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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-16
Clarksburg Suffers
From Gas Shortage

HARRISBURG, Dec. 16--There was
suffering among the domestic users
OF natural gas in the Clarksburg dis.
trict today owing to shortage caus-
ed by the cold wave despite the fact
that all factories were suspended.
The company which supplies the dis
trict declared they were furnishing
all the gas that could be contained.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-16
RUSSIAN sREPULsE ADVANCE.

PETROGRAD, Dec. 16-Russian
troops have repulsed the Autro Ger
man force which was attempting to
advance in the Oituz valley on the
Moldavian front Of Rumania, the war
Office announced today. A successful
bombardment of the Bulgarian Black
Sea coast by the Russian war ships is
also reported.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-16
The Weather
" est Virginia

Vest Virginia
Fair tonight. not
so cold. Sunday in.
cTcssing cloudi.
ness; warmer fol.
lowed by snow.
Local Readings.
F. p. Hall, OBJ
Temperature at
a a. IN. today, 5.
Yesterdays wealth.
ar. snow; temper.
AZURE, maximum,
precipitation, .04.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-16
HUGHES AGAIN CANDIDATE

ALBANY. n. Y, Dec. 16.-Chas. E.
Hughes has been named for the presi.
dency Of the New York State Bar AS
sociation by the nominating commit.
tee of that organization 1t was an
nounced today by the secretary, Fred.
erick E. Wadhams, of this city.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-16
Wheat Price Jumps
Due to War News
lRy Associated Pressl

CHICAGO, Dec. 16.-Tib advance in
value Of wheat were scored today with
a swiftness equal to that with which
prices of late had dropped. On a
wild rush to the buying since the mar.
ket went soaring 101sc bushel before
the rise was checked. General revers.
al of opinion as to chances of quick
stop to the war formed the sole reason
10 advance.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-16
ARNOLD FUNERAL TO-DAY

The funeral OF Mrs. Lucy Arnold,
wife of Rev. c. II. Arnold. colored
Batist reacher, whose death occur.
red on Wednesday at her home near
I;Ggmont took place this afternoon at
1--WE O'Clock. lnterment followed in the
Fairmont cemetery in hcarge OF Tn.
dcrtaker Eli MuSgrave.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-16
GERMAN FRONT IS BROKEN EAST OF MEUSE
Two Killed in
Illinois Explosion
SHOCK OF REFINING STATION
BLAST is FELT15
MILES.
nv AusncI,,nl Press,

WOOD RIVER. ILL.,, Dec. 1.-two
men were killed and several others
injured in an explosion that wrecked
the refining station of the Standard
Oil Company here this morning. The
explosion was followed by fire, which
for time threatened ten large tanks
filled with oil. The shock was felt
for Is miles.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-16
CARPENTER CHILD BURNED.

The tire weeks old infant Of Mr..
and Mrs. Wayne Carpenter died this
at the home of her parents
on East Park avenue after brief
illness.
The funeral took place this after.
noon with interment in the Vincent
cemetery by Unde:takers Carpenter
and Ford.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-16
NEWSPAPER OFFICE BURNS.

CHARLOTTE, n. c., Dec. 16.-Fire
early today dll thousands OF dollars
worth of damage to the mechanical
plant OF the Charlotte Observer. The
loss Is coveled by insurance.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-16
City Hall Notes

All departments at the city hall ara.
making up their labor pay rolls tor.
the last payment to be made by the
city this year. Also while working
with the pen and pencil they are pre-
pairing their statements to be mallel
to the property owners in front Of
whose premises the city paved the
streets.
Repairs are being made again to the
Monongahela river bridge. This work
will according TO the street depart
ment, be the last necessary on the
bridge this winter. In the spring the
paving blocks will be put down. and
from that time on very little repair.
work is expected on the structure.
Albert Kern, city clerk. is spending
tbs weekend in MorgantowR.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-16

Albert Kern, city clerk. is spending
~ weekend in Morgantowp-
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25i minimum, A; precipitation, .O4.
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27
TWO KILLED IN AUTO WRECK.
Gordon Jones' Son Hurled on Head
Son-in-Law Crushed, and Dauoh-
ter Burned,


Denver.-Skidding for more than
fifty feet on it's side in the road, after
a rear wheel collapsed, and catching
afire from escaping gasoline, the big
touring car containing Gordon Jones,
president of the United States Ma
tional Bank, and five others, brought
death to two of the party and injured
four others, two miles east of Bennett
Colo, Gordon Jones, Jr., 81 years old
son of the bank president, who was
driving, was thrown fifteen feet from
the car, striking upon his head. He
died within an hour. Turner Jones'
26 years old, manager Of the land loan
department in the bank, was pinned
under the heavy car and crushed to
death. His wife, Mrs. Roma Jones,
a bride OF little more than year, the
daughter of Gordon Jones, Sr., was
extricated by her father and mother
from beneath the burning car In time
to save her life. The flames had
scared the flesh from both feet before
she could be rescued. Others injured
were: Mrs. Gordon Jones. Sr., hip
bruised and hands burned; Gordon
Jones, Sr., broken rib and facial
bruises. and Elbert Wharton Jones,
5-year-old son of Gordon Jones. Sr.,
bruised about face.
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27
Papers Reveal oerman.Jap Plot.

New York-The work OF secret
agents of Germany in japan is told
in detail in the papers seized in the
office OF Wolfe Won Igel at GO Wall
Street. 1t was revealed. The former
office OF Capt. Franz Won Papen was
the clearinghouse through which
passed reports Of agents In the Orient
particularly certain native Japan.
ese in the employ Of the German gov.
ernment. A portfolio OF these reports
was impounded by federal agents in
the raid. 1t was learned, officially"
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27
cuttino EnoIish Trees,

England has 125,000 acres of crown
forests. containing magnificent trees
untouched by the woodman's ak. Now
they are to go. England needs the
lumber and has appealed to Canada
to provide battalion of axmen. Need
less to say, Canada has responded
gladly. There is now organizing q
battalion Of 1900 experienced BUSH
men, who will wear the khaki, be sub
ject to military direction and WELD
their axes on the ancestral oaks of
the motherland. Soon the music Of
their blows will be heard ringing
through the great New forest of Hamp-
shire and Dean forest. in Gloucester
shire. England must have the wood.
but It is sad to think of these glorious
old trees 'isappearing. Many Of the
woodsmen will come from Quebec.
where experts in the craft abound.
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27
A New Remedy for
Kidney, Bladder and
all Uric Acid Trouble,

Dear Readers:
appeal to those of you who are
bothered with kidney and bladder
trouble, that you give up the use of
harsh salts or alcoholic medicines and
In their place take q short treatment
OF "Anuric." have taken many of
DR.. Pierce's medicines for the past
twenty-five years with good results.
suffered with kidney trouble for some
years. / recently heard of the newest
discovery Of DR.. Pierce, namely, his
"Anuric" Tablets. After using same
I am completely cured Of my kidney
trouble. A doctor pronounced me q
we'll preserved woman for my age, all
due. believe, to DR.. Pierce's aid.
MRS. MELINDA E. MILLER.
II you suffer from backache. ium-
bago. rheumatism. get "Anurle" now.
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27
Statistics on Baths.

In kinship to godliness, the Bronx
leads. In estrangement from cleanli-
ness, Manhattan goes farthest. So
stated the representative of the sani-
tary bureau, submitted to the board
of health. An inspection of all lodg-
ing houses except the municipal lodg-
ing house, where baths-also for Man.
haitian lodgers-are compulsory, re-
vealed the fact that Bronx dodgers
faithfully take their daily baths; /;
Brooklyn dodgers take one in five
days; and Manhattan dodgers take one
in eight days. There were 5000 in
spections.-New York Times.
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27
After Grip
Winter Colds
Bad Blood

You are pale. thin. weak-with little
vitality. Your liver Is sluggish and
the bad blood causes your stomach
muscles to lose their elasticity and be-
come fiabby-then indigestion.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry. purely vegetable and free from
alcohol or narcotics. is the great and
powerful blood purifier of today. Ex-
tracted from American forest herbs
and roots. Contains no alcohol. In
gradients printed ON wrapper.
Taken as directed It will search
out impure and poisonous matter
throughout tho system and eliminate
it.-Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27
For Oillnp Machinery.

The operation Of oiling machinery.
especially where 1t il desirable that
the oil should be kept from the hands
and clothing Of the operator. has been
devised recently in making use of the
well-known collapsible lead capsules.
30 widely used for artists colors, drug
gists' products. paste. ETC.. in the Unit
81 States. The capsules are provided
with a screw thread. which IL screwed
into an adapter. which in turn 10
fastened to the part to be fabricated.
The lead capsule and the brass
adapter make a tight Joint. and all
that is necessary 10 to apply pressure
ff7m time to time. ~ desired. When
the grease capsule 10 emptied. one
merely unscrews It Ind rrts . new
one IN its place. No refllling IL neces-
sary. and the pressure Of the fingers
IL usually sufficient to force the grease
into the bearing.
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27
CHASTITY.

Superintendent Clabaugh of the Chi
cago department of Justice was talk
ing about the nationwide anarchist
plot that was exposed last month.
1T was as CHASTITY a thing" he said
well, as CHASTITY a thing as the
fishing story.
"A mother came home from class
and found her little boy of four bend
ing over the cistern with piece OF
pie fastened to the end of cane.
What under the sun are you do
ing?' the mother asked.
why said the four-year-old, 1
dropped baby in here and I've been
fishin' for her moren an hour, but l
can't even get bite!"
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27
SPEAKS UP FOR CANADA
And No Misunderstanding HE
Land He Made $3.50
Per Acre.

30 many Americans now have per.
sonal knowledge Of Canada that false
reports concerning this country are
being continually corrected by Amer
leans themselves who know the facts.
and who are too fair-minded to let .
false statement 90 unchallenged. A
case In point arises out of statement
supposed to be made by q resident Of
Alberta, and published recently In the
Spokesman-Review. Of Spokane, in
which the condition OF settlers in this
country was painted in q very bad
way indeed. The writer Of this at
tack on Canada refused to let his
name be known, SO 1t can be taken
for what It is worth, but Mr. 8. L.
Wallace, Of N 4723 Crestline. Spokane,
who lived for some years in Western
Canada. came to the defense of the
country in the following letter which
was published in the Spokesman-Re-
view Of February II, 1876
ITO the Editor Of the Spokesman-Rs-
view:
"In Sundays Spokesman-R Review was
. letter from q man in Alberta to the
chamber Of commerce, asking that
something be done to keep Americans
from going to Canada, and saying that
that government was run by the rail-
roads, banks and manufacturers; that
once man got there he never could
get away. Had this man published
that letter over his own signature
there is no doubt but he could get out
Of Canada.
No country will do as much to help
a man to get on his feet. If he tries to
help himself. as Canada. I know of
the government helping people to pro
visions, feed, seed grain and fuel. and
charging only cost of delivery to the
nearest town and 6 per cent. What
more could a man ask?
/ lived five years in Southern Sas-
katchewan and earned a patent to $40
acres Of as good land as I ever saw.
I have raised over so bushels of oats
on sod, 40 bushels of wheat, and 20
Of fax to the acre. Until lost my
health never was better satisfied any.
where. had my land rented this last
year for one-third. It brought me al
most $3.50 per acre. or $1.14S.91 for
135 acres.
This man says he loves the land his
fathers died for. So do I, and 1 love
the land that gave me my home.
"S. L. WALLACE"
N4723 Crestline, Spokane.-Advertise
ment
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27
oses VIII Case Again at Issue.

Bouader.-In the District Court an
affidavit was filed by M. M. HANNA,
an accountant, asserting that the doc.
ument, upon which Mrs. Oles bases
her claim for a major portion 0f the
100000 Macky estate. was tampered
With before the civil suit began. The
affidavit asserts that certain pencil
tracings were Lot on the paper when
HANNA examined It in 1910. The civil
suit was lost by Mrs. Oles. who later
was acquitted on q charge Of having
forged the instrument.
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27
New Mexico Delegation unlnstructed

New Mexico Delegation Untnstructeo.
Albuquerque, N. M.-New Mexico s
delegation. elected at the state con.
vention, will go to the national Re-
publican convention uninstructed. Po-
litical leaders declared, however. that
five of the six delegates were for T.
Roosevelt. The delegates are U. 8.
Senator T. B. Catron, U. s. Senator
A. B. Fall, Congressman H. B. Her
nandez, DR.. ]. M. Cunningham of Las
Vegas. Edward M. Otero Of Valencia
county and Eufrasio Gallegos Of I'm
ion county. They were instructed to
vote for Charles A. Spiess, present ma
tional committeeman. for committee
man from New Mexico.
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27
Sauce for the Goose.

Look, mother" said little Bobby,
proudly exhibiting hatful Of marbles.
II won all these from Willie Smith" ;"
why, Bobbie," exclaimed his moth
or. Don't you know it's wicked to
play marbles for keeps? Go right
over to Willie's house and give him
back every one Of his marbles"
"Yes, mother" said the boy obedi-
emily. And shall take that vase
you won at Mrs. Smiths whist party
and give It back to herr
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
London, April ga serious revolt
has broken out in Ireland, led by
members of the Sim Fein party. Mon
day the rebellion came to sudden
head in Dublin, when armed Sim
Feiners seized the postoffice, cut tele-
phone and telegraph wires and took
up defensive positions in several parts
of the city. Troops were rushed to
Dublin at once from the Curragh and
Augustine Birrell, chief secretary for
Ireland, reported to the House Of
Commons later in the day that the
situation was we'll in hand. Twelve
persons were killed.
1t is announced officially that Sir
Roger Easement was brought to Lon
don Sunday for trial.
A German battle cruiser squadron
bombarded Lowestoft, England, Tues
day, but retreated quickly when Brit
ish warships appeared. Four dead
and little damage done.
Heavy artillery action continued
Tuesday in the region of Verdun.
French report German attacks on Hill
No. 304 and La Chapellotte, in Lor-
raine. repulsed. Four German aero
planes brought down.
An infantry assault by Russians in
strong force beaten off at Garbun-
ovka, Berlin says.
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27
$4,000 Peace Wires Sent senators.

Washington.-Twenty.five thousand
kilograms protesting against action
which might mean war with Germany,
began pouring in on Senators Sher.
man and Lewis Of Illinois. Although
signed by individuals In Illinois the
kilograms followed prepared forms,
and were prepaid. There was nothing
in them to indicate who had prepared
the forms for signatures and paid the
telegraph companies.
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27

Something to Be Thankful For.
Only a fool man will laugh at a girl
because she can't hit the side of . barn
with brick: he may marry her some
day. then he will be glad that this is
thus
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27
unpopular Stand.

"Do you know how much the war is
costing Europe every dayf" asked the
statistician.
NO." answered the busy man. II
only know the number Of friends II has
cost mo in my home town to maintain
strict neutrality"
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27
Strong Of Mustard.

What is this thing you're giving
me?" asked the man at the railroad
restaurant, making q wry face.
"A sandwich. of course. What did
you think 1t was?" asked the cross
looking blonde.
Il thought 1t was q mustard plas
ter"
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27
The Last Request.

A kind physician living near Peoria,
Wishing to soothe the last hours Of q
poor woman whom he has been at
tending. asked her II there was any
thing he could do for her before she
died. The poor soul. looking up. re-
piled:
Doctor. l have always thought
should like to have a glass butter dish
before died."
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27
ALIENS Foor-EAsE DOES IT

ALIENS FOOT-EASE DOES IT
When your shoes pinch or your corns and
bunions ache, get Aliens Foot-Ease the
antiseptic powder to be shaken into shoes
lief to Tired, Aching, Swollen feet. Over
100000 packages are being used by tho
troops at the front. Sold everywhere. Csc.
Don't accept any substitute. Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27
Travels $50 Miles with wIfe's Body

Sheridan, Ore.-When William q
Foster took his young wife to Alaska
In 1899, her parents, prominent pio-
neers here, made Foster promise that
II she died her body would be brought
home fUf burial. At Fairbanks six
weeks ago death claimed Mrs. Eos
ter. The husband, true to his prom
ise. was In Sheridan with her body
after a journey that required thirty
six days. More than 430 miles were
covered by dog slsdges over icy
trails.
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27

Columbus Raiders Sentenced to Die.
Deming, N. M.-The seven Villistas
who we're captured after the raid on
Columbus and convicted of murder in
the first degree we're condemned to
death by Judge Edward L. Medler
The date of the execution was set for
May 10.
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27
Temperature kept RIaht.

Temperature Kept Right.
Freight cars for shipping bananas In
winter are heated by half dozen or 30
large oil stoves ranged down the cen.
ter Of the car. The Temperature u
kept at an average Of 81 dsgresA
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27

Don't be misled. Ask for Red Cros
Bag Blue. Makes beautiful white clothes
At all good grocers. Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27
uAlE0 DDEA07 n Catarrhal Fever,
Pink Eye, shipping
Fever. EplxoQtlo

affecting speedily
colts horses stable having
them using Distemper Compound, doses
often bottle
for brood Mares baby colts stations all and
ditions. Most skiful scientific compound Soc and 81
per bottle; S5 $40 a dozen. Any druggist dev-
sPOHN MEDICAL CO., Goshen
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27
Something Accomplished.

Bacon-Do you believe he'll ever
learn to write good hand?
Egbert-No; guess he'll be able to
make his mark.
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
original little liver pills put up 40 years
ago. They regulate liver and bowels.-Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27
So He Gets Around.

why do you lace SO tight when
Clinton comes around?"
"Oh! the poor fellows arm is 80
short"
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27

Skillful men should know how to dis.
guise their skill.
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27
Refuted.

"Dinks thinks he knows It ALL
You're mistaken there. Whenever
he meets one he says: Well. how's
everything?"
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, q safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that 1t
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-27
twelve KILLED
INDUBL|N REVOLT
PoSToFFicE SEIZED AND TELE-
PHONE AND TELEGRAPH
M WIRES CUT.
LAID TO Sim FE|NERS
TROOPS RUSHED TO sUeDUE IN
sURREcTloN-slR ROGER CASE.
MENT TAKEN TO LONDON.

western Newspaper Union News Service.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1916-07-18
JAPANESE envoy n.
Baron hayashi'sf Appointment
Proves Agreeable TO Picking
Government -.
especial cablserara 70 Nippu JijD

TOXIC, July HE. Hioki, the Jap,
anese minister at Peking, who is to be
relieved by Baron G. Hayashi, left
Tientsih Saturday enroute, to Japan
according to official dispatches received
at the foreign, Office. Minister Hioh ha'
been, recalled lately by Viscoupt X
1shii, the foreign minister -
= The appointment of Baron g. Haya
shifas the successor TO Minister Kick
is especially interesting, ewing to thS
fact that Baron Hayashi was
Japan's ambassador to Rome, Italy
inst prior to his return here last month
The appointment Of the former ambas
sador as the, new minister to- Picking
is taken for granted by those who are
in close touch with Japants diplomatic
situation to mean that the japanese
government regards the China situa
ton as most important. -.:' =
The latest word from Picking is to the
effect that the appointment to the Pc
king post Of former ambassador Haya
shi is well received by the official cir
Giles at the Chinese capital.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1916-07-18
.ED|NGS DOESNOT
ksTUART'Sl Job
Scouts Idea He Is Candidate For
= Judicial Vacancy In Local
''.' " Circuit Court

Judge w. S. tEdings of Maui does
not have high opinion of Honolulu as
a health resort. He does not want to
succeed T. b. Stuart as Judge in the
first circuit court, this city, and the
people Of Maui do not want to lose his
services on the BENCH Of the second cir.
euit.1 T64+flN ~ g.
Following up the report in circula-
tien in Honolulu that the Maui jnrist
might be candidate to take Judge
Starts place ON the local bench as
printed in the The Advertiser last
week the Maui News says: -'' '.'
Anybody who suggests that man
would leave, Waikiki and 60 to Hon
olulu for the benefit of his health must
have something the matter with his
head is the, comment Judge Edings
made when his attention was called to
a story IN Honolulu paper to the
effect that he has asked for the place
ON the bench Of the first Circuit court,
made vacant by the reported resigna.
ton of Judge Stuart IF anything
were the matter with my health, stat
ed Judge. Edings, Il most certainly
would. not cato Honolulu to improve
IT, ge-s., -, &. ~ :,
$50 far as the Maui jurist knows or
has BEEN advised, there is no vacancy
on the Honolulu bench, he Indicated.
Nor has he led anyone to. think that
he had changed his mind during the
past year. About a year ago he was
appointed to the first circuit by the
department.. in Washington, TO take the
place, Of Judge Whitney, who seemed
70 have no change Of Teappointment.
It was only after Judge Edings had
very kanbhaticall " ! eEllr 81 4 Giilli de-
sire to remain ID Waikiki that the aP-
PointmeRt was withdrawnand his wish.
FTse .tslE n taking Judge Edings tt to
Honolulu. comes through the efforts Of
the democratic party to find quail.
fed man of. their own party to take
the Honolulu vacancy, II is reported
that the bar association has been ask
ed TO endorse Edings for the place, but
thus far has taken no action. There
is little doubt that whatever influence
can be brought 10 bear by, Mani mem,
beers Of the bar and BY citizens, will be
exercised TO. the limit to prevent Judge
Edings being remoyed.'' .-,r.i.fs.. p
The Hawaiian gazette., 1916-07-18
VANDERBILT \ N f RUINED
Five pie III BiittiM III II. Floods

warnsd,of tkes rising Of The waters.
The entire western portion Of the
state is. flooded. Rescue parties are
out trying 70 save farmers WHO are still
IN jeopardy, and without honles,. II is
feared that when. the waters suhside
the numbef Of slives lost will prove to
b., more, thpn,the Ave now known Of. b.
Railroad and telegraph systems IN
the western portion, OF the state are
Completely demofaiized. Several trains
arc, marooned, being held on the tracks
and unable to proceed, but IL is
thought now that the tracks will hold
and that The trains win eventually be
able 10 proceed, Should the foods rise
further and the tracks carry atfay,
,ttiereiHiglIt, be loss of,Hanytpeegenserb.
Three dams gave way during the
storm which precipitated the floods,
and the waters which they suddenly
sent, into the French Broad river,
caused most Of the damage. Two dams
At Henders6nSille gave way at about
the same time, and one at Lake Toxo-
W1Y. ai..g- u ~. .