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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-10
MAKING SURVEYS
FOR NEW COAL ROAD

WHEELING, Dec. 1o.-The activity
of surveying corps between this city
and Washington, Pa, at first thought
to be at work on an extension Of the
West Virginia Traction company's
lines to Washington, Pa, is now be.
lieyed to be preliminary to the con.
struction Of an electric road to carry
coal from Washington and Greene
county fields to the big electric pow.
er plant, work on which has started
at Beech Bottom.
(. This road would be operated by pow.
er generated at the new power plant,
and the coal would not only be dis.
tributed to mills and factories III the
Wheeling district, but also brought
over the electric line for river ship.
ments.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-10
:: r rsonals >


Thomas Holt, of stocton, California,
who had been the guest OF his sister,
Mrs. Jane Toothman, at Watson. for
the last two months. has returned to
his home. This was Mr.. Hollis first
visit to his old home in 40 years.
Mrs. Lou Martin, Of .Kinswood, who
had been the guest OF. relatives here,
has gone to Clarksburg TO visit .rela.
dyes.
Mrs. a. w. Sterling and grand.
children. Miss Martha and Albert Dick.
erson, spent yesterday with relatives
In Morgantown.
OliyergA. Wood returned last night
from business trip to Pittsburgh.
Marshall s. E. Smith left yesterday
for Washington, D. c.. on business.
He was accompanied by his sister.in.
law. Miss Virginia Fleming, who is
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-10
THOMPSON CONFIDENT
HE WILL SECURE, AID

uNIoNTowN. Pa. Dec. ia re-
port was received here from j. v.
Thompson, NOW in New York, that he
has every reason to believe he will be
successful in inducing New York d.
anciers to help direct the liquidation
Of HIS Indebtedness for the benefit Of
'hisicreditors. ~;
1t was reported that j. n. Barnes,
former associate OF MIR. Thompson.
said that he saw Mr.. Thompson and
WA. Stone, Uniontown banker and
business man, in New York, and that
Mr.. Stone and the former banker to-
igether were working diligently in the
Interest OF the creditors.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-10
For Governor. Hatfield.

Governor H. D. Hatfield, who last
nightaddressed the West Virginia Min.
ing Institute. was the honor guest at
9 dinner at the Country Club last even
ing, at which members OF the associa-
were Governor Hatfield. johnson Cam.
were Governor Hatfield, Johnson Com.
den Mckinley, Wheeling. W. Va: the
president of the Association: A, Hall,
o. the Coal Age Publishing Company,
New York. Prof. c. R. Jones, OF the
mining department Of the w. v. u;
x q: W. Evans, secretary OF the Fairmont
chamber OF Commerce; Josiah Kelley,
5eckiey, w: Va; J. NJ. Jacobs. C. E.
hutchinson r.. NJ. Hite, Frank v. Haas
and z. II. Taylor.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-10
Served Lunch.

In Connection with their Seven
Ages Bazaar" the women Of the Pres.
byterian Legion today served a noon
lunch which was well patronized. The
bazaar will continue through today and
tomorrow and while the sale has been
excellent. new articles have replaced
those already sold and there Is yet
q splendid line of attractively priced
articles
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-10

The women OF the M. E. Church,
South. served more than $50 people at
the turkey dinner last night at the Y.
NJ g. a. building, the event being most
successful from every standpoint. The
menu served was most excellent and
the service was prompt and efficient.
The tables we're attracttvely arranged
for the event. A. fancy.work table was
stationed in the reception room at the
Y. M. o. A., where many attractive
articles were offered for sale.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-10

Under the direction OF Miss Emma
oderbolz. supervisor Of music in the
public schools, the High School chorus,
composed of sixty voices. will be heard
IN concert at the school auditorium on
Tuesday evening of next week. An 'ad.
mission OF rs cents will be charged the
general public. is cents for students.
Miss oderbolz has selected her
chorus with great care, the number OF
voices having decreased over previous
years to secure better tone and har.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-10
Quarterly Conference 10 Meat.

Saturday evening at7.sOl o'clock, the
First Quarterly Conference OF the Dia-
mond street NJ. E. Church will be held.
Rev. o. d. King will be present and
preside. important business for the 10.
cal church viii be transacted and 1t
is desired that all the members Of the
Quarterly Conference be present.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-10

Miss Louise Leonard of Guffey
street. has been sick the past few days.
Gilbert Gwynn will go to his home at
Triune tomorrow for a couple OF weeks.
Mrs. William Kincaid Is Ill with the
grippe at her home on Diamond street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-10
Reception invitations Recalled

On ACCOUNT OF the death OF Miss Eta
Watson, Mrs. Conrad a: sipe has re;
called invitations to the reception In
pnor of the marriage Of her daugh.
=. Mary Watson sipe. to Arthur B.
Aoontz. on Wednesday evening, De-
cember 10 Yesterday Miss Virginia
Fleming recalled invitations for. din.
ner and dance at the Country Club on
Monday night honoring the Koontz.
Sipe wedding party! Several other
events have also been cancelled.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-10

The pupils OF the second grade,
taught by Miss Rose Mckinney, gave
an excellent program at the chapel
exercises in the Central building yes
terday morning. :
Hope Sewing Circle
The Hope Sewing Circle will meet
this evening at the home of Miss Els.
Their Robey on Locust avenue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-10
Returned From Hosrital.

Mrs. Guy Davis, who has been pa.
tient a Cook Hospital, has been dis.
missed and is spending a few days at
the home Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Pople, on Merchant street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-10
Edltor.in.chief.

Howard Wadsworth has been made
editor:in,chief by his classmates OF the
Junior class OF the high school, of
maple Leaves the Junior annual.
russell Sturm and Edward Jones are
the business managers. Nelson Moran
is literary editor and George Tucker,
artist Other appointments will be
made In the near future.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-10
EAST SIDE
NEWS
5AXSon.

An, eight pound son was born Wed.
nesday TO Mr.. aud Mrs. Charles SWISH
err ofsDelaware avenue. Mrs. Swisher
was formerly Miss Grace Hershberger.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-10
Funeral Of Baby Girl.

The funeral of Eunice, the baby
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. ]. C. Matheny
was held this morning from the fam.
ny residence at. Baxter, where her
death occurred on Tuesday. At the con-
clusion of the services the body was
brought to Bellview where It was in
TERED In the Jones Cemetery. A. num-
her OF relatives from the city attend.
ed the funeral services.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-10

MrsstVirginia Lee Jones, Of Maple
avenue, and J. NJ. Brand. OF Barrack.
yille.twere; united In marriage on Wed.
nesdays In Clarksburg, at tile home of
the brides sister. Mrs. James H. Faw.
eett, on West Pike street. Rev. w. 8.
kng, OF the First M. E. Church, OFT.
GATED at the marriage which was wit.
messed by members OF the family.
Mrs. Jones and Mfr. Brand are both
well known in the city. the former
having resided here for number OF
years. Mr.. Brand is a prominent farm.
er oflnear Barrackvllle, where he will
take his bride to reside.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-10
AN IDEAL GIFT.


Can you think Of anything that
would be more appropriate to give the
family more pleasure than q nice
Piano, Player.P Piano or Victrola? We
have several pianos on the floor mark.
ed sold for Christmas delivery. We
would be delighted to add your name
to the list. A small payment down
will insure the delivery Of a nice. piano
or Victrola in your home Christmas
Eve. fGu can arrange to pay small
monthly payments, without interest,
on any instrument YOU buy from us.
$50 TO 500 off the regular price of
any piano We have on the floor during
December. Special bargains in slight.
ly used pianos and organs. Lett zig.
ure with you on your Xmas gift.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-10
Vacuum Sweepers
Special at S4.95

Choice Of odd sweepers, all in good
condition, values So to $3.50, are
very extraordinary at S4.95.
Probably she is expecting an EIec-
trio Sweeper.
Well, don't forget that We have the best on the
market-Frantz Premier. 1t now costs only s25
Third Floor
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-10
Doll Furniture

Doll beds, cribs, chairs, tables, kitchen cabinets,
pianos bureaus dresses, costumes, carriages, doll
carts tranks-and even doll houses-the- prettiest
doll furniture we ever saw, and prices yery IttIe
-25c and up.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-25
called her a cute little cockroach, 4"
Judge McAvoy ordered a new trial.
MAKING IT PLAIN

you are putting the cart before
the horse"
81 don't understand what you mean
by that figure of speech"
Dell, I'll frame is differently. You
are putting the tonneau before the
windshield. Puck.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-25

FLIRTED!-NEW TRIAL!
New York.-Because a juror fIirted
with an actress witness in a damage
suit against Arthur Hamerstein and
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-21
J0BLEESSS USED As VOTE
REPEATERS IN ILLINOIS
Bic Sums Paid Out i'm Uncle Joe
CannOn'S District, Prose
cutor Hears.

DAHvILLn. III, Jan. 2O-Ctizens and
volunteer investigators who have inter-
ested themselves in the vote fraud in
aulry In this district furnished additional
evidences Of corruption to-day to United
states District Attorney Karsch. Citing
Of witnesses will not begin until the ar
rival from Washington OF Department OF
Justice Investigators
Part of to-day was devoted by the
prosecutor TO mapping out the inquiry In
Kankakee. A. h. Dennis Assistant Dis
trct Attorney, went to-day to lndianapo-
lis TO confer with District Attorney Daley
of Indiana and Joseph Roach, who got
evidence against the Indiana corruption
lists in an effort to procure the services
of Roach f,r the Illinois investigation.
Prosecutor Dennis also will investigate
the contention OF the defendants in re-
gard to Jurisdiction.
The unemployed. II is said. were used in
Kankakee to corrupt the election. large
sums of money being paid out Workers in
each precinct numbering from forty to fifty
were paid large amounts to circulate
among the Kankakec voters, and in one
precinct 1t In charged that nine automo-
biles and nifty workers stood about the
polls.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.--A special in
vestigator viii be sent TO help uncover
alleged frauds in the election of Uncle
Joe Cannon as soon as more definite
information concerning the situation is re-
ceived, II was said at the Department OF
Justice to-day District Attorney Karsch
has asked for additional help.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-21

Il do-not know just where they are
going or how long they intend to re-
main. but they will not be tied down and
can do as they please
Mr. Britton feels no uneasiness over the
radical change his daughter is to make
in her life.
1T will be a sod experience" he said.
II am willing that she should go. She
will be engaged in something OF real
worth to humanity. I'm sorry. though.
that It has become known they are going
as nurses. AZ Ameri an girls. they might
have had more freedom than they may
find In the role OF nurses"
1t is understood among friends of the
two young women that they will sail
about February on the Lusitania.
Miss McAdoo, who IL the eldest I'M
married daughter OF the Secretary OF the
Treasury, spends much OF her time in
Baltimore with Capt and Mrs. Elmer
son.
Miss Britton is an accomplished lin
guist and has been an especial favorite
in the diplomatic set.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-21
TITANIC PLEA WON DIVORCE.
Record In Carter Case Attributes In
difference TO Husband.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2O-"Cruel and
barbarous treatment" was the ground OF
the divorce granted last June to Mrs.
Lucille Polk Carter, now Mrs. George
Brooke OF Blrdsboro. Pa. from william
F. Carter or Rosemont This was learned
to-day although the records were i'm
pounded
Perhaps the most interesting part NJ the
record Is the short paragraph relating
to the escape OF the Carriers from the
Titanic
On April ~. 1912" Mrs. Carter said.
according TO the record I'VE sailed for
America on the Titanic When the tt.
tanic struck my husband came to our
stateroom and said: Get up and dress
yourself and the children I never saw
MIN again until 7 arrived at the Car.
pathia at o'clock the next morning.
when saw him leaning on the rail. All
he said was that he had had a jolly good
breakfast and that he never thought I
would make it,"
MT Carter. who Is at the Wilcox. Aiken.
s c, did not appear to testify.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-21
South of France.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2O-Miss Catherine
Bfitton and Miss Mona McAdoo. are
preparing to become volunteer nurses
With the allied forces.
Under the instruction OF competent
graduate nurse these two young women.
who were not content to remain at home
knitting clothing and contributing money
to relief funds, are nearing the point
where they can undertake work in a field
hospital For many weeks they have been
familiar figures In the operating rooms
and wards of Washington hospitals re-
ceiving practical instruction.
Reports that Miss McAdoo and Miss
Britton were to become nurses abroad
were confirmed to-day by Alexander Brit
ton. father OF tho latter
They have no definite plans yet" he
said. 81 believe they intend within few
weeks to Join Mrs. Hope Nelson in Lon
don to accompany her to one Of the nurs-
ing stations in the south Of France They
are still taking a preparatory course in
nursing and their departure depends on
how soon they can perfect themselves.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-21
BABY'S NAME Is FRANCIS SAYRE
President succeeds In Preserving
Grandson's individuality.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2O.-Announcement
was made at the White House to-day that
President Wilson's grandson will be
named Francis Sayre. He will have his
fathers first name. but will go through
life as his distinguished grandfather has
elected to do. without a middle name.
In official circles tonight the opinion
was expressed that the President himself
has had something to say about the nam
ing OF his grandson. In the first place It
was recalled that the President told the
newspaper men it might be better II little
Mr.. Sayre were left free to develop his
own individuality instead OF starting Out
with the name of President of the
United States.
Furthermore, the name OF baby Sayre
measures up we'll to one OF the require
ments which Mr. Wilson believes in for a
successful name. 1t lends Itself readily to
abbrevaton.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-21
IDAHO ANTI-ALIEN BILL PASSES
Only Two Votes Against II In uous.
New Move In California.

BoTsE. Idaho, Jan. 2O-An anti.alien
land ownership bill was passed by the
Idaho House Of Representatives to-day.
There were only two votes against the
oili' one OF which was cast by Speaker
Conner.
me bill prohibits the acquisition of
land in the State by allen persons firms
or associations, except by tho enforce
ment OF liens of true inheritance. In
such cases it is provided that the land
acquired must be disposed OF within Ave
years or be forfeited to the State
SACRAMENTO. Cal, Jan. 2O.--A bill 10
strike the leasing clause out of the anti
alien land act passed by the California
Legislature OF 1918 will be introduced in
the Legislature within two or three days.
according to a statement made to-day
BY Paul scharrenberg. legislative agent
for the California state Federation OF
Labor
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-21
EYE AND EAR WITNESS HEARD.
Hitherto Unreported Details of the
subway Accident.

A witness called in District Attorney
Perkins's investigation of the short cir
cutting of the subway in which a woman
lost her life and more than hundred
persons were overcome with smoke and
fumes described the situation as follows
''Then stygian darkness ensued. momen-
tarily interrupted by htful CLEANS of weird
electricity that rose and fell with CHASTITY
effect Men stood rveted to tbs SPOT.
women screamed in abject terror and pan
demonium relgned. To increase the real
ism living death that seemed 10 be en-
shroudlng the sepulchral aspect OF the
place a demonlacal guard OF barbarous
foreign countenance and accent in gut
tural tones ordered the transoms closed
knew the end WAS nigh and with calm
Indifference. devoid OF hope, awaited the
last grewsome catastrophe"
Mr.. Perkins withholds the name af the
witness.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-21
MEN NOT KNOWN AT
ADDRESSES THEY GAVE
Reporters Able TO Locate Homes OF
Hut Three Deputies.

An attempt was made last night to find
out how many of the deputies arrested
really lived at the addresses they gave.
or eighteen places visited by SUN repre-
sentatves up TO midnight only three men
could bs located. They are Michael Man
ming 420 High street. Newark whose. wi f.
SAID he had lived at that address Two
sears; Harry Tone, ~ Wyckliffe street,
Newark whose correct address was given,
and Carl smith. liz Orange street,
Newark. where woman said she thought
he hved at 81 State street.
Tie others were reported on as follows
James Baxter, 81 Fifth street. Pater-
son: no such street, not in city directory.
John Smith. 242 Montgomery street,
Jersey City; not known: the address
given IL that OF the Trinity Holding
Methodist Episcopal Church rectory
John {. Moran, 704 Willow avenue,
hoboken a vacant lot
Frederick Mullin. 444 High street. New
ark; not known.
Robert +. Wallace. PSI Plano street,
Edward Gillen. 81 Mechanic street,
Newark; not known.
James ID. Williams, 119 Plane street,
newark; place boarded up.
frank j. Rick. l67 Plane street, New
ark; not known.
'orh Gordon, ~ Beacon street, Newark
not known.
Thomas Murphy. 1856 Pennsylvania
avenue Newark; not known.
william Irwin, AZ Bank street. Newark
,''s ADDRESS Is that of the Prudential Life
Insurance Building
Harry Glmour, 146 Washington street
Newark not known.
John OMara. 329 Sussex avenue,
Newark: not known.
Harry Terrill. 395 Halsey street,
newark; not known.
Harry c. Tyler. Jacobs street,
Newark not known.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-21
RUMANIA DELAYS ACTION.
Italy Influences Her 40 Await
Rome's Intervention order.

NVc'fu 'uOtc bcspufFN 70 inv sun,
PARIS. Jan 20,--Ths Petrograd cor
respondent Of the Temps telegraphs the
following
diplomatic sources hold that Rumania
viii not enter the war before February
is. II ever Italy is now influencing Ru-
mania TO hold back so that the two ma =
lions may intervene simultaneously
Three important results are expected
by tho Allies from Italo- Rumanian in
tervention II is expected 10 relieve tho
contraband situation. depress Austria
morally and save Servis militarily
"Petrograd mnimzes the strategic
value OF the double Intervention. whose
military effectiveness Is now so grossly
overestimated, II Ia believed that Berlin
would influence Vienna TO compromise
with Italy. Rumana is not resisting
militarily, because It is known that
neither Italy nor Rumania feels secure
from German military power. Petrograd
does not believe that Germany will per-
nit Austria TO devote serious atten-
ton to the Servian offensive"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-21
FRANCE BoRRoWs 100000, 900.
subscriptions to War Loan Are
Made Here.
Special cable Despatch 10 THr suv.

PARIS. Jan. 20.--Minister OF Finance
Ribot stated to-day at the budget COM
mission meeting that the amount sub
scribed in France, England and the
United States for the recent war loan
issue reached three milliards (S6O0. 000.-
O00). The national war funds now exceed
Zoo 900 900 francs $3.50, 00O, 0OO). OF
which 250.0OO,00O francs $50 600 0OO)
were taken in England. The Minister re-
ported that the demand for the six
months and twelve months bonds is much
larger than that for the three months is
sue, which shows a desire to make a
better Investment,
NJ. Ribot proposes to issue more bonds
for which the interest will be not less
than 8 per cent payable not later than
1925.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-21
BADGES FOR CONGRESSMAN.
Raid Results In Hill Requiring
Members to Wear shields

WAsHrNGroN, Jan. 20-Indignant be-
cause Washington gamblers caught in a
raid on a Maryland poolroom repre-
scented themselves as members OF Con-
gress, Representative Carey OF Wis
consin introduced resolution to-day
providing that members of the House
shall wear a badge bearing the inscrip-
ton Member OF Congress" The reso-
luton was offered as a result Of state
ments that In Sundays raid at Myers
station. Md, several persons were i'm
mediately released on saying they were
Congressman,
The bill provides that the official title
Member OF Congress is neither license
to transgress the. law nor to render one
immune from prosecution.
There is good deal of sentiment in
the House favorable to the bill.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-21
MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE
is MADE AGAINST 22
warrants for Deputies Follow Demo-
sitiOn by Policeman.

ROOSEVELT, n. j., Jan. 20.-Twenty-two
pTNdto detectives, supplied by the Jere-
man Brien Detective Agency and sworn
W 10y sheriff Edward Houghton of Mid.
u'''N county as deputy sherins, were
az" Sled Tor manslaughter this afternoon
NY Ifosecutors Detective John II. FerglI-
'u on John Doe warrants issued by
'ssl'e Of the Peace Charles w. Sedan
N"w Brunswick In connection with the
"uuNE OF one and the wounding of nine
zen other fertilizer plant strikers at the
'e',F N"ntrals Williams 4 Clark station
at '"r'eret on Tuesday morning.
.. guson took the band into custody in
we Williams a Clark plant without any
as''H'anco and escorted them by train and
&c. 10 the county court house at New
-. 'NS"lck. Justice OF the Peace Sedan
''Wpanied him to see that the job was
'hu."ughly done
Nh'n the train due at the battle station
a. ~ y NJ appeared in view the depu-
'' ana 'hHiG guardian emerged from the
a Continued on Fourth Pane
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-21
AUSTRIAN EMPEROR
TO ADVOCATE, is RUMOR
Francis Joseph Realizes Danger
Of Hungarian Secession if
italy Intervenes.
Special cable Despatch 10 Trr srs

FGuME. Jan. 20 (Uncensored) A Hun
garian magnate is on the way to Paris,
where he win join the commission which
Is striving to bring abou' the secession
of Hungary from the dual monarchy.
1t IL stated that the Emperor Francis
Joseph is fully aware of the intrigues
and realizes the danger Of sec ession, which
he Is powcrless to avert.
on this account 1t is rumored, that the
Emperor will abdicate when Italys In
terventon renders Austria's position
hopeless
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-21
RECRUIT FROM UNION LEAGUE.
Suffrage Cause Gets Dues lie would
Have Paid to Club.

A former member of the Union League
Club, which is opposed to woman suffrage
has gone over TO the cause.
my dear Mrs. Laidlaw." he writes
"about this time of year | should have
been paying my annual dues to the Union
League Club had | not resigned on ac-
count of the action on the equal suffrage
question I accordingly take pleasure In
handing you check for the amount OF
said dues, to be used as you think best In
furthering the cause"
The sender, whose name is withheld. is
the husband of member of the Woman
Suffrage party.