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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-20

The Baltimore and Ohio is to run
a special bringing the Wesleyan play
ers here from Buckhannon In two
hours. The distance Is rs miles.
There has been no arrangement made
as yet for substitute team to play
the game.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-20

A dispatch from London states that
Roosevelt figured on being at the
head of an army fighting for the Unit.
ed States in Flanders, three months
after the Lusitania disaster. II that
is one Of my policies" we renig.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-20

"He is ignorant, uncouth, illiterate,
to employees, and in ey.
cry particular absolutely incompetent
to fill the position lie now occupies"
Must be speaking of an acquaintance
of ours.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-20

Post Office Inspector Chambers, Of
the Fairmont office, is still out hunt
ing for the robbers that held up the
Baltimore and Ohio train ut Central.
They would have come in handy had
he landed them the morning the post.
office strike began. For while no
one knew how to open the government
safe.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-20

All officers and members Of Marion
Lodge No. 40 are requested to meet
at their hail on Main street at 2 b! m.
Sunday. E. H. Howell. X. OF RI. SIS.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-20

Jesse Wilson, local postmaster. is
working in the postoffice in Fairmont
for few days.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-07
IN AND OUT OF TOWN.

Admiral Beatty. United States Navy.
ana Mrs Beatty are guests at Mrs
clifford r. Caperton on Park Avenue
( for the Wexford Montague wedding
Mrs Aubrey Young and her daugh-
ter have returned from Roanoke. where
they have been spending some time.
Lieutenant r. Lindsay Walker. L. $.
y. has left for New York, after spend
ing a few days here with relatives
Mrs George j. Bull and her daugh-
ter, Miss Agnes Bull, who have been
spending the summer and early fall
iQ Saluda, -. c, have returned to their
apartment at SIS Park Avenue.
Miss Mary Moore Woodbridge. of
Asheviile. y. c, who has been spend
Ing few days in Richmond as the
guest of Mrs. Stuart Reynolds. has left
for her school, The Gateway" New
Haven, Conn.
Or. Douglas Wander Hoof, who made
an address Tuesday night at the OPEN
ing OF the Kanawha Medical Society, at
Charleston, w. Va. has returned TO
tho city.
Mrs. Thomas Lcary has returned TO
The city. after spending some time in
California.
Mrs. J. Aston Cabel, who has been
in New York city for the past week,
has returned 10 Richmond.
Miss Ora Cook and Mrs. r. r. Camp
bell left Tuesday for Philadelphia and
Atlantic City, where they will rema n
for two weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Davis. who have been
at the Country Club all summer. have
recently taken an apartment at the
Chesterfield for the winter months
Mrs. George Cralle, Of I.ewisburs. y.
G, is the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Is. J..
Taylor at the Hamilton Apartments
Miss Lightfoot Sims, of Baltimore,
is the guest OF friends at $40 West
Grace Street.
Mrs. Cox has taken an apartment at
the Chesterfield for the fall and
winter months
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-07
TAKE EXAMINATION
FOR RHODES SCHOLARSHIP
Two Uichmond Students Among Those
Who strive for Coveted
Prize.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. October
G.-Thc Rhodes scholarship cxamina-
lions for applicants from Virginia be-
gan ut the university yesterday. and
were concluded this afternoons. Those
who took the examination were: from
the university. George Wayne Ander-
son, Jr.. OF Richmond. and Frank
Strncfcllow Barr. of New Orleans:
from Emory and Henry College, Willie
Neal hurley, of TazewclI. Va: from
Randolph Macon College, Charles Phil
ip NJ. Shcffcy, of Lynvhhurg; from
son. of Richmond, and Robert Ebert
Biscoe, of Fredcricksburg
Since the examination questions are
made out in England. the ships bring
ing them to America must run the
gauntlet OF the German submarines
Two different sets Of questions, intend
cd for the above young mon. We're sent
to the bottom of the English Channel
by submarines.
The examinations were not compcti-
tive. but qualifying. The committee
that grades the papers will notify the
committee Of selection here. Of which
President Edwin \. Alderman, OF the
University of Virginia, is chairman,
who passed the examinations, and the
committee of selection will appoint one
of the successful candidates.
There arc 1sa Rhodes scholarships
when all arc filled. A number OF these
have joined the English colors in the
last year. The scholarships pay nearly
$500 Il year and arc good for three
years.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-07
-" His Own Kitchen"

TO Edward Stuart Bolton, son OF Mr.
and Mrs. y. y. Bolton, OF this city.
Rev. J. Il. Huts0n performed the cerc-
mony. The parlors were arranged with
palms, ferns and lighted candles. and
the mante!s were banked with sni!ax.
The bride wore suit Of blue cloth
with hat of the same shade.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bolton left after the
ceremony for a Northern honeymoon
on their return they will be at home
IN this city.
Lecture ut Y. w. &. 4.
An interesting lecture will take
place in the auditorium Of the Young
Womcir.s Christian Association this
evening at o'clock. John Stewart
Bryan "ill speak on individual Re-
sponsibility for National Thrift" and
the public is invited.
Clnsnes Meet To-Dny
Miss Ella Binford will resume her
dancing classes for the winter season
this afternoon at O'Clock The
classes will! be held in Miss Binford' 5;
studio. corner OF Madison and Grace
Streets.
Series of Card Parties.
The first OF series of card parties
Sis o'clock by the Catholic Woman :
Club in Tn" club rooms at EOS Eas;
Franklin street. All members and
their friends are invited 10 attend.
These card parties were Interesting
features OF the season last year, and
were largely attended each week
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-07
wII1is-DavicH..
tspecial to The Times-Dispatct

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch
AMHERST, VA, October Ga beau
tiful wedding was solcmnized in AS
cension Episcopal Church at Amherst
on Tuesday afternoon, when Miss Ger
trude Harriettc Davies. of Amherst.
became the bride of William Ashby
Willis, OF Warrenton. Va. The bridal
party entered the church TO the strains
Of Lohcngrin's wedding march, sung by
"A vested choir composed Of six young
women. who preceded them up the
aisle. Professor Emil Berger, of
LSnchburE, presided at the organ. and
just before the ceremony Robert Vine
yard. OF Missouri, sang 30. Perfect
Love" The ushers were William A.
Davies, Roland Davies Marion Willis,
Thurston Willis, Lively Davies and
Robert Burdcttc.
The bride entered the church on the
arm Of her father, L. B. Davies, who
gave her away. She was met at the
altar hy the bridegroom and his best
man. Arthur Duling, OF Washington.
y. G. The little flower maid was Eliza
beth Barker Davies. sister of tho bride.
The ring ceremony of the Episcopal
church was used, and was performed
by Rev. George +. Zackery, the rector.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-07
I.ee-nrOOkCs.

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch.
WEST POINT, VA, October s-Vil-
!!am Lee and Miss Lucy Macon Brookcs
LETT West Point this morning for Rich
mond, ana were married In tho parlors
OF the Jefferson Hotel Miss Brookcs
Is the daughter OF Mrs. William Greg
DRY Brookes. OF Brookeshire lust
across the Mattapony River from West
Point. in King and Queen County Mr.
Lee was originally from Maryland.
About a year ago. among the ncyycom
ers and prospectors 10 this section. he
bought tract OF the Brick House
Farm. Just across the Pamunkey River
in New Kent. and built bungalow
there. The homes OF the young people
are almost opposite each other Mr..
and Mrs. II. Z. Topping and Misses
Fannie and Marguerite Brookes accom-
panied them To Richmond
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-07
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED
by ELI<S' ASSOCIATION
Especial to The Times-Dispa.ch.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
ALEXANDRIA, VA. October 6.--The
Virginia state Association of Elks this
afternoon elected the following OFF,
GERS to serve for the year: James w.
Bales. president. Alexandria,, j. v.
Parker. first vice president. Ports-
mouth; w. II. Langhrin. second vice.
president Norfolk w. G. God8ey, third
vice president. Petersburg; II. Is. Haw-
thorn. secretary, charlottesville: John
y. Bliley, treasurer. Richmond; Rev.
Edgar Carpenter, chaplain, Alexandria;
K. L. Gaylord, sergeant-at-arms,
Hampton.
The place for the next annual State
convention is in the hands of tho eX-
ccutive committee.
Tho morning session of the cnnven-
ton was taken UP with routinc bust
ness. Resolutions Of thanks TO Alex
andria Lodge for the hospitable man
ner in which the delegates were
treated during their sojourn here were
adopted by tho convention.
This afternoon the delegates were
conveyed to Washington in automo-
biles and witnessed the game between
Washington and Philadelphia. To-
night they We're guests OF Washington
Lodge at an oyster roast
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-07
Canning Exhibit,

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
GOOCHLAND. VA. October 6.-One
Of the attractive features OF the cam
ming exhibit held here to-day was a
demonstration given by Misses Hughes
and Burke, assisted by the girls Of the
county canning club. Premiums were
awarded to Misses Ester Cosby, Flea
nor Marlin, Ruth Knibbs, Elsie Spotts-
wood, Eleanor Ford. liza Belle Muck OILS,
lola Cochranc, Alma Ford, Zolie Muck :
OILS and Nellie Stcffy. The best exhibits
may be seen next week in tn" Gooch-
land County booth at the Virginia
state Fair.
The teachers reorganized the county
association, electing j. r. Barnes pres
ident; Misses Ida Bowles and Louise
Pulliam vice presidents: Miss Fannie
Trice ccrctary-treasurer. Misses
Blanche I-aync and Louise Tiiman del =
craies TO the state Conference at Rich
mond during Thanksgiving week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-07
A Wonderful Influence.

Thousands Of women have unbound
ed confidence in Mothers Friend.
They have used it and know it's value
to the eXpectant mother.
They tell of its influence to ease
abdominal muscles and how they
avoided these dreaded stretching
pains.
The safe external application gent
ly sooths the vast number of nerve
threads just beneath the skin and re-
lieves the undue tension on the cords
and ligaments, giving great physical
relief from stubborn pains. Druggists
can supply Mothers Friend. There
is no other treatment as dependable.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-07
UNCLE HENRY" MARTIN,
FAITHFUL SERVANT, DEAD
For Fifty-Four Years lie Was Head
Janitor at University OF
Virginia.
LIVES TO BE 80 YEARS OLD
To Thousands of Alumni and Former
Students OF University Famous Old
Servjtor Was MISUNDERSTANDING OF
Cnblemishcd Negro Character.
Especial to Tho Times DISPATCH.

ISpcciai to Tho Times DiS patch.
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, October 6.
Uncle Henry" Martin. colorcd. for
nfty-tour years active head janttor at
the University OF Virginia, died at
o'clock this morning In the nincticth
year OF his age.
In many ways Uncle Henry" was
the most distinguished colored janitor
III the United States. He claimed TO
have been born at Monticello on the
day that Jefferson died there. He was
well over six feet in stature. OF i'm
posing appearance and stately manner
He was Il mulatto with no ncyroid
feature. He was remarkable for a
memory tenacious of faces and names.
Alumni returning to the institution
after twenty-five or thirty years alb
sencc were very usually greeted by
name. although In many cases the
facial changes had been marked
Henry Martin was the personiiica-
ton OF qualities that 20 to make the
faithful servant, and n signal compli-
m"nt was frequently paid him by uni
vcrstty professors, who used his name
in their lectures as the ,ruest example
Of unblcmishcd negro character. lie
often served as deacon in the church
or which he was a member but his
Views did not always coincide with
some of the second issue. His were the
sentiments Of the antehellum negro.
and for that reason were not always
popular. He loved to PHILOSOPHERS with
both white and colorcd His favoritc
bit Of advice was that reputation and
character were worth more than
money. He argued that If you have
character and reputation you can make
money, but that money without char
actcr ia worthless. "Uncle Henry also
had some ideas on the negro question.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-07

chief of which was that too much
time is being spent In teaching the
young negroes words that hain't in
the dictiopary," instead Of putting
them to manual work. Although a
man OF good mind and good sense, he
never acquired enough education to 30
able to read. In that respect he with
stood the atmosphere and influence W
n great institution of learning Mt which
he spent all Of his mature years
"Uncle Henry" was married fou-
times. ard was the happy father .of
twcnty-four children. only six OF whom
arc now living. His fourth wife sur
wives; also nine grandchildren and ono
grcat-Srandchiid
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-07

afternoon at o'clock. The meeting
is for the purpose Of elcctng officers
as we'll delegates TO the conven-
ton ut Front ROYAL, and every mem
her is urged TO attend
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Woman's Missionary Society OF the
First Baptist Church Will be held this
afternoon at o'clock In the church
par!or. Every member is urged TO be
present and bring one visitor.
The fall rally OF the women's Mis-
sionary Society of Park Place Metho-
dist Church Will take place this even
Ing in the lecturc-room OF the church
supper will be served from to 9
o'CIoCl
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-07
WOMEN's MEETINGS.

The regular meeting of the board
of managers OF the Retreat for the
sick VIII he held this prorning at II
O'Clock at the Retreat \ full attend
ancc is desired.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-07

The Loving Circle of Kings Daugh-
tiers Will hold its annual meeting this
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-07
VIII We'd Tn-Dny.

lSneciaI TO Tho Times Dispatch-
WEST POINT, VA, October 6.-W-cst
Point is very much interested in the
marriage Of Edward VI. Wallis, of Bal
timore, and Ruby Vaughan. OF King
and Queen, on Thursday. IN Malta
pony BAPTIST Church. They viii leave
after the ceremony for Richmond en-
route for an extended trip. Several
people from West Point left 10 attend
the marriage, among them Miss Vir-
Sinia Dare Allen, who will play the
wedding music, and Miss Bessie Nunn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-07
Observation-Disclosures.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
LfNCHBCRG. VA, October Caleb
Addison Moore and Miss Lizzie Hen
rietta Sculthrope. both of LunenburG
county. were married to-day at the
First Christian Church, the pastor, Rev.
Richie Ware, officiating. The groom
is merchant and farmer IN Lunen-
burg County, where they will reside
after n wedding trip.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-09-16

4, the luck to change
THE luck's with you" growled the
clammer; Its agin me-" Unconscious
,ly he put finger to his swollen nose.
"What'll you gimme?" he demanded
"One hundred dollars bonus and $40
day." said promptly, and he seemed
! to know l would not better that.
who are ye?" he queried, "a buy.
err"
mo, a pirate"
II believe We. I never saw such a
outfit"
will you trade" asked, "and how
long will it take to open the lot?"
Nigh all day, even If we set up all
night and roasted" He nodded to a
wide grating, and the ashes under.
meath showed that in this way the poor
clans. like the 1ncas Of old. were
sometimes forced to give up their
treasures by the persuasion Of a fire
under them.
VERY WE'LL" said. "We'll call It a
day. That's $40 for you by this time
tomorrow. invoke the aid of capital
and Of chance. both. against you. You
will very likely lose. but If SO it would
not be the first time the producer OF
wealth has lost it. But I make the
wager fair, as my reason tells me
should"
"Ye're crazy bunch. and think
ye're out Of the state asylum over
yonder," broke in the old woman.
but what do we care whether ye're
crazy or not? Ye look like We had the
money. Jake. We'll take him up"
"All right" said Jake. We'll go ye."
Tomorrow morning. them" said l.
And our party rose to return to our
camp. where Partial greeted us with
warmth. he having assigned to himself
the duty of guard. And so. as Pepys
would say. to bed although LATTE
and L'Olonnois scarce could sleep.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-09-16

ran screaming toward the tent, Jimmy
L'Olonnois at her heels, sword in
hand. and warning her not to get a
gun. else her life's blood would dive
the strand.
In moment or two restored peace.
l held out my hand to the clammer.
II didn't know you seen me-" said he
simply and placed in my hand three
pearls. either Of them worth more than
all I had paid him, and one of them
the largest and best had ever seem
1t is the pearl famous as the Belle
Helene" the finest ever taken in fresh
waters in America.
l looked at him quietly. and handed
him back all but the one pearl. II am
sorry you were not a better sport" said
l, very sorry. Didn't play fair with
you?"
mo-" said he. Some folks have all
the luck. You come along here, rich,
with all sorts Of things, and you'd rob
man like me out Of what little he
can make"
l was opening my wallet again. ~
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-09-16
CHAPTER vi.

In Which Show My True CoIors.
|1HERE were many lesser adven.
lures in which Lafitte. LOlOn-
II nois and l shared on our voy-
~ age through the long water
ways leading down to the great river,
but of these make small mention.
Two things grew on me in conviction
first, loved Helena Emory more
and more each day of my life, and,
second, that must see her at the
first moment possible in spite of all
my resolutions to put her out of my
life forever. And, these two things be-
Ing assured, when we saw the rolling
yellowish food of the Father of the
Waters at last sweeping before us l
realized that, bound as l was in honor
to hold on with my faithful band. our
craft. the Sea Rover-sixteen feet long
she was and we'll equipped with
long toms and deck carronades-would
have no chance to overtake the Belle
Helene. fastest yacht on the great
lakes, which might. so far as could
tell, at that very moment be cleaving
through the Chicago canal to enter the
great river hundreds of miles ahead
of US.
Wherefore. leaving my bold mates in
bivouac one day. made journey to
the nearest town. There l sent GER
tain messages to anxious parents and
left for them our probable itinerary as
tourists travelling by private convey
ance. I could not set our future dates
and ports more closely together, for
before left town had purchased
sturdy power boat of our own, capable
OF doing her ten or twelve miles un.
der her own petrol. l was in no mind
to fall farther and farther back Of the
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-09-16
CHAPTER v.
In Which We Take Much Treasv

w vlOU must be awful rich. Black
vI Bart" said L'Olonnois to me
as we sat on the grass at
~ breakfast the following morn
ing.
mo. Jimmy" replied, putting down
my coffee cup. ION the contrary, am
very poor"
But you have all sorts of things
back there where you live. and last
night you said you would pay that man
a hundred dollars just to open lot of
clam shells. Now. hundred dollars is
awful sight of money"
THAT depends. Jimmy" said.
And we ought to take them pearls. "
broke in Lafitte. Didn't we lick him?''
I'VE did. yes; twice." And in my as
sent felt again a fierce satisfaction in
the first conquest Of our invader, that
OF body to body. eye to eye, rather than
III the one where brought intellect to
aid in war. But there are two ways
Of being pirate. Let us see If we can
not win treasure by taking chance in
logic and so be modern pirates"
They did not understand me and
went mute. but at last Jimmy resumed
his catechism. "Who owns the place
where you live. Black Bart?"
II do"
"But how much?"
"Some five or six miles,
Gee! That must be over a hundred
acraS I didn't know anvbolv ox,,,,,l
that much land. Where'd you get it,"
lin part from my father
'What business was he IMP"
He was pirate. Jimmy. or at least
they said he was. But my mother
was not. will tell you," l added
suddenly. "My father owned great
deal of timberland long ago and iron
and oil and copper. when nobody cared
much for them. They say now he
stole some of them. don't know.
In those days people weren't so partic-
ular. The more he got the more he
wanted. He never was a boy like
you and me. He educated me as
lawyer SO that l could take care of
his business and his property. and he
trained me in the pirate business the
best he could, and made money, too,
all l wanted. You see, my father
could never get enough, but did.
perhaps because my mother wasn't a
pirate, you see. So when got enough
my father and mother both died, and
when l began to see that maybe my
father had taken little more than
our share l began trying to do some
thing for people. but l can't talk
about that. of course"
well. why not?' demanded LATTE
go on
"A fellow doesn't like to-"
But what did you do?'
Every little. l found l could not do
very much. l gave some buildings to
schools, that sort of thing. No one
thanked me much. A good many
called me a Socialist"
Whats that-a Socialism
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-09-16

'HaIt, villain! Throw up your hands
or by heavens you die!"
am sorry to hear you say that" said
l, handing him two bills of hundred
dollars each. "Sorry, because it has
cost you $780,"
Heavens, man. what do you mean?''
he gasped. even his fingers slow to
take both money and contempt.
"rhat the pearl is worth to me that
much, since have purpose for it. l
have more money than l want. and
fewer pearls like this than l want. 1t
would have given me the keenest sort
of pleasure to give you and your
mother few thousand dollars. two or
three, to set you up with little launch
and an outfit enough to give you a
good start-and. perhaps, a good part
ner. You had good chance. and like
enough to deserve success you lost it.
DO you know why you failed?"
Its the luck" said he. II never had
none."
mo-" said l. lit is not that. So far
as luck goes you are lucky you are
alive. Little do you know our desper-
ate band. Little do you know you have
escaped the wrath of LATTE, of L'Olon-
nois, of Black Bart. Luck! No, that is
not why you failed"
''What then?' he demanded, still GOV.
etous, albeit rueful. too. at what he
vaguely knew was lost opportunity.
ut was because you did not play the
part of clammer naturally and nobly."
replied. "My friend, counsel you to
read Epictetus. and while you are at
that" l added. II suggest you read
also that other classic. the one known
as The Pirates Own Book"
A moment later the waves were rip
ping merrily along the sides of the Sea
Rover as she headed out boldly into
the high seas.