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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-15
COURT CONSIDERING
BRIDGE CONTRACTS
Tax Levy For Ensuing Year
Will Likely be AnnOunc-
ed Tomorrow.

The Marion County Court complet'
ed yesterday the work Of making the
levy for the coming year but was
unable to get 1t into shape for publ
cation. The work is being hurried
along now and it is expected that the
result will be ready for publication
tomorrow.
The increase in property valuation
this year is aiding the court to work
out the levy without making the tax
es too high this year. Many addition
al expenses will appear on the new
budget bu the increase in property
valuation will help to work out this
difficulty.
The court yesterday opened bids
for the construction of two new brid
ges in the county. One will be con
structed over Paw Paw at Rivesville
an dthe other will cross Benefited
Fork near Fairview The bridges
vii be constructed of the most mod
ern type and will be Of reinforced
concrete construction.
Two bids we're received yesterday
for each bridge but the contract has
not as yet been awarded. The Mere
dith Construction Company Of Mari
eta, Ohio, has offered to construct
the bridge at Rivesville for s11,74!
while they will build the one at Fair
view for $2,969. The Luten Bridge
Company of Clarksburg has asked
$16,25O and $3,O7S respectively for che
construction Of the two bridges. The
work will be begun at the earliest
date possible after the contract has
been placed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-15
Water Pouring Into
Jamis0n Number 7

Work was begun this morning to
food the No. Z mine of the Jamison
Coal Company at BarrackVille. Last
week the State Mine Inspectors de.
cided in conjunction with the officials
OF the company that purely as a pre-
cautionary measure the mine should
be flooded in order that all chances for
danger to the helmet men who will
explore the mine should be eliminated
Accordingly, the water was started
into the mine this morning. The eight
inch bore hole which will carry water
to the pit of the mine will be complet.
ed yesterday. The work was done in
q minimum amount of time and the
mine will soon be ready to pump the
water out. It is impossible at this
time to estimate the mount Of water
that wiz be required to food the ex'
ploded mine but It is understood that
the water will have to remain in the
mine for about six weeks. It will then
be pumped out and the exploration
will be Continued by the helmet men.
This will require at least six weeks
more
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-15
Crowds Keep After
the Militant Sufs
tBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15-Tearing
of banners from the suffrage pickets
of the women's party at the White
House gate and attacks on the party
headquarters at Lafayette Park
across the way continued today. Good
natured determined crowds tore down
banners as fast as they appeared.
William Bayard Hill, one time spec
ial representative Of President Will
son in Mexico who ventured to adj
dress the crowd in behalf of the wom-
en- was pelted with rolled up newspa-
pers and other missiles until he desist
ed and moved on.
Somebody in the crowd shouted
hang him up"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-15
Serious Mine Strike
a. In GiImer County
tgv Associated Press)

WESTON, W. Va, Aug. 15.-Alleg-
ing that guards in the employe of the
west Virginia Coal and Coke COM
pany at elmer, W. Va, are tearing
the roofs from the homes of striking
employees Of the company in an en-
deavor to force them vacate houses
c. H. Workman member OF the xecu-
tive board Of District No. II, q. NJ. W..
of America who arrived at the scene
o fthe strike today asked Governor
Cornwell at noon that protection be
given the miners. Reports received
here described the situation at Gil.
mer as serious and It is said that a
clash between striking miners and en-.
ployes Of the company Is feared.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-15
PERSONALS.

M1s. Tusca Morris and son Robert,
are In Charleston the guests Of the
formers mother and sister, Mrs. Jas.
W. Cheney and Mrs, Houston Young.
DR.. W. ]. Boydston has returned
from Aurora where he had spent the
last few weeks. He will return there
the latter part Of the week to accom-
psny Mrs. Boydston home. Mrs. Boyd
ston and her sister, Mrs. H. J. Ross
and children are now guests at the
Aurora hotel. Mrs. Ross and family
will probably accompany Dr.. and
Mrs. Roydston home Saturday
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-15
Strikes in Spain Are
Becoming Serious
tBy Associated Press)

PARIS, Aug. 15.-Six persons we're
killed and nine others wounded when
strikers clashed yesterday with SOL
diers at Barcelona, according to a
statement issued by the Spanish Cap
tain General and received here. The
capital Is like an armed camp. The
bakers have struck, bread for the in
habitants being baked by soldiers.
Reports from San Sebastian SAINT
Ander, Corona and Granada say that
the situation in those places is quiet.
No newspapers have been published
however, and street cars running have
been manned by soldiers. Trains al
though delayed are running normally.
The government has ordered the arrest
of principal members Of the Socialist
party.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-15

Searching for Ewing-An Associated
Press dispatch which was sent out last
night from Cincinnati, announced that
the Brotherhood Of Railway Trainmen
had started a nation wide search for
Henry Leroy Ewing, who left this city
August 1 for Asheville, N. G., and new
er arrived. His grip was picked up
near Augusta, Ky. along the tracks of
the Chesapeake and Ohio road.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-15
Guards to Mobilize
On Long Island

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15-The Ma,
tional Guard division to go France rep
resenting twenty six states and the
District of Columbia will be modified
at Mineola, L. l. at a camp named Al.
bert Mills after the ilte Brigadier
General Mills chief of the division OF
militia affairs.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-15
Former Gear Goes
To a New Prison
(Rv Associated Press

PETRoGRAD, Aug, 15.-Former En-
peror Nicholas and his family aye be-
ing transferred to another point. They
were moved in an ordinary train In
stead Of the gorgeous imperial train
in which Nicholas was brought to the
palace. The former emperor appeared
to be much depressed. Former En-
press Alexandria seemed to be pleased
at the prospect Of a change.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-15
Pittsburgh Man in
Captured Gun Grew
DIV Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-The per.
sonnet Of the naval gun crew believed
to have been taken prisoners by Ger
man submarine which destroyed the
American tank steamer CampanS vas
announced today by the Navy depart
ment. The list Of five men includes
Fred Stephen Jacob, Of Pittsburgh, and
loa,--s4a I. IsIipA NJ RaadinE. Pa.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-15

VIM. M. Ensle III-William N En-
gle was taken i'll yesterday while at
The National Bank Of Fairmont where
be is employed He was taken to his
home on Walnut avenue and physic.
Ians attending have not yet diagnosed
his case.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-15
Pntfinp Il Gently.

Gunner (home on leaYe)-Walter,
my neighbours efforts with his soup
(by the way, I'm sure he ought to be
interned) are more than can bear.
Would you oblige me b yasking the
hand oput M q barrags 2-Puneh.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-15

Cut out the plGIure OF GA loL, sides,
Then carefully fold dotted line l its
entire length. Then dotted line 2, and
30 on. Fold each section underneath
accurately. When completed turn
over and you'll find surprising result.
Save the pictures.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-15

West Virginia
Generally fair to.
night and Thurs
day.
Local Readings.
F. p. Hall, OBJ.
Temperature al
IS a. M. today, 60
Yesterdays wealth
er, partly cloudy;
temperature, maxi.
mum, Sc; mini.
mum, &C; preCipita
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-15
eERMANs TAKE A HEIeHr,

PETRoGRAD, Aug. 15-A height
west Of the Rumanian town Of ocna in
southwestern Moldavia has been oc-
cupied by the TeutonIc forces, the
War Office announces.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-15
EVENTS TONIGHT.

Prayer meeting night.
East Park-Ball game, Hopewell VS.
Baptists.
Odd Fellows hall-Palatine lodge.
K. of P. hall-Royal Arcanum.
Modern Woodmen hall - Fairmont
lodge, A. o. U. w.
Jefferson street-MoOse lodge.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-15

Hattiesburgh Alert-Rev. Dr.. H. G.
stoetzer, pastor Of the First Presbyte-
rian church, has received letter from
the pastor Of the Presbyterian church
at Hattiesburg in which the announce.
ment is made that the churches Of the
southern city are preparing to extend
every possible courtesy to the soldier
boys who will be sent there for train
inc
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-15

East Side High seheoI-It was an
noupced at q meeting Of the Board Of
Education Of Union Independent dis
trict held yesterday evening that the
plans for the new high school course
are progressing nicely and that the
first year work will be in readiness
when the schools open for the term
on that side Of the river September II.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-15

Is. Of Hoult NIKE spiyok father Of
the boy gave his consent IN person
and Francis Krieger, mother Of the
girl gave hel consent In writing.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-15

ossoodO EnIareing - The osgoods
store is charging its facilities. The
room adjoining the present store room
previously occupied by the Marion
News stand, is now being turned into a
millinery department. The display
windows are now being placed and II
will only be a short time before the
millinery department is doing business
In its new quarters.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-15

Traction Men shlt-"Casey" Jones'
who has been located at the dispatch
er's office of the MOnongahela Valley
Traction company for the past several
weeks, has exchanged shifts with w.
F. Arnett, who has previously taken
care of things on the night turn. Jones
Is now working at night and Arnett
during the day, which change was eff
Rective Monday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-15

The most popular question at the city
hall now is when is Mayor Bowen
going to get his dog killing gang in
operation? This was among the first
things that one of the city commission
ers asked this morning upon entering
the city hall and beholding Chief Harr.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-15
City Hall Notes

Two new comfortable looking cots
were delivered at police headquarters
this afternoon and will be placed in
the new wOmen's department of the
city Jail.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-15

The morning at the city clerks office
was spent in reading proof and getting
the years financial statement ready for
publication.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-15

Presbyterian Leeon-The Presbyte-
rian Legion Society will meet at two
thirty o'clock tomorrow afternoon at
the home Of Mrs. John Gordon Smythe.
Those attending are requested to catch
the 2:15 o'clock Loop Park car, The
meeting has been specially arranged
and large turn out Of the society's
members is expected,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-15

Chief of Police Fred S. Harr has re
turned after ten-day vacation.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-15

Nester Off Duty-Roy hester, con-
ductor on the Fairmont and Manning
ton interurban line in the employment
Of the Monongahela Valley Traction
company is off duty for five days. Dur
Ing this time he will go to several
points in Virginia and visit friends and
relatives.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-15

Social at BarraekvlIe-The Barrack
lille Baptist church will hold an ice
cream social and festival in Ices grove.
BarrackVille, Friday evening, August
II.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-14
WOULD DANISH THE TRAMP
Gil Discuss 30" Problem at
Conference.

Madison--If you are tramp keep
away from Wisconsin. If you have
been feeding tramps, stop this kind
hearted practice and tell them to go
to work.
These two orders went out from the
State Council of Defense after con.
ference which was attended by chiefs
of police of fourteen principal cities
at which the tramp problem was dis
cussed 1t was realized that this prob.
lem is an old one, unsolyed after
many experiments have been tried
but, If there is a way, Wisconsin is GO
ing to turn tramps into workers and
keep those who will not work outside
the borders of the state. A state farm
is suggested
Among police heads who attended
the conference were Chiefs John I.
Jansen OF Milwaukee. Baker OF Ra-
cine, Bowling of Oshkosh, McKinnon
OF Superior, Hawley of Green Bay,
Groffmann of Manitowoc, s, A. Pei
ton of Baraboo. Sheriff Robert Whip
pie of GAINESVILLE, Chiefs Shaughnes-
sey of Madison, Weber of La Crosse,
Mckay of Waukesha, Qualmann Of
Wausau, Mann OF Oconomowoc and
Sendley of Eau Claire.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-14
CITIES OVER 80, 900.
AR MORY BILL PASSED
Senate overrides Governor Philips
Veto by II to 5 Vote-Meas-
ure Goes to Assembly.

Madison The senate has passed
the Wilcox armory bill over the veto
of Gov f. l.. Philip, the first act of
this kind on the records of this legis-
lature.
The vote was II to 5, it requiring
present
This is the bill which has been re-
ferred to during the session as a pork
barrel proposition" by its opponents,
but the measure had the support of a
large majority in both houses. 1t now
goes to the assembly, where an effort
will be made by those who favor 1t to
pass ii.
While the vote was decisive had the
senate attendance been large it is
probable the move to pass the bill
over the governors veto would have
failed. Several senator's who voted
against the governor admitted after
ward that the bill was bad one, and
that ii was only because of pressure
from home on the part of organiza-
tons which desire the state appropria-
ton that they voted as they did,
The senate killed the Camper bill
which would have abolished the sys-
tenn of insuring public buildings in
the state insurance department. II is
apparent therefore. that this system
will remain for another two years
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-14
MANY STUDENTS ELIGIBLE
About 1,4oo of the $500 Registered at
the University of Wisconsin
Available for Draft.

Madison About 1,400 students at
the University of Wisconsin are eli
gible for CONSUMPTION, according To es-
Inmates made from reliable statistics
compiled by the war committee of the
faculty.
OF this number, about 1S6 will prob
ably be taken on the first draft, if the
first 100000 takes 1874 per cent of the
eligible young men of the country, as
has been estimated.
About $50. however, have already
joined the army or navy, are training
officers, or have enlisted in other mil
tary work.
The estimate of the number availa-
Bile for the draft is based on the fol-
lowing figures: OF the $500 male
students registered in the university
this year, 1925 are under 81 years Of
age, 666 men are estimated to be
physically unfit, according to the ex-
perience of the university clinic, and
some forty are aliens. This leaves a
total of approximately 1896 eligible
men.
The CONSUMPTION percentage of 1874
Is based on the estimate derived from
the census of 1910, of the number of
men in the country between the ages
of Il and 81 who are eligible to draft
and from whom 100000 are to be Sc
lected for the first army.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-14
WATCH YOUR SKIN IMPROVE
When You Use cuticura-The Soap to
Purity and Ointment TO Heal.

On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuticura Ointment. Wash
off Ointment in five minutes with CUT
cura Soap and hot water. Continue
this treatment for ten days and note
the change In your skin. No better
toilet preparations exist.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura. Dept. J.,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-14
ATTACKED BY An ALLIGATOR
Pampered Pet Dog Has Most
Exciting Experience.

There are no children in this house
in North Alabama street. They have
grown up. married and gone away.
Their absence is partly relieved by a
small dog, lively little terrier. This
dog, as he is not permitted to assoc
clate with the rude dogs of the street,
has playthings of different kinds, much
like those that in other households, are
bought for small boys and girls, says
the Indianapolis News.
The other day new maid came into
the house. She was tidying up the liv-
ing room, and when drawing her broom
from under a couch she gave a shrek
of terror and ran into the yard, where
some carpenters were at work.
There's some kind of a beast In
there" she said, "and I'm scared al
most to death.
A gallant young carpenter offered TO
go in and tackle the animal in its lair.
He armed himself with strip of
scantling and went In.
A moment later he was heard to
strike. The new domestic, looking
through a window, begged him to be
careful and take no chances. at
jumped at me-" said she, when | hit
1t with the broom and it made an awful
screech."
The gallant young carpenter had
been so fortunate as TO cover the beast
with the board and was standing on
the scantling When he had stood on
1t for five minutes and thought life
must certainly be extinct, he stepped
off and removed the board
As he did so there was strange
noise from the animal which jumped
at the carpenter, who ran out to get
assistance BY this fine the mistress
of the house had returned with the
dog.
For goodness sakes." she said
what on earth is the matterl Why
all this excitement?" Before the ques
ton was answered the black-and-tar
terrier ran into the house and out into
the yard
In his mouth was the beast. 1t was
one of his playthings. an India rubber
alligator about eight inches long.
Land sakes" said the new maid
But the gallant young carpenter sale
something different.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-14
ACREAGE IN ALL
CROPS INCREASED
AGRICULTURAL REPORT SHOWS
LARGE AREA OF NEW LAND
UNDER CULTIVATION
SPRING CONDITION Is LOWER
the State Is Blamed to Late
Season, Combined With
Drought in Sections.

misunderstanding to the joint re-
port of the Wisconsin department of
agriculture and the United States de
partment of agriculture, issued at
Madison, the farmers of Wisconsin
have increased the acreage of all
spring sown crops.
The acreage of spring wheat has
been increased fully SO per cent over
last year, making total increase of
over $4,000 acres. In many counties
the acreage has been more than dou-
bled. Thousands Of acres of old pas
ture land and old meadows have been
plowed up and utilized for crops. The
acreage of oats, ii is estimated, has
been increased about | per cent, or a
total of over $4,000 acres. The acres
of barley, 10000 acres of which were
harvested last year, has been increas-
ed about per ceAt, or over $4,000
acres.
The condition of all spring sown
crops is somewhat lower than year
ago, due to the cold, backward spring,
combined in some sections with
drought. Fruits of all kinds are bios
soming much later than usual. Con-
ditions on the whole, however, are
promising. 1t is reported that in some
sections on the heavier soils it has
been necessary TO replant corn be-
cause of failure to terminate due to
cold weather
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-14
MOBILIZATION is DEFERRED
General Hoiway Gives Lack of Equip.
ment as Chief Reasonably Be
Called Out July I.

Madison 49, Mobilization OF the Wis.
consin National guard, scheduled for
June Is, has been indefinitely post
poned, Adjt-Gen. Holway has an
nounced Lack of equipment is the
reason given by Gen Holway for the
postponement.
The decision postponing the mobil
izing of the guard at Camp Douglas
from the date set was reached by
Holway on receipt of telegram from
the war department that it was I'M
able to furnish requested equipment
but would do so as soon as the manu-
facturers could turn it out. Holway
lacks rifles and tents. He believes it
possible that the government may be
able to furnish the supplies in time
to mobilize by July /.
AT present there are about $4,000
In the guard. This includes the Third
regiment now in federal service.
There are about 10000 to be assem-
bled at the mobilization point, To
house these guardsmen Holway has
about 200 tents, VIII oh will take care
of only 1000 men 1t most He has
5000 rifles with which to arm the H.
900 guardsmen.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-14
Why Was Startling introduced?

Nobody seems to know what the
starting was introduced into the Unit
ed States for. 1t may have been
thought that rs picturesque bird OF
marked personality and classical In.
liabltant of the bowers of literature he
would be a pleasing addition TO our
avi fauna. Attempts have been made
10 introduce the skyark and the Ell.
ropean gold1nch, the latter with some
success, the former without. They are
songbirds. Except In n technical sense,
the starting isn't, though occasional
sweet pipings do vary his Earring
cries, and he does surprising things
as "A mimic of other species.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-14
SENATE VOTES TO
HOLD STATE FAIR
UPPER HOUSE INDICATES 1T
WILL NOT FAVOR SuSPEN-
SION DURING WAR.
BRAY AMEND MENT is KILLED
Senator Urges Conserving All OF
States Resources During Pres
ent Crisis -- Appropriation for
Unpaid Bills.

Madison There will be no abandon
ment of the state fair at Milwaukee
during war times The amendment
proposed by Senator William Bray to
the state fair appropriation bill for the
suspension of the state fair during the
war was rejected by the senate by a
vote of Is to 7.
The debate over the bill consisted
of a speech by Senator Bray In which
he detailed the necessity of consery-
ing all of the states resources during
the war.
The amendment was opposed by
Senators Hanson and Everett. Sena.
tor Hanson said that it had been a
policy of France and England at the
beginning of the war to suspend &C
tivities of this character and that it
had been found necessary to restore
them for the benefit of the people.
After the rejection of the Bray
amendment, the bill was ordered en-
crossed by a viva voce vote. This bill
carries an appropriation of $125,000
annually for the benefit of the fair.
An appropriation of $4,000 is made for
the building of fences and also an ap-
preparation for the payment of unpaid
bills remaining from the last fair.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-14
Worthy of Ills Bank

The recruit was having his first turn
on sentry duty.
Nov, remember your salutes,' the
corporal warned him. "If you see
lieutenant wearing one star. slope
arms. For captain with three stars
slope arms also. The major has a
crown on his straps, and you present
arms. For the colonel, who has stars
and crown, you present arms and
then turn out the guard"
When he was left alone the recruit
went over these orders again and
again.
Suddenly his musing was interrupted
by the approach of an officer. This
was general, and the recruit did not
know what to do for him.
AN what might you be?' he asked
bluntly, unable to recognize the badge
of the officers rank,
I'm the general replied the officer,
affably.
Sure now, and are YEP exclaimed
the recruit in CONSERVATION. "Then
yen want something big. How'd II do
If | give We II bayonet eXercisew