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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-27
FitS. To Fight
IANKY BOB, NOW 81, Is GIVEN
MATCH WITH A WHITE
HOPE.

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-Bob FItz-
simmons, 81 yGars old, was today
granted his request-a match with
y "white hope.
The Atlantic Garden A. G. signed
Fitzslmmons up for a 1O-round bout
on anuary 6, but did not name his
CppOrent.
The selection of Fitzsimmons' rival
will be made tomorrow. Fitzsim'
mons announced that lie would al
once go into traISIng'
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-27
Ruddy Glou
ForPresident

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss, Dec. 81.
President Wilson today slept late
and 1t was after nine O'Clock befor"
he left for his game of golf over the
course OF the Mississippi Country
club 10 miles away. For the first
time since he lort Washington the
president had a ruddy glow on his
checks. He had grown somcwha;
pale during hS recent Illness but
bracing air and exercises apparently
las restored his,hcplth.
, CLASP HANDS SHOOT IT OUT.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-27

Photos copyright byNAneican Press Association
TT officially Major General LeOnrl Wood chief OF
United would retire from that detail neX ArL
will served nearly head of heormy General
years He served in the since 1856 Hc
1908 One report aS 1t that Major
Barry Of the eastern division with head
quarters succeed Major General
General Barry formerly superintendent the West Point
Military academy Major General Wood at e4ett
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-27

II. l.. Martin went to Grafton this
afternoon to see his brother, Attor-
ney Fred II. Martin, WHO is a patient
at the Powell hospital,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-27
TO CITY TAX PAYERS

I again call your attention to the
fact that ! must have your city taxes
before December 25tR. So call anil
pay them, If you fail to.do SO 1sshaiis
be compelled to levy and collect
them. ! mean this. Do not ignore Y
this notice. L.
a,S5 EDW. SLACK
City Tax Collector
Eec. Is, 1918. 3. /! 2stStt !.. !E1.l
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-27
DIGS UP JAR CONTAINING OLD
COINS, NOTES, PARCHMENTS
AND RINGS.
WOMAN WANTS TO MARRY HIM

NEW HAVEN, Dee. 27.-A silver
dollar, bearing the date 1904, high
ly prizrd by numiSmatis's and un-
derstO0d to be quoted at $3,5OO for
collection purposes. was found here
today.
William Sullivan. a INborer, CXca-
waiting on the sitetof the new ice rink
fer the Vale hockey team, turned
over with his shovel an old jar which
rested on a boulder seven feet below
the street level. Under the bowl
was silver snuff box made in MI
rembcrg, green with civilization.
In It was a United States silver
dollar dated 1904, in good condition,
number of Connecticut copper
coins. d continental note f9R So, sew
cral state notes and some rings. The
metal articles wore slightly corrOd-
cG. but they rubbed up well and
dates were plain, The notes had ia
he carefully handled to prevent dis
integratiOn.
Canal Close BY.
The Northampton canal was close
Ivy in the old days. and excavation
showed ledge of rocks on which
t"c boulder rested, giving the i'm
i cssion that water formerly cover
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-27
ONT WEST VIRGINIA SATURDAY DECEMBER q, 1913
General Wood. Who Will Retire as
EErsmyH II cad, and Possible Successor.

: mn ~ w ~ q
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-27

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The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14
When Critic. Disagreed

Professor Lounsbury tells good
story which seems to show that in the
natter Of poetry critics hold diverse
opinions and that one mans opinion
- ~ good as another's According to
No professor. Aubrey De We're, the
Irish poet, collected on the same day
ohe opinion of three of his brother
Poets on the poetical standing OF
Burns
One Of these poets. who was Tenny-
son. said Burns songs were perfect.
bat that one had to forget his serious
Pieces to enjoy them The second. who
was Wordsworth. said that Burns 'se-
riDus efforts" showed great genius. but
that his foolish little amatory poems
were worthy only of oblivion The
third was Sir Henry Taylor. who said
that he found Burns songs and his Sc
rious poems alike-tedious and disa
kreeable
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14
Nothino Like system,

'.Fhere's nothing like system" said q
New York official system will &C.
eomplish the impossible
The director Of recent art show
W1s nne chap for system. One day
10 arrived IT the show without his
pass and the gateman. a stranger. held
HIM up.
~ have no pass nor ticket said the
systsm exponent, but ! am the direc
Tor nf the show
".You'll lave to produce your ticket
dr.
But tell you I'm the director
Nigh mucky-muck-boss.'
Isl can't help It. sir: I'm forbidden
- let
@'Yes, ] know said the director i'm
patiently. but, my good fellow. as the
director, give you permission to let
1e pass '"-Washington Star
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
State of Maryland State Roads Commission

SEALED Proposals for building two sections Of
- State Highway As follows:
DORCHESTER COUNTY: One section of State
Road between Linchester and Waddelrs s. Corner
about g. rs miles in length tMacadam. Concrete
or Bituminous Concrete)
One section of State Road between Waddell's
Corner and East New Market about OF miles in
length (Macadam, Concrete or Bituminous Con-
crete)-
will be received by the State Roads Commission
at its offices, COL Garrett Bldg Baltimore, Mary
land until IL M. on the Goth day of October, 1918,
at which time and place they will be publicly
opened and read
Bids must be made upon the blank form con-
tanned in the book of specifications, which will
be furnished by the commission upon applica-
ton and payment of 200 for each section. Blue
prints of each section will be furnished at the
rate of Is cents for each half mile No bids will
be received unless accompanied by certified
check for the sum of Five Hundred 5000 Dollars
payable to the State Roads Commission.
The successful bidder will be required to give
bond, and comply with the Acts of the General
Assembly of Maryland respecting contracts.
The Commission reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
BY ORDER of the State Roads Commission
this 9th day of October, 1918.
WIN. L. MARCY, Secretary.
O. F. WELLER Chairman
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Spoonerisms.

Even history has its charms As one
follows the events of the day start
echoes from the past. and sometimes
laughter. Example:
Here Is a quaint fellow In Tay Pays
Weekly revealing marvels about the
signs and names Of English inns
Creditable performance, doubtless.
though drowsy w1thal But we have
senned the pages Of history. so remem
bsr spooner-the great. great spoonel
he who got run over while boiling
his icicle" at the side Of the road, yet
recovered and went home by 1.-The town
Drain" To Spooner we owe criticism
by deeds, not words-of the names
they give inns Surely you recall his
agreeing to meet friend at the Green
Man. Dulwich. and. with his usual ap-
dtude. hunting all afternoon for the
Dull Man. Greenwich.-New York Trib
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For County Treasurer
JAMES r. JONES
For County Commissioner
JAMES C. MEARS
For County Surveyor
JAMES T. Robinson
SMOKING Postmen of Korea.

Smoking Postmen of Korea.
A decidedly quaint character is the
Korean postman. says writer in the
Wide World You come across these
gentry in the morning. delivering the
letters They appear to recognize the
dignity of their Office and fulfill their
duties in a very quiet and grave man
Aer. In wet weather be dons his rain
clothes" to protect him from the heavy
showers. Over his white kaftan he
wears q light macintosh. provided by
Z thoughtful government. while his
head is covered with a Waterproof hat
made Of oil paper. He Is further forti
ned against the wet by an umbrella
Like most Koreans, the postman could
not possibly work without his pipe.
and as he strolIs from house to house
he Is invariably smoking. The letters
are carried in leather satchel strap
ped to his back. This individual may
be taken as typical example Of the
physical characteristics of these inter
est1ng people. They are tall-over a
head higher than the Japanese-well
buiit and fair complexioned.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14
Criminals and Crime.

Is the criminal so because he wants
to be so? No more wicked fallacy was
ever foisted upon credulous world
than this Nobody at any period OF
the world ever wished to be criminal
Every one instinctively hates and fears
crime Every one is honest by nature.
It Is inherent in the soul. | have never
met criminal who did not hate his
crime even more than his condemners
hate it. The apparent exception is
when the man does ont consider his
act crime. He has killed because
his victim exasperated him to it. He
has robbed society because society
made war on him. The offender hates
his crime
But he is not ashamed of it?
Now. that is true He is not asha m
ed Of it in the current sense. He hates
1t, he fears it, but it does not fill him
with sense of Sin.-H. Fielding Hall
in Atlantic Monthly.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14

John Wesley recognized the evils OF
oversleeping and gave recipe where.
by one may find out how much sleep
he really wants. 1t was derived from
experience Il walked every night
about IL and lay awake for some time,
and l readily concluded that this arose
from my being longer in bed than ma
ture required procured an alarm,
which walked me next morning at I
ian hour earlier than | rose the day
before,, yet lay awake at night The
next morning | rose ut 8: notwith,
standing. lay awake the second night
The third morning | rose at s. never
theless lay awake. The fourth morn
ing | rose at 4. as | have done ever
since. and lay awake no more. Lon
don Chronicle.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14
Robinson's All American Shop
IS NOW OPEN .
10 Poplar Street next door to Warren Hooper

Shoes repaired and all coles sewed
by hand, harness of all kinds re-
paired and all parts made to order,
l have the best Oak harness leather
in stock. Ally work done when pro-
missed and prices guaranteed to be
right, Cats Paw rubber heels. black
and tan, trunk straps made, satch-
els and dress suit cases repaired.
After rs years experience l believe
hand work is better than machine
work and do all my work by hand
Try the all American shop
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14
Whv Not Schools For Men?


No man ever feels the need of educa-
ton 50 much as the man who sees
opportunity for advancement open be-
fore him. but who does not dare to
take it for fear that he can not rise
to it, 1t is useless to say anything
to such Il man about neglected OPP
portIniticS. and it is equally futile to
say the same thing to the youth who
Is neglectin" his studies. The first
cannot go back and live his bnyhood
over; til" latter cannot comprehend
his danger. nor will he believe in his
own possibilities nor can he really
study inteIi-ently. things for which lie
is not sufficiently mature. The few
who mature early enough in life to
go through technical schools or col
Ieges are provided for. Can we not
provide mems schools for those who
mature normally American Maga
zine.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14
Scientific Uses of the Radish.

An alcoholic solution Of the skin Of q
nd radish serves as an excellent indi
eator or test for acids and bases In
he presence of acids the colorless so
Mtion turns pink. while with bases
alkaline solutions-it turns yellow II
- well known that many plant ex-
tracts. such IA Iitmus, and animal
products like cochineal. possess this
property Of developing marked colors
with acids and bases but no other In
o1cator In no simply made.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14
a CITY That Was Failure.

or all the seven cities of Asia per.
hapS Sardi has the most interesting
and romantic history. and yet. with all
its natural advantages. its wealth. its
famous rulers. its wise r0tnSelOrS. its
victorious armies. it was the greatest
failure of them al. says the Christian
Herald The richest man in the
world CroeSus. wnS king of Sardis;
the wisest uian. Scion. WAS her guest.
and yet. through overcOnfidence ana
lack of watchflIlileSs. time and again
1t was surprised. conquered and all but
destroyed, Until ut last the disintegrat.
ing rock and soil from its own citadel.
loosened by the winter rains and hurl-
ed down by destructive earthquakes.
buried. the city thirty feet deep from
the sight of man. 1t became dead
city, and it was buried by the forces
Of nature.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14
Ready to Take q Chance.

-John. I've just heard where you
may buy a fine new automobile for
half price"
Gall right dear. Now. If you can
hear how we may be able to keep 1t
going for half price I'll buy the thing"
-Chica GO Record Fl erald
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14

I'VE can vulcanize your castings
and tubes. Make old ones good as
new. Phillips Hdw. Co.-Adv. est.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14

Majestic demonstration Oct. 13,
to 10. Come in and get some of
the good things to eat. It's free.
Phillips Hdw. Co.-Adv. est.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14

cutlery, for the table and poe
ket. We have a grand assortment.
Phillips Hdw. Co-Adv. est.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14
Giving Him Away.

Ma inquired Bobby. hasn't pa a
queer idea Of heaven?
why do you ask that?''
"'Cause heard him tell Mr. Naybor
that the week you spent at the sea.
shore seemed like heaven to him.
Boston Transcript
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14

Our prices are low on stoves
and ranges. Look at our stock. 1t
will interest you. Phillips Hdw.
Co.-Ady. 6-St.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14
Model Husband

Shelly husband has never Spoken
4 harsh word to me in his life. He
Too cOnsiderate Ell? She-Oh, No
Too cautious. London Opinion.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14

See the Majestic range, made of
charcoal iron. Phillips Hdw. Co.
Adv. 6--St.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14

See our auto repair man; he is
an expert. Machine shop, 3rd floor
garage. Phillips Hdw. Co. Adv. st.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14
ThOs. S. Robinson
40 Poplar Street
OoenlnR Notice.

II AVING re-opened my oyster saloon at 16S
IL Muse ST., will constantly keep on hand the
finest oysters to be had. l positively handle no
insuring the cleanest and best stock to be had.
All telephone orders will receive careful atten-
ton and prompt delivery. Saxon. phone 35fw
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14

Laura double heaters. Spear
double heaters. Phillips Hdw. Co.
Adv est.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14

sporting goods, all kinds; guns,
cunning clothes and ammunition
Phillips Hdw. Co.-Adv. 6-St.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14

Just think, ten carloads cook
stoves, ranges and heating stoves.
at Phillips Hdw. Co.-Adv. est
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14

Harness, buggies and wagons.
Phillips Hdw. Co.-Adv. est. !.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14

Lap robes, square blankets.
Phillips Hdw Co.-Adv. est.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14

Safety razors, razor strops, and
brushes. Phillips Hdw. Co. Adv. St.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14

Our Auto Dept. is the best in
Maryland. Phillips Hdw. Co. Adv.St.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14
Over two hundred MaSest

ranges in use in Cambridge and
Dorchester county. We sell them.
Phillips Hdw. Co-Adv. 6-8t.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14

Our paint Dept. Is always COM
rIete. Phillips Hdw. Co. Adv. est.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14

Horse blankets, stable blan-
kets. Phillips Hdw. Co. Adv. 618t.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14

Wood heaters. all sizes and
prices. Phillips Hdw. Co. Adv. est.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14
PRIVATE SALE

pair mules. years old; 4 large young brood
young cattle farm wagons in good Older. / old
mare with mule colt by side. surrey, 1 runabout
/ top buggy, carriage and pillow harness. lot of
farming implements. Terms reasonable2s to
price and time. Apply ]. Radcliffe Jones or
James R. Jones
Farm implements of all kinds,
for all purposes. Phillips Hdw. Co.
6-8t
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For Clerk Of the Court of Appeals
CALEB C. MAGRUDER
of Prince Georges County.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14

For House of Delegates
OSCAR AARON
6REENBURY A. ANDERSON
GEO. w. HOLLAND
WINFIELD WEBSTER
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14

For Sheriff
e0oRGE F. SHERMAN
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-14

For State Senator
JAMES S. SHEPHERD
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-07-31
PhiIippi--ROute No. 8.

Mrs. Sallie Ann Polling Is quite sick.
Miss Dottie Phillips WAS visiting ]. L.
Thompson's Sunday.
Miss Carrie Huntington came home
from Parsons on Friday Of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Lantz spent Sun.
day at Jacob BENEFITS.
Mrs. May Strawderman and daughter,
Kathelene were visiting Cathariene
Knapp Tuesday.
Miss Ethel Moore was taken to the
Pittsburg hospital and operated on for
appendicitis but is getting along nicely.
Prof. M. B. Strawderman and part of
his choir went to Bethel last Sunday
night to practice with the Bethel choir.
Morgan Phillips and family were visit
ing M. B. Strawderman's Sunday.
There will be preaching at Eureka
Saturday night, basket Sunday and
preaching Sunday night.
AUNT RHoDA.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-07-31
Unsightly Face Spots

Are cured by DR.. Hobkin's Eczema Oint-
NETT, which heals all skin eruptions No
matter how long You have been troubled
by itching, burning. or scaly skin humors,
just put little OF that soothing antiseptic.
DR.. Hobson's Eczema Ointment, on the
sores aud the suffering stops instantly
Healing begins that very minute. Doctors
use 1t in their practice and recommend it.
Mr.. Allemsn, Of Littletown, Pa, says;
Had eczema on forehead; Dr. Hobkin's
Eczema Ointment cured it in two week. !"
Guaranteed to relieved or money refund
ed. All druggists. or by mail. Price SOC.
Pfeiffer Chemical Co., Philadelphia and
st. Louis. Grant Graham
(Ady.) Belington, w. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-07-31
Declare War ON Colds.

A crusade Of education which aims
that common colds may become uncom-
mon within the next generation has
been begun by prominent New York
physicisns. Here is list OF the don to-
which the doctors say will prevent the
annual visitation of the cold:
Don't sit in draughty car"
Don't sleep in hot rooms"
Don't avoid the fresh air."
Don't etnff Yourself at M 9 a time
Overeating reduces your resistance"
To which we would add-when YOU
take cold get rid of it "a quickly as pos
sible. To accomplish that you will find
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy most ex-
cellent. Sold by Grant Graham
Adv Belington, w. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-07-31
Meadowville

Miss Bette Frame was at Parkersburg
last week.
Miss Iona Phillips has been quite i'll
or several days.
Mrs. j. W. Myers and children, Of
Philippi, visited relatives here Last week.
Elan Polling and family were guests at
the home OF Hoy Harsh, Saturday night
and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Robinson and grand
daughter, Of near Belington, spent Sun.
day at J. B. Elliott's.
Russell Holsberry, of Berryburg, 10
visiting his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs..
John ID. HoIsberry.
Porter johnson, who is working at
Elkins, is spending few days at his
home here.
One OF Evert Nestor's sons. of Noun
tain View, is Ill with typhoid fever.
DIR. Murphy. of Philipp, was seeing
patients in this vicinity Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred johnson and Miss
Stella Gamer spent Sunday at Johnny
Lang's
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wilson, OF near
Valley Furnace, were guests at the home
of their son George on Sunday.
The Glade District Sunday School con.
venton will be held at Bethel, August
9th. The Bethel choir has been pfacLic-
ing on the singing for some time.
Miss 0rpha Gamer, who is staying at
Jacob IL. BENEFITS passed through here
Sunday, having been ut her home near
Corinth. She was accompanied by Earl
Bennett.
RAMBLER.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-07-31
Shawkey School House.

The organization of agricultural and
domestic science clubs was completed al
Shawkey School house Saturday night
with the election of the following officers:
Agriculture, W. A. Sereet, President.
T. w. Goodwin. Secretary.
Domestic Science, Mrs. L. d. Coontz,
President, Mrs. Claude Trilnble, Secre.
tary.
The object of the clubs will be to make
practical use of the knowledge gained
through the study of agriculture in the
schools.
In the Domestic Science club we hope
to help our girls to better knowledge OF
housekeeping.
w. A. STREET, Pres.
7. W. Goodwin, Secy.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-07-31
HEALTH HINT FOR TODAY.
Pure Candy az q Food.

The old idea that candles arc
injurious to the health Of chill
dren has been exploded Sugar
Ia a carbohydrate. and carbo-
hydrates are essential In fur
nishing bodily energy. The proc
cas- Of growth in itself requires
an enormous amount Of energy.
Hence the child In his active life
and the process OF growth re-
quires an enormous amount of
carbohydrates. II candies and
other sweets were made from
wholesome stuffs, pure sugars
and fruits they would furnish
ideal food for the growing, ac-
tive child. Unfortunately many
candies. particularly of the
cheaper sorts. are sweetened
with saccharin, which not only
has no food value. but is positive
ly injurious, are bleached with
sulphuric acid and coated with
shellac. II you wish to be abb
solutely safe buy your candies
Of thoroughly reputable dealers
or make them yourselves.