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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-08
lOl Converts At
Christian Church

The revival results last night at the
Christian church was the cause OF
great rejoicing, when the number OF
converts passed the one hundred
mark. Eight responded to the gospel
invitation, thus bringing the total OF
new conr erts to one hundred and one.
Following the preaching service DIR.
Mitchell, pastor OF the church, bap'
tized six persons.
A great day is being planned for
Sunday. A special effort is being
made to make the Sunday school ses'
sion a great occasion. The Sunday
school will meet at $3.50 a, m. AT
1O:45 a. m. DIR. Taylor will speak on
"The Victory Of Faith" At 6:30 p. m.
the Christian Eudeavor will hold a
great meeting for young people.
At 1880 p. m. DR.. Taylor will speak
on the theme, "Baptism-What Is IT.
and Who Are Eligible?" The music
Sunday will be a fine selection Of yo'
cal and instrum entail character.
Today Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ice, OF
Walnut avenue, entertained DR.. Nit.
chell anG wife, and evangelistic par.
ty, and Mr.. and Mrs. w. i, Wrick will
entertain for o'clock dinner.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-08
Minute men meet
AND REVIEW WORK
Members of Sunday School
Glass Gather at Home Of
Harold Jones.

Last evening the Minute Men Of the
Williams Memorial NJ. E. church,
South, held their regular business and
social meeting at the home of Harold
Jones, In Albert court. This class now
numbers a round dozen boys from II
to 15 years and was formerly Class l
of the Intermediate department OF the
Sunday school.
On the 28th OF December. 1915, these
boys met at the home OF their teacher,
Mrs. r. T. Webb, for q social evening
and organized as Minute Men, adopt
ing as their motto "Stand Fast" their
class flower. Holly Tin honor OF the
Christmas season. and their colors
royal blue and white, these colors be-
ing used effectively on their shield
shaped badges with the letters NJ. NJ
and the date Of organization, 10.
The following officers we're elected:
President, Paul Smith: vice president,
Richarl Stevens; secretary, Harold
Jones; treasurer. Roy Yost. Social
Service committee. Chennie William
son, chairman; Robert Sloan. Denzel
Amos. Membership committee, Rex
Annette, chairman; Arthur Hoover,
Gerald Hamilton.
Since the organization three new
names have been added to the roll
and the boys are equally enthusias'
tic over their work and all loyal to the
church.
At the meeting last evening all en-
1oyed a pleasant social hour with
games, music, etc. Chennie William
son and the host being principals in
the musical numbers. The president
presided with case and dignity over
tho business session and the treaurcr
made splendid report, showing that
over and above their regular offerings
about $500 had been contributed for
specials. At this juncture the boys all
expressed desire to have some small
part at least in the new church enter
prise. The chairman OF social service
reported visits and flowers to the sick
and a song service for a sunshiuy
shut.in. The chairman Of the Mem
bership committee reported that sew
eral boys. not in any other Sunday
school, had been invited to join the
class.
Delicious refreshments were served,
Besides the parents and the teacher
Of the class, Mrs. Harvey Kopp was
present as honor guest, she being sup
e:intendent OF the Primary depart
ment with supervision over the Jun.
iors and Intermediates. Every one
had good time and Harold Jones was
voted an ideal host.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-08
Victories Encourage
. Marion Republicans
INDICATIONS ARE THAT THERE
WILL BE LARGE ATTEND.
ANcE AT CONVENTION.

Arrangements are being made today
for the Republican convention which
will be held in the court house be-
ginning at 2:30 O'Clock Wednesday al
ternoon. There is every indication
that this gathering will draw to Fair.
mont one OF the largest crowds OF
Republicans that has assembled here
in recent years The convention Will
elect Fl delegates to bottle the state
and congressional district conyen'
tions. . .,@
Republicans from the country dis.
trict who come to town today discus
sed eagerly the recent Republican VIC
tries in Ciarksburg and Morgantowr.
They say these results show clearly
the trend Of events this year and that
the rank and file of the party through.
out the county are encouraged beyond
anything that has been seen in recent
years.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-08
ROBINSON STANDS
ON HIS RECORD
Will Act AS Governor
Just AS He Did AS
Judge.

Especial Dispatch TO West Virginian.l
CLAY, April 6.-An outpourtng Of
people unprecedented in Clay county
thronged the court house here today
to welcome Judge Ira E. Robinson,
candidate for the Republican nomina'
ton for governor. Tho noted jurist was
met at the depot by an enthusiastic
crowd, headed by the Clay high school
brass band. After the principal adj
dress at the court house, he spoke TO
The students in body in the high
school auditorium. The Judge was
emphatic in his assertion that ne
would not be controlled by Governor
Hatfield or any other man II he was
elected and repeated the declaration
that he has made from the beginning
of the campaign, that he was not j
faction candidate.
II do not represent any element Of
the Repuhlic icanr part represent the
whole, united organization" he de-
clared.
81 want to tell you that after March
the fourth, next, Henry Drury Hat
field will not be governor or West Vtr-
ginia; I will" At this point lie was
Interrupted by storm of applause and
shouts Of you bet your life you
will" at is true" the Judge contfn'
ued Governor Hatfield is supporting
my candidacy. am glad he is. He was
solicited to support another. But OF
all the men, and there were hundreds
Of them. who came to me and insisted
that become candidate, Governor
Hatfield is the only man who never
mentioned the subject to me. 1t must
be obvious to you then, my friends.
that this charge the only charge my
opponent attempts to make against
me. that ] would be controlled by
Governor Hatfield, is utterly without
foundation. While have q great re-
gard for the Governor, l would not
let him or any other living man die.
tate 10 me. That is perogative OF
the conscience. am not an OK.
never wore a yoke and don't pro-
nose to wear one now. If any man
believes I could be controlled by an.
other man or by anything except by
conscientious convictions, let MIN
examine my official record. That VIII
speak for me. If upon careful scrutiny
he can find any evidence that | bow
cd to the will of another, / shall glad
~ retire from the race.
81 do not propose to burden you,
gentlemen, with promises. If elected l
Shall act us Governor Just as did as
Judge. Promises don't mean much. 1t
is the fulfllment that counts. have
never forgotten the precept laid down
by my father, who used to say be
short on promises, my son, but long
on execution"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-08
Farmers Held An
Interesting Meeting

County Agricultural Agent H. L.
Smith announced this morning that
the farmers meeting held In Wyatt,
Harrison county, was very enthustas'
tic AMI successful one. Though the
attendance was not as big as was ex'
pected the ones who did brave the cold
winds were glad that they had come.
All sorts OF interesting farm studies
we're gone into by w. ID. Zinn, county
agent from Clarksburg. and H. L.
Smith from Fairmont.T The next meet
ing will be held at Grangeyille across
the county border line from Wyatt,
Thursday April 81.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-08
Musical Offering
Of Splendid Merit

The recital to be given Monday
night at the First Presbyterian
church by Mrs. Myrtle Shaw Waddell,
soprano and Miss Amy Rogers Rice,
organist, will be the last event to
be held in the old Presbyterian
church. The capability of the artists
who will present the program insures
a largo audience as the price OF ad-
mission has been placed In the reach
OF all. Mrs. Waddell spent several
years in study abroad following Drevf.
GUS years OF tsudy under leading In
structors in this country. Miss Rice
has also studied under splendid in
structors.
The event is under the auspices OF
the Business Mems Bible class of the
First Presbyterian church. Tickets on
sale at Martins drug store.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-08
Sure Fi rest Was
High Handed Outrage

Mick Stark who works in the mine
ats Grant Town when he is not travel.
ing between the West virginian des.
ertssand the Pennsylvania oasis, was
lined $5 this morning in police court
Tor being drunk last evening on the
Ftreets 1T Fatrmont He could not un-
Herstand why he should be arrested
for.s he said, che maka trooble for no.
body. He left watch and two
quarts of whiskey with the chief until
he&ca return from Grant Town
where he will try to promote scheme
ito raise the $500.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-08
Bank Robbers Are
Still at Large

CANONSBURG. Pa. April =
With practically every clue run to
earth detectives today admitted they
wore baffled In their search for the
robbers who stole $4,000 from the
First National bank of Houston, on
Thursday. The trail developed when
the wrappers from package OF bills
which were picked up in the road
we're followed by blood hounds to Htck'
ory where it was lost near the wa
bash railroad station.
Police now believe the thieves got
a train there for Mingo or for Fits
burgh.
Another clue It was said might take
the trail to East Liverpool.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-08
Mildred Preston
Was Buried Today

Funeral services over the body of
Mildred Preston, tho thirteen year old
daughter Of w. F. Preston, whose
death occurred Thursday night at
Cook Hospital were held this after.
noon att 80 o'clock from the Diamond
street Methodist Episcopal church.
Rev ] |. b. Workman. pastor OF the
church officiated. Sunday morning at
seven clock the body accompanied by
relatives will be taken to Bridgeport.
where Intern ent will be made,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-08
Moon Oil Holdings
Sold to South Penn

Through the company's attorneys,
Scott G. Lowe and w. H. Conaway, the
Moon OIL and Gas company OF this
section, transferred their Harrison
county holdings to the South Penn Oil
company. The consideration was $780,,
600. the deal having been consumated
yesterday In Pittsburgh.
While giving UP their Harrison coun.
ty wells the company has retained
several good producing wells in Mo-
nongalia county.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-08
President Hurries
Back to Washing5t ton

WASHINGTON, April S.-Presidenti
Wilson. who left last night on the
naval yacht Mayfiower for a weekend
cruise. will return to WashingtonSat az
once, arriving at 4.30 p. m. today
Snow and sleet were given otictalz
ly as the cause for his return.
Secretary Lansing said no new infl
formation had been received from the
German government concerning the
submarine question, but 1t was exs
pected at any time. The Secretary
plans to see the President tonight
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-08
] oyo.thman J. Busy
Closing the Schools

County Superintendent OF schools
Homer G. Toothman is very busy at
this time with affairs relative to the
aloftnuof many of ,the country
schools. Several OF the schools IN Ma.
zion county were brought to close
this week and several more will close
next tsweel. Much routine business in
connection with these closings is nee.
essaryg such as issuing checks. ETC..
and Mr.. Toothman and his office force
are kept busy continually.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-08
MORE Talk OF
WITHDRAWING
II. FROM MEXICO.
War Office Publishes Orders
That Were Sent To Il
Funston. ~
TO BREAK UP BANDS
mo Mention Made of Cap
ture Or Death Of the
Leaders
fBy Associated Press1


FL. PASO, April S.-That the Ans
erlcan troops have accomplished their
power and should therefore withdraw
from Mexico without delay was the
view expressed today by a we'll known
member of the Carranza government,
speaking unofficially. II
"Thc punativc force" he said, has
done all that 1t could expect 10 do,
It. has shattered the forces OF villa
who is now a fugitive, robbed ofsalli
the prestige and power he ever held
among the people, The poems may ne
ignorant. but are no fools. Americana
would not tolerate the presence OF.
Canadian military forces within their
borders. Similarly the presence Of
Americans Is beginning to irritate theF
Mexican people. It looks and feels
like a surrender of sovereignty.
WASHINGTON, April S.-The ori.;
ginal orders given Major General
Funston on March 10 for the sAmerl:I
can punative expedition into MeMco,S
made public for the first time Sat the
War department today, did not In
clude q direction for the death or
capture OF Villa, but principally di.i
rccted the dispersal of yillaSJ outlaw
hand that attacked Columbus. NJ .sS
on March 9. General Funston's orders
read: 6ssi
"You will promptly organize an n2ade:
Quate force OF military troops under
command OF BrIgadicr General John
j. I'ershlng and will direct him to
proceed promptly across the border.
in pursuit Of Mexican bands which att
tackled the town OF Colunnbus, Ei
and the troops there on the morning
OF March 3. These troops will be-
withdrawn 10 American territory as
soon as the dc facto government gofs
Mexico is able to relieve them OF this
work. I;
In any event. the work of these
troops will be regarded as finished as
soon as Villas band or bands are
known to be broken up.
The Mexican embassy announceds
today that no advfces had been re-
ceived from General Carranza that the
de fncto government forces were pre-
pared or desired to rolieve the Amertsl
can troops and assumed the task IT.
self. General Scott would express mo-
opinion as to whether he believes the
orders to Genral Funston have been
completely carried out.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-08
Three Perish In
Fire at Detroit

DETROIT, April S.-Mrs. Lillian
Dtebler and her two young daughters
were suffocated and two persons were
injured this morning in fire which
swept the Diebler home on the East
side. The mother and children were
trapped in room on the second floor
and although they were not burned
all were dead when firemen reached
them.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-08
Moonshiner Killed
By Revenue Officer
nv Associated PresS)

LEXINGTON, KY, April Sword
reached here today that following a
battle between revenue officers and
moonshiners at Crank's Crek. IN Har'
land county, washington Garrett, con-
sldered by Officers to be the most no.
torious moonshIner in the state, was
killed.
The report stated that while more
than 100 shots were hred. none OF
the government men we're hit.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-08
Royal Arch Masons
Will Meet Monday

At the regular meeting OF Orient
Chapter R. A. M. next Monday night,
several matters OF more than ordinary
interest and importance will be pre-.
scented. The officers OF the Chapter
desire as many OF the members to be
present as can possibly attend.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-08
Sussex Was Not
/. Submarine Victim

BERLIN. April S.-The German gov.
ernment is ablo to announce. that no
German submarine or warship was re-
goonsibIe for the explosion which
damaged the British steamship Sussex.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-08
Twelve Burned By
Ladle Of Hot Metal

PITTSBURGH, April 8 Twelve
foreigners were badly burned sat tie
WoodIawn plant Of the Jones and
Laughlin Steel company today whensa
ladle Of hot metal was cfdentallyI Ioy-
srtIrned. Several Of the injured mem
hospital authorities said, were In @
dangerous condition.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-08
LOST.

Small leather pocketbook be:
tween Third Street and Cleyes
land avenue on Fairmont avenue
Saturday morning. Reward IS
returned West Vlrginian onices
Box 924.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-08
The Weather.

West Virginia-Probably snow TO-
night and Sunday, Strong east winds.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-08
READINGS

Temperature at 8 a. m. today, 81.
Yesterdays weather clear: temper
ature; ma4imnm AZ; minimum 2S;
pTecip cipltation .37.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-01
An AGE OF POLITICAL cHIvALRY.

The Des MONIES Register and Louis
Murphy, collector Of revenues under the
Wilson administration and as such
spokesman for the democratic admin
istration have begun this morning an
experiment in Journalism. The Register
will have a department devoted to the
democracy. Mr. Murphy will conduct
it which is sufficient evidence Of its
unauthorized and unterrified demo-
cratic character as 1t is that i, will be
well written.
It is an innovation. Communications
from democrats have been privileged in
most offices OF Iowa dailies to a large
degree because the democrats seem so
far 10 have been disinciined or unable
10 support democratic daily a, the
capital and because the democratic
daiNes are not numerous over the state.
But this Is new. the department de-
voted to democratic propaganda in a
cation Of department store methods 20
journalism will be watched with great
interest
OF one thing 1t is sufficient EVIL
dence: That party prejudices have
been modified greatly within gener-
alton. Those Of us who knew grand
father who stckened and went TO bed
when he discovered that he had voted
a democratic township ticket thru mis-
take are certain that what he would
have said when he greeted the new
department in his newspaper would be
utterly unavailable and If we had 4
disc record OF his remarks wouldn't be
the kind Of stuff to play at meeting
of the ladies aid society. But grand
father was inclined to be narrow in
politics. And grandfather on the other
side who had as much use for black
republican as a bartender has for
George Cosson would have excom-
municated any democrat who should
have accepted opportunity offered or
afforded by a republican newspaper
! .Tr. a77nes have changed Tor the better c:
course. We are kinder and more
brotherly in politics. Up to date, how
ever, the republican lamb and demo-
cratic lion have not pastured peace
sui: .o--SS....c. cS.s.oo.as:1 &c. Aas.s
been done in democratic pastures. But
by'r lady, tits a noble and chivalrous
sight to see those true knights Lou and
Harvey splintering political lances In
the common lists Of the Register. Let's
watch 'em splinter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-01
Old WE STEAL THE CANAL?

1t win be greatly gratifying to the
average American to know that con-
gress is not going to plead guilty to
the charge OF having stolen p canal
zone thru Panama Negotiation of this
treaty is one OF the humiliating things
done by the Wilson administration I'M
6. :ac 3::Ivt zion % NJ. 1rveS aca
would have lived for centuries as an
undeserved disgrace upon the fair
name of the United States
The government OF Colombia had
agreed with a former administration to
sell a canal zone for price. but char
acteristic OF the adventures who often
constitute governments in Central Am
erica, the price was advanced every
time Colombia was called upon to per-
form. Finally the deal was about to
Of Panama who were to profit from
ali the construction which was to go
on IN their country revolted from Col
ombia. established their independence
by force of arms as they had right
to do and negotiated sale Of a canal
zone which landed the canal in Pana-
ma with al 1.-The hundreds os millions
subsequently spent in its construction.
To now charge that the Roosevelt
administration conspired TO cause
Panama to secede from Columbia
would be as ineNcusable as for the
next administration to admit by treaty
that the Wilson administration had
conspired with Carranza to overthrow
Huerta and offer to pay Huerta's heirs
an indemnity.
Panama to secede from Colombia
lose because Of Colonabia's attempt to
canal location which she was about TO
lose because of Columbia's attempt II
hold Uncle Sam up was sufficient for
a motive but this was no fault of Uncle
Sam who stood ready to pay for
canal strip. Panama was recognized
by al nations and was fully estab-
lished in her legal title to her own ter
ritory when she sold canal zone to
the United States. The United States
bought the zone and paid for it. That
Is all there was to the deal.
The Wilson administration now asks
congress 10 sign a plea OF guilty upon
the charge Of having stolen the canal
zone from Colombia and to pay a fine
of s15, 900, 900. which was first proposed
at s25 900, 900. No wonder we are get
ting in bad with all the rest of the
world in our foreign policy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-01
CAN We 90 WITHOUT

The discussion on the automobile
has changed ground. Not long ago the
| main question was, can I AFFORD the
plaything? Now the question is, can !
set along without tt?
Prices have fallen far. A good car
can be bought for half that the earlier
and much less efficient cars cost a
short time ago. Prices will fall still
lower But as it is now a physician
manages to 40 good practice in one
of the 1920 touring types at cost of
S4O7 for tires. gasolene and all eX-
penses outside depreciation. With 1t
ne does the work of two or three
horses in half the time. He couldn't
Keep the horses in feed and shoes for
considerably more than the upkeep of
the car costs him.
Looking forward it is but short
time until the auto will be practically
the only vehicle. except for hauling.
upon the highway. In fact that condi-
ton has practically arrived now. OF the
vehicles passing TO and from the city
on the most travelled highway leading
into Marshalltown it is a low estimate
the horse drawn vehicle. And this
change has come about in less than ten
years.
The auto has changed business as
we'll as pleasure. 1t is to dominate the
carrying traffic as " ell. The time is
at hand when the deln >ry car will
thread the county roads as it does the
city streets.
The fact is that the automobile has
changed a ten hour day into thirty
hours. 1t is the modern Joshua that
commands the sun &c stand stil!. I; has
made an hour $50 minutes. 1t has
changed the tables We learned in the
old arithmetics and cut leagues to
miles and miles TO furiongs. If in
deed We live in deeds not hours" 1t
has heightened human life in the pro-
portion that 1t has shortened distance.
80 IL mas come TO the question: IAN
afford TO go without" instead of Can
l afford to have it?" and this change
in the proposition has come another
question which must be wrangled out
and concluded-not can we have a
road fit for the vehicles which has
taken the world by storm. but can we
do without it?
About the only valuable thing in the
last analyses of values is time. Glass
in primary arithmetic: If good road
is ten miles an hour shorter than a
poor one and mans time is worth so
cents an hour how much will a poor
road cost the man ten miles from town
in a lifetime?