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Evening star., 1915-06-13
FLY TRAPS, GIFT OF STAR,
RELIEVE CITY OF PESTS
DR.. Murray, Experienced in Health
Work, Points Out Effective Meth
DDS of Operating Them.

Twenty-sx fly traps presented by
The Star to the District government
and now being operated in the public
markets are proving a big factor in
reducing the fly nuisance in these pro-
visioning centers. They have already
made possible the destruction of thou
sands of the insects and have pre-
vented the development of millions of
others that would have been a menace
to the health of the city
According to John H. Sherman. super
intendent Of weights. measures and
markets. the traps are proving prac-
ticable in every way and have more
than paid for the trouble and care re-
CURED to keep them in operation.
other traps of similar ,iesien which
were presented by The Star to the mu-
nlcipalltH are being operated in the
pollce and hre stations and are proving
a success. according to reports made to
police and fire headquarters. Many citi-
zenS have purchased similar devices
! from the Gospel Mission where they
are manufactured.
Fewer Flies Here Than in Years.
That there are fewer flies in Wash
ington now than in years and that the
campaigns of the last few seasons are
responsible for this improved showing
is the belief of DR.. Arthur l.. Murray.
formerly of the District health depart
| ment. who directed The Stars first anti
fly campaign DR.. Murray has exam
ined the new Star trap and considers 1t
a pra ctica BILE one. Discussing the habits
of flies. means by which they may be
avoided and effective methods of oper-
ating The Star traps. DIR. Murray said:
Files breed by election in stable
manure, but denied this they will Sc
lect the next best medium available
which offers the two factors necessary
for the Matching of their eggs-heat
and moisture
Favorable breeding places are manure
bins or pits. open garbage pals. dead
animals. decaying vegetable matter and
fermenting refuse piles.
DO not permit refuse to accumulate
anywhere a bout premises.
IF there is manure pit or bin on
t he premises. see that it is H. tight and
kept closed, except when actually
being used for the reception of refuse
or when being cleaned.
Use of Fly Traps.
Where to place the trap.-Place the
hy trap just outside the building. in
the shade. at d point near the manure
bin or pit if there is a manure bin or
pit on the premises.
How to bait the trap.-Traps may be
baited with bread, soaked with stale
beer, brewers waste. crab meat. fish
heads or bread soaked with milk or
Sweetened water.
How TO kill trapped fies-Fhes cap
tured in traps should be killed daily.
THE most convenient means for kill
ing trapped flies is by the use of gaso-
line or benzine fumes. To use this
method most effectively a heavy canvas
nara fined cover should be made to ft
over the trap. A saucer or shallow
dish should be partially filled with the
gasoline or benZ ne and placed under
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Receptive Audience.

Coming as il did after rousing hour
and half of athletic sports in the
hottest part of the day. the address of
Mr. Brownlow found a most receptive
audience. an audience which was per-
fectly willing 10 sit still for a bit and
hear the advice of the Commissioner
or. as he himself phrased II, of one
third of the mayor of washington
For. he said. beginning his address
The mayor OF the District of Column
bia is like ancient Gaul-divided into
three parts"
The Commissioner extolled the beau
tE of Rock Creek Park in no uncertain
phrase.
This is one of the most beautiful
Spots In the District of Colum bia.' he
declared Picnics are what | would
IKE TO see this part of Rock Creek
Park used for more"
The Fourth 0 IuIy celebration. held
Just west of tn, reservoir last year.
he declared one o. the best entertain
ments OF its kind ever held in the Dis
trict- He prophesied an even greater
success for the Independence day ceIe-
nratlon to be held at the same place
this year.
Mr. Brownlow highly commended citi-
zens associations and the work they
are doing for TIE District.
ID community where there is no
expression of opinion through the bal
lot boS. ne SAID. 1t is important that
the right of petition be exerted in AN
orderly manner. The best movement
that has grown up in recent years is
that of the citizens associations In so
far IS the things you desire to be done
in your own community can de done.
the citizens association is the very
best way"
Here the Commissioner issued a
warning:
But remember, when citizens as
sociation comes to the Comm ssioners
with recommendations for local i'm
provements there are fifty other asso-
Citations doing the same thing, and IT
fs very diff1cult to get their demands
correlated so that any of them will
pass Congress. The one difficulty that
has grown up in citizens associations
in recent years is this: their demands
need TO he correlated on propositions
that affect The whole city
Mr., Brownlow then held up the Fed
Grafton of Citizens Associations as the
clearing house for the citizens aSso-
Citations ~ large. and urged the Mount
Pea SAINT Citizens Association ard all
other associations not at present af-
fliated with the federation to become
nemners at the earliest possible mo-
ment
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c. & o. Backer, It Is SAID.

It. is understood that the Chesap apeake
and Ohio railroad is backing the new
road SO as to obtain an entrance into
Washington without using the South
ern railway tracks.
The Navy Department, it is said. is
encouraging the building of the road to
provide rail transportation from the
proving ground at Indian Head, Md. to
Washington and to naval stations
south. At present there is only water
transportation for this government
plant. According to information about
the proving ground, the road is to be
started about June Is. The point at
which it is proposed to cross the river
is a short distance below Indian Head.
The road would open up territory
which now has nothing but water
transportation, and would provide a
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-02-04

DIV '1las.'l-lfil
work in violation OF any o. the pro.
visions of this act, shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon
conviction thereof, shall be fined NOT
less than ten dollars nor more than
fifty dollars for each and every Of.
Tense. "a 3
It shall be the duty Of the prose.
cutting attorney OF each county. end
Of the state commissioner Of flabort or
for the chief mine inspector where
the law applies to mines) 10 enforce
the provisions Of this act and TO prose.
cute any person. firm OF corporation
charged with violation OF the same
before any magistrate or court Of
competent Jurisdiction IN the state.
It shall be the duty OF the truart
officer, factory inspectors. mine In.
spectors and authorized agents OF tho
humane society to expose ali VIOLA
lions Of this act to the prosecuting
attorney. and to the state commits
sioner OF labor Tor to the chief mine
inspector) truant officer and author
lied agents Of the humane society
shall have equa lpowers with factory
and mine inspectors to enter any
place Of employment mentioned IN
this act. All fines coll cted for viola.
ltionl OF this act shall be paid into the
building fund Of the school district
or Independent district In which the
offense is committed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-02-04
CURIOUS FACTS.

New York now has the near side
stop for -1''ey cars.
Australians 1914 wheat crop is esti-
mated at 100,000.o0o bushels.
California is advert'ring its canning
industry in moving pictUres all over the
world.
Elementary instruction Is compul.
sorry in France for children Of bith
sexes between the ages Of six and thir-
teen..
Swedish iron ore deposits are esti.
mated at. 1,S00,00o.00o tons. In 1918
over $4,000 tons were exported main
ly to England and Germany.
An old piano has been used at the
Bath (Maine) high school for more
than 40 years. 1t Is said that when
Emma Eames was school girl she
walked all over It's keyboard because
she did not like its tone.
Daniel Wright, aged SIS. hermit of
West Brookfleld, Mass, made his first
visit to city. Worcester. in So years q
80 S@-s7 ago. He made thestrip In a
- autonnh''" 1t was his first
ride in a motor csr.
In making q trip by automobile from
Blue Rapids to Marysville. Kan, In a
storm recently L. II. Whan had trouble
making the hills" without mud chains.
He stopped the car. removed his shirt,
fastened 1t around the rear wheels
and was enabled to climb the hills to
town.
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WHO'S WHO IN THE WAR.
General Foch.

While the French general have
been given little publicity In this war,
many Of them have played heroic
roles, and not the least Of these is
Gen. Ferdinand Foch. who has execu.
ted in the field several Of Gen.
Joffre's most brilliant plans. When
King George conferred the Grand
Cross Of the Bath upon the French
general, upon the occasion Of his visit
Ito France, 1t was recognition OF
many gallant feats of arms. Gen.
|Foch Is sixty.three years OF age, and
entered the army soon after gradu-
ating from the college in his native
town Of Tarbes. He is a recognized
authority on tactics and has written
several books which have been trans
lated into several languages. He was
long professor of tactics at the Eoole
de Guerre, the great French military
college, and in 1908 he was made =
general and placed in command OF
the war school. For two or three
vars before the war he had been
!, nmander Of q division of the
French army. At the outbreak OF
Ihostilities he was entrusted with an
important command by Gen. Joffre,
and he will doubtless rank In history
as the hero Of the great battles OF
the Marine and the User. Since octo
Der he has commanded the three
great armies OF the north and has
been Gen. Joffre's right hand man.
One OF Gen. Foch's brothers is q Jes-
nit priest. OF all the French leaders
In the field Gen. Foch hns shown the
greatest brilliance, daring and res
source In offensive operations. It Is
to him that Joffre has entrusted his
most important moyem ents, and each
has q perfect knowledge Of the tenn.
permanent and capacity Of the others.
That Gen. Foch was singled out by
the British monarch to receive the
highest distinction he could confer
upon a foreigner for military services
AN honor conferred upon nc other
French general except Joffre- WAS
proof that Foch had performed feats
which are as yet little known to the
world at large.
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Current Comment.
KILL THE SHIP BILL

With the vicious ship purchase bill
nearing the rocks, President Wilson
must realize that his power to jam
any measure OF legislation through
by the simple process OF passing the
word along that "the boss wants It"
is seriously on the wane. Mondays
proceedings in the Senate must have
been an eyeGpener to the President
in more ways than one. 1t must have
opened his eyes to the fact that there
Ia limit to the suberviency of Demo-
cratic senators to the whims and fan.
cies of their party's head. Further
more It should have shown one who
has proved himself so far out OF
touch with the sentiment of the coun-
try. what the prevailing opinion Is
concerning this piece of proposed
locislation, so unwise from the econ
omic viewpoint and SO fraught with
danger to our relations with hitherto
friendly nations. Leaders IN MS
own party, men OF Judgment ana
character, have not broken with the
president on this question willingly
or for any triflying reason. They
have been led to take this step by
the same considerations Of patriotism
and broad craftsmanship that have
animated their Republican brethren.
M this action they are representing
the vast majority Of their fellow. cit-
Gems who are convinced that the pass
age of the ship purchase bill would
open the door to long train of trou-
|bles for this nation.
AT this writing the President and
his advisors, regardless Of the sum-
mary rebuke which registered the
peoples wish with regard to this
matter, are endeavoring to devise
some scheme for foisting the PERM.
cious legislation on the country. It
Is proposed. to revise the bill by
striking out some OF the objection
able features. II they were all
stricken out there would be no bill
left. The bill should be referred to
the wastebasket. No amount Of
patching will render Il anything but
d source OF constant irritation TO tho
peoples Of other nations and Of peril
to ourselyes.-Gazette Times.
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State Editors.

The Intelligencer takes occasion to
congratulate the Republican represent.
atives in the West Virginia legislature
on the party solidarity they are pre-.
senting on all questions carrying out
the pledges of the State platform and
those measures relative to platform
promises. For the first time since
1904 the Republicans are conferrng in
caucus SO us to be able to present a
united front to the opposition. It is
what ought to have been done before
to have secured legislation that went
by default owing to the lack of unan-
unity or understanding. The 1ntelli-
gcncer has not been given to endors-
ng the President and his measures,
but 1t does take Off its hat to him and
his House Of Representatives in pre-
senting party solidarity on party
measures. 1t is not only the party's
privilege, but Its duty to do this. as it
Is held responsible for the carrying
out of the things 1t has promised to
Its supporters that shall be enacted
into law. II the West Virginia Re-
publican legislators have profited by
the success which has attended Presi-
dent Wilson in insisting on party
alignment on administration, and plat
form measures. The Intelligencer ex-
tends its hearty commentator for
following his example.
It is well understood, or ought to
be. that this country is governed by
political parties, and that the party
in power is responsible to the people
for a bad or acceptable performance
of the trust reposed in 1t. The kicker,
the grumbler or the so.caled indepen-
dent who raises himself higher than
his party and assumes greater intelli-
geace than the political body which
he affiliates with can work some mis-
chief, but that is about all he accom-.
plishes. He is wholly negative unit.
1t will be remembered that this indie.
pendent division worked untold evil
to this country in 1912, and 1t only
needed trial for the country to re-
cover It's sanity, or the people who
were misled to become sane again.
Parties are organized to carry out
their principles and their Legislative
programs, and there must be unity OF
action to accomplish these things.
The West Virginia Republicans are
pursuing the right course In having
their caucus conferences, as Is evil
denced by the results already OBJ
misunderstanding Intelligencer.
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FIRST THINGS.
American J eishop,,,.' !

The first Episcopal bishop Of the
American church was the Rev. DR..
William White, who was consecrated
bishop OF Pennsylvania by the Arch.
bishop Of Canterbury 1873 years ago
today. February 4, 1857. Bishop
White was not only. the first Ameri-
N bishop In the inc Of succession
from Canterbury, hut he was the pre-.
siding officer ut the first Episcopal
convention in America, held in 1856.
He wrote the constitution OF the
church, when after the revet,t.,n n,s q
new organization Of Angelic adj
herents was organized. Bishop White
was the president Of the first Bible
society in America, and, with Bishop
seabury OF Connecticut. revised the
Book of Common Prayer for the use
of the American Episcopal church.
The degree OF d. d. conferred upon
him in 117s2 by the uniyersity Of
Pennsylvania was the first honorary
degree Of That Institution. Bishop
White was . native Of Philadelphia
and died there In 1sab.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-02-04

Mr.. Amos Pinchot's idea of the
Associated Press Is almost too humor.
Gus for discussion. He thinks It runs
the American newspapers, whereas
the American newspapers run the
Associated Press. The various people
who are connected with the Asso-
ciated Press have about as much to
DO with the conduct OF American
~ Us Mr.. Pinchot's secre.
G...s. -...4 stenographers have to do
with Ills investments and public
utterances.
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up man exxclaims, Your money or
your iife,e and the trembling victim
Is generally glad enough TO empty his
pockets and save that for'whici q man
win giey AN that he hath. The
bomb! dropping aviator Is In no such
Spectacle class. He must be liken.
ed TO the professional assassin who
steals upon his prey and strikes with.
out warning. He Isl shideous blot on
our so-called civilization. He Is max.
Ing the present war one of the black.
est chapters in human history.
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Peculiar Taxation Ii Holland.

Peculiar Taxstion In HeIland.
Some Of the most peculiar Of taxa
lions recorded are to be found In tho
archives Of Holland. In 1871, for M
stance. there was In existetce tag
imposed on all passengers travelling In
Holland. IN 1874 a duty ofI 9 shill.ngs
was levied on each person who enter
ed a tavern before moor, on those who
entered q. place OF enterthinment. on
marriage, and deaths and on many
other things. If a person was buried
out OF the district TO which bio belong
ed the tar was payable twiceIoyer.
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AHHoPELEss aF ;t..
The once Holders TRUST made

y 4
The Office Holders Trust made a
sad mistake in the selection OF its
representatives to appear before the
legislative committee against the
charter for Fairmont, which has been
practically unanimously endorsed by
the people OF the city regardless Of
politics.
George .. Miller, who said he was
once o Republican, and who stated
that the Republicans OF Fairmont
were more corrupt than the Demo-
Gratis. alleging that they had burned
the ballots In years gone by, was
forced 10 admit that the man whom he
charged with this crime is one of the
City Commissioners who was oppos-
Ing the new charter.
The new charter was discussed on
It's merits from the standpoint of
economy and fair elections. and when
the Democrats could only muster one
vote Of four they had on the COM
mittee. II will be seen that the new
charter has made a most favorable
impression before the House Commit
tee. who heard it explained to them
In detail. II IS no longer considered
BY those who oppose 1t as a narrow
partisan measure. but one providing
economy and fair elections, two
things that 80 perscen of the people
OF Fairmont are agreed upon and
which we do not have under present
conditions. -
When a city is carrying a hundred
thousand ollarsf floating debt besides
over quarter OF a million bonded
debt a charter that reduces direct
salaries $4,000 per yea! and prevents
the $4,000 extra salary grab of last
year, is certainly very much to be
desired. Since the legislature has
become cognizant Of the conditions
that prevail at Fairmont the mem.
beers seem TO be determined to give
the people the relief they are praying
for. A brighter day is in sight for
Fairmont. Gs h,
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mo- DISSENTING VOTE.

L. NJ. Davis, editor and one Of the
owners OF the Fairmont West Viz.
,gintan, is mentioned as being q
strong contestantfo the place on the
public service commission caused by
the death of Howard N. Ogden. Not
a dissenting voice heard SO far
Grafton Sentinel.
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Generosity.

Generosity.
Mrs. Blackington was collecting
funds for a widow and orphans who had
been suddenly left destitute by the
death Of their provider. Meeting Mr..
Cronin, she asked II he wished to con.
tribute a few cents toward the fund.
NOW, Mr.. Cronin." she said, "can ]
put you down for a small subscription? n
"Shure, num-" replied the old Irish.
man, ian it's very laudable object,
and We kin put me down fer a couple
av dollars, an tn Lord knows I'd give
We the money II I had It."
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-02-04
Bitter Defeat,

Bitter Defeat. a-.
A golfer noted for meanness noticed
that strange lad was carrying his
clubs.
You're not the boy ! have usually
had" he said.
~ al" replied the lad; you see
" & tossed who'd be caddie for YOU"
"oh. ! see!" said the golfer, "and
you won?"
mo-" answered the caddie sorrow
.fully,"1 lost"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-02-04

Made in America" will be Just as
popular trade mark as MADE in
Germany" or Manufactured In Eng.
land" before the European war is
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-02-04
Couldn't Please EN-,

Couldn't Please EN-. g
"once upon time" said Uncle
Eben, "dar was man dat tried to
please everybody, an KEEP gittin'
crowded along till he landed on a
Icannibal island an he jes' naturally
had to brace up an make a stand.''--
Philander Johnson.
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Just Smiles.
Rssn, Peel.

Rssn Peel.
Inspired by the famous question
how to pronounce "Przemysl," cor.
respondent has created the following
Admzl who dwlt in Przemysl
lnavrtntly sat on thysl:
Tho It certnly paind,
A shrk she rstraind,
And contantd hrslf with a whysi.
Bombay (India) Examiner.
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FATE.

FATE.
Two shall be born. the whole wide
world apart.
And speak Al different tongues. and
have mo- thought 1T
Each O the others being; and have no
heed; .sFs
And these. Ger unknown seas to un,
g known lands 81 7a :
Shall cross, escaping wreck; sdefying
death; 4. 3. 4 n
And, all unconsciously, shape every
act to this one end !.
That, one day out of the darkness, they
shall meet = ~
And read LIES meaning In each; others
others eyes.
And two shall walk some narrow way
Of life
So nearly side by side, that, should
one turn
Ever so little space to right or left.
They needs must stand acknowledged
face to face. q
And yet with wistfnl eyes that never
meet,
Calling in vain to ears that neve,
They seek ssa. each other all their weary
And die nsatisfied-and that Is fate.
-7usan Mari spaulding.
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Figuring Il Out.

Figuring It Out.
Candidate: Isn't fifteen thousand
dollars for a seat the council a
pretty big expense?
Committeeman: With all these
franchise questions coming up it isn't
an expense. It's an investment.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-02-04
BestStoriies
Trust In Signs.

lr Trust In Signs.
An elderly farmer drove into town
one day and hitched his team to a
telegraph post Here" exclaimed
the blurly- policeman, you can't hitch
there!" NJ
Cant hitchl" shouted the irate
farmer. well. why have you got a
sign up Fine for Hitching'?"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-02-04

II the moving picture men did not
follow the Dacia they missed a great
opportunity.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-02-04
Another Mean Man

Another Mean Man..
crawford-What prompted him to
buy a car?
afraid to ride in one.-Life.
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Girls.

The way they act shows love is blind,
And makes one Jealous as Othello;
For when they fall in love. YOU find
It's always with the other fellow.
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If diplomatic fight is all we have
over the Dacia. We will be getting off
lucky.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-02-04

Life in New York, perhaps, is going
to be only one income tax after an.
other.
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No child under fifteen years OF age
shall be employed, permitted or sut.
fered to work In, about or IN connec.
ton with any Of the establishments
or occupations named In section one
of theact. unless the person, firm or
corporation employing such child pro
cures and keeps on file. accessible
70 any trunnt officer. inspectur Of fac-
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- Z.
Evening star., 1915-05-23
CHARGE Accounts

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