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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24
A CALL FROM THE WOMEN OF
ILLINOIS TO THE WOMEN OF
MISSOURI.

Recognizing the old adage In un-
ion there is strength" the Illinois
Federation of Colored Women's Clubs
have issued a call to the Western
States asking that the join
themselves together in a compact
body, the better to work to promote
religious, social and civic conditions,
and to make a stronger protest against
unwise and unfair legislation.
To this end the Presidents Of the
State declarations have been asked
to name representatives to the Con-
ference which convenes August 16,
1915, at st. Marks A. M. E. Church,
| Chicago, Illinois, at which time a
Northwestern Federation will be or.
ganized.
The Conference will be in conjunc-
tion with the Illinois State Federation
meeting, the Lincoln Jubilee and the
National Half Century Exposition.
The following women have been
named to represent the Missouri Fed
Grafton: Minnie L. Crosthwait, Lu'
cinda Day, Pearl M. Dabney and Ruth
LANCE, Kansas City; Gertrude Ball
Lexington; Mary e. Coins, Estella
Diggs, Ella Lane, Rosetta Bennett
Mrs. A. e. Murray and Mrs. j. w
Daniel, Jefferson City; Dollie Stevens
Bette Woods and Miss Thelma Dixon
Hannibal; Josie E. Williams, Frank
ford; Ida A. Hill, Boonville; Emmt
Fisher and Wayne Smith, Sedalia
Marie Newton and Ida E. Schwisch
Columbia; Alma Clark and Florence
Jenkins, st. Louis; Mrs. R. F. No
land, Palmyra; Elnora Jones, st. 10
seph; Daisy Baker, Pennington; Be
nora Highsmith and Leota L.. Fields
C%arrolton; Ida L. Garrett, Macon
Mrs. A. ]. Arlington, GAINESVILLE.
These representatives have been az
pointed by the President of the FEEDER
ated Clubs of Missouri, Mrs. Ida A
Walker, to represent our State FEEDER
alton.
IDA A. WALKER,
= President.
!. No. 3 Bell Road, st. Joseph, No
= GERTRUDE BALL,
r Corresponding Secretary.
712 Franklin St, Lexington, Nj
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24
F. G. MALONE,
PHILLIP TAYLOR
LARNED, KANSAS.

The Sunday School Convention and
District Conference held here were ex-
cellent. The collection for the Sab
bath was as follows: $11.06 in the
morning; 81 afternoon and $43.10,
making a grand total for the week of
$685. 80.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Mrs. Nettie Henderson died at the
residence of her daughter, Mrs. 10
sephine Finney, 1911 Lydia avenue
Thursday morning, July %, at Z
o'clock, after a lingering illness Of
several months.
She leaves to mourn her loss, q
father, stepmother, three daughters
and seven brothers, other relatives
and a host of friends.
Funeral will be held under the aus
pices of Prudence Court No. 166, o
o. c., of which she was a member, a
Centennial church, 10th and Woodland
avenue, Sunday afternoon at 2 p. m
Rev. Davis officiating.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

The funeral of Mr.. Benjamin Payne
of L~eavenworth was held Sunday af-
ternoon, July IS, at the residence. He
was the grandfather of Mrs. H. L. Net
ties and the grief of the death OF wife
is said to have caused his demise. The
services were conducted by Rev.
Hayes.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24
SEE OR CALL

G. w. Little for Decorations. Up-to-
date decorations for the National Or
der Of United Brothers of Friendship
and 8. M. Us. Business places and
those expecting to care for the dele
gates should decorate. also have
a novelty way Of advertising for the
big week. July 26-August 1.
G. w. LITTLE,
Bell phone Main 1867.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24
m

All those desiring to accommodate
delegates in attendance at the Ma
tional Grand Lodge of the U. BIS and
S. M. It's which convenes at Kansas
City, beginning July 1851 inclusive,
will please call Bell phone, Main 4674.
Price per day, SLIPS.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24
Il CITY NEWS. y


Mrs. F1ossie Patterson of Indianap-
oils, Ind, niece of of Mrs. Jas. Bryant,
2407 Highland avenue, was called
home on account of the illness of her
mother. She was royalty entertained
by friends while here.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Miss Nora Malone, 2120 Vine street,
wishes to thank her many friends for
their extreme kindness, attention and
the sweet messages that the flowers
gave during her illness. She is de-
lighted to inform them of her rapid
improvement.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Mrs. Anna M. Harris of Vine Street
Baptist Church, was secretly married
to Mr.. James Harper, July 8. DR.. T.
H. Ewing ~offciated. They were show
cred with everything good to eat by
the Oddfellows and Ruth's Choir, of
which she is a member.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

FOR RENT-Swell four room cot.
tage near 23d and Lydia avenue. Fine
location. Gas, water paid; $500.
Also 8 rooms, gas and bath at 2502
Michigan; water paid; $3.50. ]. Dial
las Bowser, 24O0 Paseo. Bell Grand
3795-W.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Nine. Benton Dean, the popular
milIlner, is now at 1910 Troost
avenue, where she is elegantly lo-
Gated and will be extremely pleased
to meet her many friends and Gus
toners at that number. Belle
phone Main 2102J.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Mr.. j. ]. Allen, District Manager
Clover Leaf Casualty Co., for Kansas
City, is spending several days in In
dependence, Excelsior Springs, Sc
dalia, st. Joseph and other places in
Missouri, appointing agents.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Mr.. Wade H. Hammond, Bandmas-
ter of the Ninth Cavalry, paid a visit
to friends here after a pleasant visit
in the East and returned to his com
pany Thursday. Mr.. Hammond was
accompanied by his wife and daughter,
He was looking exceedingly well and
they were the recipients of many so.
cial attentions while here.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

The presenter of public utilities Of
fers to you the products of the Fulton
Polish Company of New York, a col
ored company, makers of paste, liquid
cleaners and dyers for the cleaning,
preservation and shining of all shoe
feathers. The products of this com
pany are prize winners at the Paris
exposition, 1908; Jameson, 1907; San
Antionton, 1909. They also furnish
the polish for the United States army.
We will be in your neighborhood Don
to show you our goods. Wholesale
price to stores and bootblack parlors.
Address all mail orders to Dorsey B.
BrBown. Town orders will be filled at
Taylor Holmes.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Mrs. R. c. Hayden and a number of
other delegates, attended the Grand
Lodge of Knights of Tabor and Daugh-
tiers of the Tabernacle held at Salina,
Kas., last week.
Mr.. A. F. Wilson and Mr.. James
Downs, 422 Haskell, attended the
Grand Lodge at Salina, Kas.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Mrs. J. A. Fingers of Los Angeles,
Cal, is in the city visiting. She is
the Past Noble Gov. H. H. r., a mem
Der of the Court of Calanthe, S. M. IT'S
and Tabernacle. She will be pleased
to see friends at 1411 Lydia yer
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Norton Edward Dennis spent five
days in Chicago the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. C. Buckner. Mr.. Dennis, who
is now appearing ON the Pacific coast
for his second season with the Ellison
White Lyceum Co., intends making a
short Southern our before resuming
his school work.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Hopkins and their
two daughters, Misses Emma and Min
ME of Spring Hill. Kas., have return
ed home from a three weeks visit
sightseeing in Detroit, st. Joseph and
Chicago. En- route home they spent
Sunday with the formers brother, Mr..
VIM. Hopkins, 2122 Vine street.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Mr.. w. H. Fields, National Grand
Master A. U. X. D. of A., is here m
%ticipating the recognizing of some of
the Councils and will return about
August 5 to institute this Order in the
state Of Kansas. While here he APP
pointed Mrs. Amanda Harper of 1901
e. 18th street, Grand Queen of Kan
sas.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Furnished Flat-Five rooms; mod
ern; three blocks from Union station;
fine to room and board railroad men;
cheap; rent paid to July 16; s125 cash,
balance weekly. $3.50 Grand ave.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Mrs. ]. D. Brown, 1017 Tracy, left
the other evening for st. Louis, New
York, Washington, D. c., Niagara
Falls, Detroit and other Eastern.
places. Mrs. Brown expects to remain
about four weeks.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Mr.. w. H. Hubbel entertained last
Saturday afternoon with a Japanese
party in the Brown Clipper, the fol-
lowing little Misses; Ruby Tensley,
Hermenia Clay, Villa Pullam, Jessie
Mae Harris, Margaret Thomas, Jo-
sephine Harris, Alma Pullam and Mas
ter Robert O'Neal.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

The funeral of Miss Villa Shinall,
1882 North 9th street, was held Mon
day afternoon at the residence of her
mother. Rev. G. McNeal offciated,
She leaves a mother, father and other
relatives and friends to mourn her
loss.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Mr.. w. T. Tucker of Oklahoma City,
brother-in-law of Mrs. j. ]. Lewis, 81
Oakland avenue, passed through the
city on his way to San Francisco and
spent a few pleasant hours with his
sister-in-law and family.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Wanted-Ladies and gentlemen in
all localities to solicit for magazines.
Good pay to right parties. Call,
write or phone. Bell East 47o2. The
National Pan-Medico Magazine, 1908
e. Path ST., Kansas City, Mo.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Mrs. A. G. Tolson of 2129 Highland
avenue, who has been visiting in War
r~ensburg for ten days, returned home
last week.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

home Tuesday last week. She was Sc
years of age. Rev. Hayes oficiated.
She was the grandmother of Mrs. H.
L. Nettles, 40 Freeman avenue.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

FOR RENT-A nicely furnished
front room either for one or two gen
tlemen. All modern co~nveniences.
Bell phone free, East 64S-J. Mrs.
NJ. l.. Washington, 2720 Highland ave.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

The Eighth Street Baptist Church
held their anniversary this week. The
programs each evening we're excellent.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24
KANSAS CITY, KAs.

Mrs. Fred Douglass, 1913 Garfield
avenue, continues i'll.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Mr.. L. ]. Maddux and son Phillip
made a flying trip to Excelsior
Springs, Mo, Sunday, to see her niece,
Mrs. Villa Hagan.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Major N. Clark Smiths famous con-
cert band has been engaged for the
big August celebration at Leaven-
worth.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Prof. ]. H. Kenner of Marshall, Mo-,
returned from Colorado Springs, Colo.
after a four weeks stay sightseeing.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Mrs. M. e. Glover, SIT Washington
boulevard, the engagement
of her daughter, Maud Elizabeth, to
Mr.. Earl Wayne Beck Of Topeka, Kas.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Mr.. and Mrs. John LANCE had the
following guests autoing last Monday
morning: Bishop Evans Tyree, Rev.
]. R. Ransom, Rev. w. H. Thomas.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Mrs. Sam Cole, 4th and Freeman,
attended the funeral of Mrs. Ibie
Payne at Leavenworth, Kas, last
week.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

The funeral of Mrs. Ibie Payne of
Leavenworth, Kas., was held at the
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

For Rent-Furnished rooms; strict
ly modern. 1916 E. oath. Bell phone
Grand 2592J.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

The Domestic Science Circle will
have their outing Thursday, July 20,
at Budd's Park.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

WANTED-A quiet, respectable
lady to share my cottage already fur
nished. Cheap rent. Mrs. Hill, 1410
Highland avenue.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Now before you get hurt or sick another
time,
There's one thing ] want to impress upon
your mind:
That your employer Immediately stops
his gold
And we want you to get on our pay roll
When your grocer, landlord and doctor
you must pay,
CLOVER LEAF PAY ROLL will keep
bills out of your way.
Insure Now. Our Pay Roll Policy is
a Winner.
CLOVER LEAF CASUALTY CO,
1903 E. 18th St.,
KANSAS CITY, MO.
Bell Phone, East 1914
Home Phone East 1896
AGENTS WANTED
j. j.. ALLEN, District Manager.
= = = . = Z
= DRESSMAkING
. taught in shortest possible time
y Terms Reasonable
= Open July Fl, 1915
. MRS. MATTE MAE BoDINE
= 1921 Woodland Avenue
= KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
= = . . = = ' = . I
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Juanita Hogg, 1881 Freeman avenue,
entertained so guests at her home last
week in honor of her seventh birthday
anniversary. Dainty refreshments
were served and a delightful time was
had by all present.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

For Rent-5-room cottage, 1903 Nor
ton avenu Key at lib East 18th.
Water paid; $3.50 per month.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Mrs. ]. ]. Allen is spending several
weeks in st. Louis visiting relatives.
She will remain about three weeks.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

A large delegation left Monday for
the Oddfellows and H. H. Ruth Grand
Lodge at Salina, Kas.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

WANTED: SEVERAL WIDE AWAKE
coIored Agents. Liberal commission.
A p ostal brings information. The
Patrick-Lee Realty Co., 2743 Welton
St., Dencer, Colo. Dept. X.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Mrs. Jennie Cotton of Hannibal, the
Grand Scribe of the Grand Royal
House, is the guest of Mrs. NJ. E.
Walker of Michigan avenue.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

DR.. II. T. Healing is out again after
several weeks illness.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Miss Scottie A. HEREFORD of Boley,
Ok, is the guest of her brother, Prof.
Joe E. HEREFORD, 1917 Woodland ave
nua
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry White, 31S
Greedy avenue, entertained at dinner
Monday, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Guest and
DR.. Foster, of Oklahoma City, Okla.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Mrs. Odelia Keele, daughter of Mr.,
and Mrs. ]. j. Lewis, arrived in Kan.
sas City, Kas., last Saturday, July II,
and spent some time with parents.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

WANTED-To pay cash for a Mon
arch steam iron outfit for clothes
pressing. Persons giving information
will receive reward at once. Address
es must reach postoffice by Q a. m.
July rs.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms. All
conveniences, $3.50 per week. John
Morton, 2124 Tracy. Bell phone
Grand 1165.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24
10 Rent

FOR RENT - Neatly furnished
rooms with bath at 1902 Lydia ave.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Mrs. Anna Hyde departed this
earth July 7. We wish to thank the
many friends for floral offerings and
the many kind and sympathizing acts.
We r especially grateful to the
Household of Ruth, Pritchard Court,
and Ladies Covenant No. 20, Ladies
Antique and Business Clubs, also the
Vandyke Fur Co., and the Askew Sad
dlery Co.
F. G. MALONE,
PHILLIP TAYLOR,
Sons.
MRS. F. G.. MALONE,
MRS. PHILLIP TAYLOR,
Daughters-in-law.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24
A R~EeRETAsLE INSTANCE

in any family's life becomes a reality
when that family feels itself too high
toned OF well to do to a small home,
and is therefore compelled Cd to rent a
large house or vice versa when a family
feels itself too poor to purchase a large
house so to keep up appearance is com
PEELED 90 to rent a large house.
It is better by far my friends to own
and live in a small house and maintain a
bank account against the rainy days thar
later on feel the sting of regret come
over you because appearances" must
drop out of sight when earning capacity
ceases. Will the roll of rent receipts look
morrow will find some worthy action
done, Buy now and let your rent help
pay the cost.
Here's a list but I have many other
bargains.
Missouri Residences.
4rs and k~itchennette, water, gas and
FRS, water and gas, will deliver it
nicely decorated and painted. . 80, 200
7rs., modern, except furnace ....... 81, 900
7rs., str. modern, rents for $50 mo. 81, $50
5rs., 100X130 IT. fr. str. improv. .. SO, 400
IRIS. and bath, rent S27, newly dec. 81, 900
4rs'' clstern water '''''...'''.'..'...$I5O
0rs., clStern water ............... 81 900
Kansas Residence.
4rs., shed, kitchen, sidewalk, etc. ..... $3.50
IT'S ov It II d,OVU
6rs., str. impr. in 3 blks MINI. Ave.
4rs. on Blvd, electric lighted. 80. 81, 45O
7rs. so IT. mod. 2 blk MINI. Av. car. 50, $50
Payments from $4,000 to 5000 90.
EUGENE EDWARD VAUGHAN,
18th and Parkway, Kansas City, Kas.
Bell phone, West 1857.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24
HALL FOR RENT

MEETINGS and ENTERTAINMENTS
SPACIOUS AND COOL.
10th and Charlotte SITS.
Vacant afternoons: Monday I'd and
4th; Friday, LIST and Sd. Vacant
nights: Monday, I'd and 4th; Tues
day, LIST and Sd; Wednesday, LIST and
Sd; Thursday, list, I'd and 4th; Fri
day, LIST, I'd, Sd and 4th; Saturday, LIST,
I'd, Sd and 4th. See
GEORGE WILLIAMS,
22OO Vine St., Bell phone East 1852
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Rev. ]. w. Clay and Miss Lula
Smith of this city were married last
week. The Rev. Parker officiated.
They are at home at 201 Garfield.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24
ATTENTION!

. All those desiring to accommo-
y date delegates in attendance at
y the National Grand Lodge of the
. U. B. F.'s and s. m. It's which
= at Kansas City July
= 1851 inclusive, will please call
. Bell phone, Main 1874. Price per
= day, SIPS.
=
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Mrs. Mary Roberts, 1915 North 9th
street, died suddenly Saturday morn
ing, July II. She leaves an infant
daughter and two small boys. The re-
mains we're shipped to her old home,
Beaumont, Texas, for interment.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

General Delivery, Huntington, Ind,
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

The funeral of Mr.. Lewis Watson,
I'd and New Jersey avenue, was held
at the home Thursday afternoon, July
10. Rev. j. R. Richardson offciated.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Miss Myrtle Bell of st. Joe, Mo-,
after spending a month visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Horace Dwiggins and other
friends in the twin cities, returned
home.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24
IDA A. WALKER,

IDA A. WALKER,
President.
No. 3 Bell Road, st. Joseph, Mo.
GERTRUDE BALL,
Corresponding Secretary.
712 Franklin ST., Lexington, Mo.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Bell Phone, Grand 2sss
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-10-20
Relief
Workers in City

Mr.. and Mrs. w. a. Kames, Of
Huntington. representatives OF the
Prisoners Relief Society, are in the
city In the interest of the ociety. They
will remain here some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Karnes are enthusias.
tic Christians and humanitarian work.
ers. and they have been meeting with
much success IN other cities OF the
state. The object of the society they
represent is TO assist the destitute
families OF men who are m'prison and
help them to get right start when
released. after paying the penalties
prescribed by law for their ofrenses.
1t is the conviction OF the society that
the greatest obstacle in' the way OF
reforming men who are sent 10 prison
that the convicts are oftcntimes rem.
dcred desperate by the fact that their
families are suffering for the nccessi.
ties, such as food, clothing and place
10 live.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-10-20
VIRGINIA ASKS
PAYMENT OF DEBT
Commission Reminds Gov
crnor That s12,OOO,O00
is Overdue.

WASHINGTON, Oct. Ex-Governor
Hattield's answer 10 what West Vir.
ginia is going TO do about the payment
of the s12,0OO,00O which the supreme
court has decided that the state must
pay as its share Of the Old Dominion
bonded debt was awaited today by
the Virginia Debt Commission. The
commission In session here TO con.
slider ways and means OF collecting
the debt had sent u communication 10
the Governor asking him also whether
or not he intends TO call special ses.
sion OF the legislature TO devise meth.
ods OF meetIng the State obligation.
The commission adjourned today to
await reply from Governor Hatfield.
A motion has been prepared by the
bondholders asking the supreme court
to levy OIL the property OF West Vir.
gnla TO settle that share Of the debt
but the commission has decided not
TO press the motion until West Vir-
ginia has opportunity to levy u special
assessment.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-10-20
DISCUSS WAR in COMMON.

IBy ANsOcIhIeU IrtNS.J
LONDON, Oct. 20.-Cabinet minis.
tiers again were bombarded with war
questions in the House today but for
the most part they managed to es.
cape an intended frontal attack. The
replies developed that the officer who
commanded the landing OF British
troops at Suvia bay on the Gallipoli
peninsula. has been shelved and that
he holds no command in the army Al
present but Harold 7. Tenant parli.
amentary under secretary for war de.
clined to give further information on
the ground that it would be against
public interest.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-10-20
Defense Loses Point
In New Haven Trial

NEW YORK, Oct. 2O.-Attorneys for
the defense in the trial OF the eleven
directors of the New York, New Ha.
ven and Hartford Railroad under the
Sherman antitrust law lost a legal
battle at the outset OF the introduc..
tion, OF the governments first evi.
dence in the case today. They struck
out the statue of Limitation against
the consideration of evidence having
to do with acts committed prior to
1912 until acts committed within sub.
sequent threeFyear period were first
placed before the jury. Judge Hunt
after the attorneys had fought for
more than an hour to persuade him
of the merits of contention ruled
against them.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-10-20
DEFEAT SUFFRAGE
BY $4,000 VOTES
Only One New Jersey Coun-
ty Had Majority for
Amendment.
(By Associated press.)

TRENTON, N. j. Oct. .2O.-Returns
today on the state election yesterday
indicate that the proposed amendment
to the state constitution granting suf.
frage to women was defeated by a. ma.
jority' OF more than 50,00O.- Returns
from 1879 out OF 1891 election dis.
tricts give a vote of l33,657 for and
S7,S49 against.
Ocean City county, which returned
majority of 800 In favor Of the
amendment. was apparently the only
county carried by suffrage workers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-10-20
AEGEAN SEA MINED

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2O-The Bul.
garian coast on the Aegean sea, aud
the Black sea has been mined accord.
ing TO dispatch today from Ameri.
can minister, vopicka, at Bucharest.
He also stated that the port OF Dedea.
ghatch had beer closed TO navigation
since Oct. /.