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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-31
Humus AND OTHER THINGS.

Last year was a great year for our
old farm. The drouth gave 1t a chance
to tell the story OF adding hurnus and
nitrogen to the soil with telling effect.
1t seemed as though it enjoyed that
dry weather because it could draw
on the moisture stored up as sort of
insurance and the best part of 1t is
everyone can have the same kind and
there is no trust" or corner" on it.
Just help yourself. Well the best way
to get it is to pillow under q crop of soy
beans, vetCh or clover and seems to me
I can hear the old soil chuckle and say
you certainly are treating mo better
than l have been. but don't you think
l ON hard-hearted, III pay you back
good interest too. Better build your
barn larger. for you don't know how
Will hump myself with the aid of those
bacteria. So get ready" The great
est lesson we learned was what barren
soil a few years ago produced three
good cuttings OF alfalfa. Another sim
liar field produced dahlia blooms in
almost countless numbers all through
that dry spell. Automobiles seemed to
stop of their own accord. Some days
hundreds came to admire the great
flowers and carry a nice lot OF them
to some sick friend. and we think many
will long remember the sight of those
flowers salutinE in their humble way
everyone who went by, trying to tell
them the story they taught me of con-
serration Of moisture by adding humus
and thorough tillage. Our children
enjoyed taking visitors out and show
ing results.
Now you wonder why I am so en-
thusiasttc. 1t is simply this-many
have learned that by substituting soy
beans for oats and seeding with hairy
vetch and rye and turning this crop
under we restore what nature gave us
In our virgin soils instead of robbing
1t, but, some of us console our con-
science by saying the others are doing
walk hand-in-hand with nature and
crets. One of these is to make con
ditions so bacteria can get great GUAM
titles of costly nitrogen from the air.
In other words, use some Of the other
fellows manure that goes up into the
air in the form of steam and many
other forms.
To sum 1t up, 1t means: More crops.
more livestock, enrich the farm or sell
moro produce and at the same time en-
rich your soil and have more OF the
good things in life for yourself and
family In week or two I will try
to give you the story of our % old
dairy cows which were fed so days on
AZ acres of soy beans hay and silage
from 9-foot-4-inch by 30-foot sflo.
Some OF these cows were sweet six
teen" but they fattened up faster than
s"'' VIC FED.
JACOB MCQUEEN.
TuscarawaS county. o.
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GAIITER TO ADDRESS
IT. MARION LOOT.
Will BE One of Chief Speak
ers At Reunion On
April 9.

Rev. W. I. Canter. pastor OF the NJ.
z. church, South. will be one of the
speakers on the program of the Point
Marion Lodge of Odd Fellows which
will hold a reunion and reception in
their home city on April 9.
Other speakers OF prominence viii
be Rev. L. B. Douglass, DR.. NJ. H
Powers and B. W. Berg, OF Point
Marion.
AS the date draws nearer activity
becomes more pronounced and pres
emit Indications point to success never
before accomplished when the Odd
Fellows and their families meet in the
Tecalote Auditorium. April 3, to en-
JOY the results OF the plans as ar
ranged by the committees in charge
of the reunion and reception of Point
Marion lodge OF Odd Fellows, No.
1873.
Answers to the invitation recently
mailed keep pouring in and a crowd of
$50 seems an assured reality. All the
members have expressed their inten-
lions of being present with their
families and the pleasant memories of
the public installation held some
months ago will likely be over
Swallowed by the good time assured
on this occasion.
The music committees have their
plans about completed and the social
hour committee reports several novel
ties in the way of games for all as
their coptribution to the evenings
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NEE
GARIST9I!RRlAGE's.
Near Side of Crossing sin May.
Be Used. As ,Matter0f- :.
Safety First:

The Monongahela Valley Traction
company, in the interest OF the safety
OF patrons, is planning changes in the
system of stopping cars at street cor
ners and other places. Letters asking
the cooperation of the citizens Of the
various committees we're sent today
TO the following representatives OF
civic organizations: G. w. Dudderar,
secretary ClarkSburg board of trade,
Clarksburg; C. ". Evans, secretary
Fairmont chamber of commerce. Fair
mont; Jesse shrimp. secretary Man
nington board OF trade. Warrington:
jackson Arnold secretary Weston
board of trade, Weston.
The letter follows:
Dear Sir:
Realizing that practically all of the
electric roads in the country are stop
ping on the near side of the crossing
In their city service, we have made in
vestigation and find this change was
made to avoid accidents, or SAFETY
FIRST
1--WE are considering taking this
step in the cities whose streets are
used, believing that crossing accidents
may be avoided. We realize that this
change will make considerable incon-
venience TO the patrons when first in
stituted, but we also feel that 1t must
come sooner or later, and the longer
It Is put OF, the harder 1t will become.
Before making any change, would
appreciate your opinion on the sub
ject.
Very truly yours,
"SMItAEI HOOD.
General Manager {"
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Had Gown Put On
September Morn

PHILADELPHIA. March 31.-johp
A. Curtin. OF Pittsburgh. came to this
city and decided TO enlist in the MA
rines. He was magnificent speci.
men physically and the recruiting Of
ficers thought they had a prize until
he stripped. Then they found sure
enough September Morn" tatooed on
John and conceaIing him from Adams
apple to waist line.
You can't get into the service with
that thing on you," he was told.
why not?" he demanded. "Ain't It
good enough?"
Yes. but it hasn't got any clothes
on. and we can't enlist men with nude
figures tattooed on them
John dressed and departed, but later
he came back and sought enlistment
When he again stripped it was found
that September Morn" was clad in a
remarkable evening gown and wore a
fetching hat upon her dainty head.
II went to tattoo artist and had it
DONE" he said. 1T hurt a whole lot,
but l guess he delivered the goods all
right
John was accepted.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-31
EIGHTH WARD BIBLE CLASS.

Class meets Thursday evening at
1880.
Meeting called to order by the prest-
dent.
Ten minutes' song service.
Prayer. closing with Lords Prayer.
Song by Sunbeam Girls.
Report Of secretary and committees.
Bible study. Glen Roop, leader.
Fridays lesson, Charles Hawkins
John 12.3743.
Saturdays lesson. Mrs. W. G. Bos-
serman--John 12:44-50.
Sundays lesson. Mrs. Ben Fletcher
John 1871
Mondays lesson. Floyd Hawkins
John 1861.
Tuesdays lesson. Mrs Linda Bon
ham-John 13.12-17.
Wednesdays lesson, Rev A. Wilson
John 13: 1920.
Topic for general discussion will be
the same as last Thursday night, Con
Quering Discouragements.''
Talks On Social Union. B. F.
Ramage.
Music.
Prayer.
Dismissal, 8 p. m.
Those who do not have the monthly
Bible booklets may study from John
1887 to John 1920, as is given in the
lessons above.
We wish to thank Miss Lena Parks
for her fine reading on last Thursday
night.
Each Bible student enrolled over IA
years of age is requested to read care
fully the entire weeks lesson, at least
three times, and then write in two or
three sentences the thought which ap-
peals most to you.
The object of our Bible class is to
get the people better acquainted with
Gods word.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-31
MANNNGT HKS
VISIT FAIRMONT
Degree Team Exemplifies
Work At the Local
Lodge Rooms.

The Fairmont lodge OF Elks held an
was followed by a social hour.
Five candidates were given the de-
gree work OF the EIks. This work was
exemplified by the degree team OF the
Warrington Elk lodge. which visited
here last evening. It was composed
OF the following:
Exalted Ruler C. l.. Prichard, Es-
teemed Leading Knight P. II. Pitzer,
Esteemed Loyal Knight. E. D. Reed.
Esteemed Occurring knight W. s.
Clancy, Esquire w. ]. Kraus, Score
tary +. A. Burt, Inner Guard w. L.
Mitchell. Tyler c. r. Beard. Organ
ist G. +. w. Kunst. and Thanatopsis
T. NJ. Shaw.
The following candidates were ini-
tiated: Samuel B. Wilson, H. w.
Burnett, ]. E. Thomas. Carl W. Miller
and Wilbur s. Swiger.
After the regular lodge work Of the
evening a social hour was enjoyed,
during which those present were
treated to q big feed
The Warrington members loft on
the midnight train for their home
city. The FaIrmont orchestra rem
dered excellent music for the occa-
sion.
Next Monday evening the Elks will
give their big Easter dance at the
Masonic Temple building which prom
ises to be one OF the biggest affairs
ever held under the auspices OF the
local lodge.
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Lodges May Recede
Because Of Wage Cut

WHEELING, ". Va. March 81
Crescent Lodge OF this city and Fol
lansbee Lodge Of Follansbee, w Va.
may secede from the Amalgamated
Association of Iron, Steel and Tin
Workers, as result OF the action OF
the" national. officers in forcing three
TeSerendumS on wage cut The vote
was favorable to. accepting the cut in
the other lodges. but the local lodges,
after voting against accepting the
first two times, refused to vote third
time.
It is likely that at meeting in the
near future the two lodges will vote
to secede. Belmont Lodge OF Martins
Ferry. which also voted to accept the
wage cut, may join the Crescent and
Follansbee lodges in. secession.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-31

A Pennsylvania reader inquiries
whether poultry manure is good for
gardening. 1t is valuable in all soils.
especially for cabbage, celery, caulf-
flower. lettuce, sweet corn, kale, spin
ach and onions. It Is also valuable for
other vegetables II used in smaller
quantity and In conjunction with pot
ash and phosphoric acid in commercial
forms. Care should be exercised that
1t be thoroughly mixed with the soil
to avoid injury to seed and plants. A
fertilizer containing four per cent of
nitrogen, seven per cent OF phosphoric
acid and seven per cent of potash win
meet the needs OF the potato I'm most
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"As We SOW"
Synopsis of Film to be Shown at Colo
NAL Theatre April 2.

Synopsis of Film to be Shown at Colo
NAL Theatre April 2.
Mrs. ST. John lives with her two
sons, Frank and John and her daugh-
ter, Dolly. John has been studying
for the ministry and is appointed to
take a place in the little church.
Frank. the black sheep OF the family.
goes to New York to seek his fortune.
He got a position in the sales office
of an automobile company. Dora
Mason-daughter of a New York mil
lionaire, persuades her father to buy
her new automobi They so to
the sales rooms where Frank Is work
ing. She is attracted to Frank fmme-
diately. When the sale is completed,
she tells her father she needs a chauf-
feur. Frank applies for the job and
is accepted.
Frank persuades Dora to run away
and get married. The night that Dora
leaves, her father dies. Frank takes
to drink and becomes very abusive.
A little baby girl is born and Dora 10
wrapped UP in her love for the baby.
Frank becomes jealous and devotes
more OF his time to his fast friends.
Dora says that unless he reforms, he
need not come back.
Frank comes on and steals the baby.
He leaves the baby on the doorstep
of his mothers home. When Mrs. ST.
John finds the little baby. she thinks
place of her lost boy, Frank.
After mourning for her child, Dora
thinks trip to the sea shore would
brighten her UP and gets of at the
little Cape Cod town, not knowing
that it is Franks home, and by chance
she is taken in by Franks mother.
John, the brother. falls in love with
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-31
PERSONALS
People AS They Come
and Go

Mr.. and Mrs. C. NJ Martin left today
for Lisbon, Ohio, where they will re-
side.
Mrs. II. F. Rogers is spending few
weeks with relatives in Brooke county.
Mrs. Martha Borgess. and Mrs. w.
H Kelley were called to Clarksburg
today by the illness of their uncle.
Mr.. Corbin Bradford.
Mr.. Henry Mu.ligan. OF this city,
formerly OF Kaufman & Baer COM
pany, Pittsburgh, is now salesman
for the c. A. House Music company.
Ledru Stiffler, OF the art school at
Carnegie Tech, will arrive home for
the spring vacation on April .. Mr..
Stiffler will be accompanied by How
ard Imhoff, another art student.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-31
COAL OPERATORS TO MEET.

CHARLESTON. w. Va, March 81
1t was announced here that plans are
being made for a ameeting at Hunt
ington, April 18th. OF coal operators
representing every field in West Viz
ginta. Means for extending the trade
to South America and other markets
will be discussed. The meeting will
be a sequel to that Of some Of the
leading operators OF the state at
Washington last week The Kanawha
association. last night elected delegates
to the Huntington meeting.
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To Clean Watch Chains.

Gold or silver watch chains can be
cleaned with very excellent result,
no matter whether they be mat or
polished, by laying them for a few sec.
onds in pure aqua ammonia. They
should then be rinsed in alcohol, and
finally shaken in clean sawdust, free
from sand. Imitation gold and plated
chains should be cleaned in benzine,
then rinsed in alcohol, and afterward
shaken in dry sawdust
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-31
LORD RorHscHILp pEAp

LONDON, March 31.-Lord Roths-
Mid, head of the. Engtish-French
branch of the Rothschild family, died
in London today.
Nathaniel Mayer Rothschild. first
Baron Rothschild, was born November
8, 1870, and was the eldest son of the
late Baron Lionel Nathap De Roths-
child and was created an English
peer in 1885.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-31

Garden tools save time and time on
the farm, especially at seed sowing
time. is money. Why not have a bet
ter garden this year than ever before.
at less expenditure of time and energy.
A seed drill will help you to accom-
plish this.
The farm boys and girls viii con-
slider garden making fun instead OF
work, If you provide them with good
tools. Try it:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-31

CLARKsBURG. wv. Va. March 81.
Mrs. Kate Dent, aged 10, is in a
dying condition at st. Mary's hospital
of injuries receixed when she was
struck by a train while crossing the
tracks at Barnes crossing in the West
End: She is not expected to recover
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pastfrne "a
3 An the committees Will meet with
the executive committee Friday even
Ing and final arrangements will be
talked over for the extension OF Odd
Fellowship on this banner occasion OF
No. 1173's activity.
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Warrington NEWS
Accident.


the South Side, was badly injured
yesterday by being. run over by a
loaded car of stone. Drs. Leahy and
Debendarfer were called and it was
necessary to amputate three badly
crushed fingers.
Charles Drake is a business visitor
in Bradford, Pa.
T. H. Foley, of Pittsburgh, was a
business visitor here yesterday.
A. L. Parrish has moved his family
into one of the new Hays buildings,
back of the Baptist church.
Mrs. Lon Price is a patient at the
Cook hospital, in Fairmont.
Harry Michaels has sold his interest
in the Turner & Michaels pressing
shop to Mr.. Turner, and has left for
San Francisco. Cal, where he will To-
cate.
Clark Ice, of Clarksburg. was a bust
ness visitor here, yesterday.
Mrs. E. e. Walters has returned
from a visit with her mother at Mar
tins Ferry.
Mrs. William Humes. who has been
visiting her daughter. Mrs. Georgia
Moore, returned to her home in Steu-
benville, yesterday.
B. F. Hollobaugh is business visi-
tor in Pittsburgh.
Arrivals at Bartlett Hotel:-L. w.
Meek. Clarksburg; Emil Ruppel. Pitts
burgh; w. M. Kerns, Gallipolis, O.;
w. G. Cunningham, Wheeling; P. D..
Morrow. Grangeville, o; w. c. Hun
ter, J. #. Hunter. Washington; T. H.
Foley. Pittsburgh; NJ. J. Carroll.
Wheeling; W. H. Sipe, Bethesda; H.
D. Dean, Pittsburgh: Thomas Fellow,
Columbus; A. o. Oppenheim. Pitts
burgh; J. r. Doak, Parkersburg.
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A0nFor Ladies' Long Skirt
30G chemIse, of fling quality
hainsook.l -
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CO. For Ladies' Extra size
WSG Muslin Night Gowns.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-31

4M~For chlldren,s Muslin
AWGDrawers, sizes up to IL.
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soils. No less than one hundred
pounds should be applied for the best
results.-National Stockman.

Garden tools. You must have them
to make the farm garden q winner.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-31

ME~For Ladles' Short Tn
EVG derskirts of white or
cotton.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-31

,0En For Ihfants Long or
G1GShort Dresses sEmeroId-
cry trimmed
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MARKET GARDENING.

Tuscarawas county, o:
The daily Alaskan., 1915-05-03

Olympia Betr On draughI al the Board of Trade This famous brew, both on draft AGd Ill bottles Is kept eonBtantly fresh. This is the Boaru of Trade Bar W acre the celebrated Rainier Beer ;a also kept in bot tie.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-05-03
sim Reward. SlOd

The readers of this paper VIII nS pleased to learn that there is at ieest ore gbIe to cure in all it's stages. and flat is Catarrh, Halls Catarrh Cure is tho only positive cure now known 10 the medical fraternity. Catarrh being q eonstitutonal iispase requires q constitutional treat ment Halls Catarrh Cure ig taken in- ternaIly, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, there by destroying the foundation of the dis ease, and giving the patient strenRth, by nature in doing It's work. The propr1etofs have so much faith In It's curative pow CTS that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t falls to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
 Address: P. J. CHENEY C co. Toledo, Q.
 Sold by all DrugElstg, T5c. r..s q Eta.
 Take Halrs Family PIils fer constipEtioa.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-05-03

Only One "Bromo Quinlne''
 Whenever you feel a cold coming on, think of the full name LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE. Cures a Cold in one day. Cures Grip in two days. Look for signature ofE. W. Grove on the box. 2Sc
The daily Alaskan., 1915-05-03
ACT QUICKLY
Delay Has Been Dangerous in AL
 aslka.

Do the right thing at the right time.
 Act quickly in time of danger.
 In time of kidney danger Doan's Kidney Pills are most effective.
 Plenty of evidence of their worth.
 Mrs. M. E. Cook, State St. Sedro Wooley, Wasn.. says: "I strained my tack while lifting and it was lame ond weak for long time. had sharu, shooting pains in my back, Gnd if I stopped 1t was also hard for me to get up from . chair. l was bothered by too frequent pas sages of the kidney secretions at times. then again they didn't pass often enough. l doctored, but got no better, and finally decided to try Doaa's Kidney Pills. After I had taken a few doses, I found they were helping me and con tinued using them until l was fix ed up in good shape"
 Price soc, at all dealers. Don't simply ask fer 0 kidney remedy get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Cook had. Foster-Milburn Co, Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
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EDITORIAL PAGE

above prescribed. When he votes you should check his name so aS to show that he has voted. If the person is in favor of liquor being sold, he shall write the word "Yes" on e blank slip of paper and de posit 1t in the box without show ing 1t to any one; and If he Is not in favor of liquor being sold, he shall do likewise, with the excep- tion that he shall write the word No"
 Any person shall bo allowed to vote between the hours of 2 o'clock D. n. and ' o'clock p. m.
 If any person offering to vote IS challenged by any one as lacking the qualifications aforesaid, or if any tne claims he Is entitled to vote notwithstanding his name Is not in the book, he shall be allowed to vote, but In such case his ballot shall be placed In an envelope and marked with his name, and the said envelope shall be sealed so that no person may know how he voted. This envelope will not be opened unless there i3 a contest of some kind. When the election Is concluded you will count the ballots iu the ballot box and certify 10 me the result, but you shall keep in your possession, unopened, the en- velope containing the name and bal lot of the person whose vote may have been challenged or whose name may not have been on the books.
 The persons Eho are going to ap- ply for licenses must pay all the expenses, and they must be given to understand that the law Is that they must show that q majority of the white male and female citizens and residents of 5kagway and with in two miles thereof have consent cd; consequently, if they wish H. censes they must see that ma iority of all the qualified persons Gre in favor of liquor. It will not be sufficient If they merely have majority of the persoLs entitled to vote.
 l think have made this as plain as I can, but I am in such q hurry preparing to go to Ketchikan that 1 may have overlooked some- thing. If have done so, com municate with me at that point. Of course at the present time the only thing that is particularly UT gent is that th7 census takers be ap- pointed as aforesaid and take the census at once. In taking the cen sus, If a citizenof the United States has just come to Skagway, his name must be taken if he intends to make his residence in skagway, be- NdUS6 q pG4SSu NOSS llOl hOCu " have all the legal qualifications of , voter at a general election-the law simply says that he must be q citizen and res'dent-it does not prescribe how long he must have been a resident; consequently, as residence is a matter of intention. if a person intends to make his home at Skagway or within two miles thereof, his name should be taken.
 have written to Messrs. Fore man and Clemenger that you would appoint them, and have also given them instructions.
 Be sure to see that all persons interested have due and proper no- tice. For that purpose you may publish this letter If you think pest.
 Yours etc,
 ROBEPT w. JENNINGS.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-05-03
Ereneh Knott.

To make French knots, knot the thread and bring it up through the na- terial; then take an ordinary short backstitcb and before bringing the needle entirely out of the material wind the thread two or three times around the needle according to size of knot desired), and, holding the coils down with the left thumb. draw the needle through. Then insert the needle over the edge of coils in the same hole, making the knot secure. Carry the thread on the wrong side of the mate rial on the next knot without cutting
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EXPOSEDi

After exposure, when you feel . cold coming on, take "PURoLA''' Honey and Tar Cough syrup. Don't wait until 1t has developed into oronchitis or pneumoRia. DssS not contain opiates of any kind. Keep
 bottle in the houss for SrnSrgen- cies. Your druggist will refund your money if not satStied. PEiea 25c and soc Specify 1PURehA'' Sold by Keller Brca Drug Co.
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Yours etc

ROBERT w. JENNINGS.
 Judge.
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Inc Onrr NrIq,IIai.

Binks-What are the seven wonders of the world anyhow Can you name 'em2 Jinks-My Bife's first husband was one, and 1t doesn't matter about the others-they sink into InsiEnifi. TimeR- UaSpa.