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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-24

FEEErrH 1890 HZ4Iai
7. Hchipps. ot Fairmonr was re
cent business visitor here.
william Rnshford was visiting In
Burton yesterday.
RAYMOND Johnson has returned
from Barnesville, Ohio, where he was
visiting with relatives.
Marie Miller. OF Barraekville. IS
here visiting with relatives IN the
Clayton Addition.
Large crowds are attending the re
Tival meetings which are being heid
on the lot opposite Furoee's Mil.
Frank R. Wilkersin. OF Terra Alta,
was a visitor in our city yesterday.
Miss Rachel Melber. Of Spencer. IS
here visiting with friends.
Mr.. Eugene Chr!sty was a business
visitor in Metz yesterday.
Mr.. Harry Flaherty was a recent
visitor in Wheeling.
Roy H. Stewart was a recent visito:
in Fairmont.
William Michaels. OF Buffalo street.
has received a new 1915 Overland.
Harry Hermann. OF Pennington, was
here recently visiting with friends.
L. B. Tenant, B. & 0. ~telegrapher
Of Pennington. vas here recently at
tending to business. :.
The Furbee Furniture Company OF
this city have established a branch
store in Pennington.
G. D. McCrscken. of Glover Gap. was
a recent visitor here.
W. S. Barrett. OF Glover Gap. was a
visitor in our city Wednesday.
Leo Villers. Of Littleton. was here
recently, visiting with friends.
G. j. Devaney. Of Salem. is here
~transacting business.
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-24
Nj. v. E. Smith Of Smith and MILAN.
was a recent visitor In Pennington

Mr.. V. E. Smith Of Smith and MILAN.
was a recent visitor In Pennington
Donley S. Jones has returned from
a business trip TO Littleton, Burton and
Hundred.
W. S. Cox. Of Charles Town. was q
business visitor here yesterday.
G. ". Matthews. Of Glover Gap, was
a visitor in our city yesterday.
Mr.. C. H. Bonnesen, OF wheeling
was a business visitor here TUESDAY.
John Hays. Of Clarksburg. IS visiting
with relatives here.
Doc Hess, OF Milestone, has mere
yesterday visiting with friends.
The merchants OF Railroad street
would be pleased to cooperate with
the B. & o. Railroad Company IN keep.
ing the ditch between the walk and
railroad clean.
Ernest Booth has been engaged oy
Smith and MILAN as street saiesooy OF
the West Virginian.
Mrs. ". H. 0'Day was recently IN
Fairmont visiting with relatives.
Mrs. Robert Lyall has returned from
Cameron, where she was visiting with
relatives.
Mrs. H. P. Hawkins has returned
from Moundsville and Wheeling, where
she was visiting with friends:
J. P. Bryan. Of Camden. y. j.. was a
business visitor here yesterday.
]. ". Cassels. Of B~arnesVille, !
was a recent visitor in u city.
Minor Stephens. Of Blacksville. was
49, T1-IN,- 1s4n~ Jf~0 IN h~I
B. F. Beer. OF Moundsville. was here
Tuesday transacting business.
William Taught. OF Wadestown. was
here yesterday attending TO business
Miss Flora Koen. Of Buffalo street
was a recent visitor in Fairmont.
Dave Caplan has returned from a
business trip to Hundred.
Russell Stone. OF Wheeling, is here
visiting with his mother on Howard
street.
Mrs. Cyde Shields, of Metz, is here
visiting with friends.
Mr.. T. B. Huey was ~transactlng ous4'
ness in Fairmont yesterday.
c. B. Kendall has returned from a
bushes strip to Fairmont. =.
Marshall Efaw was a business vlsl'
tor in Simpson Wednesday.
Mr.. Roy Atha. of the Hope Gas Co.
was a visitor in Underwood yesterday.
Mr.. A. L. Thomas was a business
visitor in Pennington Wednesday:
J. V. Dotts. of Pennington. was here
Yesterday visiting with relatives.
Charles Bennett was a recent ousi
ness visitor in Downs.
Mr.. John Graham, OF BroomneIo,
was a visitor here yesterday.
Mr.. n. E. Paul left yesterday on
train No. 16 for Terra Alta, where ne
will visit his son Joseph.
D. ". Morris, Of McMechen, was a
business visitor here yesterday.
A. ". Graham, Of Fairmont, was a
visitor in our city Wednesday.
]. Jasper. Of Grafton, is a business
visitor here today.
On Monday evening, June %. a con
cert will be given at the auditorium
BY the Elks Band. assisted by local
sololists and members Of the Womans
Club. Many local singers will take
part and a very large crowd is expect
ed. The proceeds Of the entertain,
ment will be divided between the band
and the Woman's Club.
Alph Ferry. son OF Mr.. and Mrs. D.
S. Ferry. of Homewood. had two bones
in his hand broken and his hand badly
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-24
Court News
Deeds Filed.

Deeds Filed.
John W. Hawkins and wife to Re-
becca A. Kuhn. a parcel Of land on
Dunkard Mill run in Lincoln district.
Consideration, 81 and other valuable
consideration.
". E. Watson. ST.. to Halle Gun
ningham. a parcel Of land on Guftey
street on the East Side Of the city OF
Fairmont. Consideration, $4,000.
]. Earl West and wife to Morgan
Billingsley. a parcel of land in the
city Of Fairmont. Consideration. $500.
Morgan Billingsley and wife to J.
Earl West. a parcel OF land in the city
of Fairmont. Consideration. $500.
Licenses Issued.
John Raymond Glover and Lesta
Nav Wendell. both Of Warrington.
Albert Vincent and Lulu B. Hen
drick, both Of Colfax.
John Thomas Matthews and Pearl
Blanche Fletcher, both Of Fatrnont.
William E. Buckley and Ada D. Talk
ington, both of Fairmont.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-24
Wigginton Funeral
Held This Afternoon

Funeral services over the body Of
Miss Mollie Wigginton. whose death
occurred on Tuesday in Ohio, were
held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
from the First NJ. E. church. DR.. Har.
~ C. Howard conducted the service
which was attended by a large num-
Der of friends Of the deceased, includ-
ing a number from out Of the city.
Misses Ethel and Mabel Toothman
rendered a duet, Somebody Cares"
and quartette sang several selections.
At the conclusion Of the services the
body was conveyed to Maple Grove
cemetery. where it was laid TO rest.
The pallbearers were David Richie,
Neil Prickett. Harvey Childs. Harvey
aist. David Glasscock and Arthur Da'
visson.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-24
finance Oil and Real Estate

heavy selling Of the July and Septem-
Der futures by some Of the strongest
and most conservative men IN the
Chicago trade. The sales were made.
however. on the advances, and 1t was
believed that most Of the selling was
in the way Of hedges against the new
crop. which has commenced TO move
in earnest to the larger markets OF
the Southwest. Wheat prices closed
steady at Is to &c net advance.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-24
OIL MARKET.
Pays a Fine For
Yost Law Violation

Joseph Lola paid a fine Of 800 yes
terday to Justice Of the Peace NJ. R.
Musgrove for violation Of the fost
law after having completed a jail sen
tence of two months. This Is the
fourth or fifth fine OF this character
paid in Marion county. other Yost law
fines having been collected by Justice
Of the Peace R. Leigh Fleming. Lola
was sentenced May 5 for bringing into
the state two gallons Of liquor in a
c~ontainer marked one gallon. His jail
term Of two months was shortened
considerably on account Of good be-
havior.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-24
sn.e.aelea KNOWN 70 Anelente.

There are evidences IN ancient writ
ings that some sort Of a spectacle was
used at an earlier period than thai
IN which de Sptna lived, but TO what
extent or with what effect is not
known. 1t is thought that for some
ages the Chinese have employed spec
tacles for the relief Of detective eye
sight and probably they were known
to the encients.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-24
Grain and Produce.

CHICAGO, June 23.-Producers Of
wheat were asking for bids today on
new wheat ready for shipment, or
soon to be ready, and there was a dis.
6ositiou on the part Of country men to
3orcs sales. with the price a secondary
'c6nstderation.
wheat is not on debatable ground.
This fact was shown today by the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-24

NEW YORK, June 23.-Anticipation
q cermanys reply to the American
note continues TO check activity on
nc stock exchange. Until that cloud
Il ifted, uncertainty and hesitation
PROMISES to prevail.
ASIDE nom a fair volume Of trading
the drst hour at somewhat higher
priees, today,s trading was featured
duHness. The tone was inclined
rs IS heavy and irregular. The bulk
3 sbusiness was IN United States Steel.
Heading. and Baldwin Locomotive, the
1rst and last being weak, while Read
ing closed at a net gain OF IL points
On mort covering.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-24
tgy Moore, Leonard { Lewis.)
BALTIMORE SALES.

furnished by ". ". Lanahan & Co..
member Of New York and Baltimore
Stock Exchanges. Main floor. Cal
vert Building, Baltimore, Md
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-11
DUTCH SEEM QUITE
STRONG IN HOLLAND

Bangor. Me. March l0.-The recent
municipal elections held In seventeen
Maine cities disclosed great Demo-
cratic losses. In the municipal and
State elections in 1914 the Republi-
cans carried only seven of these cities.
In the elections just held they carried
eleven cities and reduced the adj
verse majority in the cities where
Hney did not win.
A comparison OF the vote cast at
these recent elections in Portland,
Bangor. Auburn. Lewiston, Water.
Vile and Augusta, the six largest cities
IN the State, and together represent
ing more than one-sixth OF the pepu-
lation OF the State. with the vote cast
in the September election OF 1914,
shows Republican gain of trifie
over 80 per cent, and Democratic
loss OF trif1e over IL per cent II
these percentages obtain throughour
the balance Of the State. a fair as
sumption. as the cities in Maine have
recently been the Democratic strong
holds, this would give to the Repub-
licans in a State election a plurality
OF more than $4,000. and II the per-
centage OF gain In Auburn and Lew
iston. the two principal cities In the
Second Congressional District, now
represented by Congressman McGil-
licuddy, a Democrat. were applied to
NE balance OF the district, a Repub-
lican member nj Congress would be
elected by substantial majority
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-11
COLLEGE MOVEMENTS

Al The University of Pennsylvania the stu
dents recently held mass meeting and formed
a society of free speech to protest against the
action of the authorities in refusing the use of
university buildings for an address by Samuel
Gompers. who later addressed the students out
side the campus
At Princeton the students, eighteen hundred
strong. attended 4 meeting addressed by Billy
Sunday after the latter had been forbidden the
use OF the university chapel by President Hib-
ben. Eight hundred of the students profess
ed conversion after the meeting At Prince
ton. Also a society OF students was formed to
protest against the proposal OF the university
authorities to introduce course in military
training. No one will dispute the right of Of
fcials to control their buildings and direct what
courses they desire to be established AS a
general rule, would lay down the absolute
right Of college authorities TO direct the affairs
of the college else why have any authorities
at all?
These various events go to show that the vein
Of independent thinking which may have con-
tended is covered over rather than brought out
by education, is, in ut least two American uni
versties. prominently exposed. 1t is not argued
that there is less thinking among college trained
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-11
ONE CONSIDERATION OF PRIME

The entry OF German ship into the port Of
Newport News has fact Of interest for us
but otherwise the matter is little out OF the rou
tine development and consequences of war. The
laws of neutral ports and the rights of belliger-
ent ships, therein are so we'll known as to re-
qnire no definition. If the ship is to repair or
provision she has a certain period In which to
do so and must then depart or be informed until
the end OF the These regular time allow.
ances will be given the ship and the decision
will rest with her commander
There is one fact carried in dispatches con-
corning the ship. however. that we feel should
be fully and completely investigated before the
vessel departs. 1t stated In yesterday after
Moons press dispatches that this ship recently
sunk an American vessel laden with cotton and
bound TO European port. II this is true
report the authorities OF this country should
take immediate and vigorous steps to require
explanations of the captain of the ship 1t may
be that the reports untrue: in that case the
regular routine will be gone through with But
If the reports are trre every possible measure
should be taken to call to account this ship and
the German government as we'll
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-11
THE CASE FOR THE ToRRENs BILL.

THE CASE FOR THE TORRENS BILL
The Torrens land registration bill has been
before the Legislature of Virginia for eleven
years
1t has twice passed the House OF Delegates and
has been once reported favorably by the Senate
committee on Courts OF Justice.
1t was first introduced in Australia one hun
dred years ago, has been in successful operation
in America In fourteen States, and In none Of
them has 1t ever been abandoned.
1t has been endorsed by practically every bus
mess and farming organization in Virginia.
It is desired by score of counties and several
cities to whom alone in its present form. it Is
to apply. Mono of these need adopt 1t If they do
not so desire. No other section of the State need
adopt it.
The Torrens bill will simplify the process Of
registering land and save many hundreds OF
dollars to landowners throughout Virginia.
If senator's are not familiar with the provisions
of the bill and not able to vote intellgently upon
it. those senators themselves at fault in not
having these eleven years that the measure has
been before the Senate faniliarized themselves
with the provisions OF bill in which the peo
pie Of so many sections are interested.
The argument that this session of the Legis
lature should consider only tax matters will not
stand the test of consistency when advanced by
members who have themselves introduced and
pushed to passage sometimes over protest,
measures of purely local import and in no wise
related to the subject OF taxation.
There Is abundant time If the Senate will give
the bill a vote upon its merits and IL individual
senators will agree to have themselves recorded
affrmatively or negatively on the bill, Already
in the three days OK the recess session. the Sen
ate has spent In adjournment sufficient time to
have debated thoroughly and passed defeated
the bill.
The people look to the Senate 10 give the bill
vote.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-11
ISLANDER SUIT IS
NOW IN PROGRESS

$500 suit for SANDER il beinR
heard in the City Circuit Court. Mrs.
Mamie L. c. Jacobs is suing Charles
Il. Loehr for that sum. alleging that
ne made certain suggestions to ner
which she constructs as sIander ~ ~.
deepest dye. Mrs. Jacobs rented tho
house. No. 154s East Main Street, from
Mr.. Loehr. who, she claims, sugrested
that she use 1t for purposes not e
all proper. Mr.. Loehr declares he
SIMPLY suggested that Mrs Jacobs ~.
the premises as boarding or Iodsfne
mouse large number OF witnesses
nave oeen summoned in the case.
george Fitzhugh represents Mrs
JACOBS and Alfred e. Cohen Representa-
Mr.. Loehr. o'e'ias
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-11
WESTERN UNION SCOUT TROOP
Messenger Boys Will Probably Or.
ganizc Saturday.

In all probability Bow Scout
troop will be formed among the 10.
cal Western Union messenger bows
Initial steps were taken Yesterday
afternoon when all the boys gathereA
In the office and heard an address
by Scout Executive w. J. b. House,
man. who told them the duties OF a
Scout, and how 1t developed the
youngsters. All of the bows seemed
enthusiastic over the movement and
expressed themselves as being in IA
yor OF becoming Scouts. Another
meeting will be held Saturday AFTER
noon. at which time finaI arranre-
ments for the organization of a troop
VIII be contaminated
In the event that troop u formed.
which Ia more than likely. Richmond
viii have the distinction OF being the
nrst town in the United States to
have troop comprised. exclusively
OF Western Union bows. Manager Sale
and all of the other oficials are
behind rir- movement and Are ts1or-
enghiy in favor III forming the troop.
They will Cooperate with the bow
and do everything In their power g
make the movement success.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-11
ISSUES. AND HONORS
TWO REQUISlTIONS

Governor Stuart yesterday issued a
requisition upon Governor Hatfield, Of
West Virginia. for Daniel Adams,
wanted in Clarke County for house
breaking. Adams Is now serving a
sentence in the Jail at Charles Town,
w. Va. and upon his release will be
turned over to Sherifr Levi. Of Clarke
County. y sse,qsss~ "a q. s,as,s
:. The. Governor also .honcred the
acquisitions Of the Governor of Ohio
for william Bowling. wanted in Gin
cinnau TOR child desertion-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-11

MEN, but that their thoughts are less independent
and more inclined to follow beaten paths. We
are inclined to the view that when college stu
dents in the mass realize the necessity of con-
certed action and thinking they will demonstrate
their ability not only to think but to think
straight to the right conclusion of public ques-
lions. Any attempt 10 restrain original or In.
dependent thought Will result only In the defeat
OF the interests seeking to restrain individuality
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-11
LOUNAIN STREETS WITH AMERICAN
NAMES

Cast thy bread upon the waters for thou
shalt find 1t after many days" The work Of the
American committee Belgian relief was not
undertaken with the hope of reward, but It Is
bringing It's own reward in the gratitude OF a
whole nation The people of Louvain have
adopted series Of resolutions expressing their
appreciation Of the work of Americans In their
behalf and have stated that their streets and
parks when rebuilt will bear famous American
names-Wilson. Washington and America
Belgium will be eternally the friend of
America.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-11

When one side makes things hct for itself in
Mexico City it evacuates the city and let's In the
other side to catch the results of its deviltry
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-04-08
SINGERS BILL To
LEGALZE BOXING
Up AGAINST SNAC

Despite the fact that the Singer
bill struck a snag in the senate on
Tuesday, when it came up for third
reading and final passage, there is
still hope among local supporters
of the boxing game that it can be
successfully carried through the SEN
ate. When the measure was up for
final passage. its friends could only
muster eight votes in its favor. There
were, however, only an equal number
of votes in opposition, and upon mo-
tion the bill was laid over for more
propitious occasion. Senator Pierce,
of Union, opposed the bill.
1t is predicted by many that in
event the bill should pass the senate,
it will avail its supporters but little,
as it will be killed in the house. The
bill is designed to legalize boxing in
this state. by permitting short, no
decision bouts under the direction
of a boxing commissioner.
There are a number in this city
who are deeply interested in the
measure and who have been in Tren-
ton of late to note the progress that
is being made by the measure.
Prominent among them is Joseph Nc
Nulty.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-04-08

1Ane up and batting order of the
1916 PAGERS: Loeser, If; Regan, CT;
Eley, rf; Howatt, 3b; Plate, C. and
1b; Ruddy, 2b; Christopherson, IS;
Bader, 1b and c; Clifford, p; Ran
dolph, p.
Instead of playing in New York on
Sunday the PAGERS will practice at
Amusement Park in preparation for
their opening game here on Satur-
day, April IT, against the Lincoln
Stars. Notice of cancellation of
the game scheduled for Sunday was
received yesterday. The colored
champs were forced to cancel be-
cause of the interference of New
York police officials with Sunday
cross-country runs and every other
branch of manly athletics.
The failure of the PAGERS to play
in New York this Sunday will not af-
tect their opening game here next
week. The Lincoln Stars will appear
here for the opening of the season
one week from Saturday and the Bal
timere Giants will come down to
entertain the fans on Sunday, April
49, Perhaps it is just as well that
the PAGERS do not go to New York
Sunday, as the team has been unable
- practice and would not be able to
tile the Rgroesas z1Ihk- as i -I.aey
: ha d Be sii.ss16g getherH least once. By
bringing the team to Amusement
Park for practice Sunday the PAGERS
should be in first class shape to give
a good account of themselves against
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-04-08
PAGER LINEUP ANNOUNCED,
WITH LOESER LEADING OFF;
WILL PRACTICE ON SUNDAY

the Lincoln Stars, when they come
down here next week.
Billy Pfau, who is to manage the
PAGERS this season and who has en-
tire charge of gathering the team to-
gether, announced the batting order
of the club yesterday. The popular
Mickey" Loeser will be the lead-off
man, with "Blackie" Regan as fol-
low up. Skipper" Eley, the clubs
captain will bat third, while the clean
up job as fourth batter will fall on
Billy Howatt. Jake Plate, an
other heavy sticker, will bat fifth,
while Frank Ruddy and Wilt Chris
topherson will follow in the order
named. Bader, who will catch will
bat eighth and either Clifford or RAM
dolph will wind up the procession
After the first couple of games there
may be some changes, as the ar
rangement planned may not stand up
as we'll as expected.
1t has been definitely decided that
Jack Clifford will pitch the opening
game against the Lincoln Stars April
IT. Plate will work behind the bat
and Bader will cover first. Cliff
Randolph will pitch the game of Sun
day, April Is, against the Baltimore
Giants. Bader will catch and Plate
will play first. Clifford and Ran
dolph will wofR alternately in the
other Saturday and Sunday games
during April and May. both getting
an equal chance against the major
league clubs which will visit Perth
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-04-08
vkSEL|NE AND v.
FORM BASEBALL CLUBS

refinery has been formed. Applegate
and Ritter, crack twirlers of Frank
lin fame; Yenk, an exceptionally
good catcher, and such other stars as
Hunt, Tom Smith, Stinson, Loeser,
Rodda, Ellie, Foster, Egan, the latter
of Fords, and Larsen, of Iroquois
fame.
Nathaniel W. Pierce, Jr., has been
elected as president of the Raritan
Copper Works Baseball Association.
Other officers are John Bergen, sec
retary, and William Humphreys,
treasurer. Barron Levi is the man
ager of the team The organization
has been formed along the same
lines as the one which operated last
year AS yet no steps have been
taken to operate an inter-department
league at the plant, but it is believed
that such a schedule will be carried
out.
The Chesebrough Baseball Club
was organized last night. About forty
of the interested men were present.
Albert J. Bran was elected as presi-
dent of the club; James H. Holton,
as secretary and treasurer, and both
of these men were selected to be the
official representatives of the CHEESE
| brough team in the league. 1t was
! decided to procure new uniforms and
to have both a Saturday and Sunday
fteam, there being twenty-one play
ers on hand Philip Render will
,ssEys as ssap.atn Of both teams and
Charles Calvin was named as his
assistant. w. r. Wustefeld is vice
president of the club.