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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-12
BOARD WRANGLES
OVER PIPE LINE

The regular Monday morning meet
ing OF the City Board of Affairs was
held this morning in the council cham
bers. Regular routine business was
taken care OF. building permits dis
posed of, etc.
AT this meeting the city commits
siorers held an investigation in order
TO ascertain the responsibility for the
bursting Of a water main several days
ago that destroyed a large amount OF
merchandise in Hartley's store. AZ
ter two hours of taking statements
the committee came to no conclusion.
and the investigation was held over
until . p. m, tomorrow.
The South Side Land Company has
offered the city its water line. which
consists Of 3,O06 feet Of 6-inch and 4
inch pipe. The price asked was $4,000.
The price offered by the city $l.2OO.
This pipe line was put in by the South
Side Land Company IN the years 1907.
1909 and 1912. With the pipe line go
FIVE fire hydrants already connected.
and all other specials, such as rights.
of.way and easements.
The proposition OF building bridge
across the Monongahela river was the
main topic OF discussion at q meet
ing here Saturday afternoon OF the
city officials and officers OF the Mo
nongahela Railway Co. The meeting
lasted for nearly an hour. and the
bridge question was gone over and re-
viewed thoroughly. The railroSd men
say that they will not attempt plans
for a new passenger depot until the
location OF the new bridge has been
definitely agreed upon.
A special train brought the officials
OF the railroad here. In the party
we're: Col. J. NJ. Schoonmaker, presi'
dent OF the Monongahela Railway,
with headquarters at Pittsburgh; ]. B.
Yobhe, general manager, and G. B.
Obey, general superintendent, OF
Brownsville. The special consisted OF
private car No. 81, Of the New York
Central lines. and coach coupled to
engine 153.
The visit OF the officials was for the
purpose Of inspecting the new road
and to talk the bridge matter over. and
to look after things in general. Mr..
Schoonmaker lauded Col. Samuel D.
Brady. chief engineer Of the company.
He said Mr.. Brady had worked hard.
81 am much pleased with general con
ditions along the new road. and al
though we have had to contend with
number OF delays. am sure that
everything will work out satisfactory
in the end" concluded Col. Schoon-
maker.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-12
FairVieW Church
Is Dedicated

The Fairview Church. on Meadow
dale charge. Winfield district. was
dedicated with impressive ceremonies
on yesterday. Rev. 0. Dale King, dis
trict superintendent OF the Morgan
town district OF the Methodist Epis-
copal Church. preached the dedica-
tory sermon to large congregation.
An elegant basket dinner was served
at the noon hour. Other prominent
members OF the Methodist Episcopal
denomination participated in the days
services.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-12
so More Men To Care
For Horses at Hinton
cRr Associated Pressl

HINTON, W. Va, July 12.-Fifty
men we're today added to the force re-
ouired to handle the war horses fed
and watered here on their way from
the west to the seaboard. The horses
are brought in over the c. & o. Rail
road. Fully 100000 OF them have been
handled since the European war be-
gan.
Veterinarians OF the French and
English army are located at the pens
and examine every horse before It Is
sent to Newport News. Today 446
horses were isolated.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-12
Russian Advocates
Freedom Of Press

PETRoGRAD. July 12.-Prince
scherbatoff, the new minister OF the
interior, in recent speech to gath.
ering Of newspaper men. who were IN
yited to the home office, said that he
did not believe in a heavy lettering
Of the freedom OF the press, even in
war times, and declared that he pur.
posed TO ask representatives OF the
war ofRice, the admiralty and the min.
istry Of the interior to discuss the
whole question with the leading news.
paper editors. in an effort to reach a
more satisfactory arrangement than
that in force at present.
The mere fact that the minister per.
rnaily met and talked with the repre-
sc1tatiSes Of the newspapers marks a
surprising departure from tradition.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-12
Garment Strike
On In New York
tBy Associated Press)

NEW YORK, July IA garment
workers' strike. the first for several
years, began here today when 10000
pants makers left their shops. The
principal demand is for a sanitary
shop, recoguitio nof the union and an
increase in wages.
A meeting OF delegates Of the Anal
gamated Clothing Workers OF Ameri-
ca is in progress today to test the
feasibility OF calling out an additional
$4,000 OF the workers in the mems
clothing industry belonging to unions
affiliated with the Amalgamated Cloth
ing Workers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-12
KILLS MOTHER WITH Ak.

PEORIA. H., July 12.-Inez Burke,
aged 16, arrested here in company with
Frank Taylor, II, her sweetheart, Is
said by the police to have confessed
teh murder OF her mother, Mrs. Archie
McLain. in Noblesville. Ind, July 4,
According TO the police. the girl said
she killed her mother with an ak when
the elder woman tried to beat her.
Both she and Taylor were held for ex,
tradition by the Indiana authorities
The girl exonerated Taylor, according
to the authorities.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-12
Emo aIe SNAKE SKIN.

What is said to be the largest dead
snakes skin ever found IN this county
this year was found at the city cream.
atory yesterday by the care-taker. The
skin measured seven feet and was
about three inches around. The snake
had crawled into stone wall and in
some way the hole was stopped up,
the snake. With no way
to get out the snake died and was not
discovered until yesterday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-12
SITUATION CRITICAL BF7WEEN GERMANY AND u s
Asleep Since March
Because Of Terror

AMSTERDAM, July 12.-A Bornian
soldier. who has fallen into q seeming
II perpetual sleep IN consequence OF
terror following the explosion 81
shrapneI, is under treatment in war
hospital at Innsbruck, Germany.
The soldier was admitted TO the hos
pital from the Galician front IN Marcn.
He has been aslep ever since. BY
continuous electric treatment the doc
tors hope 10 bring him back TO con-
sciousness. although their efforts have
not vet shown any signs Of success.
The soldier is insensible 10 needle
pricks in the nose. arms or back.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-12
GUESTS FROM CHICAGO.

Mrs. G. NJ. Wiltshire and children
Master Tom and Miss Jean, arrived
here yesterday for visit Of seyeTal
weeks with the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Walter Fleming, on
First street. Mr.. Wiltshire VIII Join
them here later. 4,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-12
IEUTONS LOSE
ENTIRE CORPS
RUSSIANS SAY
Austrian Operations Against
Warsaw Railroad Checked
Or Thwarted.
GERMANS ARE SATISFIED
Comparative Quiet Prevails
In the Various Fighting
Areas.
nv Associated Press. }


london, July 12.-Comparative
calm exists in the various fighting
areas. with the exception OF the Aus
tro.1talian front. where the Italians
claim a substantial advance in their
efforts to invest Triest.
PetroErad Is elated at the Russian
Success over the Austr1ans. who are
said TO have lost one OF the three
corns which began the advance against
Lublin. The Entente allies are re-
minded that this is only local trl'
umph on 40 miles Of 1000 mile lront'
Austrian operations against the war.
saw railroad have been checked, II not
thvarted, which means that the threat
ened advance on Warsaw is little less
dan1ersous than when the Austro-
German attack began. A dispatcn
from Austrian headquarters in Galicia
expIains the apparent lull IN the Aus.
tro.German advance by asserting that
fhe Teutonic allies fixed Lemberg as
the objective OF the present campaign
With the idea OF establishing them
selves in strong defensive positions to
the northward in order to use paIt c5
their troops elsewhere. II IS ciainel
that this has been accomplished oS
establishing lines along the rivers bug
and ZIota Lipa and the hrasnlE rloge'
m Is further explained that the Aus
trians proceeded beyond krasnik, but
encountering unexpected opposition
rsgtred TO the position originally select
~ : where they have resisted all fur.
ttler Russian attacks.
Austrian Army Headquarters IN 5ai'
"a July Ii, via London, July l2.-Ine
relative subsidence Of activity on the
nart Of the Teutonic allies during the
last week may be explained oy the
fact that the goal set for the Lemoers
campaign has been attained. This was
the recapture of the city and securing
az strong defensive positions eastward
and uorthward. These positions have
heen secured along the line OF the
Zlota Lima and Bug rivers and the
ridge north Of Krasnik.
The Russians attempted a counter
offensive from Lublin against the Aus
tro-German position north OF hrasniK.
bringing up heavy reinforcements for
this purpose.
Owing to this movement the Aus,
trian troops which had rushed beyond
the position originally selected with
drew to the ridge, where they have
Sfnce successfully sesisted all Russian
attacks. They feel secure in their po.
sftfons and It ts believed here that they
can be easily held against whatever
froces Ruseia can throw against them.
indications point to period OF quiet
along the Russo -Galician front, whtle
the Teutonic allies are preparing toc
operations In other quarters.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-08
JEWELLERS ORGANIZE.

Jackson, Miss. July S.-The Missis-
sippi Retail jewelers. Association was
organized in this city yesterday at an
enthusiastic meeting OF retail jewel
ers who came from every section of
the state. Addresses we're delivered
by Walter HI. Mellor, of Michigan City,
Ind, member Of the executive com
mittee of the american National Re
tail jewelers. Association, and Col.
John L. Sheppard, OF New York. The
latter is said to be PERSONAL q
quainted with more jewelers. than ali,
man on earth.
Both Mr.. Mellor and Col Sheppard
came here to assist in organizing the
Mississippi retail jewellers, which be.
comes a branch of the national asso-
citation. The following officers were
elected:
President, A. Weller, of Greenwood;
vice president, s.. E. Lawrence. of Co
lumbia secretary and treasurer,
Jack Hughes, of Yazoo City. The
board of directors is composed OF M.
Haynes, of McComb City; A. Bourg-
oois, of jackson, and Harry Yost, OF
Vicksburg.
The second annual meeting, in
1916, it is expected. will witness at
least $50 of the 227 retail jewelers. in
the state members of the state organ
ization.
Before adjeurning yesterday after
noon at a late hour the association
adopted resolutions favoring the
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-08
WOMAN MAKES SPEECH.


Jackson, Miss, July S.Mrs. Marga-
ret Kinkaad Thompson, of Yazoo
county, candidate for state librarian,
has been awarded the unique distinc-
ton of being the first woman ever
asked to deliver political speech in
Mississippi Mrs Thompson has been
requested to deliver an address at the
Woodmen Springs picnic in Amite
county, July %.
The promoters of the picnic plan to
make the July gather notable polit-
ical event and are exerting every eff
fort to have candidates of note pres
ent on that occasion to make an ad-
dress. That Mrs. Thompson has been
invited is source of much pleasure
to her friends who regard it as an
omen of success.
Mrs. Thompson is one of the most
progressive women of the state. She
served the last legislature of Missis-
sipp as postmistress of the House Of
Representatives and has several times
neen sent as a delegate from YazOo
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-08
PLANTING OYSTER SHELLS.

Galfport, Miss, July 8.-The Missis.
sippi Oyster Commission is in session
here. According to the report of Sec
rotary Hewes $4,000 barrels of shells
were planted in the month of June on
the various reefs belonging to the
state There will be approximately
10000 barrels more planted between
this month and next. The seasons
planting will embrace about 10000
barrels OF oysters, which will be di
vided between the reefs in front Of
Waveland and those in Back Bay of
Biloxi. A large portion of the shells
yet to be planted will also be planted
in Back Bay. 1t is understood that
the oyster reefs are in splendid con
ditiOn and oysters will be available
in sufficient numbers during the ap
preaching season to supply both the
canneries and raw shippers.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-08
WILSON SPIRITED AWAY.

Aberdeen, Miss, July 8.-The fun
eral of Lock L. Lam was conducted
from the residence of his father, Capt
II. j. B. Lam, this afternoon. The
Rev. Isaac De- Borders, pastor of the
First Methodist Church, assisted by
the Rev. W. S. Wilson, pastor of the
Christian Church, officiated. The
many costly floral offerings evidenced
the popularity of the deceased. Inter
ment was made in Odd Fellows Rest
Mr.. Lam was shot and killed by
Beauford Wilson at the Monroe Coun-
ty Fair Grounds. Wilson was ordered
removed from the Monroe county jail
by Judge Claude Clayton, he fearing
mob violence, and the prisoner was
spirited away in an automobile to
Tupelo, Miss, and from there was
sent north on a Mobile & Ohio train
The Monroe county grand jury meets
in October at which time the witness
in this case will be examined.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-08
CLARION STAMPED OUT.

Natchez, Miss, July S.-The char
bon quarantine of Concordia parish
against Natchez has been raised. Ap
parently the scoruge has been stamp.
ed out in its incipiency by the prompt
action of the owners of stock and cat
tie in inoculating with anthrax vac
cine. Since the first case was report
ed. about three weeks ago, thousands
of head>of cattle were vaccinated and
although the disease is said to be one
of the most contagious, as we'll as ia
tai, an immediate check was noted
In the herds where Charlton appeared
those animals that were vaccinated in
time have shown no symptoms. AL
though all animal" and even chickens
may contract this disease, in this
vicinity it has been confined entirely
to mules
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-08
THEY ALL DEMAND It
4attiesburg, Like Every City And
Town in the Union, Receives 1t.

People with kidney ills want to be
ured. When one suffers the tor.
ures of an aching back, relief is
agerly sought for There are many
emedies today that relieve, but do
lot cure Doan's Kidney Pills have
brought lasting results to thousands
Iere is Hattiesburg evidence Of their
merit.
Mrs. BOwden, William ST., Hatties
)urg, says: while living in Bay
Springs, | had kidney trouble. | suf-
cred from aches and pains in the
mall of my back and often it seemed
Us though my back would break. The
kidney secretions caused me annoy
lnce / tried number of remedies,
but didn't get a bit of relief until
began taking Doan's Kidney Pills
They cured me and have never been
bothered since"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't sim
oily ask for a kidney remedy-get
Ooan's Kidney Pills-the same that
drs. BOwden had Foster-Milburn Co.
Props. Buffalo, N. Y.
Adv.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-08
SINCLAIR ANSWERS SUIT.

Gulfport, Miss, July 8.-The firm of
Ford, White & Ford filed an answer
this afternoon for Upton Sinclair in
the suit instituted against him last
week by his former wife for the Gus
tody of 12-year-old boy which is now
in his possession.
In the answer Sinclair denies that
ne filed in the courts of New York two
suits for divorce, by AYERS that he filed
)ne, which was twice referred to q
referee, and admits that said suit in
no. wise affects the issue involved.
He admits the divorce in Holland,
hat the grounds alleged therein
should not impugn the character of
petitioner; but on the contrary AYERS
he fact to be that petitioner is a be-
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-08
county to commercial gatherings o.
statewide interest.
$4,000 FOR ROADS.

Meridian, Miss, July S.-The board
OF supervisors have received notifica-
ton from c. w. McNair & Company,
of Chicago, who bought the recent is
sue of $4,000 good roads bonds in dis
-trict, that the money for the bonds
will be forthcoming at the earliest
possible moment. The date, however,
was not mentioned.
An interesting feature in this con
nection was a letter received some
time ago from the firm of Woods and
Oakley, of Chicago, dealing with good
roads bond issues in the state in gen
eral. Chas. B. Woods said the good
roads laws of Mississippi were badly
mixed and were confusing and he did
not intend to pass any more bonds
until these laws were amended.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-08
Mississippi NelDs

taking them in charge and carrying
They had in their possession when ar
rested some 80 half-dollars of spurious
make, and dated 1906, and other coins
later located are all of this denomina.
ton and year, indicating that this
was the only piece for which molds
were had. The metal appeared to be
block tin and some of the coins were
excellent, proving that the molds were
almost perfect Others showed much
clumsiness in molding.
The effort to trade at a local blind
tiger led to the capture. Many coins
were in evidence, but the authorities
could not locate their source until the
negro tiger, enraged at being a vic
tim of 'federate money" told where
and from whom he received it. Crisp
and Brown then acknowledged pas
sing it and told that whiskey was pur-
chased, which fact caused the mayor
to find the tiger keeper $100
1t is reported that the money was
coined near here, but it is evident that
the real counterfeit has departed and
carried his plant with him, for no
trace of it has as yet been found. The
young men arrested told many stories
as to how they came into possession
of the coins.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-08
SAVES DAUGHTER
Advice Of Mother no Doubt Pre-
vents Daughters Untimely End.

Ready, KY" was not able TO dc
nything for nearly six MONTHS" writes
AIRS. Laura Bratcher, of this place, sand
vas down in bed for three months.
! cannot tell you how suffered witt
" head, and with nervousness and
manly troubles.
Jur family doctor told my husband he
ould not do me any good, and he had
give it up. We tried another doctor,
,ut he did not help me.
At last, my mother advised me to take
-dui, the werlan'S tonic. ! though:
!, =, use for was nearly dead and
iothing 81, nNd to do me any good. Bui
took eleveA Bottles, and now am able
do all o. my work and my own
sashing.
think Card Il is the best medicine In
he world. Fly weight has increased,
md look thu picture of health. "
II you suffsr from any of fhe ailments
secular to v omen, get bottle of Cardui
oday. Dei2y is dangerous. We know
viii help you. for it has helped SO
many thousands of other weak women
n The past 50 years.
Al all druggists.
Write 70: Chattanooga Medicine Co.. LadieS
ADVISORY Dept. Chattanooga, Tenn. for Sseeia.
,.H,seffsss on your case ard 64-pags book; HoTs
Adv.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-08

Owen-Goeke bill, the Stevens bill,
which legalizes the established fixed
selling price, and the Stevenson Ma
tional advertising bill. The secretary
was instructed to urge all jewellers In
Mississippi to write their representa-.
tives in congress and ask them to sup
port the measures named. Resolu-
tons thanking Mr.. Mellor and Col.
Sheppard for assistance in organizing
the association also were adopted.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-08
CONVICT Is REcAPTURED.

NaChez, Miss, July s. - Ernest
Waller, an escaped convict from the
Louisiana state penitentiary, was cap
tured in Natchez today. He was doing
time for burglary when he escaped.
April 80 of this year. When taken in
custody he confessed that he was the
man wanted. He was taken to Baton
Rouge by Sheriff P W. Mulvihill Jr
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-08

Jackson, Miss, July 8.-As the re.
suit Of a decision of the supreme
court, S. L. Johnson must hang for
the murder in Warren county, of a
printer named Brewer.
Vicksburg, Miss. July s. - Harry
Noel, charged with sending a black
hand letter to a Greenville merchant
was severely lectured and fined $25
by Judge Niles in the federal court,
Tuesday.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-08
CONTEMPLATING CHARGED.

Ruleville, Miss. July s. - Willie
Crisp and Johnnie Brown, young men.
charged with counterfeiting and pass
ing counterfeit money on many ne
groes in this vicinity, were arrested
here yesterday by local authorities.
United States Marshal Wiltse later
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-08
For State Revenue Agent.

The News is authorized to announce
3TOKES V. ROBERTSON as a candi.
date fer State Revenue Agent, subject
to the action OF the Democratic prl
mary.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-08
For Railroad Commissioner.

For Railroad Commissioner.
The News is authorized to announce
|. V. AUSTIN as a candidate for Rail
road Commissioner from the Southern
District of Mississippi, subject to the
action of the Democratic primary of
August g.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-08
WEBSTER HAS 1888 VOTERS.

Walthall Miss, July S.-The regis
trar of Webster county has just com
pleted the registration of voters.
which shows 2,388. About a dozen OF
these are negroes. This is essentially
a white county, although there are a
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-08

Biloxi, Miss, July 8.-Harrison
county is to make an effort to secure
the establishment here of the Rookie
Teller model school and settlement.
Secretary Roof, of the Commercial
Club, will take up the matter with 9th
er organizations In the county.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-08

Pinola, Miss, July s. - Burkett
Banks, aged 20 son of Frank Banks,
who was killed in Texas, was buried
here yesterday.
Union, Miss, July 8.-A lightning
bolt entered the residence of J. II.
Moore, Monday, and caused consider
able damage. 1t struck one of Mr..
Moor's daughters and stunned her,
and for time it was thought she was
dead.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-08
For Circuit Court Clerk.

The News is authorized 20 announces
II. X. McLEMORE as a candidate for
Circuit Court Clerk, subject to the
action of the Democratic primary.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-08

The News IS authorized TO announces
w. Il. FAIL as a candidate for County
Treasurer. subject to the action of the
Democratic primary.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-08

The News Is authorized to announce
ROBERT M. HENDRIX as candidate
for member OF the Board OF Super
visors from Beat One, subject to the
action Of the Democratic primary.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-08

The News Is authorized to announce
j. p. PACE as a candid tie for Coun.
ty Treasurer, subject to the action Oh
the Democratic primary.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For State Senator.

The News is authorized to announce
Columbus w. Valley as a candidate
for State Senator. subject to the action
of the Democratic primary of Au-
gust 3.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-08
For Chancerv Clerk,

The News is authorized to announce
HERBERT GILLIS as a candidate for
Chancery Clerk, subject to the action
Of the Democratic primary.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-08

The News in authorized to announce
WADE L. SUMMERS az a candidate
for Circuit Clerk. subject to the action
OF the Democratic primary.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-07-08

The News is authorized 10 announce
BARNEY o. DOHERTY as a candi
date for Sheriff, subject to the actisn
of the Democratic primary.