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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-11
SERIOUSLY HURT
IN AUTO MISHAP
Clinton Is Pinned Beneath
Car Which Oyerturns
Near Barrackville =

Harry Clinton, shop foreman for the
Standard Garage, was seriously lin;
jured this morning at on the Barrack.
vile road when big Studebaker Six
which he was driving went over the
steep bank at the big curve near Bar.
racksville. He is unable to say lust
what caused the accident.
When the car turned turtle, Clinton
was pinned beneath IT,. the steering
wheel being lodged against his chest.
Two men from the Marietta, farm
passing in a truck discovered the ac.
cident and tried to aid Clinton, but
were unable to do much to relieve
him.
J. w. Stiffler happened along in his
machine. with two passengers beside
himself. The FIVE men finally man.
aged to get Clinton out from under
the car and he was rushed to the
Cook hospital, where it is stated that
he will likely recover. Clinton was
testing out a car belonging to M ".
Tucker Of Barrackville when the. acci.
dent took place.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-11
Interstate Commerce Com
mission Makes Decision
Allowing Advance.
REPORT COMPREHENSIVE
Denies Increases on Grain,
Live Stock, Meats and
Fertilizer.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE In
terstate Commerce Commission today
gave decision in the western freight
rate case, allowing advances in btu.
monous coal, coke, fruit and vegeta.
bles, and denying increases on grain,
live stock, packing house products,
fertilizer and broom corn.
The decision allows some OF the in.
creases and denies almost an equal
number. The commission summarizes
its decision as follows:
Proposed increased carload rates
on grain and grain products consiu-
cred as one COMMODITY, not justified.
Proposed increase from 10000 to
10000 minimum carload weight Of
grain products justified.
Proposed increase, in carload rates
on live stock not justified.
Proposed increase in carload rates
on packing house products and fresh
meats except as indicated between
points on Missouri river not justified.
Proposed increase in carload rates
on fertilizer and fertilizer materials
not justified.
proposed increase in rates on
bitumonous coal except to South Da.
kota points justified.
Rates on coke here proposed which
are same as on coal, justified.
Proposed increase in carload rates
on brewers rice unless in carload
rates, on domestic rice, justified.
Proposed increase in carload rates
on broom corn, not justified.
Proposed increase on import rates
and proposed increase In carload rates
from gulf points, justified.
'Sroposed increase in carload rate
on fruit and vegetables justified
Proposed increase in carload rates
on hay and straw where not in excess
Of class c, justified.
Proposed increase in any quantity
In rates on cotton goods and proposed
increase in carload rates from points
In Texas, not justified.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-11
Tax Levy Exceeds.
That Of Last Year

The levy laid for the city OF Fair
mont for taxes for the ensuing year
will be ;35 cents. the same as last year.
There will also be special levy OF
20 cents for Indebtedness contracted
prior to July /, 1915. as provided by
recent acts OF the legislature. This
special tax is. due to the increased
expenditures for permanent good roads
improvement.
The levy this year for schools in
Fairmont Is greater than last year for
the teachers fund and less for the
building fund. The building fund levy
Is '1S cents, three cents less than last
year. The teachers fund levy,is four
cents greater, due TO the increased
number OF teachers.
The high school fund levy is 10
cents, the same as last year, and there
is a;levy Of 10 cents to pay OF AN In.
debtedness OF $4,000. Though the old
school building on the corner Of
Quincy street. and Main street, is a
good asset, worth the amount OF the
indebtedness. the board thought best
7, levy'10c cents to liquidate this debt.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-11
All Business to Be Conduct
ed by National Bank Of
Fairmont,
DEAL CAUSES Surprise
Institution Will Be Among
Largest in West ,Vir-
ginia.

The National Bank Of Fairmout has
taken over In every detail the business
OF the First National Bank Of this. city
The deal was consummated last night
at meeting Of the directors or the
two institutions held in the Watson
building. Resolutions were passed tat
the meeting last night whereby the
National Bank Of Fairmont and the
First National Bank were consolidated
under an agreement OF merger. 40
cording to the terms OF the merger,
The National Bank OF Fairmont. VIII
take over all the business and assets
OF the First National Bank and a..
sumes all OF its liabilities.
While the action taken Last night
came as a surprise to the resbd Snts AZ
tnis city, 1t had been rumored for some
little time that Just such deal was
pending, although 1t was not thoukhis
that the complete change would he
Drought about SO soon. The business
VIII be conducted from the home ,oi
Ghe National Bank OF Fairmont in,the
watson building under the superyt
sion OF the officers and directors 8,
The National Bank of Fairmont, 4
All checking accounts, time cartih.
Gates and savings deposits Of the Mat
National Bank will be paid without
notice by The National Bank az Faif,
mont and interest allowed on sayfYFs
ana time deposits TO date Of transfer,
All checks outstanding drawn OF, the
First sNational Bank will be paid 81,
ihe National Bank OF FaiFmontl ana
checks on the First National iBanl a 4
be used and will be paid by TIE Na.
tional Bank of Fairmont Until sney5
check books arelsecured. fz : e s5
Clerks OF the First National pant
are on duty at The National Bank IN
Fairmont assisting in the transfer 81
accounts. -,
The merging of the two banks WIN
make The National Bank OF FaIrmoni
one OF the largest and STRONGEST bafjts
IN this section of the state The. ceTE.
tallzation OF The National Bank sol
PaIrmont before the merger was Sl66s
oUo' with a surplus Of $500 ,000. and
former deposits aggregating $4,000, ,0IItI. !.
by the combination OF the two baI,iss
$4,000, 900. va ~ stsp'' apvus Y
The First National Bank Is one gog
tne best known banking institutionss
IN the state. 1t was organized ~ q
sIate Dank, under charter from Wiz.
Continued on Page Ten.)
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Russians Prepare
To Evacuate KoVno
(By Associated Press. }

LONDON, Aug. 1.-THE German at.
tack on the fortress OF Kovno has been
pressed close. Reuters correspondent
at Petrograd points out that the vii.
lage OF Diple, on which the Germans
have retained theirhold notwithstand.
ing the fierce counter attack OF the
Russians, Is only six miles west of
kovno. 1t lies on the left baN of the
Niemen.
Preparations are under way for the
possible evacuation OF the fortress.
All military supplies and government
property has been removed and fac
tories dismantled.
A Zeppelin had appeared for tlSs
first time over the Fortress OF Dzinsk
on the Vina. 110 miles from the sea.
port OF Riga. The airship ,circled the
ramparts. ~.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-11
ADVERT TIsING
SERMONETTES9
4 Short One Every pay
for the Busy Business MN b

should be remembered that ,Hera
rs one great fundamental princjnIel ba.i
hlnd all advertising, and that is, s,FIITS4
faith in the goods offered I. - = =
Inc business writer who earlyF rec.
oshlzes this fact viii! save consider
aole strenuous cropping insthea adfbniaI
swamp OF doubt, hunting wiliso. the
wisp ideas with which @to nrodt ~
phenom" pieces OF copy apbiicabis;
to the case in hand, : i - 8
Faith is the path by which alIt 4 A.
Vertisers reach success, and falth mo-
duces that confidence which iuFnifss
the writer to produce selling srFiis
ment which sells. ~
Our goods will satisfy Your wants.
we can save you time, or moiiay..i,
rms IS the spirit Of the most siics
cesstui, as well as the highest tine
OF modern advertising, Just as It ii tie
basis OF the best form Of persorai
salesmanship. To decry conpetI.
tors wares, even by inference, n NAT
the line OF least resistance; Il con.
vinces no one of the merit of the "a.
vertisers own goods. On the other
hand, II shakes confidence In All siisi.
liar wares, to the damage Of business
In general 1t is destructive adyer.
tising." Il M A
The aim Of advertising is To- pro.
mote sales. Why should the written
selling argument be different In Its
fundamental principles and methods
from the personal sales taIkf Can
anyone imagine the modern scientific
salesman endeavoring to persuade the
buyer with the worn-out "wonderful
bargain" idea, or to convince him With
the best goods" OF their kind on the
market talk, II he could ofHef him d
new thing, a different thing. ana an
opportunity for profit?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-11
mexican TROOPS
BLOW UP TRAINS;
MANY ARE KILLED
Brazilian Minister'S Journey
to Vera Cruz Delayed
by Wreck.
., S. SOLDIER KILLED
Uncle Sam Sends Two Bat
: tleships to Help Keep
Peace.
u, 5. Older KILLED
iBy Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11.-An attack
By. Zapata troops on train at Abizaco
yesterday delayed eSnor Cardoso, the
Brazilian minitser to Mexico, who Is
enroute from the capital to Vera Cruz
to board the gunboat Marietta on his
way to the United States.
American Consul Silliman at Vera
Cruz notified the state department to-
day that the attack was made on q
train ahead Of that bearing the Brazil.
ian minister and 1t would be impossi.
BILE for Senor Cordoso to reach Vera
Cruz before noon today. Consul Sill.
man also reported that an inter.ocean-
tc railroad train was blown up near
Protero yesterday, and that many Car
rama workmen and soldiers we're kill.
ed In battle which followed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-11
VICTORY IN RACE FOR THE GOLDEN
REWARD IS YOURS FOR THE TAKING
Hail to the King! Long live the Queen!

Hail to the King! Long live Queen!
You and friends be the shout this
hoo OF baby when the people Famon
their right choose the most popular bay through the medium
OF the honor and all OF the happiness and distinction all
satisfaction
finest and best babies this
for the taking
Would anything the mother Of the
baby decided by the voice of the popular
All this is within dgent spare mo-
visit baby
short for will geratest
honor and glory It is possibI. people give.
a@sEls.5.s. CONTINUED on Page Twol
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-11
Four Americans Sent
to Pen in Mexico
CRy Associated Press.l

LAREDO. Aug. 1l.-Passengers ar.
irving from Tampico reported that
four Americans Of that city had been
sentenced to long penitentiary terms
charged with counterfeiting. 1t was
reported that the Americans had been
placed aboard the Mexican gunboat
Jravo and sent to Vera Cruz
A request for moretroops In the La.
redo dristrict because Of the bitter
feeling Of some Mexicans over the non.
recognition Of Carranza was wired to
the state department today by UiVted
States Consul Alonzo B. Garrett, of
Neuvo Laredo, opposite here.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-11
Altoona Coal Mines
Need More Workmen

ALTOONA, Pa, Aug. 11.-Anticipat.
ing a shortage Of coal this fall and win
ter, the Pennsylvania Railroad is TAX,
ing steps to protect itself by storing
thouasnds of tons at convenient points
along the system.
Two big storage stations have been
established here. Since the start Of
the European war many miners have
responded to the call to colors and as
result coal companies have been
obliged to advertise for miners.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-11
Easland Probe Jury
Returns Indictments

CHICAGO, Aug. 11.-Indictments
charging msnslaughter and criminal
carelessness were returned before
Judge Kersten in criminal court today
In connection with the Eastland dis.
aster.
Capt. Peterson and Engineer Erick.
son, and officers of the St. Joseph.
Chicago Steamship Company, owners
Of the boat.
Bonds were fixed at $4,000 each
for the company officials and $4,000
for Peterson and Erickson. The two
last named are charged with criminal
carelessness and the officials with
manslaughter.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-11
John Hus League
Formed by Slavs

GARY, Ind, Aug. ia letter an.
nouncing the formation OF the John
Hus League OF Slav Freemasons,
formed to commemorate the burning
at the stake OF Bohemia's great mar.
tyr, John Hus, in 1415 and to do hu-
manitarian work, has been sent to
President Wilson.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-11
BARNES REUNION.

The 18th annual reunion OF the
Barnes family will be held tomorrow
at Traction Park. A splendid program
has been arranged and will begin at
1890 o'clock. A baseball game in the
afternoon will be feature of the day.
A large attendance is expected at the
reunion.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-11
Duke Of Mecklenburg
Heads Turkish Army

LONDON, Aug. 1.-THE Grand
Duke Of Mecklenburg. according to an
Athens, correspondent o.the Star. has
been appointed commander-in.chief OF
the Turkish forces in the Dardanelles,
succeeding Field Marshal Liman Won
Sanders.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-11

Award Contract for
Helen's Run Houses

The contract for the erection OF the
miners houses at Ida May and Caro-
lima was let yesterday, ]. NJ. Kisner
& Bro, Of Fairmont securing the con.
tract for Ida May. and the Nicola
Building Company for the houses at
CAROLINA.
There will be a total OF 104 houses
erected, rather under difficulties, as
the railroad facilities to that section
have not been completed yet. All OF
the material will have to travel by
the highways from Worthington and
Pennington. It is expected there will
be work for all kinds OF laboring men.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-11

!. BROWNSVILLE. Texas, Aug. IL
Little lessening OF activities on the
part of Mexican ranch raiders in the
Rio Grande valley was indicated in re.
ports reaching here in the last "a
hours, which told OF numerous attacks
by bandits and of several battles be.
tween the Mexicans and soldiers.
Ten were reported killed in battles
yesterday and last night, bringing the
death list since the commencement OF
the outbreak TO nearly 20. The report.
ed dead included one United States
trooper four Americans believed to be
members OF the bandit band and five
Mexicans. The trooper was killed last
night at Palm Gardens near Mercedes,
Texas, where he, with several other
cavalrymen, was attacked by a Mexi.
can bandit, who appeared suddenly
out Of the darkness, shot at the sol.
sdiers and disappeared
The battleships Louisiana, flagship
of the Fourth Division OF the Atlantic
Fleet, and the New Hampshire sailed
last night for Vera Cruz. Mexico. The
crews had spent the day loading sup.
plies and coal after receiving orders
from Washington to be prepared 10
leave at a moments notice.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-11
6ENJAMINoW FALLS.
(By Associated PreSsl

BERLIN, Aug. 1.-THE German war
office today reports the occupation OF
the fortress Of Benjaminow, which lies
to the east of Novo Georgiesk, the Rus.
sian stronghold on the Vistula. north.
west of Warsaw.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-11
BIG CROWDS AT EXPO.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 11.-At.
tendance at the Panama-Pacif1c Expo.
sition has passed the 100000 mark,
according to an announcement today
by the Exposition directors. The ninth
million was registered on July 25 and
the daily average since has been
76 q29
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-11
The Weather,

West Virginia and Western Pennsyl'
vania-Unsettled today and Thursday
probably showers.
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British Land Forces Near
Karachali on Gallipoli
PeninSular.
WILMA MAY FALL soon
Teuton Offensive Against
the Russians is Continu-
ed Vigorously.

ny ASSOClHleu IGtSS.
LONDON, Aug. ll.-ReCOguition OF
the imperative Importance to the al.
lies of forcing the Dardanelles as the
shortest road to retrieving Russian
reverses and regaining from them the
initiative now in the hands OF Ger.
many is demonstrated by the sudden
landing OF British forces in the vicIn.
ity Of Karachali, on the north, and the
gulf OF Saros, and resumption OF the
offensive both at the southern end OF
the Gallipoli peninsula and north Of
Gapatepe.
The Australians and New Zealand.
ers recently have been Strengthening
their positions at Gapatepe, the new
landing place on the gulf of Saros be-
ing in the rear OF Bulair lines. II
developed this movement would men,
ace Turkish defenses across the neck
OF the peninsula.
Coming at this time when there IS
much discussion whether Germany
will attempt to crush Servia prepara-
tory to linking forces with Turkey by
way OF Bulgaria, these developments
at the Dardanelles assume special i'm
portanCe.
AS yet there is no proof that the
Germans have withdrawn or are pre-
pairing to withdraw any considerable
portion OF their forces from the east
ern front. On the contrary the often
siye which led TO the fall of Warsaw
has not been relaxed, and the posi-
tion of the retiring Russians Is still
perilous.
Partial dismanteling of Wilma pre-
paratory to evacuation as reported
from Petrograd, is somewhat puzzling
to British commentators inasmuch as
the Russians assert they have repulsed
German attacks around the fortress
OF Kovno, which Is 60 miles north
west OF Wilma.
The Zeppelins reported over Hol-
land, sailing in the direction Of the
Scotch coast, have not been heard
from.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Aug. IL
Turkish troops completely dispersed
forces which the entente allies landed
near Karachali, on the north OF the
Gulf OF Saros, in Dardanelles opera
tions on Saturday night, according to
an official statement issued by the
Turkish war department yesterday.
Troops landed north Of Ari Burnu
made. slight advance under protec-
tion Of the Anglo.French fleet. the
statement adds.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-11

Temperature Today
Recorded hourly at The West Vir,
inian offices.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-04

the calendar rule, and IL WINS so ar
dcred. Mr. Wilson explained that tho
changes provided for In the bill ware
made necessary for the most part nv
recent amendments of the State con-
stitution. AS new terms Of certain
state officers begin February next
speedy action Is necessary. On mn.
ton of Mr. Wilson the rules were sus-
pended and the bill ordered to third
reading on motion OF Mr.. Wilson
the rules we're further suspended and
the bill placed upon its passage
On motion Of Mr.. Wilson the rule.
were suspended. and it was ordered
that the bill be read by its title. sub
titles and sections, but that upon the
request of any member any section
should be read in full and acted upon
separately.
Mr. Jones of Shrewsbury moved ia
amend by striking out section "A. re-
lating to the office of attorney-general
and to substitute II. 1856, abolish,nx
the office. Mr.. Wilson moved to
amend by striking out section a. and
the amendment as amended, leaving
the matter as it now exists was agreed
to, On motion of Mr.. 1timhall of Enos-
burg the bill was amended by provid T.
ing that the board OF pharmacy should
meet at least three times year in
stead OF meeting once in three months.
On motion Of Mr.. Wilson the bill was
amended by being REMEMBERED as
made necessary by striking out sec
tlon ~. The bill was then passed and
on motion OF Mr. Wilson the rule,
we're suspended and the bill messaged
to the Senate.
ORDERED TO LIE.
Mr. Atwell Of Brandon moved that
r. 81. amending an act relating to the
marking of ballots be called IN. and
the vote refusing a third reading be
reconsidered On motion Of Mr. Moore
Of Ludlow the motion was ordered to
lie.
On motion Of Mr.. Stone Of Vergennes
the House adjourned at 1920 O'Clock
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-04
ASSAULT ANO THEFT CHARGED
Finest BOstwick aud Arthur bur-
rOughs Held for Addison County
Court.

Middlebury. Jan 2S.--rwo criminal
cases were held before Justice A. w.
Dickens in the grand jury rooms at the
court house this morning. The cases
were called before Judge Dickens be-
cause recent changes in the law have
made Municipal Judge l.. C. Russell
doubtful of his legal right Ia sign any
papers.
The first case was that ~ state vs.
Arthur Burroughs. arrested in Middle
bury Monday night as a suspicious char
acted and who was charged In court to-
day with stealing 100 chickens from Les
ter Dean of Monkton Ridge iasl Friday
nlght. There arc cases pending against
Burroughs ON other changes, h'lt tnoy
We're not taken up to-day The respond
ent denied the charge Lester Dean.
who lost the poultry. testified that M
had identified 80 Of the stolen poultry
II was also testified that l2 moro were
found in a vacant house belonging to-
the father OF burroughs In Waltha m.
the elder Burroughs having been out of
the state for several months .Iudse
Dickens held Burroughs FOR the June
term of county court under bail of 81. 90,
which was not furnished.
The second case was ,hat uf state
VS.. Ernest BostWick. who has been IN
the county iail here for a week and a
half on the charge Of al assault upon
Thomas Ellis a store-keeper in Hrooha
vile. Bostwick pleaded not aliil;v.
There We're several witns-S"s aca'nSt
him. principal of whom was Mr. Eli:
himself. who testified hat w. dspu o
bout some emptv soda water bottles
which Bost wick brought into the store
for the customary rebate in cash an
alteration occurred and that Bostwlck
assaulted him. choking him, and beat
MIN about the AIMS and chest, to such
an extent that Ellis has not until now
been able to appear in court Judge
Dickens held Bostwick under $500 bail for
the June term Of county court. Bail
was not furnished and Bnstwck was
taken back to the county Jail
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-04
HOUSE-AFTERNOON.

On motion OF Mr. Phelps of Fair
Haven, II. Is was returned to the pos
session OF the Senate.
JOINT RESOLUTION.
No. %. authorizing the clerk OF the
House to procure the printing OF two
thousand additional copies Of H. 10
Mr.. Prize of Wiliamstoun moved that
when the House adjourned it be to meet
Monday. at 300 p. m, and it was 80
voted.
SENATE BILLS REFERRED
5. 10, an act to repeal section l,341 OF
the public statutes requiring supreme
court to furnish opinion to the Gov
ernor, To judiciary committee
JOINT RESOLUTION.
S. =. 10 authorize the Senate and
House committees on the insane to visit
the State hospital at Waterbury and the
Brattleboro retreat at Brattleboro, and 10
investigate and report on the condition
and management thereof, To state and
court expenses.
On motion of Mr. Putnam OF Middle
sex the House adjourned until Monday
at 300 p, m.