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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-07-16
BUSINESS MEN ARRESTED
ON A CHARGE OF ARSON

aF!coNNELLsVILLE, Pa, July II. =
III. Folk and J. H. Kenney, business
men of Scottdale, were arrested to-
day on charge of arson preferred
by G. w. Senior, of Pittsburgh, depu=
ty state, fire marshal. Fire destroy
led the business building occupied
sby tho Scottdale House and three
store, May 10, with a loss OF $50, 900.
EKeneny owned one store, which was
managed by Folk. Oil soaked rags
;were found in the rear room of tho
building after the fire. Both were
held for court after a hearing be-
fore rutherford. Both denied their
guilt.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-07-16
Remnant Sale

A semi-annual event at Hartley's
store today drew the usual large
crowd OF shoppers. Tho sale, known
as the scmi-annua1 after inventory
remnant sale, always brings a throng.
Of shoppers to the city, and today
was no exception to the rule. Short
~ after the doors opened at eight
O'clock this morning the people be-
gan thronging the store. The rush
has continued through the day..
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-07-16
House Obstructs Street.

Several complaints have come to
the police department of the city hall
concerning house which is being
moved across Guffey street in the
First ward. The complaints say that
the house has been left In the street
and the movers have gone TO work on
another building. The mayor and
chief Of police made an investigation
this morning and the parties agreed
to go to work tomorrow morning in
taking the house to its new location.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-07-16
SOCIETY.
To Camp Comfort.

Or. and Mrs. E. w. Howard and
daughter, Miss Mary Katharyn, have
gone in camp at Camp Comfort, up
the Valley river. They will be join
cd within the next few days by DR..
and Mrs. W. j. Boydston. MIR. and
Mrs. ]. H. Ross, who had intended
to accompany the sparty, are detain-
cd at home on account Of the illness
of their little daughter.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-07-16
CHESTS tn Arrive.

Mrs. VIM. Judd and Miss Eva Do!
Ian, of Pittsburgh, will, arrive here
tomorrow to spend the. week end
with Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur G. Martin
at their home on Watson avenue.
Miss Rebecca Baker, of Cincinnati,
Ohio, will arrive here Sunday. morn
ing to spend several weeks, with her
sister, Mrs. Martin. !.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-07-16
Will Paint River Bridge.

The city will begin Immediately to
paint the iron work of the Mononga-
llela river bridge. The Board of Al
fairs has entered an order instruct
ing City Street Commissioner Leh-
man to purchase the paint and pro-
coed with the work.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-07-16
Birthday Party.

IIonoring his birthday anniycr-
aary, a number OF relatives of IL.
Mayors spent last evening at hts
home at, Fourth street. The event
was an old fashioned birthday party
and The host was the recipient OF
many gifts of a varied description.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-07-16
Grading School Lot.

Work has been commenced on the,
grading Of the Miller school building
lot in tho new Fourth ward. All Of
the old apple trees in the front Of the
building have been removed which
gives n good view of the new build
ing from the street., :.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-07-16
Retnrned Home.

Mr.. and Airs. C. W. Robinson and
MIR. and Mrs. Herschel Barnes. who
l,ayc boon at their camp up the VAL
ley river, returned to the city yes
ttrday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-07-16
At Kirhlawn.

Mrs. John Phillips will entertain
the Ladies' Aid Society of the First
M. Il. church this evening at High
lawn, her summer home on the Fair
view car line. The party will leave
llerc at 7:l5 o'clock.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-07-16
EXCHANGE.

Mrs. Frank Gouty's division of
the Ladies' Auxiliary of the. First
Baptist church will hold an OK
change Saturday morning at 7. r..
snider's grocery and meat market,
Main street. 7-16-2tI
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-07-16
Taking Vacation

Policeman Pitzer is taking his an
nuap vacation OF one week, at the
present time.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-07-16
BRIEFS
Repairing Walk.

Repairing Walk.
The sidewalk on. Madison street Is
being repaired today by gang OF
city workmen. IA
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-07-16
SATURDAY EXCHANGE.

Mrs. Frank Goudy's division OF
the Baptist Auxiliary will hold an
exchange Saturday morning in Robt.
snider's grocery, on Main street.
7-16-3t']
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-07-16

WANTED ~ "A good cock. 4. Also a
good girl for general house work.
None other need apply. Good
wages to the right parties. Apply
at SIS Washington, Bell phone
e14;J Cons, 2ss. 7=1s=s y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-07-16
No. 16 Late.

B. & Q. passenger train No. 16
fromsWheeling. due at 1:aoip. III. was
an hour late today arriving, at 2:30.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-07-16

Get your Chautauqua tickets at
the West virginian Office.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-18
ESTABLISHING A LOCAL sANA,
T0RIUM.

After Diminishing John S. Price as
superintendent Of the city reservoir
and giving him testimonial as to
his good work and efficiency, the city
ommissionersi have appointed man.
who IS unable by reason of poor
health, to perform his duties on the
B. g o. to take his place although
lie has never had any experience in
theIwork he is supposed to do.
Is the city reservoir to be turned
into aSsanatorium?
Why would mot this be II good
plan2 The altitude is high and the
sir3 Is said to possess that invigorat-
ing ozone so necessary to the sick.
When the state was looking fora
location for the Tuberculosis sana-
torium they located it at Terra Alta
because Of its altitude and pure air.
The Fairmont reservoir may prove
10 be equally as healthful.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-18
SET n up A BIRD BOX.

1t will not be long now before the
birds will come flying up from the
Southland. If you want their cheer
ing presence around your home, VIII.
not offer inducements for them to
stop with you?
The little wren needs only an invi-
tation and Jennie and her mate will
afford you amusement out Of all pro-
portion to the small amount Of time
1t will require to set up a little box
in your back yard.
Who does not like to hear the whis-
tie of the bluebirds? Wouldn't it be
a pleasure II pair made their sum
mer home in your garden? They a-e
harder to attract than the wrens, but
!. is worth chance to try. Jus,
place bird box about Is feet from
the ground in q tree, but not too close
10 the house.
Your bird box need not be an ex.
pensive affair. a cigar box will do
Powever, make sure that it is wealth.
er proof and do not place it too neal
the kitchen door.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-18
TAKES OFF DANDRUFF
HAIR STOPS FALLING
Girls! Try This Makes Your Hair
Thick, Glossy, Fluffy,
Beautiful.

Within ten minutes after an appli-
cation of Danderine you cannot find
u single trace of dandruff or falling
hair and your scalp will not itch, but
what will please you most will be aft
er few weeks use, when YOU see
new hair, fine and downy at first
yes-but really new hair growing
all over the scalp.
A little Danderine Immediately
doubles thelbeauty OF your hair: No
difference how dull, faded, brittle and
scraggy, just moisten a cloth with
Ff,anderine and carefully draw Il
through your hair, taking one small
strand at a time. The effect IS amaz-
ing-your hair will be light, fluffy
and wavy, and have an appearance of
abundance; an Incompatible lustre,
lsoftness and luxuriance.
Get a IS cent bottle OF knowlton's
Danderine from any drug store or
toilet counter. and prove that your
hair is as pretty and soft as. any
that IT has been neglected orinjuted
by careless treatment that's ali
sou surely ean have beautiful hair
and lots Of It il you will Just try u
little Danderine.-Adyertisement,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-18
MARK TWA1N's SPIDER

When Mark Twain in his early
days was editoryof a Missouri paper
a superstitious subscriber wrote to
him saying that he had found spi.
der in his paper, and asking him
whether that was sign of good luck
or bad The humorist wrote this in
answer and printed it.
Old Subscriber: Finding q spider in
your paper was neither good luck
bad luck b for gyop.sl Tbea spider
was merely looking oyer quo paper
toiseewwhieh merchant is not ad,
sertising, 80 that he e can 50, tq1 that
store, spin, his wsh, across the door
and lead q life of s.n1ynrd istparrbed peace
ever Observation-Disclosures ,chroni-
cle-Telegraph.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-18
WHY DON,T Y0Uq

A farmer who was carrying IN OK
press package from a city mail order
house, was accosted by local mcr;-
chant: why didn't you buy that
bill of goods from me? could have
saved you the express and besides
you would hae been patronizing a
home store. which helps pay the taxes
and build up this locality" With
Characteristic frankness the farmer
asked: "Whysdon't your. patronize
your home paper and, advertiser I
read it and didn't know you had the
goods have here, nor do ever see
your name in the paper inviting one
to come to your store. The Pomo-
tropic.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-18
Editor West virginian:

Editor West yirginian:
Prof. ]. w. Barnes, one of Fair
monts hard working commissioners,
lie reported to have said last Friday
night in an address before the Wo-
mans Club. that the administration
Of the affairs of this city heretofore
has been without n head. tapologies.
to ex-Ntayor Lively, and that anyone
could go out and incur Indebtedness
fna the aame Of the, city and the; city
council had been in the habit, Of S9r-
dering all such debts paid, and there
being; no money on hand 4 large
number of city orders had been, u.s.
sued, Commissioner Barnes also re.
ports that there is law which linn
its the said council to an expenditure
Of the city's money, equal to the
amount of the levy, but. that this lin
It has been in the immediate past far
exceeded, and being SO exceeded the
persons who were guilty thereof have
Incurred personal liability to the
city for the amount of the excess.
Commissioner Barnes has evidently
made study of this subject and
knows what he is talking about;
therefore when he says that our for:
mcr city council spent more of the
city money than they could legally
spend, and by doing SO have incurred
a personal liability for he'amount OF
the excess, he speaks as one in au-
thority. SS,
After this Acknowledgement the cit;
zens of. Fairmont are Justified in ex.
pecting that Commissioner Barnes
will do his legal dutySand institute
proceedings in the. name Of the city
of Fairmont to secure an accounting
from tile persons who are liable to
the city Of Fairmont for money lille.
gally spent, andsto secure the re-pay.
ment thereof to heEcity.
s ~. CITIZEN.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-18
Peoples FORUM

IL d
Editor esttvirginian:i.
The city charter under which VIC
now live and are being taxed, pro
vides that the Board o5Affairs may
sell the old -Fairmont Graveyard.
Already AN aorder has been made
prohibiting anys!more3s interments
there. q ste....
I To people having friends . buried
there a warning is given; Remember
hat Death orathe, Grave do not deter
this Big Four Government. The
poor must be taxed, and the dead
raised to supply the revenue. neces-
sary to build the bridges spoken of
by Commissioner Barnes ut recent
public meeting. y t2
Eve are going some new"
.r54 t,f. OLD TIMER.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-18
+ More than three hundred cities
THE RIGHT KIND,

The city Of Parkersburg discounts
its bills other than its bonded debt.
It now has in cash on hand and taxes
due and other fixed income an
amount amply sufficient TO meet ev-
cry expense to the end of the fiscal
year, July 1,71914.-parkersburgD Dis
patch News. +slasWU
And Parkersburg has a commission
form of government. The Simon
pure, non-partisan form. with no So
called bipartisan features that has
permitted the domination OF one par.
ty by dual alliance. as Fairmont
las.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-18


On the following page appears o
timely reference concerning the prop
osition of physicians using publicity
inS the newspapers. They are divided
into two classes on this question.
From the time physicians were in
vented 900 odd per cent: have stood
in one single body against what they
have termed unethical practices-the
foremost OF which has been the mat
ter of paid-for advertising. In the
meantime. certain class of doctors
specialists, they cali themselves.
have grown rich via the process Of
newspaper publicity. The ethics Of
one division is in wide measure re-
sponsible for the large practices and
prosperity of the other. Naturally,
there are among these advertising
specialists, men of recognized ability,
but the rank and file are men who
could not exist were the capable and
responsible. physicians less inclined to
smother the lights which should guide
the unwary public 70 safer channels.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-18
Va MUTE READER
Editor West yirginian:

Editor West virginian:
Now that many small families are
compelled to put on water meters OF
be robbed, another position is open
for appointment at the hands Of the
Board of Affairs the -Four Hour a
Day. men. That is someone to read
the meters.
Personally L am in favor OF the
Good Old Democratic Party, having
that place, as Ct Is to he nonpartIsan
CD But should the Bun Moosers
have tile privilege Of aspiring, let
Il be given to one of our fair sex.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-18
INITIATIVE REFERENDUM AND
So 49,: RECALL. ;s.'.s, sasis

The west virginiahh originally ia
yored the Dcs Moines plan of COM
mission government and when
against its better Judgment 1t SUBJ
mitted to a compromise to the So
called bipartisan farce tlabeled in
the charter mon partisan') 1t did SO
pinning its faith to the provisions for
the initiative, referendum and recall
for which 1t stood till the last. plac-
ing the government actually in the
hands Of the people. }..''
The original bill provided for a
$50 petition of voters to make these
provisions effective but that provi-
sion was also compromised to 309s to
pacify the opponents Of the charter.
1t was then charged that the initia-
tive, referendum and recall were rem
dered ineffective by such large per-
centage which was larger than that
provided in other cities with these
provisions, but upon closer study Of
the charter 1t will be seen that Fair
mont has, in fact. smaller percent
age requirement for these provisions
than most any other city. Instead OF
, being 800 Of the total vote upon
which the percentage is. usually fig
, nred It is reduced to practically only
,d5To of the total vote, or 80 per cent.
Of the vote received bSsthesscmhis.
sioner receiving the. highest ayoteI
which in Fairmonts Happens to- I'D
only about half the total fyate So
under this provision it will require
only 455' voters to secure a recall
referendum or initiative election.
We almit, however, that the recall
has been very seriously handicapped
by the provisions requiring vacancies
to be filled only from the party whose
representative is sought to be re-
called, but the percentage instead Of
being high is the same as for the ref.
erendum and indeed very low, max
ing the recall easily accessible.
While in the case Of recall mem
Der of the same party would have t.
be returned to the office there are al
ways plenty of good Independent mer
in these parties who may take tn,
place of those who might be recalled
They were before the convention.
aud turned down.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-18
Condemnation
Proceedings

| . r 4 81 M
The five commissioners who were
appointed yesterday by Circuit Judge
Raymond to ascertain fair price OF
the first ward property being con-
1emned by the Buckhannon and
Northern Railroad Company are
holding tAeir7 sessions, today in the
County Court Room.
Many witnesses are being examin-
ed today who are testifying as to
he value of the various properties.
RECORD DEEDS e ~
If you are holding any deeds that
have not been placed on record in
She County Clerks office, it is ad-
FIRST Of April.
disable that you file them before the
County Assessor Davis is very busy
I present making realty transfers
nd as the new assessments year be-
gins April LIST all taxes on real estate
for theas4aT 1915 Will be! made, out
=: ~ -.ert.y ~ho holds!the2 titlesdee
ion thasgday. 1ftyouTi deed itsgiot
filled with the couhtyl Cleric 1be6ort
'EApriltlst tile lticsebwillt bGmade
!out to the old owner Of the property
jand torsave you Inconvenience it. is
better to file the deed now so the
transfer can, be made lin the old. as
sessment year. Sfift
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-18

lad been: in the service of the city for
the past, SIX. years, has kept the plant
in good :ordertand he. has been faith
full to his trust and. a diligent and
honest worker?"
In this case there can be no doubt
c! the condition of the water plant
and in all probability the appraisers
will find that Mt is worth in the
peishborhood of a million dollars.
But why should the commissioners
appoint these gentlemen to assess the
value of the water plant?
What has their long residence and
connection with the business affairs
Of the city got to do with their quail
flcations for appraising the value OF
the property of the city? Some Of them
have only lived in Falrmont all their
Elises. Why did not these commits,
sloners so to Lincoln district, Man;
nington or Pawpaw. to get some
l ( II
young men whotliave not been abcu,
the city very much toGappraise his
/, Valuable property? ,,..,, :, :. ;, -.
Did they not go to Lincoln district
to'get man.! who has very Slight &c!
quaintance in the city, to assess the
sixteen millions Of property Of the
tax payers because lie offered to do /,
800 dollars cheaper than 1t had been
done before?
If we are TO have efficiency and
economy it seems that the commits
sioners would have shown the same
wisdom in getting men to appraise
the water system. They possibly
could have had a higher value placed
Gu it than these well known business
men will place upon It.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-18

~ Is 70 be hoped, that for the good
|of humanity in general, the Physis
clans convention in MAJ, will work
out the question OF advertising upon
|a harmonious and practical basis
&ewspaperdom.
More than three hundred cities
have established commission govern
ment. To this writing not one. of
them has gone back to the old form.
Kansas City Times.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-18
DEFICIENT III spIzzER1NKTUM

A man who takes rest OF twenty
hours should be able to- do sot of
work in the brief period of four
hours. but II the balance Of his time
is occupied by his various other oc-
equations. of personal and private
nature. when he comes to the city
hall to serve the public he is usually
more or less deficient in "spizzcr-
inktum."
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-18
THE "TONICULATED" RUB.

The BARRIERS are now telling their
customers that all four hour brain
workers are having their hair
"toniculated" and they are all fall.
ing" for the tonic. There is nothing
more invigorating than good
'toniculated" head rub.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-18
VAIN MANS WEAKNESS.

To tkFrom ntheq Houston Post.l a
srity the, .poorr devil whose vanity
has swollen, toltle. point that he
thinks he can influence a 1iwoman in
the matter Of dress.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-18
INSULTING.

tFrom the Topeka Capital.)
After a man reaches the age of fiji
" lie begins to see insults in the
newspapers to the effect that he is
M 1old niainln apGM Il s7Bo 20 :lSuGd
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-18

The Bull Moose party is on record
in favor of woman suffrage. Now
why not give this appointment to
some of your lady friends, Mr.. Wa
ter Commissioner. She will read u
meter ali 'right.Eoll so.
a'a Y woMAN's RIGHTS.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-18

FOR sALE-4-room cottage with
modern improvements on Guffey
street. Price s1seoo,oo. Also 2
room cottage on Arch ST. with good
well OF water. Price, 81, 200. Ap.
ply 9. &. Downs, 2osArch st, 81
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-18
Dentists at Pittsburgh.

Drs. w. .JBoydston, c. H. Neill.
Fred Hess, W. R. Dougan. Hersehel
satterfield and Earl McCray have
gone to Pittsburgh to attend the Cen
eral Manufacturers Dental Associa-
ton of America which is in session
there today.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-18

Z Madera's Condition Serious. EeI'
Nj. Clark Mad Of 6 ration, 4.
ptaser Of property for the BaltiT5f
md ohid Mho @as stfhkcff yjti
spssieSyiSiiile Iwalking db@a NaH
stf5 Yesterday m ~ 1 lbs aad a
was removed to Cook hospital, 10
ni9ins about the same today He A
still unconscious and his condition "
serious. ~ esfS.n aGtgqs SbI
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-02-16

Nineteen states now require an ex-
animation in agriculture to be passed
before a teacher may obtain GER
tifteate to teach.
In the first seven months in l91I
263,390 persons emigrated from the
United Kingdom for permanent res
idence outside OF Europe.
Fourteen schools have been estan-
lished by the Russian ministry OF az
riculture for the training OF M
structors in the peasant industries. 4
Early official estimates indicate
that the gold production of the Unit
ed states last year was the smallest
since 1905, while that Of silver was
the greatest for quantity on record
Paper made from aeaweed has
been invented by an English chemist.
1t Is said to be fireproof, waterproof
and odorless.