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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-21
SAM NUzUM TAKES
.HAND|NE|N|E|:|)RC|NG.
THE TRAFFIC LAWS.
Tells Mayor a Few Things
About the Way They're
Not Enforced.

Charged with speeding down vieSe-
land avenue David Dean, city EN-.
ployee, was before Mayor Bowen at the
nine o'clock session of police court
tais morning. Witnesses in the case
were Sam r. Nuzum, Chief Fred S.
Harr and Policeman Tom Ford.
Policeman Ford was the first to be
called to the witness stand, telling OIL
the arrest and Of seeing Dean speed
down Cleveland avenue between thirty
and forty miles per hour.
Sam r. Nuzum, the second witness,
told in detail what he had seen of the
violation. Mr.. Nuzum had just crossed
the South Side bridge and was stand.
ing at the corner of Main street ana
Cleveland avenue until the congested
traffic conditions were relieved. Dean,
who was coming up Cleveland avenue
from Jackson street. made. his proper
stop at hetcorner. and after receiving
the permission>of Policeman Ford, who
Was acting Us traffic, officer, he shot
down Cleveland avenue, according to
Mr. Nuzum's testimony, not less than
twenty-five miles per hour.
Directly across the street stood Chief
Of Police Harr, who was also an eye
witness Of the traffic violation. Stand
ing on the corner and seeing no &C.
ton whatever toward an arrest on the
part of either officer. Mr.. Nuzum was
reminded OF the regent meeting of the
Chamber OF Commerce, at which Mayor
Bowen urged that the, citizens of Fair.
mont lend their assistance In breaking
in the dangerous traffic conditions by
reporting such violations. with two
officers witness to, the most danger
Gus kind of traffic violation and no
Continued on Page Emu,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-21
BACK BROKEN BUT
LEAVES HOSPITAL
Upton Stewart Was Carried
on Stretcher to the
Street Car. :.

Upton Stewart, who had been pa
tient at Fairmont Hospital No. 3 for
several weeks having sustained a brok.
en- back while at work in the mines at
Glen Falls. was today taken to his
home at that place by relatives who
came here and accompanied him home.
The young man is in fair condition
but owing to the injury he sustained 1t
Is known that he can survive but q
short time. He was carried on q
stretcher to the street car as he could
not stand the joltlng necessitated by
an ambulance.
He was removed to his home at his
own request.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-21
MANY GIVING TO
WAR WORK FUND
First Day of Campaign in
the County Was Most
A4 Encouraging. .1as

Three thousand, eight hundred and
sixty.nine dollars and fifty cents was
raised on the first day of the Army Y.
~. G. A.-War Camp Recreation cam
paign in Marion county. The campaign
will continue today and tomorrow. Not
cent less than Sic, 900 must be raised.
Although the amount raised on the
first day Of the campaign is not one
third of the total amount expected, the
first days work Is considered grand
rucysss. Practically every committee
had met and organized their work and
were ready to begin the campaign yes.
terday. Some were Just little slow
about getting into the campaign but
will make up for their slowness by a
Continued on Page HDL.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-21
Letters Granted
by County Clerk

In the office Of the county clerk this
afternoon these letters were granted:
Verde Lilley. guardian OF Virginia
Dare Lilley, aged months. infant
daughter of Arch Lilley, DECEASED,
late Of this county. The bond was fix.
ed at $4,000. The United States Guar.
anty Company going on the bond OF
]. E. Barnes, administrator of the per-
sonal estate Of Harry Grover Barnes,
late Of this county. The bond was
fixed at $500. Martha Wenning, ad.
ministratrix of the estate of Edward
Wenning, deceased, late of this coun.
ty. The bond was fixed at $4,000. A. E.
Kirk, Robert L. Laughlin and G. ].
Jones went on her bond.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-21
DR.. Broomfeld on
Way Back to Camp

Twenty-one thousand dollars for the
Y M C. A. fund instead of the twelve
Thousand which had been proportional
them is the report from three counties
of Alabama in which DR.. j. G. Broom
field, of this city, now engaged in Y.
M. c. A. work at Montgomery, Ala, has
assisted with the campaign. DR..
Broomfleld spent the past week In the
counties. Marengo, Wilcox and Dallas.
where he had worked faithfully to
make the campaign the splendid sue
cess which 1t has proven to be.
In message received today by Mrs.
Eroomfield he stated that he was leav.
ing Selma that night to return to camp.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-21

Partly cloudy and warmer tcnlnhf.
"Wednesday partly sIeudy.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-21
Germans Admit z
!: Losses to British
DIV AssocIated PRESS

BERLIN, Nov. 21.-German reserves
checked the British in the rear posi-.
tons after ground had been gained by
the attackers. says today's official
communication. The loss is announc-
ed of Marcoing, Graincourt and por.
tons Of permanently established
works.
The situation on the Italian front is
the War Office says.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-21
Woman Retains
Her Maiden Name

Before Judge Vincent In informed.
fate court this morning the chancery
cause of Grace Frances Baftholow|
was heard. An amended decree Of
divorce was entered restoring to the
plaintiff her maiden name-Grace
Frances Parker. s.l
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30
Americas Response to Call

What is going on in the homes OF America What
the plain people thinking of this into which have
entered make safe liberties and make the
future of country The president and the administration
officials and the patriotic members of would like
to know.
Nowhere is there manifested any of the hurah stuff
There wild waving OF banners and beating OF drums
The Passonatey enthusiastic days OF ol and the boysh
of 1893 when remembered the Maine being
repeated in 1917 The plain truth that America is going
this thing very sobey very earnestly perhaps
fully.
stuff have passed.
For three years have been reading and thinking about
the horror which is latter day warmakng The glamor
the glitter, the gauds have been stripped from battle
We know that il is cold. calm scientific killing, in
which every invention known science has been utilized
And yet knowing these things, facing these things the
heart and mind OF America have not qualed The same
old American spirit being manestedwthout with
out shouting. without boasting
The fact that congress quickly passed the select oonsep
hon act at the OF the president shows that the folk
back home willed IL
The fact that all the other war measures asked for by
the president passed often by reluctant shows
that the folk back home willed it so.
The fact that despite all the Vaccinations OF the pro-
Germans the crank and other marpot hundreds OF
thousands OF young Americans have presented themselves for
the service under select CONSUMPTION without putting in
empon claims shows that the real American ready to
support this
But there other tangible proofs too
The regular OF the United States has been brought
10000 $4,000 volunteers having enlisted
The National Guard 10000 strong, has
been drafted into the regular service The navy has been
raised to I 900 the marine to strength
Of 5000 and there ASK 900 in the naval and
the national naval volunteers This makes total OF about
10000 men-without counting single who will be
ing the hundreds OF thousands Of young who offered
themselves to regular militia and navy and
jectcd tor physical and other reasons.
All of these facts should hearen the president the admin
hzaton the congress and the people themselves 1t tells
sanee here it is we needed renewal of our faith in
the sound heart of America, here it is,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30
ANSWERS MRS. Foss

Editor The Star: We desire 10 re-
ply to the article in your last even
ing's issue. signed by one Mrs. G. A.
Foss, OF Everett
Morrison company did not cancel
this bond of c. A. Foss, nor any
other bonds reputed to have been
cancelled by this company, the
bonds having been cancelled by the
insurance department of New York
direct
Az agent for the Republic Casual
~ company, Morrison company has
been instructed not TO solicit any
form of iltney business. either from
unions or individually. Applications,
however. will be considered by the
company's representatives. and
bonds will be issued to individuals
whose statements show that they
are reliable and employ only careful
and experienced drivers.
II Mrs. Foss will make Inquiries
of the insurance department, she
will be satisfied that her antagonis.
tic attitude is unjustifiable.
STANLEY l.. MORRISON.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30
why" VS.. "Verboten"

In Germany, under autocacy they say "Verboten and
that ends it. Nobody dares ask WHYl
In democracy the multitude is accustomed ask
WHY? when any says "Verboen."
The kaiser kick premier around the block and the
plain people may say nothing
The autoera decree foodless days il he wishes and
woe betide him who asks questions.
Under democracy will decree hardshps.
bat we must first know the reason WE HAVE THE
RIGHT TO ASK WHY.
One of the first things American children learn ask
WHY
One Of the first things German children learn is OBEY
And so ALL the children of earth may have their
chance ask WHY the democraces OF the world going
to kick the last "verboten" sign off the planet.
The eternal desire ask and learn and is going
be enthronod the supremest thing earth And that
IN very plain, simple way, is what it's all about.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30
Dyspeptics Get Relief
Or Money Back
A Remarkable Remedy

The contention that over 90 per
cent or all stomach troubles are
either directly or Indirectly due TO
acidity or food fermentation, aeema
10 be amply proven by the uniform
ly instant relief experienced by sur
fercre from indigestion and dyspep-
sia, who take teaspoonfui of pure
Bi-Ncsia or two or three OF the five
grain tablets In a little water i'm
medintoly after eating. Many dyE-
peptics. however have tried so
many highly praised remedies with
out obtaining relief. that they have
begun to think nothing can help
them. II Ia therefore matter OF
pleasant surprise to these people to
learn that every bottle OF Bi-NcsIa,
either tablets or powder. is accom-
panied by n binding guarantee to
return the purchase price IL IL falls
TO give complete aatisfaction-proof
positive OF our confidence that Ri
Nesia. which In readily obtainable
OF any druggist. is the most remark
able remedy ever known for dye
pepsia, Indigestion. acidity, flntu-
lence and stomach troubles Eener-
ally.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30

WANTS RIGHT

Editor The Star: read In a
paper a few days ago that for
eigner has the same privileges In
this country as an American citi-
zen has. and should. therefore. be
forced 10 fight for Il. Now. II we
have the same right, why are we
not allowed 10 vote?
How about this navigation school
TO be started here In Seattle to
qualify for admission an applicant
must be an American citizen. Can
| be denied the right TO attend this
school II wish to do so. because
| have not taken out my final
papers. when can be forced TO
carry arms for the United States7
A. LOCKERT.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30
Fine Idea for Ministers

Rev James Crowther OF the First Methodist Episcopal
church. has fine suggestion make his fellow clergy
1t simply that they read President Wilson's reply
the peace suggestion from their pits Sunday
ing
at me-" declares Dr. Crowther in a letter to
The STAR "that before the people more clearly
than any former document the objects which we
have taken and the which represent mini
requirement for enduring peace"
Here is chance for the ministers deliver the most
emphatic kind Of patriotic
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30

Await ing you, and
tucked back away from the
noise Of the street, and
the din and connection Of
the outside world, who're
light, airiness and ideal
studying SURF oundetnes
abound. is course in
business ethics so prao-
tfoal. 80 comprehensive.
ana so far-reachtng that
your future Will be
splendid success.
We have graduates
earning from 800 per
month to $4,000 per year
and we've been Organised
but little over three years.
II . tho new way; the prao-
ttoal way. It takes less
time wi tn the right methods
and tho results are mighty.
Our spscta1tiss are
shorthand. touch typevrt Il M
BOOKKEEPING. civil service.
reporting.
NORTHWEST SHORTHAND
EpoRTING SCHOOL
Arcade Bldg. 1881
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30
Persuasive Peggy"
BY MARAvENE THOMPSON
Copyright, ras~t Newspaper Service

open and dilated with emotion. the
red.rose mouth trembling like a
frightened chlld's. sent n quick con
Germ TO his eyes.
why. what's the matterT" he
asked anxiously. his anxiety deep
ening ms Peggy flung herself wildly
into his arms.
Come. tell mo all about H." he
soothed. and lifted her up and pat
ted her hair. What II II. sweet.
hearth Come, tell mel"
but Peggy only frightened her
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30

CONFESSIONS OF A HUSBAND
Dear book. tonight Lena and |
had a long talk. did tho listen
ing.
From what I could make out II
was all about me. I'd join the army
tomorrow. but I'm under weight
and lt's many moons since Lena
has made biscuits so there ism,
any other way left for me TO pick
up weight
She rot real emotions and the
only way could calm her down
was 10 tell her 1 was daffy about
her. and IL she died I'd 10 crazy.
and she said. Yes. and you'd be
married again before a month had
passed" But you know. little book.
| wouldn't go as crazy as that.
Her talk got her 90 worked up
she got In that idon'twant.to-live-
any moromood and wound up by
saying she'd be happy because
there was peace and rest In heav.
en-" and my answer. there WAS
peace and rest In heaven" ended
with door slam.
Come. little book. to tho ice box.
only it's too bad you can't split a
bottle with mo.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30
EDITORIALETTES

CANADIANS AT the front certainly writing Canada into
hetory In deeds that
FOUR LEADERS anticipate conclusion Is what
German autocracy the
battle Maybe the German people swallow
campaign
WE COULDN'T maneuver wei risk
ADVISING the kaiser that now good time
LONDON DAILY confered knIoht
heod James w. Gerard, to be called
he's
PRESIDENT mENocAL Of Cuba with four
German WE'LL didn't
NOW THEY'RE talking Of exsmpIno medical Darn
anyhow 49,
SOME PEOPLE never make mistakes
~ Dc anything that 10 worth dong--0oeths
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30
A Pitifully Low Estimate

Washington dispatch says the Red Cross has bought a
million pounds of yarn which when knitted will represent
five million dollars worth OF American women's time
Wrong figuresi We've had knittings our home Five
billions worth of time would be good estimate
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30
CHAPTER XIV.

CHAPTER XIV.
Mrs. Trowbridge's guest refused
10 change the subjeet.
I'm not saying that EdTl get 81
cited over Belle" continued Mrs
Dawson. Hes too much in Low,
with you for that. And he neve
was smitten on Belle. She came "a
Redville visiting her Uncle Will
and the boys ran after her as the
do every pretty new face. Belle go
her clutches on Ed and kept them
there long after Ed was good n
ready TO let go"
''Poufi" said Peggy airily. II
know all about that. AS for Mrs
Newell. how could she make
trouble between Ed and me7 Mrs.
Belle Daw6on Newell's no more
dangerous. guess. than Miss Belle
Dawson was. and"
That's part OF the trouble" sale
Mrs. Newell's auntin-law. Ssh
thinks she'd have landed Ed her
self II you hadn't carried him Off
that night at tho Norton dance"
That afternoon Peggy went to
see her mother. Mrs. Patton list
ened TO her daughters talo with
palpable dismay
Belle Dawson going q live In
Redvillei" cried she. agitatedly.
ooh. my! Oh myl and here | was
restin' content that everything d
always be all right between you m
Ed. But Eds been all right SO far.
He'd had enough girls. guess. TO
know what he wants. and he's not
taking chances on losing you"
Losing met" cried Peggy, and
sprang up. her graceful young body
trembling with rage. "Why. how
could Ed lose me. or lose Ed?
We're married."
Well" floundered her mother.
"a husband and wife separate some
times"
'But-Ed and love each other!
And we have a baby!"
Much Belle Dawson cares about
that Her mother set John Bailey
against his wife till he drove May
and their baby out OF his house. In
some way Belle1l get round Ed"
Like a bird she darted down the
walk to the waiting automobile.
OH" she gasped "Oh," and
sent the machine pounding down
the pike. regardless OF strutting
cockerels and scudding cats by the
way.
Her husband. sitting before
flat-top desk In room OF their
homo termed the office" account
book and papers before him. looked
up casually as the door opened. But
Peggy's face. the big eyes widely
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30
CHAPTER XIV.

mfr. crosby's In the office wait.
Ing TO zee you. Don't let him talk
too long. darling. You've got to
dress"
II was an unfortunate allution.
TO Extraordinarily a mancu.
line trisl-sorely tried his good
nature at any time. At Pegxy'n
pretty coaxing glance as she said
IL. the little caressing smile. her
eyes halfclosing TO look shyly into
his-trying TO "mesmeriEe" him In
10 passive acceptance - his con.
tanned rage famed out
Peggy stood stock stiil on the
veranda. watching him go into the
house. II wasn't 20 much what he
said that dared her. but his dom.
lncering manner. tho harsh voice.
sulien eyes. fshe had done some
thing fPcEgy's universal term for
her wilfulnesscsl. she could under.
stand his rage But I'D was almost
charmingly loverlike when all was
well between them. and Il was al
ways she who started things" not
Ed
Dressed. she stood nj the head OF
the stairway. dimpling in childish
delight over her own prettiness:
yet. withai. CLEAN OF approhcn.
sion stirring her eyes. Somehow
she couldn't satisfy her heart with
the explanation OF business worries
Ed never brought his business
worries homo I'd looked even more
fsycrssh and forbsdding as he slam.
med his door and came striding
down tho hail.
Hurry long" said he briskly.
And let's get this fool stunt over"
In the limousine she snuggled
close sga!ns, him. called him
Tower" and darling" and precious
boy" In entrancingly caressing
tones. II was seven mile drive.
BY tho end OF the first mile that
persuasivcly sweet little presence
began TO assert something OF its
soothing influence. Another mile
and his arm cnc.cled her very
naturally. Then--Peggy's fragrant
little mouth got I'm the way OF his.
habit IL had. and received the
kisses that had not been given II
at the head of the stairway that
evening. Contentment reigned.
II was during the wait after the
second act.
Look. Ed. At that big woman in
ccrise and the long earrings. there.
In the fourth row. She keeps star
Ing at me all the time See. in
the center. The one like cold
ream demonstrator
Cold cream demons,rator," I'd
trimmed. Wish Belle could hear
hatl That's Belle Dawson-Mrs
Sewell. Belle said this afternoon
he wasn't coming. But knew
he'd be here all right TO look you
ver. Chains couldn't have Eept
ler away"
peggy's heart gave another start,
ut queer wincing start now.
Belle said this afternoon
Ed had seen Mrs. Newell while
IN Rcdville-and had been cross
with Peggy when he came home
oh" II was an involuntary
gasp OF pain.
What's the matter. Peggy -
tlred7"
Il feel little-sick." said Peggy
aintly.
Peggy had met Mrs. Newell once
{ church and twice on the street
N Redville. but only to speak TO
her formally. Now. at the end OF |
two weeks. she went TO call on Mrs.
This call. made late In the after |
noon. lasted scant half hour She |
came away from the Dawson home |
In n burning furyA Oh-oh that
Ed should not only listen to talk
against her. but should himself be.
mean herl -- ridicule her to this
woman!
Continued Tomorrow.)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30
A Stunning Paradox

During hot weather avoid simulants and heavy foods
such meats Everybody knows that this is correct
thing
War policy? Yes. Good health policy Maybe you
in it the remarkable paradox War is health.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30
Next Novel
THE Moss Mystery"
~ CAROLYN WELLS

arms about his neck. To release
them To clasp his face between her
hands and kiss him with fcvorish
abandon, his brow and cheeks and
lips.
"ohi" she cried over and over.
a little painting. Obi" You're the
best husband In the whole world.
and love you almost TO death
and-all this time I've been taking
you as matterof.course-and--
and didn't realize"
We'll" laughed her husband. III
this In a sample. it's rather nice not
TO be taken as n mattar-of-courne."
Hs smiled. humorously. But you
needn't worry II you can't act crazy
about mo all the while. pet I'm
tho same fellow. day In and day
out. you know"
A less happy sort OF grin was on
his face. when the next afternoon
in Redville. he was handed note
by little Willy Dawson. Tho note
read:
Dear Ed.
VIII you stop in before you
10 home want TO consult
with you about the Logan
place. I'm thinking OF buying
Il and settling In Redville.
came this morning and was
just going TO telephone you
when | saw you 70 by.
As ever. Belle.
Peggy's husband left the Dawson
home with n deep confusion within
him. He had known OF course that
he was managed" He could not
very well help knowing that Peggy
had her own way with him nine
times out OF ten. But Peggy'H
methods. tho they enraged him at
the moment. always amused him
when the struggle between them
was over. And there was an OK
element in conflict with Peggy
that gave an added zest to life
Marriage with Peggy was not mon
otonous, whatever else II might be.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30

Ia TOILETTE 10 making a great fight The tai
burden wealthy
forget that he's sinner
sa
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30
THE HEAT

THE HEAT
We all wouldn't
Mind tho heat
So much. II Il
Wasn't for
The guy who reminds
Us OF IL.
The articles telling
How 20 keep cool
The red brick buildings.
The tar smell OF new streets.
Tho women wearing furs.
The tight shoes.
The singing corn.
The stiff collar.
The perspira,ion.
The thermometer.
The meltcr butter.
Tho sour milk and cream.
The faucets lukewarm water.
The downtown MONDAY lunch.
The coming back from q vacation.
The work.
The crowded street cars.
The MINDLESS night.
The fiat tire.
And
Tho heat.
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A town OF cement buildings IL be-
ing constructed IN Montana.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30

A town OF cement buildings IL be.
ing constructed In Montana.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30

CANADIANS AT the front certainly writing canad
hletory In deeds that
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30

'EkT MENocAL Of Cuba presents Uncle Sam with
amers. Well didn't Uncle help men" TO that preside
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30

WE COULDN'T naneuver house files we'll
ADVISING the kaiser that good time
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30

SOME PEOPLE never make mistakes Doc
, Dc anything that 10 worth doing.-Goeths