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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-14

The following singular advertisement
appears in late number of the Cum
berland IND Civilian:
TO THE PUBLIC.
History of a married couple, who
were married June 18th, in the year of
our Lord 1888, remaining the best part
of a year and five months together
November the Oath, 1889, desiring to
go into my house, about 9 or 10 o'clock
at night, Ffound my trunks setting out
on the porch, and my wife within,
locked up, where it was my desire
she would ever remain. l was quick ly
ordered to leave the house, and never
to be seen by her again. Now, we are
separated forever in this life. and any
person wishing to know my character,
! would like them to inquire in Wash
ington county, Frederick county and
Baltimore county and Anne Arundel
county and Montgomery county and
Harpers- Ferry, Va / am a sober, hon.
est and industrious man; drink no strong
liquors; and if there is any person in
the United States, who knows anything
disrespectful of me, would like them
to lay it before the public. with their
proper name thereto attached.
Samuel Fisher.
Cumberland, Dec. %, 1889.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-14
HARPERs FERRY. w. VA.

The Hotel with improved in department. is
open public. Rooms with and without baths Meals are
location of beautiful Hotel it of the
attractive in the community Charges reasonable Special
given parties and
pared furnish everything
90 SD 90 week Double $780, to
per week; private per
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-14
This Was Probably His
FavOrite Shirt

and he was more than pleased to get
it back from the Charles Town Steam
Laundry, spotless, perfectly ironed and
without tear, a rip, ragged edge or
even a broken button. That's why
most of the particular men Of this town
insist upon sending all their good"
laundry here. Will you send some to,
day-or this week? We sew on buttons
and do reasonable mending free Of
charge.
Charles Town Steam Laundry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-14
Interrnntiona At. Meals.

Never disturb man when he is eat
ing. Not only does it irritate him.
but it actually interrupts his digestion.
No man who knows anything about
dogs win ever disturb an animal at
his meal. To call away dog when
he is gnawing bone is cruel as well
as dangerous. A cat that is worrying
. mouse Will scratch and bite Il inter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-14
Produces No Finished Products.

Egypt is solely producer of raw
material. It's entire needs of manufac-
tured goods and prepared material are
met from abroad. Raw cotton repre-
sents foursffths of the total value Of
It's exports and cotton and seed four
seventies Of the remainder. The public
debt Of Egypt amounts to $4s0. 6s4o14
and i almost wholly ct torl,x1 hel&
n s 49,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-14
West VIRGINIA'SR PARTICIPATION
MPANAMA=PA CIFIC EXPOSITION

Chairman of the States Commission Tells the State
Board Of Trade of the GlOries of the Exposition
A Coming Together Of the Nations the States, the
American Republics, to Share Benefits to Be De-
rived Through the Building Of the Panama Canal
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-14
CASE.

OF Mathematical Instruments was
loaned by me some months ago, to
some person, but to whom is not recol
lected. The borrower will confer a ia
vor by returning them Immediately, as
l have particular use for them at thi,
time. John j. H. S traith.
Dec IL, 1889.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-14

Van Buren, Convention.-He Lear
from the Globe that the Van Buren,
members of Congress, now at Wash
ington, approve of the suggestions, or
call of the central Committee of New
Hampshire, for Van Buren, National
Convention to meet at Baltimore, on
the 5th of May next. for the ncmina
ton Of candidates for President and
Vic President. The Globe adds thai
this proposiii on seems to meet the uni
versai appreciation of 1.-THE party an
t may therefore be held to be ruled
case, that the ofice-holding and spoil~
party will assemble in Convention in
t il city on the day above named, for
the purpose of nominating Martin Van
Buren, for re- election as President. and
if not Jockeyed or Polked off. in the
mean time, R. M. Johnson, as Vice
President. Baltimore Patriot.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-14

est hour, about a. M, has a mean
temperature of so degrees. Such d eli
mate, as you will well understand, will
admit Of the greatest comfort to its
visitors during the Exposition.
In my Judgment no more beautiful
place, no more practical place, no
more inspiring location could have
been found San Francisco and the
state of California at the beginning of
this great undertaking raised immedi
ately something over $2O,O00,000 to
build and exploit this undertaking.
Since that there has been added $50,
100000 from other sources, not includ-
ing the appropriations from forty-two
of the forty=seven sister states
Wonderful Work Done.
One of the most important state
ments to be made on this subject is
that on the first day of September,
1914, the Exposition was more than 90
per cent complete. One reason of this
Is because the climate permits of con
slant building operations during all
the months of the year. Unlike the
Chicago Exposition. the opening of
which had to be postponed for twelve
months on account of rincompleteness;
unlike the St. Louis Exposition that
had to be postponed for twelve months
on account of its Incompetence and
unlike the jamestown Exposition
which was not postponed, but was not
completed until the last expiring days
Of the Exposition, San Francisco will
be completed on the Goth day of Fcbrn
AIRY, 1915, the-opening day.
we have received many letters dur
ing the past month asking our judg
ment as to the effect of the European
war upon the Exposition. In order to
be as accurate as possible in giving
our informa ton, we wrote letter to
Hon. @. G. Moore, president of the Ex-
position company, asking for such data
as would enable US to give substan-
TALLY correct answer to the many citi-
zens of West Virginia who have writ
ten on this subject. President Moore
informs us by letter over his own sig
nature that from data already received
and sentiment already expressed, not
only by foreign countries, but by our
own country, the Exposition, instead
Of being retarded, weakened or dis
counted In any way by the European
war, WILL. on the other hand, be en-
larged, be strengthened and be more
important because of the unfortunate
situation in Europe France, although
immersed in a death struggle, is going
on with her exhibit as prepared prior
to the opening of the war, and the ex-
hibit is now practically completed. l
could enumerate score of other coun
&r{,e
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-14
BONN ETS.

The subscribers have on hand vaffi-
ETY. of colored Straw and other BON
NETS, suitable for Winter, which they
will dispose of at cost.
E. M. & {. W. Ais quith
Dec 2 1899
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-14
WEST vIRGINiA'S WATERWAYS

Are an Undstubed Water Course From the State to the Pacific
COast-West Virginia, Inland State With All the Natural
Resources of Inland State In Mineral Wealth. Practically
Coast State In Far Transportation Counts With Unmt
ed Opportunity Lying Close Ahead.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-14
ANOTHER ZEPPELIN RAID
ON COAST OF. ENGLAND
Official Statement Says Bombs Were
Dropped, but There Were
No Casualties.
PAPER DEMANDS REpR1sALs
Would Exact Liberal Tolls From
Monies of Wealthy Germans for
Every Life Lost or Every Humble
Dwelling Destroyed.

LONDON. September 49,. Another
Zeppelin raid was made over tho east
coast of England last night There
were no casualties. The attack is de-
scribed in the following official state
ment:
The cast coast was again visited by
hostile aircraft last night Chc 18TH
l3th). Bombs were dropped. but there
were no casualties and the only dam
age reported is that some telegraph
wires are down and some glass broken"
The demand is made by the Globe for
effective measures of rcprisal for tho
Zeppelin raids.
1T Is useless to disguise the fact tina
nothing big or strong will be done un-
less the government iS aroused 10 ac-
tton by public opinion" the Globe says.
1t urges that public meeting be held
70 force the governments hand. and
calls attention to the fact that prop
erty valued at millions of pounds.
owned by Germans is now in tho hands
of public trustee.
Let the Germans realize" tho Globe
continues that for every peaceful
town in this country which Is lombard :
ed dozen peaceful towns In Germany
Will be bombarded from the air. Let
them also know that for every life lost
or every humble dwelling destroyed. we
shall exact a liberal toll from the
moneys Of wealthy Germans who fat
tened on our commerce and who draw
their dividends from our people. The
effect would be magical
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-14

showing the desert In all tho aridity
possible to trunk scenery" Barbara
Is OF some Importance. She Is brought
In. mere baby. or mere doll. all
wrapped around with wooden blanket.
and the sand comes whirlinE after
Before the rest OF the play begins.
some eighteen years clapse. and poor.
III Barbara Is all grown up. but she
doesn't matter much. Two men are In
love with her. It's true. but they don't
hate each other, and the only villain
In tho piece Is n commercial maraudcr
except. OF course. tho MeXlcnns Off
stage. who shoot up both heroes toward
the end OF the play.
'Scusin' this prologue. Tho Winning
OF Barbara Worth" is all about n finan-
cial war waged between a bad million
aire from the East and n good rich
man In tho West. both of whom want
10 irrigate tho desert: but the b. M
from the East cares for nothing but
the money. while the g. r. m. In the
West wants to help the desert too
though he isn't exactly stunning, the
money.
There's strike among the West
crners workmen. the Fastener won't
let his bank cash New York draft:
the western hero rides off somewhere
10 bring back $50, 900 in his shirt front:
The strikers go after him; the Eastern
nero goes after all of them. and then
the dam breaks. After that, every
thing is all right. Only, one poor hero
doesn't get any girl-at least. in the
play he doesn't.
The company presented by Lambert
and Ieomans last night was quite good
enough for the play. Indeed the
heroine breathcd some life into il by
speaking with n decided twanC. Some
more atmosphere was supplied by tho
orchestra. which played La Paloma"
FOR incidental music. though between
acts Mr. William Putnam, of the per
cussion department. cut loose and
rolled his drum until tho snares
snapped when he turned to the and
boards and rubbed them smooth
Douglas Gordon
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-14
WILL CLAIM BABY
Mrs. Latxo Teilr of Leaving Infant in
Care of Mrs. Cook While Seek
ing Employment.

Information as to the infant child
who was turned over to the police by
Mrs. w. NJ. Cook. 525 East Main Street.
was given yesterday by the child's
mother. Mrs. Mary Latzo Of 2323-A
Chafin Street. She said: IT wish you
to correct the statement in your paper
on the morning OF September TO- A
woman by the name of Mrs Cook
stated that she had found me on Sixth
street win a bundle IN which ! had
concealed baby and that | was cry
ing for help. wish to state that I
was in friends house when Mrs.
Cook came in. / had never seen her
before in my life. Mrs. Cook begged
mo TO let her take tho baby and care
for II until l could find good home
for her I consented to this and she
took the baby home with her. She
only had her two nights, and l was
there both nights. I also wish TO state
gave my correct name"
Mrs. Cook informed Sergeant Way-
mack that the child had been left with
her and that She feared the mother did
not Intend returning for il. AS the
baby was sick. II was taken to Vir-
Etnia Hospital, where IT is now being
treated. Mrs. Latzo has called there
to see after IL and intends retaining
1t as soon as II is we'll enough to leave
the hospital.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-14
WILL INCORPORATE
MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
Association Plans to Erect Hall mt Hon
Air In Memory Of Polk
Miller.

Tho way was paved last night to
begin an immediate campaign to raise
funds for the purpose Of erecting n
| memorial, hall to tho late Polk Miller.
tho inimitable musician and negro
monologuist. at meeting OF the Polk
Miller Memorial Association which
was held at the Bon Air Inn, Bon
| Air, the home of the Eirginian whose
banjo and witticisms won for him ma
ton wide prominence.
Following the adoption of n charter
and bylaws, IL was decided to incor-
porate the organization. and applica-
ton Will be made to the State Corpora
ton Commission for this purpose with
in few days
The active officers of the association
were named at previous meeting,
and last night the following board Of
directors was elected:
Thomas s. Winston, James W Cor
don. y. r. Holderhv. Jr., NJ r. Rudd.
&. NJ. HaZen. John Landstrect, DR..
stuart Mcclure. J. Taylor Ellyson. F..
n. Hotchkiss, w. s. Forbes. Augustine
Royal, G. u. Moore. Robert s. Chris
tian. 7. NJ r. Talcott, Il. r. Valentine
T NJ Darlington. Haskins Hobson. f.
G Laird, T.. II. Taylor. r. McC. BullinG-
ton and II. Carl Boschen
1t was decided to increase the num-
Der OF vice presidents from two to six.
James W. Gordon was elected to sue
coed Coleman Workman as first vice.
president Others made vice-prcsidents
! follow: r. S. Christian T. NJ r. Tai
colt, r. G. Laird and Edgar n. Tay-
lor.
There was considerable discussion az
20 the best method for raising funds,
but no definite action was taken. The
meeting, which was largely attended.
adjourned to meet again on next Mon
day night
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-14
URGES RUTHLESS USE OF
ALL POSSIBLE WEAPONS

Especial Cable to The Times Dispatch.l
BERLIN. September 13.-Cunt Re-
BERLIN, September 13-Count Re-
ventlow, in an article on the recent
1T is no cxaggeration to say that
the whole German people arc filled
with the burning wish and longing
that there may he n full and ruthless
use Of all possible weapons which Ger
many can employ against England.
THE coming days OF autumn and
carly winter. with their cver-lengthen-
ing nights. will. hope. provide
plenty OF opportunities to show Lon
don. the heart of the money world,
what we think of it's sanctity, and We
hope every visit will be more emphatic
than the one before.
THE people of Germany will con-
tinue, MS before TO pass over with a
cool and intelligent smile the reports
which may be expected in the English
newspapers and news sent to neutral
countries"
Count Reventlow remarks about tho
Notifications OF London and says:
We mention this only incidentally.
The main thing Is to hit the enemy.
and hit him with unbounded ruthless
ness where he is vulnerable"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-14
CONDITIONS IN CONsTANTINOPLE
DESCRIBED AS CHAOTIC

LONDON, September l3.-Cond!t!ons
in Corstan,iuoplc are described as
chaotic by Reuters correspondent at
Athens, who bases his dispatch on
statements made by persons arriving
in Athens to-day from The Turkish
capital The correspondent tclegraphs:
The Inhabitants OF Constantinoplc
are suffering greater hardships than
is necessary. because the committee
OF national defense. run by Envcr
Pasha. Minister OF War. and Talaat
Bey. Minister of Interior, has corncred
al! commodities and is selling them at
high prices.
The resignation from the Cabinet of
the She!k IL Islam, representative of
the Sultan in religious affairs is con-
irmed He disapproved OF the EXTERN
ination OF the Christian elements.
against which he protested 10 the Cab
met The Greek Armenian patriarch
has been deprived OF all powers.
The Black Sea end OF the Bosporus
has been closed by a chain OF wire
netting and by mines"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-14

in asking Dr. Anderson to make his
charges SPECIFIC he did not do so with
the purpose OF drawing out a captious
discussion. The sharp turn that the
discussion had taken. he said. was not
anticipated.
| Councilman Pollock rcfrained from
further comment. and the meeting pro-
cecdcd TO give n hearing to wyndham
II. Meredith. who for more than an
. hour gave an able exposition Of the
charter-reform plan just read by DR.
anderson. He made frequent reference
TO Mr.. Pollock's views on charter re-
printed in The Times Dispatch yestcr-
day.
! WfNDHAM Il. MEREDITH
DISCUSSES POLLOCI<'S PLAN
The net effect Of Mr.. Pollock's reform
plan. said Mr.. Meredith. would he to
perpetuate the antiquated govern
mental form from which the city is to-
day seeking relief. BY providing for
the appointment OF a powerful Ad-
tninistrativc Board by the Council. he
said. the Pollock plan made tho Coun-
cilman's seat the great political prize
Of their legislative ability. but because
Of their pledge to support this or that
man for the Administrative Board when
elected
The civic Associations plan. said Mr.
Meredith. had the advantage of CEN
! Trailing administrative authority in a
, single man. instead of in 1--WE, and
placing that man in the spotlight Of
publicity TO be Judged by the people
according TO his works
1T is dangerous to concentrate all
this power in A single elective officer.
! We admit 1t is dangerous. We are pur-
posely making il dangerous. in order
that the voter may recognize the dan
ger and guard against IT,"
SUMMARIZES ADVANTAGES
OF CIVIC ASSOCIATION PA \
Summarizing the advantages of the
plan submitted by the Civic Associa-
| tion. Mr.. Meredith pointed to it's three
cardinal virtues. namely. the central
ization of authority in single indi
vidual and the placing of that indi-
vidual in the spotlight where the vot-
ers can watch him; the short ballot re-
curing citizens to vote for not more
. than three municipal officers Except
those required by the Constitution at
any one election: and the recall feature
which insures efficiency By holding
over the head of the Mayor the club
OF public disapproval.
A delegation from the Equal Suf-
fraEe League appeared before the com
I mittee with the request that II incor-
porate charter amendments which will
! given women representation on health
charity. school. market and other
boards. and that IL indorsc the consti-
tutional amendment giving Virginia
women the ballot. The committee was
addressed by Miss Adele Clarke Mrs
Georgia May Jobson presented sim
liar petition from the Social Service
Federation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-14
Many Babies Suffer.

Too many babies do not get started
care was not given the hopeful mother.
Experienced mothers now urge the use
OF Mothers Friend, to be had at any
drug store. because they know from
experience that this old. dependable
remedy, applied externally. is absolute
soothes the muscles. cords and liga-
ments and relieves the undue tension,
giving great physical relief from stub.
boIn pains. It's influence In tho skin
and network Of nerves cause the mus
cles to expand naturally. Thousands OF
women have successfully used 1t for
two generations.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-14
RELIEF STEAMER SINKS

LONDON, September IA Reuter-
dispatch from Muieden. Holland. says:
The steamer Pomona reports that
at 10 o'clock yesterday morning It wit
messed the sinking OF n British steamer
which was flying the signals of the
Belgian Relief Committee. Ten OF the
crew were rescued by trawlcrs."
The relief commission Is Investigate
ing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-14


POLLOCK AND ANDERSON
ENGAGE IN SHARP TILT
Mr. Pollock requested and secured
permission from the chair TO ask the
speaker a question.
DIR. Anderson. in the first paper that
YOU read to this committee this even
ing. you said that the present form of
government is worse than the form
Board was created In what way.
specifically, is II worse?
In creating the Administrative
Board. YOU further diffused the respon-
sibility which was already dinused
enough" replied DR.. Anderson.
lis that your only criticism?'
For the present. yes replied DR..
Anderson.
lock. the Civic Associations convic-
this city make 1t inadvisable to adopt
the commission manager plan. What
are these special local conditions?
SAYS PEOPLE ARE HOSTILE
TO COMMISSION-MANA PLAN
The committee was convinced that
the spirit Of the people i'm this city,
for the present at least. would be hos
tile to such a plan" DIR. Anderson re-
piled. They would not consent to the
appointment of a highly paid manager
/. by commission. The voters would
. demand hand In electing an official
OF this kind. In our plan we have met
this by making the Mayor elective"
At this point Leon Wallerstein, n
member Of the citizens committee, took
the opportunity to repeat the com
plant that he has made at every sue
ceeding meeting Of the Joint commit
tee.
1T DR.. Anderson can do So" said
Mr.. Wallerstein. 81 wish he would be
specific In pointing out the disabilities
Of our present government. In order
to arrive at an understanding of what
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-14
AERoPLASE DROPS BOMBS
on KENTISH COAST

Especial Cable to The Times: Dispatch
LONDON, September 13.-The Press
Bureau announces that an acroplnne
dropped bombs on the Kentish Coast
this afternoon. Four persons were in
jured. The hostile machine was driven
off by British naval aeroplanes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-14
Mansions Hotel DESTROYED.

COLORADO SPRINGS. COL. Septem-
Der l3.-Fire carly to-day destroyed
the Mansions Hotel al Manitou. one OF
the largest in this region. The prop
erty was valued at 325o,o0o. The hotel
was closed last week for the ason.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-14
MoRGENTHAU's ENDEAvORS
APPARENTLY USA1AILISG

Henry MorEenthau. American am
baseador at Constantinople. has eXerted
every effort 10 protec, the Arulenians.
but apparently his endeavors have been
unavail!ng. II is stated that American
women who attempted 20 go with tho
refugees TO care for Armenian children
were turned back. and a number OF
young Armenian girls. students at the
American college at Constartinople,
fell into the hands Of the Turks
Owing 70 tho interruption OF sea
transportation. il Is almost Impossible
10 purchase coal in Constantinopl"
and wood IS being used for locomotives
The crops were good. hu, I, has been
almost Impossible TO harvest them.
Petroleum costs 81 gallon. and the
price Of sugar has Increased sevenfold
II is stated tho agreement snid TO
have been reached between Turkey and
Bulgaria has not effected definite
settlement OF relations. but, on the con-
trary, the Turks are hastily erecting
dcfenses against the Rulgarians.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-14

is In need Of change, we ought to know
just what is wrong with our present
system. While | have heard general
charges that the government is incf-
hcient have yet to hear Of a single
specific charge showing delinquency
on the part Of any individual or in
any SPECIFIC department OF our present
government. If such information is in
the possession of Or. Anderson | hope
he VIII nresei!t II 70 This com miitee,,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-14
CHARTER CHANGERS
HAVE SHARP TIL

CONTINUED From First Page)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-14

accomplished in the charter proposed
by the Civic Association.
POLLOCK AND ANDERSON
ENGAGE. IN SHARP TILT