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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-10
WARRINGTON NEWS

Harry Jones, of Hundred, was trans.
acting business in this city Tuesday.
Mrs. Isaac Matheny has returned
from aSyisitl to Fairmont.
Miss Martha Thompson, OF gellaire,
Ohio, Is IN this city visiting with rel:
Iatiyes. lass
Earl Cover was q recent visitor in
EFairmont. & o &
Miss Sarah White has returned to
her home in Fairmont after visiting
in this city with ! Mrs. q. N. I Wise at
her home on Howard street..
James Wilkins. Of Wheeling, was fn
this city Sunday visiting with rela;
tiyes.
Mrs. "A. w .Cogan and niece, Miss
Lena Cooper, of Webster Springs ,sare
in this city as guests of the formers
daughter, Mrs. Frank Lille.
e In Justice Barrack's court Merrill
Winkler, OF Downs, was fined $40 ana
costs for assault and battery and put
under 500 bond to keep the peace.
DR.. G. H. Ice was a business visitor
iinHF airmont Monday.
s, Rev. Fl. d. Clark was a visitor In
New Martinsvillej Tuesday. ~
* AZ. b Scott Of Morgantown,. was in
this city Monday calling on his pa.
irons.
Henry Elig, OF Wheeling, was trans
acting business here yesterday.
Giles Mason, OF Moundsyille, has re-
turned to his home after transacting
business In this city.
Miss Lottie Snodgrass, of Barrack.3
Vile, has arrived in this city, where
she will spend a week visiting with
relatives. She will go from this city
to Logansport from here for short.
visit.
Capt. C. E. Wells, OF Glover Gap,
his brother, Lee Wells. Of Wheeling;
Harry Blackstone and M. VI MILAN, OF
Manning ton, with chauffeur have
started for the south In Capt. Wells
touring car. The Messrs. Wells will
spend the winter in their couthern
home at Apopka, Fla. Tie party went
from here to Baltimore and from there
left for the south on a Merchants and
Miners steamship.
Mrs. Elihu Thompson, OF Sisters
vile, is in this city to spend several
days in the Clayton addition visiting
with relatives.
Elwood Taught has returned to his
home In ,McMechen after spending q
few days in this city visiting withfrel,.
iatives.
Frank Huey has returned to Ills
home in Logansport after transactingl
business in this city. NJ ~
T. 7. Talbot, Of Chicago, is a bust
ness visitor in Warrington.
We. Smith, the local sporting goods
man, is having a private Office Install
ed in his store on. Railroad street.
Miss Josephine lowering, OF Wheel.
ing, is in Warrington visiting with
friends.
Rrlce Youst was business visitor
In Fairmont Monday.
r. B. Madison, ofgTulsa. Oklahoma,
Is a business visitor in Warrington
ii II. B. Wheeler, Of Ned, Pa, was
a recent business visitor in this city.
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-10
IEIeottoHlee.,r,,s,.

The Alert Hose Company held Its
annual election Monday night with the,
following result: II. c. Anderson;
thief; q. j. Beall, assistant chief n.
l.. Hawktns, foreman .! n. Roberts,
assistant foreman; w. b. Charlton,
treasurer; o. p. Peard, secretary.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-10
In Baltimore Sun

The Sunday edition OF the Baltimore
Sun contained an account OF the COL.
den wedding celebration held Tuesday
November 2, at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. 7. D. Harden. II also gave an
excellent picture Of Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-10
Nephew Dead.

DR.. and Mrs. NJ. F. Boyers and two
daughters, Pauline and Louise, were
called to Adlai Monday afternoon by
the death Of Mrs. Boyers' nephew,
Master Charles Riggs. @.y. Sf{ III
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-10
coMsTAN CT sDRExEL

glj,sssl Ky - 81 5ifi
ahe came HON ON tho war zone.
where she had been nursing the
wounded, to battle forswoItian suffrage
native Pennsylvania. Now that
the voters have turned the cause
down, this rich Philadelphia girl will
stay here and continue tho battle for
another election. m -
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calIed a. Ultimate 4

Miss Maggie Padden.J or ain3street,
has been called to Illinois by the se:
rious condition 81 her brother, VIII:
liam Padden, who was injured I'm an
automobile accident. It Isl feared that
his injuries will prove fatal.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-10

Miss Lon Baker, Of Pittsburgh, who
is visiting in Morgantown, and Mrs.
Ida Baker and Miss Sarah Bennett
of Morgantown, will spend Friday. here,
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Ja-
cobs.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-10
NEW Giant.

The Hope Natural Gas Gompanyyhasi
purchased ten acres OF what used to
be tho Bartlett farm, adj joining their!
Downs gas station. They will INSTALL
2 gasoline plant IN Connection with
the station. a
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-10
Observation-Disclosures

LLAMAsAlToTALsLoss.
WASHINGTON N, Nov. O.-The Amer.
tcan steamer Llama seized and run
on a reef by a British prize crew last
week has been washed off the reef
and has sunk. The American consul
at kirkwall reported today that only
one of the iLlama.s masts was visible,
above water. z
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-10

She's the niece Of the minister from
Peru and Sonora Pezet, and Is spend:
ing the winter at the Peruvian lega.
stion In Washington. She will be pre-:
scented at a large afternoon tea early
IN December. "A q
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-10

John Harwood had two daughters
by his first wife, ofiwhom the Oldest
was married TO 1!.a IIaswell, the son,
and the younger to John liaswell. the
father.
Haswell, senior, had a daughter by
his first wife. This daughter old Har.i
wood married. and had q son.
The elder Haswell's second wife
can say then with truth: M " fatherSisl
my soh, and i am my mothers moth
err; my sister Is my daughter. and I'm
grandmother to my brother J.lH.
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Ii. A. s. Club.

Mrs. Carl D. Springer, of Guffcy.
street, will entertain the I. A. S. Club
on Thursday afternoon. "A delightful
meeting is anticipated.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-10

Cross. They have the rank Of Lieu.
,tenant;C Colonel in the Russian army.
The American Red Cross has about
exhausted nsi appropriation Tor the
support Of physicians and nurses In
the field, but the armies OF the war.
ring nations are agerlyjseeking skill.
ed American surgeons and nurses for
field and hospital work.
Twill This on Your Tongue: &,
Stop at the shop at the top OF
Sloane street. 4issf = sI5
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-10

Some of us flinger over lunch
With friends we meet. .t.HS u
we taste our food, not merely MUNICH;
Some OF us ea.-
Some Of us give the bill of fare
But little heed; Nil.
Take what they have, we do not care.
Some of, us feed.
Some of us gobble down our food "a
And almost choke;
Take fuel as, furnace would.
! Some Of us stoke.
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31

Of patronage and the system OF TO the
victors belong the spoils' have signally
failed. largely because OF = farcial end
all but fraudulent method OF pretended
enforcement OF civil service laws. This
method, which can all a great depart
nient with exempt appointess Of political
organizations. and having once landed
them. classify them 90 they cannot be re-
moved, has created condition as bad,
I believe. In some departments as could
have existed were there no civil service
laws whatever.
I'VE frequently hear the complaint, we
have had enough Of government by In
vestlgations. that II 10 time for construc-
tive legislation. II 10 time for honest
enforcement Of the law. There are pos
siblllties for Improvement in every de-
partment. but the general plan has been
wide and where the Government has fallen
down II has been due TO men and not Ia
the law.
zone cause OF evil has been a total
disregard of the basic Law OF the State
requiring appointments TO Office after
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31

competitive examinations. The Constitu-
ton contains a clause which / hope will
be stricken out at the next constltu
tional convention. Four words appear I'm
the section to which refer and they have
opened an avenue of escape. They ar
so far as practicable and are the words
following the mandatory provision.
II have no desire to ride a hobby. ]
am not trying to create a sensation. but
am going to try, with the aid of com
mission which expect to appoint on Feb
ruary l. commission composed OF the
men believe to be the best qualified in
this State TO take hold OF the civil service
situation, to make start In the right
direction for / believe II is to-day the
most vitality important undertaking In
which the Executive can be engaged. I
believe the general sentiment OF the Re-
publican party Is in sympathy with this
movement. I believe the men conspicuous
In the halls OF the State Legislature agree,
and know that the best sentiment OF the
state indorses and approves H."
A great many pleasant things were said
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31

by the various speakers about Gov. Whit
man. on the whole he was made the vic
tim of rather less raillery than has been
the lot OF other Governors who have been
dincd By the Lotos Club.
Amosg those who poked n little fun
at him and bestowed a good deal OF
praise upon him were George McAneny.
President OF the Board Of Aldermen DIR.
John II. Finley. Commissioner of Educa-
ton District Attorney Charles A. Per-
kins, ex-senator John c. Spooner. DR.
Talcou Williams and r. W. whitridgo
Frank r. Lawrence. president Of the club
delivered the welcoming address.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31
Wor11em's and Misses
Sweater Department

The present stock contains many
attractive, Lightweight Shetland
Wool Sweaters that are suggested
as desirable addition to the Win
ter Resort OUTFIT.
A V-neck style (nand-knitted)
with purl-stitch border and two
pockets, may be obtained at s4.7S
i'm white, black, American-beauty.
yellow. Hague-blue, rose, emerald.
pink, tan, purple, orange, olive and
the light shades of blue and gray.
Other Lightweight Wool Sweaters
at $3.50 to $3.50
And Sweaters of soft, cleaning silk
at $l4.5O TO 5000
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31

the manifesto describes az "ps. r...,
desperate" and suggests that ir-aH.r.
ships be diverted 10 other ports .as.
London and Liverpool In order 70 7r,ss-
better distribution.
The Government must move MOI ,.-.s
lively, as " the next century would H.
but Immediately" the mantle 81. saw,
The procedure OF prize c""r'a ,n,,st u-
expedited, and ell captured sn'1a -~gv.
be valued. manned and utilized -s .
state for the purpose OF TRANSFORM. .
supplies purchased directly from to ,.a.
Queer, and such supplies must 20 ..a-..
on the market at prices TO cover only t.
costs and distributive charge
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31
GOVERNMENT BLAMED
FOR BRITISH FOOD COST
Trade Unions Criticise Officials
for Not Preventing Rise
in Prices.

LONDON. Jan. 3o--The high price Of
foodstufrs is considered by a committee
Of the Federation OF Trade Unions in
a manifesto made public to-day.
The federation charges that the Gov
eminent failed to anticipate and make
preparations for certain consequences OF
the war. II urges that quick and drastic
action be taken to avert a situation which
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31
The New Trimmings and
Garr1itures

for the Spring season are now being
displayed i'm an er1inertly attractive
collection which comprises every
decorative fancy that is at once chic,
beautiful and sanctioned by fashion,
including many charming effects
wrought i'm Opalescent and colored
spangles as we'll as i'm crystal beads.
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STATE CIVIL SERVICE
INQUIRY is PROMISED
Governor Wants to Learn Why
Inefficient Men Are on
Payroll.

Gov. Charles 8. Whitman, speaking at
dinner given In his honor BY the Lotos
Club last night, announced his intention
nj reoreanizlng the civil service methods
OF the state. He is going to appoint
SPECIAL commission this week to find out
why New York State has 40 many inef-
hcleht servants on It's payroll He said
Efforts 20 do away with the curee
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31
Women s Evening Slippers


to be featured at S4.75 per pair
are pade of am imported metal
brocade, i'm silver, gold, silver-and-
gold combinations and effective
standings that harmonize with the
fashionable gowns.
Advance styles i'm Womer's Shoes.
Pumps and Slippers (rmany suitable
for wear at the Winter Resorts) are
now shown i'm the regular stock of
the Shoe Department, at prices
that are commensurate with good
quality.
(shoe Department ON Second Floor
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31

BERLIN. Jan. 30 Chy wireless to Say
willie, l.. L).-Rumanla has agreed to
supply a large quantity OF grain to Ger
many. the latter to provide the rolling
stock for It's transportation. ..ccording to
seml-officiai reports from Bucharest
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31
south Africa Retain. I,s Grain,

PRETORIA, via London. Jan eu..t-
der has been promulgated bs tho ..
Government prohibiting IN. rN-..
maize and oats IN order that -n. -.
the defence force OF the Union ..,.
supplied.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31
l2,OOOYards of Imported
Linem-rmixture Suitings
i'm solid colors, stripes, checks and
fancy weaves, to be on sale

fancy weaves, to be on sale
at 25c. per Ward
should produce an immediate re-
sponse at this attractive price, as
the value is considerably higher.
I'm the regular stock of tine Cotton
Dress Fabrics Department there are
now being displayed additional as
sortments of Imported and Ameri-
can-made Materials, which, i'm the
variety of textures and dainty color
effects, are we'll adapted for
Costumes to be worm at the Winter
Resorts or for early Spring and
Summer wear i'm town and country.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31
WANT DATA on NEW SHIP.
Daniels Interested In Work OF Brit-
ish Battle Cruiser.

WAsHtNGToS, Jan 30.--More naval Off
cers will he sent 70 Europe In the next few
months to study the effects the war may
have on naval warfare ana battleship de-
velopment. II Is hoped that by the time
next years estimates are sent 10 Congress
the navy will haye been able 10 draw
definite conclusions from experiences Of tine
helligereHts WHICH Will point 20 the Wisest
policy for the futui,s
Secretary Daniels Is greatly interested
IN the battle cruiser, which has figured
prominently IN the two most decisive naval
engagements OF the war--that on the
Falkland Islands ana that of week ago
In the NOrth Sea. lie IS in hopes that the
studies In Europe viii fix a definite place
FOR the new type of lighting vessel so that
It may be determined whether or not II
should be adopted boy tho United states
navy.
The belief OF the navy now II that battle
cruisers are hne ships and that II would
he well for the United States to have one
or two divisions Of them. Experts OF the
Department, however, and the general
board never have formally recommended
that battle cruisers be constructed The
chief reason rs that n h regarded az i'm
porative that the uattleship fleet be devel-
oped to an adequate strength before any
departures are made In favor Of any but
the most essential auxiliary fighting ships
The policy of the United states navy
Is 10 build for defence ana not for offence,
70 this end it has attempted - build
mp q bptteship fleet which, ship for ship.
would be- as good or a little better than
any other navy in case the United States
were attacked
The chief value Of a battle cruiser, II is
said, lies ia the fact that it enables the
fleet thus equipped 10 assume the agrees
pfVe and fight or run away. by It's superior
speed il may force a light on the enemy,
The American navy ON the other hand,
having been built for defence ana being
made NJ of the more powerful first class
battleships rs arid TO be ready 10 meet on
more than equal terms any battle cruisers
which may take the aggressive against 1t,
The battle cruiser to attain its high speed
Alower battleshtp,
Il ~ reported that American officers
st.tioned in the bellgereut countries are
having the utmost dlhculty in obtaining
any Information to report To Washington.
All the Governments at war are enforcing
Dolicies OF the utmost secrecy with regarl
10 their sea operations and In no quarter
IS there evidence of a desire to let the
United states navy have an inside view OF
what Is going on
Investigation Of War Aircraft Urged
WAsuiNGToN. Jan, 30.--Senator Till
man introduced % rcsulut on to-day au-
thorizing the appointment 81 joint COM
mission Of army, navy and Smithsonian
scientific experts 10 investigate ana re-
port 10 Congress on the use of aeroplanes
and zeppai,Us In warfare,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31
Mourning Outfits

The latest modes are shown in
Gowns, Suits, Wraps, Millinery ana
Accessories, incorporating q number
of new ideas and distinctive qualities.
Prices are Verv moderate
When requested, b. Altman e. &
will (without extra CHARGE se~@
experienced representatives to wait
upon patrons at their homes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31
Spring Fashions for Misses
and the Younger Set

Spring TaSIlIONlS IOH WIISS9S
and the Younger Set
are now being displayed i'm the De-
partment ON the Second Floor in
collection of smart Suits, Gowns,
Coats and Blouses featuring the
newest fabrics and embOdying the
latest Partisan ideas, as we'll as the
cleverest ordinations of the Aguer.-
can style creators. The following
will be found i'm the REGULAR stoct
at the quoted prices:
Tailor-rnade Suits $500 to $500
Coats for general wear
at $3.50 to $500
Afternoon Dresses 1878 to 7s.Cn
Evening Gowns 1880 TO 1850
Washable Frocks 3.75 to 1900
BIouses 2,25 to 32.C0
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Investigation of War Aircraft, Urged

WAsuINGToN. Jan, 30,-Senator TIL
man introduced % resulut on to-day au-
thorizing the appointment Of joint COM
mission OF army, navy and Smithsonian
scientific experts 10 investigate ana re-
port 10 Congress on the use of aeroplanes
aHd Zeppa,Us in warfare,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31

shments will be
shipment
ubrtu fuurb strrs. Jtfth Auru,r Aahann Aur
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31

The Department
for Special Costumes
Third Floor
has now i'm readiness, and will show
i'm private salons connected with
the Department,
Several Smart Models Inn
Fashionable Evening
Gowns
Orders will be taken for these gowns,
20 be r1ade up i'm the
NEW AWF2DTCAN COLOR
introduced by b. Altman &c Co..
at the special price of 5000
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31

Am Exceptional Sale of Wool Serge
wide, i'm black nay-bEue white, will
at 85c per yard
very price Spring
WOULD ordinarily be sold for
The Cordova daily times., 1915-08-21

To the pioneers of Alaska it sounds rather hear warnings to people to keep away from the territory What harm in the world would it do if of young did here and go broke Why in the old days faced the Alaska wilderness when it something face They went broke Men went broke who what the word broke meant and they dug their way and made men of themselves by doing it. There may be who might come here lacking the grit face the music If are keep them out But let the others Alaska needs them will help them to take of themselves-Seward Gateway
The Cordova daily times., 1915-08-21

Good people generally sympatze with the colored folk III ther efforts to elevate the and public exhibitions tha tmgh have tendency dscret them There large for argument however their demand regulation that would the presentation of specaces as he Birth of a Nation.''
 The same protests might be made by the white race against Uncle Toms Cabin the ground that because it reflection the entire Down Yankees if they inclined to be nicy, mig gh with equal right protest against Shores Acres because charactezes as they 50 to 100 and not the Yankee today Once started there is no telling where the thing would stop
The Cordova daily times., 1915-08-21

physician attending the oseopathc assocation's n at Portland planes ambitious mokeys of thousands years ago because walk in upright position instead of all four and says ills of the stomach largely due the natural poson We'd look fine doing the fox trot in that position, riding in auto But likely start colony of believers in the alonfours and he will not be without disciples No fad too foolish for fools to follow.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-08-21

Col Bryan thinks prohibition and suffrage will not be presidential campaign issues His consultation of the leads him to believe that economic questions likely uppenost Quite possibly true The of the Panama canal and the tariff question waiting the gate and some wild horseman is liable to opng any moment to ask President Wilson sharply who coppered his promise to make the cost of living less
The Cordova daily times., 1915-08-21

This business of Uncle Sam plying policeman to all the jekwater countries of the tropics producing fatigue plan of spending millions in setting up unba anced people to rue and then presenting their repaired tries to them silver platter without charge belongs age of knight errantry, but it is necessary.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-08-21

The dancing masters in conventio nassembed resolve that freak dancing shall pass and that hereafter shall step unison Thus they will deprive the Hopping haired youth in Gere shirt and with knobby ankles fully exposed the tinted girl with nothing beneath the only opportunity of their sweet young lives to ''be different"
The Cordova daily times., 1915-08-21

In the ratio that brain work is applied to business the precipitation decreases The business who doesn't have time to read the trade journals discuss affairs with his fe lows usually is the who slaves from till dark for existence.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-08-21

There wide difference between watching the roost armed with shotgun and stalking up and down the public highway brstng with armament and daring the chicken thief to make raid Even the ultra paccss admit the desraby of preparedness that will chance invaders to keep away from Uncle Sam preserves.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-08-21

Rain has added to the terrors of the Russian situation Swamps have closed roads There should surps if the Russian retreat through has been managed with ability becomes great panic before it is completed
The Cordova daily times., 1915-08-21

The sinking of the Arabic another internatona complication for the United States American lives lost when German submarine orpedoed the White Star liner
The Cordova daily times., 1915-08-21

No matter what his spokesmen bravey say about facing the future, it's safe wager that the would glad somebody would make peace for him.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-08-21

If Italy formally declares against Turkey the allies will receive material assistance in its efforts get through the Dardaneles
The Cordova daily times., 1915-08-21

Juneau to hold big carnival next month to which all the Alaskan towns will be invited