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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-02

Ray Chapman of the Cleveland In
dams has returned to his regular posi-
ton at shortstop after a period spent
on thel second sack, where he made
good while filling Moeller's place.
Chapman is one Of the steadiest
players on the Cleveland team. He
broke into the game in 1910 with the
Davenport club of the Three-I league,
went to Toledo in the American asso-
citation in 1911 and was sold to Cleve-
land the next year. He has batted
around .270 for the last three years.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-02

TotaIss So II q "a
Slated for smykaI in ninth.
sBatted for kantiehner In seventh
sBatted for Miller IN ninth
Cincinnati
Pittshursh

Cincinnati .,@e o lbs otio lis
PITTSBURGH ae $50 80 e--s
rwo.bsse hits Chase t2l, Hahn, Three.
base HIT Johnston. Home run: Warner
Stolen bases Rousch. Chase, Johnston.
Double plays; Toney to HUM. I.cuden 10
Chsr, smykay TO Baird 10 Johnston,
Bases on balls: orr Kantiehner II. of
Jacobs off Miiier. Hits and earned
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-02

Pittsburgh, Sept. l--Cincinpati won from
Pittsburgh here today by score Of 6 TO g.,
Warmers home run and the hitting Of
Chase. who made four hits efatured I'm
pire Harrison put Manager Callahan off the
field and Pitcher Jacobs and First Baseman
Johnston out OF the game for objecting TO
decisions Score.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-02
southern Association.

Atlanta. 3 Birmingham. 2.
Chattsrooss, ?. Memphis, ], y
Nashville. :, Little Rock. !.
. No other games scheduled. 2
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-02

I vbatteu TOT WMte IN ninth.
Topeka ..... ] 30 81 so
Two-bass hit. W. Lathrop. Double
play; Rapps tunassisted). Sacrifice hits:
Gray Goodwin. Sacrifice ny, Monroe
struck out. BY Hunt. 8; by Doyle. 8. Base
on balls. on Doyle, o. Hit BY pitcher:
ny Doyle tFox). Balk. Doyle Umpire:
Carney
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-02

Red Cloud Neh,, Sept. i.--(speciai Te,s.
gram. lin q deciding game OF q series Red
Cloud defeated Bostwick here today In an
uphill game. to =, Masters Of the old
State league pitched In fine form and
timely hitting was the result Score;
Bostwick ......2 40 o o o Cd I
Red Cloud 49, % % 900 49, /
Batteries: Diamond and PedIEraw: sMas-
ters and Palmer Umpire: osehiow ct 81
Joseph, Mo.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-02

Boston Sept. by defeating New York.
to 1. today. while the Phillies were win
ming twice fro mrBooklyn. the Braves APP
preached within one game OF the first
place In the National league standing.
Three scratch hits and base on balls,
scoring two runs, decided the game for Bos-
ton In the eighth inning. Tho other run
came In the first on hit by Snodgrass, a
Wild throw by Rariden and an error by
Fletcher. New York scored In the ninth,
whom Kauff hit home run Score:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-02

'Batted for Grim In sixth.
Philadelphia % o o. 800 o. o.
Washington 0 90 o. 0 0-1
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-13
WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 10, 1915.
PEACE PROSPECTS.

II is frequently said that the great war began suddenly
II But it did not. 1t long time coming and we say
{. i resrefuly it probably will be long time before The
Tasting peace of which Chancellor Won Behmann-E olweg
fspeaks is attained.
II peace comes upon Gemanys motion it will be
German victory A hollow victory to be sure but never
theless such will soothe German pride and sustain
eutonic confidence in the invincbiy of Germany in
arms. peace under such circumstances probably would
be little better than truce.
hee things the spokesman of the Entente nations have
been saying for weeks, months in anticipation of the
move which the Central powers took yesterday Never
eless the world will await with keenest anxiety and in
Estate Of pronounced uncertainty an announcement of the
reception which the olive branch now rendered is to be
y&Hen
Responsibility for starting the war is matter historians
tnay dispute for generations before postety delivers
e verdict from which there appeal but the decision
as to whether the great sugge to continue now rests
nescapaby with the Entente In all probability the final
word will have to be said at London Perhaps it is well
the of humanity and in the interest of democracy
that this Bntans tall hated clear headed statesmen
are placed in tremendously difficult position but thew
will not shirk If they feel it is their duty to go ahead
ahead they will go regardless of the maneuveng of dipo
6nahsts and the complaints of sentmentalists.
1t they blunder-but who can be sure they have blum
sered whatever they do2 The only thing we can be sure
St Is that their decision will be made in the light of better
historical perspective and more thorough understanding
o present day social and political tendencies than most Of
their American critics can command.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-13
Politics in the
Public Schools

In the current issue Of The
School Journal and Educator un.
der the title "a Statement" State
Superintendent of Free Schools
prints the following:
The returns Indicate that have
been elected State Superintendent for
a third term The people have hon.
ored me and appreciate l., greatly
am profoundly grateful to the friends
throughout the state who have inter.
ostea themselves in my behalf and
made my election possible. One of
the motives which impellad me to be
candidate 70: reelection was an
ambition to break the vicious proceed.
ent that has heretofore limited the
State Superintendent service TO two
terms. l deem II proper TO say. how.
ever that e!lect to retire from the
superintendent! al the clos, OF tEI"d
term because | may possibly render
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-13

from Monday until Wednesday of last
week.
Mrs. S. X. Poe was visiting Mrs. Col.
die Newman one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Carlow. OF Fair
mont were calling ON the formers mar.
cnts. Mr.. and Mrs. L. Carlow, here
last week.
Samuel Smith and Troy Stevens
were at Fairmont last week with a load
of buckwheat flour.
Virgil Fletcher. of Morgantown,
was calling on his uncle and aunt. MIR,
and Mrs. Luther Fletcher, here a few
days last week.
Benny Hays got kicked in the stom.
ach by horse one day last week.
Mrs. Halle Klsncr was visiting Mrs,
Maggie Smyth one day last week.
Mrs. kizzie Poe was calling on Mrs.
Feba Bunner one day last week.
Mrs. Sallie Bunner was calling on
Mrs. Ida Fletcher recently.
Luther Fletcher was calling on Mel.
son Robe last Sunday.
Helen Smyth is still staying with
Mrs. Stella Kisner in Fairmont.
There is lots of corn to husk around
here yet. Butchering is most all done
In our village.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-13
MEASLES 4 DANGEROUS MALADy

G TATE and local health departments all over the coun
~ try always dread outbreaks of measles for the simple
reason that although this is one of the most danger
Gus OF the maadles classified as chdren diseases they
get very little cooperation from parents of children who
contract it Quarantine regulations are disregardcd and
instances have been known where children were deliberately
exposed on the bland assumption that every one will get
measles, and the sooner the better
Such ignorance is appalling Measles really is one of
the most dangerous of diseases The local records show
that is responsible for deaths than dphhera scar
let fever chicken pox and nfartIe paralysis together
And the mdest of it is sure to leave some morbid
condition; some weakness in its train. Sometimes these
conditions persist through life and lessen the chances Of
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-13
FAIRVIEW.

Mrs. Reason Fox. Mrs. Marion Bow.
man. Mrs. Gladys Walls and Miss
Marie Greaser were at Fairmont shop.
ping Monday afternoon.
DR.. Rev. r. D. Hall is conducting a
series Of meetings at Haught's Chapel.
DR.. G. r. Miller was n bu><less yisl.
tor at Fairmont Monday.
John Statler is working at Fair.
mont.
Mrs. J. c. Yost delightfully."- enter.
tanned the Needle Graft Sewing Cir.
Gle at her home Tuesday afternoon.
After very pleasant afternoon spent
visiting and at needle work, the hos.
tess served refreshments.
The Dorcas society of the NJ Z.
church. South, had a bazaar in DR..
Miller's office Tuesday. Proceeds for
the church.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-13

hot shown up in this peace offer-and
What in the dickens could the AL
iies do to Germany should Fitzgerald's
Dill TO embargo foodstuffs 20 through?
Give them the earth, We think.
Get the old sled out and knock the
rust off it.
Because Kate the C. m. wants to
slide Tank Hill.
Speaking of the tragedy at Monon.
gah few days ago, one Monongah
man who knew Shaver we'll SAYS "II5
simply committed suicide"
There it is in a nut shell.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-13
TRIUNE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmus Moran and two
children were visiting Mr.. and Mrs,
Samuel Smyth last Saturday and Sun.
day.
Troy Stevens was at Luther Fletch.
er's last Sunday.
Mortimer Johnson moved his fam.
lily from here to Fairmont one day last
week.
Misses Ethel and Kadel Keener were
visiting the Eureka school last Friday
afternoon.
Luther Fletcher was visiting his
mother and brothers in Morgantown
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-13
RUFF STUFF
~ RED.
~ RED.

When peace comes we're going over
10 the Somme to see how many thou.
sand lies were wired to American
Newspapers.
But when will the war be over? And
will all the Emperors and Kings and
Gears be seen walking about on
crutches?
They will not
Dorothy Arnold missing six years.
Well, most Dorothys and Maries and
Maggies are shy several years after
they pass the 90 mark
Can't kick on the high cost of liv.
ing with Undertaking Store advertis-
ing that we can get two pairs of sox
for Is cents.
Gosh-but we've never had any use
Tor more than one pair of sox.
We buy pair at each sale and wear
them until some one else has a sale.
And we notice there are some PEG.
pie who have SO much time they are
kicking because some fellow built him.
self barn.
Peace talk affects market but what
Is 1t that affects the guy who refuses
TO allow The Lure to be shown?
He probably allows whole LOT
worse things than The Lure which
has been shown to intelligent people
everywhere and often.
Clerks at Hartley's shared profits.
Western Union employees given Christ.
mas gifts Of money, ETC., etc.
That's Just to remind you that may
be your boss is going to do the same
thing so be sweet TO him this week.
We notice the old speed with which
reports have como from Lon Ion con.
eetning the possibility of peace has
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-13
FARMER ON TARlFF COMMISSION

T HI National Grange was in session in Washington
recently, transacng business and discussing plans for
the promotion of the organization throughout the
United States. One action taken was the adoption of
resolution asking the President appoint practical far
me on the tariff commission The Changers made it per-
fecy plain that they do not care for the Appointment Of
book-tamer paperfamer as their representative They
want man the commission who owns and operates
farm and knows by personal experience the problems the
farmer must meet
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-13
POLITICS IN SCHOOLS.

IN another column on this page The West Vrginan
this afternoon prints statement by State Superintendent
OF Schools NJ P. Shawkey bearing upon the campaign
which led up TO his reelection. In every line it contains
food for thought upon the part of all those West Vgnans
who are Jealous Of the good name of the schools of the
state and at times it rises to the absorbing interest of an
important human document
Frequently there is much more politics than is good for
the public interest in the West Virginia air. little less
than one.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-13

success of the unfortunate individual Nine times out Of
ten the illness IS entirely unnecessary
Parents whose children contract the maady should call
in physician as they suspect what the trouble is
and then they should follow his instructions implicitly
obeyng to the letter the quarantine instructions which he
will give Parents who live in the vicinity of case of
measles should take precautions to prevent their children
from coming into contact with any one who lives in the
house where the disease exists.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-13

Anent the published statement that If Hon. Thomas
W. Fleming starts contest of the election in the
First West Virginia Congressional district it will be
based upon the frauds in Marion county, the Gang or
gan this morning says This yelp about be-
coming tresome to the honest citizenship of the coun-
ty." Doubtless And the intelligent citizenship knows
that the only to stop the yep to stop the political
rottenness.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-13

Coal run glistenng in the this morning was
spectacle of rare beauty There are cities which would
give hundreds of thousands for such natural park
1uttng right into the business center When is Fair
mont going to take steps to that is preserved
in its pristine beauty for the enjoyment of Fairmont
people and the advertisement OF the city?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-13

The Democrats have arrived at the stage where they
are trying to figure out how Governor Hatfield managed
to carry his program through the special session. In
time they will reach that point Of enlightenment where
1t VIII be possible for them to that was because
the Hatfield program was the right thing In the crcun
stances.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-13

AS in the past. this shall be my
policy in the future. and am deeply
grateful for tho privilege OF cortinu.
ing my work for time longer with
the loyal and energetic educational
hosts of West Virginia.
". ?. S!IAWNEY.
Charleston, W. Va. Nov. n, 1916
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-13

If Santa Claus knows his business he will slim lower
Cost OF HVlng scheme into Uncle Sans stocking
Wheeling Intelli gonccr.
Texas preacher says there are thousand roads IN
nea'en ana you probably know people who man
age TO miss them all-Clarksburg Exponent.
we feel like taking off our hat when we see load
OF potatoes go by. The spud" is king among vegcta-
bles just now.-Wcst Virginia News.
The kissing of the kings hand probably the hard
est OF the new duties OF Premier Lloyd-G
ing News. ~
declare themselves in favor of woman suffrage Pa
kersburg News. ct
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-13

Most of the booeggers arrested recent raids have
furnished bonds and are liberty. And doubtless
making preparations to supply the holiday demand for
their usual stock in trade
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-13

The official report the last Zeppelin raid was is
sued In England yesterday. the day on which peace
propositions were issued at Berlin. 1t is an ominous
coincidence.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-13
IF YOU DON'T GET YOUR PAPER GALL
-WESTERN UNION"

Subscribers carrier routes failing to got The
West Virginian any evening should call WESTERN
UNlON' states.the fact and give and residence
and SDr will deliver paper your door at
once There Ii no charge to the subscriber for this
service. The West Virginau plans TO render to tts
subscribers the best newspaper delivery service pos.
sibe and this is part of tho plan
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-13
SHORT AND SNAPPY.

us good thing health boards are not required TO
Keep record of the number of people who are hornd
to death"-Uniontown Evening Genius.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-18
SIGNS OF UPRISING AGAINST
U. S. EXPEDITION; RUMOR THAT
CHIEF DEAD now DISCREDITED
GEN. BELL OF OPINION REPORT WAS MANUFACTURED AT
CHARACTERIZATION AGAINST AMERICAN TROOPS BE-
GINS TO CONSTITUTE SERIOUS PROBLEM FOR OFFICERS
tAaaOclafed Press Service hy FEDERAL wiraless.l

f. HEADQUARTERS I. S. EXPEDITION IN MEXICO, April
l8Te long chase after Gen Villa involving thousands of American
stretched nearly 400 miles of line has been abrupt
y halted by the unprovoked attack the American Parra
Growing of this clash ao possibly brought sharply
enon by it, the increasing annoy against the Americans dis
played by Mexican soldiery and civilians
It that there immediate prospect of resumption OF
the chase after Villa while there indications that such
chase would with armed the part of Mexican
forces at least not opposing the u. s.
small party American officers fired upon the u
Sunday night according the report which reached here
today This coming the heels Of other Of
the American soldiers by hidden Mexcans responsible for
prevalent belief that the members OF the expedition facing serious
problem in the agitation growing against them
SAN ANTONIO, Texas. April 8en Bell expressed the opn-
ion today from E Paso that the report of Villas death maa
tured at Juarez.
WASHINGTON, D. c, April l8.-The cabinet today held a
meeting which the Mexican policy discussed
announcement made that change of policy
plated. 4s
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-18
IS TONG VAR
BREWING HERE
over revolt?

That the assault on Ching You
Hocng, editor of the Chinese newspa-
per Wa Hing Pau, by All Hing, re-
cent arrival in Hawai- from his ma
tive land, is indication Of tong war
that has been threatening, was the
information passed out BY Lorrin An
drews in police court this morning
when An Hing was called for trial.
The assault was made with pair of
lead knuckles yesterday afternoon on
Beretania street.
There is talk among the Chinese
themselves, it is said, that All Hing
was hired by the supporters of Sun
Vat Sen to beat up Editor Ching
You Hoong because of his editorials
in favor Of Yuan Shai-Kai and against
the Sun Vat Sens.
Opposing counsel fought over the
matter Of the amou8k Of the bond
Mr. Andrews. who wii1essist the pros
ecution in the case. insisted on a large
bond Of $4,000. OF at least $500. The
court finally settled the heated debate
by fixing the amount at $780,
Ching Ycu Hoong Is suffering from
severe "knuckle" woufds over his
right eye. on the top of his head. and
across the chest mE|r| Hour|on
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-18
ATTACK IS MADE
ON INDUSTRIAL
ACCIDENT BOARD
Briefs Charge Compensation
Act "Unconstituti0naI, In
valid and Imperative

Charging that the Workmen's Com
pensation Act Is unconstitutional, In
valid and imperative; that the board
OF industrial accidents is not fair
and impartial body, and that one Of
its members, F. e. Steere, is "disquali-
fled, biased, prejudiced and wholly
unfit to serve on it" George A. Da-
Wis and his fellow attorneys, J. w.
Thompson and Charles 8. Davis, filed
briefs today in circuit court on mat
ters of law intended to be argued"
The two cases used to bring the
matter before the court are those OF
John ]. Carroll against the Marconi
Wireless Company of America, and
Edgar T. Anderson against the Hawai-
Ian Dredging Company. Both are
damage suits.
1t is alleged that the Workmen's
Compensation Act Is IAN attempt to
fix and regulate the fees and COM
pensation of the officers of this court,
an dthe supreme court Of the territory
Of Hawaii" that 1t is IAN attempt to
perVert the independent administra-
tion of Justice and impedes the ad-
ministration of justice
F. E. Steere, member of the board,
Continued on page two)
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-18
JAMES R. HOLT,
AGED KAMAAINA,
CALLEDBY DEATH
Prominent Member of Well
Known Island Family Dies
at His Home

James Robinson Holt died at his
home, 1855 Kamehameha Nv road at
4: 80 q. m. today of dropsy of the heart
He was n years and six months old
at the time of his death, being born
on the seventeenth day OF October,
1888. He was the eldest son of Rob-
ert William and Watty Robinson Holt.
A. younger brother, Owen Jones Holt,
died in 1891.
He leaves surviving him his widow,
Lokalia, and son, James Lawrence
Holt; also a son by a former mar
rage, Robert Holt of Kalaupapa, Mo-
lokai; a brother, John Dominis Holt,
at Oxford, England; and the follow
ing nephews, William r., Owen j.,
George H., Edward s., and Chris J..
Holt; also Mrs. Annie X. Kentwell
and several grandchildren, nephews
and nieces.
Mr.. Holt was born at Pakaka. where
Allen & Robinson, Limited's, lumber
yard is now situated. He was con-
nected with the firm of Robinson &
Company In his early youth, and after
the death of their father in 1862, he
and his two brothers conducted Hale
mano ranch in the district of Wailua,
which is now owned ard controlled by
the Wailua Agriculture Company. The
body wiz be on view at the under
taking parlors of M. E. Silva, on Ku-
kui street, at half-past seven this even
ing to the family and friends. Flu
neral services will be held at the un-
dertaking parlors at $3.50 p. m. to-
morrow.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-18
hunters
PUBLICITY PUNCH
USED BY ALLIES
Special Agent Of Australian
Government and Promotion
ist Saw Real Service

Press Agent for the Allies" is one
of several new titles that Percy
Hunter. special agent for the Austral-
ian government. ambulance driver
somewhere in France" and promo
zionist, has bsought to Honolulu after
an absence of four years from this
city, during which time he saw much
active fighting on the western battle
front of Europe.
Mr.. Hunter arrived in Honolulu in
the steamer Sierra yesterday, in COM
pany with Alexander Hume Ford. The
two met in San Diego. California, by
appointment, Mr.. Ford having made
the "date" by cable while the latter
was in London. Both are interested
In the proposed Pan-Pacific EXPOSE
ton in San Diego in 1917, and 1t was
to talk over the plans for this event
that they met in the Pacific coast city.
Il would rather not discuss the
war; Mr.. Hunter said this morning
while at breakfast at the Alexander
Young hotel. who do think will
win? Well, think the war is already
won: 1t is only matter of cleaning
up now" he laughed.
Mr.. Hunter then explained that he
is going back to Australia to report to
that government regarding special
mission which took him to London,
CONTINUED on page eight