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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-17
Believed That Time Bombs
Placed in the Cargoes
Destroyed Them.
.THREE0FT Them AMERICAN.
Of the Remainder One i
British and the Other
japanese.

PACIFIC PORT, Aug. II. - Five
ships, three American, one British and
one Japanese, are over due at this port
and have been practically given up by
their owners and agents.
Mariners say they believe the vessels
have been destroyed by time bombs
placed in cargoes by enemy agents.
This story was strengthened today
when a sailor employed near this port
told of having seen fragile bottles con-
aiming acid taken from cargoes of pow
der cases where they had been placed
in such manner that the breaking
OF the bottles would have ignited the
powder.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-17
BUSINESS MEN
INCREASE DUES
Decide to Hold Corn Roast
at Quarterly Meeting
Next Month.

A large turn out Of the members OF
the Falrmont Business Mems asSocla.
ton attended the business meeting Oh
the association held at the Y NJ u
A. yesterday evening.
The meeting was specially arranged
to increase the yearly dues from twelve
to fifteen dollars, A motion was sub
mitted and carried making the in
crease. -.,,.. !.
At the meeting Of the members in
September which is the regular quar-
terly meeting the association VIII en-
low a corn roast. The corn roast given
last year was such a decided success
that they have been induced to at
tempt similar social event this year.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-17
I7ODDLER GROUND UP
UNDER TRIP OF CARS
Four ear-Old at Bingamon
Literally Ran Into Jaws
of Death.

John Audia, aged four years, the
little son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Audia
of Bingamon was crushed to death at
nine o'clock this morning when he
with bis little sister Catherine, aged
five years stepped out Of their yard
and ran into a long load Of coal cars
running past their house. The little
child was badly crushed about the
body and lived but fifteen minutes az
ter the accident.
The children had been playing in
their yard and not noticing the cars
passing on the coal track which was
only a few feet from their gate went
out OF the yard and ran into the pass
ing cars. The motOrman and brake
man on the load Of cars which were
the property of the Marden Gas Coal
company did not see the children
step from the gate and before the cars
could be stopped the little boy was
dead. The little girl was slightly be-
hind her brother and escaped without
any injuries.
The motorman was on the front
end of the trip but as the motor had
passed the gate before the accident
occurred he did not notice the chill
dren. The brakeman who was on the
rear end Of the trip had his mind CEN
tered upon switch over which they
were passing and did not see the chill
dren as they dashed out.
Coroner Frank Lloyd Of this city
was called to the scene and after an
investigation pronounced the death
as accidental.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-17
]. c. ROBINSON
NOW TREASURER
Is Named For Place Made
Vacant by ]. F. Miller's
Resignation.

Tie Board Of Affairs yesterday se'
lected ]. c. Robinson, a carpenter by
trade. to succeed ]. T. Miller, who has
been city treasurer for so many years
and who has resigned to accept q pc.
sition as deputy sheriff under Sheriff
Glover.
Mr.. Robinson will assume his duties
Immediately. 1t Is probable that he
will take the oath OF office today anu
Immediately upon furnishing bond will
begin his services, Today Mr. Robin
son is at his new office becoming &C.
quainted with the work.
The latter part Of August Is the best
time in the year for new man to be-
gin his duties, with tax collections
cleared away and desk is clear for a
new years business.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-17
Injury Holds Up
Garbage Contract

City Health officer Chesney M.
Ramags today received letter from
William Hannah, Jr., the representa-
tive Of the Odorless Crematory com
pany Of Macon, Ca, who was Suppos-
ed to be in Fairmont early IN the week
to draw up the contract for the pur'
chase OF the new city incinerator.
In his letter Mr.. Hannah stated that
he had been detained in New York
hospital with a crushed foot and was
not able to come to Fairmont. How
ever he expeced to get out Of the hos
pital by the latter part Of the week
and that Immediately he would come
to Fairmont
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-17
BANKERS TO DINE AT
FAIRN0NT TONIGHT
Will Hear Details Of a Plan
to PopuIarize M, V. 7.
Financing.

The Fairmont Chamber Of Com
MERGE is this evening entertaining all
the bankers along the various lines
Of the Monogahela Valley Traction
company on behalf of the Messrs. Rob
ert Carrot and Sons, bankers of Bal
timore, Nd. The affair will take place
in the dining room of The Fairmont
hotel and will be attended by all the
local bankers as we'll as by many
from Monongah, Shinnston Worthing.
ton, Pennington, Warrington, and
other points. -,
The purpose of the banquet is to
submit for discussion a means by
which the patrons Of the Mononga'
hela Valley Traction company may
take out stock and share in the profits,
The plans that will be submitted this
evening have been drawn by the Rob
ert Carrot and Sons company who
are financially interested in the trac'
ton company, The patrons of the
traction company will be induced to
cooperate through the various town
banks.
Hon. O. S. Mckinney will preside as
POSTMASTER with the following speak
ers: George W. Bowers, Of Manning,
ton; George W, Duddear, secretary OF
the Board of Trade Of Clarksburg;
George NJ. Alexander Robert T. Gun
ningham, j. NJ. Jacobs and Mayor An
thony Bowen, 7. Stockton and George
E. eiley will attend to represent Rob
ert Garrett and Sons.
A special car will arrive in Fair
mont at six o'clock bringing the
bankers from Clarksburg and inter
mediate points to the banquet.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-17
Ira Smiths Band
Continues to Grow.

A large number of candidates TO-
Ira Smiths new military band attend-
ed the rehearsal yesterday evening
in the State street school house. Thurs
day has been made regular meeting
night for the band.
Commissioner Smith reports that at
each meeting he sees more enthuSiasm
and Judging by the increasing number
that attend each meeting he feels the
band issure to be big success.
Among the many that attended yes
terday evening was Walter Darlington,
who is directing the band. The next
meeting will be held next Thursday at
the city hall.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-17
POLICE COURT IS
REVENUE PRODUCER.
Traffic Law VioIators Have
Been Paying for Their
Actions

Thus far It appears as If August
is going to be a record breaker g
police court. The first Is days Of 20.
lice court show total Of 81 arrests
and fines amounting to S2SG, Il ts
interesting to note that over half Of
the arrests have been traffic viola
tors and that $3.50 of the 1928 fines
collected have been from traffic Vio'
lationS.
The arrests and fines for various Of
fenses are as follows: Traffic an
rests, 20, $50; drunk and disorderly,
Z, $55; lettering, 4, $40; robbery, 4,
tured over to the county; sign law i
$40; stock law, /, SO.
The 20 traffic violations have
brought the city $3.50, making an az.
erage fine of $3.50 for a traffic VIC.
lation, 1865
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-17
BRYAN COLEBASk
GIVES SOME Blood
Former East Side Young
Man Aids the Fight
Against Polio.

Especial Dispatch to West yirginianJ
PITTSBURGH, Pa, Aug, 17.-Bryan
F. Colebank, a patient in the Allegheny
General hospital here, yesterday gave
blood to relieve children afflicted with
the child plague in Monongah, w. Va.
The blood was taken by DR., Lacey, OF
the hospital star.
Mr. Colebank is we'll known in Fair
mont having been warehouse man for
the Monongahela R. R. Co. 1t was
while working here that he suffered
his attact of infantile paralysis in Jan
uary Of this year.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-17

1t is the belief at the local draft Of
flee that the So now certified will not
be sufficient to furnish the city's quota
ot76. Several appeals will be granted
because of dependents, while at least
three men in the employment Of the
railroads will be discharged, and some
are expected to fail on final physical
examination.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-17

Through the courtesy Of Brooks
Fleming, Jr., DR.. Chesney Ramage has
secured supply Of serum for the treat.
ment of poliomyelitis that may break
out in the future Mr.. Fleming realiz-
ing the situation instructed the city
health officer to get an immediate sup
ply OF the serum and that he would
stand any expense.
DR.. Ramage wrote to the Alleghaney
General Hospital Of Pittsburgh, Pa. for
a supply of the serum explaining the
epidemic situation in this section. The
authorities at the hospital issued call
for volunteers and Immediately sever.
al responded. Yesterday two donors
had blood extracted from their veins
each giving over a pint each. The
blood was Immediately prepared and
sent to Fairmont today. 1t vas turn.
ed over to DR.. c. W. Waddell who is
in charge Of the serum.
Because the donors were residents
Of another city and gave their blood
so freely they were given presents
by Mr.. Fleming. The cost OF extract.
ing the quart Of blood and for its
preparation, and the presents cost Mr..
Fleming over $780,
The Allegheny General Hospital has
promised that in case any more OF
the serum is needed that they will be
able to supply all that is necessary.
The supply that arrived in Fairmont
this morning is enough to make from
twenty to thirty treatments.
Previous to this time the many lit
tie donors Of the city have supplied the
physicians with enough Of the serum
but It was thought advisable by Mr..
Fleming to get an additional supply
ready for any unexpected outbreak.
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Left for Home.

Miss Ada Berman, of sudbrook
Park, Baltimore, who has been the
guest at the house party at the home
of Miss Edythe Klaw, in Plerpont
avenue for the past three weeks re.
turned to her home today. Enroute
home she will stop at Cumberland,
Nd, where she will be the guest OF
Miss Fannye Kline for a few days.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-17
"A AtIantin ClkV.

Mr.. and MS James A. Meredith
and son Jamison, are spending several
weeks at Atlantic City. They are
stopping at the st. Charles hotel.
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Luther Barnhart and Miss Della
Hartley who had been the guests OF,
Lewis Barnhart at Baxter, have Re.
turned to Wheeling
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-17
Greatest Russian Danger is
Peace Talk in the In
tied States.
SOLDIERS ARE VERY BRAVE
Famous Writer Who Was
With Root Begins Series
of Articles.

Charles Edward Russell, famous
writer for the West Virginian has
spent three months in Jtussia as
a member of the American COM
mission to the new Russian gov
eminent which was headed oy
Elihu Root. His opportunities for
observation and Investigation OF
Russian conditions were unparaI-
Ieled, as all the resources OF the
provisional government were plac
ed at his disposal The commits
sion has just returned to this coun-
try, and Russell, after closing his
immediate official businesa, has
started to write the truth about
Russia, His first article is print
ed today; watch for others.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-17
THE WEATHER.

FaIr tonight and Saturday.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-03-22
Machine-Made War.

From a height of 1900 feet,
almost two miles, Zeppelin was
brought down the other day by
gunners at Compcigne, France.
Nothing could more greatly
emphasize the modern style of
warfare. What chance was there
for individual bravery in this
clash between the bomb-throw-
rrs OF an airship two miles high
and the operators of the anti-air--
craft guns below9 Where was
there any room for the romantic,
though bloody, hand-to-hand
that has softcned the
cruel shadow of war in days gone
by?
Modern warfare is a matter of
mechanics. It is as cruel as ever,
wrecks just as many homes and
hearts and does it with the soul
less automatism of the steam
hammer.-Joplin Globe.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-03-22
TRIBUTE TO THE PRESIDENT.

II wonder if you can realize
how truly cpochal is this period
in which we are living" said Mr..
Tumulty. II wish could dis
c,lss some of the phases OF the
international situation with which
the government at Washington has
had to deal since the war be-
gan. ] wish that all Americans
could know, as 1.have been priyi-
legged to know, with what infin-
lite patience and skilfull hand the
silent and heavy ladep man has
guided the destiny of the repub-
lie.
'NO man can realize what he
has done and is doing for the Unit
ed States Of America, for the
sake Of humanity 1t is not a
great thing to be secretary to the
president, but it is wonderful
thing to be associatd with such
a man as President Wilson. Some
day a great historian will tell the
story~ef what ne has endured, of
the problems he has met, Of the
scruplous care he has taken to
preserve the rights of America
and to keep free and open pro-
cesses of liberty. We are too close
to the world events of the last
few years to appreciate them,
to estimate justly the wonderful
period in which we are living
Secretary Tumultyo on President
Wilson. -
The Butler weekly times., 1917-03-22
TOO PREVIOUS.

The personnel of the newly APP
pointed tariff commission does
not meet the approval of all east
ern business interests and some
of them are frank in saying So.
One technical Journal declares it
is "the greatest disappointment
that has come to the American
business world in MANY years.
II will appeal to most people
as Il little previous to arrive at
any such conclusion, and it is
timely to note that the same sort
OF people who are protesting dis
appointment are the ones who
were disappointed when Wood
row Wilson was named for prcsi-
dent the first time.
The prime objection of these
people to the new commission is
chat a professor and not a bust
ness man has been named as
chairman. furthermore, it is de-
clared that this professor, Frank
W. TauSsig Of Harvard, an ex-
pert IN economies, unquestion-
ably leans toward the theory Of
free trade, fact proved, it is de-
clarcd, by his book, Tariff His
tory of the United Statcs.''
The people of New England, |
who are rock-ribbcd protection
lists III the main, may be expected
TO see nothing good in the eleva-
lion of a thcorist of this order to
such a position, no matter how
high he may stand in the general
opinion of the nation at large.
Their one acceptable man for the
,lace would be Il New England
zig business -maiy WHO has made
lis wealth by virtue Of the boon
If high protection. Only such a
nan, they believe, would have
he necessary practical expert
nee to enable him to see the tar
ff problem in the right light.
With the exception of these
nen,intlrd New E1,glanders, it is !
uitc likely the remainder of the
ountry will not be alarmed at
he appointment Of leading in
tructOr in economies i'll one of
ur foremost universities to head
he commission created to study
he great economic problem of
he tariff. To them, indeed, it
ounds like real first step in
aking this vexatious question ont
f politics.-Joplin Globe.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-03-22
WAR.

War with Germany seems now
only matter of days.
With the sinking of three un-
armed merchant vessels bearing
the United States flag by Ger
many this nation has been forced
to abandon her stand of neutral
ity and to take up arms in defense
of national honor and the lives
and property of her citizens.
We have been long suffering
and forbearing and our neutrali-
ty has been maintained to the ut
most possibility even in the face
of outrage, indignities and ma
tional Insult. Our attitude has not
been bclligerent. This govern
ment has given Germany all the
benefit of the doubt and has striv-
ell to believe that the injuries and
indignities which have befallen
us through the policies of the Ger
man government, were but the un-
avoidable results of a bitter war
fare against her enemies and not
acts Of offense against Il friendly
neutral. i
Germany herself has east the
die. Her virtual declaration of
war on all ncutrals when she re-
established, in violation OF her
pledges. her unrestricted submar-
inc warfare, left this government |
no choice but regard her attitude !
as hostile, and with her final
step, the sinking unwarncd of YES
sells under the American flag, she
has given this government no
alternative.
War has not yet been declared
but state of warfare may be de-
clared at any time. And When
that declaration comes it will
find awaiting united nation,
stern in the determination to up
hold OF glorious traditions and
our national honor whatever may
be the cost.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-03-22
Another Bates County Pioneer
Dead.

James T. Wilson, one of Bates
county's best known and highly
respected citizens, died at his
home in Hudson township Friday,
March 16, after a long illness
with complication of diseases.
Mr.. Wilson was: native Mis-
sourian, being born in Galloway
county, February 21, 1910. Feb
ruary IS, 1869, he was united in
marriage with Miss Fannie Holt.
of that county, and year later
they came to this county where
they have since resided, and
where Mrs. Wilson died few
months ago. lie is survived by
seven sons, Luther Wilson. of
Jefferson City; Claude and j. e
Wilson, st. Louis; Edgar Wilson
Topeka, Kansas; Roy Wilson,
Malta, Montana Pierce Wilson,
Iowa City, Iowa; and Chester
Wilson, Pincro, Rio Grande Do
Nortr, Brazil, and three daugh-
tcrs Mrs. James Fisher, Housa.
tonia, Missouri; and Mrs. Jacob
Seelinger and Mrs. Elma Hall, of
township.
Mr.. Wilson was one of the best
known and universally respected
citizens of the county. Coming
here with his bride when the
country was young, he did his.
part in the upbuilding of the in
stitutions of the community. He
was the father of a large family
and he lived to,see them grow in
% useful men and women, and
lis passing will be mourned by
The large circle of friends that he
iad made in his long residence in
he county.
Funeral services were conduct
ID by Rev. Balm, of Schell City,
It the Rockville Baptist church
sunday afternoon and the re-
Mains laid to rest in the Round
'rairie cemetery.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-03-22
Vienna Meeting of Rulers To-day
Stirs German Press,

Berlin, March 17.-Gcrmany is
profoundly impressed by the Rus
sian revolution. Newspapers to-
day pointed to the conference of
officials in Vienna as of extreme
Importance in view of the de-
velopments at Petrograd.
In this conference will be EN-
peror Carl Of Austria, the imper-
ial German chancellor, Won Beth
mann-Holweg, Prince Conrad
Won Hohenlohc, formerly minis
ter of finance Count Czernin,
Premier Clam -Martinitz and
Count Tisza.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-03-22
Had Negotiated for Peace.

London, March 17.-The Rus.
sian revolution came at most
opportune moment for the En-
tente, according to an Exchange
Telegraph Company dispatch
from Copenhagen today, which
stated that Minister of the Inter-
ior Protopopoff had already ne
gotiated for a separate peace for
Russia. -
Protopopoff had long been ac-
cused by the Russian people Of
duplicity in traitorous negotia-
tions with Germany.
Pfotopopoff i reported to be q
pFisoAer of the rerolukionists.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-03-22

The arrival OF former Ambas-
sador Gerard from Berlin re-
vived rumors that he will be a
candidate for mayor of New York
next fall or that he will be sent
to Toxic to replace the late Am
bassad0r Guthrie, who died last
Thursday Mr.. Gerard refused
to discuss these lumors further
than to state that he is paying no
attention to politics at this time.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-03-22
Democratic Township Ticket

The democrats of Howard town.
ship, met at the opera house, Sat-
urday afternoon, and nominated
the following ticket:
Trustee-Somers Morrell
Assessor-Eugene Franklin
COllector-B. F. Potter
Members of Board. T. Tud.
der and Joe Graves
Constable-M. F. Miller
Justice, West End-W. Fl.
Finch
The township election will be
held ON on-fuesday, March ~
Hume Telephone.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-03-22

All sorts of methods are being
adopted by blind-tiger operators
to bring liquor into states which
have laws prohibiting the sale of
liquor and which come under the
national "bone dry" law. Liquor
is being found in trunks in tran
sit on railroads, individuals are
carrying it in grips Oh trains and
on the Mississippi river steam
boats and launches are being em-
ployed.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-03-22

Willard Houser of Gillipolis,
Ohio, has been married to Mrs.
Stella Houser, his stcpmother,
who is the mother of three chill
drcn by Houscr's father. Hous-
er's father died three months ago
BY Wizards marriage he be-
comes stepfather as well as half
brother to his fathers children.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-03-22
church holdings in the republic,
of which, at Puebla alone, there
are more than $5,0O0,0O0 worth.

John NJ. Studebaker, 81 years
old, died at South Bend, Ind, late
Saturday night after an illness of
six weeks. He was the last sur
vivor of the famous family which
started the manufacture of farm
wagons and machinery in South
Bend. He had seen the business
grow until it had become one of
the largest concerns in the
world.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-03-22

The senate Saturday afternoon
confirmed the nomination of DR..
Cary I. Grayson, President Will
sons personal physician, to be a
medical director of the navy with
rank of rear admiral
The Butler weekly times., 1917-03-22

The United States Saturday Or
dered its cOnsuls back into Mex
leo. They were withdrawn about
a year ago. American citizens
are advised not to return to Mex.
leo, however, until consular Off
cials have reported on conditions.
No passports for Americans to
travel in Mexico will be issued for
the present.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-03-22

The potato, like sugar, butter
and other cdiblos, is becoming in
creaSlngly rare in Paris. At lie
Shallc s great central market no
potatoes were to be had. New
potatoes from Algeria, found at
some groceries. brought Is cents
a pound.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-03-22
List Of Letters.

Remaining uncalled for in the
post office at Butler, Mo-, for the
week ending March 20, 1917:
Mr.. Curtis Grain, William D..
Eallis, Mr.. Fred jackson, J. O..
Knost, Mr.. John Miller, Mr.. A. j.
Satterlle, Mr.. Henry Wall.
These letters will be sent to the
dead letter office Apr. 8, 1917,
if not delivered before. In call
ing for the above, please say,
!" Advertised" giving date Of
list.
j. e. Williams, Postmaster.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-03-22

The air raid on London Satur-
day night was the first visit of
Ieppelins i'll many months, and it
seemed to have been expected, as
1t failed to cause any excitement
even among the home going thea
ter-goers. The raiders were fav.
ored by a dark and moonless
night.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-03-22
Cleanup Sale.

8 Sayers & Scovillc buggies.
6 End hand buggies.
2 End hand surries.
! End hand carriage.
2 sets breeching harness.
2 sets S. & S. carriage wheels.
2 buggy tops.
Bring your buggy in if you
want it painted. 23-lt
Mcfarland & Sons.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-03-22
Unless Governor Williams We

Unless Governor Williams We.
toes the measure Il woman suf-
frage amendment to the Okla
homa constitution will be voted
on at the state election in Novem-
ber 1918. Before final adjourn
ment. early Saturday the senate
without dissenting vote, con-
CURED in house amendments to
the resolution eliminating the
"grandfather' and literacy test
clause.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-03-22

Mrs. Margaret Auth, aged r.
OF Boggs Run, near Wheeling, w.
Va, was found guilty in the cir
cult court Of bootlegging. On ac-
count of her age Judge Harvey
placed her on probation. Wit
nesscs testified to purchasing in
tOXicantS from her.