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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-24
PACIFIC COAST
MAN COMING
Up

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NEWPORT, r. l., Aug. "a
Thomas c. Bundy, one of the Pa
cific coast doubles tennis cham
pions, today defeated Beals G.
Wright, ex-champion of the Unit
ed States and International tour
nament performer. The sets were
won consecutively 6-3, 6-3, 6-S
and 1913. This leaves Bundy with
but one other player between him
and the national singles cham
pionship. This is William A. Lar
ned, whom Bundy will now meet.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-24
May RECOVER

Unless further complications
develop Beruice Sltungis, shot alt
the American lake camp Monday,
will have more hhan am even
chance for recovery. Her comdi-
ton is somewhat improved to-day
according to the report from ST.
Joseph's hospital.
The soldier who is alleged to
have enticed the girl from her
home i'm Olympia has not been 10
Gated.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-24
HAM and BACON
COMING DOWN

Here is the real startling news
of the day-ham and baron are
cheaper.
There was a drop in price yes
terday. Dealers say they know
not why but the drop came. Car
stems hams go now at from 12h
TO 21A cents and Armour picnic
hams, which are shoulders, sell
for Ia cents wholesale. Bacon
Is down to 10 cents.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-24
ESTRADA MAKING
CLEAN SWEEP

WASHINGTON, d. c., Aug IL.
aldvices from Blue
fields and Managua received fby
the state department today indf-
cate that President Madriz of Mic
aragua has fed to Costa Rica. ~
Estrada today released 200 pbli-
ticaa prisoners from Caudon ISL
and, near Cordnto, 1T is said. HE
also has ordered sweeping tariff
revisipns.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-24

dred foot wall of fire. The flames
travelled faster than an express
train and burning brands were
sent high i'm the air for miles.
Deer, coyotes, quail and other
game were running frantically
through the flames. l found a
ravine in which was a little muddy
water and tried to bury myself
IN the ooze.
81 thou ght I was goner sure
when IL tons of dynamite that we
had buried, exploded. Later
found that the fire had burned to
within ten feet of where lay and
then veered off,"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-24
FROST HITS BERRY GROWERS

PUYALLUP, Aug. 24.-Heavy
frost in the valley last night did
considerable damage to fruit. The
extent of the loss to the berry
growers will not be determined
until the fields have been closely
examined, according to w. H.
Paulhamus, president of the Puy-
allup-Sumner Fruit Growers as
sociation. He said:
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-24
staggers skeptics

That clean, nice. fragrant COM
pound like Bucklen's Arnica Salve
will instantly relieve a bad burn,
cut, scald, wound or piles. staggers
skeptics. But great cures prove
its wonderful healer of the
worst sores. ulcers, boils, felons,
eczema, skin eruptions. as also
chapped hands. sprains and corns.
Try 1t. 25c at all druggists. !
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-24

ward the main part of the town.
Nine miles further into the
mountains are located the extern
sive mills of the Diamond Match
company and the towns of Ster-
ling City, Powellton and Para
disc Valley. Should the fire
reach any of these towns and
mills the loss would be enormous.
1t is believed that the fire can
not cross the Feather river as the
wind is unfavorable. If it should,
however, it would eat it's way into
the heart of the Concow and Flea
valley forests in the vicinity of
Spanish Peaks.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-24

There is an immense quantity
of dry grass in different sections
of Ashland, and shower of
sparks would instantly set the
entire city Attire.
If the situation grows much
worse stores will be closed and
all available men will go to the
front.
Ashland is one of the principal
cities of southern Oregon, with
population of $500. The town
nestles in a little cove in the foot
hills, which are covered with
timber and heavy underbrush.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-24
IMPROVEMENT CLUB
CONVENTION
TONIGHT

The convention of improvement
clubs of the Northwest will con-
vene here tonight at the CONNER
cial club. One of the interesting
features of the program promises
to be the address of President
Penrose of Whitman college,
Walla Walla, on "Civic Improve
ment." Other good speakers will
attend.
The meeting is open to the pub
lie and all interested may attend
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-24

exclaimed Mrs. CudaIhy when ask
ed her future intentions. 81 have
lost interest in society, In clubs
and in everything. The rest of
my life will be devoted to my chill
dren.
please deny that I am going
ON the stage. / am not a freak
or a curiosity and do mot like to
be stared att
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-24
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COPENHAGEN, Aug "a. -
With the majority of the dele
gates opposed ito the declaration of
a general strike among the sailors
and marine firemen of the world,
the international congress OF the
two classes of seafauing men IS in
session here today. The agiCltion,
begun. by the English mnton and
backed by a few American repre-
sentatives, sought the betterment
of conditions for sailors and stok.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-24
FUEL famine
threatened

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CHICAGO, Aug. 24.-President
Moorhead, of the Illinois Miners
Federation, announced to-day that
the coal operators had voted prac-
tically unanimously to continue
the strike that has been in prog
ress for several months. The
coal shortage in Illinois is assum-
ing serious proportions.
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CHICD, CAL, Aug. PA for
est fire which is rapidly advanc-
ing toward the mining town of
Magalia, on the Sterling City
railroad, threatens property
worth millions of dollars. Several
cabins and mine buildings have
been destroyed, and the fire is be-
ing swept by a strong wind to-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-24
Delegates Discuss World Strike
of Sailors and Firemen

ers throughout the woa"i through
a worldwide strike.
Although the formal discussion
of the question has not arisen, it
is known that large majority of
the hundred odd delegates is OPP
posed to a strike. -
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-24

VANCOUVER, B. c., Aug. "a.
-"Oriental labor is an actual
necessity for the completion of
the Grand Trunk railway" de-
clared Collingwood Schrieber,
chief engineer for the Canadian
government and the railroad, on
his return from Prince Rupert
today.
The road cannot be completed
before 1914 at the closest, under
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-24
KILLED BY STOCK
YARD STEER
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CHICAGO, Aug. 24.-Milchael
BURNS, an employee of the Union
stockyards, is dead today as the
result of his encounter with an
Infatuated steer in the stockyards
pen. Burns was sorting cattle
when the steer charged him.
Burns tried in vain to fight off the
maddened animal but it finally
downed hfm and drove its horns
almost through his body.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-24
Forest Fires Spoiled
Maneuvers

Col. George X. McGunnigle was
left in command. Washington IS
guard took their last maneuvers
today. Idaho was called home
yesterday afternoon to fight forest
fres Camp is breaking up now
and by Friday practically all the
soldiers excepting those to remain
to clear the grounds will be ON the
way home.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-24

'The maneuvers are a disap-
poimtment."
This is the verdict of Brigadier
General Maus given yesterday be-
fore he abandoned Camp Cos
grove. The forest fires have COM
pletely demoralized the soldiers
and broken UP the plans for the
years practice.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-24
'ssesssssssse,
HELENA, Mont, Aug. "a.

D HELENA, Mont, Aug. "a.
D With a light rain falling
D over the valleys and SHOWS i'm
D the mountains, the forest fire
D situation In Central Montana
D is greatly improved to-day.
, 1t is almost certain that the
D majority of the big fires will
D be subdued should the down.
} pour continue long.
, Sunday the temperature
, was NINETY degrees. Today
} owencoats are In demand. The
} covered temperature is doing
} much toward reducing the
} danger OF fires spreading.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-24

At the Donnelly Billiard Room
last night the tailor-made suit do
mated by the Fashion Craft Tail
ors was won by Elmer Bohlman..s
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-24
BIC PEANTS IN!
PATH OF FIRE

CALIFORNIA FOREST FIRES
BEYOND CONTROL THREAT
EN- MINING TOWNS AND
DIAMOND MATCH COM
PANY'S PLANT.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-24
Political Advertisements

JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-24
Up
The Future
The Liquor Drinker Places Obstacles in the
Path to Success Impossible for J.
Him to Surmount
The Gatlin Treatment in Three Days Does Away
With That Nervousness Which Demands
Drink and Cures Liquor Habit-No
Hypodermic Injections

II a STRONG hand held closed the gate Lead
~ ing to BETTER THINGS through
IA which man longed to pass. Help was
Soupht of others and their onarepv Il,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-20
IINEW CLUB HOUSE
10 BE ERECTED
FAiRMoNT GUN cEUs Will
ERECT HANDSOME CLUB
HOUSE AT WEST
CHESTER. =

With the building boom that has
been going on on the east side Of the
river and is sun going on the Fair.
mont Gun Club has had to hunt other
quarters in order to carry on the sport
that SO many Of our towhsmen reyel
in. The officers of the gun club have
found suitable place near West
Chester and there will be an up.to.
date club house erected there. Here
the club will have ample room for all
of the shooting that the members Will
want to do. 1t will be a splendid place
to hold big shooting tournaments, 1t
will be a favoritc place to hold State
events and, The Monongahela Valley
sportsmen's league will be anxious to
meet on the new grounds.
The plans for the club house are al.
ready in the hands of contractors who
will submit bids for the erection of
the house. A fourteen foot yeranda
will encircle the house.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-20
Regents Meet
LOCAL MEN DISCUSS RELocA.
TIoN OF FAlRMoNT NORMAL
SCHOOLING ACTION TAX.
EN- BY THE BOARD.

MoRGANTowN, July 2O.-Thc
State board OF regents met here yes.
terday and were in session yesterday
afternoon and evening. All the mem.
bers with the exception of ]. B. Fin.
ley. OF Parkersburg. He arrived this
morning and is here for to-day's ses.
sion. The resignation of Thos. C. At.
keson as dean Of the agricultural col.
leeg has been filed with the regents.
Dean Atkeson will retain his profes.
sorship of agriculture and the re.
gents will elect new man as dean.
The board for some time has been
looking for an additional man for the
department OF agriculture and 1t is
now their plan TO get a strong man
for the deanship. An effort will be
made 10 get such a man before the
opening OF the fall term, but unless
the right man can be found, this will
not be done as the present deans res.
ignation is to take effect at the pleas,
ure OF the board. The members OF
the board will make every effort to
secure the services OF the very best
man to be obtained. One or two men
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-20
DISMISSED CASE.

Squire Lee Toothman, of Farming.
ton, almost had criminal case before
him yesterday afternoon. A foreign
er and his wife appeared before the
Lincoln district Justice and swore out
a warrant for one named in the war.
rant as Ellis Taylor. The informant
said that the man named In the war
rant attempted to take his wife from
him. When the hearing came up. both
the man and the wife swore that they
never saw the defendant before.
There was nothing for the justice to
do but to dismiss the case.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-20
HARrLENs SALE ro:MoRRow.
semi-annuaI Clearance An Event OF
Much Importance.


Following their seml.annual custom
of having general clearance sale i'm.
mediately alter inventory taking
time in January and July Hartley's
department store will tomorrow,
Thursday, begin their summer sale.
For this event plans are made FAR
ahead and every seasonable article is
placed on the market at reduced
price. Especially does this apply to
remnants from which stock feast Of
bargains is placed before the public
and a genral rush is made on the first
day of the sales to pick up the most
exceptional Of these offerings.
Hartley's- commence to advertise
these sale events weeks ahead of the
time set and consequently long before
the sale is started the word is passed
from the newspaper readers from
house to house and the subject be-
comes the main topic Of conversation
in many homes. The interest in these
sales is evidenced by the crowds that
throng the store as soon as the sale
begins. In this way other merchants
and business people generally profit
as the bringing of such numbers of
people to town helps all lines of bust.
ness.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-20

of the highest standing in other In
situations have already been here to
look over the situation.
Ex-Governor A. D. Fleming, Hon.
o. S. Mckinney and Anthony Bowen,
of Fairmont, members OF a committee
of the board of trade OF Fairmont,
were here and appeared before the
board in the matter OF the relocation
of the normal School buildings in that
city. Governor William E. GlasscociI
who left the city at $40, was a party
to the conference, but no action was
taken.
c. S. Grow, teacher In the Man.
nington schools, was elected to 20,
sition as assistant principal of the
Glenville normal school.
The board will be in session fol-
two or three days here, and many i'm.
portant matters will be considered
There are many vacancies to fill in
the university and normal schools
and the board will consider these
carefully before taking action.
The question of the election of a
successor to DR.. D. B. Purinton as
president of the university, was not
discussed at yesterdays meetings.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-20
SOLD BAKERY.

g . ! l.. y IL
s. D. FoggIn has sold his bakery
here to chas. Dawson, of Frostburg,
Nd.
Mr.. Earl Foggin who has been man.
ager of the business since the bakery
was started there three years ago.
will take brief vacation going to At
lantic City and has not yet decided
as to what business he will engage in.
Mr.. Foggin has made number of
friends here since coming from Par.
kersburg who would regret to see
him leave the city, and who would be
glad to see him again so into business
here soon.
Mr.. Dawson comes to Falrmont well
recommended and will no doubt con.
tinue the bakery to the satisfaction Of
the.trade. W.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-20
Entertained for Guest.

Miss Esta Crowl entertained mum.
Der of friends to-day with a picnic up
the inter.urban, complimentary to her
guest, Miss Beular Barker, OF Nor.
gantown. The party went to the park
on the one o'clock car and spent a
most enjoyable evening. They were
Joined later in the evening by a mum.
Der of the young gentlemen of the
city.
On Monday evening OF this week,
Miss oma Musgrave entertained In.
formally at her home honoring Miss
Barker.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-20
Christ S. S. Picnic. q

The Sunday School Of Christ Church
is making elaborate preparations for
the annual Parish picnic which will
be held this year at the Nuzum Farm,
near New England. The picnic will
be held on next Wednesday, July the
9th. A large barge will convey the
picnic party TO the farm where they
will spend the day.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-20
in the open air and the evening will
be spent with various amusements.
To Teach in High School.

Miss Virginia Vockrodt, daughter
of Mrs. Anna vockrodt and niece OF
Mr.. F. P. Hall, has been appointed to
teach in the Fairmont High School.
Miss Vockrodt graduated from vasser
this spring and is an accomplished
young lady. She will teach mathe.
matlcs at the High School. Miss vock.
rodt formerly resided in this city and
has frequently visited here.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-20
SOCIETY.
Ben Phone s0. Consolidated ST.
Entertained for Guest.

Miss Gladys Hungerford entertain
ed number of her girl friends last
evening at her home OH Fairmont ave-
nue., complimentary to her house
guest Miss Helen sprigborn, of
cleveland, Ohio. The evening was
spent with games of various kinds
and tempting refreshments were
served.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-20
the edge Of Fairmont having been
there for the past weok.
Charleston Guests.

Mrs. C. E. Ward. of Charleston, is
in the city, the guest of her parents,
Gov. and Mrs. A. D. Fleming. Misses
Margaret and Caroline Ward, her
daughters, have been the guests Of
relatives here for several weeks.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-20

The members of Marion Hive No.
80. L. o. T. NJ, will hold their annual
picnic at Traction Park on Friday of
this week. The crowd will go to the
park on the three o'clock car and will
spend the afternoon in picnic style.
The Warrington and Morgantown
lodges have accepted Invitations to
be present and it is expected that
quite number from these two towns
WILDE present. Supper will be served
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-20
ITALIAN CHILD DEAD.

A small Italian child died this morn.
ing at the home Of Its parents on
Robinson street and was Inferred in
the Holy Cross Cemetery this after
noon by Undertaker R. c. Jones.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-20

Miss Elizabeth Baird. OF McKees.
port, Pa, is the guest of Miss Malissa
Williams. The Williams family are
now occupying their summer home on
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-20

Guest at Jackson Hotel today are
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Fultz, Wolf Sum.
init; w. J. Clawson, Wheeling; John
Smith, Columbus, Ohio; Lewis Web.
ster, Cumberland, Md.
The Hotel Jackson OF which S. W.
Mattinsly OF this city recently took
charge, is being remodeled and other.
wise improved. Mr.. Mattingly proposes
hostelrys in this part OF the state.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-20

Registered at Kenyon Hotel today
are:-J. F. Ward, Reedsville; ]. A.
Montgomery, wellsburg, C. NJ. John.
son, Clarksburg; C. C. Klening, Pitts.
burg; George Andy, Plttsburg.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-20

r. NJ. Hall, of Pine Grove. is stop
ping at Hotel Marietta today.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-20
AT THE HOTELS

I ~
'Fairmont would make an ideal sum
inner resort said a. A. Wilson; Of
Cleveland, Ohio, who was at one Of
I; the hotels this morning, 4 never saw
|, a fairer mountain in my life. Which
shows that the person who named the
city Of Fairmont had mot only an ear
for the euphonlus, but an, eye for the
beauty, also why doesn't your com
mercial club, or civic organization,
boost Fairmont as a summer resort2r
continued the man from Cleveland.
"Fairmont is too busy booming 1t.
self as an industrial city, responded
"a Fairmont business man. Ever see
4 as much business in any other town
the size Of Fairmont? Fairmont has
all 1t can do to handle It's Industries.
No time to devote to the summer re.
sort business.
Just the same, replied southern
man, who is stopping at one Of the
hotels, "Falrmont has better climate
in summer than Asheyille, N. C., the
land Of the sky. This city, think, has
about the same elevation as Ashevillc.
Travel in the direction of Fairmont
from the South seems to be good" he
added.
at is indeed" said John Williams
at the Tavern. Never saw 1t better"
lAll the hotels are crowded, and every.
body has money"
C. r. Junkins, leader of Morgan.
town band was at hotel Marietta Tues.
day.
]. o. walcott OF Cleveland, Ohio, is
at Hotel Marietta Today.
r. NJ. Hall, of Pine Grove. is stop.
ming at Hotel Marietta today
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-20

J. o. walcott OF Cleveland, Ohio,
at Hotel Marietta Today.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-20
HUGH R. oNEY q
Successor to J. F. staley.
Wholesale and Retail Manufacturer 0,

Tinware, Roofing and Spout.
ing a Speciality.
Having purchased the business OF
J. F. staley and having had 20 years
of experience au prepared to do all
kinds Of business in this line. Your
patronage solicited. Satisfaction guar.
anteed. Give me a trial.
H. R. oNEX,
jackson St. under Opera House. i.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-20

Edward E. Barto, of New York City,
is the guest of Hotel Manley today.
The West virginians at SINNERS
Tavern today are:-John j.. Hamilton,
Grafton; NJ. C. Kindellberger, Wheel
ing, ]. E. Long, Wheeling; C. H. How.
ard, Blacksyille; George W. Petrlken
Parkersbuarg; William Boone. Rich.
wood; NJ. Hamilton, Parkersburg.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-20

! Ed. D. Lewis, attorney of Clarks.
burg is at Hotel Marley today.
I E. A. Walker, of PHILADELPHIA, Is at
Hotel Manley today.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-20

At the, Watson Hotel Tuesday and
today are-w. G. Cunningham, Wheel.
ing; G. W. shreve, Martins Ferry, O.,
H. G. Dougherty, Clarksburg; c. Feici,
Baltimore; A. C. Feasby, Washington;
c. W. Hoclcock, Philadelphia; Harry
j. Killmeyer, Wheeling; Robert E.
Ferry, Chicago.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-20

NJ. c. Cunningham, of Wheeling re-
presenting George s. Teeney & Sons,
was at the Watson Hotel Tuesday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-20
Fairm0nt
!. FeedzMi.I!.I!.....
TWIN. ,eoWMAN.T

late Of the Fairmont Mining MsebIns
cry Company, Is prepared TO make ali
kinds Of brass, bronze, aluminium and
aisln castings.
Corner 9Th street and Hsit Line.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-20

Talk about dull places" remarked
c. Feick, of Washington, who is stop.
ping at Watson Hotel. washington,
to use the parlance OF the day, is the
limit. Since the chief executive and the
other officials have departed that city
reminds me of Parkersburg, or some
other seaport some size OF Fairmont.'