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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-22

80 ,bn .,so a., a ,n. r. M
turned n shirt because he did not peed IL
and thot somebody else slid II he had sold
the shirt and blowed the money IL would
hnv. excited no comment.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-22
ALL WOOL HI\\kITS
y. 40 uul ~ IN

y line of fine wool blankets in
plain white with pink and blue
borders; priced pair AT $3.50 and
$3.50.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-22

GUTHRIE -four citizens OF this place
were fined 500 each for card playing and
the house whore the games were carried on
was padlocked by the sheriff.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-22

OKLAHOMA CITy-soclallsts In confer.
ence have decided to push their ease in the
suit to test the alleged defeat Of the fair
election law Judge j. j Carney, who is
their attorney, expects TO file suit this week.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-22
All Wool Blankets
$3.50

hlan1ets, all wool In plaids. pink,
blue and gray size GSNSO. Priced
palr, at .......,,........ 81. 80
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-22

MUSK0GEE-The local navy recruiting
station according to an order just received,
will after January he under the control
OF new departmcn, established at Oklahoma
City, instead Of Dallas, as heretofore.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-22
Nevs of the State

APDMoRE Ex-Governor Crucc did not
forcct the por children Of this city and
writes to Secretary Gilbert from his Arizona
resort nclosinr a substantial offering for
their relief
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-22

OKLAHOMA CITY The Collins Dotz
Morris company, which was, assessed fine
OF $50 and the disputed goods confiscated by
the municipal court. secured reversal and
the reutrn Of the merchandise In the county
court. The firm was charged with selling
impure canned corn.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-22

Plaza plaid blankets. large size, In
pink and gray, extra good values.
at pair .,...,........... So 90
crib blankets in pink and blue with
designs of animals. butterflies,
howknots, dolls, etc. corteN finish,
priced t,.... .35c. $500 and SI.25
Bathrohc blankets. 70NSG with tas.
sci and cord In all different colors
and designs, priced at .....S $500
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-22

M'ALESTER-Adj General Earp aud
Captain Murcheson of the regular army, the
latter federal inspector, have inspected tho
GIO.acre tract which the city has donated
to the state for military eucampmeuts and
expressed themselves pleased with It, Until
connecting claims are considered, however, no
decision viii be given out as TO the reception
OF this offer
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-22

MUsKoGEE- Sheriff Parrcr has an
nounced that after January 10 he will seize
iii automobiles on which the state license
lax has not been paid The law gives him
he authority to take extreme measures nov
but he prefers to give the owners Lhis much
moro prnrp
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-22

II Weaver, who is In Washington, the Il
ment has decided to establish two subs
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-22

TECUMSEH j Crouch and +. =. Lasater,
county commissioners OF Potiawatomie county,
are in Jail for contempt Of court. They
failed to obey the order of the district court
to rcdistrict the county. aud will have 10
stay in prison until they obey the order
and nay a fin. of s. each and costs.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-22

CoALGATE Roy Hudson Is IN jail
charged with the killing Tuesday night of
Jesse Holland. The parties had formerly
been partners here In barber shop,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
QUIET DELL

Mrs. Rem Rudy spent Christmas
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. +. 7
Henderson.
Mrs Frances Smith. of TrimC spent
Christmas with her daughter, Mrs. W.
II. Rudy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Avis Henderson was
visiting Ut Mr.. George Lakes Oh Glady
creek sunday
J. D. Henderson Of Plum run. was
calling on Rem Rudy Monday.
Mrs. W. II. Rudy and her mother.
Mrs. Frances Smith. was the guest OF
Hlr. ana Mrs. Thomas NangIl"e. ..
Goose creek Tuesday.
Mcrrick Vincent. OF rairmnot spent
christmas with his grandfather. &c. j.
Vincent.
Mass Martha Linn was shopping at
FdirmOnt Saturday.
Marion Rudy and Miss Guldir Hen
dcrarn surprised their many rricnus
Saturday hy going to FairmUnt and
idvimc wedding nuptials performed AT
de NJ =. Dlrsona"" by the Rev. Mitch.
I'll. They were welcomed home by q
Zig S"r"nndc Christmas night
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
Christmas Weddings
Are Increasing

The spirit Of Christmas giving was
increased this year even to the mum.
her OF persons who made themselves
the Christmas gift and got married.
In the last three years the practice OF
celebrating Christmas by getting mar.
ried has been on decline
In 1918. 4G persons during the month
o. December decided to hitch up and
start the new year in double harness
while last December that number had
dwind!cd TO but 81
This year however. tho giving spirit
began to revive ard already this month
y couples have celebrated the Christ
mas season in the good old fashioned
way. II the percentage keeps up it is
probable that 10 couple, will have tai.
len in line by The time 1917 says good
morning.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
PERSONALS

Mrs. Fred Holt and Mrs. e II. Ran.
kin, who had been the guests of their
sister, Mrs. S. G.. Kline. on Fairmont
avenue, have returned to their homes
In Charleroi, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles +. Southard OF
Highland avenue, are spending the ho!
1days with relatives and rriends in so.
lumbus, o.
S. S. Cochran left yesterday for To-
ledo, o., to attend meeting of tho
board of directors of the Owens Bottle
: Machine Co
Mrs: S. G. Kline and son. Richard
are in Wheeling today consulting a
specialist in regard to the latter's
health.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Whtford. Of
Z Highland avenue, have returned from
O ten days visit in New Yorl; ard
Washington. d. c.
Walter Stockley, who Joined Mrs,
Stockley and the children here for
Christmas, will leave town tomorrow
A number Of small informal entertain.
ments have been given for Mr.. and
Mrs. StoCkley.-Charlesto Mail.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. NJ. Johnston, of
Scranton, Pa, have been visiting MIR.
Iohn5on's sister, Mrs. Jennie HUM, OF
Carleton street. They left this morn.
Ing for Clarksburg to visit Mrs. john.
ston's home.
Miss Toyie A. Hupp left for Wash
angton Tuesday to visit Miss Marjorie
Manning. Miss Hupp will leave Wa3h.
ington for Philadelphia in u few days
70 visit Mr.. and Mrs. a. A. Meats. oil
that 6ity.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
BY CHARLES 3. DRIscoLL

Like Magi OF another day
look for Thee. / Infant King.
because the holy phophcts say
The heavens Of thy coming sing,
In palaces and martS march.
In hostrly and garish inn;
] seek Thee in the Shcll.sCarrcd church
MI these are filled with battle din.
! only hear the cannon boom:
40 room! No room
Above the music OF the bells.
Above the voice of angel choir.
| hear the screaming Of the shells,
The roaring Of consuming fire.
Upon the fields Of Flanders wide.
Upon the rar-hung RUSSIAN plain
seem to see Thee cruCiiicd
And hear thy voice cry out in pain.
As burning towns the skies illumc:
no room. No room"
rs through tho warmad world Gropc.
Through battlefield and bIood.stain.
ed mart.
| glimpse thy Guiding Star OF Hope;
1t shines above an humble heart!
on this. Earth's darkest Christmas
morn.
There shines a radiance divine,
For unto us Il Child is born:
This Star Of Hop" is still the sign!
Tho guns are sounding their own
doom:
NO room. No room"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
SUPT. SHAWKEY
WANTS LARGER
SCHOOL FUND
I proposed New Legislative
Recommendations are
Outlined.
PROMOTE NIGHT SCHOOLS
Eree Text Books-Pensions
FOR Teachers-County
Unit System.
PROMOTE NIGHT SCHOOLS
fl:y .AssocIatcd Pr

!. CHARLESTON, W. Va. Dec q
Important recommendations as to
school legislation to be considered at
the coming session of the West Vir.
gtnia legislature have been outlined
by State Superintendent of Free
Schools NJ. p. Shawkey.
~ The proposed legislation is as fol
lows:
< Increasing Of the permanent school
fund, which Is now one million dollars
makinga larger amount available for
distribution to the various districts
Fixing the minimum amount ut the
general school fund at $l.00O.O 900 in
4 stead of $750,000 as 1t is and has been
for the last ten or twelve Years. This
IS In the interest of the poorer dis
tricts that arc unable to provide prop
er school facilities with the resources
now provided.
A better and more effective COmpul
sorry school attendance law
A minimum school term OF seven
months effective 1918 or worry soon
? thereafter.
Raising OF the minimum salaries for
teachers in view OF the increased cost
of living.
Provision for promoting night
school work.
( Free text books provided by the
state for all pupils.
Appointments OF single trustee
for each one roomed school to serve
under the direction of the board of ed
ucation.
Pensions for teachers who have pass
ed the active age of service.
Authority for boards Of education
to provide teacheraGcs. \ teacher
age" Is home for the teacher situat
ed near the school, and its purpose is
to aid in obtaining teachers who will
live in the community and take per.
manent interest in its welfare
Making the county the unit Of taxa
ton for school purposes.
Making the offices of the county and
state superintendent appointive.
Increasing the number Of teacher
training high schools for the purpose
Of preparing more teachers for rural
schools.
Some provision to encourage tho
rural graded schools to offer domestic
science and manual training and 9th.
er vocational subjects.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
Slightly Mixed.

There Is good Hnecdotc Of nm Irish
man giving the password nj the battle
Of Fontenny. at tho time the great SAKE
was marshal. "The password is SAKE :;
now, don't forget IT," said the colonel.
SAKE; faith, l won't. Wasn't my ia
thcr n miller?" "Who goes thCrc:" cried
the sentry. after he had arrived at the
pass. The lrishman looked as conf.
Dental ms possible and whispered III a
sort of howl: Bags, yer honor"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
Town ak

Coroner to Hold Inqucsts-A coro-
ncr's jury has been impanclcd by
County Coroner Frank Lloyd TO inycs-
tiSatc into the death OF l.. y. Jones. OF
the United States Mine Rescue car.
which occurred October % last. when
Jones went into Jamison mine No. :
following the explosion Of the 18th.
The inquest will be held at the cour.
house AZ a m. Friday. At the same
place and as soon a. the first inquest
is completed the coroner will have an.
other jury ready To decide concerning
the killing OF Fred Buckeye" Shaver.
Of MOnonSah, several DAYS %So.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27

Glenn Goodwin Injured - Charles
Goodwin, OF near Bridgeport, and Glenn
Goodwin, Of Fairmont, are patients in
ClarksburE hospital suffering from
severe injuries received when an auto.
mobile in which they and two others
were riding went over 30.foOt en-.
bankmcnt yesterday on the Brushy
Fork road Faust Goodwin. Of near
bridgeport, received broken arm unu
other hurts.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
Insure AaaInst crpp Failure.

Tho Perrvians have a system Of In
surfing against failure OF crops; and IN
addition they burn offerings Of drugs
and aromatic plants and mike small
images and bury these IN the fields for
the benefit Of the crops and the
herds.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
Daily Thought.

Even in the anXictIcs NJ lifn when
we mr." Ike pilgrims walking with pens
in our shoes. SIN there is the scent
"f flowers the song of the birds. md
the sweet light of heaven about our
path.-Grey.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
Discrimination.

All old AnaniaS did was % tell a
whopper about how much he got for
something he sold. and still candidates,
ana even campaign managers, are al.
lowed To live on.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
Preventive for Wrinkles.

Who was it thnt said a good d.
gestion anL merry heart will do
NOR" To prevent wrinkles than any
wrinklr cream invcnt"d:" Whoever
did say It is pretty nearly right, isn't
he?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
Bell Building peIayed-Thc nc

Bell Building DeIayed-1hc new Bell
Telephone building will probably not
be occupied before next April. declare
contractors ut work on tho job. the non
arrival Of ordered materials working
today the delay. The building Is nov
practically completed and has been
turned over to the wotkmcn OF the.
Western Electric company. who will
he busy for months installing the com.
pliCated equipment necessary.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27

The divorce suit of MIS-. John l..
bcSaulleS against the famous Yale
quarterback and society man charges
association uf DrSaUllcs with Miss
Sawyer. Broadway dancer. caused dis.
agreement. Mrs. DcSaulles was Sen.
0rita Blanca ArraIuri1. daughter OF
the richest woman in Chile.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
A Disciple Of ChlVaIry.

4 lad with tortoise shell glasses read
The Knights of the Round Table" In
Il subway train. while IN elderly woman
and Il girl chung to straps directly in
front Of him.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
Health Hint.

Hot milk heated to ms high q TEN
reraturc as It can be drunk is a most
refreshing stimulant In cases Of cold
or ovcrfatiguc. Its action is very quick
and grateful. It gives real strength
as we'll ms acting food.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
Point Of Similarity.

And how do you like married life,
Jerry?" Shortst0p Newlyw"d-"WclI.
jake, she's Just like nm umpire. She
never thinks I'm safe when lin out :"
Puck.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27

Tho policeman VIII" can't figur" out
what four little boys did with half n
carload of watrrmcIonS evidently don't
know little boys.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27

Holiday oance-ThC holiday dane
at the Country Club tomorrow night
promises to be the feature of the so.
cial events during holiday week.
Many out OF town visitors will be hero
for the occasion and large number
OF the younger set who are home from
college during the Christmas vacation
VIII attend. Vincents orchestra will
furnish the music and a good menu has
been arranged for suppcr
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
The Ccnsistencies.

"Ar" you going To wear that straw
nat all winl"r:' "Surr," replied Mr..
Me"kton. "Ilrmri"tta wore her furs
all summer"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27

New materials will he purchased by
the city engineering force 10 start the
work of surveying for the new bridges
and the improvements to he made dur.
ing next spring and summer.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
Novel Domestic Problem

Knirk"r-"Won't tho cook leave"
Rncker-"No, and the waitress has
gone ON Il sympathetic strike aud says
I She will stay, too"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
City Hall Notes

Sixty circular and blank proposals
were mailed out to prospective bidders
en- the general improvement and re-
Z funding bonds OF the city of Fairmont.
issue or $760,000. This was done by
City Clerk Albert Kern. who has had
more than his share OF the work of
compiling data of and pertaining to the
bond issue. These bids will y" opened
ut the city hall January -. 1916. all
bids of necessity being in at noon Oh
that'date.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27

The climatic changes Of the past
week has kicked the watcrwagon Oft
schedule. During the days when the
streets were frozen over the famed vc-
hicle Of repented DRINKS was kept
where there was the least danger from
itkidding and 1t being freezing weather,
the water could not he sprirklcd on tho
streets.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27

Repairing Hospital New roofs coil.
inss. walls. windows. etc. are being
placed rapidly ir Cook hospital tho
contractors having large force Of
men and materials as needed. on the
ground. Fires are being burned all
over the building 10 warm the air and
it is expected to have the building
dried out by the time the repair work
IS finished
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27

cIarksburgh Car StaIIs-The one
O'Clock Traction company train from
CHrkshurG was stalled ON Main street
for a few minutes this afternoon by a
motor blowing out. Tile stopping Of
III" car on the street and the hundred
or so persons that gathered around iii
few minutes. gave rise to Il rumor
that a little boy had been run over. It
was a good strong rum0r and caused
lots of talk and like many other ru
mOrs was not true.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27

Hospital Directors Meet-The dircc.
tors Of Cook hospital and the Marion
County Medical Association will hold
u meeting this evening ut eight o'clock
IN the offices of the Chamber OF Com.
mcrce when plans for the rebuilding
OF Cook Hospital will be discussed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27

Dragged by Horse-J. a. Fitch a
farmer Of Union district was severe.
Is injured about the head this morn.
/ ing by being dragged several hundred
feet with his foot fast in the stirrup
of saddle which had turned throw.
ing him and frightening the animal
Mr. Fitch was lying unconscious in
the road when found by a ncighbor
and given medical attention. Eccause
OF the muddy conditiC.~ of tho roads
this morning Mr. Fitch was riding to
ms work. He was able to he about
this afternoon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
Optimistic THOUGHT

Th only real neutral in The Gnnre OF
ifr is the dead one.
The sun., 1916-10-08

lieve Il Mas when she was about 10
months old. ana she held to the railing
At the loot of the bed and danced up
toddle when she began to do that. Her
first public appearance was when she
was 4 years old. and the hurdygurdy
Vas playing in front OF the house, and
she went dancing nearer and nearer
the steps till all at once she danced
owe the edge Of the top me, and
tumbied down and burst upon a
startled world"
II don't remember that" says
Patsy. II remember some hard bumps
I got when n child. but not that one.
We'll. after such n beginning II wasn't
strange hat ! should 60 invo musical
comedy when I took to the stage. Yes,
musical comedy vas my fate at first.
when eight years ago. Just after the
family came to America, I went upon
the stage"
patricia always went 10 see every
good play that came to Dublin" says
the mother. There seemed TO be n
feeling that this was to be her life. and
we did everything we could to prepare
her for the profession"
81 believe that our fate Is marked
couldn't have avoided mine II ! had
wanted to-which I didn't" says 1T
tie Miss Collinge. "And I've loved act
ing. and Two loved working at Il. and
| h7vo worked so hard that perhaps
The sun., 1916-10-08

him In his castle: Just because you
close the shutters doesn't mean the
sun isn't still shining
There are lots of folks that close Tho
shutters. and ! think II does an audi
ence good to see q play where a child
just filings the shutters open and let's
the light in. I think people like to rest
from all the struggles and troubles and
orrics they've had and see q play that
makes them laugh a little and cry q
l!ttie-yes, I've seen them doing that
too.
Maybe some OF the lines are mawk-
ish. but I don't think anything Polly
anna says or Jim my Bean the orphan
boy--I don't think the things they say
are at all impossible. Think what
queer and wise and funny things the
real children we know are always say
ing. And who knows what passes
through a child's head7
This Ia the first child part I have
acted in my eight years on the tage,
but I always loved to read about chill
dren In books. Sentimental Tommy
remember him? I do like Barrie's
children. and those in the stories OF
Kenneth Graham. And / get
tired OF Mrs. Martins Emmy Lou. that
dear little. queer. funny. inarticulate
schoolgirl. I like some OF D!ckens's
children. David Copperfeld and Pip
In Great Expectations and poor little
Paul Dombey. I can't stand Little
Nell, though I stand amazed before
her goodness to her awful old grand
father.
"Kipling's children7 Yes, Of course
I adore them. Who could help it-Wee
Willie Wrinkle and the rest? Isn't II
wonderful how many great writer's
have tried to interpret children to us,
and we don't understand children very
we'll yet!
II think having such a happy home
myself helped me to be full Of sym
pathy for PolIydnnd. who q
little orphaned girl from the bare
missionary home which wasn't so bare,
after all, for her parents gave her
plenty OF love, out who loses them and
comes to her prim aunt. and has the
hea%rtbreaking blow of finding that
Aunt Pollp didn't want her. but If
lust taking her through duty. I don't
have to try to act like a child Just
feel that I am her.
ct, Pollydnnd. Just can't realize that
Aunt Polly and the Ladies Aiders are
as unloving as they try to think they
are. and so ! keep bringing things
The sun., 1916-10-08
POLLXANNA (p112CW CQLh.0D

don't car for the amuScrnentq wherS
you sit n some one docs things 10
entertain you. ! get amusement out
o.. the queerest little things. The other
day I was having tea in d tea room and
a lady was trying To get soinc ono On
the phone and sh" forgot what number
she wanted and gave the wrong onA
and people around looked at each other
as IL to say. How Ike n woman and
then she had to put another nickel IN
the slot for the same call. and every
one got quite Interested and said 10
each other what a robbcr the telephone
company was. oh, these things inter.
est me as much rs n play. I have the
best time, whether I'm alone or not,
for even II there isn't some one 10
watch I can always think and ina zine
things.
yes. I have a lot to be glad about"
finishes Poltpnnna as she Jumps OF the
car at the theatre street. And I'll ~
gladdest OF all IL New York likes me
we'll enough to le. me stay here all
winter with my father and mother ana
grandmother and brothers and I DO
not have to go on the road"