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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-23
SCHOOLS TO CLOSE
LAST DAY OF APRIL
Class Of Il Will Finish the
Grades In East Side
District.

April the thirteenth has been set
as the commencement day OF the East
Side schools. The three schools. the
Central, East Park and State Street
schools. will hold the completing ex-
ercises on the evening of Friday.
April the thirteenth. in the Diamond
Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Prof. Robert A. Armstrong. OF the
State University. will deliver the ad-
dress TO the class, which is composed
of Il members.
At recent meeting OF the class. Of
fcers we're elected as follows: Presi-
dent. Walter SmouSe: vice president,
Harry Higginbotham secretary. Dana
Jacobs; treasurer. Margaret Gilhart.
The motto OF the class is Onward"
the class flower pink and white sweet
peas. and the class colors pink and
white. The class is known as the
NangtldeT- Carskadon Class. being
jointly named for Stephen Vangllder,
member OF the board Of commission
ers. and Attorney E. B. Carskadon.
The class to complete the graded
course this year, which entities the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-23
compuIsorn Charge Of Name.

A notable instance Of compulsory
change OF name occurred in Scotland
in the seventeenth century. when the
clan MacgreSor was ordered 10 aban-
don and forget its ancient patronym!c.
The English government thought by
this means to stamp out the spirit OF
Rob Roy's redoubtabie kinSmen. and
so stcrnly WINS t1!e decree enforced that
the use OF the old name was treated as
capital oTense. For the time the
clansmeu submitted and took other
names: hut. so far from forgetting the
old designation. later generations
proudly reverted to 1t, and today there
are more MacEregors in the world-to
the worlds gain-than ever before
London Standard
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-23
When Mater Conquered Mind.

Lord yvolseley maintained that os-
tend would have been the scene Of
desperate battle in 1915 If Napoieon's
bodily strength had then proved on
par with his brain power. The more
study tho Waterloo campaign"
wolseley told Gran. Dun. the more
highly DO think Of Napoleon. II his
physical condition and energy had been
equal 10 tho powers OF his mind.
think nc would have succeeded in his
design and would crst have beaten the
Prussians and then driven us back on
Ostend In spite OF his odtous
and contemplate character Napoleon
was the greatest man OF whom we
know anything and quite unlike any
body else - .oudon Mirror.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-23
Double Punishme nt.

Punishment for giving short weight
is far from new. and the Turks long
ago took drastic measures to check
this tendency on the part OF trades
men. The Sultan Achmet H., walk
ing through the streets OF Stamboul,
saw nj the door OF u bakers shop the
owner. his hands tied behind him, with
one ear nailed to a post. Upon in
quiry he was told the cause OF the
poor fellows predicament who is
he?" asked the sultan. May 1t please
your highness.' was the reply. "he
supplies the bread for the imperial
seraSlio." "Ah, my hnker? Then set
up another post and nail his other ear
to it The sultan's baker should have
n double reason for honesty"
Aye, There's the Rub!
Does she doubt your love. COUNT
"Parblcu, Worse: she doubts my
titlc."-ExchanCe
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-23

~, Ora Leona Kisner. Tillie Funt. Mar
guerite Gflhart, William Dent Powell,
Louise Gertrude Hall, Nellie Jane Ice.
Wayne VanGilder. Ray Brooks Morri
son, Sarah Madaline Steele, Dulcie
Aiurl Curry. Delbert Ellsworth Jenk-
ins. Ray Chester Dunn. Georgia Ber-
nice Lemley. Hazel Opal Snodgrass.
William Lester Wright. Willett kath-
eryn Schaefer. Burr June Hammer.
Charles Strauder Carpenter. Fairy
Jane Hail. Byron Wayne Gaskins.
Lena Esta Ccnman. Thomas Edgar
Springer, Mary Ovid Goodnight. Paul
Cleou Barker. Clarence Curtis Thorn
as and Owen Fay Kisner.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-23
Cruel pseentIan.

A neighbor had a parrot and Q dog,
named Mac. The mistress did not.
allow Mac in the house unless She
called him. Mac could open the
screen door seldom did SO, as ha1
was whip - did. 1t amused
Polly nut ..Se Mac whipped.
Polly could the dice OF tho
mistress perfect day Mao was;
whipped for emit nd shut out
again. He came in again, then the
third time. each time receiving his
punishment and being sent out again.
The mistress could not understand
why Mac was SO unruly, SO she did
not return to her work. but waited.
What was her surprise to hear .
voice say. Come in, Mac. Poor Mac.
Come in. Mac" 1t was Polly calling
Mac to see him punished and sent out
again.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-23
aRoIsnd- Of Chen. Cathedral.

Roland" is the alarm bell i'll the
belfry of Client cathedral, and on it
is engraved an inscription which may
be thus transletcd: My nam" is Ro
land; when l toll there IS fire, and
when l ring there is victory in the
land" The bell has been immortalized
by Longfeliow III his poem The Bel,
fry OF Bruges:"
TIN the bell Of Client responded DER la
COON and dixie OF sand:
IT am Roland! l am Roland There Is
victory In the land
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-23
CONSCIENCE

Conscience Is justices best rainis-
Ter. ltthreatens, promises. rewards
and Furnishes and keeps al under
its control. Tho busy must attend
to its rernonstranees. the most pow
erful submit to its reproof and
the angry endure It's upbraidnss.
While conscience = our ffiend al
IS peace, but Il once offended fare
well to the tranquil uind.-Mary
Wordey Montagu.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-23
The Oyster Shell.

Every one who has handled an oys-
ter shell must have noticed the success
sive layers overlapping each other.
These are technically named shots, and
each one marks a years growth, SO
that Is counting them the age OF the
oyster can be determined. Up TO the
time OF its maturity-that is. when four
years OF aSe-the shots are regular and
successive. but after that time they
become irregular and are piled one
upon another SO that the shell becomes
bulky and thickened Fossil oysters
have been seen OF which each shell
was nine inches thick. whence they
may be, guessed to be more than 900
years old.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-23
Diplomacy.

First Doctor-To what do you attrih-
ute his success rs physician?
Second Doctor - To his diplomacy.
He first finds out few things pa
ttent doesn't like and then orders him
not to eat them Philadelphia Record.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-23
N 0 7 / C E
To Property Owners!
To Tenants and Renters!

In order Spring
done promptly and effectively has
following plan which
The Mayor the Health Officer Sanitary acting
individually collectively will
different parts. the City
VIGOROUSLY bad unsaniafy
before Mayor may
be issued ehet the cn2n property
In other cases q written notice, Of
offending Will be ISSUED both
giving from two yos days Falling
the owner or tenant orbo l
the Mayor to be fined Or the city hire
work charging the actual property
to be collected the same as taxes.
owners properties will personally see
that their tenants keeping
If not worth keeping clean is renting
This notice applies lots
been responsible
will be made responsible for leaving there
notice Dumping
sign The Mayor viii thasit
&C. NJ RAMAGE, NJ D.
II ~
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-23

To Show Her Pretty Arms.
THE Biffens have bought harp for
Jane" For playing" NO: posing"
-rlavoIand Plain Dealer
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-23

OF
of
inside
relief
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28
Ne1U Silks For Easter

Seven of the in demand kinds less than ookedor prices because of favorable buying
 At S125 yardSatn Stripe Georgee Crepes, the seasons latest fabric for waists and dresses sheer with dainty satin stripes in soft blending coorngs 42 inches wde very substantial and washable the seasons newest shades
 At 79c yard-Gold Band Chiffon Tafeta 36 inches wide soft and ustrous absolutely the best dollar value on the market. Black only.
 At $168 yard-Gros de Lonore the $ big hit beat tul soft corded silk with very high ustre; absolutely de- pendabe and will not split full yard wde black and all the newest coIors
 At 59c yard Cheney Bros Showeproof Fouart stripes and figures; silk you all have tried and know the value of; sold regularly at S9c.
 At $139 yard Mere Chiffon Taffea very soft and lustrous it and will have oher 36 inches wide; all colors and black and white
 At 98c yard Stripe Habuai Silk extra heavy quality made for men $ shirts absolutely fast colors.
 At $175 yard-Chiffon Faie a beautiful soft silk fully corded in just the weight desired for dresses and su the seasons best shades also black and white
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28
1.-THE CHRISTIAN FAITH"

ii 1ft hlS HAN T ALT
 "A Handbook of Christian Teaching" by
 W. C. Clark, D D.; sherman, French
 X Co.,, publishers, No. Beacon street,
 Boston.
 The aim of this book, "The Christian Faith' by W. c. Clark, D D.. as suc- cinctly set forth in it's introduction, is popular theology" The Christian laity appeal, Help me to tell what believe" This it does, and more than this, for it enables the Christian to tell why he be- lieves. Written in the same simple, plain speaking fashion in which pastor teaches his people, the volume places Protestant Christendom under a unique debt of ob- ligation. The author himself is particu- larly interested in Presbyterianism. but his work is not sectarian; it covers all the orthodox denominations, being little concerned with the reasons for their diff ferent forms of worship, which are not of importance to vital Christianity, but greatly concerned with the fundamental principles upon which Protestant Christi anity is founded and which the various sects have in common. All divisions are banded together here to face the common foes of the evangelical churches-indif- ferent ignorance and deliberate calumny- and to overcome the prejudice they en- gender.
 Young converts, Christian workers, Sun day school teachers and missionaries will find new strength in the exact and con- crete explanations of the grounds and re- quirements of Christianity here given, which include some untechnical and to- the-point data regarding the authenticity of the Bible. The clergy will value the book as the words of pastor to his peo- pie which will speak for them in their eff forts to entrench in faith and practice in- experienced and untaught followers of the Christ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28
CALOMEL WHEN BILIOUS? NO! STOP!
 ACTS LIKE DYNAMITE ON LIVER
guarantee Dodsons Liver Tone will give you the best
 Liver and Bowel cleansing you had

Stop using calomel! It makes you sick Don't lose a days work. If you feel lazy, sluggish, bilious or consti- pated, listen to me!
 Calomel is mercury or quicksilver which causes necrosis of the bones Calomel. when 1t comes into contact with sour bile crashes into it, breaking 1t up. This is when you feel that awful nausea and cramping. If you are "all knocked out if your livef Is torpid and bowels constipated or you have headache, dizziness. coated tongue, if breath is bad or stomach sour just try a spoonful of harmless Dodson's Liver Tone.
 Here's my guarantee--Go to any drug store and get 50 cent bottle of Dod- sons Liver Tone. Take 3 spoonful to-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28

night and if 1t doesn't straighten you right up and make you feel fine and vigorous by morning I want you to go pack to the store and get your money. Dodson's Liver Tone is destroying the sale of calomel because 1t is real liver medicine; entirely vegetable, therefore It can not salivate or make you sick
 l. guarantee that one spoonful of Dodson's Liver Tone will put your slug gish liver to work and clean your bowels of that sour bile and consti- pated waste which Is clogging your system and making you feel misera- pie. l guarantee that bottle of Dod- son Liver Tone will keep your entire family feeling fine for months. Give 1t to your children. It is harmless: doesn't gripe and they like its pleasant taste
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28
MUSHROOM ToMNo
By Oliver Onions. George H. Dorsn
 company, publishers, New York.

By Oliver Onions. George IT. Dorsn
 company publishers, New York
 The important place among all nov elists of today given to Oliver Onions by his brilliant realistic novels. "The Story of Louie. Gray Youth" etc, which have made him, like Hugh Wal role, everywhere discussed as a coming rival to Bennett and Wells will be strengthened by this astonishingiy diff ferent new book. Between the sea and the mountains, with a lone buzzard sailing in steady circles in a sky of larkspur blue is fisherman's village, and a holy peace broods over It. This is the scenario of Mushroom Town But the railroad is coming. Gangs are hammering all day, getting drunk at night, not 10 miles away. A few va cationists find and gloat over the ham let. The railroad shoots a tentac1e into the town. Ferris wheels and mann moth piers evict the gulls. Excursion ists pour from trains like ashes dumped from a cart. Civilization has come. Man has shown the dull mountains and dunes a thing or two In making a whole town, a whole epoch, his hero. Mir. Onions has kept his individual characters clear John Willie, strut ting with his hands in his knickers; the gipsy girl whom life has sung like an old ballad; the hypocritica1 dea- con serving God and being tactful with Mammon: the brisk speculators-the live. Never was a book more instinc- tive with art.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28

THE ROSE GARDEN HUSBAND' By Margaret Widdemer. Illustrated by
 Walter Riggs. J. B. Lippincott Com
 pany, publishers. Philadelphia.
 The fascinating Narcissa begins her book existence as beautiful librarian beautiful, but apparently on the road to becoming good enough old maid. Yes. the years worried her. as they have wor- ried many of her sex, before and since. Suddenly, as from out of the sky, a fairy appears and promises her a husband the fairy being one of the rich old ladies of the town and the husband-but gentle reader, you must read the tale to learn what sort of husband is a rose garden husband. Perhaps you already have one or if you are a stalwart male perhaps you have rose garden wife Who knows? You will know after having read Miss Widdemer's rippling, delight ful tale.
 It is certainly a cheer-up book. Hap piness and the honest joy of living in a world where there is sunshine, roses and husband to take care of, beckon the reader on from page to page. Do you know the sort of a book that changes your point of view toward the world? ? If your outlook is dark, Miss Widdemer will make it bright; if 1t is bright, Miss Widdemer will make it brighter. The winter months will feel balmier, the spring Will colHe sooIlef lol iHe iiidi UT Woiidii, old or young, who takes the opportunity of owning the great store of heart-warm- ing cheer contained in the story of how the 'Liberry teacher" wished for, ob- tained married. trained and finally saved rose garden husband.
 There Is distinct charm in Miss Wid- 6ener's story telling. There Is Just the right touch of originality. fresh less and spontaneous humor. The characters are characters in the true sense of the word, and each is carefully drawn with perfectly consistent re- gard for environment The personality of Allans mother, the weeping widow, Is quite a masterpiece, but as the dra- matic critic would say, she is splen- didly supported by the rest of the cora pany. Literary merit and d true spir- itual value mark this story as unusual and welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28

AMERICA AND THE WORD WAR By Theodore Roosevelt. Charles Seribnel X Sons, publishers New York Tn a preface to America and tn World War" by Theodore Roosevelt. tn, following is found:
 ''The most important lesson for the United States to learn from the presen war is the vital need that it shall al once take steps to prepare Written fin MT. Roosevelt's character istic style, the book contains much in teresting reading matter; the contents oi which are as follows: I. The duty of self-defense and of good conduct toward others. IT. The Belgian tragedy. III. Unwise peace treaties menace to righteousness. ". The causes of the war. V. How to strive for world peace. VI. The peace of righteousness.
 VII. An international posse comitatus. VIII. Self-defense without militarism.
 TX. Our peacemaker, the navy.
 X. Preparedness against war.
 XI. Utopia or hell?
 XII Summing up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28
HIS OFFICIAL FIANcEEe

HIS OFFICIAL FIANCEE'
 By Berta Ruck (Mrs. Oliver Onions);
 Dodd, Mead X Co.,, publishers, New
 York.
 Picture the amazement of a pretty, lit tie, hardworking typist in a big London office who is summoned to the head of the firm to be offered the most mat ter-of-fact, businessalike way, but only temporarily, position as his fiancee, and you will find yourself face to face with the situation which confronts the heroine of Bertha Bucks (Mrs. Oliver Cnions) story, His Office Fiancee."
 Why the, head of the firm needs an of ficial fiancee; hy the typist accepts his offer; and what results when an ener- getic and successful business man tries to combine the duties of an engaged man with those of a boss; and how the course of this tale of true love runs not alone rnsmoothly, but in most peculiar fashion --all those are composite parts of this Very clever, humorous, sweet and enter taining story.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28
s'0h, but that .oley's Honey and Tar is . wsaderfll thing for croup. Thank Hesvea
 had it on hand ''

KoLEY's HONEY AND TAR COMPOUND spreads . healing, soothing coating as it glides down the throat. It cuts away and clears out tho choking mucus and heals soreness and tickling No moro hoarss metallic coughing, no gasp ing, strangling fight for breath, but peaceful breathing and quiet rest.
 MRS. J. N. HILL, Homer, Ga., writes: T find FoLEYs HONEY AND TAR never fails to cure our coughs and colds, and prevents croup. I can not say too much for it.''
 HAROLD BERG, Mass, Mich., writes: we give TOILETS HONEY AND TAR to our children for croup and it always acts quickly"
 "A good druggist is glad to sell FoLEY's HONEY AND TAR COMPOUND because it is tho best medicine for coughs, colds, croup, throat and lung affections that money can buy, and contains no opiates. In 25c, 5Oc, $1. % sizes. Ak | EVERY usER 10 4 FRlEMp. SOLD BY ALL DEALERS EVERY
 WHERE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28

minatng light upon the real, the under lying causes of the world conflict
 It gives detailed particulars of the Sera- jevo trial in which the assassination oi the crown price and his eonsort is proved to have been committed by members oi the notorious ''Narodna Odbrana' so- cfety of Servia, with the guilty fore knowledge and complicity of the Servian government, and tells why Servia' ! equivocal note regarding this was no' acceptable, making necessary from the Anstro- Hungarian standpoint, the .declara- tion of war against Servia, which brought on the present European conflict.
 The chapter on the greater Russian propaganda is based on confidential and official reports, now made known for the first time.
 The chapter dealing with economic con ditions in Austria Hungary contains en- tirely new facts. official and authentic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28
"AUSTRIA-HUNG AND THE
 WAR,

By Ernest Ludwig, with a preface" by
 Dr. Konstantin Theodor Dumba J. s.
 Ogilvie Publishing company, publishers,
 No. 37 Rose street. New York.
 This book contains comprehensive presentation of the political forces and historical developments which led to the initial clash of arms. It offers a graphic descriptior of condition in Bosnia and Herzego ma, the two Austrian provinces coveted by Servia. and throws an illu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28
c R0 UP
Rendered Harmless by Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. It Masters
 this Terror 4 Childheod.

Of course 1t scares you to hear that loud, hoarse, croupy cough. You know the little throat isall choked up and the gasping. strans. ling fight for breath must be helped at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28
THE SECRET OF THE REEF By Harold Blindloss. Frederick 4


 Stokes & Co.,, Publishers, New York.
 The Secret of the Reef" by Harold Blindloss, Is story that breathes the smell of the salt spray, the joy of com radeship in the open, and struggle against long odds for a prize worth while. Bindloss has never written bet ter tale than this story of the sea which he himself followed for years along the very coast he describes
 "A big stake brings Jim Farquhar, late mate of Pacific liner and his two com panions to the desolate island off the Alaskan coast. Offshore, under the surge of tTeacherous reef lies the abandoned wreck of treasure ship whose salvage means fortune for them all, and much be- sides to Jim. >But they have more to con tend with than the perils of diving off a lee shore In uncertain weather. It is to someone's interest that the sreef should keep it's secret and underhand methods nearly make their first attempt their last. Courage and dogged perseverance win in the end. After many exciting adventures the mystery is Solved and Farquhar wins not only his share of the treasure but the splendid girl who had inspired him."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28

Lieutenant Maxwell Is the author of "The Devils Garden and ''The Ragged Messenger" Perhaps you do not recog- nize him with his new title of lieutenant. He is known to hosts of people the world over as w. B. Maxwell, the author. Lieutenant Maxwell is probably at this time in the trenches with Kitchener S steadily growing army His many ad- mirers hope for his safe return to his work with the pen. When peace comes at last, one of it's greatest blessings will be the return of men who can do more for the world at their regular vacations than by any acts of heroism at the front. It will be interesting to see whether W. B. Maxwelrs work will in the future de- pict the hardships and horrors of war. 
 the first message or the last message from God to manlxind that there have been many messengers who have passed unnoticed through the vast and scat tered tracts of humanity, and he un- questionably supposes that he himself Is one of the messengers
 LIFE IN A GERMAN CRACK REG1-
 MENT
 By Baron Von Schlicht Count Von Bau-
 dissin); Dodd, Mead x Co, publishers,
 New York.
 Il ne ol lfllS DOok. l<le III q German Crack Regiment" by Baron Won Schlicht, in Germany a few years ago aroused a storm of mitigation especially in army and official circles. The indigna- tion aroused against Baron Von Schlicht is all the greater as he himself belongs to the old nobility which he so freely criti- cizes and he has the further advantage of speaking from inside knowledge of the officers caste. to which he himself be- longed during his military career.
 Life in a German Crack Regiment" is the story of a handsome young lieu tenant, son of wealthy manufacturer, who at the kaiser's own order is trans- ferred to one of the Prussian guard regi- ments, all of whose officers are drawn exclusively from the nobility. What hap pens to Lieutenant Winkler when he is thrust into the company of his aristo- cratic associates, and what manner of men those associates are make not only very interesting story but also a vivid expose of the personnel of Prussian mili- tarism.
 Because of it's faithful impression of German military life. Prof. Charles Sey- moursef Yale university. has adopted this book for aais< courses in modern history.
 'sThe Golden Butterflies is the most aristocratic and exclusive regiment in Germany. No officer from the middle class was tolerated in it's ranks until Lieutenant Winkler was appointed at the express command of his majesty, the Kaiser.
 Social life in Berlin, military morals and the exalted codes of the aristocracy form the background of this startling revelation of the inside and personal life of Prussia's military caste.