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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-09
YEOMANS ON PROGRAM
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Dawsonian Will Discuss Apple Crow
ers' Exchange at Macon Meeting.

A program Of wide scope and gem
eral interest has been arranged for the
coming meeting in Macon of the State
Horticultural Society and other agri-
cultural organizations 1t is expected
that there will be large attendance.
The Apple Growers Exchange" will
be represented on the program by
Hon. NJ. J. Yeomans, who is president
OF the organization, and also one of
the directors. Other prominent speak
ers will discuss matters of vital inn
portance to the agricultural interests
of the state.
The average time a normal healthy
man or woman can hold the breath af-
ter a deep inspiration varies from for
ty to fifty seconds.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-09
FIRST GEORGIA BALE SELLS
IN NEW YORK AT so CENTS

The first bale of new Georgia cotton
was sold at auction on the cotton ex-
change for 50 cents a pound. 1t weigh
ed 394 pounds and was classed as strict
low middling. The proceeds Of the sale
will go to charity. The same bale was
auctioned off on the Savannah ex-
change for 68 cents pound.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-09

Rub-My-Tism is a powerful an
iiseptic. Cures infected cuts, old
sores, letter, etc.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-09

Delicacies made from the flesh of
whales are now being put on the mar
ket by Newfoundland whalers. Among
them are sausages, meat extracts, cam
ed steaks and tongue.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-09

Csc has more limitations than
any other Fever Tonic on the mar
ket, but no one wants limitations.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-09
YOUNG PEOPLE ENTER
TANNED AT MAGNOLIA LAKE.

The young people were deligbtfpnr
entertained at Magnolia lake last WEI
nesday with a picnic given by M M,
Gwendo1yn Sans. '''
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-09
Save Your Back
Easier Cleaning

Put Red Devil Lye in the when you mop the floor
Two ablespoonfus of this I've the pafu of water is
pIenty-t sure is strong! Gets cleaning done easier
than you ever did it with soap and scrub-brush Easier
on your hands and back, too
Does the work because it softens the water Loosens
the dirt Makes grease and CRIME let go. Disnfects
whIe it CleanSeS.
Easier Washing
To each pailfuI of washwater add one tablespoonful
of Red Devil Lye which will make the hardest water
like the softest rainwater Then soak the clothes
overnight in the water thus wonderfully sofened.
1t saves SOAP saves washboard drudgery and saves
the wear-and-tear the dashboard causes when you
just wash the usual way. Gets things sweeter, g
whittier, cleaner.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-28
DRAFT Will Be USEDl|
NEEDEDTOGET FORCEI
MAINTAIN MARTIAL ANI
Two Companies of65 Men EachWill
be Organized---Men Will Elect
Their Own Officers

CHARLESTON. June 2s.-Gov-
ernor E. F. Morgan by proclamation
here today reaffirmed his declara-
ton of martial law in Mtngo coun.
ty aad commanded the assessor to
enroll all persons liable under the
law for military duty.
He also ordered the sheriff TO
draft 100 men or to accept 1870 vol
unteers who arc to be mustered in
10 the service OF the state for 60
days 10 enforce all orders promul-
gated by the Governor.
Governor Morgan In his nroclama.
ton recited that "a state OF war, in
surrection and riot" still exists in
Mingo county and that the judge OF
the circuit court, the sheriff and the
prosecuting attorney have declared
they are unable TO control such "in-
surrection and riot" and have fur
ther represented to the Governor
that there is grave aud imminent
danger Of greater and more serious
trouble in that county" The Gov.
emor pointed out that West NIr-
glnia is without an organized mil
lila 10 -eaforce its law and the Ieg-
'islatire act providing for the organ.
ization Of a national guard which was
passed last April 2S is not yet in
effect. Because Of this the Cow
ernor calls for active duty 1870 men
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-28
PROSPEROUS LOOK
PROVED UND0IHG
Colored Man Tells Moving
Tale at Police Court
Session

Barefooted and with only few
old pieces Of borrowed wearing ap.
parel on parity covering his anat.
ouly, ]. B., Payne, colored, this
morning explained 10 Mayor w. W.
Conway how he had been mIslaK.
en- for man OF means. had been
induced TO 80 to q box car on the
railroad track below Ninth street
at II o'clock last night and there
not only strangled, and held up at
the point OF pistol, but robbed OF
all his clothing, plus fifty cents
which he had borrowed from u
friend.
Payne, in company with Norton
Gaines, another colored man, was
brought to the city jail at an early
hour this morning after explaining
10 a city officer that he had no
place TO sleep and relating his mis-.
fortune. No charges were brought
against the two men, and this morn.
ing at the o'clock session OF po.
lice court they were given an op.
porunity to- explain themselves.
Mayor Conway, City Attorney
Kern, members OF the police force
and the daily police court audience,
listened for fifteen minutes while
Payne, still giving evidence OF his
excitement, told his story.
Payne was In Wheeling yesterday
and had just enough money 10 como
to Fairmont, when he was ap.
preached on the street and asked
by two other negroes 10 Join them
on a freight ride to Fairmont. Be.
cause he WIS dressed in a new suit
which he had just recently pur.
chased, Payne declined the invita-
tion and came to Fairmont on the
9:40 p. m. train last night. Upon
his arrival here he met the two ne.
groes who had come via freight.
The two negroes insisted that Payne
and his friend, Norton Gaines who
was with him, accompany them to
a bed which they would furnish free
Of charge. The invitation was ac-
cepted and Payne and Gaines were
taken to box car on the B. & O..
railroad track below Ninth street.
After entering the car, the door
was closed behind them and they
were strangled and at the point Of
a revolver Payne was robbed OF his
clothing and the fifty cents which
he had in his pocket. Gaines did
not have any monsy but the thieves
took his ring, razor which he car.
ried in his pocket, aud even his pair
of glasses, but spared his clothes.
After the hold.up the men remain.
ed in the box car until they almost
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-28
'BQB MARTIN Will
VISIEgI3ANP G WOODS
Legion at Terra Alta TAX
ing Great Interest
in Affair

%. N. veltman, director OF the Y.
~. g. a. Camp Woods at Browning
Lake, Sest Virginia, returned from
there yesterday where he and
George Tirley, assistant camp dI.
rector, had been for the day max
ling the final plans and purchasing
)supplies for the camp. Veltman
comes with the news that Bob Mar
Tin, champion boxer OF the A. E.
T.. was invited through the Terra
Alta American Legion to visit the
camp and Martin accepted and will
spend q day or two in the camp
with the boys. According 10 Welt
man, Martin seemed very enthu.
siastic about the camp and was
much pleased on being invited to
yisitdt.
The American Legion OF Terra
Alta Is very enthusiastic about the
camp Sand they have planned to
hayeithe Terra Alta band be In the
camp on the two Sundays, July 10
and 24ito give concerts for the boys.
The advance party which consists
6f the camp staR and some of the
TENT leaders will leave Friday for
the camp site with the equipment.
They will get the camp In readiness
for the, first group OF boys on the
Fourth.
There Is a special meeting to.
ltnight at the "Y" at seven-thirty Of
IN the boy campers to give them
= eir final instructions before they
leave.
The camp address was announced
today. II Is Comp Woods, Cranes.
rfiies West Virginia.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-28

OF the enrolled militia % Mtngo
county TO execute and; enforce the
laws OF West Virginia, tie proela.
nation OF May 1921 and the pres
ent proclamation.
Governor Morgan directed that
the men accepted by the. sheritt for.
military duty shall be organized inf
TWO two companies OF s5 men each
Command is placed in Major Thorn.
as Davis, acting adjutant general,
who is directed to complete the or
ganlzatlon by having the men them
selves elect their company othcers
Governor Morgan In his first proc
lamation OF martial law placed rs
enforcement in the hands OF the.
state police and civil authorities 81
Mingo county. A number Of per.
sons were arrested under the terms
OF the proclamation and their cases
were taken to the supreme court Of
appeals. Decision IN the case ot
a. 3. Lavender, organizer for tlie
United Mine Workers Of Amertcss
was handed down last week, the
court deciding that the prisoner
should ,be.selsased ass there was no
military occupation OF tat county
The proclamation itsde public to
day is designed to meet the situa-
tion By creating amfiitary force in
that county,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-28
HORSE SHOECRACkS
TO STAGE NEE 7

There viii be meeting OF the fac
tory men Of a number Of Fairmont's
industrial plants at the Y tomor-
row evening. The purpose Of this
meeting Is to draw up definite set
OF rules for horse shoe pitching.
This sport has been going on In the
plants since early spring under the
direction Of Secretary Bird Of the
Y and several tournaments havo al
ready been played off in the plants.
Next Saturday afternoon there will
be an inter.factory horse shoe pitch
ing tournament and the meeting to-
morrow night will set code of
rules for all the plants in the city.
The rules which have been follow
ed pretty generally call for a two
and one-halt pound horse shoe and
the distance from peg to peg As
feet. A number eight horse shoe
has been used aud some very skill
full pitchers have developed. In Sat
urday's event each plant will be
permitted to enter three OF their
best two-man teams. The elimi-
nation tournament will be used.
Tonight at the Y. NJ. C. A. there
will be meeting Of the Board of
Directors Of the Y. w c. a.
OWN gto the fact that the Rotary
club will be using the swimming
pool on Thursday evening, the girls
swimming period on that day
from 4 o'clock until 6 o'clock will
not be held.
The Y. NJ. G. A. Board Of d.
rectors will hold their weekly swim
tomorrow evening in the ~" pool.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-28
.BENNICOSA NOT
YET ARRESTED
Coroners Jury to Con.
duct an investigation
Thursday Morning

Guiseppi Bennicosa, commonly
known as Joe Benny, who shot and
killed Joe Romano and badly
wounded Joe Frariano, known as
Joe Fray, Sunday night at Caro-
lima, is still at large. Frariano is
reported to be in very low condi-
tion at Cook hospital this afternoon
and does not seem to show any I'm.
provement since he was brought In
early yesterday morning.
Mrs. Bennicosa still adheres to
the story she told yesterday morn.
ing but has furnished number Of
additional details. She is detained
in the county jail as a witness.
The body OF Romano was taken
to the undertaking rooms of Car.
penter and Ford who today re.
ceived a telegram from brother
and sister OF the deceased at
Youngstown, O., stating that they
will arrive in Fairmont tonight to
take charge Of the remains.
Coroner Frank Lloyd has su,a.
moned a coroner's jury to hold an
inquest next Thursday -morning. at
10 o'clooks The jury will be com,
posed Of E. E. Sherwood, m. ].
Lantz, Charles II. Robinson,
Charles Jackson, Ira L. Reed and
D. B.. Snider.
County officers are conducting a
thorough search for Bennicosa but
60 far he has eluded capture. The
officers believe they have a line
on a number of Italians who have
been terrorizing their fellow coun.
trymen in the same way in which
the fugitive has been harassed and
expect to break up the organiza-
tion at least as far as its operation
in this vicinity is concerned.
A a
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-28
EndeaVorers 10
Meet This Evening


The third meeting Of the Fair.
mont Christian Endeayor Union
will be held in the First III P
church, East side, this evening ~
eight o'clock.
The special features OF the meet
ing will be an address BY, DR. S. d.
Bond, president Of Salem college
and special music by Fleming Chap
Ell Endeavorers.
DR.. Bond Is not a stranger TO the
Endeayorers OF Fatrmont, havine
address them in their last district
convention, which was held IN this
city May 6. Although an intoresi
ing and inspfrational speaker at al
times, he will be especially so this
evening, due to the fact that he hai
just returned from the State Chris
tian Endeayor convention at Blue
field, where he had an ltnportanl
place on the program.
Not only are an the Christian En-
deayorers invited To attend thii
meeting, but the public as we'll NJ
admission viii be charged but Al
offering viii be taken.
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suffocated, fearing that it they
opened the door they would be
shot" Finally as Payne explained
after they had suffered 10 the er
tent that, they did not care what
they did, they quietly slid the door
open and made their escape Payne
had borrowed a pair Of oyeralls
which his partner had worn over
his trousers.
On their way up from the ran
road track they awakened several
pigs, which Payne explained 1nst
raised Cain. They were not long
in finding out that their troubles
had not yet ended, for they looked
around only to find that the owner
Of the pigs was after them think
Ing that they were trying 10 rob the
pig pen. After a merry chase; they
arrived at the corner. OF Eirst street
and Fairmont avenue where thcy
met city officer, and explained
their troubles.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-28
DEVELOPMENT

A MERICANS have come to ex-
"A pect energy and enterprise in a
new country. Why this is natural is
explained by Frederick Migeod in
his book, Earliest Man.
He says mankind developed orisi-
nally through being thrown into a
environment which taxed all their
resources, but was not harsh enough
10 defeat their effort.
That's argument for immigration
Of the capable. Immigrants develop
ability in new environment. That
may help to explain the strength Of
the United States.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-28
SCOUT TGAnPSTAFF
TO HOLD MEET
Regulations for First
Camp Period to be
Drawn Up

There will be special meeting
Of the Boy Scout Camp staff tomor.
row evening at the Scout headquar-
ters. At this time the duties OF
each member of the stan will be
outlined and everyone will be given
his share Of the work. Also the reg.
ulations for the first camp period
will be drawn up.
On July 10 there will be final
meeting Of all me Scouts who are
going to camp. Theyiwill bring all
their equipment, that they expect
10 take with them, to the City build.
ing where they will be inspected
and everything will be made ship.
shape before starting on the next
day, July II, when those for the
first period leave.
The advance guard leaves on July
6 to make camp and Tate will re
turn to take the boys to the camp
on July II. =
Kearsley Hartley will be the
physical director OF the camp. AR.
thur Carskadon the swimming di.
rector and George Smith the camp
cook.
It was announced this morning
that all boys who plan to so on the
second period OF the camp must get
their fees paid before July as
there Will be no opportunity to pay
them after that date, the Scout
headquarters being closed during
the camp period.
The Sea Scouts will meet this
evening also Troop meets. The
Sea Scouts will meet In their quar-.
ters In the City building.
Troop 8 held their regular meet.
ing last night and went through
routine business. They discussed
camp and carried out the regular
Scout program. ScoutmaSter Evans
was in charge Of the meeting.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-28

!, MINERS
OBA(C'k
EndsWorstLabor
Struggle In
History

LONDON, June 2S.-tBy the AS
,ociated Press)-The British coal
nine strike which has been in pro-
ress since April has been set
led. II was officially announced
his afternoon.
Settlement Of the coal dispute
win end one of the greatest labor
difficulties with which Great Bril-
ain has ever been affected.
Nearly one million miners in the
south Wales and other pits we're
siireetly affected by the stoppage,
shile hundreds of thousands of 9th.
fs have been thrown out of en-
Sloyment,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-28
Here On Elks' Trip
To Pacific Coast

C. J. Proudtoot, Wheeling. B & o
district passenger agent is in Fair.
mont this afternoon in connection
with the Elks' trip to the coast. 1t
Is understood that four Fairmonters
will make the trip, they being Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. B. Ashcraft and Mr..
and Mrs. ". D. Evans, the trip COM
mences July 4th.
Twenty-Five West virgihians arc
expected to go to the coast They
will meet at Cincinnati from whenr
the EIks' special train will be made
up.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-28
o. B. MADDOX
ODD FELLOWS
HOLD ELECTION
New Officers Will be
Installed Evening
of July II J


o. B. Maddox was elected as no
BILE grand Of the Farimont lodge, 81,
l.. o. o. F. at the semi annual cleo
tion held last night. W. L. Nichols
was elected vice grand and J. L.
Wech was elected secretary
The retiring officers are ]. H.
Ross. noble grand o. B.. Maddox,
vice grand ~. 4, !, j. .owrey secretary
: The new officers viii be Installed
July II and will serve un.ii Janu.
ary 1922. At the meeting last night
J. F. fichnell was named as chair
man Of the publicity eomrr:tes
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-28
Stage Little Raid
In Hull Alley

Chief Of Police snider, Police
men Deberry and Digman at a late
hour yesterday afternoon made a
raid on q poker game in progress
on Washington street and arrested
four men who put up forfeits for
their appearance IN police court
this morning. The mon were Tom
Nick, Tony Conner, Martin Corak
and Joe Pruch. A total OF $55 was
collected from the four and this
morning the entire amount went to
the city treasury when none Of the
men appeared for trial.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-28
Brues Won't Get
Highway Post

Special to The West Yirsinisn.l
CHARLESTON, June 2s Hal
Brues OF Ohio county, general man
ager Of the Wheeling Electrict com
pany, will likely not be, apointed as
state road commissioner; Governor
Morgan aaid today. In disedsssng
newspaper reports. sMr. Brnes has
been under consideration 6usI do
not think he would be ina praiticn
to accept II the appointment should
be rendered; The statement that
would appoint Mr.. Bruesi ibeeanse Ne
is anti.ogden Is not true, Governor
Morgan saId.,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-28
SAVED
T HE Missouri legislature passed
| an unpopular law. Petition.

FtE Missouri legislature passed
l an unpopular law. Petitions
were circulated to suspend it.
As the final hour for filing the
papers at the capital drew near it
was discovered that Sc signatures
were lacking in a county.
An amateur aviator came to the
rescue. He flew $50 miles. got the
signatures and had them on file be-
fore the time limit expired.
This story is a good one 10 tell
those who scott at romance, saying,
But things like that only happen in
the movies.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-28

New Peace
Resolution
Is Drafted
fRy Aasoclated Preks /

WASHINGTON, June 2S.-A
compromise draft OF the Knox
Porter resolution to end the
state of war with Germany and
Austria was agreed upon today
by Republican conferees Of the
senate and house.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-28
BREAK IN WHEAT

CHICAGO, June 2S.-Severe
breaks in the price Of wheat took
place today. some sales showing a
loss OATS much as nine cents a
bushel, compared with yesterdays
close. Free selling on the part Of
country holders was largely re.
sponsible. July deliveries fell to
1.19 and a quarter and closed
greatly unsettled from 119 and one
half to 1922
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-28
By The Way:
Daily column given TO current
events and frank comment
OVEREATINC

q ERMANY lost the war and
" some other things, including
gout and diabeles. Both diseases
have become almost unknown in
Germany, though once they were
common. The reason is that Ger
mans had TO give their stomachs such
a long rest during the war.
We won the war and gained some
other things, TOO. including an in.
crease in diabetes, kidney diseases.
artery disease and other diseases ate
tributed to living too well during the
flush years after the armistice.
ANY Fairmont doctor will tell you
So
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-28

They're. talking about piracy in
connection with the missing ships
off the Atlantic coast. Another
Kidd?
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Prosperity will come when the
allies sette down-and up.
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OBSERVATIONS

Divorced wsnen get alimony:
married women all-the-money.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-28

Abundant pickle crops reported
but the most popular species has
been killed by the drought.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-28

With the deflation Of credits
comes the deflatlon OF some heads.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-28

They used to figure how many
miles per gallon; now they figure
how many kicks per raisin.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-28

Liberty bonds cost less than a
Demp- Carp fight ticket. Naturally
ones an investment and the
others n gamble.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-28

Many a child pretends sleep t.
make Its father stop singing.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-28

Motorists depend too much on
their horns and too little on their
brakes.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-28

One way for a farmer to make
II rain is to drive to town in his
new clothes.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-28

We need less viewers with
alarm" and more pointers with
pride"
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THE WEAT9lER

.unss.sIed sonIuh. Ia weans.aI.y,. I,
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-09-30
Extra Copies 5, Please

It has got to be the custom with
a lot of people, both subscribers and
non-subscribers,to come down to the
Enterprise office on publication day
ana get copy of the great religious
weekly, walking out without even Of
fering to pay the stipulated price of
sc.
This is, therefore, to notify all
parties whomsoever that hereafter
no paper will be taken from the Of
flee unless paid for. Selling news
papers is our manner, method and
mode of making a living, which, just
now, is mighty scant, and we don't
want it to grow scantier. Please re-
member to bring the nickle when
you come for a copy Of the Enter
prise. II
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-09-30
NONRESIDENT NOTICE

To A. T. Conley and the Farmers
Bank:
A. T. ConIey, ct al VS.. J. 7. Oliver,
ct al.
No. 1O3O-In Chancery Court at
\ Dresden, Tennessee.
In this cause it appearing from
the answer and cross-bill of J. I.
Oliver, ct al, which is sworn to,
that the cross-defendants, A. I.
Conley and the Farmers Bank, are
non-residents of the state of Ten
nessee; they are, therefore, hereby
commanded to appear before the
clerk and master of said court at
his office in the court house in
Dresden, on or before the
Third Monday in October, 1921,
same being a rule day Of said court,
and make defense to said cross-bill
or the same will be taken for con-
fessed and the cause proceeded with
ex parte as to them. s16-23-3O-o-7
This Sept. IA, 1921.
/. L. BANKS, G. & M.
L. E. Holiday, for Cross-Complts.