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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-30
NEW PROCESS FOR
MAKING SUGAR
Estimated to Effect Saving
of S2,50O,OO0 Yearly to
Hawaiians.

HONOLULU. T. H., Dec. ga new
process for the manufacture of sugar
from final molasscs" which was an.
Eounced at the annual meeting OF the
Hawaiian Sugar Planters Associn.
tton this month may. ii is estimated.
result In saving Of not less than So.
100000 year to the sugar men of the
Hawaiian islands. and effect even
greater saving In Cuba and cthe, cane.
growing countries
The process was announced by J. y.
S. Williams, of the islard of Maui, who
Is the inventor. lie has not patented
his process and its use Is. therefore
open TO all sugar'growers. Tie plant.
crs' association went on record ~ rec.
Ognizing Mr.. Williams discovery as
the biggest achievement Of the year in
the sugar industry
Tho process takes from tho su.CalIeG
final Tolasses" approximately one.
alf OF the eight per cent. of sugar that
las hitherto been considered a total
loss. No process had been known bv
which this sugar could be crystalized
and recovered.
In Mr.. Williams process the first"
molasses is boiled as usual. but instead
OF ceasing to boil 1t at the usIal.stage,
the boiling is continued up to the point
OF practical exclusion Of all water. Tie
resulting product, while stiA hot. is
run into containers, where II is allowed
to cool and solidify for about a week,
becoming as hard as rock. This mate.
rally. which contains the crystalized
sugar. is broken up, passed through a
crushing process, mixed with water
until It becomes once more a molasses.
like texture, and finally run through a
specially constructed centrifugal. This
makes about 1000 revolutions per min
ute. about double the usual number.
and it successfully extracts the sugar
that formerly was lost.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-30

needed the reward. She went out to
hunt you. She'll be sorry"
I'm afraid she will, but | don't try
to kill people. It's my business to
patch them up. Why, I've fixed up so
many soldiers you couldn't count them.
poor fellows"
Were you in the war;" Boobies
eyes were big.
Yes. sir, was. And some day I'm
going to tell you lots of stories"
did you get hurt?" touching the
scar.
"a little bit. But, anyway, I decid.
ed to come home to America and help
little boys like you to throw away
their clutches"
What's your name?" asked Bobbie.
Marshal ]. Taylor at your service.
sir!"
Helen and Aimee, who had tiptoed
70 the doorway, were aghast. They
had heard 1t all.
The doctor!" Helen almost sobbed
and going into the room, she said
quickly, ITS all true, what Bobbie
told you. was hunting the criminal
TO get reward to make Bobbie well,
was going to take him to you
We'll make Bobbie WE'LL" answered
DR.. Taylor. land some day" he
paused, maybe you can pay me, but
not in money"
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HINTSI

Well cleaned teeth in proper repair
and working at their proper function
will help lower the cost of living. Prop,
er use of the molars is important-no
matter what you have to eat. Half q
meal, well chewed, will do double the
work OF hastily bolted dinner. The
average person needs certain elements
Of nourishment supplied in common ar
ticles OF diet. He needs these in vary.
ing amount, according to the charac-
ter of his work and play. A balanced
ration may be had in a great valley
of meats and vegetables. Tho bal.
ance should be maintained by varying
the amount OF proteids. starches and
fats to meet the demands OF the elm.
ate or the increased or diminished
wear Of the mind and body.
In cold weather everyone needs
more fat, butter, cream and vegetable
oils. All these Hydrocarbons" prop
erly digested, make body heat. The
body we'll supplied with fats will not
make so heavy a drain upon the coal
bin for artificial heat.
The Eskimo would rather have a
hunk Of tallow than a peck OF pota.
toes.
In place of expensive porterhouse
steaks and tenderloins. the cheaper
cuts of beef, If chopped fine. well cook
ed and well seasoned, viii give ample
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-30
:: CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE ::

Dick and Chad came this evening
little book and had occasion to note
that Mollie's description of a mans
man and a womans man fitted them
exactly. l could see Chad was much
like Malcolm Stuart.
Chad is very brilliant. very moody
sort of person. He is still desperately
in love with Molle. but Imagine
that does not make him perfectly easy
ito live with. Mollie gained my ad
miration anew by the very way she
handled him.
Two or three times he and Dick
were on the point of a clash over some
trivial matter when NIollie stepped
in and smoothed matters over.
/, Dick has grown very proud OF him.
self since his success with the book
concern. He wanted to talk shop,
or rather he wanted to tell us how
successful he was the most OF the
time. He had brought me very
beautiful diamond pin. a thing did
not want, for hate jewelry whose
only recommendation is that It looks
like money.
Honestly, little book. 7 tried to act
as though ! were grateful. hut I would
much rather have had the money to
spend through the next two or three
years for flowers.
l expect, little book. any one but
you would think I was crazy If | told
them l would gladly exchange the dia.
monds for flowers. But have al.
ways had a very tender and under.
standing feeling for the ancient mill
osopher who said: "If you have two
loaves OF bread sell one and buy n.y.
acinths."
There is a soul hunger. little book.
that Is the heritage Of all humanity,
q hunger that some Of us like DIX
try to kill with material things and
others pauper with ideals and illusions
10 the extent Of starving ones body.
Chadwick Hutton had neglected the
material side in his somewhat disap.
pointing hunt for the stuff that dreams
are made Of, and Dick has drowned
bis soul in the ruck Of material pleas.
ue and material gain.
like to think OF myself, little book.
as materialist. That we ALWAYS
think Of ourselves as what we art not
is borne out by the fact that all nv
friends either throw up their hands
Or laugh heartily when 1 tell them ]
am very materialistic.
However, do not think and am
sure neither do you. little book, that
one has to deny all the operations and
devices ones imagination concefyes
still to understand that material thing
are. those by which we must live.
Ionly dare say these things to you
little book, for know that Dick would
laugh at me II l told these foolish lit,
he, thought to him. Surely Dick Ia a
mans man and women-even his wife
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THE DAILY
SHORT STORY
Helen's Criminal.
BY MARTlr- o'NEILL
Copyright, 1916, by the Mcclure
NeWspaper SYndicatel

Newspaper SyndicateD
GET WONDER" queried Helen, eff
anybody really gets the rewards
offered in the papers. It seems
to me the whole world ought to be
rich II people get the money offered
for criminals, lost persons and stolen
1ewelry. One can't pick up paper
that isn't full OF 1t. Here's a man
wanted in Ohio for killing two men
and robbing bank There's a thou.
send dollars reward for him. wish
we could get it, don't you?"
wish it?" sighed Aimee, crumbine
the little table and setting down three
saucers of pudding. Yes. do" The
sisters looked at each other and then
at Bob, who was too busy hunting
for fat raisins to bother with the no.
lions of big girls. His recent Illness
. had left him with an appetite even
more than before, and he was the
strongest, healthlest looking boy in the
world-only against the rocker leaned
a crutch. That was. why the girls
had the same thought. A thousand
dollars would do so much!
Il wonder" Helen went back to the
paper, "how people catch criminals.
Here's his picture and description. 5
feet IL inches high, dark brown hair,
gray eyes, weight 173 pounds. They
think he Is in this city,"
But that might be anybody" put
in Aimee. tits common enough
type"
Just wait a minute" went on Hell
en-. Triangular scar on left side of
chin, square jaws, mole on back Of
right hand"
"I,ll put on my hat when the dishes
are DONE He'd be hard to miss now
laughed her sister. what shall 1
do when find him?"
"Handcuff him and lead him gently
off to Jail"
They both laughed again. We'll,
somebody will get him." sighed Helen
wistfully.
Eyes. some big, fat police official
will rake IN the reward and go and
buy his wife another ring, suppose.
There! What's the use OF worrying.
You go and play dominoes with Bobbie
while clear up these things"
The train was full the next evening
when Helen got on. However, she
managed to squeeze into small space
IN the IrontmoSt seat that faced the
other passengers. 1t had been a busy
day In the office, so busy indeed that
all thought Of catching criminals was
as far away as the moon in spite of
the fact that she had dreamed all night
Of following muddy footprints and OF
peering into rock caves on hazardous
hillsides. r,..
Down the aisle rows commuters
were buried in the evening papers
and Helen studied the passengers with
interest, finding diversion in the fact
that most Of them looked as tired as
she felt. Then suddenly she gave a
gasp of amazement. for her eyes had
discovered face that somehow look.
ed familiar. On firm chin, between
two square set jaws. was a triangular
scar that showed an angry red against
an otherwise rather pale complexion.
Helen's eyes leaped from one eqture
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-30

must always play secondary place
in his life.
Now when | go back 1t will be bus.
mess that will engross him. For me
there will perhaps be times when |
form the bulk Of his thought, but it
Is easy to see that Dick wants to set,
tie down. not into a devoted husband
but into Il substantial bushes man
and citizen.
This Is very human, or rather a very
masculine, trait in man as he nears
forty. As one slips over the thirty.
fifth birthday he begins to think OF
the time when he cannot work and
so gets kind Of panic stricken II he
does not see an assured income in
the future.
Men. have found, little book are
creatures of one idea. They are able
to concentrate on one thing and put
1t through TO success or throw Il over
as a failure and take up something
else.
In courtship, man thinks Of moth.
ing else untn he marTies the girl.
Dick, little book. is really gaining
poise. His hair is whitening a little
at the temples and he has grown a
little thinner. like his looks better
than l ever did before.
| think II he would make love to
me as violently and unreservingly
as he did in the long ago. I'd be glad
very glad married him.
Such Is the inconsistency OF a WON.
ans heart.
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to the other-gray eyes, brown hair,
rather tall, she Judged. She slipped
the newspaper clipping out of her bag
and compared 1t to the man. There
was no mistake about 1t; she had
found him.
"Oh. Bobby" her thoughts flew to
her brother, won't it be wonderful
II we get the reward and take you
to DR.. Taylor, where you can have
proper treatment"
The man looked up and their eyes
met. Helen flushed and glanced away
quickly, but not before he had caught
her look of appraised and unusual in.
terest. Helen herself realized that he
had been conscious of her scrutiny.
I've spoiled the whole thing now"
she thought with dismay, for OF
course he's seen the advertisement
and will be on the lookout for possible
captors. He must not think I've the
slightest interest in him from now on.
She glanced back quite casually with
d faraway look that was bound to de.
ceive. And at that minute the man
gave the conductor his ticket with a
hand that was marked on the back by
a mole visible even at that distance.
Helen's heart beat fast. It was, in.
deed her criminal! Now for a way to
capture him. She must corral him her.
self. Then there could be no dispute
as to the recipient of the money.
But how vas she going to do it?
She weighed only i20 pounds and the
desperate tipped the scales at l73
Force, therefore, was out Of the ques-
ton. She must use stately! She
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-30

Mailman Williams, of Pittsburgh. q
the guest of his brothers, James and
Ira Williams.
George Shoemaker returned yestsp
day from visit with his parents N
Morgantown.
Miss Maryland Steele. Of Little
Falls, was in this city yesterday.
Miss Ora Douglas, of Buckhanncni
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Earl Swear.
ingen.
Miss Mildred Donham left yesterday
for a visit at Brownsville, Pa.
Mrs. Parks and niece, Miss Mary
Gilhart, have returned from q visit
with MIR. and Mrs. James Henry Al
Warrington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Miller have re:
turned from Ripley. w. Va, where.
they visited the latter's parents.
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/
could follow him to his destination
and lock him In a room or If fates were
kind and he got off at her own station
she might use subterfuge and get
him as far as her own little home. The
rest would be easy. Her eyes fell on
a black bag at his feet The money
he had stolen from the Ohio bank! Her
heart was hammering hard and her
face wore an excited flush, her dark
blue eyes gazing with fascination at
the bag lost the naughty far.away in.
difference they had adopted few min.
utes before.
Suddenly Helen realized that her
prey was looking at her. She darted a
quick glance at him then away, burn.
ing furious red at her folly, for the
man. discovering further interest on
her part in himself and his belong.
ings, smiled amusedly.
And then fate. upon whom she had
called, came to her aid most glorious.
ly. albeit a bit roughly. There was a
grinding and splntering of glass and
something hit Helen on the back. of the
|head Things went out for while, and
!
outside somewhere in the snow. She
had a vague idea Of light moving here
and there and voices. Then she real
lied that a man was trying to make
her swallow something. After that her
head cleared rapidly and she tried
to sit up.
That's splendid" said the man
DO you think You can stand? If YOU
! tell me where you live we can &c!
you home. They have automobiles
here at our service. No one was badly
hurt although it was narrow escape
Helen now keenly alive to every.
thing. realized that her benefactor wa,
the criminal. Criminals were often
kind hearted as babies and they could
! have as thrilling voices as other peo.
pie. Anyway BObhic needed the thou
sand dollars and she wasn't going II
! soften her heart now.
! Thank YOU" she said steadily. 81
guess | am able TO go now if the car
is ready. Won't - won't you come
tOo?"
| II was going to ask YOU II might"
And in few minutes they we're at
her door. Wont you come In and get
warm" asked Helen. The time had
come for the grand coup.
Just long enough to see that you
are safe; then | must be going" he
answered. picking up his bag.
Helen led him into the living room.
Then, excusins herself for a minute,
she went out and locked the door.
Aimee and Bobbie had heard and
were in tho hall
"Sh-" whispered Helen. 1--WE got
him-the murderer-he's in the living
room. Think of it! I'm going to telc.
phone for the police right away"
But while the girls we're at the
phone, Bobbie's curiosity got the better
OF him. He went quietly to the door.
turned the key and stuck in his head.
How did you kill them BOTH" he
asked curiously. Did they yell much
when they were dying, and did you
stab them or shoot them? Is that the
money!" nodding toward the bag.
The man laughed. DO you think
I'm Captain Kidd? Come here, lit.
tie man."
mo, but sister said you were the
man the papers told about, and she
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-30
LITTLE FALLS

Mrs. Y. W. Clark is the guest of
her daughter, Mrs. John H. West, at
her home at Little Falls.
Mrs. Wilbur Fleming Howell who
had spent Nmas here the guest of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Clark,
has returned 10 her home in Morgan
town. She was accompanied home by
her sister, Miss Ruth Clark, who will
spend the remainder Of the winter at.
tending school in that city.
Miss Eugenia Clark entertained a
number Of her friends at Xmas din.
ner on Christmas day An enjoyable
day was spent by the guests.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-30
Social Meeting.

a social meeting OF the Ladies' Aid
Society OF the Diamond Street NJ. IL
church was held last night at the
church. Several friends were enter
tanned by the ladies and q delightful
evening was spent. A short business
session was held followed by q prayer
by Rev. Feather and a vocal solo by
Mrs. Mcmillan. An oyster supper was
served by the ladies. The society will
hold a business meeting In two week.
at the home of Mrs. Priscilla Merri;
field, on Wilson street
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-30
7. A. S. Club.

Club Night" was observed by the
T. y. S. club Thursday evening at the
home Of Mrs. Cora L. Morrow on State
street. The ladies entertained their
husbands and twenty-six persons were
present. \ grab bag furnished much
amusement for the guests. A tempt
ing luncheon was served.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-30
By BETTY BROWN.

The little persons party frock Is a
play frock, too. Big sister of twelve
may wear silk or Georgette crepe, but
Miss Ten.Year.Old's party dress should
be lawn, batiste or some other fabric
that will stand frequent washing.
The little girl at the left is in white
batiste with jumper of solid embroid-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-30

returns in muscle building and heat
production.
Rice, corn products and spaghetti
are substitutes for potatoes. Beans
have always been staple foods ;1r
heavy workers. Their value is In.
creased by the cooking and flavor.
ing.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-30

cry. There's an embroidered design
on the full skirt. The guimpe is
shirred and two big puffs and ruffle
form the sleeve
Big sisters party dress is rose color
taffeta with full ruffled skirt and an
odd little coatee Of silk edged with ba.
tiste embroidery. The broad sash is
visible only In the front.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-30
EAST SIDE
- NEWS -
Returned Home.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Prickett, Of Coz
lumbia street. returned yesterday from
visit with their son, Clarence Prick.
EFT and family, at Chsswold, Delaware,
They also visited Mrs. Prickett's broth
or, DR.. McElfresh, at Baltimore, Nd.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-30

Fur is vanishing from our winter
APPAREL, still some OF the most exclu.
sive January models are fur.decorat-
ed.
This Fashion Art costume is in green
chiffon broadcloth lined with gay pus-
sy willow taffeta. The wide front
panel, which so artfully conceals the
opening. and the kimona sleeves are
hints of styles that will be popular
during the late winter. The small
hat is as new as the suit. 1t is black
hatter's plush with perky little feath.
er pom-pom to trim 1t.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-30
Hostess TO Club.

Mrs. Earl Phillips was hostess &c
the members of the Hope Sewing Cir
Gle last evening at her home on nia
mond street.
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Entertained Glass.

Miss Richards was hostess TO the
members of her Sunday school class
last night at the Palatine Baptist.
church.
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Here for Vacation.

Rev. Feather. who is located at Pen.
dleton, is spending the holidays viii
his family here. d
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-30

The aerOplanc is so new to our u1
accustomed eye j. seems oLd-darc
&c say freaky. But it will be the semi.
dree hat OF late winter. This model.
with the far.hung brim. is from Fash.
ION Art Magazine. 1t is dark taupe
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-30

color velvet. with just those curly fca.
thci2 to trim 1t.
me sports blouse is made on the
ncw tailored lines. 1t is wash satin
in denCate green. Black velvet tabs
md novelty buttons Of green and whit :
tim II smartly.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-15
LOOK FOR THE WORD |
kOz Y
SrELLSGOO SHOW
TONIGHT
Some show for your thin dime
VAUDEVILLE ACT

Some show for your thin dime
VAUDEVILLE ACT
Australian Musical Alillers. present
ing great comedy novelty musical
act Funny Instruments. singing and
dancing Musical cats. donkeys. and
ducks. A big scream
Miss Lola. wonderful hand balancer
and flexible marvel. clean, clever and
a big picture program.
MANS LAW
IN two parts. Selig drama.
LOSING WEIGHT"
Featuring Hughie Mack. Some com.
edy.
Our weekly latest events and hap
penings around the world Latest
pictures from the Mexican border.
'STUNGr
Kalem comedy also for the children.
Coming Monday Helen Gibson in
Record run and episode Of the Hazards
OF Helen.
We have dandy good program Tor
today Good vaudeville, good pictures
Matinee opens promptly at l:45 to
5 p. m Night show on 7i45 to IL p. M.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-15

She told me a little about her
lie. which I was forbidden TO write
here but Il has been life full OF alb
negatson and devotedness and OF i'm.
measurable aid TO her husband. she
aas always revised and edited his
speeches and articles She stisdiad
law and was admitted to the bar III
1rdcr 70 understand his interests. Her
mind, think. entertains more than
his. and the habit of public life has
aot dulled her natural reaction to
.hings IS it has his. She told
me that the secret of Mr. Bryan 4
power lies In his immensely wide hui
nan sympathy John Reed IN Col
iers Weekly.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-15

a certain cabinet minister who was
outtonholed the other day by an over
inqaisitise Journalist administered a
Tery neat rebuff.
fiow long 40 you think the war
sill lastg7 was the final question oi
long SERIES asked BY the interviewer.
Very promptly the minister asked
How long is a piece Of string
The iniesyiewer stared at him In
istonishment
tn don't know. he gasped.
Neither do said the minister.
,ordially I'm glad we've agreed
about something Good morning -
ritBits.
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SuggThGatre
FEATURE House
T O N light
"A DEAD YESTERDAY.

Rex two reel society drama Fea
I tures Cleo Madison and Hobart Hen
ley Tom Wren lHolNrt Henley is
the pampeTed son Of a wealthy mother
! who has spoiled him by giving him
everything he asks for Agnes Kemp
ler fCleo Madisonl an artists model
a one Of the large department stores,
He has furnished a houSe ID anucipa.
iion 0f his marriage with the model
and one day while his mother is shop
ping ia the store ia which the model
works. he sends the girl a note that
everything IS ready for the marriage.
and she Is 10 be al the house at four
that evening The girl has just had
a trying time posing with a gown for
Toms mother. although neither OF the
women knew OF the other. and re-
ceiyes the note with joy. knowing that
her hard life will soon be over. The
young couple are married secretly and
start on their new life fun of hope.
How the wife gives up her rights ..c
told in this two reel Rex society dra,
ma.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-15

Il have used Chamberlain's Tablets
and must say they are the best | have
ever used for constipation and indiges-
tion. My wife also used them for in.
digestion and they did her good
writes Eugene S. knight, Wilmington.
\. c. Chamberlain Tablets are mild
and gentle in their action. Give them
trial You are certain to be pleased
with the agreeable laxative effect which
they produce. Obtainable everywhere
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