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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-09-23
WHY'S AnThis Trouble?

Why is there'a dangerous controversy,
between the United States and Ger
many7
Because Germany, with its great
navy, safe in fortified harbors and ca
nails. demands. in effect. that the
United States, neutral. shall adopt a
policy calculated to nullify the sea
power Of Great Britain. When we are
asked to prohibit shipments of NUM-
tions of war to the allies, we are called
upon to do for Germany what Germany
is unable or unwilling to do for itself.
When we are invited to force the Brit
ish blockade and furnish supplies to
Germany, we are invited to perform
for the most militant Of empires task
for which thus far it has not been will
ling to risk single ship Of war.
Why is hatred of America and
Americans openly and falsely preached
in Germany?
Because Americans as neutral
obedient to law will not relieve the
German navy of the necessity of fight
ing.
Why is seditious propaganda carried
on at a great cost in this country to
destroy or cripple American industry.
provoke riot and reduce our people to
vassalage?
Because. expensive and dangerous as
these activities may be, they are for
the moment less expensive and danger
ous than sending the German navy to
sea to defendant fight for the rights
and interests of Germany.
Why is theslawless and cowardly sub
marine warfare Of Germany, directed
chiefly against merchantmen, many of
them neutrals, adhered to with so much
tenacity?
Because, under the mistaken idea
that there is glory in assassination. it
has served thus far to divert the atten-
tion of the tax-ridden German people
from the fact that their high-pricej
navy is idle and useless.
Every grievance that Germany urges
as an excuse for violating international
law and disregarding the rights of neu-
trails and of humanity could be removed
by single German victory at sea.
The issue is not being fought out
manfully at sea. 1t is contested in
this country by means of forgery. con-
spirscy, bribery and intimidation.
A nation that permits its commerce
to be destroyed. its harbors to be be-
leagured, it's people to be put on short
ratlons, without firing shot in defense,
is in no position to bully powerful
neutral York World.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-09-23
HOwe's Great London Shows
September 80.

Undoubtedly the largest crowd that
has ever been seen in town will be
drawn here when Howe's Great Lon
don Show comes on Thursday Septem-
Der 80. Drawing power of this show
ls nothing short Of phenomensA The
railroads and, in fact, all lines Of trans,
portation. realize this fact and take adj
vantage of it by offering reduced rates
on all the various lines controlled by
them. Often. to accommodate the
thousands who flock to the SHOW.
they are obliged to put on extra cars
and even trains.
The Howe Great London Show should
not be confused with others that per-
iodicaly invade this section, for it is
far head of them from every point of
considering shows. That is why it is
so essential to bear we'll in mind the
date of this shows exhibition here and
not let it be confused with that Of any
other that may be headed this way.
The fact that the very best is to be
here on Thursday September 80 is some
thing that all should feel proud Of and
make their arrangements accordingly.
While it may be early when the
shows arrives, it will be none too early
for those who intend to make a day of
it to secure desirable points of vantage
from which to see the grand street pa
rade, which will leave the show grounds
at 10 O'Clock in the morning and pass
through the principle streets. This
should be seen whether or not you see
either of the performances. 1t would
be well also to arrange to see the great
free out side exhibition. which will be
given on the show grounds Immediately
upon the return Of the parade. Neither
of these should be overlooked, as they
are as free as the air you breath and
we'll worth seeing as they form fit
ting prelude of the great performances
which follow. Remember these. Pa.
rade. 10 O'clock. Afternoon perform
at two o'clock. Evening performance
at 8 o'clock. Doors to menagerie and
band concert open one hour in advance
of each performance.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-09-23
'HeaIths' Best Way--Eat Apples
Every Day."
An Unjust Advance in Rates.

The attempt of the Railroad
Companies to levy fifteen cent
per ton advance in coal freight
rates is being stubbornly resisted
by the coal operators and in this
fight, at least, they have the ac-
tive sympathy of the people of
West Virginia.
Of course if the rate is allowed
to stand it will just be tackled on
to the price the ultimate consumer
will have to pay, unless COMPETE
ton with other fields makes such
disposition impossible.
But there are higher grounds
against the imposition of further
hardships on the already har-
raised coal operators.
Owing to strikes, depression of
trade and other circumstances
beyond their control, most of them
have been operating at loss for
many months.
Now with frightening business
skies the railroads attempt to
hog" what little profit may be
in sight and if successful, will
hold back the tide of prosperity
which has begun to set in and of
which every citizen of West Vir-
ginia should be Beneficiary.
Every Board of Trade and
Commercial organization in the
State should join in an emphatic
protest against this negotiable
and selfish demand of the trans
portation companies.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-09-23
Give The Riddles A Chance.

The Charles Town Graded
and High School has started the
fall term with full ranks, every
grade being crowded.
The curriculum is. fine, the
teacher body as able as any insor
out of the State, but provisions
for exercise of the body as well
as of the mind is deplorably
lacking.
Whose fault this is we are not
prepared to say.
There cannot be "a healthy
mind in a healthy body unless
as much attention is paid to one
as to the other.
The Graded School has no
gymnasium-although the base
ment could provide quarters for
one-no playground, not even a
baseball or football or track team.
What chance do the boys and
girls have to develop their young
bodies as we'll as their minds, un-
der such conditions !?
Charles Town has responded
splendidly to the call for a public
hospital, but the comparatively
paltry expense of providing agen-
cies which will build up the
coming generations of men and
women to the end that in their
later years they will not be sub
jects for hospital treatment, has
been ignored.
That School Superintendent of
Gary, Indiana, who has inaugu-
rated a system of alternate hours
of study and exercise or work in
the manuel labor department,
may have found the solution of a
great problem. The great city
of New York is now trying it
out.
Whatever injury has been done
in the past through the existence
of body destroying agencies
now obliterated, has found its
victims among those who are
now beginning to pass on towards
the close. The boys and girls of
today are the hope Of the future.
Young people are prone to seek
recreation and amusement even
4 as the sparks fly upward"
1t is natural right that should
not be denied them and the COM
munity which deprives them of it
sins against itself.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-09-23
Gun Without RecolI.

An officer of the United States navy
has invented a gun that fires six
pound projectile without recoil This
gun, because Of It's absence Of recoil,
is well adapted to use on aeroplanes
or dirigibles.
The gun is most interesting, having
both ends open to the atmosphere. The
shell has the projectile tied Into one
end, and in the other end is mass Of
bird-shot. The shot is of sufficient
weight to furnish the required reac-
ton when the proiectile is discharged
from the other end of the gun When
the gun is fred the projectile Is
thrown from the muzzle at high We
locity while the shot is discharged
from the breech at low velocity.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-09-23
A Sample Of War With Mexico.

Any one who wants war with Mexico
can get to day on the Texas border a
fair sample of what it would be. Only
instead of being confined to a few
counties along the Rio Grande, the
same conditions would be met through
out the entire $50. 200 square miles of
Mexico.
At the present time large forces of
United States cavalry and infantry are
engaged in guarding the boundry.
They are thoroughly seasoned troops
ready for any work. At one point a
party of Mexican bandits raid ranch.
kill the owner and carry off horses and
provisions. At another an American
sentry is shot from cover. Somewhere
else a railroad trestle is set on fire or
laborers are kidnapped or murdered.
Wherever United States troopers catch
up with Mexican outlaws they kill one
or more and the rest escape in the
chaparral. There is little chance of a
stand-up fight with the raj lers, where
numbers and courage count; that does
not enter into the Mexican's plan of
operations.
People who talk light-harted of arm
ed intervention in marching in triumph
from Vera Cruz and ending the cam
paign at one stroke. They ignore the
character of the people to be dealt
with. To conquer Mexico and restore
it to order after occupation by the I'm
tied States would mean that it must.
be garrisoned from end to end and po-
Iced and patrolled at every point,
This country would have to face a
guerrilla war over an immense terri
tory for years to come. in, which, at the
hands of the Mexican bandits, noncom-
batants and civilians would have NO
rights and be treated with no more
mercy than these bandits are showing
to day in their raids along the Rio
Grande. = N. Y. World.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-09-23
Errors in Grafton Bank Story.

Blanchard E. Hiatt. receiver of the
Grafton Bank, at Grafton, W. Va !,
telegraphs The Sun from that place as
follows:
my attention this evening has been
called to an article in The Sun of today
with respect to the indictments in the
Grafton Bank cases here; and feel it
my duty to voluntarily make correction.
Your correspondent saysthe bank fail
ed for 81, 600. 900. that Mr.. McGraw
was president and that he was a
borrower to the extent of $500, 900.
These statements are absolutely UNI
true. and the best evidence of the same
is that the whole deposits of the bank
were about $3.50. 900. Mr.. McGraw
was not the president, and was not
even director. -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-09-23

II you want tc help bit:
II you want to make hit;
If you want blessing on your head
diurnal:
If You want to boost the town;
Bring its citizens renown,
Just mention that you saw it in this
L Journal.
1t will help the advertiser;
1t will show that YOU are wiser,
More considerate than the average man
you meet;
It is just little favor,
But 1t leaves . pleasant flavor
II. you mention that you saw it in this
sheet.
You II encourage local trade.
And the home town merchant aid,
While the editor will cut merry caper,
And the mail order consern
Smaller dividends will earn,
If you mention that you saw it in this
paper. = Exchange.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-09-23
Notice To Creditors.

To the creditors of j. E. woodward.
On. or before Friday, October 18th,
1915, at my Office in Charles Town, W.
Va, win receive proof Of claims or
debts, against J E. Woodward, the
account of Jno. T. Porterheld, his
Trustee, being before me for settle
ment.
Given under my hand this 10th. day
of September, 1916.
5. w. WASHINGTON,
s1s-6t Commissioner of Accounts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-09-23
Cider and Vinegar Plant for
Ransom.

The National Fruit Products Com
pany is now building a factory for. the
manufacture of cider and vinegar. on
the Belt Line. adjoining the Robinson
Ice Plant. The factory will be in
operation next month and will be in tie
market for cider apples of which they
will begin to take delivery on and after
October LIST. This enterprise meets a
long felt want and will be boon to
orchardists, enabling them to dispose
of part of their crop which has hereto
fore been allowed to go to waste.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-09-23
Heavy Annual Loss by Eira.

Heavy Annual Loss by Fire.
In the United States, in every busi
ness day OF the year, 100000 worth
Of property Is destroyed. three lives
are lost and II persons seriously In
jured BY ira
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-09-23
Woods Special
Grass ona Clover
Seed Mixtures

00vNm early IN the tail yield
full crops OF hay or graz
Ing the following year.
There is no question but
what our Special Grass and
Glover Mixtures yield much
better crops of hay, and the
meadows or pastures will
keep in good, productive
condition very much longer
than where only two or
three varieties of grass aor
clover are sOWn.
Our Descriptive FaIl CataIoR
gives full information In regard to.
these mixtures and all other erase
and Clover Seeds Seed Wheat,
Oats Rye, Barley, etc. for Fall
sowing. Catalog mailed free on
request. Write for it and prices
on any seeds you require.
T.W. WOOD q SONS,
SEEDSlAEN, Richmond, Va.
81
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-09-23
War Maps Boost Laundry Bills.

The effects Of the war are far rsach-
Ing in London, Recently restaurant
keeper found his laundry bill was in.
creasing rapidly. He was compelled to
place notice which read: Customers
are requested not to draw on the table
cloths. Maps of the seat of the wal
will be found in the smoking room
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-09-23
For Rent.

Several desirable four room flats for
rent from April LIST 1915. in building
next door to Farmers and Merchants
Deposit Co., on George street, Charles
Town, w. Va. Rooms heated and
water rents paid by landlord. Apply
to FRANK BECKWITH.
Jan Tiff Oh aries Town, W. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-09-23

Things to Worry About.
There are 239,077 blonde stenograph,
ers in the United States.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-17
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The BRIGHTEST SoOT EN zOISyN"

urday from East Chicago to make his
home.
Max LewandOwski has returned to
Milwaukee after a brief visit with
friends in South Bend.
Henry TurkOwski, who has been
here on business, left Saturday even
ing for his home in Chicago.
Charles WojtkOwslIi, w. Sample ST.,
returned Sunday from East Chicago
where he has been for the past few
days visiting with friends.
Edward Gnusowicz. s Chaplin St,
has returned from a weeks visit with
friends in Chicago.
Stanley KuspansH arrived here Sum
day from LapOrte for few days visit
with friends.
Joseph Gradecl1i returned Sunday
to his home in Michigan City after a
visit here with Mr.. and Mrs. John
Master, W. Indiana av.
Frank Robaszak, S. ChapIn ST., has
left for Fort Wayne to spend few
days with friends.
Anthony MusterkOwsH, who has
been here visiting with friends, left
Sunday for Grand Rapids.
Michael Struziak has arrived here
to spend week with relatives.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-17

The News-Times birthday party is
open TO all school children of South
Bend and Mishawaka in both the pub
lie and private schools. regardless of
whether their parents are subscribers
or not. Cooperating with The News
Times in giving the children these
series Of treats are the Orpheum. Ma
jestic Colonial, LaSalle and Surprise
theaters and The American Drug Co.
Hundreds Of children have been
made happy since we inaugurated this
little plan and hundreds viii be made
happy in the/future. The entertain
ment is absolutely free of cost or
obligatory The childs name is pub
lished in The News-Times on the date
of his birthday. on the Saturday fol-
lowing such publication the child
comes to the circulation department
of the paper and is given a coupon
ticket which entities him to admis-
sion 10 the Orpheum, LaSalle, Co
lonial, Surprise and Majestic theaters
and a treat at the fount of the Amer
lean Drug Co. Children living 10 or
more blocks from the Office are given
car ticket home
Besides publishing each day the
names of children whose birthdays
occur on that date we publish at least
five names of children whose birth
days occur later. These names are
taken at random and we advise a
careful watch of the daily announce
ments. as the lucky ones" will re-
ceiVe two treats instead of one.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-17
PERSONALS.

Ignatius K Werwinskl. 405 s. Cha
pin St. was in st. Joseph on business
today.
Mrs Mamie Knoll returned Satur-
day to her home in Chicago after a
few DAYS visit with relatives and
friends in South Bend. She was the
guest Of her mother. Mrs. Mary Kali
amajska, 5. Chestnut st
Leo Wendlinsh arrived here to-
day from Chicago 10 spend few
DAYS with friends.
Walter SobcZak has left for Detroit
afte a brief visit here.
Mrs. Rose RudalOwicz arrived here
Sunday for a few days visit with
friends.
Theodore JanOszewski, Bertrand st,
has gone TO Chicago 70 make his
home.
Miss Mary Augustowicz. who has
been here visiting with friends re-
turned Monday 70 her home in Gary.
stephen GalOwski arrived here from
Detroit TO spend a few days with
friends.
Alex Mislowicz has left for his
home in Toledo after a few days visit
with friends here.
George Rydlowski OF Hammond LETT
today for Detroit after a few days
visit here with friends.
Paul Zakarzynsk arrived here Sat
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-17
SOCIAL EVENTS

SOOi4tll I@N In
Sunday evening in Warsaw hall,
corner Union and Durham SITS, the
anniversary of the enactment of the
Polish constitution was celebrated
under the auspices of the federated
society of Warsaw district.
Recitations. songs, instrumental
music and speeches made up the pro-
gram Joseph Szymanski presided
and Joseph Kazmierzak acted as sec
rotary.
Here is the program: Opening Of
the celebration by l.. Michalski; reel
taticn given by Leo Bednarek, Miss
Lucille NOwiska, Miss Anna NOwicka,
Miss Elizabeth Andrysiak and w
MiChalski. Songs were given by the
choir of the Literary circle. Speech
eS were made by Melvin Niemier
George Cukrowicz and Stanley Tobol-
ski Violin solo by Joseph KucZwara
Pages orchestra rendered several
pretty selections during the evening
was made for the benefit of the PO-
lish war sufferers. About 200 people
were in attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs Clemens GoracZewski
pleasantly entertained at their rural
home in Crumstown Sunday, in honor
of their 10th wedding anniversary.
Only their immediate Relatives were
present
At u O'Clock an elaborate dinner
was served. Covers were laid for 20.
Following the dinner the time was
spent in a most enjoyable way. Mr..
and Mrs. GOraczewski were presented
with a beautiful gift
Their guests We're: Mr.. and Mrs.
Ladislaus Rybick and son, Henry;
Mr. and Mrs Frank Kosnowski. Mr..
and Mrs. John RoZplOchOwski, Mr.
and Mrs. Louis Kolski Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Kolski, Mr.. and Mrs. Adam
Goraczewski Mr.. and Mrs. August
Jankowski. Mrs. Ignatius Sfafranska
and Frank Ebel
Late in the evening the guests re-
turned in automobiles TO their homes
in South Bend
The gymnasium class Of Z. 2. Fall
cons will meet Tuesday evening at T.
3. hall.
The st. Hedwige choir Will hold its
singing rehearsal Tuesday evening at
o'clock at the st. Hedwige school
building.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-17
PERSONALS

Miss Vera Johnson, 125 st. Paul pl.,
is i'll with the measles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hose. 1911
Glover St, visited with Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel Austin, near MishawalSa sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs John Horn. who have
been visiting their son at Wichita,
Kas.. have arrived in oSuth Bend
to visit with the latter's sister, Mrs.
Frederick Tescher, S47 Forest av., for
a week before returning to their home
in Wooster, Ohio.
Mrs. Pyra of Columbia City, Ind. is
visiting her sister, Mrs. o. r. Bowman,
125 +. Indiana aV
The Misses Florence Reamer, Isa-
belle Rice, Eva Harrison, and Ruth
Wiltfong, spent Sunday with Miss
Gladys Slapp Of Goshen, Ind.
Mrs. Theresa Sebry of Buffalo. y.
Y. is visiting with Mrs. Thad NJ. Tai
colt, jr., 1921 Riverside DIR.
Mrs. W. H. VanNest of Chicago is
visiting with her sister, Mrs. Virginia
f. Kanouse 1920 Lincoln way w.
Mrs. w. G. Causey Of Peoria, H.,
Will arrive Tuesday to spend few
days here as the guest OF Mrs. A. b.
Thielens. 612 Portage av.
samuel Z. Trittipo of Maxville, Nd,
is visiting his cousin T. S. Trittipo, Pa
| r. Calvert St
Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. shrimp. $50 n.
Main St, have returned home from
California. Miss Margaret shrimp Will
remain there for a year with her
uncle, Mr.. Fred stevenson. at Alham-
bra
MISS Elinor Wolf. SIS " Lafayette
st. spent sunday in Chicago with rel
atives She returned home this morn
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson ]. Riley, 1927
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-17
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PRESENTED PLNYS


The members of st. Cecilia's choir
of St. Cashiers parish presented the
drama "PdtryCya" (Patricia) and q
comedy farce "POdejrzana Osoba"
suspected PERSON., before a large
audience in the auditorium of the
st. Hedwige's school Sunday afternoon
and evening.
Each of the cast carried the parts
so well that it would be unnecessary
to make particular mention.
The drama was i'm four acts and
i've scenes the cast Of characters be-
ing as follows: Augusta "Cesarzowa'
(Empress), Miss Roza Grzezinska:
OktaW1a "cOrka cesa RIA" EMPRESS
dauehter), Miss LOttie Woltman:
Patrycya "dZiewica re rzymskiej szIa-
chty. chrzescijanka" (Lady of noble
birth), Miss AntOinette Duszynska:
FlaWia, Eugene, Afra and Irma, ME
wolnice Greckie" CGrecian slaves)
Miss BrOnislawa Grzezinska. Miss
Bronislawa Leda. Miss Hedwige Dus-
zynska and Miss Sophie Winkowska:
Numida, 'murzynka' (negress). Miss
Wanda KOsinska; Lydia, Miss Stella
Hudak; Melita, "niewidoma tancerka"
Ca blind dancer), Miss Agnes Smigiel-
ska; Myrta lei siostra" cher sister,
Miss Veronica BrzeZniak: Cecylia.
(swieta patrOnka muzyki). Miss He'd
WlSe haJZef; MaISOrzata, 'prZyla-
ciOlka Cecylii' (Cecelia's friend). Miss
Thresa MOskwinska; KOrnelia "wroz-
biarska" (fOrtune-teller) Miss Lottie
Duszynska; Zenobia, "zona dorzoracy
wiezienia' (prison inspectors wife)
Miss Pelagia WOZniak: Niewolnice.
Westalki, male tancerki (slaves and
dancers), Misses LeOcadia Grzezinska
and Brcnislawa Stachowiak: angels.
Miss SeVeryna Winkowska and Helen
WendOWska.
Those taking part part in the COM
edy farce were: Frank Kopinski as
Mr. FlOrian; Miss Lottie Woltman. as
Joanna, his wife: Mr.. Grzymislawski.
as Frank kucharski; Miss Bronislawa
Stachowiak. as Marie. his daughter;
Albin Zielnski as Zdziebko "sluzacv.''
(servant); Edmund Czarnecki as
FLIP, 'lokaj" (butler)
The success TO AIieczyslaus Bier
wagon who drilled the cast.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-17
BIRTHDAYS TO-DAY.
South Bend.


Award, Miriam, 1913 Michigan av.
Althouse, Mirreva, 637 Sancome ST.
Belts, Florence, 507 Sherman av.
Campbell, John, 1907 Riverside DIR.
DanilOwicz, Alojzy, 413 y. Olive st.
Evert, Helen, SPA 5. Fellows st.
Ferbrache, Blanche, 800 w. Lasalle.
Gabriel, Luther, 1041 Riverside DIR.
Garrison, Paul, sos L. Monroe st.
Gaymcn, Orien, 9O7 Milton av.
Hibbard, Haven, sos w. Wash av.
Holwinski Ladislas 1915 Kemble.
kish, Julia, 513 Pine st.
Katona, Emery, 2203 S. Chaplin st.
Miller. Elda, 500 +. Calvert ST.
Niedbalski, LadislaWs, 3O6 Walnut.
PenrOd, Helen, 1923 S. Eighth st.
Paurels, Desere. 1921 Kosisgko st.
Silvers, Dean, 73S Cottage Grove av.
Schlarb, Pauline, 607 l.. Ohio st.
Seymour, Arthur, 1918 Eighth st.
Sherman, Sarah. 427 S. Chaplin st.
Torok. Joseph, 727 w. Ford St
Whttmer, Frank, 741 Howard av.
Witucka, Laura, S31 s. Chaplin st.
AliShaWal1a.
Avery, Lucille. 3O3 L. Seventh St
Berkheiser, Adah, TIP Elizabeth st.
Snyder, Bertha. 1875 w Ninth st.
Wilson, Ellsworth. 124 Z. Marion.