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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-05

to which intimate friends and rela.
tiyes had been invited Mr.. and Mrs.
lstraton lett for a wedding trip to west.
.ern points and viii reside in William.
lgonion their return.
Miss Sullivan, now Mrs. Straton, for.
merry was a student at the v. WI.
at Morgantown and later taught
there and in shinnston. Her engage.
ment was announced last spring in,
Morgantown. She has been a guest In
the city on several occasions OF the
Misses Blanche and Cilda Smith. She
Is a member Of the Kappa Kappa
Gamma sorority.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-05
LOCAL SOCIAL EVENTS

at the ceremony which was witnessed
'by several intimate friends. The
bride wore a coat suit of dark blue
~broadcloth. DR.. and Mrs. Moffatt left
Yesterday evening for Warrington,
where the former is a prominent prac.
ticing physician. Miss Heinbaugh,
who is a trained nurse, has been a
resident of Fairmont for several years.
She is a daughter of Mrs. Mary Helm.
baugh. OF Elkins, and a member OF a
family prominent in that section. DR..
Moffatt is a son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
George Moftatt, OF Shinnston, and is
a graduate of the Richmond, Va, med.
ical college.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-05

Honoring the birthday anniversary
of her mother. Mrs. Helen Sheets.
Miss Harriet Sheets entertained a
number Of friends last evening at their
home in Belleysew. Games and music
were diversions of the evening and
refreshments we're served. A feature
of the decorations was a birthday
cake with thirty.seyen lighted candles.
The guests included Mesdames Har.
ry Male, Fred Mortified. NJ. r. Hat.
field, George Stevens, Misses Marian
and Thelma Stevens, Ava Delaney,
Dorothy Sheets, Harriet Sheets.
iHeleh Toma, 'Messrs. Joe Cokenour
and B. S. Smith, Of Connellsville, Pa;
Scott Lananan. OF Dunbar, Pa; Roy
tMix5and John Joliiffe of Cameron, W.
Va; ]. L. Parker and Master Maxwell
Sheets.
Mrs. Sheets received many hand.
some presents from the guests.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-05

Mrs. Robert Fleming and daughter,
Miss May Fleming, left last night for
washington, D. c., enroute to st.
Llcie, Fla. where they will spend the
winter. Miss Roberta Fleming will
not go south until later in the winter.
She will visit school friends in indie.
lpendence. Kansas, within the next
few Meaks,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-05

The marriage Of Miss Nellie Helm.
lbaugh to DR.. Benjamin Moffatt, of
Warrington, was solemnized yester.
day afternoon at three o'clock at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde CASTOR
on JEFFERSON street. Rev. ". j. Eddy,
OF the First Baptist church, officiated
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-05
Returned From Convention.

Mesdames q. +. Robertson, ]. A..
3Fickinger and II. G., Stoetzer returned
last night from M6rganto&n,. where
they had attended the D.. A. r. conven.
ton. Mrs. G. NJ. Alexander and Mrs.
q. A. Meredith returned earlier last
evening by train and Mrs. Morgan
Chambers and Miss Mary Louise
Nichols motored through In the latter's
car. Others Of the members in at
tendance will return today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-05
Dinner Party.

i DR.. and Mrs. Z. W. Howard entertain.
ed at dinner last night at their home
on Maple avenue honoring their
guests. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Howard.
OF Uniontown. Pa, and Miss Cecil
skostenbaGder, Of ~catasauqua, Pa, who
Us the guest Of Mrs. Howard Ross.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-05

sThe marriage of Miss Mae Sullivan,
OF Huntington, to Joseph B. straton, OF
Williamson, was solemnized on Wed.
nesday at high noon in Huntington at
the home OF the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. G. c. Sullivan. Rev. New.
ton Donaldson. of the First Presby.
terrain church, otficiated at the service
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-05
Entertained Friends.

Mrs. Harry Engle entertained a
number OF friends Informally last
evening at her home on Walnut ave.
nue.. Her guests Included several
members OF the teaching force OF the
public schools and a few other friends.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-05

Mrs. Sheets received many hand
some presents from the guests.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-05

The Ladies' Aid Society OF Grace
Eutherap church will hold their an.
snual Dutch supper on Thursday night.
sSoyomber is, in the church social
room on CASTOR avenue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Everett 3. Moore will
motor to Pittsburgh tomorrow to wit.
ness the Pitt.W. and ]. football game.
Evening star., 1915-11-21

THIS COUPON and &c for
Regular 10c Gas Nantes. ex-
ira quality weave: Inverted
or upright styles. Base
neut. (S)
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
SAVED GREECE FOR
 ENTENTE POWERS
French Minister Went to King Con- stantine and Demanded Instant
 Settlemen of Allied Questions.

London, Dec. 21, 3:34 a. m.-The Athens correspondent of the Daily Mail, writing under date of Dec. 16, sends an interesting story of how, when the negotiations between the Greek government and the entente al- lies were hanging fire and nothing seemed to come of the mission to Sa- loniki of Col Phallys. of the Greek army, urgent orders came from Paris on Dec. 10, as a result of which the French minister took bold step, go- ing straight to King Constantine and laying before him a firm but courte- ous demand for an instant settlem ent of the entente demands.
 The king thereupon summoned the cabinet, says the correspondent and instructed the members that the en- tente allies would present a joint note requiring an immediate answer This note accordingly was presented, and acceptance being forthcoming quick ly, the situation was relieved and the blockade was raised next day. The whole of Athens rejoiced,. continues the correspondent, and the king him. self said he was inconceiveably re- lieved to be rid of the intolerable anx- iety.
 The correspondent expresses the opinion that although the blockade pressure had something to do with the kings change of attitude, more powerful factor was his lessening fear of Germany, whose promised fleet of submarines in Greek waters and large forces of troops on land failed to materialize. The correspondent says that another factor was news received from the Greek minister at Berlin concerning riots and the alleged bad internal situation of Germany.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21

This bronze statuette of Pocahontas, the famous Indian girl who lives in more or less well authenticated his tory or tradition as the savior of Cap- tain John Smith. is a wedding gift
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
TO WORK OUT LAW
 TO PREVENT USURY
Banking and Currency Committees of Congress to Discuss Subject
 After Holiday.

Washington, Dec. 21.-The banking and currency committees of congress are preparing to work out soon after the holidays a law to prevent usury.
 Several bills have been introduced, one by Senator Gore of Oklahoma, which purposes that every national banking association shall keep a schedule under regulations of the treasury showing the rate of interest charged by any loan, discount, note or other evidences of debt, and that all excessive interest charges be re- ported for legal action to the attorney general by the comptroller of the cur rency.
 Offenders also would be liable to damages to the government for an amount equal to the excess charges. Representative Howard of Georgia has prepared a resolution directing an investigation into allegations recently made by treasury officials that certain banks have been charging excessive interest rates.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
TEACHER SUES TROLLEY cos.

Stonington, Dec. 21.-Miss Nellie Edmonds, of Westerly, one of the teachers in the Stonington schools has brought suit against the Norwich and Westerly Traction company and the Groton and Stonington street railway company for not allowing her the use of special rates school ticket, the use of which have been stopped contrary to federal statutes regulating interstate commerce. Five other teachers in Stonington schools who live in Westerly have joined with Miss Edmonds in her action against the trolley companies and have lodged a complaint in the matter with the in terstate commerce commission calling attention to the fact that it is custom ary all over the United States for school teachers to ride at same rate as pupils in schools.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
CHARLES CHRISDIE DEAD.

New York, Dec. 21.-Charles Chris die, who was famous as a clown and pantominist half a century ago, died in physicians office here early today, having been taken ill while walking Tn the street. He was "A years old and was born in Birming gham, Eng. He came to the United States in 1859 and for more than forty years was an ac- tor, generally playing the part of the clown. He appeared with the Elder Sothern in "Our American Cousin '' and was for years a member of Re- vell's Group of Pantominists For a time he was acting partner of George l.. Fox. Later he engaged in the bus dness of theatrical costuming.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21

TINKER IMPROVED.
 Chicago, Dec. 21.-After slight relapse, the condition of Joseph B. Tinker, manager of the Chicago Fed
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
CLAIMS ARE FILED.

tms against the estate of Frank
 e were filed with Judge B. F.. Icy yesterday afternoon by Com bners M. D. Saxe and J: J. Wat The total claims were $1, ,402.O5. hich $687.05 was allowed. John |e's claim of $715 was not allow |It others were as follows: M. T. ley & Co.,, undertakers,. $139.50; |rancis's hospital, $43.30; funeral,
 John Sheehan, money loaned,
 John Schmidt, $26.75; w. F. gan, lawyers services, $115; Mrs. Wolff, $132.50; Dr. J. l.. Kelly,
 professional services and money ed; Mrs. Michael Kiniry, board,
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
IAN REFUGEES ARRIVING IN ROME
Allies for Ruin as Result of
 Having Attack Upon Bulgaria.

Dec. 20, 1O:45 p. m.-Large
 of Serbian refugees of all
 including former cabinet min
 deputies, writers and artists, lying here from the Italian t Bari, Brindisi, Messina and
 King Peter was expected to ere during the night.
 asserted that although the Ser onarch was almost prostrated red to go to the front to meet [ctor Emmanuel and express to ter the gratitude of the Ser tion for Italy's sympathy, hos
 and assistance, by means of
 Together with the support of Ter allies, the Serbians hope to her their country and dictate Editions of peace from Sofia"
 he Serbians arriving here agree +eir ruin was due chiefly to the hoe of the entente allies that kait for diplomatic negotiations of attacking Bulgaria before ter was ready.
 |ers of the Serbian staff express binion that the situation might lave been saved if one army bf entente troops had arrived in b assist the Serbians at Vranya, Serbian army, although out ered, fought magnificently. This, ;ay, is proved by the fact that erbians, although withdrawing, 10000 prisoners, including 60U s, half of whom died by typhoid during the retreat. .F
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
JUDGE AND COUNSEL
 FOR DEFENSE ARGUE
MonopoliZation Of Traffic Debated
 at New Haven Trial

New York, Dec. 21-Merely be- cause New England is a great termi- nal yard for the trunk line railroads and enjoys the benefit of their com petition for it's business it does not follow, said Judge Hunt at the New Haven trial today, that there could be no monopolization of it's traffic. This was one of the comments of the court on the argument of Goldthwaite H. Dorr of counsel for the eleven former directors of the New Haven road, when he resumed his effort to prove that the defendants were entitled to verdict for acquittal.
 MT Dorr contended that the New Haven's control of New England transportation opened that territory to the westward trunk lines on competitive basis and thus fostered competition instead of suppressing it.
 II do not see,' said the court, that it is indisputa ble that there can be no monopolizaHio in New England. If that were the case, then it would fellow that there could be no mo- nopolization in any center of the country
 Cites Copper Shipments.
 The court cited copper shipments from Butte, Mont, and fruit ship ments from California as examples of similar situations from which it might on the same principle be held that the traffic could not be monopolized.
 Undoubtedly Judge Hunt con- tinued, there is great force in the argument of MT. Mellen that in order for New England to continue to en- joy it's industrial supremacy it IS necessary for her to have the advan- tage of rates and service that would save her from the competition of ether centers of the country. But, conceding that that argument has great force, we revert to the question as to whether or not the facts should rot be addressed to the jury-to those persons who are to determine whether a purpose existed to create com bination in order to accomplish an unlawful end"
 Thacher Elaborates Argument.
 Thomas Thacher followed with an elaboration of his argument made yesterday that under the latest su- preme court decisions on the Sher- man law it was necessary for the gov ernment to prove that the New Haven had been prejudicial to the public interest. This, he contended, the government had failed to do.
 Suppose" asked Judge Hunt, We have ombination formed with the power to affect the public interests, prejudicially, although it should not choose to exercise it Suppose that the public and the shipper have no reason for complaint against the com bjnation, but live nevertheless under the dread of that power?"
 Because you own a power fac tory it does not mean you intend to blow up the whole town," replied MT. Thacher. He added that the question resolved itself into that of the intent of those who formed the com mbination.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
HEAD STUFFED FROM
 CATARRH OR A COLD
Says. Cream, Applied in Nostrils
 Opens Air Passages Right Up.

Instant relief-no waiting. Your $gged nostrils open right up; the air
 ssages of your head clear and you
 n breathe freely. No more hawk
 B, snuffing, blowing, headache, dry
 ss. No struggling for breath at
 ght; your cold or cartarrh disap- bars.
 l Get small bottle of Ely's Cream |hlm from your druggist now. Apply little of this fragrant, antiseptic, baling cream in your nostrils. It pen- Frates through every air passage of he head, soothes the inflamed or Wollen mucous membrane and re- |ef comes instantly. It's just fine. Don't stay stuffed-u up |ith a cold or nasty cartarrh.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
RELIEF FUND NOW S2OO.

Adjutant Fritz of the Salvation Army reported today that the fund for the relief of the poor on Christ mas had reached $2OO. This sum is inadequate and he urges that the good people respond freely within the next few days as it will require about $500 more to carry out the aims of the army this year, The greater DOT tion so far realized has been donated by factory employees and in various offices.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
Events Tonight

Vaudeville and Moving Pictures, Keeney's theater.
 New Britain council Royal Ar canum, meets at PAP Main street Daly council, K. of C., meets in Hanna's hall.
 New Britain lodge, N. E. O. P., meets in Jr. O. U. A. M. hall.
 Leading Star lodge, S. of B., meets in Electric hall.
 Clan Douglas, O. S. C., meets at PIT Main street.
 Trumbull Colony, U. o. P. F., meets at PAP Main street.
 Central Labor Union meets at 34 Church street.
 Court Columba D. of C.. meets at Electric hall.
 New Britain Radio club meets at the Y. M. c. A.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
YANKEES MAY GET BAKER,

Chicago, Dec. 21.-"Home Run Baker, whose contract is held by the Philadelphia Americans, probably will be, sold to the New York Yankees, Charles A. Comiskey, president of the Chicago Americans, said today Comiskey has given up all negotia- tions for Baker, he said.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21

eral League Club, today was reported as improved. Tinker underwent an operation a week ago. Physicians say ne will be able to leave the hospital within a week
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
CRUSH EUROPEAN NOSE FLY

Kashdngton, Dec. 21.-The Euro h nose fly, which attacks horses cattle alike, has been found to |ously interfere with farm opera Is in the west, and the depart ht of agriculture is planning an
 Tt to stamp out the pest. It is -ed that the pest will spread to er sections of the country.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-11
SUICIDE BATTLES CAPITAL POLICE
 
Strangers Effort to Prevent Identity Being Ascertained Successful
 SO Ear -

Little Rock, Feb 1O-The, Little Rock police have mystery which has so far baffled all attempts at solu- ltion. Who was the man who shot and killed himself on the steps of the city hall Sunday night? He had made every effort to conceal his identity and the following note was found in his waistccat, pocket
 "Do.anot. try to find out who T am or. why 1 give up ny life, will never knoW.>=I took my good care so every thing will sink in the ocean of mys- tery with me- For Gods sake do not remove the ring I have on my finder. P. S.-Take my suit case at the 'Mer- chants and give it to some poor one Merchants hotel, room 20)."
 On the back Of this note he had apparently Iarted another, but it was scratched out with ink However, it read as follows: "I never took drink, but this time I had a good drink, so this will help me to kill myself" No papers or other means of identification were found excepting the laundry marks, "Ro" and "J. R." He had no money, but had in his pocket a plain gold watch. A hand kerchief found in his pocket had the letter "G" embroidered in one corner.
 In his suit case at the Merchants hotel, there was nothing but a few articles of wearing appsfs1, razor and few toilet articles. His clothes
 were all marked as his collar, the '"J. R." scratched out and the "Ro' left as his last mark The clothes in the
 suitcase correspond to those worn by him when he killed himself.
 At the hotel the man registered Feb. 5 and as J. Rolly of Cincinnati. He was assigned to room Mo- 20. On Feb. and he was registered as 6. Rolly of Cincinnati and was given the same room, the one in which the suit lease was found.
 When found on the steps of the city hall he was wearing dark suit, brown waistcoat, brown hat, and heavy black overcoat. His shoes were of a heavy make and his socks were extra heavy woolen ones. The
 man was about 25 years old, about five feet and seven or eight inches tall He weighed about 150 lbs. and
 had light hair and blue eyes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-11
TEXAS FOLLOWS
 ARKANSAS LEAD
Lone Star State Farmers Planting More Food and
 Feed Crops Than Ever.

Arkansas is not the only state that will feed itself this year. was the statement madc yesterday by w. R. Beattie, agricultural and immigration agent of the Cotton Belt, who spent several hours here while en route tC Figgott and Rector, where extension schools are being conducted by the state university extension department
 Louisiana and Texas are both pre- pairing to solve in the only sensible way the question of feeds and foods, and they will vie with Arkansas in their success with the movement. Crop conditions and fruit prospects in Texas and in Southwestern Arkansas are fine, and the farmers everywhere are preparing their land for crops that will be something else besides cot tcn."
 MT. ,Beattie has been in Texas with his private agricultural demonstl'a- tion- car for. some time past, and is now planning to spend some time in Arkahsas, with a strong likelihood that the dairying industry will receive considerable attention from him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-11
Motorcycle as Chaff Cutter.

A farmer at Bantnall, Salop, Eng. land. has fixed his motorcycle on a stand against the wall of tbis farm buildings, and it drives a chaf-eutter and turniN cutter at the same time. It does not cost much to work it. Tho eurnip cutter is on the same level as the cycle, and is connected by a kind of bicycle chain. The chafE. cutter is placed above the turnip-cutter on an. other floor and connected by two-inch belting. After it has been on some little time the engine gets hot, so g ian is made to 1evolve by tAe side tc keep it cool. -@ t is also used for churning milk. Thisai saves a great deal of time for the workmen because 1t car do the two 5oHHont once:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-11
Curiosity for Mother to See.

After mother had laid steak on a hissing hot pan and the air became too thick for comfort, little Marcia re- treated to safer distance. and as the sputtering did not diminish, her sense of caution finally sent her into the pantry. From this vantage ground fascinated brown eyes peered forth at the volcanic action on the stove. Find ing voice at last. the little one piped, Look, look, mother. at the grease dust in the air.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-11
Vow York. Cotton.

york Feb. 1O.-Cotton opened ' at an advance of 1@3 points
 in response to steady cables +be steady showing of Southern markets. ma Aside from Liverpooi Q believed to be for the purpose fddoing straddles there was very
 huving power and prices later
 I1 hack to about a shade under nights closing under scattered iug and, title trade selling. kding continued very quiet later 8 morning and prices fluctuatea |n range of 5 or 4 points, hold \ about last nights closing fig shortly after midday.
 market closed steady. The
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-11
WHEAT DECLINES
 ON PEACE IAL K

Chicago, Feb. 1O.-Wheat took g down turn in price today, largely as result of peace talk in the Prus- sian diet. The opening. from 1-4m 1 1-4c off, was followed by a slight further setback before prices began to rally.
 Better weather promising larger receipts tended to pull down corn values. After starting 1-Sc to 3-sm sc lower, the market continued to sag.
 Oats developed steadiness owing to recent big export sales.
 Provisions weakened with hogs.
 Rapid decrease of wheat stocks in the Northwest helped to bring about a supplemental recovery. The close was steady at Ha@5-Sc under last night.
 Later the improved tone of the wheat market aided in overcoming to some extent the bearishness of corn. Closing prices were steady, 3-Sc to s @5-Sc net lower.
 May wheat closed at S1.63 IA, July at $1.38 71a.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-11
NOTICE.' :
SEWER DISTRICT NO. 15.
 South Plum Street. . .

The tax books for the collection Of special assessment upon the req! property in Sewer District No. 15 in the City of Pine Bluff, has been placed ia my hands.
 All owners of real. property lying in the district are required to pay their assessment to me within thirty If such payment is not made action will be commenced at the end of that time for the collection of such as- sessment, and for legal penalties and cost.
 Given under my hand this 21st day of January, 1915.
 VIM. V. HUTT, City Collector. Office, City Hail, 9 a. m. to 3 p. m.
 1-21-1nl
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-11
Bibles Always in Demand.

American presses turn out 15,O00,. coo Bibles a year. while the English presses turn out twice as many, and yet rarely is there an error discov- cred. Bibles are sold as low as five cents per copy, and millions are dis tributed tree. 1t is printed in 400 diff fercnt languages and dialects, about 30 per cent. being in English. Its cir collation. IS not only the largest of any work but tS constantly increasing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-11
LING SENDS (IlON DOWNWARD
.,;oo 3 and 4 Points Up, ,u'1 ra Than Offset by Off, 'J farings of Spots.

or1eans, Feb. 1o.-Cotton h W .oaav o, BOA points up, but the Fd louae net by scattered selling, |Tas Ta,,,lted , in a quick depression D rsSui s active months soon falling noss s, ' 2 noints under yesterdays leVT, grading z n was chiefly by the I.sional element. kssiy Changes during the morning es sroW cnSI The tone was kept
 ns, ar reports that spinners were
 Os contracts. At noon the l4 plns .s.s at net gain of 1 point. e' ,,s sAo of larger interior spot of li0ig n,ere followed by some local |ss g;re e houses selling during the the |noo'l |Ta'S and prices sold some s@4 |s market ma closed steady at a net
 ias' as 26ss points. The range: