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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-26
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WHEELING - .Hasward Manuel:
4bg negro who shot down n. Wills
Hammeriee q Iloydsyille. o. farmer.
In cold biood, while the latter was
assisting Police Corporal George De-
yinney to arrest Manuel, al Walk
er.s pool room, on, the morning ofi
Saturday. November 20. 10 8, was
found guilty Of murder In the first
degree, by 81 criminal court Just last;
night. The Jury returned the secona,
form ofssyerdict submitted to them.
which carries with 1t imprisonment
in the State spenitentiary3 for theSrest3
OF his natural life. Asmotion for a
new trial, made by Attorney Frank
IA. osBrien, chief counsel for tEe,pris-
cner. was set for argument March q,
the first day Of tile next term, over
the protests OF Prosec utor n. NJ. Ads
dleman, who demanded q day this
term. ~ u,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-26
STATE news
Crushed Leg.

r. "a, Crushed Leg. =
CLARKsBURG-With his left leg
emputated below the knee. and a
deep scalp wound above his eye,
CHARLES Woodford lies at local hos
pital, as result Of being his leg am
rutated.
-Woodford. whose home is said to By
CT Grasselli, was wandering about the
Fair Grounds fence just as the Broad
Oaks car came down the grade. and
he stepped directly in front of it and
before Motorman H. H. Hammond
could set his brakes, the front trucks
passed over tho mans left leg mash
ing the limb almost to pulp,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-26
Hit by Engine.

WHEELING = Hon. J, Howard
Holt, one of the most prominent at
torncys in this section of the state,
and the Prohibition party candidate
for congress at last falls election,
VAS serieusly, injured ;Yhsa h; he 4 was q;
struck by q shifting engine while he
wasi aboae to Eajoards al'traih Tat tIit
;Benwood Junction, Il, Nj, Holt ,. vas
about to board the train for Cinciil-
lrlatt. ywheroghe was going on legal
business, The extent of his injuries
have SO far not been determined.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-26
Commits Suicide.

I, MARTINsBURG = Swallowing
nearly an ounce of carbolic acid with
suicidal intent. w. II. Zimmerman,
member of prominent Martinsburg
family, died at late hour last night
in the City hospital a few minutes
after he was found unconscious in
his room, in boarding house. De-
spondency over Ill health was re-
sponsible for the suicide. He is sur
vived by his widow and five children.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-26
OFFICE OF THE
NI0N0NGAHELA VALLEY TRAC-
TON COMPANY.
FAIRMONT, w. va,

a vahual y SV,h l9tf.s
. The Board Of Directors has de-
clared the regular semi-annual diyi-
dend of 2kqs on its Preferred Stock,
payable February 1, 1914, to the
stockholders Of record at the, close OF
business January 9th, 1914.
I The transfer books will be closed
at 300 O'Clock p. M. January %.
1914. and will be re-opened at 10
O'clock a. M, February Cd, 1914.
Dividend checks will be mailed.
WALTON MILLER, /
Jan. "a, 26,s9s, 80 Treasurer.
/. ~ .ls%fiss II 't.s,J l-s,ia,ss.. = ~,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-26
Temporary Postmaster.

ELKlNs-Acting on the instruc-
lions OF the bondsmen for Postmaster
James s. Posten, whose mysterious
absence from his duties since the
early part OF the montlsha not been
explained department officials who
are here making an inspection OF the
office designated Walter c. Posten,
assistant postmaster to act as post
master and he assumed the duties OF
the office Saturday morning.
Mr.. Posten has served as assistant
postmaster for almost twelve years
and is thoroughly acquainted with
the details OF the office. He vii!
serve until hts successors appoint.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-26

,er timber to make the work safe, but
his COMPANION left. About an hour
after leaving the mine, Spears COM
psnion noticed that Spear had not
come out of the mine, notified the
mine foreman, and searching party
was formed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-26

CHARLEsToN-While working as
a brakeman yesterday evening in the
yards of the 'Kanawlia and West Vir-
ginia Railroad Co., J. w. Nutter, 26
years of age, was caught between a
couple of cars and was fatally injured
being terribly crushed through the
abdomen,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-26

SoR sALE-va,uaple ss4s.asre Ohio
farm for sale. Located in HART
son county on Wheeling. Lake
Erie and Alliance Railroad. and
one-half mile from school. Under
laid with coa,, unsold ans Of l,igl
commercial value Twenty five
acres Of good timber on tlle farm
consisting OF white oak, chestnut
and great number q iocdst. Mod
ern eight-room dwelling house. &C.
ment cellar. slate roof.
New six-room tenant house Wits,
slate roof and stone basement. q
Large barn foxso one larg shorss'
stable; grain and wood storp
houses in fine condition
Farm in high state Of cultivation.
All arabic land. Sold fertile. GS6d
neighborlopd. Prospective oilaadj
gas territory. Terms reasonable
Inquire Of Pail e Armstrong, At.
istorney-at7 Law, Rooms Al ana 10,
Trust Co. Bldg Fairmont, w. w.
141S72Wls
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-26
''1'|zs FOR TIRED
SORE, ACHING FEET

All, what relief. Ne4more tired Sfect;
nosmotel burning feet, swollen, bad smell.
ing, sweatys feet: No more pain in COINS
callouseS or hunions. No smattee What
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-26
NOTICE.

All persons KNOWING tllemselytsI
indebted to the estate OF Elizabeth
nebolt, deceased, will please call anei
settle with @. E. Minor. at Fairrapnt
or F. H. Huey at sLogansport. Also
those holding accounts against sasps
will please present them for tpaymeli,
and oblige a
C. e. MINOR and
Fl III. HuEY: "a
* t ls6.1mD!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-26

ais your feet
OF what under
the sun you've
tried without
getting relief.
Just nse sTIz, =
5sTIZ,' draws
out all the poi.
Seonons enlda:
tions ahiehspuf
up the .fect;i
rI.Zn is mag.
jcal; ssTIZs Is.
grand; saTIze
will cure your
foot lroublesso
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-26

WANTED-Three or four hours
stenegraphic work daily BY stem
ographer with permanent position,
but with leisure time. Address
B. ". care West virginian. 2fstf
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-26

Flowers are more fragrant when
tlle.sun Is not shining on them, ae7;
cording5to a French scientist be-
cause the oils, that produce the pcrs
fume are forced out by the water
pressure in the plant cells, and Ills
is diminished By sunlight.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-26

mant has been cenfirmed and he
Qualities
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-26

EAGEt, s SANITARY and non .Frees:
ing srinlting Fountains keeps wa
ter warm in zero weather. No fire
no work. On exhibition and for
sale at Arch Flemipg's Feed Store
or GEO. WEISS, Watson, WA
1;G=1mo.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-26

.WANTED-safety Razor Blades to
sharpen, we do 'em better'n. the
other fellow. Double Edge Blades
= soc per doz. Single edgeS25c per
doz. Dig up your old blades and
mail them to Will s. Richardson,
Marietta, Ohio. tRnS 5iiFs
1-1-14-1mo.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-26

- Position BY competent
Cook and house girls Small fam.
ily. Direct box see Fairmont.
Best references. sl:2o-tf
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-26

you'll meyer linn. OF draw up your face
in main. Your shoes won't seem tight
and your feet will never, never hurt or
get sore; swollen or tired. vi
e Get a a5 cent box ,at any, drug (. o,.
DEPARTMENT store, and get relief.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-26
Man circulated 10 slit

WHEELING-=Albert D. McCombs.;
q well known employe Of the Wheel,
ing Electricteompany was one Of the.
Oldest electrical linemenS Of the city,
was electrocuteds yesterday afternoon.
While engaged in the work Of chang
ing fuse blocks on a pole at the cor
,ner of Twelfth and Byron streets, he
accidentally came in contact with a
live wire. and 1900 volts of electric.
ity passed through his body, death
resulting instantaneously, it is be-,
l;cved.
According to witness TO the acci-i
dent, McCombs was Sstanding with
enc footeG on a messenger" wire,
which holds up lead cable that is
grounded. When he touched he iiva
wire, overhead this formed perfect
circuit and the man received the full
shock of 2,3OO volts.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-26
NEANTED-Girl for general house
work. z Call SEX consof. phone,
or address Box ss1. City. :. 4

FOR RENT - 4-room cottage near,
Bellyiew-good well and garden.
Apply South side Plumbing Co. st
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04

at lnrge wherever this good christian wo-
woman was known, we are deeply grieved.
She had some relatives and many strong
and dear friends here; the first sincerely
and devotedly loved her-the others en-
joyed her acquaintance to the fullest. She
possessed the confidence and great esteem
Of all who knew her. Her genial, loving,
good nature, with her winning smile and
manners, she gained the good will Of all,
and thereby left a pleasing memory with
us which time with its ever-varying scenes
will not efface. Troupe
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04
Democracy in Pennsylvania.

The Philadelphia Bulletin says that it is
likely that this year the long mooted ques-
ton as to which is the head and which the
tail Of the democratic donkey in Pennsyl-
vania will at last be settled. No doubt
about the democratic donkey's movements
In general being Of greater Importance in
Pennsylvania this year than ever before.
Prospects look mighty fine at all events
for a democrat in the seat Of Senator Pen
rose.-News and Observer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04
Ktckapoo Worm Killer ExpeIs
Worms

The eau e M your child's ills-The
foul, fetid, offensive breath-The start
ing up with terror and grinding of
teeth while asIeep-The .allow COM
plexion-The dark circles under the
eyes-Are all indications of worms.
Kickapoo Worm Killer is what your
child needs it expefs the worms, the
cause of the child's unhealthy condi-
ton. For the removal Of seat, atom
ach and pin worms, Kickapoo Worm
Killer gives sure relief. Its laxative
effect adds tone to the general system.
Supplied as a candy con fection-chil-
dren like it. Safe and sure relief.
Guaranteed. Buy q box today. Price
Csc. All Druggists or by mail. Kick
apoo Indian bed. Co., Philadelphia or
st. Louis.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04

During the winter months impuri,
ties accumulate, your bio ID becomes
impure and thick, your kidneys, liver
and bowels fail to work. causing So
called "Spring Fever" You feel tired,
weak and lazy. Electric Bitters-the
spring tonic and system c~leanser-ls
what you need !; they stimulate the
kidneys, liver and bowels to healthy
action. expel blood impurities and re-
store your health, strength snd.ambi-
ton. Electric Bitters make you feel
like new. Start a four weeks treat
ment-it will put you in fine shape for
your spring work. Guaranteed. All
Druggists. soc. and $l.00. H. E,
Bucklen & Co., Philadelphia or st.
Louis.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04
HappieSt Home.

But the happiest home is built
when the twain together meet the
trials and catestrophes that come
from the outside world with the good
health. the common sense. the humor,
the patience and courage that will
rout them 1t should not be necessary
for these qualities to be used by the
one to combat the faults Of the other.
barbara Boyd.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04
Wanted Il Located.

At an inquest in Ellinwood a doc
tor was testifying: where did the
motor car strike him?" the %coroner%
asked. "At the junction Of the 'dorsal
and cervical vertebrate" replied the
medicine "Will you please point
that out on the map7" said the cor.
cner, pointing to a map OF Barton
county on the wall-Kansas City Star.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04
Gigantic Loaves Of Bread.

The biggest loaves of bread baked
to be eaten are those made in France
or Italy. In the case Of the pipe
bread Of the latter country, the loaVes
are between two and three feet IN
length, and occasionally even longer;
while the French people make their
loaves in the shape Of very long rolls
Of bread ranging from four to hve
feet, and in a few instances over st1
feet In length.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04
Alabama the Rankest

It has come to pass in Alabama, asserts
the Montgomery Advertiser, that IF a
candidate washes his neck and ears once a
week and puts on fresh clothes, he is re-
garded by his enemies IS a poor democoat
aud a servant Of sinister interests. >"
There seems to be no doubt, after all al
lowances, that Alabama is the rankest po-
litical proposition in the country just now.
Charlotte Observer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04
Floating cannery.

A new phase Of scientific manage
ment has been put into operation out
on our progressive Pacific coast by
the conversion of the good old snip
Glory Of the Seas into a floating can
nery of salmon. There is the whole
proceedings right on one floating spot
catching, cleaning, cooking, can.
ming, boxing and then, whensthe mold
Is full of the seasons pack OF cases,
a tow of the factory into port and the
Market
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04
Cultivate Sense of Humor;

A sense Of humor is certainly the
salt of life, either Of the married va
riety OF the plain, single existence.
Il certainly helps a wife to laugh OF
MANY a little bruise that otherwise
would grow into a fostering sore TO
see the funny side Of many Of the
trivial snnoyances of life at thu time
they happen certainly eases the situa'
ton
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04
Pleasant for Papa.

ESQ" said the indulgent fatner'
avo,,ne Mr.. Nervey wants 50 take you
away from me-" 20! yes" replieo
the dear girl, "but he says he'll bring
mo hack after the wedding journey.
He has decided that we shall poaro
With von"-Catholic Standard ana
Times.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04
The Value Of Tryinu,

If a man constantly aspires, Is he
not elevated? Did ever a man try
heroism, magnanimity, truth, SINGER
ity, and find that there was no advan-
tage in them? That it was a vain en-
deayor?-Thoreau.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04
Best Family Laxative

Beware of constipation. Use DR..
Kings New Life Pills and keep we'll.
Mrs. Charles E. Smith, of West Frank
lin, Me-, calls them 'Our family laXa.
tive."' Nothing better for adults or
aged. Get them today, Csc. All
Druggists or by mail. II. E. Bucklen
& Co., Philadelphia or Ut, Louis.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04
rL.aa Kinds of Men.

There are three kinds OF men in the
world-those (the best) who MAKE
iokes. those who can enjoy jokes, ana
those (the worst kind who attempt TO
explain jokes.-G. X. 'Chesterton, IN
London Daily News.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04
Stubborn. Annoying Coughs Cured
IIAI- -.I L.. ] - aoI,nl, fnr q fIoon

"My husband had a cough for fifteen
y ar and my son for eight years. DR..
Kings New Discovery completely
cured them, for which L am most
thankful" writes Mrs. David Moor. OF
Saginaw, Ala. What DR.. Kings New
Discovery did for these men, it will ito
for you DR.. Kings New Di covery
-hruld be 10 every home. Stops hack
in coughs, relieves la grippe and all
th,o,t aud lung ailments Money
back if it fails. All druggists. Price
soc. and 81 90. Fl. f. Bucklen & Co..
Philadelphia or st. Louis.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04
What Could Sha Mean2

Miss Cldgirl-"When I am doing So
rious work q! hate to have a lot of men
hanging around bothering me-" Miss
Pert-"You do a great deal Of serious
work, do you not?"-Baltimore AmerL
can \
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04
, Dog Lost or Stolen.

Blood-red whelp hound, about one yeal
old, wi6h brass collar. Reward will be
paid to anyone finding this dog and re-
porting, same to
John Towns,
Route 1, Box Sc, Yerdery, S. G.
Feb. rs, 2J
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04
Coming E,ents.

Bank President-"Whslt's the mat
teri" Bank Vice-Presi ldent-"I was
just thinking. I sat nett to u cash
Ter in church yesterday and I don't
quite like the way he sings will they
miss me when I'm gone"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04

You can always depend on the rubber
goods you get at Milford's. Every piece is
guaranteed and your money Is still yours
II the article proves unsatisfactory.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04
Eggs for Sale.

For a limited time I will sell my surplus
Thoroughbred White Orpington eggs at
$3.50 for fifteen. Write at once. E. NJ.
Lander, Calhoun Falls, S.. c.
2-I1 tt
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04

Palate pleasing candy. That's the kind
Milford sells. Pure, wholesome and de
licious.
Try DeWitt's Golden Liniment.. There
s nothing better. Speeds Drug Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04

Why wait when you can
buy a five passenger Ford for
Five Hundred and Ninety
Dollars.
E. b. Longshore, Agt.
Trinity street.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04
II NrIs0 y VIZ \
ouiek Weatsn. TIA Hook.

Quick, Watso, tho Hook.
No man likes to be called a prune,
a lemon or an unripe persimmon, but
there are few who have any ob1ec-
lions Ito being ,namesas q cEndied
Eisenhower News.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04

Well to Guard Ones Thoughts.
The character Of our thinking oe'
tarmines the nature Of our ideals
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04

the prettiest flow
er nature had
ever fashioned in
to womanhood A
rustic picture was
she, indeed d.
vine, Mercedes.
Don Palo, dark,
handsome, stood
beneath a festoon-
ed palmetto and
gazed e%nraptured
at this picture.
In the distance
could be heard
the silvery peal Of
a convent bell
and, when the
wind quoted, the
faint echo Of the
Misereri foated
on the air.
Palo approached
and touched the
listening girl upon
fhe arm
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04

MISERERI Mel DOMINO
BY CHARLES w. CUNO.

In the province Of San Diego, near
the River La Plaza, grew at one time
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04

Men are awakening to the fact that
soil fertility must be restored, and. as
a general rule, they are realizing the
best way to restore this fertility is to
raise live stock and apply the ma
nure produced to the land.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04

With all our research and our i'm
proved science we know nothdng-or
at any rate, very little-about hered-
ity. It would seem to be reasonable
to say that If it Is wrong to breed from
an u1sound stallion. it is equally rep
rehensible to breed frcm an ursound
mare.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04

II you have not already done so,
clean up your poultry houses now.
White wash with a strong crude acid
solution. "
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04

Timothy hay is fnefor work horses,
but poor feed for the dairy cow. Al
falfa. beats 1t all hollow, 80 does clover
or corn fodder. .,,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04

One of the chief safeguards of the
health Of the poultry flock at this time
Of year is to change the drinking
water frequently.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04

II
Feb. 25, 2J
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04

When the COWS get out Of the
stanchions see how they twist and lick
themselves. Wouldn't It be better II
they could do that in their stalls,
too?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04

We cannot bring rain when 1t is
needed, but we can keep the cultiva-
tors going during the worst drought
that ever happened. :
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04

Green manures supplemented with
high-grade commercial fertilizers Is
the very best sort of manuring or
plant food for potatoes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04

Individual excellence Is the only
safe guide to be depended upon IN
selecting cows to build up a good
herd.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-04

It's q shame to drive the boys and
girls to the city for a view of we'll
kept modern homes and attractive
lawns. g,
Evening star., 1914-07-29
was any Of the cost charged against
residents of the District, for resulting

was any Of the cost charged against
residents Of the District, for resulting
benefits or otherwise.
The upper Anacostia river Improvement
Is declared similar in all respects except
that the navigation interests are not so
large. It involves improving the naviga-
ton of the lower section of the river
and the reclamation of the fats from the
Anacostia bridge to the District line,
with a view to the development Of an i'm
mense water park. A large earthen dam
is to be laid across the river on the line
Of Massachusetts avenue and seawalls
are to be built on both sides Of the stream
from that point to the Anacostia bridge.
Low walls or gravel beaches will be
built from the dam to the District line.
The total estimated cost Of the improve
ment is $2,O46 100. The total expenditures
ance then on hand of S276.O71, including
100000 appropriated for the fiscal year
just ended.
Evening star., 1914-07-29
LOOKS FOR LOCAL HELP.
Chairman Andrews to Call Commit
tee Meeting on Virginia boulevard.

That Washington undoubtedly will help
in raising the $1,000 additional needed for
the boulevard between Mount Vernon and
Alexandria was the belief expressed to-
day by r. P. Andrews. chairman of the
Washington committee which had charge
of this city's part in taking up the
matter.
A meeting Of the committee will be
held and other steps looking forward to
raising the money will be taken imme-
diateIy after Mr.. Andrews formally hears
from the Virginia officials.
Evening star., 1914-07-29
PLUcK1Na BOARD OPERATIONS.
Rear Admiral knight, Chairman Of
Body, Before House Committee.

The operations Of the naval plucking
board were again under fire in the
Hause naval subcommittee yesterday.
Rear Admiral knight, chairman of a
plucking board, was examined regarding
the reasons for ''plucking" Capt. John H.
Gibbons, former head Of the Naval
Academy, from the active list. though
without a mark against his record,
while other officers with flaws in their
record escaped plucking.
Admiral Knight said there were spe-
cial reasons that governed in each case
and that his own action in plucking
officers was dictated by his conscien-
tious Judgment as to efficiency. Capt
Gibbons will testify tomorrow.