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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
anator Watt T. Brown
Of Ragland, Ala. For Short Term United States Senator

skiing for his candidacy for the the Senate He is active vocational eYes that the greatest good to the through cation and training aso that the pment of it's boys and girls nent state aid in bringing about this development The national giving assistance of higher institutions h doing splendid work and there is good Id not assist schools of lower grade which great people, In rendering
 stones the higher institutions greater boys and girls themselves enter Brown s aso ardent advocate the improvement public hways in which 10 years given cooperation bringing about favorable egsla- fleet He believes that the national should supple
 s for the fuherng of this work opposed corporations s exercising assuming rights n individual in the measurement of usce he eams and rivers for navgation improvement of the debt uphoding of President Wilson and his administration
 grown was reared farm ht coal operator He the
 Joe one of the few men who the Senate no circumstances will he be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS

At the Music Study club meeting this morning Miss Norma Schoolar will be the soprano soloist. Her programme, which has been produced in these columns is delightfully."- varied. including operatic selections with several ballads.
 The Qui vive club will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. T. NJ. Coxe, 1G07 Fourteenth avenue, south.
 The open meeting of the Joycrofters will occur this afternoon from to 6 o'clock, with Mrs. John Doughlass, e01 South Eleventh avenue.
 
 The A. E. I. club will meet Saturday afternoon with Miss Hazel Stone at ner home in Avondale.
 The Inglenook School Improvement as- sociation will meet this afternoon at 8 O clock at the old school building.
 The Third Street division of the City Beautiful association of Pratt City will hold a meeting this afternoon at the city hall.
 Miss Margaret Gadsden of West End will be at home Friday evening to the members of the W. s. W. club.
 The First Presbyterian Sunday school April 5.
 The Methodist Ladies' Aid society of Ensley will hold Market Saturday at the store of w. T. Snow. The Noman's Missionary society of t.,c Shady lisids Methodist church will give .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
MRS. ASKEW'S LUNCHEON FOR VISITOR

Complimenting her brother, MT. Olan Huckabee of Pensacola, Fla, Mrs. E. T. Askew was hostess at beautiful luncheon yesterday
 A large vase of roses and ferns was the central ornament of the prettily appointed table, and hand-painted cards marked the following places: Mrs. J. H. Hendricks, Mrs. L. M. Askew, Miss Sa- rah Huckabee. Mrs. Carl Sawyer, Mr. and Mrs. " T. Askew and Mrs. Olan Huckabee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26

Mrs. F. J. Afford, Mrs. Carr. Mrs. R. l.. Hassler. Mrs. $. II. Mann. Mrs. W. l. Phillips, Mrs. Frances Phillips. Mrs. Fred Malloch Mrs. T. c. Mitchell. Mrs. J. T. Kent, Mrs. W. ]. Kelley. Mrs. E. r. Ray and Mrs. s. F. Swann.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26

shoes that were big enough, and no false hair or powder or rouge. We are really interested in precious
 few of the things for which we feign an
 absorbing passion.
 But
 We all want "mere man. to like us We want him to think us pretty and stylish and up-to-date and well groomed. Tell us, oh! Sphinx, the true riddle of the agesl
 What is man that we women should continue to strangle our souls and squeeze our bodies into clothes too small for us trying to please him? Listen
 Can't you bear the edict going forth from the .'Maison Paouin: "All women shall wear narrow little
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
Seed at Ashland

Ashland, March 25.-Walter D. Seed, candidate for governor, spoke to a large crowd last evening, even though he spoke at very late hour, MT. Seed made very fine speech and won for himself & great many votes by visiting the county site of Clay for his first tjme MT. Seed left immediately after the speaking for Lineville where he was to speak at S:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26

skirts that they can neither sit or walk in, and huge panniers bouffante and bal loon-y! It is reminiscent of the old days. Put her in chains. The guillotine-tomor- row at 1T
 Women free?
 Not so long as fashion reigns.
 Absurdi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
Society
1continucd from Page sir,

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 Harry McCrorey, MT. Stephen Moxley, Mir Will McCrorey, MT. William Lusk, MT. Edwin L.usS and MT. William Mccoy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
Will T. Lathenl

The Logical Candidate For Sheriff WILL GIVE YOU . man who will live true to his oath of office and EN- FORGE THE LAW. WILL GIVE YOU . man that owes no political debts.
 WILL GIVE YOU . man that has made no promises, trades or combinations with anyone.
 WILL GIVE YOU . man that sees what his duty isy THEN DOES IT. WILL. GIVE YOU . clean business ad- mInistration. free from politics. Your vote will be appreciated. ft''
 DIR. w. w. RANSOM CampalGn MgnI
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-04-03

Enroute to Chicago to- take six.
years course in preparation to enter
ing the Catholic priesthood, Thomas
M. Cunningham, son of Michael f.
Cunningham of this. city, viii leave for
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-04-03

Tickets will be placed on sale at
the rooms of the Promotion Commit
tee tomorrow morning, for the recital
of Parsifal to be given next Thursday
evening, at the Royal Hawaiian opera
house by Miss Evelyn MacDougal.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-04-03

the mainland IN the Sierra tomorrow.
Young Cunningham received his edu-
cation at st. Louis College. and, had
be remained In school, would have
been graduated in June. Following his
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04
CLOWN SAVES TROUP
FROM MEXICAN MOB

NEW YORK, May 4. - Twelve
refugees, American circus perform
trs, arrived here today from Yucatan
aboard the British freight steamship
Durley Chine, to which they fled
after mob at Merida had broken up
n performance OF the circus on the
day the American forces landed in
Vera Cruz. They were saved only by
the quick wit Of one of the clowns,
liimself-a Mexican. who opened the
way for their escape by shouting to
the spectators that none OF the per-
formers was an American, but that
nll were Germans and British.
The same day one of the woman in
the party was set upon by mob Of
Mexican women and subjected to in
dignities. Four performers were left
In Merida. and those who came here
expressed great fear for their safety.
The refugees arriving on the Dur
ley Chine were William vanderprien,
a naturalized American citizen, and
Irwin Sacks, two Of the Three Apoi.
los troupe, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace
Max Schneider and Vincent
coghlfn u the Agoust family Jug
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04
Philadelphia
Bank {: d Fails.
FAILURE OF cRAlIP MITCHELL
II AND COMPANY ANNOUNCED
TODAY.

DY ASSOCIATED }pnEss.l
PHlLADELPHIA3 PA, May f.
The failure of cramp. Mitchell and
company. bankers and brokers. was
announced on the. philadelphia Stock
exchange with liabilities exceeding
$S,000,OO0. 1t had been known for
some time that the firm which was
prominent and maintained delaborate
offices was in difficulty; owing to
severe losses on NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
operations. One of Its enterprises
was an asbstas corporation with
headquarters in Canada. This con-
cern collapsed three years ago but
was subsequently reorganized. the
stock and bond issue being seated
down from $lS,O00,6o0z Ito $ii ,o0o,-
900. Besides the Asbestos operations
the firm was Involved in q coal pro-
duct corporation which also failed
to come up TO expectations.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04
Country Club
Syndicate
Golf Match''
HARRY ,REEs, PROFESSIONAL,
HAS COURSE IN FIRST
CLASS CONDITION.
NEW STYLE OF TOURNAMENT
FOR FAIRM0NT GOLFERS !.
SHOULD BE ENJOYED.

Harry Rees, the golf professional
ut Fairmont Country club, has the
golf course in splendid condition, and
arrangements have been made for a
preliminary syndicate Golf Match
at 2 p. M. Tuesday, May 5th, which
is the opening day OF the club. 1t
was first intended to have medal
play handicap match but plans have
been changed TO syndicate golf match
which eliminates necessity OF handi-
caps and gives the poor player bet
ter opportunity than in handicap.
This is new style of tournament for
fairmont golfers and should prove
very enjoyable. 1t can be played OF
In twosomes, thrcesomes or four
somcs MS suits the player best.
All Fairmont golfers are requested
by the committee in charge to par
Licipate in this tournament. And,
while the first pair will tee off at
9 p. M. players may. start as late as
o'clock, or anytime between the
hours of and 4, which will give
plenty of time to complete the eigl-
teen holes.
The club should be notified of ev-
cry players entry before g p. m. on
Tuesday. All you have to do to en-
ter is to call the club by phone and
notify them of your intention to en-
ter tournament. Entrance fec Of %
cents will be charged.
Further details regulating the play
will be supplied OH the grounds.
There willtbe suitable prizes for the
winner and runner up.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04
In
Explosion
FIREMAN P. S. RABER IS HURLED
TO DEATH WHEN BOILER
GOES UP.

By ASSOCIATED PREss.1
GRAFTON, May 4.-Wh!le dou-
BILE header freight train speeding
through Arden on the B. and o. rail-
road l6 miles south of Grafton this
morning at $40, the crown sllect Of
one OF the engines dropped and n ter
rifle explosion followed instantly
killing Fireman p. S. Raber and in
turing the engineer, p. C. Propst. The
body Of Raber was hurled so feet by
force of the explosion and was not
found until after one hours search.
The explosion was heard for more
than mile around and traffic was
held up several hours.
Doth men were from Grafton and
were single.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04
Dead
Sails For u. S
FLEETS FLAGS HALF.MAsTED
AS MONTANA LEAVES
VERA CRUZ.

VERA CRUZ. May 4.-The armor-
cd cruiser Montana sailed for New
York at 4 o'clock yesterday after
doy afternoon with the bodies of the
marines and sailors who were killed
after the American troops landed
here two weeks ago. All the bodies
will be taken to New York and
shipped to the homes of the dead
men. The Montana will be met by
the battleship Iowa. Indiana and
Massachusetts either outside the
Delaware Drcakwater or off the New
Jersey Coast. The battleships will
convey the Montana with the na-
tfon's dead to New York.
Rear Admiral Badgers fleet OBJ.
served the sailing bf the Montana in
solemn fashion. The flags were plac.
ed at half mast, the crew dressed
ship. and stood to attention white
the bands played dirges as the Mon
tana passed out.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04
State Troops
AT Hazelto1a
ARRIVE ON SCENE OF STRIKE
WHERE FRESH TROUBLE
HAS. DEVELOPED.
eY ASSOCIATED PREss. B

feY ASSOCIATED PREss.l
HAZLEToN. Pa, Mao a-Seyen-
teen state troopers arrived at Free
land today and are patrolling that
section on account OF the trouble
which developed during tlie two days
as a result of the strike OF me Motor
men and conductors OF the Lehigh
Traction company. An attempt was
made during the night 10 blow up the
trolley bridge at Drifton near Free
land. The rails were shaken loose
but the remainder of the structure
was not affected. on the south side
of the city stones and logs were piled
on the tracks. The strike began
January but the company made no
effort to, operate cars until last
month.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04

glers; Clara and Edward Wilson and
the two Wilson children, Anna and
Elizabeth, of the Wilson tight wire
troup. and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Crom-
well, riders.
When the Durley Chine stopped at
Progresso last Sunday on her way
north, the anti-American demonstra-
tion was so threatening when It be-
came known that American refugees
were aboard that the American conz
sui was forced to jump off the wharf
into boat and remain out in the
harbor until the disorder died down.
When the refugees arriced today
all were penniless and the clothes in
which they had made their escape in
dicated that several had been rough
iy handled. The circus horses we're
seized by the Mexicans for army pur-
poses. The organization to which tile
performers belonged was the Circo
Welton, owned by Germans. II
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04
TO THOSE WHO HAVE NOT
PAID THEIR 1918 TAXES.

Many persons are under the err
roneous impression that the dclin-
quent list is not made up until July
1st, but this is not correct.
The delinquent list is made up and
submitted to the Auditor June 1st,
and the sheriif completes his settle
.ment for the fiscal year July 1st.
Therefore Il your taxes are not
paid before June LIST, your property
viii go on the delinquent list and
should be fully. settled before May
10th; TO avoid being levied on. 1t is
not my desire to do this but u by
Your negligence you compel me to-. /
shall not fai1ito do my duty. s..
Il 6. D! coNAwAY, sheriff.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04
AB.C. ENVOYS CONSIDER
THE MEXICAN SITUATION
THEY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
PHASE OF THE MEDIA
TON PROJECT.
NED1AToRs DETERMINED no GO
FORWARD IN SHAPING
THEIR PROCEDURE.

By ASSOCIATED PREss.i A,
: WASHINGTON D.s april a.
Tho Mexican isituation lin aii It's ass
reets was again before III soutl,
American mediators when they re-
sumed their session at the Argentine
legation today. Tie tense situation
at Mexico City also gay some con-
cern as 1t was realized ID crisis might
come from that quarter at any time.
hut with these two dangers avoided
for the p:esentwarfare aud a nos
siblc catastrophe at Mexico City the
mediators were determined Co 70
steadily forward in shaping the pro.
cedurc for their meeting with The
delegates from these three parties.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04
PANTALETTEs
STIR SOCIETY.
Boston Woman Wears New Co.'S
tune at Back Bay Ball and
Causes Sensation.

BOSTON, Mass. May A.
Boston society is gasping over
the first appearance of panta-
lettes In Back lay society.
They were worn, by Mrs. Lion
tine Lovewell at the ball of the
Massachusetts Federation OF
Progressive Women at the Cop
lep PLAZA. Had she known
how much attention her new
gown would attract. Mrs. Love
well might not have worn 1t,
she said today.
Skirts with the pantalettc ef-
feet have been seen in Boston,
but 1t was the first time a
gown had been seen here. Bos-
ten society gazed at II almost
continuously throughout the
evening. Scme women were
simply dumsoundcd. Others
said It was not so bad and they
may later adopt the style. The
men liked it.
The new gown which Mrs.
Loycwelf,. brought here from
New York few days ago is
really beauty. The skirt is
pink creme with liberal slit in
front. On the skirt are brown
maline flowers which add much
10 its loveliness. The waist is /.
ccru lace with morning glory
trimmings: The Partisan pan
talettes are Of pink crepe de
chine down to the Fnee and
ccru accordion pleated lace to
the ankle. held in about the an
f, kle with French roscbuds.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04
District
Convention
MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF M. E.
CHURCH TO BE HELD IN
M0RGANT0WN.

The Morgantown district conven-
ytlon Of the Foreign Missionary socic-
ty of the Methodist Episcopal church
will convene in Alorguntown on
Thursday evening and continue in
session during Friday.
A number of delegates from the
First NJ. Z. church aud the Diamond
Street NJ. L. church will attend the
sessions among the number being
Mrs. II. c. Howard, Mrs. .,B. Bowers
and Mrs. J. Engle. The Thursday
evening session will be addressed by
Miss Julia Bonatield. returned mis-
5siona,y.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04
Huerta Names DELEGATES.

bI NbSUVIATEll I'IsIssS.l n l3 :
WASHINGTON. D. CT May
General Huerta has Informed the
nediators that D. Emilio Rabasa, .
Mexican iurlst and Augustine Cara
'Galdindo. under secretary OF iuctice.
had been selected as delegates to
confer with the mediators and that
a third name would be submitted to
morrow. In making announcements
of the lIuerta delegates after q cons
ference with mediators Secretary
Bryan said that the A,nerican repre-
sentatiSes had not yet been chosen.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04
FRANCHISE
WAS PASSED
..TA|S.MOR.N|NG
BOARD OF AFFAIRS D1sPosEs OF
ORDINANCE THAT HAS BEEN
LINGERING.
cITY's RIGHTS FOR PROPOSED
EAST SIDE BRIDGE ARE
V AMPLY PROTECTED.
COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER FRAN
sCH1sE AT ITS MEETING
TONIGHT.

The Board Of Affairs this morning
passed the Buckhannon and Northern
<ailroad franchise which has been
before that body for about two
months.
By the terms OF this franchise MS
agreed upon by the commissioners
and the railroad company. Drake al
ley on the East Side will be closed
by the railroad company. AS stat
cd In the West virginian when the
franchise was first laid before the
city authorities. no objection was
raised to the closing OF the alley but
the only point of disagreement was
IN regard to the grade leading to the
proposed new bridge across the. river.
4 Under the old franchise granted the
company the plans called for. grade
mot to exceed 4 per cent. but the COM
pissioners thought that this should
lie changed to read three per cent. in
,,tnegproposed new ordinance. AS the
company already had the privilege to
enter under the old franchise and
5bIild5 their track SO as to make, 4
perscent. grade leading to the new
bridge necessary, the commissioners
waived their contention on the per
cent proposition and passed the or
3dinanee giving the company the right
10 close the alley.
Under the new franchise as pre-
scnted to the board the company also
asked sfers Tie eliags In Sefs:A street;
from its present. legation but the cit
CONTINUED oS rAGE EIGHTH
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04
Killed By
Hold-up Men
WILLIAM ]. KELLEY THIRD P0.
L1CEMAN TO MEET DEATH
AT HANDS OF GUNMEN.

BY ASSOCIATED Press
NEW YORK, May Policeman
VIM. j. Kelley was killed by two
lioldup men In Brooklyn today after
they had shot and killed a Greek res
taurant keeper. The Greek was shot
when he refused the demands of the
men for money and Kelley. was shot
when he persued the murderers. KeI.
ley, is the third policeman shot by
gunnien in Brooklyn streets in the
past two weeks.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04
Viii
Meet Montana
BY Assoc1ArEp PnEss.1

BY ASSOCIATED PgEss.1
WASHINGTON. D. c., May A.
President Wilson plans to go to
1!tooklyn Monday and meet the Mon
tana which is bringing to the United
States the bodies, of the men killed
ut Vera Cruz. This statement was
made early today by Secretary Dam
itls after a conference with the presi-.
dent. In case public business makes
Il impossible for the president to
leave Washington he win send, a per-
sonal representative with a letter
from him to welcome the funeral
slip.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04
100 BODIES
BROUGHT TO
THE SURFACE
FOUL AIR RETARDs WORK OF
REMOVING MEN FROM THE
NINE.
OTHER VICTIMS OF EXPLOSION
SIGHTED BY RESCUING
PARTY.
EY Assnc1Arrn I,nrss.i

EccLEs. W. VA, May 4.--Foul
air in galleries ilampered the work
of removing bodies from mine No. 5
of the New Rivers Colliery company
today. but by nooh 100 dead had been
brought TO the top of the shaft. 9th
,er victims OF last Tuesdays explo-
sion were In sight aud rescuers hop
ed to haye the mine clear of dead by
tomorroy. Many funerals took place
this morning.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04
NOTICE 10 TAXPAYERS.

City OF Fairmont::
All persons owing city taxes for
1919. win please call at the Treas
urer's office and make settlement OF
same.
The Treasurer Is governed by the
same law as tie sheriff Of the coun-
ty, and will be compelled to levy on
property OF return same delinquent.
All taxes on real estate now set
Tied viii have to be returned delin-
quent under the law.
J. Il. MILLER : Treasurer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04
.Fiue Die In
Bridge Wreck
PART OF RAILROAD SPAN OVER
RIVER IN OKLAHOMA IS
WASHED AWAY.

OKLAHOMA CtTY, OKLA, May
persons are believed to have
been drowned when part OF the Rock
Island Railroads S125.0O0 BRIDGE ov-
or the South Canadian River, near
Bridgeport, OKLA. was washed away
late yesterday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04
Arson Squad
Is Out Again
MILITANT sUFFRAGETTE SLASH.
ES ANOTHER VALUABLE
PICTURE.

By ASSOCIATED PREss.I
LONDON, May A militant suf-
fragette made her way into the GAL
leries of the Royal academy this aft
ernoon and ruined valuable picture.
She approached the painting casual
ly and opportunity offering brought
out a hatchet she. had concealed in
her clothing and slashed it several
times.
BELFAST, Ireland, May 4.-The
arson squad of the militant suffra-
sette resumed its campaign in Ulster
today by burning the new grandstand
Of the Cave Hill Tennis club.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04
Fifty Lives
Lost In Fire
CONFEDERATION SWEEPS COM.
MERcIAL SECTION OF VAL
PARIS0, CHILE.
Br ASSOCIATED PRsss.t

BY 'AssocIATEn PRess.t n n
VALPARAISO, Chile. May A.
More than so lives were lostearly to-
Gay in fire in the commercial sec
tion OF the city. Several buildings
were destroyed, their flimsy construc-
tion rendered the efforts of fire fight
crs useless.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04
NO. 8 ELATlyEI.

/, Baltimore ana Ohio passenger
train No. 3 arriving here at s:45 was
about three hours late today on ac-
count of the boiler explosion at Ar
den, w. yas Just beyond Grafton.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04
President Hermes da Fonseca
Of Brazil.
President Ramon Barros Luco
of Chill.
President Rogue SAM Pena
of Argentina.


of Arntn
are presidents The
nela etwent
through Secretary Bran.
eFhodD
ia Nstosy
Ii ateh Is
But
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pc e cmnto their
views
m of preint
d;3no o bIae hTecncsw Mexico
whom dno
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04
The Weather

Western Pennsylvania = Cloudy
tonight and Tuesday; probably
showers.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Richie and
chas. Ritchie were in uniontowl,
Pa, Saturday to attend the funeral
OF their aunt, Mrs. Chas. L. Smith.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04

Mrs. E- II. Smith is in Kcyser.
having been called by the illness of
Ter grandmother, Mrs. Hennen.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04

WANTED-Two fire bosses. None.
but capable and energetic men de.
string advancement need apply.
Address Coal Mine, care West Vir-
glnlaIl. 4-9stf