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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-12
Mrs. Fittro Entertains.

The Ladies' Aid Society Of the
Wilsonburg Methodist Episcopal
church was pleasantly entertained at
the home OF Mrs. Ira Fittro OF that
place a recent afternoon.
The hour from three to four was
devoted to business, after which the
remainder of the afternoon was given
over to a pleasant social session.
Dainty refreshments consisting of
ice cream. cake and coffee were
served by the hostess.
Those present were Mrs. j. B.
Strother, Mrs. Charles Hollister, Mrs.
o. ]. Hannah, Mrs. Ira Fittro and
sons, Paul and Aruman: Mrs.. A.
Hinkle, the Rev. and Mrs. A. S. Ar
nett and daughter, Iva Virginia, all
members OF the society, and Mrs.
James Fittro and son, Master Louis;
Mrs. James Gains. MIS-. E. NJ. Fittro,
Mrs. Goldie Laughery and sons,
Masters Tim and Dorsey, and Mrs. D.
B. Hudkins and son, Master Brooks,
visitors.
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~. Entry Of the Little Old Lady.

Nv. Entry Of the Little Old Lady.
V. Jack hears Of the Ogre.
vi. Jack pledges himself to the
downfall Of the Ogre.
VII. Jack and his comrades go in
search OF the Ogre.
VIII. Hammock lullaby: tho
Princess slumbers; the Little Old
lady and attendants depart.
TX. The Princess dreams Of Jack.
X. Entrace Of the Ogre.
XI. The Princess awakes and is
threatened by the Ogre; entrance OF
attendants.
II. The Ogre hypnotizes the Prin-
cess and her attendants and carries
them off to Cloudy Land.
XIII. Finale: Entrance OF Jack;
the Little Black Dwarf tells them Of
the loss Of the Princess and her at
tendants; Jack plants the bean; It
grows to the skies. and they climb
the stalk into the Cloudy Land.
Part lin Cloudy Land.
/. The entry Of the Ogre and the
hypnotized maidens into Cloudy
Land.
II. The Little Old Lady appears
and comforts the Princess and her
attendants.
II. The plan of the Little Old
Lady.
". Why the Princess and her at
tendants are to be changed into
Bogies.
V. Jack and his comrades reach
the gate OF the ogre's castle.
vi. The Bogies.
VII. The return of the Ogre from
market.
VIII. The downfall of the Ogre.
and his reformation.
X. The Little Black Dwarf re-
gains her voice.
x. Finale.
lContinued nm mage 61
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-12
MEDICINES. LIKE. MEM
Have Character appearance, Quality
Merit, Results.

The first favorable impression
made by Hoods Sarsaparilla is con-
firmed by continued use. 1t is har-
monious combination OF compatible
ingredients, perfect pharmaceutical
ly-that is. It is the finest product
OF most skilfull pharmacy. And in
therapeutic value-or power to cure
1T Is one OF the best medicines
America has ever produced:
On the practical side. which OF
course is the most important to you.
Hoods Sarsaparilla for forty years
has been relieving complaints arising
from impure blood. low state OF
health. poor digestion, inactive kid
neys and liver.
For your humors. or for rheuma-
tism, weak stomach. loss OF APP
petite. that, tired feeling-takc
Hoods Sarsapartlla. It will do you
good.-Advertisement.
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Social and Personal
hsns i.r this They ,av .. .s
fseiepheeed to the TeeErans stss dspaai Tsssoses

brated their golden wedding ami
versary. This couple were married
April 4, 1866. on Little Rock Camp,
Harrison county, w. Va.
A great dinner was laid for this
occasion, an occasion which but few
ever live to enjoy. All of the chill
dren were present. The fourth gen.
Grafton was there also.
The golden wedding cake was
baked by granddaughter, Mrs. Oil
yer Beckner.
Naturally at such an occasion the
husband and wite,s minds went back
the fifty years when they were united
Is husband and wife. and as proof
that their wedding day almost a
sacred day the bridegroom had kept
some of his attire which he wore
on his wedding day, and wore II
yesterday. The bride had on her
full wedding crousseau. Talking
about fashions Of today you should
have seen the wedding dress of fifty
years ago. Ono would have to say,
very odd indeed" Music was rem
dered by different members Of the
family upon the same violin that was
played upon at the wedding.
Those present to enjoy the day
with Mr.. and Mrs. Nay were Mr.. and
Mrs. Omar Nay. Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
Nay and two daughters, Naydene
and Neva: Mr.. Charles Nay and sons,
Ellis and Clyde; Mr.. and Mrs. Art
Beckner and son. Omar; Mr.. David
Taylor. Mr.. w. o. Taylor and Miss
Lucille White. all of !,onptnn. Mice
Olive Wolf. of Elk City. Kan,: and
Miss Cora Hannah. Of Wilsonburg.
w. Va.
After enjoying the day with the
two old people. and wishing that
their last days may be their happiest
days, the guests departed.
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RATIFIED
By Coal Miners Organization is
the Wage Agreement Made
in New York City.
tsY AssoeiArro psrss,

INDIANAPOLIS. April 1.-THE
wage agreement adopted at confer
ence of the officials OF the United
Mine Workers Of America and repre-
sentatives of the coal mine owners in
New York has been ratified by refer
endum vote of the members of the
miners organization, according to an
announcement made Tuesday by Will
liam Green. international secretary
treasurer of the union. The vote was
s4,4S9 in favor Of the agreement and
1880 against It.
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AFrENDIoITw opERATioN.

Miss May Frame. Of Harold, prsx..
ton county. was operated upon IN the
kessler hospital Tuesday morninR. Tor
appendicitis. The operation Vcsl or,..
urely satisfactory and speedy 70.
covery IL looked for. y
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TORPEDOED
Is the Unione, a Steamship Be-
longing to Italy, Lloyds in
London Report.

LONDON, April 12.-The Italian
steamship Unione is reported by
Lloyds to have been torpedoed.
The crew OF the British steamship
Eastern City. the sinking of which
was announced yesterday. has been
landed. The Eastern City was sunk
by a submarine.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-12
GRAVE CONCERN
Is Felt by Greek Government
over Popular Support Given
Former Premier.

ATHENS, April 12.GThe extent to
which former Premier Venizelos has
obtained popular support since his
re-entry into politics is causing grave
concern in government circles. Meet
ings Of adherents OF NJ. venizelos are
being made OCCASIONS OF extraordinary
demonstrations and 1t is impossible
to predict the results Of the cam
paign against the present govern
ment.
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was resumed on the measure ruesday
Only few minor details ronialn1di
TO be worked out and prospects wore
that the bin would be passed during
the day The measure approbfiRk,5
approximately $40.0e0.000. - q
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Art Class Meets.

The following program was observed
at a meeting of Miss Mamie loves
afternoon art class Monday afternoon
at the Young Woman's Christian
Association headquarters. Telegram
Square:
"Poussia and His crittcs"-Mrs
Charles Stout.
"wattean's Pictures"-Mrs. c. A
sayler.
Simplicity of chardin"-Mrs. A. NJ
T. Cunningham.
story-Mrs. virginia Snyder.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-12

Questions of Seri-Arc fully and
properly answered in Tho Peoples
Common Sense Medical Adviser. by
r. v. Pierce, NJ. d. It contains the
knowledge o young man or Woman, wife
or daughter should have. zoos pages
with color plates, and bound In cloth.
By mail, prcpaid-on receipt Of 5 dimes
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NOTE pELrvEREn.

RWR14IN. April 12.-The Germs !,
governments reply to the Americar
INQUIRIES regarding the steamshir,
SUSSEX and four other vessels which
have been sunk or damaged, was de-
livered Tuesday to the American en-,
haggy. a : -
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FIGHT IS ENDING.

WASHINGTON. April 12.-The
annual fight in the House over the
rivers and harbors appropriation blu
was drawing to a close when work
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-12
FAVORABLE
Report is Ordered by Senate Commit
tee on Test Bill.

WASHINGTON. April 1.-THE
Senate immigration committee Tues
day ordered favorable report on the
House immigration bill retaining the
literacy test.
The committee accepted all House
provisions except that to require ma
irons to travel In the steerage of i'm
migrant vessels bound for the United.
States.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-12

Golden Wedding Affair.
The following from Longton,
Kan, is of interest here: Mr.. and
Mrs. W. II. Nay, of this place. cele-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-12

Your Honor has we'll said that Mr.,
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Continued on page 81
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-12

IT HE American public should not fall to aeike the
full significance Of the fact that the national guard
has been called out to do police duty.
II our regular army had been increased to the size
recommended by the general STAFF It would not have
been necessary to summon hundred thousand unpre-
pared civilians from their work to do what standing
army should do.
For two years the propaganda for adequate defense
has been especially active Congress has refused to fol-
low its appeals In the house OF representatives Champ
Clark, Claude Kitchin and James Hay leaders Of the
Democratic majority. have fought every attempt to bring
the army up to the strength urged by the military en-
perts.
James Hay dominates Democratic army policy. He
worked out measure which exposed as a fraud
on the floor Of the house. 1t purported to provide for
virtually increase present forces and as
matter Of fact political spells measure framed TO
concilate national guard, provide pork and bring the
whole military establishment more completely under
the control of politicians.
In the Senate Democratic Senator elected by the Re-
publican votes Chamberlain Of Oregon stood out against
this party policy backed by the Republican senator's
framed and passed army bill following the general
lines OF expert opinion of needs This bill colded
with the fraudulent House bill of Hay and in conference
was attacked by Hay who the regular army Increase
down. included provision for the appointment of
friend as federal judge and otherwise played Democratic
and personal politics with the national need
During the two years Mr. wilson has remained inacyle
thus giving the benefit of his significant inertia to the
obsructionists When the latest Mexican crisis came
and he was constrained to call hte guard the pres
iden summoned Congressman Padgett Of the house ma.
val affairs committee and other leaders to him and In
duced them to enlarge the naval program Since then
the senate naval committee has enlarged accelerated
the program and the senate military committee increased
the house military appropriations about 50 per cent
But this Is eleventh hour penitence
The present precipitate wastefu and unnacasaarv
mobilization of civilian troops is blamabe to the Dem
ocratc leaders and tho country should realize their
responsibility fully for while their organization controls
legislation there will be no well considered measures for
defense and no persstently pursued programchicago
Tribune.
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WHAT'S THE MATTER?

rT HE West virgnian makes the prediction that stand
ing room will be early condition at the Cham
Der Of Commerce rooms tomorrow afternoon when
r. Speed the industrial agent for Fairmont will
make report the general topic What's the Matter
with Fairmont"
Those who Of the opinion that there many
things wrong with Farmont will likely be hand to
see II Mr.. Speed has picked out the defects
they have picked out and what solutions he has to Offer
Those who OF the opinion that Farmont Is just fine
as conditions are now, will probably be there to what
IN the world Mr.. Speed could possibly find wrong with
our city. And there will be many who will likely go for
pan excitements sake and to enjoy the novelty Of at
tending Chamber OF Commerce meeting which threatens
10 be interesting and fruitful The average meeting Of
local body during the past while back has had
suits save possibly the fact that offered an almost Ger
tain cure for insomnia and to have scheduled meeting
which promises to make every person sit up and take
notice, is, indeed, drawing card that cannot be over
estimated.
In making report of the nature Of the one Mr. Speed
Is scheduled to make must be outspoken and thew
70 the line let the qups fall where they may Mr. Speed
has given no inmaton to this newspaper what he will
say tomorrow, other than that he will tell what must
DO done to insure the future and greater and
better Fairmont.
Mr. Speed will probably give honest and stralghtfor-
ward exposition Of what mus. be done and what is not
right at the present time He is ambitious to make
record for himself in his chosen profession that Of
niepal engineering and the Of his work here
depends to large extent his future II he can solve
Farmones municipal problem, he will have scored a
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-12
DOWNS.

L. R. Quinn has returned from
two weeks visit at Atlantic City.
Pearl Enoch and Grace Hamilton,
Fairmont, motored into the country
and enjoyed delicious picnic din.
ner which was put up by the hos.
tess.
In honor OF Silva Remington Mrs.
Charles Kehl entertained at her home
at Downs. July Z. The evening was
spent in dancing and singing. The mu:
sic was furnished by Miss Ruby Rex.
Those present were Misses Ruby and
Lucy Rex. Marion Jones. Maude Nor.
gan, Mamie Reese. Helen Louise Kehl
and Madaline Rudy; Messrs. Karl and
Viclar McElfresh, Earl Reese, C. H.
Kehl and several out Of town guests.
A color scheme Of green and white
was carried out. At late hour a
three-course luncheon was served. Mrs.
Elfresh assisted the hostess.
Mrs. Berl darlington and Mrs. Ezra
Talkington left for a few days visit
with friends In Ohio.
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get Jere wheelright's $1,000.


OF course we expected some duck
TO remind us that It really wasn't SO
hot after all and that the Ruff Stuff
writer on the Gehenna Gazette works
In 99s Fahrenheit.
II that old sprInkling can belonging
to Jupe Pluve would only leak now
as 1t did all during the month OF June
we Will forgive the Olympian plumbers
for spending that month on strike.
As has been said every year since
ice was invented by King Winter,
THE ice man smiles"
Although We feel that some OF the
returned Guards were infatuated with
Concordia, still we belive they wish
they had got in the front ranks.
Clean.up-Remember In less clean
towns the babies are dying.
Now IT'S swat the flies.
We know where several dollars
worth Of dog meat would be saved IL
they stray mongrels OF this years
crop are taken to the crematory and
there shown a hot time.
Already subscriptions are being TAX.
en- up for likker.traffic submarine
to run or swim or float or whatever
1t does between here and Fayette
county.
A New York Congressman has sub
mitted bill asking q. 8. to buy part
OF Mexico. Those New Workers. new.
err did know where next to lay their
coin.
You notice that when It comes to
enterprise that the laboring classes
OF Fairmont pre leaders. They've
already taken care Of Labor Day ar.
rangements.
A New York firm will have an aw.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-12
RUFF STUFF
BY RED.

Speed will announce for the open
door in Fairmont.
Wed like to remind our lily.sweet
friend. II. Brand, that people like him
who always tell the truth are oftimes
seriously embarrassed.
Now they tell us that Germany will
run zeppelins here In August. We'd
suggest that Britain use it's powers
70 make itself into flying island such
% was mentioned in Gulliver's Trav.
Lieutenant Linger returned looking
- though his Ngenii are working over.
time to keep him smiling.
3 The only guard really glad that he's
here instead OF Mexico is Joe Hartley.
Joe's so awful happy because Of his
return.
Surely one Of the next six.best sell.
ers will be Campaigning with General
Bond" by member Of the Fairmont
guard.
Today's Health Hint: Don't speak
about the boys tramping to Mexico
for . few days.
we'lllisten to the tales from the sol.
diers about the many moonlit evenings
spent at camp waiting for the enemy
70 be killed by some one else.
Strange that the newest overseas
deet Is to be an underseas one.
With Uncle Sam giving ss5,ooo,ooo
for good roads we'd like chance
for . sheriff Job somewhere.
lths has enough speed he ought to
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-12

full Job telling why It fred a man for
Joining the National Guard.
Editor RUIZ STUFF: Please find out
and print what good cure for in.
somnia is.-Wydawake.
Read intently the diplomatic cor
respondence between the warning
counties for the three weeks leading
up to the war.
II we could only start a merchant
submarine full OF cocaine to Villa
there is a likelihood that he would
quiet down for spell.
Looks as though after September 1,
we'll have to start n simplified cloth.
Ing campaign, the suit to consist of
kilties and mustasche.
The Germans claim they will have
regular service across the ocean,
Bring over some pilsener.
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METZ ITEMS.

Mr.. and Mrs. James Grey were
visiting the latter's parents at Cam
eron over Sunday.
Mrs. William Blodgett, who has
been quite i'll. is able to be out.
Mrs. NJ. L. Dawson, of Glover Gap,
was visiting her sister, Mrs. Law
renee Campbell, over Sunday.
Miss Maud Morris, Of Wheeling, is
visiting Miss Esther Martin.
Miss Lizzie Furman. Of Morgan
town, Is visiting her sister. Mrs.
Blodgett.
Mrs. Charles Harter, Of Fairmont,
Is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Camp
bell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Campbell
were visiting Lawrence Campbell on
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. o. Murray were
in this place Sunday.
The oil business is reylving at this
place. There has been considerable
leasing done here and some work
will be started in the near future.
The well drilled on the 2. Batson
farm by the Carnegie Gas Company
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Monongalia Musings

".'Several OF our farmers are gath.
ering the golden grain and few are
raking the meadows sweet with hay.
"'It appears that the European AL.
lies have begun their great drive
against Germany. When will Taft and
Teddy begin their war on Woodrow?
'''A great eastern philosopher has
discovered that two OF the hardest
things In the world to keep clean are
white vest and spotless reputa.
ton.
's'A famous Frenchman said, "Ev.
erything happens in France Tho
same might be said OF Oyster Bay
where political parties are Matched
and their epitaphs written.
"'ln her ability to swallow camels
and strain at gnats. West Virginia
evidently has no superiors and few
equals.
'''A Boston lady doctor has found
that by drinking goats milk, people
who crave liquor can cure themselves.
Are you ready for the goat cure?
"sPresident Wilson once said that
the treatment needed by our modern
politics is the treatment We give tub.
erculosis-light and air. We venture
to say that the treatment needed by
some of our politicians is the Kelley
cure.
.''A California poet in comparing
the present with the past sweetly
sings:
They didn't wear high heel shoes,
When mother was little girl:
Nor Laura Jeans love tales peruse,
When mother was a little girl"
Neither did they estimate a man
according to the amount Of gasoline
he purchased.
.'A burglar out west sat down to
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-12

read Burns poems in a house that
he was robbing and became so abb
sorbed in them that he was caught.
Thus another star is added to the
crown OF the Plowboy Poet. Men are
charmed, maidens are moved to tears
and robbers brought to justice by the
sublime imagery Of Scotland's sweet
est singer.
sea- Kentucky lady, upon being
tainted by her failure to reform her
husband by marrying him, replied that
she only intended to Inform" him.
That is almost as difficult In most
cases. S. C. MUSGRAVE.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-12

While Mr. Brand proclaims himself to BIO sterling
Republican his writing habit is suspciousy Democratic
However, nobody takes his efforts seriously and the
children must be amused, you know. And while Harry
s. entertaining himself writing letters, he is not in
other mischief
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came in in Inc 3O-foot making 1S

came in in the 3o-foot making IS
barrels per day.
Taught Bros. are down about
1000 feet in well on the A. Ken
dali farm.
The well drilling on Flat Run on
the Gump farm is in the Big 1njun
sand and due to reach the pay We'd
nesday.
E. A. Boutwell,. OF Warrington
was In this place Sunday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-12
Dan Patch Is Dead

MINNEAPOLIS. July 70. = Dan
Patch, pacing stallion, owned by NJ.
W. Savage Of Minneapolis, died OF
athletic heart at the owners farm at
Savage, Mimi, today. In 1906 he pac-
ed mile over the St. Paul track in
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great achisyment which WIN count for him when he
takes up the problem of other cities.
while no person knows what Mr.. Speed Is going to
say tomorow afternoon he has picked topic which
assures him a large and interested audience.
Let US hope changes are made in the present pro-
gram and that truly fruitful meeting may be held
tomorrow.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-12

Guess it is not terribly hot on the border Elpaso
weather reports give the maximum temperature for the
last few days s2 while in dear old Farmont the
ry is said to have hit over 100.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-12

1t was too warm for Tom Deveny yesterday. Uncle
Tom gave UP his Job Of general superintendent about
noon and spent the remainder of the day over by cor
ner Of the pool room.
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WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 12, 1916.
AMERICA FIRST
Speed is GU. Of town Hurry back.

We never suspected that the editorial writer on the
wheeling Inteligencer would perpetrate this: Some
summer and some simmer" Blame 1t on the war in Eu-
rome or the Democratic administration.
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Come early and avoid the rush to secure seats for
Speeds lecture at the Chamber of Commerce rooms to-
morrow afternoon on whats the Matter With Fair
month"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-12

1t is reported another submersible merchant ship is
headed this way from Kaserland
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-12

Wilson has signed the good roads bill and It Is now
law The West vrginan is for good roads, at all times
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We Get You,

We Get You.
Personal-From today June IS. 1916. am absolute
y Just responsible for the debts which make myself
only-Paul Lyubich. This came to us from the Des.
PLANES Valley News, via D. L. T. in the Chicago Tribune
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-12

Germans take Woods, says head Take woods or take
to the woods
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-12

Bet the BARRIERS viii cut-up something awful at the
big Labor Day doings.
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The Kaiser viii now have extra large iron cross
made for the commander Of the successful submarine
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-12

Simon Lake WIN attach the Deutschland to proye Iii.
patent Hear Germany laugh
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The soldier lads brought back a fine coat of tan.