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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11
4 MATTER FOR EXPERTS

HE New York World takes Major General Hugh
l. Scott, Chief of Staff Of the United States Army,
to task tor failing to present a system for general
compulsory military service after his sweeping condcmna
hon Of the federazed National Guard system of second
line defense, which is now in effect The point is we'll
taken II we must make radical changes IN the policy
which this government has pursued fer many years, the
way should be pointed by experts 1t was 10 solve such
problems, among others, that the Staff was created
ne principal trouble with the existing system is that it
Thing of shreds and patches obbied through Congress
by butchers, bakers candestck makers-anyhng but mil
aIy experts-and scarcely single feature of it meets
with the approval of trained soldiers Most of the
schemes that offered substitutes are open to the
same objection We will never make any Roadway while
such situation continues to exist
ne public mind in such state with regard to the
question of national defense just now that if plan that
commanded the support both of professional military men
and authorities upon constitutional law whom the people
trust were submitted there much doubt that it would
De possible to put through substantially as was outlined
highly desirable, therefore, that the STAFF evolve plan
and submit it for the consideration of the people as soon
as possible 1t would be the hghth of folly 10 deederaze
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11
THE MILirANTS

From the New York World.
There is justice In the plea of Mrs.
Carrie Chapman Gait that the public
make distinction between the great
body of active Woman Suffragists and
the small faction Of unruly agitators
who gained nOtoriety for themselves
by their conduct in the House of Rep
resentativcs last Tuesday while Pre-
dent Wilson was addressing Congr"J-
Speaking with authority for the y
tional Woman.Suffrag Associate
Mrs. Gait emphatically disavows syn
pathy with their antics. 1t is unfortu
nate for the Suffrage cause that d
few individuals more conspicuous for
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11

Last nights dispatches that Earl Curzon will be
lord president of the British War Council and make
no mention of Carson in connection with that highly
important body. What whrligg time is. Curzon is
an Irish peer by appointment; he born in Derby
shire. 1t scarcely be said that he is popular with
any element in the Empire Sheer efficiency took him
to the top The most spectacular incident of his public
career occurred during his second term as Governor
General Of India when he sought put check upon the
military branch of the government at the head of which
at the time was the late Lord Kitchener Curzon lost
the struggle and resigned Now he is to be the head of
more militarstic machine than Kitchener ever dream
ed of. Americans will wish him luck. He married an
American girl the beautiful Mary Letter now dead
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11
PERSONALS.

Mr.. and Mrs. p. F. Fleming. Of Cam
eron, passed through the city Satur
day evening en- route to st. Peters
burg, Fla. to spend the winter.
Miss Dora Wiles. of Morgantown
was the guest yesterday of Mrs. n. NJ.
Abbott at the home of the latter's sis.
ter, Mrs Edgar Davis.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11

bad manners than for brains should
make themselves the means of cast
ing discredit upon millions of sane
sensible women. But certainly the
women who through the National AS.
ISOLATION are carrying on a rational
campaign OF education should not be
held to blame, the more so that they
openly condemn the methods of the
Congressional Union.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11

Wheeling manufacturing plant has closed down he
cause it could longer get which to ship away
its product Pennsylvania company which found
itself in the fix years ago sued the railroad
for damages and got verdict. The Supreme Court of
the United States sustained the verdict last Monday
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11

the National Guard for instance, without FIST providing
for substitute Yet there is prospect that tbs Is pre-
cisely what Congress purposes to d.
Moreover. unless there is skilled guidance, Congress
abeted by the preparedness lobbes certain to again
make muss Of the whole military problem.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11
Kill The Cold Germ
WITH OLD BLACK JOE COUGH
SYRUP.

Colds and grippe are caused by a
germ. One of the ingredients in Old
Black Joe Cough Syrup is an oil that
medical science says will destroy this
germ. Another valuable ingredient is
one that oIens the air passages and
loosens the phlegm so that the oils in
the syrup can reach the germ and
soothe the irritation.
Old Black Joe Cough Syrup is abso.
lutely safe for every member of the
family. It. is free from all opiates,
chloroform and narcotic drugs. A big
bottle costs only CSC at any store in
city or country.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11

The Federation of Labor in favor of increasing the
pay Of all government employees from the President
down AS this includes the members of both branches
of Congress- the Federation ought be careful how it
brings the matter forward Congress may take the hint
and act favorably upon it.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11
IF YOU DON'T GET YOUR PAPER CALL
WESTERN UNION"

Subscribers on Our carrier failing TO rot The
West virginian any evening should call "WESTERN
UNIoN' state the fact and give name aud residence
ma messenger will deliver paper your door at
once There is no charge the subscriber for this
service The West Vlrginian plans 10 render to It's
subscribers the best newspaper delivery .cr?ic. nos
sibie and this is part OF the plan
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11
BITS OF
STATE NEWS

In an effort to reduce the high cost
OF living the Bluefeld Housewives
protective league has been organized
OFFICERS have been elected and com.
mittees appointed to help solve the
question. The league has allied itself
with the national organization, At n
recent meeting, members of the local
league adopted resolution fixing the
price which will be paid for certain
commodities. Hotel. restaurant and
boarding house proprictOrs have been
invited TO meet with the league.
Officials Of the local water companv
estimate that bath in Huntington
costs thrce-tenths of cent. They SAL
'hat the average person uses about IL
gallons while the preser1 water rate
is % cents for 1000 gallons.
Eight barges are being completed
at the docks at Parkersburg for SCR.
vice as oil tankcrs in the Gulf of Mex.
lco. Other modern steel barges will
be brought down the Ohio river from
pittsburgh shortly to be converted in.
10 tankers. The old cabins are being
removed, bulkheads built in the holds
and the decks made water tight. The
Packet Joe Fowler will take the fan.
kers to New Orleans where thew will
be turned over TO a sea.going vessel
TO be towed across the gulf to the
Tampico oil fields.
Though the price of river labor has
advanced several hundred per cent
within the past few years. rivermen re.
port that it is difficult to obtain roust.
abouts and other help on the river
packets. The explanation lies, thew
say, In the increased activity of the
steel mills and munItion factories
which are offering higher wages than
the boat owners are able to pay. Roust.
abouts few years ago were paid from
$50 TO $50 a month Steamboatmen
now have difficulty in obtaining that
class OF labor at wages of $50 TO SGD
a month and are predicting that they
will be compelled to offer more.
During the first six days in January.
lunlrnIg nT NEaat Ui.rf.E. ' '
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11

That alleged German cruiser on the broad bosom of
the Atlantic which stops British merchantmen but lets
them 80 again must be cruising for stock market pur
poses only
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11

Captain Koenr and the Deutschland are safely on
tn" Other side again 1t indeed will he merry Christ
mas for the doughty captain and his crew
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11

Legislation providing for censorship
OF motion pictures will be submitted
to the legislature at its next session
and II provision is not made for the
state to have supervision a bill will
be presented amending the charter
Of the City OF Wheeling. giving city
officials the authority TO designate d
board of censorship which shall pass
upon films exhibited here. Following
the Censoring Of picture shown here
recently, the matter has been discuss.
ed by police and other officials and
the conclusion reached was that If
the state does not assume sponsorship
for films the city should. It has been
suggested that commission Of five
composed Of an attorney. city of.
fetal, business man, minister and
farmer have Jurisdiction.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11

Buy Red Cross Seals and subscribe to The Times
Christmas Fund
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11
AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION.

4 West Virginia University bulletin advertising the
"A program for Farmers Week and the winter short
courses which has just to hand contains this
attention arresting question:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11

According to the Martinsburg Jour.
nal the spring.like weather which pre-.
ceeded the present seas0nable cold
snaps fooled even Mother Nature. For
instance the other day Funeral DIrec.
tor John Fl. Wilen stopped for mo.
ment at the NJ. a. Snodgrass drug es.
tablishment and informed Mr.. Snod.
grass and Attorney a. c. Nadenbousch
that he had gathered bunch Of beau
tiful pansies from his flower garden
a day or two ago, and that he and
Superintendent Rhodes, OF St. Joseph
cemetery, had killed big snake that
was cavorting around that cemetery.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11

win gather in Moreantowr for the an:
nual Farmers Week. OF the Col.
lege OF Agriculture, University Of west
Virginia. The activities Of the week
will include among other things the
state fruit show, state exhibits Of
boys and girls agricultural clubs, ses.
sions Of the State Horticultural As.
ISOLATION. sessions OF the livestock
association. meetings OF delegates
from women's clubs and conferences
OF county agricultural agents.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11

Appropriate advice to American workingmen who arc
receiving abnormally high wages In time of war pre
pare for peace-Charleston Mail.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11
SHORT AND SNAPPY.

Lots OF men who are opposed to equal suffrage have
neen owned body and soul by political crook ever
since they cast their first This explains their on
position.-CamCron Star-Tribune
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11

During the first six days in January,
hundreds Of West Virginia farmers
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11

Perhaps of the co-cds from Kansas or California
will be given the honorary post of cheer leader Of th"
electoral college. They deserve some such recognition
--Clarksburg Exponent.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11

fact that this fund of agricultural knowledge has
existed at the university for long lime. The trouble is
that not enough farmers know about or. knowing can
be persuaded to take advantage of in practical wav
But some progress is made each year. The Farmers
Week attendance increases rapidly and the classes in the
agricultural college grow. Better farming spreading
throughout the state the result of the teaching which is
beng gwen at Morganown, and will not be long before
Will be possible to talk about the agricultural interests of
West Virginia something more than an academic man
ner he date for Farmers Week is from January to g.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11

Do you know that there now exists in West
virginia sufficient agricultural information
which If puhinto practice would at least dul-
BILE profits and yields and would make for Il
more permanent systcm Of agriculture:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11

The new Wellsburg government and
postoftice building was opened last
Saturday evening under the most au.
spicious circumstances. A reception
and address by Hon. ]. B. Sommervilie
of Wheeling, were the features of the
dedication. The Wellsbuyg postoffice
is different In architecture from any
other public building in West Virgin.
la. In design 1t is of old Dutch col.
onial style. The building is two stor.
les and is Of Fisk tapestry brick.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11

80 lar as we have observed. neither the Australian
Oaot nor the corrupt practice act have helped much in
purifying elections And for the primaries they
nave hlade mattcrs much worse:-St. Marys Oracle.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11

The supreme court has held that
John White is the legally appointed
sheriff OF Monongalia county and is
entitled to serve out the remainder OF
the term and make collection on the
tax tickets now in his possession. The
court refused the petition of William
Snee, recently electe> to fill out the
unexpired term of John B. Wallace.
deceased, for a writ of mandamus to
compel White to turn over the tax
tickets to him. 1t was held that White
could only be required to turn over the
tax tickets of the county on the de.
mand of the county court. and since
this had not been done, Snee could
not secure possession OF the office,
even county court had appointed
White soon after the death OF Wallace.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-11

The program is so long for the short session that col
Eress may leel tempted to pass cghthour law for
own Notwithstanding Register
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-03
Curb Market

Note-The Tribune assumes no response
bity for the accuracy or authenticity of curb
market quotations. The New York Curb As
ISOLATION produces no official quotation list.
Quotations are reported by individuals over
whom the association has no control. Any
one can make prices on the curb and get
them printed in the daily lists. even without
the formaIity Of first submitting the shares TO
the Curb Association for its approval. Some
securities are regularly lsted-that Is, they
are approved for trading BY the Curb Associa-
ton. and it is required that information con-
corning them will be fled from time 20 time
with the secretary. Such information "a open
TO public inspection. Some other securities.
like the Standard Oil subsidiaries. are "ad-
nnitted 20 quotation" without regular list
ing. A greater number are unlisted. No one
has any authority over them. Unlisted stocks
are marked thus 60. They are principally
mining stocks. and most Of them are pros
poets" but there s nothing 20 distinguish
prospects" from operating properties" in
the unlisted group. There are few listed
mining stocks. and among these prospects
are distinguished by the abbreviation "a
pros" after the name With this notice
duly given, The Tribune viii hereafter print
all quotations withou. further responsibility.
Transactions and prices Monday were re-
ported follows.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-03

Sales. open hlsn' Low
1000 W F " ctfs IA "a IA "a
1000 Zinc Con Co. 5H2 6'4 BIS pa
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Motor Stocks.
B O n d S

Trading in bonds on the New York
Stock Exchange Monday amounted 70
s4,7s1 900, against s2,32s,000 Saturday,
S5,3i6, 900 a week ago and s3,35l,000 a
year ago. From January to date,
s7s6.74I, 900, against $500, 1924, 900 in 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-03
$50O0OOOO
City of Paris Five-Year Six Per Cent Gold Bonds
$5O,00O,OOO
MUNICIPAL EXTERNAL LOAN OF 1870


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KUHN, LOEB & co.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-03

Sale. Open. High. Low. Last
300 Iron Blossom. iss iss tss 1ss
$4,000 Jer Verde (prl. IN 2h 2h "a
200 'JerVicExt tpr) 50 90
1900 .tJin Butler 90 % 90 go
$500 Jumbo Ext 90. SO SO 81 50
500 .tKewanas . o., g., sKs o.,
200 La Rose Cons. q 81 - "a
oS0O0 louisiana Cons. 40 42 81 20
1900 Magma Cop 90. - 10 1874 1874
1900 'tMsrsh Mining II II 10 ~
1900 MArysvGoldMCo Ia ~ "a 1is
200 Mason Valley. ass Az ~,
700 fMcKinley-Dar. 81 81 IS IS
500 'Moiaye Tngstn aIs AZ ~ ~,
l06o5 Monitor Silver. as 2Is
500 'fMont Gold NJ. % % 81 %
$4,000 'tMother Lode. 81 81 "a "a
1900 'tNewray Mines SO 20 6s 70
900 NY&HondRMCo 1874 i5rs 1885 1874
coo New L Bnghm "a IA IA "a
500 Nipissing NJ Co. as ga ga g..
5000 'fOld Emma l.. 70 81 - 70
10000 fPitts-JCop(prl. "a ia
400 RAY Here Ming 3Ts ga ga 31s
10000 'tRex Cons Mg. 80 81 IVA 3oI,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-03
k s
Wal Street, October 2.
by The Associated Press

y
,,.,.,rb the recent high pressure
..,ivitv in trading was continued
-. were subject to greater huctua-
~. and other indications Of profes-
49,, PRESSURE. Important stocks like
s...l and some rails were at lowest
..,.tion in the final hour, but hard
"a toward the end and under the
'n' .n. n another rise in Marines
,,d equipments.
- developments over the weekend
..,,;eularly the publication Of numer-
=. additional favorable railway state
w. w.. Of earnings, infused strength
invsstment issues at the opening
Norfolk & western was feature us
:, 70 the new record
- n, advance met with considerable
..o.;,ion and realizing sales, the
y-. interest again concentrating its
' ,s.,,. upon United States Steel and
o,S.r prominent industrials' which not
~ ,s surrendered all their early gains
~. ,oon fell 70 . points under last
49,. final prices. The closing was
irregular.
-o,,I sales Of stocks Monday. 1929
.oa .b,res. against 79i,4oo Saturday,
10 zoe a week ago and 100000
,s,r ago. From January J to date,
,"s7o 800 shares, against 1i8,i63,eoo
Ear ago. All quotations are in
dollars.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-03
Bonds.

S00o0 Ger dep Cop ia. 100 100 iis 1874
1900 'Cosden oil IS. to3 1884 io3 io,l.
10000 Co-&Co new ss.io3ss 1851 1854 1884
10000 'Midvale ST S. ssKs ssts ssss ssns
10000 'PooleEgSM S.. 100 io2 100 100
$4,000 RusGveiss. wi 1915 1917, io1as ioibs
10000 'Sinclair Oil IS. GOA 81 9ess 81
10000 SulIbgr & S 5s.io2iI, io2ts io2ya 'o2ai
5000 W PAc. new So. s2sp s2ss aga S2ss
unlisted. tSell cents per sryre..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-03

Sales. Open. High. Low. Last
$500 '-silver Pick :. 20 20 10 49,,
1000 Est Mich Zinc. n Y, 7. "a
1900 Stand sily-rd.. "a ~, ti ia
$500 sfSuccess Mng.. 81 81 IS 3e
$500 T Burns Gold pr. 81 SO s. 60
5000 Tonopah Ext =. 5as 5ss So 5h
100 Tri-Bullion 80. a I. n -
1000 Unity Gold " @ SNs ga ga 3as
$500 'tU s Cont NJ. n ~, ~ ~
$500 'Un Verde Ext <iH <1H 4oN, 4ol7
$500 tWest End Cons ~ 70 ~ 70
800 'White Osks NJ. ~ AZ - IA
400 sYuscaran Cons ~ IA VA ia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-03
Active Securities

Vet
Sales. Name. High Low. Close. chg.
1900 Texas Co 224la 22oI4 222 q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-03

Miscellaneous.
100 Adams Ex.1Ail4 14114 141I4 VA
500 Am Ice. 291s 2SIa 2sI2-
goo All G&WI 90 SaI2 SO - 70
1900 do pr. e6I4 $50 So a "a
100 Burns Bro 1873 1928 1928 ?
100 briggs s. go 90 80 y
1880 VI " ctfs 4eLa 44I4 4oHs 2 l4s
24s00 do pr. 12234 1879 122 "a
100 Jewel Tea. SO SO 90 a
500 May Opt S e31s sac 631s r ia
800 Nat Bis. 12212 122N2 122I2---
10 Nat CT & S "a g. "a e
loon Y Dock. 14s4 t434 i424- "a
500 owens Bot IS s494 IS II
400 Pac Mail. 267s 2e14 2eIs- "a
100 Sears Roe.21434 21424 21494 Z ia
$500 lob Prod. 53Ja 52Ia 52Iz-1
200 do pr. 1o5 1905 1906 W.
200 Tn Gig M.1otl4 1914 1o1H- "a
500 Tn Fruit..164 1924 1924 "a
200 VIZ Ex.. f2a i2734 12724- 70
100 Woolw'rth13e 1879 1873 -
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-15
Bradley Theatre

Friday Paramount presents the hasky star, Fannie Ward, in her newest and most successful photo drama, "The Gutter Magdalene. A play dealing with phrase of human endeavor that must interest man and woman that does any thinking at all. A simple, straight from. the shoulder story that will penetrate and leave an indelible impression, and with moral that in itself is worth while. Fannie Ward will be remembered for her stellar performance in the other sue cess of hers called "The Cheat and Paramount insists that in "The Gutter Magdelene" she is at her acme of screen career. There will also be screened anothar of those now famous | Bray cartoons.
 Saturday, will be gala day for many hundreds of admirers of Will. | liam S. Hart, who is being termed the l greatest screen character in the history of motion pictures and judging from the mum Der of followers the statement is no l idle boast. William S. Hart will appear in his latest success, 1.-The Prime
 Lufen magnificent Triangle photo
 play produced bp Thos, Fl. lnce. A
 Vlrile story of the great primoFdial
 wilds where men show their real met tie and women their nobility and for.
 titude. There will also be a Triangle 1 Keystone comedy that will keep you
 laughing over Sunday,
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-15
SPECIAL SESSION
Geaeral Assembly ConyeneS ai Call of
 Governor HOlc0mb
Soldiers at Bssder Can Vote. sI90, COG
 geIief Fund

 In the first special session since 1884 when Governor Buckingham WAS the
 states chief executive, the general as- senably on Tuesday passed emeFgenz y legisladon which will give the Conaec- lieut. members Of tbe national guard gn the Mexican border q chance to vote at the forthcoming election pro vidlng they qualify.
 They may vote both for federal and staie officers aad their votes will be collected by two commissioners to be appointed by the governor.
 Another measure appropriated sl00,- pgg for relief of the dependents of the militiamen, should such aid be ap pied for, the towns and cities to make disbursements ander proper safeguards and the state comptroller to reimburse for such relief funos.
 When the afternoon session of the House opened al 3.49, resolution ap. pfopfiatiug ,5,57s.5o for mileage for members Of the House al the speeial session was 4uickly passed. There was one vote against the resolution, Archi. bald Macdonald, former mayer of Put. nam, shouting his solitary mo- amid great laughter through the House.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-15
Wheaton Family Reunion

The thirteenth annual reunion of the descendants of Robert N heaton Of sW ansea, Mass, was held Saturday al the home of Mrs. l.. Wheaton Kead- East Providence. More than seventy persons were present. Those fromPut- nam were Mr and Mrs. r.. NJ. N heat. on, Miss Mary Wheaton, Raymond Wheaton, MT. and Mrs. Walter A Wheaton, Mrs. William Wheaton and Miss Beatrice Goodale.
 During the day business meeting was held, Miss Mary Wheaton wal elected a member of the entertainment committee. Papers on the Wheaton family history were read and fin collation. was served on the grounds,