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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-01
STATE COURT SUSTA|NS CHARTER
THAT PRIMARY PLEDGE

As the day for the primary election approaches
some candidates in both the old parties and not few
political leaders fear that the party pledge which vo
ters are required to subscribe to before they are per-
mitted to receive primary ballot will have the effect
of keeping men of more or less independnt political
tendencies from attending the primaries for fear that
they will in that oath assume moral if not legal OBJ
legation to support the straight ticket of the party the
candidates of which they helped to select at the pr
mary election.
This would be drawing an entirely too fine point and
it sincerely is to be hoped that voter will permit him
self to be kept away from the polls next Tuesday by
any such scrupe pledge which voters required
to sign at the primary polls contains number of
things and the underlying purpose of is to procure
pure and honest choice and to prevent systematic cut
ting across party lines so that the candidates Of one
party are selected by the voters of the opposing party
The only statement affecting party regularity which
the voter asked to make is contained in the following
words:
a regular qualified and voter Of
There is nothing in this which pledges man to vote
straight party ticket even for majority of the
candidates the ticket of his party as is the case in
some OF the states where the primary laws are more
specific on this point. Most men regard themselves
as member of some party even when they have for
years made practice of voting without regard to par
ty lines at the general election. There is nothing in
the primary pledge of this state which legally binds
such men to support the whole of ticket which they
have helped to nominate. That being the case there
is not the slightest why even the voters who are
most Independent politically should not take the pri-
mary pledge and at the general election vote with
clear conscience for the candidates they deem best fit
ted for the offices.
The toregong sre submitted legal
authorities Of both the Republican Democratic
the men consulted was agreed the
ed Most OF the conculed however,
not supported the
voted for at the primary depended conuee
toneys w Meredith Tusca Morris
y Judge A. Vincent the opn
ions asked - 1850 of
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-01

cratic city officials, from calling az,
election which would in all probability
result in ousting Democrats from OF.
flee. Walter Haggerty city attorney,
ana n Democrat also, appeared for the
defendants.
In view of this situation Republicans
and other friends Of good government
in this city asked Judge W. s. Hay
mon in circuit court to permit Attor-
neys W. S. Meredith John w. Mason
and Harry Shaw to represent taxpay-
ers OF the city who wish the new
charter to go into effect. Judge Hay
mond refused this petition and the
case was heard on the question OF con-
stitutionality with no one but Attorney
Haggerty. the Democratic officeholder,
to represent the Republicans OF tho
city. and adverse decision being rem
dered.
1t was on the petition OF the SRepub-
licals asking to be represented by
counsel at the trial that the appeal was
taken to the Supreme Court sixmonths
age.
When the supreme court met last
fall It promptly reversed the decision
OF the local circuit court, the Supreme
Court decision requiring the case to
go on trial here with Republican at
torneys representing the Republicans
of the city.
This decision was rendered Novem-
ber 2. Thirty days later q, motion for
a rehearing was made in the Supreme
Court and refused. This followed tie
new trial here in Fairmont which re-
suited in a decision again sustaining
the injunction on the ground that the
charter act had not been properly
passed. From this action of the cir
cuit court an appeal was taken to the
Supreme Court with the result that
the local court was reversed and the
case finally ended in favor Of the now
charter.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-01
An Age Old Fable With Nery
Interesting Present Application

Sermons are tiresome, and the daily
stories Of the West Virginian's 1000
Club have been filled to the brim with
preaching. But there are large mum.
ber Of young men and women in Fair.
mont and vicinity today that would
be more happy and more prosperous
II they could apply to themselves the
sermon In these columns today, and
secure their share Of the $4,000 in big
cash and merchandise awards which
the West Virginian will soon distri.
butte free among it's readers and
friends.
We ali know the old story of the
ant and the grasshopper.
La Fontaine In his fable told It to
the French and to all the civilized
world.
Aesop the Greek, two thousand f,y,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-01

hundred years ago, taught the story
to the French writer.
And to Aesop the story came from
Asia. Where the Asiatic writer got
it We do not know.
We know 1t is the story as old as
human intelligence, but always new
and true. and particularly applicable
to those who are interested In the q.
900 Club-here 1t is again. And you
will not waste your time II you think
about II.
Ant and grasshopper meet in cold
weather. The ant is comfortable, we'll
supplied with food, for she has been
working through the hot weather, Ia.
king advantage OF every opportunity
to prepare against the winter.
The Grasshopper. shivering and
CONTINUED on Page seyen.)
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-01
Here From Terra Alta

Mrs. Clarence Wilcox and SON
Jamie. of Detroit, Mich, will arrive
here tonight from Terra Alta, where
they had spent the last three weeks
and will remain with relatives until
tomorrow night when they will leave
for home Mrs. Wilcox was formerly
Miss Marguerite Arnett of this city,
and she vii be the guest Of her cousin.
Mrs. Ord Tough and Of her, uncle, DR..
Jess Jamison.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-01
Reuben Anderson's Action To Prevent
Charter From Going into Effects
Dismissed by Supreme Court
of Appeals
OPPOSITION HAS ONE MORE CARD TO.PLAYI
Application to Federal Courts For An Injunction W
Acted Upon in Short Time-Not Believed
That 1t Will Be Granted.
Especial to The West viginian.y

CHARLESTON, W. VA, June 1.-The advocates ofbess
today after four years fight for better charter he
city of Faont when the Supreme Court reversed the
decision Of Judge Raymond of the Marion Circuit Court
and dismissed the bill of Reuben Anderson versus Mayor
Anthony Bowen and others in the case known as the
Fairmont Charter Case
The court has not prepared its written opinion but the
decision today ustas the charter passed by the last Leg
slature and makes the act valid.
tion of voters reductions in salary elimination Of useless
office holders and just limitations upon all future salaries
It gives all political parties representation on election
boards which its advocates believe will eliminate
fraud and couson making bribery and corruption in
elections practically impossible
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-01
U, S, Troops Will
Stay in Mexico
cARRaNzA MUST SHOW THAT HE
Is MASTER OF SIT.
uATloN

tBy AssocIaled Prcss) l.l'
: WASHINGTON, June Lit was
stated authoratiyely today that Amcri.
can troops will not be withdrawn
from Mexico until the Carranza au.
thorities demonstrate control Of the
situation sufficient to protect, the Am.
erican border
A reply to that effect will probably
be made to General Carranza's note.
President Wilson was represented to.
day as ready to withdraw. the troops
when possible, but determined to wait
until the Carranza forces can con.
troll the situation. y ~.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-01
7. R. Will Not Go To
Chicago Convention
az Assoclated Pressl

PITTsBURG, June i.Scol. Theo-
Roosevelt changed cars hero today
while or his way from st. Louis to
New York and when questioned as to
whether he would go to Chicago dur
ing tho Republican national conven.
ito replied decisively.
u Will not go to Chicago"
He was met at station by number
OF progressive party leaders.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-01

FINAL NOTICE. TO TAXPAYERS
This is the last week in which you can pay your
1915 taxes and avoid having your property appear
on the preliminary delinquent list which will bepost-
ed at the front door of the Court House on Monday
June s. 1916.
Under tn. new depository law Twill be compelled
to have all tax money not delinquent deposited in
depository therefore, cannot grant any extension
fetime for payment. G. DaCoNAWAY. Sheriff.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-01
Ten Year Sentence
For Bank Robber

by AssuClhteu l'TesSD
WASHINGTON, Pa, June Thomas
H. Talbot, who was convicted last
week OF robbing the First National
bank of Houston. Pa, of $4,000, was
today sentenced to serve not more
than 10 or less than eight years in
the Western Ponitentiary
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-01
The Weather.

West Virginla-Partly cloudy and
warmer tonight. Friday showers.
LOCAL WEATHER READINGS
F. P. Hall, Observer
Temperature at s a. m. today As.
Yesterdays weather clear: temper
ature, maximum "a; minimum 45; pre-
cipitation none.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-24
URGE GREATER SHEEP RAISING
Experts Assert Development of Indus
try Would Reduce Cost of Living

Keep sheep" and combat the high cost
of living Is the advice of the thirty.hve men
who gathered in the Chamber of Commerce
in answer to the call of the Philadelphia
Wool and Textile Association. II is the
hope OF the men attending the two-day
conference that, by lnstituting a propaganda
for the rehabilitation of the sheep indus
try in America. they may help cut down
the high prices.
F. r. Marshall OF the Bureau of Animal
Industry of Washington. spoke on 'Prac.
tlcal Lines OF Cooperation by the United
States Department of Agriculture" at last
nights session Mr.. Marshall declared that
there was much to be done in developing
and systematizing the agricultural interests
of the country. There is a serious shortage
of meat in the country. according to Prof.
William II. Tomhave, of Pennsylvania State
College, and he proposed as a remedy an ex-
tension of the sheep-raislng industry. Prof.
]. Russell Smith, of the Wharton School
of the University of Pennsylvania, said
that an increased supply of wool, as of
most agricultural products, was badly need
ed I'm this country
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-24

other pistol, now fully loaded, took his
leave. Before he had climbed n hundred
feet up the tower stair he heard SLOW
uneven pop-pop-poppng, and with salts
faction knew that Beatrice was already
perfectlng herself in the use OF the revolver
And she may need it, too--we both
may, bady-before we know it," thought
he, frowning, as he kept upon his way.
This reflection weighed so heavily upon
him, all due to the flint assagal point
that he made still another excuse that
afternoon and so got out Of taking
the girl into the forest with him on his
exploring trip,
The excuse was all the more plausible in
asmuch as he left her enough work at home
TO do making some real clothing and some
sandals for them both, This task now
that the girl had scissors TO use, was not
too hard.
Stern brought her great armfuls OF the
furs from the shop in the arcade, and left
her busily and happily employed.
He spent the afternoon In scouting
through the entire neghborhood from
Sixth avenue as far east as Third and from
Twenty-seYenth street down through Union
Square.
Revolver In his left hand, knife in his
right to cut away troublesome bush or
brambles or 10 slit impeding vine masses,
he progressed slowly and observantly,
He kept his eyes open for big game but
though he found moose tracks at the
ran into nothing more formidable than a
lynx, which snarled at him from a tree
oyerhangng the mournful ruins of the
FaFragut monument.
one shot sent II bounding and screaming
with pain out OF view Stern noted with
satisfaction that blood followed its trail.
Guess / haven't forgotten how to shoot
after all these years :" he commented, stoop-
ing to examine the spoor. That may come
IN handy later !"
Then, still wary and watchful. he con-
tinued his exploration.
He found that the city, as such, had en-
tirely ceased to be,
Nothing but lines and monstrous rub
bish heaps OF ruins he sized up the situa-
ton. "trayeFsed by lanes OF forest and
overgrown with every sort OF vegetation.
EVERY wooden building completely
wiped out Brick and stone ones virtually
gone. Steel alone standing and that IN
rotten shape. othing at all intact but
the few concrete structures.
"Ha ha e. And he laughed satrically
III the builders Of the twentieth century
could have foreseen this they wouldn't have
thrown quite such chest. elE And they
talked Of engineering
Useless though i "a. hs fsll 3 certain
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-24
BILLY SUNDAY POINTS
ROAD TO SUCCESS
Summarizes His Work Here and
Advises Steadfastness of
Purpose

A summary of the advice which he gave
while conducting evangelstic meetings in
this city Is the basis of an article written
by Billy Sunday for the Pennsylvania. II
deals generally with the essentials to sue
cess.
He contends that no one can fight unless
he believes something. It was because the
signers of the Declaration of Independence
believed something, he said, that we are
singing My County Tis of Thee instead
of God Save the King"
THE team than won't play as hard in
the ninth inning as in the first will never
fly championship flag" says Billy, Even
In the ordinary game Of cards, he finds an
example, and in this connection, points out
that -four aces have the same value at any
stage of the game"
AS an illustration he declares Colonel
Goethals believed he could build the Panama
Canal and his faith led to the completion
of greater work than the building Of the
pyramids"
GIVE the last minute a chance" he says
in summing up: success may come to
you in the fifty-ninth minute OF the twenty
fourth hour"
"a doubter never moved a mole HILL" he
asserts. Its the man who believes some
thing who does something"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-24
ONE DEAD, OTHERS HURT
WHEN STORM HITS CITY
Miniature Cyclone Causes Dam
age and Many Freak
Accidents

One death and injuries 10 several per-
sons, two OF whom may die, were the
toll Of the wlndstorm that swept Phla-
delphia and Camden at $50 o'clock last
night. The storm came suddenly from the
southwest and was n surprise even TO the
Weather Bureau Signs were blown down.
windows broken and other damage to the
extent OF several hundred dollars was
wrought by the miniature cyclone
The one death occurred at Broad and
Geary streets, where George Jennings. n
truck gardener. attempting to drive his
team across the tracks of the League Is
rain and wind that his wagon collided with
a street car. He died on his way to the
Methodist Hospital.
An unidentified man Ia dying In the
Samaritan Hospital as the result of hav-
ing been struck by n trolley car during
the storm at Fifteenth street and German
town avenue Daniel Hastings. OF 654i Ger
mantown avenue, the motorman. and Frank
Condor, s25 Church lane, the conductor,
were held under $500 ball today by Magis-
trate Price for a further hearing Decem-
Der s.
william Robinson 1fty.seven years old
of ALSO Germantown avenue. while riding
n bicycle In Broad street, collided with an
automobile driven by James Henry, OF Ches-
ter. at Courtland street. lie Is in St Luke's
Hospital suffering from fracture of the
skull.
The business section Of the city along
Chestnut and Market streets suffered dam.
ages when many signs were blown down
and boards blown against windows The
tall buildings formed airshafts for the
strong wind The blasts came and went
in sudden gusts and after the storm had
subsidized the temperature rose five degrees,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-24
"PA" OF CHICAGO DIET
SQUAD LOSES WEIGHT
All Others, However, Have
Gained on 13-Cent Meals.
Today's Menu

CHICAGO. Nov. 24.--A real family at
mosphere Is growing around the tabls
where Health Commissioner Robertson's
diet squad Fletcherizes its thirteen-cent
meals three times day.
r Dr. Albert ]. Stokes has been officially
selected as pa" and last night sat at the
head of the table dishing up the New Eng
land boiled dinner like mother used to
make.
Doctor Stokes is the only one OF the diet
squad who has lost weight during the ex-
pertinent In the two days of dieting he
has lost two and three-quarter pounds,
while Henry Gehring Jr., has gained three
pounds, All others of the twelve have
gained from one to one and three-quarter
pounds in two days.
The squad will attend the annual ball OF
the Health Department at the Hotel Sher-
man tonight, but there will be no refresh-
ments
Today's forty-cent menu comprises:
BREAKFAsT
Stewed pears griddle cakes and syrup. coffea.
LUNCHEON
Beef and rice croquettes, peas and carrots.
bread and butter. ginger bread tea.
DINNER
Tomato soup. halibut steak, parsley potatoes.
bread and butter. cream tapioca pudding. tea.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-24
XMAS TREE FOR FRANKFORT
Community Celebration Will Be Elab.
orate-Funds Being Contrib
uted Literally

Business men and residents generally are
preparing for n big Christmas jubilaton
in Frankford. One of the big features OF
the celebration will he n community Christ
mas tree, which will be placed In front OF
the new Frankford High School. which Is
one Of the highest points In the city When
illuminated the tree will be seen for many
miles.
Plans are being arranged to have the
school children and various church choirs
in the vicinity sing Christmas carols. and
the Frankford Orchestra and other musical
organizations will probably participate in
the celebration.
Practical steps to raise tho necessary
funds are already under way. It Is ex-
pected that $1,000 will be collected within
the next few weeks.
The following contributions have already
been made although the project Is scarcely
more than few hours old Business Men
and Taxpayers Association, $780, Oppor-
tunlty Committee, S25; Tree Committee,
S26
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-24
WOE IN WASHINGTON,
DULL SOCIETY SEASON
Upper Crust and Outer Fringe
Will Not Have "Good Old
Days"
WHITE HOUSE TO BE QUIET

WASHINGTON. Nov. 7l---society, from
the upper crust TO the outer fringe, win
have to look elsewhere than to the White
House this season for its gayety.
The good old days when the executive
mansion set the pace, and fast one, APP
parently are past. Hence there is woe
from the ranks Of the hgh-browed society
folk down to the climbers who are ever
with us.
President Wilson's society Cabinet" is
mapping out its program for the winter.
but II was learned today that this will be
much in the last four years. Only such
functions as have been customary and dip
lomatcaly necessary will be held
According to present plans, the New
Years reception will continue In the dts
card. The President and Mrs. Wilson VIII
probably spend the holidays away from
Washington.
1t is likely also there viii be no inaugural
ball.
with these two events, always big events
here, again vetoed the first gala event
Of the season will occur Friday, January 8.
This will be n Pan-American reception, re-
placing the diplomatic reception. II was
discarded last year owing to possible em-
barrassments arising through beligerent
diplomats meeting each other over a glass
Of punch
Small receptions and dinners will alter
nate throughout the winter season at the
executive mansion. The Cabinet dinner will
follow the Pan-American reception. Two
diplomatic dinners are next, the first I'm
honor OF French Ambassador Jusserand.
dean of the diplomatic corps, and the Sec
ond for German Ambassador Won Berns-
torn. Diplomats OF warning nations will be
distributed according to homo alliance.
Neutral diplomats can take their appetites
to both dinners.
After these amenities there win follow
the usual judicial, congressional and army
navy reception and dinner in honor Of
the House Speaker.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-24
TILE STORY r1trs EAR


BEATRICE KENpRtCK. stenographer.
eyes upon q accno OF utter devastation Any anu
ruin. The office In the Metropolitan buitu-
Ing, New York, where she had sat AT 'ns
typewriter when shc suddenly fell asleep. ~
now nothing but ruin. only supcrsiruCtuiN,
brick walls and floors and piles OF dust NV ny
powdered wreckagc remain. bcatrlee he"
reaches to her ankles "
ALLAN STERN, her employer, one OF tne
cllys greatest engineers In the hnHvtrs
mined past. comes to life also In hts lanoIn-
tory At each movement more OF hls ue
composed clothing falls. He mas hIc"'
shock Of hair and long beard. -
When RcatriCc and Allan tully tcCuNos
their senses they make "a hnsty survey OF
their situation Tho entire city Is a great
forest, with wrecks OF Htyscrhpers ptottuu-
ing above the trees. Everything N dchu'
They are the only human beings alive -.
while on their. trip Of exploration they
md furs, mineral water and some chhhsu
food which had been preserved In the arr
tight chambers OF tho numerous stores w
the arcade OF the building. From thcSo
they clothe themselves and STOCK ther
larder.
Later Stern discovers a spring near tho
OF freah water. while on his way 20 the
remains OF a hardware store, where he Sc
cures rcYolvcrs. guns ammunition ana othsr
useful articles. he nnds spear hehu.
This Is the first indication that there are
other human beings alive ON carth stern
IL filled with fear.
Before storm leaves for n more extended
expedition the following day he gives Bea'
triCo a revolver,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-24
CHAPTER XI

NICKENED with n numblng anguish of
- fear such as in all his life he had never
known. Stern stood there a moment. mo-
Iionless and lost.
Then he turned out into the hall he
ran, and his voice. re-echoing wildly, rang
through those long deserted aisles,
All at once he heard laugh behind him
"a hail.
He wheeled about trembling and spent
out his arms went, in eager greeting For
the girl laughing and flushed. and very
beautiful, was coming down the stair at
the end of the hall.
Never had the engineer beheld a sight
so wonderful to him as this woman. clad
in the Bengal robe this girl who smiled
and ran to meet him.
what? Were you frlghtened?" she
asked, growing suddenly serious. as ne
stood there speeehless and pale. why
what could happen to me hereT
His only answer was to take her in his
arms and whisper her name But she
struggled TO be free
Don't! You mustn't" she exclaimed.
Il didn't mean to alarm you. Didn't even
know you were here 4"
II heard the shots-I ealled-you didn't
answer Then"
you found me gone? I didn't hear you.
1t was nothing, after all Nothing-mueh !"
He led her back into the room.
what happened? Tell me :"
1T was really too absurd !"
what was it2"
only this" and she laughed again. II
was getting supper ready. as you see." with
a nod at their provisions laid out upon the
clean-brushed foor. when"
"YesP
why, a laundering great hawk, swooped
in through the window there. clreled around.
pouneed on the last OF our beef and tried
to fly away with It."
stern heaYed a sigh OF relief. 80 that
vas all7" ne asked. But the shots? And
your abseneef"
II struck at him. He showed fight I
blocked the window He was determined
10 get away with the food / was deter
mined he shouldn't SO l snatehed the re-
vclver and opened IRE"
And thenF
esrhat confused him He tapped out into
he hail. chased him. Away Up the stairs
~ clreIsd / saoI again. Then pursued.
went Up re Stories But e mazt hAFs