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had II repaired. ne remarked - Aunt
Josephine. Suddenly his face lighted
up. "Ah-an ideal" he exclaimed.
mo one will ever think to look inside
that"
''Now. Mrs. Dodge" he said finally.
as he had completed installing the
thing and hiding the wire under car
pets and rugs until 1t ran out to the
connection which he made with the
telephone. don't breathe a word Of II
Ito anyone. We don't know whom
to trust or suspect"
Elaine's car had stopped finally at
q shop on Fifth avenue. She stepped
out and entered, leaving her chauffeur
to wait.
AS she did so. Dan and Billy sidled
along the crowded sidewalk.
Dan the Dude left Billy and Billy
surreptitiously drew from under his
coat half loaf OF bread. With q
glance about, he dropped It into the
gutter close to the entrance tc
Elaine's car. Then he withdrew lit.
tie distance.
When Elaine came out and ap'
preached her car. Billy. looking as
cold and forlorn as could be, shot for.
ward. Pretending to spy the dirty
piece Of bread in the gutter. he made
a dive for it, just as Elaine was about
to step into the car
Elaine, surprised, drew back. Billy
picked up the piece of bread and with
all the actions of having discovered a
treasure began to gnaw at it vora'
ciously.
Shocked at the disgusting sight. she
tried to take the bread away from
him.
Il know it's dirty, MISS" whimpered
Billy, 'but it's the first food I've seen
for four days"
Instantly Elaine was full of sym.
pathy. She had taken the food
away. That would not suffice.
What's your name. little boyf" she
asked.
Billy" he replied, blubbering.
Where do you live?"
With me mother and father
they're sick-nothing to eat"
He was whimpering an address far
over on the East side.
Get into the car" Elaine directed.
"Gee-but this is SWELL" he cried,
with no fake, this time.
On they went, through the tenement
canyons, lodging children and push.
carts, stopping first at a grocer's. then
at butchers and a delicatessen.
Finally the car stopped where Billy
directed. Billy hobbled out, followed
by Elaine and her chauffeur. his arms
piled high with provisions. She was
indeed a lovely Lady Bountiful as a
crowd of kids quickly surrounded the
car
In the meantime Dago Mike and
Kitty the Hawk had gone to a wretch.
ed fiat. before which Billy stopped.
Kitty sat on the bed. putting dark
circles under her eyes with a black
ened cork. She was very thin and
emaciated, but il was dissipation that
had done it. Dago Mike was CORE
spondingly poorly dressed.
He had paused beside the window
to look out. She's coming" he an
nounced finally.
Kitty hastily jumped into the rick
ETY. bed. while Mike took up crutch
that was standing idly in a corner.
She coughed resignedly and he limped
about, forlom. They had assumed
their parts, which we're almost to the
burlesque Of poverty, when the door
was pushed open and Billy burst in,
followed by Elaine and the chauf.
feur.
"Oh, mach, pa" he cried, running
forward and kissing his pseudo par
ents, as Elaine, overcome with sym.
pathy. directed the chauffeur to lay
the things on a shaky table.
Just then the door opened again.
All were genuinely surprised this time,
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Cruel Advice.

"Nfiss Oldgirl. would you like me to
borrow Brother Jacks parrot to keep
In your reomY"
why should I borrow your broth.
ers parrot?"
Because heard him say the Ian.
guage that bird uses would make your
hair curl."-Baltimore American.
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Copyright 1914, By The star
CONTINUED
SYNOPSIS.

The New York police are nystified by 8
series of murders of prominent men, The
principal clue TO the murderer is the warn
Ing letter which Is sent the victims, signed
with q "clutching hand" The latest vic
tim of the mysterious assassin is Taylor
Dodge. the insurance president His
daughter. Elaine. employs Craig Ken
nedy, the famous scientific detective, to
try to unravel the mystery. What Ken
ne1y accomplishes is told by his friend
Jameson, newspaper man Elaine Is kid
mapped by the Clutching Hand. but Is res
eued by Kennedy. who has discovered her
whereabouts through using third degree
methods on one of the crooks.
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Friendship Team ORGANIZES

The Friendship Fire Company will
have a baseball team on the field this
season, the nine being organized at a
meeting held last evening. Marion
Verbeke was chosen manager, Vincent
Brown was selected to captain the team
and Pat Hylan, the patrol driver, was
invited to cover shortstop. The season
will open April II with the Good Will
team,
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Pronoses Cure For Diabetes

A cure for diabetes consisting chief
ly of vegetables and food rare with
proteids, was advocated by DR.. Thoms
McCrea before the members of the
Dauphin County Medical Society last
night. DIR. McCrea is professor of medi-
cine in Jefferson Medical College and
is noted authority on such matters.
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for prim, spick and span. middle
aged woman entered.
Il am Miss Statistix, OF the organ
lied charities" she announced, look
ing around sharply. Il saw your car
standing outside miss, and the chill
dren below told me you were up here.
/ came up to see whether you were
aiding really deserving poor.
She laid marked emphasis on the
word, pursing up her lips. There was
no mistaking the apprehension that
these fine birds of prey had of her.
either.
"Why-wh-what's the matterr
asked Elaine, fidgeting uncomfortably.
"This man is a gunman. that wom-
an is bad woman, the boy is Billy
the Bread Snatcher," she answered
precisely. drawing out a card on
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AT THE CASINO
St. Andrew,s ohurch Gives Concert

The annual star concert given un-
der the auspices of st. Andrews Epis-
eopal church, was held in the smaller
hall at Chestnut street auditorium last
night. The audience was somewhat
distracted by the meeting of the local
optionists in the larger hall, although
very fine program was rendered.
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Allison Company to Have Team

George Drake has been chosen man
ager of the Allison Fire Company base
ball team, which has been recently or
ganized. He is anxious to have mana
gers of other fire company and fast
amateur teams communicate with him
at the fire house to arrange games.
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HICHSCORES FOR Local five
Harrisburg Independents Take Two
Thirds Of Games Played-Defeat-
cd Only on Close Margins

Losing but one-third Of the games
of the season gave the Harrisburg In.
dependents good showing for the
past year having won fourteen games
and lost seven. The games lost were
dropped only with small margins.
Three games, those with the York five,
Philadelphia Garnets and the Vim.
comes, of Philadelphia, required extra
periods to decide the contests.
"A number of games were played
with the Eastern League teams, the
Greystoek team having taken two
from the local FIVE. The record for
the season follows:
independents, 20; Shamokin, 12.
Independents, S5; Wilkes Barre, 32.
Independents, rs; York, 20.
Il dependents, 43; AllS5tars, "a.
lndependentsS47; Camden, Al.
lndepert ats, As; Tamaqua, 2S.
lndepe nts. 5S; Dickinson, "a.
Independent SO; Trenton, AZ.
IndependeL Is Ii49; Nss11lfx 30.
##:|:|::;::: |:|::;:::::
Independents, M %; T. ss.
Independents, 81; Garnets. 81.
Independents, 46; Trenton, 90
Independents, 54; Camden, AZ
Independents, 3S; Jaspers. 40
independents, 4S; Tyrone, 30.
Independents, 40; Lancaster. Al
Independents, 80; Vincome, so.
Totals, Independents, SI27; Oppo.
nents, 679.
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DR.KLUGH, Specialist
Physician ana Sturgeon

omees, 200 valiant St. Hsrrsssurx. ra.
Diseases OF women ana mens special.
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PENN PLAYERS WIN
Take Interesting Pocket Billiard
Match From SchriYer,s Team

The pocket billiard team of the
Penn pool parlor defeated the team of
Sehriver's pool parlor Monday night
in two interesting games. Chilly
Adams and Gordon winning from.
Simon Fink and Rheam, 100 to "a
and G.. Mathis and William Deitzler
winning from Gus McWilliams and
Percy Schriver, 100 to So. A return
game will be played at the Penn pool
parlor, 4S7 Market street, Friday
evening, Adams had high run of 20
balls.
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HagerstOwn, Nd, April 7.-The
Rev. DR.. James s. Webster, Presby-
terian minister, was elected an official
of Hancock at the annual municipal
election, being chosen town commits
sioner.
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ALPHAs cLINcH PENNANr
Take One Game From orpheums
Enough to Win Ont

The Alphas clinched their hold nm
first place in the Casino League last
evening by winning the single neees-
sary game from the Orpheums, now Sec
ond in the race. The match went to
the Colonials, who won two of the three
games, by 81 pins. The score:
1 H0T nNrTtIC
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Brelsford A. @. Out SATURDAY.

The members Of the Brelsford A. G.
will practice Saturday afternoon in
preparation for the coming baseball
season. james Feagan, manager, is
completing his schedule.
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On the Sids.

One day we heard a sideshow freak
Most bitterly complaint:
The broken glass he ate that week
Somehow gave him pane
Springfield Union.
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Psead Collaboration With the Pshe Eclectic Film
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-08-26
Winchester Will Have Big
Fair.

To say that the Winchester Fair will
be bigger and better this year than ever
before is not a mere figure of speacb,
but will be borne out by actual facts,
according to Mr.. H. F. Byrd, President
of the fair.
One the chief features of the fair this
year will be the big carnival company
which has been contracted for. This
carnival will occupy special train Of
ten cars.
In all there will be forty or fifty
shows and concessions, occupying one
thousand feet frontage, some of the
shows being sixty to eighty feet II
depth.
Among the shows will be a motor.
drome which is sensational exhibition
of girl on motorcycle riding on the
side of an iron cage, attractive driving
girls, animal shows, etc.
Night exhibitions will be held on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday night,
with magnificent fire works displayed
each night.
Free attractions at the fair this yeal
will be much better than ever before
The management promises that the
racing this year will be of the very
finest and Mr.. Thomas Cannon, the
energetic secretary is going around tt
other fairs now, getting fine 8 ring
of horses.
In anticipation of very large agri
cultural and live stock display, the
management is making arrangements
to take care of these displays in tn.
best possible style.
No one will regret visiting the fail
this year.
Copies of the premium list can b.
secured from Mr.. Daniel Lupton. sec
Rotary of the Winchester fair.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-08-26
Farmers Cooperate.

At meeting Of the Jefferson
County Agricultural Improvement AS
ISOLATION inEShepherdstown on August
10th, with large attendance, it was
decided to purchase all fertilizers anG
Timothy seed for this falls sowing
comparatively. Last spriig f.. IL Z.
were purchased at a considerable slv.
ing and the saving will be repeated
this fall.
All fertilizer dealers in the county
are invited to send bids for 10 pc
cent and IA per cent South Carolina
sealed to c. D. Wysong, President, Or
j. D. Muldoon, Secretary, not late
than Saturday, August ri, 1915, a.
noon for said fertilizers delivered ii
car lots at any station in Jefferson
County with the help of man to I'm
load.
The fee for membership in this
organization is but $500 for the year,
and any farmer in the county is eligi-
BILE by sending his name and fee to
VIM. A. Daniel, at Shenandoah juno
ton, w. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-08-26
A New Apple Market

Virginia apples were sold in the PAN
anna Canal for the first Tina during the
past season, the market agent of the
Southern Railway having put the grow
ers in touch with the purchasing depart
ment of the Panama Railroad. which
supplies food products for the popula-
tion throughout the zone. Many car
loads of pippins and winesaps from orch
ards along the Southern railroad. north
and south of Charlottesville, were sent to
the isthmus, weekly shipments having
varied from $50 to 500 barrels. Despite
the tropical weather, the Virginia
apples reached Panama in excellent
condition and gave such entire salts
faction to consumers that growers have
been assured another another perman-
ent export market If Virginia, why
not West Observation-Disclosures indie
pendent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-08-26
Words Of Prophesy.

''In the wars Of the European
powers, in matters relating to them
selves, we haUe neUer taken any part,
nor does it eomport with our policy
so to do.
1t is only when our rights are in
Uaded, or seriously menaced, that wf
resent Injuries or make preparations
for our defense"
The above reads like one of the
perfectly phrased passages of one
of Woodrow Wilson'S messages
on the present crisis.
But it was penned by thai
other great American President
James Monroe, in his Annua
Message, December End, 1928
| whose doctrines are as applicable
today as when written.
1t would seem that in every
grave period of the nations his
tory a divinely inspired leade.
has been found to safeguard it
destiny.
Stand by the President !
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-08-26
Unbroken In Spirit.

To my own home folks want to say
that / did not wear out my old buggy
in making the race for sheriff: that
am still good doctor; leaving out the
women and children / don't give a
damn how many of you get sick-not
bad sick but sick enough to have doc
tor, for have got to make living
So come on and show me your tongue.
This professional card is culled from
the advertising columns of Mississippi
weekly. The advertiser was evidently
led astray from jealous profession
by the lure of hope dancing in the
primrose fields of Sunhower-county
politics.
Respect his bravery of Spirit. All
honor to his-eld buggy. The call of the
empty stomach is mandate to every
tender heart So go ON and show him
your tongues. New Orleans Item.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-08-26
Welcome Sir Knights.

The Annual Grand Lodge,
knights of Pythias is now in
session here and much interest
and enthusiasm is in evidence.
A good natured contest for the
location of the Pythian Home
will probably result in the selec-
ton going over until next year.
The delegates in attendance
are a fine body of men, represen-
tative of West Virginia's best
citizenship.
Old Jefferson opens wide its
doors and bids them all welcome,
May their stay be pleasant and
their deliberations fruitful Of
good results to their splendid
order.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-08-26

was a Sword of Damocles menac-
ing West virginia's future, con-
ceived this plan of bearing the
market, buying up the certifi-
Gates for a song and ending the
liability for all time.
For some reason the scheme
miscarried and from that time
West Virginia has been led to
believe that she made an honest
effort to settle her share of the
indebtedness; that her Commis-
sioners were spurned by Virginia;
that we then, perforce, endeavor-
ed to ascertain what we owed
and. finding that we owed moth
ing, have from that time on as
sumed the attitude of being placed
under duress to assume an unjust
debt.
There is another phase of the
case which is interesting in the
light of recent developments.
But that's another story.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-08-26
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

C. Clarence Miller--------Complalnant
VS..
S. Page Cline, Fred L. Glaize.. Katie
Boyd GIaize, Trustee; Nellie j. Cole"
man. Chas. N Campbell, Trustee; s.
T. Cline and Frank t. Bushong, Trus-
tee Defendants.
Suit in chancery in the Circuit Court
of Jefferson County, W. Va.
Extract from decree entered June
4th. 1915.
Upon consideration of all which it is
adiudged, ordered and decreed that
this cause be and the same
is hereby referred to S. W. Washing
ton, one of the Commissioners in
Chancery of this Court, to take, state
and report an account showing
LIST. All of the real estate owned by
the judgment debtor S. Page Cline, in
the State of West Virginia, where
situated, its description and the guam
tity thereof.
2ad. The liens upon said real estate,
by whom held, their respective amounts
and priorities.
3rd. Whether said real estate will
in five years rent for a sufficient sum
to pay off ard discharge said liens and
the costs of this suit.
4th. And such other matters as any
party in interest may require, the
same being pertinent, or such other
matters as said Commissioner himself
may deem pertinent whether SO reques-
ted or not
But before proceeding to take said
account the said Commissioner shall
publish the notice to lien holders as
required by Chapter 1879, section Of the
Code of West Virginia, and said Com
missioner shall give notice to all the
parties to this suit, of the liens and
place of taking the said account by
publication thereof for four weeks in
some newspaper published in this
County and of general circulation, or
by personal service of such notice.
And what the said Commissioner
shall do under this decree he shall re-
port to the next term of this court.
until which time this cause is con-
tinued
A copy teste
C. w. CONRAD, Clerk.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-08-26
TESTIMONY OF WEST VA.
FOLKS SPEAKS VOLUMES

Hinton, w. Va. -vSome time ago I
was dragged out, run down and nerv-
Gus. I kept about but was hardly able
to do my work. had to have some
medicine to build me up and Golden
Medical Discovery proved just the
medicine. got much benefit and was
well satisfied with it."-MRS. SARAH
WHEELER, Hinton, w. Va.
An imitation Of natures method Of
restoring waste of tissue and impover-
ishment of the blood and nerve force
is when you take an Alternative extract
of herbs and roots made with pure
glycerine, without the use of alcohol,
like Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. This vegetable medicine
coaxes the digestive functions and helps
in the assimilation Of food, or rather
takes from the food just the nutriment
the blood requires.
Pure blood is essential to good
health. DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery not only cleanses the blood
of impurities, but it increases the
activity of the blood-making glands,
and enriches the body with an
abundant supply of pure, rich blood.
It thus cures scrofula, eczema, erysip-
elias, boils, pimples and other eruptions
that mar and scar the skin.
Doctor Pierce's Iooo-page illustrated
book, vThe Common Sense Medical
Adviser" in cloth covers, is sent free
on receipt Of 5 dimes { or stamps to
pay cost of mailing only. Treats OF
Physiology, Sex Problems, Hygiene,
Disease Address DR.. Pierce's Invalids'
Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
original little Liver Pills. These tiny,
sugar coated, anti-bilious granules-the
smallest and the easiest to take. One
little. Pellet for a laxative - three for
a cathartic. Sick Headache, Bilious
Headache, Constipation, Indigestion,
Bilious Attacks, and all arrangements
of the liver, stomach and bowels are
relieved and prevented.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-08-26
Chautauqua Parade.

On the first day of the Chautauqua
Friday, September 3rd, there will BIT
a grand parade and the Chautauqu5
Association will allow free admission
the first afternoon to all those par
ticipating in the procession.
The Association will bring for the
parade, beautiful decorations for d
brigade of fifty young women with
umbrellas, a brigade of fifty young
men with sashes, and attractive ban
ners for young boys to carry.
Let everybody join in the process.
sion and make the 3rd of Septembel
a memorable day for Charles Town
All taking part will please meet al
the Court House at Las p. M, and
the parade will start promptly at 2.0l
O'Clock. COMMITTEE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-08-26
NOTICE TO LfENaOLDERs.

NOTICE TO LIENHOLDERS.
To all persons holding liens by judg-
ment or otherwise on the real estate
or any part thereof of S. Page Cline
In pursuance of decree of the Cir
cult Court of Jefferson County made
in cause therein pending to subject
the real estate Of the said S. Page
Cline to the Satisfaction of the liens
thereon. you are hereby required to
present all claims held by you and
each of against the said S. Page Cline,
which are liens on his real estate. or
any part of it, for adjudication to me,
at my Office in the town of Charles
Town. w. Va. on or before the oath
day of September, 1915.
Given under my hand this 21st day
of August. 1915.
S. W. WASHINGTON,
Commissioner,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-08-26
Chautuaqua Is Coming.

Please call and get your Season Tick
cts of s. Lee Phillips, Treasurer, or
sale at the bank. Positively the best
program we have had. Help the Com
mittee Guarantors By getting your
tickets AT ONCE. F. L. BUSHONG,
Chairman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-08-26
c. W. CONRAD, Clerk.
----V----
4 NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that l will
proceed to execute the above decree at
my Office in Charles Town, w. Va, on
the oath day of September. 1915,
Given under my hand this 21st day
of August, 1915.
S. W.. WASHINGTON,
Commissioner of Accounts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-08-26

.'You have not gotten that Pyrene
Fire Extinguisher yet from the JET
FERSON GARAGE, you will put it OFF
till it is too late, after you have de-
structive fire, you will then see your
mistake. Fifteen of them have gone
out in the last two months. four of
them TO the corporation of Charles
Town to be used by the two fire COM
panies, y A. S. ALLEN, Prop.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-08-26

Want an Alarm Clock. See Miller. i
Phsrmacy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-08-26

Stand by the President
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-06
FORMER OTTUMWA
man TO SEE VILLA.
BYRON c. uTEcHT OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS. NEWSPAPER
TO INTERVIEW MEXICAN.

Byron G. Utecht, former Ottum-
wan and now telegraph editor Of the
Fort Worth, Texas, Star-Telegram.
who, according to the Fort Worth
paper is great friend OF General
Villa, the Mexican revolutionary lead
er, has gone to Mexico to interview
the man who has proclaimed himself
president and obtain his views on
bringing about peace In the southern
country. The Star Telegram has the
following in its issue January 81:
Byron c. Utecht, telegraph editor OF
The Star-Telegram. departed Saturday
night on hunt for Francisco villa,
with a commission from the New
York World to interview the rev0-.
lutionary chief on what he desires to
bring about peace in Mexico.
Utecht will begin his hunt from FL
Paso. He may find Villa easily or he
may encounter dificulty In locating
the general from the start Of his hunt.
Utecht spent several months In
Mexico last summer as a STAFF cores
pendent OF the New York World and
his writings were featured among
those OF the best known war cores
pondents at Vera Cruz, and elsewhere
in Mexico. He was with Villas army
a great deal of the time and Is on the
friendliest terms with both Villa and
Carranza.