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ro cover Scratches.

To cover scratches on furniture and
ut the same time to collect all dust,
rub with soft cloth which has been
well rnoistened with the following mix
ture. Equal parts Of cider vinegar.
turpentine and 1inseed on. Put the
three In q bottle, shake well, and II
Is ready for use. It may be kept for
any length Of time. This Is fine to
use on vanished floors; 1t keeps them
glossy and preserves the varnish.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21
.CHILD.GETS SICK
CROSS, F|E ] J 4 B
IFCO|INST.|.I||.PI'lAIT Fl.
CALIFORNIA SYRUP OF FIGS"
CAN'T HARM TEN DER l9ToM. +
ACH OR BOWELS.

"A laxative today saves a sick child
tomorrow. Children simply will not
take the time from play to empty their
bowels, which become yclogged up With!
waste, liver gets sluggish; stomach
sour. III \, Z.
ilLook, at the tongue, mother! u
coated, or your child is s1istless, cross,
feyerish, breath bad. restless, doesn't
eat heartily, full Of cold or has sore
throat or anyiot Their children's ailment,l
give a teaspoonful Of |" alifornta Syrup
OF Figs, 3, then don't worry, because u
tis perfectly harmless and in q few
hours all this constipati ion poison. sour
Ibile and fermenting waste will gently
move out OF the bowels; and you have
ia,well, playful child again. "a thorough.
S"inside cleansing e ID softimes all that 20
necessary. III. should be- the first treat:
;ment event any sickness. & AZ:
e Beware Of unterfeit dg syrupg,i
EAskSyoUrs druggist for q 50:cent bottle
OF California; Syrup of Figs which
has full direct ions for be- ies. children
,otsalls agaSF and for gToWp:npg plainly
printed on the bot Il. Look refnllyl
and zee that &c rs mad by the Gali:'
knsnIaS EsRg 1vrnn Company
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21
suInhurle Acid.

sulphuric acid has been known COM
mercially for about 100 years. The
first step In its manufacture is the
burning Of sulphur. This forms gas,
which Il chemically treated to pro
duce sulphuric acid. A curious fea-
ture Of the acid is that It cannot be
shipped In diluted form in iron CON
tanners, because It will eat through the
iron, but strong sulphuric acid can be
shipped IN tank cars.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

WHEN Allies extended their prohibition of neu
wv tralSintercourse with Germany and Austria to In
Guide Ghipments of condensed milk 1t was ex-
paHedb that this necessary because OF an
element in such shipments could be used In the manu-
explosives. Be that 1t may there certainly
ongh beStome means by which this decision can be
4noted prevent such slaughter OF the innocents
rs described impending in those countries by
reason % milk famine. According to the
eitfzens Committee on Food Shipments of which Carl
H. schurz York, Is treasurer, there at least
6000001 Germany and Austria whose lives are
heiag endangered by milk shortage. This has been
caused hescessation of American cotton seed meal
exports and necessity Of curtailing for human
quantities Of grain formerly fed to cattle
Te lives countless infants and nursing mothers
consequently smperiled The only way to help these
the by sending milk from the
Emitted States the Allies blockade prevents this.
Anape8Shss Therefore been made to the United States
Government secure unhampered transit Of such ship
ments every precauton against the misuse Of the
anppIfek purposes petition to this effect has
been the Department Of State by the Ma
tipna Red Cross in behalf of the citizens
ntttee has offered to entrust the distribution OF
the nifk fh!nments to Red Cross Commission,
Department Of State Mr.. Lansing has
taken with Ambassadors IN Paris and
I,otlson
Thts te asaemand for humanity that admits Of con-
roFers None of5the belligerents afford to have 1t
appear they are wagng helpless and inno
cent ltttIe ones. The bare possibility shows the
radahon8 et war, even that modern form which
nisea Surely in too, must stick to the
rule Of manhood and the and children first
ttsbargh Dispatch.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21
ABiJOVEL DECISION.
FRANKE admission on he part of pl

d FRANK admission on the part of prisoner in
n Magistates billions court in Pittsburgh the other
dayresulted In novel decision by the magistrate.
A pennfess man was hailed before the Justice court,
chaEeed stolen coal from the yards of
cestaLns firm.
The prigoner frankly admitted that he had taken the
cpa email quantity and stated that he driven
to the of the fact that was out of work
and ha and children were suffering from the cold
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21
RaaI ounIIty OF PatIenes.

Sometimes little child, In the sim.
plicity Of the heart, makes the best
theoIogian. In an examination In q
school in Scotland, the question. was
asked one OF the classes, what 10
.patience?" and one Of the little girls
answered, PLEASE. sir, It 10 bide q
wee, and dinna weary" Yes, patti.
ence fs biding, waiting, without weary.
inE.-Selected. :.8 ...l.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21
Worth knowing.

To remove rust from steel rub tn
rusted part well with sweet oil ant
allow it to stand for As hours. TheI
rub with o piece Of soft leather ami
sprinkle with finely powdered un
slaked Lime until the rust disappears
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21
Thu suieIde Acc.

According to an italian scientist whN
has classified 1000 cases Of self-de
struction, more suicides occur between
the ages Of fifteen and twenty.six thai
at any other period In life.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21
A NEW SOURCE.

FERTILIZER for Uncle Sans farmers-millions Of
dollars worth-and the best in the world; that is
what one small group of Alaskan islands-the Prib-
:lofs-is ready to contribute.
Reports made by the chief of the bureau OF soils
to the secretary agriculture and by the commissioner
OF fisheries to secretary of commerce. show that
the Prbof Islands, is deposit Of bones which is es
mated to be the largest in the world, One section of
che deposits and there many lies at the waterfront
and is mile long by half mile broad Its thickness
averages two feet aud places where it has been
posed oy the sea 1t is known to be six feet deep.
These bones those CT fur seal and lion; some
them representing killings since Alaska came into the
possession OF the United States while others go back to
the days OF the Russian jurisdiction.
Bone has long been recognized Of the most Inn
porant fertilizers Nothing but grinding is necessary
to maize It available. In recent years the supply Of
bone has been limited.
1t is Gear that this Alaskan bone is valuable enough
to Justify its shipment long distances.
These bone deposits government property. they
be ground the spot by the natives OF the Prlb
1ofs Uncle Sans new merchant marine transport
the bone dust to the United States sold
the farmers who need it.
In the meantime, naval GOLFERS (Which make an.
bring back the bone carrying between 5000 and 5000
nual trips to the islands to take coa be utilized
tons Of it each trip AS the collier returns to the
atates empty, this would be clear saving.
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n. Calvert, assisted by. Miss ProtEman.
of Stony Point school, conducted the

n. Calvert, assisted by Miss Protzmnn.
OF Stony Point school, conducted the!
elementary test for Diplomas held,
here.
The Glover Leaf Sewing circle met
with Mrs. Arthur Bailey Saturday
night. After season at work Mrs.
Bailey served sandwiches, sea- foam
fudge and apples, Mrs Isons illiamgl
won the evening prize, being. the only
one to bite an apple suspended from
the ceiling on cord. Charades form
ed one Of the amusements of the even
ing.
]. T. Musgrave. of Hagans. was q
business caller here Saturday. y
Mrs. Arab Morgan, who has been
very sick, is reported as being Q Ut
tie improved.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21
HAIR COMING oUT7

Dandruff causes feverish irritation
Of the scalp, the hair roots shrink, loos'
en- and then the hair comes out fast.
To stop falling hair at once and rid
the scalp OF every particle Of dandrutf,
get 25.cent bottle of Dandertne at
any drug store, pour a little In your
hand and rub-It into the scalp. After
a few applications the hair stops com
ing out and you can't find dandruf,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21
,VaIue a RlnIec olIv,olol.

Pound for pound. ripe olives. 60 FIR
% total value Of heat unit is concerned.
contain almost as much food valuetas
bread, and IN the case Of very large
olives the value may be Increased To-
approximately the same % that q
bread I'll "
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

The West Virginia National Guard
is getting larger and larger each day.
The enlistment figures are never CEN
sored but what happens to the enlisted
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

Today Paw Paw district votes on good roads Here's
hoping.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

Sheets and whiskey shipped in a
trunk is good idea. After using the
rye make yourself a bed. I'll
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

All hope is gone; our old friend
Everett True is writing poetry.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

years." explained Mr.. Patterson, land
1t has been source Of inspiration to
me. / am a great admirer of BIRDS"
THAT certainly is a versatile bird" re-
marked the man who occupies an of.
Ice adjoining that Of the Business
Mems association. Whats your
point?" asked the reporter in surprise.
Why" explained the man, "the sing.
or also inspires, me, and don't like
birds at ALL"
Rapid progress is being made In the
construction OF the building for the
school OF medicine OF the West Virgin
Ia university at Morgantown, and It
will be ready for occupancy by May
/, Dean John N. Simpson has announ-
ced. The structure Is near WOODBURY.
hall and fronts on Beechurst avenue.
It is three stories high, and viii en-
tall total cost, including equipment.
OF SEC, 1000 The building 10 OF q strictly
modern design and the equipment to be
installed will be of the latest and most
approved style. The furniture, includ.
ing chemical tables, will alone cost
more than $4,000. The plumbing will
cost $4,000, an instantaneous heater
and incinerator having been installed
in the basement. The various pipes
are of lead insetad Of iron.
Avolunteer from among the officers
of the West Virginia National Guard
to take q course in aviation Is being
called for by Adjutant General Bond.
Free tuition for such course has been
offered BY the Grinnell AeropIane com.
pany, Of GrinneIl, Ia, In Its military
school Of aviation. to an officer Of the
guard OF West Virginia. The officer is
required to be between the ages OF
81 and 81 years and Is to be elected as
the most popular OFFICER Of the guard.
The! course WIN require about 60 days.
} The temperance q O big corps Of
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

Why is it everybody except an actor
feels sheepish when he is being meas
ured for white flannel trousers?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

Why confine the night schools to
foreigners? We all can learn lot
more.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

Lord Cecil is trying taboo the export OF milk from
the United States for babies in the Lay or Mac
duff.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

The 10y buptlegger who is close mouthed shows wis
dom IL don't to advertise in the bootegging game
except on tie quiet
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

Now the suburbs receive attention from the
city perhaps Locust avenue will get consideration.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

Talked About Soil at Farmers Meeting. This shows
that the farmers meetings hew closer to the line than
some other organizations we know.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

ANY person who Bwindle out of $4,000 is vel
come to st.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

Jeffries says Willard will win. Shark.
ey says Moran will. After watching
that Coney Island battle Of several
years ago, we think JEFF knows little
more about 1t than California Tom.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

Boxing is taid to make apples cheaper. And harder,
may we tdd
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

The Logan Banner It's editorials the first page
They're hot stun, to be sure
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

The price Of everything in the print,
ing business goes up except reporters
who are still secured for meal ticket
and a bed each week.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

lifted Butler killed two people and then shot him.
self That was some tlt
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

Perhaps McGraw thinks that his speed boys will be
able to steal better In their convict uniforms.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

Will make Gasoline For Five Cents Gallon says Lo
Angeles report. What's that, you said?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

Boxing makes apples cheaper
Headline.
1t also makes caulifowers cheaper
and more numerous.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

when 80 arshps battle in the sky. want to view
It from q subway.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

CHARGED lie prisoner and told the prosecutor send the
mn & ioad 81 coil and charge Tho same 70 the aescunt
d tie 1pstiee.
II al eoes Show That magistrate can
be reached human any eher
heart Ard The case In question we are convinced
that Justice was done
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

one closes tonight and another one starts Fri
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

"Graft, liquor and the Law" at the
Princess last night. The three graces.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

"He swats q AL" Out at nome!
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

Afair sunday in this ctyis inevitably followed BY
blue Monday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

When gasoline goes back TO SC a gal
Ion as is predicted. autos will be toe
common. Hay for horses costs toe
much. sE N
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

Someone asks "Who is He.sa Hick."
oh, he's a hick. .5
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

So many big men: in the state have
died lately that George Wadsworth hal
better watch out.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21
RUFF STUFF

~ -
With 8 boot egger aged 80 and one
aged lin jan Fairmon seems to have
both extremes and the means.
Awfully easy for the Board OF Affairs
members to 9sit back and order bills
paid. What's the initiation fee to get
Into that board?
When A. Bridge gets drunk does it,
shake sideways Q Ifs so. who has been
setting 'em up to our East Side o one
Chance Ashby took an awful chance
displaying his physog on Main street
after twice breaking loose.
When Flemingsburg gets a light and
road We might go chicken hunting
Next Needmore win send citizens
here saying they need more walks and
SO many big men, in the state have
died lately that George Wadsworth had
better watch out. 4.
When gasoline goes back TO SC a gal.
Ion as Is predicted, autos will be too
common. Hay for horses costs too
much.
Jeffries says Willard will win. Shark
ey says Moran will. After watching
that Coney Island battle Of several
years ago, we. think JEFF knows a little
more about 1t than California Tom.
The price Of everything in the print
ing business goes up except reporters,
who are still secured for a meal ticket
and bed each week.
Boxing makes apples cheaper
Headline.
It also makes cauliaowers cheaper
and more numerous.
"He swats fly" Out at home!
Why is it everybody except an actor
feels sheepish when he is being meas
ured for white flannel trousers?
Why confne the night schools to
foreigners? We all can learn a lot
more.
Sheets and whiskey shipped in
trunk is. good idea. After using the
rye make yourself a bed.
The West Virginia National Guard
is getting larger and larger each day.
The enlistment figures are never CEN
sored but what happens to the enlisted
is.
All hope is gone; our old friend
Everett True is writing poetry.
Someone asks "Who is He.za Hick."
oh, he's a hick. ...-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

With q boot 1egger aged 80 and one
aged in jail Fairmont seems to have
both extremes and the means.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-21

Tho reeppearane0l Of q Biz corps OF
Cheyenne record., 1916-07-13
TROUBLE FOR LOCAL EDITOR
crieketer Threatened Physical Resent
ment Of Report Of His Prowess
In the Game.

At a village cricket match the neld
ing side were for a time man short
A farm laborer was pressed into serv-
ice. Just before the teams own man
arrived q ball was hit in the substi-
tutes direction. To the surprise OF the
spectators generally. and himself in
particular, he made the catch.
The local paper the following Satur-
day was anxiously scanned for the
record OF this feat. and disappointedly
found it reported merely caught sub. :"
What's caught subj" he asked .
friend.
Don't thee know? That means
twere accidental" was the reply.
Next morning the editor of the local
paper was greatly amused by the fol.
lowing epistfe:
Deer sur-You say in yore paper
as how i cort a man out in Saturdays .
match-accidental-l mite summon
you for libel. but WON'T but should
you 'appen to git dump on the nose
one day wen we meat you will know
Bill Virgins has done 1t, and 1t won't
be no sub neither."-London Tit-Bits.
Cheyenne record., 1916-07-13

vered her white hair exquisftsly ano
brought out softly the thousand kindly
.creases on her ruddy face.
T. ON. the end Of the bench drawn mp
TO the stand Silets' WAS sitting. weav-
ing . mat Of long grasses. and her
fingers were deft - an Indians.
Behind her on the bench hay Coos
nah. head on paws. eyes blinking
sleepily.
Come in. Mr.. Randry." said the old
lady in her rich voice. DRAW up .
chair. We're restin,."
He sat down and bent . smile ~
.rilliant. as his blue eyes on this hardy
old mother OF the wilderness- From
the first he had felt her personality.
though he had no time to pay more
than = passing attention 70 IT.
z II should think you'd need II" he
said. "How do you manage TO keep
up the stroke?"
Law bless you'll" she laughed cas-.
fly. II ben trained to It. I've cooked
Cheyenne record., 1916-07-13

As he wrote these words the young
mans bright blue eyes softened like
a woman's and grim line settled
about his lips. He knew. on the word
Of the greatest specialist OF two conti-
nents. that the dignified old gentleman
to whom they were addressed. white
haired gentleman with the finest bear
ing and the gentlest heart. tied irrevo-
cably to an invalid chair. had at the
most but a scant year to live. Yet he
wrote of hope and travel and return
ing health. wrote determinedly with q
force that must Communicate some-
thing of its light to the lonely wreck
left by the tide of life stranded at the
edge of that mighty. flowing stream.
the metropolis.
He finished the letter with COM
mendation SO tender. so Indicative of a
great affection. that it did not sound
like mans. a sons to q father
rather like daughters to an ailing
mother. signed. sealed and stamped It.
and sat for many minutes holding 1t In
his hand. staring hard with drawn
brows at the yellow pine of the new
walls. Again the faint shadow of sad.
ness. Of regret. flickered from the past
across his features. Then he sighed.
rose with his graceful quickness and
Strengthened his shoulders. AS he
closed the desk and stepped from the
Office he felt that he had gathered up
the reins of the new life. Il
Cheyenne record., 1916-07-13
Weeping Trees.

One Of the wonders Of plant life 10
the weeping tree of the Canary
islands. 1t is Of the laurel family, and
rains down a copious shower of We
ter drops from its tufted foliage. This
water is often collected at tho foot
Of the tree and forms kind OF pond.
from which the inhabitants OF the
neighborhood can supply themselves
with q beverage that is absolutely
fresh and pure.
The water comes out OF the tree
itself through innumerable little pores
situated at the margin of the leayes.
1t issues from the plant As vapor dur
ing the daytime, when the heat 10 thf-
fciently great to preserve It in that
condition: but in the evening. when
the Temperature has lowered very
much, q considerable quantity OF itsis
exuded in the form Of liquid drops
that collect near the edges Of the
leaves until these members 20 bend
down that the tears tumble on on
the ground below In . veritable
shower.
Cheyenne record., 1916-07-13

/ K
to feel dimly something of their
charm.
John Daily was everywhere. looking
at this, lending hand at that. shout
ing some good-natured instruction
here and there, overseeing with an
eagle eye each minute detail OF the
work.
One OF the new owners first impress
sions was that in this man he had an
object of great value. He was just
thinking this when there came one
long blast from the donkey over the
ridge and the men dropped their tools
in their tracks. the two on the spring,
boards jumped down. leaving the saw
Just where the call had caught 1t. far
out on one side, and the foreman came
up to him. : ..-
Dinner time. Mr.. Sandry." he said.
smiling. Il 'spect you're pretty hun
gry." I'd,
WHAT" cried Sandry. why.
hadn't thought Of I'll! Is 1t possible
we've been here five hours?"
"Sure. Time goes fast in the hills. I"
They began to climb the trail. the
men struggling out ahead and behind,
the youngest forging forward In the
eagerness of youth and healthy appe-
tites, the older characters. all of them
hardened woodsmen. taking 1t more
leisurely. ar. .J r4,
Before they were half way up. how
ever. Sandry was breathing heavily.
Might l ask" said Daily, some
thing about the change in the COM
pany!" q s.'.t
+; Certainly. There has simply been
an outright sale Of the interests. all Of
which, or nearly all, l bought from
Dillingworth & Frazer. A. fifth, l be-
lieve. Is still owned by Mr.. Rakeham.
who is somewhere in South America.
l have come out to take absolute
charge and learn the timber business, "
II see. And you've had no expert
ence?" ..s......-
None" said Sandry a little shortly.
"Maryanna Humphrey!-butm my feet
is tender!" complained voice behind.
sandry glanced quickly back. Three
lumberjacks we're plodding up the
slope, their scanned and weathered
faces set intently on dinner. On one.
a red.headed chap of some thirty-six
or eight, powerful and rugged. he set
his sharp eyes.
But I'm acquiring It," he finished.
rapidly. Discharge that man."
Daily did not turn.
II can't" he said, hes just quit"
Cheyenne record., 1916-07-13

Go Forward.
were nearly always dripping. the pane
behind the spotless curtains was al.
ways black and glittering, there was
nearly always the shut-in silence that
rain imposes-that dense silence. lis
tening and lonesome.
Sometimes. to be sure, It was only .
little Oregon mist that saddened the
night outside, but 1t had the same
effect on the young man from the
midst Of life in New York.
He was East and he knew It. Also.
the men had known II from that frst
speech in the doorway OF the cook
shack. They spoke of him among them
selves a. ''Dillingworth." ACCOMPANY
ing the word with grins. tasting it,
favor - delicately a. any, bespso
taeled professor Of the East dallying
with Q new derivattvo.
Nowhere In the world 10 Discern
ment brought to nSsr point than tn
the lumber camps and mills Of the,
Northwest. among hat seating gsntry
q ths pike and peavey. tie knse-lacsd
boot and the ''turksV." who pass here
- thro with tAo seaoens, psahaD|