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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-06

Automobiles killed and wounded more peo-
pie in and about New York on July than
pistols and firecrackers did. We are certainly
getting more civilized.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-06

You can purchase merchandise advertised
in THE TRIBUNE with absolute safety-tor
81 dissatisfaction results in any case IhE
TRIBUNE guarantees TO pay your none!
back upon request No red tape no quio-
bling. We make good promptly II the adver-
tiser does not.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-06
TUESDAY. JULY q. 1918.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES by Nail Postage Paid Oot'id


Kn,e-ed At -. rs,oce Al New York Second Class Mai
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-29
By GoUvERNEUR NORRIS

them, and received higher and higher
pay
John Paul perpetrated, much against
his VIII and only because he knew that
he could sell 1t, very long story. for
which he received the largest sum of
money that he had ever possessed at one
time. Now was the chance to climb
plumb out of the hole in which they
lived; but to the young people 1t seemed
mat the time was not yet come for that,
but for home in the country, where the
babies would grow even fatter and more
beautiful than they were in town,
They bought an Abandoned farm. 1t had
upon 1t very tiny farmhouse which, SO
the village builder said, could be or
dered, heated and plumbed for s25OO.
John Paul hesitated, but not for long.
His stories were selling like hot cakes;
he would simply have to increase his
output for the tenth time since his mar
riage).
There was nobody to tell John Paul
that he must not do business with build
ers on the strength of their own repre-
sentation You must make hard and
fast contract with them, or kick them
downstairs. But John Paul, in spite of
much definite knowledge to the contrary,
could never get over his deplorable habit
OF trusting people and believing what
they said The village builder had white
hair and beard child-like blue eyes, and
the neatest, most self-respecting clothes
Imaginable. He was a charming old fell
low. For doing over the house $500 was
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-29

Quicker than it takes to tell, two
pairs of strong arms surrounded them
and carried them safely to the shore.
When Henry came to his bewilder-
ed self he found himself in a snowy
white led and somebody was feeding
him hot chicken broth. Just across
the room was another bed just like
his own and the somebody that was
in it was the boy he had saved. A
very lovely person was bending over
him.
"Mother," he was saying, 'let's
make him stay for the rest of the
holidays"
And that's exactly what Henry did.
for when the teachers at school heard
of his bravery. they were only too
pleased to reward him by allowing
him to accept the invitation.
So. after ell. Henry's holidays were
very happy onesl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-29

his outside figure. He was to supervise
every inch of the work, and for so doing
and for saving little here and there,
he was to receive commission of 10 per
cent.
Well, he went to work on John Paul s
house and called for $500. for 5000. for
$500.
Now" said John Paul to his wife
Che was very tired. having worked over
time), that's the last payment. and the
house is promised for the first of next
month"
The young people became radiantly
excited They went forth into the city
and bought chintzes and wall papers and
some beds and things. To pay for them
John Paul hammered out some extra love
stories and could not sleep at night for
love of the new house. and the fact that
his overtired brain would not stop work.
ing,
He telegraphed to the village builder:
"Will the house be finished on the first
as promisedY'
The answer was from the builders son:
Impossible finish before seventh
The next day came another telegram:
lowing to fathers illness work has
been delayed. Kindly sent check for
$780,
John Paul rushed out to the country.
The builder himself was too i'll to be
seen, or to be consulted about business
the son did not know just how the ac-
counts stood, but he did know that $500
was urgently required.
II haven't got it." said John Paul.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-29
Henry's Holidays
(Continued.)

Never stopping to consider that the
nm Ice would give way under his
eSn weight, Henry rushed straight to
ne place where the boy had fallen in,
track went the ice! Henry scream
: With all his might and plunged
own into the freezing water. A
aialon thoughts raced wildly through
q mind when, surprises of surprises,
= ieet landed on the soft muddy bed
y NE river. The water reached only
. ais shoulderl
instantly he realized that the other
10Y must have lost his footing.
aaaost In answer to his thought a
saaa elutehed wildly at his coat,
ssift as a flash he grabbed at the
sa'er and caught the boys sleeve. He
l.'aek the hand that was clinging to
- oyereoat SO hard that it fell limp,
s-skiy ne pulled the boy to his feet
a mans voice sounded hoarsely
= ~ the shore of the boys home
nsaa on minute longer"
!. not IL shouted Henry, 'I'm
- = nght, waters not deep. Save this
s''og" He was making a desperate
: saoft to hold the almost unconscious
q On his feet.
r.
70 stalwart men plunged boldly
- ne Icy water and, pushing the
- ss4sn lee this way and that. waded
7s.assp to the half-frozen boys
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-29

JOHN TENALGlA some Kisses tmany
kisses inclosed); they are all for you.
May your days be bright as the Rain
bowl" Charlotte Rodenhauser, Co.
lumbia, Pa, says, ~ wish l could have
become a member before this time, so
that I could have been keeping the
Rainbow pledge that much longer" A
good will like yours, Charlotte, should
have no trouble in making up for lost
time.
Willamette Haney, Germantown
avenue. has sS7 in the bank. She has
written several letters to your editor
and we hope that she will write many
more. Mary Wagner hints that she
might give a Rainbow Fair" in the
springtime-it's a secret so far and
I know that you win be very anxious
to hear all about it.
Anna Biernbaum, West Diamond
street, sent US nice letter with the
names of her friends who have joined
the club. So many lovely little notes
are coming in that I wish l could
borrow a whole page of the EVENING
LEDGER and let you see every one Of
them!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-29
Do You Know This?

/. How many words can you form
from this one word-sTRANGE2 ?
Five eredits.l
2. What is the matter with this SEN
tence: "A holiday is when we don't
have any school,? Five eredits.)
8. Divide sss,9ss by 7 and then
multiply the dividend by 1S2.645.
What do you notice about the result ?
Give credits.l
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-29

Farmer Smith, Children's Editor,
EVENING LEDGER, Philadelphia.
I wish to become member Of
your Rainbow Club and agree to
DO A LITTLE KINDNESS EACH
AND EVERY DAY-SPREAD A
LITTLE SUNSHINE ALL ALONG
THE WAY.
Name ..........-......
Address ..'....-..''.'.'.'.'...'
Age .....,.............'....'.'
School attend. d..................
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-29
Poor Fellow

Sick Man-It doesn't make much diff
ference whether die now or not.
Doctor why, my good man, why
not7
Sick Maxwell I must owe you sew
eral hundred dollars by now, and I'll
be in the hole, anyway.-Siren.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-29
RAINBOW CLUB
FARMER SMITHS
GOODNIGHT TALKS

elegant this members for
Farmer
Do nothing d simply ge busy for by keeping
busy time flies (vithout wngs) and happier
Thank club during 1915 1t is
have people thank what do and am thanking
Now and polite
ashton: dears, have done for club
Remember members little amn
|nd the talking where
lie or she "comes in"
says pshaw kids belong Farmer Smiths
girls would like to be kids (as
all them) more"
We you ater howt o members.
Just try keep trying-its lots of FUN.
SMITH,
Editor, EVENING LEDGER.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-29

pspi was only IL years OF age when
f1nn 20 become a writer. When only
his hqss,S4peg s1sIpRRil9Rs tRa6Rs iSr to Sis fss
III wniissgn1inc books While still at coll
4 ~ discovered Kipling. He was Inn
NJ ~ ~ inc masters message OF things
ifikssed ~ sra and for the first time he had
I ~ ri hiking Of the sort q thing he c one
,.se s would wish 70 write hin himself
ruth. r =, heautinnl5 He began. to look
+ ~ Grtions which had any, other pur-
fsss - geEan travelling up and down the
r. ~ rain,nr the knowledge that would
s, se him WHOM he c9hme TO rsfnG wFitGe OF the
rg.hs,o eSSausied and he had to come
hecsslnrVsns iior1e to earn. He got himself a
e y mnotkes there until the next spring
"a We left. never to return, During the
fnssp ~ Two years he supported himself by
1fu "and piayinE games OF chance and
htgslss, hig !, sis clubs Then he fell desperately
Z I.i ays ~ and renounced gambling forever.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-29

d o n f | e ! d, N. j.,
W ri t e 8 a very
pretty little letter.
She says: 81 am
getting a number
of little girls to-
gether who W a n I
to b e | o n g to the
club. Fl e re a r e
y.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-29
Our Postoffice Box

John Tenalgia, in the picture gal
lery, is one of the very active members
of the 9Th street branch of the Rain
bow Club. Susanna Kessler, Had
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-03-08
EXCURSION DATES
Are Soonto Be Arranged by the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company. \
PlanIr1in ,, ~ ~

Planning to arrange for the ex-
cursion dates for the coming summer
and the rest Of the year. meeting OF
the passenger department of the Bal
ltimore and Ohio railroad will be hello
at headquarters in Baltimore within
"a short time when the matter will be
formally discussed and the plans ten
.tative1y outlined.
Under the agreement which the
Baltimore and Ohio has with the
PENNSYLVANIA it's expected that dates
for the Atlantic City excursions will
be made as they have been for a num-
Der Of years past The excursions
will begin about the first week In
July and each road will have a special
excursion for the seashore on altern-
Inte Thursdays.
The big exposition at San Francis
co will enter into the excursion bust
Tess this year anu dates and rates
viii be arranged. Some OF the east
!ern roads will also change the time
of some Of their through trains In
order to make better connections with
the western roads. so that the coast
business can be handled more expedi-
Itiously.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-03-08
STATES TWO
Gent RATE IS
KNOCKED OUT
BY the Federal Supreme Court
So Far as to the Norfolk
and Western Road.
nv ASSOCIATES pas..,

WASHINGTON, March s.The
West Virginia two-cent passenger rate
law was annulled as unconstitutional
today by the supreme court as to the
business OF the Norfolk and Western
Railway Company.
In announcing the courts decision,
Justice Hughes said:
In making a reasonable adjust
ment OF the carriers charges the
state is under no obligation to secure
the same rate OF return from each or
the two principal departments of bust
ness. passenger and freight, but the
state may not select either OF these
departments for arbitrary control 1t
is apparent from every point OF view
that this record permits that the.
statutory rates at most afford a very
narrow margin over the cost OF the
traffic. tits clear that by the reduc-
ton In rate the company is forced to
carry passengers, If not at or below
cost. with merely nominal reward,
consisting the volume Of the traffic
affected. We find no basis whatever
upon which the rate can be supported
and it must be concluded In the light
Of the principals governing the regu-
slation Of rates that the state exceeded
Its power in imposing it,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-03-08
TO Improve Conditions in City
Of Mexico, lin Note Sent to
President Wilson.
Y3Assoe.ArEn rrfss,

WASHINGTON, N ar. New AMI
urgent representations amounting
practically to warning have been
sent by the United States to General
.Carranza demanding animprovement
or conditions In Mexico City: Dlplo-
ie;ltists familiar with the contents o.
the note. which American Consul
Silliman has been instructed to pre-
gent to General Carranza. interpret
30 as an entire change of policy on
the part or the Nyashin gton govern
ilnent toward the Mexican situation.
The communication TO Garranza.
which was drafted after conferences
between President Wilson, Secretary
iEryan and Counsellor Lansing WIS
guarded with secrecy pending some
word from Garranza az to his atti-
tude. Ii was said by some officials
that the note contained the strongest
that ever have been
made TO Garranza and I'M lcates& TINT
the american govern ent Isl rapidly
IosinE spat isnce ith his Ind sference
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-03-08
DEATH PENALTY
Is Paid in Electric Chair by.
Rocco Tassone, for Muir
der of an italian.
tnYAsa.,osue,A,rrp8rsasrl,.

BEILEFONTE, Pa. Mar Rocco
sTassone, aged 24 years, of Lancaster.
Pa, was electrocuted in the Center
county penitentiary at Rocakv1ew near
here shortly after o'clock this
caster county s5
The condemned man was led
into the death chamber at 7::07
O'Clock Four minutes later he
was pronounced dead Tassone was
calm when brought into the death
chamber and until the large mask
was placed over his face he. watched
with interest the guards as they
strapped his body, arms and legs.
There were no witnesses present ex-
cept the guards and physicians. 40
applications were mad O to Warden
John Francies and not even repre-
sentative of the press was present.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-03-08
FALLS ELEVEN STORIES
.AndTWo Membe rsy ofsthe Anal
gamat ted Socie ty of Engi-
ne rssaTes Beinq Hell
s,sYtAssociArGp PREa

q NEW YORK, Mar. s. Some N.Y.
terry attaches to "a he death OF sAIaxan.
der Gordon, IS o. years old, who was
killed by q fall from an eleyen-story
window at Broadway and uane
streets told Two men, members
,gineers, whose Offices are on the
floor from which f Gordon fell have
been held TO a#aittas OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
into the cause Of Gordon 81 dea Ia &
They are George Wallace and Oliver
Houston. The police declare they
have witnesses who saw a scuhie and
said blows were struck just bafor1
Gordon fell to the street. Wa1I10el
declared ne and Houston*h had simply
tried to prevent g ord or. hos vas
despondent, from Committing suls
eide sssszs
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-03-08
lNcCAlNIC IS CALLED
LOW DOWN HOUND

7 If you had any case against Hill you
would not have abandoned it,
Tt has not been abandoned. It is
still pending answered Attorney
Charles McCamic
We'll, Bonner Hill is still here
even if there is such proceeding
retorted Avis Avis then took up the
charge Of bribery, recalling that At
storney Gaines had argued that bribery
was confined to executive. judicial and
Legislative officers. But said Avis,
sit is just as much crime to bribe
a common ofncer as 1t is to bride a
Judge. The only distinction is that
bribery OF judge is a felony and if
a common officer it is a misdemeanor.
AZ this point Attorney aHcCamic
said something so softly that only.
those close by could hear. Nobody
but a contempt ble low down hound
would --- 4 began Avis turning
Quickly and facing NIcGazmic, but he
was stopped by the vigorous pounding
of Judge Littlepage's gavel, while the
Judge declared he didn't want to call
out the militia. This relieved the
situation aud Avis continued his argu-
ment which was still IN progress at
tho noon adj ournment.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-03-08
HARRY K. TF1AVv IS PLACED
ON TRIAL With FIVE OTHERS
STYLE DA Y NUMBER
AS OFFICIAL GUIDE.
To the Thousands tc Come
Here Style Day Will Be Is
sued by the Telegram

AS an official guide 10 the thous-
ands of shoppers who will come to
the city on ClarksbuTg's first Style
Day Friday, March 10. the Tele-
gram will issue a magnificent Style
Day Number Thursday. March rs.
which will contain hundreds of an
thentic spring and summer fashion
articles by the leading American
style authorities. Every popular style
will be illustrated VIII photographs
of the garments described, on living
models. All the STYLES Of wearing
apparel for men, women and children
which will be worn this spring and
summer and were shown at the New
York and Chicago fashion shows
will be pictured and described.
This style Day Number" OF tho
Telegram will contain the announce
ments OF the special showings of
Clarksburg merchants and business
houses on Style Day 2 To the Tele-
gram editors descriptions and illus
trations Of the new American styles,
the progressive merchants will add
the important information regarding
where the articles can be purchased
and what the cost will BE.
Suburban and country readers OF
the Telegram are urged to begin now
to make preparation to spend Style
Day. in Clarksburg and to watch for
the Te1egran1's Style Day Mum berY
for the complete program for the.
days observation and full shopping
information.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-03-08
of Six Months in Jaii anu on
the Roads for Violating the
Dry Laws.

Confessions, passing sentences and
Getting trial dates occupied the open
ing hour Of the criminal court Mon
day morning b. and then q dius Hit
was placed on trial charged with VII
5olating the prohfbit ton laws.
Marion Boone pleaded guilty to
the theft of zinc from the Clarksburg
Zinc Company to the value of SIS
and Judgment was suspended to as
certain his age.
Brack Hooker pleaded guilty or
living with Ada Heatherly unlawful
" and was fined $50 and sentenced
To- serve one day In Jail.
.. II. Huey conf ssed TO disorderly
conduct on5a street car and was lined
f$25 and costs.
Carson Wine said he was guilty or
violating the prob ibit ton law and
was fined 81 00t and ssentencedt TO jail
and road months. 3s
NJ Dwight Lane lnd der bond here aA
s. lgitiyss no lied Fl court that ne
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-03-08
GAR Distribution
Is Arranged for by Railroad and
Coal Companies, with Com
Missions Approval.
tsrgel4t rs 81 n \ !. rGLr.. !.

WASHINGTON, b C., Mar.
An arrangement has been made by
the Coal and Coke railway, the
Elliott Splint Coal Company. the Gil
mer Consolidated Coal Company.
the Queen Shoals Coal Company. the
Norris Fork Coal Company and the
Elk Manor Coal Company, operating
along its line. for q distribution of
coal cars to the mining companies
along the line. OF the road. The
agreement is satisfactory to the In
terstate Commerce Commission,
which has endorsed the plan and dis
missed further proceedings to COM
pei the railroad to provide more lib
eral car supply for the companies.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-03-08
ARRESTED
For Being Drunk but is Sent to
Road Gang for Violation of
YoStS Law.

William slane confessed to a
charge OF carrying a pint OF whisky
on his person in violation of the
amendments to the SYost prohibition
law and was sen fenced to serve sixty
days On the roads and pay a fine Of
500 and costs by, Justice jackson ".
Carter Monday morning.
Slane was arrested Sunday evening
in Broad Oaks by Chief Pearrell for
Being drunk When taken to the
police station and searched a pint OF
whiskey was found in his pocket.
Chief Pearrell appeared before Justice
Carter Monday morning and swore
out warrant for him charging him
with violating the amendment to the
Yost law. When he was arraigned
before Justice Carter he pleaded
guilty and received the minimum
sentence.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-03-08
~ - fail ~ -sisIi 49, =
REVENUE
And Road Measures Only to Be.
C0nsid ered by Senate at
the Present Session.

CHARLESTON. Mar. q vote
of nineteen to nine the Senate today
adopted resolution by Senator
White to the effe that nothing bur
revenue and road measures be con
ssidered at the present session of the
Legislature until finally disposed or.
This action blocks all other legisla=
ton including appropriations. until
the considerations of all revenue and
road measures are passed orrejected
and will pro bab1y block all other mea-
:sures for the entire session. After
adopting the luton the Senate
adjourned until tomorrow.
In the House a similar resolution
was tabled. The House passed a bill
relating to court procedure and adj
vanced several bills, including one
to procide electric headlights on To-
icomotiyes.
large delegation or sheriffs is
lobbying against the bill which pro-
Nides for a reduction in commissions.
received by these officials for the coll
lection OF taxes.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-03-08
By Former Congressman Avis
in the Argument in the Well
Case at Charleston.
.euy Assoe,.rro psrss,s

CHARLESTON, March S.-Assign
ments Of cases in the circuit court
today indicated that arguments on the
application for q writ of prohibition
on the indictments against$A Leo We'll
would be concluded today We'll is
the Pittsburg attorney for the Manu-
facturers Light and He:-s Company
who is charged with conspiring to
bride public service commissioners
Bronson and Ogden.
S. B. Avis, counsel for the state who
was arguing when court adjourned
Saturday, resumed this morning and
declared that it has not been shown
that Bronson and Ogden had been
summoned as witnesses in a federal
court and when the ffense- alleged "a
the Indictment was committed they
had no connection with any United
States court as witnesses. Avis main
tanned that this court, the intermedi-
ate, and state court had jurisdiction
in this case and quoted West Virginia
supreme court decisions 10 support
his conten ton
Avis vent into that part Of Wells
petition which recited his arrest while
on the way to appear in United
States court and dema nded when
was an attorney exempt from arrest
even in the common law when he was
going to and from court 2. He then
touched upon the ha!beas corpus pro-
ceedings in the United States court.
'If your own writ OF habeas corpus
was good and Sheriff Bonner Hill
committed IN offensc when he arrest
ed We'll, why was he not called up in
the United States court for cont tempt?
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-03-08
WEST AND SOUTHWEST
OF THE CITY or WARSAW
NEGRO IS SOUGHT
IN MURDER CASE
John Davis. Said to Have Been
Indicted by Victim under
SuSpiciNn.

officers of this and nearby coun-
ties are searching for John Davis. a
negro, who is suspected Of being inn
plicated in the murder Of Mrs. Anan-
da Ransell, negTess. who was Shot
dead Saturday night at her home on
hillside north of the city. as she
was peering through a crack of her
front door. The search for Davis is
being made at the instance of DR.. S.
NJ. Mason, coroner, who is fnvestigat-
ing the case. He has been informed
dictmentsof Davis by therecent grand
jury under a charge OF violating the
Yost prohibition law.
Information has been received at
the sheriff's Office here that Davis has
fed in the direction of MorgantoWn
and officers there were notified to
watch for him.
At an autopsy held Sunday after
noon at the Lynch-Osborn morgue,
under the direction OF the coroner. it
was learned that the murder had been
committed with shot gun. The
wound indicated that the gun had
been placed against the door on the
outside. or within very few inches
Of the victim. She was shot In the
right breast and not in the eye as
enormously reported Dy another
newspaper here.
DR.. Mason has arranged to hold an
inquest Tuesday at the morgue.
The murdered woman is survived
by three daughters. Mrs. John
DAWSON. Mrs. Verna and
Alberta Ransell living at home. The
funeral services will be held at 2
o'clock "Wednesday afternoon at the
Lynch-OsDorn mortuary cha pei. The
buriaI will be in the Masonic Gene