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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04
Lau WorksOnlu
For The Rich
50 DECLARES BAYARD WELLER.
PLAYWRIGHT, WHO HAS
WRITTEN A GRIPPING
DRAMA.

There is just one thing in Amer
lea. so-cailed land of the free, to
which the poor man has no access,
and that is the law"
Such is the startling declaration
Of Bayard WELLER, author of the
gripping new American play. with
In the Law, the dramatic sensation
3f the year in New York and Chi
'ago, which Tho American Play Co.
is to present here at the Grand Thea
ire Tonight.
In the second act of within the
law" when Police Inspector Burke
tells Mary Turner he will arrest her
unless she leaves town at once, the
girl laughs at him and serve5 him
With a Supreme Court injunction,
which restraints him from arresting
her until he has legal proof she has
broken the law. Then ensues this
dialogue:
Burke-"1t can't be done."
Mary-''lt can't? A gambling
house can do it and keep on break
ing the law; a race-track can get an
Injunction and laugh at the law; a
railroad can restrain its employees
rom striking. Why couldn't use
The law, too? l have money. can
buy all the Law want. There's
nothing you can't do with tile law If
you only have money enough"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04
Mrs. Mortified
Answers Call
OLD RESIDENT OF WINFIELD DIS.
TRICT PASSES To HER
REWARD.
DIED EARLY SUNDAY MORNING
AT HER HOME NEAR MT.
HARMONY,

Mrs. Matilda JolliTc Mortified.
wife of the late Eugene Merriheld,
died Sunday morning at 1880 o'ciocl;
ut her home ut Mt. Harmony after q
nine days illness from pneumonia.
Mrs. Mortified was In her S5th year
and had enjoyed excellent health un-
Ill she contracted pneumonia and
since that time It was known she
could not survive the Illness.
Mrs. Mortified was daughter OF
the late Joseph and Harriet Baker
Jollirfee. She was born at Smith
town, Monongalia county, May Sth,
1929. In the year 1851 she was
united in marriage with Mr.. Merri-
field. whose death occurred In Wash
ington, D. c. while he was serving
with the Union army in, the Civil,
war. After her husbands death Mrs.
Mcrriilcld assumed the responsible
fty OF managing her farm aud rear
ing her children. She was OF sound
judgment and In domitable courage
and energy aud her farm today Is
one OF the best in this region. When
n young woman Mrs. Merrincld unit
ed with the Methodist Protestant
DemOnntiOn ut Tiopcwcll.
Surviving her are three children.
Jonathan H. McrriGcld, of Mount
Harmony; Miss Alma and Miss Belle
Mortified, at home. The deceased
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04

MEETING OF
GAS COMPANY.
STOCKHOLDERS REFLECT OLD
BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR
ENSUING YEAR.
PLANS FOR FURTHER DEVELOP
MENT OF THEIR LARGE
HOLDINGS.
NEW EIGHT INCH MAIN TO BE
LAID so THAT BETTER SER
VICE MAY BE HAD.

The annual stockholders meeting
of the Fairmont Gas company was
held here today. At this meeting the
following directors were clccted:, NJ.
L. Hutchinson. j. NJ. Hartley, John
A. Clark, James o. Watson, of Fair
mont; Jere H. Wheelwright, George
c. Jenkins, Joseph p. Kelley, John s.
Gibbs, Jr., JOHN NJ. Dennis, Howard
Bruce. of Baltimore, and Russell Pal
nler, of New York.
The directors organized by elect
Ing Jere II. Wheelwright, president;
James o. Watson, vice president:
Walton Miller, treasurer; Frank b.
Bryor. secretary, and c. H. Evans.
general manager.
The company took up the matter
OF improvements and these were dis
cussed at length.
General Manager Evans reported
that several of the old wells that
rave been producing for years have
been cleaned out and revived and
that the indication is that they will
he good producers for years. a new
we'll is being drilled on the Madden
lease near Haywood. Tic company
has ordered the construction of an
eight inch line extending three miles
connecting the Haywood and Shinns-
Ton production with the pumping sta
ton. This will give Fairmont two
complete and separate high pressure
lines. This will insure better SER
vice for the city. In the case tina.
one line should go out of commission
The company has the other one by
which It can serve It's customers.
BY the revivins the old wells and
the drilling of new ones The company
will approach the next winters con-
sumption with an excess of fifty per
cent. of what IL had last season. II
IL the policy of the company to con-
trve its gas and II is now in posi-
tion to do 1t and at the same time
give its customers better service than
yer before.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04

shiidsen are William creed aferrf-
isld. WIG died n oilahonia. IN 1914
and sfsson %. aIerrifeld. wiso died
IN Y The grandchild renS are d.
90. Merritt ED Of Gfaensbrrg.
Misses Anna and Ruth Merrifeld OF
Mo1at Harmony. Miss Ruth Merris
ieid! who Is a school teacher at
AoAcEgah, resided with her srand-
mother at Mount. Harmony. Tie
surviving brothers and sisters ate
James G. Jollilfe, Of Pennington;
Thomas n. Jolliffee of Shutdown;
Mrs. Amanda Carter. OF Mt. Har-
mony: Mrs. Harriet P. Cramer. OF
Shutdown; Bryson D. Jolliffe, OF
Murray; Mrs. Belle Morgan. of West
Milford. The deceased sisters and
brothers are Wni. b.. George W. and
Iohn NJ. Jolltffee, Miss Mary E. Jol-
life, Mrs. Catherine Hutchinson,
Joseph ]. JoIliffe. Mrs. MerrlHeld
vas an aunt of Messrs. NJ. L. Hutch-
inson and @ Z. Hutchinson, Of this
city.
Funeral services will be held on
Tuesday at 1880 o'clock from the
residence and interment viii be made
lnder the direction of Undertaken
Jenkins.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04
Attend
he0ben Air
Gathering
SUFFRAGIsTs ENCOURAGED BY
BIG DEMONSTRATION HERE
SATURDAY.
ENTHUSIASTIC CROWD HEAR IN.
TERESTING AND INSTRUC.
TIVE ADDRESSES.
MRS. GEO. c. sTURGIss AND DIR. u.
H. VICKERS WERE SPEAKERS
OF THE OCCASION.

The open air meeting conducted on
the Jefferson street vcranda of tile
court house on Saturday under tho
auspices of the Political Equality
club was a splendid success from ev-
cry point of view.
Large crowds of people crowded
around the steps of tile court house
aid the enthusiasm manifested was
great.
The speakers of the evening were
Mrs. George e. Sturgiss of Morgan
town WHO is an ardent sufrragist and
q loyal worker for the cause in the
state and elsewhere. Mrs. sturgiss
came from the far west and during
Ter residence in this state has done
lruch for the advancement of Equal
Suffrage. She is n pleasing speaker
and made many points which were
appreciated.
DR.. Z. II. vickers of the West Vir-
ainia University. was the other
speaker and his address was one OF
the strongest pleas for equal suf-
frage ever heard in this city. DR..
Eickcrs is strong supported Of the
cause in the state.
DR.. Vickers is man of scholarly
attainmcnts and has Travelled ana
'tudied extensively abroad having re-
ceircd number OF degrees both In
the United States and Europe aud
VAS decorated in Japan by the EN-
pcror Of that country. II was while
studying abroad that he prepared a
thesis on the economic status OF wo-
men and became at that time a con
vert 10 equal suffrage and has since
that time been an ardent advocate OF
the cause.
AIRS. c. NJ. Richie. president OF the
Political Equality club of this city,
introduced the speakers in few per-
t.nent remarks. Preceding the meet
ing the First Regiment band render
cd several inspiring selections.
The success Of the meeting will
probably lead to others Of y similar
nature. Similar meetings were con.
Quoted all over the United States
simultaneously with the one in this
rfty and 1t is believed these meetings
will be a great impetus to the cause.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04

ing the night.
Several. boxes of merchandise haS
been entered and the articles wanted
removed.
The robber or robbers had entered
The building by breaking two panes
Of glass from a high window on tho
railroad track side of the station and
reaching the window by piling boxes
en- the station platform:
The only clues left by the robbers
were an old black shirt and a pair of
arctic overshoes which evidently hal
been changed for some of the new ap.
rarel taken from the cases.
Railroad and county detectives are
at work on the case and will proba-
lily succeed in apprehending the
guilty party or parties.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04
COL. PRICE IN GUY.

Colonel Thomas G. Price, Demo-
cratic leader of Grant district, mayor
of Monongah, president of the board
OF education of Grant district, Justice
OF the peace of Grant district, one of
Marion county's best known chicken
tanciers, leading insurance man Of
Monongah, and thoroughly all
around good fellow, was in the city
today entwining digits with his many
friends.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04
HELPLESS As baby ].
Down in Mind Unable TO Work,
and What Helped Her.

Summit Point, w. Va.--Mts. Anna
Belle Emey, of this place, says: |" i slii-5
Tered for IS years with an awful main i'm
my right side, caused from wonanIy3
trouble, and doctored lots for II, twill.
out success. ! suffered soyery much.
that l became down In mind, and as lielp.S
less as a baby. | was in the worst kind
OF shape. Was unable to do any work.
! began, taking cardui, the wot,ar,s
ionic, and got relief from The yeryFfirstS
dose. by the time I mad taken IL Bot.
lies, my health was completely restored.
! am now 48years years old, but feel as
good as Ibid when only is.
Cardui certainly saved me from losing
my mind, and ] feel It my duty 10 ispeaE
in its favor. wish | had some mower
over poor, suffering women, and 'coiiid
make them know the good itswouidj do
theu." s, $50 u
Ifyou suffer from any Of the ailments
peculiar TO women, twill certainly he
worth yourl while to give Cardui a ffial.
It has been helping weak women for
loo. 75isT n ~ 80
Try cardui. Your druggist sellsi d.
.R,Itt e: Chattanooga Medicine Co. Ladtc,,l
htoMsoIy pept., Chattanooga, Team, iof SYslias
tfsainela Tor Women." IN plain wrapper. n. Gill
:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-04
Burglary Is
DISCOVERED
EMPLOYEES All, B. & o. FREIGHT
STATION FIND GOODS

About one and one-half dozen
shirts. several pairssof shoes. a num-
her OF packages of cigarettes. crack
.ers and canned goods were missed
from cases al tile Baltimore and Ohio
fleight depot this morning when en-
ployes entering tile building TO begin
the days work, discovered that a rob-
liery had taken place some time dur
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-01-15
Refuses to Honor ,Requisition.

Columbia, Jan. st is under
stood that Gov. Blease refused to
honor requisition papers from Gov.
Slaton, of Georgia for o. NJ. Grubbs,
charged with horse stealing or sim
pie larceny under Georgia laws.
Grubbs was arrested in Ellenton and
was taken to Aiken. His release
was ordered this afternoon, it is
stated.
Charles Carroll simms, candidate
for governor, appeared for Grubbs.
Mr.. Simms stated that Grubbs was
a cotton mill boy and rented the
horse and buggy Christmas eve from
a liveryman in Augusta with the un-
derstanding that if he used it long
er than a certain period he was to
pay for the difference. He started
to Barnwell, his old home, said Mr..
Simms, and was arrested en- route
and charged with horse stealing. Mr..
Simms appealed to Gov. Blease and
stated this afternoon that the re-
quest not to honor the requisition
had been granted, and the boys re-
lease ordered.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-01-15
Were Children Caucasians?

Columbia, Jan. 9.-An interesting
case was heard in the Supreme Court
yesterday in proceedings to reinstate
several school children who had been
dismissed from the school at Daicho.
Dillon county; on the allegation that
they were. not of pure Caucasian de-
scent,
The proceedings were ex-parte e.
w. Tucker, in re the dismissal cf
Herbert Kirby ct al, from the Dalcho
public school, against the board OF
education respondent. Messrs. Null
ler & Gibson appeared for the peti-'
TONERS and Mr.. L. D. Lide for the
respondent.
It was argued among other things
that the predecessors of the children
fought in the War between the Sec
tions and that at that time no ques-
ion was raised such as was raised
in the dismissal of the children from
the schools.
Only the arguments were heard,
the court not yet having decided the
case.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-01-15
State Sells $4,000, 900 in Whiskey.

Columbia, January 6.-Close on to
three million dollars worth of whis-
key, beer and wines were sold by the
county dispensaries in South Caroli-
ma during the year 1913, according
to an estimate prepared today ~
State Dispensary Auditor Harvey w.
Nitchum
Mr.. Mitchum estimates that the
dispensaries disposed of $2,863.-
1856 worth of alcoholic beverages
during the year. The amount sold
was s2,662,O29.27 for the year 1872.
If the estimate is taken as approx
imately correct last years sales out
distanced those of 1912 by s201.-
7O2.3S.
The estimate by Auditor Mitchum
was unofficial. It is impossible to get
the exact figures yet, owing to the
fact that reports from all the coun-
ties having dispensaries are not in
for the month of December.
There are twelve counties that are
now operating under the dispensary
system with Orangeburg in addition,
just having commenced with the New
Year. Lexington's dispensary is tied
up in the courts.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-01-15
ENGINE STRIKES BUGGY.
Vehicle is Destroyed But Occupants
Are Unhurt.

Denmark, Jan. 12.-Messrs. Sand
ford and Hartzog, from Orangeburg
county, while drivingsacross the Sea-
board track near the water tank yes
terday, collided with an engine,
which destroyed their buggy. The
track and moving train were obscur-
ed from their view by the ice fac
tory. Neither of the men was hurt
to any extent.
The Carolina Public Service COM
pany is pushing the work of repair
ing it's plant, and expects to have
the machinery in and operating with
in 60 or 90 days. In addition to
manufacturing ice they will run an
electric lighting plant, which is the
hope, now, of Denmark for town
lighting.
S. G. Mayfeld has moved into the
Rice residence, one of the handsome
homes III Denmark, which he recent
ly purchased from Miss Don Ella
Rice.
James Guess, Jr., with his bride,
has moved into his handsome new
residence on Main street.
After this week Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam May6eld, one of Denmark's re-
Gently married couples, will be at
home at Lees, where Mr.. Mayfield
has an extensive planting interest.
J. J. HERS, of Lodge, Colleton
county, was in Denmark Saturday
and Sunday, visiting his son, who is
here in school.
A number of automobile owners in
and around Denmark have organized
the Mutual garage, with John Dan
Turner, president; Algie Guess, Sc
cretary and treasurer, and c. A.
manager.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-01-15
INSANE MAN A SUICIDE.
James F.. White Hangs Himself in
Asylum Cell.

Columbia, January 13.-James F..
White, a patient at the State hospi-
tai for the insane, committed suicide
at the hospital tonight by hanging
himself to the bars of his room by
means of a rope which he made by
tearing a sheet into strips and tying
them together. White tied one end
of the handmade rope to the bars of
his cell, put the other around his
neck and then jumped from the bed
on which he was standing, death be-
ing due to strangulation. He was
from Sumter county and was COM
mitted to the hospital last April for
second time. The remains will
be taken to Sumter tomorrow.
Coroner Scott, after reviewing the
body, said no inquest was necessary.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-01-15
MANY INDIANS DISEASED.
Big Percentage Suffering FrJin
tuberculosis and Trachonla.

A report made to congress by 4
joint commission appointed to invas-
tigate the condition of the Ameri-
can Indians and the feasibility Of
erecting certain sanitariums for the
cure of tuberculosis among these In
dians discloses proportion OF
Indians suffering from disease rnat
is appalling. The diseases which
they seem chiefly addicted are tuber-
culosis and trachoma, the latter
being a disease that prevents the
landing, of any immigrant in any
American port. The discovery of
the generality of tuberculosis among
the Indians is of comparatively re-
cent date.
The report says that the commis
sioner of Indian affairs realizes the
deplorable conditions among the In
dians Of 16,470 cases at Indian
boarding schools examined, 4,916
cases of trachoma were discovered,
or percentage of 1886. On the
reservations, where 39,231 cases OF
adults and children were examined,
trachoma was discovered in S,94e
cases, or 22.7 per cent. The death
rate from all causes among the In
dians is approximately 1924 per
thousand.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-01-15
Child Burned With Hot Iron.

Holly Hill, Jan. 9.-The 3-year-oid
daughter of Walter kizer was SER
iously burned few days ago at their
home near Holly Hill. A hot flatiron
had been placed near a fireplace to
cool. While Mrs. Kizer was serving
the midday meal, two children had
been playing about the floor, when
they fell the little girl directly upon
the hot iron. The smaller child not
seeing this held the little grid c
seeing this held the little girl down
until the lower portion of her body
was seriously burned. The child is
still in a serious condition..
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-01-15
COUNTRY NEWS LETTERS
SOME INTERESTING HAPPENINGS
VARIOUS SECTIONS.
News Items Gathered All Around the
County and Elsewhere.
Ehrhardt Etchings.

Ehrhardt, January lZ.-Dr.
Voigt. of the Columbia Theological
Seminary, preached for us yesterday:
in the morning at Mt. Pleasant
church and in the Afternoon at Ehr-
hardt Lutheran church. AS usual
his thoughts were carefully selected
and rendered in his own good pleas
ant style. After the sermon at each
place communion service was gwen
the members by the doctor. Dr.
Voigt went to Columbia from Den
mark Sunday afternoon, so as to get
to his work in due time Monday
morning.
Oh, my. isn't trade dull since the
Christmas holidays!
The new brick buildings under
construction by Messrs. S. W. Cope
land and Joe 1. Copeland will soon be
ready for use. Putting in the fronts
counters, and shelving as fast as the
material can be gotten. Others Wili
he started soon as these are finished.
AIR. Sam w Copeland and MT.
Alex Henderson went to the city oy
the sea Sunday.
The Hacker Company will saw
some lumber this week if the machlr-
ery can be repaired in time. They
have some beautiful logs on the yard
and log-sklds.
Mr.. Jno. M. kirkland received a
four-passenger Ford car last week.
JEE
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-01-15

vile last week.
G. D. and Cleo Sanders visited At
lanta this week.
Mrs. J. E. Johnston was called to
her old home at Gaffney on account
of extreme illness of her father, Mr..
Lipscomb.
The family of DR.. Coleman will
soon move into the o. J. Youmans
house.
The Z. D. C. held its last meeting
at Mrs. L. W. Youmans's hospita BILE
home. Miss DuRant presided with
dignity. After business Mrs. YOU
mans served delicious salad course.
Then her charming children hand
ed round coffee and cake. Little
curly head, the pet of the home,
handed round latter dinner mints. "
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-01-15

that she has permitted herself to be
interviewed In a calm and dispas-
sionate manner, ever modest, she
expressed her great satisfaction that
the case had been ended.
Plans to Leave State.
MY only hope and desire" she
said, lis to be with my husband and
darling girl. want you to correct
the impression. that has gone out
over the country to the effect that
my husband and I have separated
Such is not the case, I assure You.
Milton is anxious to be with me and
I know that he will come ITO me as
sooR as he can.
Il don't mind leaving the State at
all. There are other places to live
besides South Carolina, and I know
that we will be as happy as ever once
we get settled down and my>husband
RECEIVERS entirely. I expect to go
where he can come to see me every
day if he wants to and where can
60 to him. OF course, our future
plans have not been definitely de-
cided upon, but it is my intention
now to go to Augusta. My husband
and will decide all of these matters
later
Thanks Sheriff and Family.
Continuing she said: Il want to
express my sincere appreciation to
Sheriff Miller and his family for the
many kindnesses they have shown
me since have been In jail. They
have shown me every kindness and
consideration that in their power
lay, and shall ever remember them,
although l know that will not be
permitted to come back this way
again.
My life is not near as black as
it has been painted" she concluded
Mrs. Hite left, in company with
her sister, in an automobile for Co,
lumbia this afternoon, from wnich
point she said she would go to Au-
gusta. Young Gurganous left Lex
ington to-day in company with his
brother-in-law. Before leaving the
court house Judge Spain called Cur
ganous to the bench and admonished
him to "let other mems wives alone
in the future.
Thus came to conclusion what
promised to be the most sensational
case ever tried in the courts of this
county, and, too, the mystery sur
rounding the unfortunate happening
remains as deep as it was at the be-
ginning.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-01-15
LAURENS MAN MURDERED.
Body Burned in Home-GeO. F.
Young the Victim.

Laurens, January 13.-Burned al
most beyond recognition, the charred
body of George F. Young, a widely
known citizen and one of the largest
land owners in the county, was
found early to-day in the shoulder
ing Goals and ashes of his own cot
tage, on his plantation at Stomp
Springs, near Renno, in Jacks Town
ship. 1t is believed that he was
murdered and the house set on fire
to cover up the crime.
Two negroes, Tom and John
Young, brothers, were implicated by
the coroner's jury and both were
brought to jail tonight by Sheriff
Owings. Both negroes testified at
the inquest, but their statements
were at variance as to the time Tom
came home and went to bed with
his brother. Tom was at the Young
cottage late last night and returned
to do some work for Mr. Young this
morning, when he made the dis
covery of the fire and then gave the
alarm 1t came out at the inquest
that Tom Young had had some trou-
BILE with Mir. Young in the recent
past.
His Skull Crushed.
That Mr. Young was murdered
was evidenced by the fact that his
skull had been crushed, presumably
with an axe. Two handleless axes
were found near the body, which lay
near the fireplace. There was some
doubt at first as to the identity Of
Mr. Young, but after careful ex-
animation, and the fact that he was
known to- have been at home last
night, no doubt remained in the
minds of the jury of inquest, and
they so found.
Robbery may have been the mo-
tive, as no money could be found on
the person or in the debris. Then
again, it may have been for revenge.
The body of Mr., Young vas
brought to his home here tonight
and will be inferred in this city to-
morrow, perhaps. He is survived by
his wife, who was a Miss Anderson,
and four children, two sons and two
daughters, the SONS being, Dudley
Young, of Gaffney, and J. Stobo
Young, of Cleveland, Ohio.
Mr.. Young was about 55 years OIL!
and owned 1000 acres of land in
Jacks Township. His mineral
springs were widely known and
largely patronized in the summer
season. He lived alone in a small
cottage at the springs, making oc-
casioQal visits to his family here.
Hundreds of people from all parts
of the county visited the scene to,
day, but everything passed off quiet
1y