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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-13

the American league and Zach Wheat
is not newcomer by any means in
the premier position in the National.
As one Of the leading batters, Groh
occupies a unique position. He is the
only man in either league who deviates
from the usual style OF not standing
with his body parallel with the plate.
Groh stands at the plate with his body
toward the pitcher Other batters
face the pitchers by turning their
heads almost at right angles TO their
bodies
II Groh should happen TO beat out
Wheat for the National league leader.
ship II will be the third time in as
many years that Cincinnati has fur.
nished the league leader, Chase in
1916, and Roush in 1917.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-13
BASEBALL :: TRACK :: BOXING ;: OTHER SPORTS

turning his horses out 10 Craze on
the commons and 10 allow them TO
trespass on other peoples property.
On Saturday night they visited about
all the gardens in the East Worthlng.
ton section and did considerable dam
age. On Sunday morning Policeman
Martin took charge OF them and lock.
cd them up until the damage claims
are settled.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-13

West Virginia's state Golfers con
tanned S9.3jS,fGO.6O as a grand total
including investments. at the end OF
the month Of July, according TO the ii.
nancial statement just issued from
the office OF State Treasurer w. s.
Johnson. Tho cash balance was S..
POI. O5060. The amount Of S999,900
was taken from the school fund and
invested and S4,157,OOO from the also
invested
Cash balances Of the different funds
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-13
Church Services.

Rev a. w. Riteu0ur. OF Morgan
town, preached In the Baptist church
on Sunday morning and evening. The
topic Of the evening sermon was
VIVA, is the Spirit OF Christie" Rom
SO. Arrangements are being made
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-13

10 hold a series OF evanEelstic ser.
vices some time during the month Of
October 20 be conducted BY a promi
neut evangelist. The exact time will
be announced later
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-13

rying Eugene up two steps and onto
the front porch bringing up against
a screen door which was somewhat
damaged by the impact Eugene was
found snugly ensconced in a badly
battered car with not a scratch to
show for his experience. The car
lost a light, its tenders we're bent and
its radiator was punctured The III.
tie fellow maintained that he would
like to try il over again.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-13

Games Scheduled Today.
Pittsburgh at Chicago (2).
Philadelphia at Brooklyn.
Boston at New York.
Cincinnati at st. Louis.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-13

Games Scheduled Today.
Washington at Philadelphia.
New York at Boston.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-13
AMERIcAN LEAGUE.
Results Yesterday.

New York, 2; Boston. l.
Washington, /; Philadelphia, l.;
called IN ninth inning, rain.
Cleveland, IL; Chicago, ..
nlanhlnn AZ The Climb
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-13
Warrington
Former Marion County Boy Killed.

Former Marion County Boy Killed.
Duvain Kellar, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert Kellar, of Clarksburg, whose
death was reported in the Sunday pa
pers was at one time a resident Of
WOrthington. The young man who
was killed in France was great
grandson Of James c. Kellar, Of Tever-
baugh, one among the oldest residents
Of the county, and himself veteran OF
the Civil war.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-13

Friedman's Horses Arrested.
For some time past it has been al
legged that Abe Friedman, the coal
operator, has been in the habit OF
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-13
Baseball at a Glance,
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
ReaultS Yesterday.

Pittsburgh, ~; Chicago, /.
Sc. Louis, 3; Cincinnati, /.
Philadelphla-B rooklyn, rain.
BOstOn.NeW York, rain.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-13
BITS OF
STATE NEWS

All previous coal loading records OF
the G. 4 o. mines were broken by the
July output, says the Fayette Tribune.
Tor the month the railroad hauled g..
14b,106 tons. This is 100000 better
than any other months loading The
nearest best month was 2,S54,S6O in
Nay, 1916. The Guyan mines loaded
l,OIS,OOO tons in July. being 100000
more than any previous month. Incl
dentally 1t Is disclosed that every
month Of the present year the Chesa.
peake 4 Ohio coal loading has sur
pelsod that Of the Norfolk and West
en-. although the two roads are now
under Joint federal management
The bellboy at a local hotel who
recently tried to run a Ford although
he had never had his hand on a steer.
ilg wheel before. was regarded as ven.
turesome, but how about this story
nom the PaFkeTsburg Sentinel:
fiVe.yOar-old Eugene Carter Devol,
son % Fred Devol on Wednesday
evening found an automobile belong.
ing % Ben Morris standing in front OF
the residence Of his grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. P. w. Morris on the steep
south Quincy street hill. He decided
TIE machine was Of no use standing
Btlll and climbed in determined to
take q ride.
He did not succeed in starting the
engine but By q mighty effort he turn.
"a TIE steering wheel and got the ma.
chine loose from Its purchase against
ne curb. eugene then started on a
ride that exceeded his fondest hopes
anq had the celebrated canter OF Paul
Revere beat to a stand-still.
He came hurting down south Quin.
~ stFoot at q rate that caused the
1poedomotef indicator to get dizzy.
IIo made the difficult turns in some
manner although he later stated that
1e Cd not steer the car and like
nelsoF be shot across Seventh street
10 the machine catapulted across
ne pavement and made a determined
.IoTt 70 Jump over a house on the op.
1oElto side Of the street owned by Miss !
Lilg Irene Jackson.
ne machine however had certain |
Imfetions and succeeded only In car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-25
ROF|T TAKING
 lDS DOWN STOCKS
Professionals Were on the s Hing Side-Steel Makes
 Good Advance

New York, September 24.-In broader and more active market today the recent upward advance in prices was repeatedly checked by profit taking and professional selling. General influences were consid- cred favorable to a continue advance, but pressure from special sources weakened many individual shares and the genei al list moved irregularly in response. Stocks regarded as essentially war issues did not respond to the impetus shown else- where.
 Heaviness in the tobacco and distillery issues, the latter suffering sharp declines, ostensibly because of receral legislation favorable to prohibition was offset to some extent by the strength shown by Central Leather, oils. equipments, motors and some Of the utilities. Central Leather advanced points after declaration of it's per cent extra dividend and Peoples Gas and Consolidated Gas, American Tel ephone and Brooklyn Rapid Transit made gains on prospects of financial relier from the newly organized essential in- dustries finance corporation in con3unc- tion with the war finance board.
 Except in periods of profit taking, the most popular shares were sustained by the good war news. United States Steel reached it's highest price of the current movement at 111s, but was subsequently, freely sold when it became known that no alteration would be made in the pres- ent prices of steel products.
 Exchange rates on neutral countries again exhibited dropping tendency. Lib- erty Bonds overcame their recent weak ness, the third As moving up 50 points. Foreign issues sold higher, with French municipals especially strong. Railroad and other bonds continued their down. ward trend. Total sales, par values, $s,2Oo0oO.
 United States bonds (old issues) un- changed on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-25
OF CORN
 ARE BEING HELD UP
Price Advanced About 1c, While Oats Went Down
 on Commission Selling

Chicago, September 24-Temporary stoppage of the issuance of permits for shipment of grain from country points had bullish effect today on corn. Clos ing prices were firm, ss@1e net higher. with October $1.4714g1. .47ssc, and November $1.45@1. .45A. Oats finished unchanged to 14@ssc lower. The outcome in provisions varied from S5 cents decline o5c ad- vance.
 inasmIch as the corn trade had been eXjecting liberal receipts, the sudden re- versal of this outlook gave an immediate advantage to the bulls. Ii was explained that official figures showed too large a numbers of cars waiting to be unloaded at the eight leading markets, and that the avoidance of congestion was of the utmost importance.
 Some uncertainty as to how soon tho clearing up of the tracks would allow a resumption of the rural movement led to sharr reaction, but profit taking by shorts together with assurance of de- cided falling off in supplies for the time being brought about later a fresh upturn
 in values.
 Commission house selling checked ad vances ir the oats market. Receipts were small and in good demand Weakness in the price of hogs made provisions average lower.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-25
COTTON TRADERS FEELING BETTER
Announcement Was Made That Committees Were Appointed to Investi
 gate the Situation

New York. September 24-The an- nouncement from Washington that com- mittees had been appointed by the war industries board to investigate the cot- ton situation and control of distribution. seemed to restore confidence to the cot ton market and there was a sharu ad. vance during the earlier trading. The general list closed easy at a net de- cline of 90 to 49 points.
 The market opened steady at de- cline of 14 points. for October. which was influenced by scattering Houida- tion in advance of possible notices to. morrow. but generally 10 to fl points net higher. The first of the resolutions passed by the new committee of inquiry expressing an opinion that the opera tions of the committee on distribution would stabilize the market was evidently taken by local traders as indicating that no action as to price fixing would be undertaken until it could be found how these plans would work out At any rate there was active covering by sellers ot late last week and buying, partly fo, trade account, and active months soor sold 61 to IS points net higher, with December touching 32.3lc and January S2c. The more active demand then ap- peared to have been supplied and the market turned easy.
 Rumors were circulated that the prices for cotton goods under consideration 1T Washington this afternoon would again be fixed on the basis of 30 cents fol raw cotton, which may have been re. sponsible for some of the selling The market was said to have been mainly influenced by the appearance of heavier hedge selling, however, and there were also reports that spinners had withdrawn from the market for the time being De- cember broke to 31 .20c and January tC 31c, with the market closing at the low est level of the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-25
Food Board Meeting Makes
 Many Changes in Price List Today
By J. c. MOSES

 The food board makes numerous changes in the price table this morning, among which are smoked bacon, butter, sweet potatoes. Irish potatoes, cabbage, cheese, onions, eggs, oleo. and peas. Navy beans are listed back into the quo- tations today. Butter continues to climb, adding an- other increase this morning. Business was good yesterday among all merchants, with supplies about normal Quotations were as follows:
 Poultry Fryers--1 to 11k pounds. 4oc 1b.: lbs, 4oc lb Guienas-50c each. Roosters-19Q20c. Turkeys-Live, soc ID. Duchs-25c 10. Geese-10c 10. Hens-S2c lb. Eggs-Nholes 44Q47c. Eggs-Retail, 5OQ55c.
 Fish Spanish Mackerel-,2oc. Pompano-35c. Salt Water Trout-19Q20c. Mixed Fish--1oc. 920c.
 Gray Snapper-Headless and drawn, i2c Mullet-9Qi0c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-25
New York Futures
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans, September 24-A stiff advance occurred in cotton in the early tro ding today, prices rising four dollars a bale in a short time on the favorable construction placed on the overnight dis patches from Washington regarding the price fixing situation. The trade here came to the belief that the purchasing committee appointed by the war indus tries board would solve the problem Of the oversupply of low grades and that the investigation committee will reveal the fact that price fixing is unnecessary
 Opening at the advance the trading mouths were soon 75 to SS points up. For a while the gain was maintained, with only slight recessions, but gradually the market sagged under what was general. ly believed to be hedge selling. Late in the day weakness developed under liqui. dation inspired by the fact that tomor row is the first notice day for October Many longs seemed to believe that ten. ders would appear. Under the offerings prices fell to a level 33 to 4S points under tke final quotations of yesterday and the close was at the bottom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-25
War Facts
the Peoples Home Journal.

From the Peoples Home Journal.
 Responding to the call of the ordnance department for more .45 caliber automatic pistols, factories are turning them out at the rate of 5000 a day,
 American records for daily production O. ammunition for rifles and pistols were broken on June 27, when approximately 27 GOO cartridges of every description were produced in plants for Uncle Sam s soldiers in France
 The quartermaster' department is now supplying gas-proof food containers to our soldiers in France. These contain CTS. in which the men carry their emer- gercy rations prevent seepage of gasj and guard against the contamination of food.
 From so to 90 per cent of the persons engaged in airplane manufacture in Eng land are women.
 The men in the United States navy subscribed over sls,5o000O to the last Lib erty Loan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-25
Over Campbell & Co.'S Wire

New Orleans September 24.-tSpe- cial.)-Prices were higher in the cot ton market today as the result of the favorable construction placed on the latest development in Washington in relation to government control. In the early trading prices were $4 a bale higher. Briefly the situation in Washington is this: The war indus tries board has appointed two commit tees, one to buy cotton for the gov- ernment and the allies and the other to investigate the cotton situation with the view of ascertaining whether price fixing is necessary
 The view here is that the purchas- ing committee is likely to solve the vexed problem of the low grades and that the investigation committee will be forced to the conclusion that price fixing is entirely unnecessary, since cient cotton in the world today for carrying on the war.
 The opening was at the advance and the market retained firm tone until prices were 75 to S3 points above yesterdays close. After the initial show of strength the ring became until in the late afternoon they were only 20 to 30 points up.
 While the situation still has its un- certainties. the trade feels that the question of government control is now more open than ever and that it has a chance of being settled in fair way Under these circumstances. the market responds readily to buying. but trading is necessarily rather restrict ed,-Shepard & Gluck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-25

Meal and Feedstuff Hen. Feed s425 per lOe-lb. sack. Mixed Horse and Cattle Feed-S7o. c. S. Meal. per cent-S6i. Peanut Meal-$5S. Kiddo Feed Meal-Si5. old Style Hulls-$3l. Lintless Hulls-$2O. Corn-$210. Corn Chops-A- No. White Oats-s1 per bu. Choice Pea-Green Alfalfa-s4S per ton. Southern Alfalfa-Si6. No. l Timothy--S43. Clover and Timothy-SSs. Shucks-Sl2. No. 1 Johnson Gras-SS0. Rye Straw-$22.
 Fruits and Produce Sweet Potatoes-S3 hamper. Oranges-California, SsQ9.2S. Limes-Imported SL5gdI.75. Lemons-$S. .50
 Live Stock
 (Unioa Stock Iards., Feed Steers: Good tc Choice-l2d13c. Medium to Good-10Q1lc. Common to Medium-SQsc. Grass cattle. according to weight. eual- tty and flesh: Steers-S410c. Fat Cows-S69c. Medium Cows-7QSc. Cutters-6161ac. Canners-5Q6c. Heavy Bulls-71SDS1ac. Light Bulls-SQ71sc. Oxen-6Q7c. Fat Yearlings-7QSc. Medium Yearlings-6q7c- Vealers-9Ql0c. Hogs: Choice to Corn Fed Hogs. l65 and up- l7Q1sc. Choice Corn Fed Hogs, 1s5 to lss- 1761Sc. Choice Corn Fed rrogs, 90 to 1s5-l5qlSo. Light Pigs 90 pounds down-13@14c. Best Heavy Rough fiogs-164l7c. Half Fat Rough Hogs-l4115c. Soft and Oily Hogs from lc to 2c per pound less than apove prices.
 Hides and Tallow No Green Salt TIides-1SQl9c. No. ? Green Salt Hides-rlI41Se.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-25
Upward Trend of Stocks Was Held
 By Profit Taking and Professionals
Bx J. .. MOSES

The upward trend of the past week in stocks was repeatedly checked yesterday by profit-taking and professional selling.
 Central leather responded with two point raise to the declaration of an extra dividend of ? per cent. Speculation was much curtailed in other stocks in the early afternoon, but the trend was slowly upward, with American Can in brisk de- mand. Efforts to revive the general pub- lie buying movement were not very suc- cessful in the final hour, the market be- ing sensitive to pressure on United States Alcohol, American Smelling and Marine preferred. Liberty third 4As ad- vanced sharply. The closing was irreg- uIar Final prices on Liberty Bonds to- day were: 315s, 100.12; first convertible As, ss 94; second As, 95.62; first convertible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-25
Port Movement

New Orleans: Middling. 32.50c; re- ceipts, 511s; exports, 91S6; sales, s0s; stock, 220.577.
 Galveston: Middling. 33.35c; receipts. 20,S12. sales, 400; stock. 233,465.
 Mobile: Middling, 3125; receipts. 57: sales, 282; stock, 11.65S.
 Savannah: Mddling. 3125c; receipts. 7o15. sales. 127e; stock, 177,555.
 Charleston: Middling, 31.50c; re- ceipts, 2141; sales. 165 stock. 35,e9s. Wilmington: Receipts, 1lso; stock, 34.277.
 Texas City: Stock. 6504.
 Norfolk: Middling, 92c: receipts. 795; sales, gro; stock, 56,064.
 Baltimore: Stock, 5620.
 Boston: Middling. 32.25c; receipts. S6; stock. 14.400.
 Philadelphia: Middling. 33c; stock, 1925.
 New York: Middling s275c: stock. s2,s41
 Minor ports: Stock. 14,733
 Total today: Receipts. a71o4; ex- ports, 9136; stock. 194,623.
 Total for week: Receipts, s4.516; ex- ports, 16,S53
 Total for season: Receipts. s37,67s; exports, ,649.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-25

of conservatism of action is being fully realized and the trade must guard against excesses in order not to invicte extreme action by the government
 While the next bureau condition report may be lower, the indicated crop may be somewhat larger than last month, owing to the progressive scale of yield applied in government calculations.
 Weather map shows generally fair and warmer over the belt Indications are for an early change to unsettled, rainy weather, followed by cold wave toward Sunday.
 There is no indication yet of the govern ment's buying price for spots, and spot demand is held in suspense.
 The weekly crop report tomorrow Is ex- pected bullish on account of heavy rain fall and cold weather during the period.-- John F. Clark 4& Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-25

44s, 9s.O4; second convertible AS, s5.H; third 4As, 95.s6.
 Confidence was restored in cotton trad ing yesterday when announcement was made that the war industries board had appointed committees to investigate the cotton situation and control of distribu- tion. The general list closed easy at a net decline of 30 to 49 points. There was heavy hedge selling, and rumors were heard that spinners had withdrawn from the market.
 Stoppage of the issuance of permits for grain shipments from country points pulled the market on corn, as result Of which the staple closed s to 1c net Der s1.45A.
 Commission houses were selling oats, which lowered prices A to ase. Receipts of provisions were small and demand good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-25
Produce Market

New York, September 24-Butter strong; receipts SS1S. Creamery, higher than ex- tras, 611s@62c; creamery extras, 92 score, Gle; creamery firsts, 5S@605kc.
 Eggs. firm; receipts, 12,743. Fresh gath cred extras, 52@63c; fresh gathered regu- lar packed, extra firsts. 50Q51c; do. firsts, 47@49c.
 Cheese. strong; receipts, 2aO7. State fresh specials, 29A@2shc do. average run. 2S%029c.
 Live and dressed poultry. quiet; prices unchanged.
 Chicago. September 24.-Butter un- changed.
 Eggs, higher: receipts 11,9S5 cases. Firsts, 431xG44c; ordinary firsts, 411xQ 421xc, at mark, cases included, 401k@43c.
 Potatoes lower; receipts 114 cars; Min nesota and Dakota bulk, $2.25G2.30; do. sacks. g. .35@2 40; Wisconsin. bulk, $2.20o 230; do sacks. $2.30@2 40.
 Poultry. alive lower: fowls, 21@27c: springs, 25c.
 St. Louis, September 24-Poultry. un- changed.
 Butter, creamery, 59c.
 Eggs, 41c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-25

Half Cured Hides-lG2c less. No 1 Green Hidts- I5plsc. No ? Greer Hides--14q15c. No ory Flint Hidvs-zsG2ac. No. ? Dry Flint Hides-27qzc. No. l Dry Salt Hides-25426c. No 2 Dry Salt F5ides-24Q25c. Goat SKIns-S0Q90c. Damaeed Hides-Half price. Sheep Skins Wool-$1. 25415o. Lamb Skins-75cG$1O Horse Hides-S1. .00Q50O. Ginseng. Wild-Szo0dS.00 Colt Skins-z5d50c. .Shearling Skins-25q75c. Goat Skins--I59S5c. Hog Skins-25a50c. Beecwax-s3gS5c. Tallow-12Gl4c- Washed Wool-75680c Clear Unwashed woor-55G60c. Burry Grease Wooi-s5637c.
 Cotton
 Good middling. ng.................. 3lc Strict low middling. ........... 30&e MiuQung .s....-.s....+.--s....... oo7x0 Strict low middling ng.......... soc
 Pig Iron
 Under Government BasrD Coke Iron No. ........................Ss sad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-25
Rules for Weighing the Baby darianna Wheeler, in the Peoples Home

Journal.
 At baby contests too fat baby is1not given a perfect score any more than a baby that is under weight. This is a good rule for weight; At five months the normal baby doubles it's birth weight. At one wear he trebles his birth weight this, of course. if he has no serious ill., ness to pull him down. A baby weighing five pounds at birth will not weight near iy as much at five months as one who weighed eight pounds at birth. and no mother need expect it. One can ess y see from this how foolish it i~ a mother to insist upon her xhsAg as much as another baby who >snay he weighed more at birth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-25
Liverpool Cotton

Liverpool, September 24-Cotton spot, steady; prices firm. Good middling, 2454d; middling, 23.91d. low middling, 22S6d good ordinary, 2134d: ordinary, 20S1d Sales, POGO bales, including l7O0 F,American; receipts, S400 bales, all Ameri- can. Futures closed steady September, 2361d: October. 23.31d; November, 23.0Sd; December, 22.97d; January, 22.S5d.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-25
New EngIand's labor problem recen

New Englands labor problem recent ly became so serious that one of the largest shoe manufacturing concerns in the country advertised for women with babies or small children who are expe- rienced shoe stitchers. The company has installed a large nursery and will have a stan of kindergarten teachers on hand to care for the youngsters while their mothers work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-25
Interior Movement

Houston: Middling. 32.50c: receipts. S61s; shipments, 4174; sales, 4556; stock, 194,623.
 Memphis: MiddHng, 32.50c; receipts, 3s65. shipments, 2065; sales, $50; stock, 213.1S3
 Augusta: Middlng 31.75c; receipts, 5977: shipments. 1882; stock. s0.5ss.
 St. Louis: Middling. 34c; receipts.
 Cincinnati: Receipts, PA: shipments. 168: stock, 12.26S.
 Little Rock; Middling, 33.50c; re- ceipts, 1929: shipments. 2; sales. 2; stock. 13,039.
 Total today: Receipts. 21,7O4; ship ments, 9663: stock, 524,182.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-25

Pentateuch is the Greek name given to the five books commonly called "The Five Books of Moses. The Jews of today usually call the whole by the name "Torah,' that is The Law or "Torath MoshehH "The Law of Moses v