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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-03
ACID RINSE NEuRALlzEs THE Al
KALI IN BLUINS,

The Objectionable results OF Prus.
sian blue In the laundry may be over.
come by the use of an acid rinse to
neutralize the alkali, says the Dallas
News, Two tablespoons Of acetic acid
or about third OF cup OF vinegar
to pail of water will be sufficient
under ordinary circumstances. The
amount of alkali present in the rims.
Ing water varies greatly, and there.
fore no absolute rule can be given. A
smaller amount might often be sutfi.
cient
Ultramarine blue Is an iron com.
pound, but 1t does not decompose with
alkali 1t is often bought as ball blu.
ing. 1t is insoluble In water, but
breaks up into very minute particles
which spread through the liquid and
gives IL a blue color. The water must
be stirred, and one must be careful
in using it or the clothes will be
streaked.
Anillne blues give good clear col.
ors, but they actually dye the mater
ial, and should therefore be used care.
fully. Some OF these require an acid
to develop them. Acetic acid, or vim,
egar, Is preferable to oxalic acid. as
1t is volatile and has less action on
the fiber.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-03
Only Eight tod ie!in
Legal Han gingB Bee \

PHOENIX, ;Ariz., Dec. Eight
men instead OF IL will die at :AriEonl'si
''hanging.bee" In the Florence psniss
on December 10 as the result
Of stay OF execution granted today
by Governor Hunt. N
The men will be executed one by
one. the board of control has decided
instead OF simultaneously, % the gov
ernor and Warden Sims Of the Apeni.i
Tertiary wished. Sims protested that;
no executioner could stand the strain
Of springing the trap u times. ss
The stay. ,of execution was granted.
to John Tomlln, A. NJ. Leonard! and r;
D. Talley, pending the outcome OF
their appeal to the State suprennl6l!
Court for new trial. d
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-03
Mayor Cole Warns
The Robinson Grand
THAT If DAMAGED GOODS" IN
SUITS ITS HEARERS 1T WILL
BE STOPPED BY POLICE.

CLARKsBURG, W. Va, Dec. 3-The
forthcoming production OF Damaged
Goods" at the Robinson Grand the com
ing Saturday matinee and night has
ceratfnly caused great deal Of talk
and stirred up hornets nest In the
eyes of the officials and those that look
after the city's welfare. On receiving
Mr. Robinson's letter yesterday, Mayor
Cole Immediately sent the following let
ter 10 Mr.. Robinson:
"Mr. c. Robinson,
Manager Robinson Grand,
CITY.
"My Dear Mr.. Robinson:
"Received your letter last night in
reference to the Damaged Goods con-
troyersy, and wish to say that have
decided on Definite plan In regard
TO this attraction.
81 will not appoint any particular
censors, as has been suggested, to
pass Judgment on this performance, but
| will personally go to Fairmont and
see for myself whether this play Is At
to grace our boards, and wish to warn
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-03

looks, on the street or in the shops.
there is nothing to be seen but vel
vet hats
From the turbans TO the wide dress
shapes, velvet hats are having the
strongest vogue for many seasons. Us.
'ually there Is some other style to
vary the monotony, but this year won
en- are destined to wear them until
cooler weather brings other styles.
However much one may admire vel
vet, and these hats are becoming to
almost all women. the monotony OF
them may make them seem common
after time and one or two other
materials for covering the frames will
have the advantage OF being move
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-03
city.
TILT OF THE HAT ADDS A CHARM

To be strictly in fashion this sea.
son, woman wears her hat at piq.
uant angle. Style demands that there
should be some sort OF tilt 1t may
be an exaggerated slant OF the hat,
or the hat may be tilted to one side,
but In some way there is charming
air about the way 1t rests on the head.
Trimming Is put on the hats to EN-.
phasize this tilt. and with couple
of wings, bows or ribbon, or feath.
er poised daintiIy at some unexpected
angle, neither in the front. back nor
on the side, but somewhere betwixt
and between, the effect is greatly
heightened.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-03

TO the dress. that can he Of the new
tiered variety Or with b double tunic.
The dounces should BE cut 81 points,
OF sisc:aailops. and these edged with,
pearl beads, or with Jet, says the
washington Herald. They must be
large and placed at intervals OF about
an inch. Perhaps AN ornament Of
beads at the shoulder line or girdle
viii be all that dress Of this type
needs. Altogether 1t is charming
idea. and strikes the note Of simplici:
ty with emphasis and becomingness
to the wearer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-03

WELvET HATS VERY POPULAR.
so common now that many people
desire change.
The woman who has seen so many
Velvet hats that she does not want
one for herself may take courage
from the reports that fur and velour
hats are to be as popular when the
weather, calls for the heavier mater.
ials,s SO 1t will make a change from
the velvet shapes which have filled
Che shops during the fall.
l.I must go in and buy new hat"
declared woman the other day, but
do not want to, for there Is nothing
10 choose from but velvet shapes and
fiiey1 have been worn so much do
aot want one. Whichever way one
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-03
G II VIII!
Hold ! est
JURY SUMMONED TO ltx.EsIiss
GATE THE DEATH OF g.
.'HAVvt<IN BE RRY,

A coroner's inquest over the re-
mains Of CSC Hawkinber the man
who was shot and killed last night!
by David Tsapp. who mistook him for
a rabbit in the darkness. was called
to meet thispatteFnoon attthe Court
House to hold an investigation into
the cause Of death. 3s s0s5 Vi
The Jury Is composed ct the fol-
lowing men: Quitman Hood. W. r..
Arnett,: Frank +Boycston. 6. 3. FtensI
Ing. Marshall Harris. Charley Get
tlngs. The Jury was summoned BY
Coroner Frank Lloyd.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-03
EuRhlruRE REPAIRED.

When an arm or leg Of chair falls
out and refuses to stay in place Gov
er strip Of tissue paper with thin
wetting OF liquid glue. and press into
the socket. using as much paper as
can be crowded in, writes contrib
utor to the Los Angeles Express. This
glue covered paper can be rolled and
nodded into shape to replace a bit
of wood broken of, or to fill cracks
in floor or woodwork.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-03
STATE NEWS
postofflces Changed.

Observation-Disclosures in fourth
class postoffices in West Virginia are
ae follows: Burton, Wetzel county.
James w. Smith succeeds E. 3, Gun
ningham: Glen Easton. Marshall coun-
ty, Roy A. Fitzgerald succeeds W. G..
Crimes: Hastings, Wetzel county.
Mary E. Powers succeeds A. s. Powers;
Reader. wetzel county, George Ran
kin succeeds w. Burgess; Silver Hill,
Wetzel county. osney W. Yeater sue
ceeds c. E. Yeater, and Woodland
Marshall county, Sherman P. Miller
succeeds N. Sutor.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-03
Monthly Paper.

WHEELING-It is probable that the
Wheeling board Of trade will shortly
start the publication OF monthly pa
per devoted to the business interests
of the Wheeling district.
It has been proposed to Issue a
regular seven.column four-page paper
monthly, entitled wheeling District
Herald" to be put out by the pros
perity committee,
The matter Is being considered by
the board at present and it is prob
able that 1t will be take nup.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-03
Small Pox.

GRAFTON-A report received here
from Junior, small town up the Graf
ton and Belington division of the Bal
timore and Ohio railroad, is to the eff
feet that several cases OF smallpox
have been discovered in that section.
Several additional suspects are being
closely watched by the authorities. AS
many persons have been exposed a
spread OF the disease is feared.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-03
AN IpEA IN TOWEL RODS.


saw neat little idea In bath
room the other day. writes Chicago
Herald contributor. II might help the
woman who feels that towel rods are
too expensive for her. The house.
keeper in this case used pairs OF
hooks long enough to stand out some
distance from the wall. Between
each pair she had stretched a piece
OF picture wire, enameled white, max.
ing effective towel racks that must
have cost very little. The idea could
be extended to other parts OF the
house, say the Kitchen. The hooks
were Of the sort that curtain rods
are caught on, ends turned up at right
angle 10 the shaft. A
JEi OR PEARL. 5s,s
Ss "a white q &c eyenlng dress can be
touched 2up WITH ietsor pearl beads
sTEifher favorite viii add DISTINCTION
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-03
Had You Thought Of
Blankets

as possible gifts for the n>ther
or married sister who takes pride
in nice, warm bedding? Best
grades here.
Handsome Bath Robe 5lan'
kets in all colors, $3.50 each.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-06
HOW TO DESTROY
THE DAHDRUFF GERM
by A SPECIALIsr.

That the dandruff germ Is RESPONSE
pie Tor nearly all the diseases to which
the the scalp Is heir as well as for bald
ness anu premature gray hair, is a
well known fact, but when we realize
that II is also Indirectly responsibIe
Tor many of the worst cases of catarrIl
and consumption, we appreciate the
Importance of any agent that will de-
stroy It's power. We are, therefore.
particularly pleased to give herewith
the prescription which an eminent
scientist states he has found, after rel
peated tests, to completely destroy tho
dandrun germ in from one to three
applications 1t will also almost i'm
mediatcly stop falling hair. and II has
In numerous cases produced n new
hhhhi,r s after years of badness.
nome, or any druggist will put 1t up
for you: 6 ounces Bay Rum. 9 ounces
Lavona de Compose. one-half drachm
Menthol Crystals Mix thoroughly,
and after standing half an hour il is
ready for use. Apply night and morn
In Ing. rubbing into the scalp with the
add drachm OF your favorite per
fume. While this preparation is not
n dye, II Is unequalled for restoring
gray hair to It's original color-Ady.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-06
Russians Claim He Has Even
More Wealth Than
Rockefeller.
ny IA MARauIsE DE FoNTENoy.

ny la MAR4UISE DE FONTENOf.
~ USsIANS claim that young Basil
X Mantachen Is not only the rich
est man In their empire, but
even the richest man In the world;
richer even than John D. Rockefeller
his wealth. like that of the latter, be-
ing derived from oil
His accumulated riches are already
fantastic in size, while his oil property
in various parts OF Russia are daily.
nay, hourly. adding to his millions.
He is sometimes know as the Oil
King of Russia, and sometimes as the
Rouble King. He does not concern
himself much about tho management
of his property, all of which he in
herlted from his father and from his
childless uncles. and the administra-
ton OF which Is in very competent
hands.
His chief interests in life are horses.
and at the recent sales In England. at
Newmarket and elsewhere, he was the
largest purchaser. bidding such sums
rs dched all competition for the
horses. tho mares and the foals which
struck his fancy. He maintains largo
racing stud at Tinis. OF near n hun
dred horses. has another one still
larger Mt Warsaw, a third ono at St
Petersburg. and Is now engaged In or
ganizing very fine one In the out
, skirts of Paris. According to HIS own
admission. his one ambition in life Is
to have the finest racing stable In the
world. and as no has thorough
knowledge OF horsetiesh. and has mex
hiustible riches at his command, there
Is no reason why he should not accom-
plish his aim.
MantacheR Is thirty-thrce years OF
age with a nose that is sharp and
slightly aquilne; q thin. small mus
tache, and large eyes. with n certain
melancholy in them. Ho dresses in
the most excellent English taste. has
nothing horsey in his appearance. has
none of the cccentricities which one
so often finds in the youthful inhcritors
OF colossal fortunes, and impresses one
with n certain quiet earnestncss of
manner. He has already won tho
grand prix of the Empress, which Is
the blue ribbon of the Russian turf.
and has horses now entered for the
English Derby and for the Paris Grand
Prix.
Basil Mantacheff is. OF course. n
member of the Imperial Racing So
cioty of Warsaw. of the Imperial Rae
Ing Society of Tsarskoe Selo. and OF
the Impcrial Moscow Racing Society.
Horse racing in Russia dates from
the reign of Peter the Great, who by
q decree issued on December 10, 1929,
authorized tho organization OF horse
races outside the city limits at Mos
COW. and permitted the owners OF the
competing horses to lay wagcrs In
money.
1t was not. however, until the reign
Of Catherine tho Great that horse rae
Ing camo into actual vogue. largely
through the efforts OF her favorite.
Count Orloff 1chesmensky. Ho was
the first Russian breeder to import
English thoroughbreds. In order to Inn
provo tho native breed Of Russian
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-06
. SOCIAL and !
. PIE r gOENA>I.

Ono OF the handsomest functions OF
tho winter was the big reception at /
West Franklin Street, at which John
T.. Branch and Miss Enie Branch en-
tertained last evening. 1t WAS "A bril-
liant affair In every detail, and the
wide rooms OF the Branch horne were
banked with fragrant flowers and
palms and m orchestra played during
receiving hours. SIR. Branch and his
daughter, Miss Branch, assisted by NJ
and Mrs. John Kerr Branch and Nj
and Mrs. Arthur Glasgow. OF London
stood In the library TO receive their
guests. The mantel was decorated in
poinsettias and ferns. and big bowls
OF the same flowers were arranged
about the room. The hail was ar
rs1ged with holly and mistletoe, and
thcNiong blue drawing room was dec
Grated In masses of pink azalcas, snap
dragons and pink roses. against a
background OF palms and bay trees
supper was served In the breakfast
room and dining-room, and the tables
In both were arranged with big centre
pieces of enchantrcss carnations and
stevia, with smaller vases Of the same
flowers at intervals. All the lights were
shaded In rose color and the porches
which were Enclosed In canvas and
thrown open 10 the guests, were also
hung with pink blossoms and south
ern smiiax. About 500 people were
present
Another handsome affair 10 bc ten.
dercd SIR and Mrs Glasgow during
their stay In Richmond will be the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-06

r. V. a has been greatly enlarged dur
Ing the past year, and all members are
entitled to attend, both resident and
visiting. Notices for the meeting have
been given through the newspapers
only.
In New York
Registering at the Hotel McAlpir,, In
New York. from Richmond during the
past week were: c. b. Snow, NJ r..
1eerdorfer. II. w. Kline. Mr. and Mrs.
S S. Bishop, Mr. and Mrs L. D. Stern.
w w. Workman, G. L Ivcy, John
Maxwell. f. w. Minor. w. T. Dubncy.
Jr. J. Louis Sullivan. Hampden Hose
and Mr.. and Mrs 3. II. Jones.
In and Out of Town.
Colonel and Mrs. James Mann and
their small son have returned to Nor
folk. after visit to tho Executive
Mansion.
Miss Mamie Mcclure. who has been
the guest OF DR.. Ned Mcclure hero, has
returned to her home In Berryvillo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert W. Adamson
and Mr. Lowe. of Petersburg, were
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Merchant
OF 2314 Stuart Avenue. on Sunday.
Mre B. r. Wiltshire has returned to
the city. after visit TO DR.. and Mrs
Hartman Summerman. OF Maryland.
Miss Bessie Catlett. OF Lexington,
who has been guest OF friends here,
IS now visiting Miss Emma Staples In
Eanvllle
Mrs. J. L. Mosby and son. who spent
the holidays with Mrs. Mosby's sister,
Mrs. J. Frank Smith. in West Point,
have returned to their home, sos North
Tenth Street.
MISS Susie Slaughter has returned
to Norfolk. after a brief visit to Mr..
AMI Mrs. William II. White on West
Franklin Street
MIss Katherine P. Howerton, who
has been the guest OF her sister, Mrs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-06
Goodloe---Ficld.

. loPtCIRI 10 TIC IIIncS- IJlsph tCh.
Norioik. Va January b-At I o'clock this
AFTERNOON very quiet wedding took placo
Ut the residence OF MIR. and Mrs Samuel W.
ianni!i IN Algonquin Park. when their sis
Ter MIS- Thyra Alexandra Field, daughter
Oh Mrs. Charles Douglas Kirk. wac married
70 Robert beverley Goodioe. of Gordonsviile
oy Rev David W. Howurd. OF St Iuko'n
Protestant Episcopal Church.
Among the out-of-town guest, prc..n,
were AIRS Ellis sampson. Mrs. John r. Rur-
I'M and Miss Julia Goodioe. sister OF tho
groom, all from Gordonsvtlle, ana Nrs
Washington Bowie, OF Baltimore. sister ~
the bride. Va
Mr.: and Mrs Goodloc left on the Washing
Ton boat Tor Northern trip, ana will mn X
their home in Gordcnsviilc. The groom ,,as
attended by his brother Alfred NJ. Goodloe.
or PhlladeI phin. as best man
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-06
Fugitive sim at Large.

Danvfle. Va. January S.-AIter q day spent
In securing the Spring Garden neighbour
hood Sheriff Shepherd. OF Houston. with q
party OF local officers returned lato last
night without recapturing John Johnson. i
negro. who. under sentence OF death at the
Houston jail. escaped nearly month ago.
negro could bo found in Danvile. but when
he made the search he found that the fugi-
tive had gone to Spring Garden. Tho ofi-
GERS spent yesterday looking for him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-06
Nine indictments Returned.

Lynchburg Va, January 5.--The grand
jury In the Corporation Court to-day re-
turned nine indictments, this being tho
largest number OF true bills found az any
one session OF this court for long time. The
bills are: T. n; Singleton. forgery. three
indictments: Willie Smith. larceny. third
offense. William Howard. grand larceny;
Oscar Wills malicious cutting; C. W. Caw-
Waltor Smith. houaebreakinE.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-06

Fl. H. Bowden. in Barton Heights, has
returned to West Point.
Miss Edith Marguerite Locson, OF
London. England. is the guest Of Mrs.
Horace Wexford Jones, Of zoo East
Franklin Street
Mr. and Mrs. William N. Mitchell.
of England. are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. James ]. Hickey on Park Avenue.
Mrs. 3. o. James Is leaving wednes-
day to visit her cousin. Mira Fred
Gallup, at Fort Myer.
Miss Elizabeth Clemmor, OF Middle
brook, debutantc of last season. is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. John d. Clothier.
here. following short stay In Lynch
burg
Miss Barbara James and Miss Empsie
Coke Flanagan have returned to
Chatham Institute. after a visit to Mr.
and Mrs. John y. Coke here.
Mrs. G. Otis Mead, who has been
spending the past six weeks In Rich
mond, has returned to Roanoke.
Mrs. Joseph Wilkinson. of West
Point has been the recent guest of
friends In this city.
Miss Mamie Miller has returned to
Richmond. after visit to Mrs. r. G.
L. Moncure in Newport News.
Miss Mary n. Lipscomb, OF this city,
spent the holiday season with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. w. e. Lipscomb.
In West Point.
Miss Corinne Saunders has returned
to Richmond. after visit to Miss
Forinne Ward in Newport News.
Miss Mary Lyman. of this city, IL tn a
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. L. r.. Treat for
several days ut their home near West
Point.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-06
EIGHTEEN CARS
PILE Up IN DITCH.
Property Loss Is Heavy. but
Employees Escape In
jury.
Especial to The Times. Dispatch,

Especial to The Times DispatchI
,Bristol Va. January 5-An engine ana
eighteen freight cars were ditched al Vnnca
Elk miles west OF Bristol. on tho Southern
''a,ny. today. The cause has not been
cars were torn to pieces and tho track tori,
up 'or many yards. But for tho uso OF the
virginia and Southwestern tracks from hero
to Hun City traffic would have been tisd ny,
all day. SN w
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-06
Iirn.Iahn,r-nn,,.
"'iN"u W -buttS.
Especial 10 The Times Dlspat

ESPECIAL 70 The Times Dispatch.
Weldon, y. c., January 5.-Charles T.
Bradshaw. of Xuni, Va and Miss Mat
tie l. Butts of Battle. Va. were mar
ried here this morning at l o'clock by
Magistrate d. t. Stainback
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-06
FIFTY weaver. s,-,s.

Raleigh N. c.. January Gritty
Weavers In Caralelgh Cotton Milia
went out on strike to-day on ao-
count of differences with the manage
tnent as to the amount of docking
Ior interior cloth. There was trouble
Saturday. but the management Thought
inc matter was settled until the walk
out to-day Now representatives arc
trying to ger together. and II is be-
lieFeu that there will be an adjust
ment by. tomorrow morning. None
or the other 200 employees ia afYected.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-06
BASIL MANTACHEFF
WORLDS RICHEST MAN

horses. Even to this day tho most
famous breed OF Russian horses bears
hia name. 1t was no who formed the
first horse racing club In Russia. In
1883: and six years later he succeeded
In inducing Catherine the Great to
present five silver cups to the club,
TO be raced for annually on the race
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-06
CouCh---IInaa

Lynchburg. Va, January 5.-saturday niraS
a. az me home of l.. NJ Hogan O1s Main
10 Harry Couch. Tho bride ia the dan9ht.s
o, Mr.. and Nrs H. o. Haas. OF Chase city,
me ceremony was performed by Rev. W. p
Church. ""p@A's
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-06

Capital Gets 1inr N..&tr

new York, January 5-At a meeting
the executive committee OF tha
american Bar Association, held to-day.
w ,liiam II Taft presiding. II was do
or the association In the city Of WASH
ington, October 20-22 1914
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-06
Portrait Painting

Miss Edith Marguerite Lccson, of Lon
don, England. pupil OF Sargent. takes
orders for Portraits and Miniatures.
For information as 10 her location,
apply Richmond Exchange for Wo-
mems Work. 500 East Franklin
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-06

Mr.. and Mrs. William N. Mitchell,
of England. arc the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. James ]. Hickey on Park Avenue.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-06

Miss Edith Marguerite Lecson, OF
London. England. is the guest Of Mrs.
Horace Wexford Jones, Of 200 East
Franklin Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-06
GOLD GIFTS

There are occasions which reoufrn
an inexpensive but appropriate token.
You will always find the latest
novelties here.
SCliWARzSCHILD BROS,
Richmond's Leading jewellers,
Second and Broad SITS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-06

Mrs. B. o. James Is leaving wednes-
day to visit her cousin. Mira Fred
Gallup, at Fort Myer.