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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-09
THE DAILY !
SHORT STORY ]
PAWNS.
! q; =, 1915 By Mcclure News
az HOPE AINsLlE.

57fCopyright, 1916, by Mcclure News
paper Syndicate-)
James Podderington putfed impa-
tientiy at his fine old meerschaum.
aud tapped his foot against the knob
~ the brass and irons. The floor
clock had chimed eight several min
futes before and Anthony Saxton mad
MT mt in an appearance. This was
Y nnusual. for Anthony Saxton was al
1ays on time for their evening game,
$EnoWfng the testy temper or his op'
nonent for one thing and begrudgtng
aVery minute lost from their daily pat
lie OF pawns for another.
After a bit, Podderington's keen ear
sdatected the sound of rubber tires on
89rayel. and. the lines OF his wrinkled
Id8face softened as he touched bell.
one could never tell at Anthony's age
which game Of chess would be the last,
and although he would not admit It in
stfIe least. he had worried about his
S+send's lack of punctuality.
NJ .Iello, Jimmy!" Anthony, fat and
anonIatic of complexion, waddled into
thereon. Sorry I'm late"
n ssNfr, Pod Lexington, busily setting out
Are 7fyorv figures upon the board q SER
TSant had iust brought, did not look
M. "SorryI" he grunted sourly. "You
look ii. What did you come at all for
ifSyou have. to be late? II you don't
want to play any more, why, guess =
sSsaTut.tut, Jimmy. Don't be SO vine
9ary. I'm late because had to send
aStelegram. Nellie's girl is coming to
Witt her granddady. had a letter to-
day!s II haven't seen her since she was
aS6aby. and-lets see-how old Is she
now? III forget, but she graduated last
SnrinR. Seems hard to realize that
Nellie has girl that lid! Why It
Seems" went on Anthony looking re-
mffliscently into the glowing logs.
Butsthe other cut ksA Hhort.
Are we, or are we not, going to
SkayeFa game tonight? If you'd rather
nave q quilting bee, where every one
can talk his head on, we might ar
range 1T. Walter, please take these
fhingsFaway. 1t seems Mr. Saxon"
Anthony put out protesting hand.
aAllSright James, I'll play right now
nTd won't say another word. was
only trying to explain why ] was
late"
tsAnd secretly tickled to DEATH"
snapped Mr.. Poddering ton, moving his
Hneen's pawn VITO spaces with jerk.
sWhen your relation arrives that
means an end to all this. I hope you
realize"
s.IFd don't see why! can bring her
along evenings when it's my turn"
eyes, and a nice thing It would be
oShaye a young chit hanging over our
Should ers telling US how to move. Why,
Foiisre talking too much now. How
sGTJd Bwe MAY with girl around"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-09

lfhat she make any effort 70 enteEtain
/ z Strange young man 1t hle bidding.
ne felt guilty II being q pastneE e
ithe outrageous plan, but be had neEer
Iernected & pretty. sensitive white:
ifaced little thing like thts. And the
young mani Would he stand for mo
Enopoiy9 hysthis young sEoman. Or Worse,
care to Sbe q 1nonopo ltst himself:
The old man Get sud den missy wings.
aPodderington's an old tooli /" he e1;;
ploded sud denly. to ,virginiass surprise
and fwonderment.. Look here Virgin
ia, he's bringing young cub Of @ 2
grandson Of his along for you TO en-:
tertain. You look him over and 4
You don't like him say SO and out he'll
70. And don't you talk to him min;
rte IL you don't like him blamed well.
lI won't have it:5 1.tell you'll believe
| ia young folks being with people they
like"
And Virginia commented silently up
on this change of mind, for she had al
ways heard that the reason Grandtath-
er saxton hated the Harcourts so
much was because Haro1d's father had
wanted. to marry her mother once upon
"a time.
At eight o'clock precisely. motor
sounded upon the drive, then came q
few loud taps OF the knocker. In an.
other instant. Mr.. James Podderington
came into the room followed BY 9
younger man, who stopped suddenly
when the girl got up from her chair
and turned to meet them.
"virgfnia!" he cried. starting for.
ward.
moment and looking as though she
were undecided whether to faint OF
rush headlong into the arms he was
making It apparent were quite ready
\ 10 receive her. But the color in her
cheeks made it plain to Grandfather
saxton that her recent indisposition
vas not due entirely to poor health.
HHuh-huhl What's all thts?a cried
.They seem to know one another
Jim" ventured Anthony. Virginia
this Is Mr.. Podder1ngton. Now please
tell us the joke and who it's on. SIT
down. every one"
ayes, yes. And times flying. Please
be quick!" added the other old mar
tmpatiently as he looked at the clock
"I1l tell you," put in Harold. noting
virginia's beseeching look. Virginia
and 1 love one aonther and have fol
years. But she isn't allowed to look
at me for fear Mr.. saxton will d!sin
herIt the family, and to tell you the
truth, grandfather, I'm not supposed
to look at Virginia, for dad says moth
er will never get sou from you II
marry Weatherby. That's the
truth" I'LL Us.
ROT" exclaimed Mr.. Podderington
"rll disinherit the whole lot of don
keys II you don't marry her-that'E
what! Toney, are the things nevei
coming? We're late beginning oul
game"
Eyes, James, right away! You yount
folks go into the library now and tall
about your troubles. And. Virginia
you write to your mother inthe morn
ling. and tell her I've picked your hus
band, and his names Harold Harcourt
You move first, james," X
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-09
Lenten Season Opens
In Fairmont Churches

The Lenten season opened auspicl.
ously yesterday in the Christ Episcopal
and st. Peters Catholic churches. At
Christ church the Holy Eucharist was
celebrated at Z 80 in the morning. AT
10 a, m. mathis and the penitential Of.
fee and at 7.30, evening prayer and
sermon. Rev. Beavin's subject for his
sermon was Keynote for Lent"
The services at St Peters church
consisted OF mass at eight o'clock IN
the morning and service in the evening
at which DR.. James Eagan assisted
Father Boutlou in the service. DR..
Eagan will preach each Wednesday
evening during Lent. A large congre'
cation was out for each service.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-09

rage in her mothers heart overlooked
it's bounds. i
virginia, this nonsense between
you and Harold Harcourt has got to
stop. I've told you SO q hundred times.
1t was bad enough to have silly
schoolgirl affair with him. But you are
grown woman now and old enough
to understand when We say that you
simply must not have anything to do
with a Harcourt. Your Grandfather
Saxton would never permit it. You
must remember your duty to your fam
lily. II we allowed such q thing as a
marriage with any one Of the Har-
court family, we should be cut of with.
out cent. Remember what tell you,
never want to see Harold with you
again"
And after a heart-to.heart talk with
Mr.. Weatherby, 1t was decided that
It was time to remind Grandfather
Saxton Of their existence anyway, and
Virginia's trip was planned.
We have already heard how the
word was received in rFaversham,
where two old men disposed of human
destinies as they would the pawns In
their favorite game.
virginia" said Grandfather Saxton
across the prodigious dinner table the
fret evening, ian old friend is coming
tonight to play chess. It's been our
custom for years-we take turns about
going to each others house. I wonder
-" he stopped. Something in her sad
face made 1t hard for him to suggest
ID '.. T.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-09
!. Few Yost law IndIetments

WHEELING. March 9.-The Ohio
county grand jury which has been In
Session for the past three days report
ed late this afternoon. Ftfty.three
cases in which violation of the Yost
law was charged by the prohibition
authorities were considered but only
three indictments were returned.
number OF detectives imported
from other cities as assist the prohibit
stion people testified that they had puF-
chased intoxicants in all the places
that were raided and large quantities
of liquor was confscated IN practlcat'
5ly every instance.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-09

the best elect, and
gladly state that
I was perfectly
satisfied with the
results. I had a
very serious cough
and cold with
bad fever; the
cough was ex-
ceedingly harsh
and SO violent as
to give me an irri-
tatiup sore throat
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-09

talEingIthe e4aninationiaai year nIIIa-
bered sbout 10000. oyer 5000 CO..
tificates were issued. Alarge number
81 teachers ard 10 Do examined sAig
year. ~.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-09

free scilools,to die Varloas county sup
erintendents. Thess examinations VIII
be held smut IN ayeEy1 county
) Anil 6 and 4. The second e5anifIas
ton ssil Be- held June q ana and the
LAST one July 81 and 90 Theiteaehers
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-09
LOCAL SOCIAL En-: EN- is
9pefu sociefy Event


Aniaccount Of social event Ia which
two former Fairmont young women
participated. In will be read with inter
ri nv stheri friends lhere.a They are
mrs: r. q: Sullivan and Mrs. w. d.
ozark; formerly the Misses Anna and
sAddafF0rd. Il Of this city. The account
Which appeared in q Negritos newspa.i
per reads:
sThe leap year party given by the
ladies at the Negrttos club, Negr1toe.
Peru. on Friday evening, was the most
srccesstul social event that has tag.
sensplace at the club. The large nan
of,thay club and spacious verandas were
beautifully decorated with poinsettlas
and greenery and other symbols OF me
season. The amusements consisted. OF
progressive whist and dancing. Twen'
ty-one card tables were arranged on
the verandas overlooking the tennis
courts, and twenty hands of'wmst we're
played, during which time excellent
numbers were rendered by the grapnar
phone. Handsome prizes were present.
ed TO the winners, the presentations
being made by Mrs. r. E. Sullivan. Al.
ter conclusion OF the whist delicious
refreshments were served. Dancing
aG0nmeuC6ui. tt IL v. liz 1uN .SS@7
tinued until late hour. Punch was
served from the side tables during the
intermissions. Success attended ev-
cry feature OF the evening, due large.
Isytot the various committees Of ladies'
IN charge"
Presbyterian Missionary Circle
The Woman's Missionary society Of
Sthe First Presbyterian church will
meet on Friday afternoon at $3.50
O'Clock at the home OF Mrs. B. L. Butch
Ter on Castor avenue. Offices for the
looming year will be elected and mem
bers are urged to be present.
Aid Society To Meet.
The Ladies Aid society of the Grace
lutheran cuhrch will meet at the home
sof Mrs. John shafferman on Morgan
8town avenue this evening at 7.S0
\ O'clock.
Z To Entertain circle
Miss Edna Barthalow will enter
tain the Hope Sewing circle on Friday
might at her home on Maple avenue.
VI To Entertain Club
Miss Hannah Neptune will be hos.
tess to the Beau Not club on Friday
evening at her home at Belleview.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-09
MEN OF WEST VIRGINIA
SHOULD TAKE ADVICE.

Richmond, Va have taken DR..
pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-09

Palm Beach's latest craze is the
sport costume. One OF the most cor
rect is this of Mrs. Vanderbilt. De.
spite It's conventional cut, an odd
style in the coat, which buttons only
on the collar and belt, gives It dis
tinction. The material Is new kind
of wool jersey of angora finish. The
silk hat she wears with it has an In
dian border Of pointed embroidery ov-
er the edge. ~
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-09

eaARLESToM ~. Val March -
Part Of SIS tons o. supplies necessaIy
IL cofidn cfing the Statewide uniform
examination sc school teachers hare
been shipped nom the department q
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-09
TempIe NILssIonaIylIs ocIety.

The WoInan's Foreign Missionary
society yof{ the M. p Temple Will meet
ION Friday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. Pierce on High and Monroe
streets. Mrs. Pierce and Mrs. Earl
Jackson will be the hostesses. the
last half Of the second chapter OF the
book "Thei Kings Highway, VIII pc
atudied. wv
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-09

west virginian Want Ads. Bring
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-09
\ oav /, Box Parry

win Mason, OF Fatrmont, son Of
Supreme Judge Mason, Of the state
supreme court, was q guest OF honor
last night at a box party at the Hunt
ington theatre to see Mrs. Patrick
Campbell, the celebrated actress.-The
Huntington Herald-Dispatch.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-09
Aid Society To Meet.

The ladies' Aid society of the Grace
Lutheran cuhrch will meet at the home
of Mrs. John shafferman on Morgan
town avenue this evening at 7.S0
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-09
To Entertain circle

Miss Edna Barthalow will enter.
tain the Hope Sewing circle on Friday
might at her home on Maple avenue.
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To Entertain cIut

Miss Hannah Neptune will be hos.
tess to the Beau Not club on Friday
evening at her home at Belleview.
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-10

There is no frock prettier for the little
hid than the one in bishop style. 1t is
'bsol lutely simple and childlike, loose and
mple and thoroughly satisfactory, there
ore, all conditions are fulfilled. This one
nay be made with long or short sleeves.
The sleeves are extended to the neck edge
md at the neck edge the dress is gathered
md can be finished with bands or casing
n which ribbon is inserted. Fine white
avn is the material illustrated with ruff
les and trimming of lace but this is frock
hat can be utilized for almost every
:hild-like material. Lawn, batiste and
he like are preferred for one and two
ears, but at four years, dresden. dimi-
les, lawns and challis must be added TO
..e list.
For the two year size will be needed,
~. yards ~ inches wide, yards 40 or al
With q yard SO inches wide for the
ufHe: 7 yards of banding and AZ yards
Il edging.
The pattern SeoS is cut in sizes for /,
and 4 years. 1t will be mailed to any
,ddress by the Fashion Department Of
has paper, on receipt of ten cents
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-10

What do you think about it ?" ask
ed Anne Redding, anXiously.
She and Helen were having tea at
a big hotel and were talking over q
proposition that Anne had just made.
'Why, 1 don't know, dear; 1 hard
ly know what to advise"
why aren't you more enthusiasts
tic?" said Anne, looking up sudden
ly.
"Why. 1 am" said Helen, laugh
ing.
No, you're not; you haven't said
a favorable thing about it since
mentioned the plan"
you spoiled baby" Helen laugh
ed. THE reason why 1 hesitated is
this You and Frances are both so
tempermental, that l hardly know
just how you would get along living
together"
"Why, 1 think Frances is the most
wonderful girl 1 have ever met" said
Anne enthusiastically.
And so do l." said Helen. II love
Frances dearly; in fact, she has stood
for a great many of my ideals"
"Then why don't you think we'd
get along?"
Listen, Anne" said Helen. lean
ing across the table. 81 love Frances,
and I love you, and If it is going to
make you happy to live together l
should be the last person in the world
10 say a word against it. l know that
you are lonely. ! know how much you
miss your home life, and, at any rate,
you might try this scheme a while
and see how it works."
The real thing that bothered Helen
was the fact that Frances was fas-
cinating, but selfish.
Besides" Helen went on, it won't
be for long"
"What do you mean?"
"There is Jack, you know. l sup
pose he will have something to say"
Anne reddened furiously. "Of
course, she said, deliciously embar-
rassed Jack and do expect to plan
together some day"
"Of course you do" said Helen
gaily, land, after all, your arrange
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-10
Tech Boys Enthusiastic
Over Debate Prospects

When the Central and Technical
High schools meet Friday night,
February is, in their first annual de-
bate. the Tech boys will pin their
hopes in Samuel Sherman, Jack Site
Ter, William Watson, who will be the
three debaters and Charles Johnson,
the alternate. Central partisans will
look to Homer Kreider Harold Eek
ert, Miss Ruth Beatty, with Ezra
Strohm as the alternate, to carry the
honors home to the older institution.
An admission will be charged and
the funds will be used by the two
schools for improvements at the
buildings. Tech will likely use its
part for the purchase of a stereopti-
con lantern. Central may devote its
money TO the purchase of records for
the school victrola. Besides the de-
bate there will be a number of other
features. \ concert will be given by
the combined orchestras of the two
schools, while there will be solos by
individual members of the organiZa-
ton. School songs and yells will also
add to the occasion. The Freshman
and Junior Glee Clubs of Tech are
also practicing to render several
selections,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-10
OF INTEREST TO THE WOMEN
THEIR MARRIED LIFE"
Copyright by international News Service

nent."
II think she is the most wonder
fully clever girl 1 have ever met
1t would be the proudest work of
my life If 1 thought that some day
l might illustrate something that she
had written"
THAT would be splendid" agreed
Helen.
But 1 haven't told you about our
plans. Frances has another apart
ment in view, and we are going to
use all her lovely things. / have
says that we shall not need anything
more. L don't know the ropes at all,
and she is willing to arrange every
thing. 1t makes 1t just beautiful for
me-"
Anne talked of Frances this and
Frances that, and what they were
going to do. and Frances certainly
had been impressed by the girl, for
she seldom put herself out for people
she did not care about.
Helen wondered vaguely why
Frances had suggested such thing.
Could il be for an ulterior motive.
And then she realized that she was
actually thinking things about Fran
ces, the girl who had been her best
friend. 1t wasn't fair and surely she,
Helen, was not Jealous.
Anne was a little thoughtful when
they parted.
Somehow" she conflded, 'I can't
feel quite so happy about it as l did"
81 shall feel horribly if it is through
anything 1 have said" confessed Helen
guiltily.
1T isn't. It's just your attitude and
the things you haven't said. But that's
foolish she finished brightly. 81
have every confidence in Frances and
| can hardly wait to get our apart
ment. Good-by, dear, I'll telephone
you soon"
And Helen turned away with a little
pain in her heart.
tAnother instaImcnt of this inter-
csting series will appear here sOon.)
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-10
How to Prevent
Acid Stomachs and
Food Fermentation

You may complain OF stomach trouble
and yet your stomach may be absolutely
normal and healthy. The real trouble
the trouble that nearly everybody has
at times-is probably excessive acid in
the stomach. You may be quite sure
that this is your trouble IL your food
ferments, turns sour, causes belch-
ing, distress after eating, etc. Excessive
acid irritates the delicate lining of the
stomach abnormally, causing that full
bloated feeling. Thus both acid and
fermentation interfere with and retard
the process of digestion. The stomach
wall is usually healthy and normal, but
irritated almost past endurance by
these foreign elements-acid and wind.
In all such cases-and they comprise
great majority of all stom' diff
culties-the first and only step neces-
sary is to neutralize the acid and stop
fermentation by taking in a little warm
or cold water imm ediately after eating
from one to two teaspoonfuls of Bisur-
ated Magnesia which is a remarkably
effective antacid and food corrective.
The excess acid will be neutraltzed and
the food fermentation stopped immedi-
ately so that your stomach may then
proceed to digest the food in a healthy
normal manner. Be sure to ask your
druggist for Bisurated Magnesia rather
than Magnesia in any other form.--Ad-
Vertisement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-10
OUR DAILY RECEIPT
Orange OmeIet

Six eggs.
Two tablespoonfuls powdered sugar.
Sliced oranges for garnishing.
Cocoanut.
One-fourth teaspoonful salt.
One-half tablespoonful lemon juice.
One-half tablespoonful arrow root or
cornstarch.
One-half cupful orange juice.
When the main portion of luncheon
or supper is rather scant and lacking
i'm meat, an orange omelet will fur
nish substantial ana, at the same
time, a dainty dessert
Separate the eggs Mix together the
sugar, salt, arrow root lemon juice and
orange juice. Beat the yolks light and
add this mixture to them. Beat the
whites stiff and dry them with wire
whisk. fold in first mixture and turn
into a warm, well-oiled omelet pan
or the blazer of o chafing dish. Cook
gently. occasionally lifting the mix
ture from the bottom of the pan with
a knife, and when slight Drowned
set in oven to dry the top; fold at right
angles to the handle. turn onto hot
platter and sprinkle with hot sugar and
cocoanut. Garnish with sliced oranges.
This is also suitable to serve from
the chatting dish for Sunday night sup
per, or an after-theater party.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-10
300 Dead and Hundreds
Hurt in Big Explosion
BY Associated reSs

Paris, Feb 10. - A dispatch from
Bucharest to the Balkan agency which
was delayed for five days states that
the damage to the Skoda armament
factory in Bohemia was more serious
than at first announced.
Rumanian official circles. the dis
patch says have received confirmation
from Vienna of the destruction of all
the cannon which were in course of
manufacture as well as all the plans
and drawings in the draughting
offices. The dead number nearly 800
and several hundred were injured by
the explosion which caused the dis
aster and which is said to have been
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-10
TO DEBATE ON
PREPAREDNESS
Central and Tech Students
Will Discuss Vital Issue
February Is

The Central High school debating
team will have the affirmative side of
the debate with the Technical High
School team, February Is, in the
Technical High School auditorium, on
the subject, Resolved, That Interna-
tional Peace Would be Best Promoted
by Extensive Warlike Preparations on
the Part of all Nations"
The Central team will be composed
of Harold Eckert, Homer Kreider and
Ruth Beatty, with Ezra Strohm as
alternate. DR.. F. e. Downes, super
intendent of the city public schools,
lowing will act as judges: DIR. Mervin
G. Filler, dean of Dickinson college
and professor of Latin; NJ. p. Sellers,
professor of rhetoric and English at
Dickinson, and DR.. Herbert Wing, Jr.,
association professor of Greek at
Dickinson.
Lamberton Contest Scores
Music will be furnished by the or
chestras of the two schools and the
cheer leaders are holding practices for
the event. The Steelton Central bas-
ketban game will be played Thursday
evening, February II and the Tech
York game will be played on some
other date because of the debate.
The James NJ. Lamberton prize es-
say contest for Senior boys will be
held March 3 in the Central High
school auditorium. Prizes of five
dollars each have been won by the
following four boys: Horace Nune-
maker, Homer Kreider, jay Smith
and Stanley Wengert. The boys will
compete for additional prizes of IS
for additional work. Judges of the
preliminary contest were Howard NJ
Hope. w. Harry Musser and DR.. II. r.
Douglas.