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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-04

the splitting snake of West Africa.
being in the habit of ejecting pois-
on through its fangs. often at
considerable distance. In his work
on Liberia, Sir Harry Johnston has
the following remarks on this much
dreaded reptile:
"Naia nigricollis is not infre-
quently seen in native villages,
which it visits on account of the
rats and other vermin that form
its food. The snakes frequent the
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-04
A Mystery of the Far East

Inc W0Hde1m De0Hbffon Of Snake Charner in Nigeria
Who Handles Deadly Reptiles Win F1eedom
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-04
Are Unwilling to Bite.


THE fact that some cobras are
unwilling to bite is correlated by
Mr.. H. Nj. Ridley Writing on the
Malay cobra known as Naia sputa
triX, he observes that When an
noyed, thte cobra sits up in the well
konwn manner and makes a very
curious snOrting noise, holding its
mouth open in the form of a circle
and every now and then splitting
its saliva (read shooting it's pois-
on at its opponent. 1t never at
tempts to bite, but splits with great
accuracy, at a distance of eight
feet
As the man Dadali is a natural
ist, he is probably well acquaint-
ed with the behavior of the Sokoto
cobra. Many of the most poisonous
snakes, the Indian graft, for in
stance. can only be induced to bite
by infiCting actual pain on them
as when stepped upon, for instance.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-16
ELKS' MINSTRELS
A GREAT SUCCESS
THIRD NIGHT CLOSES WITH A
LARGE ATTENDANCE.
All Were Delighted With the Perform.
anees' and Artists Did Their -.
Work In Commemorate Style.

AFTER rendering three performances
me ALEXIS Minstrel closed after an
exceptionally successful booking at the
court Theatre. The minstrel was
scheduled for two performances only
out owing TO the urgent request made
by the people who could not obtain al.
mission. was staged in an extra mr.
duction NV
Inc stage setting in the first act wa.
must remarkable and the audience an
piauued Tor few moments continu.
ousI!. showing their appreciation o.,
the efforts made by p. r. Haberstick
the manager and designer of the scene
Inc military effect in the first ac,
was beautiful The bugle CORDS of the
cathedral High school again was very
attractive and addeS 10 the scene. fol.
lowed by the entrance of the CoIoners
starr and The Fighting Seventh" nm.
uer the command of Capt. Sapoliio
Bonypart' Arthur Langhans
IN the opening. Jasper Baum and
howard Nesbitf scored in their comedy
songs. That Mysterious Rag" and
u. You Beautiful Doll" followed by
IhiI Mcguire singing Down bv the
oId MIL Stream" all Of the other feat.
ures were put on successfully.
Inc finale was the great feature Of
me act. when Charles r. Brand sune
%. What a Wet Wet Day"
IN the Clio Pete i. Haberstick On.
tertained the audience with some ~
ms very artistic cartoons accompanied
by II. J. Menkemeller. G. z. Caddle ana
Harry Wheat
irene kobler. in her act of the little
Top commedienne was very unIoue
"h'!e the physical culture exhibitior
by Mary +. BIrdatts and the Linincer
Trio closed the bill
Judge Robinson. Phil Mcguire. VIII
Leach and David Crawford was also
'ea'ure' rendering several selections
ard received merited applause
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-16
MAGNATES BALK
ON AGREEMENT
AMERICAN LEAGUE HEADS SAY
WAIVER CLAUSE Is BAD.
Matter Is Referred to President John.
son to Be Redrafted Then
Returned.

CHICAGO. Feb. 15.-The American
baseball League owners. in session
here today. refused to ratify the re-
vfsed national agreement and referred
II as whole 10 President b. B. John
son for revision. No date was set for
his report on it,
Numerous objections were offered to
the agreement. but the most unpopu-
lar clause seemed TO be the one re-
lating TO inter-league waivers on draft
ed and purchased major league
players. Ii provides. among other
things. that neither a drafted nor pur-
chased player shall be sent TO a minor
league club until all the clubs in both
leagues shall have had an opportunity
TO waive on him. Drafted players
must be- delivered Immediately. But
In the case of a purchased player. the
clause provides. the waiver price OF
a purchased player shall be fixed by
negotiations between the interested
clubs and in ;he event of their inabil-
lily to agree. by the commission. whose
decision shall be- final. OF drafted
player. the amount paid for his selec-
ton. plus $3.50"
In the past Il has not been neces-
sary for team owners in either OF the
ulS lfdbl 10 obldiii waivers on puT-
chased players outside their own or
ganization and in cases where high
priced players were concerned, IL has
been customary 10 reimburse fully the
seller for his outlay in obtaining the
player.
Under the proposed ruling several
team owners see possibility OF high
priced PLAYERS going for the waiver
price. few hundred dollars and $3.50.
Although the agreement was not
ratified to-day. all OF the conferees are
confident il soon will be With a few
changes. they say. the whole docu-
ment will be satisfactory To them.
The club owners voted unanimously
10 empower President Johnson TO use
whatever measures he might see At in
order 10 suppress betting in all the
leagues parks
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-16
MAN DIES WHEN HIS
FACE is TORN OFF

SIss.lf I.-Utfll .p tire tnfelii-enscr
MARIETTA O. Feb. William
Hopk'n-. Of Vincent. who was fright
fully injured in a saWmil accident at
Veto on Tuesday. died 20 day in the
Marietta hospital. slab Of wood he
vas handling was caught by the rip
-aw ard thrown " nh force. one end
striking him over Tho left eye. tearing
away tho Fac" and leaving n biz hole
iu DIS head
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-16
LOCAL BASKET BALL TEAM
TO PLAY BELlAIRE

Tho basket tall team 81 the Wheel
ing high school Will again oppose tho
five representing the Bcllaire high
school. These team hay" met once
before aud the locals were dcciseiNely
defeated. but expect t. turn the table
this time Through daily practice.
IA. local teait Is rounding into per
feet playing machine. The work shown
IN tho game with - CiairsVille high
was evidence Of tho fact that the boys
are well prepared 20 Join in and play
the same rugged game az other teams
may set the pace
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-16
Bowling
Masonic Club pueks.

The fall and winter Duck Pin League
OF The Masonic club. will finish IN on
Friday. February 23rd The present
schedule covers is weeks and Is ending
in "A whirlwind race between a nuiSber
OF teams. The interest il at fever heat
and the coming week will witness some
hotly contested games.
There will be a meeting OF the teams
captains at the club rooms this evening
10 arrange for the starting OF the spring
league which is TO follow Immediately
after the claSe Of the present league.
All captains as well as others who are
inter ested In the new league. are re-
quested to attend.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-16

ftaf ever hinr practicable should -
atograi f0 seizure "a that j. -
frr a-fa Tff cor rIffee all mt
ar tafr fn b. lnef D. Chairurn
Cars go rrrsIfer- H lizard probably
uers or fsr dave
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-16

Doc" Sullivan. the wild man of the
Central league. will be with Manager
Aggie Grant again this season. Grant
picked Sullivan up last year in the
hope. he would be able TO develop con
troll. He was with the st. Louis
Cardinals for two years.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-16
MORAY HIDING IN
THE ENGLISH ISLES
Movements Of Local. Man Followed
Closely and II Is Said He Knew
OF Indictments.
WAS IN INDIANA. THE
HEART OF DYNAMITERs
United States Deputy Marshal vii.
Hams Will Start Investigation
History Of Accused.

That Jack" McCray. the former
Wheeling man indicted with the 81
.abor leaders at Indianapolis in the
dynamite conspiracy cases. knew he
was going to be indicted and fled to
England some months ago was "A
tatement made by close friend OF
his yesterday From the statements
made by John j. Finnegan. Ellie
Williams. deputy United States mar.
shal. William Pressier and other local
men who were weS acquainted with
McCray. his movements since leaving
wheeling In March, IsUS. were learn
ed very thoroughly.
The accused dynamiter who il al
legged 10 have been implicated I'm the
blowing up OF the Sr-ubenville bridge
come 10 Wheeling from Parkersburg
While in the city he was the business
agent OF tie structural iron workers.
and left the city on numerous occa-
sions. Just where he visited on these
trips IS not known. according TO the
statement of one Of his former
friends. lie is said TO have always
returned with large roll OF money.
lie was well liked by many OF the
laboring men OF the city. but had
many enemies In early March. 1909.
he. with Joe Lyons ana sam Wells.
departed for Chicago. where they re-.
manned for several months. Then
friends Of McCray received letters
from him dated indianapolis. Just
about the time that many Of the DIV.
namiting cases occurred in that vicir-
ry. VI" was also n-ard Of in other
western states
Letter to a Friend.
The last heard of him. rs far as
could be learned. was about year
ago. when he ia said Ia have written
friend here stating that he Was so.
Ing 70 Liverpool England. II is The
opinion Of those VINO knew his that
he r. across the pond
United States Deputy Marshal Ellie
Williams knew McCray very well. and
is expecting 10 receive information
from Indianapolis today 10 keep
lookout for IN" wanted man. as the
persons back Of the probe think that
he may seek protection with friends
here biring the last several days
Burns DETECTIVES have boon around
StrubeuVill" working ON fhe dtna
MT" case. buf to date nave made mo-
arrests Friends ~ NcCrar state
that he s. too "foVy ~ return tJ this
city. and that tire rosarnmeut VIII
h1f" hard time frl'rr him Unite.
state. Marshal UntIc. ~ NcNernar
BOO .s af lnrFe~shIrr I- keeping
.uor.. fr- fHa ar-. sod 'r fhs Woo.
TO-. T.tr |ta fH~war .Ufrl
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-16

The Terre Haute baseball head
quarters will in the future be known
as the Kennel" Wonder ~ the
Terriers will be bowling before the
season is over.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-16
AUTO PARADE FOR THE
OPENING OF THE SEASON

I the major and Class "A Organizations
on their return from ne sunny south
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-16

Jack Flynn. Washington first sacker.
is holding out for more money.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-16

Jules Fourier. utility infelder las
been secured from the Boston Ameri
cans by the Chicago Americans
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-16

Harry So.th. former Pirate catcher
may play with Newark. y y. next
season
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-16

lerf Arn.s owner ~ -ha Grand
Rapids Central IsaG'i" franchise. was
n TER" Haufc ltsf week ror q nf.f.
oonfab Ni'h the T.rr" ffaG-e owner
and manage and add Die spike 10 OBJ.
rumor fia' - Smith would b. DO.
posed -- marsE-~ ~ .fe fTar- sox
'%0'f ~ 'n no. Said us--
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-16

Nat Cartmell. we'll known runner.
plans 10 retire from athletics. lie il
now coaching the University OF North
Carolina trackEeam 40 Chapel Hill
y C.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-16

Charles Chech has signed his con.
tract TO play with the Los Angeles
team OF the Pacific Coast league.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-16

Tc-rtrht River Views vs. Wig can
20. Mozart I'M vs. Samoset
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-09
COAL SHIPMENT
STEAMER CLYDE TAKES HEAVY
CARGO FROM MINES OF PARKER
RUN COAL comPANY--sTEAM
GREENDALE HAD FAIRLY GOOD
CARGO,

Fifteen thousand bushels of coal,
mined by the Parker Run Coal com
pany. at Rlvesville, were taken down
the river yesterday by the steamer
Clyde. The coal was loaded into three
flats.
The shipment is the first made by
river by the Parker Run company
since last July, when the company
discontinued its river shipments and
shipped by rail. The mines since that
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-09
U 4 sPEllEN
rs CHOSEN
SUCCEEDS II. S. LIVELY AS couN.
GILMAN FROM FOURTH WARD.
COMMITTEES APPOINTED.

COMMITTEES APPOINTED.
Council met last evening at the
council rooms, the important business
to be transacted being the appointing
of a councilman from the Fourth ward
to take the place made vacant by the
resignation OF Mayor Lively, who had
to give up his councilmanic robes to
take those Of mayor OF the city.
After some little discussion, Mr.,
William H. Spedden, OF the firm Of
Holbert and spedden. OF this city. was
elected by the members of the coun-
Gil to represent the Fourth ward.
Committees for the year we're
named, they being as follows:
Board Of IIealth-J 0. Morgan, Dr.
J ]. E. offner, T. W. Reynolds.
! Crematory-E. s. Amos, 7. w. Rey-
nolds. j. P, Kirby.
Finance-c. Powell, c. D. Robinson,
]. o. Morgan.
Flre-Dr, ] E ohner, ] |. Michaels,
W. H. Spedden.
Ordinance P. Kirby, c. Powell.
]. o. Morgan.
Police. /. Michaels, c. D. Robin
son, A. D. Simon.
Poer-c. D. Robinson, 7. W Rey-
nolds, j. P. Kirby, ]. !. Mlchaels, j. O
I, Morgan. -
Real Estate-W H. spedden, J, p
Kirby. ]. |. Michaels.
sewer-T. W. Reynolds, DR.. j. E
onner. W. H. spedden.
street-C. D. Robinson, A. D. 81
mon. W. II. aspedden.
water-A. D. simon, c. D Robin
son, E. S. Amos.
| After the appointment of the com
mittees, Chief OF Police Buckley was
temporarily appointed sanitary officer
for the city. Several bonds for the
new policemen recently appointed
were also approved by the body.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-09

time have been in steady operation
and the market for the Parker Run
coal has compelled the company OIL
cIals to increase the output. The ship
ments by rail will be continued but ali
surplus coal from the orders now book
ed for rail shipments, will be taken
to markets by the Monongahela river
The company is now shipping about
500 tons of coal a day by rail, and II
was stated at the office at Riyesrllle
that another river shipment would be
made within the next 10 days.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-09

MATTNes CARPETS RUGS PAINTS WALL PAPER CT ele
TUREs PICTURE FRAMES WE HAVE NO ROOM 10 cAhhg
Rut KY AND DECIDED TO CLOSE OUT ABoNE
MENTIONED AND MANY OTHER BULKY GOODS TOO Io
MENTION.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-09
warm WEATHER
THERE WILL BE MORE cHILLs
ABOUT THURSDAY OR FRIDAY
SOME RAIN, ALSO.

WASHINGTON, April 9.-Tempera'
ture will be near the seasonable aver
age throughout the country this week,
with rains generally light and local,
according to the weekly bulletin
Warmer weather also is probably
in the Middle West and the South.
The next disturbance of importance
to cross the country will appear In the
far West about Thursday or FRIDAY
and Eastern States near the close OF
the week. 1t will be attended by local
rains and be followed by cooler
weather. which will overspread the
Northwestern States Thursday or
Friday"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-09
SERVICES TONIGHT.

Funeral services over The remains
of Miss Lizzie Hartley viii be held
this evening at 1880 O'Clock at the NJ
E. church, south. Rev, W. l. canteT
will conduct the services and inter
ment will be made on Wednesday in
the Vincent cemetery at Colfax, under
the direction OF Undertaken Musgrave
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-09
schcl Smith, parcel of land in Grant
district; consideration $G01.
OPEN SEASON.

On the coming Monday, April 18th,
tho Falrmont Stale Normal school
boys opelr their season, as well as
that of the West Virginia University
baseball team with game Of ball to
be Played at the West Virginia at Nor
gantown.
The varsity" has been put through
some stiff practice by Coach Gronnin-
ger, and are making a splendid show
ing and the game with the local Nor
NAL school promises to be a good one.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-09
uMnERwENr opERArIoN.

Earl j. Windsor, son Of Mr. and
Mrs. C. w. Windsor and an employe
OF the Consolidation Coal company,
was operated on yesterday at Cook
hospital. The operation was a serious
one though Mr.. Windsor is doing we'll
at this time.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-09
Deeds Recorded

Deeds Recorded
The following deeds were yesterday
received at the office of the county
clerk for recording;
Thomas S. Neptune and wife to
David Victor a parcel of land in the
IFonongahela Industrial Company's
East Side Addition to the City OF
Fairmont; consideration 1901.
Ira =. Smith, special commissioner,
to nj. A. Jolllfte, a parcel Of land in
Grant district; consideration $50.
III. A. Jolllffe and WIFE to J. L. Kib,
bic; a parcel OF land in Grant dis
tfiet consideration $676.75.
Mary Lowe to Jennie Smith, a par
eel Of land in Grant district; consider,
alton $500.
5s Jennie Smith and husband to Her
|
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-09
AdmInlstratrIx Appointed

Elizabeth Hays was appointed adj
mtnistratrfx Of the personal estate
OF the late John L. Hayes, Bond Of
1000 WINS given.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
REVIEWS
 FROM Our Exchanges
KENEALY DECLINES.

Oay.)
 ' Michael Kenealy long. time chair man off the state Republican commit tee; replying to a. recent Hartford ru- nor says he is not a candidate for the Republican gubernatorial nomina- tion, nor for any political off1ces what SoeVer. This is about the kind of re- ply that might we'll have been ex- peeted from him at this time, and it is a wise one. Notwithstanding that MT. Kenealy, in view of all that he has accomplished for Republicanism in Connecticut, is in a position to req sonably expect that almost any fa- vor he might ask of the party would be granted. he shows good sense in refusing to be ensnared. On the side of the party, however, it is not sur prising that some of its leaders should look to him as desirable timber at this time, for his name at the head of the ticket would assure a continuance Of his generalship in Republican state politics, a power which might come in very good stead before the casting of ballots in November,
 Kenealy at the head of the ticket might prove even a better fighter than Kenealy at the head of the commit- tee. His declination, however, will pfohably be taken in the spirit it is naanifestly uttered and the party will |; look to other men for nominees-and to Kenealy, doubtless for such occa- sional campaign counsel as he knows so, we'll how to give
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02

large bodies of men will act. when they act deliberately, with less judg- ment in their own matters, than smaller bodies,
 If the larger body errs, it is likely to be upon the side of conservation. 1t would probably take more proof to induce the people of New York to remove the mayor than it would a commission, composed of let us say, MT. Hearst and the editors of the world
 Much sympathy is wasted over the prospect that an occasional man in the hire of the people may be fired after due ceremony. It is the lot of most of the work CTS of the world to be subject to dis charge on sight, and without cere- mony, for the reason perhaps that the employer prefers somebody with blue eyes and Roman nose, instead of somebody with brown eyes and 3 Grecian nose.
 Let us sorrow over those who are fired" without "a hearing. They of. ten. need the money, A: public func. l tionary who deserves discharge ought to be discharged. He can stand ii better than most of us.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
IN FIGHT FOR BILL
 IN CONGRESS

George E. Crawford of the Craw- ford laundry is vice president, of the Connecticut Laundryrner's association, which association has started a cam paign against fabric manufacturers, in support of the bill recently introduced by Victor ,Murdock of Kansas and which bill provides for the labelling and tagging of all fabrics and articles of clothing intended for sale which enter the> interstate commerce" The laundrymen of the country are prompted is their fight in favor of this bill because of the many com plaints they receive from their cus- toners when laundry is returned in damaged condition. They contend that the cause for most of the bad condl- tions in returned laundry is due to faulty fabrics sold for first class goods, vet adulterated in various ways by the insertion of shoddy. The fabric man ufacturers have learned how to use starch and chemicals so as to make the cloth appear of splendid quality: The laundrymen are making concerted effort to bring the Victor Murdock bill before the public. and to get it's pas, sage in Congress and the national and state organizations are assisting In the campaign.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
THE RECALL.

The World thinks that if the recall existed in New York there might be a strong temptation upon the part of the community to use it for the dis charge of Mayor Gaynor, there being some public exasperation because Of his attitude toward the gRosenthal murder scandal.
 We. do not agree that the voters of New York would pass a recall of Mayor Gaynor. We doubt if pe- tition of eight per cent of the voters could be found to demand one.
 Mayor Gaynor's offense consists principally in directing Police Corn- missioner Waldo not to proceed against Becker without evidence.
 The evidence that would warrant Becker's suspension was not in his possession, and, being trained to the judicial temperament, Mayor Gaynor did not believe in proceeding with out the facts.
 That this was an error on the may or's part most will admit. The evi- derlce necessary to convict a man oi crime is one thing. Mere suspicion may he ample to warrant the remo- val of an employe. Or he may be
 removed or suspended for the good of the service.
 The mayors offense does not rise
 to the magnitude of an act warrant ] ing his removal.
 If it did warrant his removal, he should be removed.
 Should our contemporary take an other view, it must admit that Beck. CT ought not to be removed. Bott are public servants, the Mayor and ] Becker. There is no reason why ons should be subject to removal fol cause more than the other l The mayors office springs direct l ly from the voters of New York city it would be entirely proper for then
 to remove him for good cause. The, would not remove him without. The mistake lies in assuming tha
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-02
DIRECT PRIMARIES

attack sapop making nominations which certainly not distinguished contemporary The Baltimore convention made direct primaries AN oE Democracy platform Democratic creed Connecticut Massa New England States v x. @ But contemporary elects to give dignity to an at s - w p a M M +ht vrv reader of this editorial has had that primaries do out the contention is dnitd a5 F. -Ss .@ < % primaries poll of thos~ this ahandonng popular return w last individual entitled
 question BETTER way of obtaining the views. of the voters
  will he merits Times
  In California the number of Repubrans who voted in was
 
 Such vote of feeng hn One automobile asking perfect 'ocornotion, but if it is better - Intelligent the railroad had not arrived There may put felt successful opposition al will handful of will  ofhs state resered to vote in their party primaries It sometimes there candidates voters have choice Either
 
  : turns No neghbor polls motive for 5s
  dent that million opinion the Judgment party
 
 
  4 s9 Times o them. r. Perhaps conyenions more man horse car This difference millions Americ tizens and Oscar Under- brought The Times will 1 0 ental timber 4 Mr. Taft is the l who does not bear the O. the direct
  American wisdom in I The Times frequently of Taft. Whether ] to & They the latest improved democracy works it's hcnefcen will. -