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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-15

West Virginians participated in that
crusade for civilization. The services
rendered by these brave men cannot
be forgotten by the state or nation.
They are entitled to our first and ia
rorable consideration.
To the laboring men of West vir-
ginia, whether they work in the mines,
in the mills, on the 1arms or in the
shops, permit me to say that l know
what 1t Is to toll with the hands. |
believe that experience gave me a
wider conception OF the aims OF labor
and. IL elected Governor, labor can be
assured of that Just and equitable
treatment which is born OF knowl,
edge, sympathy and understanding.
The Republican party. always in the
van for progress and reform, having
declared, both in the state and nation,
in favor OF Woman Suffrage, shoul,.
use every effort to make that declara-
ton reality as speedily as possible.
A Square Deal to All.
In becoming a candidate for Gov
ernor, say frankly that.I have no
spechl interest TO serve. Neither am
1 the candidate of any faction or ele-
ment that exists or has existed within
the party. am not now, and never
have been, pecuniarily interested In
any OF the public service corporations
operating III West Virginia, and con-
.sequently entertain no bias or irejudice
for or against these utilities tina.
would tend to swerve me from the
fair and impartial discharge of my du-
ties toward them and the thousands
OF citizens they serve in the selection
and appointment of members of the
Public Service Commission OF West
Virginia, which is one Of the most DOW
erful and important departments of
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-15


with Spain. Judge Morgan began his
oficaE carer as the city attorney OF
Fairmont. In 1906 he was the Repub-
hcan Nominee for Judge of the Inter
mediate court of Marion county. He
was elected and served until 1919.
when he retired TO resume the practice
OF law. He was appointed by Cover
nor II. .. Eatfieid as = member OF
the Public Service. Commission on
June 1, 1915, and served with honor
20 himself and state until November
10, 1919, when he voluntarily resigned
to become candidate for Governor.
Judge Morgan Is married and is the
father Of one living child, son now
seven years OF age. A daughter died
at the aSC of fifteen months.
He Is member OF the Methodist
Episcopal church, nearly all branches
OF the Masonic fraternity, the Knights
OF Pythias, the woodmen Of the Word
and tho L. o. o. NJ.
A Tribute TO Sterling Character.
OF Judge Morgan, former Governor
Geo. ". Atkinson in recent publica.
ton. entitled Bench and Bar" >says:
HE Is q man OF marked personal
appearance, is Of large stature. strong
features and possesses energy and
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-15
WAS ADVISED TO
USE WENTWORTH
BY TWO DOCTORS
Charles F. Johnson Makes
Significant Signed
Statement.

Mr.. Johnson says that when advis-
ing himself and wife to take Nerv-
Worth the doctors spoke OF 1t as fine
medicine" Here is the story as CIV
en- to the Columbus Nerv- Worth drug
gist:
The Mykrantz Co.-My wife and
have used Nerv- Worth with wonder
fully beneficial results. She had been
troubled for years with severe nery-
BUSINESS Pains in the back Of her
neck. Stomach and digestion in bad
shape. Restless at night and was very
much run down.
had serious nervous trouble. Tos-
sed about the bed all night long and
worn out by morning and 1t was pull
ing me down in strength and some
thing had to be done to get relief as
It was affecting my eyesight. We both
found 1t in Nerv- Worth, which pat us
in good shape and did 1t quick. 1t is
a wonderful medicine and tonic and
rid us OF all our nervous troubles. We
both eat and =, sleep well and enjoy
good health. We recommend Nery-
Worth to all. 1t was recommended to
US by two doctors.
CHARLES F. JOHNSON,
$50 West Third Ave, Columbus.
Cranes drug store sells Nerv- Worth
in Fairmont. Your dollar back II Nerv-
Worth does not help you.
Neighboring agents: H. J. Matthews
and Co., Huntington; w. P. Moran,
Pennington; F. ]. Yost Falrview;
Windsor Drug Co. and the Honaker
Pharmacy, Monongah; Johnson's
Pharmacy Shinnston. Grant Graham
Belington; w. o. Davis, Philippi.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-15

our state government. II nominated
and elected to the governorship, as I
expect &c be, every citizen, regardless
of birth or race or creed, Will have
equality before the laws which ! will
swear faithfully to execute. Every cit
izen and every interest will have a
square deal. will give no one less,
no one can secure more. This Is the
only promise l will make in this prI-
mary campaign. 1t will be executed
because am free to carry it out.
Stands on Republican Platform.
This period of our history is epoch.
al. Great changes are being made
with ra2idity that would have stag
gered US few years ago. The Repub-
lican party has always demonstrated
unusual capacity to stabilize condi-
tons II will again meet the test
when entrusted with full power in the
state and nation. l shall not attempt
10 announce platform In this primary
campaign. After the primary election
q State convention will be held in
West Virginia by representative Re-
publicaDs chosen from their constitu-
encies. The combined wisdom OF that
convention vii! draft q platform as
provided ty law, and upon that plat
form ! am willing to wage the cam
paign for election, for am certain Il
will speak in 'unequiyocal terms for
an undivided loyalty to state and ma
ton and seek to array behind 1t all
those WHO believe in American ideals.
i expect to devote my entire time
from now until the primary in the in
forest of my candidacy, but 1t will be
utterly impossible to see personally
or even write to. all the voters in
West Virginia and l earnestly desire
that this announcement be considered
by each Republican voter as a person
al appeal for his influence and sup
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-15

port q tho primary election to be he'd
81. F. MORGAN
Sketch Of the Candidate.
judge Ephraim F. Morgan, who an
nounces bis candidacy for the Repu5-
ltcan nomination for Governor OF West
Virginia, is a native son, for he was
born in Marion county. January Is.
1853, the son of Marcus and Jennie
Wymer Morgan. He was born and
reared on his fathers farm IN VIM
field district Of Marion county and re-
eetyed his eariy education in the pub
he schools Of his native county.
Until no ives 81 years Of age Judge
Morgan lived on the home farm and
for nine years taught In the pubic
schools Of Marion county and then
completed his, education in the Fair
mont normal school.
While teaching school and working
on the farm ne studied law at night
as he had determined 10 make law
his profession. To complete his legal
education he went TO the West Virgin.
10 University law school from which
he was graduated in 1897.
A few months after his graduation
from the University and following the
beginning of his pratice Of the law
in the. city OF Fairmont, the war with
Spain followed. When President Nc
Kinley called for volunteers he closed
his law office and volunteered as .
private and served throughout the
war with the First West Virginia Req
tment
Judge Morsan,s Official Career.
Returning to Fairmont after the
successful termination OF hostilites
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-15

force. He is also careful, coclheaded.
sys;ehmstie and thorough IN his work
and is agreeable. Kindly disposed and
social in his makeup. y
Above all. his personal character
has always been above rsprosch."
as = farmer boy. then as "a school
teacher, later as a lawyer and iuShis
public career Judge Morgan has ex-
hhted that rugged honesty and indie
pendenee OF spirit theis Is typical OF
a native West iVrginAin and IN sub
mittins his candidacy for Governor to
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-15

Willow or otner wood OF n similar
nature has heretofore been made use
OF In the manufacture OF artificial
limbs, but cheaper and at the same
time superior substitute has been
found IN composition In which cei-
iuloid largely enters.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-15

che Republican voters Of The state his
friends and supporters are confident
that he Will be chosen as tho standard
bearer OF the party in the primary
election 70 be held Nay IS. 1870.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
ID MEET
 DORA HIGH TODAY

The Central High school crim-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
B. A. |. CAGE TEAM ID MEET ATLANTA QUINTET TON|GHT Clubbers Are Prepared to Hand a Beating to Alt
 lanta-Begins
 at S:3O

After week of preparation for the greatest game of the club season, the B. A. c. bas- ketball team has rounded into fine condition, and will enter battle against the Atlanta Ath- letic Club tonight determined to win this one contest.
 The Atlanta game is always the one for which the B. A c. fights the hard est As Atlanta and Birmingham are great rivals, so are the B. A. c. and A. A. c bitter enemies. Regardless of how weak one team is, or how strong the other is, a good, hot fight always takes place when the two get together. Coach Hutselps charges are determined to break Atlanta's streak of victories, for Atlanta has been victorious in the majority of the games played in former years
 Coach Hutsell has a remarkable de- <e>sese. built up around the stellar work
 Moughon and Baker. TInk enlliam was injured in the Vanderbilt /game some time ago, and is just get ting back into trim. McGowan and Moughon are regular forwards, and each is a dandy man for his position. McGowan is steady worker, always giving the same amount of service, the best that is in him. Moughon IS good hard working forward himself, and has scored many points for the club against opponents.
 Baker. center, is the largest man on the team and despite his size, is one of the fastest. Hobo is as good on the defense as he is on the offense, and is a tower of strength on the club five
 Latham and Gillian will probably start as guards, although Hutsell has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
Fighters Should Weigh-h
 Al Ringside Before Bout
Incorrect Weights Are Often Given-"2sbe" Waddell Left Ball Field and Chased Fire Wagon-Ros3
 Earned $2OOOO in 1919
nrLAMEs J. coRRETT

right field and began chasing down the street after the engine. Fortunately-for
 Waddell-the fire was only few blocks away and he soon was upon the scene
 Of the conflagration
 The fire was put out the same time that
 the ball game ended Only when he saw
 the crowd coming down the street from the park did Waddell remember about
 the ball game. Fearing rebuke from his manager Waddell dared not go to the clubhouse to change his baseball uniform for street clothes.
 That night many folks were bit sur prised to see big fellow walking around
 it was a hot night in midsummer-wear- ing a heavy overcoat. white woolen stock
 ngs and spiked shoes. It was the "Rube'.
 who, failing to borrow a suit of clothes
 from friends, compromised by loan of a winter overcoat, reeking of moth balls.
 ROSS WON $209,303 The name of J. k. l.. Ross headed the list of turf winners in 19i9 thus proving that the buying of ready made" horses isn't such a poor plan after all. Years ago it was the common belief that any horseman who attempted to acquire supremancy in the thoroughbred disappointment. In bygone days many tried it-and in the end practically every ore suffered disappointment
 When Ross jumped into the game in 1917 and began buying seasoned horses. the world by buying horses of proven worth instead of breeding them was due to "wise ones'' shook their heads But in
 his very first season Ross, although his horses were few in number, landed near the top as regards purse winnings And in 1918 Ross topped them all-and repeated in 1919. Both years his 'roady l made' animals turned the trick. In lsiS' Cudgel, the handicap king. purchased by Ross for about s3o,o0 and Billy Kelly, then a two year old, bought for s22,ovo were the big money getters. That pair accounted for most of the s99,l79 wlnn- | rigs of the Ross stable in 1918.
 Last year it was Sir Barton, three year old, bought for s15,00o and Constance another purchased horse, that aided Ross ] to gain the championship honors. Of the l s209. .303 which and Constancy $l9,l Cud- gel and Billy Kelly, didn't do so well as l in 191s but their 1919 winnings went l long way toward founting the Ross total
 beyond s200,00O.
 1 Cudgel, Billy Kelly. Sir Barton and 1 Constancy cost Ross about $sO,OOo Yet
 in two seasons the four have won over
 s2oO,0O0. All of which shows that an in- l vestment in a really high class race horse is a good thing after all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
Adopt Three Wink System

Los Angeles. Cal, Jan. S.-The three wink" system of calling police patrolmen to their boxes to receive or ders from headquarters, has been ap- proved by the public service commis- sioners here. The municipal street lighting system will be used It is said that Los Angeles is the first city in the country to try the plan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
Want Germans Deported

Sydney, Australia, November 3O.-- Several hundreds of Australian war veterans have appealed to Premier William Hughes to deport the Ger mans from New Guinea and permit the Australian soldiers to take over the German plantations there. The pre- mier promised them his aid but said he first wished to visit the formerly German New Guinea and other terri tory over which Australia holds a mandate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
Reduce Military Term

Tokio. December S.-Some time ago the period of compulsory military serv- ice for infantrymen in the Japanese army was reduced from three to two years. The authorities have now de- cided to make a similar reduction for all other arms of the service except cavalry. says the Asahi Shimbun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
RTS A. C. Basketball Team Meets AtLnta Tonight SPORT

held at the B. A c. each afternoon, and have consisted of signal drills and short scrimmages.
 only ore position is causing Coach Burbage trouble in finding the proper man for the place. This is one of the guard positions. Burbage has three ex- cellent men out for the place and he is in a quandary as to the selection of his man. Bragan, Crane and Robinson are the three candidates for the coveted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10

berth. Bragan has been at the job the longest, but he is handicapped by lack of experience. Crane has just returned from the squad after a long lay-off, while Robinson is forward, shifted to the guard position. Each man is well suited for the position, however, but at present it is a toss-up between the three. Clement Shugerman has practically cinched the other guard po- sftion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10

At forwards Coach Burbage has Hahn and Stubbs. Both men are excellent, and Coach Burbage has no fear for these positions.
 Lawley will play center today against Dora This boy is very well suited for the position. possessing heighth and having the speed and endurance of the panther. Lawley bids fair to be the best at center that Center has had in some time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
GARRY'S SUCCESSOR ID BE CHOSEN SOON Four Baseball Meetings Will
 Be Held During
 February

Chicago, January 9-Se1ection
 of n chairman of the national
 baseball commission to succeed
 August Hermann, wko rendered
 his resignation yesterday, prob
 ably will be made at the joint ses-
 sion of the two major leagues to
 be held here February II. John A.
 Heydler, president of the National
 league, announced tonight.
 The committees of thes two major leagues appointed a year ago to se- lect a man for the commission chair manship are expected to present their recommendation at the joint session, he said.
 'The man chosen to head the com mission should be independent enough to reach out after any player, club owner or official in baseball who brings the game under suspicion or disrepute," President Heydler said. '".Herrmann was good man for base ball. but the time has arrived for change. The game demands it. The men interested in the sport realize it and are determined to make prog ress. Baseball must be kept clean and the man who heads the commits sion will have the responsibility of seeing that this is done. Gambling must be stopped.''
 President Heydler and Ban Johnson. president of the American league. will depart tomorrow for Louisiana to draw up the tentative schedules for the 1920 season They will combine a hunting and fishing trip with the schedule making.
 There will be four baseball meet ings in Chicago during the second week Of February, Heydier said. The National and American leagues will hold separate meetings on February 1e and the following day will go into joint session. After this meeting the club owners of the two leagues will meet with a committee from the minor leagues to discuss the advisability of drawing up a new national agreement. mighty good man in Clem Laughlin- house. Glenn shows bulldog tenacity when it comes to sticking to his man, and preventing him from shooting for goal or passing the ball. Latham and Gillian are both aggressive, and arc mighty good men on the team. Gillian is excellent on the offensive. also,
 Although the dope favors Atlanta to slight extent. the local team ex- poets to come off victorious shrdluu will begin at S:30 o'clock, and will be followed by a dance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10

soms are primcd for the encounter with the Dora High basketball quintet this afternoon. and after week of strenuous training are con fident of winning out against the Dora aggregation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10

Coach Burbage has been putting his men through hard training the past week, and is confident that each man on his squad is capable and fit to enter the game. The workouts have been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
WADDELL CHASE A ERIE

Many storics arc told 10 SHOW tHaO Rube Waddel was '"The boy who never grew up''-but none is more typical than the following:
 Years ago, when Waddell was with the St. Louis Browns, injuries and ill- ness put nearly a dozen players on the hospital list. The situation became so acute one day that it was necessary to lam Waddell into right field
 Along the fourth inning fire engines raced along the street just back of the right field bleachers. The crowd hurried to the top row so that it could look over and see the fire fighters pass by. NO sooner did he hear the bells changing tran Waddell-all thoughts of baseball forgotten.-ran through the exit gate in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10

 BY RoB McDAvID

l. is s-out tizae that the various state boxing commissions inaugurated a rul- ing that all contestants must weigh m al ringside for the benefit of the audience
 The crowd has a right 10 know exact Iy what each fighter weighs and the state commissioners should put a stop to the practise of someone announcing weights that insult the intelligence of the auditors-or of the promoters ignor- ing the weight matter altogether.
 In the old days all fighters weighed at ringside. but in the years since then certain champions of the lighter divisions having gone far belond the poundage Of their class, and making efforts to keep the fact secret, have refused to weigh publicly. They make the condition that the weighing is to take place many hours before the battle begins.
 As a result, between weighing time and fight time the champions pick up from three to six, eight or even ten hounds and when he goes into the ring he outweighs his opponent very notice ably. It's usually only the champion who puts on that weight as the foeman ordinarily is a youngster who can make the division limit very easily and weighs around the same mark day after day.
 And. as the fight is about to begin, the rromoters either ignore entirely the announcement of weights-just as if roundage wasn't the most vital thing in battles between lighter men-or they announce the morning weight. And it brings nothing but hoots or Jeers from the crowd, which knows that at the moment of fighting, the champion doesn' t weigh within many pounds of the announced weight.
 The practise of weighing-in fighters at fight time ought to be revived. And the boxing commissions can do it by in- cooperating the law in it's rules
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-01
SCH0TT LOSES JAUNTY AIR
Alleged Slayer of Former Fianeee
Released on Ball

Louisville. Ky. Jan. DIR. Chris
topher G. Schott. charged with the
murder of Miss Elizabeth Ford Grif-
fifth, his office assistant, on December
%, at his preliminary trial Yesterday
was released from Jail on $4,000 bond.
pending investigation by the grand jury,
which meets January 8.
After witnesses had testified against
him, Doctor Schott apparently began to
lose his jaunty air and his serene, smil-
ing composure. which had marked his
demeanor in the court room and jail
since his arrest last Friday.
Miss Griffith was to have been mar
ried today to Captain George K. Jor-
dan, stationed at Camp Zachary Tay-
lor. She formerly was betrothed to
schott, but their engagement was
broken.
Among yesterdays witnesses was
Captain Jordan, who told his story of
-fove for Miss Griffith. Katie May Crit
nth, a sister of the dead girl, testified
That she thought her sister was under
Hypnotic influence exerted by Doctor
tSchott.
Y 'Elizabeth was slain by a man who
WAS insanely jealous and afraid Of los
hng her." she declared.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-01
FOUR GIRLS AND BOY
SHOT BY SOLDIERS
Hilarious Merrymakers in Auto
Fire Into Party on Balti-
more Street

Baltimore, Md, Jan. 1.-(By A. P.)
New Years celebration in this city
was marred early today when four girls
and boy were shot by several soldiers
speeding down one of the principal thor
,ughfares in a high. powered automo-
)ile.
1t is not believed that any of the
wounded are in a critical condition.
BY a miracle a score or more persous
escaped death from the rain of bullets
fired by the unknown merrymakers.
The girls were returning from a mas
querade party when they were shot
down. The soldiers hilariously roared
back at their pursuers as they outdis-
tanccd them and escaped
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-01

Misses Day Frocks
Reduced From. Much Higher Prices CS .D0
limited quantity of odd styles and sizes in
suitable models and materials. Sizes Ia to 49,
Misses Plan, and Fur Trimmed Coats
5000 to $3.50 $500
A number OF soft, Aeecy materials with fur
trimming or of all cloth. Sizes Ia to l8.
Misses Plain and Fur Trimmed Goats
1000 to I65.O0 S5. 90
Handsome fabrics, such fortuna and peach
bloom, with nutria and Hudson SEAL
Misses Plain and Fur Trimmed Goats
5000 to $500 1000
The most beautiful of the seasons soft siIkv
materials, combined with fur
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-01
HALF-SISTER DEFENDS NEW
Says Alleged Murderer of Fiancee
Was Mentally Unsound

Los Angeles, Jan. 1.-(By A. P. "
Except for expert testimony, the de-
fense finished presentation of its case
-aate yesterday in the trial of Harry
New, alleged murderer of his fancee,
Miss Freda Lesser. Adjournment was
taken to tomorrow morning.
Eight witnesses were called during
the day. Miss Edna Clancy, half sis
ter of New, testified she believed that
an innocent act of hers was indirectly
the cause Of Miss Lesser's death. Miss
Clancy corroborated the testimony of
other witnesses that New was mentally
unsound.
She told the jury she had urged New
not to marry, as he was not fit, men
tally or physically. New ignored her
request, Miss Clancy stated, so she
urged Miss Lesser to break the en-
gagement. 1t is the theory of the de-
Tense that Miss Lesser broke the en-
gagement Immediately and that New,
snraged. shot his fiancee as a result.