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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-02-26

Hunting. sisning. lettering or trsspaaa.
Ing In any form on Laurel Aiti Farm In
hereby prohibited under penalty oil the
law. HY. b. STEWART. Manager.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-02-26

Saturday. February 90, 1919.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05
Guilty? New
Serial at Ideal

DR.. George Billiard, a rising young
surgeon. receives the everlasting
gratitude OF DR.. Randolph Clark when
he saves the latters young daughter
from death by means OF very delicate
operation. Through this, he meets
Mrs. Sylvia Sands. a widow who Is
anxious to found hospital with some
money which was left to her. She Of
fers the position OF head surgeon to
DIR. Billiard and he accepts. Mrs.
Sands then makes 1t a point to meet
the young DOCTOR on every possible
occasion, thus causing his wife to be.
come jealous. Billiard soon finds him.
self deeply interested In the captivat-
ing widow-aside from his profession
al interest in the hospital. She even
hints to him that a divorce would
be acceptable to her.
Some time later while her husband
Is in New York comforting with Mrs.
Sands, Mrs. Bullard Is attacked with
mastoiditis and calls DR.. Clarke who
lives nearby. The latter orders an i'm
mediate operation, and DR.. Billiard is
called home at once. Mrs. Billiard In
sists that her husband perform the
operation but he refuses because Of
professional thics forbid such proce.
dure. She insists however, aud he
does the work. While performing his
delicate task, a vision of Mrs. Sands
appears to DR.. Billiard and he makes
a fatal stroke with an instrument caus.
ing the death Of his wife. He rushes
to Mrs. Sands:
II said divorce, not DEATH" she says
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05
WEDNESDAY, EVENING. JULY s, 1sls.
AMERICA FIRST
B ;1:]l,l x; BLUNDERs.

-top soma three wears Postmaster General Bure.
Fl son has enjoyed the unique distinction OF being
the most dislked politician in Democratic circles
For time he enjoyed the reputation OF political advisor
Of the President To him was assigned always the task
otbatting recalcitrants into line
Mr. Bureson, however, lost his usefulness as political
counsellor to his White House chief when he declare
war on his Democratic colleagues in Congress and, IN
terpreting legislation to suit himself undertook to ad
minister the Post Office Department along lines that
were directly contrary to the letter of the law as laid
down by the Democratic congress.
His reorganization OF the rural delivery service furnish
cd Chassis in foolhardy arbrarness, and won for him
not only the of Republicans but also that
OF large majority of his own party Mr. Burleson has
only a small Southern Congressmans viewpoint, and
With this he has undertaken to administer Uncle Sans
greatest business establishment He Is one Of the men
who "swelled instead of crew. Mr. Wilson so tritely
but It. His reorganization of rural deliveries announced
as an economy measure not only failed in economy but
showed record low.mark in efficiency.
More recently Mr. Burleson incurred the displeasure
Of Senator Bankhead and other Democrats of the Senate
Posoice committee through the activity of his subor
dinate Bakslee In writing to postmasters through
out the country charging that the Senate Committee had
s"surrendered to the railroad lobby"
Now Mr.. Burleson, at least with consistency not al
ways manifest in other cabinet chiefs, throws down the
gauntlet Senator Bankhead and the committee, and
declines to 5censure Mr. Blakslee to eliminate him.
Meantime, the Democrats of the Senate trying to
veneer over the trouble and sdeack what promises
8belasvery dsagreeable situation.
However Mr.. Bakslee is but tool in the matter
He following the policies of his chief and Senator
Bankhead in making Blaksee is really trying to
Burleson Many months ago conservative observ
ers Of Washington affairs predicted Mr. Burleson's i'm
parchment 1t would not be at all surprising to find an.
other vacancy in the Wilson cabinet
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05
RUFF STUFF
~ RED.
~ RED.

1t Is claimed that Hetty Green left
$100,000,00. That's one bone for each
person In America.
Pennsylvania troops forced to beg
for food from Kansas" Still they ask
the poor ducks to fight.
Seems as II the British lion has been
eating meat
But then something had to be done
after that victory" Of their feet.
II all men are crazy who's fathers
drank apple Jack then this is an In.
ane age.
Merely smoking a box Of cigarettes
day and staying drunk for five years
should not have such terrible effect
on person. It's the idea Of staying
drunk for two solid years Of prohibit.
ton.
Costs 81 round trip to anawha City,
aud the boys would be glau 10 see you.
Between fireworks and firewater
yesterday was a helluva day In Fair.
mont.
The sane are always safe.
The Board Of Affairs says lay side.
walks. In return the people say
Where; oh where, has the Great
White Way gone7"
Spend at least one evening at the
Chautauqua and witness what good Is
being done right under your nose.
Point Marion, the garden spot Of the
universe, closed it's doors to visitors
yesterday amid the cheers Of one hun.
.dreds million Americans. The cheers
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

So soon as Jack D. Brannon, OF
Clarksburg, read In this correspond.
ence that any man who wanted to en-.
list could do so In the District Guard
which Ia not having an easy time Of It
getting enough men to fill up the COM
panies to war strength. he boarded a
train for Washington. In less than an
hour after his arrival Brannon had en-.
listed and was on the way to Camp
Radio, near Fort Myers. where the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05
5DEMOCRACY's "HIsTORIC
PRINCTPTiESn

IA LTHoUGH many Democrats in the rank and file
@EA have changed their minds on the tariff question
It Is evident that the leaders Of the party with
whom legislative power rests have changed little II any
In his keynote speech Chairman of the st. Louis
yention, Senator Ollie James said:
1.-THE Democratic party undertook to enact a new
tariff law in keeping with the historic principles Of
the Democratic party. The Democratic party believ-
es that the right of taxation can only exist for the
purpose Of raising sufficient revenue to run the gov
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

That fellow who has been drunk for five years must
have loaded up Just about the time the agitation for
dry state was started Safety First you know.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

ween the Patrick Moran blacksmith
shop and Hart produce house. The
reptile was caught alive by some one
who has no fear of snakes and was
put in big box for exhibition. The
snake Is being shown at the Lathrobe
street shops, and Is large enough to
attract much attention.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05
Llnnet a FIGHTING Blrd.

Linnets are great fshters. Theyi
are deadly enemies to the butcher
birds, and are seldom beaten in, q fair
fight. Save ostriches. perhaps. they
are matches for any bird. But, any.
how, no ostrich could ever catch them.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

Congressman Edward Cooper is the
only member OF the West Virginia
delegation who Is spending the July
Fourth holiday here. He had lot
Of work on hand which he had to fin.
ish up. and he passed up invitations to
make the Fourth of July speech or two,
and the temptation to visit at his
home in Bramwell.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

Ty Cobb is getting peevish When called out on strikes
Sunday he threw his bat into the grandstand and ncked
several bits Of furniture.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05
tBY coNp0l

were the for anniversary of 1ndepen.
dence day though.
Why doesn't the Fourth Of July come
onthe First so we could have Safe.
ty First?
We get another day off next Thanks.
giving.
And half hour election day to vote.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

The following pension claims have
been called up by Congressman Nelly
for immediate consideration at the
Pension bureau: David Shrader, Of
Brown: Jacob Grandstaff, OF Mounds.
Vile; Eliza Peel. Of wellsburg; Ber-
nard o. Chapman, Of Fairmont; Stur-
gis g. Grim, Of Cameron; Rebecca
Henderson. of Moundsville; Thomas
A. Shingleton, Of Shinnston; John C.
Lazier, Of New Martinsville. His spe.
cial bill calling for $50 month pen.
sion for Woodman 8. Sample, of Fair
mont, has passed the Senate and Is be.
fore the President for his signature,
while similar bill calling for pen.
Ion OF $40 month for Samuel Pat.
terson, of Wellsburg. has Just receiv.
ed the signature Of the President.
Through the. Pension bureau John
Pride, Of Fairmont, has been granted
an increase and now received $22.5o
a month.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

The mayor of connelsville is not charter member Of
the to society AT least he sentenced three grlies
to jail for two days for swimming in the "Yough" river
on Saturday adorned in nothing but natures garb
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

Arrangements have been completed
BY Congressman Sutherland with U. S.
Fish Commissioner Smith by which
large consignment of members Of the
finney tribe will be despatched to Or.
Vile Beerbour, Albright. Preston coun.
ty, who will see that they are turned
loose in Roaring Creek, and to Nc.
Rae @. Banks. OF Raleigh county.
Many thousands OF fish have been sent
to West Virginia since last spring
to stock the many mountain streams,
and the requests for them still con-
tinuing Is good proof that there Is an
army Of disciples Of Ixaar Walton In
the Mountain State and that they be.
lieve In preparedness"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

Mayor Bowen says he would like to have a machine,
but that he is not ready to get Just now There are
two Of us, at least Mayor.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

brought word 10 his political friends
In Washington that he was to deliver
the electoral vote OF West Virginia
to the Republican candidates-Hughes
and Fairbanks.
II might as well make the delivery
at this time" said Mr.. Highland at the
New Willard. There Is really no oc-
casion for delaying It until after the
November election, for West Virginia
Is Just as sure OF going Republican
this fall as any human event can be.
There Is no division among the Repub.
livans and the Progressives have lin
ed up, 80 that there is not any pos.
sibility> of detection from the regu.
lar Republican strength, as there was
in 1912.
eve have had very spirited prim.
airy campaign, and the result OF the
vote for the gubernatorial candidate
was in doubt for long time, 1t Is
certain now that Judge Robinson has
been nominated. Attorney General Lii.
ly. his opponent, surprised a great
many people In the state during his
campaign. He showed himself to be
one Of the remarkable campaigners
We have ever had In West Virginia
He has established himself as one
Of the Big Republicans of the state.
and when the time comes to choose
q candidate for governor four years
hence, the attorney general certainly
should BIO the foremost figure"
Congressman Sutherland has been
notified by the Pension bureau that
an increase In pension has been grant.
ed to Francis NJ. Cain, OF Clarksburg,
to SIS month.
Mrs. John B. Brannon and Mrs. VIII.
10 Stone, Of Clarksburg, will arrive
here the first OF the week to spend
some time with friends.
DR.. Dorothea Lee has returned to
Huntington after short business visit
In Washington.
Mrs. ]. c. Collins and children, who
have been the buests Of DR.. Collins
parents in this city, have returned
to their home In Grant Town, &C.
companied by Miss Jennie Collins
who will be their guest for several
weeks.
Claiborne q. Porterfeld, OF Charles
Town, W. Va, came to Washington
this week and enlisted with the D. c.
National Guard, going at once to tho
Fort Myer camp.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

We never suspected there would be sufficient excite
ment in Grafton to kill woman
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

Aniateursm has been defined again. This time by the
tennis association.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

Mrs. J. Byron Nickerson has return,
ed to her home in Washington from
a visit with relatives in Charleston
and Sutton.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05
WASHINGTON NEWS =
GOSSIP [sz CHARLES ss31zs s1!7z:

WASHINGTON. D. G.. July 81
There Is nothing now in the way OF
James G. Lakin, of Charleston, going
with the Second West Virginia regi.
ment to the Mexican border as a
second lieutenant when that regiment
takes its departure from Kanawha
City Senator Nathan Golf saw to
II that the fact that young Lakin is
several months this side Of legal age
will act as no. bar to the ambitious
young soldier. Senator Geff got the
high officials at the War department
70 waive that part Of the law. which
10 o nice way. Of saying that they Just
closed the official eye to the statutory
provisions applicable and let It go at
that; or. strictly speaking, let young
LaEn1 go at that. Lakin was q first
lieutenant in the First regiment up till
afewlmonths ago, when he was trans.
terred to the. Second Regiment and
given q second lieutenancy. He is a
son OF James s. .Lakin, OF the State
Board Of Control. who was as anx.
ious 10 get his son to the front as
the son and heir himself was.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

Constant Reader remarks that the only way you can
get beer in West Virginia is to die. Bier you say
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

How many fingers have YOU now that the Fourth is
over?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

Pennsylvania regiment was reported starving at
Kansas City. They might at least wait until the war
zone Is reachde before starving the troops.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

Sheriff conaway is now recruiting officer Men
bers of b. u. please take notice
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

District Guard is in camp. Brannon
had no trouble in passing the rigid
physical test.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

Can sell Wine in Russia, says head More than they
could do at pit m. yesterday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

Virgil L. Highland, Republican ma.
tional committeeman Of West Virginia,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

President Wilson has sent to the
Senate the name Of William e. Patter.
son to be confirmed as postmaster at
Davis. Senator Chiffon recommended
the appointment Of Patterson q mum.
Der OF weeks ago.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

Congressman Sutherland will speak
at Terra Alta on the Fourth, Congress.
man Littlepage at patriotic picnic
In Green brier county, and Congress.
man Nicely at Huntington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

James BENJAMIN Good. whose paren.
tai home rs at Keyser. is one of the
few West Virginia boys who have pass.
ed the entrance examinations for eth
or West Point or the naval academy
Iat Annapolis. In young Goods case Il
is the naval academy. He was third
alternate and was appointed upon the
Recommendation Of Senator Nathan
Colt. The principal appointee and the
two alternates failed to make the Tex.
ans but Good Of Keyser, passed
With Tying colors. He had written a
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

Poor old Wagner He only hitting about 800 on the
last official figures
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

Have you been to the Chautauqua?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05
Papa Yours Wrong AGAIN.

Papa You're Wrong Again.
He bought his kids no fireworks
He wished to dodge the noise.
The roar they made
Cast in the shade
The stunts Of other boys. Anr
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

Just imagine how sorrowful the Belgans will feel over
the German losses.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

grateful letter to Senator Goff for
giving him his great opportunity and
reports he Is now at Annapolis and q
full.fedged middle.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

The Allies seem to be in "a fghting mood" also
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

as she turns away from him. The
question Is Who's Guilty? The story
will be shown at the Ideal theatre
next Thursday. - ~
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05
It's Wonderful How
Resinol Stops Itching

To those who have endured for years
the itching torments Of eczema or other
such skin.eruptions, the relief that the;
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

DR.. Dorothea Lee has returned t
Huntington after a short business visit
In Washington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

pId you ever have Roman candle backare on youY
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

It only costs s1l to visit the soldiers at Kanawha City
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

John Doe had busy session in Mayors court Mon
day.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

Claiborne @. Porterfeld, Of Charles
Town, W. Va, came to Washington
this week and enlisted with the D. c.
National Guard, going at once to tho
Fort Myer camp. ~.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

Mrs. John B. Brannon and Mrs. VIII.
10 Stone, Of Clarksburg, will arrive
here the first Of the week to spend
some time with friends.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

Congressman Sutherland has been
notified by the Pension bureau that
an increase In pension has been grant.
ed to Francis NJ. Cain, OF Clarksburg.
to SIS a month.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

Though the state may be dry and
snake stories are scarce, some really
and truly snakes Of large size are
being found about West Virginia, says
the Grafton Sentinel, which goes on
to say that right In Grafton, where Is
located one Of the most arid spots, a
snake story was secured this week.
"a blacksnake between 8 and 8 feet
long was found q few days ago be.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05
BITS OF
STATE NEWS

Joseph Owens, well.known por.
trait painter, OF Whseling, has gone to
Charleston, W. Va. While at the state
Capitol. Mr.. Owens will have the final
sittings for large portrait. In oil,
OF Governor H. D. Hatfield. The paint.
ing will be the official portrait OF the
governor and is intended for the State
building.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

The Charleston Chamber Of Com.
merce Is going to make an effort 10
have the state headquarters OF the
Republican party established in that
town.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

Point Marion, the garden spot Of the
universe, closed it's doors to visitors
yesterday amid the cheers Of one hun.
.dreds million Americans. The cheers
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

Constant Reader remarks that the only way you can
get beer in West Virginia is to die. Bier you say
Did you ever have Roman candle backAre on you?
Personal Mention: The Kaiser spent busy Fourth
-o-
The Allies seem to be in "a fighting mood" Also
Ty Cobb is getting peevish When called out on strikes
Sunday he threw his bat into the grandstand and nicked
several bits Of furniture.
Anateursm has been defined again. This time by the
tennis association.
Mayor Bowen says he would like to have machine,
but that he is not ready to Just now There are
two Of us, at least, Mayor.
That fellow who has been drunk for five years must
have loaded up Just about the time the agitation for
dry state was started. Safety First, you know.
We never suspected there would be sufficient excite
ment In Grafton to kill woman.
Sheriff Conway is now recruiting officer Mem.
bers of b. u please take notice
Pennsylvania regiment was reported starving at
Kansas City, They might at least wait until the war
zone is reachde before starving the troops
--o-
Have you been to the Chautauqua?
-o-
It only costs s11 to visit the soldiers at Kanawha City
----o-
John Doe had busy session In Mayors court Mon.
day.
Papa You're Wrong Again.
He bought his kids no fireworks
He wished to dodge the noise
The roar they made
Cast In the shade
Of ottn
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

The estimated population of West
Virginia in June, 1916, according to
the report received at the capitol,
In Charleston. from the United States
census bureau, was 1,359,474, a gain Of
1888, over the census report OF
1910.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

According to the Marlinton Journal
strawberry measuring five and one
quarter inches in circumstances was
grown this season by Elmer Shary,
Of the Stony creek neighborhood
Many specimens were picked Of which
10 would fill a pint measure.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

Resinol
Resinol
gives is
her all
hey have
the use
to they
dmoney
Il believe
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-05

Four hundred and fifty.one acct.
dents were reported last week to the
state compensation department. OF
these eight were fatalities.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-28
Paid Advertisement

Postmaster Rush have my thanks for
many courtesies and much assistance
in carrying on my work. Editor Ed.
Williams Of the Holmes County Ad-
vertiser has shown me courtesies too
numerous to itemize, all Of which I
greatly appreciate. In fact my ten
days stay in Bombay has made me
feel as if every business man is nv
business partner to assist me in
bringing out the bet that's in West
Florida and drawing into this blessed
land of milk and honey thousands of
homeseekers Of the world who are
DESTROYS Of obtaining the best in
everything.
Tonight I am leaving Bombay for
DeFuniak, where expect to remain
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-28

hae been brought under many obliga-
tons to the citizenship of the town
for courtesies of various kinds. At
the Holmes County Bank have been
made to feel at home any hour of the
day I CHANGED to pass around that
way. President Green Of that insti-
tuition rendered me the use Of his
private Office, his typewriter and
everything necessary to transact bust
ness while here, with the exception
of the banks cash. Mr.. and Mrs.
N. D. Miller I have found to be ideal
hotel people, ever ready to serve and
entertain their guests. The president
and cashier of the Bank Of Bombay
have extended me many courtesies.
Postmaster Miller and Assistant
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-28

over Sunday, going later into the
newborn county Of Okaloosa, the
land Of Magno1ias, water lilies and
Bill Mapoles. Okaloosa is an infant
in age, but it has all the ear-msrks
of real live baby. While It is only
one year old it has already cut its
eye-teeth and wears a prosperity
smile which would rival the grin of
Teddy Roosevelt or w. J. B.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-28
J. T VIRGINS For Circuit Judge

he S a fmade is
Because the candidate the position
judge all classes of people being and while the bench
will people
moth
to W Solicitor
Because he will call
o unless
he will hold
to
jail without bond and them there from without
giving them provided by the Constitution CTha
charged with entitled speedy impartial al) This
keep prisoner in jail.