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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-06

This IL the second in a series OF
articles on American military aero
nautics 10ritten exclusively for The
Tribune By Mr.. Grey.
BY c. G. GREY.
Editor of The Acceptance" London.
London, Dec. g. When America
starts to organize her bureau OF mill
tary aeronautics she can learn a great
deal from Europe if she cares to in
vestigate. The American army now
has the opportunity Of copying the
high excellence of German organiza-
ton and Of improving it by the addi-
ton of sundry good points which can
be discovered if sufficient care is taken
in studying the n ethods Of the French
and British flying corps.
A republican aircraft factory should
produce valuable experimental results,
and the results Of those experiments
should be communicated to manufact-
urers In order to improve the breed
Of their aeroplanes. Such a factory
might also be useful ~ a check on the
cost Of production Of seroplanes, and
thus prevent manufacturers from
charging exorbitant prices and making
unfair profits out Of tho taxpayer.
Every effort should be made to pre-
vent such an American r. A. F. from
becoming q home OF rest for the pro-
teg6s Of officials. however.
When It comes TO finding pilots FOR
United States army aeroplanes the
aviation bureau will be up against a
big proposition. When the States get
mixed in a first class war--as they will
some day-it will be no use for the
Army Department 10 think Of starting
in with about fifty aviators, as was
the case with the British army in the
present war. Five hundred aviator
would be too few and five thousand
would be none too many. America
must get away from two foolish Eng
lish ideas: First, that TO pilot an
aeroplane q man must be an officer
and, second, that to take n counter
salesman out of store and put him
into an officers uniform Is 10 make
him an officer and a gentleman more
fitted to be an aeroplane pilot than a
non-commissioned officer or a mechanic
who has worked on aeroplanes for
years.
Horsemen Make Best Flyers.
A good horseman generally makes
good flyer, whereas a good mechanic
or even a good motor driver does not,
necessarily. would guarantee t.
make better military aviators out Of a
bunch Of Montana horsebreakers than
out Of a group of drivers Of racing au-
tomobiles.
Where the horseman has the advan-
tage is that he is used to being jolted
vertically more than is the motor driy
er. and, furthermore. he has "ar eye
for the country" which the motorlst
lacks. and this helps him in spotting
what is below him and still more in
Judging his landings on rough or tricky
ground. A horseman's hands are mucr
more delicate on the control lever OF
an aeroplane than are those Of the
average automobiles. .,
America has practically an unlimited
supply Of the finest horsemeI in the
world on which to draw for Grlane
pilots, so the States should tck
aviators. Here she may learn Us
son from England. where, despite nav
ing large horse-riding population
among hunting and racing people. n"
attempt has been made TO draw on It
for military aviators, and all sorts o.
queer people have been made commits
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-06

The Crown Prince is still in com
mand Of the Army Of the Argonne, ac-
cording to the latest advices from Der
lin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-06
ISonzO Battle Confined
to Artillery Actions

Paris, Dec. 5.-The battle on the
Isonzo has been confined in the main
to artillery fighting and engagements
between small detachments.
AUSTRIAN OFFICIAL.
The following communication was Is
sued at Vienna:
Yesterday the Italians on the
Isonzo front confined themselves to
artillery firing and changing their
forces near Oslavia. They, however,
made isolated attacks night and day,
which were repulsed.
On the Tyrol front hostile artillery
developed a brisk activity against the
fortified region of Ladaro.
ITALIAN OFFICIAL.
Rome gave out this statement:
With the exception of artillery en-
gagements and fighting between
small detachments, there have been
no events worthy OF mention along
the whole front.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-04
CROSS, FEVERISH
CHILDIS BILIOUS
OR C0NST|PATED
LOOK, MOTHER! If TONGUE is
COATED GIVE "cALlFoRNIA
SYRUP OF FIGS"

Every mother realizes, after giving
her children California Syrup Of
Figs that this is their ideal laxative,
because they love its pleasant taste
and it thoroughly cleanses the tender
little stomach, liver and bowels with.
out gripping.
When cross, irritable, feverish or
breath is bad. stomach sour, look at
the tongue. mother! II. coated, give a
teaspoonful Of this harmless fruit
laxative" and in a few hours all the
foul, constipated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out Of the bow
els, and you have a well, playful child
again. When its little system is full
OF cold, throat sore, has stomach.ache,
diarrhoea, indigestion, colic-remem.
Der. a good inside cleansing" should
always be the first treatment given.
Millions OF mothers keep California
Syrup OF Figs" handy; they know a
teaspoonful today saves a sick child
tomorrow. Ask your druggist for a
50.cent bottle Of California Syrup OF
Figs" which has directions for babies,
children Of all ages and grown.ups
printed on the bottle. Beware OF coun.
terfeits sold here. so don't be fooled.
Get the genuine, made by California
Fig Syrup Company"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-04
:: Personals :

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. CASTOR and fam.
lily have moved from Ogden avenue to
Mccoy street.
Mrs. I. w. Arnett and niece, Miss
Irene Hutchinson went to Pittsburgh
yesterday for a brief visit.
Mrs. P. B. Swearingen has returned
from Uniontown, Pa, where she hail
been the guest OF relatives. She was
accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. w.
Z, Price. OF M~organtown.
NJ. L. Hutchinson left last night for
eastern points on business.
Mrs. j. Frank Richie has gone TO
Indianapolis, Ind, TO visit relatives.
She will also visit In Chicago before
returning home.
Mrs. Edward Ford, of Marietta, o.,
Is the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Ford on Fairmont avenue.
Mrs. Frank Haas has returend from
Columbus. Ohio, where she had scent
several days.
A. S i'richard is seriously III at mis-
home Gil Fifth street. Nh. Prichard
has been in POOR health for some time.
Mrs. w. X. Shafer underwent all
operation at Cook Hospital yesterday
for appendicitis. Her condition is sat.
isfactory at the present time.
Mrs. Margaret Campbell, OF Bolton,
and Mrs. Ellen McGowman. of Jasper.
Ohio. are guests OF Mrs. Winnie Muir.
ply on Mckinney street.
Mrs. Alva Hall aud daughter, Miss
Josephine, are the guests Of relatives
in Grafton this week.
Miss Mildred Chabot, who had been
the guest Of Miss Cora Wheeler for
several days, left this afternoon for
Clarksburg.
Mrs: John W. Mason was the guest
OF friends in Morgantowu yesterday.
Mrs. Leslie Dyke has returned from
Parkersburg. where she had been the
guest of relatives for a week.
Attorney B. L. Butcher was a bust.
ness visitor in Morgantown yesterday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-04
PARENTS WILL Be
LMGA.
Junior Members Will Hold
Gym Jolly For Their
Benefit.

Friday night the Junior members OF
the Y. NJ. c. A. will have a chance to
show their parents tnts what theyIcan
do in the gymnasium. All boys will
meet in the boys department at 5
o'clock after taking their parents and
friends to the gallery Of the gymna-
SUM. The boys will have the all.
round contest plan explained. teams
announced and a booklet telling the
wa yto score points and help their
team win the trophy will be distrib;
Iuted. Meanwhile their parents will be
watching the seniors on the Gym
At $3.50 the boys will go on the floor
for an old fashioned Gym jolly All
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-04
New Member Added
To School Faculty

Miss Mary Neflen OF the senior
class OF the West Virginia University
has been secured to take the place in
the High School faculty OF Miss Vir.
GINA Vockrodt, who was given a sew.
eral weeks leave OF absence in order
that she might be with her mother,
Mrs. Anna Vockrodt, who is receiving
treatment in a Pittsburgh hospital.
Miss Nefflen has arrived here and en-.
tered upon her duties this morning.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-04
will Open Revival
For Colored Folks

Rev. Chauncey I. withrow. Of Nor
folk. Va, colored evangelist, will open
a revival session in this city next
Sunday and will continue the work for
an indefinite period. The services will
be held in the Trinity NJ. E. church.
He has Just finished very successful.
campaigns in Petersburg and Clarks.
burg and anticipates a most crafty.
ing campaign in Fairmont.
He comes heralded as one OF the
greatest preachers OF his race and
has testimonials from many promi.
nent people. He is said to rival Book.
'er 7. Washington al an orator.
He has fought his way to the front
ranks by hard work, having spent his
early life on a southern farm at the
most depressing period in the history
OF the south.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-04
For Recent Bride.

Honoring Mrs. Harry Weinberg, for.
merly Miss Alma Straight, a recent
bride, the Misses Lucy Wisman and
Goldie Conklin entertained at a miscel.
1aneous shower last evening at the
home OF Miss Wisman on Maple ave.
nue.. The guests included abotu twcm.
tysintimate friends Of the honor guest,
who received many pretty gifts. Re.
freshments were served during the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-04
Woman,s cIub Meetinu.

The regular meeting OF the Woman's
Glubswill be held on Friday afternoon
atEthei club apartments in the Fleming
building. The feature of the afternoon
will be an address on Siberia" by
Mrs. John Clarence Lee. OF Philadel-
phia, the wife OF a prominent minister
sofEthat city. Mrs. Lee made a tour OF
Siberia and her lecture deals with her
personal experiences. She Travelled
alone through the country. She has
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-04

Invitations have been issued by
Fairmont Council Knights OF Colum.
bus for a dance to be given at their
hall on Main street on Friday evening
OF this week. Dancing vii start at
$3.50 promptly and the dance will close
in time for %interurban cars. The pa
ytronesses are Mesdames Joseph An.
wyll. P. J. McGraw, j. NJ. Mcdonnell,
y. 2. Kennedy, John Hessian. w. a.
Small, T. L Burchinal, Charles Wise.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-04
JANET FISH

New York, Nov. 4.-Miss Janet Fish.
niece OF the late Mrs. stuyyesant
Fish, and a prominent young New
York society woman, has. been sued by
Daniel H. Morgan, millionaire, for
$4,000 because he alleges. she turned
his mansion into a kennel for her blue
olooded dogs and damaged It to this
extent.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-04
soeisf

INSTRUMENTATION OF the First Bap
list Church will hold social on Fri.
day evening Of this week at the church
TO which all departments of the church
and members OF the congregation are
invited. The event is also a shower
for the benefit Of the kitchen Of the
church and tho guests will contribute
useful articles needed there.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-04

kinsd Of games and races VIII be con-
tested and there will be run q plenty
for all. Fond fathers and mothers viii
thus ta abel 70 see what sthe boys
can do and where he goes In the after.
noon and why he likes to do so. AZ
swim afterwards to all on the floor.
.Theytime Is s O'clock and the day
Friday!
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-04

Bernard ii. Mckinley and bride. for.
merly Miss Stella Burns, whose mas.
riage in Pittsburgh was a recent event,
have arrived here and are residing
temporarily at the Roush restaurant.
Mr.. mckinley Is employed with the
Antler Coal Company OF this city.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-04
Entertained Club.

Mrs. j. Walter Barnes was hostess
toithe Mothers Club of the v. C. T. u.
on Wednesday afternoon at her home
on Barney street. "Resourcefulness"
was the subject Of the lesson studied.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-04
FUNERAL AT GRAFTON.

Mrs. Anna Hunter and son Frank
went to Grafton today to attend the
funeral services over the body Of
James Clyde Davis, whose death oc.
CURED In Akron, Ohio. on Tuesday.
The body was last night brought to
Grafton, where he formerly resided,
and funeral services were held this
afternoon. form the residence of his
brother, l. NJ. Davis, conducted by
Rev. j. Z. Scott, of st. Paul's M. 4.
Church. lnterment was made in Blue
mont Cemetery.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-04
Christian Women Meet.

The Christian Women's Board OF
Missions OF the Central Christian
Church will meet on Friday afternoon
OF this week at the home Of DR.. ant.
Mrs. Clarence Mitchell on Fourth
street and Locust avenue. On account
of;the absence from home OF DR.. Mitch,
the date was changed from Thurs.
oayi until Friday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-04
Saved Her Life

The unqualified endorsement. Of Eruitola and Traxo In a recent
letter; from Mrs. S. erindIe, 5s1s 3Mlsnonette st, Pittsburgh, Pa
will be Of interest to other sufferers from stomach, and intestinal
troubles. Mrs. erindIe says
"The doctors had given me up, saying the only
hope left was an operation. l tried Fruitola and
passed hundreds of galLstones with the first two
bottles. Am now feeling better than / have for years
past. ! will be glad to tell any sufferer how 1t has
helped me, for ! owe my life to it"
Fruitola possesses properties that act directly upon the mites.
final parts, softenins the eonsested waste and disintesratns the
hardened particles that cause SO much suffering, and expeis the
accumulation. to the great relief Of the patient. Traxo Is a toncai-
teratve that acts on the liver and kidneys, stimulates tho Aowso
gastric Juices, to aid digestion and removes bile from the general
circulation, 1t serves to build up the weakened, rundown system.
For the convenience of the public, arrangements have been
made to supply Fruitola and Traxo through representative drug.
shts. In Fairmont they can be obtained at Martin Bros. Drug
Store, Main street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-04
Entertained cIub.

Mrs. j. a. Cochran was hostess to
the Young Married Woman's Club
yesterday afternoon at her home on
Barney street. The guests were enter.
tanned at needle work and refresh
ments were served.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-04
DEATH OF MRS. HARRIET NJ.
HIGGINS,

HueGINs.
Mrs. Harriet Miller Higgins, OF In.
dependence, died at her home October
rs, 1s15, aged. ~ years, 4 months and
5 days: She was born June %, 1s4s.
She was united in marriage to Sam.
nsle Higgins January 2s, 1860. To
This union IA born nine children:
Maltsse Jane, Frances Ellen. James
elumer, Mary Elizabeth, Jonathan
Lindsy, Emri Eliza, Sara Catherine,
William Lowry and Rachel Dora. or
these five are living and four are
dead. She also leaves one sister, Mrs.
Mary McElfresh, 20 grand children,
n being dead, and two great.grand.
children.
She united with the M. E. church 55
years ago. All these years she has
lived q faithful christian life. She
was q loving mother and a kind friend
% all.
ON October 20 her body was taken
20 the Summers NJ. Z! church, where
funeral discourse was delivered ar,
ter which II was laid to restEbesidet
that Of her husband! Rev. Nj. T. Hail
p1iciatcd.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-04

The regular meeting OF the order
OF the Eastern Star will be held to.
night at the Masonic Temple at 1880
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-04
Aid Society TONIGHT.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the NJ. e.
Church South will meet tonight at the
home OF Mrs. j. G. Smith on Nuzum
Place.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-04
LOCAL SOCIAL EVENTS

written several books, one OF which.
treats of her Siberia ntravels.
Musical numbers ofsthe program are
plano numbers by Miss Lena Palmer.
Of Morgantowrr, as follows:
Z Minor Fantasia, Chopin.
Two, Etudes-
la E Major, Chopin.
tb) G Major, Chopin.
numbers as follows:
(a) Within My Heart a Song I
Found" Bungert.
I'D Dominic. oh me Felice." Lilo.
Miss Hazel Book will be piano &C.
companist.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-04
10 Entertain Mra.Iee.

Mrs. Francis E. Nichols will enter.
tain at her home on Fairmont avenue
Mrs. John Clarence Lee. OF Philadel.
phia, who comes here tomorrow to ad.
dress the Woman's Club.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-04
For Rrldss.

Mrs. Clarence iSummerfeld Thomas
issued invitations this afternoon for
a four O'Clock tea on Wednesday of
next week honoring two recent brides,
Mrs. Clyde Nell, formerly Miss Kath.
arine Hough. OF this city, and Mrs.
William Mitchell. formerly Miss Nell
Burt, OF Warrington, whose marriages
were both events Of Thursday. octo.
her q. The cards read:
Mrs. Clarence Summerfeld Thomas
297 Watson avenue
Wednesday afternoon, November
tenth
four O'Clock.
Mrs. Clyde Hamlin Neill
Mrs. William Lawson Mitchell.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-04
Silk Stockings at s1.Oo.
ostrichBoas.

A pretty feather boa means
much to a suit, and, Of course,
on account Of the muffled neck
style, are greatly in demand.
Today we show entirely new
colorings. S1.75 to $40.
First Floor
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-04
Art Needleworkers

Are finding Just the right kind
Of stamped goods in the Art De-
partment to make pretty Christ.
mas gifts. Full Christmas lines
are now ready.
First Floor
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-08
Rich Oranue Cake.

Yolks of five eggs, two cupfuls gran
ulated sugar, two cupfuls bread -four,
one-half cupful cold water, one-half
teaspoonful soda, one teaspoonful
cream tartar, whites of three eggs,
grated peel and juice of one orange.
Beat yolks until thick, sift sugar
three times and add Beat the whites
Of eggs stiff and add to first mixture,
next the water and soda, then flour
and cream of tartar sifted twice. Last
", add the orange juice and grated
eind. Bake in a dripping pan, and
when done cut in halves and frost
with orange frosting.
Frosting Whites of three eggs, one
orange juice and grated peel and
powdered sugar to make stiff enough
to spread. This cake is not good I'M
til the day after making. Be sure to
use bread flour. Frosting may be made
Without whites of eggs.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-08
IDEAL FOR SUMMER HOUSE
Most Attractive Table Is One Covered
With chintz and Fitted With a
Plate Glass Top.

For the well-appointed summer
mousse, table covered with chintz and
ntted with a plate glass top is exceed
ingiy attractive. This is very expensive
II ordered from professional decora-
tor; but If you buy the chintz yourself.
ut 1t to your table and have the glass
cut to measure, the cost will be much
less and the effect quite as pleasing.
Another device for an inexpensively
furnished country house is the trans.
formed kitchen table. A cheap kitch-
en- table can be treated in a variety of
ways to make an attractive bedside or
writing table for the guest chamber
one that have seen, for a green and
white bedroom, had the legs sawed Off
to convenient length and was painted
an apple green. Over the top was
stretched-and tackled on the under
s1de-a cover of green denim; on the
top of this was set large green writ
ing blotter, a rack for note paper and
green pottery ink well. The result
was pretty and original writing ia
bic at a cost of two dollars and a half.
A kitchen table painted white end
decorated to match the chintz or wall
paper is attractive; but this demands
some skill with the brush.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-08

and going to work with me IN the
office next week There he sits at that
desk over yonder, reading up on book
keeping.
That's Leila at the piano, only two
.}ears younger, and see what a tall
slip of a girl she is. Helps mother
with half of the work now.
Mary is ten. She's crocheting a
Christmas present for mother on the
sly.
And baby Willie-named after me.
He's the flower of the flock and the
pet of the household. What is it,
my boy? Want me to help you build
those blockhouses? All right" and
William, so vivid and real seemed his
picture dream, actually half arose to
move over to join his imaginary fam
lily.
The action brought him back to the
realities of life. He sighed as he drove
away the vision influence. Then he
smiled whimsically.
Dear old world, love everybody"
he aspirated. 1T can't ever be true,
but they are my shadow children, just
the same"
1t was bleak and cold outside, but
William was lonely and sleepless. he
put on his raincoat, pulled a warm
can down over his face and confront
ed the clustering elements, setting out
for a brisk night stroll.
His heart warmed as he counted the
days before Milly would be back. He
wondered il she, too, did not long ana
dream as he. Be began to calcu-
late If he could not afford the care OF
a couple of adopted mites from the
orphan asylum, and then, deep IN the
woods surrounding the town, he let
down on his broad swinging pace at
the sound of juvenile voices and a
fire glow.
~Wen. WE'LL" he commented, near
ing the glow and discerning four lit
tie forms within a sheltered nook OF
greenery.
There were two boys and two girls,
the eldest perhaps fifteen, the young
est not more than five. They were en-
joying the blaze and toasting pieces
of ham on the ends of sharpened
kwigs. All four were chattering AMI
matedly. William listened, amazed
and then enlightened.
He cleaned from their talk that they
were young waits who hid been trav-
cling with circus. They had been
-o;.oa - fha+ life hv their DarentQ.
both dead. One Of them could per
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-08
PANCAKES ON SUMMER DAYS.
Made in the Right Way They Are Just
as Welcome as Those Popular
In the Winter.

Very tempting griddle cakes may be
prepared without soapstone griddle
Or in fact any griddle-if you have
an ordinary frying pan and a good hot
fame from an oil or gas burner. Sum-
mer pancakes should be thin, delicate
ly Drowned and rather small, for the
appetite is not as hearty as on crisp
winter morning. For two people, mix
cupful of -four, pinch of salt, tea
spoonful of sugar and a level tea
spoonful of baking powder. Beat up
one egg in about half cupful Of
sweet milk and add this to the batter.
II it is not thin enough to pour easily
add little water or more milk. Have
the griddle-or frying pan very hot
and well greased-and pour little of
the batter from the tip of spoon to
make each pancake. Turn with a
knife as soon as the batter bubbles in
the pan. If the cakes brown without
cooking through the griddle is too
hot; if they refuse to brown, it is not
hot enough.