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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-16
Evening Chat

John kaVolos, a Greek enrolled a.
the Normal school this year, tells a
story OF the battles he fought before he
was able 70 reach America and become
student in an American college, that
reads like a story OF his great Green
ancestors who let nothing stand be.
tween them and the WONDERFUL things
they desired. In little corner OF the
<. M. G. A. reading room last night,
long after the lobby was deserted anu
the lights turned out tor the night, in
English that is still imperfect but
beautifully SOFT ana Wonderfully direct,
he told his story.
Il am Greek. My country, sir, Is
o wonderful place, beautiful place.
Ny ambition Is to be an architect. Ali
my lite | have lived amid the beauti.
tul ruins OF the greatest architecture
the world has ever known. | ma =
seen Its beauty destroyed by the Turks,
who are common, and my heart has
cried, for loved it.
Il heard of Ameri2a-everyone does
America makes the greatest engineers
In this country men say that nothing
Is Impossible, ana max" 1t SO | had a
brother studying in Harvard. He wrote
to me and told me that 1 should come
10 America and study.
Before left Greece Travelled
much. In a ship Travelled ali along
the Asia Minor coast. There, sir, are
wonderful ruins. / studied all Of
them. Great, magnificent buildings
Long as from this y. Nj c. y. To me
church at Fourth street. And one has
400 pillars in its front. Not very tall
pillars but with fifteen lCet diameter
The Greeks were wonderful engineers
i am gong TO be an engineer.
Il came 10 America 10 New York.
do not know why, bu. ! did not like
II, not like | wanted to lie ii. The
people were cold. They did tot notice
me at all. one fine old man tod me
that should go to the west. That the
west would give young men chance.
But first wanted an education. was
very DESTROYS OF getting it. ] had seen
that with an education a man can be
anything. So decided TO stay in the
east and study.
"At this time my brother had to go
home TO Greece. lie died there in
three months. Then my father uied.
was Ill America alone. did not stay
in New York. | went to albany. to
Paterson, New Jersey, then TO Pitts
burgh. But did net like them. They
did not seem TO me to be what had
thought America would be. Then
came to West Virginia and to this
school. like it here much better.
Some day, when | have secured The
education | have desired, am gong
to the west.
please do not think sir, that do
not like your country. | think ii is
wonderful. am a Greek, sir, and l
love my country. But how can | help
but also love the country lnat is giving
ne the opportunities Tor which am SO
6esir0us!"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-16

In order that birds may be helped
safely through the approaching winter
when snow will cover many vi Inei''
usual sources OF food. the bureau OF
the Biological Survey ol the U. S. De-
partment OF Agriculture is urging cIty
park officials TO make birU feeding
an activity in the city pleasure
grounds.
Letters have been sent to the Off.
Gals OF PARKS III the nortEerE parts
OF the United States pointing out The
value Of birds to the community be-
cause OF their destruction OF insects
injurious TO trees and crops; ana call
Ing attention TO Farmers Buli2tins GIL.
relating 10 the Northeastern. and 100,
relating to the Northwestern states.
issued by tie department, Which offer
practical suggestions Tor attracting
End feeding D.!us. Inc luruI hing OF
facilities for feeding the birds in the
city parks, it is pointed out, win give
enjoyment to many people, especially
bird lovers.
The letter continues:
"Winter feeding n.ly BE- done in the
simplest ways, Is ny p".ing up suet
in small cans, in CuClEu.E, or under
wire netting and by scattering mixed
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-16
.NOBBS MEADOWS
ARE TO Be SOLD
Eighty Years of Legal Fight
Over COachman's Prop
erty Will End.
(Correspondence Associated press)

ICorrespondence associated Press)
LONDON, Dec. ILLEGAL wrangling
which has been going on for eighty
years over John MoDbs millions" will
be ended next spring with the sale at
auction here OF the immense proper.
ties which have caused 30 many heart
burnings.
Tho auctioneer knows these proper.
ties as the London estates Of Lord
Arlington" and their value is some.
where in the neighborhood of seven
million dollars. They include factor.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-16
sATURDAY EVEINe DEeEIBER "a GIG

other day. last Wednesday to be exact
Secretary OF Navy Daniels took par
ty down to Hampton Roads on the
presidential yacht, Mayflower, to visit
the feet modified in the Roads. He
invited the Third district congress.
man to go along and "Uncle Adam"
went. A brief sent him by the Charles
ton Chamber Of Commerce. which set
forth the manifold advantages OF
Charleston as the proper site for the
new $11,000,000 government plant,
while not specifically invited went
with him. 1t was tucked neatly away
in "Uncle Adams" gun pocket, where
It could be got at handily should the
opportunity offer itself to pull 1t on
Secretary Daniels, the man whose say
as to where the plant is to be locat.
ed will be final. The party got back
yesterday, also the brief In behalf OF
Charleston MIR. Littlepage declined
to state whether he got the chance
to slip 1t to the Secretary for a read
ing.o whether he backed the Secre
tary into q corner of the smoking hall
and over a bottle OF grape Juice read
the thrilling narrative Of countless
advantages TO Bos'n Josephus. All
he would say was that Charleston got
fair start and wouldn't be left at
the post no matter who won the race.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-16
No Feats Like These Ev-
er Before Performed.

Worlds greatest endurance run.
San Francisco to New York in 7.
passenger touring car, IA hours, 50
minutes taste" than previous rec
ord. Same car left New York day
Il arrival mad returned to San
traIIliJL>, making round trip 10
DAYS. .; hours :nd 3 minutes r:rst
car ever tc attempt round trip
across continent.
Fastest time in the worlds great.
est hill climb up worlds highest
highway to summit of Pixies Peak
against 20 contestants-made
with Hudson Su1er.Six Special.
Also these records, all OF which
we're made under the American
Automobile Assosp ton supervis-
ion by certified stock car or stock
chassis and exceeding all former
stock cars in these tests:
100 miles in so minutes, 21.4 sec.,
averaging 74.67 miles per hour for
a 7.passenger touring car with
driver and passenger.
1859 miles in one hour with driv.
or and passenger in a 7.passenger
touring car.
Standing start to so miles an hr.
N 1862 seconds.
One mile at the rate of 102.53
miles per hour.
1919 miles in "a hours at average
speed OF 75.s miles per hour.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-16

Speaking Of armor.plat plants. Char
lesion is also one OF the twenty.three
places recommended, an Congress.
man Adam Little9age. iC goes with.
out saying, is somewhat and then some
predisposed toward Charleston. He
would hardly be a 10y. home town
man were he otherwise disposed. The
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-16

a political article printed under a
Bluefeld dateline in which Congress
man Edward Cooper's name was writ
ten on the dopester's slate for the Re
publican gubernatorial nomination
four years hence, and Isaac T. Mann's
name also written thereupon for the
senatorial nomination in 1918, has got
ten the popular Fifth district repre-
sentative's angora. II has inspired his
friends here to address him as Gov.
crnor" and 1t is far more embarrass
ng to Cooper than it is complir' entary
Deep down in his heart, Coo..-, like
many ambitious West Virginian ha
doubtless felt this perfectly proper as
1iration stir. but he is far too practi
cal to have permitted himself TO lose
any sleep because of it. There arc
not few men in the state who be
icve that the time may come whei
:Ir Cooper will be the logical man fol
his party to nominate and tlrst-ra.L
man for the people OF the state to elect
If it does come, 1t will probably find
Cooper ready and willing. But he
isn't pushing It, nor will he. for he
isn't that sort OF man. Others may
do 1t, but not for him. He doesn't
push himself Just now he is inter
ested in the one thing he has to do.
that Is trying to be q frst.rate rep
resentative of the House OF Represen.
tatives, which he undoubtedly Is. Call.
ing him Governor" makes no hit with
Cooper; far, far from it..
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-16

dwellings AS London Increased IN
value the value Of the property went
up, and various descendants Of John
Mobbs went into the court. carried on
lawsuits, seized empty houses, and
otherwise endeavored to assert their
alleged claims.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-16

Hon. George Washington Johnson, O.
Parkersburg, ertwhile leader Of u.
young Turks OF Democracy" is in GU.
midst-very much In our midst. No
reconciliation between Senator Chill,
ton and Mr.. Johnson is expected Thu
trip.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-16

Bulky figure leaving steamship
Kroonland had a feather sticking up
from his collar. Suspicious customs
inspector found under mans clothes
$4,000 worth of paradise plumes ana
aigrettes.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-16
WASHINGTON NEWS
(Continu:d from page six)

Of the plants is settled strictly on the
merits of the places recommended
Huntington will win out all right. II
is the inside work, the political pull
and the politics which might enter
into it, which he fears.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-16

The present owner of Super-Six is
always the man ahead. That is, if he
cares to be. H ekeeps ahead without
driving faster, because of his quick
pickup. And because of his hill-climb-
ing power.
He is ruler of the road. He can do in
any situation what no rival car can ex-
Gel. And any friend who claims the best
car must accept the Super-Six.
He has long-lived car, as our endur-
ance tests have shown. He has a car
of grea reliability, as proved in many
an abusive test. He has a smooth-run-
ming car, flexible, comfortable car.
The Super-Six in hundred tests has
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-16

appearance rather than for its admit
ted mechanical superiority.
Soto the wonderful performance
you add exceptional beauty. To power
and flexibility you add pride of owner
ship that comes with the possession Of
car of such high repute.
Ask the owners-they are all about
you. There are $4,000 now. Most Of
them old-time motorists. They know
how cars compare.
Ask them if they would go back to
car with lesser motor in it.
If not, follow their example. When
you buy fine cara car to keep-get
this top place motor in it. Otherwise
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-16

Very few farmers use nest egg for
raising eggplantS. S
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-16

proved itself the great
est car built. It holds
all worthwhile records
for speed, endurance,
reliability.
You may not care for
the speed it makes. You
may not need its power.
You will rarely, it is
true, utilize half it's ca
pacity. But it is good for
a motor to be always un-
dertaXed.
You will find in the
Super-Six all the beauty
and luxury you can ask
for in any car.
You find grace and
harmony in every part.
No small part of the
wonderful demand for
the Super-Six is due to
it's dominating distinc-
tiveness. Many critical
buyers selected it be-
cause of its charm Of
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-16

the time will soon come
when you'll wish to
make a change. Let your
Hudson dealer prove
these facts to you.
In 1916 the Hudson
Motor Car Company
built $4,000 Super-Sixes.
It was the largest MAX
er of fine cars in the
world.
And a Super-Six as a
Christmas gift will not
only solve your Christ
mas shopping problem
it will assure your
family a ca rim the
spring. Last year buy
ers of Super Skies wait
ed months for their car.
Present indications are
that the demand will he
even greater for the SUI
j,er .Six in 1917
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-16

Christmas is at hand The spirit Of giving is in the air. Real Christ
joy from giving something useful No gift for
Der of family could be suitable pleas
than Hudson SuperSix.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-07-21

Thresher. ! Drag aaw, All in good running
order, II II, Bowen, Lincoln, VI, 2bt
For sale-Two Black Pereheron mares and II
years old weight $500 One gray Percheron horse
5 years old, weight liNOi also farm tools. A.
Forcier, Grown Point, NY 2gtlp
TRAINING ScHool ron NURSES, Young women
wanted to Join training school for nurses, For
particulars apply to Dr. j, A, Houston supto
N, S, Hospital, Northampton, Mass 2stl2
LOST A Shepherd dog color, yellow with white
feet, and breast Partly clipped body, Answers
to the name Of Prince, Finders win be suitably
rewarded, Notify Leonard Marsh, Hancock w.
2st3
For Sae-Two volumes Of the Genealogical and
Biographical History Of the Noted Men Of YER
mont, with steel engravings, git edged, and In
perfect condition, Cost $500, viii sell for $1,000
Address, Register Office
For SALE - One light delivery wagon, one
heavy covered delivery wagon, one top carriage
(nearly newt, one medium heavy express harnessi
all In good condition. Also a quantity Of pork
barrels, vinegar barrels and molasses barrels. and
three loose-leaf ledger covers with index Il. s.
Benedict. So Court Street 2stf
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-07-21
MAGAZINES WANTED.

Ethan Allen Chapter, D. A. R., wish
to collect magazines to send to Dr.
Thomas for distribution among the boys
of the Vermont regiment at Eagle Pass
Texas, Publications not older than
1915, games, puzzles, etc, are asked
for, Gifts of money will be promptly
sent to him to use in fitting up a much
needed recreation camp. Leave gifts
at the home of Mrs. j, M. Thomas or
Mrs. John H. Stewart. Box will be
sent by the middle of next week if pos
sible.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-07-21
FRESH AIR CHILDREN.

1t now looks doubtful if any Tribune
Fresh Air children will come to Middle
bury this summer, One day the plague
of infantiIe paralysis, in greater New
York, will seem to be under control,
and the next it will break forth with
greater violence, At this date the sit
uation is most :discouraging No chill
dren will be allowed to leave the city so
long as there is the least danger. If
the situation should so improve that a
small party could come the friends of
the kids" will be notified in time for
little swift work.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-07-21
FIRE IN CORNWALL.

The large barn with silo connected
belonging to Loyal Towle of Cornwall
were totally destroyed by fire Thursday
night The barn contained about ten
tons of pressed hay and large amount
of new hay and alfalfa, The fire was
discovered about 8 o'clock and the
whole structure was quickly in flames,
The live stock which was kept in the
lower part Of the barn was gotten out
safely, also some farming tools, The
fire seems to have started over the COW
stable among the alfalfa, The loss on
the building is partially covered by in
surance.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-07-21
MRS, JACKSON RENDERED SUR
PRISE,

A very pleasant surprise was
rendered Mrs, William Jackson by the
members of the Century club at a garden
party held at the home of Mrs, d, l.,
Robinson on Tuesday evening, when
she was presented with a handsome
pearl pin by Mrs, May Taylor, president
of the club, in behalf of the members
of the club, Mrs, Florence Hooker
entertained the members with talk of
her recent trip to Panama and the con-
ditions in that country. Refreshments
were served during the evening, The
affair was complete surprise to Mrs,
Jackson, who in a few we'll chosen
words thanked the members of the
Century club,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-07-21
W. W. WOOD HONORED.

The many friends of w. w. Wood, a
former resident of Middlebury, but now
residing In Ligonier Indiana, will be
pleased to learn thathe has been elected
vice-p president of the Ligonier Chautau-
qua, which will be held August LIST to
9th, inclusive, Miss Katherine Wood
is a member of the decorations com.
mittee, and Mr., Wood is also a member
of several important committees, The
affair is under the direction of the
Ligonier Improvement society,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-07-21

Highest %. Lowest g.
Record kept by II. A. PECK.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-07-21
Business l7otices,

Notices under this head ten cents per lin
first insertion five cents per line succeeding in
sertions. Count seven short words to line or si'
ong ones
Mess salt pork, re per h., Wood Market
Fresh Vegetables daily at Shackett's market
Nice cherries for sale at Hunts Greenhouse.
este
All trimmed hats at half price. Gee Sisters
Woman wanted at Mddebury Steam Laundry
este
Pears, peaches, grapes and cantaloupes at
Calys
Buy your fruit jars at Wood $ Market and save
money,
Engraved or printed calling cards at the Regis
ter Office.
Storage room to rent, SO South Street. 2sf
For good printing of all description call at Reg
lister Office.
House to rent on Seminary st. Inquire q
Seminary ST.
Appolo Chocolates at Sheldons Rexall Store SOC
to Sl.00 pound.
Potatoes for sale cheap at Bread Loaf Inquire
John Houston 27u
Try our cottage cheese Our own make
Woods Market
WANTED Antique birds eye maple bureau
Mrs. K. NJ. Price 2st2
Rooms for rent over Evans Shoe Store Inquire
20 Seminary st,
Pure honeycomb tripe SC per ID. Triple by the
key SOC Wood Market
Wedding gifts in Sterling Silver. Cut Glass ant
China at Shedon's Store,
Wanted-ro rent house in the village. Mrs
Grace Fransworth 29tl
Try chunk of corn beef with some of our new
cabbage. Woods Market.
Ice Cream delivered to any place in town. Three
different lavors. Concord Candy Kitchen.
For your Sunday desert try Coons Ice Cream
Leave orders at CalWs.
Wanted-G Good strong girl for kitchen work
Good wages, Steady employment
22tf Addison House
Wanted An assistant cook at Hepburn dining
hall. Apply at this office or Hillside Cottage
25tf
For Sale Cheap Good work horse. Inquire c
N. Bosley, Middlebury 26tf
We have today Coons Cherry Sherbet. IT. re-
f:eshing. Try it at Calvis.
For Sale Fertilizer for lawn and garden and
all field crops. Willis N. Cady. lift
Colonial Grape Juice Sets, quart pitcher. and
six 4 ounce glasses See Sheldons Window.
Watermeons. red and juicy. Wood Market
Iced Tea Tumblers and Sherberts at Sheldon
See window.
For Rent or Sale-Summer cottage on Lake
Champaign Address Mrs. C. S. June. Pheasant
St. 27tf
For Sale or to Rent One II room house opposite
the Fair Ground gate, suitable for two families
L. o. Allen. loft
The latest ideas in printing, new type faces and
expert workmanship at Register Office.
Lost-Englsh Bull dog tan and white, half
face white and half tan. Suitable reward. N. A.
Brooks, Middebury, 29t1p
Cottage at Lake Dunmore that will accommo.
date ten or twelve people for rent by the week OF
season. Inquire of w. N. Cady. 2Stf
If you have money to loan come and tell me
about it. If you wish to borrow money come and
tell me about it. A. W. Dickens. 25tf
For Sale Nice pair matched colts, and yrs
sound and right. Credit given. Would consider
trade for cows or other live stock or steady team
l.. c. Ltchfeld, 29tf
Lost Boston bull dog, half white and half tan
face, four white feet, on road to Lake Dunmore
Answers to name of Kelly Suitable reward
Notify A. j. Blackmer or John Halpip. 29t1
For Sale-One International 10-horse Engine, |
steel Hay Press, l Climax Blower, Gray
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-07-21
TO VIsIT THE SUMMER SESSION.

Commissioner Milo B, Hillegas is to
visit the Summer School on brief trip
of inspection on Friday, the 2Sth
instant, and will give an address to the
members of the school on the evening of
that date.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-07-21

q" A, h, Slader & Son, Rutland's OPP
tomersts Opticians, at The Sargent,
Court street, Tuesday, August 9Th,
adv. 2Stf,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-07-21

Mr. and Mrs, George N, Shambo and
children are passing the week at Lake
DunmOre,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-07-22

elusive combination OF a eonterbal.
anced crank shaft With light. perfect.
ly balanced reciprocating parts.
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;AS0LINE ONCE A
POOR BY-PR0DUcT

II is Interesting to note how de-
pissed and perhaps, for the time. a
.Armful by-product. may develop into
he chief product OF an industry, and
shortage seriously affect the general
comfort and economy Of our lives.
Just now gasoline is an everyday
|kample. In the time of the early
|tal:oil lamp. many dangers lurked
4 the pooriye refined oil. and every
fort was made 40 increase the Agitid
Il high flash Kerr sent hid feRbve Tor
Dis reason gasoline from the oil. This
ksoline was then little more than a
waste product, to be disposed of when
possible or thrown away and allowed
10 evaporate. or even run into the
rivers with the resulting danger OF
fire. Now all is changed, and the
utmost effort OF the chemist and engi
<Ieer is called for to devise means Of
increasing the yield of this despised
bf-product at the expense of the
higher boiling fractions in the crude
oil. The government takes part in
the research to- meet the situation.
and even legislation y asked for to
assist in regulating the supply and de-
1'knd. Metallurgical and Chemical
Engineering
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-07-22
KING s. HANGS
UP new RECORD

A stock model King has just hung
up an enviable record. Registered
under the official sanction and super
vision of the American Automobile
Association, this stock King ran con.
Itattcusly for s days and nights with
out motor stop or mechanical adjust.
ment or replacement of any kind.
In this time the car travelled 10,850
miles at an average speed Of 33 miles
an hour. y
Ray ]. Morgan, the new president of
the King Motor Company, Chicago,
expressed considerable enthusiasm
over the achievement. 1t was the
first word that he received from the
King Company at Detroit in his new
capacity
1T brings my enthusiasm up to tho
boiling point" said Mr. Morgan. Il
knew the car could accomplish Won
ders, and the test held at Sheepshead
Bay track certainly bears out my cosi.
yiction. - 49,.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-07-22

John Ryan. aspluntary prisoner IN
the county jail at New Brunswick, y.
j.. Jumped yf6n "a third story win
dow. His legs were broken AMI he
was internally injured.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-07-22
13,0coAuTO WORKERS /
-. WILL GO TO CIRCU

What is claimed to be the largegt
circus party ON record will take place
in Toledo this summer when the
i,|.iljys CT Tllnd Company will eC; is
Lasts to its 1900 employees for six
:. ordinances of ytle big Barnrm "a
Bailey show. ~ .z.-&:- 80
This big tented amusement will DE
brought 70 Toledo on Jolly q, IS ana
29ssJUr SIX psrEor pa does, one each
afteTnocns ant epe4shs Each of the
Uyeflan 4 elh9 loyesfW1sf be given three
tickets and six car fares for himself
and family. -. E-..-.. e.
1t is estimated that $4,000 or more
will see this show-not only the maip
attractions, but, the side show attrac
tons as well, as everything will be
free TO the employees and their
families.