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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-28
"That Was a Quick Funeral That
Corn Had With sGets-It'..

see how 'Gets-It' gets them off in a
hurry and without the least pain. I
can wear tight shoes, dance and walk
as though I never had corns.H
Gets-It makes the use of toe
irritating salves. bundling bandages,
tape, plasters and other things not
only foolish, but unnecessary. Use
this wonderful discovery, "Gets-It,"
Tor any soft or hard corn or callus.
1t is the new. simple, easy, quick
way, and it never fails. You'll never
have to cut a corn again with knives
or scissors, and run chances of blood
poison Try "Gets-It" tonight.
"Gets-It' is sold everywhere, Csc
q bottle, or sent on receipt of price by
z. Lawrence &c Co.. Chicago, III.
Sold in Martinsburg and recon
mended as the worlds best corn rem
edy by w. s. Harper & Co.. A. NJ
Gilbert, q. G. Shepherd, Leap-Worth
ing, and M. A. Snodgrass.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-28

FOR SALE-TWO GOOD BUGGIES
used but little. Gray Silver. 3 Is II
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08

or for the safety and protection of the
people, inherently require that the
State shall have the power to take
property for public use and TO make
If the State operates the coal
ter.
"of the State operates the coal
mines during the war a scale Of
prices for the coal mined can be estab'
iished by the State and changed from
time to time to meet various condl
tons. The existing wage scale can
il conditions require, be increased by
the State. The coal can be sold al
such prices above the cost of produc
ton as will (after allowing all proper
charges and deductions) leave rea'
sonable margin of profit with which
to pay such Just corporations as the
Court Of Claims may grant the oper'
ators.
THE course here indicated, II puF
sued, will in our opinion not violate
the State or Federal constitution nor
constitute an interference with inter
State commerce.
Second, call an immediate meeting
or representative OF the State coun'
ellis of the neighboring coal produc.
ing States SO that an adequate and
uniform measure of relief can be at
once co-temporneously adopted and
enforced, in all these States.
Third, either separately or in con
junction with the State councils Of
the neighboring coal producing States
take immediate steps to bring about,
the adoption of a Federal law which
will give full and sweeping Federal
powers of control over prices and dis
tribution to an administrative body
possessing the machinery TO render
complete and instant relief
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08
WANTS IS STATES
TO SEIZE MINES
Illinois Council Of Defense
Issues Call for a Con-
ference.

CHICAGO, Aug. S.-Initict.ve in
calling a conference of the Governors
Of 16 States at Chicago August 16 for
the purpose OF taking concerted action
to reduce coal prices, even to the
extent of selling the mines, was taken
yesterday by the Illinois State Coun.
ell Of Defense,
The report Of Levy Mayors. chair.
man of the law and legislation com.
mittee, which held that the Governors
have power to seize mines, was
adopted.
Governors Of the following States
will be asked to attend the confer.
ence: Tennessee, North Dakota,
South Dakota, Ohio, Kentucky, West
Virginia, Pennsylvania, Indiana,
Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, Mime
sofa and Illinois.
After calling attention to the crit.
iCal coal situation in Illinois, the
opinion of Mr.. Mayer says: Though
not heretofore involved, there are
available fundamental principles Of
law that furnish means Of relief" AS
10 methods the opinion enumerates:
"First, seizure by the State and
operation by 1t during the period Of
the war Of the coal mines in this
State. Salus populi supreme lex is
a principle as old as Government 1t.
self. There is an implied agreement
on the part Of every member Of So
Ciety that his own individual welfare
and property shall in cases Of nee
essity yield to that of the State. The
seizure of the coal mines can be eff.
fected without the institution Of judi.
Cial proceedings and thus court de-
lays be avoided. The right of the
State in cases Of this kind has for
its foundation the security Of severe
ignty itself, and the doctrine of emin'
ent domain and the police powers
support the right.
"The necessities that confront a
State in the exercise of its sovereign
powers, whether for military purposes
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08
DR., Ben Conway is
Recovering Nicely

DR.. Ben Conway, On 9lscksviue,
and well known in this city, IS recover.
ing from severe :Hju-ieG received
several weeks ago when the :tutomO
bile in which he was riding skidded
over an enbankment. Besides numsr.
GUS cuts and bruises received Or.
Conway vas badly scalded about
the chest, stomach, etc.. ay boiling
water which escaed from the ausomo.
bile radiator, while ne vas 9fnioned
beneath the car. For i limo II was
feared he would 5Lccumb to shO burus
however. 9hySlodSns IN attendance
tried the Skic grating process Nth
god etthci 81 today OF. Conway
e recuperating st the Tome OF re-
la1ves IN idann:nSton. His Iisisr, Mrs.
y. B. Baker, IA Warrington and
her daughter, Miss Sarah !saker. Dad
skin removed from their bodies Tor
he grating, which va, done suecesI
8
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08
DRY RIDGE.

The people of Mt. Nebo will meet
August 10 for the purpose of cleaning
off the cemetery. All who have friends
buried there are invited TO come and
bring a tool to work with and bring
their dinner and prepare to stay all
day. Both men and women are in
vited.
Mearl Moran is at his home on this
ridge with a broken thumb.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andy Musgrove made
a flying trip on the Finch end OF this
ridge one night last week.
Mrs. Emily Heiskell was calling on
Mrs. ]. w. Neel Sunday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Denzil Carpenter were
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Z. T, Moran Sat
urday night and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Emery Jones from near
Clinton Furnace, and Mr. and Mrs. j.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08
Personals.

Miss Nancy Austin, of Little Falls,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Luther
Steele, on Raymond street.
Mrs. Frank Tichnell went to Hoult
this morning to spend the day with her
sister, Mrs Claude Tichnell.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. R.
E. Kerns has been quite sick for a
couple of days.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Kinkead and
Miss Emma Stealey we're among the
number of East Side persons who went
to the Opekiska berry field today.
Fay Carpenter and Mansel Carpen-
ter and family have returned from a
short visit to relatives at Ernshaw, W.
va.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08

would steal bases almost at will.
In the outrield he would combine
Speakers unCanny ability to guess
where a man is going to hit and his
throwing accuracy with Cobb's trick
mess.
In the infield he would cover ground
with the speed of Bush, the cunning
Of Collins and the dash Of Herzog.
And Mr.. Fan you probably wouldn't
turn down the other player, a combin'
ed pitcher, catcher and first baseman.
He would serve you AleXander's
dazzling speed and bewildering
curves from his right hand and
then would turn around and feed
you southpaw slants such as Sis
sler can shoot over when he is
in the box.
Or he would go behind the plate
with the brains, speed and accuracy
of Ray Schalk, where he would get
more out Of his pitchers than any
other catcher nip baserunners and
gobble up every foul and bunt in his
territory.
Or he would go down on first base
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08
" VA. INDUSTRIES
ARE ALL HUMMING
Big Problem Everywhere is
y to Get People to Do the
= Work.

Alonzo Prince, state factory insec
tor, who is on an official visit to
Fairmont, says that conditions here
are in the main good as to working
conditions and the safeguards that
The law throws about working people
Mr.. Prince is making his way back
TO his headquarters in Follansbee al
ter trip to the eastern end OF the
state and he reports that while prices
Of food are cheaper east OF Cumber'
land they are pretty Uniform IN inc
town along the B. & o. main line west
OF that point. -,
Everywhere the factories are hum
ming with industry and plants that
have not been in operation for ten
and fifteen years have been brought
into play. The one big problem is lack
of sufficient labor.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08
wHArTHEY COULD DO

The first player would hit like Cobb
and Speaker, beat out hunts and steal
bases like the great Cobb, play the
outfield like Speaker and the infield
with the combined skill, speed and
cunning of Herzog, Eddie Collins and
Doine Bush.
The second player would pitch left
or right,handed, combining the saga.
city and cunning of Alexander with
the mechanical ability of Sisler. He
would also have all the attributes of
a great catcher and first baseman, in
addition to which he would hit more
than 800.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08
Personals.

James Price motored to Fairmont
yesterday evening to see Woman.
hood"
Dick Talbot was among the Monon.
gah social callers in Fairmont yester.
day evening.
Millard Leeper who was severely
injured about the hand some few days
ago has returned to Wyatt where he
will resume his work.
Mrs. Levi B. Martin was among the
local out Of town shoppers in Fair.
mont yesterday evening,
Max Bear was business caller In
Shinnston yesterday afternoon.
Howard and John Glover, of Fair.
mont motored to MonOngah yesterday
evening.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08
BY PAUL PURMAN.

Mr.. Fan If you were baseball
magnate how would you like to have
these two fellows on your club?
One of them would hit, play the
outfieId and run bases like Cobb and
Speaker and cover the infield posi-
tions like Herzog, Collins and Bush.
He would combine the fighting
spirit of Herzog, the fire Of the cor
gia peach and the indomitable will
Of Iris Speaker with the pepper and
good nature of DOME Bush and the
calm, coldbloodtd assurance of Ed
die Collins,
Wouldn't he be a wonder? Hittins
like that quintet, there would be
scarcely a pitcher who would ever
find a weak spot in his Swattin. He
would "hit anything and would pile
up an average of well over 500
against the cream of the big leagures.
With Cobbs speed and craft he
would beat out innumerable bunts
and infield hits and with the combin-
ed speed and sagacity of the five he
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08

C. Moran we're visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
]. C. Robe Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hank sntterheld were
calling on Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. carpsn'
ter Sunday,
Rev. Mr.. Ice will preach at Mt. Nebo
Sunday August IL at 1O:S0 O'Clock and
also in the afternoon.
Roxie, Nettie and Myrtle BunneF
were picking huckleberries Monday ot
this week at Grant Travis.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08
MONTANA VS.. BAXTER.

Montana won from the fast Baxter
team last night by the score Of 81.
Curry pitched a good game for Mon
tana and Wilson did finely for Baxter
but lacked support. Gaskill at tiFst
and Swisher at short played q good
game for the home team. Curry gets
another homer. The ConsoL team
missed a good player in him.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08
GERMANY SEEKS GOLD LOAN.

WASHINGTON, Aug. S-Confirma-
ton has reached the State Depart
ment of the report that Germany has
demanded a loan IN gold from Swift
zerland in return for coal. In official
circles here this is taken as emphasis
to the stories of financial difficulties
in which Germany finds herself at
present.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08
shuttIesworth Reunion.

The Shutlesworth family reunion
was announced to be held at Little
Falls on the 10th day Of August will
be held on the 18th instead. This is
prominent family and the event is
being looked forward to with much
intnrnsI
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08
Testing Strength.

Quite q commotion was caused be.
hind the old supply house early yes.
terday evening when several young fel.
lows assembled there to try out their
strength by lifting a large motor car
wheel. Only few especially gifted in
this line could perform the task.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08
TEACH FARMERS CONSERVATION

CLARKSBURG, w. Va, Aug. s.
Following alarming reports that the
dairy industry is on the verge of a
crisis in this country, with prospects
OF abncrmSlly high prices for milk,
butter and cheese, Harrison County
farmrs are being taught conservation
by Charles s. Trimble, an expert from
the Department of Agriculture at
Washington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08

and cover as much ground as any
other man in the game today.
What would a magnate pay for
either of these players.
Well, let's see, Speaker was sold
for $4,000. Either OF these men would
be worth several Speakers.
OF course its all dream and never
could be real-but it's mighty pleas
ant to think about.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08
At Robeys

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Carpenter, of
Pittsburgh avenue, have returned
from Robay Harrison county, where
they visited their son, Harry Carpen-
ter.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08

Since the House Of representatives
has held Up tze vote on national pro.
hibition bowling associations can go
right on with their plans foe tourLa-
ments.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08
Went to Trenton.

Miss Pearl Gray, of Morgantown,
was the recent guest OF her sister, Mrs.
Ira Williams, in Vermont avenue. Miss
Gray was en- route to Trenton, N. j.,
for week or ten days stay.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08
KiIllno More Docs.

Yesterday Officers Findley and
Moore made several more stray dogs
bite the dust. In all there has been
about fifty dogs killed in Monongah
since the new log law went into effect
on July rs,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08
MONONGAH
3. Y. P. U. Assembly.

Rev. and Mrs. ]. H. Cost left yester
day evening for Philippi, w. Va, where
this week they will attend the annual
meeting Of the Baptist Assembly. They
will return the latter part Of the week
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08

Games Scheduled Today.
Philadelphia at Pittsburgh.
Boston at Cincinnati ~.
New York at St. Louis.
Brooklyn at Chicago,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08
Guests of Miss Prlm.

Miss Nellie Wise, of Pittsburgh, and
Miss Coltz, of Washington, D. c., are
guests of Miss Dorothy Prim on East
Park avenue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08
EAST SIDE
- NEWS -
Returned to Texas.

Mrs. j. L. Travis, who has been Wis
iting relatives here for the past month,
leaves this evening for her home at
Arcadia, Texas.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08
Purchased Horse.

Captain William Findley, chief of
police of Monongah, has recently in.
vested in fine horse and buggy. He
has disposed of his National.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08

Two st. Louis Browns have enlisted
lin the army. Probably figuring that
the trenches could be no worse than
working for Fielder Jones.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08

won't sign for match with harley
White. We expected him 10 say it but
thought he would do it sooner.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08

Matthevson hetter pl; some sand
under his wheels before he skids any
further.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08

Games Scheduled Today.
Detroit at Boston.
st. Louis at Philadelphia.
Cleveland at New York.
Chicago at Washington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08

Ed Walsh has made a comeback.
Boy rage Frank Isbell aud Johnny
King.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08

A jiu.jitsu teacher says his name is
O'Brein. One would rather expect
him to be an instructor in the art OF
using shillalah.
Nate Lewis says Benny Leonard
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08
Baseball at a Glance
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Results Yesterday.
Pittsburgh. Boston, rain.
New York, 4; Cincinnati, z
Philadelphia Chicago, rain.
st. Louis. Brooklyn, not scheduled
ct,.Ii,,s oF +ba Clubs.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Results Yesterday.
Philadelphia, s; Chicago, l.
Boston,S; Cleveland,6.
New York, z; Detroit, l.
Washington, 3; st. Louis, 2.
SIabdin1 nf fha CIuhs.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-08

This is one Of a series Of reasons why UNITED
WOODEN CLOTHES are the beat clothes taiRs
bred in America at the price.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-30
LETTERS SENT TO EDITOR
BAnIsH TRAITORS

Editor The Star: As a reader OF
your valued paper wish 20 express
my views on one or two points in
regard 20 our present situation at
home.
Now that our country r. at war.
treason should be punished. not
only By imprisonment or fines, but
by imprisonment while the war
lasts. and then by Punishment from
this country for ever ana ever.
imprisonment may DO taken. fines
be paid and even death penalty on.
dured easily. inasmuch as II would
be. at the worst. a quick way out.
But most people would hesitate n
they know that any act OF hostility
or treason would cost banishment
from home. friends and country
while life lasts. and even after. This
Kind Of punishment. II proclaimed
by the government In all news
papers. from all public buildings
and highways. would, In my opinion.
save many persons In time from
being enBnared by INSCRIPTIONS
persons In too dangerous deeds.
NJ J. u.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-30
Doctor Tells HoU to Strengthen
Eyesight so Per Cent in One
Weeks Time in Many Instances

Ego troubles OF many descriptions
may be wonderfully benefited by
following tho simple rules, Here 10
tho prescription. Go to any active
drug store and got bottle OF Bon
OPTIC tablets, Drop one Bon OPTIC
tablet In fourth OF n glass OF water
and allow to dissolve. with this
liquid battle the eyes two TO four
times daily. You should notice your
eyes clear up perceptlhly right from
the start, and inflammation Will
quickly disappear. II your eyes are
hothcring you. even little. take
steps 10 save them now. before IL
Is too late. Many hopelesHly blind
might have been saved II they had
cared for their eyes In time.
NOTE Another prominent physician to
whom tho ahovs article was submitted
said "Bon-opto IL n very remarkabie
remedy. Its constituent ingredients are
well known TO eminent eye specialists and
widely prescribed by them. The manufac-
turers guarantee IL to strengthen eycstght
80 per cent In ono weeks time In many
instances or refund tho money. II can ho
obtained from any good druggist, and Is
one of tho very few preparations | feel
should DO kept on hand FOR regular use IN
almost every family" 1t Is sold In this
city by the leading druggists-Adyortiso
mont
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-30

she read all the wan, ads headed
female
Nothing promising here" she
sAit. 4 wonder II could brinE
myself 10 teach little Kids one, twc
and ono. two. thrcc. In a select
dancing class Id loathe H."
A pondcroua black woman APP
peared In tho door and filled II.
Ia you trooT"
Yea. 20 ahead. ArdciiA"
"Hab tho Professor gone al
ready"
Yea. hos gone"
We'll. he auttinly did tell mo "a
rcmln' him OF suthln' thss mohnin'
and | eain't des pcrIacuy bemem
Der what ~ was"
Tho dining room door Nev open
al this point. and . hsncsome
youth. with his hair outstanding.
and his clothes In q wrinkle. APP
pearcd on tho threshold. BAN 81
rose and started for him.
Jarvis" she exclaimed VIVA,
has happened Where hAve you
been :"
Sleeping IN the garden"
Oats lt-dAt's u! Dat was va,
I was TO rcmlu' tho Professor OF.
DAT a man was slecpin' In the rar.
den"
Sleeping in our saraon' Bu,
whyT-
Because o. tho fll,hy CONNER,
clalism Of this age Here ! am.
al tho climax % my big play. n
revolutionary play. ! tell you. teen.
Ing with now and vital IDEAS. FOR a
people on the down-slidc. and 4
landlady. a puny. Insignificant ant
o, a female. interrupts mo 20 do.
mand money. and when | assure
hor that have none. she puts me
out"
Bambi choked back a laugh.
why didn't you come here7"
Il ala. Your father refused 10
see me. he Was working AZ his
crazy figures. burst In. and de-
manded you. but no couldn't re-
member where you had gone
What pity, Well"
Il told him | would walt in the
garden II necessary. would
sleep there"
"Yas'm. yas'm. dat's whom he
called me in. 10 tell me 10 benin
him"
THAT will do. Ardelia."
"Yassum." said tho handmRiden.
and withdrew.
Now 20 on"
Il was full OF my big act. 80 I
walked and walked for hours. Then
| lay down In the summer house.
and ! must have gone 10 sleep"
Go up and thko bath. and
como down to some breakfast |
will send Ardelia 10 get some OF
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-30
LIKES DAYLIGHT PLAN

Editor The Star: / wish to con
graduate you on the hearty sup
port you are giving tho plan to set
the clocks ahead an hour. com
mencing May /. 1t surely will DO
no harm, and l firmly believe will
prove highly beneficial TO the vast
majority.
You are certainly TO be commend
ed for the leadership you have TAX.
en- In this matter. and let us hope
the proper officials will act before
long. A DAILY READER.
p. 5.-Might also add that I have
been a very interested reader OF
your articles on whole wheat bread,
etc. which. feel. should have the
greatest publicity. not only from tho
standpoint OF saving. but also from
q health standpoint There is no
doubt but that the entire grain
products should be eaten, and.
strange to say. many people seem
10 feel otherwise. Health Is great
subject, and the general public
needs education along that line.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-30
BRIDGES NEEDED
TO HANDLE FOOD,
WRITER URGES

Editor The Star: The writer
agrees with The Star-the resigna-
ton OF Robert Bridges. OF the Seat
tie port commission. is n public
calamity at this particular time. For
we lose fighter OF known ability
for the public good. He OF all men
Is best fitted TO handle the high cost
OF living thru tho port commission.
Let the public appeal be so strong.
the duty so plain, that We may hold
our fighter, Some good fighter will
volunteer TO take his place at the
front, or where the government may
choose TO use him. not by telegraph
to the president. but thru the proper
channel Waive trifling defects.
age. and the writer will. TO the best
OF his ability. serve our government
in place of the Hon. Robert Bridges
Perhaps this may be seem assuming
much-much is needed.
A FIGHTER OF UNKNOWN
ABILITY-C. II. c.