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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-04

very gates of;the fair and looked down
upon these accomplishments OF man.
Bearing in mind these hills, from
the ridge OF. which many visitors OBJ.
tained their first glimpse Of the EXPO.
sition, the architects and Jules Guer.
In, director Of color, created a block
plan OF palaces and courts to form a
single architectural. theme. The bay.
and rolling hills beyond and in the
distance Mount Tamalpais; formed a
picturesque, background.
Massing OF the buildings was decid.
ed because the architects believed
that IL set far apart they would be
dwarfed by the imposing setting Ma.
tures had provided. So the effect from
the hills, with the Expositions's green
ish domes. and the yellowisl towers
and minaTets standing out in sharp
contrast against the Ttrayersing walls
OF the palaces, was that Of city OF
the Orient.
Advances in Illuminating methods
made possible plan OF illumination
at San Francisco undreamedi of at st.
Louis ten years ago. Thomas A. Edi.
son said that Unmarked new deyei.
opment which he would describe as
art lighting. Theodore Roosevelt said
the Illumination was. "the most won.
derful in history and the greatest
glory of the Exposition
The Indirect system OF lighting pre-.
vailed throughout. The grounds were
treated rs if in reality they were a
huge stage and the trees, the shrub.
berry and the palaces mere bits of
painted scenery. Lights Illuminating
the buildings were shielded by trans.
parent banners, decorated with Span.
ish colors and designs, which reflect.
ed the glow against the palace walls
and facades, and brought out the de.
tail in soft relief to the great salts.
faction of the sculptor the artist and
the architectural to the visitor. Upon
the principal ipiecesIof istatuary, domes
and minarets, searchlights, all hidden
from the direct view of the visitor,
pointed their rays.
Colorcd lighting was derived chief.
ly. from two sources, from giant search.
lights before which were placed at diff.
ferent times screens OF various tones
OF colo- and from the incandescent
were produced by means Of fireworks,
columns and rejecting light upon near.
by walls.
4 Unusual pyrotechnic effects by the
use of searchlights were attained.
Luminous shafts OF light were used
to. picture Scotch p,aids in the air.
THE birth Of color" ghost Dance"
the laying serpent" the .spooks'f pa.
rrade and other spectacular effects
were produered by means Of fireworks,
smoke bombs and the sea-chlights
with their colored lenses.
Even the fog drifting in at times
through the Golden. Gate was dyed
in ALL the tints sof{thcsrainbow by the
Esearchlight shafts From the hills OF
the northern part OF San Francisco
ne seemed that the rays Of these
searchlights spread out light a great
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-04
To Mt. cemens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Murphy left
yesterday for. Mt. Clemens, Mich, to
spend two weeks.
New Application Of an Old Adase.

New Application OF an Old Adase.
Proprietor-.I have about decided
to employ female collector. What
do you think Of the idea?n Bookkeep.
er-"Well,a the idea may be ell right,
but ]. wouldn't advise you to do It."
Proprietor-"Whats the explanation?'
Bookkeeper-%B Because It is said that a
woman,s work is never dun..',
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-04
BIG DISCOVERY
At ELKTON
Epoch Making Remedy
Made by DR.. IohnD. Bear.
His Emulsion was Tested Four Years
Before TWAS Put on the Mar.
ket. testimonials.

"a wonderful remedy has been dis.
covered by DR.. John D. Bear OF {yir:
GINA: There are Testimonials after tes.
Stimonials given by people who have
used this remedy and al lsay itFhas
proven to be grand success. II was,
experimental with for four years be.
fore being put on the market, during
that time 1t effected some great cures.
We believe it has come to stay and be
used this remedy and all say it has
yon II TO help. stamp out the rayages of
the consumption germ. II this remedy
continues to meet with such success Iit
will be great thing for our country,
as the state Of West Virginia alone lost
5000 people from consumption and co..
600 are reported to have It now. 1t
was found out yesterday that Fair.
mont druggists have ordered a ship,
Sment. Of this great remedy. We congra:
3tulate our druggists on being so
prompt!
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-04
LOCAL SOCIAL EVENTS

known az the "Beau.not- Club. the
object of which is embodied in the
title. The new organization viii meet
atthe homes Of members weekly
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-04
Won Silver. Chest in
Cleverness Contest
MISS IDA STONE FITTED A CON.
VERsATIoN 70 PRErTY
PICTURE

= = ls4s ~ ~ t2tfafil = 3 ~. 10 4
Miss Ida B. Stone was the winner
Of the chest Of silver offered by. the
Riheldatfer and Brownfeld jewelry,
firm in an s"Alyinr silver contest which
closed October 80.
The contest was for the catchiest
conversation taking place between Two
young women over a chest OF Alvin
silver, the picture having appeared in
the Riheldaffer and Brownte!d win;
dows in this city and in all the leading
magazines for several months prior to
THE closing OF the contest. Miss Stones
conversation was:
John says his wish is that prize
his love as highly as Iprize this gift"
"And my wish Is that his love lasts
as long as the silver its Alyin's you
know 2 !,
The grand prize Of 2OS pieces went
to Miss Ruby Hall, OF Cherokee, Iowa.,
Her answer was: +
"And Peggy can You guess why this,
gift makes me shappiest OF all?y
Because your mother sent II.
Partly. but mostly because this
rhyme came with IT,
"With,Alyin silver to help you,
Be 1t pie, pudding or cake,
He'll never once think of
The kind used to make"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-04

"And my wish. IS that his love lasts
as long us the silver its AIyin,s you
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Personals $

~ . 3 4 lgt
DR.: H q. Slater; who has been al.
tending the Laymen Convention at
Wheeling, returned yesterday. He re-
ports a large and enthusiastic lconyen:
ton q
Mrs Abraham Z. Thomas, of Frost.
burg. Nd, Is the guest of her daughter
Mrs. Keer Hoskins. on Main street.
Miss Pansy Jacobs has returneaI
from Morgantown where she had
spent the last several weeks Snurs:
ing a patient
Mrs. Lou Polling Of Muncie. Iud.,i
who has been the guest OF lrelatiyes in.
this section for some time. left yes.
terday for Clarksburgs en-, route home.
Jack Abbott OF the Nv. W. o. Ifs
spending the week end at his home
in this city. -
Miss Wilma Boydson went to Anna.
belle yesterday to spend the week.
end with her sister, Mrs: H. c. Moore.
DIR. Lee LeMasters spent yesterday
and today In Morgantown on profes:
sional business,
] Mrs. Frank Creel and daughter.
Frances, of Point Marion, Pa, are the
guests OF the formers sister, Mrs. Hal
Hall. st,f
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. j. Lantz. went. to
Clarksburg today to spend Sunday.
with their daughter. Mrs. l.. : G. Grille,
Mrs. G. F, Blount, of Atlanta, Ca,
who has been the guest OF her sister,
Mrs. Robert Clinton, in Clarksburg,,
has returned home. She was formerly
Miss Lillian Atha. of Warrington:
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-04

The annual Christmas bazaar held
by the women OF the First Presby.
terrain Church will open on Thursday
OF next week in the Sam II. Nuzum
room on Main street. continuing
through Friday and Saturday
The bazaar will be arranged as a
Seven Ages event, the various de.
gpartmentss being fitted for the seven
different ages, baby, child, debutante,
bride, matroni and grandma her. There
win be q splendid display Of handmade
articles. 80 Z
{.
Election OF Officers.
A meeting OF the Ladies' Of the @.
IA r. being held this afternoon in the
y. o.! o. F. Hal, election OF Officers
for the ensuing year will be held:
sfsis q
Guests In City.
q Mrs. z. q. FLICK, formerly Misa
,Maude Bogge, OF Locust avenue. She
was accompanIed by Mrs. q! WV agar!
of Newton Falls, and Miss Eugenia
Hook. Of Cleveland Ohio, who are
guests at the Boggess home for sew.
eral days. Mr. Flick will spend the
holidays here. -
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-04

There seems 70 be little doubt that
the Germans intend to settle down
permanently In Russian Poland! They
are now registering an the Inhabitants
OF the conquered districts in Poland.
TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1915-07-01

.fait elm Grittel elmer g2eiIe lang
uno bietet sisplate fir 5000 Gen.
te. Gle iteigt oesart all, bob jeoer
9labinbober etnen nbehmoerten
ausbIif oltf Die gauge 9iennitrede
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Tic adtrdin mriiiht Ndu6tihtr l0t.

itnrf.
Sa6rfnae, cute Bis bette $3.50
$50.
9eifer@, Merft Itorf
@lite Biz bette $750-8.25.
Gorn fe0 geepe5.
@ute BIG fete 10000.
qqitteImdtiae SIS. 5000.
9iemlid cute bis cute $7.25-
s. 30.
ailhe. Marft: cute coru-gefattertl
tart, nnbere @ros-geiittterte lang
lam.
@ute biz Bette $6.50-7.5O
8icmli6 quite bis quite $5.75--
I675.
W}ittelmdBige $i00--5.75.
5toder8 uuo Seekers, Mdrft feit.
@ufe bts bette 76Q-8.20.
3icmli4 quite bis gute 500
$50.
MittelmdBige $6.00-700.
5tod Sellers SIS. 75-700.
@tod aii6e S550-6.50.
Stof adlber S6.00-7.50.
8eol a1lber S8.00-9.75.
Bulls, Sta9t uim. $5.25-7.25.
SdJmsiue-3ufnbr 1880. Wiarft
5-t0 1o6ar.
Gnrdidnittsprei8 $740-745.
@oddter Breis $3.50.
Sdafe- 3uiuBr 10000. Dlarfi
! Jet.
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| aii6e, Martt felt.
IGtoders, Marft felt.
5teoers marft felt.
adlber, Warft itarf.
SdweiHe-3uiubr 5000. @Iarf
meiit 10 bofer.
Gur6idnittspreis $760-7.7O.
3ofiter gteis $7.75.
Sdjafe-3afibr 1900. Marit felt
his Is nieoriger.
2dmmer 1910.
81. SOiepg 0iartt6eridt.
GinObieg- 3nfubr 1,400. @ort
10--15 6ober.
Sdbrltnge $3.50.
Sdueiue -3ufubr 1000. Marf
10 Is bobcr.
9urdidmittspreis $7.55--7.70.
Sohiter qreis $775.
Sdafe-3ufpbr LOO. Rurft II
%nieoriger, itDnh.
Gdnmer, boditer Breis $7.75.
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bot. 9lm s. $uli miro ite 6iftge.
orGngt boa iein, oo ale 6portlie6-
baber 6os atlfregeaDite je i'm Wittel-
meiten obgeboltene auto. Rennen
niht bermiiien mouen.
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giefe Photographic purbe an 20.
.suni dufgenontmen; 500 3immer-
Ierte arbeitetea oGfuaIs oaran un0
pur0e Die Rennbabn am 20. SUM
fertigedteat. Die Saltpttribiine 1T
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Desc Knaben-Anzige Freitag zu $3.50 sind
sehr hervorragendeH $500 Werthe

aniderboter.q n5lge flr QHr 6-t6 Sabre, quite g2o6en uno
electromagnetic g2ateraGen, nit 2 Soien; $500 @ert6e. gerfaufs.
prd8 $3.50.
ain6er 8af66peu 19e.
Ginfote rn6 anieboien; Sitter SO Sabre, cute a~ustpa5l in
6nrben rmo 0aterialien; irHber SOC, 8u 19e.
Serren $500 Sdtm $195.
8erren6dm, CUTE gQOOen nnO aus auhn 92oteriuten; Die s.
D6bnlife $500 auaGtat. 5retag S195.
ana6en SOC glHIen 29e.
anoben a6ohbfuien fir sitter Sic Sabre 6erborraacno &c.
nadt. Geguldre SOC 2uott1t. 6retag Shld 29t
Ssrren $40 ansage $4,95.
&erren Gcnner. qnsige; CUTE Observation-Disclosures fir @roBen
32-44. gerfnHspres Gretag S495.
gHrgef.&ab So. gafemeut.
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G6icngu &arft6eridJt.

@iHbbieb- 9ufI6t 5000. @larf.
.ltart.
3d5rIinge 5000.
Sellers $3.50.
dweine- 3ufubr 10000. Rarf.
.iGit.
Iurdidmtt8prei8 $755-780.
S6fiter 4reis 1921.
SMafe-8utubr 1900. Marft felt
.2ammer mei1t % nieorigcr.
$685..
@oa.21mmer $tt40.
Colorado 21mmer $tt 80.
5riiblina.2Gmmer $1,000.
,y6abo Q1mmer $1,000.
yOabo Dtiltteri6afe 1915.
aanins Sin 1lurttberidt.
let bis 10 Ho6er.
yabrlingc 1896.
,OfIaboma 1886.
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Herren Palm Beach Hemden i'm Basement
Verkaufsraum, Freitag, SOC

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25e nnO 35e S%alsbiuOen Toe.
Sober Sdfps. SaGt6in6r oor ieoe aropoHc in rnferm gaIe.
mcutage, cute W1ldter, iriber Doc uo Boo @Tfadspreis 15e.
3%pctt6ciGsc llntcrmadr fir 6erren 19e
Cine Site 8~mettbaigr &erren aIbriggmlhterudfde ecru.
farbig 5nbrtrcne. gHt tr3en 4erneln, &oen bis gum @ntel lang.
gute @ertbe 81 800. 9%ertouf5pres 19c.
9~ursef9a9 50. = gniemeut
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2Gmmer, Mnrft felt.
9urdi6nittsprei8 50. 40-9.90.
6oditer greis $3.50.
8rii6Iings -2dmmer $940-t0.35.
Dluttcri6afe, CUTE bis bette $500
$50.
Sdbrliuae, quite bis 6citc $3.50
.750.
&ioocr, cute bis bette 5.50-6.b0
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-19
SECRETARY BRYAN
.FfFTY-F|VE TODAY
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 19.--
Secretary Bryan celebrated his fifty
fifth birthday anniversary today by ex-
changing ratifications of the peace
treaty between the United States and
Italy, calling upon the Italian ambas.
sador during the morning. The con-
clusion OF the treaty with Italy is sig
nificant in that Italy is the fifth of the
great nations of the world to conclude
arbitration treaties with the United
States, and the event is considered in
diplomatic circles as a distinct tri-
umph for Secretary Bryan. When the
project of negotiating arbitration treat
les between this country and nations
throughout the world was proposed
by Secretary Bryan, the idea was con-
sidered in many circles as visionary.
but the fruition of his plan is now ap-
preaching SO rapidly until diplomats
recognize in these so-called peace
conventions a master stroke by the
American secretary of state.
After the conclusion of the ceremon-
les marking the exchange of ratifica-
tions, Secretary Bryan entertained the
employees of his department at a
birthday party, during the course of
which he received the Fluctuations of
those associated with him in the con-
duct of the government. Later mem
bers Of the presidents cabinet to-
gether with the chief executive were
guests of the secretary of state at a
pasformal luncheon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-19
ENGLISH WOMEN
VOL LUNTEER To
Do MEN s WORK
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, March 19.-The British
government continues the preparation
of plans to mobilize the women of the
nation to provide against any possible
shortage of labor through the depar-
ture of men who take their places in
the ranks of the army The registra-
ton of women willing to substitute
for men now in the trenches have reg
istered during the past twenty-four
hours.
Experts employed in various de-
partments of The government service
have been assigned the task Of train
ing these women volunteers the duties
of positions they are expected to fill
Women will be plac d in many posi-
tions heretofore q exclusively by
men, in order that no obstacle will be
placed in the way of those wishing to
volunteer for service with the colors.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-19
WILL TRANSFER
CONVICT FORCE
FROM PROSPECT
LEE STREET AND OTHERS HERE
WILL BE IMPROVED.

The improvement of Lee street is
the next important work slated by the
street department, and start in that
direction will be made as soon as fin
ishing touches are put upon the great
work recently done in Prospect
Heights, which was entered upon four
months ago. The force of chaingang
convicts has been employed in that
section OF town for month or more,
opening new streets and greatly i'm
proving McGarrah street, upon which
an expenditure of several thousand
dollars has been made recently. Pros
pect Heights is a most attractive resi-.
dence section, and is greatly beauti-
fled by the civic improvements made
recently When the road-working
forces are put to work on Lee street
that thoroughfare will be thoroughly
plowed up and made over new from
the city hall to the city limits.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-19
LESS ACREAGE
SEEMS ASSURED
ABOUT AMER|CUS
LESS FERTILIZER USED AND
LESS COTTON WILL BE
PLANTED.

Stocks of cotton in Americus ware
houses are being steadily reduced as
the result of constant sales in small
lots effected recently, and it is be-
lieved that the total held in local ware
houses is now below the 15,000-bale
mark. Since the market started upon
the upgrade two weeks ago there has
been a steady diminution in stocks
here and probably the total of sales
recently will reach 1000 or ] 200 bales.
Cotton still remaining on hand Is
strongly held and will not be sacri-
feed.
All kinds of views are being aired
regarding the next acreage, which
is now vital factor in the market.
Some claim that there will not be any
very drastic reduction in the area
planted, although very much less fer
tilizers will be used. VI vs. held that
many farmers will try to raise cotton
in the eastern section without fertil-
izers.
On this subject the Journal of Com
merce says:
Many believe that the South will
make an effort to cut down the acre
age sharply. The high cost of fertiliz-
ers and mules and the GOODNESS of the
banks toward big acreage borrowers
will be factors of moment in these
hard times.
The actual decrease may not be so
great as it is estimated in various
quarters at the present time.
Many believe that as 'self-preser-
vation is the first law of nature it IS
inconceivable that the South will re-
fuse to reduce its acreage in cotton
and thus avert possible disaster next
season. That is how many people
look at it. A big acreage might mean
big crop and a big decline in prices
to a point far below the cost of pro-
duction, with mischievous results 10
all kinds of business throughout the
length and breadth of the Soth."
Those who believe that they can
raise anything like the same quantity
of cotton without fertilizing are apt
to be badly disappointed. Therefore
it will not be safe to forecast the yield
from the acreage if such a policy is
pursued
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-19
TURKISH FORTS
SINK FRENCH
BATTLE SHIP
THE BOUVET Is DESTROYED DUR
ING BATTLE In WHICH ALLIED
FLEET SHELLED DARDANELLES
FOR TWO HOURS
Athens Dispatches Tell of Continuous
Fighting Fer Possession of Darda-
nelles-CIaim Several Warships
Have Been Damaged.
(By Associated Press.)

CONSTANTINOPLE, March 19-An
official Turkish statement issued at
noon today asserts the French battle
ship Bovet was disabled and sunk dur
ing yesterdays battle between an
Anglo-French squadron, commanded
by Vice Admiral Sir Sackville H. Car
den, and Turkish batteries defending
the straits of the Dardanclles. The
point at which the destruction of the
French battleship was accomplished is
not set forth in the statement.
The action between the, forts and
the attacking fleet opened early yes
terday, the warships pouring heavy
shells into the Turkish defenses at
long range. The batteries failed to
respond in force to. this lombard
ment, and encouraged by this action
the British admiral moved his squad
ron within easy range of the Turkish
guns, which replied vigorously to the
shelling of the attackers. Besides the
sinking Of Bouvet, other ships of the
allied feet were seriously damaged by
the fire of the shore batteries.
Early today" the announcement
continues, " a strong Turkish fleet op-
Grating in the Black Sea, bombarded
and partially destroyed the shipyards
and maneuvoring place of Russian tor
pedo boats west of Theodosia, on the
Crimean peninsula. No Russian war
ships were encountered during the
c'uise of the Turkish fleet"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-19
UNCLE SAM WILL
KICK ON ENGLAND'S
LATEST DECISION
(By Associated Presa.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 19-
1t has been authoritatvely learned
that in the near future note is to be
sent the British government in behalf
of the United States, protesting
against certain restrictive features of
the British order in council, aimed to
prohibit overseas trade between Ger
many and the nations of the world.
The question was taken up and dis
cussed at todays cabinet meeting and
more detailed information has ALREADY
been requested regarding those fea-
lures considered Objectionable to the
American government. The note OF
protest will be withheld until this in
formation is received, in order that
an acucrate statement of the American
position toward the British order can
be set forth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-19
DIFFERENT STORY OF
BATTLE REACHES PARIS

PARIS, March 19.-An Athens dis
patch to the Havas News Agency ear
ly today states that an artillery duel
between Turkish batteries along the
Dardanelles and warships of an allied
fleet commanded by Sir Sackville H.
Garden occurred early yesterday. The
engagement continued during two
hours, a heavy fire being maintained
throughout the period. Mine sweepers
operating in conjunction with the
heavier warships of Vice Admiral Car :,
den's feet, entered the narrows and
carefully combed the waters of the
straits for hidden distractions, the
big battleships of the squadron en-
gaging the battering during the raid
of the mine sweepers, which is charc-
acterized as being partially successful.
Several fighting ships of the attack
ing squadron were struck by Turkinsh
shells during the engagement, but
none sust aimed serious damage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-19
BRITISH STEAMERS
VICTIMS SUBMARINES

LONDON, March 1.-two British
merchant steamers, the Bluejacket and
the Hyndford, were torpedoed today
by German submarines, the latter be-
ing attacked in the English Channel.
The Bluejacket carried a cargo OF
wheat for Liverpool, was torpedoed
off Beachy Head, the crew taking to
the boats after their vessel had been
badly damaged, though still afioat.
The Hydnford was torpedoed with
out warning while crossing the chan
nell, one of the. crew being killed
by the explosion which tore a great
hole in the bottom of the vessel.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-19
PENSION CHECKS
DISTRIBUTED To
VETERANS HERE
HONOR ROLL IN SUMTER is BEING
PAID OFF TODAY.

The place of chiefest interest about
the courthouse today was the office of
Judge John A. Cobb, OF the court of
ordinary, where was begun this morn
ing the distribution of fund of 81
460 for Confederate pensioners of
Sumter county, There are 124 Con-
federate veterans and widows of vet
Grams here, among whom this annual
distribution is made, and all are look
ing forward eagerly to the distribu-
ton of the checks.
These pension checks are, in the
main, for $50 each. Only one check
for $1OO exceeds the average, and this
is for total disability.
Judge Cobb has all the checks filled
out and the distribution will be effect
ed rapidly. Under recent ruling Of
the state pension department, all pen
sioners are now required to come in
person to the Office of the court of or
dinary and receive his or her pension.
This is wholly unnecessary law,
which may work a hardship upon
many people, old and infirm, in forcing
them to come long distances in order
to get their slender stipend.
Many of the old veterans called this
morning to receive their checks, and
others will call tomorrow, and until al
the checks have been distributed.