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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-03-19
Activities of Women.

Miss Rose NJ. Webers gave up her
position as teacher to become po-
hcewoman in Racine, Wis.
Twenty out of every hundred wom-
an bread winners in New York city
are adrift, that is, without homes.
Symmetry in the feminine form is
the ideal of new course to be insti-
tuted at the University of Pittsburgh.
Among the 1929 woman prisoners
investigated by a government commits
sion not one college student was
found
Queen Wilhelmina of Holland will
personally underwrite 81 900, 900 of the
100000 war loan in that country.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-03-19
Good Work of Ayiators.

In all of his reports General French
has laid stress upon the great service
rendered by the ayiators in ascertain
ing the moves Of the enemy as soon
as they start to make them. The
reconnaissance work they have per.
formed has been invaluable Accord
ing to the official statement Of the
British war ONCE, their aviators are
covering an average Of 1000 miles
. ~. 4i
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-03-19
, considered her duty.
Help Widowed Mothers.

Twenty-Five states now help women
who have lost their husbands to sup
port their children. The legislatures
OF these states have decided that the
widow without means is as much in
need of help as the man who has, lost
hand. The state profits in the end
because the children become in time
self-supporting. if properly brought up,
and an asset of the state.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-03-19

..TAnu wnat else comes to ul rom
these ranches?'
This was poser. She looked at
her shoes, but no one took the hint.
She tried again:
What do we get from the cattle
besides beef?"
One boy eagerly raised his hand.
Il know what it is, it's tripe.' he
announced triumphantly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-03-19
Must Have Some Evidence.

II tell you. Jack" said the enthusias,
In the Berliner Illustrirte Zeitung, Il
have new car that is wonderful II
runs so smoothly that you can't feel
it. 1t makes no noise at all, and there
Is no smell of gasoline. And speed!
Why. it goes SO fast that you can.
see it,"
Indeed replied his friend. "Ycn
can't feel it. hear it. smell it or see It.
How under the sun do you know
you've got car. them
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-03-19
Woman OfficehoLders,

Katherine Bement Davis, commits
sloner of corrections in New York,
says that many women in public Of
fees hold over from one administra-
ton to another, and, through their
knowledge Of the affairs, =. he Office,
keep things going II that is true,
why should tney not become the high
-of11ciads themselves once in a while
Oflceholders, she says, are but small
part OF the population at any time and
could not make great inroads upon
the happiness of the home.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-03-19
Sorrows Of the War.

They tell story about Nine. Schu-
mann-Heink's engagement in Pniia-
delphia recently that shows how the
war in Europe brings trouble to many
people far from it. The fiance of her
daughter had just had his jaw shot
off and had sent word to her to break
the news to her daughter and also to
notify her that he released her from
her engagement. The great singer put
pore feeling into her songs, those who
I'd her said, than ever before, her
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-03-19
Ten Dollars a Leak,

through said the fat plumber. Their,
is nothing | enjoy so much as drop.
ping off TO sleep and dreaming.
And what are your favol1t@
dreams?' asked the bosom friend.
"Why, pipe dreams. Philadelphia
Record.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-03-19
Indian Iunclers.

Magicians ard jugglers were found
among the Indians by the Jesuit mis-
sionaries as early as 1913. and they
were common among all the Algonquin
tribes. and CharlevoiX mentions them
among the lroquois in 1875. The Span
iards met them in Mexico and South
America
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-03-19
A I aI,ndrv puzzle

Teacher should like my pupils to
take pride in their personal appear
ance. Now, you. Thomas, how many
as-Please, miss, do you mean how
many weeks do l wear collar?-Lon'
don Telegraph.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-03-19
Plan to Use Reindeer

The Laurentide company Of Quebec,
producers of pulp and pulpwood, is re-
foresting its nonagricultural cutover
lands. 1t is also importing reindeer
from Newfoundland, to see if they can
take the place of dogs in winter woods
work
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-03-19
lrreverent Youth.

Her Father Young man. Young man.
would you fake my daughter from me:
You don't know fathers feelings at
such time. ! must suppress them
Her Lover Oh. that's all right II ron
want to give three cheers. 60 ahead. :
Topeka Journal
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-03-19
CONDENSATION.

Dentist telling story, tell you
when got to that point of danger !
lost my nerve. Patient Well. yon'y
got mine. haven you: Raltimor
American.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-03-19
Oil of Reruamot,

TIE worlds supply Of oil Of berg.-
mot comes from comparatively small
part Of Calabria. in the extreme south
of italy. fronting on the strait of Mes
sina.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-03-19
charisy.

Charity = W. mel ;'rm;i.h IT MS tn
We shunad li.Ser SIZE the taultS 1T oil.
ers. but She d.eS as1 MS fc .ivoifl d:
covering them when there Is In need
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-03-19
Press On.

Ef 70 has got light enough ter SEE
des ten steps abhead Of yo' shake hans
wild yO'sef an press 0n.-Atlants Con
stftution.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-03-19
Cni'cl's paf Ia Eelaium.

st Nkna,.s> day whit.h Is Dec. 6. /
the day On Which the l;ei.ian child ev
poets a new toy. 1t is the Reiglai
.hitd's Christmas.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-03-19
Safer Than a Erame

MY husljfhd writes that he is bring
Ing me back from Italy pretty little
Muriio! I've inst bought cage for
it"-Paris Sourire.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-03-19
His Explanation.

But. Jack, you said you adored me-"
ibid L? Well. another girl had lust
rejee ted me and at that mem9nt Z
didn't mu"h care what l said."I.leye-
land Plain Dealer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-03-19

Children hay, more is.cd Ut ub1els
than Ut critics. J0ubert.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-03-19

SCnUHdHN OH OHSSS.
In music it is as with chess playing
the queen. melody, possesses supreme
power. but it is the king. harmony
who ultimately decides
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-03-19

SKIN Is stronger than strength Old
Saying.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-04-16
Yes Mother, -
You Look Fine * Z.

mert Of Electric Bitters, It VIII give you
vim and energy, bring back the spring of
youth, make you feel fine. You'll enjoy
your work.
Go to your druggist and get small
bottle of Electric Bitters and start the
treatment right now.
Eliza Pool of Depew, Okla, writes /:
Electric Bitters raised me from bed of
sickness and suffering and has done me
world of good. 1 wish every suffering
woman could use this excellent remedy
and find out, as / did, just how it is"
AS it has helped thousands of others, il
surely will do the same for you.
ST. LOUIS.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-04-16
Electric Bitters simply brought the
bloom of health to
your cheeks.

Electric Bitters will do it every time.
Increase your appetite, regulate Liver and
Bowels, restore your strength and i'm
prove your complexion.
After long weary winter we need a
tonic and blood purifier to rid our system
accumulated waste and impurities.
iature needs help to throw off that lam
guild. tired, worn to FRAGILE feeling.
Do your part Take few weeks treat
II. Z. BUCKLEN & CO.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-07
2 Miners Fined. For
Fight With Liant terns
BOTH MEN RECEIVED ours Az.
TER ENCOUNTER IN MINES
DARK REcEssEs.

The details of desperate fight
with lighted lanterns. as weapons in
the dark recesses of the Federal Coal
and Coke Company's mine at Grant
Town at noon yesterday were reveal
ed last night in the court of Justics
of the Peace NJ. r. Musgroye at the
trial of Dominick Dichiera, who was
assessed $3.50, including costs. for
his part in the fight and for violation
of the mining laws OF the state. The
arrest was made by Constable j.
Frank Russell.
This morning Neil Kruchuck was
assessed $3.50, fine and costs, on the
same charges entered against Dichie-
ra. According to the Testimony Dich-
iera entered the part OF the nine
where Kruchuck had already loaded
three cars and insisted that Kruchuc,s
help him load cars so that they could
leave the mine together The men
became angry and started to fight. It
is alleged. with signal lanterns, which
is not only misdemeanor, but yio-
lation of the mining laws, as it
causes danger of a mine explosion.
Both men were cut about the head
and face with the lanterns, Kruchuck
being injured the worst.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-07
Japan Warns China
To Yield To Demands

PEKING, April 1.-THE expressions
of satisfaction with the Chinese atti-
tude in regard to the present negotia-
tions with Japan, attributed to Count
Okuma. the Japanese premier, were
not voiced at the conference by NJ.
Hioki, the Japanese minister here,
who Is conducting the case for his
government. On the contrary, NJ.
Hioki warned Lu Cheng- Hsiang, the
Chinese foreign minister against con-
tinuing to refuse compliance with
those demands against which China
is holding out.
The "Asahi," in Toxic, has publish
ed news dispatch saying that Count
Okuma, the Japanese premier, while
addressing a group of government Of
ficfals at Kozu, said the negotiations
of Japan with China had been compli-
Gated by the attempt of Germany to
make Okuma believe that Japan was
designing to annex China as she mad
done Korea. This Chinese illusion
was being dispelled. the premier de-
clared. The negotiations will not be
so difficult as has been rumored, he
said, and he expected to see their con-
clusion some time in April.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-07
SO Ships Sink
In Blockade
az LIVES ALSO LOST SINCE THE
GERMANS DECLARED WAR
ZONE
iRx Associated Press /,

NEW YORK. April Sir Courte.
nay Bennett, British consul general
here, made public today a tabulation
showing sailings and arrivals of
steamers of all nationalities at United
Kingdom points, the number of YES
sells torpedoed and the lives lost.
The figures embrace vessels of 800
tons register and over, and cover the
period from Dec 81 to March II, in
elusive. During this time, according
to the tabulation, 1920 vessels arrived
at these ports and 1929 sailed there.
from.
Thirty British merchantmen were
torpedoed, with loss of rs lives.
Neutral loses were three Norwegian,
one Swedish and two American YES.
sells. The two American and one Nor.
wegian vessel were sunk by mines.
Six persons on board the Swedish
steamer lost their lives. bringing tho
total for all British and neutrals to
Sc vessels sank and 80 lives lost.
The week from March IL to IT
showed the greatest loses in ships.
there being IL British and one Swedish
steamer torpedoed. Sixteen persons
aboard the vessels were killed. This
greatest loss OF life occurred the pre-
vious week, when 81 were killed in
sinking four vessels.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-07
Russians Bringing Rein
forcements To Pust the
Attack.
7OOOCzAR MENCAPTURED
ENGLISH CABINET MEETS TO De-
eide UPON PROHIBITION
QUESTION.
CBy Associated Press.s

LONDON. April THE military
situation in the Carpathians is com.
peting with the prohibition question
in the interest of the British public.
The cabinet meets today. It is ex-
pected that announcement win be-
, made of measures to provide drastic
restrictions on the consumption of
liquor. but total prohibition is not ex-
pected.
Attention is concentrated on the
Carpathian passes, where the Rus.
slams are bringing reinforcements to
push their attack. the success OF
which is expected only through Its
weight OF numbers. On the other
hand. the Austrians and German-
commanders. also. are making strer.
uous efforts to strengthen their forces
Petrograd reports that the section
near Uzsok Pass, where Vienna ad.
mits retirement, extends for q dis.
tance of II miles.
To Offset this, Vienna claims .
counter offensive movement near
Lupkow Pass. where the Austrianai
report the taking of several Russian
positions with the capture OF 1000
prisoners. A conservative interpreted
tion of both Russian and Austrian re-.
ports leads to the belief that the Rus,
sian offensive at Lupkow has been
checked. while they have forced their
way through Rostok Pass, capturing
two village on the southern side Of the,
range. Il
In the western arena of the war
the French continue their Offensive
movement between the Meuse and the.
Lorraine frontier. Their reported
gains in the forest of ALLY indicates
the possibility OF new danger for tho
Germans holding st. Mihiel, while the
advance to the east of Verdun Is re.
garded in London as threatening st.
Mihiel from the north.
Berlin reports heavy fighting In this
region, with no result to the Frencit.
The belief that operations in the Oar
danelles has been resumed IS general
plete silence prevails Concerning dc.
tails of the result of any activity.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-07
AUBREY MEREDITH
IS LAID AT REST
Elks In Charge of Funeral
Marion Bar Association
Attends.

A large concourse OF sorrowinE rel
atives and friends attended the funeral
services conducted over the body of
Aubrey Meredith, son of Judge w. S.
Meredith, which were held at 2.3O
O'Clock this afternoon from the First
Methodist Episcopal Church on Fair
mont avenue. Impressive services were
conducted by DR.. H. C. Howard. pas.
tor of the church, assisted by DIR. H.
G. Stoetzer, pastor OF the First Presby.
terian Church.
The choir of the church rendered
several appropriate. selections. The
floral offerings were numerous and
beautiful, testifying TO the esteem in
which the young man was held in this
community. A large and handsome
piece was presented by the Marion
County Bar Association, of which the
deceased was a member.
AT meeting of the Marion County
Bar Association, held yesterday after
noon resolutions were drafted and at
o'clock today the association met and
passed the resolutions and proceeded
in body to the church to attend the
funeral services. The committee ap-
pointed to draw the resolutions was
composed of Attorneys Will Mason,
Frank Raymond and Scott Lowe.
The deceased was a member of the
B. P. o. E. lodge of this city. and that
body attended the funeral. and follow
ing the services at the church took
charge of the body and conducted the
ritualistic services at the grave. Pail
bearers were chosen from the Elks
lodge as follows: Frank c. Raymond,
Walter Haggerty, Claude Layman.
Paul Hamilton, Birch Butcher and John
Berry.
Following the services at the church
the body was conveyed to Woodlawn
cemetery. where it was laid to rest.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-07
Gordon Elected As
Clarksburg's Mayor
REPUBLICANS WIN VICTORY BY
MAJoRITIEs RANGING FROM
rs TO 200.

CLARKSBURG. April 7.-Republi.
cans we're victorious in the annual
municipal election here yesterday
electing G. II. Gordon mayor, over w
Guy Tetrick, democrat, and the rest
of their general ticket by majorities
of between rs and 200.
The remainder of the ticket elected
is as follows: Chief of police, Harry
L. Brooks; city clerk. A. ]. Bishop;
superintendent of street, Edward w
Laubenstein; collector and treasurer
Arthur K. Thorn; member water.
works board, Will II. Lewis; city as.
SCISSOR, John d. Owens; school com.
missioner, DR.. Jessie S. Williams
The councilmen elected were: First
ward, James T. Howard, democrat; /;
second ward. Charles H. Harding, re.
publican; third ward, Charles M
Ernst. republican; fourth ward. Lee
Stout, democrat; fifth ward, Watt
Watt Reid, democrat.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-07
FARMING BUREAU
TO MEET SATURDAY
County Agent Will Make Re-
port State Agent To Be
Present.

Plans for the planting spring crops,
recent state legislation effecting far
mers and the city people who con-
sumo farm products, are among the
important subjects scheduled for dis
scusston at the regular meeting of the
Marion County Farm Bureau. which
will be held Saturday afternoon, April
10. in the county court room.
State Agricultural Agent Nat. T.
Frame will make a practical and in
teresting address, explaining the
work being done by the government
to aid the farmers, including the dis
5tribution of free seeds and the circula-
tion of timely farm bulletins. Lee
Swisher, president of the bureau. will
preside.
County Agricultural Agent H. L.
Smith will make his annual report,
telling what has been done in the
county during the last year to reduce
the high cost of living and to make
the rural districts prosperous.
s The question of the county court
taking charge OF the county agricul-
! tural work, which is now paid for
largely by private subscriptions, will
be taken up. According to law
passed at the last session of the state
legislature on the petition of so mem
bers of the Marion County Far1r Blu
reau, the county court may take over
the direction of the county agricul-
tural work.
The planting of silo crops, the
building of silos and the preparation
OF siiage will be discussed and ex-
planned by County Agent Smith and
a number of successful farmers and
sdairymen Of the county. Among those
invited to speak on this subject are
III. G. Jones and N. E. Barrackman. of
Lincoln district; w. S. Haney, OF Win
gdield district, and John R. Manley, OF
Grant district.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-07
MANY WILL ATTEND
SUFFRAGE BANQUET
Hon. Walter B. Hilton Will
Be One of the Speakers
Tomorrow Night.

Hon. Walter B. Hilton, of Wheeling,
prominent Socialist, will be here for
the banquet of the West Virginia Suf-
frage League to be held on Thursday
evening at the Manley hotel. Other
prominent men scheduled to give five
minute toasts on the occasion. of, the
banquet, as well as prominent wom-
en-. have signified their intention of
being present to take their place on
the program.
A meeting of the local Political
Equality Club will be held this after
noon at the home of Mrs. Allie Hay
mond. on Main street. when plans for
the meeting. which opens Thursday
afternoon, will be completed.
Many have notified the entertain
ment committee that they would: be
present and the outlook for a large
and enthusiastic conference is good.
Those who desire tickets for the
banquet will please notify Mrs. C..E.
Manley today so that the committee
will know how. many to prepare for.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-07
Judge Dayton Only
Reference To Charges

MARTINSBURG. w Va. April T.
In delivering, his charge to the grand
jury at the opening of federal court
here yesterday Judge Aston G. Day.
ton for the first time referred publicly
to the recent investigation into his ju-
dicial conduct. made by the sub-com-
mittee OF the house judiciary commit
tee.
His reference to the charges against
him was indirect. Judge Dayton say
ing. Judges and jurors are human,
and embody In their makeup the ele-
ments of human frailty. Criticisms
are often directed at them. The best
answer to these criticisms is for judges
and jurors to fully appreciate the won
derful system of law and justice In
this country, and to perform their
functions earnestly, honestly. fearless
ly and kindly"
This has been the only public ut
terance of Judge Dayton upon the sub
ject of the investigation since the pro-
ceedings were dropped by the house.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-07
Case of w. B. Cox, Accused
of Counterfeiting, Sent
To Military Court.
.CARRANzA WON'T AGREE
WILL NOT CONSENT TO NEu-
TRALIZATIoN OF CAPITAL AS
FORMERLY AGREED UPON.

WASHINGTON, April 7.-Assur.
ances have been given the American
consul at Chihuahua that fair trial
will be accorded w. B. Cox, formerly
of Williamson, w. Va, imprisoned
by Villa authorities on the charge OF
circulating counterfeit Mexican cur.
rency. The consul advised the state
department Cox's case had been com.
mftted to military court for dispo.
sition.
General Villas intention to adopt
drastic measures to suppress counter.
ISSUED by the Villa agency here.
Intimations have come to the Amer.
lean Government that General Car.
rama will not consent to the neutrali.
cation of Mexico City as proposed and
agreed to by the Villa-Zapata forces.
No definite answer has been receiv.
ed to the American note on the sub.
ject sent to the two factions, but pre-.
liminary reports to the state depart.
mont indicate that General Carranza
is unwilling to accept the proposal.
1t is believed arrangements may be
made for uninterrupted passage OF
trims to and from Mexico City and
Vera Cruz, though a decision on this
question also has not been reached by
Carranza.
Assistant Secretary Peters of the
treasury department has notified
Frank Rabb, collector of customs at
Brownsville, Tex, not to stop expor-
tations of provisions across the Dor
der to the Villa troops besieging Mat
amoros.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-07
CRy Assoclated Press.l }

BERLIN. via London, April T.
German cavalry annihflated a Russian
battalion during an advance on Rus.
sian territory in the direction Of An
ore1ew, near Memil, and repulsed an.
other division of Russians which was
hurried to the rescue, according to the
German official statement today
Russian attacks on Augustowo fail.
ed. Much activity was reported from
the western frontier today. German
forces have evacuated the Villa OF
Drie Grachten. due to the heavy
French fire.
French advances in the .>-gon.a
and to the southeast of Verdun we're
repulsed with heavy losses
In the Combres Hills, two French
battalions were destroyed by the
German fire. At ALLY and Apremont,
the Germans threw the French back
and occupied their old positions.