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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-10-02

A bigger and better show for 1914 is
the slogan already adopted by the Of
iicials OF the State Fair and tentative
plans looking toward the improvement
Of the grounds and the securing Of
larger and more complete exhibits are
under consideration.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-10-02

statewide horseshoe pitchers'
tournament will be held in Topeka on
October II and IS. The fair grounds
have been engaged for the occasion
and a committee of local horseshoe
pitching enthusiasts is busy working
out the program.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-10-02

Two more sand companies In the
state have complied with the pro-
visions Of the sand royalty act and
filed statements with w. e. Davis.
state auditor The Law at present Is
tied up in the courts.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-10-02

No charges have been filed in con.
nection with the requests for the dis
charge Of L. L. Dyche. state fish and
game warden. with Governor George
H. Hodges He said that none Of the
stories about the hatchery and waste
OF money there were official; that he
himself had been impressed with the
plant and its possibilities.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-10-02

1t was said here recently that Judge
Charles w. Smith of Rocks county
would be an almost certain candidate
for the state supreme bench at the
next election. Judge Smith has pre-.
sided over the Tbirty-fourth judicial
district for twenty-six years.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-10-02
LEss FOLIAGE.

This is a great age.Y
what has struck you now?"
The fact that so many doctors are successful
without whisksrA It wasn't 30 thirty years aga"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-10-02

There are seyenty-nine Kansas.
counties where there is not govern
ment liquor license in effect, and
there have been issued thus far In
this fiscal year only a little more than
half the number OF licenses issued In
the same period a year ago. The
Kansas State Temperance Union has
just completed the tabulation Of the
federal internal revenue licenses is
sued since July 1, and 1t shows total
OF 1856 revenue stamps to liquor
dealers, while in the same period OF
1912 tners were S4S licenses issued.
A year ago Shawnee county had sen
enteen licenses. This year none has
been issued. Last year Cherokee
county had eighty-two persons author.
lied to sell liquors by governments
stamp while this year there are only
seven.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-10-02

The state grain Inspection war is to
be carried to Kansas City by George
B. Ross. state grain inspector. Fol
lowing the successful outcome OF his
fight with the Wichita board OF trade,
which resulted in an agreement that
all grain handled on the Wichita board
should be inspected by the state, In.
spector Ross said that his next fight
would be waged against the Kansas
City board OF trade.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-10-02

Twenty-seven sand companies, In
Guiding practically all the larger COM
panies in Kansas, already have signl.
fled their intentions Of obeying the
provisions Of the state law.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-10-02

The next move in the grain inspec-
ton fight, It is understood. will be to
call on the grain dealers and shippers
OF Kansas to demand state inspection
of all grain handled by them. A cir.
cular letter will be sent out to every
shipper In the state, asking him to
demand that his shipments be In
spected by the state grain inspecting
force, and representing to him that the
state is doing better Job of grading
than is the board OF trade.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-10-02
he bua -k5zus otlg0 it 05an Amoaie7

FIFTEEN years ago George Dewey
stood on the bridge Of the famous
Olympia and won the battle Of
Manila bay, William T. Sampson
from the bridge of the armored
cruiser New York directed the
operations before Santiago, and
the pennant of Winfield Scott
Schley fluttered from the mast
head of the beautiful three-fun-
neled armored cruiser Brooklyn.
The world acclaimed the COM
manders of the squadrons OF
LII Ahnno unnnnIn MARA tho flag.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-10-02

Forty-seyen persons in the penlten'
tlsry sent from Shawnee county are
now earning 10 cents per day, which
will be sent to those dependent on
the prisoners at the time OF their con-
flnement II they are in need.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-10-02

Gov. George H. Hodges has been
asked to locate lost Republican.
The request came in the form OF a
letter from j. L. Bushnell of Chicago.
asking the governor to help him To-
cate nephew, Walter Bushnell, who
is supposed to have come to Kansas
several years ago with one A. NJ.
Records. No description of the miss
ing nephew was given, nor the year
In which he was thought to have come
to Kansas.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-10-02

The date for pond week has not yet
been decided. Governor Hodges said
the other day. 1t probably will be SET
for some time early in November.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-02
OPEN HOUSE
At Y. N. c. A.
GUESTS WERE ENTERTAINED BY
EXHIBITION OF GYMNASIUM
WORK.

One OF the most successful events
o.: the holiday season was the open
house held yesterday by the Young
MEMS Christian Association at the
building in Fairmont avenue. During
the morning and afternoon, hundreds
of people visited the building and were
cordially received
The guests were entertained with
exhibitions OF gym work, physical cuI'
ture exhibits, basket ball games, etc.
In the evening the basket ball game
between the Fairmont and Elkins
team was the attraction and large
crowd filled the gymnasium TO" this
game.
The hall was tastefuily decorated
for the day, many wrelths, etc, hav'
ing been donated 10 the association
by local people.
Physical director Weber is 10 b9
congratulated on the eXcellency OF the
physical culture work, his classes con-
sigting OF the bushes men OF the city
as well as the younger people, did
splendid work on yesterday. The
syramid class gave a splendid exhlni'
tion of work aud proved one OF the
most interesting features OF the day.
Floyd Morrow, a Small boy, did some
graceful stunts on the horizontal bar
with Director Weber, which caused IA
vorable comment The work OF John
Reed and Mr.. Weber on the horizontal
bar was splendid and the gymnasium
Continued on Page SIX.)
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-02
MCCARTHY WINS
Al PALzER
IN 18TH ROUND
COWBOY PuGILIsT is "WHlTE
HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION AND
DECLARES HE WILL NEVER EN-.
TER THE RING WITH A NEGRO.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2..-Luther Nc
Carthy, Of Springfield, Mo-, shattered
the heavyweight championship ambi'
tions of Al Palzer, the Iowa giant. at
the Vernon arena yesterday.
For nearly eighteen rounds he used
the huge frame of the Iowan as a
punching bag. The middle OF the
18th round found Paizer staggering
blndly about under volley Of let's
to his battered face. and when Referee
Charles Eyton walked between the
men and hoisted the right hand OF the
smiling cowboy pugllist, the decision
was received with cheers.
McCarthy's victory following his
decisive defeat December 10th. o!
Jim Flynn, places him at the top OF
the list OF white heavy-weights.
Mccarthy has announced, and reit.
Grated the statement yesterday, that
he would never fight a negro.
AL Palzer, in spite of his superior
height, weight and reach, was no
match for the cool-headed agile
youngster He literally stumbled
through the fight, assimilating awful
punishment, and his rushes were
wholly ineffective.
He scarcely landed clean blow
throughout the fight. Palzer began
to fight with an aggressiveness that
indicated a desire to finish his man
In short order but Mccarthy had lit.
tie difficulty in eludIng him. Only
once Palzer appeared to have an ad'
vantage.
In one of the early rounds McCar.
thy slipped TO the mat. Palzer rush.
ed In, launching a right upper cut
10 catch the rising man, but McCar.
thy ducked out OF danger.
Palzer's face was badly dIsfgured,
and he showed the effects OF the beat.
ing even more than did McCarthy's
last victim, the veteran Flynn. Nc.
Carthy's only mark was a slight cut
under the right eye.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-02
HOTEL WILCOX, AT KEYSTONE,
BURNS TO GROUND - THREE
GUESTS BURNED TO DEATH.
MANY MISSING.
GUESTS ESCAPE FROM HOTEL IN
THEIR NIGHTlES = HEROIC
WORK SAVES WHOLE TOWN
FROM BURNING.

KEYSTONE, W. Va. Jan. 2. -
While celebrating the new year last
night party of young people acci
dehtally set fire to the Hotel Wilcox
and, famed by gale that was sweep
ing over the mountains, the flames
quickly spread and within a few
minutes the hotel was doomed
Guests were awakened from their
slumbers by the hotel attaches and
escaped 10 the streets in their
nighties. Residents OF the town gave
the homeless guests shelter from the
wind and snow. Three unknown men
who registered at inc hotel last night
we're cremated in the fire. The hotel
register was destroyed and 1t is i'm
possible to learn their names They
came here yesterday from Bluefeld.
The three victims were sleeping OH
the top floor OF the hotel and were
overcome by smoke. One o. the men
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-02
Great Record
JUSTICE AMOS HEARD 1o,375
CASES DURING HIS TERM IN
OFFICE.

Justice Elias S. Amos, who has been
a Justice of the Peace in this district
with Offices in this city for the past 10
years, relinquishing his office on Jan
!, in favor OF Mr.. R. NJ. Musgrove,
has, during his 10 years term Of Office
heard total Of 1896 cases.
This is indeed a remarkable record,
and one that will no doubt stand for
many years to come. Squire Amos
took office on April &c, 1908. From
April, 1909, until January l, 191S'
Squire Amos has heard and tried 1864
criminal cases. Justice Amos had
reputation which extended over the
entire state for square and impa;ti
dealing with all persons who appeared
before his court, and his large record
of cases is proof Of his popularity as a
Justice OF the Peace.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-02
DEADLOCK IS
EXPECTED IN
THE SENATE
DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS
UNABLE TO AGREE ON PREsl.
DENT AND WATSON ANNouNc.
Es HE WILL FIGHT.
GOLD DUST TWIN NOT EXPECTED
TO FIGURE AND A coMPRo.
MISE WILL EVENTUALLY BE
MADE BY PARTIES.

CHARLESTON, Jan. Though
both the Republicans and Democrats
caucused last night and selected can,
dldates for Speaker, Clerk. Sergeant
alarms and Doorkeeper, a deadlock
similar to that existing during the
early days OF the 1909 session has re-
suited in the State Senate, with no
settlement in sight for the present.
Both Democrat and Republican lead
ers assert that no agreement on q
President of the Senate will be reach
ed during the special session, opening
today, though there seems to be 4
strong probability that compromise
will be reached shortly after the regu'
lar session opens January s.
The arrival of Senator Watson, who
came in last night enr0ute to Fairmont
from a trip into the Kentucky coal
fields, was followed by decision on
the part Of the Democratic fifteen to
refuse to permit an organization until
after the regular session opens. Wat
son declared that he intends to give
the Republicans as much trouble as
they gave the Democrats two years
ago." and to that end is working to
hold up the organization. AT the
conference held by the Democratic
Senators at the Kanawha last night,
an agreement 10 so act was reached in
the end. However, Democratic lead
ers admit that a. Republican will be.
elected President, though an equa'
distribution OF patronage and commit.
tee appointments will be demanded.
(Cont.nue1 on Page Six.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-02
CITY SCHOOLS
OPEN AGAIN
TEACHERS AND CHILDREN GET
DOWN TO WORK AFTER FINE
HOLIDAY VACATION.

The schools OF Fa!rmont lndepend'
ent school district opened this morn
ing, having been closed for some two
weeks for the Christmas holidays. The
teachers who had been out OF town fo1
the vacation have returned and al,
were in their customary places when
tte roll was called this morning.
The enrolment for the nay was
good and the school start off with re-
newed vim for the remainder OF the
years work.
The buildings, during the vacation
were thoroughly renovated and put III
excellent shape for the re.opening OF
school. The building in the Fourth
ward was given special attention and
was thoroughly disinfected on account
OF several cases OF contagious dis
eases having broken out there previ
ous TO the holidays. The building was
inspected by the health officers yes
terday and pronounced to be in excel
lent sanitary condition and stated
that there need bo no fear OF further
spread OF these diseases from this
gouvce
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-02
Double
TRAGEDY
HENRY EDDY KILLS HIS WIFE
E. AND THEN COMMITS SUICIDE.

HENRY EDDY KILLS HIS WIFE
AND THEN COMMITS SUICIDE.
iBELL PORT, L. L. Jan; Gas a
ttagic sequel 10 tie martial troubles
tilat hadsbeen the. cause 'df'%4desbread
lEtetisty since tilast" Ausb9" Henry
Eddy: retlreo 0ro:ter, shot and killed
Nite today and taen committed sui
edet 6ts country home here. The
hbleftragedy topk place in Eddy's
ia room, and was discovered by the
Servants who heard the shots and
5ished TO the room, Eddy was un'
c4nsclols across the bed when found,
MRS. Eddy died instantly upon
beIng shot. Eddy died while physi-
was on his way to the cottage.
EDDY has been in an agitated state
eSeF since report was circulated
tta Mrs. Eddy had gone away on
I @its Gatduer, Masdock. livery
sSnlan Nsrdoclsqest wife atgtHat
stime and returned about hye weeks
itttf; " ~, <, a. Y 3's SNSS - N
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-02
bailey SANG
HIS. SWAN SONG. /. TODAY !.
siklsTHE SENATE HE, MADE A BIT
TERtATTAcK AGAINST THE IN:
.lTlATlvE AND REFERENDUM -
SAYS DIRECT GOVERNMENT
WAS NEVER CONTEMPLATED.
(By United pressy

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-Senatot
Joseph W. Bailey OF Texas sang his
Swan Song" in the Senate today
Bitter denunciation of the Initiative
and Referendum, as repugnant 10 the
principles upon which the American
government was founded was ;he
theme OF his talk.
The Texas Senator plans to make
this the last speech OF his Senatorial
career. His formal resignation will
iikely be handed into the Texas gov
etnor before the expiration of his term
oh5March 4.
Crowded2galleries heard Joe Bailey
expiate upon the constitution. A lit
tie group in the gallery came all the
way from the Lone Star State to hear
the last speech. Bailey's staunchest
supporters were present.
The Texas Senator was brilliantly
enthusiastic. He prefaced his speech
BY saying that this was the first time
in 2i years that he had addressed him,
self to the Country at large and not
to the Senate alone.
Direct government was never con-
templated blythe fathers Of the nation
and the government outlined in 1887
,hettet than any that could be es.
,ded with the Initiative and Ref.
~. Sdum,", said Bailey.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-02
lvEL DISCUSS
Government ! :. !
'BfC0NI|N|SS|ON
,voWAN's CLUB WANTS TO BE IN.
FORMED ON THE MOST ABSORB
ING TOPIC OF THE HOUR

What the commission form OF gov.
@srnment for the city Of Fairmont
would mean to its citizens will be dis.
susssdt ttomorroS before the members
Of the Woman's Club at the regular
meetipgjtomorrow (Friday afternoon).
Attorney Ira L. Smith, Secretary Of
the Business Mems Association and
Mr.. l.. NJ. Davis, Of the West Virgin
IAN, both Of whom are deeply interest.
Cd in this form Of government, will
discuss the problem before the organ
izatlou. DR.. |. o. Woodley OF the
State Normal school will discuss the
amendment allowing women members
on the school boards. The meeting
win be held at 8 o'clock. The execu.
tive board will meet at 9:3O for the
transaction Of business. This will be
the first meeting of the calendar year
and q large attendance is expected.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-02
PR|CHARD AND
GEORGE. 8 !. NAMED A ! lei!
!. IN THE CAUCUS
REPUBLICANS SELECT TAYLOR
GEORGE FOR SPEAKER, GUY
PRlcHARD FOR CLERK OF THE
HOUSE.

CHARLESTON. W. Va, Jan. q
W. Taylor George. newly elected men,
bcr OF the West Virginia house OF del
cgatcs from Barbour county was
nominated as the Republican candi'
date for speaker Of that body at a
caucus held last night. George won
ever Mike Duty, OF Ritchie, by vote
of 40 to :. The result was not uneN-
pected as Arbenz, Of Ohio, Scherr, OF
Kanawha, Yost OF Monongalla and 9TH
ers who were early contenders in the
race had withdrawn in favor Of the
Barbour county man during the last
few days. Forty-eight Of SO Republl'
can members of the house were pres
ent and voted. The Clerkship nomina'
ton went to J. Guy Prichard, Of Fair
mCnt. who won out in one Of the pref
test contests in years over Stanley
Hodges, OF Pendleton county, by the
close vote of "a TO 90. Up until last
night Hodges had been strong favor
ite but Prichard showed a remarka'
bic display of strength during the last
few hours. For sergeant-at-arms Ed
gar Il. Stats of ROane. defeated A. Fl.
Curry CT Kanawha by a vote OF "a to
13. For do0r-keeper A. G. Fletcher, U.
Tyler defeated John r. shears of Writ
tContlruen Un rage Four.'
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-02
CHARGED
WITH FELONY
MILDRED FERRELL CLAIMS HUS'
BAND ASSAULTED HER WITH
INTENT TO KILL.

This afternoon before. Squire r.
Leigh Fleming, colored woman nam
ed Mildred Terrell, appeared and ask
ed for a warrant for her husband, who
had assaulted her. The prosecuting
Attorney seemed to think that the
mans act was unlawful, and stated
that a warrant charging "felonously
wounding with intent to kill" should
be issued for the mans arres,.
The papers will be Immediately
placed in the hands of officers, and
the man arrested. It Is also claimed
that the little daughter Of the couple
was injured.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-02
Strike
EOllCce.
(By United Press,

(By Unlteu FTtsS'
CHARLESTON, W. Va, Jan. =
Five hundred miners of the -Four
States Coal company at Dorothy went
on strike to-day, tying up several
mines, one Of which has contract tc
furnish one thousand tons OF coal pei
day to the Chesapeake r. R. company
Until a few months ago the company
hired and paid the check weighmen
The union officials objected, but after
they installed their own weighmcr
they made no more.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-02
CONSTITUTION DOES MOI
COVER CHARLESTON CASE
CLERK HARRIS HOLDS. that We.
PROVISION is. MADE FOR TEN.
PoRARY PREsrpiAG-s; 5E 90 h
OF SENATE IN EMERnEAclEe b
LIKE ONE THAT coNFRoNTe.
THEM NOW. #a
Especial to the West Virginiap. J

Especial to the West VtrgtniQn.)
CHARLESTON, W. Va, jan, a.
For the first tlmo in the history Of
the state an extra session Of a newly
elected legislature has been called by
q governor to convene prior to. the
time fixed for the regular session.
In calling the senate to order today
and before the new members Cletk
John T. Harris held that no provision
is made in the constitution as. tofa
temporary presiding officer IN emer-
gencies of this Kind. He said, "Thb
question Of temporary presiding of.
fcer is one in my opinion that Will
have to be dete rmined by the Senate
itself and all of the newly elected
members to the body are entitled to a
vote in any of the proceedings that
may be had"
The effect OF the ruling OF Clerk
Harris 1t is held will be that the SEN
ate will not be organized until aftel'
January Sth. the date Of the regular
session.
Before motion to adjourn till noon
tomorrow, Senator Marshall ch91f-
man OF the Republican Conference
committee, asked the Democrats 4
they had appointed conference com.
mlttee. Senator William G, Peterkih
answered that they had and that any
communications should be addressed
TO Senator Gray Silver. Z
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-02
FEDERAL: |'|||.'|I|||L.: AUTHORITIES
START INVESTIGATION
WILL INQUIRE INTO THE GuYAN.
DoTTE BRIDGE DISASTER IN
WHICH SEVEN MEN LOST
THEIR LIVES.
(By United Press)

HUNTINGTON, ". Va, Jan. g.
The state and Federal authorities to-
day opened an investigation into the
Guyandotte bridge disaster which oc'
Cured last night and brought 10 the
&c. & o. railroad Its greatest disaster
since the opening OF the road fifty
years ago.
1t is reported today that the C.. d
O. Z. Il. officials had been warned
against the danger OF allowing heavy
traffic to pass over the weakened
structure and that these warnings
were not needed, It Is alleged here.
Some 0! the road officials may face
court probes when the investigators
are through with their inquiries, II
these allegations are found to be true.
That scores were not killed at yester'
days wreck is marveled at to-day, as
passenger train passed over the
weakened structure just before the
heavy freight went through the bridge
carrying seven to death in the raging
torrents below.
Several of the bodies OF the men
who perished in the wreck are still
beneath the debris in the river
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-02
TRIAL THIS AFTERNOON.

This afternoon at three o'clock will
occur the trial of c. w. Roberts, a
stogie maker, charged with robbing
Thomas Boggess, OF $4,000 The trial
was set for yesterday afternoon, but
vas postponed until to-day at three
ofclSsk. The! money, i is understood
Was recovered by bsstanders. who
turned it over to the proper oaieials
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-02
Dead

Mrs. William Layne, resident OF
Thoburn, died yesterday 81 aer home
after an illness from a complication
Of diseases, She was aged 50 years.
Funeral ssryisess we're held this after,
hsda aad IKE temsins inferred ~ tbs
Antiets I'LL. Safns cry. IN under the tdlrec
tioSol tjSdest Esr 5aahIaE Eaaps
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-02
THREE MEET Death
IN A HOTEL FIRE

was seen at window, hut was lost
sight of in the smoke that poured
ont. It is thought that the men tted
tt escape from the building by,:the
stairway, which was burned and fell
into the flames to the cellar,
The fire then spread to the jeWelyy
store conducted by c. J. KInzer, pt
stroying 1t and a restaurant Tho
iewelry stock was saved The loss!
will reach $4,000, partially insured.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-02

BLUEFIELD, W. Va, jan. 2, One
OF the three men who met death tHI
the fire that destroyed the Hotsl ygtll.
cox, at Keystone, last night, q
thought to be James, L. ReSnold :Sslaj
lumberman OF Buckhannon county vi.
Reynolds arrived in Blueaeld yestet.
Gay and left for Keystone 70 close a
deal for timber. He registered at the,
Hotel Wilcox, during the early even
ing and talked with friends here ofef
the long distance phone anRounetns
that he had met two friends and tp-
tended retiring for the night
Efforts OF the friends here to 'lucate
or to communicate with Reyholdpt
cfter the fire have proved frultlesB.
Reynolds is very wealthy. Ela
His TWO companions are thought tt
be lumber men, but their names could
not be learned.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-02

Miss Blanche McAndrews and Miss
Fay Jeffery leave in the morning for
WoodsReld, Ohio, to visit relatives.