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81 CHARLES BROOKS sMITM.

"A
...J. VI .>l.ts4 .Gs.~.-, -. 49, pJsit.Jn OF
monotype machine operator at the
government printing office; secured
recommendations from the vocational
educational board, that Fred A Temple
OF Huntington, be transferred to COL
oTsdo, and j. Ruskin Hall, OF Res-
ton, 10 the State University In Arizo-
ma: secured promotion for Charles R.
Underwood OF Huntington, railway
mail clerk on. the G. & o.; and for
the Thacker Coal Co., Of Charleston
the return OF $s21745. the sum over
paid BY that company In taxes which
Il didn't legally owe.
Did G. G. Roberts soldier whose
home is at dorado, ". Va, kill a
French soldier In selt-defense? He
claims that he did and Senator How
ard Sutherland believes him on the
evidence that has been submitted.
Senator Sutherland has taken up the
case with the adjutaTlt general OF the
army with o veiw TO making a COM
plete investigation Of II. II the sol
dIers claims are borne out, then Sen
ator Sutherland will take steps TO have
him pardoned from prison and rein-
stated.
Roberts claims that he and 4 cor
poral we're on duty In Town In
Frame They had orders to halt ano
investigate every soldier and citizen
abroad in the town after $3.50 p. M
Aboui * one night a party Of eight
French sold:.ays and one woman, more
or less intoxicated. came along and
were halted. After a parley, the SOL
diers ordered them to move on, and
then a fight started. Roberts clalaed
he was attacked and that he fired
his pistol in defense Of himself, re-
sulting in the death Of one Of the
French soldiers He was tried by a
courtmartial, found guilty and sen
fenced to be dishonorably discharged
from the service and imprisoned fol
three years.
On the face OF the case, Senator
Sutherland, no more than the officials
here, is able to understand why, II this
West Virginian was guilty Of murder
in the legal sense, that such light
sentence could be imposed upon him
the penalty provided for the crime Of
murder being greater than three years
at the minimum,
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norlcE ro STONE MAsoNs.

The city OF Fahmont will receive
bids until September "a, 1919, for the
rebuilding OF the dry stone wall on
Washington street. The stone for the
wall is on the site and will be furnish
ed by the city. The use Of a derrick
Ia handling the stone VIII be required
to do the necessary excavation. Stone
contractors are invited to make pro-
posal for this work to be done at once.
Estimated quantities: = IT'S cubic
yards OF dry wall to be done at price
per cubic yard bid. which will include
the taking down Of part Of the pres
emit wall. 100 cubic yards excavation
for. preparing wall foundation to be
placed back OF the wall.
Details OF the work 10 be done can
be secured from S. B. Miller, City En-
gineer.
Sealed written proposals viii be re-
ceiyed by the undersigned at the City
building. Right is reserved to reject
any or all bids.
w. E. ARNETT,
Director Of Public Highways.
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.Golored Veterans to
Organize Tomorrow

The Organization Of a post OF thu
American Legion for the coloted men
* Fairmont and vicinity, which was
started a few weeks ago. will be COM
pleted alta meeting which will be held
In the court house TOMORROW even
ing at eight o'clock.
An colorea men who were in SER
vice are requested to be present, ana
II Is pointed out that a man need not
be resident Of this section to belong.
Any man who wore the uniform during
the war Is eligible for membership.
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Tue LllMprh YOU NeEp.

Whatever Kind and SIZE OF Lumber
you need tot New Construction Jobs
or for Repairing will BE found IN our
large STOCKS. And, IN addition, It is
well known that we also carry plen-
tiful assortments of best-grade Wall
Board, Roofing, sash Doors and other
Building Materials ready for quick
delivery wherever you say. Phone
for prices. John NJ. Kisner and Bro.
Lumber Co. 127-R,
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SPECIAL NOTICES
NOTICE or APPLICATION FOR
PARDON.

Notice d hereby given that on or
about the 10th day OF October, 1919,
an application viii be filed with Harry
D Perkins, Pardon Attorney, Charles
ton, West Virginia, for the pardon,
upon such teams and conditions as
the Governor OF West Virginia may
prescribe, OF Jesse Jauiison now sery-
ing a sentence of five years ltnprison-
ment IN the West Virginia Peniten-
tiary for the crime Of burglary, pro-
nounced against him by the Circuit
Court OF Marion county. West Virgin. .
IA. at the November term, 1918, OF
said court.
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DON'T You MISS

Che pleasure you might enjoy py be-
ing the owner OF an Eastman Kodak?
II you are on a vacation-afloat or
ashore-evAry where you 90, you find
something you would like to Femen-
Der. Would not a photograph Till the
bill? We have many different styles.
Let us show You how easily they are
operated. A. G. Martin Company
Adv.
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eoop sERvlcE-rEusl

Deliveries so prompt and pleasing
that you will never need to run short
Ice so pure and sanitary t94t You will
never want any other. These cnarac.
teristics have appealed to hundreds OF
Fairmont families who now prefer
City ice. Order It today. by telephone.
Phone S9s or 500. CITY Ice oo.-AdV.
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AZ COMMUNITY HOUSE,

A social viii be held tomorrow
evening IN the Community House on
tho East side. Ice cream, cake, pop
ana home candy will be seryed and q
program will be given. Every one Is
:nyTed TO come.
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FOR SALE.

We large desirable lots suit
fol bunding or factory site,
ed lust at the rear Of FAIR
Mining Machine Co.. and
Nv glass factory at Tenth ST..
"a belt line and B. & o.
Ia Prefer selling all to-,
Tor reformation call on
rs WILBIAM STUCK.
watson, West Virginia,
Opposite ", ?. Church.
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FARMS FOR SALE
TWO CENTS q WORD

FOR SALE-SO acres, $500 Is good
hin land that lays well. Very pro-
ductive. Good 6 room house, barn, plen
v Of outbuildings. Is leased for oil and
gas. This is o real bargain and such
easy payments Price only $500.
$1,000 down. Balance $500 per year.
NJ. L. Trout Realty Co., Miles e. 'Daw-
son, Agent, Macarthur, Ohio.
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NOR RAIE

FOR sALE-Two lots and four room
house in good condition. Waltet
Toothman, 615 View street.
s-15-10tse41s
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cent ffesl Virginia arrivals in
spiiai IRE Mrs. ]! B. Niskorson
j cling 3 White, Jl., MISS
d Elafyey and Mrs. Anna Amber
oi Parserbburg: H; 2. Arnold, Of
Hnrxtahl Of Charleston
} r. Donahne, Frank o'Brien
~ Cummings, Of Wheeling;
Hey 81 Charleston; L. ]. Forman
ersburg and Lieut.. @. II. VIII
of Rompey
aiof Sutherland has filed applI-
lol 1iiotmenta and compensa-
TIE war Risk Insurance Bu-
81 charles H irwin Of Milton,
b. Grimm Of Terra Alta, and l..
ID Charleston; applied to the
|ry department for liberty bond
arshall D. Funk, OF Rowlesburg
when Ia the service, bought and
lor tho sond. but II was never
rod % him: urged In the Sen
Usage of pension bill for Mrs.
le Bnrse; of Wheeling, which bill
READY kssed the house; receiy-
tice ION the. War Department
vaiIxce King Adkins Of Kama
ounts reported bS his parents
.t iiad been discharged in
8 and feenlisted. and Is now
ne army Of occupation In Ger
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OF WEST VIRGINIA,
Comfy of Marion.
.ueh n Smith, Cashier Of the
named bank, do solemnly swear
eiaboye statement Is true to tho
NY knowledge and belief.
HUGH r. SMITH, Cashier.
~ d SNYDER,
/ RENEE D. ROBINSON,
| r b sWEAR1NGEN,
Directors.
rcfihed and sworn to before me
'7th day OF September, 1919.
CARL D. SPRINGER,
Notary Public.
cmmission expires March IS.
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MANTBO-

WANTED = Two 81 three firal s6sii
light housekeeping rooms. No chill
dren. Address Box 645i, care West
Virginian. 9-l9-4t.645t
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WANTED 70 BUY = -Four or i've
room cottage. Call 1910. 9s2O-St-645s
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FOR SALE = Two Overland cars
Cheap to quick buyer. Address Box
645S, care West Virgtnian, s-2O-St-640d
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AUTos AND A C0EssoRIEs

mn sITE = Wlli sacrifice Hudson
three-passenger roadster. Al con-
d,tion: good tires. Must be seen to be
appreciated, Address Box los or phone
III 9-17-6t-6434
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hi to grant a pension Of $50 a
to James H. Osborne, Ct Graf
as been introduced in the SEN
Senator Elkins. He also pre-
two. .petittons. one, signed by
is Of Elkins, fayorlng enactment
tain pending public health bills.
notler signed by members OF
AIDES Auxiliary, A. o. II. Of
ling, fayortns action by Congress
thizing with aspiration Of Ire
) be q free and sovereign nation.
Tor Sutherland has recommend
q Leary of Keyser, for ap-
lent as travelling auditor in the
IL revenue service; has secured
sinstatement Of Mrs. Julia G..
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Music, Of Barney. Mingo coun-
5 been recommended by Repre-
I've Goodykoonts for appoint
as postmaster at that place. Mr..
Ikoontz has filed at the Pension
d an application for lydia Es-
Roll, Mingo county.
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and Mrs. Harry G. woodward Of
Farm. are in the city guests at
me OF Representative and Mrs.
g woodward. These two gen.
] afs cousins.
The Winslow mail., 1919-02-28
Income Tax.

The collector of internal reve-
nue. announces that blanks 104a
for income tax returns covering
incomes not exceeding $4,000 will
be mailed out this week from the
office. These returns must be
properly filled, signed and sworn
to and returned with money to
cover the amount of tax due, so
that it will reach the collector at
Phoenix, Arizona, not later than
March 18th.
The forms for corporations and
Individual incomes exceeding $5,-
600 will be mailed out as soon as
received from Washington.
Under no circumstances can
blanks for 1917 be used for re-
ports for the year 1918. Look
up your income, and then call on
your banker for a blank form to
make your report.
The Winslow mail., 1919-02-28
State Fair.

The state fair commission are
not allowing any grass to grow
under their feet in the matter of
getting ready for the fair for
1919. They have already an
nounced the date for the next
meeting for November Sd to 9th.
One feature that will be played
up strong will be the horse rae
ing, and Mr.. T. E. Pollack, of
Flagstaff, who is familiar with
the game, will be chairman of
the committee. There will be
auto racing, and a flock of air
planes will be engaged to put on
some thrillers. Attractive prem
iums are being offered in all de-
partments for exhibits, especially
in live stock and agriculture.
The Winslow mail., 1919-02-28
For Sale.

Nash Quad truck in perfect me-
chanical condition. This truck is
of two-and-a-half ton capacity,
and drives on all four wheels. We
are prepared to make a special
price and offer liberal terms.
PHOENIX NASH Co.,
521 N. Central Ave,
Phoenix, Arizona.
The Winslow Ca h Market
handles only the best grades of
You are never disap-
pointed.
The Winslow mail., 1919-02-28

Good dry kindling wood just
to fit the stove. City Fuel &
Transfer Company.
A. F. of M. Orchestra open
for dance and musical engage
ments. R. G.. Abel, 322 Aspin-
wall.
The sun., 1919-06-19
SHOES FOR FALL TO
COST A FIFTH MORE
Retailers See No Relief From
Soaring Prices for at
Least q Year.
EUROPE TAKES LEATHER
Demand Abroad for Both
Hides and Footgear Is Called
Tremendous.

The war is not ended so far as shoes
are concerned. 1t looks now as II leather
footgear will cost this fall at least 90
per cent. more than the public Is paying
now.
Prices were seriously discussed by the
New York Retail Shoe Dealers Associa-
ton in the auditorium Of the Bush Ter
minal sales building on Tuesday. Mr..
Hutchinson OF Franklin Simon & Co. sal
the public ought to be warned that the
present high costs would go still higher.
He reported that wherever he went on q
recent Western trip he found the demand
for leather so far exceeding the supply
that hides had been hought and paid for
irrespective OF the time when they would
get into the hands OF the manufacturer.
He said that by fall or soon after the
public would be paying S25 a pair for fine
shoes that now can be had for $16
or SIS.
Low priced shoes will be advanced
proportionately. Even in these days
there are some qualities selling at $3.50
or $3.75 a pair. A retailer who handles
such shoes in great quantities says
that they are now costing him from 81
TO $1.75 more than they did a year ago
John Slater, president OF the retail
dealers association and a ma nifacturer
as well. speaking yesterday of the rea-
sons 70. these conditions, said that five
weeks ago he bought leather at So cents
a foot which has now advanced to LA.
THE European demand for American
leather Is tremendous" he said. Agents
from abroad are buying everything they
can get hold Of at any price. I know
OF one agent in Paris who formerly
bought American stock in 100000 lots
and is now buying 100000 feet at a
time. There 10 a huge lot of leather
tied up in Russia. but nobody knows
when 1t will be released
An officer of another manufacturing
Arm which has its own retail stores and
also sells to 1000 other stores through
out the country said the supply of sole
leather was fairly adequate but upper
lea Their was hard to get at any price.
Tanners were paying three times as
much for hides as they did formerly. and
whereas all shoe factories used to be
overrun with leather statesmen. now the
manufacturer had to go to the tanners
ard were lucky to get any leather at
that on a take II or leave II" basis.
America used TO get it's best calfskins
from France and Germany. When the
war shut Off this supply American
leather manufacturers 30 improved their
methods that their product is as good
as the best and in Europe Is now COM
handing better prices than the home
made article. Similarly Europe Is TAX
ing all the American shoes 1t can get
The sun., 1919-06-19
BEER AND WINE
LOSE IN SENATE
Vote SIS to II Against War
Time Exemptions.
Special Despotch 10 THE suS.


WARRINGTON, June Ex-senator Phe-
Ian (Cal). Democrat, tried to-day to add
a rider to the Agricultural Appropriation
bill exempting wine and beer from war
time prohibition, but his motion was
tabled by a vote Of Sc to IL. The
eleven who voted against tabling the
resolution were:
Republicans - Calder New York;
Edge New Jersy), France (Maryland) I,
Knox (Pennsyivania), La Toilette OWLS
consin), Phelan (California), Wadsworth
New York;.
Concentrating (Utah). Reed (Mis-
souri), Thomas (Colorado), Williams
(MississippD.
Mr.. Phelan later said:
"This settles the fate of prohibition
in Congress"
The repeal bill as to war time prohi-
bition, he explained, still ponds and
will be pressed. but he admitted that
the Senate vote made 1t clear that he
had no chance. The President has said
he has no authority to proclaim de-
mobilization ended and so automatically
nullify the war time prohibition act
The House Judiciary Committee agreed
to-day to vote Saturday on a proposal
by Representative Gard (Ohio, Dem
which would authorize the President by
proclamation to modify the war time
prohibition law in so far as 1t relates to
the manufacture and sale of beer and
light wines. There was no discussion of
the proposal. offered as an amendment
to the prohibition enforcement bill, and
consideration went over by consent
The sun., 1919-06-19

structions June IL, and since that time
applications for stamps have poured
into his Office at the Custom House. The
stamps themselves will be ready for de-
livery within a week, Mr.. Edwar6s's
deputies said yesterday
Saloon men seemed to be jubilant yes
terday when they talked about the posi-
bilities Of the situation. Some OF them
take the view that Commissioner Roper
INSIDE" as they put II. and that they
will get some good news from Washing
ton before the prohibitionists start the
big dry dance at midnight June 80.
my impression nom the beginning
has been that the President will find a
way out" said one of these dealers yes
terday, land the action Of Commissioner
Roper in offering for sale stamps that
are good only after July confirms my
belief. Roper knows what is going to
take place and he is merely getting his
office machinery ready for It,"
Retailers must pay s25 each for these
special stamps and they cost $1e0 each
to wholesalers. They must be bought In
addition to the regular licenses. In this
State the liquor dealers have State IL
censes good until October. But IL they
sell liquor at all after July 1 they can
only do SO by buying the special tax
stamps which are issued every year on
July /. The stamps are for the Federal
tax, and the license constitutes the State
tax.
One OF Collector Edwards's deputies
threw some cold water on all this opti-
mism when he said last evening:
1T should be noted by all concerned
that Commissioner Roper explicitly
states that stamps are to be sold to
liuuor dealers ~ they insist and that
the stamps will not give immunity from
prosecution for violations of the Federal
or State laws. II by any chance the
| sale of liquor shall continue. the stamps
will meet the requirements of the tax
laws. but II wartime prohibition con-
tinues to be in effect then the buyers
will be the losers, for no rebates will be
The sun., 1919-06-19
SEE DRY LID DELAY
IN TAX STAMP SALE
Saloon Men Take a Chance on
Business Continuing Until
Next January.
FIND HOPE IN ROPER RULE
Explanation, However. Shows
Risk Is on Liquor Men
With No Immunity.
FIND HOPE IN ROPER RULE

The optimism OF the liquor trade, or
the hope at least that something will
turn up between now and July which
will permit the business to continue until
the Eighteenth Amendment goes into
effect next January, was reflected yes
terday by the rush of saloonkeepers to
buy special tax stamps covering the sale
of liquor for twelve months beginning
July l. This rush was proof that the
publcans are willing to gamble with
destiny as they cling to the hope that
Congress or the President, or somebody
or something may save their bacon for
the rest of 1919.
Daniel C. Roper. Commissioner of In
ternal Revenue, has issued special in
etructions from Washington that coilec-
tors may continue to sell tax stamps at
the risk OF the purchasers Collector
william II. Edwards of the Second In
formal Revenue District received the in
The sun., 1919-06-19
VILLA HOLDS RAILROAD.
Bandit Chief Moves to Southwest
of Juarex

Ell PAso, Texas, June lS.-Agents
here claimed late to-day to have re-
ceived communication from Villas
column in the field southwest of Juarez.
They located the Villa headquarters at
point near Villa Ahumada and said
Villa still controlled the railroad at that
point.
1t was admitted that a part of the
Villa column was moving into the
Galeana district. but that Villa was near
his former base at Villa Ahumada
yesterday.
The sun., 1919-06-19
Ayres Service to
Begin.

BOSTON. June 1s.-The steamship
Lake Flynus arrived to-day from Chi
csso to initiate a new service between
this port and Buenos Ayres. II Is ex-
pected that other vessels OF the United
States Shipping Board will be assigned
shortly for the South American service
which the wool trade is supporting.
The sun., 1919-06-19

Representative Emerson (Ohio) to-
day introduced a house resolution COM
mending the Secretary of War for pro-
tecting American lives and property in
the recent occupation Of JpareA
The sun., 1919-06-19

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, June 18.-The
United States submarine RES was
launched this afternoon from the yards
OF the Lake Torpedo Boat Company.
This Is the third boat completed here
this year. Mrs, j. w. Barnett, Jr.. acted
as sponsor.
The sun., 1919-06-19
travelling

For your health, for pleas
ure or on business you
cannot tail to appreciate
an oxford cowhide bag
like this. Made of hand
boarded cowhide with
seWn-in frames and sewn
on corners THIS bag has
a double handle and is
lined with fancy cloth.
Size 10 in. S46.50
The sun., 1919-06-19

given on these stamps. Moreover. II
they violate the law the possession OF
stamps will be no security for them"
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-07-11
AMERICAN CONCERNS UNEASY
OIL FIRMS in MEXICO DESIRE TO
; ARM EMPLOYEES.
Also Ask State Department to Insist
Upon Their Right to Drill
New Wells.

Washington, July 10.-Representa'
tives of American oil companies oper'
ating in Mexico are said to have asked
the State department to request per:
mission from the Mexican government
for their employees in Mexico to arm
themselves for protection against ban
dts.
It also was said that the department
was asked to request permission fol-
the oil companies to use airplanes in
transporting money to the OIL fields to
pay their men so as to minimize the
possibilities of the pay rolls falling
into the hands of the bandits.
A third request, understood to have
been made by the oil men, was that
the United States government insist
upon the revocation of the decree pro.
hibiting the drilling of new oil wells.
The Representatives of the companies
represented that Mexican federal
troops were enforcing this decree.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-07-11
STRIKE IN PROTEST
OF POLICE MEASURES
Rome Chamber Of Labor Orders Gen.
eraI Cessation Of Work in
Italian Capital.

Rome, July 1o.-The chamber of
labor has proclaimed a general strike
from midnight Tuesday as sign of
protest against the police and mill
tary measures adopted by the govern
ment to prevent further disorders.
The entire police garrison is held in
readiness and strong conti6gents of
troops occupy the principal points in
the city, the government buildings and
the banks, while armored cars and ma
chine gun crews patrol the different
quarters. The chamber of labor main
tains that these measures we're adopt-
ed to prevent the lowering Of the
prices of necessaries, as demanded by
the people.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-07-11
FORMER ENEMIES AFFECTED
ALIENS SOON MAY BE RELEASED
FROM PAROLE.
Attorney, General Has Not Changed
His Policy With Respect to
y Persons Convicted.

- Washington, July 10.-Signing the
peace treaty with Germany has re-
suited ina decision by the Department
of Justice that the great majority OF
German and Austrian enemy aliens
now at large on parole may safely be
released from all parole obligations.
Attorney General palmer, however,
has not changed his policy, announced
at the time of the conviction of Eu.
gene V. Debs, with respect to citizens
convicted under the espionage law and
dangerous aliens still in confinement
Mr.. Palmer said the department was
continuing to review cases of persons
convicted under the espionage act and
that recommendations for clemency in
number of them would be presented
soon to President Wilson. These dc
not include the cases of Debs or 9TH
ers of similar importance" however.
It was said the parole instructions
would affect most of the aliens in
termed during the war, but no estimate
of the number to be released was avail
able.