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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09
MRS. BILuNGSLEY
DIES At HOME ON
LOCUST. A. N|!ENI.l||E
Was One Of the Best Known
Woman Residents Of
Fairrnont.

Mrs. VERNE A. Billingsley, wife of
Morgan Billingsley, one Of the best
known residents of the city, died this
morning shortly after three o'clock at
her home on Locust avenue. Mrs. Bill
ing5ley had been in declining health
for the last year from heart trouble
but her last illness was of less than
two weeks duration. For several days
it was known that she could survive
but short time.
Mrs. Billingsley was formerly Miss
VERNE Martin and was daughter of
the late Jesse B. and Elizabeth Martin,
pioneer residents of Marion county.
Mrs. Billingsley was born at the fam
lily residence near Pennington where
she resided until her marriage with
Mr.. Billingsley, which occurred on
July 4, 1876, in Pennington, Rev. AS
bury Sturm, a minister Of the Metho-
dist Episcopal denomination, offictat-
ing at the marriage. After their mar
riago Mr.. and Mrs. Billingsley took up
their residence here where they had
since resided. For many years they
have occupied the present home site
on Locust avenue overlooking South
Side raVine.
No children we're born to the union.
The husband and one sister, Mrs. Belle
Williams, of Oklahoma, survive. Six
brothers and two sisters, all Of whom
were former prominent residents OF
this section, are deceased. They are,
F. Marion Martin, John Van Buren,
Martin, the latter the father of Messrs.
B. L., A. G. Martin and Mrs. ]. H. Abb
bolt, of this city; B. F. Martin, for
mer prominent attorney at law in Graf.
ton; ]. Thornton Martin, George w.
Martin and Scott Martin, Mrs. ]. R.
Blackstone, who resided in Kansas,
and Mrs. E. ]. Armstrong, who resided
in Luray, Va,
Mrs. Billing3ley was for many years
member of the Methodist denomina-
ton. She was charter member OF
the Williams Memorial NJ. E. church,
south, in this city and until prevented
by Ill health was regular attendant
at all services. She was also char
ter member of the Robt, E. Lee Chap.
ter of the U. D. G. She was woman
Of unusually gracious manner and
charm and had a wide circle of friends
who deeply mourn her death. The
sympathy Of the community IS extend
ed to the bereaved husband.
Arrangements for funeral services
have not been completed, but an;
nouncement is made that friends de-
string to view the body Of Mrs. Bill
ingsley will call at the residence prior
to the funeral services as the casket
will not be opened at the services. I'm.
dertaker R, G. Jones in charge.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09
China Not Ready
To Go Into War.
NV Associated Press)

7 PEKING, China, May 9.-preniet
Tuan Chi Jul and the entire cabinet
addressed a secret session OF the BaEs
lament today and urged the adoption
Of a resolution declaring war against
Germany.
The resolution was referred 70 q
standing committee for review on
Thursday.
Much opposition to the resolution oe-
yeloped and there was q lengthy oe-
bate. In the Senate the resolution came
IN informally and caused a stormy aes
sion. The opposition takes the
ground that 1t does not want war m.
til the cabinet is re-organized and
strengthened.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09
MANY At Y.M.C.A.
TO WELCOME HEAD
Of NlN | | DEPT
Reception Last Night Was
An Affair of Varied
Interests.

Fairmonters, young. and middle aged
and old were present in large numbers
at the Y. NJ. C. A. last night when a
reception was held honoring Miss
Grace Foster, the new secretary Of
the Young Women's department. The
event also marked the first gathering
of the members of this department
which was established several months
ago, and the entertainment by the
Reds, defeated in the recent member
ship contest, as forfeit to the victori-
GUS Blues also featured this event,
Upwards of 400 people were in attend
ancc.
A reception for Miss Foster marked
the early hours of the evening. ]. W.
Right, secretary of the Y. NJ. G. A.,
j. M. Hartley, the president, Mrs. John
Gordon Smyth and Miss Foster COM
posed the receiving line. Assisting in
the entertainment of guests we're mem
bers Of the Advisory committee Of the
Woman's department, including Mrs.
C. 4. Hutchinson, Mrs. H. G. Greer,
Mrs. Kemble White, Mrs, George De-
Bolt, Mrs. Fred HeImick, the Misses
Jane Montgomery, Ruth Kelley and
Edna Jacobs. The orchestra rendered
music during the receiving hours.
Later in the evening Mr.. Right ex'
tended an invitation to the gym where
the program of the evening was rem
dered by the Red team. Frank Pryor,
John Gordon Smyth and ]. M. Jacobs,
heads of the defeated Reds, were an
nounced for series of acrobattc
sturts. They were impersonateu by
John Reed, Ray Toothman and Ed.
Worthington, the latter two disguised
as clowns and all Of whom performed
a series of acrobatic feats which merit
ed the commentator and also the
laughter which the audience gave I'M
stintingly.
A series of individual stunts by mem
hers of the Reds included an address
BY Prof. Mcclure, of the High school
faculty, on the subject "Will Spear
mint Hold Its Flavor on the Bedpost
Over Night?" a demonstration of the
popular "Goosestep" by Bailey Hupp,
"A Broad Grim" by Clyde Hill, and
an n 1npersonatiop Of a Monkey by Prof.
w. E. Buckley.
In addition to the numbers named,
the "Peerless Sextette" rendered mu-
slc on stringed instruments and Pri-
yate stalnaker located at Mobilization
Camp. gave q series of acrobattc
stunts. He was attired in the National
Gnard uniform which added to the diff
ficu,ty Of the performance.
Continued on Page Twelve,)
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09
Plan to Build Billion Dollar
Fleet One of the Sub
jects.
ARMY BILL H0LD-UP ALSO
President Has Recognized
Justice of Criticism Of
His Course.
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, D. G., May 9.-pres.
ident Wilson began taking Congress
into his confidence on administration
plans today by summoning 80 leadsrs
to the White House.
At the capitol it was said the Presi.
dent had recognized the criticism that
Congress was not taken into the Presl.
dents full confidence on the measures.
he iy asking to have passed for the con.
duct Of the war.
Among the subjects discussed today,
1t was said, were the billion dollar %.
preparation to build merchant fleets
which is to overcome submarine men.
ace and the disputed points in the new
army bill on which the House and Sen.
ate conferees are deaGocked, princls
pally over the Senate amendment 70
permit Colonel Roosevelt to send. d..
vision to France.
The espionage bill and other sub.
iects also were taken up.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09
Members Will Meet in Mu-
nicipal Building Friday
Night.
time IS GETTING SHORT
Expected That Plans Can
Be Fixed at This Meet
ing.

Mayor Anthony Bowen and City
Clerk Albert ]. Kern ex.officio heads
Of the Executive committee making
preparations for Memorial Day cele'
bration, have announced their appoint
ments for this committee which will
meet in the Municipal building $50
o'clock Friday night to confer with the
mayor and to select subcommittee
for handling the parade and the cere.
monies which are scheduled to take
place that day. Those selected as Ex-
ecutive committeeman are A. Brooks
Fleming, Sam R. Nuzum, E. Blaine
Moore, R. T. Cunningham, j. H. Rownd,
John S. Scott and Mrs. George DeBolt.
The members Of the committee nam.
ed are asked to be present, If posi-
BILE, Friday night as the time is get
ting close when all matters relating
to this affair must be in shape for
general understanding.
Representative of the G. A. R. are
also requested to be present at this
meeting to confer with the Executive
committee so no details will be left
to hinder the old soldiers in their Mem
orial day services.
An addition to the parade Is con-
ttemplat ed hFi Street Commissi oteFS Ira
u Smith who has requested all music
ians capable Of filling places in q fife
and drum corps to meet at his office
Tuesday night, May-f455,' ateTF1 $50 O'Clock
Buglers, fifers, drummers, flutists,
etc, are wanted no matter what ages
to Join in this corps. Though Mr..
Smith expects to have his corps in the
parade the thirtieth, he is not or
ganizing it for that purpose alone. 1t
is to be. military organization and
will not be formed unless there are at
least 25 members in the list.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09
MRS. ABBOTT TO CO
. TO THE NEW HOTEL
Has Been Engaged as House
keeper Of The Fairmont
by Mr.. O'NeiI.

Announcement was made today that
Mrs. ]. h. Abbott, for several years
connected with the management of
the Marley hotel, has been engaged
by ]. R. ;o'Neil, manager of The Fair
mont hotel as housekeeper to assume
her duties with the opening Of the
hotel.
Mrs. Abbott has already completed
her force Of workers. She will be at
the Marley until June Is when she will
assume her duties at the new hotel.
Mrs. Abbott has had wide experience
in the business.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09
Boy Who dumped"
Car Fatally Injured

Antonio Baron, aged 70 years, died
last evening at Fairmont hospital from
injuries received when he was struck
by trolley car on the Monongah Val
ley Traction line, The accident oc'
CURED on the Clarksburg line near
Gypsy when the lad, who had jumped
a freight car, attempted to alight be-
fore 1t came to a stop. His skull was
fractured and he was otherwise injur.
ed. He was brought to the hospital
shortly after the accident where his
death occurred q few hours later.
The parents Of the lad reside at Riv-
erdale where the body was taken after
death.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09
Fifteen Thousand for
s. S. Supervision
fRy AssocInted Pressl

PARKERSBURG, w. Va, May g.
The West Virginia Sunday school con.
yentton here today adopted an annual
budget of $4,000 which will include
salary Of two paid workers. Depart
ment superintendent we're elected as
follows:
Clarksburg; Secondary, Rev. Earl
A. Brooks, Weston; Adult, Rev. 3. B.
Turney, Clarksburg; Educational, D.
3. Purinton, Morgantown. Admins
trative, w. H. Wolfe, Petersburg.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09
TANKER roRPEpoEp

NEW YORK, May s.-The 645S ton
British tank steamship San Urbano
which left a Mexican oil port April
70 for United Kingdom has been sunk
by a submarine according to cabled
advices received today by her owners
the Anglo.Mexican. Petroleum com
pany. The sinking occurred prior to
April 20 and no mention was made as
to the fate Of IS men on board.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09
Congress in Favor
Of Billion for Ships

WASHINGTON, D. c., May s.-Pres.
ident Wilson was assured today at q
conference with senate and. House
leaders Of both parties that the 81, 000,-
100000 he desires for building ships
to combat the submarine menace would
be forthcoming. A bill to appropriate
$500, 100000 will be introduced imme-
diately, and the remainder will be voted
when 1t is needed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09
Student Aviator and
Instructor Killed
lRx Associated PressD

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, May o
Victor Carlstrom, aviator Instructor
at the Atlantic Coast Aeronautical
Station here and Carey B. Eppes of
Newport News, an army student avia-
tor, were almost instantly killed today
when their machine collapsed at an al
titude Of about $500 feet. The ma
chine was smashed and the bodies of
the aviators mashed almost beyond
recognition.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09
MRS. MARrIM Joyce Dies.

Mrs. Martin Joyce, Of Byesville
Ohio, died at her home yesterday of ty'
phoid fever. Mrs. Joyce is sister.in'
law of Mrs. James Barry, Of this city
and is survived by one child, two years
old, her husband having died about
yea: ago, Funeral services will be
held at the home Of Mrs. Joyce at Byes
vile tomorrow.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09
City Hall Notes

! Two positions are now open in tho
fire department for young men who
are physically fit and who can handle
automobile engines. These jobs are
the ones vacated by Harry Downey
and Howard Woodward.
Street department employees are
busy today finishing up repairs after
the rain on Morgantown avenue where
+ t has not been paved. This street
has begun to look like very good
piece Of roadway and the last rains
made but very few mud holes.
CITY Engineer Shrewsbury Miller is
daily expecting the new plans of the
coal run bridge from the Concrete
steel Engineering company of New
York. It was at first thought these
plans would be here by last Monday
but Mr.. Miller has had no word sayinh
that they would be delayed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09

CHICAGO, May 9.-Excited ad.
vances in wheat at the opening today
reflected bullish government crop re-
port issued Just after the close yester.
day. May sold from $3,O7 to $3.11
which was from 10 to IA cents higher
than yesterdays close. July advanc-
ed z S.4 to 9 cents selling at $40 to
$2.42.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09
STOCKS GO DOWN.:
WHEAT GOES UP
Exciting Day in Two Busy
American Boards of
Trade.
Copyright Underwood and Underwood.
CRy Associated Pressl

NEW YORK, May s.-Crumbling
prices at the opening of the stock
market today extended during the fore,
noon trading into severe break which
carried the market down from 2 to 6
points in virtually all parts of the
list.
The liquidation appeared to be pro-
voked chiefly by the publication of the
government war taxation policy.
The market was feverish and unset.
tied. United States Steel broke over
two points to 1925, Bethlehem Steel
old stock ten points to 125, and other
industrials including the principal mu-
nitions and equipments two to six
points.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09
THE WEATHER

PARTY cloudy tonight and Thurl;
day. Slightly warmer
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-19
AMERICAN SOLDIERS At
FRONT NOW PRINT A PAPER

SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE. Septem-
Der 1870 far as is known it has re-
manned for the Sixty-Third Ambulance
Section of the American Red Cross
to be the first to distinguish itself by
issuing a genuine, regular newspaper
The paper has considerably less than
q million-a-day circulation but it is
God-send to the members of "Soix-
ante Trois." which it calls itself.
The first issue of "Soixante Trois" is
strictly handmade and is produced by
a manifolding process. Nearly all the
section comprises the editorial staff,
and about ninety per cent of this staff
has devoted itself to humorous efforts
The "Own-Lee" Laundry company is
the most liberal advertiser with lur-
il page invoking everyone to fall in
line" and follow the example of the
cook who washed her face in the dish
lpan"
Then there is a "tonsorial parlor"
that invites the readers to come in
and enjoy the show'-which the ad-
vertisement continues includes mi
croscopic animals contributed by our
patrons"
There is a bit of poetry" or two,
also a couple of rough sketches, and
four pages of reading matter, includ-
| ing "Personalities" and Dairy of our
Own Samuel Pepys" News as it or
dinarily conceived is conspicuous by
, it's absence, but theSoixante Trois is
chock full of fun which is, perhaps,
Just as welcome as news to the mem
bers of the section.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-19
How to Cure Sweet Potatoes

tial to good keeping of the potatoes.
Sweet potatoes stored in the type OF
house recommended by the Depart
ment shrink from to 10 per cent
weight. not bulk-by reason of
evaporation of surplus moisture. Prop
err curing of sweet potatoes means
getting rid of surplus moisture, and
the type of house which the special
list suggest accomplishes this by COM
blnig the ordinary principles of good
ventilation with common sense meth
DDS of construction.
Storage houses built according to
plans suggested by the apartment OF
Agriculture have been in use in every
tate of the south for five or six years.
The Department has no knowledge OF
fa lure in any house built an operated
strictly according to recommends
tons. Four years of investigation
with one hundred houses under OBJ
cervatin showed that the average loss
by decay, after an average storage
period of LA days, was less than two
ard one-half per cent In determin-
ng this loss representatives of the
Department personally praded the po-
tatoes in each house-a total of 22S,-
600 bushels. In each case the potatoes
were harvested, stored and cared for
~ farmers. In the Departments
own storage house at Arlington, Vir-
ginia, sweet potatoes were stored in
October last year and removed the
latter part Of june showed a loss Of
less than one per cent.
Farmers intending to build storag q
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-19
HEALTH FACTS.

More than 100000 death occur in
the United States annually.
1t is pretty accurately determined
that at least 100000 of these deaths
are preventable.
Hundreds of thousands of people
become physical and mental bank
repts and die prematurely because Of
dissipation in many forms, vicious
habits, unsanitary surroundings and
the many incorrect methods of living,
due to ignorance and willfulness.
Doctors, health workers, and statis7
itieans are ARMED at the increasing
death rate from chronic decorative
diseases in this country.
Since 1890 the death rate from these
diseases has increased as per cent.
Over400, 900 Americans die annually
from diseases of the heart, arteries
and kidneys, which is more than three
times as many deaths as from tuber-
culosos, as great as that toll--over
10000 deaths a year.
Periodical physical examinations are
5w considered the most effective
,nseans of detecting and preventing
these insidious diseases.
/ Diabetes is not considered a disease
xactly. but in a certain sense, a
lsympton. 1t runs in some families
and, in some cases, possibly, is inner
ted. Fat people are very prone to it
They. as we'll as others who inherit
tendency to diabetes, should have
their urine examined as often as twice
a year.
Bright's disease is a chronic affair
and may become such serious hand
leap that it may, like diabetes, lead to
physical bankruptcy.
Probably the best way to prevent
diabetes or Brights disease is to keep
physically fit. This observation, how
ever, applies equally to the necessity
of physical fitness to ward off and
contend with any disease, acute OF
chronic, with which we may be threat
ened
Regulated exercise, with freedom
from worry, mental excitement, and
mental overwork are important fac
tors in the prevention Of diabetes and
tt, a lesser degree, perhaps, in the pre-
vcntion of Bright's disease.
| Periodical physical and urinary ex-
laminations are the best means to de
lteot these diseases and are needed al
well to get a line on other diseases
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-19

WASHINGTON, d c., Sept u.s.
There is no mystery about building
a satisfactory storage house for sweet
nctatoes. Southern farmers who are
paying large prices for patented plans
and equipment alleged to provide the
only successful way of storing sweet
potatoes, are being defrauded. Special
lists of the United States Department
of Agriculture whose attention recent
Ily has been called to instances IN
which farmers have paid as high as
$3.50 for sets of plans, do not hesitate
to brand such activities as pain num-
bue gerry. Plans ca the houses that
Incorporate simple principles of stor-
age and common sense methods of con-
struction. and which have proved sue
oessful by years of careful trial, are
furnished free by the Department OF
Agriculture to any farmer who will ask
o. them.
Because reports have been cifcu-
lated in the South that storage house
recommended by the Department of
Agriculture are not satisfactory, it is
believed necessary, now that the time
provide adequate storage for the
coming harvest is at hand, to correct
such statements. One man with plans
9 sell has said that the shrinkage
% sweet potatoes stored in houses
designed the government specialists is
from 16 to 20 per cent, while in houses
OF his designSkhere is practically nj
shrinkage. The fallacy of such claim
Department specialists point out, lie
III the fact that shrinkage is essen
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-19
MRS. HAROLD WILL
DELIVER ADDRESS.

Mrs. Frank Harold will leave today
for Milledgeyille to attend patriotic
meeting, having been invited to de-
liver an address on that occasion,
THE American Woman's Cooperation
in The War" is her subject
Mrs. Grantland Rice and her young
daughter, Florence Hollis, will spend
day ort wo in Atlanta about October
LIST, after which they will accompany
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Hogerton, DR.. and
Mrs. Thomas p Hinman, Mr.. and Mrs,
Robert Crumley and Mr.. and Mrs. Lo-
gan Williamson to Americas to attend
the marriage of Miss Mildred Hollis
Atlanta Journal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-19
ERS. NILES DANCE.

Y Mrs. C. o. Niles was the charming
hostess Monday evening at a delightful
dance at the attractive home of Mr.
and Mrs. Cliff Williams, on College
street J
Musigwas furnished by the V1ctrolai
and after dancing delightful refresh
ments were served.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs
Hollis Fort, DR.. and Mrs. H. B. Allen
Mrs. J. G. Kimmell, Mr.. and Mrs. n. M
Dudley, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Hightower
Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff Williams, Miss Mary
Mathis, and Professor Harold DaV-
export.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-19

miss Marguerite Jones and Miss
Whitlow Westbrook, of Americas, left
yesterday to enter the State Normal
school at Tallahassee, Fla.
Mrs. J. w. Goodman and daughters,
Katherine and Virginia, have returned
after spending the summer pleasantly
visiting relatives near BIRMINGHAM,
Ala.
Douglas Waters left Monday for Ok
ford to enter the School of Liberal
Arts of Emory University.
Mrs w. l. Williams, of Savannah,
and Mrs. Wade Morris, of West Point,
are the guests of their mother, Mrs.
Cottrell, on Fielder street.
S. i
Mrs. A. B. Wharton, of Chicago, rep
the Kabo corsets, will be at
Churchwell's in Americas Wednesday
and Thursday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-19

houses should write to the Depart
ment OF Agriculture for Farmers
Bulletin 54S, Storing and Market
ing Sweet Potatoes" This bulletin
gives plans and lists of materials need
ed and also tells how to convert
buildings such as abandoned tenant
houses into storage quarters.
/ County agent w. ]. Boyett has sup
! ply of these bulletins on hand at the
chamber of commerce Call by and
get one.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-19
EPWORTH LEAGUE SOCIAL

There will be a social for the mem
bers of the Epworth League Of First
Methodist church on Thursday night
at eight o'clock, at the home of Miss
Mitch Payne, on South Lee street. All
members are urged to be present, as
they are assured of most pleasant
and enjoyable evening.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-19
LESSON IN PIANO AND VOICE

Miss Elizabeth C. Cobb's school of
Music viii open for fall term on Mon
day, September Oath, 1917, No. 500
South Lee Street. Phone No. 191. Pu-
pills may register on or after the 10th
Of September, 9-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-19
S OC AL
Doings AND Goings
Miss Sarah Tower, Edtress
TELEPHONE go
C3NSTANCY.

\ C3NSTANCY. r
= \ y = v y = + 4 = 4 y
When your friend reads the book you
brought him;
When your chauffeur his salary
earns;
When your child heeds the precepts
you taught him;
When your chum your umbrella re-
turns;
When your wrist-watch keeps time to
a second;
When a debtor pays more than is his
due;
When your cat will come when she's
becgkoned-
Then you'll find a woman true!
Carolyn Wells.