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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13
HOW SAD!

As Colonel Roosevelt progresses
across the continent to discuss world
politics" at the San Francisco fair
,Tnlv 81 the survivors OF the host that
battled for him at Armageddon plan to
nresent themselves for his inspection
and TO beg from him word OF praise
and heartening. Crippled veterans OF
that overwhelming charge against the
Republicans. these veterans seek a bit
of comfort. an inspiring cry for the fu-
ture, a promise of good times and good
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13

freedom Of the press is4to be cut
down By the power Of the corpora
lions, the newspapers Of the country
might Just as ven go out OF business.
The decision in the Ogden case viii
be vital ore to the newspapers Of the
state and to the citizens Of the state
who look to the newspapers for infor-
nation and help in the solving Of great
public questions.
It is earnestly to be hoped that the
court will see fit to render q decision
in this case that will not curtaH the
freedom Of the press.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13
lcharIes Rrooks Smith,

WASHINGTON. D. c.. July ID
Jerry W. Dingess, postmaster at Hunt
ington. has been here several days in
conference with officials at the Post
Office Department. His business was
to arrange for carrying on the postal
business in his city in a privately
owned building. while the government
edifice there is being rebuilt. There
were other matters Of business in adj
dition to this which Mr.. Dingess took
up with the officials here, and ono
thing was an effort made on his part
to get the government to speed up its
work of rebuilding at Huntington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13

versatile and astonishing talents.
The production introduces many nov.
elites, such as the Dance Deslys, real.
istic and impressive reproduction Of
the interior OF theatre. with com.
plete company on the stage. numerous
and other striking effects. OF no little
Importance, also. is the presence in the
cast Of Harry Pilcer, who has been as
ISOLATED with Gahy since her first Wis
It to this country as her dancing part.
ner. and who appears in her chief
support in this notable film production
The feature will be at the Grand to.
night.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13
fesr WReINIAN ON
SALE At ATLANTIC CITY

PEOPLE Of Falrmont and vicinity
10 6pend their vacation at Allan
* City viii find 1t q great conven-
fence 70 be able to get The West
vlFRinian daily and be able to keep
81 touch with the happenings at
h6tae. The West Virginian may
* secured In Atlantic City from
ds Eerga0ll News Company,
outh Carolina and Atlantic ave.
ngss. Don't forget the name and
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Kinsey, Of
Parkersburg, accompanied by their
children Eleanor and George, have ar
rived here from Atlantic City and are
the guests of Mrs. Kinsey's mother
Mrs. Charles Moss at her home in
The Marion.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13

IS needed in the discussion Of foreign
relations just now is less patriotship
and moro understanding OF the law and
the facts. coupled with the resolve on
tire part OF our government to act fair.
~ and justly. not only toward England
and the other warning nations. but to.
ward the people Of our own country,
who do not wish 10 be embroiled IN.
necessarily with any other power.-N
Y. American
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13

times to come. But they are doomed
TO disappointment. Their one-time de.
voted leaders thoughts are not OF them
and their sacrifices. their victories and
their unappeased hunger.-N. Y. Sun.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13

John S. Mckee. of New York has
been the guest Of relatives in Wash,
ington for the past few days. on his
way TO Martinsburg. his former home,
where he will spend his vacation.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13

The Ri. Rev. P. ]. Donohue, of
Wheeling. who has been in Washing
ton for short stay. went to Berkeley
Springs this week, to spend short
time there before returning to his
home in Weeling.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13
A pIpFFERENcE
Va.

Old Follower see, Alderman Jones
that yer opinions have undergone a
change.
Alderman Jones-No. no change.
Old Follower-But your views as you
expressed them some time ago IN the
papers"
Alderman-Those were not my
were my interviews.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13

Miss Lottie Mckee. of Martinsburg.
has arrived here 10 be the guest OF
Miss Hattie Herman at her home on
Fourteenth street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13

Miss Lorraine Graham. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. C.. Graham OF this
city. who has been the guest of friends
in Clarksburg. has returned home
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13

INSIST UPON ALL RIGHTS.
Much Of the comment upon the notes
exchanged between Washington and
Berlin is ANYTHING but 10 the point. The
real issues are simple enough. What
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13

Fourth class postmasters for West
Virginia have been commissioned as
follows:
Samuel P. Sheets at Huntersville:
Mile knight at Left Hand; French
Cooper. Rich Mountain; Peter E. Es-
kin, Skyles; James w. Bays. Walnut
Grove: Lulu B. Grove. Winifred.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13

]. B. Randolph. former West Nir-
gilman, who holds a responsible posi-
ton in one of the government depart
ments. has gone to Fairmont. where
he will spend his vacation with raia-
tives,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13

If you'll need furniture soon. buy It
now and save one-fifth at J. Il. SNl-
pER'S BIG FURNITURE SALE.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13

Buy summer porch furniture at fall
prices. one.fifth off at j. Il. SNl.
DER'S BIG FURNITURE SALE.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13

A number of Washingtonians went
to Richmond this week to be present
at the marriage of Mrs Emmie Thorn
as peasants of that city. TO Or. Nor
ris Hawes OF Huntington, W. Va. The
bride. who was the widow of the late
Joseph Peasants. OF Richmond, and
holds prominent position in the so.
cial circles of both Washington and
that city. Halves is former resident
of Richmond and the son OF Col. Percy
Halves and prominently related. Dr..
and Mrs. Halves are spending their
honeymoon on the Maine coast after
which they will go to Huntington
where they will make their future
home.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13

Judge and Mrs. ]. Robert Anderson,
formerly of ParkersburG, have as thelc
guest the Rev. Dr. Donald c. Mcleod
of Springfield, H., former pastor
Of the First Presbyterian church in
this city. DR.. Leod is very we'll
known in Parkersburg where he has
been the guest Of the Andersons on
several occasions. and has at those
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13

Lieut.. Wetharall. commandment Of
the militia at the University Of West
Virginia Is in Washington, and will
spend several weeks OF his vacation
with his mother. Mrs. Frank B. Wells.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13

A large consignment Of fish has
been sent to Congressman Edward
Cooper's district at his request. and
all the streams in the counties of the
Fifth district will be generally
stocked. Congressman Cooper says
that fishing in the BlueStone is better
this season than 1t has been in years
and that the pictorial devotees
along and near its banks are having
the finest kind OF sport.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13

one dollar back for every five spent
at j. Il. sNIDER's BIG FURNITURE
SALE.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13

Hon. l T. Mann came in from his
home in Mercer county and has been
stopping at the Shoreham for sever
al days.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13

Former Senator Nathan Bay Scott
president OF the Continental Trust
Company. Saturday gave his fourth
annual outing for the employees of that
institution. The party, including the
officials Of the trust company and the
clerical force. numbering 81 in all,
went to Chesapeake Beach.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13

Miss Anna Kraft, of the West Vir-
cinia colony here. left today for Baton
Rouge. La. summoned there by the
illness OF her sister, Mrs. Dan w.
Weller. The latter was a visitor of
the Kraft family here the latter part
CT June.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13
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times occupied the pulpit at the First
Presbyterian church in that city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-04-08
MRS. ALICE WILSON, So,
DIED SUNDAY MORNING

Mrs. Alice v. Wilson, aged SO
years, died at 8 o'clock Sunday
morning at her home, 2O9 South
West Fourth street. She leaves be-
side her husband, w. ]. Wilson,
three children, Floyd and John of
this city and Mrs. Ellis, living in
Tennessee.
Mrs. Wilson, while she lived here
only three years, will be missed by
many friends. The funeral services
will be held from the home Tues
day morning at 10 O'Clock. The
Rev. ]. o. Vincent, pastor of the
United Brethren church, will Off
ciate. Burial will be in Abilene
cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-04-08
ABILENE HAS 5 GAMES
ON KAW VALLEY SCHEDULE

Abilene highs open their base
ball season with the county highs at
Chapman April 16, according to the
schedule adopted at Chapman Sat
urday by representatives Of the four
schools in the league. Manhattan
and Junction City complete the cir
cult. The first home game for Abb
lene will be April %, when Man
haitian plays here.
The schedule follows: April 16,
Abilene at Chapman, Manhattan at
Junction City; April 20, Manhattan
at Abilene, D. G. H. S. at Junction
City; April 80, D. C. H. s. at Man
May Z, D. C. H. s. at Abb
lene, Junction City at Manhattan;
May IA, Abilene at Manhattan; May
Is, Junction City at Chapman; May
81, Abilene at Junction City. Abb
lene plays five games. J. w, French
Abilene at the meeting
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-04-08
EASTER PLEDGE CARDS
PLEAD FOR AID FOR BELGIANS

Pledge cards for Belgium relief
were distributed at the Easter serv-
ices at the churches in Abilene and
all over the state as we'll. The cards
are addressed to the state commit
tee and signers pledge themselves
to give certain amounts son the 18th
of April, May, June, July, August
and September, for the relief of the
people of Belgium, who are not yet
saved from starvation. This offer
ing is to go to succor the Belgians
at least until their harvest time,
which comes about the same time
as ours.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-04-08
MORTGAGE Law
GOES into COURT
COnstitutiOnality OF Registration
Fee Statute VIII Be Tested
SHAWNEE TREASURER SUES
Friendly Litigation Before Supreme
Court Is Based ON Allegation
That Rate Is Made
Unequal

Topeka, April GA friendly suit
to test the constitutionality of the
new mortgage registration fee law
was brought against Matt Weight
man, Jr., treasurer of Shawnee
county, in the supreme court yes
terday. Bennett r. Wheeler, of To-
peka, a lawyer, filed an application
in the supreme court for an alter
native writ of mandamus to compel
Weightman to register a mortgage
held by Wheeler, and receipt for
the fee of Is cents hundred dol
lars provided by the 1915 act.
Weightman refused to indorse the
receipt ON the mortgage, on the
ground that the law is unconstitu-
tional. Last night he filed a motion
to quash the application for the
mandamus. writ.
The case is OF wide interest over
the state. The mortgage registra-
ton law passed by the recent ses-
sion Of the legislature is held I'M
constitutional by many lawyers, ON
the ground that It amounts to
tax, and makes the rate unequal to
the rate on other classes Of prop
erty.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-04-08
HoRNBAKER CASE NEARs END
State Rests It's Case-Defense Grllls
Mrs. McElheny Severely

Paola, April 6.-The state rested
its case against Roscoe Hornbakel
without further evidence connecting
the accused man with the murder
of George McElheny. 1t was indicat-
ed that Hornbakers effort in the
hearing will be an alibi.
Mrs. Maude McElheny, who gave
sensational disclosures concerning
her relations with the accused be-
fore the death of McElheny, re-
turned to the stand short time. Her
testimony, which was expected to be
a confession that she wrote to Horn
baker saying she had complied with
his alleged demand to put powdered
glass in her husbands food was
She said she might
have given a letter to Hornbaker
concerning the powdered glass; on
cross-examination she could not re-
member having written the letter
or what was in 1t. The only way
she could recall the existence Of
such d letter, she said, was that
Roscoe had told her he had the let
ter.
One theory on which the defense
Is working was limited in the cross
when Alpheus Lane,
attorney for Hornbaker, asked Mrs.
If she did not fire the
shot through the screen door and
kill her husband. She denied killing
ler husband or that she took her
husbands shotgun from the house
hat night when she went to the
'ront gate after the milk.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-04-08
EARLY MORNING FIRE DAM
ACTS SOUTHWORTH BUILDING
Shavings Mixed with Oil Start Bad
Blaze
From Mondays Daily.1

Fire which it is believed was
started by spontaneous combustion
in a pile of shavings in the second
story of the Southworth building
over the part formerly occupied by
the News, early this morning, burn
ed through the floor and joists for
a space of twenty-five feet, damaged
lodge furniture owned by the X.
P,'s, the ceiling of the room and the
new steel ceiling of the room be-
meath. The fire was discovered by
Earl Briney and an alarm turned in.
Mr.. Briney saw the flames shoot
ing down through the ceiling.
The firemen entered first in the
lower floor, which is at present un-
occupied. While engaged in fighting
the fire, Charles Policy, one of the
firemen, was overcome by the fumes
and had to be carried out. AS the
men had entered the building over
the transom of the front door,
WHICH was lOChcu, IL was AOSOoooAJ
to break the lock to carry Policy
out and revive him.
Evidently the fire had been burn
ing for some time before 1t was dis
covered, as it ate in under the floor
and burned away the joists and
caused the steel ceiling beneath to
gap down the width of the room. In
a room at the south which Mr..
Southworth is having fitted up to
rent as an office an electric floor
planer has been used. The shavings |
from the floor in this room were
put on the floor of the room at the
north. AS linseed oil was used on
the floor, q combustible mixture of
oil and shavings was formed. The
door Of the room in which the fire
started was locked.
The fire might easily have proved
far more disastrous, as it had a
good start before 1t was discovered.
Mr.. Southworth had $1,000 insur-
ance on the building, which will
fully cover the loss. The X. P. fur
niture and Kruger building adjoin-
ing were also insured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-04-08
ALLIES MUSTN'T
STOP OUR TRADE
U. s. Note to England Defines the
Rights This Country Claims
PHASES DISCUSSED
Says English Plea of Retaliation
Against Germany is No Rea-
son for Infringing Neu-
trails Rights

Washington, April 6.-The Unit
ed States government today made
public its note to Great Britain an
nouncing that it "can not admit"
either the right of the allies or their
claims for justification in placing
an embargo ON all commercial inter-
course between Germany and neu-
trail countries.
ITO admit It," says the commun-
ication, would be to assume an at
titude of Immortality toward the
present enemies of Great Britain
which would be obviously inconsis-
tent with the solemn obligations of
this government in the present cir
cumstances and for Great Britain
to make such claim would be for
her to abandon and set at naught
the principles for which she has
consistently and earnestly contend
ed in other times and circum-
stances" o
The note reviews at length the
legal phase Of blockade Of bellig-
erent territory and virtual blockade
of neutral coasts. In conclusion the
United States states its expectation
that Great Britain after having
considered "the possibilities Of SER
ious interruption Of American
trade" under the order in council,
will take the steps necessary to
avoid them, and in the event that
they should unhappily occur, will
be prepared to make full reparaticn
for every act, which, under the
rules of international law, makes
a violation of neutral rights"
The American communication in
the circumstances under
which Great Britain claims to be
Justified in adopting retaliatory
toward her enemies as
merely a reason for certain ex-
activities" by her naval
forces "and not an excuse for pre-
Jude to any unlawful action"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-04-08
HERINGTON WILL ELECT
ii OFFICERS ON TUESDAY

Harrington, April "a mayor,
five councilmen, three members Of
the board Of education, police Judge
and city treasurer will be elected
here Tuesday. The registration is
1853. D. W. NALL and w. M. Rooms,
present incumbent, are candidates
for mayor.
In addition, the voters will vote
on issuing $4,000 in bonds for the
erection of a city hall.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-04-08
BOY BANKER SAYS HE
RETURNS TO RIGHT WRONG

Sedan, April CT have return
ed on my own accord to right as
much as can the affairs Of the
Citizens State bank" said F. r.
Turner, cashier of the institution at
Chautauqua on his return to Sedan
today. He was met in st. Louis by
NJ. A. Thompson. examiner Of the
bank. A warrant is to be issued at
once.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-04-08
Bishop MtIlspaueh Coming

Bishop Millspaugh will make
his regular annual visitation to this
parish Wednesday, April Z. There
will be services at st. Johns church
at 8 D. m. The bishop will admins
ter the rite Of confirmation and
preach. He will be assisted in the
service by Mr.. Harry Perry. Special
music. Mrs. W. S. stambaugh will
sing the offertory. All invited.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-04-08
NJ. H. GARDNER EDGED BY
PATRONS WHOM HE SERVES

NJ. H. Gardner, carrier on r. +.
D 4, was legged" Saturday by his
patrons, one long continuous line Of
them. However, the egging was
friendly. Mr.. Gardner while on his
rounds was presented with 149
eggs. a pound of butter. a chicken
and 3 quart Of milk for the Easter
1aOOlI X zftsx !.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-04-08
The EiteI stilI in Port

Newport News, Va, April s.
The German converted cruiser Prinz
Eitel Friedrich still was in this port
today with members Of her crew on
shore liberty and no outward signs
Of preparations for immediate de-
parture.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-04-08
COLE NAMES j. b. HALL
ASSISTANT COUNTY TREASURER

Newton Cole, county treasurer
elect, has named Joseph B. Hall as
his deputy. Mr.. Hall is now in the
employ of the Belle Springs. He
is an expert accountant and will be
an able assistant to Mr.. Cole, who
will become county treasurer in
october.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-04-08

Cattlemen at X. 8. A. @. April "A
Manhattan, April april "a is
the date OF the third annual meet
ing Of the Kansas cattlemen at the
Kansas state agricultural college.
Last year 600 cattlemen attended.
The results Of a number Of expert
ments will be made public at the
meeting.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-04-08
For sale

Young horses and mules, NAM
moth jack, also brood sows. Duroc
Jersey boar. H. NJ. Kready, Abilene.
Farmers phone Buckeye. 1w2t
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-08-06
FIERCE FIGHTING WITH
BOMBS I'M THE Arg NME

PARIS, Aug. The French war
ONCE today gave out an odicial state
.ment on. the progress Of <hostilities In
France. which reads:
.sIn the Argonne the lighting with
bombs and other xp1osiyes support
ed by artillery actions took on great
er intensity during the night, partic-
:ularlyl In the netghhorhood Of Hill
No. 213. In the region of Fontaines
Aux Charnes and In the direction OF
st Hubert to the west of Hill No.
s213 the Germans endeavored to move
out from the trenches but they were
checked by our IRE.
IN Lorraine the Germans last night
the village of Ember.
meniI as well as our positions
around Keller. Two German avia-
tors have thrown down on the village
of Fraize in the valley Of the river
Meurthe. q total Of ten bombs, kill
ing two women and one soldier
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-08-06
DYNAMITE
Aboard White Star Liner
It Becomes Known in
New York.
on A..nelAnrp e.n...,

NEW YORK. Aug. st became
konwn at police headquarters here to-
day that stick Of dynamite was found
aboard the White Star liner Arabic
before 1t sailed from this port for
Liverpool July %. The explosive. in
such state of deterioration that
at the slightest jar, was found by q
stewardess between hot and cold wat
Ter pipes. It was wrapped in news
According to the Information re-
ceived at police headquarters the
dynamite was taken there and then
destroyed. In notifying. the police Of
the finding Of the dynamite officials Of
the steamship company asked that no
publicity be given to the affair. a
search was said to have been made
of the entire steamer. No more dyna-
mite was found, however.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-08-06
HIAl meeting
ATTENDED BY
HUNDREDS
Close Of Successful Member
ship Campaign is Fitting
NJ Celebrated.

with over 500 Pythians from all
parts of the state In attendance the
close OF membership campaign, In
which the local lodge made new
record by securing nearly 200 mem
bers. was dttingly celebrated Thurs
day by an open meeting held In the
courthouse. Among those present
was Grand Chancellor John =. Ar
benz, of Wheeling. who delivered
the principal address OF the evening.
The silver loving cup, which was
won by the local lodge by It's great
record made in the campaign just
closed. was presented by Grand
Chancellor Arbenz, who made tit
ting address, which was compliment
tary of the zealousness with which
members of the local lodge had con-
Quoted the membership campaign.
The cup was accepted for the local.
lodge by Judge James w. Robinson,
grand inner guard.
An excellent program OF music
was rendered by an orchestra, and
refreshments were served.
The program opsned with the
singing of America" by the entire
gathering. This was followed by the
Invocation given by the Rev. W. u.
Heuser. Past Grand Chancellor w.
Frank Stout then delivered the ad-
dress OF welcome to the visiting
Pythians. .Hayseeds That Are
knights Of Pythias" was the subject
OF an address delivered by o. w.
West, grand inner guard.
Grand Chancellor Arbenz then de-
liyered the principal address Of the
evening, his subject being Pyth-
ianism, Progress and Power" The
speech was Interesting and delivered
I in a scholarly manner. Following
this, came the presentation Of the
silver loving cup. The meeting was
closed with benedtction by the Rev.
w. H. Foglesong.
Samuel B. Montgomery, Of King
wood. grand keeper of records and
seals, who was on the program for
an address on Charity" was una
BILE to be present and this number of
the program was cancelled.