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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11

4 fresh lot of Haas Candies receiv- ed on last boat, from 50 cents to S2 a box. Valdez Drug Go. f
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11

Location notices. both quartz ana placer, for sale at the Prospector of flee.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11

For frst-class meals and good serv- ice at reasonable prices try the Mer- chants Cafe. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11
ArctcHOtel Watch This
 Space PHONE lss MRS. STRING. Pro,

Remember your friends by sending them a Panoramic View. a new lot just received. Valdez Drug Co., If
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
Blanks for Would Be
Students Of Morse

Application blanks for enrolment
in the school of biography which is
soon to be established at the Y. NJ. C.
A. have been received by Secretary
Right and tomorrow all young men who
are physically fit and can meet the
requirements for enrolment will be
presented with blank upon appltca'
ton at the "Y" office.
No physical examination is required
for enrolment in the school, the ap-
plicant, however, being required to
state that to his knowledge he has
no ailments, defOrmities or other
disabilities" disqualifying him for
service in the army and that he will
not claim exemption from enlistment.
This provision is made in order TO
protect the government from those
who might wish to obtain schooling
in the valuable vocation OF telegraphy
at the governments expense without
any service given in exchange
1t is expected that beginning with
tomorrow the applications for enroll
ment will come in rapidly since 1t is
believed that the opportunity which
this presents to the young men Of the
community to engage in a high grade
OF service with the Signal Corps OF
the amy is one which they will not
be slow to appreciate and grasp.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
COAL OPERATORS
UNITE TOMORROW
National Organization Win
Be Formally Launched At
Washington.

The Central West Virginia Coal
Operators Association, of which D. H.
LaTson is secretary, will be one OF the
charter members of the new National
Coal Operators Association which VIII
be organized at Washington tomorrow
afternoon when representatives OF all
the leading coal operators associations
will meet for that purpose.
DR.. Lawson and c. H. Jenkins OF
this city, will be among the officers
who will represent the West Virginia
operators at the meeting tomorrow.
The suggestion Of a National Coal
Operators Association was made by
F. s Peabody, chairman of the coal
operators committee of the Council OF
National Defense Later the idea was
presented the secretaries OF the dis
trict and state associations met in
Washington some weeks ago, and
since that time has been a subject OF
big agitation among all the coal asso'
Citations.
The charter associations that will be
represented in Washington tomorrow
afternoon and the associations over the
United States that have already joined
the National association are as fol
lows: Southern Appalachian Coal
Operators Association of Knoxville,
Texas; Pittsburgh Coal Producers AS
sociation OF Pittsburgh, Pa; Central
West Virginia Coal Operators Associa'
ton, Fairmont, W. Va; CentraIlllinois
Coal Trade Bureau, Springfield, ILL.,;
Indiana Coal Trade Bureau, Terra
Haute Ind; Pittsburgh Vein Opera.
tors Association of Ohio, Cleveland,
o.; Upper Potomac Coal Operators AS.
sociaton OF Cumberland, Md; Knox
County Coal Operators Association of
Indiana; Franklin Coal Operators As
sociaton of Chicago, ILL.,; Coal Trade
Bureau of Galesburg, ILL.,; Harlan Coun-
ty Coal Operators Association Of Har-
Ian, Ky.
At the meeting of the New Interior
building in Washington tomorrow the
charter members will elect a board OF
directors and will take other definite
steps toward organizing.
The constitution has already been
drawn up and approved by all Of the
charter members, Applications have
been coming in fast and It Is very prob.
able that the new national association
will become very popular.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
GARBAGE TRUCK IN
ANOTHER SMASHUP
This Time the Whole Board
of Officers Had Grand
Stand Seats.

Everything was quiet at the regular
ten O'Clock session Of the Board Of Al
fairs meeting this morning when ter
rible crash resounded from Cleveland
avenue and all of the city commission
ers rushed to the back windows OF
the Board of Affairs room to behold a
terrible wreck; the little Ford garbage
truck, the only garbage outfit now in
operation within the city had bumped
into the East Park street car while
coming up Cleveland avenue with 4
full load Of garbage and one whole
side OF the truck had been caved In
Sanitary officer Holden had Just
got the garbage truck out Of the repair
shop after It's midnight ride with Fat
ty" Ferguson and had placed 1t IN the
hands OF Charley Anderson, who was
thought to be a competent driver. All
who have viewed the scene OF the
wreck consider it miracle that An
ders0n, who was driving the car, es'
capped without being severely injured
As IL was he only sustained a few mi.
nor cuts.
Calls too numerous to handle have
been coming it at the city hall asking
that garbage be hauled away. Officer
Holden has been working his little Ford
double time until the new garbage
truck which has been ordered for sew
eral weeks arrives, Holden was hop
ing to be able to have both of his trucks
in running condition and to establish
permanent schedule beginning today
Now the city is without a garbage
truck of any kind.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
Lovett Is Mentioned
For Coal Administrator

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2O.-Plans
for appointing a coal administrator
were taken up today by President Will
son with the Federal trade commits
sion.
The President it is understood ia.
vors appointing one man instead OF
committee of three as asked by
mine owners and workers.
There was talk in official circles to-
day of the appointment Of Chairman
Lovett OF the Union Pacific system
to the important places but an opin
ion prevailed that he might not un
dertake 1t in addition to work as
head of priority shipment board.
There was no official indication Of
who the appoIntee would be.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
City Hall Notes

Miss Minnie D. Polling, stenograp.
her in the office Of City Clerk Albert
j. Kens has returned after weeks
vacation with friends and relatives in
Barbour and Randolph counties.
Miss Leila Manning, the other Of
the two wood nymphs arrested near
the First Regiment camp several
days ago for disorderly coduCt and
who had been serving ten days In the
city jail has been released. Her sis-
ter who resides In Grafton came 70
the city hall this morning and asked
to take her home, promising to see
that she stayed at home.
Minnie Lahue and Maggie Merefeld
two young women who haya been
serving ten days for disorderly con-
duct will be released this evening up.
on the payment Of a ten dollar fine.
The trial of C. W. Wilson, R. D.
McDougal, and D. q. Skinner is
scheduled to take place at the police
court room this evening Tho young
men are charged with a very serious
offense, having disturbed religious
worship.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
PERSONALS,

Perry Pople and Mrs. pople, o.
Pennington, spent the week end with
relatives in the city.
Mr. and Mrs. Lutte Brown we're
guests Of Mrs. Browns parents, Mr..
and Mrs. William ELLIOTT near Shinn'
ston Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Reeves and Mr.
and Mrs. Edward johnson mOtored 70
Clarksburg yesterday and spent the
day with friends,
I'LL. Cross who Is employed at Wal.
lace spent Sunday at his home IN
Mrs. Cora Morrow has returned 70
the city after spending a week with
her aunt, Mrs. Craig at Boothsyille.
Dr.. and Mrs. N B. Cox and daugh-
ter, Pauline, Of shinnston were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Cox in Morgan
town avenue yesterday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
Another Delinquent
Reports To Board

One more delinquent showed up at
the office Of the local board for the
City Of Fairmont this morning and
after passing the physical examination
was certified for service. This was
James Ranzel Hicks, colored and a
delinquent of the first call. Hicks
had been In Ohio and had not receiv-
ed his call to service until Just a few
days ago and Immediately came to
Fairmont for the examination. In all
this makes even ninety young men
that the local baord has certified for
service.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
Belgians Destroying
City Of Monastir
tBy Associated PrssS>

CORFU, Aug. 2O.-one quarter Of the
Serbian city OF MonaStir has been de-
stroyed by fire caused by the BulEar'
ian commandment, the Serbian press
bureau announces. The number Civic.
tins has not been asCertained.
The statement says that on Saturday
the Bulgarians bombarded the city
more violently than ever firing some
1000 shells, There was no reason for
the bombardment as 70 fighting was in
progress. Women and children who
fled have been collected and taken to
the rear,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
Got Two Years For
. Draft Law Fraud
lRx Associated Pressl

NEW YORK, Aug, 20.-Dr. S, J.
Bernfeld and Louis l, Cherey, indict-
ed members of Exemption Board No.
SO, today entered pleas Of guilty to a
Charge of conspiracy to obstruct the
draft law when about to be placed On
trial. They weer sentenced to two
years each in the federal penitentiary
at Atlanta.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
EAST SIDE
- NEWS -
RIrthdnN ParkY,

Mrs, Harry swsGringOn, Il 2AsgSO
street, was given . SuFpriIO 61gthoc
party Saturday evening. The Oypn
vas arranged and very elOFOFlY ca
rled out by Mrs. SWeaEiaEon'B CHI
dren and the evening MAS yoEY WaeA
enjoyed by oil present, Those - ~
tendance were Mrs, Della MoFo1, ~
Frank Google, Mrs. Charles Michael
Mrs. Wagner, MRS. Mont DeVaulk
Mrs, Fred Reeves, Mrs. John Coz,
Mrs. Edward Johnson, and Mrg. MIN
4 West .,,,,.,,,,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20

sliafiht Fire-The Central fire de-
partment had call from Fourteenth
street this afternoon at 1870 o'clock
and the run was made in record time.
The porch Of house had caught fire
from a spark which was blown from
some rubbisbe burning nearby The
blaze was extinguished ythe peo'
pie in the vicinity almost as soon as
it was discovered. so the fremen had
their ride for nothing This was the
first call since the run to the Manley
hotel July 9
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
French Commander
Visits the Aericanf
lRv Associated Pressl

AMERICAN TRAINING CAMP IN
FRANCE, Aug. 2O.-Gen. Petain, COM
mander in chief Of the French army
yesterday visited Major General John
]. Pershing, spending the entire day in
the American training area. After the
visit General Petain said he was much
impressed and convinced that the
American troops would soon become an
excellent fighting force. General PERISH
ing will proceed to the front in several
days.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
q. s. Wants ALI the
Destroyers It Can Get
INV Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.-lmme-
diate expansion Of building facilities
OF the United States 10 double or ire
BILE the output of destroyers during
the next IS months was the object
Of conference today between Secre-
tary Daniels and representatives OF
twenty-five or more ship and engine
builders,
"If we get what we want" the
secretary said, the United States
will have more destroyers than any
other power. They are the one thing
a submarine fears"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
British Miners
Change Their Minds
fRv Associated Pressl

EXMOUTH, England, Aug. 2O.-The
National conference of the Miners fed
Grafton Of Great Britain decided today
by a vote Of 1915 to 1854 that the Brit.
ish Labor party should not be repre-
scented at the international Socialist
conference at Stockholm. This Is re-
versal of a previous decision Of the
Miners Federation.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
.EAIRNONT SUIT
AGAINST THOMPSON
UniOntown Banker Joins In
Involuntary Bankruptcy
Petition.
cBy Associated PresS)

PITTSBURG, Aug. 2O.-An inyol-
untary petition in bankruptcy was
filed this afternoon in United States
district court here against ]. v. Thorn.
pson, former millionaire banker OF
Uniontown, Pa. :.
The petition was fled in behalf
Of w. H. Conaway and Rolf M. Hite
both Of Fairmont, w. Va, and Mar
garet L. Markle OF West Newton, Pa.
Thompson joins in asking that he be
adjudged bankrupt.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
1Wq
From Mt. Chateau.

Prof. and Mrs. Frank Reeves Wa6
have been spending the summer
months at Mt, Chateau on the Cheat
River are here for q few days visiting
the formers fathers John W. Reeves
in Morgantown avenue. They were
guests at dinner yesterday Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Coz In Morgantowu ayenno.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
To Indianapolis.

Mrs. Rebecca night left the city
this evening for indianapolis, Ind, to
spend some time with her son Charles !
Knight, and family. She went ~
way Of Pittsburg and would pay 9
short visit to Mrs, Sara Borgess. while
in that city.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
zingie Starts After
BuckWheat HonorS
lRz Associated pressl

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.-Penn-
sylyania will probably lose to New
York this year the title of greatest
buckwheat production which she has
held many years. The latest forecast
Of the Department OF Agriculture
placed New York's prospective pro-
duction at 6,776,o00 and Pennsylvan-
las at 6,584,OOO. Both states plant
ed about IA per cent more acreage to
buckwheat this year than last.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
Half Of Saloniki
Destroyed By Fire
az Assoclated Preasl

LONDON, Aug. 2O.-More than one
half the walled city Of Salonih In
Greek Macedonia which is under occu-
patton by the Entent allied troops, was
destroyed by fire on Saturday.
Eighty thousand people who we're
rendered homeless were being removed
to villages last evening, according to
dispatch received here,
The fire is now under control.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20

". Va fair and
warmer tonight.
Tuesday probably
showers.
Weather Readings
F P. HAIL, Oh.
Temperature at
s a. m. today, Ga.
Yesterdays wea-
Their, clear, TEN
perature, maxim
UNI, go; minimum,
50; precipitation,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
G.. A. R. National
Encampment Opens
(By Associated Pressl

BOSTON, Aug. 20. - The National
encampment Of the G. A. R. got under
way today with additional delegates
arriving on every train. A meeting OF
the National Council Of Administration
was held and the credentials commit
tee put in busy day. Auxiliary bod
les opened headquarters and held re-
ceptlons. The National Association OF
Patriotic Instructors held its annual
business session.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
Italian ArmyIs
Across the Isonzc
fp1 Aaaociated Preagl

ROME, Aug. 2O-The Italians in
their offensive on the Isonzo front be-
gun yesterday have crossed the lson'
20 river and already have taken 1900
prisoners it was officially announced
b yshe war department today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
Aid Society.

The Ladies Aid Society Of the DiA.
moad Street M, e. Church will meet
at the church Thursday at $3.50
o'clock. The ladies' are requested %
bring their thimbles as there viii -
work TO do.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20

sity Of Copenhagen, an expert on the
preservation Of food will be at the High
school to give denominations Of the
most approved methods.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20

Willing etudsnt-steve Mueller, a
student in manual training at the
Ohio State University at Columbus,
O., Is visiting Byron Warder Of Lo'
Gust avenue who is now spending his
summer vacation at home. Mr.. Meul,
Ter will leave 'Fairmont Thursday
morning for st. Louis, Mo-, and after
visiting several points in the West
will return to Cleveland, O., where
during the winter he will teach man
ual training and gymnastics.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
Homo from New YORK,

Miss Ethel Hoult arrived home 4Se
evening from New York where she
attended the summer term at Collins
bia University.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20

wANTEp-Man to travel with mana.
ger. Salary or commission. Call
6 to .. m, o. C. Lehman, 500 Ogden
Ave. S.20-St. 2725
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20

Wheat Stacks 5urned-J. r. Rad
cliff, a youth who was arrested Satur.
day charged with setting fire to some
stacks Of wheat on the farm Of ]. R.
Keyser near Montana, will be given
a hearing before Justice w. w. Coma
way tomorrow afternoon. Radcliff Is
said to have made threats against
Keyser and when the wheat attacks
we're destroyed by a FIRE apparently
Of incendiary origin, the arrest OF
Radcliff followed. Some friends OF
the young man furnished bail and he
wa sreleased from Jail.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20

opened until next year. As q matter
Of fact the opening might be done 60
soon as it can be arranged for. There
would be some farmers willing to main
tain stands. It merely means that 4
would be folly to expect the market 70
be an important factor in the life o.
Fairmont until that time.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20

Wesley Barker LeavsS-Wssley
Barker OF Minneapolis, Mimi, who
had been the guest Of relatives in
Fairview and Lock Hamilton and
family In this city left today for his
home. His daughter Miss Bartha Bar
ker, who accompanied him remained
for the Hamilton family reunion In
September.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20

Today's Legal Misunderstanding '.
Kirby and others to John ]. Hawkins
a lot in the Norwood addition to Far
mont 81 and other consideration; D.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20

W. c. T. U. To Mest-Th9 W. C. T.
o. will meet tomorrow afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock in the Library Parl0Is
for the purpose Of electins delegates
to the County Convention which will
be held on September 6, in the Tia.
mend street NJ. II. church and TO tho
State convention at Huntington. the
eGEe for which has not been announc.
ed yet. Members are lrgel to be
present at the meeting,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20

Boutlou left today for Cumberland,
Frostburg and Baltimore 20 spend
about ten days. He accompanied
Rev. Father Boyer Of st. Marys Sem.
mary Baltimore, the latter having
been the guest Of Father Boutlou for
several days.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20

cut out the pIg,uIe OF 90. AZ, sides.
Then carefully fold dotted line | Its
entire length. Then dotted line 2, and
SO on. Fold each section underneath
accurately. When completed turn
over snd you'll find surprising result.
Save the pictures.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20

Assembly Echo Meeting-An AS.
sembly echo meeting occupied the
morning service at the First Baptist
church yesterday when reports from
members Of the church who last week
attended the Assembly at BroadduS
College, Philippi. Among the the
speakers were Mrs, W. ]. Eddy, Miss
es Rebscca Fordycs, Nellie MCIntire,
Mary Powell and Joseph Thomas.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20

EVEN D 1O4NINIII'
East park-Church league ball game.
Masonic Temple-Fairmont lodge No.
8.
odd Fellows hall-Daughters Of Rebe.
kah.
Red Mems Electromagnetic camp.
K. Of P. hall-Maple Grove camp,
Woodman circle.
Modern Woodmen hall-Sunshine
lodge A. o. U, w. D. of H.
Maccabees hall-P. H. C.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20

FaIrmont Hospital Finances A
statement Of the condition Of the
current expense funds of various state
institutions at the beginning Of the
present fiscal year, June /, which has
just been issued by Governor Corn
we'll shows that the Fairmont hos
pital had balance on hand Of $444.05.
The Normal school was not mentioned
in the statement.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20

Tn Cans ordsred-An order for five
thousand tin cans has been placed with
the Panhandle Agricultural club by
local Farm Agent H. L. Smith. The
panhandle club has purchased car
load Of the cans and these are being
sold at cost to the farm agents ano
clubs of the state. The local canning
clubs will be given the preference In
the sale of cans and any surplus will
be sold to the housewives Of the city
at cost.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20

Preached In WheeIlns-Rev. c. Z.
Goodwin who is spending a months
vacation at his home at McMechen,
W. Va, yesterday occupied the pulpit
at the Fourth street M. E. church in
Wheeling,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20

EIks Reunion - Programs for the
ninth annual reunion o fthe Elks of
West Virginia which will be held at
Deer Park September IL and 10 have
been received in this city. At the bust
ness session which will be held on the
second day a ritual for state associa-
tions and the Uniform constitution will
be brought up for consideration.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20

A Red Cross Nurse-Miss Edith
Parker who had been here for some
time with her sister, Mrs, Carter
Faust left yesterday for Altoona, Pa,
to Join a division Of the Red Cross
nursing force which will go in train
ing there for several weeks. The unit
of which Miss Parker is a member
expects to be sent to France in the
near future. Miss Parker is a grad
uate Of Mercy hospital training school
for nurses in Pittsburgh.
On Buying Trip-Mr. and Mrs. T.
NJ. Courtney and Mrs. s. ]. Courtney
left yesterday for New York to spend
a week buying for the Courtney store.
Mrs. 7. M. Courtney will go from
New York to Cleveland to attend mil
linery openings.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20

ParochiaI School Opens 17-Sep.
TENDER II has been set as the opening
date for st. Peters Parochial School,
the same date on which the city
schools will also open. The Sisters
of st. Joseph under whose direction
the school is conducted will return
here from Wheeling where they had
spent a vacation,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20

Food Expert Tomorrow
afternoon Francis Lund, Of the Univer-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20

Or. Werlich Leaves-Dr. c. R.
Werlich, State health officer who had
been here working with DR.. Peter Noe,
Jr., since the outbreak of infantile
paralysis, left Saturday for his home
at Wellsburg.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20

Go to WeIIsburo-MrS. Loyal Ben
nett and daughter, I .llie, have gone
to Wellsburg where they will remain
for few days as the guests of Mrs.
Benefits sister,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20

Home From East-D. NJ. Osgood
has returned from New York where
he had been on a buying trip for the
Osgood store. Mrs. Osgood who &C.
companied him remained for another
week. The Osgood firm will occupy
their enlarged store room within a
shorI time.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20

faths. Bou.lea b &C EstAeE q