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Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1915-01-06
Nhen on the Back Fenc

do you cultivate the tragic voice"
mo; | shy my bootjack at 'en. -
Baltimore American.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1915-01-06
A Doubtful Question,

He Feeling his way)-Would you
get married if you were me?
She-I don't believe / could-if
were yOI.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1915-01-06
XIII Deformed Chicks.

All deformed chicks should be
killed as soon as Matched. 1t is a
waste Of time to try to raise them.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1915-01-06

Try Murine Eye Remedy for Red, Weak, Watery
Eyes and GRADUATED Eyelids; No Smaring-
Just Eye comfort. Write for Book OF the bye
By mail Free. Murine bye Remedy Co., Chicago
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1915-01-06

The manufacture OF fuel briquettes
from sawdust, shavings and naptha-
Iene is a new Colorado industry.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-20
NEWsIINE OF EFFORr.

IT oDAY through cooperation with railroads running
from wet territory into West Virginia an effort
along new line to secure enforcement OF tho Vest
awAwil be made What success will attend Il remains
to be seen, but the result is disappointing 1t Will not
be surprising ~ "a
Experience proves that prohibition law Is really
successful unless has the practically united support
Of public opinion. Prohibition Is Joke in Maine but
1t s wonderful success in Kansas There Is nothing in
the laws OF the two states account the difference
The explanation lies in the difference In the popular
mind of the two commonwealth Kansas knows that
prohibition Of traffic in liquor pays and that principle
Is encouraged to the extent that drinking and violation
4 Of the prohibition law are openly fsowned upon IN
Maine they simply do not care. 3S. "a
Into which camp is West Virginia going 70 land final.
y? Much depends upon what the people who brought
about the passage of the Yost law do In the Immediate
future. II they are wise they will begin at once cam
pafgn Of education which will show to the people the
great good that already has been done by the law, i'm.
perfectly enforced though it has been They will 70.
tematlcay work to train public opinion to favor the
enforcement Of the BY teaching public opinion what
benefits partial prohibition has conferred upon the
pie and what economic gains have resulted.
If we depend entirely upon the efforts Of a police
force intelligent at the best, to enforce the
law prohibition will always be farce in West Virginia
When running booze across the state line becomes
thing that who is at all solicous about hs rep
utaton afford to indulge In 1t will decline to the
point where |. is negligible.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-20
MoNpAY8EvENlNG. DECEMBER 20, 1915.
OFFICER ICE.

MOST rigid and complete Interrogation OF the con.
"A duet % B.8 Z o. Officer Ice on Saturday night is
III order and II he be guilty Of the brutality Of
which he Is charged by those who witnessed his
duct at the local B. & o. station Saturday night he
should be given 'yacaton" for quite some time by
those WHO employ him.
According 10 Information given by those who wit.
neSsed the trouble Officer Ice acted the part OF in
fftated bloodthirsty BRUTE which little becomes man
who Il, entrusted with the enforcement of the law
Il ID said that an unfortunate gentleman, named
Charles Cumpston unfortunate because he had impbed
too freely the cup which deadens the better attributes
OF man, was arrested between Point Marion and this
officer Ice When the prisoner taken from the
train onicer appears to be coldblooded and
~ heartless as his name would indicate became in.
censed at something person is able to say just what
and the prsoner knocked down under the train and
dragged out through the waiting room to the hallway
a. the top OF the stairs, where he unmercltlly
beaten BY the robust officer OF tha J. & o. Attracted
BY the commotion city police rushed to the and
rescued the unfortunate person from the man hau
him in charge ne was taken to the Jail where Officer
Ice had him locked up. County Physician Yost dressed
the prisoners wounds, which were many. A large
crowd witnessed the distasteul and dsgracefu affair
and sentiment against the B. o. officer was running
hiEh when city police took charge rs
y Officer Ice has anything to say, he will be given
chance when the investigation is made but is our
humbc opinion that he will be forced to offer some
unique excuse to clear himself of having beaten up a
man who was handcuffed We deem perfectly within
the rights officer OF the law to reasonable force
70 subdue man who rcsists arrest but once the man
- and Under control there is his
being deliberately beaten up" If an officer Of the law
can not prisoner who is handculted and who Is
much smaller than the, officer, without beating him
numerically then? is time for that officer to hand in
his Resignation or to have his resignation handed in
u = =. z 2
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-20
A BRAVE MAN.

vuy1LLIAM HALE THOMPSON, mayor Of Chicago,
w has delivered an utmatum. He has served no.
tice on the police Of that city that he Is going
to clean out the gafter the crooks and the protectors
of criminals that nfest the department "eyen though &c
cost him his life" II he makes good he will write his
down in the annals Of this country in rather large
characters II he actually succeeds Id breaking the
power Of the system in Chicago he will do what the
head Of other large municipality has been able
and he will long way toward solving the biggest Of
the problems which contribute the failure Of munich
pal government in this country. se9
Mayor Thompson has been mentioned" as possible
candidate for the presidency The friends Of good gov
eminent throughout the whole country will hope that
that he has thrown down the gauntlet To the GRIM
mails who the police uniform Of Chicago he will
permit such thoughts to swerve him from the duty
at hand and that he will go right making good on
his pledge That he is strong man was proved by the
mastery way in which he handled the threatened strike
in the building trades last spring There Is, in short
than usual upon which to build hope that
last the and the occasion have arrived sinutan
eousy and that cleaning UP In police circles will be
the result. fAtt5F
If Mayor Thompson actually does make the police de-
partment Of his city in fact what 1t Is IN theory he will
have done a thing much greater, when It'll examined
in the light OF is service to the public than the record
of many of the who have been sent to the White
house show. Such distinction 10 well worth strv.
ing for with all ones might and with all ones SOUL even
II 1t does not lead to greater political hcnors
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-20

ent OF Fairmonf believes that to have such man in the
employ of the B. o. railroad as police officer Is mot
for the best ntereas Of the continuity Copies Of this
editorial together with news stories on the unfortunate
AFFAIR Will be forwarded 10 officials OF the b o. railroad
and Do hoped that the B. o. officials viii act H.
accordance with evidence IN the case This Is MT
the first time that reports public that
oicer1c entirely too rough IFS manner 81 handling
prisoners and he should d least DO gwen an one.al
hint that hts conduct 50 entirely unbeeomns his post
ton. 's3 ~ is5i So, n s ~ ~ a ~
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-20

T The hrst river regulation bill went
into Congress last week fathered by
Senator Newlands. This measure
treats the subject Of public works on
rivers from a purely scientific point
OF view, and, while 1t would involve
a very large appropriation, experts
say the benefit to be derived would
be kincalculable. It proposes an an
lnuaii expenditure u $50, 100000 for ten
years. The measure seeksGto bring
into cooperation the various govern
nent services In the different parts, Of
the country and provides q comprehen.
'siye plan by which oil rivers, togeth.
eli with their tributaries may be treat.
ed not only as q part Of the commerce
carriers, but also In their relation to
the natural resources Of that portion
of the country, through which 4 they
run. Tho entire country, according to
the .Newlands bill, would be divided
into river districts. Senator New.
lands has given this subject much
study and many Of his colleagues be.
ilieve. that his measure would 90 far
towards solving the problem Of how
to best utilize the nations resources
In the matter OF waterways. '!.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-20

les and I shall not give my help to
Congress. to any measure which does
not provide adequate help for the
Guard and for any other measure
which will come to the assistance OF
the militia Organizations" &
Adjutant Bond, who was here for
the Republican banquet on Monday
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-20
WASHINGTON news.

IL . .|
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 90
pr. Howard Fisher, formerly Of Wheel.
ing, w: Va. but for the last few
pears Of Washington, who was pas:
eenget on the SLusitania when she was
eurpedoed and sunk, delivered an ad.
dress last week at the meeting Of the
Sons OF the Revolution at the Army
and Navy club. He presented a vivid
description OF his escape, declared
there were munitions Of war on beard.
and said he had never been able to
understand why the ship had not been
conveyed into the harbor.
Dr. Fisher expressed his opinion
that the war in Europe will continue
long 40 the money lasts" and he
declared his experiences showed that
English prisoners have been we'll
treated BY Germans.
A marriage license was issued here
Thursday to- G. Edgar Loudermilk. OF
Mafytown. Viva, and Charlotte v.
Ailemar, OF Bay City, Mich. The Rev.
n. T, Stevenson was named as offici.
nttng clergyman.
p. a. Arliver prominent in business
circles In Washington, Is spending a
few days with friends5in Warrington,
W. Va. a IA
The heart OF Adjutant General John
Q. Bond was probably stirred by the
appeal Of Representative l.. C. Dyer.
Of MISSOURI, who, last week, in an ad.
dress before the officers and men OF
the National Guard of the District OF
Columbia paid a. high tribute to the
National Guard Of the country and
who said that in case OF war, the
United States must depend on its cit.
tzen guard sasy represented by the mil.
itin Of the various states. Represen.
tative Dyer Is primarily an advocate
for the advancement Of the National
Guard and he proved satisfactory to
all who heard him speak; last week,
that the safety OF the country In time
OF need. would depend largely on the
STATE ot preparedness OF the men OF
the various states who were enlisted
In the National Guard. III am lin ia.
vor Of preparedness' Representative
Dyer 10 quoted as saying recently
made q visit TO Hawaii to look into
the Qualifications there! After seeing
them and the Notifications in x the
continent, want 10 tell you that we
are In q very poor dition to pro.
toct ourselves. five should become
engaged ma WARMTH any great pow.
or we would have to fall back, as I'VE
have IN the past, on the National
Guard and volunteers. IN the states
fh- National Gnsra 80 rntena IA Bird.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-20

night. has remained during the week
to look after official business and will
leave Sunday for his. home IN Char.
lesion.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-20

Judge Ira Robinson, recently an.
nouhced candidate for the next Gov.
ernorship Of West Virginia, amongst
the multitudinous duties which de-
volve upon a newly fledgad candidate
in Washington, on his hrst visit to q
meeting Of national Importance since
his candidacy has been announced.
found time last week, to deliver q a
wonderful address onS"Legal Ethics"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-20

I John C. H. Lee, Of the United
States Army, has been officially
transferred to Wheeling. ". Va, AZ
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-20

An order has been issued BY the
Postoffice Department changing the
star service between Milroys and Flat
woods. w. Va. beginning Dec. 18th.
From that date service Will begin at
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-20

Down" The question was brought
up as to whether the tackle had assist.
ed the man running with the ball or
whether a legal touchdown had been
scored.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-20

before White senats Of Delta Theta
Phi Law fraternity. OF George WASH
ington University, at the fraternity
house Of the order. Judge Robinson
urged the iiedglings OF the law to
maintain a high standard when they
emerged into practice and to always
put their profession above q CONNER
-ciali basis. w.. A..a..Lr...
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-20
Vernon increasing the distance BY
three and one-half miles.

The appointment Of James W. Hand.
ley as postmaster at; Williamsburg,
w. Va was approved by the Post
Office Department last week.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-20
Boys Aceullsjied 81 Theft

CLARKsBURG.s w. Va, Dec. 9o.-..
Trailed by bloodhounds with a sherI
IFS posse and taken to jail, Clarence
Smith and John Molder, both aged
about is. Of Industrial, are awaiting
trial, charged With robblng Lee Wheea
locks residence there Of two rifles
and pistols The veal joins were return
ed BY the boys, according To the soti
ficers, who say the lads confessed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-20

Those hotel keepers who announce
mat their hotels are bomb proof are
aoing lots OF business. Be better il
they were bum proof. T
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-20

The fellow who can play chess these
days IS the only fellow who can put
n q dreary Sunday having a lot OF
fun. : =
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-20

up as to whether the tackle had assist
ed the man running with the ball or
whether a Illegal touchdown had been
scored.
Mining laws and their present IN.
satisfactory state in relation to the
greater utilization Of the vast mineral
wealth OF the country were considered
last week In addresses delivered be.
fore the Mining and Metallurgical
Society Of America. The meeting had
been marked by the attedance OF rep:
resentatives from both branches OF
Congress. One Of the strongest de.
nunciations OF the present regulations
for mining was made BY Senator
Charles Spalding Thomas who de.
clared that radical changes In the
laws governing mining conditions
were necessary in all states. One Of
the best addresses OF the, convention
was delivered by Senator Walsh on
Goal, Oil and Salfnes" and the dis.
cussion Of laws governing to produc.
ton Of coal and oil was particularly
interesting to the West Yirginians
present. y
The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced that com.
petitive examinations will be held in
Washington, and, in one large city
in each Of the. States next month, to
fill the following vacancies: Fish pa
biologists, men only, to fill vacancies
that may occur III the Bureau OF Fish.
cries: January 18th: entomologists,,
men only, for duty at Manila, January
18th; scientific assistant in 3thycology,
Department Of Agriculture, January
18th, and assistant surgeon in the Blu.
reau Of Science, Manila, January
18th.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-20

A marriage license was issued here
Thursday to- G. Edgar Loudermilk, OF
Mafytown. Viva, and Charlotte v.
Aileman, OF Bay City, Mich. The Rev.
II. = Stevenson was named as offici.
nting clergyman.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-20

livs yalfks ". q i. y; R s. III ;aay.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-20

an assistant to Major T. H. Jackson,
who has charge OF the engineering
corps In the Government Improve.
ment work on the Ohio River In that
district. Nj. Lee has recently re-.
turned from Hawaii where he has
been stationed for the past few years.
Capt. and Mrs. W. H. Loving has been
host and hostess at several dinners
given recently in honor OF Capt Lee,
and OF Major and Mrs. jackson, who
have been the guests Of friends here.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-20

The G. Q o. railroad has run
special trains loaded with booze from
Gatlettsburs. Ky, to points in West
virginia. Buy at home. y M
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-20

Jerusalem cares!
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-20

BY the way, wasn't the Kaiesr TO
pc In Paris last Christmas? Also,
wasn't the Gar to be in Berlin? And
further the Dardanelles were forced
several months ago. But somehow the
news OF these three important moves
mas not yet reached Uncle Sam. &
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-20

A New, York woman left $4,000 each
e, q parrot and a dog. Six thousand
collars 70 keep q dog and a parrot.
inat would buy, 100 900 loaves Of bread
ier unfortunate men and won en- during
me winter. Hope In the new world she
VIII have repeated to her: What.
soeVer you did unto the least Of these,
YOU did also unto me-"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-20

As for moving pictures, the post 81.
nee. handling 1915 calendars, has 1t on
all OF these odeons. ]
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-20

p. A. Arliver prominent in business
circles in Washington, Is spending a
few days with friends-in Warrington,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-20

Why is It that all reporters in NOV.
ing pictures and on the stage have a
PAD OF paper and a pencil in their fists
Ihen, again, why is It that, someone
always stops these movie actors Just
before they pull the trigger. when they
want to shoot themselves. i.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-20

A new station will not be needed II
the Baltimore & Ohio cops are going
70 XIII all the passengers that come
70 this city. ~. 81 z ~
Bisbee daily review., 1915-04-24

from 33 Co 3S in the early dealings. C. & A. advanced Co 70. the highest point recorded in several years Cop per metal advanced Co 1S I'd with in- dicatious favorable for higher figures. On the whole the market acted we'll profit ,aking in New York did not make any material inroad on price values The market has every appear ane of -ulstantialism and reactuna will be followed ty sharp uptuns Puy them on the setbacks as higher prices arc inevitable iu the near tU- ture. In the curb list Verde EXten- sion sold on on selling by local cle- mont Buyus. however was far bet ter than the selling and stock iu an probability win recover quickly Cor nplia was iu better demand d3yauc ing to SIP. Wolverine Arizona sold at 2l-l and looks higher
 Paine. Webhcr X Co.,
Bisbee daily review., 1915-04-24

fine immense Gothic bed .loD1 ou its dnis imposing in it's Noutou. Three or four very modern innovation trunks loomed like miuarctS against the opposite walls halr open som. of my most precious rugs ud1uej tbe floor hut Che windows were absolutely unlaped
 "uou't stand there gaping, she cried m % sluill whisper This Is tlp mir ror the middle one ltoprus by means Of a spring There Is a small hole m the wall nrliud it. and then there is sull another secret door beyond that a thick iron uur with the sixth Baron Rothhoercn'~ portrait on thp outer side Of it The canvas swings open We must'
 was beginning Co get nr bearings
 "rhe sixth baron: old Ludwig the lipdt"
 The very one"
 "Thcu by Joyc he Is iu my study. You don't mean Co say
 "Pha~e don't stop Co talk" she cried mpaticutly, loo6u- about m dis trHrtrd mHuupr "Rut for goodness sake gpt something GO .uut agiH,i this mirror"
 My mind worked rapidly The ouIr object iu tba room heavy enough tu sorvr a.a barriHda was t.lr bod. 1uH it was tup heavy tor me Go move ]
Bisbee daily review., 1915-04-24
! Put My Shoulder to tho Huge Creaky
 Bed and Showed

feared ] suggested it. ot course. iu. voluntarily lowering my voice to u conspir1toriai whisper
 "pull it over quickr she commanded promptly.
 Perhaps I'd better run out and get MuX and Eu'
 "If my u,-if Mr. pless shuuld open that secret door from the o,ter side. Mr smart, it win be very embarrassing for you and mc Irt'
 put my shoulder to thc huge crelks bed and showed There were moo ca-- terS lt did uot Hudgr The countess assisted me by putting thr dps uf her small dngers Hul.u-t one end of if and pushing lt wus uot what one would call a frantic effort ou her par hut ir served Co muke me exert mysele to the almost
 "Uout do thHl" ! protested or can manage it alone ,luuk yoU.'
 secured strong grin on thc bot tom of thp thing and heavgd muJNly
 "Nou might let mr help"' she cried Grmly sraping side piece with borh hIudS
 Gro be c1utiuuodJ
Bisbee daily review., 1915-04-24

'I don't uuifc understand you, Mr rless. said with % politely uHut stare
 My Grw countess" Slid the next morning. "whilc 1 ann willing Go ad mt tmt all you ~ay Is true. there still remains the unhappy fact that you were very uejr to upsetting every thing ms' night Nlr pless saw you quite pamIy The moon was vcrl fulI. youu rcmcmucr Fortunately uc was foo far away from your vfhdov to recosuIze you Think how easy d mi.ht-
 "But I've told you twice that ] held my hand over riukos nose aud he just couldn't bark. Mr. Smart You are really most unreasonable about it. The dog had to have a breath Of fresh air
 "Why not send hn mp to thc top of the tower and let him run around on thp
 "Oh there mo use talking about it any ru-cr," she said wcarily "lt is an over and nu rear harm was done anu aVruiy sorry if they mudc it uu- comfortable for you"
 And now win you be good enough to tclt mp who ! am:' she asked after few minutes "That is, who ann supposed Co bet"
 "uh" Hil ] uueasiIy you are reul- ly nobody, You are Britton's wife
 What Does Brittou know itt' "lr~. said !. with wry smile He book a mean advantage of me in thc prcspurr of George Iuzzard mot au hour ago and asked for raise ia wages ou accouut of bis wifcs illness lt seems that you are am invalid
 "l hope he hasn't forgotten the baby in his calculations
 He hasn't you may be sure He has named jhc mby after me.
 "HoW lngIuu
 "l thougnt it rather clever Go change Eoseumry sex for few days, ~aid l.
 "All now tcn me an about Alr laps~ she sand "llow is hc looking: Du~ hr upNat Co unhappy E There vas curious nWc u Her voice. as ot anxiety uf HNucss. it was bard to 'cu which
 Ic appears to ne somewhat scut- moum nEd prru.uncd ITn uze~ ut . thr moou and bites his nails
 iI wi-H could have peep a' him some 6mr viinuur being ] "tnr Hr1Tru, sake. don't even cun Sider ~lrh u tlug" cried m alarm
 "Iu~t little peek, Mr. smart" shc ] pleaded.
 "No" ~aid ! Firmly "Ncrv wcII' she said pcsigucdly. fix iug mr with hurt eyes I'm sorry Co l he such bother to you."
 "I believe yuuH .o mcb Co him after all" s'id augriIy Women are oll alike They
 "Jn~t because : want Co see how Yn- happy he s and enjoy myself lltto you -ny horrid things 10 me-" she cried almost pathctically "You treat me very badly
 "There is a great deal at stake" said "The peril is-wclL it's enormous am having my own time heading off a scheme they've got for exploring the entire castle Nour hus-your eN bus band says Doc knows of a secret door opening into this part of the'-