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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-02
FAIRGROUNDS.

TWELVE hundred children enrolled three Fairgrounds
completely equipped, spirited interplayground con.
tests under way and systematic instruction in body
building and mind developing That is the sub.
stance OF reporters account of the activities the play
grounds in Fairmont 1t ought to give thrill Of genuine
satisfaction to every person who has contributed in any
way, either Of money SERVICE in the development
this work. Seldom does Investment pay such large div.
idends.
It would be hard indeed orthe people who have con.
rbuted to the playground to do the commun.
y more important turn. The arguments in support Of
this assertion familiar to all will not run the
risk Of boring readers by repeating them The sole
purpose Of referring to the matter here is call atten
ton to the fact that considering their importance play
grounds very lily supported In Fairmont as in most
other cities, few people bear the burden Of financial
support and actual work.
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RUFF STUFF
BY RED.
Girls will learn how to can things"
It's been long time since any OF
their activities have been able to jar.
BY RED.

Girls will learn how to can things"
It's been long time since any OF
their activities have been able to jar.
Not forgetting Wilson, thank God
for Redfield. He says we have more
factories than. Clarksburg.
"Need Ford car for Red Cross
nurse"
Probably to test her patients.
Some Of the preachers who are said
TO fill the pulpits must be bigger on
the job than in the streets.
-
With gasoline and oil prices lowered
the leather trust should lower the price
of shoes and benefit both poor ano
poorer.
There were no check books and
fountain pens for personal use only
on that 4:30 special car moving the
Democrats to Clarksburg and Parkers.
burg.
We envy a guy who can owe s70,.
100000 like Thompson does and who
can ysoff.
Hughes for womans suffrage"
Apparently Hughes hews to the hues
for suffrage.
Well get good idea from the sail.
ing of the Deutschland Just what that
English blockade in the north sea
amounts to-.
The Zeppelin is going to bring mail
upon her initial voyage. Inasmuch as
we've counted those letters as lost
long ago, we'll not be great'7 dlsap,
pointed.
That parkersburg man who stated
that he was going to die in an electri'
cal storm and did die in storm must
have been lightning calculator.
With the cost Of paper steadily ris.
Ing, he's going to send note to Tur.
key, which. In our opinion would be
resorting to fowl tactics.
Though 1t is by no means a dead
issue Coroner Hoffman of Chicago as
pronounced for restaurants where
mere man Is permitted to dine with his
coat off. We feel that 1t would be hard
to hold down a meal while some duck
graced our table with a pair Of gal.
lusses.
1t must be hot as Chicago in Hades.
After kicking 'em aroud for the past
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saying those words whIch-however
true and logical they may be-cer.
tainly represent the final laying aside
Of his Just and unselfish hope that the
task Of reconstructing positive Am.
ericanism might be Entrusted to his
hands. His Endorsement Of Mr.. Hugh.
es is detailed and complete. He even
goes SO far as to take from Mr.. Hugh.
es all blame for the German.Ameri.
can Endorsements and assume the re.
sponsibility himself.
Mr.. Hughes in his kilograms sent
to the Progressive national committee
after It had disbanded repeats his
platform statements, adding to them a
specific Endorsement Of some Of the
Progressive principles. But that part
OF his telegram that will really touch
the Progressiyes Is his simple word
OF fellowship with them and invitation
o common service.
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gressive can support Mr.. Hughes. AS
Dean Lewis Of Pennsylvania said:
HE is our kind Of q man, and there
Is every prospect that be will have
some day as stern fight as we had
with the very men whom we fought
In 1912"
Only the absurd letter from the
Idaho Progressives attacked or criti.
cized Mr.. Hughes In any way, and that
was SO foolish that the committeeman
received It as simply huge wild.wes.
tern Joke.
The truth Island Il 10 perfectly
evident now-that no Progressive can
logically reject Mr.. Hughes as un.
worthy OF his. support. He may pre-.
fer Mr.. Wilson. but he cannot urge
Progressiyism as a bar to support Of
Mr.. Hughes.
Mr.. Roosevelt has rarely appeared
70 better advantage than he does In,
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America First and America Efficient"
ONE HUGHES PLEDGE.

- EYoND doubt the most conspicuous characteristic
the Hughes speech of acceptance the straight.
forward way in which he pointed out the defects
and failures Of the Wilson administration Even the Dem.
ocras will be constrained to admit that the candidate
ofthe reunited Republican party knows how to put his
the spots and that he Is equally skful In
Indicating the remedy that is needed
Atno place In the speech did Mr.. Hughes address him.
Self to the point than in his remarks upon the de.
bauchery of the diplomatic and consular service of the
nation to the end that few deserving Democrats might
be given well paid jobs. There may be differences OF
opinion regarding the international policy of the Wilson
administration and regarding the rank of Pres.
dent statesman. but the record OF the men William
Jennings Bryan put into office with the consent Of Mr.
Wilson Is open book And 1t makes sorry reading for
anyAmerican who cares in the slightest degree for the
fair name Of his country.
Having called attention to this shameful episode in the
history Of the country in terms which prove that he
knows what manner Of needed to represent this
great nation abroad Mr.. Hughes makes the following
pledge
propose that we shall make the agencies Of
our diplomatic intercourse In every nation worthy
Of the American name.
That Is so specific that It requires no comment Men
want the United States be respected abroad will
vote for Hughes
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WILL BAKER MAKE GooDq

GAIN the story is current that the Second regiment
~ will be sent to the Mexican border in 10 days or
So It is possible that the Second at last is nearing
stage which makes safe to SOUTH but whether
Of not II goes at the end Of the time specified depends
not the word Of Secretary Of War Baker
amounts to anything in these matters
Secretary Baker promised that West Virginia guards
would not be taken into the federal service until thew
had organized by the state authorities on some ba
pc acceptable to the officers and men o. the First rer
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Never in the history Of the state" says Democratic
newspaper which is beginning to print editorials all over
the sheet in referring to the Democratic party has its
members shown more enthusiasm than at the present
time" No wonder! The faithful look upon these special
trans publicity experts headquaters' scattered all ov.
er the state and other evidences OF Overlooking campaign
chests and they cannot help but be enthusiastic their
enthusiasm Is akin to the gratitude which made Walpoe
exclaim, THE gratitude Of paceexpectans is lively
sense Of future favors."
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-02

We learn from one of the half dozen or so dispatches
from Parkersburg printed in the Times this morning that
the Marion county delegation the Democratic
ton will vote unit all questions that come up
Naturally Another statement in the same dispatch says
Parersburs hotels full to OVERLOOKING and rooms at
premium, "but the forehought Of Senator Watson pro.
vided every convenience for members Of the party"
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LOOKING FOR WIFE

HUNTINGTON, w. Va, Aug. q
James q. H. Won Pelt McKenna, globe
trotter and wife-hunter Is here search.
Ing for wife which he must find with.
In five months while crossing the con.
inent or lose a wager Of $500. He
completed a tour Of the world, using II
bicycles and covering 10000 miles
and visited every civilized country In
II YEAR,, seven months and i Sdays.
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DISQUALIFIED

"lf a man called me liar" as
serted braggart, I'D sail in and lick
him, II he weighed 800 pounds
well, you big bluff" answered
one who was tired OF listening. ~
call you that here and now. You're
a liar"
BLUFF yourself" came back the ar
tist, without a minutes hesitation.
"You don't weigh more than $50, and
you know what l said"
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E.D.K's Column

Look here" said the head of the
firm. addressing the new stenograph.
er, "this letter is wrong. Your pune.
tuation is very bad and your spelling
Is worse. l can't afford to send out
any such stun to my clients" WELL"
she replied, I'm sorry II my work
don't suit you, but was you expecting
to get a Mrs. Noah H. Webster for
S13 q week."
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STATE.

0oyerror-Isa q. Robinson OF Taylor
Gecretary of State-Houston G. Young Of Harrison.
superintendent of Schools-Morris P. Shawkey Of Ka-
nawha.
Auditor-John s. Darst, OF Jackson.
Treasurer-Wlliam s. Johnson Of Fayette
Attorney General T. England of Logan
Commissioner Of Agriculture-James II. Stewart OF
Putnam.
State Senator. Eleventh Dstric-Chares a. Snsel Tay.
lor County.
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Editorial Comment
ION Current Subjects
-no PROGRESSIVE CAN
REJECT HUGHES"

From Chicago Evening Post.
About four out OF every FIVE Pro.
sresstyes will approve the action Of
the Progressive national committee In
5inlding to the fine and patriotic let.
ter Of Theodore Roosevelt and indors.
Ing Charles Evans Hughes for the
presidency.
The act was absolutely logical. II
WAS inevitable. It but ratified q move.
nent that had, already occurred.
NO one can question the clean heart
and settled mind with which Pro.
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that Parkersburg convention today does not come up
to National convention size in attendance enthusiasm and
importance It will fall far short Of at least one set Of ad
vance notices.
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ent who so far have been codly shunted 70 one side
b. Adjuant General Bond General Bond has ut least
unofficial knowledge OF that promise but to date he has
made move. other than to issue statement which
practically admits that the First is to be disbanded
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-02

We gather from matter have seen in the editorial
columns of number Of newspapers that some one has
psed the interesting question. Was Whitcomb Riley
real poet? We call 1t interesting question because
Riley was not most of us do not know what poet
hi
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-02

Reports regarding the building operations at Ida May
and Caroline indicate thai they to be model mining
towns There are enough Of them in the newer mining
districts that they pay the operating companies
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crude and gasoline keep going down in price own.
Ing motor car may again be cassed among the pleasures
Of life.
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THE REPUBLICAN TICKET.
NATIONAL.

Tor observation-disclosures Evans Hughes Of New York.
NorVice President-Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana.
~ 81 eenator-Howard Sutherland OF Randolph.
Congress, First Dstrict-Thos. w. Fleming, Farmout
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COUNTY.

Eherif-w. H, veach, Pennington.
Assessor-W. S. Hamilton, Farmons
Pros. Attorney-M. Earl Morgan, Fairmons
County Commissioner-W P. Mason, Warrington.
House Delegates-Geo w. Bowers Warrington.
Walter Elason Fairmont.
B, 8. Hutchinson, Union District.
Co. Suryeyor-Thos T. Minnear, Annabee Lincoln Dist
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Cholly Ito shopman)-"I say-aw-
could you take that yellow tie with
the pink spots out Of the Window"
Hosier-"Yes, sir. Pleased to take
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| anything out Of the window, sir.s
Cholly = Thanks, awf'ly! The
beastly thing bothers me every time i
pass. Good mawning." N

THIS WOULD BE A HAPPIER
WORLD. WE BELIEVE, IF EVERY!
BODY WORE A SIZE LARGER SHOE
FOR COMFORTS SAKE.
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A BIRD IN THE HAND, ETC.
John Campbell planted peanuts the
other day, but got afraid he would die
before they made any thing, so he
scratched them up and ate them
The Franklin County (Ark.) News.
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three years, w. W. is now willing to
fight for four million sutfragist
yotesn

Seems as though our city police are
paid to look after the camps up tho
river instead Of town.
OF course the Mayor and tho SAM.
tary officer could not be exp 3cted to
know that b: bies need pure milk.
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WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST ., 1915
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1t must be hot as Chicago in Hades.
After kicking 'em aroud for the past
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-16
NOTICE TO TAKE DISPOSITIONS.

The State Of West Virginia, Harrison
County, to-wit:
William Morgan. plaintiff
VS..
j. V. Thompson ana others, defendants.
In the Circuit Court OF said County.
To Josiah v. Thompson, James Il. Barnes.
Samuel W. Shrader and Howard w
ShowAlter
You, and each OF you, will hereby take
notice, that on the Goth day OF May. 1916
ut the law office of John i. Hechmer In the
Jarrett Building in the City of Grafton,
County of Taylor, and State OF West VII.
ginia, between the hours of sunrise and
sunset Of said day. shall proceed to tax.
dcpositions Of william Morgan and Others
to be read as evidence in my behalf on the
hearing OF the above styled suit pending
In the Circuit Court Of Harrison County,
West Virginia. And II from amy cnuse tho
taking of said dispositions should either
not be commenced, or heing commenced
aud not completed. on that day the Tux.
ing thereof will be adjourned from time
to time ut the same place and between
the sam" hours until the taking OF the
same Shall be completed.
WILLIAM MORGAN
By Counsel
JOHN l.. HECHMER, Solicitor
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Alas The poor actor has no place
to so. Clear the curbs" is the new po-
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NEW YORK, May ia frail, stu
dious and serious looking young man
Is causing hub-bub in Wall street.
He has gone down there to do n bit OF
undertaking on his own hook-beard-
Ing the lion in Its den, as 1t were. His
name is II. NJ. Mann and for some time
he was the financial editor Of New
York newspaper.
He began to see certain things that
didn't strike him as being exactly on
the square with the investor and he
said so several times with the result
that he found himself closeted in sew
cral persplring conferences with some
big brokers. They threatened many
things but he tenaciously chung to his
purpose and just now he has opened
up suite OF Offices at &C Broadway
in the heart of the Money Belt-and is
continuing his bombardment.
He is sending broadcast news to in
vestOrs informing them what to steer
away from and how TO take the sting
out of their stock purchases. He be-
lieves the Bull and Bears in most in
stance are on the square but lot Of
times there are many "Goats"-hls
term for the gullible investor. wall
street." he says. lis not so bad as
painted. But there are certain things
that need correcting and no one seems
to have the nerve to tackle 1t. I've
been down here number of years and
I'm spending n little money to force
a lot Of them to behave. In the end
they will thank me-"
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The sum of 1871 week will buy
food enough for family of five in New
York City. Experiments carried on
during the last two years by the social
service department of the Beth Israel
hospital have furnished the city with
this conclusion.
Sample menus and lists of supplies
are offered-all based on the carefully
worked out theory that father need.
about 5000 calories OF heat energ,
every day. mother can manage will
$500 while the kIddies will thrive OF
from 1900 to 1900 each.
1t would seem that New Workers are
to be watered and fed like n plant
Very few people will want to provide
or Gator on the calory basis. For as
RennoId Wolf remarks he wouldn't
know calory If one bit him on the
ankle.
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SMASH Another blow for the tip.
ping evil. A new cafe has opened on
upper Broadway which puts ban OF
tipping in plain words. This is how
the sign reads:
NO GRATUITIES.
Patrons are requested not to
give tips to employees. They can
not accept them. A liberal wage
scale assures you of their best
service. II, contrary to this re-
quest, money be left on the table,
II will be given to charitable in
situations.
And contrary to precedent the new
restaurant is doing mighty fine bust
ness, Several times walters have po
litely refused tips. If they accept then
they are Immediately discharged.
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A FEARLESS PHYSICIAN

Such physician recently re-
marked:-"The wonderful power OF
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound over diseases of women is not
because 1t is a stimulant. not because
1t is a palliative, but simply because
1t contains the very elements needed
to tone up the female system and
strengthen the depleted organism"
or course that is so, otherwise 1t
could not succeed as 1t has.-Adver-
tisement.
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prehcnsion. In q series of splendid letters
from all over the country mothers tell OF the
great help Mothers Friend" was to them.
Even grandmothers tcll the wonderful story
to their own daughters about 10 enter the
state Of motherhood. Get bottle OF Moth
cr,s Friend today Of your nearest druggist.
1t should be remembered that this splendid
remedy Is for external use only. Great care
should always be exercised In using medicine
for intcrna! use. And II may be safely snid
that oy the daily application OF Mothers
Friend" .hcre will be such ease and comfort
rs to rid The mind OF The notion that internal
medicine is necessary during this momentous
period OF expectancy. Mothers Friend" Is
recommended by host of women.
Use this splendid help with your own hand
guided by your own mind. For free book
Of interest and Importance to al mothers
write to Bradle!d Regulator Co., 700 Lamar
Bldg, Atlanta, Ga. Il relates the persona.
experiences Of many happy Mothers L tells
many things that all women should be ia.
niilar with; 1t is Et once n guide and AZ
Inspiration. W.itc f.: t@!a look.
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The Coming Babyg'
: 3eaFayg RoOrayE

Nothing else can Sc completely endear
us 20 the present and the future as the
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Ex-Governor Glenn, Of North Caro-
lima, dropped in on New York the other
day and delivered the prediction that
New York would be dry in ten years.
He says that New York state should
model after Kansas. OF course the
newspapers treated the whole thing
as joke but there are many who be-
lievc him.
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OUR METHODS OF EYE
EXAMINATION

are simple and accurate. We do not
use drops" or dangerous drugs. All
ordinary defects Of vision can be de-
tected and measured by the aiG OF
highly perfected Instruments and sci
entific methods that do not entail
physical discomfort or personal in
convenience. We guarantee accura-
cy in examinations and perfection in
fitting glasses.
We grind lenses while you wait.
Snyder & Lemasters
EYE SIGHT SPECIALISTS
Over Biiou Theatre.
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|O1T;;5P5;' ''' Wy i F:: !; .. T. 1:, oRK
o. o. MCINTYRE
.u, Rooms BILLS Hotel Majestic wsst ssvsntyscoond
Street

lice order to Broadway policemen and
Thespians are being turned out Of
their summer offices in droves. Its a
rough life for an actor at best but to
have to be chased up and down the
Gay White Way with night stick Is
no nice way to treat an artist.
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SHRINE CEREMONIAL.

Hathor Court, Ladies Shrine, of
Parkersburg, will hold ceremonial
session at Clarksburg Thursday even
ing at p. m. in the Masonic temple,
to which members of Hathor and all
slstnr cnrrts are invited.
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expected arrival OF o
baby. But In the mean
dime the comfort Of
the mother Is OF vast
Importance. There Is q
splendid external rem
edy known as moth
er's Friend" which ex-
erts n wonderful influ.
encc upon the expand
ing muscles. They be-
come more plant,
stretch without undue
pain, make the period
one Of pleasant antic-
fpation instead of an
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Used automobiles bought and sold.
List your car with me. Auto En-
change, corner Traders Alley and
Sixth street. Both phones $40.