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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
CHARGES THE AGAINST CASHIER.

Fairmont, w. va. R. Lynn, for
mer cashier of the Citizens Dollar
Savings bank, which suspended opera
tons several months ago, was indicted
on seven counts in the circuit court
here on charges of embezzling and
misplacing funds of the institution to
an amount aggregating 100000. For
part of this money, he is charged
with attempting to defraud the Davis
Trust Company, of Davis, w. Va.
Lynn was formerly a trustee IN the
First Methodist church of this city,
and took an active part in politics. He
was also a close follower of race
horses and is said to have played the
game considerably. A large number
of civil suits have been instituted
against Lynn involving many thou
sands of dollars. Prosecuting Attorney
Tusca Morris had capias issued, and
Lynn will be apprehended at once.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
ONE OIL THE OLD SQUIRE
child's Miseonstruction That Mus2
Have Been In Slight Degree
Diseoneertlne.

The kindly old squire was giving =
little treat TO the village school chiE
dren. After supper he stepped on to
the platform and announced. with a
heamiug smile:
Now. | am going to perform GER
tain actions, and you must guess what
proverb they represent. The boy or
girl who succeeds first will receive
a quarter.
That did it. Instantly every eye
was fixed on him.
First OF all the old gentleman lay
down on the platform. Then one man
came forward and tried in vain to lifT
him. Two others came to his aid.
and between them they raised the
squire. who was rather portly.
The actions were -leant to repre-
sent the motto, Union is strength"
When they had finished. the squire
stepped forward and asked II any child
had solved the puzzle.
At once a grubby hand shot up and
an eager voice squeaked:
Let sleeping dogs lie"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
sootIeaaers Are Sentenced.

Bootleggers Are Sentenced.
Three months at labor on the coun
ty roads, fine Of 800 each, and a
bond of $1,000 required of each to in
sure his not violating the prohibitory
law within two years. was the sen
tence imposed by Judge Henry K.
Black, in intermediate court, upon Ba-
sill, alias Elder, Fisher and One Fisher.
two West Charleston young men.
They had entered pleas of guilty. If
they fail to give the required $1,000
bond they viii be held in jail two
years. Coy, alias Ceb Fisher, was SEN
fenced to two months on the road and
fined 800 and costs. His sentence
was suspended until the first day Of
the next term of court. Ed Keeser,
better known as "Snowbird." was sent
to the roads for two months and fined
500. The Fishers and Keyser made
up party which was held up at the
point OF gun by Policeman Wilson
Fisher, few days ago, and made haul
over eighty pints Of whisky in their
possession to police headquarters
where they were arrested and held IN
der bond TO await action of the grand
jury.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
RAISE To BENEFIT.
OIL MEN OF ". VA.
GOAL OF HUNDREDS OF OIL PRO-
DucERS HAS FINALLY BEEN
REACHED.
NOW TWO DOLLARS A BARREL
Much Activity In Oil Circles Predicted
BY Officials-Many More Wells
To Be Drilled.

Especial Charleston correspondenceJ
Charleston. w. Va.-As expected,
following an advance reported in the
price OF lower grades Pennsylvania oil,
which includes that of West Virginia,
has just reached the two-dollar mark.
the goal of hundreds of producers
throughout the country. The South
Penn Oil Co. announced the increase,
making the second advance in one
week, the other being fiye-cent one,
bringing the price up to $50. West
Virginia producers have been waiting
a long time for this price. They ex-
pected Pennsylvania, the base for the
oil market, to command two dollars
some time this winter, but until two
weeks ago, hardly had hoped that it
would reach that liberal figure before
January 1. The series of advances
started last August, when the Penn
sylVania grade was quoted at $3.50.
The market, stimulated by the curtail
ment of production both in this coun
try and abroad, together with in
creased consumption in this country,
has been going up ever since. From
time to time five cents barrel was
added, not enough oil was forthcoming,
and this week fifteen cents has been
added, which shows that extension of
development is to be made enticing to
the operators. Indicating is also ex-
pected to result in various parts of the
country. The new price is expected
to bring out a greater part Of the sew
eral millions of barrels of oil known
to be above ground and to stimulate
drilling as well. Of the amount of oil
known to be available, competent au
thorities claim that one million or
more barrels are in the West Virginia
fields alone.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
THE NEWEST REMEDY FOR
BACKACIIE, RHEUMATISM AND DROPSY

Kidney, Bladder and.uric Acid trou-
bles bring misery to many. When
the kidneys are weak or diseased,
these natural filters do not cleanse
the blood sufficiently, and the poisons
are carried to all parts Of the body.
There follow depression. aches and
pains, heaviness, drowsiness. irrita-
bility, headaches, chilliness and rheu-
matism. In some people there are sharp
pains in the back and loins, distressing
bladder disorders and sometimes obsti-
nate dropsy. The uric acid sometimes
forms into gravel or kidney stones.
When the uric acid affects the muscles
and joints 1t causes lumbago, rheuma-
tism. govt or sciatica- This is the time
to send DR.. Pierce, Invalids' Hotel.
Buffalo. ~ Y. 10c for large trial pack
age OF "Anuric''
During digestion uric acid Is alb
sorbed into the system from meat
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
Moonshiners Declare War.

William Osborn, United States mar
shall for the southern district of West
Virginia, who recently raided two il
licit stills in Mercer county, has Sc
cured permission of the department
of justice to add to his force of depu-
ties in order that he may meet the war
the moonshiners of the mountains
have declared against him. Men be-
lieved to have furnished information
to the federal authorities have suffer
ed the loss of property, their horses
have been shot and fences burned in
retaliation. Two alleged moonshiuers
have been bound over to the federal
grand jury now in session here. Mar
shall Osborn and his men are search
ing the southern part of the state for
others who are alleged to be making
liquor illicitly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23

eaten, and even from some vegetables
The poor kidneys get tired and back
ache begins. This is good time to
take "Anuric.'' the new discovery OF
DR.. Pierce for Kidney trouble and Back
ache. Neglected kidney trouble il
responsible for many deaths, and In
surance Company examining doctors
always test the water OF an applicant
before policy viii be issued. Have
you ever set aside a bottle of water
for twenty-four hours? A heavy sedi-
ment or settling sometimes indicates
kidney trouble. II you wish to know
your condition send a sample of your
water to DR.. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel,
Buffalo. N. Y. and describe symptoms.
It will be examined without any es-
pense 70 you, and DR.. Pierce or his
stan will inform you truthfulF.
Anuric is now for sale by dealers. in
soc pck'gs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
ACCOUNTANTS HOLD MEETING.

Charleston, w. Va.-Preliminary to
the organization which will be formed
to further uniformity in keeping the
books of coal companies, representa-
tive accountants employed by coal con-
Germs along the Chesapeake G. Ohio,
Kanawha & Michigan and Coal G Coke
railroads, met here recently. Book
keeping methods maintained by some
of the larger coal companies were de-
scribed. Addresses were made by ].
A. Miller and Richard Smith Hurst, of
Cincinnati, o.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
Kalser's Generous Gift.

The entire harvest of his estate at
Kadinon is to be given to the war SUI
ferers of the devastated districts OF
Eastern Prussia by recent order OF
the kaiser. The harvest OF the I'M
mense farm is more bountiful than
ever before, as every spot was used
to raise wheat, rye, potatoes and yege-
tables. Even the beautiful lawns OF
the great park that surrounds the cas-.
tie were transferred into potato fields
last spring. Enormous quantities OF
early potatoes have already been sent
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
is HARD ON ALL DIVORCES.

Huntington, w. Va.-Divorcees, save
those who can show beyond doubt that
they are innocent parties in DEGREES
granted on scriptural grounds, will find
1t difficult to be married in Huntington
hereafter, the Ministerial association
having adopted a resolution commit
ting the members to a uniform course,
providing that there shall only be one
exception to the rule against marrying
divorced persons.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
GAS OFFICIALS MAKE INSPECTION

Charleston, w. Wa. B. Leach, of
New York, head of the Columbia Gas
& Electric Co. and head of the finan-
cial house behind the Virginia Power
Co., and w. Y. Cartwright, of Cincin-
natl, vice president of the Columbia
Gas & Electric Co. and the United
Fuel Gas Co, have come to Charleston
to make an inspection of the proper
ties of the gas companies and the plant
of the Virginia Power Co, at Cabin
Creek Junction. A delegation of bust
ness men from eastern cities accom-
panied them.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
WILL WAGE RELENTLESS WAR.

Huntington, w. Va-Relentless war
upon moonshiners, whom he says are
operating in the mountains of Mercer
county, has been declared by William
Osborne, United States marshal for the
Southern district of West Virginia,
who in furtherance of this purpose has
secured from the department of justice
at Washington permission to add more
men to his force of deputies which was
started. Marshal Osborne led the
force which captured two large stills
in Mercer in September.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
Capiases issued for Officers.

Capiases were issued here by the
prosecuting attorneys department for
T. J. Cofman, president; ]. G. Mere
dith, general manager, and Godfrey
L. Cabot, treasurer of the Bristol Oil
& Gas Co. The company and officers
have been indicted in intermediate
court for failure to make proper re-
ports of their business to the public
service commission. Cabot is
wealthy carbon black manufacturer of
Boston, with extensive holdings in
West Virginia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
All Very Trauic.

At the Players club in New York
the happy ending so essential to a
plays financial success was being dis
cussed. when Butler Glaenzer said:
mo play has a happy ending"
They looked at him through the Gig
arctic smoke in Amusement.
mo play has happy ending" he
repeated. 1T runs on and on, and at
last il ends tragically in some one
horse town. with the entire road com
pany stranded and without the price
of an oyster stew among, the lot Of
them"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
OF SUFFRAGISTS
One Hundred Delegates Attend 18th
Annual Meeting at Huntington.

Huntington, w. Va.-One hundred
accredited delegates and many visitors
attended the 18th annual convention of
the West Virginia Equal Suffrage asso-
citation which was held here for three
days session. This was the most i'm
portant convention in the history of
the organization, and plans were made
for the prosecution of the campaign
for the suffrage amendment which will
be voted on in the state next fall. Mrs.
K. Gale Ebbett, of Parkersburg, state
president, occupied the chair. Fea-
lures were voters evening at the audi
forum, the first suffrage parade in the
state on Wednesday afternoon, and
the banquet on Thursday evening.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
JUNGLE JOHN" WILSON is DEAD.

Elkins, W.Va.-"Uncle John" Wilson,
SO years old, for many years proprie-
tor of Hotel Randolph, and one of the
best known men in West Virginia,
died at the home of his son, Seymour
Wilson. He was a confederate vet
eran and served throughout the civil
war in Company B, 18th regiment,
Rosser's brigade. Four sons, Seymour,
of Elkins; Bernie, of Wheeling; Hay
den, of Philippi, and Thurman, of Fair
mont, and one daughter, Mrs. w. A.
Owens, of Scottsdale, Pa.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
Meeting Is Postponed.

DR.. S. L. Jepson, state commissioner
of health, has announced postpone
ment of the executive session of the
public health council at Elkins, Nov.
80. DR.. w. w. Golden, of Elkins, is
president of the council The other
members are DR.. w. ]. Davidson, of
Parkersburg; DR.. ]. e. Robinson, Of
Charleston; DR.. ]. L. Pyle, Of Chester;
DR.. F. F. Farnsworth, of Frenchton.
and DR.. w. B. Smith, of Kimball.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
CUTS TEETH SIXTH TIME.

Huntington, w. Va.-Mrs. Harry
Estep, an evangelist, who has been
conducting evangelistic meetings
IN the wilds of Logan county, has
returned to her home here with
strange tales from that section.
she found that Mrs. Anne Mahon,
aged lO2 years, is cutting teeth for
the sixth time. The sixth set of
teeth began making their appear
ance only nine weeks after the pre-
ceding set had begun to grow.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
Rehearinn Granted.

A rehearing was granted by the su-
preme court of appeals in the William
son charter case, which has been be-
fore the court in different forms twice
before. The case involves the contest
between the officers elected under the
old charter and those appointed by
Governor Hatfield under the new. The
new charter was passed at the last
regular session of the legislature and
provided for a commission form of
government, a change from the old
aldermanic system, and provided fur
Their that the governor should appoint
the five commissioners for the first
term of two years. After that the
commissioners were to be chosen by
election.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
Sad Pleasure.

A minister who had resigned from
his church was making his farewell
calls. He called at the homo of one
of his parishioners who sent her lit
tie girl down to the parlor to en-
terrain the minister for a few min
utes. the mother not being dressed to
receive him. After a few of the Gus
tomary remarks about the weather the
little girl said to the minister:
Il hear that we are to have the
sad pleasure of losing you"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
TwinkIinq Stars.

Many people ask why a star
"twinkles." This is entirely caused
by the refraction and disturbances in
the earths atmosphere. Were this
removed, the stars would blaze stead
lily in a deep black sky with glory
never to be seen from the earth
surface. The planets do not twinkle.
as the beams Of light coming from
them are comparatively thick and
sturdy, while such are the distances
of the stars that but the tiniest
thread of their light reaches US: so
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
Scheme Didn't Work.

tipped every waiter in the dining
IN said the man at the summer
e.
And thereby secured the best nj
:nt0n?
No The head waiter asserted his
hority and called a boycott. lie
Indignant because / didn t hold
on the OTTER boys aud give all
money to him
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
CLEAN SWEET SCALP
May Be Kept So by cuticura Soap
and Ointment. Trial Free.

To have good hair clear the scalp
OF dandruff and itching with shampoos
OF Cuticura Soap and touches of Cuti-
cura Ointment to dandruff spots and
itching. Nothing better than these
pure, fragrant, supercreamy emol-
lients for skin and scalp troubles.
Sample each free by mail with Skin
Book. Address Cuticura, Dept. ky,
Boston. Sold everywhere-Adv.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
More limo In Mines.

Calling attention to the fact that
nearly all the fatalities in the coal
mines of the state, aside from those
caused by explosions, are due to falls
of roof and coal, Earl A. Henry, chief
of the department of the mines, has
instructed all mine foremen and their
assistants to spend more time inside
the mines than they have been here
tofore. He declares that many acct
dents would not occur if these fore
men were less Indifferent to discipline
and examination of dangers that con-
tinuously surround the miners.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
Makes New Contract.

The county court of Kanawha coun-
ty satisfied that it pays to employ
penitentiary convict labor on the pub
lie roads, entered into a contract with
the state board of control for % pris-
oners to work in this county for one
year. The first years contract ended
recently. Convict labor costs the en-
ploying county rs cents day for each
day each convict works.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
Would Increase Rates.

Petition was made to the Public
Service Commission by the Home Pc
troleum and Natural Gas Company for
permission to increase its rates for
natural gas to consumers at Shinnis-
ton, Harrison county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
An Improved Quinine, Does not Cause
Nervousness nor Ringing in Head

The happy combination Of laxatiyes In LAX
ALIVE BROM0 QUlNINE makes the Quinino
In this form have far better effect than tho
ordinary Quinine, and it can be taken by any
one without affecting the head. Remember 10
cali for the full name, Laxative Bromo Qulnine.
Look for signature Of L. w. Grove. 2oc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23

Clarksburg, W. Va.-Seven men who
arrived here from Marietta, o., were
arrested shortly after leaving the train
by deputy sheriffs and prohibition Off
GERS. In suitcases and cartoons car
ried by the men the officers found 400
pints of liquor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
Hinton Charter Fight.

Seeking a writ of mandamus to com.
pei the calling of city election in
Hinton under provisions of charter
passed by the last legislature, counsel
for the petitioners made arguments be-
fore the supreme court of appeals. The
Hinton office holders, all Democrats,
decline to recognize the merits of the
new charter and, having been elected
before the charter was adopted by the
legislature, have continued to admins
ter the affairs of the city. The court
deferred action on the petition.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
Educator Honored,

Tributes of respect were paid the
memory of DR.. Booker 7. Washington,
negro educator, here, when prominent
colored men as we'll as state officials
and others addressed an immense au-
dience which listened for two hours
to eulogies to the dead man. Govern
or H. D. Hatfield, Secretary of State
Stuart F. Reed and State Auditor John
S. Dare were among the speakers.
Professor C. w. Boyd, noted as ne
gro educator, and other leading men
of his race, spoke.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
Men and Women

Eomen as well as men are made miser-
4 by kidney and bladder trouble. DR..
liners Swamp-Root the great kidney
hedy, is highly recommended by thou
Dds
|gamp-Root stands the highest for the
Ison that so many people say it has
wed to be just the remedy needed in
busands Of even the most distressing
|es
Il druggists in 50c. and 500 sizes. You
h receive a sample size bottle of
hmp-Root by Parcel Post. also
Ephlet telling you about IT, Address
Kllmer & Co. Binghamton. n. Y,
/ enclose ten cents, also mention this
~
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23

Clarksburg, w. Wa posse aided
by bloodhounds was unable to find any
trace of burglars who looted the safe
of the postoffice at Lumberport of sew
eral hundred dollars in stamps and
money orders.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
Quite WiIlinu.

"A dealer in graphophones says that
while the family is away father should
have a little music"
Father seems to think so, too. !
notice he loses no time in hieing him
to a cabaret"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
To Clean Porceiain.

For cleaning white porcelain sinks
and bathtubs use solution of one pint
of turpentine thoroughly mixed with
one-half cupful Of salt. You viii find
this does not injure the smooth sur
face In the least.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
Commission Returns.

E. F. Morgan and w NJ. o. Daw-
son, members Of the public service
commission, and chief statistician H.
E. Nease returned to Charleston from
Philadelphia, where they attended a
three days session Of the National
Utilities Bureau for consideration Of
problems of public utility valuation for
rate-making purposes.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
Live Stock

CHICAGO. - Hogs - Bulk, $1,000
SIS; light, s5.95Q695; mixed, 5000
7.15; heavy, s6.05072O; rough, s6.05
Q6.25; pigs, s3.7506.
Cattle-Native beef steers, $50
1910; cows and heifers, s2754S10;
calves, $6.50910.50.
Sheep-Wethers. s5.S5Q6.30; ewes,
s3.s0Q5.70; lambs, $7Q915.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
That's All.

Blank & Co. have gone into the
hands of a receiver"
Il wonder what the creditors will
get?"
The creditors will receive what
the receiver leaves"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23

We all Of US exercise unconscious
ministries. When we never dream
we are affecting anybody we are touch
ing and turning others all the time
G.. II. Morrison, D. D.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23

Why do they call her a coloratura
soprano?"
Great Scott Can't you see the
way she's made up? The paint is an
inch thick"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
Fire Irspection,

W. w Graham, chief of the Char
lesion fire department, assisted by
John S. Koran, state fire marshal, and
NJ. C. Kindelberger, deputy fire mar
shall, began an inspection in Charles
ton for the purpose of making an ef-
fectiye campaign against fire hazards.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
Court POSTPONED.

The opening of the federal court was
postponed until Thursday because
Judge John C. Rose, of Baltimore, was
detained at home and Judge B. F. KEEL
Ter, Judge Of the Southern district Of
West Virginia, was too i'll to leave his
bed
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23

Fairmont, w. VACATION will be
taken on the proposed consolidation
of the Bell and the Consolidated Tele-
phone companies in West Virginia,
when representatives of the two con-
Germs will begin canvass at Morgan
town to work the movement and bring
1t to a final close. The canvassers will
continue the agitation movement In
Fairmont and other West Virginia
towns, following the work at Morgan
town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23

Martinsburg, w. Wa gang of
yeggmen, believed to be the same who
robbed the postofflces at Clearbrook
and Vauclause, Virginia, near here,
robbed the Baltimore & Ohio railroad
passenger station in Winchester, Va,
just across the West Virginia line,
escaping with 5000 in cash and other
booty.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
Il Surely Is.

"Pa, what Ia Affection
Affection, my hoy. IL carrying
three extra tires on an automobile
that never gets more than fou- blocks
away from a garage. Detroit Free
Press.