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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-09
DeIiahtfuI Surprise.

Mr.. and Mrs. Minor Durham were
delightfully."- surprised last evening
when number OF their former neigh.
bors residing on Spring street assem-
bled at their home on Chicago street
and spent the evening. The neighbors
presented Mrs. Durham with u beau.
tiful sandwich basket and also brought
along refreshments which were served
during the evening. Mr.. and Mrs.
Durham have recently moved into
their new home on Chicago and Wheel.
ing streets from Spring street where
they had resided. The affair last
night was complete surprise never.
theless was much enjoyed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-09
WILL EuGENlcS KILL ROMANCE

There is one thing about this enthu.
siasm for eageRies which seems to
worry number of people, and that
is: Will 1t kill romance?"
With clergymen refusing to marry
people who cannot show a medical
certificate with their marriage licens.
es. with mothers taking lecture cours.
es In studies that shall help them
choose the proper mates for theia
sons and daughters, one has reason
TO become alarmed and to fear the
coveted freedom OF choice left to the
youth OF America in matters matri.
monial be taken away again. Shall
they be subjected once more to the
decision of elder advisers and return
to the regime OF having marriages ar.
ranged between parents and not prin-
cipals. as they used to be and as they
are yet in foreign countries?
A well known lecturer of the Society
OF Sanitary and Moral Prophylaxis--
the pathfinder OF eugenics-,says not.
"Eugenics Is not going to kill 70.
nance, 1t Is going 10 develop IT," she
explains.
Parents use to choose husbands
and wives for their children, It is
pointed out, for the purpose of making
good match-ieither for money. for
position or for family But nv they
are going to lay the emphasis on
health rather than wealth. on mo.
raj and mental cleanncss more than
on worldly goods and social prestige.
But parents will not choose the mates
for their children, according to those
who advocate the new order, but
bring their children up to choose well
for themselves.
III 4 girl Is taught that In accept.
Ing man as a husband she Is choos.
Ing the father OF her children, and
made TO realize what that means, the
chances are that she will be attracted
by the right kind OF man 10 begin
with: she will choose with greater
wisdom"
Men like all kinds of women, says
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-09
LEAPS FROM BURNING CAR.
Imprisoned Express Messenger Nearly
Meets peath In Speeding Train.


Meets Death In Speeding Train.
Caught In burning express car. with
flames menacing him OH all sides and
the bell rope burned in two. Robert
Wright OF South Norwalk. Conn. an
express messenger, ieaped from the
eastbound Springfield express train at
Sound Beach. Conn. as 1t was running
through the Sound Beach sta ton ut n
rate Of twenty-five miles an hour.
Wright fell against the station wall,
but was not injured seriously.
The fire. the cause of which has not
yet been ascertained. destroyed or
damaged goods worth thousands OF
dollars. The car. one Of the type with
both ends closed and only side doors,
was bound for Hartford. 1t was loac,
ed with miscellaneous shipment OF
express matter. packages and trunks
being piled rs high rs the ceiling.
A collie dog. said to be worth $500,
was burned to death.-New York Even.
Ing Journal.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-09
Sneak Thief
Saves Man Then
He Sneaks Off

PEEKSKlLL. n. Y, July George
Wieiand. of phiiifpstown. owes his
life today 10 u sneak thief who saved
him from burning to death when his
clothes caught fire in his home.
Wieland was using torch repair.
ing n defective pipe under n sink,
The flames igRited his overalls, and
by the time he could wriggle out o.,
the tight place he was in. the flames
had pretty well enveloped his body.
His screams were heard by an IN.
truder who had climbed in through
the pantry window. He seized a dish
pan containing water and drenched
Wieland. Then he fed from the
house.
He appeared to be n tramp whose
hunger evidently impelled him to
steal. Wieland's legs were blistered
but prompt application OF sweet oil
somewhat relieved his suffering.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-09

Much interest is cenlerlng locally in
the appearance here on next Wednes.
day ut the Grand Of Carney Christie
In the Climax. Local people have de.
sired for long time to see the young
Fairmont actor in this production and
the fact that he will appear in his
home town will fill the opera house TO
capacity. Another interesting feature
OF the affair is the fact that he will be
assisted in the play by Miss Florence
Weber. also lavorite here. Miss
Weber was seen here recently. In
Naughty Marietta" and scored hit.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-09

along the wall as his weight shifted
IN climbing. Below the white stone
pavement cleaned In the smoke
wreatls. but Hester kept his gaze
upon the girls who had gathered nj the
window, fifteen feet above and three
feet to the left OF him.
He climbed to the second rung from
the ladders top and cautiously rose
erect, pressing the open palm Of his
left hand and his knees along the fiat
wall for support. His feet, turned out
ward, were braced against the sides OF
the ladder. With his right hnnd he
raised the scaling ladder. which weigh
ed thirty pounds. Holding It out.
stretched with his arm. he ut last sue.
ceeded in securing Its beak upon the
ledge of the window where stood the
girls. The scaling ladder was single
piece Of wood with crosspieces instead
of rungs.
Mike shouted to the young women to
kneef and hold the scaling ladders top
rung with their hands. lowering be-
tween life and dcnth. they were too
terrified to obey until he swore at them
Take holt o that LADDER" he yell
ed Mt them. and they did II.
Hester swung the scaling ladder
over so that 1t caught the top Of the
splIced ladder that leaned against the
wall. Quickly rs she could the first
girl climbed down. He lifted her
across the gap and handed her to a
fireman who had climbed to the top
One by one the girls crawled down,
and there was always n fireman wait
ing for each one. Eight times Mike
Hester swung living burden across
the gap.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-09

Robert Hchens IN the Srang Maya.
zine. There are Ggiy men who adore
beautiful women, but there are also,
handsome men who worship az the
shriRes OF women who are quite IN.
like Helen OF Troy. Many good men
have loved, and will love, bad women.
Who has not seen bad men devoted
to sanity women? On the other hand,
the dwarf is often captivated by the
llrge.iramed woman whose head APP
proaches the ceiling. have known
deaf wome nbeloyed by talkative men:
lame women cherished by men who
were agile; stupid women thought
sensible, or even clever, by men who
We're brilliant: affected women sol
EMMY admired by the, most natural
OF men; girls who turned the heads
OF grandfathers. and old women who
lured mere boys to their feet.
EGfemlnate men often seek man.
ny" women. while the delicate woman
who never leaves the sofa attracts the
Nlmrod and the hunter OF. big game.
The man who does not know God
Save the King" when he hears Il as
often as not marrles the woman who
Is mad about Wagner" and the man
who never goes to church chooses az
his helpmate the deyout woman who
visits district" and teaches in Sun.
day school. All kinds OF women are
liked-nay, more, are loved by men.
Why not? For where, Is the man who
cannot find one woman--=if not two
to think him what he probably thinks
himself. the most perfect man In the
world-until the honeymoon is wan.
ing? b &,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-09
Miss Murphy Wins Trip.

Miss Anna Murphy. the Society edi-
tor of the Fairmont Times. was the
successful contestant in the Smith
shoe store contest for the trip to Bos-
ton, which has been in progress for
several weeks. The trip was offered
by the Queen Quality Shoe company
and 1t was spirited contest. Miss
Murphy won Over'her nearest oppo-
nent by over ii evhundred votes. She
will take the trip to Boston some time
during the summer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-09
HELLO GIRL sYMPATHlZERs
CUT MAIN TRUNK LINES.

ST. LOUIS. Mo-. July D.
Telephone cable containing two
hundred and forty wires was cut
to-day supposedly by sympathiz.
ers with the girl operators and
linemen on strike.
The cable connected St. Louis
and East st. Louis, ILL.,, and the
severiRg put out OF commission
eighty-four trunk lines. This cut
of the Bell communication with
St. Louis and the triLcities on
the Illinois side Venice, Madison
and Granite City. Seven men
were arrested this morning in
convention with the cable cut.
ting.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-09
c. E. FOR DRY" U. S.
IN SEVEN YEARS.

Los ANGELES, July 9.-"Saloon.
less United States in 1920" is the
goal sought by the Christian Endeavor
Society, which met here in annual con.
vention today. This will be the key.
note Of n campaign to be launched at
the convention. The society would
have the United States dry" by 1920
as fitting observanve OF the three
hundredth anniversary OF the landing
of the pilgrim fathers. Thirteen thou.
sand persons from all civilized centers
OF the world, 1000 OF them Californ
ians. will take active part in the con.
vention.
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Civil Officials
Continued from Page One.)

cooperate with them. In case they
make no attempt TO keep down riot.
ing a special session OF the Legisla-
ture is expected to be called 10 deal
with the violators as well as with the
officials who fail to do their duty.
This is indeed deplorable affair.
says Governor Hatfield in his letter
TO Sheriff Hill. and II we are to judge
the future by the past 1t is the begin
ming Of future trouble in that locality
unless local officials take charge in a
vigorous way and insist upon the main.
tenance OF law and order"
Governor Quotes Law.
The governor quotes the law in such
cases and advises the sheriff TO take
mp the matter with the judges and jus
tees. which Sheriff Hill announced last
night he had done. The governor re.
fers TO the fact that the State has ex,
pended about 100000 to maintain or
der in the strike zone.
Speaking of the past and present
trouble there, the governors letter
says:
THE position taken by the governor
In the past after appeals had been
made TO him by yon and other local Of.
Gals, and the citizens has ben severe
ly criticised; not only this, but some
Of the local officers who made certain
declarations to Governor Glasscock
did not make good their statements to
vindicate the governor when his &c.
tons were being questioned by the
United States Senate and the press
throughout the country.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-09
Engagement Announced.

me engagement of Miss Bess
White. daughter OF Mr.. c. S. White.
OF Romney. Hampshire county. has
been announced 10 Mr.. ]. S. Howard.
OF Baltimore. Md. The wedding will
probably take place in the fall at the
White home in Romney. Miss White
is well known in this city where she
has visited at the home Of MIR a. J.
tSone and Captain Thomas Reed. Miss
White Is a sister of Mr.. John Barker
white, OF Charleston.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-09
Cent Saves a Life.

Getting ont Of his wagon to pick Up
cent that glistened In the road saved
the life Of Charles WINS in Jamesburg,
n. J. He was driving through the
woods. where his brother Richard was
Telling timber. Richard. swinging his
ax against big tree. did not hear the
approaching wagon. Just after Charles
had alighted TO get the coin the tree
fell. 1t struck the vehicle and killed
one of the horses.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-09
Enjoyable Outing.

The FairmOnt Wall Plaster Com.
pany gave its employees an outing yes.
terday afternoon. The managers,
Messrs. J. NJ. and W. o. Black. to.
gether with the employees went 10
Loop Park where they spent an en-.
ioyable afternoon. A delicious picnic
dinner was spread beneath the trees
which was heartily enjoyd by all.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-09
Entertaining Guests.

Misses Jean and Rose McDonough,
OF Washington. Pa. who had been WIS.,
iting relatives in Uniontown, arrived
here today TO be the guests of their
sister, Mrs. Vaughn Jotlilre. Miss
Blanche McDonough, who had been
the guest of her sister. Mrs. JolliHfe. re-
turned Today to her home at Wash
ingtOn.'
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-09
To Weddinq.

Mrs. Richard Shurtleff is in Clarks.
burg. where she will attend the we'd
ding Of her sister. Miss Anna Kile,
which takes place tonight. Hr. Shurt-
len will go TO Clarksburg tonight TO
be present at the wedding.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-09
Mrs. Moore improving.

The condition of Mrs E. b. Moore.
who is III at Cook Hospital, shows sat.
isfactory improvement at this time
and 1t is now thought she will recov-
er. Mrs. Moore was critically III on
Sunday evening but since that time
has shown steady improvement.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-09
BRYAN AT MT. LAKE.

Secretary of State W. J. Bryan will
speak at Mountain Lake Park Thurs.
day, July Il, His subject will be:
The Making OF a Man"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-09

How many questions do you ask
vour friends fsnch as "where can I
and good stenographer.H which the
want ads, will always answer for you,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-09
TURKEY WILL
MIX IN BALKAN
BLOOD DRAMA
SULTAN SEES CHANCE TO RE.
COUP LOSSES BY ENTERING
STRUGGLE.
euLGARs IMPRlsoN 700 IN MOS.
QUE AND BLOW THE INTO
DEATH.

LONDON, July 9.--The Turkish gov.
eminent today decided TO occupy with
IFS armed forces all the territory
within the Enos.Midia line. running
from the Aegean Sea to the Black esd
which had been virtually decided upon
rs the future boundary line between
Bulgaria and Turkey. according TO Il
Constantinople telegram to the Ex.
change Telegraph Companq.
SALONlKI, July 9.-Father Michael,
superior of the French Catholic Mis-.
sion at kilkish, confirms reports OF
massacres committed in that district
by Bulgarian irregulars. In one in.
stance they burned 10 death 700 men
belonging TO kurgut by imprisOnins
them In n mosque under which they
exploded bombs. setting the building
on fire. They mad previously assem-.
bled the victims wives and daughters
to witness the spectacle.
Even more terrible scenes were en-.
acted ut Kilkish, Piantiza and Rayno.
vo. women also being burned todeath.
Father Michael asserts that among
tho irregulars responsible for the
atrocities were business and pr0fes.
sional men and students from Sofia.
VIENNA. Austria, July 9.-After re-
pulsing several small eSrvian forces
the Bulgarian troops have succeeded
In penetrating to Franya, the war conf
mtssaIriat station OF the Servian army
according to Sofia dispatch to the
Neue Frele Prease. The Bulgarians,
1t says. are advancing along the Mo
rava river. II this poves correct the
Bnlgafiaas have. by thei advance, cut
of a huge body OF Servian troops
from Belgrade.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-09
MISSIONARY MEETING.

The following programme will be oh.
served at the July meeting OF the Mis-.
sionary society of the Presbyterian
church to be held at the home OF Mrs.
A. Poole at Edgemont on Friday the
11th:
Devotional. Mrs. NJ. ]. Brooks
Business
Magazine Review
Report OF Annual Meeting. ......
.............M Mrs. d. l.. Butcher
Solo. ...............M Mrs. w. r. Black
The Stranger in Our Midst. ...
Mrs. n. r. c. Morrow
General Discussion
Missionary Benedfctfon
Social Hour
Hostess-Mrs A. Poole. Edgemont.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-09

vile, hoidfngIticket No. ssT. g. q
The baby contest has been most sue
cessful and was a popular move by
this popular store. Prizes were award
ed some time ago and announced in
this paper. .r
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-09
SHERIFF SHOT BY BANDIT.

WALNUT RIDGE. Ark, July 9.-,In
battle between bandits and officers
here early today, Sheriff John owen
was fatally wounded and one deputy
shot In the leg.
Bandits robbed the postoGlce at Pc.
cahcntas. Ark. some time last night.
Escaping. they rode toward Walnut
Ridge, and Sheriff Owen was asked to
watch for them. The men came into
town on horseback. owen ordered
them tC throw up their hands and the
battle opened. Fifty shots were fired.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-09

Men like all kinds of women. says
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-09
THE wEATHER-showers tonight.

Guaranteed all silk, excellent wearing
qualities in all the latest plain shades, includ
ing Copen, Navy and Electric Blue, Gray, Law
ander and Black, of 81 inches wide. <
Main Floor .-... -.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06
auction eaIes future Days

VIRTUE OF 4 DEED OF TRUST
to mo trustee, datod tho 2Sth day Il
f.ys 10 Il. sliS frs@ chsss T. pen s
nnsp duly rseoraed IN the CLERKS once
f Book NJ Sep passs y s and s g. n ssd
Ut tho request OF tho Bank OF Mathews.
Incorporated, tho, loyal holder of the
therein. default having been made in
the. payment OF the interest due. l Will
s0ll at at, Ipsta,s Suction. at Mathews
TUESDAY. THE 22D DAY OF JULY.
1918.
at O'Clock =. NJ,
the following property. to-wit:
land. with the buildings and other Inn
provemeHts thereon. including the An
S Snan bens In ynf
District. In the County OF Mathews and
Stete of Virginia. known as the House
tainine p one hundred and fifteen emu aeres
more or less.
Also an9,hsT poTtlsp 10 Of the sas
sold in gross and not by tho acre.
Also another portion e 1,,. the ,, ss% rs
s. Bal? TabS and con,ainins ten ae a OF
wood land. more or less.
Ail Of the above property. being the
same here I.s,' Conveyed to Gh9 r
ley Doliber and Thomas Dollbor. her
husband. by deed bearing date on the
September 22nd, 1916. by Charles and
Anna d. Heath to Charles e. Rafferty,
by deed recorded In mo Clerks Office
of Mathews County. in Deed Book No.
II. at pages 62. G3 and Ga.
Also all the right. title and interest
OF Charles +. Rafferty, in and to forty
four and 34.lo0 acres Of oyster plant
ing grounds adjacent to Auburn
Farm" on North River, IN the Coun-
" of Mathews. by virtue Of n lease
from the State of Virginia, Including
all OF the oysters and shells thereon.
TERMS: For cash as ,to, SO much as
may be necessary to defray the eX
pcnses OF executing this trust, includ-
ing trustees commission OF per
cent and to discharge in cash the prin-
cpal sum OF note for $4,000. subject
TO 4 credit of $1,000 thereon, together
with interest on the remainder Of $l4.-
500 from November IS. 1912, at per
centum per annum.
]. BOYD SEARS.
Trustee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06
The Valentine Auction Co.,
Auctioncern,
618 EAST BROAD STREET.
Absolutely New
Stock Of Groceries
AT AUCTION
AT AUCTIO.

At the request of w. j. Barlow & Son.
who have suddenly decided to discon-
ttnuc business we will sell their en-
tire stock of Groceries, all of which is
absolutely fresh thaving been pur-
chased less than thirty days., on
TUESDAY. JULY s,
ut $3.50 o'clock p. NJ,
AT NO. bl9 NORTH 18TH STREET
Corner Nenable and 18th Streets)
The stock consists of we'll Sc lected
staple articles. such as about twelve
barrels Flour In sacks (Obclisk. Dun
Top etco. i've cases Octagon Soap. Fels
Naphtha and Sweetheart Soaps, Wash
inG Powders. Arbucltle's Coffee. Brooms
French Candies Cakes and Tins. Canned
Toma toes, Corn, Pork and Beans,
Peaches. Syrups, Potted Meats, etc. !:
Sugar. Loose Coffee. Smoking and
Chewing Tobacco, Pickles. Catsup
Baking Powders. Condensed Milk, Her
ring. Mackerek starch. Lye. Lamp
Globes, Meal Feed. etc; also large Re-
frigcrator, Scales. Showcase, etc
Sale positive. TERMS: Cash.
THE VALENTINE. AUCTION co.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06
CASSELMAN & CO,
Farm and Farm Stock Auctioneers.
AUCTION SALE OF
Farm Stock
ALSO HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AN

We have received instructions from
Mr.. Adam Lawrence TO sell by auction
to the highest bidder without reserve.
everything for the high dollar. on the
farm known as the Mcdowell Place ar
Glendale, Just off the Darbytown Road.
about ten miles from Richmond and
TWO miles from Elko Station, on the
Chesapeake and Ohio. on
THURSDAY, JULY 10, / p. NJ SHARP.
Gray Mare three years old. guaranteed
sound in wind and limb, useful in all
gears and well broken; weight about
LOO pounds. Bay Gelding three years
old. guaranteed as above. weight about
LOO pounds Cloth excellent workers..
Registered Jersey Cow, coming fresh
IN about month Ga beauty. Two
Hogs forty White Wyandotte Chick
ems. New Double Wagon wide tires
Grass Mower (by Johnson). in good
order; Single Buggy, Double Disc Cult
vator. Single Disc Cultivator; set Dou-
bic Harness.; set Single Harness; two
sets Double Drags, Iron Beam Imperial
Plow. Household Furniture. good four
hole Kitchen Range, Cooking Utensils.
Bedroom Appointmen ts. and all small
farm hand tools too numerous to men
ton.
Also the following growing crops:
~ acres good Early Corn. quantity
Light Iobacco. IS acres Spring Oats.
L acre Navy Beans, l2 acre Sweet
Potatoes. 2 acres Potatoes. IL acre
Sorghum Cane.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06

In execution Of n deed of trust to
undersigned. trustee, May 10. 1911. and
recorded in the clerks Office OF Han
over County Court. Virginia. y. 3. 81.
page 47s. I will. at the request Of the
note holder. default having been made
in the payment of the debt therein Sc
cured, sell by auction, on the prem
Uses, OH
JULY 10. AT 10 O'CLOCK a. NJ.
the REAL ESTATE described in the
said deed. as follows: All that certain
tract Of land. with all buildings and
improvements thereon. lying and being
in Henry Magisterial District, Hanover
County. Va. bounded on the north by
and 4. G.. Allison; on the east by
Charles Stewards. OH the south by
county road leading from Cold ilarbor
to Richmond, and on tho west by u.
Kelly and ~. q. Allison, and contain
Ing. by recent survey of II. w. Wing
field. 42& acres. This property lies
Immediately on tho Richmond and
Rappahannock railroad. and Is about
nine miles from Richmond.
TERMS or SALE: Cash--Cost OF OK
ecuting this trust including a trustees
commission. any taxes and insurance
that may be duo, and n debt OF $4,000
principal and accrued interest at Is per
cent from May 10, 1919 and tho bal
anco upon such terms as may be an
nounced on day OF sale.
C. p. CALDWELL, Trustee.
G. 8. Beadles. Crier.