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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Carpenter whose
marriage in Clarksburg was a recent
event were the guests here this week
for several days of Mr.. Carpenters
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Carpenter,
Pittsburgh. They have taken up their
residence at Robey.
Robt. L. Mccoy went to Pittsburgh
last night on a business trip connected
with the Mt. City Amusement Co.
Mrs. Paul Lange has gone to Des
Moines, Iowa, where she is the guest
for several weeks of her daughter, Mrs
A. NJ. Parker.
Miss Opal Vance, who has been i'll
OF typhoid fever at her home on State
street, is recovering.
Mrs. Elizabeth Yeardley and chill
dren, of Berkeley Springs, w. Va, is
the guest of her mother, Mrs. Vincent,
in Grant district.
Mr.. and Mrs W 5. Thomas left yes
terday in their automobile for few
days visit IL Pittsburgh with rela-
tives.
Mrs. Arthur Rich, of Pittsburgh, is
the guest of her mother, Mrs. Viola
Springer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lowther OF
Grafton were here yesterday to attend
the funeral of the formers cousin,
Robert Allen which was held yester,
day.
Miss Irene Vincent of Grafton was a
visitor here yesterday.
Miss Ella Riley of Grafton was a
visitor here yesterday.
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CLUBNOMEN MEET
AT CLARKSBURG
Baby Week Among the Mat
tiers That Were Dis
cussed.
(Ry AnsocIated Prsasl

CLARKSBURG, w. Va, April 26.-
Delegates from various woman's clubs
throughout the Third Congressional
district here this afternoon In the an.
nuai district convention OF the West
Virginia Federation OF Woman's clubs
Various civic problems are on the pro.
gran for discussion including public
school training for citizenship, Red
Cross work, motion pictures Industrial
conditions, libraries and q ID welfare.
The district embraces the counties of
Harrison. Ritchio. Doddr1dge, Calhoun,
Gilmer, Lewis, Upshur. Braxton, Clay,
Nicholas and Webster.
Mrs. j. G. Cochran, OF Parkersburg,
president Of the State Federation, is
presiding, and several other state of.
ficers are in attendance. Miss Cora NJ.
Atchison, president Of the Marcato
Music club OF Clarksburg, delivered
the welcoming address at the opening
session this afternoon and response
was made by Mrs. Linn Brannon, preEi-
dent of the Weston Woman'a clab.
Mrs. Cochran made an informal ad-
dress on state federation work in ger
eral. Mrs. Herbert Blair, of Weston,
spoke on How is Our State Protect.
ing the Child and Its Mother?" Mrs. L.
B. Bowers, of Parkersburg delivered
an address on Home Economics" and
Mrs. A. G. Lancaster, of Parkersburg,
spoke on Our Part In Making West
Virginia Musical"
At Friday mornings session, the
baby week and civic conference to
be observed throughout the state the
first week in May will be iscussed by
Mrs. o. 1. Wodley of Huntington, and
reports will be submitted by presidents
of clubs at Pennsboro, Clay, Chenille
Weston and Clarksburg. Mrs. Linn
Brannon OF Weston will read paper
on Education"
The closing session Friday after
noon will be featured by the following
addresses: THE New Orleans Council
Meeting" Mrs. j. G. Cochran of Par
kersburg; Training in Citizenship
and Morals in Public Schools" by John
A. Jackson, superintendent of the
Clarksburg public schools; Red
Cross Service" by George DeBolt of
Fairmont; Motion Pictures" by Mrs.
o. l. Woodley of Huntington; state
Library Work" by Miss S. Scollay
Page of Clarksburg and Industrial
and Local Conditions" by Miss Eliza
beth Rungee OF Wheeling.
Social functions will be given for
the visitors by the Woman's Civic
Club, the Marcato Club and the Tues
day Literary of this city.
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LOCAL SOCIAL EVENTS
Entertained Choir.

Mr.. and Mrs. Durham entertained
the members OF the choir OF the First
Baptist church last evening at their
home on Chicago street. Music was
the diversion OF the evening and 70.
freshments were served. Sixteen
guests were entertained.
GarrSttsaIIey.
CLARKSBURG, April 26.-The wed.
ding OF Miss Henrietta Elizabeth
Bailey, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Bur.
ton Despard Bailey, and Mr.. Wade
Hampton Garrett, son OF Mrs. James n.
Garrett, took place Wednesday even.
ing at half after eight o'clock at the
Christ Episcopal church. There was
a brilliant assemblnge OF guests. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Mr.. ]. T. Carter, rector OF Christ
church. Miss Cora Atcheson played
the wedding chorus from Lohengrin as
the bridal party entered the church.
Mrs. George Upper, OF Baltimore, was
matron OF honor, and the maids were
the Misses Louise Bailey, sister of the
bride, Anna Garrett, sister of the
groom, and Gertrude Williams, of this
place Mr. William Leachman, Of
Clarksburg. was best man and the
ushers we5, Messrs. Claude Maxwell,
Despsrc Bailey. James White, of
Clarksburg, Earl NJ. Pettitt, Of Raleigh,
n. G., and Charles Pettigrew, of PARK
ersburg. The bride wore handsome
costume of ivory satin, with court train
and shc carried a shower bouquet OF
brides roses and lilies OF the valley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garrett left last night on a
trip, following wedding supper at the
brides homo. Mr.. Garrett is engaged
in the automobile business in CIarks.
burg. and he and his bride will reside
here.
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Special Displays
For Baby Week

The cooperation of local merchants
with the proponents of Baby week
which begins on Sunday and continues
through next week has been promised
by the merchants after a canvass of
various establishments where any al.
ticles OF interest to his majesty the
baby, are kept. Several drug stores
have signified their intention OF Sc.
curing special displays for the week
while department stores will feature
baby's needs in their window decora.
tons as well as in infants depart.
ments.
For one week his majesty will rule
this city, while in other cities through.
out the United States, other babies
will also rule supreme.
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A Virginia Mothers
Advice.

Roanoke, Va. Last spring my
daughter, 10 years of age, became weak
and emaciatcG from over-work in
school. She had no appetite or energy
We were afraid she would have to give
up her studies, but we got 4 bottle OF
the Golden Medical Discovery and one
Of the 'Favorite Prescription for her
and after using the two bottles she
regained strength and color, and was
soon her old self agsiu without losing
q day from oa'--'" W. BRITAIN
1905 10th y. Va.
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Fifty in Five Talk
at White School

R. T. Cunningham spoke to the chill
dren at the White school this morning
on the part they should have in the
FIFTY in Five" movement. Mr. Gun
ningham's talk was splendid one
and he aroused much enthusiasm
among the children in regard to the
essay contest in which they will par
ticipate and which was inaugurated
by the West Virginian in which prizes
will be given for the best essay on
the subject How Can Fairmont Real.
ize It's Slogan Fifty in Five?"
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Presbyterian Mon 70 eanuuet.

Men members of the congregation
Of the First Presbyterian church will
have banquet on Friday night at the
Y. NJ. c. A. auditorium which will be
get together" affair. Informal talks
will feature the evening and the women
Of the church will serve the banquet.
The Presbyterian quartet will sing
several selections.
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Always a Handful.

Statistics show that triplets ore
much rarcr than twins, as the latter
often repent in the same family. This
merely upholds Hoyle's soft-quoted
statement that three of kind beat
two pair.
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East slda Rlhle Glass,

The East Side Bible class will meet
tonight at the East Side school. The
following program will be rendered:
Duet, Katharyn Yost and Florence
Google; lesson, Fred w. Mcintyre; vo-
cal solo Mrs. Carl Springer; talk, w.
D. Straight.
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country Club Members Meet.

There will be meeting of the mem
bers of the Fairmont Country Club to-
night at 1880 O'Clock at the Y, NJ. c. y.
auditorium for the transaction oil
business. Business Of importance will
be transacted and members are urged
to be present.
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Mrs. George Shoemaker is hostess
this afternoon at her home on Gutfey
street to the members Of the T. A. S.
club, a popular East side organiza-
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First showign of
New 1917
Summer Dresses
of Wolfe, Linen, Net and
Bingham.
Second Floor)
Smart New Black-and-
White Millinery

Sometimes the crowns are black and
the brims white-sometimes it is just
the other way.
1t is a showing of black-and-white
millinery, all in this most effective
combination. The hats are new in
shape, becoming as we'll as fashion,
able and trimmed with smart wings
or bows. They are extremely attrac-
tive looking and quite new. Prices SIS
to $40.
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housekeeping Now

The housewives of Fairmont are thinking of It
and soon they'll be at it.
They know where to get the brushes, soaps and
mops, cleaning cloths and polishes, the vacuum
cleaners and all things needed.
They know that at Hartley's they can depend on
getting things Of first quality and the best quality
only.
And at moderate prices
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Awnings

We will make them up. put them up and have
everything ready when you wish or we will sell
you AWNING MATERIAL so that you can make
your own awnings if you choose
Materials are the heavy sturdy kinds in repu-
tston stripes of green and white, 80 inches wide.
4oc yard.
Third Floor Annex
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(BasemenD
Airy Summer Hangings

Now is the time to think Of them The new
cretonnes and lace curtains-all are here in a
larger than ever before showing and the prices
all the way through are very moderate.
(Third Floor
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Manager Mccoy of the Grand is in
Pittsburgh getting a line on the late
releases, and we can be sure that what
ever selections are made Grand pat
rons will be treated to the best. Bob"
is good picker.
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Furniture Covering

to make up into slip covers for the furniture Won
We have splendid line in the neatest strinad
materials at 15c to 4oc yard.
CThird Floor Annex
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1.-THE Devils Bait" is among the good
things at the Nelson today.
According to this drama, the devils
favorite bait is the precious stonls
which he has created in his fiendish
laboratory and buried in the rocks OF
the world to lure souls into his pow.
er. The first victim is young wife
who is induced through her desire for
a ruby to forsake her husband and
infant daughter. Later this daughter,
grown to girlhood, is tempted by the
same william and the same ruby, and
almost succumbs TO their united
charms, but is rescued at the last mo-
ment by her young lover and her IA
Their, who throws both william and ruby
into the sea, and thus restores peace.
Ruth Roland makes coy and girlish
young heroine and Harry King is a
handsome and devoted lover.
Howe's Travel pictures drew we'll
at the Grand last night and pleased as
they always do,
DIN STAGED
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r TAvING followed rather closely
n Rhe Grant, Pntce Reporter"
= i series at the Nelson. one of which
The Washington times., 1917-12-17
You Are Starving Your Hep
By EARL GOODWIN.
his is Addressed to the Government and Has Some Ugly

There perhaps fifty thousand Government clerks
In Washington and to many of these the Government says:
YOu work for me- but you need not expect to feed
your wife and children properly will you enough
clothes to keep You Government employee and
must therefore live underclothed and underfed."
Men do not work for the privilege of receiving check
at the end Of the month They work to LIVE and to allow
their wives and children to i've
The Government employed clerks twenty years ago
and allowed them to live comfortably. Fifteen years ago
the margin of comfort being down. and there
none at all In fact the Government clerk is starvng-an
ugly word, but look at the facts:
Everyone knows that the average Government clerk
salary is somewhere around 81 year. Everyone knows
that thousands of the Government clerks the low salaries
are married and have families Now take the report of the
Bureau of Labor Statistics and find how much of that
the average clerk simply to keep himself and his
family from dying from starvation.
In 1907 he could buy 81 pounds of round steak for
dollar Today he can buy only % pounds.
In 1907 he could buy 55 pounds of sron steak for
dollar. Today he can buy only % pounds.
In 1907 he could buy ga pounds pork chops for
dollar. Today he can buy only % pounds for dollar
In 1907 he could buy 49 pounds of bacon for dollar
Today he can buy only 25 pounds for a dollar.
In 1907 he could buy pounds of ham for dollar.
Today he can buy only 25 pounds for a dollar.
In 1907 he could buy pounds of butter for dollar.
Today he can buy only II pounds for dollar.
In 1907 he could buy 1927 quarts of milk for dollar.
Today he can buy only quarts for dollar.
Flour has at least doubled in price; corn meal is up
400 per cent; potatoes why specify
The experts who boil down the figures say that the cost
of necessary food in the average family between 40
and As per cent of income
That that the clerk who received $1,000 few
spent between $500 and $3.50 in the old days simply
to keep himself and family out of the grave and will
say that standard was high.
TODAY THAT SAME CLERK PAYS BETWEEN $500
AND 5000 FOR FOOD ALONE IF HE MAINTAINS THE
SAME STANDARD, AND ALL HE HAS TO PAY IT
FROM is A THOUSAND DOLLARS
The Washington times., 1917-12-17

In the last analysis, and on a
basis Of strict fact probably you
are. But what Of it? When some
dear friend unsheathes her cat
claws and scratches you an inch
deep and you feel like slapping
her face then and there, are you
deceiving your friends by with
holding your hand? Certainly not!
You are merely obeying the I'M
written laws of polite society. It's
quite permissible to claw her in
turn-two inches deep, if you can
with the iron word in the velvet
phrase; but a taboo is set on the
bare hand. Your nails are sup
posed to be manicured and orna-
mental, not sharpened for use.
Therefore, let your scratching be
verbal, and never that unle"~; you
are driven to it. The cat in woman
is her most detestable asset. To
give it prominence is not playing
the game according to the Marquis
Of Queensberry rules.
Gloom Chaser's Face.
1t is your duty, a debt you owe
to the world, to show it your smil-
ing, pleasant, attractive side, and
let your darker, sadder character
istics die from atrophy and be-
cause you absolutely refuse to give
them any attention. What right
have you to cloud any ones else
sunshine?
A girl who has earned the title
Of "Gloom-Chaser" need not worry
much about whether she is a de-
ceiver or not. 1t is a very nice,
commendable deception. II you are
unhappy yours is not the only
heartbreak in the world; and our
private heartbreaks are a matter Of
no Importance to any one but our
selves.
Our friends, our acquaintances,
the world at large are deserving OF
the very best we have to give them.
al 1.-The smiles, all the gayety, all
the good cheer. Our moods are
matters Of habit; and it's just as
easy TO have the habit OF having
nice moods as horrid ones
Don't get cynical about people
because they do not always come
mp To your exalted expectations
People are al right Every one has
an intcrcstinE side don care
WIN Il may be- And Ne cant
fudge very soundly from sKtsriors
The Washington times., 1917-12-17
Sob Letters From Women Disclose Masks

"There, little girl, don't CRY;
You hare broken your doll, /
knoU."
TIVE letters in one mail deliv-
cry, and each one of them
= a sob.
There is really no differentiation
in troubles; whether your woe is
in reason or out Of it, it is still
a woe. There is no hard and fast
line between the real and the i'm
aginary. If you have the blues
for no cause under the sun, you
still have the blues; and they are
Just as hard to bear as if there
we're a definite excuse for them.
But why should we multiply our
bothers and griefs. and then study
them under a magnifying glass!
One Specimen.
Here is one Of the letters:
81 have always striven to show
a cheerful countenance. But often
l have found it very hard; for if l
was naturally cheerful there would
be no need of an extra effort.
81 didn't know l really looked
cheerful until some time ago some
one remarked, 4 believe nothing
would 20 wrong if you were
around. You're a regular gloom
chaser
Now, Mrs. Woodrow, when l
often feel very blue and discour-
aged, and still people think | am
carefree, and when hot temper
seems ready to burn me up, and
still / keep it within me and try to
be sweet, am l not deceiving? Am
not false to every one and to
myself? CONSCIOUS.
Fudge! my dear "Conscious!"
AS the family doctor I prescribe a
little genuine sin for you. You are
in danger Of becoming too good.
Stop always bottling up that hot
temper. Give 1t q day out now and
then. and let Il burn some one else.
Why should you have all the scars?
And chase that New England con-
science Of yours. II IL beginning
10 tyranniEe over you terribly. A
New England conscience 10 like a
little knowledge dangerous
thing You've got 10 keep u firmly
In d. place. or it.Il end b. bOssing
700 and 90 az your ahHira
Ana. plsass. " YOU would no
loved and Four Cumpanionship
The Washington times., 1917-12-17
Wilson Woodrow
By Mrs.

sought, do not be determinedly
cheerful. Just be cheerful.
And as to whether you are de-
ceiving yourself and your friends
by appearing cheerful when you do
not feel so, can't see that any
moral question is involved. No
matter how demanding and intru-
sive your friends may be, they can
hardly dictate to you what face you
shall show to the world. It's none
OF their business II you choose to
wear the mask Of gayety, even
though your heart is ballasted
The Washington times., 1917-12-17

with lead. We are not living pri-
marily to please our friends, but to
be worth while to ourselves.
You might just as we'll argue,
When l feel in a lazy. Indifferent
mood and do not take the least
interest in dressing my hair be-
comingly or putting on my hat at
the right angle and getting out a
fresh pair of gloves. and yet do so
because l am impelled by the force
Of habit and my own self-respect,
am not deceiving myself and my
friends?"
The Washington times., 1917-12-17
HEARD AND SEEN

The three trade bodies meet today
on the coal question. Please dis
tinctly understand that John L. Wea-
yer, coal administrator for the Dis
trict Of Columbia, is NOT to blame
for the coal famine. The day he was
appointed ! told Washington that
John could not administer coal when
there was no coal. Look somewhere
else for the blame.
Here is an interesting suggestion
from C. W. FAIRFAX, president Of
the Real Estate Brokers Assoeia-
ton:
1.-THE exorbitant prices charged for
many apartments lies with the ten
ant" he said. 1.-THE tenants are in
many cases subletting the apartment
at a high price, and the landlords
and real estate men are getting the
blame"
The Washington times., 1917-12-17
GIVE THRIFT STAMPS FOR
CHRISTMAS TIPS.

DR.. George F. Bowerman, public Ii
brarian, is starting a new course in
library work. 1t is free. Young
women who want to learn to be II
brary assistants would do well to
look into this opportunity.
JOHN A. BEELER, the New York
sick-railroad doctor, arrives today
and will be taken Immediately to the
bedside Of the Washington Railway
and Electric Company.
Acting Lieut.. JEREMIAH ]. MUIR
The Washington times., 1917-12-17
The Storm
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox.

Copyright, 1917. Star Company
A LII Summer long the sea had woOed the Shore
y (Oh, she was white and SWEET,
Each golden day he loved her more and more,
Each day knelt at her feet
She took the gifts he gave
The shell, the spray, the wave
(Oh, she was white and sweet.
She daled with the blithe breeze from the land,
white, gold and white was she).
All. never yet was shore could understand
The passion of the sea.
The breeze brought perfumed ar
And roses for her hair
white gold and white was sheJ.
Suddenly one day the sea rose in his wrath,
Fly, when the sea goes mad),
And pray for all things standing in his patti
He spares nor good nor bad
lie will not heed or hear,
Or plea, or cry of fear,
lily, when the sea goes madJ
The sea went mad-the pale sun heard him rave
tAlAs for tickle strand).
With fOaming lip he flung has tidal wave
pom the helpless land
Ana when the wave rH.rd h"'"
huln was in his track
lAas for tickle strand
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FORWARD! MARCH!

OF the nations sacred sire.
Our Stars and Stripes are the float
ing types
Of a blood-baptized desire.
Marching into the morning
One with the allied powers
The Lion roars-the Eagle scars
And Lilies are our flowers.
Marching along with shout and
song
God! Victory must be ours.
N. H. B.
The Washington times., 1917-12-17

Marching into the morning
OF to a fighting land,
The North and South, to the can
mons mouth
March-one united bandl
We lift our lance for the fields of
France
And grasp old England's hand.
Sons of the Pilgrim fathers,
Daughters Of blood and fire,
With footprints red, follow the
tread,
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Bryan Versus GOmpers
Continued from First Column.)

Continued from First Column.)
gotten human beings will live sanely and temporarily as
they have lived for thousands of years
The great majority will wisely the good and neces-
sary things in hfe One vicious minority will alcoholic
posons excess and another auocaic minority of pro
tonsts will seek to through ignorance and jealousy
those that live sanely
Meanwhile the question of today is this Shall the cond
tions under which the worngmen of the United States live
be regulated according the advice Of Samuel Gomper
knows them and has the right speak for them or accord
ing the advice Of Mr. Bryan who in the proposition
twist the United States Constitution and destroy local self
government his last chance in the direction Of the White
House,
The Washington times., 1917-12-17
In the Interest of
My Younger
Readers.

Major Pullman has done a kind
and useful service in making spe-
cial coasting regulations for boys
and girls. He has closed up dan
gerous streets and given advice
as to safe sliding places.
This is to ask Major Pullman
to go a step farther and keep as
much wheel traffic as pc IDLE of
the places where children are al
lowed to coast.
The Washington times., 1917-12-17

PLY, Of the Police Department, II
about to retire from active service,
after record Of thirty-one years on
the force.
The big chorus which will sing on
the Treasury steps on the Sunday be-
fore Christmas is getting ready un-
der the direction of MISS ELLA
GARDNER, MISS EUGENE DE
LAND, MISS BERNICE RAN
DALI, and others.
The Brightwood residents also are
opposed to the telephone eompany's
proposal to increase rates. A COM
mittee to reDresent the citizens as
ISOLATION of the community will ap-
pear before the Public Utilities Com
mission. Members of the committee
are JOHN A. SAUL, JESSE L. Err
GOOD and JUDGE CHARLES W.
RUSSELL.