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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-31
Washington News
By Associated Prsss

Washington, March 30.-Substantiai reduction in the number of operators of shipping board vessels and the amount of government tonnage on the various ocean trade routes will be made shortly in the interest of economy and efficiency. Chairman Benson announced tonight.
 Jose Miguel Gomez, defeated liberal party candidate for the Cuban presi- dency, was in Washington today to appeal to the state department for es- tablishment of provisional govern ment in the island under an American chief executive, if necessary. to super wise new elections. In collaborat ton with pr. Manuel Rafael Angulo, rep resentative here of his party, the liberal leader has prepared an extensive pro- test against the conduct of the recent Cuban elections to be filed with Sec retary Hughes this week if he will re- ceive it. No appointment has been made as yet at the department for this purpose.
 plan to require more complete data regarding wages and hours of railroad employees, proposed today by representatives of the railroad labor board in conference with a represen- tative of the interstate commerce com mission would cost the roads $4,000, ,000 a year, A. P. Thom, general counsel for the railway executives. told the con- ferees.
 The soil Is in satisfactory condition in the cotton states, but it is getting dry in some eastern sections and pre- cipitation is needed for the top soil in eastern and southeastern Texas. ac- cording to the national weather and crop bulletin issued today by the de- partment of agriculture. Cotton plant ing has become general in the south ern portion of the belt, although but little was planted in Texas, says the bulletin. The work has extended South Carolina and excellent progress was reported in Georgia
 With the passing today of the cold wave which came on the heels of Easter officials of the department of agriculture tonight expressed the be- lief that the fruit crop surplus of the country as whole had not been ma terially affected despite reports from various sections of heavy damage First reports in such cases, they said, usually are "hystericaP for those suf- fering loss are inclined to judge con ditions generally by the situation in their own districts.
 Publication by the war department of the list of wartime draft evaders has been postponed until Attorney General Daugherty can prepare an opinion on the question of the legal liability of the government in the event names of innocent men should by accident appear on the list made public. Secretary Weeks explained today that every effort had been made to check the lists carefully to guard against any innocent mans name ap- bearing. but he admitted it was prob able some such errors might occur.
 ADol1shment of the census bureau and creation in it's stead of a bureau of statistics which would handle all of the nations statistical work is be- ing considered by the administration as a part of the general plan for the reorganization of government depart ments, officials said tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-31
NEGRO OCCUPIES CHAIR
New Jersey House Expresses Respect
 on His Ability
By Associated Press


 Trenton, N. J.. March 3O.-For the first time in the history of New Jersey a negro today occupied the chair of speak CT of the house of assembly. The honor was accorded to Assemblyman Walter G. Alexander of Newark, a member of the Essex delegation, by Speaker George S. Hobart. The latter was called to attend national guard investiga- tion and appointed the negro assembly, man in his place.
 Dr. Alexander is a practicing physi- clan. A resolution expressing the re- sDect of the house of assembly on his ability as a legislator, offered by War ren Patten Conn, a minister and a fel- low assemblynan from Essex county was adopted unanimously
 Dr. Alexander is the first of his race to be elected to the New Jersey legisla- ture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-31
WHEN MEALS
 DON'T FIT
"Pape's Diapepsin" is the quickest Indigestion and
 Stomach Relief

When meals hit back and your stom- ach is sour, acid, gassy or you feel full and bloated. When you have heavy Jumps of pain or headache from indi- gestion. Here is instant relief
 Just as soon as you eat tablet or two of Papes Diapepsin all the dys- pepsia, indigestion and stomach dis tress caused by acidity ends. These pleasant, harmless tablets of Pape's Diapepsin never fail to neutralize the harmful stomach acids and make you feel fine at once, and they cost so lit- tie at drug stores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-31
Navy Recruiting Resumed
By Aesociated presa

Washington, March 3U.-Recruiting for the navy has been resumed to a iimlted extent, about 500 new men. rrlncipaily specialists. being taken every week, it was learned today Re- cruiting was suspended when the Sem ate indicated during the debate on the Laval appropriation bill in the las. session that the disposition would be to fix the strength of the navy at 12o.- 00Oe men. The enlisted strength has now dropped to about l1S.000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-31
Novel Fitting Widens Tread

An attachment for tractor front axles which has the effect of length ening them is described with illustra- ton in the Popular Mechanics Nigga zine. It is supplied as stock equip ment with popular make of machine. The device bolts to the axle and ex- tends outward for several inches and also downward at an angle of about 15 degrees. It carries a steering knuckle yoke at its outer end and is, in effect. half axle The object of the fitting is to permit one front wheel to run in a furrow, while the others travel over the solid ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-31
WEAK WOMEN

cannot hope ever to become strong and well again unless they have plenty of good. rich, red blood Of the kind that organic iron Nuxated Iron-helps make. Nuxated Iron is like the iron in your blood and like the iron in spinach, lentils and apples, while metallic iron is iron just as it comes from the action Of strong acids on iron filings. Nuxated Iron does not injure the teeth upset the stomach it is an entirely different thing from ordinary metallic iron. It quickly helps make rich. red blood, revitalize worn -out, exhausted nerves and give you new strength and energy Over 4,000. 900 people annually are using it. At all druggists. Beware of substitutes, The genuine has N. l. stamped on every tablet. Always insist on having
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-31
New Life for
 Sick Man
Eatonie Works Magic

"I have taken only two boxes of Eatonic and feel like a new man. It has done me more good than anyx thing else," writes 0. o. Frappir.
 Eatonic Is the modern remedy for acid stomach, bloating, food repeat ing and indigestion. It quickly takes up and carries out the acidfty and gas and enables the stomach to digest the food naturally. That means not only relief from pain and discomfort but you get the full strength from the food you est. Big box only costs srife with your druggists guarantee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-31
Appointment Made

Montgomery. March So.--t Special )-- Governor Kilby today announced the appointment of Robert F. Favre of Cropwell as member of the jury com mission of St. Clair county for the term ending In 1928. The governor also ap- pointed T. J. McGowin of Brewton, Route A. member of the jury com mission of Escambia county for the term ending in 1924
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-31
Allg00d Is Invited

Montgomery, March Special. )--- Georgia farmers will attempt to work out some plan for the cooperative marketing of cotton during this year at meeting which will be held al, Atlanta April 12. M c. Allgood, state commissioner of agriculture. today re- ceived an invitation to attend the meeting from J. J. Brown, commission CT of agriculture of Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-31
Praeger Resigns Post RY Associated Presa

Washington, March 30.-Otto Prae ger of San Antonio, Tex. second as- slstant postmaster general, has re- signed, it was announced today. and will vacate the office April l. No sue cessor has been named as yet. Postmas 5. ter General Hays said today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-31
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday at the office of the pro bate judge:
 J. o. Peebles, Jr., and Miss Ellen Marie Prince.
 Joseph Ragusa and Miss Lena Shor tino.
 E. D. Johnston and Miss offie R. Haney
 Frank smith and Miss Weston Eliz- abeth Beasley.
 Holbert G. Marsh and Miss Earline Shelton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-31
 Louisiana Wants Peas

Montgomery. March 30.-( Special - of mixed peas at once for seed, and any Alabama farmers who may be able to supply the demand should com municate with the agricultural depart ments of Alabama and Louisiana The Alabama department received the re- quest from the Louisiana department. which stated 1t would place any sellers in touch with those who desire the peas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-31
.NIHIdSV

package of genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin. Then you will be following the directions and dosage worked out by physicians during 21 years, and proved safe by millions. Take no chances with substitutes. If you see the Bayer Cross on tablets, you car take them without fear for Colds, Head ache. Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Earache, Toothache, Lumbago, and for Pain Handy tin boxes of twelve tablets cost few cents. Druggists also sell larger packages. Aspirin is the traNe mark of Bayer Manufacture of Monoacetiacid, ester of Salicy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-31

Abolishment of the census bureau and creation in its stead of a bureau of statistics which would handle all of the nations statistical work is be- ing considered by the administration as part of the general plan for the reorganization of government depart ments officials said tonight
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-04
BIZ 0. WILL BUY
NElN=EQIBPNEtl.
To Expend S2,29O,OOO For
Freight Cars-Pitt
Special

A dispatch from Baltimore states
the following: Contracts for the
purchase Of 1000 new freight cars
have been awarded by the B. and
o. railroad company It was an
nounced today by George ShlTyer,
Sr., vice president. The purchase
will aGgre gate an expenditure of
S2,20O,Ooo.
Announcement is made that the
P. r. r. will run special train
from Fairmont next Saturday
morning at o'clock but there will
be no reduced fare. The train will
stop at Morgantown, Fourth avenue
station. Pittsburgh. and the Ponn-
sylvania union station, Pittsburgh,
where It arrives ut 10:4o A. NJ.
On the return trip the special will
leave Pittsburgh at 1859 P. NJ.
The railroad company says no re.
duced fare was authorized, Penn
sylvania train s33, leaving here at
,4:17 o'clock Friday aftern1nn, will
carry a diner and the football
squad will be fed first, after which
UlnBT pd5Scn6cAS VIII 70 "SAAA
modated.
J. NJ. Scott, Wheeling. general
superintendent OF tho West Vir-
ginia district, B. & o. R. H., was
in Grafton today. He is expected
here this afternoon.
Today II. II Tederick. B. & o.
supervisor, received a ditcher from
Grafton and 1t will be put to work
between ". D. Tower and Fair.
mont. Ditching will be resorted to
in order to carry off drainage water
The machine will be used hero to-
day and Wednesday after which ].
F. Shaffar1uan, supervisor Of the
NJ, r. branch. will receive It.
Painters today wore busy put
ting a coat OF black paint on the
newly erected B. & o. bridge.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-04
ROAD DEPARTMENT
GIVES OUT notice
Concerning M ar kin g
Bridges As To Maxi
mum Loads

CHARLESTON, Oct. 4.--Notices
are being sent out from tho State
Road department calling attention
OF county, city and village authori-
ties to the provisions of the new
road law requiring marking OF oil
bridges to indicate the maximum
load that may be sustained on any
such structure. The law specifies
that such notices bo posted con.
spicuously so that they cannot fall
to be seen. Teamsters or motor
drivers driving loads on bridge
IN excess Of the weight maximum
specified arc subject to fines.
Drivers violating the law for their
employers are liable for all dam
ages in case Of accident on bridge
properly posted on either end.
a section OF the new law also
regulates speed on bridges. 1t pro-
vides that tho speed OF motor
trucks shall not exceed 10 miles an
hour and passenger automobiles Is
miles. The penalty for violation is
S5 fine for the first and $g5 for the
second offensas
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-04
OUTLOOK GO0D
BANKERS SAY
World Is Not Going
Straight To Ruin
Now

LOS ANGELES, Calf, Oct. r.
The disposal or billions OF dollars
by some "a thousand banks was
cheerfully dispatched here today at
the opening OF the 47th annual
convention of the American Bank
crs association.
Things are looking better, the
times are not so badly out OF joint
us u year ago, irrestiblc forces are
working in the overturning Of these
billions of dollars toward more
prosperity and the pessimist with
theories of depression is out OF
place 1t was said by leaders in
the nations financial world.
The chief event Of the program
OF the formal opening session today
was a $4,000 word report by the
president. John Drum of San Fran
cisco. 1t was review of the sit
uation today, n country wide econ
omic survey expressing the opinion
of more than n thousand bankers.
n 12,500 word analysis OF it was
followed by summary Of the con.
ditions in every state, President
Drum crystalizcd 1t into &c OF the
$4,000 words.
There is nothing in either the
domestic or the foreign situation to
give rise to the pessimistic conclu-
sion that the world is riding
straight to ruin"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-04
COLD WAVE HIT
FARM0NT TODAY
*
Touch Of Winter In Air;
Many Hunt Out
OYercOats

This morning when Fairmonters
awoke it was so cold that fires were
lighted hurriedly and warmer
clothing rcsurrcctcd from chests,
trunks and bureau drawers. Fol-
lowing delightfully."- warm Septem-
ber the temperature dropped to
such an extent that nearly everyone
felt quite sure winter had arrived
at last. Each year the months Of
September and October remain
more or less mild with occasional
extremely cold days. From now
until Christmas the weather man
will send varied climate though few
people expect genuinely bitter
weather until after the holidays.
Many winter coats were seen this
morning. The sun shone part of
the day but its rays were far from
warm. The sky remained some
what downcast and for a few mo-
ments at varied intervals some rain
fell,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-04
Sister Killed At Same
Spot Nine Years
Ago
.HIT BY EXPRESS IRAIA'
Step From One Track To-
Another and Are Run
Down Il

On tho very spot where nine
years ago, his sister Dora was
struck BY a train on her way TO
school, receiving INJURIES from
which she died n few days later.
Joseph D. snider OF Pleasant Vale
| lev. agsd 20 was run down and
killed by a B. & o. passenger train
this morning while on his way 20.
work at the Monongah Glass COM
pany. Henry Weitmau. aged 35s
who was with young Snlder and
was also struck by the samo train,
is in Fairmont Hospital In SER
ious condition.
The accident happened at about
7 o'clock. Snider and Weltzmau1
were walking along the east bound
track, lust east of the Eatlroaa
bridge over the Monongahela TtTeFs4
lat Castor Junction, met an ont'
bound freight train drawn by q
Mallet engine. The two men step
ned from the east bound to the
west bound track, directly IN front
of train No. 3d., due in Fairmons
fro-r Grafton at a, m HIS SUD-
posed that the noiseof the l,QI -
engine pulling the ereisn 3.
drowned the sound OF the Sappro SSi1s
ing passenger and prevented ttles
men from being appraised Of tleiti.
danger until the passenger
vps upon them. Both were str%l
Land thrown from the track. YounE
snjder's neck was broken and his
eL,Il fractured. He died on fne
way to the hospital. Wettznnan s9sS
tanned a compound fracture OF the
skull, his upper lip was torn 91
and his face was otherwise oaolS
mutilnted. At the hospital TINS as
ternoon, 1t was said that Wett4i3ss.
man has a fighting chance 1or re-
covery.
was removed to the undertaking
rooms OF r. T. Cunningham and e.
prepared for burial. Funeral aI.
rangements will be announced
later. ~
The deceased Is survived by MS
mother, Mrs. Albert Tanner, VIII Wtl
whom he resided at her home near
the city reservoir at Pleasant Val.
| lev: a sister, Mrs. Mary Hail OF
Hordlaud, Mo-; and two brothers.
Albert of MIllersville and Ben. OF
Hoult, both married. The young
sister Dora, who was struck by 81
train at the same place was about
16 years old at the time, and was
student at the Fafrmont High
school.
Jury viewed tho body at the under
taking rooms this afternoon. The
inquest will be held as soon as y
is found just when the crews Of
the two trains, especially the pass7
enger, can attend MS witnesses. on
the jury are A. G. Martin, VIE
liam Chambers, John Hartley r
10. Biusgrove, Russell Linn and
Harry Chambers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-04
New Hospital Ward
Opens On Thursday

The new isolation ward recently
built at FaErmont State hospital
will be thrown open on Thursday
Of this week. The ward will be
used for women and girls only and
Miss Ida Batten of Weston, the ma
tron Of the ward has arrived ready
to assume her duties. Miss Batten
will also have the position Of night
supervisor. The ward was recently
built in the basement to tho rear
CT the main hospital building and
is said to be the most modern and
prettiest ward in any hospital in
the state. Tho ward Is large, airy
and light and is quite an addition
to tho hospital which had become
crowded.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-04
Continue Inquest
Of Dirigible Wreck

HULL, England, Oct. 4.-The in
quest over the. victims Of the ginnt
dirIgible ZR.2 wrecked August ~,
with the loss of more than two
score lives, including those Of 16
Americans. was resumed here this
morning.
The coroner announced that he
Ind dealt fully at the previous
hearing with all the formal evil
dence and said It was now the duty
Of the jury to find whether In its
opinion the circumstances Of the
appalling disaster indicated any
degree Of criminal negligence or
criminal culpability and IL 50 TO
what degree
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-04
OLDEST

a MOTHER old man. as famous
"A for hard work as for his age,
is Saro, l46 years old. Lives in Con-
stantinoplc. Worked 90 years as
a porter. Al III years. he became
a factory hand and s6ll holds the
lob. He has just married young
wife, for the fourth time.
At times. all dctest work. But
without it, the body soon detcnoratcs,
grows flabby and weak. That is
the greatest evil of periods of unem-
pboymen,-they undermine Il. nat
ional health.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-04
MO men STRUCK BY train; one IS KILLED
By The Way:
Daily column given TO currei"
events and frank comment
PEANUTS

" EARS ago an American mis-
l sionary introduced the Viz
giinia peanut into China. At first
the Chinese were suspicious and call
ed it the foreign devil nut.
Then some one told them, b.
peanut is a profitable crop. Nov
China ships US l32,000'000 pounds
Of peanuts yearly.
SeIfishness is the motor-fuel Of
progress. Show people how an idea
or device will benefit them in sell
FISH way, and opposition will vanish.
Profits is what We arc all after
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-04
But Business in This Line
Not Coming Back
Fast
GgNg!I!gNS
Seventy Mines Working In
Fai1nont Region
Today

Everybody admits that the coal
business is not coming back in q
hurry By a long shot, but there are
stpaws that indicate that some
slight progress has been made to-
ward business recovery.
General freighr movement and
coal movement also showed quite u
little Improvement. The coal load
ing. also was slightly head OF the
previous week.
Z More empties are ordered for the
minds OF. the Fairmont region to
day than on Monday and the indi'
cations point to heavier produc'
ttpn today.
Reports indicate that the steel
business Is on the mend and to
day d dispatch was received that
Tho 3. & o: r. r. has awarded con
tracts for 81, zoe, 900 for new freight
Cars. All of these steps are In the
lriglit direction.
Soma coal trad esmen believe thai
the coal business will show slight
fnabr broYemeut during the next few
weeks but thereafter there will be
b iGldnk up until the re
f6fi So ! ave GONE good bTst-
befofe January 1st. At best,
I'd eyar. its looks as II the 1921
seaEoD Wi show decided slump
ing on Of the usual production.
More coke ovens have been fired
In German township, Fayette coun'
a. Pa, during the past few days
state reports. Coal production IN
the non-union fields is rising and
in the Westmoreland fields from
three to five days work are secured
by. the miners Until the non.union
fields go the limit and most Of this
coal goes to the steel plants there
viii be q decided slackness in the
union fields.
UnconsEgned loads in the Fair.
mont region today aggregate 179
sEars which are distributed as fol.
lows: 3. & o.. 1856; Monongahela,
10, Western Maryland, 4. This is
Z sixty.one less than there were yes
terday,
Daily Shipments.
Shipments of the Monongah d.
Vision, sB. & o. r. r., on Monday
eonsisted of 2s cars to the lakes;
a ears to Arlington Pier and 2 cars
to Curtis Bay. A total OF 3S7 cars
OF coal were loaded east and SO
cars west.
I. Daily r. r. Fuel.
a total Of 276 cars Of coal were
shipped on the Monongah division,
3. e o.. r. r., on Monday, or al.
amost 60 per cent. Of all Of the coal
loaded went to the railroads. OF
the railroad fuel procured the B,
& 10! railroad got 1s0 carloads while
foreign lines received 146 cars.
Coal Loading.
Coal loading in the Fairmont re-
gfonlo Monday aggregated S56 cars
OF coal! All things considered this
Is fair although perhaps not quite
as strong as some other Monday
productions. There were 467 cars
oHs coal loaded on the Monongah d.
vision; 3. so. r. R.; 20 cars on
the western Maryland and $50 cars
on the Monongahela, which is the
best daily loading in 1921.
Production on the Mononguhela
In Pennsylvania on Monday was
Continue on paEa fourl
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-04
First Snow Of
Season Reported

CUMBERLAND, Md, Oct. a.
The first snow of the season is re-
ported from Davis, West Virginia,
this morning where tho tempera-
ture dropped to 40 degrees. The
lowest temperature reported was
3S at Terra Alta, West Virginia.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-04
Shackelton Boat
/. Asks For Help

LISBON, Oct. 4. = The steamer
Quest having on board Sir Ernest
Shackleton and his party on their
way to the Antarctic on a trip OF
exploration has been placed in a
difficult position by heavy storm
OF Cope DaRora west Of here. She
has asked that help be sent,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-04
One Bird Still
Uses Straw Hat

Weather extremes as we'll as
as wearing apparel extremes were
APPARENT in Fairmont today. This
morning one OF the colored gentry
OF the city wore his last summers
straw on Adams street while this
afternoon dozens Of people took
their overcoats out OF camphor
balls and put them to use.