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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16

Thaw. sitting comfortably IN a
chair. his counsel on each side,
showed his pleasure and anticipated
the decision with broad smile.
II want to say word about alien
ists," Justice Hendricks continued.
I'VE have been told by one alienist
that il is impossible to determine the
sanity or insanity Of person with
out taking the word Of aIienists.
This court and jury cannot depend
on the word OF an alienist who for
years has devoted himself to a case
OF this kind and assisted in the prep
aration. That doctor can help pre-.
pare a case and then 60 on the stand
as an expert witness is wrong hope
the legislature Of the state will find
some means to correct this. Some
other method should be adopted.
Gentlemen. have adapted the yer.
dict OF the jury. declare now that
1t is the decision of this court that
Harry X. Thaw is sane"
Edgar Bromberger OF group Of
lawyers appearing for the state, gave
notice OF appeal. At previous con-
ference OF state council It had been
made clear should the court decide
for Thaw, the commitment OF Justice
Dowling, under which Thaw was sent
to Matteawon in 1908 after he had
been acquitted on grounds OF insanity
of the murder OF Stanford White would
not be formally vacated but would
simply cease to operate.
Justice Hendrick decided the state
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
JUDGE HENDRICKS ADOPTS JURYS
VERDICT AND RELEASES PRISONER
$4,000 Bail Is Furnished For Appearance Pending Deei
sion of States Attorneys to Demand Appeal-Hun-
dreds Of Persons Are Present to Hear Decision.
TRAV STARTS AT ONCE FOR PITTSBURGH
(Bv Associated Press J

NEW YORK, July 16-Harry K. Thaw, adjudged
bv Supreme Court Justice Peter Hendricks who annone
ed he had adoptedthe jury's verdict.
The State servdnotice of appeal and Justice Hendricks
fixed Thaws baat $35 900 insure his presence afure
bond and Thaw was taken from the court house to the
Judges chamber so details might be arranged.
A crowd Of several hundred people lined sidewalks
and overowed into the street in front of the court house
and cheered Thawa and applauded wildly when he appear
on the steps.
In announcing his decision Justice Hendricks took
casion to comment unfavoraby the action OF afen
who had assisted the state in preparing the case and
appeared as expert witnesses in court
g" have reached decision in this case" Justice Hen
bricks said and it's based my own mind, fortified by
the action of the jury"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
Captures Two Mn
Bringing In Booze

William wadsworth. Of Fairmont
and Lee Ice we're taken into CUSTODY.
last night by sepcial officers, charged
with bringing a large suit case d
liquor into the state without the pre-
scribed label. =
Wadsworth is said to have gone to
Point Marion and secured q supply 81
liquor. When he got OF the train here
he was watched and was seen.to gtye
his suit case to Lee Ice at the corner
OF Madison street and Main street i
was later opened by officers. lt con
tanned 4 quarts Of wfiskey and; guam
tity OF wine and beer.
Wadsworth is in jail awaiting ~
raignment before Squire Fleming Lee
Ice was permitted to go home over
night on his promise to show up tdIs
morning. which he did. The case VIII
likely come to trial today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
4 HOMES STRUCK
BY LIGHTNING
Severe Electrical Storm
Sweeps Over Fairmont
and Vicinity.

Four houses damaged by lightning,
telegraph and telephone wires torn
down and twisted, telephone pole
set afire, the city put in darkness and
the short circuiting of the traction
company's wires were some OF the con-
sequences OF the severe electric storm
that swept over this section last night.
The storm started at $3.50 IN the
evening and continued with short in.
terruptions until 10p. m
In the torrental downpour the Cen
trail fire department received a call
from a resident on Walnut street. re-
porting q telephone pole on fire. The
chief made a quick run to the scene
in his Studebaker, but was unable to
locate any trouble. He claimed that
on account OF the sheets OF rain 1t
was almost impossible to see ahead,
but lost no time on this account.
The lightning played havoc with
several residences, the greatest
amount of damage being sustained by
Justice NJ. R. Musgrove on his home
at Barracksville. The chimney was
struck and damaged and a great hole
tore in the roof. The occupants OF
the house were unaware Of the dam
age for some time. No one was in
jured.
The chimney OF the home Of Ed
ward Reed on Fairmont avenue was
torn down by lightning. So far no
other damage to the house has been
discovered.
The home OF Eugenia Fisher on
Barnes street was struck by lightning
and the chimney destroyed. Several
pieces of slate were ripped on the
roof. The total damage is estimated
at $40.
Pearl Shaeffer, OF Morgantown ave-
nue., reports the chimney OF his house
being torn down by flash that the
residents OF that section saw plainly.
1t was at first thought that the DAM
age was quite extensive, but this
morning It is claimed that repairs can
be made for S..
The Monongahela Traction Com
pany suffered delays all over the city
during the return Of the storm about
$3.50 D. m. The Warrington line and
the northern city section cars being
detained for Is minutes. The cause
OF this trouble was reported to have
been due to short circuit between
Fairmont and Hutchinson power
house. No property damage was done
on the company's lines.
The electric lights all over the city
we're out for about 10 minutes and the
streets were almost In darkness. 1t
is said to have been caused by bro
ken cable on FairmoRt avenue. light
ming very likely cutting the wire in
two.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
More VioIators Of
Yost Law Caught

More violators of the Yost pgohtbls
ton law were before Justice of ths
Peace r. Leigh Fleming last evsnirg
Failure to label his contaIner:Cf uet
goods caused Anthony Sinesza ian tai.
ian Of Fairmont. to draw q sentence Of
two months in the city jail and 9 me
OF 500.
Antonio Angotti. an Italian Wis
charged with bringing liquor into Wegt
Virginia without the necessary label
He waived a hearing and gave bond Of
$500 for his appearance before the
grand Jury. The defendant wasrepFe
sented by Attorney W. r. Haggefs
Prosecuting Attorney Morris for t6e
state.
Failure to label his wet goods $50
got julius Marochi into trouble Ee
also gave bond for his appearance be
ofre the grand jury.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
Screams Of Girl
Brighten Burglars
3 UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS AT
ROBBERY ARE REPORTED
TO POLICE.

That robbers were again active on
the East Side is shown by attempts
made to enter the homes OF Maple
Donham on Raymond street and Henry
Morgan on Market street About elev,
en- O'Clock last night an unknown per.
son tried TO force an entrance TO the
Donham home and would have gained
his entrance had it not been for
George Donham, woh succeeded IN
soaring the culorit away.
After visiting the Donham home. it
is said the same man visited the Nor.
gan home and entered the house
through a bed room window. After
ransaCking the room the man was dis.
covered by the awakening Of two
young women who weer sleeping IN
the room, who gave the alarm by
screaming to their father. BY the time
Mr.. Morgan arrived in the room the
INTRUDER had escaped through the win.
dow by which he had entered.
An attempt was made to enter the
garage owned by James ". Phillips
on Morgantown avenue, Just of Market
street on the East Side, but the at
tempt was not carried out because a
large dog owned by. Mr.. Phillips scar.
ed the would be thief away.
A burglar believed to be seeking
dope" entered the office OF Dr. E. w.
Strickler some time last night through
transon. After gaining an entrance
to the outer Office the man tried to
force the door leading to the operat-
ing room. but failed. The lock had
been badly tampered with.
When the intruder discovered that
he could not gain an entrance to the
main office he left through the tran
son after climbing over a chair which
showed his foot prints.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
Attempt To Blow Up
Broadway Limited

ALTOONA Pa. July 16.-Pennsyl-
vania railroad detectives today were
searching country east OF here for a
clew that would lead to the Identity OF
the PARTIES who last night attempted
TO wreck the Broadway limited, the 19.
hour rtain between New York and
Chicago.
According to reports received here,
Robert Westbrook. brakeman. found
lead pipe filed with 10 pounds OF
dynamite fastened to rail on the
track oevr which the fast train was
scheduled to pass in few minutes.
Westbrook took the bomb to the
nearest tower and turned It over TO
the operator, who notified the division
police here.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
Spotting Rate
Tariff Cancelled

CHARLESTON, W. Va. July 16.-
The Public Service Commission lare
yesterday announced the cancellation
OF all spotting rate tariffs heretofore
fled with the commission by all car.
riers In West Virginia. It has had
this step under consideration forsome
time but delayed because OF a similar
case pending before the Interstate
commerce commission at Washington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
Commerce Chamber to
Hold Special Meeting

There will be a special meeting OF
the Fairmont Chamber OF Commerce
an Monday evening, July 10. at (
U,closck to hear the first report OF the
general bridge committee which was
appointed at the last general meeting
of the chamber to look into the vari.
Gus problems in connection with the
proposed bridge improvements and the
Locuts to Fifth ward connection. a
large attendance Is desired.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
Mexican Train Blown
U . and Many Killed

WASHINGTON. July l6.-A train
between Vera Cruz and Mexico City
mas been wrecked by bomb near Api.
zaco. The explosion killed and wound
ed many persons. A cablegram from
Vera Cruz to the state department
says II Is uncertain whether the train
left Vera Cruz July u or July 13. The
railroad has discontinued selling tick.
cts to Mexico City.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
Germans Send More
Troops To Russia
GERMANY SENDS FINE STONES
TO THIS COUNTRY THROUGH
HOLLAND.

LONDON, July 16.-Reinforcements
have been sent to the German troops
in the Russian provinces Of Courland
and Kovno. with the result that vigor.
Gus military operations have been re-
sumed in this section. The Russians
are offering stubborn resistance and
holding strategic positions, according
to the official statement issued yeSter.
day at headquarters Of the genral staff
In Petrograd.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16

Welsh CoalM Miners
Are Still On Strike
nv Associated Press.l

LONDON. July 1.-THE South
Wales miners are showing an unbro.
ken front in conformity with resolu'
ton passed at meeting at Cardiff yes
terday when It was decided to reject
recommendations Of the executive
committee that the men return to
work.
Even the men in one district who
last night decided TO resume work, re-
versed their decision and not pick Is
moving.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
$4,000 CHINESE
DROWN IN FLOOD
Three Provinces Are Inun-
.dated-Fire flinders the
Rescue Word.

LONDON. July 16.-At least $4,000
Chinese have lost their lives in the
foods in three inundated provinces.
according to Hong Kong dispatch re-
ceived late yesterday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
The Weather.

West Virginia and Western Pennsyl.
vania-Thunder showers this after
noon and tonight, not quite so warm
tonight; Saturday partly cloudy.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16

The engineerSon the work announce
that Main street, from the bridge to
Jackson street, will be open for light
traffic tomorrow morning.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16

HONG KONG, July 16.-Tens Of
thousands Of natives are estimated TO
have been drowned by the foods in
the Chinese provinces of Kwantung.
Kwangai and Kiangsi. and the desc
lation in the devastated districts IS
terrible, according TO the latest reports
reaching here.
A fre.swept area of one mile and
raging foods are handicapping the
work Of rescue IN Canton. The city
was in darkness last night, water
having inundated the machinery OF
the electric light plant.
Missionaries have arrived here
seeking the assistance OF the United
states gunboat Callao to aid in the
work of rescue. The last report re-
ceived here from Canton before com
munication was cut said that the
Christian hospital was in danger from
Gre.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16

notice OF appeal automatically acted
as a stay
John Stanchfeld then moved They
be given his liberty under bond This
motion was vigorously opposed By the
state. Mr.. Bromberger told the ceurk
he considered Thaw insane and dan
ger TO the community.
Mr.. Stanchfeld rGplied Thsw had
been adjudged sane and to deny him
bail would virtually nullify TIE courts
decision and until the appeal he'd been
decided. The court then fixed amount
at $35. 900. .szs..-- -
Thaw declined to make any .states
ment at this time except to say. th9t
after bail arrangements were eomplek
ed he would get his bag and dithen 90
direct to the Pennsylvania station IN
New Jersey whence he would take
a train for Pittsburgh. The sheriA
will accompany Thaw TIL he IS on
New Jersey soil and out Of New YORK
state
ALBANY. n. Y, July 16.-Attorney
General Woodbury. will reserve dectg-
ion as to whether he will appeal from
the Thaw verdict until he has ex-
amined the court record in the pro.
ceedings before Justice Hendricks.
This information was made today
statement from the attorney gen
erals Office explaining that formal
notice OF appeal was taken to prevent
Continued on Page Twelve)
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
Temperature Today

Recorded hourly at The West Vlr.
ginian office:.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16

WASHINGTON, July 15.-Consul
General Anderson at Hong Kong re-
Ioorted today that Canton was isolated
sTcent to powerful steamers, that
Sboiisands have been drowned and that
tens of thousands are taking refuge
m high places. Thousands Of houses
saye been burned, American mission
nroperty has either been damaged or
DESTROYED, and foreigners are taking
refuge at the British consulate at Flu
Chow. No Americans have been lost
so far as It known.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16

CONTINUED on Page Twelye,l
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-04
STATE MAY BUY
COPIES OF STATUE

Through the efforts OF the Michi.
gan society. Sons OF the American
Revolution, a bill has been intro
duced in the Michigan legislature
TO provide for placing bronze replicas
OF the historic Houdon statue OF
Washington in the state capitol and
the University OF Michigan. Resolu-
lions urging the passage OF such a
bill were adopted by the society last
November. and there Is little ques-
tion but that the measure will pass
The original Houdon statue stands
in the state capital at Richmond.
Va. and Is an exact facsimile OF the
person OF Washington. having been
made from actual casts and meas
urements taken at Mount Vernon
by Houdon. II was not until the
last general assembly OF Virginia
that the state would give its con
sent TO the making Of bronze copies
OF the statue. The United States
senate has passed bill providing
for the purchase OF two bronze
copies. one for the military academy
AZ West Point. and the other for the
naval academy AT Annapolis.
The Houdon statue OF Washington
has been called Americas most in
teresting. Inspiring and priceless art
pos session.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-04
SAVANTS TALK
ON HENS EGGS

Habits 81 common hens eggs
were discussed by several learned
professors In the annual meeting OF
the Michigan Butter. Egg and Poul
try Shippers association. In the Ho
tel Statler. Tuesday night. Earl W.
BENJAMIN. representing the New
York State College OF Agriculture. in
Cornell university. delivered an II.
Illustrated lecture, the pictures show.
ing all the stages through which an
egg passes after II IL laid. Others
who spoke were; c. J. Chandler.
Adolph NJ. SchwarE. OF New York.
and r. J. Mclean. OF Toronto. Ont.
The old officers OF the association
were retained for another year.
They are: President. II. l. VIII
iiams. of Howell vce.president.
DR., J. W. Lyons. OF Jackson: secre-
tary and treasurer. d. A. Bentley.
OF Saginaw; directors. r. A. John.
son and c. J. Chandler. OF Detroit;
p. r. Van Buren. OF Williamson:
IT, L. Williams. OF Howell: DIR. J.
W. Lyons, OF Jackson. and D. A..
Bentley. OF Saginaw.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-04
be1 FINANCIAL AND MARKET NEWS Local


MEM YORK. March s--ElouF'
Dull unsettled and nominal Porn
steady. mess. SIS SEQ 20. Lard Dull
middle west spot - sSHs - susar
Raw. easter centrifugal 80 test,
81 SNu46t muscovade, - test, II
das- Tenned. quiet cut loaf, 49,
crushed. s. SIS powdered, sssaV = ~
sranulsted. s. isgs Softee no
Ne :. on spot ~ rallow STEADY
CIV. &C. special. &c. country 81
sAc, Hay Firm prime 81 e;1 Nc,
!. >SMs8C clover. soc . 81 DRESSED
poultry puil turkeys, lap -.c
ehiekena i:B s'c fowls, ~ g lSs,
decks. igHlsc. Live poaltrN lrrsg-
ulAr gcese ieng3he ducks .ec,
fowls Isl turkeys ~, -
IsUulte. 90 ease Firm state milk.
common % sreciAis isN lie skins
common 20 special GltAe. fsll
skins aRsc
creamery. EXTRA Si1 y SIC. state
dairy tubs slus sc imitation cream.
cry hrsts egu .3c Egss Unsettled
Rna wsAk receipts $1,000, neAro ~
White fancy .ts $50, nearby mixed
fancy II 3 s2c. fresh nrsis 800 IA G
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-04
FINDS WIFE,
GETS PAY
Matchmaker Claims
Loan Was Cancelled
By Services

There is no room In this land Of
the free for the professional love
matchmaker. according 10 Justice OF
the Peace Richter John Balangeau.
native OF France. told the justice,
"Wednesday morning. that he did not
feel under obligation 10 pay Alex
Pank $50. for which Plank began
suit Because
That amount was due him for his
services in winning bride for Alex
According 10 Balangeau's testimony.
Alex came to him one day and said
that all ne needed TO make his life
happy was wife. he could ind
none. he said and would pay Bslan-
geau well for his services II he
would provide him with a better
half.
Mr.. Ralangeau said he Sc, out
upon his task with much serious
ness. His search took him all the
way 10 Owosso. where n young wo-
man lived with whom he was ae-
Guainted. Like a modern John Al
den. Ralangeau pleaded the cause OF
his friend Alex. He pleaded better
than did John Alden, for the maiden
did not say to him. Why don't you
speak for yourself. John" Instead.
according 10 Balangeau. she demure-
ly consented TO become Mrs. Alex
Pank.
Vow. why should pay $40. when
II cost me so much to go to ovosso
my time. my trouble. my fare. and
everything" inquired the defendant
Alex denied that the $50 he gave
Baisngeau was fee for getting him
a bride. II was an out-and-out loan.
he said
Justice Richter awarded Pank
Judgment for 81.
Even IL you did get this man a
wife. don't think such q service Is
a legitimate item for q bill.' said
the Judge However. I'll cut SIS on
the bill OF $50. 20 cover your ex-
penses in housing and feeding Mr..
and Mrs. Psnk during and after their
marriage"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-04
Mine DEAD
ARE MANY
Searching Parties Are
Bringing No Good
News to Surface

HINTON. W. Va. March Mime
No. ). OF the New River and Poca.
hontas Consolidated Coal 4 Coke
Co. nj Layland is today vast
tomb. And many are It's dead.
That was the report brought TO
the surface by small party OF res.
euers that penetrated far into the
main passage OF the mine and re.
turned 10 daylight with three bodies
They said that IL was doubtful II
any living person was still in the
workings.
Ten living and IA dead have now
been removed from the mine--leav-
Ing l6I still TO De accounted for.
Nearly all Of these worked far down
in the myriad OF recesses shooting OF
from the main entry. and Il Is not
believed now that any escaped. Fol.
lowing the explosion that wrecked
the mine came FIRE that swept II.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-04
HOLD MONTHLY
MEETING OF
ALL statesmen

The monthly meeting OF the sales
men OF. the "Keenest- proht-sharing
company was held Monday evening
with a high spirit OF optimism pre-
vailing. Sales Manager Chas. c.
ILeadbetter made a careful analysis
10 the men OF the reason for the
great increase in merchants applying
for Keenest coupons during the
month OF February. pointing out that
the Keenest was different kind Of
proht-sharing proposition-o1e that
really shares the profits with its Gus
toners
Keenest' coupons are becoming
more popular every day among the
people who are saving them said
Mr. Leadbetter. and the reason for
this Is that the 'Keenest' coupons
can be secured with every purchase
from grocers. meat markets. bak-
cries. hardware. dry goods, clothing
and shoe stores In all parts OF the
city.
They are excbengeable for many
useful premiums. cash transporta-
ton tickets, etc. They can be used
also for admission TO motion picture
and vaudeville theaters. as well as
for subscriptions to all leading maya
zines"
Then. to make II still more at
tractive we give away. absolutely
free. Saxon automobile for the lars.
est number OF 'keenest' coupons
turned in 10 us April L."
Indeed. we are very fortunate In
securing man OF Mr.. Leadbet.
ter's ability for cur sales manager"
said Leonard A. Rinast, president Of
the company. His years OF expert.
ence as state sales manager for the
Beit. Grip, Prily and Covering Co.
and eastern sales manager OF the
System Publishing Co. OF Chicago.
makes him eminentIy capable for
directing and supervising the sales
men introducing 'Keenest' coupons
TO the shopping public.
During the past week We have
added 10 our sales force q. ".
Frischkorn. OF New York Mr.
Frischkorn has had many years OF
experience as salesman for large
concerns in the east and will no
doubt prove a valuable gain for US. :"
Mr.. Kinast leaves this afternoon
for Milwaukee where he goes 10
open a branch once for the Keen
est" Co.
The latest prodact the 'Keenest"
company placed on the market is the
"Keenesi" 10c clear Havana cigar.
Smokers like its flavor and pro
nounce II a coming favorite.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-04
NATION IS
-WASTEFUL
REV. HOLMES MmrrMoRE.
Preacher Cites Movies
As Example of Our
Extravaganza

"H you own your wealth, II Is a
peril IL YOU owe IL. then IL is n
privilege said the Rev. Holmes
Whitmore. OF Milwaukee. in his
MONDAY Lenten talk in the Miles
theater, his subject Peins, Jesus
and wealth"
When Russell Sage died after
lifetime spent in the accumulation
OF vast riches. IL was found that he
had left the disposal OF his fortune
to his widow" continued the min
lister He had worked on the the
DRY that he owned his wealth. and
found AT the last that IL owned him.
His widow, following the teaching OF
Jesus that wealth Is = trust. has
acted on the principle that she owes
her wealth. and so has come TO know
the JOY OF giving and the privilege
OF sharing"
Mr. whitmore cited as an example
OF the extravagance OF the age the
craze OF moving picture shows.
which. he said. threatens both indus
try and economy. lie related that IN
a survey OF the public schools OF
Providence. r. l., II was found that
out OF ASA children only i56 didn't
attend the movies And one boy
wrote. Il go l5s times year and
I wouldn't miss a Saturday"
AS a nation we are wasteful." he
declared. I'VE have wasted our
natural resources--our forests. our
mines. our public lands. We are
still wasting our taxes and in many
instances throwing away our pub
lie franchises"
Jesus. said Mr.. whitmore. held
no brief against wealth. He had
many rich friends What he taught
was that wealth Is an opportunity
for service. a trust 10 be used for
others.