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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-27

There widespread feeling that the scaps of number of Mex
elevated high poles would make the attractive
decoration that could possibly be erected along southwestern
boundary
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-27

The fact that the politicians fill job without expert
of the work cOnvnce many of thinkers that you
modern army without training any soldiers
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-27

sake of the newspapers which they
contained Stlngaree posted on tree a
notice. which read
THUS BEGINNETH STINGAREB,
THE ENEMY OF MEN. TO COLLECT
HIS DEBT FROM SOCIETY. WATCH
FOR HIM. you WILL FEEL HIS
STING AGAIN AND OFTEN"
No matter how hard pressed he was,
Stingaree made II Il cardinal point OF
his policy never TO take human life.
He impressed the same view on the
ruthless HOwie. lie was a highway
man ana robber. but he drew the line
nc killing even in self defense.
Strange as II may seem. Stlngaree,
most daring and most hunted OF out
laws, never forgot his music. m for
tune sometimes robbed him OF his be-
loved violin, and he replaced II with a
melodlon. phonograph or even mu-
sic box. But when the chase after
him slackened and he could make a
raid ON a town shop for violin or pur-
chase one his evenings In camp with
HOWE saw him drawing again tho
sweet strains from the strings.
And at such times the soft melodies
would call before the hunted outlaw
the visions OF happy old days in Eng
land with his sweetheart Against the
background OF the Australian bush
rose her sweet face. ana then. and only
then, except when he thought also OF
his mother, would Stingaree wish him
self back In the old country.
See the first episode of THIS won.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-27
After -Four Years Of DiseOurasins
{ ditiOns, Mrs. Bullock Gave
Upin Despair. Husband
Came to Rescue.

cairon. Ky.-ln an interesting letter
lrom this place, Mrs. Bette Bullock
writes as follows; 81 suffered for four
years. with womanly troubles, and during
lhis time. could only sit up for a little
while. and could not walk anywhere at
aiL A times. I would have severe pains
IN my leii aide.
The doctor was ca led In. and HE treat
msnt relieved me iOr a while. but was
soon confined 10 ny bed again. Afier
Ihai nothing seemed 70 DO me any good.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-27


ed by the scandal but his friends be-
gan to "cut" him whenever they met
him. Roberts attitude was madden
ing, and it required ali Of the elder
brothers self control to avoid violent
break with him. Relying on Irving's
regard for their mother, Robert showed
that he was not afraid Of any dis
closure.
Worse than all. too friendly ana
OfficiOus friend of Ethel Porter hasten
ed to bring the tidings to her. At the
first word Ethel put her fingers on the
friends lips and said
Il can't believe 1t of Irving. lie IN
true to me-"
But the sight of the newspaper head
lines and the sensational story con
WINGED her that Irving had been false
to, her. That same evening he rode
over to call upon her and was met with
cold scorn. In vain he protested to
her that he was innocent, but his 10y
atty to his brother prevented him from
naming the real culprit.
A@luci, bliuutu w NOuuutu IItut,
would not see, and the meeting of the
two ended in the return of the engage
ment ring.
That night Irving sat long in his
room with his beloved violin. Now
high, now low, sounded the notes Of
the music played by a master hand
vOicing the passion of anger justly
reused or the quiet mood of despair
He breathed his very soul into bis mu.
sic.
Only one friend. John Kent, proved
his falthfulness TO Irving at this try
ing time. In his trust Irving found
consolation. Buck up. old mani" said
Kent, a bluff, hearty Englishman.
somewhat older than Irving. They'll
all know some day that Kelton had no
cause to suspect you. And Ethel VIII
be sorry she threw you over"
But the weeks passed, and Ethel did
not relent even when she met Irving
at gay house party on the Thames
bank given by mutual friend Among
the other invited guests were Irving
and Robert Randolph, Mr. and Mrs
Kelton and John Kent. The gay Mrs.
Kelton was somewhat subdued after
the scene in the restaurant. but she re-
tanned enough Of her vivacity to smile
at Robert when her husbands back
was turned. Kelton did not see Bob.
but turned his head just In time 10
catch lrying's eye and glare at that
innocent young man.
Ethers face showed traces of her
mental suffering, but she would not
listen to Irving when he tried to plead
with her.
you have betrayed my confidence"
she said. land | cannot trust you
again"
"But, Ethel, | have sworn TO you
that you are mistaken: that ann limo
cent. YOu always believed in me in
the past. What more can say TO you
than 1 have saidT
Mrs. Kelton was In the restaurant
with some one other than her kus-
band" said Ethel. "He found you
there. II there was any other man,
who was hey"
Again the loyalty TO the family name
checked Irving. IF you will not take
my word that am innocent II will be
OF no use for me 10 try 10 convince
YOU he said sadly ana turned away
10 rejoin the party on the lawn, while
Ethel sought fOrgetfumess In com
Portable armchair and book.
Song and talk and merry char filled
the pretty scene ON the lawn. Robert.
for all his faults, knew how 20 make
himself agreeable and was the life Of
many a group, Irving, tall aud ath-
letic, tboughtful and somewhat re-
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-27
INDUSTRIAL PREPAREDNESS

Charles Nagel formerly Secretary of Commerce, Ma
tona implies than dependence upon
also be able depend upon
danger foreign attack has been greatly magn
fed part doubt from and in part from desire
y assumption that unsafe for nation count
upon unlimited immunity from attack Important would be the
domestic advantages people of fully matured PLAN the
without constitutes essential ground for the
auguraon of the scheme IT. therefore the possibility of such
honestly contemplated preparation embrace
than consideration of the and navys needs There
escape the demand for
marine that the idea of essential
sdependence presents tmewOrn tariff discussions in
rey aspect To be consistent the Democrats will have mOd
fly their attitude upon both these national questions
During the month of December the administration S6O6523
That per day. Not nearly
the record previous months and pretty
good for a Democratic administration
There widespread feeling that the scaps of number of Mex
generals elevated high poles would make the most attractive
decoration that could possibly be erected along southwestern
boundary
The fact politicians fill any job without any expert
of the work cOnvnces of thinkers that get
modern army without training any soldiers.
The stocks that bought by the gueess public the
sumption that the would last beginning
down to their real value.
If gasoline keeps soaring it will be high will be
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-27

See the first episode Of this won.
derful serial at the Washington
Opera House tonight
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-27

If gasoline keeps will high We will be
rid OF the stink
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-27

The stocks that bought by the gues public the
sumption that the would last fove beginning
down to their real value.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-15
tBy Associated press)


COLISEUM, st. Louis, June 10
Eleven o'clock the hour for the con.
vention to be In order passed with
the Coliseum only partly filled. Very
few Of delegates were In the seats
and none Of their leaders had arrived
on the platform. The band entertain.
ed q small crowd while the Rules com.
mittee had meeting to talk over the
proposal to proceed to nomination to.
night instead Of tomorrow night and
Saturday as had been arranged.
The band played the anti-hyphen
song Don't Bite the Hand That's
Feeding You" and male quartette
sang the chorus. The crowd liked II
and cheered.
The committee on permanent or.
ganization at q meeting mean wnile
formally name Senator Ollie James of
Kentucky as permanent chairman, ].
Bruce Kramer Of Montana permanent
secretary, q. E. Britton Of North Car.
olina, permanent associate secretary.
John I. Martin. st. Louis, permanent
sergeant at arms and recommended
that all other temporary officers of
the convention be made permanent.
William ]. Bryan got his usual re-
ception when he took his place In the
press stand. Delegates and galleries
Joined in cheers and applause. A so.
loist In the band stand sang Wake up
America" the preparedness song as
Mr.. Bryan was taking his seat.
Convention leaders let It be kyown
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-15
]. H ABBOTT WILL
.BENEN|MANAGER
I0||F..N|||AIS0NHOTEL 0||F| !. ! /
VIII Take 1t On ii ii Connreec.. .
ton with His Present Sc
Il. Duties.

Commencing at seven o'clock this
evening Fairmont' will have another
European plan hotel.
Manager ]. II. Abbott of the Shaw
Hotel Company's Manley Hotel will
take over the managerial duties of the
Watson today and will handle both
places. The first thing Mr.. Abbott
will do will be to change the Watson
from American to European plan. The
dining room at the Watson will be
closed Immediately after supper this
evening.
The porters, chambermaids, bell
hops, housekeeper and clerks will be
maintained, Harry. Hart will stick on
the day Job and an experienced man
will be here In a day or two from the
east to take charge at night.
The sleeping rooms and the service
1t the Watson will be run upi'to the
Abbott standard which is reputed in
West Virginia as the very finest at
most moderate rates.
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Rich ReWards for Hushers
In the Seuen Thousand Club

Not twenty-five or fifty dollars a
week, but actually hundreds Of dollars
a week, will be made by the leaders
in the West virginian's Seven Thou.
sand club through which more than
$4,000 in prizes will be distributed free
to our friends and readers on July 8.
The best part Of It Is, that you are
certain that you are going to be lib.
orally rewarded forsyour efforts from
the very start. You have the West
yirginian's positive guarantee that you
cannot lose. And by putting forth a
little extra energy and enthusiasm you
will receive one Of the valuable
awards. There are twenty awards in
all, ranging from ian Overland six.
cylinder automobile down to pianos.
Edison disc talking machines, mer.
chandise orders. etc, even the least
Of which Is well worth working for,
and you can. have anyone you want.
To the man who has own best In.
terests and the interests Of those dear
to him at heart, the Seven Thousand
club makes q strong appeal. BY no
other method can he hope to realize
o substantial fortune for q few weeks,
work In his spare time.
! The West yirginian is the gest all.
around family newspaper I'm; this part
Of stha f9$A lt combines the latest
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-15
WILSON WILL Be RENOMINATED
BY DEMOCRATIC PARTY TONIGHT
Leaders Yield to Pleas of Delegates Who Are Already
Tired of Being Mere Rubber
Stamps. ii
FRESH FLOOD OF ORAT0RY TH|SAFIERNOON
Platform Not Ready and Convention Will Go Throup tls
Motion of Adopting It On
Friday.

that they favored making nominations
tonight whether or not the platform
was completed and the COMMITTEES On
rules voted unanimously to Recommend
TO the convention that nominations 80
made at s tonight. The convention
managers and officers OF National
committee declared their confidence
that plan would go through. Il was
welcome news 70 many OF the dele.
gates who have not relished remain.
ing until Saturday.
The plan to adopt the platform altar
domination had ben made, as waa
made.A as. was done in Baltimore four
years age. was counted on 10 fuiilll
the promises Of the managers To the
cu yof St Louis for q four day con-
yention.
1t was exactly 11:46 when tempo
rary chairman, Glynn, called the con-
yenGon to order. The delegates gave
him a rousing reception.
Arch Bishop John J. GIennon OF St.
Louis then offAfed the prayer.
The program for the present ses.
sion calls for the permanent orRanize-
ton OF the convention another keynote
speech TO be delivered by the perma.
nent chairman and delivery OF al.
dresses by well known leaders In the
party. Delegates were prepared to
sur up things with even more enthus.
iasm than yesterday. Nearly every
delegate was provided with an Amer.
lean flag and many carried nosie pro.
ducing Implements.
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GotiWatch, Chain and s71 in
Cash From One
Man.
AND.sl90I IFROMAN0THER
Believed They Were Respon-
sible For Gases Of Shop
lifting.

sLost and Found" columns in Fair.
mont newspapers have been showing
more than an ordinary number OF
Lost. ads lately. Many OF those who
inserted these ads knew at the time
that the object which was "1ost" had
either been stolen or mislaid but think
ineJthat an ad might help went to the
advertising department apd inserted
their Information.
Pocketbooks have been lost, watches
have disappeared and stores have been
complaining that boxes Of candy and
suits OF clothes have been missing.
Where all these articles have gone
will undoubtedly come to iight when
Worthy Lanham and Benjamin Mer-
rill ltare tried within the next few days.
Both these young men merrill Is
22Syears Of age and Lanham but 19)
were brought here from Clarksburg
last evening by Thomas Buckley, dep
3uty sheriff. Tom found his two men
for whom he had warrants, at the
carnival grounds at Clarksburg last
night. When found, Lanham. who ls
said to have done all the sleight-of-
hand work, had two razors and a pair
ofiopera glasses on him. He said he
got the razors from couple " kids
and refused to dlyulge the name Of q.
the store from which he purchased
thekopera glasses :.
The warrant charged Merrill and
Lanham with stealing pom William
Bailey at the Roush restaurant few
days ago, ane II Jewel Hamilton
watch, one gold chain the value Of both
being s37 and 81 In cash. Although
Ehis Is all the information In the war
rant there is to be placed against both
these men a charge Of <tealing $3.50
IN cash and collateral from a man in
front OF the court house. This money
Is said to have been the collections
Of dues paid by members Of the Owls.
-Four other charges will be brought
against them. Each Of these will be
sfor Satoaliug sSwat ehesS from four ".
ferent persons. With one OF the watch-
yes which belongs to; a railroad man
Lanham rs said to have taken s..
Further charges which hang ove-
the head OF Lanham ere stealing a
suit Of clothes from Main street store
and trading It; stealing a box Of candy
from the Boston confectionery store
and stealing a revolver from the Of
fee Of the jailer at the court house.
Ascertain hardware store In the city
also became the victim OF Lanham's
operation when he took. revolver
from the show case without kentlon.
4 ing the fact to the proprietor.
As soon as Prosecuting Attorney
Walter Haggerty can get all his in.
formation and witnesses together he
will name date for trial.
r. e, Grey, Of Fairmont, went with
Tom Buckley to Clarksburg. Grey
made the trip for the purpose of iden-
atifying the youths.
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TO HEAR SPEECH
BY TELEPHONE
Chamber Of Commerce An.
nounces Plans for States
Birthday. III.


The present plans OF the Fairmont
Chamber of Commerce for participat.
Ing in the statewide celebration of
the fifty.third anniversary Of the
founding Of West Virginia as q separ-
ate state. were announced today by
Secretary Charles Evans.
Next Tuesday, June 20, Is the day
and In. accordance with the arrange
ments being made throughout the
state to have gatherings. Of the. vari-
GUS Chambers Of Commerce the mem.
bers of the local Chamber and all 9th.
er interested. persons will hold an in.
formal gathering In the local Chamber
rooms and telephone communication
with the Charleston meeting will be
secured. Over the telephone will come
the greeting of President Wilson to
the citizens Of West Virginia,
June 20 Is to be statewide half
holiday and the banks will be closed
during the afternoon. None Of the
local stores or business houses, howl
ever, will close as; no general public
celebration has been planned
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-15
HEADQUARTERS |t|.||. FOR
CHURCH CAMPAIGN
lPresbyterians Preparing to
Go After Fifty Thous-
and Dollars.

z Announcement was made this morn
fing that the Main street headquarters
OF the committees which will conduct
the campaign to raise s5O,o0o for the
building fund of the First presbyterian
church will be opened Saturday OF
next week, June "a. The actual work
of the eight teams Of active canvass.
ers and the large advisory committee
however, will not begin until the
morning Of the following Monday.
The object in opening headquarters
in advance Of the, campaign Is to make
II possible for the men. engaged in
the work to. drop in at any time to
! get their data and general information
on prospects SO that there will be no
time lost Monday morning.
The men who are now engaged
making the general preparations for
the campaign realize that they have a
big Job before them but they say that
the object in view is worth the effort
and they are not at all afraid that they
will not be able to succeed.
An especial effort will be made to
interest the business people OF the city
insthe campaign. The new church will
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-15
PEG atkinson JUST
like IMMORTAL c. ".
Under Oath He Found He
Could. Not Tell a
- Lie. \

Regardless Of the many opinions
to the contrary men under oath will
according to Constable Harry Conners
tell the truth more often than will
an untruth- even though the untruth
works a hardship on them. A case in
point Conner says, Is the statement OF
A. E. Peg Atkinson. of Worthington.
Atkinson has been charged with sell,
Ing whiskey by prosecuting attorney
Walter Haggerty. The evidence against
him was slim and on his account the
case did not come to trial. He was
asked under oath II Mrs. Atkinson
ad ever, sold any. whiskey. Thinking
deeply, and visibly Ill at ease knowing
what heart pGngsyit would cause to
tell the truth and. knowing. that he
had called upon God in Heaven to wit.
ness his oath. gritted his teeth and
looked Mr.. HaggertyL sguarely in the
eyes and said. ,""She hasa
|. Asked whether he Swould tell the
same story on the witness stand in
the event that the State SHOULD. place
Mrs. Atkinson on the stand he said: :
II have sworn to you that Mrs. Atkin
son has sold whiskey and as wit
ness under oath I will tell the same
story" :
With this information at hand
prosecutor sHaggerty swore out infor
nation requesting the arrest of Mrs
Atkinson: Squire Leigh Fleming
placed a warrant in the hands OF Con
stable Harry Conners yesterday ey
entng. Conner brought Mrs. Atkinson
to jail last night. n
Atkinson and Fred Goloboss are al
80 in jail and will be! used as witness
es against Mrs. Atkinson on warrant
charging her with selling whiskey al
Worthington at the. profitable price
Of 50 per. quart. "A
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-15
BOND. D.I.|SCOM|NG
TOMORROW TO .
SEEGAMP SITE
Guard Will Come Here Sure
Say the Fairmont Of
ficers.

/ The ylsit of General John {. !. Bond
tos sFairmont tomorrow will decide
whether or not Fairmont will have the
pleasure OF the annual encampment of
the First and Second West Virginia
National Guard regiments. In tele.
phone communication last night to
Captain Layman, Adjutant Of the
First Regiment. General Bond stated
that he would arrive In Fairmont to.
morrow noon and that II the grounds
contemplated for the encampment
were suitable he would order the en-.
campment Of the two regiments here
II the officers desired 1t. The local
officers state the Hughes farm and
the Fair Ground adjoining are sure to
meet with the generals approval and
that tha encampment here Is assured.
The date. Of the encampment has not
yet been announced but will likely be
for ten days following July 26 or 81.
General Bond will be met on his ar.
rival by the local Guard officers and
together with members Of the Fair
mont Chamber Of Commerce, who are
supplying the grounds for the en-.
campment, Traction company officials
and representatives of the Business
Mems association and Mayor Bowen.
The Board OF Affairs will visit the pro.
posed encampment grounds leaving
the Marley Hotel at one o'clock.
Coonel Clarence Jolliffe, from Mob
Hill West Virginia, commander OF the
First Regiment will not arrive In
Fairmont until tomorrow evening.
However he will be here before Gem
ernl Bond leaves and the arrange.
ments for the encampment OF the two
Regiments will likely be completed.
The visit OF General Bond will be q
short one and he will leave tomorrow
night.
General Bond informed Adjutant
Layman in the telephone conversation
last night that Sargent Carl Shtterly.
OF the Regular Army would arrive in
Fairmont the latter part OF this week
and report for duty. Adjutant Lay
man will detail Sargent Shetterly to
the new companys OF the First Regi.
ment which are being formed In
Clarksburg and Grafton. These com.
panys will be drilled by the Sargent
and as soon as possible will be mus.
tered into the Regiment. The addi.
ton Of these two companys will com.
plete this Regiment and bring 1t up to
the full strength Of u companys.
The organization Of a Machine Gun
Company in the First Regiment is con.
templated and application has been
made to recruit this company at Fair.
mont. Four machine guns Of the Ia.
test and most perfect models will be
the equipment of this company and SO
men are required to compose It. This
machine gun company, however, will
not be formed until the two companies
now drilling at Clarksburg and Graf.
ton are mustered into the regiment. !
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Conference Officers
to Be Elected
THAT THE MOST IMPoRTArss
BUSINESS AT BALLAH
CHAPEL TO-DAY

Tomorrow evening the district con.
ference of the Fairmont district M. q.
church, south, being held at Ballah
Chapel Will close. Election VIII BE-
one of the most important parts Of
the program today. A licensing COM
mittee, district lay leaders end lay
delegates to the annual conferences win
be selected.
The, program for today:
& Morning-Reports from the charges:
The Efficient Stewart. w. l. Canter::
The Successful, Glass Leader. ]. Her.
aid; How the Exhorted Can Help, r.
7. Webb: 1900 "a. fisherman By A
3. o'Dell.
q Afternoon The Work and Needs
OF the Church, w. II. Fogleson: Tho
Work and Needs OF Missions, w. L
Canter, Conflt. Missionary Secretary;
All collections for benevolences IN
full. a. 2. Keyser: elections.
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Two u. s, Soldiers
Killed by Mexicans

LAREDO. Texas, June 15-one
hundred Mexican bandits crossing
the Rio Grande 40 miles southeast
OF here carly today attacked the
Mexican border patrol near San
lsnaelo, killing two and Woundlna
five, according to reports sent to
Fort Mcintosh here over the field
telephone. u, Il,
The Mexipans expected to find,
santinsinniti6ant do etae ehme6f of ASs.
ericans, instead they were NIT BY
troops Of ] and M sof the Four.
teenth cavalry, 14o strong und -r
Major, Alonzo Gray.
They Wsre hurled back across
the river losing elk dead and sew.
eral wounded. s.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-15
Robinson Gaining
Through the Recount

j An. increase Of seventeen votes in
Robinson's favor is the present result
Of the recount, of the Marion County
Republican vote for. Governor, being
conducted by the count court. A press
time today the recount had not been
completed and 1t Is likely that It will
not be.finished before tomorrow noon.
Union, Paw Paw, and Lincoln districts
are yet to be counted and the last two
named have each heavy vote.
A few mistakes of the election com.
missioners were discovered by the re.
count and errors In the tally were
found that favored both Lilly and Rob.
inson. The net result however is a
gain Of II votes in Robinson's major.
fly in this county.