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Williams news., 1915-05-27
The BattIes of Peace.

There are difficulties and dangers before our nation today just as great as any our forefathers faced. To meet and conquer them requires all the moral brawn and muscle this na- tion can muster There are the prob lens of corruption in business and politics; the terrible scourges 'of in- temperance and the drug habit, and the social evil, deadly to soul and body alike; there are the problems of moral education. of marriage and di- vorce, of the treatment of depend ents-prisoners, defectives, paupers, etc. Any one of these left uncon- quered would devastate our country as no war could.-Rev. N. T. Houser.
Williams news., 1915-05-27
FACTS FOR NATURE LOVERS
Almost NumberIess Varieties of Ami maIs and Insects-Different
 Species Found Yearly.

How many different animals are there in the world?
 No one knows exactly, but as nearly as can be estimated from the re- searches of our best fauna experts and fauna means animals-it is said that there are about 60O,00O of them, different kinds. Of course, there were nearly as many different kinds a great many years ago, but they were not known. In 1880 man named Gunther made a list of all the known animal species at that time, and his figures were only 7S,58S.
 Another careful list of the different kinds of animals in the world was made in 1881. At that time we had discovered 311,563 different kinds. Scientists and explorers discover many different species of birds and animals every year. MT. Roosevelt and his party discovered some new ones this year down in Brazil.
 How many kinds of bugs are there?
 By that I suppose you mean insects. We'll, of course, there are ever and ever so many more insects than ami mals. In 1905 MT. Sharper, a learned naturalist, made a list of 250,000 diff ferent insects and he declared at that time that he was certain he had not listed more than one-tenth of all the insects in the world. If this is true, and MT. Sharper probably knows, it means that there are at least 2,500,000 different kinds of insects in the world.
 At a snails pace" is a common expression and usually signifies very slow gait, but what do you suppose is the actual speed made by the snail | in travelling?
 One foot in four minutes. = Boys Life
Williams news., 1915-05-27
TOY CASTLE HELD TOGETHER
Building Blocks, Designed by Indians Man, Will Resist Ordinary Assault
 -Dovetail Securely.

Toy castles, like dream castles, are not very stable. Nobody has devised a way to make the latter stand, but an Indiana man has designed set of building blocks by means of which a toy castle can be built that will hold together under an ordinary assault. These blocks consist of top and base pieces and panels with grooves and projections that dovetail together. Each piece that is added contributes to the stability of the whole, and
Williams news., 1915-05-27

J. McDaniel. Rheumatic pains. sui fered ten months. was treated by . physician, but found no relief until I started to use Dodd's Kidney Pills, l now feel that am permanently cured by the use of Dodd's Kidney Pills"
 Dodd's Kidney Pills, soc. per box at your dealer or Dodd's Medicine Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Write for Household Hints, also music of National Anthem (English and German words) and re- cipes for dainty dishes. All sent free.-Adv.
Williams news., 1915-05-27

At length Midnight had wa5heQ hi9.s 9., self all over and looked af shaSbaE, to see what he should do next. ps-"You have done pretty saide Snowball, flor a kitten that was ass dirty as you were to start with, and guess that we will go in to breakfast, but want you to spend the day today in getting your coat in first-class con- dition, and don't forget that hereafter no bath, no breakfast A cat is never a good cat unless he is a clean cat" And so saying he led Midnight toward the kitchen.
Williams news., 1915-05-27
Work of Torpedoes.

Torpedoes cost over $5,000 each;
 consequently they are not discharged unless there is fair chance of hitting the object aimed at. So far the ves- =sels hit by torpedoes have been sta tionary or only moving slowly; but it is probable that as the crews of sub marines become more expert they will be able to hit warship occasionally when she is moving at high speed.
Williams news., 1915-05-27
cUTlCURA COMPILATIONS
Are Usually Fresh and Clear, Soft and
 VeIvety. Try One.

The Soap to cleanse and purify. the Ointment to soothe and heal. Thus these supercreamy emollients promote and maintain the natural purity and beauty of the skin, scalp, hair and hands under conditions which if neg lected might disfigure them.
 Sample each free by mail with Book Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. XY' Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Williams news., 1915-05-27

If a man will refrain from combing his hair over the denuded spot the probabilities are that nobody will mo- tice the fact that he is bald.
Williams news., 1915-05-27

when the entire structure has been put together it is a very substantial toy It can be moved around from one part of the nursery to another and the small architect, or rather builder, may crawl inside and fight" from this vantage point without hay ing to be too careful of where his feet strike
Williams news., 1915-05-27
The Boys Complaint.

"Oh, no; there ain't any favorites in this family!" soliloquized Johnny. "Oh, no! If I bite my fingeraails, l catch it over my knuckles. But if the baby eats his whole foot. they think it's cute."-Boy's Life.
Williams news., 1915-05-27
His Question.

Seven men out of every ten are confounded bores!" emphatically de- clared Alexander Akinside, the dys- peptic dissertationist.
 "Why except the other three?" snarled J. Fuller Gloom, the widely known and cordially detested misan- thropist.-Judge.
Williams news., 1915-05-27
OutcIaSSed.

Member of Anarchist Society-Gen- tlemen, wish to resign!
 President-But ", brozzer? Wy would you leave us?
 Member-Ach! der iss no more glory in dis bomb business; eet iss becoming vulgar; everypody is dofn' it!-Punch.
Williams news., 1915-05-27
Doubtful Assurances.

Doubtful Assurances. Do you think they approved of my Eastern sermon?" asked one of our well-known ministers.
 "Yes, think so," replied his wife; they were all holding"
Williams news., 1915-05-27

Backache and burning in the stem of the Blad- der. which was sore and had a constant hurting all the time broken sleep, tired feel ing, nervousness, puff ed and swollen eyes,
 shortnesS of breath and
Williams news., 1915-05-27
Doctors Advice.

Doctor-You must go away for long rest.
 Overworked Merchant-But, doctor, I'm too busy to go away.
 Doctor-Well, then; you must stop advertising.
Williams news., 1915-05-27
0VERWoRK and KIDNEY TROUBLE

MT. James McDaniel. Oakley, Ky, writes: q overworked and strained myself, which brought on Kidney and Bladder Disease. My symptoms were
Williams news., 1915-05-27

It's woman's imagination that keeps her young-if she imagines people can't see through coat of paint.
Williams news., 1915-05-27

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
 Try Murine Eye Remedy for Red, Weak Watery Eyes and Granulated Eyelidsi No smaartpg. a 5y mail Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co.,, Chicago.
Williams news., 1915-05-27
A Diherence.

Does Mrs. Holdup play bridge? "No; she works t."-Baltimore American.
Williams news., 1915-05-27

The world seems all the brighter tc lovers when the gas is turned low.
Williams news., 1915-05-27
Definition.

She-What did you call bachelorsf He-Men who have contemplated matrimony.
Williams news., 1915-05-27

Red Cross Bag Blue makes the 1aundress happy, makes clothes winter than snow. All good grocers. Adv.
Williams news., 1915-05-27
XIII the Flies Now and Proven

disease. A DAISY FLY KILLER will do it. Kills thousands. Lasts all season. All dealers or six sent express paid for $1. H. SOMERS, 15O De Kalb Ave, Brooklyn, N. Y. Adv.
Williams news., 1915-05-27

It often turns out in after years that tho faint heart which failed to win the fair lady was something of 8 blessing in disguise.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-02
Sleeping Farmer
Killed by Train

CLARKSBURG. ". Va. August 2
A brakeman on B. & o. yard crew
working in the vicinity Of Norwood
yest erday saw man sitting on the
rail. Rushing 10 the pilot OF the en-
CINE, he reached down and pulled Abe
Nutter out OF the way OF the wheels.
He did not know then that while he
was rescuirg Abe. the engine was run
ming over and killing brother. Okey
Nutier, aged %. Both men we're far
mers and had gone 10 sleep on the
track near the fairgrounds.
The unfortunate brother had both
legs and an arm taken off. but was
alive when the engine crew discovered
him alongside Of the track. lie was
rushed to a hospital and died a few
hours later.
Abe Nutter was unable 10 tell con
nected story OF how he and his brother
happened to be asleep on the track.
Both boys are from 4 fine family.
being sons of Mr. and Mrs. B, B. Nut
Ter, OF Quiet Dell. The funeral Of Okey
will take place on Tuesday and inter
ment will be in the Wolf cemetery at
Quiet Dell. The deceased was single
and was popular in his community.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-02
500 Worship
in Open Air
UNION SERVICES AT LOOP PARK
PLANNED FOR ENTIRE
SUMMER.

The open air services inauSurated
last evening al Loop Park, were such
success that during the heated sea
son they will be held each Sunday
evening.
Fully 500 people awaited themselves
OF the opportunity OF attending re.
ligious services in the open. and it is
Taught the crowd will be doubled by
next Sunday evening. Owing to the
fact that many OF the city churches
have discontinued the Sunday evening
service. during August, 1t is expected
that large numbers will attend the
open air meetings, which will be made
union services, many OF the churches
desiring 10 participate.
Rev. H. &. StoetZcr. pastor OF the
First Presbyterian church. preached a
splendid sermon and music was fur
nished by the BosSIe band and choir
OF select singers. The band OF Is
pieces furnished excellent and inSpir-
ing music.
Taken uuawareS By the large at
tendance. the Traction company had
not provided adequate facilities for
Transporting the crowd back to the
city. and the cars were somewhat
crowded. 1t is stated that this matter
will be remedied by next Sunday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-02
CITY COUNCIL
MEETS TONIGHT
Smoke Ordinance Approved
By Board of Affairs
to be Considered.

The sixteen members OF the city
council are expected to attend a
meeting of that body to be held in
the council chambers in the City Hall
at S o'clock this evening.
The meeting is being held for the
purpose Of passing on new smoke
ordinance. that was submitted by the
city commissioners at a meeting OF
the city board OF affairs last Monday.
The ordinance makes it unlawful for
persons to permit chimneys and smoke
stacks or their property to emit dense
smoke that is in any way harmful
10 other property in the city OF Fair
mont
The regular meeting Of the city
board OF affairs was held this morn
ing in the Office OF Commissioner
Barnes. Nothing OF great importance
came to the notice OF the board. The
only business brought 10 their atten-
ton is small detail work that arises
each day in the Improvements being
made on the streets.
Persons with objections to the
change in property lines in different
parts OF the city made complaints 10
the board. These will be investigated
and the outcome OF the investigations
read before the board next Monday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-02
MAN FINED FOR
SUNDAY SELLING
Mayor Bowen Holds First
Police Court for
Two Weeks

Three plain drunks were arrested
yesterday by the local police and one
Italian merchant was ordered TO ap.
pear before Mayor Bowen this morn.
ing charged with not closing his store
on Sunday by order OF the chief Of
Police lIarr
Lewood Hamilton. colored. was be.
fore Mayor Bowen this morning charg,
ed with being drunk. He was found
guilty OF lisorderly conduct, He was
fined 81 by Mayor Bowen. He man.
aged to pay his fine and was released
from custody. The arrest was made
by Chief Harr.
F. G. SnodgrasS was fined s. for
being drunk and paid his fine. HG
was arrested by Officer Fleming last
night.
One plain drunk was arrested last
evening and gave s. forfeit for his ap'
pearance before Mayor Bowen this
morning. but did not appear for trial.
T. Finamore. an Italian merchant
Of the East Side. was fined IS by May.
or Bowen for keeping his store open
on Sunday. Finamore was ordered
10 close his store by Chief Harr ana
refused to close He was ordered TO
appear before Mayor Bowen this morn.
ing and his fine followed. The court
was in session this morning for the
first time In two weeks.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-02
MURDER PROBE
STARTS TO-DAY
Coroner Lloyd Empanels
Jury to Investigate An
nabeIIe Shooting.

Coroner Frank A. Lloyd today en-.
pannelled jury Of six men TO hold
an inquest over the body OF Herman
Carter. a negro. OF Hclen's Run. who
was shot and instantly killed yesler
day at 5 p. IN. at Annabelle. William
Ashby, colored. also Of Helen'S Run,
who is accused OF the crime, has not
yet been apprehended,
The jurors empapnelled by Coroner
Lloyd are: Charles Bartholow. l.. P.
HalStead. J. W. Polling. Thomas J.
Tucker, Charles ". Robinson. N. o..
West. The inquest will be held at 3
a. m. tomorrow.
The men quarrel over some money
that changed hands in crap game
between the two men short time be
fore. Ashby is said 20 have d bad rec.
ord. and made his living gambling
with miners in the Annabe!le region.
AS soon after the shooting as word
could be sent 10 Fairmont Sehi!f Con
away sent Deputy T. Y Buckley. Cor.
onor Lloyd. and ". II. Harris TO the
scene of the trouble and telephoned tC
conStableS in the Pennington and
Grant Town districts 10 look out for
the fugitive The officers from FAR
mont went in an automobile. arriving
there al $50 p. III. When they arrived
they learned that a posse headed by
Officer RothliSberger and armed with
shot guns and rifles had started after
a negro. They followed the man until
dark in the direction Of Pennington,
but were unable to find any trace Of
him. He Is still at large somewhere
between Pennington and WOrihington.
and the officers think he will travel
out of this section by night and make
good his escape.
4; the Cunningham mOrGue this
morning DIR. Carr extracted one bullet
that entered Carter's body over the
heart. The bullet pierced the hear.
and the right lung, cutting through the
ribs on the right side and. glancing.
lodged in the flesh under the right
shoulder. The only other BULLET pass
ed through the mans intes9nes. enter
ing from the back and coming out on
the left side OF the stomach. The bul
let is 32.caliber.
On account of the telephone line
between Annabelie and Fairmont be.
ing out OF order last night. r. V. Buck,
ley. who tried to get blood hounds
from Fairmout. was unable TO do so.
Both men went 10 Annabelle Satur
day night from Eelen's Run shaft
where they we're employed. to spend
Sunday. They got into some crap
games at Annabelle, and it apepaH
Ashby won from Carter. who made
some remarks TO the crowd TO the eI
feet that Ashby was stealing from him.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-02
Recover BOdu
of Mitchell
FRIENDS SPEND "a HOURS DRAG
GiNG THE WEST FORK
RIVER.

The body Of Walter Mitchell, aged
- years. was recovered after a days
dragging OF the West Fork river at
Sand Cut. near Monticello, Clarksburg.
at 9 O'Clock this morning.
Mitchell was unable TO sleep on ac-
count OF the heat yesterday morning,
and got up at a m. TO take 4 plunge.
When he failed 10 come TO breakfast.
fears were entertained for his safety.
After waiting a reasonable length Of
time, Mitchell'S brother notified the
police. with the above result.
The drowned man was single and as
far as known had no worries that
might suggest suicide.
No arrangements have been made
for the funeral The body will be
taken TO the home of his brother near
Sand Cut.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-02
ADVERTISING
SERMONETIES
A Short One Every Day
for the Busy Business Man
TO THE RETAILER.

In retail business there is need of q.
continuous supply Of advertising. Con-
tinuOus. not spasmodic. II the stohind
of boiler fire was not done at regulal
intervals and big supply put on there
would soon be a serious dimtnutioa
and waste Of power.
Let US first take newspaper public,
, ity. You arrange to spend a certain
sum Of money during the year. This
will pay for a few 0lrge dispIayd
which would create an equal numbef
OF Spurts in the rush of business. But
that is about all that IT would do. II
you use much smaller space, on tha
other hand. and let your advertisement
appear as often as possible It will ros
suit in a steady amount of business
which will increase as the year Eoeg
on. Newspaper space Is valuable anS
requires TO be carefully and thought,
fully used Whatever line of merchans
disc you are interested in has pIentS
Of good features that can be told "a
the public.
Take a space in the newspape5
which will reach the public from which
s'N 'ApeNA " iAeAh yOuA DuhGuGnS AIlM
tell Of the good qualities Of your mes
chandse Speak Of the desirability a
possessing or purchasing your stock
Draw attention TO the superiority %
your merchandise. Show plainly tho
advantage OF trading at your store. II
all these particulars be sure you stick
to the plain unvarnished truth. Tell
the same story over and over again u
different words.
In your newspaper space you should
say things that You would say to tha
customer who comes into your store,
II you are at loss what to say, tuSt
spend little time each day LISTENING
TO teharguments used by your sales
men. II these are effective In selling
goods in the store they will be lust aS
effective in selling goods through
newspaper publicity. 1t Is the eontinr
ual repetition Of your story In new
words that will eventually impresg
Continued on Page Ten.)
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-02
RAGS AND WEEDS
FOOD IN MEXICO
Authentic Cases Of Deaths
from Starvation Report
ed by Red Cross.
H LIES THE CITY PROPER.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2.-Official
confirmation OF the reoccupation OF
Mexico City by the Carranza forces
under Gen. Gonzales. was receive a
the state department today irom the
American Consul Siliiman at Vera
Cruz. a message 10 the American
Red Cross at Mexico Cit! lspcrts
cages of death and collapse from star
yation.
The Red Cross message was from
Charge Charles J. O'Connor. the so.
ciety's agent At Mexico City.
prices are already prohibit.:e. II
saws. "Trcr. is pra, tically 40 cora
IL the city. Authentic cases OF d II
from starya rare rcuorted an SIM"
people are ca;Gg ie-Nes, rags, w''GIs.
dead horses and mules.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-02
Germans Await Text
of Note to Britain
lBy Associated Press. J

BERLIN, Aug. Among the news
items prepared today by the over Seas
News Agency for transmission by
wireless abroad was the following:
Notwithstanding the report 10 the
contrary. the German government has
not yet decided whether the American
note regarding submarine warfare vii!
be answered.
The government awaits the text
OF the American note 10 Great Britain
before deciding what further steps
Will be taken.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-02
Pope's Appeal for
Peace is Ignored
lBy Associated Press. }

BERLIN. Aug. 2.-Commenting on
the appeal for peace issued last weeS
by Pope Benedict, the Cologne Ga
zette says:
Pope Benedict has erected 10 his
memory lasting monument deserv
ing the great gratitude of mankino
Tar beyond that OF Catholic circles. but
it is met in London, Paris, Rome and
Petrograd with a sharp no. mean
while Germany grasps her sword stu
faster and is ready 20 strike beaver
blows TO accomplish what religion and
humanity are unable TO accomplish
and 10 secure honorable and lengthy
peace,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-02
POLICE FDRCEDT0
CHECK THRONGA At
BECKER FUNERAL
Men and Women Crowd tho
Church of st.
Nicholas.
MANY STAND IN rain
Plate Bearing Objectionable
Inscription Removed from
Casket by Officers.
CBy Associated Press.)

AEh fAcENNAoA~@ 4 ANSop
NEW YORK, Aug. 2-Tha
funeral of Charles Becker,
electrocuted for completely
in the murder of Herman
RoSenthal was held today
from the church of st. Nich-
olas Of Tolentine, the Bronx
The church was filled with
men and women and an overe
flow stood in the rain. So
great was the crowd around
the church and home near by
that police reserves had to b
called.
Before the body was taken to tha
church. friends OF the former poiica
lieutenant gathered at the house 70
view the body. Police reserves forcsS
them in u line stretched for 3 half
mile.
The caSket bore new plate reading:
Charles Becker. died July 80, 1875
A plate removed by the police yes
terday bore the allegation that BecksU
was murdered by Gov. Whitman.
Carriages taking part in the pro
cession extended several blocks fron
the church. One was filed with floral
tributes.
The largest Of these was a ford
cross which bore the Inscription. $50
riiced to politics" A card conyeyA9
the information that It had como
from a friend"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-02
Many Dog Licenses
are Issued by City

Since the notice in the papers Sat
urdav evening. stating that all dogs
must be tagged. the city clerk has been
kept busy issuing licenses. There
have been more licenses bought since
Saturday evening than for the past
three months.
No dogs have so far been taken up
by the dog catcher. but he may be eX-
pected to do some good work when the
dog catcher's wagon begins operation.
All dogs that are likely to be affect
ed by the heat and are not tagged
should be reported to the police de-
partment so that Fairmont may be
cleaned out OF mongrels.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-02
KIDD Is NOT DEAD.

Charles Kidd. formerly head Of the
press room OF The West Virginian,
who was reported few mornings ago
as being dead. is very much alive for
corpse. He is working at East Liv.
erpool and in the best OF health. &C.
cording TO friends who visited with
him Saturday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-02
FALSE ALARM OF FIRE.

A short circuit of telephone and
electric light wire in the back OF the
old Mills property on Madison street,
shortly after noon today caused the
Central Fire Department a short run.
There was no fire when the depart
ment arrived.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-02
Did You Get Your West Virginian 7 Tonight9

Owing that vrginan tonight
delivery direct from its building there may be more or less
fusion until the boys get we'll organized II
Redic, Circulation Manager
Bell Phone 15S Consolidated Phone ESQ.
regular missed
place Vrgnian home Farmont
this week regular reader OF The West
Vrgnian look anyhow and for yourself what splendid
paper 1t is.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-02
WRECK is FATAL.

LIGONIER, Ia. August 2.-The au-
to OF Alexander Dempster, a leading
coal operator of Pittsburgh. went over
nembsnkment here today and Mrs.
Dempster and Chauffeur Karl williams
were killed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-02
Factory Sinks Out
Of Sight; Four Killed
CBy Associated Press. J

HUDSON. n. Y. Aug. -Four men
were killed and four others injured,
one OF whom will die, when the power
plant OF the Knickerbocker Cement
Company submerged In quick-sand to-
day. The entire building disappeared.
All OF the victims are laborers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-02
Husband Of Noted
Sufragist Killed
lBy Associated Press. J

SHOREHAM. y. Y. Aug. 2.-Wil.
liam Blatch, husband OF Mrs. Harriet
Stanton Blatch, suffrage leader, was
killed today when he walked on
live wire blown down during a storm
which swept Long Island last night.