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The Washington herald., 1914-04-12
QUEEN MARY A GUTTER. =

srlciaI Gable TO The Wa.hington Herald
London. April 1.-THE gambling craze
is more prevalent in London society at
present than ever before. and this is why
the queen has given up playing the rub
her of whist. Tile kc, st Of all players
are women. and tn" greatest plungers.
and even quite young girls now know AZ
about ''spotIing" winners.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-12
EMIGRATION IS DECREASING.
shipping Companies ReEin to Com
plain About small Movements.

Srerial Cable to The Washington Herald.
London. April n.-There are signs of a
large decrease in emigration to North
America, and Ill the shipping cOmpanie:
are now complaining about the smallness
of the movement, which last year con-
stituted nearlv 4 record.
Several sailings have been cancelled
and II is now possible to obtain berths
on any steamer no matter how near hel
sailing date may be.
According to the board OF trade, the
number of passengers leaving Britain in
January and February for Canada and
the United States was 7.s0S less than in
the corresponding period last year. there
being also S.sf fewer emigrants to Aus
tralia and New Zealand.
A similar tendency is observable at
Continental ports, especially at Hamburg,
Bremen, and Rotterdam.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-12
NOTED LONDON CHEF DIES.

speciRl Cable to The Washington Herald.
London, April n.-Thousands of Ameri-
cans will be sorry to hear of the death
OF ''Old Davey,' who, for nearly fifty
years, was chef in Simpsons Chop House
Davey was quite a character and knew
personally many famous Americans For
mer President Roosevelt, when here after
his African frip had long chat With
Davey
The Washington herald., 1914-04-12
Hotel for American
Prelates Is Rome's Plan
TO STOP DUELLING IN ARMY.
kaiserin seldom Used hut Powerful
Influence Upon Emperor.

Special Cable to The Washington Herald.
Berlin. April 11.-Kaiserin Augusta,
whose devotion to her family and her
housewifely duties have made her
loved and respected throughout the
empire, almost never interferes in pub
lie affairs, but when she does her In
fiuence Is powerful.
She now has taken a decisive stand
on the duelling question, holding views
diametrically opposed to those of the
military aristocracy.
The Kaiser has always deprecated
duelling on principle, but has yielded
to the apparent necessity of tacitly as
senting to the custom so long sane
toned by tradition and precedent. His
influence. II is now expected, will be
exercised much more decisively In
favor OF the entire prohibition Of the
duelling practice.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-12
LONDON TRADEsMEN HIT,

Special Gable to The Washington Herald.
London. April ia new development
in the suffragette campaign is the boy
cotting OF shops which do not advertise
in the w. S. A. p. publications.
The women are bribing traders to sup
port their movement in an indirect man.
ner by giving the whole of the orders,
both personal and commercial. to SYM
pathizing firms. Many of the great
houses advertise in these papers I'M order
to keep immune from the smashing at
keDtions of the uilitants.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-12
ARTHUR FIRST IRISH vIcERoY.
King Georges Young Cousin Slated
for Homo Rule Ruler.
to The Washinrton Herald.

Special Cable to The Washington Herald.
Dublin, April IA good many Liberals
OF more or less eminence have Of late
been discussing exactly what is going to
happen when home rule Parliament is
actually set Up on College Green in the
course of next year
II is said in these circles that Prince
Arthur OF Connaught will be the first
viceroy under the new order of things.
There has not been a member of the
British royal family at the head of the
government in ireland since the youthful
Henry, Duke of York. afterward known
as Henry VIII, was appointed lord lieu
tenant or lord deputy in the year 1894.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-12
LAST MEAL AT MIDNIGHT.
Inventor of Electric Beefsteak Pre-
pnreS Scientific Eating Schedule.

Special Cable to The Washington Herald
Paris, April 1.-THE principal meal
OF the day should be eaten at a. m.
Light tea should be taken at p. m,
and the final meal not too heavy,
ought TO be consumed near midnight.
This is the scientific schedule drawn
up by Prof. Bergonie. who has made
q life study of the question of nutri-
tIon. He also recently invented cleo
tric beefsteaks.
Man expends most of his energy at
the hours indicated" says the pro-
fessor, 'and that is when he ought to
eat. A French family which lived ac-
cording TO this schedule for six years
enjoys excellent health"
The Washington herald., 1914-04-12
U. S. METHODS WAKE LONDON.

London. April 1I.-LondOn is promised
another big fight for life" besides that
Of the penny dailies This is among the
West End drapery firms. who have suf-
fered from the pushing methods of GER
tain firms that have introduced Ameri-
can ways into their business. \ COM
plete reorganiza ton OF departments Is
taking place. old employees who are not
up to date being weeded out in favor Of
newcomers with ideas.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-12
KINTORE PRAISES THE U. s.

Special Gable to The WASH eou Herald.
London. April il.-ThI Earl of Eintore
has returned to London from his visit
to America in connection with the An.lo-
American Exposition to he held at Shep-
herds Bush this year. Lord Kintore is
loud in his praise nf the hospitality and
courtesy shown him during his stay in
the United States
The Washington herald., 1914-04-12
PRINCE GOING TO OXFORD,

Special Gable TO The Washington Herald
London. April Ito the evergrowine
number of Oriental royalties who have
been educated at Oxford or Cambridge
OF recent years Will shortly have to be
added a most interest figure.
This is the Crown Prince of Janan
who is to be sent to Oxford after the
summer vacation.
There are already two sons of the
King nf Siam at Oxford,
The Washington herald., 1914-04-12

Rome. April 11.-Eleanora Duse, the
famous Italian actress, who retired
from the stage several years ago, has
given her beautiful villa in Via Nomen-
ana. opposite the American Academy.
and a large sum of money to found a
home for actresses. Nine. Duse. whose
success on the stage brought her a
large fortune. does not intend to open
conservatoire of acting, but wished
10 give the women of the stage a So
cial life in which they shall meet per-
sons of culture and artistic ability. The
only educational features of the home
will be certain number Of lectures on
dramatic art, delivered by actors. play
wrights, and managers. Countess Spal-
letti. president of the National Asso-
ciation of Italian Women: Queen Elena,
and women OF the Italian stage have
promised their support to the venture.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
c. H. sNIDER.

Quoting business on his own &C
count for but little more than year,
lie has been located in Tafrmont III
his work for about five years, and
our people are well aware of his
splendid ability, his artistic skill,
his reliability and his strictness In
supervising construction. MIR. Sn!-
der docs all classes of work, includ-
ing plans, blue prints, ETC., but he
has specialized in school and church
building and during the tenure of
his business here he has prepared
plans and constructed score OF
such buildings, and they are most
crcdltable to him and his profession.
MIR. Snider has his office in suite
1884 Peoples National Bank build
ing, and is well equipped for prompt
attention to contracts. He is a
young man of much energy, a polish
cd gentleman. and a credit to the
city as a citizen-one who is both q.
good booster and willing worker for
the upbuilding of the community
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
HEssE-N1cKoLIcH COMPANY.
General Contractors.

Nature has not alone endowed
West Virginia with exceptional top
ographical beauty and rich resourc
cs, but in providing these has also
provided the most difficult OF work
for the engineer and the contractor
who undertakes to develop these re-
sources, to modernize the country
and bring it up to its rightful state
in highest civilization and conf
mercial productiveness. The big de-
vcloping operations going forward
in this state are calling for the best
most successful general contracting
ability, and this is strong tncen-
tive for the most capable talent to
center in the territory surrounding
Fairmont. One Of the younger but
must successful general contracting
and engineering firms to locate III
Fairmont, is the Hesse-Nickolicil
Company, who opened offices IN this
city with the beginning of the pres
cnt year. The members of the FIRM
arc young men, but we'll fitted by
educational training and practical
experience, and the heavy construc-
tion work which they have been &C
complishing in this district has been
so satisfactorily and efficiently per-
formed as to guarantee a splendid
future for its membership.
Hessc-Nickolich Company are pre-
pared for all classes of construction
work. such as steel structures, rein
forced concrete construction, fire.
proofing, structural engineering,
sewers, grading, paving, mine struc"
lures and openings, railroad con-
struction and similar work. Since
opening offices here the company
has been successful in obtaining sew
,cral important contracts, including
the building of some large bridges,
and they have created n splendid inl-
preston because of their profession
al ability and business integrity and
Judgment. The offices of the COM
pany are on the second floor over
the Holt Drug Company, opposite
the Watson building.
! Messrs. e. Fl. Hesse and A. l..
ellckolicE are the members of the
firm, and both are highly qualified
in their particular lines. Backing
this they have the necessary energy
to put through work promptly.
They seem assured OF a place at the
top among construction firms Of the
section.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
SHREWSBURY B. MILLER.
Civic and Mechanical Engineer.

In the building Of Towns and cit
les, construction of railroads and in
general development of new coun-
try-opening up its mineral resourc-
cs, etc.-thc whole range of service
by the civil and consulting engineer
, is one of practical Importance. In
the great advancements going for
ward in West Virginia and adjoin-
ing states Shrewsbury u. Miller has
been a strong power and prominent
factor for progress. Mr.. Miller pos
sesses the engineering and technicai
knowledge necessary to perform the
highest quality OF work, and he puts
behind this knowledge the business
vim and vigor to successfully effect
anything which he may undertake.
MIR. Miller has been engaged III
the work of his profession here for a
number of years, and has most eff
GENTLY served the city in the capac.
ity OF city engineer, much of the
best improvements made in this city
being creditable to his efforts. He
now has offices in the Jacobs euild-
ing in Fairmont, and while giving
his attention to all classes OF civil
and mechanical engineering, he r!
specializing In reinforced concrete
construction, railway construction,
boring, water supply surveys, sewer
construction, etc. In these lines, as
in others, he is highly proficient.
his experience with the affairs OF
Fairmont's government aftording
some big engineering problems
which he worked out to the, entire
satisfaction of all concerned and
with much credit to himself.
But Mr.. Miller's greatest success
has been in the making possible sue
cess for those who have employed
his services. His skill has aided
materially in the deyelopment wqrls
OF F'atTmont and the country silr5
ROUNDING, and the wotk undertaken
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
WALTER S. MUMFoRD. M. E. E.
Electrical and Mechanical Engineer

In this modern age of electrical
power and great mechanical develop
ment the place OF the electrical and
mechanical engineer has become in
lispensable, for the best in construc-
ton and development is, to large
extent, dependent upon him. Nat
urally. Fairmont presents fine field
for the engineer skilled in his pro-
fession, since no section of the coun-
try has offered greater opportuni-
ties and undertaken greater develop
ing problems. Among the leaders OF
the electrical and mechanical engt-
neers of the Monongahela Valleydis-
trict, Walter S. Mumford, of Fair
mont, takes rank with the most
skilled and expert. He was given the
best Of technical educational train
ing, having received his degree as
Master of Electrical Engineering
from Union College, New York, and
i.sfnce entering uponi the duties. of the
profession he has gained That practi-
cal knowledge which best fits him
for the execution OF the highest work
in his lines which may be undertaken
in this rich country. Mr.. Mumford
has been successful in all the work
which lie has undertaken and those
for whom he has performed service
are highest in their praise of his eff
fciency and general experiences.
Mr.. Mumford offers his services
both as electrical, mechanical and
consulting engineer. He also is
pleased to confer with those contem-
plating work and is prepared to fur
Eish estimates. He is not only high
Ily educated and expert in his work.
but man of known reliability and
trustworthiness. Likewise Mr.. Num-
ford enjoys wide popularity as citi-
zen, a man of commendable civic
pride and citizen who is at all
times ready to come to the aid of his
home city and assist in its growth
and development.
1t is a matter of record that Mt.
Mumford built the first telephone
service, for the United States govern
ment in its Eastern possessions, in
the Samoan Islands. He has world
wide experience in his work.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22

contractors and business mon of the
city.
Fnirmont Brick Company has con-
structcd modern plant for the man
ufacturG OF brick, equipped i'll such
manner as to produce brick at the
minimum of cost. The product has
been given tile most severe test and
declared by architects and contrac-
tors to be of first quality. In fact,
they are OF that beauty and smooth
ness which will permit their use US
facing brick and present very sat
isfactory result. The plant has a ca
pacity of 1900 brick per day, or
5000 900 per year. The company is
finding a ready demand for the prod
uct and local contractors are among
the largest buyers.
This industry is one of much i'm
rortancc to the section in which II
is located, since it is taking the
cheapest Of our raw materials and
converting them into valuable build
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
6. Il. SNYDER
Architect.

There is nothing which lends 50
much 10 the attractiyencss of ting
city as beautiful buildings, both for
business public and residential pur-
poses. Ordinarily the layman does
NOT stop Is consider the matter Of
the responsibility Of credit for these
buildings, but when lis sifted down
to tie bottom, we all known that
without architectural skill and abil-
ity there viii be no building worth
while. Faifmont owes much to her
architects for its reputation as u
city OF magnificent buildings-pui-
He, business and residential = and
titeir services are not only greatly
Ia demand here at Ihome, but they
are frequently called to other cities
and towns for work. Mr.. @. H. sni-
der has gained rank It'll the fore
most nrctIt cts now 10 cated In West
Virginia, and while lie has seen con
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22


well known engineers in this state.
The new concern took over the
business some months ago, and
bringing into It the best Of talent,
they have succeeded in extending the
business, revealing their right to be
classed with the leading engineers
of the state. They are at present do
ing the engineering work for prac-
tically all the independent mining
companies in this section, and to-
gether with their development work
have succeeded in maintaining a
large we'll seasoned and competent
force in the field.
West Virginia Engineering Co. have
! offices in suite sos Jacobs building
and are prepared for mining, civil
end construction work. Mr.. G. w.
Hahn is manager of the company.
with Mr.. ]. H. Henshaw as chief en-
efneer, and they combine the educa-
tional training and the practical
knowledge required for strong
company, both being graduates of
leading technical schools of the eoun-
try. They are men of alertness, pro-
gressive and enterprising, and their
capabilities have best been demon
stratcd in their work, work, which
has won highest commentator from
those who have employed their SER
vices. Fairmont is glad to welcome
such ta1ent-a talent able to cope
with the big enterprises and devcl-
hi
set on foot here. Messrs. Hahn and
Henshaw have gained the full con-
fdence of our people and are held in
high esteem in business and social
circles.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
WEST VA. ENGINEERING CO.
Civil, Mining and Consulting Engi
neers.

Succeeded to the business of one
of the old established and reliable
engineering firms of Fairmont, the
West Virginia Engineering Company
is one of the best equipped of the
engineering companies of the Mo-
nongahela Valley and are taking
care OF tile business for many of the
leading corporations of this district
and aiding materially in the proper
development of the rich natural re-
sources of this section Of the state.
The exceptional character of this
country demands the best of talent
for successful development. Its
roughness, its ruggedness create diff
ficulties7 that must be surrounded,
and this brings demand for highest
engineering and construction skill.
This service is being most admirably
supplied by the West Virginia Engi-
necring Co., since its corps OF experts
rank with the most proficient in the
country, and equipped for the high.
est class of work in each branch of
the profession. The business was
formerly conducted by Allen & Rohr.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22

by him has always"been successfully
Terminated, as his staff Of assistants
includes men of fitness and practical
worth.
Mr.. Miller has gained the full
confidence OF those persons. firms
and corporations for whom he has
performed work and is held in the
highest esteem in business and So
cial circles. He exhibits that conf
mendable civic pride so frequently
manifested by his profession, and
freely offers his services when Fair
mont's interests are to be pushed
forward.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
FA1RMoNT BRICK COMPANY.
Manufacturers of Building Brick.

Among the natural advantages en-
joyed by Fairmont and Marion coun-
ty is wonderful supply ofishalc aud
clay suited to the manufacture of
best grades of brick We have vcri-
table mountains of this shale all
around us, and some of our mostIQu-
terprising business men and builders
have awaited themselves of the splen-
did manufacturing opportunities of
fercd through this material with the
result that Fairmont is producing as
fine brick for use in many new
buildings as will be found coming
from kilns anywhere in the country.
One of the newer organizations OF
brick making here. and one which is
producing highly satisfactory quail
ity OF brick, is Fairmont Brick, an
Incorporated company with the back
ing OF some of the leading building
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22

ing material. In other words. 1t is
creating value out Of almost moth
ing. The strength and character OF
the men behind the company stand
in guaranty OF its responsibility and
success, for they are men who have
been successful In practically every
thing which they have undertaken
and who have tlfeahilits' to push to
success this institution.
Fafrmont Brick Company is lncor-
porated and 1t has ample capital TO
promote large and successful BUSH.
ness. The Officers CT the company
are as follows: /. T. Hawkins, prcsi-
dent; j. A. Swiscr vicorprcsidont;
John NJ. Klsncr, general manager and
treasurer: S. A. Shuttleworth, secrc-
tary. The company has offices at
EOS Norfolk avenue, and are prepared
to make prompt delivery of orders.
They will be glad to submit bids OIL
any quantity of brick which may be
desired. rs
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
Large Increase In Permits Is Shown,
WhileNew Railroad And Good
Roads Figure Heavily

ings alone, the increase for the first
ten months Of 1914 over the CORE
spending period for the previous year
is estimated by the city clerk at 40
per cent. One of the most assuring
features in these permits is found in
the fact that most of them are fot
good and substantial homes, costing
from $4,000 upwards.
This year has witnessed the COM
pletion OF some of the finest homes to
be found in Fairmont or West Vir-
ginia. Among these may be mem
toned such magnificent residences as
those OF Glenn F. Barnes, on First
street; C. L. Hutchinson, on Morgan
town avenue; Murray Dickerson, on
Fairmont avenue, and the Spragg flats.
on ogden avenue. The building is
confined to no one section OF the city,
but is well distributed in all directions.
One notable feature in the permits
is the fact that fifteen of them calling
for the moving and construction Nof
buildings. This very unusual condi-
tfon was brought about through the
making of right of way for the B. & N.
railroad in First ward and the chang
ing OF some building plans by ]. Z.
Watson.
The large number of buildings and
other classes of construction has made
much work for the firms associated in
building cOnStruction-the architects
and engineers, the contractors and the
building supply houses. Fairmont has
a strong array of building talent, and
thcv have enjoyed a PHOSPHORUS year.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
R. A. G1LL1s.
Architect.

Architect.
One OF the first and most pleasing
attractions to the visitor in 'Fairmont
is the large number of handsome
business blocks, the splendid insti-
tutional structures and many fine
residences here. In larger part
these are the work of the past dec
ade, and the good work goes steadily
forward with future of brightest
promise for increased operations.
Credit for the ornate and substantial
style of these Improvements must be
given in large measure to the
architects and builders, though, OF
course, without good taste on the
part of the owners there could have
been no real creditable work. Com
bining the elements which charac-
terize the best and most successful
architecture, Mr.. Russell A. ellis
is credited with much OF the better
work TO be found in this city, and
has proved himself equal to the
largest contracts, never failing to
satisfactorily perform that which he
has undertaken. While Mr.. ellis
Is a young man, he mas contributed
much talent OF high artistic worth
in his professional work here, and he
can point with pardonablc pride to
numerous OF the better class OF
buildings which are creditable to
him and his profession.
MIR. ellis maintains offices in tho
Jacobs building and is prepared to
give prompt attention to any work
which may be contemplated, either
in making plans, blue prints, super
visory work Or: other duties which
come under IFS professional work.
He has gained prestige here for tie
quality OF his work, his absolute rel
liability and trtistworthincss in all
that he undertakes, and also en-
Joys the full confidence and esteem
Of business and social circles in the
city. - ''''..