7. SIau9art

Has Ladies', Mems and Children's
Initial Handkerchiefs from &c. lOc. two
for 26c. and e5c. each. Also nice line
of Xmas novelties suitable for presents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
Bank Of Charles Town.

Capital $50. 200. Surplus $37. 900.
Established April 1871
We solicit your business and invite
you to inspect our new bank building.
Your funds and valuahles protected in
our modern steel lined vault.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
c. w. Brown.

LISTENl Prices, to harmonize with
every pocket book. It is time when
useful gifts should be considered. A
Ring. Neck Chain. Watch, a piece
f Silver, Cut Glass, Clock and sosmany
other useful articles.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10

Washington, Alexander & Cooke.
The Leading Insurance Agencylin the
Eas tern Panhandle Reprs aanting only
first class companies. Also manufac-
lures of high-grade Fertilizers and Fer
tilizer materials Office on first floor
Citizens Office building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
The Racket Stores

Everything for Xmas can be found at
our big stores and we are ready to
serve you. Zee opr 80. I0c. and CSC.
counters. Largest selection Of Xmas
candies ID town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
Fl. SnflooInic

The Ladies Tailoring Store. Take
YOU choice now of any coat in the store
at rs per eeat discount. A beautiful
line to select from, This sale is for
the purpose of making new friends and
customers, Where quality leads.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
The a. B. Department Store

Santa Claus Headquarters. Now
Ready for Christmas. The A. B De-
partment Store, s. M. Behrend Co., Inc.
Charles Town Biggest And Best Store
Ladies' and Children's Ready Made
Clothes. Dry Goods. Notions. Furniture.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
Lippitt Renner.

Good groceries are here galore. and
bigger stock than ever before. Rem
ner lie in his new store, and people pat
roDize him more and more, just call
around and you will And that he's hard
to beat in the grocery line.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
FOR
FIVE AND TEN CENT CHRISTMAS
CANDIES. GO TO
T YLOR
Weirick Building
s. B. Reed & Son

Grain Elevator and Coal Yards. take
this method of thanking the public for
their patronage during the past year
and hope for continuance of the same
during the coming year.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
M-A-R-K-EE-FF
Jefferson County Telephone Co

Buy your wife or sweetheart a JEFF
ferson County Telephone and you will
have invested your money in 365 day
needful article It is at your, service
at all times and saves many step,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
o, B. Golladay.

First. class work is our motto and
is guarahteed at this Tonsorial Parlor.
and you will find it one of the best in
this little city. Come in. You are
next, and see what a pleasure it is to
you to get clean smooth shave here.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
]. N. linn & CO

Plumbers and Gas Filters, Thinning,
Roofing and Spouting. hardware, glass,
farming machinery. buggies. steam,
hot water. vapor and warm air heating.
Stoves, ranges, cooking utensils. N.
Mildred ST., opposite B. &. 0. Station.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
National Citizens Bank.

Capital $50 000 Surplus $25 900.
Promptness and liberality are features
of our banking business. Come to see
us. This is the only National Bank in
Jefferson county. We solicit your ac-
copnt. Interest paid on time deposits
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10
B. D. Gibson
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW

E. Frank Ronemus.
Why not Buy Your Christmas Groc
cries Of 3. Frank Ronsmus. He gives
every order his personal attention.
Twenty two years in one building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-10

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