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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1914-07-24
copyright. 1914, by Frank A. Munsey)

crazed old man who told for truth that
which he feared would happen.
Notwithstanding the denouement,
his story stirred the Mexican popula-
ton to the depths, and when Bud and
Phil tried to hire men to push the
work on the mine, they realized that
their troubles had begun. Not only
was it impossible to engage laborers
at any price, but on the following day
Cruz Mendez, with his wife and chill
dren and all his earthly possessions
the camp and told them he could serve
them no more.
ct is my woman!" he explained; (;
my Maria! All, II those revoltosos
should see Maria they would steal her
before my eyes!"
So he was given his pay and the
fifty dollars he had earned and, after
the customary "Muchas gracias," and
with the faithful Maria by his side, he
went hurrying off to the store.
And now in crowded vehicles, with
armed men riding in front and behind.
the refugees from Moctezuma and the
hot country began to pour into town,
adding by their very haste to the panic
of all who saw them.
They were the rich property owners
who. having been subjected to forced
contribution before, were now fleeing
at the first rumor of danger, bringing
their families with them to escape any
being held for ransom.
In half day the big hotel presided
over by Don Juan de Dios Bracha-
monte was swarming with staring
eyed country mothers and sternly sub
dued families of children; and final
ly, to add eclat to the occasion and
compensate for the general confusion,
Don Cipriano Aragon y Tres Palacios
came driving up to tn, door with his
wife and the smiling Gracia.
If she had been in any fear of cap
ture by bold marauders, Gracia Ara
gon did not show 1t now, as she sprang
lightly from the carriage and waited
upon her lady mother. Perhaps, after
a year or more of rumors and alarms,
she had come to look upon impending
revolutionary conflicts as convenient
excuses for trip to town, long stop
at the hotel, and even a dash to gay
Gadsden in case the rebels pressed
close
However that may be, while Don
Juan exerted himself to procure them
a good room she endured the gaze of
the American guests with becoming
placidity and, as that took some time,
she even ventured to look the Ameri-
cans over and make some comments
to her mother.
And then-or so it seemed to Bud
the mother glanced up quickly and
fixed her eyes upon him. After that
he was in less of a hurry to return to
the mine, and Phil said they would
stay inside for week. But as for
Don Cipriano, when he came across
them In the crowded lobby he glared
past them with malignant insolence
and abruptly turned his back.
At La Fortuna he was the lord and
master, with power to forbid them the
place; but now once more the fortunes
of war had turned against him, and he
was forced to tolerate their presence.
The band played in the plaza that
evening, it being Thursday of the
week, and as the cornet led with La
Paloma," and the bass viol and guitars
beat the measure, all feet seemed to
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1914-07-24

do you think luck cuts much of a
figure in the success or failure of a
man nowadays?"
Yes, believe it does. There's Bag
shaw, for instance. What show would
he ever have had to live at ease and
belong to clubs If he hadn't had the
luck to find banker with a daughter
who was so homely that large pre-
MUM had to be offered with herr"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1914-07-24
CRUEL WOMAN.

"My wife is one
of the most incon-
siderate women in
the world"
why do you
think so?"
"She put a net
over the baby's
he'd Ia sf NIGHT and
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1914-07-24
Ruff1ed Niqht Dresses.

Lingerie is simpler and finer and
lovelier. AS for running yards and
yards Of baby ribbon through fine
headings, we are saved that very
painstaking task. There is not full
ness enough to draw in the new gar
bows might make Jumps
Many of the newest night dresses
have little foot ruft1es of tape-edsed
net, headed in turn by narrow inser-
ton. The trained night dress Is
shown as a novelty. 1t promises to re-
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1914-07-24

turn in that direction, and the fear of
the raiders was stilled.
Around and around the band sand
and in and out beneath the trees the
pleasure loving maidens from down
below walked decorously with their
mothers; and the little band of For
tuna Americans, to whom life for some
months had been a trifle burdensome,
awoke suddenly to the beauty of the
evening.
And among the rest Of the maidens,
but far more ravishing and high-bred,
walked Gracia Aragon, at whom Bud
in particular stole many secret glances
from beneath the broad brim Of his
hat, hoping that by some luck the in
surrectos would come upon the town,
and he could defend her-he alone.
For he felt that he could do it against
any hundred Mexicans that ever
breathed.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1914-07-24
A Matter of Opinion.

'sYou are good deal of bohemian,
old man, aren't you? I've always been
tied down more or less-had to travel
in a social rut. you know. Tell me,
what is thera about bohemian life that
makes it peculiar? l mean to say,
what is the most noticeable thing
about it?"
Il should say the general homeli-
ness of the women bohemians is the
most noticeable thing; but, of course.
that may be a mere matter of opin-
ion"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1914-07-24
ComnIetelx SURPRISED.

Completely Surprised.
Colonel" asked the beautiful girl,
were you ever taken completely by
surprise?"
YES" replied the grizzled warrior.
"Once in a New York hotel l asked
for room with bath, and the clerk
didn't reply that they hadn't any such
rooms left"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1914-07-24

With amazement, the painter learned
that the man was Pietro Bardinelli.
During those intervening years Pietro
had been at Rome studying music, had
met with evil companions, and fallen
into shameful dissipation and crime.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1914-07-24
A Merciful Man.

A Merciful Man.
do you always tell your wife ev-
erything you hear?"
mo. l love her too we'll to tell her
all the old stories am compelled to
listen to at the banquets which l at
tend"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1914-07-24
He Took II,

There's man who once took an
insult from me without protest"
How did it happen?"
u had cut on the handle of my UNI
brella the words You're thief"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1914-07-24

consequently the mosquitoes hardly
gave me chance to get wink OF
sleep."
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1914-07-24

THE Bible says the earth has four
corners"
Eyes, but it doesn't mention that
any of them is poets corner"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1914-07-24

Words were made to express ideas.
but they are not always used for that
purpose Journal
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1914-07-24
He Deserves No Sympathy

It is merely waste of time to pity
a man who is being made fool Of
by a pretty woman.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1914-07-24
Why?

In Vienna the organ grinders play
only between noon and sunset"
"Why do you say 'only'?"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03
Fatal Fire at Inwood.

Shortly after noon Saturday FIRE de
stroved the evaporating plant, owned by
the Interstate Evaporating Company al
Inwood, Berkeley county. One person
was killed and several others sustained
serious injuries.
The second story of the building was
well filed with apples. and while the
force was at work the floor gave way
under the heavy weight and the con-
tents, catching the force working on the
first floor.
Hobson Furley, son of MIR and Mrs,
Theodore Furley residing nearby, was
caught and crushed to death y
Mrs. Hannah Braithwalte suffered the
fracture of three RIBS. Several girls were
also slightly injured. T
When the floor fell the wood work came
IN contact with the stoves. and instantly
the flame leaped high, Those who were
not injured Immediately began to rescue
the injured, and sounded the alarm 70,
help. The entire town turned out to fight
the flames, but they had gotten such
headway that fighting availed naught,
and in a short time the building fell 9
mass ofruins,
The building occupied was a two-story
frame affair aud together with its con.
tents Is total loss. About 50 people
were employed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03
Middleway Notes.

Mr.. James Watson. an influential far
mer Of the Middleway vicinity died on
Thanksgiving Day and was inferred in
Masonic Cemetery on Saturday after
noon. He leaves widow and eight
children to mourn his loss.
Mrs. Fannie White. who has been
with Mrs. James Grantham since she
closed her summer home here Sept 30.
was called recently to Erie, Penn. to
be with her daughter Mrs. Robt.. Van
cleve who has been Ill since having an
operation for appendicitis. She is re
ported now to be nearly convalescent,
Mrs. VIM. Gilbert and Miss Margaret
went to Martinsburg Thursday to spend
Thanksgiving season with the family Of
Arthur M. Gilbert AMI her sister Mrs.
DIR. D. P Fry of Hedgesville They
returned home on Monday after having
delightful time with friends there.
Mrs. Rufus Smith returned to Mid
dleway last Saturday after spending
months in Washington with Mrs. Liv.
ingston Breese.
Mr.. and Mrs. Outcalt of Martinsbure
spent the Thanksgiving holiday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Shaull and
Mrs. Outcalt's brother. Mr.. Robert
Smith.
Mrs. Jas. D. Wiggington spent sew
eral days last week at Summit Point
visiting her sister Mrs. Thos. Janney,
Mr. Henry Smith of the Washing
ton Post" Game to his home on Nelson
Street, for a few days rest. They will
close their home after the Holidays and
spend the winter months in the city.
Mamie Asquith, an aged. worthy and
Industrious colored woman Of Middle
way died Sunday night and was buried
on Tuesday. Before emancipation she
was slave belonging to the Shirley
family.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03
County News.
,kus for his e,Iunn shcuIt h Ii nj
Later itil Tuesday ,wlilg.
Harpers Ferry and Bolivar
News.

Arabian Nights. farce 10 three acts
VIII be played BY home talent in the
New Opera House on Dec. Bird fer the
benefit Of st. Peters Catholic church.
A Christmas sale Of aprons will be
held for the Episcopal church.
Miss Maggie Ware of the vicinity Of
Myerstown is visiting Miss Louise Rau.
Mrs. Karl Grubb and two little nep-
hews are visiting in Trenton, N. J.
Mr.. Chas. A. Webb, Of MilIville and
Miss Lutte Smallwood, daughter Of
Mr.. Howard Smallwood. were married
November 18th. at the Methodist Par
sonage in Brunswick, Md by Rev. G.
Winger.
Mrs. Margaret DOLL, widow of the
late John Doll. died the 18th inst. of
appendicitis. in Baltimore, where she
went from this place after her hus
bands dca tn. She was the daughter of
Col. Brown. q. Union soldier in the War
between the States. Her husband was
Of the well known Doll family of Mar
tinsburg and Frederick. Two sons,
and two brothers survive her.
A dance was given by Mrs Thos. r
Clendinen and sister. Miss Carolyn
NJ Chambers. on Thanksgiving eve at
the new opera house. It was very
enjoyable affair and delightful music
was rendered by Patterson andWeaver.l
Storer College stadents. There was a
very large attendance and the dancing
closed at eleven o'clock to the sweet
strains of Home Sweet Home y
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03
ADVERTISED LETTERS.


List OF letters remaining in the Post
Office at Charles Town. Jefferson Coun-
ty, West Va. onSaturday, November 81
1914. Persons calling for samew will be
required to pay one cent for each letter
Miss Irene Clark. Mrs. Title Times, Lu-
Gle B. Price, Mrs. Connie Robinson, Mrs
8. B. Morrow, Miss Daisy Grabean, Mrs.
Clara Floyd, Miss Ocie Cobb. Mrs. Chas.
Motler.
3, Connse 4 Co.. Russell T. Good. H, a.
PoIterfield, e. a. Jones, Amos Cubblgc,
G. T. Brooke. J. B: Baker. Otis j. Chess
man, Timothy L. Kerse, Willie Frazier.
The above letters. if not called for
within fifteen days, win be sent to the
dead letter Office. Persons calling for
them viii please say that they are ad-
vertised.
HENRY N. BRADLEY, P. NJ.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03
James E. Watson Dies.

Mr.. James E. Watson, one of the
county's most successful farmers, an9
highly esteemed citizen died at his
home on the Leetown road Thurs
lay night at 9 o'clock, aged IS years,
his death following an illness of thre'
weeks from complication of q.
seases. Mr.. Watson was a native of
this county and served with credit
N the Clarke Cavalry in the Con
federate army and for years after the
war was a successful merchant at
Leetown. For the last twenty-five
years he has been farming. His wife,
Who was Miss Roberts before ner
marriage, survives with two sons
Messrs. Harry N. Watson, of Roches-
ter, Pa, and Ernest Watson, of this
county, and six daughters Mr.
David Sites, Leetown; Mrs. D. B
Clendening, Kabletown; Mrs. ]. A
Grant, Oakland, Md; Mrs. Frank
Simpson, Warren CO., Va. Mrs
Frank Gardner and Mrs. William
Busey, of this county. Mr. Watson's
two surviving brothers are Messrs. F
1. and L. l. Watson of thiscounty
He also leaves five sisters. MISE,
Sallie and Lucy Watson and Mrs
Annie Watson. of Leetown; Mrs
Henry Nicely, Middleway. and Mrs
Frances Rosenberger, of Edinburg
Va. The funeral was held Saturday
Nov. %, with services at La Grange
his late home on the Leetown roae
at II o'clock. The burial was il
the Masonic cemetery. Middleway
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03
Berryvil1e Items.

Mrs. S. M. McCo mick spent several
days in Washington last week
Mrs. Charles Levi and daughters are
visiting relatives in Staunton. Va.
Mrs. Nisacaryer and children visited
in Charles Town last week.
Miss Mamie Thomas is visiting rela.
tives in Chambersburg, Pa.
Mrs. Alexander Davis has returned
from Baltimore.
F. Mr.. John Neil and son attended the
the Army and Navy football game ir
Philadelphia last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. c. Ramsburg ane
children spent the Thanksgiving holi
day IN Winchester.
Mrs. John Copeland o. New Mexico
is visiting the Misses Shepherd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03
Destructive Fires.

Mr.. N. w. Myers, residing near
Zoar four miles northeast, of Charlie:
Town sustained heavy loss BY
fire which destroyed his barn and
its contents Thursday evening, be-
tween and O'Clock. Mr.. Myers
had finished feeding his stock in the
barn and had gone to the house,
when it was discovered the blu ldin,y
was on fire. 1t is not known how
the fire started. Mr.. Myers hurried
to the barn and succeeded in liberat-
ing five horses in the stable nearest
the house. Two other horses and two
colts, three milk cows and one youn
COW persisted in the building. There
were also in the barn at the time
100 bushels of wheat. 40 barrels oil
corn, Is tons of hay, about 1000 bun
dies of fodder, wagon, some farm
ing implements and lot of harness
which were destroyed with about 81
tons of straw in two ricks in the
barnyard. The loss in contents is
estimated at slightly over $1,000. The
barn was 4 substantial structure OF
the Switzer type and was built ir
1859 by the late James H. Moore. who
then owned the farm. Estimates d
the value of the barn vary, some
placing it as high as $500. The in
surance carried with Washington. AL
exander & Cooke amounted toss 900
A fire occurred also on Thanksgiv
ing day in Egypt. settlement neal
LeetOwn. The fire originating from
detective flue destroyed the dwell
ing house of Mr.. George Wilmington
Il is NOT known whether Mr.. Whit
ltiagton had any insurance or not
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03

: EHH PROGRAM1
0lseE First Dav.u -.
Morning session opens at 10 a. M. sharp
Opening exercises
] The Young Orchard-Its Care and Man
agetnent W. H. Alderman.
Soil Improvement c. c. Hardman.
Hog Cholera J.v. Shipman-
Noon Recess.
Afternoon Session 1880 p. m.
appointment Of Committees
Saving and applying Manure c. c.
/ f1ardman
How to maintain Productive Orchard
W. H, Alderman.
General Discussion
Special Session for Women at 1890
Leader Mrs. Florence Smith.
Evening session opens promptly at pm.
Music
The boy and the farm. What are YOU
Gong TO do about them3 W. H. Alderman
Boys and Giras. Clubs ]. ". Shipman.
Second Day.
Morning Session Opens 10 a. m.
Opening Exercises
The Farm Garden w. H. Alderman.
Constructing Homemade Sho &C.
Hardman
How work NAV be made easier for the
Women in the farm home Mrs Flor
ence Smith.
Noon Recess.
Afternoon Session 1890 p. m.
Management and Care of Sheep &C.
Hartman
General Discussion Regarding the Or
chard. led by w. H. Alderman.
Special Session for Ladies at I:3o Leader
Mrs. Florence Smith.
Election of Officers.
Adjournment.
Milton Burr, w. r. Mcdonald.
President. Secretary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03
Death Of Mr.. John N. Howell.

Died in the early morning of Deem
Der the Srd at the home of his daughter
Mrs. John B. Brazier, Mr.. John M.
Howell. aged 70 year. Mr.. Howell had
been in ill health for the past several
years. and his passing away was due to
q general break down. He had been q
life long resident of Charles Town and
. Confederate Veteran. having entered
the army as young man. and was !
member of Baylor's Light Horse, then
commanded by Capt. George Baylor.
Mr.. Howell is survived by one son.
Harry L. Howell. Of chicago, and one
daughter, Mrs. John B. Brazier, Of this
place. Funeral services WILDE held on
Saturday afternoon. in Zion church at
8 O'Clock. Interment in the church
yard.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03

We have just received information
that the Herrick Seed Company Of
Rochester, N. Y, wants a lady or
gentleman representative In this sec
tion to sell all kinds of Roses. Shrubs,
Trees and seeds. They inform US that
without previous experience it is pos
sible to make good wages every week.
Anyone out Of employment write them
for terms and enclose this notice.
Oct. 31-8
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03
Ruster Brown. Hose

and other American goods have put the
iron ring around foreign competition.
Come in and let Us tell you about the
best guaranteed Hosiery on the market.
Csc pair. G. 7. Shugert.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03
NOTICE.

The Annual Meeting Of the Stock
holders of the Powhatan Brass & Iron
Works Of Ransom, Jefferson County.
West Virginia. for the purpose of elect
ing Directors for the ensuing year.
will be held at ITO Centre Street, New
York City, on January 18th, 1915. at
$3.50 p. m.
WIN. H. CUMMINGS. Secy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03

You win want extract lemon. extract
vanillA, spices and flavorings generally
for Christmas. Remember We are
headquarters for these. Brown &
HooE. Druggists.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03
Christmas Cards.

There are Christmas cards ana Christ
maa cards. bnt don't buy Christmas
cards till you see our Christmas cards.
on sale December 1st. Brown & Hooif,
Druggists.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03

CHRISTMAS. CARDS There are
Christmas cards and Christmas cards.
but don't buy Christmas cards tin you
see our Christmas cards. On sale De
csmber LIT. Brown 4 Hoof. Druggists.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03
Farm For Rent

From April list. 1916. small farm,
wen watered. Comfortable house.
Good barn. Seven miles from Charles
Town. Address TO-
Care The Free Press.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03
For Rent.

The Hughes property on S. Samuel
Street. For terms apply to F. s. Har-
rison. ct HalltoWn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03
This Was Probably His
Favorite Shirt

and be was more than pleased to get
it back from the Charles Town Steam
Laundry, spotless, perfectly ifoned and
without tear, a rip. q ragged edge or
even broken button. That's why
most Of the particular men Of this town
insist upon sending all their good
laundry here. viii you send some to
day -or this week7 Wesew on buttons
and do reasonable mending free Of
charge.
Charles Tewn steam Laundry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03
Wanted.

Salesman and collector for Charles
Town, w. Va. Apply to
SINGER SEWING MACHINE co.
Hagerstown. Md.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03

Faith In him who calls me friend,
Faith in what il sweet and clean;
Faith that just around the bend
Allis peaceful and serene.
Faith that after care and strife
Come the happy days of rest.
Faith that everything in life
Really happens for the best.
This my faith and this my shield
'Gainst the arrows of distrust;
Much Of justice Is concealed
In what seems to be unjust,
: Now what seems dismal way
That alone I'm forced to tread
may come to bee some day
Is 4 glorious path instead.
Undlsturbed by petty wrongs,
Undismayed by what is mean. -
Though the false attracts the throngs,
Though the multitude's unclean.
Though at times / stand alone,
Though I'm oft misunderstood,
Faith still would keep and own
: In the dec ant and the good.
Detroit Free Press.
The citizen., 1914-07-10
New Market News.

Capt. |. N. Dorsey, who has been
spending some months in Washington
with his sister, Mrs. VIM. Blunt, was in
town recently visiting his friends. While
here he was the guest Of Mr.. L. o.
Willis.
Mrs. S. c. Waltz received word of the
death of Major M. F. Waltz's wife in New
York, on Thursday, after an illness of
several months.
Mr. Frank Downey, of Sandy Springs,
Montgomery county, was in town re-
Gently.
Miss Parsley, OF Montgomery county,
Mr.. Cleary. of Prince Georges county,
and Miss Alice Faulkner, of Va, are vis-
iting at the Rectory.
Miss Alma d. Stier left on Tuesday for
Columbia Union. New York City,
Miss Nettie ZONES has returned from a
visit to Judge Brashears family in An
napolis.
Miss jamie Detrick and her father, oi
Glenmont, near town, left last week for
Blue Ridge Summit.
Miss Frances Willis, student of Car
negie Institute, has returned for her va
cation.
DIR. ]. S. Hopkins and wife, of Belair,
were the week end guests OF his mother.
DR.. ! w. Downey. of Baltimore, spent
Sunday with his mother.
Mrs Percy Russell, of Brooklyn, N.
Y. was the guest of Mrs. r B. Randle,
last week.
Miss Lucy Plummer, of Chicago, is
spending the summer with Mrs. Debbie
Russell.
Miss Hattie Littig. OF Baltimore, is
spending the summer with Mrs Charles
Wood.
Mr.. E. L. Grimes and Mr.. c. M. Utz
have each purchased five passenger
Ford auto.
Mr.. T. T. Griffith, OF Washington City.
is stopping at Hotel Utz, while looking
after his farm here.
Mrs. Cunningham, of Frederick, is Wis
itlng Mrs. Fannie Bromwell
Mrs. NJ. Gilbert, of Woodsboro. is Wis
iting her father.
The Boy Scouts here have been camp
ing at Monrova. not far from the Mill.
Rev. P. NJ. Boyden is Scout Master.
Miss Margaret Hopkins spent Monday
in Frederick.
Mr.. Chas Farquhar is very i'll at Utz
Hotel.
Mrs. Della Nelson Gist, of Florida, is
visiting Mrs. Nettie Jones.
The Boy Scouts will hold bazaar on
the High School grounds July 18Th.
Miss Nettie. who has been visiting her
aunt, Mrs. jennie Griffith, has returned
to Baltimore.