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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17

troonships carrying the first Amcri-
can army that landed in Cnba. and
after That we were attached to nd
miral Sampson's squadron ut Santi-
ago. Our ship, the Yosemite, was an
old merchant steamer hastily trans
formed into an auxiliary cruiser. She
wasn't very steady. and the first time
va tired broadsidc she nearly tip
ped over. 1t was while we were with
the Sampson squadron that u Span
ish ship came along and we captured
her, getting the prize money. It's a
remarkable fact, which has occur
red to me during the present war,
that while we Were there in Cuban
waters We thought nothing OF picl-
ing up floating mines and freeing
them from the ships tackle, none OF
them ever exploding"
Comparing conditions in the Unit
ed States and England. in industry,
railways, public utilities, etc, Sir AL
bert takes the view that the old
World has learned much and is pro-
iting greatly from the methods OF
America, until today public service
on this side is quite abreast oil that
in America. In one respect, he says,
conditions are better over here, as
the British public is sinsnlarly sym
pathetic and appreciative OF anything
done for their welfare aud comfort,
whereas it was his experience in
America that the mixed population
made people far less apprcciative OF
what the public service concerns
Ntta f,,tst,n 10, 1n 70,
On the whole. however, the new
cabinet minister is an adnirer of
American methods, American energy
and American characteristics in gen.
eral. And in the estimate OF that
new and Vital force in British affairs.
the new Prime Minister, Lloyd George.
1t WAS the Americanism OF Sir Albert
and the everlasting push he showed
to get on top" that brought him
into the British cabinet.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17
FIN NCE, OIL AND GAS
Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH, jain. lion the
pittsburgh Stock Exchange mining
shares were more active, 4whiio the
astef class Of industriaiB remained
a but firm. American Window Glass
isblsS were 81 to 50 higher, the com.
mon stock advanced 81 to 81, and Yves.
finGhouse Air Brake rose from I5G 70
i57, but closed at 1861 bid, 1861. ask.
nd. There was nothing doing in the
local market in Westinghouse Elec.
trio stock, but subscription rights to
now-stpck sold at sS and y.
on and gas shares were only InOder
ptely active and ruled steady TO arm
sflemhnd 7tor Ohio Fuel Supply being
Z feature. There wa. nothing doing
lin any Of the Brewing stocks or
bonds pittsburgh Coil debcnturc 81
were steady al 59%.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17
New York

NEW YORK, Jan. Further
gains OF to points in the usual
Headers and more for various specu-
ulstive issues accompanied the course
II today's strong and broad market.
y Apart from a growing belief that
the recent selling has been somewhat
overdone and that the immediate fu-
lure offers more ground for hope than
encouragement, there appeared to be
no definite or tangible reason for the
rise.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17
AGED farmer
MADE STRONG AND WELL BY
VlNOL,

The following letter from farmer
Lester adds another link TO the great
chain of evidence which proves that
there is nothing equal 70 Vinol TO
create strength for feeble, weak, run.
down conditions and after sickness.
Vestal Centre, n. VI am farm
or "a years Of age and get into weak,
rundown condition as n result Of the
grippe, Our druggist suggested Vinol
to build me up and noticed an i'm.
provement soon after taking it, and
1t has restored my strength so can
now do u good days work. My wife
has also taken Vinol for rundown
condition with splendid results."-H.
w. Lester.
Cranes Drug Store. Prescription
Pharmacy, Warrington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17
Court News

6SS6S ANGG
The following deeds were Yesterday
filed with County Clerk a. q. Martin
for recording:
Michael Powell, special commission.
err To e. c. Powell, certain real estate
held by the MonongaheIa Industrial
company Consideration $4,000.
Jesse F. Parrish and wife to Edna
Hawkins, a parcel OF land on Glade
Fork Of Bingamon creek in Manning.
ton district. Consideration $500.
G. c. Powell and wife to John f..
Phillips, parcel of land in the Sec.
ond ward OF the city OF Fairmont. Con
sideration $4,000.
Palatine lodge No 81, /. o o. F., to
Pearl o. Daugherty parcel of land
in Maple Grove cemetery Consider
alton $50.
Certificate Of incorporation
a certificate Of incorporation for the
South Pittsburgh Coal company was
yesterday filed at the office Of County
Clerk A. e. Martin for recording. The
offices OF the company will be located
in Fairmont its chief works in Monon-
gala county. 1t proposes to mine cial,
manufacture coke and other coal pro-
ducts. The capital stock is $4,000
with $500 subscribed and $50 paid. The
incorporators are NJ. A. Jolliffe, j. w.
Polling, Seymore Mcintyre, Bruce Hite
and NJ. ". ogden.
Power of Attorney
BY paper yesterday filed with
County Clerk a. G. Martin for record
ing, NJ. W. ogden was named attorney
for the South Pittsburgh Coal com.
pany.
Birth Certificates
DR.. J. II. Tuckwiller yesterday filed
two birth certificates with County
Clerk A. G: Martin for recording.
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whnleaon,e Retrlhrtlon.

~ hear they are going to close up
the saloons in Crimson Gulch," yes"
exclaimed Tarantula Tim. "The ticker
ass been gettin' poorer every year an
as citizens Is wlllin' to go without fur
awhile fur the sake of punlshin' the
bartenders,S
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17
Grain and Produce.

CHICAGO, Jan. 17.--EnIarged ex-
port business together with big dc
trease in the United States visible
supply gave strong upward impulse
to the wheat market As result,
prices, although nervous at the close,
showed an advance OF III @6SS cents
net, with May at $1.sS to $1.$Sts and
July at $1.61 10 S1.51A.. Corn gained
4 cent to N@1 cent; oats, 1a@9s to
v cents and provisions % to 75 cents.
Articles Open Close
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17
Italian War Economy.

In Rome and other Italian cities la
dies are adopting the habit of going
hatless as a war economy. The ex-
ample has been set by MANI aristo-
cradle ladies' who take walks and auto
mobile drives, and even make social
calls, bareheaded.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17
Some Travellers.

The Arctic tern holds all records for
length Of migration, When the young
are full grown the entire family leaves
the arctic regions and several months
later is found sklrting the edge of
the Antarctic continent.
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HOUSES FOR SALE

S-~TSN~N-0eNrsNN-NeN@~N0N
FOR SALE - Desirable residence on
Watson avenue. Eight rooms, be
sides four rooms in basement. Mod
ern conveniences. Address Box 1901,
care West Nirginian office.
1!S.tf No. 1901
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17

The remarkably rapid growth of the
Traction company's express business
has almost overtaxed the company's
facilities for handling it: The cleo.
trio locomotive which has been order
I'D, will not arrive until April, coming
anost opportunity at the beginning OF
The spring shipping rush.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17

Every glas house in the city is still
shut down because OF the low gas pres
sure, but time being lost now will
be, as far as possible. made up with
the first abatement of tho weather
A thousand or more men are out Of
work and will have to REMAIN SO for
possibly another week. Fairmont's
situation in this respect is possibly
The best in the state for in some cities
the gas to industrial operations has
been ordered shut off for the winter.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17

The right OF way tanglo which has
been holding up the laying of the ten.
Inch connecting main down soal Run
ravine, has now been practically ,un.
travelled and it is possible that work
on the line will be started the first
Of the week, All pipe and other NEEDED
material is on the ground and there
will be no delay after the star It's per-
mitted.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17
INDUSTRIAL
FAIR MONT

Inability to get plaster is holding
up operations on the laborary of the
Consolidation Coal company. being
built on Jefferson street The Fair.
mont Wall Plaster company from
whom the plaster was ordered. have
ben held up on their orders because
iof accidents at the plant.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17

WANTEl}-Five men for steady in
side work. Apply Lange Crist BOX
& Lumber Go. l-l7-2t No 1878
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-05
ToDAY's ANNIVERSARIES

Edward IT,, the victor in the greai
 battle of Crecy, was the first Eng. fish monarch to assume officially the title of King of Fhsnce. From the forty-third year of the reign of Ed
 ward until the 9th of November, 1900
 when George III. occupied the throne the royal style and title of British monarchs was By the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith" On the latter date, just IF years ago today
 the prfvy council, in consequence o1 the Irish union, dropped the old style, with its claim Of French sovereignty. As result of this change the Eng fish language was first used in off cial foreign correspondence of the British government, all such cores pondenoe having previously been car ried on in the French tongue. Owing to the Salic law Queen Elizabeth was excluded from the inheritance" of France, but she declared that if she could not be queen, She would be king of France. The French rulera
 long assumed the title of King of England and Scotland, so the warning
 powers were even in the matter of
 royal pretensions. This custom has by no means died out, and many rul-
 CTS today claim to be king of Jerusa- lem and other countries over which
 they have not the slightest sovereign ty.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-05
NOTICE.
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING.

WARNING is hereby given to the electors of the Town and City of Bridgeport, that the annual Town Meeting of said Town will be held upon Tuesday, November 9th, 1917, for the choice of all town officers re- Quired by law to be voted for at said meeting. namely:
 Town Clerk; Five Selectmen Also to vote upon the following question, which shall be answered YES" or ''NO," namely:
 Shall any person be licensed to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors? Voting machines will be open from 6 o'clock a. m. to 5 o'clock D. m, for the registration of the Votes of the electors of said town, entitled to vote at said meeting, at the following places, to wit:
 FIRST DISTRICT
 z73 State Street.
 SECOND. DrsTRIcT
 62 Kiefer Street.
 THIRD DISTRICT Cherry Street, Cor. of Auburn Street.
 FOURTH DISTRICT
 1251 State Street FIFTH DISTRICT Gill; Norman Street. SIXTH DISTRICT
 1173 North Avenue (f1rst precinct). z4S1 Main Street (second precfnct). SEVENTH DISTRICT. Main. Street, Cor. of Arch Street.
 EIGHTH DISTRICT 2040 Main Street NINTH DISTRICT/ 9Ss Noble Avenue (frst precinct). 7S0 Hallett Street (second precinct). TENTH DISTRICT Az Beach Street. ELEVENTH DISTRICT 416 East Main Street. TWELFTH DISTRICT. 1890 Seaview Avenue (hrst precinct). Linco1n School, Stratford Avenue second precinct). Given under my hand this 20th day of October, A. D., 1917.
 CLIFFORD B. WILSON, Mayor. z dh
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-05
STAMFORD WILL SEND BOYS AWAY
 ON NOVEMBER 8
65 Youths Selected From
 Other Towns Will Join Boys at Station.
BIG PARADE FEATURE
 OF THEIR DEPARTURE
May Appoint Permanent Bremen to Sleep at Night
 In Headquarters.
Especial to the Farmer.

(Spec1al to the Farmer.)
 Stratford, Nov. 5LNineteen young men will depart fer Camp Devens Aver. Mass, Thursday morning, Nov. 8. Announcement of this fact was made, today by Dr. William Donald son, chairman of the 18th division district, which includes the towns of Westport, Newtown, Weston, Easton, Fairfield, Huntington, Shelton, Mon- roe. Trumbull and Stratford. This contingent, the third to be taken from this town, will comprise Stratford's s quota for the first draft. The boys will entrain from Stratford along with the 65 others selected from the various towns. It is expected that about S5 will be the total number sent from the 18th division
 Following are the drafted men Raymond A. Thompson, John J. Cum nings, Leo G. Cummings, William J. Maxwell. Kenneth Worme, Jack F. Law, Aaron Tinsberg, Charles Bar bero, Leroy Keech, Lewis J. Shannon, John J. Hennessey, Charles l.. Orle- man, George w. Walkie, Henry E. F'ordham, Harry s. Osterland, Fred A. Downey, Amilo Cinnotta, Harry B. Wells and John R. Buchanan.
 Great preparations are being made by the board of selectmen, the Red Cross society and various clubs and organizations of the town to give the boys farewell send-off Unless the division greatly changes it's plans there will be a big parade which will traverse the main thoroughfares. The time for the parade has not been definitely settled.
 Stratford has already about 70 men at camp and with this number who will leave Thursday about 90 soldiers will be found in service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-05

or within calling distance during the night in case of fire breaking out.
 The selectmen consulted the officers of the department and suggested that four men sleep for one week at a time at the fire house. Beds have been provided. At the meeting last Thursday this suggestion was not very strongly supported by the married members. A long discussion ensled with the result that no action was taken.
 If the members failed to come to any agreement the selectmen are seriously. thinking of appointing per manent f1remen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-05
TO-DAY IN PUGmIsr1o ANNALS

1S14-The Pugilistic Club was founded in London. This was social organization of the aristocratic pa irons of boxing, and included many noblemen. Pugilism had won wide spread popularity in England that year as the result of the attendance at a boxing match of the King and his royal guests, the King of Prussia and the Emperor of Russia. Most of the members of the Pugi1istfc Club were students of Jackson, an ex- champion, who had a boxing school in Bond street, where he instructed the young bloods in the manly art.
 10S-Jack CTwin) Sullivan defeat cd Jim Prendergrast in nine rounds at Halifax. f
 111-Bat Nelson and Frank Lough- rey fought a ten-round draw at Troy
 Don't ask for election. returns by telephone.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-05
FELT LIKE A NEW
 PERSON After Taking Only 0Re Box Of
 ''Frlft-a-tIyos"
EAST SHIP HARBOUR,

EAST SHIP HARBOUR,
 ''It is with great pleasure that write to tell you of the, s0ossdecFHI 6ene,fts l have received from taking "Fruit-a- tives". For years, I was dreadful sufferer from Constibassos awd Rsad- GcAes, and l was miserable in every way. Nothing in the way of medicines seemed to help me. Then I finally tried " Fruit-a-tives" and the effect was splendid. After taking one box, feel like new person, to have relief from those sickening Headaches".
 MRs. MARTHA DEWOLFE.
 50c. box, for $2.5o, trial size, 25o. At all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit. a-tives Litpitc1 Gordensh,rro. NY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-05
NOTICE.
SPECIAL ELECTORS MEETING.

SPECIAL ELECTORS MEETING. WARNING is hereby given to the electors of the town and city of Bridgeport that special meeting of the electors will be held in said town and city upon Tuesday, November 9th, 1917, for the purpose 5of electing: |. A Representative to the 65th Con Cgress of the United States to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Congressman Ebenezer J. Hill. Voting machines will be open from o'clock a. m. to o'clock D. m., for the registration of the votes of the electors of said town and city en. titled by law to vote at said meeting, at the following places, to wit
 FIRST DISTRICT 27S State Street.
 SECOND DISTRICT
 S2 Keller Street.
 THIRD DICTRICT q Cherry Street, cor. of Auburn Street.
 FOURTH DISTRICT
 1251 State Street.,
 FIFTH DISTRICT
 ell Norman Street.
 SIXTH DISTRICT 1173 North Avenue (First precinct). 24S1 Main Street (second precinct).
 SEVENTH DISTRICT. Main Street. cor. of Arch Street.
 EIGHTH DISTRICT
 2O40 Main Street.
 NINTH DISTRICT 898 Noble Avenue (First precinct). 7S0 Hallstt Street (Second precinctl.
 TENTH DISTRICT.
 42 Beach Street.
 ELEVENTH DISTRICT.
 AIS East Main Street.
 TWELFTH DISTRICT 1890 Seaview Ave. (First Precincto. Lincoln School. Stratford Avenue
 (Second precinct). Given under my hand this 30th day of October. A. D. 1917. CLIFFORD B. WILSON, Mayor.
 G 80 d .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-05
NO DECISION.

Failure to reach a satisfactory agreement as to whether the mem bers of the Stratford fire department No. 1 shall sleep in turn at the fire house to aid Chief Allan D. Judson in case of fire at night time caused the meeting held last Thursday evening for that purpose to be postponed for another week.
 Because of the draft many mem bers of the department are now in camp and the fire company is in a depleted condition. So handicapped are they for help that it was neces- sary for the selectrnen to have the policemen stationed at the fire house
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-05
NOTICE.
ANNUAL CTTY MEETING.

WARNING is hereby given to the voters of the City and Town of Bridgeport, that the annual City meeting of said City will be held upon Tuesday. November 9th. 1917. for the choice of all officers required by law to be voted for at said meet ing. namely:
 Mayor, City Clerk, Treasurer, Tax Collector, twelve Aldermen, Gone from each district), six Sheriffs. four mem- bers of the Board of Education. Voting machines will be open from 6o'clock @. m. to o'clock D. m, for the registration of the votes of the electors and voters of said city and town, entitled by law to vote at said meeting, at the following places, to wit:
 FIRST DISTRICT
 PTS State Street
 @ SECOND DISTRICT
 62 Kiefer Street.
 THIRD DISTRICT Cherry Street, cor. Auburn Street.
 FOURTH DISTRICT
 1251 State Street.
 FIFTH DISTRICT
 ell Norman Street.
 SIXTH DISTRICT 1173 North Avenue. (f1rst precinct). 24S1 Main Street, (second precfnct). SEVENTH DISTRICT Main Street, cor. of Arch Street.
 EIGHTH DISTRICT
 2041 Main Street.
 NINTH DISTRICT S9S Noble Avenue, (first precinct) 7so Hallett Street. (second, precinct)
 TENTH DISTRICT
 AZ Beach Street. ELEVENTH DISTRICT
 416 East Main Street TWELFTH DISTRICT 1890 Seaview Avenue, (first precinct) Lincoln School, Stratford Avenue (second precinct). Given under my hand this 3oth day of October. A. D., 1917. CLIFFORD B. WILSON, G K30 d. Mayor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-05
FRESH FORCE 10
 RELIEVE BOYS IN TRENCHES CHEERE D
lBoys Retiring From Trench
 es For Rest Give Com ! rades Hearty Cheer.

American Headquarters in France, Nov. 5-"Good luck, boys. Give them hell if they start anything"
 Thanks, we'll do it. Tell them to have a good hot fire going at - village when we get back"
 It was a low-toned conversation between in and outgoing American battalions taking lessons in trench warfare by actual experience. /
 That Is the spirit of the American soldiers as they go to and from the f7rdng lines to battle with the Boches.
 The first battalions, having com pleted the given period of training in actual battle. moved silently out of the trenches on a certain moonlight night Their return march was over frcxen ground and was marked only by the sudden encountering of other American battalions. en route to the trenches and distineuishable from the French only by the shape of their hell mets. There were but few other ex- cf,anges- The returning ones were tired and muddy. but thoroughly happy.
 The straw beds or rouen billets placed in long rows in the frame barracks looked mighty good to the Yankees who have been sleeping some nights in wet dugouts and spending many hours in the trenches
 Throughout the majority of these coenpanies reveille was postponed an hour in order to give an extra chance for sleep.
 It was g o'clock before many of them turned out for their chuck. They were fun of stories of their ex- per1snces and ready to pour them into the ears of everyone they met
 Tt was not SO darned bad up there.- said sergeant. who is a vet eran of the Boer war, as hep olished his rifle. "But they would not give me chance to use this old stick. Next hne go up I would like to be able to pot . regular German.''
 That just about sums up the state meuts of all the Sammfes.
 ~H was not just like sleeping in mrther's old feather bed." said a rnzngster from Pennsylvania. "But tkef's -Sat we came over here for. I'm uaigrty glad to get a little rest back her1. but nobody will kick when they start us back again."
 Not . single case of pneumonia has been reported among the returning EaEmies. Only one man was sent back Ack from the first battalions to so into Che trenches.
 A couple of men were suffering from trench feet" Their feet were swolssa and apparently infected A few others had colds. but that was all.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-05
BOXING BOUTS FOR
 DEVENS SOLDIERS

Aver, Mass, Nov.s 5 = The boxing talent at Camp Devens will be dem- onstrated tonight when the first big tournament of the National Army cantonment will take place. Sergeant Eddie Mack, well known as a man. ager of boxers, is in charge of the ar rangemepts. Jack, Savage will meet Johnny Wilson and Mike Paulson will box Billy Meyers, all four being pro. feSsionalS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-05
IMpOSTEsR.

The police authorities have been asked to find the woman who has been soliciting clothes from residents of the Hollister Heights section for the past week, using the name of Mrs. Frank Sammis. as the one by whom she has been sent. Mrs. Sam mis positively stated that she has given permission to no person to can vas any section for clothes or any, thing else. It was learned today that the imposter was the recipient Of many pieces of clothing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-05
HOME ERoM CAMP.

Nat Osborne. who was drafted and is stationed at Camp Devens, Aver, Mass, spent, Saturday and Sunday home visiting his parents and friends at the fire house. He told his friends he is delighted very much with army life and reports that all the Stratford boys are we'll and work ing hard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-05
RuMMAGE sAIE.

The fall rummage sale of the Wom- ems Aid society of the Congregational church will be held Thursday, Nov 8. in Packard hall, Broad street. The collection for the sale will be made Tuesday, Nov. 6. If the weather, is indictment, collection will be made Wednesday, Donations of furniture. clothing, shoes, papers and magazines are always acceptable.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-05

Captain Talbot M Papineau of the Princess Pats Regiment, was killed in action. He was a grandson of Louis Joseph Papineau, who took a leading part in the rebellion of 1887. in Quebec.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-05
COMMITTEE THANKS PUBLIC.

The committee who had charge of the patriotic food sale at the town hall, Wednesday, Oct. S1. wish to thank all those who in any way help ed to make the affair such grand success.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-05
PARoCHIAL SOCIETY.

The Parcchia1 society of Christ church will hold an important busi- ness meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the parish house. and full attendance of members is de- sired by the officers of the, society.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-05
ENLISTED.

nue, has enlisted in the navy and left today for Newport, R. I.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-05
MOTOR TO CAMP.

William Hughes motored, Saturday, to Camp Devens, Aver, Mass, to visit his son Cornelius Hughes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-05
PERSONALS.

Mrs. Harry Saunders of Shelton avenue. is entertaining her cousin, Mrs. Elizabeth Ond of Torrington. !.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-05

Professor Fares. who has been on war servfce with the Russian armies. declares that Russia has lost $500, 900 men in one year.