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Lunch Cake.

Soften, but do not melt, third of a
cupful of butter, add a cupful and a
third Of brown sugar, two eggs, half
cupful of milk, three teaspoonfuls OF
baking powder, half teaspoonful each
of cinnamon and nutmeg grated, one
and three-fourths cupfuls of -four. Beat
all together three minutes, add a half
cupful of raisins, and bake 40 minutes
in a moderate oven.
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MOTHERS
COOK BOOK

Nothing is easier than fault-hndlns' no
self-denial, no brains, no character are re-
ouired to set up in tho grumollhs ousi
ness:-Robert West.
Pork Cake.
Take one cupful each OF rat choppeu
salt pork, boiling water, m0lasses'
dried ample and sugar Add the boil
ing water to the pork; cook the mo-
lasses and a cupful of dried apple
which has been soaked over night, a
teaspoonful of cinnamon and half a
tnosnoonful each of cloves and nut
neg with q half cupful of ralslns
three hours; add the other ingredients
two eggs. one teaspoonful of soda and
two of cream of tartar, flour to make
soft dough. Bake slowly one hour
Crumb Cake.
Mix well together One-half cuptu
of butter, one and half cupfuls o.
sugar. two cupfuls of flour. Add two
teaspoonfuls of baking powder, TWO
eggs. a cupful of milk and teaspoon
FIJI of favoring. Mix the sugar, but
fer and -four together; when wei
blended take out a cupful of the mix
ture and add the eggs. well beaten
! the milk and flavOring to the remain
der. Put into the cake pan and sprinkle
! with the reserved cupful of the mix
! ture. Bake in moderate oven.
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CONSTIPATION MAKES YOU Dull

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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-07
ITALIAN LINE IN
TRENT|NO HOLDING

While the tremendous effort the
Austro Hungarian army in the Eastern
Trentino is making to gain the pass.
es into the italian plains resulted yes.
terday In pushing back Of the Italian
line at one point the vital front re.
mains unbroken. The advance was
scored to the east of Asiago where,
according to today's official statement
from Berlin the eminence of Monte
Sizemol was stormed.
The capture may have been one
result OF the recession In the Italian
line Just to the east the day previous
Dispatches from Italian headquar.
tiers have rejected confidence there
that the new line in this sector was
capable OF holding the passes.
The number OF prisoners taken by
Austro.H ungarians inthis offensive
has been increased by 400 the Berlin
reports bringing the total to $4,000.
Rumanian troops have decided to
Join the armistce, although they have
rejected all attempts at fraternaliza.
ton. This announcement Is made
officially from Jassy. Hostilities have
been suspended on whole Rumanian
front 1t is stated.
~
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-07
Grace Kerns COMING Here.

Mrs. G. w. Waddell was In Clarks-
Lurg last night where she attended the
Red Cross benefit concert given by the
Marcato club which today is present
inga musical program nj the Woman's
Club meeting. Grace kerns who ranks
second among American sopranos and
who was the soprano soloist Of the oc-
casion was former school mate Of
Mrs. Wadlell's both having studied at
the Institute Of Music and Art in New
York. Her progress in her art has
been phenomenal and SO deeply Inn
pressed Mrs. Waddell that she has Or.
ranged to have Miss Kerns here in Feb
ruary to sing under the direction Of
the Presbyterian church choir Of which
Mrs. Waddell is directress. Cecil Fan
ming, baritone. and a chorus Of IS
voices also assisted with the program.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-07

town, Pa.
Mr.. knight had been in declining
health for some time from compli-
cation of diseases. He Is survived by
his wife who was formerly Miss Rose
Fletcher, of White Day, and one son,
William, aged 10 years.
A. NJ. knight spent last Sunday in
Uniontown with his brother returning
l.ere on Monday. He left this after
room for Uniontown and will remain
Until after the funeral arrangements
for which have not been made at this
time. Burial will be made at Hope
well, Pa.
Mr.. knight up until five years ago
was resident Of this city having been
associated with his brother in business
and later being in business with ]. L,
Harm on Bridge street. He is well
and favorably known here.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-07
SENATE ADOPTS
WAR RESOLUTION
LaFollette Left the Chamber
Before the Voting Be-
gan.
fRy Associated Press. \

WASHINGTON. Dec. within less
than an hour the Senate passed today
the resolution declaring war oil Aus.
tria.Hungary.
The resolution was adopted BY the
Senate unanimously "a to nothing
Senator Gronna of North Dakota, Nor.
ris of Nebraska and vardaman of
Mississippi who voted against the
German war declaration supported the
resolution. Senator LaFollette Of
Wisconsin left during the speech max
ing and did not cast his vote.
Meanwhile there was every indica.
ton that the resolution would pass
in the House while only one dissenting
vote Rep. London, socialist. Members
were so sure of 1t that they deserted
the chamber to escape speech making
and returned later for voting. After
the house acts the two resolutions will
be reconciled or one substituted Cor
the other. -.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-07
shower of glass which followed the ex-

ploSlOn.
In the Richmond section the scenes
enacted defied description. Seriously
injured men and women crawled from
the wreckage of their homes and lay in
The streets until they were removed in
ambulances and automobiles to hos.
pitfalls. Those less seriously hurt aided
those more gravely injured. In tho
streets piled high with debris were
found the shattered bodies Of many wo
men and children. Several children
were crushed to death when they were
hurled against telegraph poles by the
force OF the explosion.
In scores OF cases occupants OF
houses who had escaped without in.
jury or who were only slightly hurt
were baffled by the flames in their
search for members Of their families
and were forced to stand by impotent
ly while what once had been their
homes became funeral pyres for loved
cnes.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-07

velopment company's addition to the
city of Fairmont, fronting on Fairmont
avenue, $4,000; H. R. DollistS! ct ux.
to Henry S. Lively. trustee, lot in the
Edgeway addition to the city Of Fair.
mont, IS; r. H. Dolliscn ct ux. to ALL
son s. Fleming, three lots In the Edge
way addition to the city Of Fairmont,
$500; Harold j. Wilson ct ux. to R. H.
Dollison, lot in the Edgeway addition
of the city Of Fairmont, 81; Allison s.
Fleming to R. H. Dollison, lot in Edge
way addition OF the city Of Fairmont,
81; Robert s. Merrifeld to Henry S.
Lively. trustee (deed of trustl lot in
the Monongahela Industrial company's
addition to the city Of Fairmont, 81.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-07

mum Is; precipitation. trace;&s
i EVENTS TONIGHT
h Skinner Building-Modern Wood.
kS:FIsming Building-Dent Hive,
I Ladies' 81 the Maccabees.
IA odd Fellows Hall-I. o. o. F..
!ssRsd Mems Hall-Degree Of poca-
s Norma sohool-Lyceum and Mozart
! Literary Societies -,
Fleming Chapel-Recital by Nil.
sdred French Page, reader.
III. p. Temple Christmas bazaar
~ East side-Christ Missionary ALI
afSGe Bible school, No. 81, Merchant
street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-07
Harry L. Knight
Dies at Uniontown

A message received here today an.
rounced the death Of Harry L. knight,
q former resident OF Fairmont and an
only brother Of A. NJ. knight, Of this
city. which occurred this morning at
eleven O'Clock at his home at Union.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-07
Many Deaths at ss Is
Camp Bowie in Texas

FORT WORTH, Texas. Dec. H.
Eighteen deaths have been reported
from the base hospital at Camp
Bowie during the last "a hours.
Mostof them weer caused by pneu-
monia or complication of measles and
pneumonia. Fifteen Of meningitis
-asa gaported-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-07

81 Gu, ont this picture on all four
E1s4ts. eiifire length. Then dotted lind
q 81 ma 70 on. Fold each section un:
d6rneatb accurately. When compile
~ turn seEes and you'll ind sur
pilsins Jestle Save the pictures =.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-07

Election Tonisht-At tonights meet.
ing of Dent hive, Ladies of the Macca-
bees which will take place in the hive
quarters in the X. Of P. building at
1880 o'clock an election of officers will
be held.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-07
THE WEATHER.

West Virginia
Probably snow to;
night and Satur
night
Local Readlnss
r. p. Hall, OBJ.
Temperature at
s. A.. M. today
20.
Yesterdays
wather, clear;
temperature, max
poum "A. mini,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-07

b New Janitor seeured-Joseph Dough
erty Il the newly addition added to
the janitor force at the Fairmont high
school. There are three janitors at
that school building. John Helms, for
meriy janitor at several city schools,
takes Mr.. Dougherty's place at. the
White school.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-07

WIN Return Conservation Cards
Acting County Superintendent OF
Schools 7. G. Moore and w. E. Mich.
sals willreturn the 5000 home food con.
servation home cards to State Food Di.
rector Z. w. oglebay, Of Wheeling.
These cards were shipped to Fairmont.
but we're lost for several weeks. When
they arrived here the campaign was
ever and none Of them were distribut.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-07
LATE WANT ADS

EANTED-Errand boy. Apply P.
p Lipson. 81 Madison street.
Z! :: .:..:slzs 12-7-lt 1852.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-07

N Maklnu GOOD Tlme-More than one.
fourth Of paving blocks have been laid
lon Locust avenue, between Cleveland
avenue and Mccoy street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-07

satuvday Pay 6ay-Tomorrow will
sps pay day for the teachers of Fairmont
district, District Superintendent Her
schel B. Ice Will distribute the checks.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-07

He'd School opens-After being with
cut q teacher for months, the Red
school In Grant district was opened
! last Monday with .good.sized attend
arce al. pupils
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-07

Operation on spine-Mike Hercula
patient at the state sanitarium at
Terra Alta was operated on at Fair.
mont hospital No. today for an alb
scess on the spine. AS soon as the
man RECEIVERS sufficiently he will he
taken back to Terra Alta.
In immigration Bureau = Attorney
Raymond ]. Abbaticchio, of this city
has removed his family to Washing
ton, D. c.. where he has accepted po
r.tion with tho United States govern
ment in the bureau OF immigration
Mr.. Abbaticchio speaks Italian very
fluently and can he of service to Uncle
sam in this way.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-07

I. Raised Some Broom Corn - Broom
nrn was raised by number Of farm.
Fs during the past season, but fits areas
ne well scattered over the country.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-07

Deeds Reeerded-These deeds have
leen filed with County Clerk A. G.
Hartn for record: Frank c. Hay.
eond. special commissioner, to Charles
!. Highland. three lots in Fairmont De.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-07

Faculty Members Talk - Prof. j.
Francis Shreye OF the Normal school
faculty, is spending today at Newburg,
Preston county, where he addressed
q district teachers meeting. Prof.
Walter Barnes also Of the Normal fac,
iilty. is at Cowan today on similar bust.
ress and yesterday spent the day at
Fleetwood where he addressed teach.
ers' meeting.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-07

A Drunk Jaiied-Sndrew McKelvey
was arrested yesterday by Deputy
Sheriff John Glover on charge of be.
Ing drunk. He was put into the Jail
and will be obliged to pay fine of a
dollar and costs. The warrant was
issued before Justice Conway.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-07

Some Sorghum Grown - Some few
scres Of sorghum has been grown by
Hrmers Of Marion county during the
knst year. The extent of the produc.
non is not very large. however. The
Fop Is being Increased from year to
rear fortunately.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-07

Gets Pension-A dispatch from
Charleston says a pension has been
awarded to Mrs. Hannah ,McElfresh
OF Hpnlt, w. Va, widow, and two chill,
dren Of John =. McElfresh, who was
Killed Vhile In the employ Of the Mon.
ongahela Valley Traction Company
$50 month.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-07

Boyd Anderson's New Job-Boyd
Anderson Is now distributing agent
Cor the jackson Automobile for Mar.
sor, Harrison and Monongalia coun'
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-07

!, New Revenue Agent-yohn H. Rock,
~, has been appointed stamp agent
Of the International Revenue collec.
Tor taking the place made vacant by
The resignation Of Major Earl Smith
Nho has been called to service. Mr..
Rock received his commission yester.
Day and Is handling the stamps at
ne National Bank, where he is locat.
90 $1,000 u: = -.sAAs
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-05
Musical Farewell
For Harvey Adams

AS a farewell event for Harvey
Adams who left yesterday afternoon
for Los Angeles. CAL, for an indefinite
stay, the Hayden orchestra, one Ct the
popular musical organizations of the
city and a few friends were delightfully."-
entertained Saturday evening al the
home OF Jacob S. Hayden on Madison
street.
The Hayden orchestra was formed
at the time of the first presentation OF
the "Old Folks" concert held in this
city in the spring and since that time
the organization has been kept iutact
and has furnished music for various
entertainments inside and outside OF
the city. The veteran musicians get
keen enjoyment out of the practice and
their talent is readily recognized and
appreciated. The personnel OF che or.
chestra is Harvey Adams, first violin;
Jacob Hayden, second violin; Charles
E. Watts, flute, clarinet and Flageolet;
W. E. Knowlton, trap drummer; Mrs.
Elsie Adams Watson, pianist.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-05
.SAMM|E, MUTE AND
19-YR WIDOW TO WE'D
Unusual Aggregation Line
Up For License at Coun-
ty Clerks Office.

Arrows were shot thick and fast by
Dan Cupid today and four licenses
were issued at the county clerks Office
within the space of an hour. A. @.
Martin, the county clerk, and Edward
Phillips, deputy county clerk, were
obliged to practice speed to accommo-
date the seekers of matrimonial paths.
Two couples were in waiting while che
third answered the necessary qucs-
lions.
Included in the walters were Clayton
Campbell, a handsome strapping big
fellow, who wore Uncle Sans KHAKI
uniform. and who IS here on weak S
furlough from Camp Lee; widow OF
nineteen summers, and Erwin E. Liter
and Lylia M. Walsh, apair Of mutes.
The licenses issued were as follows:
Clayton Campbell, 90, and Stanley
Dale Yost, both of Fairmont; Erwin f
Liller, "a, Akron, O., and Lydia Mabel
Walsh, %, of Worthington; William
NJ. Raimes, So: Clarksburg, and Emma
Swink, 4S, of Fairmont; Alex. Shearer,
81, Grant Town. and Goldie Matheny
10. of Fairmont; Emery Singleton
10 and Ida May Hammit. 10, both o!
Fairmont; Scott w. Dodd, 40, and Sa'
rah Belle Rice, 81.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-05
.FA|RM0NT NOW
HAS WOMAN COP
IN MISS Mckinney
Secretary of Associated
Charities Formally APP
pointed Police Matron

Miss Margaret Mckinney was ap.
pointed police watron for the city OF
Fairmont at the regular meeting OF the
Board Of Affairs held at the city hall
this morning. She will assume her du.
ties at once.
Under disappointment she will have
direct charge over delinquent girls ard
children Of Fairmont.
Miss Mckinney has been doing much
charity work for the city and in con.
nection with these duties has been de.
voting much time to the duties of a PC
lice matron. Authority given her oy
the appointment this morning will en-
able her to make any other new plans
along the line that she may desire.
The need Of police matron to look
after the young girls in Fairmont was
brought before the Board of Affairs
some few months ago by the Woman's
Club. The matter has been carefully
considered since that time but not IN
til this morning was an appointment
made.
Miss Mckinney will become regu
lar city officer with power to make ar
rests. II she accepts the new position
she will be sworn nand assume her
duties at once.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-05
GIRL B0WLERS ARE
ACQUIRING SKILL

No less than twenty girls left the
Y. NJ. C. A. Saturday evening with sore
arms after spending their first evening
OH the bowling alleys. Considering
their knowledge Of the game and lacE
of experience some good scores were
rolled.
Until Saturday evening Mrs. Els.
Schulken held high score of IS Miss
Grace Foster, secretary of the Yourg
Women's department, established a
new record of 81. Miss Dorothy
Howard was the second best bowler on
Saturday evening, rolling "a and con.
ing within seven pins of the record
Miss Marguerite Barnes made the high
est score in her first game. rolling 81
and following with score of 6S. Miss
Mamie Ford was very efficient in nit.
ting the headpin and also made some
good counts.
The girls found most difficulty to
score, especially when they cleared The
alley for spare or a strike.
The girls were not the only ones
that had good time on Saturday even.
ing. The pin boys enjoyed their wnrl,
more than ever before as they wer.
only asked to set up the pins abo It
once in every three frames.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-05

1taly's situation appears increasing.
ly grave today with the announcement
from Rome that the Tagliamento river
west Of which General Cadorna had es.
tablished new line after the great re.
treat from the Isonzo had been crossed
by the Austro- German invaders.
The crossing of the river apparently
has not yet been In sufficient force tn
compel Cardona to decide on abandon.
ment Of the Tagliamento line but the
Teutonic commander undoubtedly will
make the most Of the opening he hes
forced to debouch against the Italian
position north and south of the point
where he has gained footing on the
west bank Of the stream.
That this process is already undar
way is indicated by the fact that Rome
tells Of increasing Austro-G German pres.
sure against the Italians left wing
where the crossing was effected.
The spot selected by the enemy for
this successful attempt-near Pinzano
about 40 miles from the mouth OF tho
rive: and about II miles northwest Of
Udine was at point where marshy
grounds is encountered furtaeT to the
south this begins to disappear on banks
rising perceptibly and the river mar.
rowing down.
If General Cardona decided to abau.
don the Tagliamento line, at which 1t
is by no means certain that he inteuc.
ed to fight more than a delaying acton,
his next natural stand for the defense
Of Venice will be at the Leyinza from
10 to 10 miles further west or finally at
the Piaze some 10 miles further in that
direction.
Meanwhile as the opposing forces
are struggling for temporary mastery
of the field the Entent leaders includ.
ing British and French Premiers ana
military advisers are in council IN
Rome to deal with the situation whi:a
admittedly is recognized as grave cou.
pied as the powerful attack from the
east is with the threat of thanking
movement by the Austro.Ge
forces southwark In the Trentino to
the westward of the present battle
front.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-05
BUILDING ROAD TO
.UPL|FT H|GHLANDERS
Fairmont People Her Inter.
ssting Story ,Imnt Ken.
lucky Mountaineers.

q - - -. -
Miss Angsffna Melville. connected
with the Pine Mountain school in
southeastern kentucky. who was the
week end guest of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E.
Watson at Highgate yesterday after
noon, told an interested audience
composed of some one hundred per-
sons of conditions in the Pine Noun
tains; of the people their traditions
and customs. the splendid possibilities
|of character development and Of the
work already done there in the Pine
settlement school.
Pine Mountain settlement is in the
widest of the wild mountain region,
and the school which is now there
was made possible through the gift of
land from Uncle William Creech, q
mountain man who had long had a
vision of better conditions for life for
his children and grand children.
From Berea college across the noun
tain came two instructors whose ideas
of a school agreed with Uncle Will
liam's and the ground was duly deed
ed "for school purposes so long as the
Constitution of the United States
stands" and as Uncle William said
when the deed was duly recorded,
"there'll be a school at Pine Mountain
forever unless some foreign power
conquers and rules us"
These highlanders, Miss Melville
affirmed, came from the mountains of
Virginia, settling In the mountains,
whit" others of their kin pushed on
into the blue grass region of Ken.
lucky and are now aristocrats of
this aristocratic section. These peo-
rle formed the hardest and most ven
turesome Of their kinspeople. and the
stock intermingled with that of the
English, Dutch and Scotch settlers
who pushed into the mountains after
the Revolutionary war. Their devel-
opment has been arrested for years,
yet they have a civilization not excell-
ed in communities where intellectual
development has had every encour-
agement.
The object of the Pine Mountain
school. Miss Melville told her audi
ence, is moral, intellectual and indus
trial development. It is the aim to
teach these people how to live in the
mountains rather than to drag out an
existence as the parents and grand
parents had done.
Reclaiming of the mountain soil is
tauFht to these children, and survey
has been made for road TO a market
through these mountains, otherwise
the reclaiming of the soil will amount
to naught. To construct such a road
$4,000 was necessary. ard OF that
sum only $4,000 remains to be raised.
This road when completed will con-
meet the Pine mountain people with
the railroad and passes .hroreh the
seats OF three counties. It's ~alue In
every way cannot he over estimated
Miss Melville left ha-e today for
Weston. where she WILL address the
State Conference OF the DAUGHTERS oil
the American Revolution. The audi.
ence yesterday was composed OF the
members OF the William Raymond
Chapter of the Daughters Of the
American Revolution and their has.
bands, of the Fairmont Chapter OF the
Sons of the Revolution and then
wives and a number Of other guests
Mrs. Watson served tea to her guests
] before their departure.