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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-07
Board Of Affairs
Buys Sewer Line

The city board OF affairs has re.
Gently purchased a sewer line on East
Park avenue, which was built by pri.
vate individuals. The line extends
from B street on East Parkt TO D street
and the purchase price agreed upon
is $12s.22.
VIII Raise Houses.
The city board OF affairs has re-
Gently made an agreemeHt5with prop
erty owners on Spring street to raise
their dwelling houses which are un.
der the level of the street after the
fill was made few weeks ago. Two
houses will be raised seven feet or
possibly more. These houses belong
to "A. w. Blnns and Martha e. Hud.
son, respectively.
The house. moving firm Of Joseph
Wright & Son have. agreed to do the
work for $3.50. ].
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-07
BERLIN CLAIMS
GERMANS AGAIN
OCCUPY LODI
PETRoeRA0 ADMITS THAT THE
q SITUATION THERE is DEsPER.
.. ATE.
RUSSIANS STRONG ENOUGH TO
HOLD THE INVADERS AND
MOVE ON CRAcoW.
MuscovlTE FORCES WILL NOW
PREPARE TO SWEEP OVER
HUNGARY.
Rx Associated Press.

LONDON, Dec. IA comparison Of
reports from Berlin and Petrograd
leads to the conclusion that the Ger
mans again occupy Lodz, from which
city they were driven on the first re-
treat from Warsaw. Berlin makes the
positive announcement that Lodz is in
their hands, while Petrograd admits
that the situation there is desperate.
II the fall of the city is a fact, 1t In.
dicates that communication with War
saw again is seriously menaced, but a
semi.ofricial statement from Petrograd
declares that the Russians are strong
enough to hold the invaders in northern
Poland and will content themselves
with doing this while devoting their
mai nenergies to the destruction Of
Cracow and the invasion of Hungary
Hungary, according 10 reports from
the Russian capital, is the weak point
in the armor Of the Teuton allies. These
messages from Petrograd say that even
as early as the taking of Lemberg Aus
tria asked Russia for terms Of epace.
The negotiations to this end, If any
really took place, APPARENTLY proved
abortiye.
On the waters some minor activity.
has been noticed resulting in the re-
ported destruction. Of Turkish auxil-
iaries in the Black Sea by Russian sub
marines and the crippllng by a mine
of the famous Turkish cruiser Hamt.
dichy which is said to have reached
ConstantInople with considerable diff.
Guilty. 81
The latest report from Montenegro
and Servia indicates that-the Balkan
allies at bey on their mountain strong
holds are holding the Austrian invaders
in check.
Diplomatically interest is centered
on Rome, wher the statement of former
Premier Giolitti that Austria planned
war against servia in 1918 has caused
somethingof sensation.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-07
Miller School tobe
Dedicated Tonight

The dedication of the Thomas c.
Miller school building will take place
this evening. The building was open
for inspection this afternoonEand de.
spite the cloudy weather number of
patrons visited the building.
Prof. T. c. Miller, in whose honor
the building was named, will make
the principal address and several mus
ical numbers will be given by the pu-
pills of the school.
The general public is invited to at
tend the services tonight.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-07
ARRESTED FoR BooTLEeelNe.

Bob Herd and John Rosy, both white
men were arrested Saturday evening
in the First ward on, the charge of
hootleggtng. The. constable had been
after the men for several days as it
was known on very good authority
that they were engaged in the whis-
key selling business. making their
headquarters on Water street. Both
men practically confessed to the
charge when brought before Justice
Of the Peace Fleming and were sent
tc Jail.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-07

Honoring departed members the B
P o. Elks Lodge No. 1874 held an i'm
pressive and appropriate memorial
service yesterday afternoon at the
Grand Opera House.
The opera house was packed to
capacity for the service. the Elks be-
ing present in large numbers and oc-
cupying the front rows of seats.
Exalted Ruler W. D. Evans led the
opening exercises, following se1ec-
tlons by Berger's orchestra. Rev. II.
G. stoetzer, pastor of the Presbyterian
church, offered the invocation, after
which a brilliant memorial address
was delivered by Hon. H. X. McQuar-
rie of Uniontown.
The musical program under the di'
rection Of Miss Katherine Hough, as
sisted by local talent, could not be
surpassed, and elected much praise
from the large audience assembled.
Special musical. selections rendered
were a duet, "Love Divine All Love
.Excellfpg,'n' by Miss Hough and La
mar fSatterfeld; a solo by Miss
Hough, "Crossing the Bar" and an
octette by Misses Hough, Minnie
Fleming, Nell Layman, Mrs. W. S.
Hamilton and Messrs. H. J. Hartley,
Lamar Satterfield, G. H. Randall and
DR.. C. H. Neill, THE Radiant Morn" "
were all beautifully rendered.
Mrs. Minor Durham skillfully &C
companied the musical selections on
the piano.
The committee in charge Of the
service was composed of the follow
ing
.Nelll, A. G. Martin, A. F. Brownfield
and Harry B. Clark.
Fairmont Lodge of Elks has been
called upon during the past year to
mourn the loss Of two departed mem.
bers in the persons Of John B. Weight
man, who died at Shinnston, and
Ralph w. Lane, who died at Worces-
ter, Mass.
The tablets stationed on palm EN-.
banked platform bore the names Of
the departed members Of the local
lodge. The lodge has lost "a mem
bers by death since its organization.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-07
.WILS0NHOPP0SED.
TO.GARDNER'S
PL|.IA|N|||OfINQUIRY. |. \
TALKS ON UNITED STATES PRE-
PAREDNEss FOR NATIONAL
DEFENSE.
PREsIDENTsFAvoRs FULLEST Ex-
ANIMATION BY CONGRESS
stoNAL COMMITTEES.
ALL FACTS IN POSSESSION OF Ex-
EcuTIvE DEPARTMENT
MAY BE HAD.
BIZ ASSOCIATED PREss.l

bT ASSOCIATED HRESR.l Fl.
WASHINGTON D. c., Dec. q
President Wilson announced today he
was opposed to Representative Card
ner's plan for investigating the pre-
paredness OF the United States for
pational defense because he thought
Il was an unwise way OF handling "a
question which might create very un-
favorable International Impressions. J"
Representative Gardner called on the
President today at the latter's re-
guest to discuss his resolution for an
investigating commission. After Mr..
Gardner's call, the following statement
was given out at the White House:
"The President told Representative
Gardner that he was opposed to the
method of inquiry proposed by Mr.
Gafdner because he thought it was
an unwise way Of handling question
which might create unfavorable inter-
national impressions. He said to Mr..
Gardner that he was entirely in favor
of the fullest inquiry by the commit
tees of Congress, and that there were
no facts in possession Of the execu-
tive department which was not at the
disposal of these committees. During
his call, Mr.. Gardner read the follow.
ing two questions to the President:
"There are two ways Of defeating
my resolution. It can be defeated on
e square aye or nay vote or it can be
rigeonholed in the committee on rules.
Which course do you adviser
"Will you authorize army and navy
officers to testify before the Rules
committee my invitation either with
or without restrictive instructfons?"
When Mr. Gardner left the Presi-
dent, he refused to say what answer
had been given his questions.
white House officials said the for.
nal statement given out would be the
only comment on the call.
Mr.. Gardner said he was not sur
prised at the Presidents position and
would continue to press the passage OF
his resolutions. He will consult with
ether members of congress to learn
their views. Prior to Mr.. Gardner's
call Chairman Tillman, Of the SEN
ate Naval committee discussed ma
tional defenses with the President.
Later >he said he and the President
agreed that the United States should
have an adequate navy in accordance
with the declaration Of the last Demo-
cratic platform. He added that the
naval experts would have to determine
what an adequate navy was.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-07
New Officials
Are.SWornIn

The county commissioners today
convened for an extra session and are
receiving bonds and administering the
oath Of office to all of the newly elected
officials who will take Office on Jan. /.
The court will also at this time trans.
act great deal Of other business of a
routine nature, such as allowing orders,
granting or changing licenses, to con-
slider applications for notary public or
receive bonds from ontaries already
appointed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-07
Understanding With
Balkan States
Nv Associated Press.

By Associated Press. t-.sS5.
LONDON, Dec. 7-Progress has
been made toward an understanding
in the Balkan States, which will be
satisfactory, to the allies. according
to an Athens correspondent, who un:
derstands that basis had been
reached for an understanding between
Servia and Bulgaria.
The British, Russian and French
ministers have visited the Greek pre-:
mier, the correspo lent reports and
Ihet SAYS that the Greek newspapefs
declare The visit confirmed proposals.
int Greses should assist serxla
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-07
NOTICE TO TAX i; ANEks.

City taxes are now due aud PAYABLE
at the. office ofSthe2 Treasurer. par-
Ing December only mo Interest viii be
charged. After December si. ie54s
Interest will be charged on ali sin.
paid taxes.
Taxes will be collected aa seon 40
possible by the gTreasurer after jan
uary I, 1915.
Why not call az; the ffleeineWs save.
your Interest and afIVlsIt tfon tIie
Treasurer. v. 81 liLLER
t2.5:tf IFeasurer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-07
Knitting Garnl5!Ill. e,:nts
For thelB elgiaIls

WASHINGTON, Dec! Capital Sd.
clety's latest activity@knttting gats
ments for stricken Be1gianss appear-
ed today in the halls Of c6ngres -.
While the galleries were filling be
fore the session opened, Several young
women brought their knitting and
Piled their needles vigorously ion lnuf
bers.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-07
/. .NloRWEelANa STEAMER sINks.i

By ASSOCIATED PREss.I 8 &
s LONDON Dec. I. The Norwegian
steamer Nygaard. previously reported
ashore on Efsierg, Denmark; has gone
to the bottom. The ygaard was re-
ported ashore Noyember 22ees with 15l
feet 81 water In her hold ON this
SINE day her crew were landed SAFE
iy &C Escjssgs
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-07
British Ship Sunk
By German Cruiser

by Associated Press.
s VALPARAISO, Chile, Dec, 1.-THE
british steamer Charcas, from New
York, October l, has been sunk at
sea on the port Of Corral, Chile, by
the German transport, Prinz Eitel
Friedrtch. The crew Of the Char.
cas- have been landed at Padudo, IS
niles north Of Valparaiso.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-07
.couNclL MllEETINa ToNIeHT,

Tonight, being the: :first Monday night
ofsthe month, Ills the Tegular. time for
The city council$ to meet, but as there
iSnothingi OF import lancet to come before!
thst body at this time, it IS probable
That 40 quorum VIII lbepresenh
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-07

n. u, Placed
in Imminent Peril Streets
are Flooded and Rol ling
Breakers Threat Founda7
4 tions Of the Principal Build.
ings- New York Bay and
Harbor Cleared Of fall Craft
Grew of Six Masted 81 Sclloor-l
er in Danger.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-07
Official
Statement
For Today

PARIS, Dec. THE French war Of
flee gave out an official communica.
tion today as follows: in the region
of the User we continue to attack the
few entertainments still held by the en-.
emy on the lebt bank Of the canal. In
the region of Armenterls and Arras as
well as In the Disc territory in the
Aisne region and in the Argonnes
there is nothing new to report except
to refer in general terms to the supe'
riorlty of our offensive.
"In Champagne heavy artillery on
several occasions has shown marked
superiority over that OF the enemy.
There is nothing new on the eastern
front of our line where the position Of
preceding days have been maintained.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-07
'K.IIlLl.Ep .IL MAN M COURT ROOM.

sWENATCHEE, Wash. Dec. 7.-Har-
NJ Carr. OF leayenworth on trial for
ssadlting d cir, |, shot and killed n
D!! Franlslin IN D court room at Cash
mefe today. The bullet glanced and
aisoSkiIleti q man named Parsons.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-07

BERLIN, wireless to London. Dec.
1.-THE German official statement Civ
en- out in Berlin this afternoon says
that in Northern Poland German fore
es were successful in prolonged fight
ing around Lodz and defeated Russian
forces stationed to the northwest and
southwest OF this city.
The announcement follows:
"No special reports have been re-
ceived from the western theatre oil
war nor from the region to the east
of the plains Of the Macurlan lakes. In
northern Poland We gained important
successes in prolonged fighting around
Lodz by defeating strong Russian
forces stationed to northwest and to
southwest OF this city.
"Lodz Is in our possession. Details
of the battle giving us Lodz cannot be
made public because of extended field
ever which the engagement was fought
Russian losses were large
"An attempt by Russians to come to
the assistance of their threatened
army in the north from northern Po.
land was spoiled by the activity Of the
Austro.H Hungarian, and: German troops
IL the district southwest Of Piotrkow." !"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-07
Roaring N0rtlheQsfer SDeeps|
ODer Atlantic Coast From
North Carolina To Maine

Wind Blew Gale at Sixty
Miles an Hour lmongs the
Wrecks Cast on Shore was
an Unknown VVarshipE With
Four tunnels Shrie king
Whistle Blew for Help
Which Could Not be Given
onAccount of Highs Seas.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-07
READ ii: THE WEST vIRelNlAN

i READ THE WEST vIRelNlAN I
ii is on sale each evening at
the following places: I
FAIRMoNT.
EaIrnont News Agency, :
/. Monroe street. I
Marion News Agency, Main Z
street.
a. q. Martins News Agency :
Main street.
Il. sMccloskey, Drug Store, I
Locust avenue.
Hamilton Drug Co.. Tenth !
Moran and Springer, Water ):
street. Z
10. Rose, Main St. and I
Parks avenue. I
Hollis Novelty Store, Main :;
street. (
Clarence Fisher, Grocer, Mar {
ISet and Columbia SITS, First :
ward. {
Howard c. Cunningham, Gro. I
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-07

There are two ways Of defeating
my resolution. It can be defeated on
e square aye or nay vote or it can be
in the committee on rules.
Which course do you advise?"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-25
SENATE ON REC
ORD FOR CANNED
SALMON MONEY
0regon's Product Wins the Same Rights
as Cotton--An Oregon Democrat
Senator Author of Scheme.

Washington, Aug. 25-By a vote OF
.25 to "a the Senate went on record yes.
terday in favor of canned salmon cur
rency."
Senator Harry Lane, Democrat of
Oregon, is the author of the novel
scheme of a federal license system for
canned salmon stored in warehouses. to
the end that, after federal inspection
and licensing of salmon warehouse re-
ceipts issued for such commodities may
become the basis for issuing emergency
notes or for advances OF government
loans.
Encouraged by Senator Hoke Smiths
bill for the licensing of cotton ware
houses and the issuing of money and
loans against cotton stored in bonded
warehouses under federal license and
Mr.. Lane asked, "What about
which is the chief product of
Oregon Other Senators asked why the
Hoke Smith cotton warehouse bill had
not been amended TO provide for fed
eral warehouses for tobacco, grain, naval
stores, etc.
One Senator suggested yesterday that
the new currency issued against canned
salmon ought to be salmon colored to
make II distinctive.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-25
wAITSFIELD.

Mrs, John McGreggor of Maiden. Mass
is the guest of her brother, J. c. Berry.
Rowland Russell has purchased Miss
Douglass house in the village.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. y. Livingston are the
parents OF a son, born Wednesday.
Robert Bruce, a student of Harvard
university, is spending his vacation with
his cousin, Doric Kneeland.
Mrs. r. L. Savage. Dorothy and GUY
Savage and Miss Glenns Glssson have
returned 70 their home in Proctor.
Mrs Mary Pape OF Los Angeles. Cal.
Is visiting relatives in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Tucker have re-
turned from their wedding trip. spent in
Burke. y. Y.
Mrs. J. r. Darby Of Cbazy. y. Y. Is
the guest Of her daughter. Mrs. Dan Nc
Lsugnlin.
Miss Doris Moriarty is visiting Miss
Merle Peck In Morrisville.
Miss Ruth GRAY Of Burlington is the
guest Of Miss Evelyn Joslyn.
Leonard Lull Of Monson. Mass is q
guest AZ g. W. Wallis.
\. n Phelps q Barre was in town
Sunday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-25
HER BODY FOUND.
That of Missing Young Woman Buried
in the Sand.

| San Francisco, Aug. 25-Buried in
the sand a mile from her former home at
Carmel by the Sea, the body OF Helena
Wood Smith, a young artist, who disap-
pearcd two weeks ago, was found yes
terday by a seaching party. Death had
been caused by strangulation.
George kodoni japanese artist
photographer, who had been arrested at
Salinas, told Sheriff Nesbitt that Miss
Smith fell over cliff bordering Carmel
beach after they had quarreled. When
he saw the body fall onto the rocks
and then into the sea, Kodoni said, he
became alarmed at the possible conse-
quences and fed, remaining in hiding
until arrested.
Before admitting these facts, however
the japanese maintained that he had
not seen nor heard from the missing girl
since he left her at her bungalow on
August II.
The body was found by party OF
the young woman's friends, headed by
Frederick r. Rechdoldt, novelist. A
piece of heavy cord was tightly drawn
around the neck and a sweater had been
wrapped around and tied in place with
a towel.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-25
Valuable Advice
Barre Citizens Should Profit by
the Following Statement.

Doan's Kidney Pills were usec
by this Barre resident.
Their merit was shown-the
story told.
+ Now comes further evidence.
The testimony is confirmed.
The remedy was tested-the
results lasted.
Could Barre residents demand
stronger proof?
It's Barre testimony. 1t can
be investigated.
Mrs. William Stephens, rs
Maple avenue, Barre, VT, says /:
I'VE have not used Doan's Kid
ney Pills for some time, as the
cure they made some years ago
has proven permanent. You
may continue publishing my
statement as heretofore"
For sale by all dealers. Price.
so cents. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Buffalo. New York. sole agents
for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's
and take no other.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-25
Italy May Order Army Mo
pilized by Aug. 81,
is Rumor
RELATIONS WITH
AUSTRIA STRAINED
Over Happenings in the
Adriatic - Austria
. -.
Quits Servia

Rome, Aug. 25.-Thc king and thu
ca binet are in almost continuous confer
ence. The feeling continues to increase
that the country is slowly but steadily
being forced into q position when she
will be compelled to strike, not with
Austria. but against her.
1t is declared that the Austrians hav-
ing abandoned their attempt to reduce
Servia, now intend to mass all their
troops available on the Italian border.
Already many are there and it viii be a
very difficult task TO avoid clash.
Meanwhile, the Italian premier de-
clared yesterday that Italy was still
determined to maintain her neutrality if
that is possible.
Paris, Aug 25.--The Rome correspond
emit of the Petit Parisien telelgraphs
that war between Italy and Austria is
a possibility of the next few days. The
correspondent says that diplomatic rela-
tions between the two countries have
almost reached the breaking point.
Austria, he says, has protested to Italy
against the action of the latter in af-
fording facilities to the fleets of Great
Britain and France in the Adriatic
LEclair says that it has reliable in
formation that italian mobilization will
be ordered on Aug. o.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-25
Makes Large Gains in 1914
Receipts Largest in
History
RECEIPTS FOR YEAR
TOTALED $380,0O8,S94
Corporation and Income Tax
Amounted to Sum of
$71,381,275

Washington, Aug, 25.-Receipts from
internal revenue, including the income
and corporation taxes, We're larger in
the FISCAL year 1914 than ever before
in its history, according to preliminary
report yesterday by the commissioner OF
the internal revenue.
| From all sources other than income
and corporation tax the collectors
brought in S30s, 1927 $40, less by S790,535
than collections from similar sources the
previous fiscal year. From the corpora
ton and income tax, however, they col
lected S7l 1881 rs. surprising the revenue
from the corporation tax in 1918 by
more than s36,000,00o.
The total internal revenue amounted
to $3.50, zoos, 1914 to June 50. 1914, or about
S35, 100000, more than the previous fiscal
year The principal item of decrease
was in taxes on distilled spirits, which
fell of by S4,7sl.l6 Cigarettes brought
in about $2,666,ll6 and fermented liquors
about Ssl4523 additional
From the corporation excise tax the
government received about $l0,6T1 OF,
from the corporation income tax about
S32, 456, 1858, and from the individual in
come Tax about SIS, 253 ,535. The exact
amount of expense, the commissioner
says, has not been determined. but to
collect this vast sum, he says, cost APP
proximateIy s5765000 compared with
S.. $4,000 for the previous fiscal year
The normal income tax amounted to
$l2,72S,03s. The returns from this tax
were largest in amount from incomes
exceeding 100000 and not more than
s250,000. From this source the income
was S3,S35,94s, and from incomes ex-
ceeding 100000 it was $S,437, $50.
OF the total collected, spirits brought
in sl63,s79 ,343 tobacco, S76.7s9 ,425; fer
mented liquor, 500, 10000; oleomar
garine, sl,259,0S7. and playing cards,
s655,2s3 with smaller amounts for mis-
cellaneous items.
New York state paid about S62, 0000 900 |
in internal revenue taxes and Illinois |
about SOL 100000, Kentucky was third |
with about $4,000 900. and Pennsylvania |
fourth with 1913 100000
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-25
u. S. ENJOYS ASK FOR
MORE HELP AT PORTS
Ambassadors Entrusted with Diplomatic
Affairs OF Nations at War Want
Additional Secretaries to
Handle Task.

Washington, Aug. 25.--American am.
bassadors to whose care has been en-.
trusted the diplomatic affairs of the ma.
tons at war, were calling yesterday
for additional help. They reported they
needed more secretaries, attaches, clerks
and interpreters to handle the great
amount of extra work involved in their
new tasks Besides attending to strand.
ed citizens Of the United States, they
are looking after the welfare of thous.
ants Of subjects Of other nations,
The officials and the list Of powers for
whose diplomatic interests they are car.
ing includes:
Ambassador Page, London Austria
and Germany
Ambassador Gerard, Berlin Japan
Russia, Great Britain and France.
Ambassador Penfield, Vienna-Great
Britain, Russia and France.
Ambassador Herrick, Paris--Germany
and Austria.
Charles S. Wilson, the charge DAFT
flares, ST. Petersburg Germany and
Austria
Ambassador Guthrie, Tokio-G Germany.
Ambassador Page at London has asked
for six additional secretaries. Under the
present law, such secretaries must be
by the president and desig-
mated for particular post. The state
however, has asked Congress
to pass bill permitting the appoint
ment of diplomatic secretaries at large
Tor temporary employment.