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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11
THIRD HOUSE At
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made after the bill had been passed.
That the forthcoming session of tho
solons will be an important one for
many outsiders, is indicated by the nd.
vance reservations at the local hotels
which have been made by those other
man members. Prospects are that
this session will be more largely at.
tended than any held in years. The
patronage that will be distributed at
this time will be somewhat divided
and both the major parties will try to
get the lions share. Several impor.
tant Hobbies will be maintained. not
only those which have been incident
10 former sessions for the last dc.
cade but numerous others as we'll.
The coal interests will be largely rep.
resented, as will the oil and gas int
terests, the railroads. the book con.
Germs. the anti.saloon people. the stuff.
ragist leaders. and the anti.suffrage
advocates. Those who wish to see
the prohibitory laws changed will rep.
resent both tho liquor and the anti.
liquor interests. and it Is promised
that many changes in the prohibitory
statutes will be made looking toward
a. means of making the state more
arid than ever while there are those
who declare that instead of making
these laws stronger. the changes pro.
posed will weaken them.
Governor Hatfield will still hc at the
helm during the period of the regular
session Of the legislature and il is
ctnch that nothing will be done by
him to lessen the chances of many
present appointive officials holding on
until the expiration of their rGspec.
tive terms. But soon after the regu-
lar session adjourns. it will be posi-.
BILE for Governor Cornwell who will
be inaugurated March 3, to call the
soIonS together in extraordinary SEES.
sion for the purpose Of undOiug what
was done by the Hatfield cXtraOrdin.
airy session, although it is fact pret.
ty generally discussed that three extra.
ordinary sessions in less than two
years are about as many as the tax.
payers wish to pay for.
The appOintivc officials holding Of.
hce for the same term as the COVER.
nor. include the state librarian, state
road engineer. state historian and
arChivist. capitol jamitor, state hotel
luSpt'tul anu HcAUS VI NdTlbuS state
institutions
The term Of the state tax commits
sioncr expires March /, 1917. That OF
the labor commissioner ends June |.
1917. and that of state mine inspeC.
tor June 30. 1917. Two members of
the board OF regents have been serv.
ing some time after their terms cxpi".
ed. without having been rc.appOinted
1t is not known how their commission.
crs will he made to read before Gov.
ernor Hatfield rctireS. These men,
bers in question are George S. Laid.
ley. OF Charleston, and \. e. Swigcr,
OF SisterSville.
The Democrats will gain control Of
the state board Of control June 80,
1917. when the term of a. Bliss Nc.
Crum expires. J. VI. Williamson, one
of the present members is Il Demo.
crat, and when the McCrum term ends
1t will be up TO Governor COrnwell to
appoint another Democrat. leaving
James S. Lakin the only Republican
member. FRED &. KING.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11
GOLD WEATHER
BRINGING OUT
MANY SHOPPERS
Merchants Say That This
Season Will Be Record
Breaker.

n A furry and bluster of the wintry
equall which struck FairmOnt Satur.
day sent tardy Christmas shoppers
hurrytng and SCurrying to the shops
20 provide for the Christmas needs and
demands Of their friends.
* The unusual weather conditions of
the entire fall have not rostered the
HBhop early" spirit. neither has il been
AN incentive for the home made" Civ.
5iers to stop by their fircsidcs long
enough to provide for the gift giving
season. In fact II has been a persist
sent call to the open and has made the
holiday season Il remote probability
But Saturday was an awakcnrr in ear.
nest and by afternoon the shops were
seeing the biggest crowds of shoppers
OF the season and will continue to do
30 until the shopping days arc over.
Y, Local merchants have noted ten.
hency on the part Of the buyer to insist
Z on first class goods. and also state that
Such condition was anticipated by
merchants and that the goods arg to Do
pad. There seems to he little incentive
Ecr the out of town shoppers this sea.
Non, 80 many of the mine and company
stores having Installed departments
which encourage the men out of town
70 spend their money with the com.
banies.
Z In every store In Fairmont there is a
substantial increase in tho hristmas
trade this year over what it was last.
The factories and shops Of the city are
working regularly and in many in.
stances the mon are getting more mon.
ey for what they do. Tho better times
are reflected in the character of the
presents being selected. When times
are bad and working irregular the buy.
ing is almost entirely of the practical
nature. This season the little knck.
knacks and more elaborate practical
gifts seem to be the most in demand.
Our business has shown a consist.
emit increase over last years figures.
day by day, since the first of last Sen.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11
MANY FRIENDS At
AMOS FUNERAL
lnterment in Woodlawn
Cemetery in Charge of
| 0. o. F. Lodge.

Funeral services over the body Of
Elias S. Amos whose death occurred
Friday. were held yesterday afternoon
from his late residence on Locust ave.
nue. at half after two o'clock. Rev. w
d. Eddy OF the First Baptist church,
pastor of the deceased, conducted the
services which were attended by n
large number Of people. The house
was filled with friends and the porch
and yard were also occupied by those
who were unable to gain admittancc.
quartette from the first BAPTIST
church composed of Mrs. {. II. Neil.
Mrs. X. NJ. Abbott, +. H. Kinkead and
Dr {. II. Neill, sang two selections.
Abide With Me" and Beautiful Isle
Of Somhcwhere" and Mrs. NELL sang IA
solo. Face to Face"
at the conclusion of the services
al the residence the body was convey.
ed to WOodlawn cemetery where IN.
lerment was made. The intcrment
was made under the auspices of the
]. o. o. i. lodge and active paIlbear.
Crs were chosen from their ranks. The
honorary pallbearers were S. Raw Hol.
pert, Tusca Morris, A. l.. Lehman, l..
r: NanGllder, ). Z. Miller and Jas. \.
Meredith
Among relatives and friends here
from out of the city were Prof. and
Mrs. T. J. Humphrey and daughter, OF
Wheeling; Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Hall, OF
Fairview; Mrs. Ed Mckinley, Of Penns.
boro; Thomas Humphrey Allen
Brooks and Albert Bicrheller, stuGents
of the West Virginia University, Nor.
gantown.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11
Plans Completed
For Art Exhibit

Preparations for the art exhibit to
be given by the High school and the
Butcher school at the High school
building Oh Thursday, Friday and Sat.
urday OF this week are progressing
nicely. The collection consists of
moro than 200 large reproductions of
the greatest works of art. consisting OF
carbon photographs, photographers
prints in full color and engravings
from the Elson Art Publishing COM
Eany. These pictures will be the very
best reproductions Of master pieces
OF various art galleries all over the
world.
a small admission fee Of 10 GEMS
and Is cents will be charged and the
public is cordially invited to visit the
exhibit. Each evening good programs
will be given by the pupils OF the two
schools. One admission will pay for
both the entertainment and the pic.
lures. The exhibit will he open each
afternoon from 8 to o'clock and each
evening from 7:3o to 10.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11
STATE BOARD OF TRADE.

PARKERSBURG. w. Va. Dec. H.
The program for the twelfth annual
meeting of the West Virginia Board OF
Trade, to be held ~ Huntington De
cember II. was announced today by
Secretary II. II. Archer. c. c. Lewis,
Jr.. of Charleston will respond to the
address Of welcome Which will ne
made by the mayor of Huntington.
Among others who will speak are OK.
Governor w. II. MacCOrkIc. DR.. {. a.
Wingerter. Wheeling; DR.. !. c. White,
state ScoloGist: DR.. J. l.. Coulter, dean
Agricultural college, Morgantewn: W
G. MCConaughey. Parkcrsburg. and
Hon. W. Il. Chiffon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11
0. G.. Shome Dies
From Mine Injuries

Opha G. Shom". aged 81 years. died
Sunday morning al three O'Clock at
Fairmont Hospital No. 3 where he was
taken following injuries received in
an accident ct the plant Of the Gage
Coal and Coke company at Junior.
W. Va. on Saturday. Mr. Shome was
foreman NJ the mine and while inspect
ing some property was caught between
two cars and so badly manglcd that
his death occurred few hours after
ward.
Ills wife. her father. Albert Shomc, a
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11

Speedy Sale Of SeaIs-From present
indications the present sale Of Red
Cross Christmas seals in this city will
exceed the sale of former years. The
seals. which were placed on sale Sat
urday in the postoffice, department
stores, etc, have met with a ready sale
and it Is thought before Christmas day
the $4,000 consignment received by
the local association will have been
sold in its entirety.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11
Meeting Postponed.

The December meeting OF the Robt
p Lse chapter of United Daughters OF
/ Inc CoEfcderacy has been postponed
Un::l AJnrary at which time snecial
program celebrating the birthday Of
Robert z. Lee and Stonewall jackson
= will 30 observed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11

CUT INCREASING coal bills. Use
Koalinc. Danish climkers. cindcrs.
SCOT. Sells on sight Send 81 for
trial and prove it, Big profits to coun-
ty agents. "kOalinc," Bradley Beach.
n. J. l2-ll.lt No. I..t
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11

New Rector Preaches-Rev. Charles
Baird Mitchell. the new rector Of
Christ Episcopal church. was greeted
Yesterday by an unusually large con.
gregation, the occasion being the sec.
Ond Sunday in advent and a splendid
sermon featured the service. Under
the leadership Of Rev. Mitchell great
things are planned for this congrega.
ton which has been inactive during
the past few months having had no
regular services since Rev. A. H. Bea.
vim left this charge 10 accept charge
at Cumberland Md. During the time
the church has been without a pastor,
the Sunday school was kept up aud
other work progressed as usual. In.
spring music featured the services
yesterday and Prof Claude Jones pre-.
sided at the pipe organ.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11

Operator to Meet-Coal operators
of the Fairmont district will meet to.
morrow afternoon in the Chamber of
Commerce rooms and go over plans
for procuring more efficient distribu.
tion of cars to the mines in this reg.
ion.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11
Town Talk

Attend InstItutes-Prot. ]. Francis
Shreve, OF the department OF educa.
ton OF the Fairmont State Normal
school, attended a teachers institute
at smithfeld, Wetzel county. Satur.
day. President Joseph Roster, OF the
Normal. attended the Barbour county
teachers institute at Philippi Satur.
day, Both Mr. Roster and Mr.. Shreve
addressed the Institutes.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11

Pyle Is President-Prof. c. Z. Pyle,
OF Morgantown. was elected president
of the Monongahela Valley Principals
Association which met in this city Sat.
urday. He succeeds Prof. o. A. Wat.
son. OF this city to the position. The
next meeting of the organization will
be held in Morgantown durtgn April,
1917,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11

brother OF the deaceascd, accompanied
him, to the hospital Mr.. Shomc was
man Of splendid character and was
held in high esteem in the community
where he resided. lie leaves two
children. The body was prepared for
burial at the Musgravr Undertaking
establishment and was taken 10 Jun
Tor Sunday evening where interment
will be made tomorrow.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11

sheritt's Sale Today-Much OF the
property advertised by the sheriff on
which taxes were long past due was
sold today at the court house. The
bidding was not very enthusiastic at
any time on ,Me real estate and In most
cases the parcels sold for but little
more than the taxes which are agam4.t
them. The sale was held inside the
court house and the corridor near the
front entrance was well filled with
bidders. It being too chilly outside to
hold the sale from the steps as is ordi.
narily done.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11

Woman Winemakcr Arrested-Mrs
Chenda Fonda, an Italian woman who
has five small children at her home
on Water street. is in the county Jail
for alleged manufacture Of intoxical,
ing liquors. She was arrested by Dep.
uty Marshal Moore and Revenue Col.
lGCtor Blocher and two barrels of a
raisin mash were found and cOnfiscat.
ed. At preliminary hearing before
Commissioner Kirby the woman
claimed that she was making wine for
her own use. She was held under 80.
900 bond.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11

Ex Governor Fleming Recovering
Hon. a. B. Fleming who has been Sc.
riously i'll at his home in this city suf-
fcring with severe cold, is considers.
bly, improved at this time and attend
ing physicians believe he will be able to
be out within few days.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-22
Repairing

An intelligent corps of trained mech
anics supplied with modern machinery and
tools makes it possible to give the best of
mechanical attention to cars we sell as we'll
as reliable service for local motorists and
motorists entour. Proper mechanical
service is what leading motorcar COM
panies demand from their distributors and
when we meet their requirements we can
best serve you.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-22
Dodge Brothers

With more than one hundred thousand
cars sold since beginning the manufacture
of them twenty-five months ago, and rep
resenting selling value of $80,000,000,
the Dodge Brothers have established their
car on the market with degree of success
that is remarkable for new product. Its
record among local owners has borne out
every confidence we placed in it when first
announced
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-22
Peerless
Souvenirs

For those preferring the Eight-cylinder
type of motor, no car so fully measures up
to that required standard as does Peerless.
Its wonderful range of performance, new
to motorcars, has brought to Peerless
Eight its ever increasing fame and success.
Whatever your conception of what an
Eight-cylinder motor should be; ask for a
demonstration and have your ideals real
lied.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-22
Painting

Master hands in our paint and varnish
department and the methods that exper-
ience has taught us are the most satisfac-
tory, is assurance that we can produce
permanent beauty and ultimate satisfac-
ton. Original effects, pleasing to the eye,
yet permitting the expression of individual
ideas and taste. This service makes it pos
sible to have your old car look like new.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-22
Storage

Live or dead storage of your car may
be entrusted to us with perfect assurance
that your wishes will be respected as if the
car was in your own private garage. Your
car may be brought here for a cleanup
without being disappointed. Most APPROX
ed devices, careful workmanship and rea-
sonable prices. Prompt service assured
when your car is requested.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-22
Formal Opening Tomorrow
Thursday, November 23, 1916
Music Souvenirs
Chalmers

Chalmers Skies were chosen by The
Keystone Motor Car Co., as the one car
in its class The Chalmers 34OO r. D. m.
has fulfilled all the requirements of high
class motor-has lived up to our expecta-
tons and to the expectations of their own
ers. We are glad to sell and recommend
Chalmers for what we know it will do.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-04-14
HUGHES BOOM seen
IN IOWA'S ELECTION
Supreme Court Justice OutrunS
Roosevelt in Primary.

DIES MONIES, IA. = A boom for
Charles Evans Hughes in Iowa was
demonstrated in returns from the first
presidential preference primary While
Senator A. B. Cummins gets the dele
cation to the Republican national con-
vention by a handsome majority,
Hughes carries a few precincts and
ran we'll ahead of Roosevelt. Wilson
got the Democratic Endorsement with
out opposition.
The total Republican vote was not
over $4,000, and the Democratic Co.,
000 1t may be a week before all the
returns are IN.
For national committeeman Wilbur
w. Marsh of Waterloo was reelected
over Edward G. Dunn of Mason City
Marsh won by two-to-one vote.
John T. Adams of Dubuque was re-
elected Republican national commit
teeman over John Olson of Forest
City by about the same majority.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-04-14

FOOInOIo Acquired dt LEAD WARS TILL
Paris Reports Offensive Has Been
Reduced to One-Fourth-French
Counter Attacks Retake Positions.
Petain Plans Surprise.
PARIS. There is ceSSa-
ton of the German infantry assaults
to the west of the Meuse, although the
bombardment of the French lines be-
tween LIE Mort Homme and Cumieres
continued, according to the official
communication issued by the war Of
fee A powerful attack, however, was
delivered against the French trenches
between Douaumont and Vaux, east
of the Meuse The Germans at this
point succeeded in gaining foothold
in some of the advanced trenches, but
were driven out by counter attack.
French Launch Drive.
LONDON, ENG. = Furious French
counter attacks and sheeted artillery
fire are checking the mighty drive
launched by the Germans on the
northern fronts of Verdun.
The French are striking blows ri
valing in power the tremendous
smashes directed by the crown prince
against Dead Mans hill and the posi-
tons northwest of Verdun.
Drive Nearly Halted.
The crown princes attack has been
brought to a complete stop on every
sector, excepting On the barren north
eastern ridge of Dead Mans hill,
where the Germans, the French war
office admits, gained a footing in por-
tons of French trenches.
German losses since the Verdun
battle began, fifty-oue days ago, total
more than 100000, the French war Of
fee estimates. The German semi-offi-
cial news agency claims the capture
of $4,000 French prisoners, indicating
ceeded 100000
French Plan Big Drive.
General Petain. the French COM
mander, plans to engage the least pos
sible number of men, so as to retain
the maximum number of formations
for the Interior operations which are
to be entered upon at moment which
he will consider opportune and which
probably will be decided upon by him
when he considers that the Germans
have wasted all the men they are will
ing to sacrifice.
Since the beginning of the battle
the Germans have employed thirty
&c tod Sc
impossible for them long to continue
their efforts on the present scale. A
radical change is looked for shortly
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-04-14
LITERACY TEST is FAVORED
Senate Committee Approves Immigra-
tion Bill Passed by House.

WASHINGTON, D. C.-The senate
immigration committee ordered ia
vorable report on the house fmmigra-
ton bill retaining the literacy test.
The committee accepted all house
provisions except that to require ma
irons in the steerages of immigrant
vessels bound for the United States.
$4,000 Fire Sweeps Little Rock.
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. = Fire in the
center of the Little Rock business dis
trict early, caused a loss estimated at
between 100000 and $4,000.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-04-14
SENATE REJECTS DYE TARIFF
Refuses to Include Coal Tar CoIorino
Matters in Measure.

WASHINGTON, D. C. = The senate
rejected, Al to %, an amendment by
Senator Lodge to include a tariff on
coal tar dyes in the bill providing for
retention of the present tariff of q
cent pound on sugar until 1920.
Senator Norris of Nebraska was the
only republican against the amend
ment
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-04-14
CROWN PRINCES
DRIVE SLOWS UP
French Check Great Assault on
Verdun Positions.
TEUTONS MAKE SLIGHT GAIN

FoothoId Acquired at Dead Mans Hill.
Paris Reports Offensive Has Been
Reduced to observation-disclosures
Counter Attacks Retake Positions.
Petain Plans Surprise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26
GARDINER GUN
CLUB REVIVED;
OFFICERS NAMED

The recently revived Gardiner Gun
Club i attracting considera BILE atten-
ion II late and is now in a l1ourishing
condition. Its traps at West Gardiner
aye Ideally located. Adult two miles
ronl the city proper, they are easily
accessible by the electric road both
for members and visitors. This spring
ne4t club house has been erected
md now automatic traps Of tie latest
o.ulatlon type have been installed. y
SUBSTANTIAL shooters platform, with
n fr.ns points, adds materially to the
comfort OF the marhsnlan.
Tie membership is constantly IN
c.a.>4ng and includes many of the
uaSt hnovn marksmen in this section,
men who know the shooting game from
i IT, L anL vino seldom 90 out after
ii, t..siNt wcUICoCk anc partridge
81: yu, returning with a tul bag. The
l.-..re O. tAesc MEL 10 Keep III trim
i. 4 tuai NoI'> i'll the hunting season
:, .. f4,.6.r.ental reason in the re-
1.'.as 81 ths club.
y..a W. Fkes of this city is the club
PRESIDENT and is one of the best shots
in Central Maine. J. W. Rafter is the
secretary treasurer and Albert Iasker'
+ H. Woodbury.. H. L. Goldsmith and
E. c. Bosworth, the directors. Among
the members are found E. E. Hanley,
R. E. Lothrop, Fred n. Boston, Gay
". Lawrence, Albert Martin, H. q.
Mann, DR.. K. D. Simons. John Hilbert,
Earl Perry, DR.. c. J. Bragdon, T. ~
Lawrence, DR.. F. NJ. Cole. E. A Lit
tleaeld, Charles Allen. G. D. Libby,
John Hastings, Robert Nivison, II. H.
Stevens, William Brann. Fred II.
Ring, J. S. Bradstreet. J. T. Desmond,
Dr. ". T. Pierce. Walter A. Campbell,
A. Leon Esty and Donald Snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26
ADJUSTMENTS
Billie Burke in "GIoria's Romance" a
The Strand Today.

That the managenent's efforts are
appreciated By the picture loving pup
~ can he plainly seen by the IN
QeaScu attendance at every perform
aAce ter Monday ana TUESDAY. Nine
w. reefs Oh high class motion pictures.
Remember We show our regular pro-
s.am Of triangle seven reels and Billie
ourAe in "'Gloria's Romance" in au-
c!uonal making nine fun reels. Rob
e!t GTau. an eminent authority ana
lHlc Of theatrical affairs. names Bill
he Burke star Of the new motion PIC
llre novel, Gloria 5 Romance, as tn
second greatest parsonage in hlmoom.
Facing ahead OF her only Thomas A.
Edison, 10 whom the world owes the
notion pictures themselves.
Writing of Miss Burke, Mr.. Grau
says Billie Burke. who in her very
AFst portrayal rose to the top rung Of
conquest in a new field, holds second
Pace. Miss Burke's supremacy is due
70 the fact that in addition to grasp.
'.g that technique of a new art, her
screen performance is replete with
sFustic touches. Every second that he.
eAarming personality is on view is
0eAght, never does Miss Burke resort
70 the commonplace. The produce:
{, the picture had the good sense 10
Kelly on the radiant charm of America b
vest ingenue. Billie Burke is not a
.enale Chaplin, nor even a rival OF
nary Pickford. She is just Billie
ourAe, SURPRISING her stage triumphs
l. ner Very first experience with film
Gaft."-Ady,