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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-08
House of Kuppenheimer and Society
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shoulders or raglan shoulders; velvetor reg.
ular collars; figure shaping or kimono styles.
Fabrics include Chinchillas, Meltons, Boucles,
Kerseys, Cheviots, Knit Goods. Every coat
a masterpiece of good tailoring.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-08
Decisive Reductions in Haberdashery

Below listed few of the great haberdashery values
offered in this great sale Similar reductions preyain
every nook and corner of the store
sHIRTs-s2OO values s16o; values now
s1l5 81 90 values now Soc; SOC xaluesa now
45c - =
HATs-s40 90 values $500; $500 values now s225;
$500 values $145.
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UNDERWEAR-s30O values now s24O; $500 values
now s16o 81 so values, s1.2O; s.O0
Soc -$r=-1sS
SWEATER COATS $3.50 values. now * g. 81 40 now
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08

Lorraine and to hold 1t for all
time. German took this province
away from France in 1870. and France
wants to take 1t back. 1t is probable
that the French soldiers here have
an added spirit for the fighting be-
cause fair Lorraine. their one-time
possession. is the prize at stake.
II was not my thought that should
see any of the real battling until l
reached the actual front. but strange
ly enough perhaps l saw fighting of
. kind which Is years ago could not
have been Witnessed and ! saw 1t
from a hotel window in the big city
Of Nancy. The windows OF my room
faced east. was at the top OF the
hotel. The view before me was un-
broken to the hills eastward under
whose shadow the German troops are
lying. Seated by the window just be-
fore sunset ! heard in quick success
sion the reports OF fusillade. |
looked out and in the air at a distance
OF perhaps a mile a German taube
vas wheeling and lodging in the
midst of showers of shrapnel There
were 20 SHELF hred in less than as
many seconds-at least 70 1t seemed
The projec-iles burst about the flying
machine seemingly only a few yards
away from 1t and yet SO far as could
discover 1t withstood the hail unhurt.
Watches q Cloud Battle.
AS each shell BURT a wreath of
light smoke formed. perfect in con-
tour. and az slightly as all things are
which follow the curve lines of beau.
~. There was not breath OF air stir
ring. and the crowns of smoke touched
by the setting sun were like halos.
There were 20 shells fired. and each
gave forth its wreath OF smoke. and
the last one had burst before the
smoke crown gave the least sign OF
disintegration. II was a war sight. but
It was appealing.
The German .ube finally turned
and planed down behind the hill and
was lost to my sight. knew that 1t
went well within the German lines,
but whether its crew OF two men es-
capped injury or not. do not know.
Tho french were content perhaps that
their battery had driven the enemy
back into his own lines and had pre-
vented the dropping OF bombs into the
streets OF Nancy. or perhaps the TAX
ing OF observations which might have
been of assistance to the foe.
It was the next day after this cloud
battle scene that went to the front
1t Is not far from Nancy to the firing
line. and long before you come to the
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08
GOVERNMENT At LAST PAYS
Settles Claim for Property Seized by
Federal Troops Fifty-one
Years Ago.

Boonville. Mo.-Fifty-one years ago
federal troops converted to their use
personal property belonging to citi-
zen at Upton. Moniteau county. con.
Quoting livery stable. This property
consisted Of mules, horses. etc. After
his death his daughter. Mrs. Mary
Christopher Of this place. began the
prosecution Of claim against the gov
ernment of the United States to re-
cover damage for confiscation Of her
fathers property.
Twelve years ago Attorney c. w.
Journey took the matter in hand and
worked increasingly in behalf Of the
complainant A few days ago w. W.
Trigg. appointed administrator. re.
ceived a government voucher for $10..
900, what was left of the claim of
S12.500. The attorneys in the case
we're allowed $2.500 by the govern
ment Cor their services.
The rght side OF politics is the In
side.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08
STATECAPITAL
NEWS
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
TAX VALUATIONS REDUCED.

Decrease Of $5,5o6,445 Made by State
Tax Commission.
Denver-A decrease of $5,5O6,445
in the aggregate placed upon the tax
able property of corporations in the
state from that fixed last year is an
nounced by the State Tax Commits
sion.
According to the figures given out
by the commission, the railroads,
street railways and other corporations
will pay combined taxes on $256,512,-
800 worth of property this year, as
against $2G2,O1S,S35 las year.
The valuations placed on the var
ious classes of property as compared
with that fixed by the commission
last year is as follows:
Car lines-s676,0O0 in 1915, and
$761,560 in 1914.
Railroads s17G,231, $50 in 1915, and
$179, 9,460,s90 in 1914.
Telephone companies-$10, ,554 800 in
1915, and $10,S42,49O in 1914.
Telegraph lines-s1 ,477,64O in 1915,
and s1,495,S0O in 1914.
Express companies-s1, 1888 in
1915, and $1,419,9OO in 1914.
Pullman company = 81, ,1O1, 300 in
1915, and s1,101 800 in 1914.
Selfwinding clock-$25,S7O in 1915,
and s39,35O in 1914.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08
KRUPPS MAKE ENGLISH steel
Process Discovered IT'S Years Ago In
Great Britain Now Used in
Germany.

London.-"I am sorry to have to
confess It, but shortly before the war
was dining with the managing direc-
tor Of Krupps, who told me that they
were making steel ingots weighing
110 tons for guns by the crucible
process evolved IT'S years ago by an
Englishman. Benjamin Huntsman,"
said Prof. John Oliver Arnold of Shelf.
field university in recent address.
Neither the Germans nor the Amer,
leans, however. proceeded the profes.
sor. could produce the Sheffield white
crucible. That was secret handed
down from father to son In Sheffield.
In the north of England they were
making ingots weighing $50 tons and
there were 12.000-ton presses squeez.
ing out armour plate like cheese.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08
Delegates to Dry Convention Named.

Denver.-Governor Carlson appoint
ed the following delegates from Colo
rado to the national convention of the
Anti-Saloon League Of America at At
lantic City, N. j., July to 9: E. E.
Mclaughlin, Mrs. John Bond, Denver;
Frank Hoag, Pueblo; Clarence P.
Dodge, Colorado Springs; Wilkins o.
Peterson, Pueblo; Philip B. Stewart,
Colorado Springs; Mrs. Charles B.
Timberlake, Sterling; c. R. Welch,
Fort Collins; Rev. S. G. Dorey, Mrs
Ellis Meredith Clement, Mrs. Adri-
ana Hungerford. Denver; Isaac T.
Earl, Boulder; A. A. Reed, Boulder;
l.. w Cunningham, Loveland: E. H.
Weitzel. Pueblo; Alva Swain, Denver;
Otto Wangelin. Arthur A Parkhurst
Boulder: Mrs. Charles Schrader, Ii
mon, and Mrs. Nellie Ross, Fort Col
Inns.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08
WEDDING ON SNAKE BRIDGE
Use Idaho License, Calling Pastor
From Prayer Across the State

Lewiston. ldaho.-Mrs Maud Estes
OF Kamiah and A. ]. Stuart OF Sites
were united in marriage a few days
ago on the lewiston Charleston bridge,
just on the Idaho side Of the mid chan.
mel of the Snake river The parties
had come to Lewiston expecting to be
married by their pastor. the Rev j. B.
York Of the Baptist church OF Sites.
who was in attendance at an associa-
tion meeting at Charleston. On learn
ing Of their mission they were invited
to be married in the association meet
ing. but this was impossible because
the license was obtained in Idaho. and
SO the meeting adjourned to the cen
ter of the bridge.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08
Arizona.

Two cars of bullion, 100 tons, have
been shipped from Cananea to Bis
bee.
The force of men at the Bisbee
mines was materially increased during
the past month.
Development of the large ore body
which was crosscut several weeks ago
on the 565-foot level in the United
Eastern mine in the Oatman district,
is determining its values, and is
proving its breadth and grade to be
all that was claimed at the time of its
discovery.
With the mines in the Warren dis
trict producing at the largest in their
history, the situation would indicate
prosperity in the same ratio for all OF
those living within the confines OF
the community. Announcement has
been made by the officials of the Bis.
bee properties that a record is now
being set and that If the production
continues throughout the year, at the
present ratio, new record may be
fully expected.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08
Crop and Weather Bulletin.

Denver.-During the week ending 6
a. m, June %, temperatures in Colo
RADIO were generally below normal, ac-
cording to Brandenburg, district fore
caster. Cool nights prevailed, but the
dav temperatures were moderately
high There was an excess of precipi-
tation generally east of the noun
tains. Some localities in western and
central counties report that rain Is
needed. The sunshine was generally
favorable for the growth of vegeta.
ton and for farming operations.
Small grains, fruits and garden truck
made excellent progress. Ranges are
in good condition. The harvesting OF
the first crop of alfalfa has been com.
pleted in a few localities.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08
Wyoming.

An oil refinery of huge capacity is
an assured institution for Big Horn
Basin, Wyo., within the next three
months, according to A. w. Coons,
postmaster of Basin.
A dividend of per cent on the out.
standing capital stock of S1s,O00,000
was declared by the board of direc-
tors of the Midwest Refining Com
pany. The dividends, amounting to
$1S0,O00, will be paid Aug. l to stock
holders of record July Is. This is the
third quarterly dividend this year.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08
New M exico.

Abo pass, near Scholle, and about
twenty miles from Willard, is likely
to develop into a promising new min.
ing camp Assays of the rock dis
close gold, silver and copper in en-
couraging amounts.
The Socorro Mining & Milling Co.
has shipped two and a quarter tons
of bullion in June, and about an equal
amount Of concentrates. Seventy
three bars of bullion weighing a tor
passed through the city one day last
week.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08
Miners oppose New Risk Rates.

the operation Of the workmen's COM
pensation law from the metalliferous
mine interests OF the state became a
possibility when the schedule OF rates
which the stock or "old line" insur.
snce companies will charge under the
new act was received by the State In
dustrial Commission. The metal mine
operators, through committee rep
resenting them. which had been in
session at the capitol, bluntly an.
nounced that I'VE will not stand for
the rate made for our industry"
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08
Colorado.

Stark and Hines, operating on the
1,000-foot level of the Last Dollar, are
reported as being in pay ore.
A force of twelve men is being en-
ployed by Starkweather and Potts, op-
Grating the Labella mine on Bull hill,
Cripple Creek.
The Carver lease on the 400-foot
level of the Golden Cycle mine, now
owned by the Vindicator, continues to
surrender literally of good grade ore
The daily output of tungsten in
Boulder county now has an estimated
value of $3.50.
In the Cripple Creek district opera.
tions on the Mary Mckinney mine
have practically been suspended, so
far as ore extraction is concerned, to
permit of the installation of the new
electric compressor and other machin.
cry.
Tests made at the Durango Smelter
indicate that Colorado contains large
supplies of porphyry copper. far richer
than those of the Utah Copper Com.
pany at Bingham, Utah, and of the
Chino Copper Company at Silver City.
N. NJ.
The London office OF the Tomboy
Mines Company, near Telluride, re-
ports that the improved Tomboy mill
handled 10000 tons of ore in May.
from which $47,50O was extracted in
bullion for the Denver mint and $685..
500 in concentrate for the smelter.
All expenses reached $60.500. show.
ing a net profit for this English
American Company of $4,000. This
is Al per cent of the gross value of
the ore. The company has paid 49,.
475,32O since 1896. Capital stock ST..
100000.
Mcintosh. Ingrum and associates,
leasing on the fourth level of the
Dead Pine mine at Cripple Creek, have
about caught up the cave through
which they are spilling and unless
some unforesteen contingency arises
then shipments will be started soon.
The Yeager lease ON the 1.40v-foot
level of the Vindicator mine at Grip.
pie Creek is making splendid show
ing and a handsome net earning Is
realized. 1t is stated that during the
month of May the two partners divid
ed $1,000 between them after paying
operating expensss
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08
Colorado to Have Crack Militia.

Denver.-"Before we get through we
will have National guard in Colorado.
Any action which the federal govern
ment may take with reference to the
National guard of this state will not
prevent our accomplishing the end to
which we are working-the organiza,
tion OF guard of which all citizens
may be proud" Governor Carlson
made this statement on the National
guard situation in Colorado, the first
he has made since the request of thir.
ty officers for change in the ad-
iutant generals office.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08
Fleming Resigns From Capitol Board

Denver.-Jesse Z. Fleming resigned
as member of the State Board of Capt.
tol managers, to take effect immedi-
ately In West Side Court charges
against Fleming and James Williams,
also a member of the board, were
quashed by Judge Perry, on the con-
tention of their attorneys that they
were not state officials They were
accused of using their offices to OBJ
tain contracts beneficial to them.
Fleming stated that in view of the
fact that he had been exonerated he
desired to resign
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08
Expression MIsunder rstood.

There is a certain young man who
used to be notoriously egotistic. Some
Of his acquaintances were one day
speaking Of him before an old lady
who was not "up" In the slang express
sfons Of the day.
The next time she met him she
put out congratulatory hand
"Oh, Mr. Smith" she cried. Il am
SO glad you are better! l heard last
week that you had swelled head"
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08

from the famous willow tree in Ath-
ems. which was brought from the
grave OF Napoleon.
The cutting was made and took root
and now It has been planted In the
Court House square. as Captain Trip
lett designed 1t to be. but beside a
monument he little dreamed Of.
The little tree was brought to
Thomasville by Miss Lila Forrest Of
Boston. who was instrumental In get.
ting II.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08
CARE FOR YOUR HAIR
BY Frequent shampoos With cuticura
VIII Help You. Trial Free.

Precede shampoos by touches OF
Cuticura Ointment If needed to spots
of dandruff, itching and irritation Of
the scalp. Nothing better for the COM
plexion, hair, hands or skin than these
fragrant supercreamy emollients. Also
as preparations for the toilet.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Cept. KY.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08
Shirt Has 2s.Ineh Collar.

Parsons. kan.-What is thought to
be the biggest shirt ever made was
turned out by a factory here for
George w. Nicklor Of Ames, la. The
shirt has an S3-inch waist. 23-inch col
lar. 86-inch chest and 28.inch arms.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08
Referendum Vote on Mediea, Law

Denver-The bill passed by the last
Legislature to regulate the practice OF
medicine will be- referred to vote of
the people at the general election in
1916. A referendum petition was filed
with the secretary of state 1t bore
the signatures of $3.50 persons, 7,435
more than the law requires.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08

which I left the
train to make
my way under
military g vi d.
ance to the bat,
tie front. This
town of France
Is only a few
m l ! e 8 distant
from where the
troops of the re-
public and the
troops Of the
empire are at
grips along one
Of the most hot
ly con t g 8 t e d
fronts In this
world war.
1t Is the am
bition OF the
French army to
take G erm a n
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08
Fatal Stumble.

Arden. N. Y.-Charles Burnham.
forty.three. a painter. was fatally
burned when he stumbled against the
railing Of the steps Of his home and
ignited box Of matches In his pocket
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08
HISTORIC WILLOW PLANTED
Cutting From Tree That Shaded Ma.
poIeon's Tomb Planted In
Georgia Town.

Thomasville. Ga.-A willow was
planted recently by the monument to
Capt. John Triplett. veteran news
pBper editor, In the Court House
square. which has an interesting story
connected with It. Some time be.
fore his death. a friend promised Cap.
tain TriDlGtt 10 ISVt cutting for him
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08
Thirty Per Cent oain in Taxes.

Denver.-All internal revenue taxes
for Colorado and Wyoming during the
last year reach total Of $1.566,715,
an increase of more than 30 per cent
over last years total of $1,1S9.0S1.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08
And No Wonder.

What made that stout woman SO
furious?"
Just as she was going on the SUBJ
way train the gateman sad Both
gates, lady,"
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08
Cripple Creek output In June.

Cripple Creek Output In June.
Cripple Creek.-The output Of the
Cripple Creek district for June totals
q, ,430 tons, with gross bullion value
If $1,302,285. AS compared with the
preceding month, an increase is shown
If 591 tons and $19,641 in value. The
igures as reported out follow:
Mill Tonnage Av.Val. Gr.Val
Shelters, Denver
and Pueblo -. 400 $1,000 5 25S. goo
Golden Cycle,
Colo. spgs. -. $4,000 1000 10000
Portland. Colo.
Spgs. ..........12, 900 1850 234,0
Portland, Grip
pie crk. Dist. 1880 3.14 57,3O5
Stratton's Inde-
pendenee -. 5000 s.24 25,soo
Gaylord-Dante 1900 ESQ 1900
Wild Horse . -. $50 $50 1850
Totals ,4sO $3.50 s1,3O2, 2s5
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08

Two counties In Pennsylvania had a
combined production Of bituminous
coal In 1913 Of over 65.s50.00O short
tons,
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08

A mothers fervent hope is that her
daughters, when they marry, will do
better than she did.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08
He'd Had Enough.

She-This is the fourth time you
have proposed to me. How many
times do you want me to refuse you?
He-I think three times quite suffi-
cient.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08
Grand Prize at Panama-Pacific Expo
sition Awarded to Walter
Baker & Co. Ltd.

The Grand Prize for superiority OF Co.
Goa and Chocolate preparations has been
awarded to Walter Baker &c Co. Ltd, Dor
chester, Mass. This famous old house has
received SO Highest Awards at the leading
eXpositions in Europe and America. Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08

Ten smiles for nickel. Always buy Red
Cross Bag Blue; have beautiful, clear
white clothes. Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08

The piano practice of girl is music
to her ma only.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08
BY EDWARD 3. CLARK.

t6tan Correspondent of the Western
Newspaper Union.)
At Lorraine's battle front. Nancy,
in French Lorraine. is the city at
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08
WE ERN
MINING NEWS
IN BRIEF
IN q r ! E F

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Prices Quoted for Metals.
Spelter, st. Louis, $17.S7h.
Copper, casting, $19.62h.
Lead, N. Y, $5.75.
Bar silver, 4Sc.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08

spinsters dislike to talk of old times.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-08

Two cars of bullion, 100 tons, have
been shipped from Cananea to Bis
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-12-01
NO REASON FOR IT.
When Edgefield Citizens Show
Way.

There can be no reason why any
reader of this who suffers the tor
lures of an aching back, the annoy
ance Of urinary disorders, the pains
and dangers of Lidney ills will fail
to heed the words Of a neighbor
who has found relief. Read what an
Edgefield citizen says:
Mrs. ] w Dorm, Edgefeld, says:
Il had a constant pain in my back
which at times was worse in the
morning. l had frequent headaches
and dizzy spells: My eyes panied me
and my sight became blurred. The
kidney secretions were too frequent
in passage. Doan's kidney PILLS were
recommended TO me and after |
used two boxes, l got great relief.
I,seldom have a pain in my back or
other symptoms of kidney trouble
now -
Price soc at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy
get Doan's kidney pills--the same
that Mrs. Dorm had. Foster Milburn
Co., Props, Bsffalo, N. Y.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-12-01
Spent Weekend at Home.

Capt. Francis Sheppard spent
Saturday aud Sunday here with his
parents, Ex-Gov. and Mrs. John G.
Sheppard. He has been captain of
the Citadel foot ball team for the
past season, his team having won
the contest in Columbia with the
South Carolina University Thanks
giving Day. In fact, under the mau-
agement of Capt. Sheppard, the
Citadel III has won first place
arong the college teams of the
state. Francis is making good
record at the Citadel, being captain
of one of the cadet companies.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-12-01
Weekly Happenings Around
Hardys.

Dear Advertiser. We have had a
little frost and cool days yet the
chiils and malaria are still holding
sway over some yet. Mr.. Wiley
Glover is down again in the grip of
chills. Mr.. John Roper's family are
all having chills, Messrs. Alex and
Ivy DeLaughter and all of Mr.
Ivy's family are down with them.
and be says he has lad IS chills.
Mr.. Herbert Bunch has beer hav-
ing fever for week or more. All
at his house have had some fever
and feel as if malaria has possession
of them.
Mrs. John DeLaughter nee Miss
Melvie Matthews has been spending
several days with her aunts, the
Misses Lanier, but has returned
home. Mrs. Lilly DeLaughter has
been spending a few davs at her
home over in the corner" We
hear she will move back over there
about Christmas. We hear of a
good many who are trying to move,
hoping to have better health. We
hope they may be benefited.
We were called to attend the fu-
neral of one of our old neighbors
and friends on Thanksgiving day.
We speak of Mr.. Charlie Hammond.
Poor fellow, he has suffered for 50
many years while living near US,
with neuralgia, but was taken off
by another trouble we hear. We
deeply sympathize with his loved
ones, left to mourn his death.
The woman's missionary society
meeting was postponed on account
of the funeral until Monday 29 to
meet with Mrs. Ernest Cogburn.
We hope there may be full at
tendance.
Dr.. r. L. McKie we are glad to
hear, is improving slowly, also Mr..
Tom Harris is able to walk about
again. Glad to hear Mrs. Carmi-
chael is able TO be up again. She is
still! with Mrs. Frances 1ownes:
The farmers have been quite busy
sowing grain of different kinds and
digging potatoes and pinders and
when in the house they are buster
still, eating pinders, potatoes and
pecan nuts.
Christmas is almost here again
and will be very dull here, but we
wish all a merry Christmas.
Hardys.
ooooo-oAoo%Noo
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-12-01
Death of Mr.. c. w. Hammond.

Wednesday, November "a, Mr..
C. w. Hammond passed away at
the home of his brother-in.law, Mr..
J. w. Munday, In the Ropers Sec
ton. He was a son of the late Maj.
Andrew Hammond, being worthy
son of an honored father. The fu-
neral and interment took place at
Sweetwater church Thursday, the
Rev. P. B. Lanham officiating. Mr..
Hammond was in his cath year at
the time of his death. He was an
upright man of sterling qualities,
an honor to the distinguished name
that he bore.
Mr.. Hammond leaves three sis
ters, Mrs. J.. w. Munday, Mrs. j.
H. P. Roper and Mrs. Thomas
Hammond.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-12-01
The Big Spelling Bee.

Better begin studying your die
tionary for the spelling bee. Prac-
tically everybody IN town will en-
ter the class-the girls and women
on one side and the boys and men
IN the other. Get busy men, the
women mustn't come out victorious
in this war ST words. The spelling
match will be held IN the court
house December II. Fuller an
nouucement will be made next
week.