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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-03
MAKING DRIVE TO
FILL COMPANIES
Bonuses offered for Recruits
-Requisitions for Equip
ment.

Keen interest in the formation Of
Fairmont's two new National Guard
organizations has been awakened by
the offer of a dollar apiece for re-
cruits for the Machine Gun company
and the Headquarters company. Any
enlisted man in either Of these com.
panies or the old companies who
brings in recruit will bepaid one dol
lar and in addition to that win be en-.
titled to share in the distribution Of
prizes Of ten, I'VE. three and two dol.
lars for the greatest number Of new
men secured up 70 the time the new
companies rolls are filed. The head.
quarters company needs fourteen men
to bring 1t to the War departments
requirements and the Machine Gun
company needs about twenty-five.
New uniforms and equipment have
been requisitioned for by the CAPTAINS
OF both companies and win be receiv-
ed as soon as they are mustered into
service. Captain Mason, OF the ma
chine gun company, hopes TO have one
gun shipped Immediately, however.
for use by the men while the fun mum.
Der is being raised. This gun Will be-
Of the latest design Springfield tyne
used by the regular army. 1t is moi
much larger than the Springfield car
riedi by the infantry and weighs only
about thirty pounds but It is one OF
the most effective weapons that has
yet been devised for use in modern
warfare. II has an effective range
of almost a quarter OF q milo and can
he fred at the rate OF six hundred
rounds d minute
Any person interested in enlistlnn
in either Of these Companies can se-
cure the necessary information and
blanks from Captain G. IL. Layman
or Captain John Wv Mason. IT., at
their respective offices. Any new mon
who may come in will be entitled 10
pay for additional recruits and to
share inSthe prizes as outlined above.
n ~
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-03
American Valve and Tank
Company Will Move to
Fairinont.
Will EMPLOY rs MEN
Fairmonters are Today Sub
scribing $4,000 of the
Preferred Stock.

The American Valve and Tank Com.
pany, corporation to emplay approx.
imately rs skilled laborers and manu-
facture high grade, naIiUna.y uoeu
product, was seGureu Tor Fairmont at
banquet ana general meeting of the
business men ofithe city at the Y. NJ.
c. A. last night. Committees appoint.
ed last night have been working dill
gently all day and this afternoon had
secured a large portion of the sum
needed to close the proposition.
c. c. Wedding, president Of the com
pany, has been in Fairmont for some
time comforting with the local Cham
per OF Commerce relative to moving
the factory from Indianapolis to this
city. Inc p".e4l,s owned by the com.
pany and wA4,u are its most valuable
asset, were secured by c. A. Wulf, OF
indianapolis. who is member OF tho
firm and will move to Fairmont with
the factory.
The American Valve and Tank COM.
rany manufacturers u patented and
very valuable bathroom and sanitary
device and have IN the ten years OF
their existence, become important
Gl Llldl
their product has been assembled, the
PARTS being purchased from boundaries
and machine shops. Wit htne removal
of the company TO Fairmont, however
II is planned 10 manufacture ire entire
product lit the company's own plant.
To secure the factory Fairmont has
provided a factory and site and agreed
to subscribe $4,000 of the preferred
stock of the company, Which is now
laying seven per cent. II was to intro.
duce the proposition and talk over
these details that the meeting was
held last night.
A fully equipped factcry viii be built
on Hickman run IN the property OF the
Fairmont Building and Investment
Company near the Marion Planning
Mill and the Willets Clay Pottery Com
pany. Its coming, with an excellent or
LaniZation and competent and able
force, is undoubtedly most import
ant step in the Fifty in Five movement.
The matter was first laid before the
business men Of Fairmont at the Cham
Der of Commerce banquet last night.
After the cigars had been lighted,
President of the Chamber OF Com
merce II. j. Ross. introduced G. C.
Wedding, president OF the American
Valve and Tank Company. Mr.. Wed.
ding told of how he became interest
ed in Mr.. Wulf's invention, how the in
vention had been developed and sold,
and the trades reception Of 1t. He
also explained the reasons why his
company was considering the move
from Indianapolis to Fairmont.
After Mr.. Wedding had laid the com
plete history Of the company before
the meeting, Robert T. Cunningham
explained the financial end Of it. This
American Valve and Tank Company
Confined ON narn s.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-03
Dutch LINER HAS
NARROW ESCAPE
OFF FALMOUTH
But for Mine Sweeper would
Have Been vitality In
iured.
IRAWLERWAS BLOWN UP
welye Men on Board the
Smaller Vessels Lost
Lives.
IRAW[ER WAS BLOWN UP
(By Associated Press,

NEW DIRK, Jan. 3.-Passengers ar
irving here on the Holland American
liner Nieu Amsterdam say that Ger
man mines containing exceptionally
high explosives have been planted
close to all the large harbors in Eng.
land, Scotland and Wales.
They point to the experience Of the
Nieuw Amsterdam and their own mar.
row escape as confirmation.
Upon her arrival on the harbor OF
Falmouth. England, from Rotterdam, a
British trawler was sent out off Fal-
mouth TO sweep the channel for the
entrance Of the Dutch steamship.
The trawler struck mine and was
blown to bits, seven of her crew of 10
being killed.
Capt Baron said the mines were
laid only half a mile OFF the actual en-.
trance TO Falmouth harbor.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-03
DEGENERATE KILLED
MAIZE A. COLBERT
Police Advance That Theory
But the Gossip About
Men Continues.
lny AssocIntcd 1,rcssl

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. S-Detec-
tives assigned to unravel the tangle OF
theories that have been advanced in
the effort to find out who murdered
Maize A. Colbert in her apartment
here last week were busy today en-
amining many men who were ac-
quainted with her.
Despite statement Of the captain
of city detectives that in his belief
the former manicurist was beaten and
strangled by degenerate there are
persistent unconfirmed reports that a
wealthy young man from up state has
not yet been entirely cleared of sus-
picion of knowing something about
the murder.
Captain of Detectives Tate said the
young man in question is not wanted
by the police and that he has cleared
himself to the satisfaction of the de-
tectives.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-03
GERMANS Have MINED ENTRANCES TO BRITISH HARBORS
MRS. Hill. PEDDICORD
DIES IN NEW YORK
Was a Daughter of the Late
Judge Alpheus Raymond
of This City.

Mrs. Helen Raymond Peddicord,
widow Of George Peddicord, and at one
time resident of this city, died at
sos o'clock this morning at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. @. R. Mcdonald,
in New York city, after an illness
OF several months OF Brights disease
and complications. A message recetv.
ed here yesterday by relatives an
nounced her critical condition and her
son, George Peddlcord, Of Monongah,
left last night for her bedside but did
not reach New York until after she
had passed away.
Mrs. Peddicord was daughter OF
Mrs. Maria Raymond, OF this city and
the late Judge Alpheus Raymond and
spent a part OF her girlhood in this
community where she is widely known.
After her marriage she moved to Bal.
timore where she reared large fam.
lily the surviving members being Mrs.
Samuel Phoebus Of Atlantic City, Mrs.
9. r. Mcdonald, of New York, Mrs.
Clark Greenwood, of Philadelphia, and
George Peddicord, of Monongah, and
Charles, OF Washington. Two sons,
A. F. Peddicord and Lindsay Peddi.
cord, are deceased.
The deceased was sister Of Judge
w. S. Raymond and Mrs. NJ. V. Hill
OF this city, Mrs. Lucy Deering, Of
Morgantown, and Thomas Raymond,
of Fleming, Ky.
The funeral is announced to take
place Friday morning from st. Martins
Catholic church at Baltimore, where
the remains will be taken today.
Judge and Mrs. Raymond will attend
the funeral as will other relatives in
this city.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-03
German Navy Tells
What It Has Done
tBy Associated Press)

BERLIN, Jan -sIncluding the
French battieship Gaulois, sunk by a
German aubmarine.p says an Over
Seas News Agency statement today,
ia6 hostile warships including tor
pedc boats and submarines Of a total
tonnage Of 759y 4S0 have been sunk
since the beginning ofytheSwar.
OF these 1e5 vessels were British
Of a total oil 565, 200 tons. The total
losses Of the Entente warships exceed
the total tonnage OF the warships Of
, France at the beginning Of the war.
I rAuxiliary cruisers and ships oil spe-
'rial types which gSre lost are moi
Included int the ngpres given, b
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-03
City Hall Notes

Seven complaints were received car.
ly this morning at the city water com.
missioner's office stating that sewers
in various sections of the city were
s'opped up an overflowing, sending
the backed up water into cellars, front
yards and along streets. This was due
to the heavy rainfall last night which
washed debris into the sewers and
congested them.
David Deane, of the street depart.
ment, will leave tonight for Pitts.
burgh where he will spenu law days.
In his absence the city will lose the
Use of his Ford and his ser,Ices. Ais
work will be done by one of his Irish
understudies.
The firemen are digging hole in
front of the departments Headquarters
for the location of the 100 gallon gaso-
line tank to be purchased within the
next few days.
The State Reform school at Grafton
las telephoned the disappearance OF
Roy Cooper, red hair, aged 1G; Jim
Highcock, red sweater, aged IL: San,
Manley, blue scars on face, aged is.
and John Willcock, red hair, aged IL.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-03
Lithuanians Want
Their independence
az AssocInted pressl

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. IA
demand Endorsed by 100000 members
of the Lithuanian National Council
OF America that the European peace
terms should provide that "ethrc.
graphical Lithuonia be united in one
political body and that united Lith
llania be given absolute political ir,
dependence" was presented today to
President Wilson by tie apostolic del
egate here, DR.. Julius j. Bielskis, presi
dent of the council.
A similar statement was handed
yesterday to all European ambassa
doris. A forecast of Germany's peace
terms has included the creation of an
Independent kingdom Of LlthuanIa.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-03
TWO FIRST RECT.
cos DISBANDED
Sutton and Buckhann,on
Commands Will Be Mus
tered Out.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, Jan. a.
Ad1utant General John Bond announc-
ed today that the Sutton and Buck
harmon companies of the First West
Virginia Infantry will be disbanded i'm
mediately. The officers will be retain
ed in reserve at present rank and It is
probable the men will likewise be kept
in service.
Lieut.. Colonel r. l.. Osborn has been
detailed to organize two companies to
take places of disbanded command. He
is considering Elkins. Shinnston and
Rowlesburg, but no decision has yet
been reached.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-03
While Representatives of the Carranza Government Now
in Japan Are Reported to Have Bought
Rifles and Ammunition.
SUSPICIOUS MOVES IN NEW YORK CRY
All indications Point to An Intention on the Part of
rama to Deliberately Cause Trouble With
United States.

ammunition rifles, artillery and q
steamship.
They are said tc have been negotiat-
ing for the 3,O00.ton vessel Kotchira
Maru which recently was chartered ~
the newly formed Kwatsuda Shipping
company.
The Kotchira Maru cleared from
Yokohama yesterday with SaIina Cruz.
Mexico, rs her destination The m.si,i-
fest liE's her cargo as general NOR
chandis4 and machinery.
An unconfirmed report IL curront
that the steamer carried $500 rifles
purchased from various Japanese
brewers from stock discarded as un-
suitable by representatives Of the En-.
tente powers.
NEW YORK, Jan. s..--Juan 4. Burns.
!Carranza consul general here. was 10.
day arrested charged with being con.
cerned in conspiracy to ship arms and
ammunition to Vera Cruz In violation
of President Wilson'S embargo procla-
nation Of October, 1915.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-03
Punished to Death
On a U. S. Collier
80 4 lsnriated pres.l

M.ANfT.gsA, Jan 3 Three Philippine
iiremen from the naval collier Ajax
which Is moorea at cavite were as.
phyxiated following confinement in
irons for several hours in a room
above the boiler OF the ship.
They were being punished for mu
tinons conduct. Lieutenant Comman
der Paul Foley has assumed exclusive
Jurisdiction in the case but an inves
legation Is being conducted by the civil
authorities.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-03
May Extend Life Of
Railroad Probe
az AssoeIatea Preasl

WASHINGTON, d. G.. Jan. b..
Chairman Henry, of the House Rules
committee, conferred with President
Wilson today on the plan to extend
for one year the life OF the Joint con
gressional committee investigating
transportation problems which under
the present law expires January IL.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-03
D, W. I, Project
Again Comes Up

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. Sec,
Rotary Lansing conferred at the Cap!
tol today with Senator Stone, CHAIR.
man OF the Foreign Relations commit.
tee and urged that Congress soon pro.
vide the $25,00O,OO0 to pay for the Dan.
ish West Indies an also determine the
form of government for the newly ac,
CURED island. Both denied discussing
he pending resolution to endorse Pres,
tdent Wilson's peace note.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-03
Kansas Crude Oil is
Now Quoted at Sl.5O
az Associated Press

INDEPENDENCE, Kansas, Jan. g.
Another advance of ten cents per bar.
rel in the price of crude oil was post
ed here today by the Prairie Oil and
Gas company making the price $1.50.
The latest increase is the sixth of
similar amount since November %.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-03
Will Pick Site For
Armor Plate Plant
(By Associated prcss

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-Rep. al.
mi:aI Fletcher and other naval uflc.
ers VINO will make final recomme ada
ttous to Secretary Daniels for the Iaca
ton OF the government S1l,00O,00O I'll
moi pant met today TO consider claims
for hundred places which are with.
in tho geographical limit prsec ciped
by the Navy department. A tour of
inspection will be announced late..
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-03
HOT FIGHTING ON
M0LDAN|AN front
Berlin War Office Continues
to Report Gains in the
East.
lRy Associnted preasl

BERLIN, Jan. Bon the Moldavian
'front.' yesterday Strong attacks were
made by Russ Sanian forces. To-
days official stall shent says these as.
satilts failed with heavy losses to the
attackers.
The towns of Barsesci and Tobesci
as well as several hill positions were
taken by the Teutonic forces.
N the interior of Rumania the Rus.
sians and Rlrnanians have been driven
back west and south of Fokshani and
the Invaders are now in front of the
fortified Russian position.
IN podrudja the Russians are resist.
ing vigorously but have been driven
back further.
Artillery activity or a lively sort in
the Mouse sector Of the Frankie. Belgian
i front aud q successful patrol operating
near the Lorraine border are also re-.
X ported In today's official statement
regarding operations in this war area.
PARIS, Jan. S,.The artillery was
active nort,. and south OF the Somme
IN the req .lf Rouvroy and yerdun
round Dead Nan hill ami Bezonvaux
and also In Champagne says today
communication from the war office
Our patrols were active and brought
in prisoners.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-03
NEW FACTORY SECURED FOR CITY
AT MEETING OF BUSINESS MEN
Making an
ideal Hen
To Order
(By Associnted p-essl

NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-An ideal
American fowl In which will be
conferred all the good points of all
good breeds OF hens is the object
of experiments being conducted by
United States government at its
arm a Beltsville, Md.
Harry NJ. Lamon, head husband.
man of the government farm, has
been working for the last five years
on the American product, He ex-
planned his experiments at the an.
nual poultry show at Madison
Square Garden.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-03
The Weather

West Virginia.
Fair tonight and
probably Thursday
somewhat colder
tonight 49,
Local Weather
Readings rs
2. P. Hall, OBJ.
Temperature at 8
a. m. today 46. Yes
terday's weather,
clear temperature
maximum 90; min
80 49, ~ r. I7IIINI
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-03
a. .Associnted presal

QTERETARo, Mex, Jan. 3.--Felix
NJ Palavacini' former secretary of
public instruction, who often has spok-
en- for Gen. Carranza. declared before
the Constitutional assembly late last
night that the international situation
was grave.
Gen. Carranza, said the speaker had
refused to resume conferences with
the United States representatives un.
til the American troops were with.
drawn from Mexico Internationally
and he declared that the Assembly
must rush the work on the constitu.
tion and proclaim the rights of the PEG.
pie while Gen. Carranza and the Con.
stitutional forces were battling agains.
a dangerous enemy to save the nat,on.
al honor and integrity.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-03

TOXIC, Japan, Jan. 3.-It is report.
ed that Col. Carpio and two other rep.
resentatives Of Gen. Carranza are now
in Japan with the object of purchasing
The Dickinson press., 1917-05-19
TRAIN SERVICE NOT
TO Be CUT, ASSERT
OFFICIALS OF n. P,

Reports circulated recently that the
Northern Pacific would take steps to
Immediately curtail passenger serv-
ice, both local and through, are with
out foundation, at least for the pres
ent, according to statements of st.
Paul and local officials of the rail-
road. Various rumors have been
heard that Nos. 7 and 8 would be
taken off and Nos. 2 and 3 handle
local business, and others that pas
senger trains would be discontinued
freight passing over the road, pas.
senger traffic being handled entirely
by the Great Northern and Milwau-
kee.
W. H. Merriman, division freight
and passenger agent of the road, as
serts that one of the trains running
between st. Paul and the coast may
be discontinued some time in the fu-
ture if the war continues, but it is
said that it will probably be several
months before the change is made.
George T. Slade, who was in Dick
inson some time ago, looking into the
local situation, is now in the west
looking into this and other features Of
transportation brought forth by the
war situation.
Cutting off of n train on the N.
P. would, it is said, be followed by a
pooling of business between roads
which parallel the N. P, such as the
Milwaukee and Great Northern.
These three roads haul freight be-
tween identical terminals in many
cases, and pooling of work would re-
duce number of cars and crews re-
qf' tSis po he5St aT SeeBB sin eew e]onsi ae9edl0n
they can take places Of men will be
followed as far as possible. They will
be trained for telegraph, telephone
and other clerical positions as rapidly
as possible, it is declared.
The Dickinson press., 1917-05-19
q @ y" w w
SCHOOL NOTES o
O @ o O 90 O @ o O o 8 o O o

The Monograph for use in the.
Commercial department arrived the
past week.
Supt. Berg spent the past week in
Grand Forks, being in attendance at
an educational meeting.
Supt. P. S. Berg has been invited
to give the eighth grade commence
ment address at Mott on June 7th.
The high school girls glee. club did
play tennis are planning on 'tourna-
ment to be held during examination
week. /
The German Club had a jolly good
meeting with Ethel Tillquist on Tues
day evening. This was the last social
meeting of the club this year.
New pupils who recently enrolled
in the grades are Mildred Schultz in
Miss Pagenkopf's fifth grade and Wal
ter Schultz in Miss Dunlevy's fourth
grade. ..+',
The boys glee club entertained the
high school faculty at a jolly picnic
on Wednesday after school. The des-
tination was not sdivulged, this being
planned as a surprise. -
The Seniors are leaving a memorial
to the high school in the form of'two
large lights, one to be dropped from
the canopy just at the high school
entrance and the other just within
the door. The one outside will be en-
cased in a fancy globe. They will be
operated by two switches, me in the
assembly room hall and the other just
within the entrance door. The wiring
will be done this Saturday. These
lights will be a great improvements as
the entrance steps were always dark
at night, The memorial is, a very
practical gift and will be greatly APP
preciated by the high school. :
The Dickinson press., 1917-05-19

the picnic a success. This is the first
event of the kind that the Seniors
have had for their next lower class
mates and. it would be a good plan to
institute this as a regular custom.
Frank Richards acted as chairman of
the picnic committee and had as his
assistants, Ruth Erb, Leo Mullaney,
Minnie Angliss and Lucy Armstrong.
The high school girls glee club did
themselves proud in their operetta,
I'm India" which they staged last
Saturday evening in the Elks' audito-
rum. The music was well rendered,
the solos and chorus work being es-
pecially good, as was also the instru-
mental music by the high school or.
chestra. There was not a dull tagging
moment in the whole operetta and the
gay oriental costumes, with a chant
now and then by the chorus, easily
carried the audience away to the
"banks of the Ganges river" Neva
Duling as the village scold was es-
pecially good, as was also her rival,
the gentle Meerah, the part being
taken by Mildred Perkins. Alice
Leary excelled in her dancing stunt.
Between curtains Mrs. A. P. Nacht-.
The Dickinson press., 1917-05-19
BEAVERS PLAY HAVOC
WITH TIMBER TRACTS
ON DIAMOND G. RANCH

A large tract of timber bordering
the big creek which flows through the
Diamond G ranch of w. l.. Richards of
this city is in imminent danger of be-
ing destroyed by activities of beavers,
which are unusually numerous in that
vicinity. Mr.. Richards declares that
there are between 80 and 40 Of the
animals in the springfield creek which
flows past his ranch buildings, and
that they have constructed 16 dams
within a distance of one-half mile in
the creek. Heavy growth Of timber
along the creek is rapidly being ruined
by depredations Of the animals, and
Mr.: Richards asserts that some action
will have to be taken to check the
marauders, or all the timber in the
tract will be ruined. However, it is
unlawful to kill beavers, except dur
ing a few days of March, Sc the prob
lem which confronts the local man is
an unusually p%erplexing ne.
Some of the finest timber in the
Killdeer mountain country is included
in the Diamond C. The ranch com
prises $1,000 acres, and is an ideal
spot for cattle raising.
Twenty-one years ago Mr.. Richards
started his pure-bred Hereford herd
purchasing six head of registered
stock. The coming fall the herd will
number approximately 400 cattle, al
registered. There is great demand fol
stock raised on the Diamond C, ant
it is expected that the calves raiset
this season, at least 12O head, will b.
readily sold at $3.50 each. The de
mand for pure-bred cattle is great a
present, asserts Mr.. Richards, and i
really greater than the supply. Mr.
Richards, his friends declared, was en-
tering on a losing venture when h
started his fancy stock ranch, but h
has now proven to their satisfaction
that the raising of good stock is
paying proposition.
The Dickinson press., 1917-05-19
CROP CONDITIONS ARE
PERFECT, SAY EXPERTS

Crop conditions are 100 per cent
perfect, declares D. T. Owens of Bis
marck, after a two-week trip through
Mclean, Ward, Sheridan and Nc
Henry counties. He asserts that
everything looks good, and that crop
conditions could not be better at this
time of year.
A. D. Gaines of Minneapolis, who
was in Bismarck this week, after over
seeing seeding of his big farm at
Sanger, states that he finds things in
good shape generally, and that North
Dakota is doing it's share in every
way, and particularly in food produc-
ton.