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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-19
Fairmont Company
Will Make Novelties

The Rotary Vending Machine COM
pany, Incorporated at Char aston. yes
terday for $4,000, will hold meeting
Of stockholds:s next Monday and de-
eide upon launching its Sasiness. The
incorpo"ators are John w. Martin, F..
J.. King, P. W. Lang, DR.. H. II. Carr.
H. ". Graber and J. c. Thompson, all
oflFairmont.
The Rotary Vending Machine COM
panyfwill make a patented soda straw
holder, ash trays. pipe holders, vari-
GUS advertising novelties, match and
cigar holders, tooth pick receptacles,
etc,
The company has decided to nego.
tate with the various talking machine
companies for the purpose Of making
9 machine which will hold ;.nd deliver
one nedle t time Il such manner
that they will not prick the fingers.
The work will be tur. .ad out tor the
vending company by some out Of town
concern at first, but when the business
deyelo1s, the incorporators figure
they will ops, factory in Fairmont.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-19
Abandon Plan to Beg or Steal
An Auto for Red Cross Nurse
Fall Back Upon Tried and.
True Methods Of Raising
the Coin.

Ways OF securing new Ford auto.
obile for the use Of the Red Cross
nurse. Miss Voak, were discussed last
night at the meeing Of the local Anti
tuberculosis league which was held
at the home OF Mrs. c. o. Henry on
Fairmont avenue. Every possible
means of securing one OF these ma
chimes from stealing one outright to
asking Henry Ford to give them one
was mentioned but 1t was finally de.
cided that the community itself would
rather provided the machine for Miss
Voak than to obtain it otherwise.
OF the plans for securing the neces.
sary funds. the popular subscription
method was decided to be best. TO
this end a campaign will be begun next
week by the local league to secure
1850 with which to purchase one OF
the new model Fords. Miss yoak now
has office room in Cook hospital and
her work Is SO varied and embraces
so large territory that It is almost
impossible even with the best OF troll.
ley connections for her to reach the
many patients who are needing her
services daily.
In addition to receiving any and all
contributions that may be sent eth
er to treasurer Of the local league, who
Is DR.. H. r. Johnson, the officials are
planning to have either a booth or Il
box at the Fair next week at which
contributions from one dollar up will
be accepted. Since the entire sum
needed is only $500 and each dollar
may be the means Of saving some
child's life during the next year 1t Is
likely that many persons who wish
to share in the giving OF Ford to the
league will have to be prompt and
early with their offering.
Since there are more than 400 au.
tomobiles owned in Fairmont It is
planned to ask each car owner for a
contribution Of one dollar toward the
Ford Fund. The systematic. campaign
will be begun Monday and In the mean
time any person desiring to contribute
may do so at DR.. Johnson's office or
at either Of the local newspaper Of.
fees.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-19
PRICES MOUNT IN
DRY GOODS MARTS
Bank Clearings Show In
crease Throughout the
Country.

NEW YORK, Aug. 19.-Dun's Week
y Review of Trade says 1t is still note
worthy that existing uncertainties
have scarcely discernible influence
on the course OF legitimate business.
which, with few exceptions, reflects
sustained activity and in some Of its
more important branches shows fur
ther augmentation. The magnitude OF
general business is indicated by this
weeks increase Of 2S.7 per cent. over
last year in hank clearings at centers
outside New York, though the gain Is
partly in value, us higher prices OBJ.
viously require more money to pay for
the same quantities.
No department Of the dry goods
markets has monopoly OF good busl-
ness, but some are more active than
others. Distribution at retail now at
tracts special attention Al, though
high costs and other influences may
affect consumption in the future, sum-
mer trade is exceptionally brisk. In
primary channels the rise in prices
continues and causes conservatism in
forward operations. clothing manufac-
turers, in particular, proceeding eau.
tiously.
Neither wheat nor cotton have du-
plicated the high levels OF last week.
Yet wheat has lost few OF its spectacu.
lar features. and when prices fluctu.
ate nearly 10c In a single day the fu-
ture of the markets is not easy to de.
terr''"=o. Crop news, though conflict
Ing, was rather better on the whole,
and some traders were not disposed to
follow the long side further, lest their
paper profits diminish. The weekly
report OF the Weather Bureau told Of
improved crop conditions in several
sections, but Of continued deteriora.
ton In others. and q West Indian
storm was regarded with some appre.
hcnsion.
Commercial failures this week are
S52 against zi6 last week, 274 the pre-.
ceding week, and 1854 the correspond.
ing week last year. Failures In Can.
ada number s3 against 23 last week, 81
the preceding week, and 40 last year.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-19

... tby Associated PresS)
WASHINGTON. Aug. 19.-The crf-
sis over the threatened railroad strike
continues aud there are many indi-
cations that it will not be passed for
several days. President Wilson con-
ferred again today Wi.i the railroad
presidents and their committee of
managers to hear reply to his pro-
posal that they accept the eight hour
day and arbitrate other issues. The
railroad heads were summoned to the
White House for conference! at 40.
The employees committee Of $40.
having voted to accept President VIII
sons plan and thereby put the thtns
up to the railroad" had another meet.
iEg today to talk matters over. on,
of tie maneuyering OF both sides for a
position which will enjoy3th support
OF public opinion came many evidences
that each ls working to organize pub.
lie sentiment In its favor.
1t was understood that ,thejrailroads
are turning to other large employers
Of labor throughout the country to ex.
press support for the preservation Of
the principle OF arbitration as d set
tlement Of industrial disputes. While
President Wilson and the employees
are drawing support from large manu-.
featuring and other interests yitally
concerned in keeping the railroads
open for business and from those who
want 10 see the eight hour day carried
along step forward.
The evidence points to moves by
each side to backfire the other. The
attitude Of the railroad presidents to
ask for time to consider Mr. Wilson'S
plan was said to be a part Of this pYo.
gram. B
While railroad officials would make
no formal statement afterSthe confer
ence yesterday, they reveaied ciear,y
their opposition to Mr.. Wilson'S plan.
anu indicated that they would press
further their offer to arbitrate ali the
points at issue.
In spite of these developments. Il
was reported the officials might sue.
gest counter proposal, based on tie
acceptance of the eight-hour day and
arbitration of all other points instead
OF the investigation by Federal com.
mission proposed under the Presidents
plan. 1t was stated positively, how.
ever, tha. the officials had reached mo-
definite decision on their future
course. 1l
May Summon Financiers.
In case the President finds no Hone
or settlement during his conference
with the railroad officials he proba-
bly Will summon to Washington some
of,the powerful financiers Of The col,n.
try, serving as directors OF the raj.
roads. Administration officials said
tonight he had by no means given up
hope OF affecting a settlement, and
was determined that It shallEb reach
ed, II possible, before the represents.
tive2 Of both sides leave Washington. Z
In their formal statements the ran.
road officials insisted on arbitration on
the ground that II they gave III this
time 1t would mean the end ofEthe prin-
ciples Of arbitration, and because they
feared II they granted the eight-nour
day with Its consequent added ex.
penses without resort to arbitration II
would prejudice any appeal they might
make later to the Interstate commerce
Commission for higher freight rates.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-19
Pay Auto Robbers Posed As
Deserters From the Mil
itia.
THEY WON HER SYMPATHY
When She Learned Truth
She Called in the Off
GERS.

Especial Dispatch to West VirgInian)
DETROIT, Mich, Aug. 19.-Posing
as militia deserters and using an in.
nocent girl OF IS as shield, the five
bandits who held up the Burroughs
pay.auto for $4,000 August lay hid
den, with their loot, in a Detroit room.
ing house while police searched for
them there and later spread their
dragnet over three states.
The girl-Jessie Noltie, a Scotch
Canadian lass from Chatham-has
learned how she was duped, and put
the police on the right trail. which
leads. she says, through Toledo.
The five boy bandits have made
their getaway with the loot in large
trunks; but on Jessie Noltie's clue,
the police are hard after them. 1t was
said today that they have been traced
to Chicago.
But both Jessie and the landlady
thought the boys were deserters from
the state militia, who had found life
in the army too burdensome-although
the girl was puzzled by one OF the
boys immense roll OF bills, which, she
says, Henry Ford himself wouldn't
carry!"
Not one Of the gunmen is over 20.
Jessie met one on the street and rec.
ognized him as the youth she and her
sister had known in previous board.
ing house. The lad took her to pic.
ture show, where she got a glimpse
of his bushel OF bills as he paid 20
cents for tickets.
Two or three days later he took her
again. He was depressed.
what ails you?" demanded Jes.
Pressed, he told her the yarn about
the five Of them deserted from the
militia. And she believed him.
Next day she came home and found
a strange trunk in her room. Ap.
peared her friend. and told her twas
full Of army equipment, and they had
to have place to hide it.
Another trunk was moved In. The
two Of them were so heavy 1t took
three men to move the smaller-but
not, as Jessie thought, with rifles and
ammunition. They were full Of gold.
Then came the five young men from
tnelr former roonlng mouse and sought
refuge. The lanlady guarded their
militia" secret, and several times
sent policemen ION their way"
an awful thing?" said Jessie once to
her friend.
"Yes, but don't you think those fel.
lows deserve lot Of credit? LOOK
at the risk they took!"
you're crazy!' said Jessie, and
friend mandit said no more.
Frequent police visits caused the
landlady to pack the five en- In the at.
tic where they remained for days. She
carried food to them when meal time
came.
Last Saturday they paid their bills
and took their trunks, and their de.
parture.
Then came more questions to Jes.
sic and the landlady-and the bitter
truth.
Now the girl and the rooming house
keeper are helping the police run
down the boy bandits trail.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-19
Tropical Storm
Sweeps Texas

DALLAS, Tex, Aug. 1s.-The tropi.
cal storm which swept tho extreme
south Texas coast yesterday and last
night inaicting damage in tho region
between Corpus Christi and Browns.
Vile passed inland southwest OF san
Antonio and followed the Rio Grnnde
valley TO about Del Rio and tiisn
\ spent tts force on tho plains OF North
lIyadeSttc
y zhsre has boon considerable dam.
hse on the coast whero thousands OF
scscs ofs land are probably overflow.
Cd. The worst damage 10 prebably
IN imnaediate vicinity OF Corpus Chris.
q. 6cldicra pnd deF csayas were dFiy,
on into buildings at many points, bst
"a not uierinuch. 80
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-19
RAILROAD PRESIDENTS CONT|NU
TO HOLD OUT FOR ARBITRATION
Thirty Three of Them Held Second Conference With
President Wilson At The White House
This Morning.
ANNOUNCE NO DECISION Till MONDAY
President Wilson Issues Statement in Which He SAYS
- If Strike Comes It Will Not
Be His Fault.
(By Associated Pre,e.s


WASHINGTON August lsAfr hours conference with PresdentW
that the negotiations
but will deliberate them today
Monday.
While the railroad Wilson
President
1T thoroughly
the public has the right tc acceptance"
his officials
public will know where the responsibility 1t will
one ray OF hope that might induce the railroad
eons stood out suggestion that
the added compensation employees. -
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-19
John 7. McGraw
Judgment Granted

Another Judgment was entered to.
day In intermediate court against
john 7, MGGraw, for sSo,pGo.o1, This
suit was brought by First National
Bank of FairHent against MeGrsw and
the Back Fork Coal Company, Judgr
Heft was entered for the same amount
yesterday against the coal company,
kemhle White appeared .Rs attorney
: ! 4 4 .'a plaintiff tn this aetiea,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-19
$4,000 School to
Be Built at Motz

A now school building Ia now hajEg
pianaed at Metz. the land on which tne
new building 10 10 ba built having
been purchased recently,
Tho new building according to the
present plans, will bs one OF tha most
desirable IN the county and will Bs
built Of brick to cost about $4,000 and
will contain 4 or b rooms with a large
auditorium, Several architects are
now working on preliminary plans and
the construction OF the building may
lbsi begun tiiisi fall, 7,qi $50.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-19
HIS own INSPIRATION
Lofty Traditions and Sold
Accomplishments Of the
Party.

tBy Associated Press)
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19.-Char'
les q. Hughes reached his farthest
west here yesterday. Before three
audiences in this city he spoke of DOM
inant Americanism, preparedness and
his belief in the need for a protec-
tive tariff.
Mr.. Hughes reached San Francisco
at i O'clock, went to his hotel through
crowds which applauded him along
the way, held reception shortly at.
terward and made his first of his ad.
dresses before the Union League club
at 3 O'clock. He hurried back to his
hotel and there addressed a meeting
of women voters. Last night he ad-
dressed mass meeting in the civic
auditorium, which was presided over
by William H. Crocker, Republican
National Committeeman from Cal
ifornia.
Between addresses Mr.. Hughes con.
ferred with Republican and Progress
siye leaders here In the interest of
party harmony. The nominee con-
fined his suggestions to plea for CO.
operation among Republicans and Pro.
gressives. In so doing Mr.. Hughes
said that he not propose to iatereere
In the states local affairs. hut that
he wanted all elements of both these
parties to work together In the in.
terestg gof the national ticket.
He said at the meeting in the civic
auditorium that he had no concern
with local differences in politics that
ssthe great national aims" he had In
view transcribed all possible local
difficulties and that he regarded the
Republican party as 'Ireunited," in
spired by lofty traditions, aud devoted
to the accomplishment of great
achievements.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-19
Holt Funeral I;
Sunday Afternoon

Tho body Of Brooks Holt. who was
killed at Opekis!sa yesterday morning
by the $3.50 o'clock Baltimore ana Ohio
train from Morgantown, was taken
this morning from the Cunningham
morgue to tho homo Of Clyde 8. Holt,
an uncle. Tho funeral will take place
Sunday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock, Rev,
9. o. Goodwin, Of tho Firrt NJ, q,
church, will conduct the services, In.
torment will be made In Woodlawn
cemetery.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-19
Harvey L. Nay
Funeral Tomorrow

Tho FUNERAL party bringing to this
city the body OF Harvey l.. Nay whose
death occurred Wednesday night at
Denver, Colorado, reached Pittsburgh
this morning en- route TO Fairmont and
will arrive here tonight on the $3.50
train. The fuenral Ia announced 10
take place Sunday afternoon at 1880
o'clock from the residence Of 3. Wayne
Nay on East Park avenue and the
body escorted by the local Elks' lodge
Will be taken to Enterprise on the
three o'clock car where ilterment will
be made. ...,....5,;
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-19
Italian Steamer
Has Been Sunk

LONDON, Aug. 1s.-The Italian
steamship stampalia between New
York and Italian ports has been sunk
according to Lloyds.
The Stampalia was a passenger lin.
or Of 5000 tons gross and had space
for 1.700 passengers. In company with
other Italians she maintained guns
for protection from submarines. The
last report Of her movement was her
arrival on July 80 at Genoa from New
York, though she was apparently sunk
on her return voyage to the United
States,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-19
Italians Make Air
Raid on Trieste

by NHaocIated Pre9a)
BERLIN, Aug. 19.-Naval aeroplanes
with aid Of torpedoes and motor boats,
made an ats ck on the Austrian sea.
port Of Triest on the morning on Au.
gust IA, the Austrian statement 10.
day says. Several Of tho raiding craft
were brought down and although o
Of bombs wero cropped little
damage was done It Is declared.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-19
Payroll RobberyIn
Pittsburgh Plant

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 19.-Two mask.
cd men this morning entered the Of.
fees OF the Pittsburgh Stopper com.
pany in tho Shady Side district and
holding q revolver at the head OF tho
psymester took the payroll OF 5000
from his dcak and escaped.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-19

SPECIAL SALVATION ARMY WORK
Captain Asher, otsPittsburgh, Of tho
Salvation Army, will arriyelin the city
tomorrow noon to, stay hereEfor week.
While here he will give several SER
mons and will do some special work in
the city.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-19
The Weather.

West virglnia-Fair and continued
warm tonight and Sunday.
LOCAL WEATHER READINGS
Temperature at 8 a. m. today So,
Yesterdays weather clear, tempera.
tnre. maximum 90; minimum Ga; pre-.
ciDitation none. K .5,..s -.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-19
fNOTICE..

Consumers Of city water are noti.
fed that an impure condition In
the water prevails atlthis time and
boiling water for drinking purpos-
es is recommended by the City
Health, department. The impurity
will probably be corrected within q
week.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-19
EXCURSION To PI11snuRaH.

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad
company will run an excursion from
faiFmeat to Pittsburgh leaving here
at li45 o'clock temefrow morning, The
Train comes fraR Weston and picks
UP passengers at GiaFksbuFg, Fair,
mont, Morgantewa, 6enaelisyille and
other intermediate stations Return.
Ing the train will leave Fittshargh 'ta.
morrow evening atI6 e'eleek, Fba fare
tgam Faifmeat 10 % feF the TeHRd
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-19
FRoM cALIEoaNIA

G.. ". Hays, OF Pasadena, CAL, ar.
rived In this city last night and for
a few days will be the guest Of Cur.
tbs B. Fleming at his home, Locust
avenue and Fifth street.
The Pulaskian., 1916-06-09
PLANTS AROUND THE HOUSE
By LIMA R. ROSE.

A great deal of discriminating care should be exercised about the plants located close to the house. Those set in such manner as tc hide the foun- dation of the house and relieve the baroness should be plants that do not grow much higher than the wall.
 Some of the best plants for this sort of adornment are the herbaceous spi- reas, dicentra and perennial phlox. Such annuals as ten weeks stock, as- ter, nicotiana, nasturtium and core opsis can also be used effectively.
 GIadioli furnish brilliant display in midsummer and the tuberose Is a fragrant plant that also should have place near the house.
 Scatter bulbs for early blooming all through the lawn and close to the path. Old-fashioned plants are always a happy selection because they pos sess genuine merit and have been proved.
 Make homes instead of houses by the good taste exercised in your plant ing around the home grounds and dis play your originality along conserya- five lines and make your planting ar engagements artistic.
The Pulaskian., 1916-06-09
White wyandotte-Healthy Vigorous and Free

two or three times week no further breeding is possible. If salt is used, due care should be taken to prevent the fowls from eating it on account of it's poisonous qualities.
 It is rather difficult to destroy fieas on the poultry without injuring the host. But this may be accomplished by carefully applying carbolated vas cline to the clusters of feas on the fowls or greasing them with kero- sene and lard-one part kerosene to two parts lard. In all cases care should be taken when applications are made not to get the material on the poultry except on the seat of infesta- tion. It is important that dogs and cats be freed from stick-tight fieas. This may be done by washing them in a saponified coal-tar creesote prepara- tion, or many of the insects may be killed by greasing the most heavily in fested parts with kerosene and lard. Rats sometimes harbor these fieas in
The Pulaskian., 1916-06-09
By F. c. BIsHoP.)

(By F. c. BISHOP.)
 Pleas are of importance to man in two ways: First, as disease carriers and second, as parasites or annoyers of man and animals. The dread dis ease of man known as bubonic plague has been found to be transmitted largely, if not entirely, through the agency of these insects. A disease known as infantile kala agar, occur ring in the countries bordering the Mediterranean sea, is probably also transmitted by them, and species of tapeworm which infests dogs and occasionally people, has been found to pass at least one stage in the dog flea, then gaining entrance to a new host by the swallowing of crushed or living fleas. As parasites of man and animals, feas are of considerable i'm portance, aside from disease transmits sion. In many instances they have been known to render houses unin- habitable for a time, and certain species cause great loss among poultry as we'll as annoyance to other animals.
 The stick-tight flea, or southern chicken flea, is probably the most i'm portant of our livestock infesting spe- cies. This form attacks a number of different hosts, including poultry, dogs, cats and some wild animals. The adult feas remain during the greater part of their lives attached to the host animal. On dogs and cats they are largely found on the ears, particularly along the edges. In the case of poul- try infestations, feas are most com mon on the heads of the hosts, where they are to be seen in groups or patches. This habit of attaching in clusters seems to be well marked, and an infested fowl often may be recog- nized at considerable distance by the dark fiea-coyered areas about the eyes, comb and wattles. When the fieas are excessively abundant they may be found in similar patches on the neck and various parts of the body.
 The stick-tight flea is most common and of greatest importance in the southern and southwestern states It has been reported as injurious to poul- try as far north as Kansas. The in- Jury is most marked in young chick ems, which, when fairly heavily infest- ed. often die quickly. Older fowls are more resistant, but have been known to succumb to very heavy infestations, and certainly the fleas materially re- duce egg production, retard the growth of fowls and diminish their size.
 As a preliminary step in the con trol of f1eas, it is well to see that the poultry are kept away from other anil mals as far as possible. Especial care should be exercised to keep dogs and
The Pulaskian., 1916-06-09
ROAD BUILDERS ISSUE A MAP
Tentative Routes of 100000 Miles of ArticuIated Highways in United
 States Are Shown.

The National Highways association, that body of enthusiastic lockers into the future, has prepared map show ing the tentative routes of 100000 miles of articulated highways which it thinks should network the United States in an orderly manner.
 This map is the expression of one of the main ideas of the association, namely, that trunk-line roads are the first requisite through routes leading from somewhere to somewhere, and that the feeder roads must naturally follow the development and improve ment of these main lines. The theory is like that on which the great railroad systems of the country were built.