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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-18

PITTSBURGH. Aug. 1S-While
operations we're conducted on a mod
srate scale yesterday morning on the
Pittsburgh stock exchange the market
showed strength and advances were
made all along the line. The gains
were not wide, but sufficient to indi-
cate an improved tone and better
demand for substantial issues The
first hour advances were established
in nearly every stock traded in. The
latter half the local list continued ac-
tive and some further gains were
made.
Dealings in the New York share
market the first period were on a lib
erat basis and strength was conspic-
nous in large number of the active
issues. The firm and unmistakable
tone Of the American note to the Aus
TRAN government was given as .one
cause for buying on the part Of the
outside contingent. The industrials
opened above previous closing prices
in some cases and made still further
gains promptly. The rails were in
good demand and advanced sharply in
some instances. In the afternoon ad-
Tances were made over the best
prices Of the morning. but in the final
half:hour recessions due to profit TAX
ing occurred.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-18

reported by George W. Eberhardt &
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-18

devout member OF the cathouc church
Funeral services win be held on
Friday morning at 8 O'Clock from st.
Peters Catholic Church and interment
WIN be made in the Holy Cross ceme-
terry. A number OF relatives from out
OF the city will be here for the ser
vices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-27
MANY ALABAMIANS
 AT BATTLE CREEK
A. L. Brooks and Family Return From Michigan Resort-Tell of
 Speech By Tom Heflin

A. l.. Brooks and family returned yes. terday from Battle Creek. Mich, where they have spent several months. IT speaking of the place, MT. Brooks said:
 The sanatorium has been filled to over- flowing all summer with guests composed in large measure of southern people, including many Alabamians and Texans. Among the distinguished guests was J. Thomas Heflin of Alabama and ex-Gov- ernor Campbell of Texas During his stay MT. Heflin made one of his characteristic talks to a large and appreciative audience in the sanatorium parlors. his subject be- ing Down South in Dixie
 He was introduced as the silver tongued orator of the south, and he fully sustained the introduction. His darkey st, ries were indeed inimitable, and along that line he was at his best when singing his old nanny songs. The information of his voice on the darkey preaching, while understood and appreciated by every southernsr present, also caught the north erner and pleased them greatly.
 Tt was said by some of the audience that MT. Heflin was the equal if not the superior of Bob Taylor on the lecture platform. From start to finish the speak CT reflected honor on Alabama and the en- tire south as we'll"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-27
STEEL TRADE HEAVY
 FOR WAR MUNITIONS
Sale of Railroad Equipment Gives Encouraging
 Outlook

New York, September 26.-Negotia- tions continued last week on an enor- nous tonnage of steel for war muni- tions. Contracts were placed in the United States and Canada for about 10000 tons more forgings and rolled steel for proJectiles
 New inquiries were made for nearly 100000 six to 16-inch high explosive shells for manufacture and delivery in 1916 for Great Britain and France and for 100000 three-inch shells for Rus sia. The 16-inch shells will weigh over ton each and the six to 12-inch range from 150 to 1000 pounds each.
 Railroad equipment orders were more encouraging. including 1s.0O0 tons of rails for the Chicago. Burling- ton and Quincy. 22,O00 tons for the Wheeling and Lake Erie and 10000 tons for the Erie
 The New York Central reserved rolI- ing space on an indefinite tonnage for 1916 and the Santa Fe is in the mar ket for 10000 tons for next year. The New York Central ordered 2000 gon- >-OAo Sai anu lVVV DOACdTS TOT the C1n- cinnati Northern. The Philadelphia and Reading bought 20 locomotives.
 Inquiries are in the market for about 1000 freight cars.
 Several important steel contracts for manufacturing plant expansions were placed. including 2000 tons for the Union Steel company at Canton, O., 1900 tons for the Shelby Steel Tube company at Ellwood. Pa., 1900 tons for the Armour factory at Chicago and 1600 tons for a B. F. Goodrich rub Der factory at Akron, o. Fabricators also booked orders for 25O0 tons of steel for the Finck building, New York. 17O0 tons for Cuba sugar mill, 1000 tons for refrigerating plant in South America and 1900 tons for a highway bridge at Seattle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-27
ONLY 10 MORE DAYS
 BEFORE OPENING OF
 THE ALA. STATE FAIR
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the different classes. and 1t is announced that there will be plenty of events for horses without marks and for those whose marks do not class them with the cham pions. .-. The officers of the fair association have taken every precaution to see that the at fractions are staged in the best manner pcrsible. E. F. Carruthers of Chicago, one of the best known amusement managers in America, has been engaged to super intend the presentation of all the free acts. and A. w. Frew, who has had charge of the midway for several years, will hold the same position this year. Cs pa ble and experienced men have been placed in charge. of every department of the fair.
 Tho officers and directors of the fair are highly elated over the situation, and are confident that the most successful fair in the history of Alabama will be staged here october to 16. In addition to the directors who are cooperating in every way possible, President R. A. Brown and Secretary Sam H. Fowlkes are giving their entire time to the fair. They are being ably assisted by J. Frank Rushton. vice president; w. J. Adams Urea surer; B. B. Burton, chairman of the executive committee. and the following members of the executive committee: George A. Blinn. Colman Blach. Sol Ca heen, George McCleery. J. P. H. De- Windt. J. W. Ross. Oscar Turner and Bertram Jacoha
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-27
PANAMA WANTS NEW TREATY WITH J. S.|

Panama, September 26.-what purports 10 be the draft of a new treaty which the Panama government desires to enter Into with the United States has made public here today.
 The treaty intended to supplant the orig inal treaty of 1903 contains 12 articles The most important govern the transfer to the Panama government of all Panama railroad owned lands in the cities of Panama and Colon. except those on which buildings have been erected or are used by the railroad, together with the devoca- tor of the privileges enjoyed by the rail- road by virtue of the Colombian con- tracts. These privileges would be replaced by others to be decided on later
 Other clauses provide for purchase of the waterworks in the cities of Panama and Colon by Havana the exemption of machinery and agricultural implements manufactured in the United States from duty, the regulation of the Panama tax tablishment of compulsory military ser Nice li FanaHla TOT tne detenSe or the canal in case Panama should be called upon to do so; Panama to fight a common enemy in case of war; permission to con- struct two railroads into the interior of the country, the United States to issue bonds covering the total cost of the roads, the amount to be paid back later by Panama, which will grant the United States privilege to convert the roads into military roads in case of war; no in- terv ention in the Panama elections by the United States except at the request of the President of the republic; abolition of the commissaries at Balboa and Cristobal: Panama to keep her ad valorem duty within 10 per cent: the arbitration of differences between Panama and the Urite6 States by a commission composed of one member each from the two coun- tries interested and one each from the of Brazil. Chile and Argentina.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-27
LARGE CROWD HEARS CONCERT AT THE PARK

Several thousand people heard the con- cert given by the brass band of the Ten nessee company yesterday afternoon at Capitol park. The weather was ideal for the occasion and the people Hooked out to enjoy the music and the balmy atmos- phere. The concert was the second given by the band at Capitol park and was in the nature of a return engagement The city commission was so impressed by the first that a formal request was made that the band play again and the concert was given yesterday afternoon The pro- gramme was as follows:
 March, "Passo Doppio' CW. J. PattD.
 Selection, "Amorita'' Gaurendeau).
 Danube Waves QvanovicD.
 Light Cavalry" (Suppe).
 Intermission, 10 minutes.
 Selection, 'Travistor" (verdD.
 Extra, solo cornet, by Prof. s. Costa.
 La Paloma," Spanish Serenade (Yrodier).
 Finale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-27
TRADES COUNCIL MEETS Committee Reports on Labor Day
 Celebration

The Trades Council met yesterday in regular semi monthly session with all of the different crafts well represent ed. The ways and means committee submitted a report of the labor day celebration, showing that they had just about broke even on the event. A vote of thanks was extended to the press and President Brown of the Ala bama State Fair association for the use of the grounds without cost, and the many courtesies that he extended to the committee.
 It was announced that on Wednes- day, September 29, the garment work CTS would give a dance in the Birming- ham Manufacturers Exhibit hall, 1872 First avenue.
 Secretary Louis Bowen of the Ala bama State Federation gave a report of the last days of the legislature He stated that he would begin immediately to get out his detailed report in pam phlet form for future reference of the work that was done and the way it was done.
 J. B. kennamer of the United Miners gave very interesting talk. on the conditions of the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-27
BREWSTER SPEAKS AT CIVIC CHAMBER
 THIS AFTERNOON
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(COn0nue0 from Page Ftve) Security league in every college of the United States.
 Officers Badly Needed
 "Otlur things which have been em- phasized are the pressing need of of ficers and the necessity for a we'll balanced navy. The war has shown that aeroplanes, submarines, fleet bat tie cruisers and destroyers are vital factors in naval warfare and the Uni ted States should govern itself accord ingly. The National Security league does not believe in a large standing army but 1t does advocate the creation of a sufficient reserve and the mod ernizing of the system of coast de- dense. naval yards and army posts
 We find the people readily respond ing to our plea. Those most lacking in recognition of the needs of the coun- try are the farmers of the middle west They are reluctant to vote appropria- tions for the increase in the National Guard. not because they are not pa triotic, but because they are not in formed of the true conditions of af- fairs This, the National Security league, has undertaken to remedy and will push It's educational campaign until the entire nation has spoken to Its lawmakers in terms not to be mis- understood"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-27

row for a four days session. John J. Ryder of Omaha, president, will preside over the convention. Subjects relating to civic betterment. taxation public utilities, playgrounds and other muni- cipal problems will be discussed by may ors, other officials and experts from various cities in this country and Can- ada, which are represented in the league Election of officers and selection of the 1916 convention city will take place Tues day. Entertainment features provided for the delegates include automobile and steamer trips, theatre parties. a parade of the New Orleans municipal depart ments and school children, a boxing ex- hibdtion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-27
s25 a Peck for Sweet Potatoes

Jackson. Miss. September 25.-(Specis Ordinarily peck of sweet potatoes e but 20 or 25 cents in Jackson. but a n high price was set by Police Justice Me ship Saturday when he placed a fl of $26 and the costs on couple of ] groes who were caught stealing val from patch in the edge of town ls night. The owner discovered the D, grabbing in his field, got his old sh, gun, slipped up on the thieves and wi an order to throw up their han, marched both into the hands of the [ lice and to Jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-27
Delegates From Camden

Camden. September 25.-(Special.)-rhe following is list of delegates appointed from town of Camden. to attend Alabama Good Roads association meeting at Bir- mingham, October 12 and la w. R. AL ford. w. F. Burford, R. L. Spurlin. ]. M. Bonner. w. J. Bonner. T. A. Mcleod. c. R. Duke. Dr. E. Bonner, Dr. w w. Moore. Dr. T. w. Jones' Dr. J. H. Jones. D. s. Pritchett, s. D. Bloch, J. Fl. Stan- ford. John Miller, o. c. Weaver, B. H. Matthews. B. M. Miller. J. R. Liddell. R. L. Rentz. w. A. Mcdowell. w. c. Jones. M. D. Godbold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-27
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE GOES TO NEW ORLEANS
Prominent City Officials of United States and Canada Gather For
 Annual Convention

New Orleans. September 26.-Promi- nent officials from a number of cities in the United States and Canada arrived here today to attend the nineteenth an- nual convention of the League of Amer ican Municipalities. which opens tomor-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-27
Efficiency
From Judge.

V J
 The Answers to Correspondents ed 1tOr was in quandary
 Here's communication from a woman who wants to know how long if takes to do up a shirt" he said
 That depends on the laundry" vol unteered the sporting editor "The one l patronize will do up q shirt in about three washings."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-27
The Alabama Great Southern Railroad Company

Birmingham Ala, Sept. 21, 1915
 The annual meeting of stockholders of the Alabama Great Southern Rail- road company. for election of direct DTS and the transaction of such other business as may be brought before the meeting, will be held at the office of the company, room 1914, American Trust and Savings bank building, Bir- mingham, Ala. on Wednesday, October 6, 1915. at 10 o'clock. a. m.
 s-25-12t F. s. WYNN. Sec'y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-27
French Victories

TIeHCu VlCtOrleS
 Paris, September 26.-More than l2.. the French in a terrific battle yes terday in the Champagne district oi france, according to todays French war department statement.
 French troops penetrated the Ger man lines along front of 15 miles and for depth at some places of 2h miles. the announcement says Stub- born fighting is still going on in the Champagne sector. The British and French have captured in two days more than 10000 unwounded prisoners according to the French official com munication issued today.
 New progress by the French troops north of Arras is reported, where Souchez was stormed and captured.
 In Champagne the allied forces still continue to gain ground.
 The statement reads:
 Our attack north of Arras has real ized fresh progress. We have occupied by sheer force all the village of Sou chez and have advanced toward the east in the direction of Givenchy
 More to the south we reached La Folie and pushed to the north of Thelus. We took in the course of this action about thousand prisoners.
 Ground Gained
 m champagne our troops continue to gain ground. After having crossed on nearly the whole front extending between Auberieve and Ville-Sur- Tourbe the powerful network of trenches. passages, small forts and shelters perfected by the enemy dur ing long months our troops advanced toward the north. compelling the Ger man troops to fall back on their trenches of the second position, from three to four Kilometres to the rear. The struggle continues on the whole front
 We have reached LEpine de We'd egrange and passed the cabin on the road from Souain to Somme-Py and the hut on the road from Souain to Tahure. More to the east we are hold ing the farm of Maisons de Cham pagne.
 The enemy has suffered by our fire and. in hand to hand struggles, very important losses. He left in the works which he abandoned considerable ma terial, which has not yet been inven- toried. Already the capture of 24 field guns Is recorded. the number of pris- oners is increasing steadily and Is ac- tually more than 16.0o0 men, not wounded, of whom at least 200 are officers.
 "The total number of prisoners cap tured on the whole front by the allied troops in two days is more than 2O,- 900 men not wounded"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-27
FRENCH AND BRITISH TAKE TWENTY MILES OF TEUTON TRENCHES
 ON WESTERN FRONT
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tirely in the possession of the Rus sians.
 In Galicia the Austrians have been driven back across the rivers which run parallel to the border
 The Italians, like the rest of the al- lies, report a number of successes in taking fortified mountains from the Austrians.
 Rejoice at Victories
 London received the news of the suc- cesses of the allies on the western front early Sunday afternoon and 1t spread rapidly by means of extra edi- tons of the newspapers In the hotels, shown. In many instances the clubs and churches great joy was churches turned their evening services into meetings of thanksgiving.
 The morning newspapers today em- ploy the biggest type they have used during the war in telling of the prog ress of the British and French troops.
 Editorially they greet the news with enthusiasm and express relief for the victories after months of waiting Some of the newspapers evince qualification In view of the fact that they deem the gains of the allies as offsets to the weekend casualty lists they publish this morning, giving the names of 1O3 officers and 3S74 men who have either been Killed or wounded or are miss ing
 The editorials announce the realiza- ton that the pushing forward of the British and French troops mean fur ther heavy losses. but all of the writ CTS welcome the move as proving that the German is not impregnabIe The Times says it regrets that operations of such importance should be so scant- fly recorded. Could the story of Sat urday's action have been told in some fullness and under due restrictions" 1" says the Times, "it would have carried a message of joy to countless British homes. The nation needs cheering and the present occasion seems to have af- rorded suitable opportunity. Presum- ably we shall learn the details in drib- lets from Dutch or American sources, to which the press of this country is now compelled to turn for information which Is often of doubtful validity"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-27
General Ferguson m i. New Yorl

News was received in Birming- ham yesterday that Gen. Fred s. Ferguson was very i'll in New York, Relatives were notified of his ill., ness Friday and Dr. Burr Fergu- son. his brother, left for New York Friday night. He telegraphed yes- terday that General Ferguson was very i'll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-27

Ensley lodge, Royal Arch Masons will meet tonight for initiatory work Following the meeting. a banquet will be served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-27
Officers Badly Needed

Security league in every college of tn United States.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-21
AMUSEMENT NOTES.
THE BIRTH OF A NATION.
Marvellous Scenes Astound Spectator
Effective Battle Scenes.

development no one would have
believed possible a few years ago is
seen in the establishment of d. w.
Griffith S The Birth of a Nation as a.
first-class theatrical attraction which
has been crowding the houses all over
the country at tWo-dollar top' prices
The Birth of a Nation, which will
be shown in the Auditorium twice
daily Oct. %, % and %, is indeed more
than film, for nearly 100 people are
employed in the music and mechanical
effects during the unreeing Of this -
600 feet of celluloid, vet never
work is spoken from the stage during
the two and quarters hours per
Torrance. Mr.. Griffith s photo en-
tertainment combines a pictorial sur
vey of Civil war history and of re-
construction days with a love romance
of the North and South. The battle
scenes, engaging thousands of com
batants drilled with the well-known
Griffith elan and realism, are partic-
ularly effective.
After seeing this marvellous produc-
ton, many students of the subject pre-
diet that the historical novels of the
future viii be told in pictures rather
than words. Certainly the "indoor
drama cannot heneeforth hope to
cope with the photoplay in so far as
spectacular features are concerned.
A few years ago we were wont to
hear of films or photoplays as being
in their infancy but The Birth of
a Nation may be said to be the full
grown adult of that infant, for it is
hard to conceive of greater achieve
ment in moving picture projection.
The marvellous scenes simply astound
the spectator; they thrill him again
and again with their magnitude, dash
and realistic detail. Scenes are pro
jected rnnn the screen that would
seem all 81 impossible to produce, yet
| hey are shown and because Mr.. Crit
9Th s master mad has made these
wonders possible he has been placed
in the list of a very few who are
claimed to he "underpaid at 100000
a year. ADV.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-21
NORTHFIELD. MASS.

Mrs. Herbert Smith has gone to the
Worcester hospital for treatment.
Miss Louise Fiske of Shelburne was
Il guest of Mrs. C. S. Warner recently.
Mrs. Justina Griswold of Shelburne
Falls is visiting her niece, Miss Ger
tlude Atwood.
Mrs. S. F. Thompson, who had been
a guest of Mrs. c. II. Webster, went
Friday to West Newton.
Mr.. and Mrs. William DeY. Field OF
Weston have been staying a few days
at the Franklin Inn and visiting rel
atives here.
Miss Marion George is spending two
weeks in Boston and Miss Mildred Ly
man is assisting in the drug store
during her absence.
The campaigners against equal suf
frage viii speak from II to 1l.30 a
m in front of the Northfeld postoffic'
! Friday, Oct % The speakers will b.
Col John P Irish of California, Hon
Charles L. Underhill of Somerville
Former Representative John J
Douglas of Boston, James X. Keye
of Boston and others. Col. Irish is al
effective orator. He was the mainsta.
on the Democratic stump in 1886 am
carried on the fight against suffrage II
California almost single-handed.
fnb a-Jahc5mPgalusoupD Wea
This is the time of the year whe
friends of the Franklin County hospi
tai are contributing jellies, came
goods, vegetables and reading matte
for the hospital. All who wish t
help in this work should leave such Al
ticles at Woods pharmacy or at tn
home of DR.. n. P. Wood, who will So
that they are taken to the hospital i
| Greenfield.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-21
VERMONT ACADEMY NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs C. R. Crosby of Brat
tlcboro visited their son, Richard,
short time ago.
Rev. and Mrs. George E. Tomkinson
and Mr.. and Mrs. Will B. Smith motor
ed up from Brattleboro last week.
Bruce n Coulter of Bridgeport,
Winson Cushing of Philadelphia, Don
aid Carey of Brattleboro, Charles
yelling of North Bennington and
Thomas Griffith of East Dorset
have been appointed on the board of
editors of Fife, the school publication.
The members of the school made a
pilgrimage on Columbus day to West
minister, whore they viewed with much
interest the scene of the first blood
shed of the Revolutionary war. All
enjoyed supper in the open before re-
turning to the school.
The football eleven has played and
won two games in the newly formed
Glover interscholastic league. There
bis still much work to be done with
the squad, but it is expected that the
team viii be going well for its hard
est games, which are soon to be play
/ ed. The prospects for a successful sea
/ son are bright.