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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-11
lay CORNERSTONE
OF new SCHOOL
Monongah Children and Cit
liens Watch Masonic
Ceremonies Yesterday

y large crowd assembled at the new
public school grounds at MonOmgah
yesterday afternoon at $3.50 to wit.
ness the ceremony Of the Grand Lodge
of West Virginia Masons In laying the
corner stone for the new public school
The members OF the Fairmont lodgc
were present in delegation and were
met here by the 600 Monongah school
children.
from the station the crowd marched
% the grounds and Immediately the
ceremonies were begun. Mayor T. G..
Price made a short address welcoming
,hc visiting Masons. Past Grand Chan
cclor. +. N. Showalter. presiding as
Grand Orator. delivered n very AZ.
propriate address which was heard
with much interest
Most OF the MOnongah stores were
closed yesterday afternoon and the
entire town turned out to take part
in the affair. In the tin box which
was laid in the corner stone was plac.
ed the envelopes Of all the MononEah
business places. records of the school.
a copy of the West virginian and 9th.
er interesting things.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-11
CHARLES R.DRUM
DELIGHTS BOYS
WITH HIS TALKS
peaks at Grand Tomorrow
on 'sThe Other Fellows
Sister"
|QUARTETTE AND ORGAN
Parents Meeting at " To-
might. Address Sunday
Night in Temple.

1.-THE Other Fellows Sister" an adj.
dress by Charles n. Drum. of Syracuse.
New York, will be delivered to the
men Of the city in the Grand theatre
tomorrow afternoon. Mr. Drum. who
has been In the city but two days, has
already won for himself the reputation
of being the most forccful. straight
from the shoulder sort Of talker that
Tairmont has heard for years. lie
spoke at the banquet at the Y. NJ. G. 4.
last night and before he had said TWEEN.
sty words was interrupted by such a
storm OF applause that his voice could
not be heard for minutes. lie has
something to say and says it,
Music by the Presbyterian quar-.
stette, composed Of Mrs. Waddell, Mrs.
Tankhouser, Lamar Satterfeld ant,
Mr.. Randall, will sing several sclcc.
lions at the meeting and Jones. at :he
pipe organ will play some special mu.
! sic. The Y. NJ. c. a.. the churches.
EAnd the representative business men
: oil. the city. have been working toward
this meeting for weeks, and ar" be-.
Slieying that monster crowd OF men
will greet Mr.. Drum.
More than one thousand tickets
have been sent out by the Y. NJ. C.. 4.
for the address, hut II has been impos-
sible to reacn everyone in this man.
ner. All young men of the city. whetl.
ar or not they have received tickets.
are invited to be at the meeting.
At the Grand theatre this morning
two reels Of moving pictures and n
talk by Mr.. Drum. were presented to n
houseful Of boys who listened enthu.
siastically while the speaker inspired
them to grow into bigger and better
citizens.
A parents meeting will be held at
the "Y" tonight when Mr. Drum will
speak on "The Boy-An Animal" To.
morrow night in the NJ. p. Temple aft
or the church service. Mr. Drum vii.
speak to the people of Fairmont in a
closing address which is expected IL
attract capncity audience.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-11

have been simply changing dollars by
doing work at the old rates. An adj.
vance of 30 cents on the keg was an.
nounced on shoes this week. making a
total advance OF Sl.$5 in the past year.
The present prices on shoeing are
$3.50 TO the horse and with tho new adj.
vance will make the cost Of having u
horse shOd $780," said Bert iiunsaker.
one OF Fairmont's prominent artists at
the anvil today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-11
Many Congratulate
President Wilson
LI.y Associated Press

WILLIAMSTOWN. Mass. Nov. II.
president Wilson ignored politics
today to remain quietly with members
Of his family here Several hundred
kilograms congratulating him OH his
reelection arrived during the mornina
Several telegraph operators were Gep:
busy. The president leaves here late
today arriving IN Washington Sun.
day night.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-11
Local Horseshoers
Raise Price Monday

An advanuce of 20 cents on the
horse. or cents OH each shoe. is an.
nounced by the horse shoers of the
city 10 become effective Monday.
For the past several months we
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-11

New Bill Board-A new bill board
has been built on the Monroe street
side of the vacant Deveny lot by the
Grand theatre and will he used for the
announcement sheets for the latest
shows at that place.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-11
MONONGAH


A. special car filed with Mononsah
Democrats left Monongah yesterday
evening at seven.thirty. With the
Monongah crowd was the Monongah
PolishItalian band which furnished
the music OF the evening After march.
ing the Fairmont streets the crowd
assembled at the Court House to hear
Gornwell and Nicely The car return
ed with the Monongah enthusia SITS at
ten; o'clock.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-11
Surprise Party

Mrs. Marguerite Grace gave sur.
prise birthday party at her home in
Monongah yesterday evening in honor
other daughter. Mrs. Maggie Goff. 4
large number OF guests were present,
Numerous beautiful gifts were recciv.
ed all Of which were highly appreciat-
ed by the honorcd guest. Refresh.
ments were enjoyed toward the latter
part of the evening.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-11

FOR SALE OR RENT - A beautiful
four room cottage on a halt acre lot.
Terms to suit purchaser. Address coz
Naomi street, or call 50S.J. Bell phone
~. 11-11-6t No. lG21
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-11
Immense Chestnut Tree.

The largest Spanish chest nut tree In
The world grows In n forest on the
slopes of Mount Etna. II Is said that
100 soldiers and their horses once
found shelter beneath il from the rain.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-11

Mrs, r. NJ. Hite Of Warrington is a
sisitor in the city at the home VI the
Misses Jeanette and Caroline Bright
sDn Jackson street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-11

FoUND-Rear Marion Hardware store
Yale lock. Owner can get same ut
Box 1922, West virginian.
1l.11-2t No. 1922
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-11

LosT-Last night. friendship pin with
fraternity seal. Liberal reward n
returned to Florence Hawker, 80 Lo.
Gust avenue. ll-11-1t No 1920
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-11
Town Talk

piphthsrla inersaslne-Fiye cases
Of diphtheria are now present In Mar
ion county according to the Health re
port Of the county physician. Other
contagious and transmissable diseases
reported for the month Of October are
scarlet fever, 1; tuberculosis, /:
whooping cough. /; Influenza, 4
These are all Of the diseases report.
ed by the county physician but in the
city are two light cases OF typhoid
according to the City Health depart.
ment The city water at present lie In
excellent condition for the time Of
year ard is safe for drinking pur.
poses.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-11

Will Preach at Fairview-Rev. o. C.
White. evangelist under the state co
operation OF the churches Of Christ in
West Virginia. will preach at Fairview
in the new gym building Sunday morn.
ing and evening. and at some place to
be announced. for week or ten days.
The public is invited TO attend.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-11

Sermon on Election Returns-Ur
Mitchell. OF the Central Christian
church has laid before his congrega.
tion the plan of having the children
Of the church membership attend some
one OF the preaching services Of the
church. prefcrabl! the morning ser.
vice. Next Sunday morning the ser.
mon theme will be Prayers that hit
the nail on the head" and in the cvcE.
ing some election returns which can
make everybody happy.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-11

One Drunk Today - Pete Miller.
drunk. worth IS to the city. was the
only visitor TO the mayor this morning
Police court will most likely drop
again to fts normal number Of about
two week. since the election viii.
key has disappeared.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-11

Church Reception for Studcnts-Thc
annual reception OF the NJ. T.. church
to the students and faculty OF the High
and Normal schools. will be held In the
church basement next Thursday even.
ing, November 16. This reception Is
always tho biggest social event of the
year for both schools invited, the mum.
Der attending running usually between
eight and nine hundred. Invitations
were posted in the Hobbies Of the two
schools today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-11

Pie Soeial-Thc Pleasant valley
school will hold box and pie socia!
at the school house Friday evening.
November II. Everyone invited.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-11

Wilson Banner Comes oown-Thc
banner across the street in front OF
the Wilson club headquarters was tax.
en-. down today and carefully rolled
up and stored away for a possible fu.
ture USE. Many OF the local Wilson
supporters are confident that their
candidate can be elected n third term
and that they will get chance To use
the sign again in 1920.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-11

Reading Circle Meets-A reading
circle meeting OF the teachers OF Tn
ion. Winfield and Grant districts Is in
session today at the Normal school
County Superintendent of Schools Ho.
mer Toothman IL in charge Of the
work and an excellent showing Of
teachers is in attendance
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27
G. D. P. HAS RIGHT
TO INSIST THAT
HUGHES ACCEPT
His Personal Desires about Pres.
idency Not Material, Says
Gov. Whitman.

Albany, y. Y, April c3.-If the republic
can voters of the nation want United
States Supreme Court Justice Charles f.
Hughes, as their candidate for president
it is for them to dictate and they have
right to insist that he accept Governor
Whitman tonight declared in state.
ment in which he reiterated his belief
that Justice Hughes was the choice of
the republicans. The executive said that
he had not conferred with Justice
Hughes upon the subject of his possible
candidacy but said II am not very deeply
concerned about his individual desires in
the matter"
Governor Whitman called attention to
the fact that before the republican State
convention he had declared his prefer
ence for Justice Hughes for the republi-
can nomination for president and that
he repeated that statement just prior to
the republican state primaries. In the
primaries he led the other three candi-
dates for dclegatc-at-large to the republi.
can national convention from 900 to 5000
votes and this he attributed to the fact
that he had declared he would support
Justice Hughes if chosen.
The executive said he believed that
the republican voters had thus ex-
pressed their desires that Justice
Hughes be selected as their nominee
for president and that he believed the
same condition existed in other States.
Continuing the statement read:
II have not conferred with Justice
Hughes on the subject, and / mean no
disrespect to him when I say that am
not very deeply concerned about his
individual desires in the matter. If
the people of this nation believe that
the welfare of the republic requires his
presence In the White House, they
have the right to insist that he shall
go there. 1t is for them to decide and
not for him, and ! purpose to do ev-
erything in my power at Chicago to as
sist in the free expression of the choice
which | believe is the sincere and we'll
nigh universal choice Of the members
of the Republican party"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27
WAR is AN AID TO
AMERICAN FLORISTS
southern states Raising Plants For
merly Grown in France and Italy.

New York, April 23.-Morc and better
flowers are being grown in this country
than ever before as result of the great
war or the continent, is a statement made
Yesterday afternoon by members of the
Retail Florists association of New York.
plants which have heretofore been
grown in Southern France and Southern
or Northern Italy," said Max Selling,
one of the members of the association.
and imported to this country are now
being grown in our own Southern States
and can be purchased for less money than
the imported ones. The European flor
lists will soon be forced out of the Amer
lean market. Narcssus bulbs formerly
grown in France are now being produced
here. and soon this country will be able
TO grow it's on lockwood which hitherto 1t
has been practically impossible to grow
on American soil.
soon after the war the American
growers fearing the scarcity Of Euro
pean roots and plants because of the lack
Of labor. bought practically the entire
European output of certain flowers to
protect the American market Holland
having lost her market abroad had on
hand large quantities OF roots of azalea,
Americans stocked up quickly To-day
mainly an inferior quality of roses and
other outdoor plants are coming from Hol-
land and at higher prices than formerly,
due to high shipping rates and long waits
on the Holland docks
Germany, Belgium, Russia and south
ern France are much in the same condi-
ton and there is n scarcity Of palms. Ill
les of the valley and other plants former
~ grown in those countries The Amer
lean growers have bent all their energies
TO meet the deficiencies which were at
first felt with the lack of importations
Except bulbs and lockwood there is moth
ing that cannot be grown better in this
country than abroad and we believe that
the soil can be treated to produce those
two. The demand for plants and flowers
so far during the last year has been met
by American growers, who have learned
salutatory lesson through necessity due
to the war"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27
IMMIGRATION BILL AN
AFFRONT TO JAPAN
New York Japs Indicate That There Is
Peril Ahead.

New York, April 23,-The passage of
the pending immigration bill, including
the provision practically enacting into
law the "gentlemen's agreement" exist
ing between the United States and
Japan, against which provision Niscount
Chnda. the japanese ambassador has
protested to President Wilson, would
be a gratuitous and dangerous affront
TO the Japanese people, in the opinion
Of Japanese in New York who profess
qualifications to speak for their coun-
trymen. Chugo Chra of the east and
west news bureau, an organization said
to represent accurately the sanest
thought and feeling of Japan, yesterday
depicted the probable effect upon his
people of the passage of the offensive
measure.
Leaving the strongly o-American
and sensationally anti-American senti-
ment OF a minority of the Japanese out
OF consideration Mr. Chira said
there is left the great majority of
neutral Japanese who are very DESTROYS
of maintaining friendly relations with
the United States, but who at the same
time have a keen appreciation of the
honor Of their own country and high
national pride. 1t is these people who
will determine Japan's attitude toward
America, and 1t is these whom Amcri-
cans should take into consideration in
their attitude toward Japan
"Now these Japanese citizens are
willing and eager to take up the So
called Japanese question with America
and to do everything in their power to
effect a peaceful solution of that qres-
ton except sacrifice their honor. And
1t Is important to remember that, in en-
tering into the Root -Takahira agree
ment, commonly called The gcntlemen'F
agreement by which Japan promised
to prohibit Japanese emigration tc
America, the Japanese feel that they
have gone to their limit, that they car
tional honor
but ] fear that the passage of the
Immigration bill as it stands will be
equivalent to Americas asking Japan to
go further. to sacrifice her nationa
honor. The bill will enact into the Law
Of the United States the terms of The
agreement and this, to the japanese II
japan, will be in effect n charge tina
they have not kept faith in the agree
ment and an expression on the part o
Americans OF their lack of faith in TIN
Japanese word of honor, although 1t i
known that Japan has faithfully KEEP
the agreement. Furthermore, Will
japan might voluntarily enter into a
agreement to prevent emigration y
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27
FORD MAY RUN
FOR PRESIDENT
But Does Not Believe in Trying to Get
the Job.

New York, April 23.-Henry Ford sub
mitted to a political interview YESTERDAY
afternoon at Hotel Biltmore. It was evil
ably shy. There were several seasoned
definite could be obtained from Mr. Ford
rs to what impression had been made on
him by the voting for him in the presi-
dental primaries, nor as to whether he
cherished political ambition.
Mr.. Ford often answered a question by
asking another; he wanted to know Of
reporters what their opinion was OF the
voting in the presidential primar ies; but
through all the vagueness Of Mr. Ford 8
answers, coupled with his eagerness for
obtaining information instead of giving
it out. the impression grew upon those.
who questioned him that if the people in
sisted Mr.. Ford would not refuse the
presidency. It was his idea that man
should not strive for political preferment,
but walt instead for the call to the place,
and Mr.. Ford spoke of this idea with a
freshness that showed he did not realize
that he was touching on the well-worn
platitude about the office seeking the
man.
II don't think any man should run for
president" he said. In business If we
want a man to do certain things we look
him up. He does not seek the place. That
is organization, and government is as
much an organization as the factory or
the home
do you look forward to that ideal con
dition in naming a man for the presi-
dency?" he was asked.
II think he should Ire chosen without
active participation on his part" replied
Mr. Ford.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27
FEED THE BIRDS AND SAVE MONEY

Looping billion dollars Il year off Of
the nations cost of living by the simple
expedent Of feeding tine birds is the
remarkable plan put into operation by n
Chicago man, There have been many
years, when, according to competent
authorities, a loss OF $500 coo, 600 has been
inflicted on the crops of the country
by insect pests-a matter of nine dollars
levied on every person in the United
States over and above what would have
been necessary could the raNages OF
these insects have been prevented
Charles l., White. grain broker during
business hours, bird protector IN his les-
ure. is the initiator of "A new movement
to save the Notwithstanding birds and
officials who have made a study OF the
subject declare that If his plans are
successfully carried out 1t will result in
the saving of one billion dollars worth
CT grain and food-stuff that is other
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27

The work will be graded and the prize,
awarded on a four point basis;
Rate OF gain, % per cent: cost ~
gain 40 per cent; quality of pig, 20 per
cent; record and story. 20 per cent.
The prizes Will be: (a) In each coun-
ty first prize $500, n second prize
500, third prize 500; (b) in the state
a sweepstakes prize-Statc cbampion
5000. second best State prize 500
third best state prize 800
The burlington Trust comparv orfers
TO assist in an amount not to oxceod
800 each. 10 young people-boys or girls
in Chittenden county. who enroll in the
pg growing contest now being conduct
cd by the Vermont agricultural cxtcn-
sion service.
This money will be loaned on n note
signed by the boy or girl, the same to
be paid when the pig is marketed The
person who wins first prize in the con-
test in chittenden county will have the
face of his note RENTED.
The privilege Of this loan will lie
awarded the first 10 to enroll. in the
county. who express desire for such
assistance.
The extension service will furnish
further details to each member on en-
rolment. blanks for records and re-
ports, seasonal helps aud other follow
up instructions from time to time dur
Ing the contest.
Send enrolment at once and address
all correspondence to f. L. Ingalls,
Agricultural Extension Service, BurlinE-
ton, Vermont.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27
IN-SHOOTS.

Modern shirt waists. as a rule. are open
to criticism.
Divorce courts. .il:e death. also love
shining marks
Some of the modern cook books also
tell how to drive a man to drink.
The divorce court often opens the way
for a man to get into more trouble.
Some persons who bury the hatchet
always keep grip on the sandbag.
It Is better to listen to ancient jokes
than be shaved by grouchy barber.
The fellow who can suggest remedy
for every i'll seldom takes any of them.
Love may laugh at locksmiths, but he
has to respect the marriage license clerk
When a girl awakens from loves young
dream she often wonders how he ever
escaped the dog catcher.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-27

longed idleness on the nest. her plumage.
like her body. becomes dried Up, and at
certain seasons Of the year this will throw
her into an early mott. To prolong the
life OF the feather the hen must be kept
in the pink of condition; her appetite must
ne stimulated 80 that she will eat large
quantities of food, and thus keep her
body well nourished. and her plumage
sleek and virle, in which case she will
continue laying throughout the summer.
and the mott will be deferred until au-
tumn. This means greatly increased prof.
its. for it should be remen bered that the
eggs produced in August bring about tho
same prices as the January eggs.
BREAKING THE BROODY HEN.
We have shown that for economical
reasons alone it is imperative that broodi-
ness should be broken up. and the sooner
this condition is discovered and COPIED
with the easier it is accomplished. A
hen removed from the nest on the first
or second day of her broody inclination
is very much easier to discourage than
the hen that has been allowed to have
her own way in the matter for week or
more The wise poultryman will there
fore make it his business to go over all
remove therefrom any fowls that show
"telltale'' signs, such clucking or
ruffling of the feathers Hens have no
business on the nests at night under an?
circumstances. AS the "clucks' are re-
moved they should be taken to a special
coop, built for the purpose of breaking
them from their cherished hopes.
| There are many ways of discOuraging
broodiness, but, as common sense dictates.
the methods employed should not SUBJ
| ject the hens to cruelty or pr!vation.
Aside from humane reasons to half
Starve or i'll treat the fowls, or to keep
| them from water, defeats the very OBJ
| ject of breaking up the broodiness. since
privation cruelty tend to check egg
production rather than to stimulate 1t.
| The old-fashione,l ideas of infilcttng some
form of punishment upon the unoffend-
! ing biddy, simply because she responded
! to natural impulse. really invited fur-
Their loss In eggs; hence they cannot be
! too strongly condemned.
| One of the simplest ways to discourage
broodiness is to place the hens In a coop
having n Stated bottom that is raised
somewhat off the floor or ground. Tho
hens are unable To squat in a comfortable
position. and the sensation of currents oe
air under them instead of eggs is very
disconcertinC TWO or three days OF this
i harmless pillory usually disgusts them
with the idea OF wanting to hatch a brood
OF chicks, and when released they are
only too anxious to reJoin their COM
rades in the laying house They should
be induced e. eat and drink freely while
in this confinement, and If possible to
exercise
Where fowls are kept in large numbers
another good plan IS 20 place the "cI'cks'
IN n yard containing few lively cock
erels whore there Is nothing for the hens
to take refuge in for nest, IF the wealth.
or is mild and the yard is sheltered on
one side, no harm will rcsu,' If they are
left out at night as well.