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The Detroit times., 1916-09-16
Let the People
Rule-and Write
A Taxpayer Protests
10 the Editor Of The Tlp,es:

10 the Editor o. me Tlptes:
reside near the corner OF Yer
mont and Grand Riyer-ayes. | own
my home and as a taxpayer | wish
10 protest against the condItions
that now exist on vermontave. Just
south OF Grand River. Here We have
a large wagon shop This shop uses
the street and during working
hours. men are constantly repairing
wagons and The blockade. quite fire.
qGen'iy. delays passing vehicles for
several minutes
Day and Night. for distance OF
half a block. broken down wagons
or" stored. between the curb and
the sidewalk on both sides OF the
treet
In the alley alongside OF this
shop. are stored a number OF brok
~ down wagons over half OF the
width OF TIE alley Is used for stor
age. dag and night
Across from tho shop IL n piece
Of ground covered Win wagons Of
all description a. night buns con
ereGat" there either to sleep or in
V't women.
have seen wagons directly
across The Sidewalk. so that Il wa,
impossible for one 20 pass
These conditions have existed for
years I have appealed TO the alder
mon and the police and have receiv-
od TO satisfaction. Possibly The
Times can help
on the corner % Vermont and
Grand River stands a voting booth.
which has been there for two years
~ least Recently an auto ran into
The booth and II now stands half
way across the sidewalk.
Recently a large sign was erected
on the corner. u faces Grand Riv
or and r. directly in rear OF the
electric ligh, and Vermont ave il
row in darkness a. result.
A READER
Detroit Sept -. 1916
The Detroit times., 1916-09-16
The Daily Reminder
rop.,'s AN>N EnsAnIns.

1908 The nrst execution OF a
white man In she territory of
LNS'ss.n w, ,HSE place Ns,r -, louis ia
hts nrst appearance in London, act
ms AT covent Garden In The Dts
y.resst Mother.
roads were an important factor in
tho development OF tho Northwest,
born ssn, Mar Mar Ssys ont Died In St
isIs"Nanc. Abolished slavery
thrcughcut her possessions
lsss-First overland mail Tor Cstt'
fornia left 81. Louis
is5s--Davtd &. Frederick. United
states senator from California. NOR
fatty wounded In duel with Judge
Terry.
1875 Serbian army proclaimed
PrIsfs TsT c Sns Of Do, ssTs ssol,,or,
and one OF tho organizers Of the
"underground railway" disd at Az
ondai.. @ Born In North Carolina
1871 Tn. great tunnel under the
-. clair river between the United
states and canada Was opened
lss3,The cherokee strip was
isoi-The' body o, the lat. Pr.si-
dent Mckinley was removed from
RuNsio 20 Washington. wheE- Il lay
in state on the following day
ise5-Joseph Chamberlain, eminent
lie hse.
1918 Treaty signed between the
United states and Hsyti to prov ID =
American supervision 81 HaytiAn
finances and constahuiarN.
ONE YEAR AGO TO-DAY ~ THE
WAR.
British submarine E-T lost In Oar
daneiies
Germans attempted to cut on Rus-
stan retreat from wilma.
PetrogrRd reported further Rus
sian successes In NolhNnia and Calf
eta.
Intense artillery comhsts occurred
in every section OF the Western
front
rODAN'S BIRTHDAYS.
Rt Hon Andrew BonAr law soc.
Rotary OF the colonies in the British
ministry. born in New Brunswick SS
years ago today
Hamiin Garland, noted novelist and
dramatic author. born at West salem
Wis. SIS ysers ago to-day
Percival Hall president OF Gsllau-
Diet college. horn ~ Georgetown. u
G. - years ago today
\ r. Thomas. we'll known short
story writer and playwright horn a,
Chester Mass. - wears ago today
Alfred Craven. chief enEineer ~
the building % the new dual subway
system In New York. born AZ Round
Brook. \. T.. 20 years ago today.
The Detroit times., 1916-09-16
from Another Point OF VreD

ba fa,t r,o,, IN bos,.o,, V-hat,z 10 -,
~ ,iINH AZ ''N0 VI " '4SA1 JIG u , iHs
10 90, discourage the women
s Cleveland man did mt ,r.ait until .b q
- -. -, Il.i.;,- 49,
ilpA DC '" eao SNp4tli ''l'iC lOShAiiS llie DdI u
IoUi ne .ep'' - - ',lg poiICe o.ei 'iIeIe'
~. 49,, '''' '0'''e'0'' ''i'ie anu S'"'e
'''o D''i H.
no.., ga, ,te,a. II. d. 1900. d. -u..,..
~" 90 '' ~ 100 "a 'Ss44dI
lar prince for divorce, on the ground that
be has gwen his hear' 70 another woman.
49, ~ ,g,,5 o ' ~ ps'+t .roie
And it occurred 20 US after having given
The Detroit times., 1916-09-16

the collecting o: a library Under
modern conditions OF publication
you can bring together much OF the
worlds best literature A. little ex-
pense
Begin accommodating books, and
. begin reading them Likewise ELI
courage your Children 20 rad them.
II you can make book lovers ot
your children they viii iIteed have
reason TO be grateful TO you as long
a. they live
The Detroit times., 1916-09-16
BOOKS AND HOMES
BY n. ADDlNoToN BRUCE


The modern home Is too often a
home without books. Also the mod
ern home Ii too often a home where
nervousness Is much in evidence.
Between these two facts there is
connection which most people do
not even suspect
Absence OF books from a home
means absence of an important
means OF keeping the mind pleasur-
ably and beautifully occupied. And
healthful mental occupation is fun
I damentsl 10 nervous balance,
Cur life today makes unusual de.
mands OF nervous energy Modern
industry imposes stresses and
strains undreaued In the olden
tiines And IT muItiplies causes OF
/ worry
As a result. turing the hours of
I leisure there is far more need than
there used TO be for restful relaxa.
( ton OF sort that will bring with
/ Il mental occupation II T. precisely
here shat many people make a ser
ious mistake.
Instinct.yely icy appreciate the
danger OF broodil.g over their cares
Consciously Or Subconsclously they
recognize that they mus, cxternalize
their thoughts II they would con
tinue to work efficiently
but IN seeking 10 escape from be
coming morbidly seifce?tred they
adopt means tina. do not keep IN.
mind adequately occupied. and that
az The same ti1e increase nervous
stress
After their day Of hard work they
hurry home 10 make ready for an
evening 81 equally hard play Nigh,
after night you may bchcld them
rushing tc the theatre. 10 dances. 10
card parties. or 70 modes OF less
equitable diversion.
This SORT OF thing defeat@ its o.
Jet II only because OF it, strenu.
csny And after time. when tho
nervous tension becomes unbeara.
bic. here is a collapse or semi-col.
lapse, and The nerve specialist has
A lificUlt case on his hands.
Question these people and nire
times cut Of ten you will find that
they arc people whose homes are
Vi,hou, looks. Ut a. all events peo-
lie who perhaps own BOOKS but do
not read them
The book lover. IL be sure. does
not always sscsps nervous wreck
age But his chances II escaping
are much better than those ~ the
restless. non-rea1iag gsdabouts
Only occasionally doc he need
or desire. a diversion that taxes his
nervous vitality Hc T. content 20
pend most OF ais evenings in the
hcme circle. quietly reading. or IN
the society OF few congenial
| friends.
Moreover, mis- b1Jks d. iu' simply
provide his min with pleasure bic
occupation n he H. VIC in MS
choice 81 books fhey serve to en-
large his mind. 20 give him a phi.
lOsophy OF life that Will help him
through he crises tfat are bound 70
occur 10 every man.
Prom the novels. the essays, tho
poetry, the history. he sciences that
be reads he will seTive mo1teI foot
e. help him solve sIrccssf!Il, IN,
problems 81 hts Unrkaday existence
Unlike The fevAriFh Lmnsemen
scekerS, ne nightly fodIGef hlmsel
fJf every tn0-rrN efforts
Cons ldered solely. then. from
prac' cal point u view. it is pCn
Thing 20 have books IN the HON
acd in form 'he haiti or -ftdir
irHu They maze fcr increased II
J ia.iclty. increased Wp.rc au
. Increased health
IloN Us n On sour oRr home
bfutber7 Have yor book. Mere
II you have not, bevia Al one
The Detroit times., 1916-09-16
The Living and the Dead

Everybody applauds Shacketon's rescue Of %
explorer marooned on an antarctic island
Everybody also honors Sir Ernest for his per
sIstent efforts to restore his lost comrades TO
their places I'm the world The successful relief
expedition was tho fourth. and NTH was al
ready under way In tho event ~ present failure.
Fvcrybod approves the great expenditure OF
money and energy in these relief expeditions
such IL the high value set on human life, such
il the great responsibility we all feel for con-
serving H. This is a pet form Of modern ideal
lam.
Everybody follows the war news. We read
one day that p men are dead In airship raid.
and the next day. multiplying that number by
100 or 1000 yea even by tens az thousands. we
count the slain on Europe's bsitenelds heroes,
never again to be known in their accustomed
places That men should die for q great cause
is another popular form OF idealism.
but We view these tremendous war losses very
calmly now. And the widespread rejoicing over
the handful OF rescued sailors emphasizes sharp
~ the quietncss with which We accept the awful
toll OF war
why shou, 80 loudly when score Of adven-
turers escape death and be dumb concerning the
constant slaughter a. armies'
Because We arc ashamed 4 We must attain any
sir Ernest Shackcton could not wear his mantle
OF fame with comfort until he had saved those
who had helped him win II.
when a race must climb up 20 a higher degree
OF civilization over the graves e. millions of
soldiers silence Is the only decent tribute to
the sacrifice made BIS the dead
All VINO survive the will profit BY N some.
how but grateful men will take their gain in
humility and quictness.
Little does the praise Of the living proht the
dead
The Detroit times., 1916-09-16

and strength The
word vitamines
means. life am
monias They are
ammonia = o N
pounds and may
be said 10 give
NE 30 foods
Rice. one ~ our
The Detroit times., 1916-09-16

This mans story ought 10 wake and
arouse the people of Detroit and Michi-
gan said the man who had known the
victim
We wonder il it will
We wonder ii it Will awaken them TO
the point of sensing that the stain Is not
upon whisky, but upon THEIR OWN
HANDS AND THEIR OWN HEADS!
The Detroit times., 1916-09-16

state of Michigan said, in plain type, In
black and white, in the license issued
with the seal of the state attached: This
entities you to take this man. as weak as
any other man, and rob him of his gen.
Jus, deprive him of his manhood, sap his
reason and his pride and make bum
Of him"
The Detroit times., 1916-09-16

The acfivitirs Of the Neeflework
Guild of america particularly In TO
la'ion 10 the ~ar rfli"f department,
arc n be- reviewed AZ The annual M.
tiCnal confer"nc" ~ the organiza-
'ion &C. be held today in Philadei
phia
The Detroit times., 1916-09-16
The Keep Vel Column
VITAmINEs

Vitamines are found In all real
foods Real foods give nourishmeur
The Detroit times., 1916-09-16

The man who brought us the clipping
thought we would have something 10 say
about ii. because the downfall of this
man, among thousands upon thousands
like Il, was caused by WHISKY.
What the clipping suggests to us is
nothing to be said against whisky.
Whisky has been licensed and legalized
into good standing in this-and other COM
munities in Michigan.
Whisky pays its way-in the form of
bride. OF course, but il pays it's way.
For whisky's money the people Of the
The Detroit times., 1916-09-16
They Licensed Whisky To
Take Away This Mans Talent
and Make a VagabOnd of Him

0ltu Nud hC dSdUOltu VI LII
you should have something to sa!
in an editorial about that" said visitor
to The Times office, as he handed us {
newspaper clipping.
We took the clipping and read it.
1t was from a Detroit paper and il
told about the death of man who was
well known in the city--a man who had
exceptional talent in his line, He was
well known as musician and organist.
This is the way the article our visitor
had clipped, began:
The little church OF the Epiphany, nest
ling among the handsome houses at Cadillac
and Kercheval avenues. was crowded to the
doors II was the occasion on which the new
organ was 10 be played for the first time.
feeling of expectancy permeated the at
mosphere OF the little edifice.
As the choir filed into their seats the
organ began to play that old hymn. Lead
Kindly Light an unseen player was at the
high pitch the music shook the walls the
ceiling and even the pews Again and again
the hymn was played. the congregation sit.
ting spellbound and hoping that he player,
whoever he might be. would go on for hours
The very soul OF music was put into all the
hymns that followed and emotional ones
seated In the church wept.
At the close OF the service the crowd
49, .t.L~ ~fsx -.
who could he be-" they asked
Then they met him. He met them cor
daily.
The article gave the name of the or
ganist.
We will omit it.
Omitting it may save another heart
ache, somewhere.
Besides, the name isn't essential TO
the lesson the newspaper article drives
home in a simple narration of the facts
After the minister had concluded a
word and prayer over the body of the
dead organist, he had to take a place
AT the side Of the casket and help carry
II to the hearse--there were not enough
friends present at the services to make
up the necessary number Of pallbearers.
The man had died vagabond.
Early in the month he had been picked
up on the streets, having suffered an at
tack of apoplexy.
He was unshaven, dirty and in rags.
He was unknown, and after death his
body was being prepared for Potter
field, when denizen of the underworld
dropped in and recognized the face.
From this fellow the name of the man
was obtained, the address was learned
and it was found that the last abode of
the great organist had been room in
the cheapest, most miserable of our ten
ment houses.
This is the change that had been work.
ed in five years.
The Detroit times., 1916-09-16

Herbert VI smith superintendent NJ an IN
sulatng plan, at Great Darlington. Mass. while
trout nshng recently. caught a maliard duck
while casting a ny for trout. W
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09
New York

NEW YORK, Dee. 9.-FOreign rela-
lions and other external considerations
again accounted In part for yesterdays
irregular and occasionally heavy mar.
ket. which also was affected by the
dropping tendencies manifested on the
commodity exchanges. notably cotton
and grains. Honey conditions were
easier. If anything. than any day thus
far this week, call loans holding over
till next Monday being freely made
at per cent.
Stock trading was attended by fire..
guent intervals OF latitude, but the
total turnover again Appropriated t..
100000 shares. There was much less
activity in United States Steel and the
low priced rails. the movement shift
ing to high grade or dividend.paying
issues. which made temporary gains
of to points,
Shipping shares were more Conspic-
uous and stronger than at any recent
time, with Atlantic. Gulf and West
Indies at the new maximum OF li7"f
on It's advance Of lex points Mcr-
camille Marines United Fruit and Pa
cific Mail also we're better by to
points.
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FINANCE, OIL AND GAS

and Caney River were both in great
demand. The former dose sharply
and reached the hundred mark amid
an 0utburst OF enthusiastic cheering.
Caney River gained its new high mark
at 40 and then made another squirt.
In the history Of the company at 81.
1t later dropped to 80, hut made a net
gain OF Az points on the days trans.
actions Other gas shares displayed
also considerable vigOr and most of
them improved their standing Manu-.
faCturers Light and Heat gained d
point al 80. but Lone Star reacted for
a half point at 9Si2 in spite Of the eX.
ira dividend declared by the company.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09
Oil and Gas.

Light wells are the best the West
Virginia fields are offering al this
time. on the headwaters Of Buffalo
run, Grant district. Richie county
Flint. StrOthers & Co. drilled Il tesr
on the ". II. Bickle, it,. farm through
the salt sand and it shows for a five.
barrel pumpcr In Grant district. Pleas.
ants county. the New York Petroleum
company has now drilled second test
on the A. Ruckman farm through the
Berea grit and it is dry in that and
all the upper sands.
Near Bcarsvillc. Centerville district.
Tyler county the Philadelphia >Om.
pany drilled a test on the j. e. Riggs
farm through the Big Injun sand. II
Is buster in that formation.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09

subsidiary OF the Standard Oil com.
pany of New Jersey, today called to
meet in Pittsburgh February IA next
TO act on a proposition to increase
the capital stock from $l2,5O0,OOO to
S2O.00OO00.
When the segregation order was is
sued the capital OF South Penn was
50 50QN0O ana the increase 10 the
present capitalization was made
through a 800 per cent stock dividend
and an issue Of stock to stockholders
at par.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09

II you ever feel that life isn't worth
living and that friends are untrue, just
turn your attention to your liver and
see whether by tonlng 1t up according
20 tho directions Mrs. Symcs gives to-
DAY you can't put rosy hue on life.
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Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH. Dec 9-In the local
market the greatest amount Of atten
ton was again absorbed by the cheap
mining issues and the gas and oil
group. In the latter division several
new high records were achieved.
Among these issues oklahoma Gas
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Grain and Produce.

CHICAGO, Dec. 9--Increased ac.
tivity Of German submarines and a rap.
idly growing list Of differences be.
tween Washington and Berlin as to
the status OF some OF the vessels which
have been sunk, did a good deal today
to force prices down. The market
closed nervous. FAC to AZ net lower.
with MAY at $1.74%s to $lTS7s. ana
July at S1.47Ik to sl472. Other lead.
ing commodities. too. all showed loss
es--corn. sAc 20 22sc. oats l,.c 10
laaC. and provisions Toe to 2Oc.
Arficlns nnnn Clnsn
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Announcement was made at the com.
panys Offices today that the new stock
II authorized, will be distributed TO
stockholders through a SO per cent.
stock dividend.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09

According TO the ST Adams Her.
aid. John bailey killed wild hog near
Stark last week 1t weighed about
one hundred pounds. He dressed it
and gave the meat around 10 his
friends Their opinion was that the
meat was nice ana sweet. II is report.
I'd that .hcr" ar" a great many in that
vicinity. They live on nuts and are
nice and tat
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South Penn Oil to
Cut a Watermelon
SEVEN AND A HALF MILLION
STOCK DIVIDEND SOON TO
BE ISSUED

,Ey Associated Tr"svr
PITTSBURGH. Dec. Srockhold.
ers of the South Penn Oil company,
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POWER RATE-RETAIL
LOW TENSIoN-A. c.
Character of Service:

This schedule applies power
up TO - h. p where the producers standard
volt phase is used and where the
Power sold under this subject
discount of addition
Grated
rover Tor municipal school shall be
schedule and minimum required shall waived for
the school during the summer period.
Minimum Monthly
inc gross monthly minimum bill shall be
morse power active load derived
ru however that the minimum
charge is subject to
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09

All Credit Belongs to Woman.
A man Is great thing upon the
earth and through eternity but every
lot Of the greatness of man is unfold
I'd out Of woman.-Walt Whitman.
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Ihe kichWouu Republican Is respon-
S'"ir Tor the following: one day !aSi
week while coming across tho NOM
ram from f"cah"h'hs ny way nt spring
'r"ct. Grc"nbIi"r county. two men
sped IN the distanc" ahead OF them Il
COMMUNION annoying some cattle w
he.d. Not paving any attention /"
The mater. however. uh'll they wer" iii
close proximity. to their surprise. they
observed very tine buck deer i'll tho
midst OF the nerd oi cattle IN combat
with the whole herd Of cattle that had
formed circle around the primcra!
VISITOR who was doing his very best
IN wardinE or the attacks that were
being made upon him by the imfuriat-
ed herd The battl" was proceeding
at such a rate as t" eliminate all sense
OF fear at the presence OF the travel
crs. and while the battle still ragged
the travellers quickly ran to 4 farm
house, aud securing Il gun. returned
and dispatched the iIeet-rooted buck.
which proved TO he one OF the best
specimens that has been captured in
those parts in many day.
|
The steamer Clinton, owned by Cap
tain John Ueltsche, said TO be the
largest oil.hurning boat on the Allie.
Gheny. Monongahcla and Ohio rivers,
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BITS OF
STATE NEWS

Charles NJ. Eit'lc. Il Beverly hoy who
fifteen years ago. entered the employ
of the freight department Of the II.
linotS Central railroad. as file clerk
has just been elected vice president
Of the Illinois Central Railroad com
pany and the NaZoO L. Mississippi Val
.ey Railroad company with hcadquar-
lers At Chicago rh" election was
made at a meeting OF tn" card Ul
Directors in New York. Novonb Der -.
Mr.. KittlC was born in beverly. where
he attended the public schools. later
taking business course al business
college in Cumberland. Md, Enter.
iag the employ of tn" Illinois Central
in the modest capacity of file clerk
in The freight department lie has been
rapidly promoted through tho differ
emf departments. having bern CHIEF
clerk to the andiUr. freight claim
agent and for the last four years as
sistant 20 the president.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09

At meeting OF the Stockholders OF
the First National bank Of Shinnston.
w. J. NiXon's resignation us director
was accepted. George j. Nixon was
elected tn take his place. The sen.
Tor Mr.. Nixon spends great deal OF
his time in Florida and other sections
and this was his reason for leaving
the board. George j. Nixon, SAYS tho
Shinnston News. is one of the leading
young farmers Of the district and his
election to the responsible place on
the board OF this growing bank is Il
deserved honor and tribute to his bus
1ncss ability.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-09

A large coat OF arms on the state
OF West Virginia. relic OF the days
when he was chief executive OF the
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
ONE CENT WORD CASH WITH oRpsRs
HOUSES FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Newly repaired siX.room
house. Ogden Ave. Rent reasona.
bic. Enquire 2l3 Maple Ave.
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FOR RENT-Three roomed house Ala
Barnes street. Cali S0S.W Bell.
1885, No l7lS
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HELP WANTEp-FEMAI.El

WANTED - Girls at the Fairmont
SioGie Co Good wages, steady work
Must be over It years old. Fairmorit
Stogie Co. l2.4.tf No. ma
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AGENTS WANTED

COLORED AGENTS WANTED-Mar.
velous new sickness, accident and
lcath insurance. Box S3l.C. Chicago
Ill. 12.9.lt No. l792
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Two big RATS OF timber each com.
posed of twenty-five lorkages. were
shipped from the mouth OF the Little
Kanawha river Oh Wednesday after.
noon. the two RATS being handled by
the Theodore No. | and the Theodore
No. .. both OF which are powerful gas.
oline boats. TImhcrmen state that
these RATS were composed Of some OF
the finest timber that as ever been
brought out Of the Little Kanawha riv-
er, logs all being Of tremendous size
straight and clear Of knots, and other
imperleCtiOms. virgin timber coming
from the 10000 acre Bennett tract in
Gilmer county. aud which had been
brought down the river on the recent
rises. This was one Of the last OF the
large virgin tracts Of timber in tho
state, covered with several varieties
OF hardwoods OF the very finest quail
ity.