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Evening journal., 1915-09-08
WILSON in TIE MOVIES.

THE Democratic National Committee is using the
moving pictures in an effort TO popularze Pres
ident Wilson and to deceive the people regarding the
real facts in Mexico. set Of films. which has been
widely distributed represents Madero the savior OF
Mexico Huerta as the murderer OF Madero and Wood
Wilson the hero who would not recognize
derer. No mention is made. Of course, of the hun
dreds of wholly innocent Americans the American
marines and the American soldiers who have been
killed because Of Mr. Wilson's failure to recognize
Huerta and II is not explained that every compe-
tent Judge of Mexican conditions including some Of
Mr. Wilson's close friends regards that failure
sponsible for the blood shed in that unhappy
republic.
Evening journal., 1915-09-08
With The Photographers

The Fatherland says the Arabic "was a floating ar
sena" Yes Europe is becoming plethoric with wealth
these days, selling and ammunition to the United
States.-Norfolk Virginan-Pilot
The real question for these United States consider
is whether they afford the of putting them
selves state of preparedness but whether the coun
try afford take the chance of having TO pay the
cost of being unprepared.--Norfolk Vrgnian-Piot.
The Democratic ofice-seeker may wndjam from now
until doomsday but there is incontrovertble fact
that he can't explain TO any sensible man; Hard times
-pancky times-high interest rates-ow wages-de-
probation in vaues--starvaton il you pease-always
attend a Democratic dministraton-Talequah (okla)
sun.
Evening journal., 1915-09-08

Those Austrian documents found by the British on
Captain Archibald, American war correspondent were
Of such nature that II is not surprising that Ambassa
dor Dumba of Austria eager to discuss them with
Secretary Of State Lansing. It lucky find by the
British and goes far toward confirming accusations pre-
viousy published that the German and the Austrian
governments have had hand in fomenting strikes in
American plants that making supplies for
the Allies. The suggestion that Dumba be given his
passports and sent home finds favor with many
Americans
Evening journal., 1915-09-08
DARKEN GRAY
HAIR, LOOK YOUNG
Gray Hair Changed to an Even Dark
Shade-No Dye.

You can easily turn your gray, faded
or streaked with gray hair beautifully
dark and lustrous almost overnight if
you'll apply, a few times, QBan Hair
Color Restorer TO hair and scalp like a
shampoo. QBan is a harmless, ready
to-use liquid not sticky, and darkens
all your gray hair so naturally and
evenly that no one can tell it has been
applied. QBan is not a dye, but acts on
the roots, makes hair and scalp healthy,
naturally changing gray hair and entire
head of hair to that soft, even. dark lus-
ter, hufiness, beauty and abundance
which makes the hair so fascinating and
attractive, besides preventing dandruff,
itching scalp and falling hair Guaran-
teed to satisfy or money refunded. Only
SOC for a big 7-oz. bottle at Eckerd Cut
Rate Medicine store, sos Market street,
Wilmington, Del Out -of-town folks
supplied by parcel post.
Evening journal., 1915-09-08
WAR NEWS OF ONE
YEAR AGO TODAY

British cross the Marne.
Germans retreat 25 miles. Be
lieved success of allies in
checking Germans greater than
war office announcements in
dicate.
Berlin reports Maubeuge
taken, with 10000 prisoners.
Bordeaux dispatch denies.
st. Petersburg reports Rus
sian Poland free Of Austrians.
The Kaiser has sent a pro-
test to President Wilson against
the participation of the Bel
gium people in the war and a
statement of regret at the de-
struction of interesting places.
Declares the English are using
dum-dum bullets.
Evening journal., 1915-09-08
OLD HONE wEEK AT n0YER.

Invitations to former residents Of
Dover and others are being sent out
by the Young Mems Business Asso-
citation Of Dover for their Old Home
Week celebration. The invitations
read as follows:
There's no place like the old home
town.
dover, Del. September 20-25. 1915.
You are cordially invited and urgently
requested to come TO Dover on the oc-
casion Of the Old Home Week cele-
bration. to be held the week of Sep
tember 20 to %, 1915.
TITS not far to dear old Dover,
It's not far to 60
To the place we love so dearly,
The fairest town We know.
Young Mems Business Association. A"
Evening journal., 1915-09-08
PIONEERS TO
NOMINATE OFFICERS.

The semi-annual nomination of Off
GERS of the Benevolent Pioneer Liter
airy Association will be held in Mon
day. September 13 While it is known
that the All-Wilmington League sea-
son came to a close last Saturday, it
would be well TO state the general
satisfaction which exists among the
members on account of the prominent
position which the team held when
the curtain went down. The clean
sportsmanlike manner that the indi-
vidual players displayed in the course
of the weekly games is lso a source
of satisfaction.
Evening journal., 1915-09-08
CUT THIS OUT
Old English Recipe for Catarrhal Deaf
ness and Head Noises.

Old English Recipe for Catarrhal Deaf
ness and Head Noises.
Ii you know of some one who is trou-
bled with Catarrhal Deafness, head
noises OF ordinary catarrh cut out this
formula and hand it t. them and you
will have been the means Of saving some
poor sufferer perhaps from total deaf
ness. In England scientists for a long
time past have recognized tha5 catslih
Is a constitutional disease and neeessar-
lily requires a constitutional treatment.
Sprays, inhalers and nose douches are
liable 10 irritate the delicate air pass
ages and force the disease into the mid
die ear, which frequently means total
deafness, or else the disease is driven
down the air passages towards the lungs
which is equally as dangerous. The fol-
lowing formula which is used extensive
ly in the damp English climate, is a con-
stitutional treatment and should prove
especially eflioacious to sufferers here
who live under more favorable climate
conditions.
Secure from your Druggist l ounce cf
Parmint Double strength). Take this
home and add to it Ia pint of hot
water and ounces of granulated sugar;
stir until dissolved. Take one table,
spoonful four times a day This will
often bring quick relief from distressing
head noises. Clogged nostrils should
open, breathing become easy and hearing
improve as the Inflammation in the
eustachian tubes is reduced. Parmint is
used in this way as it acts directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system and has a slight tonic action
that facilitates the recovery Of the pa
tient. The preparation is easy to make,
costs little and is pleasant to take.
Every person who has catarrh should
give this treatment a trial
Evening journal., 1915-09-08
SAVED FROM DEATH IN SURF.

Seized with cramps while bathing
at Atlantic City, n. j., yesterday,
Mrs. b. f. Lucas. Of Thirty-sixth and
Market streets, this city. had a mar
row escape from drowning. Mrs.
Lucas was saved by Mrs. J. B. Smith,
of Germantown, Pa. She was
revived after being carried to the
shore. Mrs. Lucas went TO the resort
last Saturday.
Evening journal., 1915-09-08
MRS. MARIA L. GRIFFIN DEAD.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEWARK. Del. Sept S.-Mrs. Maria
L. Griffin, aged SO years, died at the
home of her son, George w. Griffin, on
Main street, yesterday, after an i'll
ness of several weeks. Mrs Griffin
was born in Kent county, Md. She
had lived in Newark with her son for
several years. In addition to George
w. Griffin. she leaves three other
children, Harry c. Griffin, and Mrs.
Florence R. Pyle.of Philadelphia, and
Emma L. Griffin, of Wilmington. The
funeral will be held at 1.30 o'clock
Friday afternoon and interment made
in Bethel cemetery.
Evening journal., 1915-09-08
ag.YEAR.OLD WOMAN HURT.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK, Del, Sept. S.-Mrs. Minot
Curtis, aged 90 years, met with an
accident on Main street yesterday
morning. While walking along the
street Mrs. Curtis tripped over a board
and fell to the pavement. She re,
ceived several decorations on her faceA
She was helped up by persons who
happened to be near and was later
taken to her home.
Evening journal., 1915-09-08

Great Brtain's salvation in the present submarine
crisis is that she has such large merchant marine
that at the present rate sinking vessels it would
quire a century Of work by German submarines to
dispose Of It. And let it not be forgotten that that
merchant marine has been built up largely through
government subsidies and intelligent legislation and
not by Ship Purchase bills and LaFoette seamens
acts such as have the approval and support Of the
present administration
Evening journal., 1915-09-08
HELD FOR THEFT OF GOWN.

DR.. Samuel Burstan, of Middletown'
this State. was held in S400 bail for
Court by Magistrate Pennock. in
Philadelphia. charged with stealing a
gown valued at SS5 from a Market
street store. A plea was made for
him by his counsel. who declared that
the man was under the influence of
a drug at the time. Magistrate Pen
mock said the case was one for a jury
to decide
Evening journal., 1915-09-08
WANT MIR. KANE AT BANQUET.

James H. Kane, president Of the
Delaware state Liquor Association.
has received an invitation 10 attend
the twenty-second annual banquet of
the Connecticut Wine, Liquor and
Beer Dealers Association which will
be held at the Hotel Stratfeld,
Bridgeport, Conn. next Tuesday. Mr..
Kane will attend.
Evening journal., 1915-09-08
RnYs SOuNp FIRE Alarm.

Small boys are held responsible for
the sending in of an alarm OF FIRE
from Box No. 313. at Second and Lom-
bard streets, yesterday afternoon.
The district firemen responded but IL
proved a monkey run. The boys ran
after pulling the alarm.
Evening journal., 1915-09-08
GEMS OF THOUGHT

Silence is the perfectest herald Of joy; I were but
little happy If could say how much-Nuch Ado About
Nothing.
s-.-.-.
In the dark glimmering light is often sufficient for
the pilot to find the polar star, and fix his course
Metastasio
:-:-:-:
Government is trust and the officers Of the govern
ment trustees and both the and trustees
are created for the benefit Of the peopleHenry Clay
Evening journal., 1915-09-08
THIEF GETS IEWELRY.

Sneak thieves yesterday entered the
home Of Thomas Springer, No. .223
Poplar street, and stole a box con-
tanning jewelry and other valuables.
Former Court Crier William Heal,
who lives nearby assisted the police
in their investigation.
Evening journal., 1915-09-08

That the Delaware State Fair has made strong ap-
peal to the public by the large attendance on
Monday and yesterday Conditions augur we'll for
turn-outs today and tomorrow that will the
cess Of justify the action Of the managers
in going such large expense to give Unprecedented
Measure to the public
Evening journal., 1915-09-08
RAN YICTnrs RonY HONE.

The remains of Leon w. Banks. OF
No. 232 Cedar street, who was killed
by a train at Sparrows Point. Nd, on
Sunday was brought to this city yes
terday The body was taken to his
late home.
Evening journal., 1915-09-08
SPECIAL EXCURSION TO
BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON
Sunday, September II, Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad.

S150 to Baltimore and return; $500
to Washington and return. Special
train will leave Delaware Avenue Sta
ton, Wilmington, S.42 a. m. Return
ing. leaves Washington (Union Sta
tion). Z p. m; Baltimore Camden
Station), p. m; (Mt Royal sos
%. m.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1915-09-08
FALL EXPECTED TO
KILL FOREMAN.

CHESTER, Pa, Sept S.-Wflliam
Nudge. q years Old Chester, EN-
ployed as a foreman at the iron
works of Egan and Rodgers Crum
Lynn, fell 35 feet from building at
the plant, last night. receiving sup
posed fatal injuries.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-17
.K|LARN MURDER
TRIALS START
|NC0UR1 TODAY
Samuel Palma Is the First
Man To Be Ar
raigned.
JURY SELECTED QUICKLY
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY TUscA
MORRIS OUTLINES, EVIDENCE
oFTHE STATE.

Samuel Palma, alleged leader OF
the Kilarrn Blackhand society, was
put on trial today in circuit court be-
fore Judge w. S. Raymond.
The major part, of the morning was
spent in listening to the story OF the
case, presented by Prosecuting Attor.
ney Tusca Morris. Palma's attorney
is William E. Morris, of Clarksburg.
The jury trying the case includes
the following:
JAMES. NJ. SHAW, farmer, OF Man
nington district.
S. NJ. FERRELL, farmer, of cata'
wba.
WEB AMOS. farmer, Of Paw Paw
district.
ELLERY AMMoNs, farmer, Of Paw
Paw district.
w. NJ. GAsKILL, superintendent at
Montana mines.
CHARLES r. HUNsAKER, miner
and farmer OF Grant district.
LII. BAAIHoUSE, Of Catawba.
W. E. K1SNER.
J. L. HANEY..
ELLERYy AMMoNS.
E. ]. KEENER.
WALTER GOODNIGHT.
The court was crowded with for
eigners and others from the outlayine
coal districts. The presentation oi
evidence did not begin until late this
afternoon.
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FASHION SHOW
OPENS TONIGHT
Fairmont Merchants Have
Provided Lavishly For
Guests Entertainment.

Before another issue Of the West
virginian reaches the public, the
Spring Fashion Show will have come
and gone, and the people. who to.
night and tomorrow will be onlookers,
viii have become shoppers in the
real sense of the word.
Tonight when the windows are
lighted simultaneously throughout
The shopping district the streets will
be thronged with spectators, and TO.
morrow the crowd will be greatly aug.
mented.
In addition to splendid lines OF mer.
ehandise which the merchants have
aid In store. which alone would prove
sufficient attraction for the shop.
ping public, they have also provided
lavishly for the entertainment OF their
guests, providing music, flowers and
attractive decorations OF all depart.
ments.
There is a friendly rivalry among
the firms to make the welcome the
warmests at each establishment. Judg.
ing from the weather conditions to-
day, the day will probably be ideal,
but weather conditions will have little
effect on the numbers who will at.
tend the opening, for rain or shine,
they will turn out for this important
event.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-17
Charred Body Rolls Down the
Stairway to Mothers Feet
N NTHElR.N|GHTaOTH|NG MANY ESCAPE
Started From An Open Gas Jet-The Loss Is 500
Fairmont Fire Companies Make Fast Run to Bar
racksyillc, But Arrive too Late to Save Houses.

Rose ehurnic, aged FIVE years was
burned to death, and a score or more
persons escaped death from burning,
by fleeing tinitheir night clothing, from
fire which destroyed double house
belonging TO the Jamison Coal com.
pany, mine No. Z, at Barrackville,
early this morning
The house which was occupied by
two families was completely des,
troyed by the flames, entailing a
property damage OF $4,000. The fire
Is believed to have been caused by
an accumulation Of gas which ignitcd
from an open fire.
Andrew Ghurnic, the father OF the
child withihis wife and baby daughter,
Rose, occupied one side OF the double
structure, the other side being occr.
pied by Nick Mousers and his family,
who kept q number of boarders.
The fire originated in the home OF
Churnic. Churnic and his wife and
baby were asleep In the second story
OF the dwelling and were awakened
about $3.50 O'clock by the flames. Be-
ing terrified by the eSflames, they both
rushed from the upper story to the
lower floor, in their fright, forgetting
the infant child.
ON reaching the first floor, the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-17
st, Patrick's Day
Is Observed Here
"WEARlNe O. THE eREENn EN-
LlvENs THE STREETS OF
FAiRMoNT.

Today marks the anniversary OF the
birth of st. Patrick the patron saint
of the Irish and is known all over the
world as est. Patrick's Day"
"The Wearing o. the Green" is in
evidence today. Buttonieres OF the
shamrock, and green carnations, which
the florists have provided in profl.
sion deck the lapel OF the coats Of
those faithful to the memory OF the
patron saint while the green necktie
is also much In evidence. Shop win.
dows have been gay with green goods
for several days. proclaiming the ap.
proach OF the day.
Farmers and gardeners viii avail
themselves OF the opportunity OF
planting potatoes today as this Is the
day TO plant potatoes Il a good crop is
desired.
The legend has It that st. Patrick
drove the snakes and other reptiles
from ireland and for this reason his
birthday is celebrated all over the
world where his followers exist.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-17
Delegates Will i'll Start For
Their Homes This
Evening.
BANQUET ..EN'!!l:!S PROGRAM
ELECTION OF OFFICERS AT THE
BUSINESS MEETING LATE
TODAY.

A large number of the delegates in
this city from this state and sur.
rounding states, attending the Wood.
men ofthe World convention gathered
on the steps of the Jefferson street
entrance to the court house today and
posed for a picture. The delegates
made a splendid looking group!
The degree team from Parkersburg
won the prize last evening for the
best work on the initiatory floor,
Sovereign manager Col. T. f. Patter.
son presented the prize OF S150. The
Fairmont White Oak Camp team ex.
hibited the best general outlay, but
the prizo went to Parkersburg be.
cause they followed the ritual more
coisely.
Having spent the day in business
sessions. the convention OF woodmen
OF the World will devote the evening
to pleasure.
The morning business meeting
scheduled for $3.50 o'clock this fore.
noon did not open until TO- The dele.
gates from the various districts, Col.
umbias Maryland, Delaware and West
Virginia, were arranged in groups al
the Fleming Hall on Main street. The
remainder Of the forenoon was given
to business:
Head Consul 20. Sutton, of clarks.
burg, opened the meeting. while DR..
Clarence D. Mitchell. OF the Central
Christian Church, offered invocation.
This afternoon the annual election
OF officers is taking place.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Head Consol. e. NJ. Enright, Par;
kersburg, W. Va.
Head Advisor, Dr.. H. S. Herman,
Hagerstown, Md. 2
Head Banker, E. F. Redinger, GrI:.
ton. w. Va.
:. Head Clerk, H. T. Jones, Fairmont,
". Va.
Head Escort, A. L. Thomas. Hunt.
ington. W. Va.
Head Watchman, H. W.; sTippett,
Washington, D. G.
(rnnfinnadI an Ioa e,a .yran1 4l15. n
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We'll Conducts Examination
I OF Elliot In Heat Com
pany Case.
ATTORNEYS m SQUABBLE
PROTEST is MADE
AGAINST ADMISSION OF
TESTIMONY.

WHEELING, W. Va, March IL
General Charles D. Elliott who yester.
day was the only witness on the ap.
peal of the Manufacturers Light &
Heat company from decision Of the
public service commission that the
company reduce its gas rates, was
again on tho stand today when Fed.
eral Master ]. w. Vandervort re-
viewed the hearing.
Elliott was questioned by A. Leo
We'll, general consul for the light
company as Wiel yesterday said he
would question him when attorney for
the state, cross.eXamining Elliott,
brought out story OF his negotia.
tions with Public Service Commission.
ers Bronson and Ogden, and Guy Bid
dinger, detective.
Under questioning by We'll, Elliott
said today he had never been author.
lied by Well or any other person, rep
resenting the gas company, except
Biddinger to offer any reward 10 the
public service commissioners.
When he met Biddinger in Wells OF.
fice after the conference with Bron.
son and Ogden, at Huntington and
Charleston. Elliott said, We'll read the
record and demanded from Elliott,
who had given him authority to make
offers TO the commissioners. He told
Well. he acted on Biddinger's orders
and Well, he testified, said Biddinger
had no such authority from him. This
testimony was admitted after yigor.
GUS objections by the state by Mas.
ter Vandervort overruled each objec,
tion and exceptions were noted.
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PROF. KENNEDY
TO Be H0N0RED

Honoring William N. Kennedy,
superintendent OF the Marion county
schools, whose term OF office expires
July /, the principals and teachers Of
the county will give dinner on the
evening of March 26 at the Y. NJ. G..
A. social rooms.
Acommittee appointed to look after
details Of the affair is composed of
the superintendent Of Lincoln and
Grant district schools; E. B. Whaley;
O.. /. Woodley, president Of the Fair
mont Normal school; Prof. Joseph
Roster: superintendent Of the schools
OF Fairmont; Oliver Shurtleff, prin.,
cipal OF the Fairview schools; O.. A.
Watson, principal OF the Miller.
school; w. E. Buckley, superintendent
OF. the Butcher school; Ruth Merri.
field OF the Thoburn schools: Blanche
Lawson, OF the Barrackyille school;
Mary Nuzum Of the Thoburn school;
Marie Boehm, OF the Miller school;
Iva Larew, OF the Eastward schools.
The principals. teachers and other
educators Of the county with whom
Superintendent Kennedy has been
associated will all be present on this
occasion and an enjoyable time is an.
ticipated.
MIR. Kennedy has for several years
been the efficient county ssuperinten:
dent OF schools. He has been untir.
ing In his efforts to promote educa-
ton in the county and has been sue.
cessfui in a large degree, the schools
OF the county having made steady pro-
gress in all lines under his super.
vision. Mr.. Kennedy has been In.
strumental In promoting the teaching
OF agriculture IN the county schools
also. which idea has grown TO a large
extent tlirouchput the rural schools
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mother having partially regained her
senses on hearing the screams of the
child. made frantic rush for the
stairway which had become enyeloped
in the flames. but was prevented from
ascending by bystanders.
Bystanders saw the child at the
head OF the stairway enveloped in
flames and moment later, the little
victim fell to the bottom OF the stair.
way at1the feet OF the mother, dead.
1t had peen suffocated by the fumes
and smoke.
The family OF Nick Mouser and the
Tboarders in this house all escaped
from the burning building in safety,
most OF them fleeing in their night
clothing from the burning structure.
The volunteer fire department OF
Jamison, mine No. z, were summoned
and were quickly on the scene though
little could be done as the, fire lad
gained such headway.
The local fire company was called
TO the scene at about four o'clock this
morning. The run was made out
Cherry avenue aud the company
reached the scene in II minutes from
the time the call was received. There
was little to be done by the company,
however, as the Jamison volunteers
had handled the situation to good
advantage.
Tie families occupying both sides
OF the structure were Austrians and
were nnaccustomed TO fire and its at.
tending destruction and II Is thought
by the company officials that this
accounts for the parents forgetting
their child. They were rendered al.
most insane by the flames and were
thereby incapicated for any thought
or discretion. The parents are al.
most frantic with grief over the tragic
death OF their little girl.
Coroner Lloyd's investigation dis.
closed that the father OF the child,
upon arriving home, had removed his
clothes to wash. leaving them In the
basement to dry. In the pockets. OF
the clothing were caps used in the
mines.
The clothing caught fire from the
stove in the room. this setting of the
caps and demolishing the wall be.
tween the Easements OF the two
houses. The fire spread TO the base.
ment OF the other house, and the caps
In the other miners clothes were ig.
nited.
The parents OF the little child which
died had three other children, none OF
which could walk. When the fire was
discovered the parents jumped form
their beds and hastily nicked I'm the
children who could not walk. suppos.
ing that the other five.year.old girl
was following,