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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-11
THE NEW GAS STRIKE

T. VERY public spirited citizen of Fairmont will
= rejoice in the Monongahela Valley Traction
companys good fortune in the new gas field
on Plum run. The well which was struck Saturday
vii, II it holds up to the initial pressure Of
100000 cubic feet per day, assure abundant fuel
local consumption under every possible service
condition for some time to come, and if the other
wells which the Traction company doubtless will
drill on the 1000 acres which it has under lease
turn out well it may be possible without injury to
manufactures already here to invite others that
depend upon cheap fuel to come to Fairmont.
It would be advisable, however, to do nothing
along that line until all the facts are known. We
all know that some day III, gas will fail never to
return, and the proper / ~ to do is to conserve
" 50 that it will remain VIZ long as possible
SFalrmont has SO many other advantages to offer
which will never depart that it will be the better
part Of wisdom to base our efforts for more facto-
,rtes and larger population entirely upon these
more permanent things. Then when the gas does
COVE will be able to pursue the even tenor of our
way while many another West Virginia city will
pc compelled to begin at the bottom and rebuild.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-11
America First and America Efficient
WHAT ONE CITY HAS DONE

iDEOPLE who are inclined to smile when refer
II ence is made to the campaign to make Fair
mont $4,000 city by 1922 invited to con-
template the case Of Detroit which according to
estimates based upon the number of names in a city
directory just issued has population of S2O,77s
st OF this number 734,562 live in the city proper.
Six years ago when the federal census was taken
the population of Detroit inside the municipal
boundaries was 465,766. The city's growth there
fore has been at the rate of almost $4,000 each year.
But this probably does not really tell the full truth
shout what has been going on in Detroit since the
present decade began. Fifty thousand year prob
ably is nearer the right figure for much of the new
population that has been attracted to that busy
center has located in the suburbs, which to all in
tents and purposes arc part Of the city.
When the census was last taken Detroit was the
ninth city in point of population, Now it is the
nth, and safely outranks Cleveland. One word
automobiles explains it, but there has been no
lack OF organized effort to make the most of the
opportunities offered Jaundiced individuals who
OF the opinion that the growth of cities mat
ster Of time and chance and who hold that united
EFFORT and spirit of civic patriotism count for
nothing could learn lot by studying the develop
sraent of Detroit during the past six years.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-11
Editorial Comment
on Current Subjects
YOU CAN'T DISCRIMINATE.

From the Huntington Herald Dispatch
The Republican who gives his sup.
port to an important part Of the Dem.
ocratic ticket, no matter how lofty
his motives as he feels them, cannot
do so without injury to the whole par.
ty. Organization to be effective must
be thorough. Party organization can.
not be perfected upon a satisfactory
basis as long as any considerable
number of party members are indif-
ferent or in alliance with the enemy
as to the support of a certain candiI
date or candidates. The Republican
who promises his support, or purpo.
ses to give it, to a Democratic candi.
date for Governor, weakens the whole
party fabric, and invites condition
which will endanger all the other can.
didates on his ticket. The Democrats
are fully aware Of his condition, and
1t Is because they are so we'll aware
Of it that they ere seeking to lead Re-
publicans to desert that splendid in.
tellectual and clearly man, Judge
Robinson, and turn to the support Of
his Democratic opponent. They want
Cornwell, Of course but they want
Chiffon and Null and the Legisla.
ture just as much, IL not more. No
Republican can form an alliance of
this sort without becoming in an equal
measure hostile to the entire Repub-
lican ticket and to Republican prin.
ciples.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-11
RUFF STUFF
~ RED,
~ RED.

Bootley Shelton has been in so many
dozen scraps which annoyed the PEG.
pie Of Fairmont, it's near time he was
taken care Of by some one.
These habitual police court visitors
and Jail birds would be whole lot
more appreciated If they'd beat it be.
yond the corporation lines.
For the first time this season Bun.
ner's Ridge lost game OF baseball.
Thank Colt for Wilson.
Fire department slept Just like
babes last night-like the dickens!
A, ha! Watson, the whiskers! A
man was seen leaving house shortly
after midnight wearing mask! Won
der what in the world he could have
been doing?
Doesn't know what to do with ST..
100000"
Give every newspaper man in the
state bone and let him eat once.
Or rather-again!
and in the words of some of the
money grabbers who feared they would
lose few pennies, "Why there amt
no infantile paralysis here and this
scare Is all foolishness."
A good city physician is a good thing
to have.
Fire prevention week started off this
morning with two bad fires.
Now we ought to have a eats pre-.
vention week so we all could get fat.
Rewriting Of all houses may be nee.
essary."
That wont hurt half as bad as mud.
dy streets.
Crime cut in half by prohibition
law"
"Golly, the city of New York which
has increased its likker three fold in
the past year reports cut in crime
Of two-thirds.
But then West Virginia prohibition
Is only prohibition in name.
Well stand for anybody in the
world changing the clock but the
Chamber Of Commerce.
All FOOLS day, the day we slaves
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-11
(sY coNoo.)

must throw away our straw hats. is
near.
AS we have only one head and be.
lieved in Safety First, we intend that
said dome shall be properly protected
by a felt hat September 10.
AS old Gus said when he read Sat.
urday's West Virginian: There 1t goes
again; 100000 feet of gas struck by
the Traction company. Them that's
got money makes it,
A poison letter writer can be iden.
titled by his writing which Chicago
police say shows 1T" written like a
capital "a"
In that case it must be uh a.
Our idea Of increasing that which
we have is to have some duck send US
threatening letters just because we
want to get married.
Chicago brides certainly ought to
have enough trouble without some
geezer sending them threats.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-11
Hon. M. M. Nicely
Attended Reunions

Congressman M. M. Nicely attended
the Michael ramily reunion at Bal
lah Springs near Fairview yesterday
afternoon and delivered an address to
the assembly which was greatly en-
1oyed. The event was largely attend.
ed by members Of the family and
connections, the attendance being es.
timated at approximately 400.
At the conclusion Of CONGRESSMAN
Neely's address he left In an automo.
bile for Bingamon Creek where he at.
tended Bingamon Home coming cell
ebration. The latter is an annual
event and was largely attended. the
guests including number from this
city. w. A. Crowl Of this city Ia sec
rotary Of the Bingamon association.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-11

also Of Marietta, the curiosity Of the
clerk was aroused on account of the
similarity of the names, and as he is
required to question applicants as to
their age, residence, II they are di.
vorced or are related in any way. and
the degree Of relationship, he inquired
OF Mr.. Raschen II his intended bride
was related to him in any way.
Mr.. Raschen was very frank about
the matter, stating that he and his
intended had formerly been husband
and wife but they had differences and
divorce suit followed. the decree
having been granted last October,
Since then both have realized their
folly, overtures were made, the
friendship was renewed and they II.
nally decided to remarry and their trip
here was for that purpose. Secur.
ing the license he left in search Of q
minister and no doubt the nuptial
knot has been tied the second time.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-11
SIGNIFICANT CONTRAST

SEITsHE Adamson bill and the issues out of which
Eli it grew SO completely overshadowed every
thing else during the closing hours of Con-
gress that some incidents that otherwise would
have received considerable attention upon the part
OF the public were practically unnoticed One Of
these the fate SO far as the session Just closed
20 concerned Of the Webb bill This is the bill
which would permit of cooperation among Amer
sacan manufacturers and exporters in the foreign
markets. 1t has received the endorsement of some
OF the most influential commercial bodies in this
country. But when it was reached on the Senate
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-11

ST. Cairsville Ohio today may be all that any other
town in that state is but pretty it is going
something else If the Boys Congress Sunday School
Association large proportion of the boys
of that town. The congress- has agreed to refrain
from slang for the rest Of thus insurng that
the st. Clarsville boys will either soon be bunch of
little sneaks insuferable prigs People who UNDER
take to shape boy life should have sense at
least
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-11
BITS OF
STATE NEWS

The Parkersburg News Of Saturday
announced that today a special car
fitted with pupils for the Romney In.
stitute for the Deaf and Dumb would
pass through that city en- route. School
at the Romney Institute will open
within the next few days, probably on
Tuesday. Supt. Farley DeBerry has
arranged for some new innovations at
the school this year and additions have
been made to the faculty to give the
students better courses.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-11
.Trlhes That Annoy.

How true 1t is that it's the little
things that make or mar ones happi-
ness! We know one noble and high.
minded woman. for instance. whose
whole life seemed blighted during q
recent 24-hour period because she rot
a little too much bluing in the water
she washed the curtains in.-ohio
State Journal.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-11
COMPLIMENT

81. Fuller Gloom passed q pleasant
compliment on my distinguished nnces.
tor. Alfred Tennyson, the other day."
confessed Tennyson J. Daft. "When
casually mentioned that 1 am q de-
scendant Of Lord Tennyson he cried
out, quite emphatically, Good Lord y"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-11

Through the efforts Of Mrs. Hirst.
president Of the New York Daily Food
Alliance, resolution will be intro.
duced in the next session OF congress,
asking investigation Of dairy products.
There Is no food In the country to.
day that needs inspection more than
our butter" Mrs. Hirst says. She main
tains lime is used instead of water in
preparing milk and. butter for market,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-11

According to Washington dispatches the War depart
ment has at last issued instructions the distribution
Of the appropriated for the relief of families
of enlisted men Of the organized militia. In the mean
time, we presume. the families for whom this money
was voted have simply been depending upon the charity
Of friends and suffering other humiliatons Great is
red tape,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-11

Fairpont citizens of all political faiths will extend
hearty welcome to the headquarters of the Dem
ocratic party who will offices here in accordance
with the action taken at the meeting of the State
mittee at Huntington last week. This is the logical
place for it.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-11

The absurd Democratic hope Of carrying Pennsyl-
vania Is based upon the assumption that the Republican
party IN the state is hopeessy split by facona fight
The Democrats are placing awful amount of depend
ence upon Republican dissensions this year.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-11

Detroit automobile manufacturer whose name es-
capes US for the nonce has sued Chicago newspaper
for million dollars. When they heard about in that
newspaper office their first thought have been
goodness, is there that money in the world?"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-11

Among the apple buyers who have
gone into the orchard country in tho
eastern section Of the state is George
NJ. Whitehear, who represents large
exporting concern and, according to
the Martinsburg World, is here by spe.
cial dispensation Of King George, as a
buyer Of food products. He has lost
three brothers in service in the Eng
lish army and had a fourth disabled
In the desperate fighting on the Anglo.
French front in the region Of New
Chappelle. The three brothers who
were killed outright were aged 20, 20
and 80 years. respectively. Their home
is at Manchester, England.
The outlook for growers of winter
apples Is very encouraging. Some sales
Of York 1mperials have been made up
to $275 per barrel and Ben Davis at
around S2.25. The crop in that section
is very good one.
Lieutenant Howard M. Wehrle, Of
Charleston, who has been studying
military aeroplaning for several
months, part of the time at Newport
News, Va, but on Long Island, N. Y.
since he was mustered into the fed.
eralized militia service, is making
flights every day, according to infor.
nation received from him by local
friends. Lieutenant Wehrle has
IT'S aeroplane in his charge. He is
attached to the Second West Virginia
regiment Of the national guard, though
1t is probably that his headquarters
will remain in the east. Lieutenant
Wehrle graduated from the course Of
instruction offered by the Curtis Aero
plane Co., and now is professional
flier.
The Parkersburg Sentinel says it is
probable that John Vaughan Of 1017
Lynn street, that town, has all records
for the year smashed SO far as toma-
toes are concerned. There Is on dis.
play at the county jail tomato OF
the Ponderosa variety weighing 3
pounds. ounce. Beside It is an
other specimen Of the Beeksteak va
riety balancing the scales at 2 pounds
8 ounces. Both specimens were raised
by Mr.. Vaughan at his home on Lynn
street. The seed was obtained from
Tailor F. Gabbert and was raised on
his farm near Williamstown.
A. D. Work & Sons. the we'll known
Sistersville firm Of dry goods mer.
chants, takes great pride in the quail.
ity Of the goods handled, but the man.
ager, Mr.. H. H. Work. was given a con.
crete illustration Of the lasting quail.
ties Of his merchandise which is doubt.
less without parallel, says the Sisters.
vile Review. About twelve years ago
A. Ruff, a highly respected and reliable
Sistersville gentleman, called at
Works store and purchased a pair of
shoes. A few days ago Mr.. Ruff called
again and inquired for pair of shoes
Of the same make, telling the obliging
clerk who waited upon him his re.
markable story. Mr.. Ruff said that he
had worn the shoes for twelve years
and that they were in fairly good con.
dition at this time with the exception
Of the side Of one Of them having been
punctured by a nail.
When Henry Lewis Raschen. aped
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-11

The construction of that theoretical navy will, o
course produce psychological prosperity in the shin
building NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Mail
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-11

The antisufrage people perpetrated the joke of the
season when they brought Connecticut woman to
west virginia to tell the mountain women that woman 8
place Is at home Well. at home. the West vir-
ginia women replies-Point Pleasant State Gazette
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-11
SHORT AND sNAPPY.

The German Zeppelins to scare the English
worse than they hurt them.-Connellsville Courier.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-11
n YOU DON'T GET YOUR PAPER GALL
"WESTERN uNtON0

Subscribers on carrier routes failing to got The
EWest yirginian any evening should call WESTERN
50N10N,s state the fact and give and residence
sanda messenger will deliver paper to your door at
pce. There Is charge to the subscriber for this
bervtce. The West Virginian plans to render to its
subscribers the best newspaper delivery service pos
I iible and this is part of the plan.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-11

When Henry Lewis Raschen. aged
43, OF Marietta. applied to County
Clerk G. L. Mcvey, Of Wood county, at
Parkersburg, for a marriage license for.
himself and Emma Raschen, aged O.,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-11

Fayette county law hunted man accused Of murder
three years and jury representing the sacred of
Justice turned him loose in three hours Nevertheless
tne Jaw must be satisaed.-Connellsville Courier.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-11

1t looks as though the S-hour law would have to work
overtime getting itself respected.-Wheeling News.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-11
STATE.

4 dovernor-Ira e. Robinson Of Taylor
Secretary Of State-Houston G. Young of Harrison.
Superintendent Of Schools-Morrs p Shawkey of Ka.
IS nawha.
xuditor-John 8. Darst Of Jackson.
iTrsasurer-Wiiam s. johnson Of Fayette.
Attorney General-E T. England of Logan.
Commissioner Of Agriculture-James H. Stewart of
* Putnam.
State Senator Eleventh Disrct-Charles Sinsel rav
Tor County.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-11
The REPUBLICAN TICKET.
NATIONAL

l1or observation-disclosures Evans Hughes Of New York.
Nor Vice President-Charles w. Fairbanks Of Indiana
u. 3. Senator-Howard Sutherland OF Randolph
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-11
COUNTY.

OOUNI I.
6herin-W.,H veach Pennington
Assessor-W. 8. Hamilton, Fairmont.
Prosecuting Attorney-Rollo T. Conley, Fairmont
County 8Commissioner-W P. Mason, Warrington.
House Delegates-Geo w. Bowers, Manungton.
Walter Eliason, Fairmont.
81 B. 8. Hutchinson, Union district.
CO. surveyor-Thos E. Minnear Annabelle Lincoln Dist
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-11
JUDICIAL.

4 JUDICIAL.
4 w, N. Miller, Parkersburg. Harold A. Ritz Bueneld
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-11

MONDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER II, 1916
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-05-23
REFRESHING SHOWERS
DELIGHT GARDENERS
Gentle Downfall of Rain, Lasting For
Several Hours, Gives Much Needed
Relief to Growing Crops.

Commencing with a few scattering
drops shortly before eleven o'clock
last night, there has been falling al
most continually since a gentle rain,
which has been of almost incalcul-
able benefit to the entire community.
While there have been a number of
rains recently, all of which were of
the soaking kind, on account of the
high winds which have prevailed for
several days, the ground had dried
out very rapidly, and almost all
kinds of growing crops were begin
ming to show the need of rain. This
was particularly true of wheat and
the hay crops. Also tomato plants,
which had been recently put out,
showed the effects of the drying wea
Their. A tomato plant will stand a
great deal of dry weather after it
once gets rooted, but when first put
order that its roots may get a firm
foothold in the ground.
The cut worm, too, has been unus-
ually plentiful and active during the
past few days, cold nights being just
what they need. Butter bean plants
tomatoes, potatoes and cabbages have
come in for their share of it's &C,
tivities. The rain will likely put an
end to this and, if the signs are MOI
wrong, tomorrow all of natures
plant children will be looking III
with smiling faces to welcome the
early appearance of the morning sun
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-05-23
W. H. CHEEZUM ARRES-
TED ON BICAMY CHARGE
Former Wife SWears Out Warrant
For Race Street Barber-Defend-
ant Out on Bail, Claims MiSunder-
standing.

VIM. H. Cheezum, who conducts a
barber shop uptown, on Race street,
this city, was released this morning
on $500 bail by Police Justice George
w. James, to answer to the charge
of bigamy The warrant for his ar
rest was sworn out by Mrs. Cheezum,
number one, who alleges that the de-
PENDANT was married TO her about Z
years ago, and that they lived toge-
Their until about the first of Septem-
Der, last year. Cheezum was married
to Miss L. Harris, of this city, on the
22nd of February, of this year.
The defendant claims that his wife
sued him for divorce in Baltimore,
and that at the time he was married
the second time he believed the di-
vorce had been granted, and that he
was at liberty to marry again. Mrs.
Cheezum No. l states that an agree
ment was entered into between Chez
yum and herself whereby she was to
be given a divorce uncontested, and
that he was to pay the costs in the
case, and that upon his failing to
do so, the proceedings were dropped.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-05-23
GOVERNOR TO PRESENT
DIPLOMAS AT W. N. c.
Several Dorchester COunty Students,
Members of Senior Glass, Will Lis
ten to Address by Governor Har-
ringtOn.

Westminster, Md, May 22.-The
forty-sixth commencement of the
Western Maryland College will be
held from June 8 to IA, with the fol-
lowing program:
June 9, 8 p. m.-rreSnmen and
sophomore contests in elocution for
the Norment prizes; awarding OF
certificates and honors Of the pre-
paratory school.
June 10, $50 p. m.-Unveiling of
class windows in Alumni Hall; Z to
8 p. m.-President's reception.
June II, 1870 a. m.-Baccalau
reate sermon by President Lewis; s
p. m-Sermon before the Christian
! Associations by the Rev. DR.. M. H,
Valentine, of Germantown, Pa.
June II, p. m.-Society reunions
in society halls; 8 p. Uncertainties
recitalS in music.
! June IS, 10 a. m.-Annual meet
ing of the board of trustees; 1890 a.
m.-Open air performance of Shake
speare, LAS You Like IT, 100 pm.
Baseball game. p. m.-Business
meeting of alumni. 8 p. m-Oratori-
cal contest of the literary societies.
June IA, $50 a. m.-Commence-
ment, orations by six graduates,
award of undergraduates honors,
comforting of degrees by Governor
Emerson G. Harrington.
The graduates are: Garrison Ross
Banes, Baltimore; John Crogan Ben
nett, Brooklyn; Henry Lauran OAR
ner, Hagerstown; John Ridgely En-
gle, Grantsville; Harry Ogburn Fish
elf Vaughn, N. c.; John Leas Green,
Crisfield; Nathaniel Mason Harrison,
Jr., Brinkleyville, N. c.; George
Frederick Kindley, Baltimore; Lester
Edgar Langdon, Wapella, ILL.,; Guy
Everett Lester, Medford; James
folly Marsh, Jr., New Windsor; Sou
they Francis Miles, Jr., Marion
Philip Myers, Baltimore; Paul Stoey
Switzerland Paris, Libertytown; ;
Paul Lamkin Powles, Hagerstown;
Lewis Gambler Radford, Monroe, Ga ;
John William Townsend, Brookville;
Lester Alvin Twigg, Twiggtown; Sam
uel Shriner Utz, New Market; Julian
Austine Vincent, Linkwood; Katha-
rine Theresa Adams, Atholton; Min
ME Rosina Adkins, Salisbury; Eliza
betr Jane Bennett, Sykesville; Grace
May Bowen, Barstow; Alice Eloise
) Dyson, Du Bots; Gertrude Flurer
Princess Anne; Marion Henrietta
Gross, Baltimore; Frances Starr Nor,
} ment, Baltimore; Alice Search Pars,
ly, Brookeville; Lillian Mildred Pow.
ell, Princess Anne; Anna Margaret
Price, Middletown; Ethel Amelia
Roop, Westminster; Helen Marie
Smith, Hurlock; Clara Crossley
Swartz, Belair; Leta Taylor, Hur.
, lock; Hilda Turner, RIogely; Barba
ra Thekla Willis, Worton.