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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-28
TROOPS MOVEMENT
SET NEW RECORD
Biggest Job of the Kind in
All History Say the .
Experts.

WASHINGTON, D. c., June 2S.-
News Of the safe arrival of the Ameri-
eau troops in Europe sent new thrill
through Washington.
No formal announcement came from
the War department. None will come,
probably, until Maj. Gen. Pershing's Of.
ticiai report has been received. Thea
there may be a statement as to the
number and composition of the sd-
vance guard.
Press dispatches from France, pre-
sumably sent forward with the aprroV.
al of General Pershing's staff, show
that Major General Sibert, one OF the
new major generals Of the army, has
been given command of the first force
sent abroad, under General Pershing
as ommander.in-chief OF the expedt.
ton.
One thing stands out sharply, de
spite the fact that the size OF the task
that has iieen accomplished is not full
ly revealed as yet. This is that Aneri
can cnternrise has set a new recoro
for the transportation of troops.
Considering the distance to be GOV.
cred and the fact that all prenarario"s
had to be made after the order came
from the White House the night OF May
IS, it is practically certain that never
before has a military expedition of this
size been assembled, conveyed ami
landed without mishap in so snort a
time by any nation. 1t is good augury
Of future achievements. The only
rival in magnitude is the movemen;
of British troops to South Africa in
the Boer war, and that was made over
seas that we're unhampered by sub
marines, mines or other obstacles.
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dress to nearly 200 members Of the
Naval academy third year class, whose
graduation was advanced by a year
to provide officers for fighting ships
The Secretary said in part:
"Those who prophesied that America
would not go whole heartedly into this
war have been discredited. The only.
divided councils have been as to the
best methods to be employed and when
the President and Congress had spok
en- their decision has been accepted
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-28

company i parcel of land on Helenls
run IA Lincoln district: consideration,
Ss,3SS.S4 W. 3. Pigott and wife 70
F. q. Gray a parcel Of land In the VII
lage Of Pennington; consideration, s.
and other valuable consideration. Sa'
lem Joseph and wife to Kalial Joseph,
me one.thrd interest in q parcel Of
land on Big run, a branch Of Big Bin
CANON creek in Warrington district;
consideration, 81 and other valuable
consideration.
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Clarksburg Miner
Is Blown to Atoms
tBy Associated Press)

CLARKSBURG, w. Va, June 2Ss-
Frank Cox, a coal miner, was blown to
atoms when piece of high explosive
let go in his hand today in the Ocean
mine east Of the city
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Proves It
Can Wage War Well
tRy Associated Prersl

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, June 2S.-Ameri.
ca is demonstrating to the world that
a democracy of 1Oo,OOO,0OO persons
can wags war efficiently and with
unity of spirit, Secretary Daniels de.
clared today in commencement ad-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-28

Mrs. Arthur Clayton and little laugh.
ter Jane, of Warrington, are spending
a week as the guests Of the formers
mother, Mrs. John R. Cook, on Fair.
mont avenue.
Mrs. ]. M. Wolfe and little daughter,
Miss Margaret, OF Idamay, were visi.
tors in this city today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-28

Realizing the need every family vicinity American
Flag to display arranged supply limited
rous small cost in spite Of the ct that the
doubled the days. All need do IS
conseccey numbered and present them Ct
office with 50 cents cash and the nag yours Ten
extra mailing II not called toEs
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.NLAllIllGTQN
Recruiting Officers.

Lieut.. o. H. Watson, Lloyd McKin'
ley and W. R. Martin are here recruit
ing for the .. s. Army.
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L. Snyder left yesterday for Akron,
Ohio, where he intends TO purchase
and return with four international
trucks.
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Military Air.

Main street looks like military
camp this morning with flags flying.
The soldiers have pitched their tent
at the head of the street, where thew
will recruit for few days.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-28

cut out the picture On all four sides.
Then carefully fold dotted line l its
entire length. Then dotted line 2,
md SO on. Fold each section under
neath accurately. When completed
turn over and you'll find surprising
esult Save the pictures.
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THE WEATHER.

West Virginia
Probably 10 c a !
thunder showers
tonight and Friday
Local Readings.
f. P. Hall, OBJ.
Temperature at
8 a. m. today 70.
Yesterdays wealth.
er, partly cloudy;
temperature, max
imum, 80; mini
mum, 60; precipt'
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Visiting Daughter.
Sam Sybert, Of Cleveland, Ohio, is
here visiting his daughter.
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Visiting sister.
Mrs. S. E. sybert is visiting her sis
ter at Sistersville.
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SAVE THIS COUPON
AMERICAN FLAG COUPON
NUMBER sc

Present three coupons consecvey numbered the office
Of west Vrgnan beautiful Flag 4x6 feet
with sewed stripes, guaranteed fast colos,
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In Wheeling.
Miss Nell Padden is visiting rela'
tives in Wheeling.
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b. ana o. Earninss-The Baltimore
ana ohio's statement of earnings and
expenses for May, out today, shows
that the net operating revenue was
50,s00 as compared with S2,S55,41I
~ May last year, an increase OF $685..
ssg
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-28

ToHsy,s Legal Transfer-R. E. Harr
and wife to Ella Henry, an interest in
house and lot on Water street, East
side; 81 and other considerations.
The following deeds were filed at the
county clerks office yesterday: L..
3 Martin and husband to William
Bradley a parcel Of land in Manning
ton district: consideration, $40. M.
G. Cochran OF al. to Bethlehem Coal
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HELP WANTEp-MALE

wANTED-2o linemen's helpers, good
pay, free transportation, steady worA
Apply Dispatcher's Office, First street
Monongahela Valley Traction Com.
pany. 6'SS.oe-zozS
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Rag for Tho Falrmont.-Drawing
are now being made for a large flag
pole which will float from the top of
lie new Fairmont hotel The flag pole
wiIisbe six inches in diameter and will
.be So feet in heighth.e
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-28

Engineers In Martlnsburs - W. E.
hamilton, of the sanderson and Porter
sccmpany, has been in Martinsburg for
several days looking after the inter
SIS Of the company. A. G. Polk, who
e representative Of the same COM
pany in Fairmont, left yesterday even
ing for the same city where he will
attend to business.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-28

VIII Make School Address - City
Commissioner ]. Walter Barnes will
deliver the commencement address to
the completing classes of the rural
schools Of Grafton district on satur.
day evening at the high school build
ing IN Grafton. Sixty-six pupils will
be- granted diplomas.
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EVENTS TONIGHT.

Blacksmith Foot Burned James
~. Turner, Of Rock Forge, Mononga-
la county, was admitted to Fairmont
Hospital No. 8 last evening suffering
With a badly burned foot. The man
was working in blacksmith shop
when piece of red hot iron fell on his
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-28

Guardian Named = W. T. Michael
vas named guardian Of Ross A. viii.
son, infant heir of the late H. B. Will
son. Bond OF $1OO was furnished.
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Box Social saturday.-The Mems Bi
bic class Of the Methodist Episcopal
church South Of Rtvesville will give a
social and box supper on the lawn OF
the church on Saturday evening, June
50. The public is invited to this sup.
per and social, which promises to be
an enjoyable affair.
Valley Gem Coming = The Valley
Gem viii arrive in Fairmont early to-
morrow morning carrying a full cargo
on its regular return trip from Pitts.
bufgh.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-28

New Flour sacks-The product of
tte Fairmont Milling company will
soon appear on the market in sacks
the design on which was done by Miss
Marie Boclm, daughter of S. A. Boehm,
manager Of the mill and student in
an art school in Detroit.
Evening journal., 1917-09-24
WOMAN IS held ON
SHOPLIFTING CHARGE

Judge Churchman, In Municipal Court
this morning. ordered Miss Helen Fer
guson, 30 years old, Of Camden. n. j.,
held In $500 bail for the Court of Gen.
eral Sessions on a charge Of larceny.
The man who was arrested on Satur-
day afternoon as her alleged accom-
piice was released from custody for
lack OF evidence to connect him with
the crime
Paul Hogan, a clerk in the w. r. Far
ley clothing store at No 7i3 Market
street told uf his thrilling experiences
in capturing the woman on Saturday
afternoon at the corner Of Seventh and
King streets.
According to Hogan the woman had
called at the Farley store. Her actions
aroused The suspicious of the clerk
When he saw her leave the place with
something that looked like a bundle
under her arm, he set out in pursuit
The woman started ~ run. At
Seventh end IAng streets Hogan
caught up with the woman, and, grab
bing her around the body. threw her
to the street where he held her until
Traffic Officer Scott relieved him OF
his prisoner.
Two suits of clothing. valued at
S41.50. are SAID TO have been stolen
by the woman who listened TO the
proceeding IN court this morning with
seemingly little interest in the matter.
Evening journal., 1917-09-24
DRYS WOULD CUT
15O Names FROM
THE VOTING LIST
continue from FIrst page.

work at the Pusey and Jones plant She
said on cross-examination that she "did
not know Moses from any Of the rest
Of the gang"
Edgar G. Prettylnan said he left the
notice with man standing in the door.
who claimed that he was a boarder. and
would give II TO Hayes. A forthwith
summons was issued for Henry Will
liams, who is alleged to have received
the notice for Hayes, to testify as to
Hayes receipt of IL, and the hearing
was continued.
The registration OF William II. Davis,
Negro, Of No. 223 East Front street.
was appealed on the ground OF nom
residence. Hester Collins testified that
Davis had not lived at her house for
two months. lie had registered on
September 70. His name was stricken
OFF the list.
The appeal against the registration
Of Charles II. Simmons, Third district
Of the First ward, was dismissed be-
cause the name did not appear on the
books.
The name OF Samuel ]. Baker.
aged 76 years, Of the Third dis
trlct of the First ward, whose residence
was given as South Market street,N
was permitted TO remain on the boOks4
He resides In a cabin along the Chris
tlana river, and has been registered
similarly for years. The same action
was taken in the case OF Neal Dough-
erty for the same reason, as was
the appeal against George Cook.
Similar action was taken in the cases
Of Edward Cloud, Charles II. Garvin,
Harry l.. Reasen, John Walther. OIL
yer S. Scheu, Joseph Rattle, Alexan-
der Guy, Leroy Guy John r. Davis,
Jacob A. Daniel William Thomas,
Thomas f. Tully, Valentine r. Maier,
George NJ Long. John Campbell, Frat
els Morris, John Charleston, George w.
Myers, Hugh Conner, William n. Short,
William Brown, all OF whom were
registered in the Third district Of the
First ward, and live in cabins along
the Christlana. These appeals were
dismissed upon the application Of Mr..
Eastburn, who was satisfied that their
residences were correct and legal.
Mrs. Mary krieder, Of No. BOZ South
Harrison street, testified that CaleD
Mann did not reside at that address,
from which he had registered, but that
a family Of that name lived at No.
505 South Harrison street.
Evening journal., 1917-09-24
Delaware now HAS
1925 FOR DRAFT arms
Continued from First Page.

OUublnucu Aloli AAoe NcN'
and the additional 10 per cent. that
each Of the four local boards have
called a third levy for examination
Board No. A was the only one Of
tht local boards examining men in
the third levy this morning. This
board called 37S men, who will be ex-
amined today. tomorrow and Wednes-
day.
The examinations by Board No 2
started this afternoon when 100 men
have been notified to report for ex-
animation. This board has sent out
not ces for 400 men to appear for ex-
animation. AS stated, 100 are 10 be
examined this afternoon, 100 tomor-
row, 100 Friday and the last 100 on
Monday
Board No. 3 Will examine $50 on
Friday and $50 on Monday, while
Board No. will examine all of The
107 men called in its third levy from
8 TO / o'clock next Monday.
william West, formerly OF No. 62O
West Seventh street, who was order
ed 10 report 10 Board No. 1 last Sat
urday failed TO appear. II was an
nounced at the board headquarters
today that unless he appears within
four days he viii be certified as a
soldier.
Evening journal., 1917-09-24
Friends Centennial
MEMORABLE OCCASION

Many members Of the Society OF
Friends from this city and nearby
places attended the memorable centen-
NAL Celebration at the Friends Meeting
House, Fourth and West streets, last
Saturday. A pleasant surprise was the
presence Of Jesse Green, who will be
100 years old in December, and who
responded TO the request for a speech
by telling Of the days when he sat in
the gallery Of the meeting house in
1927.
George B. Miller, presiding, read a
letter Of cOngratulation from the meet
Ing In Pasadena. Cal.
Among the out-of-town guests were
Herbert and Caroline Worth, Of West
Chester Pa; Elizabeth Newlin, Of
Darby; Henry Ferris and wife. Of Ger
mantown; Charles paxson, Of Swarih-
more; Gilbert Cope, of West Chester.
Lucy Biddle Lewis, Of Lansdowne,
active on the American Friends SER
vice committee, who are doing recon-
structlOn work in France; Wilson NJ.
Tyler and wife, Of Eeston, Md; Ellen
Farquhar and Mrs Francis Stabler, Of
Sandy Springs, Md, and Lewis Smed-
ley, Of Willist0wn; J. Russell Hayes,
poet and librarian. Of Swarthmore; Miss
Edith Newlin Gawthrop, Swarthmore; /;
Henry Ferris, editor Of Friends Intelli-
gencer. Germantown; his great uncle,
Edward Ferris, Of Baltimore, son OF
Benjamin Ferris, the historian, Abigail
Speakman, OF West Chester, and
Thomas Garrett, grandson and name
sake OF the Thomas Garrett, grandson
and namesake Of the Thomas Garrett
who operated the famous underground
railroad.
Evening journal., 1917-09-24
bUTHERANS HONOR
REFORMER AGAIN
4O0th Anniversary of Re-
formation to be Ap-
propriately Observed
VISITING PASTORS
TO BE SPEAKERS

Zion Lutheran Church. the Rev s. O..
Won Bosse, pastor, viii celebrate the
400th anniversary Of the reformation by
appropriate services from October "A TO
November II.
She Rev. Or. II. S. Weller, president
Of the Lutheran Minsterlum, Of phila-
delphis, Will preach the festival sermon
at the opening services on Sunday even
ing, October IA. The Rev s. O. Won
Bosse will make a short address In the
German language at this service.
The Rev. o. Heydenreich, of
Hartford, Conn.,, Will be the preacher
on the morning of October 2S. An
illustrated lecture Will be/given by
the pastor on the evening Of October
81. The lecture has been prepared
by Charles Jacobs, Of the Philadel-
phia Seminary, and sixty slides
showing the life Of Martin Luther
VIII be exhibited. The Rev. Her
mann Stippich, of South Mahches-
ter, Conn. will make the address.
Services in German. followed by
Holy Communion. will be held on
the morning OF November 4, with
English sermon in the evening by the
pastor, on the subject, why is a
Lutheran7"
The Reformation cantata, The City
Of God, by the Zion Church choir,
with soloists and accompanying or
chestra, is an event OF interest for the
evening Of November 8. The cantata
was written for the quadri-centennia
by Professor Luther d. Reed, OF the
Philadelphia Seminary, with music by
II. Alexander Matthews, Of New York.
The Sunday school celebrations will
be on the morning and evening Of No
vember H.
Evening journal., 1917-09-24
Soldier WAS TOOL"
IN Store ROBBERY
Continued from First Page.

into the store. Thomas did not want
to stand trial at once, either, on a
charge Of stealing a number Of skins
from the plant Of the F. Blumenthal
Company. so The court ordered him
neld under $1,000 bail TO await the
action Of the Court Of General Sessions.
Thomas troubles started when he
was arrested for street lighting When
arrested, a gun was found on his per-
son. Later still, he was charged with
robblng Patrick Seeley on South
Broome street, on August 4. For fght-
Ing, Thomas was fned 81; for carry
ing a gun, $50 and costs, and on the
highway robbery count he was held
In $500 bail for the Court Of General
Sessions.
Evening journal., 1917-09-24
Impose MNNY fines
IN MUNICIPAL court
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Continued from First Page.
man said the visitor should learn how
TO take care Of himself IN strange
place, and then let him so without
nne.
Joseph Verosa, charged with stab
bing William Moore Of Company @,
First Delaware Infantry, on Saturday
night at the corner Of Front and Mar
ket streets, was granted until tomor-
row 70 present mis- defense. Moore
who was badly cut in the left side,
was removed TO the Delaware Hospital
where his injuries were dressed.
John Wilson, Negro, was fined siC
and costs for striking his friend, Miss
Mary E. Griffith.
Robert ]. Morris, Negro, who plead.
ed guilty to trespassing on the Balu
more and Ohio railroad. was fined si
and costs.
Isaac Christian and Walter Gordy
Negroes, who pleaded not guilty t.
charges OF playing crap, were found
guilty and fined each S. and costs.
John J. Mcmahon pleaded guilty "a
a disorderly conduct charge and was
fined IS and costs.
William White. Negro. charged with
improper conduct 10 a public place
pleaded guilty and was fined go and
costs.
Axle II. Smith was ordered held In
$1,000 bail for the Court OF General Ses-
sions on the charge Of larceny Of SG2.5l
from Edward F. Smith Oflcers testl-
fed that Smith confessed his guilt. and
that s3l Of the stolen money has been
recovered.
Samuel swiggett and Porter Jackson,
Negroes. pleaded guilty TO charges OF
fghtlng on the street. and were fined
each s5 and costs
Louih Borkowitz. charged with oper-
ating an automobile without a license
was fined so and costs.
Alvin c. Smith and Harry Simpson
charge with violating the speed law,
were ilned s25 and costs each.
Chas- Walker, Negro, pleaded guilty
70 assaulting William c. Emery and
was fned S25 and costs.
Evening journal., 1917-09-24
DEATHS.
william G. Washington.
Margaret = Riemer.
Mary e. Harris.

Rita Casey.
WAsHlNdTON-On September az, 1917,
William q. Washington
Relatives and friends arc invited 10 az.
attend the funeral services al his late resi-
denoe, Newport. Del. on Tuesday evening
September Goth nj 8 o'clock. Interment
private at convenience Of family.
hlEMEk-ln Newport, Del. on September
21, 1917. Margaret r.. wife Of Walter l..
hiemer, aged 36 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral services az the residence Of her
husband, - Newport on Wednesday after
noon. September 20 at o'clock Inter.
ment % White Clay Greek cemetery.
HAhRlS-ln this CITY, on September 20,
1917. Mary +. Harris.
Relatives and friends are respectfully in
vited TO attend tho funeral from the resi-.
dence Of her mother. Mrs. Fisher No. OF
b stpeet South Wilmington, on Tuesday
afternoon September 20. Services will be
noon, at o'clock. Interment at MI. Olive
cemetery.
OAsEY-In this city, on September 2e
1917, Rita, infant daughter Of Jeremiah A.
and Nellie b. Casey, aged month.
Relatives and friends are invited 20 at-
tend the funeral services at tho residence Of
her parents. No. o86 Bennett street, on
Tuesday afternoon, September 25 az 2
o'clock 1ntermcnt at Cathedral cemetery
STRADLEY-In this city. on September 2i.
1917. George L. stradlay Jr.. In his 10th
Relatives. friends members Of Temple
Lodge. No. II. A. +. & A. NJ; ST. John :
Chapter No. 4, r.. A.. NJ Z. and St. John :
Commandery. No. !, X. T., are invited to
attend the funeral services at his late resi-
Monday evening septembe- "a. al o clock.
Further services and irternent at smyrna,
Del. Tuesday. II o'clock IN charge Of 81 .
Johns Commandery r.. T. Auto funeral.
Evening journal., 1917-09-24
killed When AUTO
Turtles ON Curve

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scalp lacerated and slight ooncusslon
Of the brain.
Alfred Collins, OF Germantown, con-
tusions Of the head and shoulders.
Mills was operating the car at the
time Of the accdest, the party being
on the way back from Lewes. About
o'clock yesterday afternoon the ma
chine, which was going at a good rate
Of speed, attempted TO take curve
near Blackbird Hill, when lt turned
over twice.
Physicians were summoned from
Middletown and pronounced Farrar
dead. The ambulance Of the County
Hospital removed Moore to the Della
ware Hospital. The machine IN which
the men were riding was wrecked
What came near being a serious ac-
oldont occurred a short distance from
Middleiown late Saturday night when
an automobile crashed into carriage
occupied by Victor G. Kohl and his
son. Both were thrown twenty feet.
and knocked unconscious. The driver
Of the automobile did not take Kohl
and his son TO MlddletOwn, saying
that he was in a hurry. The car is
alleged to bear a license tag No. 1888.
Issued In the name Of Ollie NJ. Baker
Of Lanrel, Del. A warrant will be is
sued for the arrest Of the driver Of the
car, and three charges Will be placed
against him before Magistrate Stevens
by Mr.. Kohl.
May Williams, Of Christiana. was
admitted to the Physicians and Sur
geons Hospital yesterday suffering
from a broken leg, sustained in an au-
tomobile accident down the state.
Evening journal., 1917-09-24
Close DUPONT BOOKS
FOR OCTOBER Meeting

The stock books Of Z. /. dupont de
Nemours and Company for the transfer
of stock Of that corporation prior to the
special meeting Of October 10 have been
closed until after the meeting. The
date for the meeting was fixed by
former Judge Daniel o. Hastings, special
master, to give stockholders of the COM
pany an opportunity TO vote on the
question of whether or not they shall
acquire for the company the stock
formerly owned by T. Coleman dupont.
and now held by Pierre s. dupont anil
his associates, Of the dupont Securities
Company. Under the decree of Judge
Thompson the stock transfer books were
to close twenty days prior to the meet
ing, which was the close of business
Thursday last. Proxies can be given by
stockholders, however, up 70 the time
Of the meeting on October 10.