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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07
PERSONALS

Mrs. +. C. Rowand has returned
from Homestead, Pa, where she was
called by the illness and death OF her
mother, Mrs. David Anderson.
L. n. Wetzel spent yesterday in
Warrington on business.
Miss Augusta Mccormick, who had
spent the week end here the guest Of
Miss Ruth Barnes at Edgemont, has
returned to Pittsburgh, where she Is a
student at the University OF Pitts
burgh.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Guy Prichard re-
turned last night from Charleston.
where they were located during the
legislative session.
Senator Scott C. Lowe returned last
night from Charleston, where he was
in attendance at the legislative ses-
sion.
Mrs. Ed Steele and Mrs. Charley
Steele, of Grafton, were in the city
yesterday.
Mrs. James Thomas and son Ren.
dell have returned from Fayette City,
Pa, where they had spent the last sew.
eral weeks with relatives.
a. ". MdrIlu nus returned from
Washington, D. c., where he attended
the inauguration ceremonies.
Miss Blanche McAndrews has re-
turned from Woodsfield, @, where she
had spent the last two months with
relatives.
Mrs. Harry Pratt and daughter, of
Wheeling, are the guests of the for
mer's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey
Vanata.
D. C. Caldwell, of Mil Grove, Ind. is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. C. NJ. Will
hanson en- route home from Washing.
ton, where he attended the Inaugural
ton ceremonies.
Mrs. A. NJ. Michael has returned
from Morgantown, where she was the
guest for several weeks of her par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Reay.
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LOCAL SOCIAL EVENTS
Class Entertained.

The McElfresh Sunday school class
Of the Diamond Street NJ. e. church
was entertained last evening at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. W. l. cambridge
on Morgantown avenue. The class
presented Mr.. and Mrs. cambridge,
who were recently married. with a
pretty picture. Mrs. cambridge, who
was Miss Hettie Moran. was a mem
Der of the class. Refreshments were
served, the hostess being assisted in
serving by Mesdames Marcus Moran
and Charles Michaels.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07

The PhiIathea Class Of the Eiehland
Avenue NJ. L. church was ent rtained
last evening at the home of TIL teach.
er, Will Layman. After a busir ass ses-
sion, the class adviser. Mrs. Gladys
Gainor, made an interesting talk.
Refreshments were served at the close
of the meeting.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07

their grand daughter Miss Pearl
Groves and Willis Phillips of Flickers-
vile were united in marriage Mem
bers Of the family and few intimate
friends witnessed the ceremony which
was performed by Rev. A. E. Kinciad.
A wedding dinner was served follow
ing the marriage and Mr.. and Mrs.
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To Give Recital.

Miss Beatrice iFtzwater instructor
in elocution at the Normal school will
give recital at Warrington on Fri.
day night in the High school auditor.
ium. James Barnes, basso, will assist
her in the recital.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07
Returned From South

Mrs. Harvey Shain and the Misses
Jeanette and Caroline Bright who had
spent the last several weeks in Flori.
da arrived hom elast night from
Washington, d. c., where they attend
ed the inaugural ceremonies. They
also visited Mrs. Shain's daughter,
Miss Lucille Shain a student at Bris-
toll school in Washington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07

Miss Evelyn Garrett arrived home
today from Washington, D. c., where
she attended the inaugural ceremo-
MES. While in Washington .he was
the guest of her brother. Whit ~ Gar
rett, who is a page in the I,use of
Representatives.
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With Mrs. Hlte.

An interesting session of the Moth
ers club was held yesterday after
noon at the home Of Mrs. r. NJ. Hite
on Fatrmont avenue. Interesting pa
pers were read by Mrs. ]. Walter Barn
es, Mrs. j. C. Miller and Mrs. Joseph
Roster.
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To townsville.

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Talbot and
family of Fairmont avenue moved to-
day to their country home at Loves
vile. Miss Agnes Talbot will spend
the remainder Of the schc-S gear here
with her aunt Mrs. Smith Hood.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07

Mrs. VIM. Ridgeley and sou Elmer
who spent the winter in WGuchula,
Fla, have arrived home. Mrs Ridge
ly who has been in i'll health for some
time has improved but little in her
sojourn there.
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Mrs. c. w. Waddell will go % Pitts.
burgh tomorrow where she viii meet
her sister Miss Ethel Hoult, a member
of the High school faculty If New
Martinsville. They VIII spend a few
days in the city,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07

The Ladies' Aid Society OF Il 9 Meth.
odist Episcopal Church South will
meet Thursday afternoon 1T 2:SO
O'Clock at the church. A good attend
ance of the members is desired
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07

Phillips have taken up their residence
at Flickersville. Both are members
of prominent families.
The Loyal Daughters of the Central
Christian church will meet this even.
ing at seven o'clock at the home 81
Miss Ida Smith on Carleton street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07

Miss Grace Loar Of Grafton is sub
shutting for Miss lisa Neal who is at
her home at PIT. Pleasant on account
of the illness of her mother.
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Homo from Washlnatc =

Congressman NJ. NJ. Neely arrived
home yesterday morning from Wash.
ington, D. c. Mrs. Nelly al chill
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never fails to score in her beautiful
rendering Of my Gal Sal"

An advertising man, window dress.
er who is fat. one OF the Speedo Kids
from the W. u, sat in the front row last
night just like so many crows on a
fence. And that's why wasn't there.
But 1t doesn't explain the absence of
the minstrel drummer. "Easy's" got
ten idea he's ground hog. and lust as
soon as he saw his shadow he ducked.
THE fat man and the ad man." says
the messenger boy, made so much
noise that Easy" and his drum sticks
weren't missed. Hats of, here comes
Keystone Saml
No 1t isn't; it's the organist, Jones!
THE Honolulu troupe has been in
town for two days and several mem.
beers OF the company expressed them
selves In their native language which
Mack" and Bunk" interpreted for
me-"it's fine town"
The tremendous popularity OF the in.
ternational's photoplay serial, "Patria,"
an episode Of which is at the Princess
today, and its charming star, Mrs. Yer.
non Castle, has invaded New York's
ACStdul hllLos IhGS0lllly Tic CulG uEb
Beaux Arts, rendezvous of metropoli-
tan night life, gave the first of series
Of "Patria" fetes. Every table was
taken and the affair was q wonderful
success.
The spirit of Americanism. the dom
inant theme in "Patria" characterized
the fete. The decorative effects were
done in red, white and blue. A special
supper of dishes with patriotic names
was served. Copies Of the popular
"Patria" waltz were distributed among
the guests and to its enchanting music
Signor and Signora Ayda Arbox. pre-
scented an attractive dance. the latter
attired in the famous flag costume
worn by Mrs. Castle.
The affair was the first OF its kind
ever attempted in a leading New York
restaurant. Realizing. however. that
Patria was most popular topic among
its patrons the Beaux Arts manage
ment decided to hold the Patria fete.
OLD STAGER.
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IN THE
FRONT ROW
HEAoLlNERs TONIGHT.


~ unusually good bill. The main
attraction is the Girl from Fris-
co" play, but the Grant, Police Re.
porter" offers an exceptionally inter-
'esting feature and to us II looks like
ed as headliners. The Grant picture Is
named "The Trap" and the story is
summarized thus:
Brandon, a police lieutenant, has
made 1t extremely unhealthy for Null
hall and his partner Letson, to con.
tinue their gambling operations. They
plan revenge. Mulhall hires Benny.
a gangster, 10 plant" his /. .. u. Iol
$500 On the person OF Brandon. At
the gamblers trial. Mulh1ll accuses
the policeman of raidIng his place he
cause he was unable to collect hush
money. The I. o. U. is found in Bran.
don's hat and he is stripped OF his au-
thority and held for trial.
Grant. police reporter on the Chroni-
Gle, suspects that Brandon is the VIC
tim of frame-up and trails the gam.
bier to his quarters. Climbing the
dumbwaiter shaft he overhears Null
hall outline a plot 10 his accomplice
for enticing the disgroc ii lieutenant
to that rccm and then confronting him
with detectives. My::a. the lieuter
ants daughter, is also afraid that her
father Is the victim CT hoax and fol.
lows him When he stFrts to k32p lbs
appointment, dressed in boys clothes.
Mulhall decides to double cross his
partner and hires Benny. the gang
ster, to finish him while the policeman
Is in the room. How Grant at the risk
of his life saves Myrta from mortal
injury at the hands of the gangster
and bings Mulhall, the plotter to JUS
tice, provides wonderfully thrilling
climax.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07

The vaudeville bill at the Hipr
winds up tonight and it behooves all
lovers of good singing to get around
and take in the show. 1t is good. Bill
Bailey and myself have given it our
approval, and as Harvey Paist would
say, What more do you want?" There
are nine live wires in the bill and
while the variety is not as broad as
some people might desire 1t is with
out doubt vaudeville entertainment
that is not duplicated anywhere but on
the big time circuit.
Starting at 2:8O tomorrow there
will be offered at the Hippodrome the
atre something entirely new to us in
the way of musical comedy. my Hon.
olulu Girl" new production with new
scenery, new wardrobe and a. clever
company numbering twenty-five PEG.
pie will be shown in one act, three
scenes. The first scene will be q
Honolulu hotel, the second a dock.
scene and the third an island show
ing the Kelauea volcano, also the
ocean with big ocean liner arriving
at its landing.
Heading this beautiful production
are two of the most popular musical
comedy stars who have made thou
sands laugh and scream at their funny
antics and most humorous and orig
fnal personalities. Charles ]. Burk-
hart, known to all as the man with
the funny slide, handles the male
comedy end. while the diminutive lit
tie comedy star Alice Berry takes the
leading slavery and comedy role. This
pair alone chase the blues of any so
inclined to feel. They are surround
ed by a capable cast of players, includ-
ing the well known big woman with the
big voice, Miss Belle Belmont, who
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dren John and Corrine, who had spent
the last several months in the capital
city accompanied him home.
PhlIlips.Groves.
A pretty wedding was soIemnized
on Sunday at the home Of Mr. and
Mrs. r, NJ. Lytton at White Day when
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07

In dressy models the variety is very large.
sergcs Gabardines. Trcotine. Velour and Covert
cloths are the leading materials: and there is
every good color for Spring represented-$to to
$45. Second Floor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-26
NATIONAL LEAGUE

The Pirates rallied in the ninth in
ming yesterday and after tieing st.
Louis in that frame won out in the
tenth by the score of 10 to s. Pitts
burgh batted Meadows from the box
in the initial inning, securing four
runs.
Luck figured greatly in favor of
Chicago yesterday and although
Cincinnati greatly outplayed them
the former won by the score of 4
to ..
In slugfest participated in by
both teams yesterday the New York
Giants defeated Philadelphia to
and forced the Moranmen into last
place in the league race. The Giants
walloped Alexander numerically,
and had he been taken out in the
fifth when the Phils led by four
runs, the contest could have been
saved.
Brooklyn and Boston battled to a
6-6 twelve-inning tie yesterday in
their first clash of the season. Six
pitchers were used in the contest,
Marquard and Rudolph started but
were ineffective. With the score 8
to against them Brooklyn rallied
in the sixth and took the lead in
the seventh, but Boston, on a double
steal again tied the score in the
eighth. Thirty-two players were
used in the contest.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-26
TECH PLAYERS
START PRACTICE
Freshmen Play First Game
With Sophs Monday After
noon on Island Field

Tech Freshmen are getting into
shape for their contest with the
Sophs next Monday afternoon. Act
ing Manager Bud" Lingle has made
his call fr candidates for Thurs
day on the Island. Prof. w. A. Nc
Cune will coach theis aggregation.
Since the close of the Interclass
basketball league, Tech students
have been keen for this National
outdoor sport Competition prom
ises to be close as a number of
players will report for each posi-
ton.
The following players have hand
ed in their names:
Catchers, John Smith, Nelson
Hibschman, Antony Wilsbach. Harry
Ellinger, Gerald Harris: pitchers.
Carl Beck, Oscar Miller, BUD
Lingle, George Germer; first base,
William Douglass. Goose" Erdley,
George Weigle, Ross McCord, Gus
taVe Erdman, Henry Klugh. Blair
Helkin; second base, BUS" Snyder,
Bernard Aldinger. Curtis Tripner,
William Long, Jacob Davidson; .hird
base, Robert Leiby, Alvin thinner
man, Raymond Hoffman, Myron
Cover, Lawrence Heagy, Norman
Berlin, Clark Swengle: short stop,
lie Dell George. ROLAND Bentley:
left field, Richard Lands, Earl
Philipelll, William Harris, AL Bren-
ner. Meredith Gerner and Sidney
Beasor; center field, William Pleam.
Gilbert Holm, Moe Cohen. Clarence
Buxton and John Boothe: right field,
Edgar Fair, George Kraber and John
Atkinson.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-26

cast vote of confidence in them
selves.
The commission form was defended
by representatives from several third
class cities. 1t was admitted that
while there are many minor defects in
the present law, another bhl which
has been presented to the Legislature
Will correct them If approved by the
legislators. This is the bill which
has been prepared and endorsed by
the League of Third Glass Cities.
No action was taken by the COM
mittee. The hearing continued until
nearly $50 o'clock. a. NJ. Fuller. of
Meadville. acted as spokesman for the
supporters of the Clark commission
form of government. in presenting
them in turn to address the commit
tee. Senator Beidleman's purpose by
direct question was to find out
whether or not assertions made
against the bill were the result of in
quiry among those who knew or sim
ply the sentiment of persons interest
ed either in being returned to office
and without other special knowledge
of the situation.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-26
|BEIDLEMAN HITS
COMMISSION FORM
Argues For His One Council
Bill and Cross-Qucslions
Opponents

In the Senate chamber yesterday
afternoon the upper branch commit
tee on municipal affairs heard argu-
ment for and against the bill intro
duced by Senator Beldleman on April:
2i, providing the one council form of
government for third class cities, one
frome each ward, and doing away
with the present commission form.
Matthew Long, of Hazleton, accom-
panied by four residents of that city,
opposed with considerable vigor a
continuation of the commission form
OF government on the ground that 1t
is more extravagant than representa-
tion by wards. He told the commit
tee that when his committee visited
Wilkes Barre and Pittston they did
not meet a single man who favored
the commission form. Long likened
commission form of government to
the Capitalization of government by
monarchy, which, he said, Is un-
American and against the principles
of this great republic.
II. w. Ferrell, secretary of the
Wilkes Barre Chamber of Commerce,
defended the commission form of gov
ernment, saying that Wilkes-Barre
1t dS U1uCH superior anu
more satisfactory than the ward form,
which brought the reply from Sena-
tor Beidleman that IL all the business
of that city's commission form was
on par with a recent asphalt con-
tract awarded then the elimination
of the present form cannot come too
soon.
Low bids Don't Count
Referring to the Wilkes Barre paw
ing contract Senator Beidleman said
that a few months ago Wilkes Barre
council advertised for bids for the
paving of several streets with asphalt.
When the bids were opened 1t was
found that the bid OF the Central Con-
struction Corporation of HARRISBURG
was So a square yard and that OF
the Quinlan Asphalt Company
$2.19. Despite the saving of nineteen
cents a square yard to the taxpayers
the contract was awarded to the War
ner-Quinlan Company.
At meeting in Johnstown former
Mayor Ira w. Stratton, of Reading
told the committee that without eX-
ception the commission form of gov
ernment was endorsed. When Sena'
tor Beidleman asked him who had at
tended and he had replied that city
commissioners from Harrisburg and
other cities were present the author
of the bill replied that it was but
natural these commissioners should
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-26
A GOOD RETRIEVER

A neighbor of mine recently
bought a setter dog, I mention a
dog because you may otherwise
thlnk l refer to Cochin China or
Plymouth Rock. Well, he thought he
was getting just a plain EVERYDAY
setter, but the dog turned out to be
a retriever of great value as well.
Last wash day he retrieved from a
neighbor's line a set of army blan-
kets and a pair of silk hose-of a
total value of about ten dollars. If
he holds up to this record, he will
prove bargain to his master, for.
besides being a faultless setter and
retriever he gives signs OF becom-
ing a professional kleptomaniac.-
Cartoons Magazine.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-26
NATIONAL
SHOW A FLIVVER
Murray-Smith Bout Was Slow
and Preliminary Boys Were
Poorly Matched

III you want to see a fight enlist
in the army, don't go to see box
ing show" was the opinion of the
fans who attended the opening show
of the National Athletic Club last
night in the Family theater. The
attendance was poor and the fans
who did attend were greatly disap-
pointed with the bouts, with the ex-
ception of the wind-up and the battle
royal.
The preliminary bouts were a
farce and the fans did not even get
a chance to see any action at all.
The opening bout between Young
Dawson, Steelton and Young Mum
son, Baltimore, lasted three punches
and then Munson's seconds dragged
him from inc ring. He was out
matched as was the case in all the
preliminary bouts.
Second Bout Goes Limit
The second bout was was but little
better but lasted the limit, it was
between Eddie Dugan. Baltimore
and Young Seidels, York. Seidels
was outweighed about twenty pounds
given credit for putting up the bet
ter fight. Referee Taylor stopped
the Dick Gotwalt, York, and Ted
Lewis, Baltimore fight in the open
ing Of the second round after Lewis
got stiff wallop in the ribs. Got
walt outweighed him by fifteen
pounds. Lewis looked more like a
dancing master than a fighter.
Wind-up Only Fair
Harry Smith, Philadelphia and
Jimmie Murray, New York. were
matched in the final bout and while
1t was good at times it was by no
means a real fight. Smith had
shade on points, bothering Murray
with n weak left. Neither boxer
showed any effects of the mill when
they left the ring.
The most satisfactory event on the
bill was the battle royal between
eight colored "pusons" and the antics
they went through pleased the
crowd.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-26
BLUE RIDGE TO
BE ECONOMICAL
Pass Resolution to Hold to
Limit; Reward For Proof
of Violations

Hagerstown, Md, April 26.-When
the owners and managers of the six
teams of the Blue Ridge Baseball
League. cluding Gettysburg,
Chambersburg, and Hanover, three
Pennsylvania towns, met here for
probably their last gathering before
the opening of the session on May
10. President ]. ". Jamison, .Jr..
sprung a surprise. He announced
some radical changes in the sched-
ule. Chambersburg will open in
Gettysburg and the two teams will
play the opening game in Cham
bersburg on May 10.
The other openings are also
changed, Hagerstown opening in
Martinsburg and Frederick in Han
over. ChambersRurg will get seven
Saturday games BY the change.
Cut Salary Limit
Inspired by desire for economy,
in view of the fact that the war may
be hard on baseball attendance this
year, the magnates considered n
resolution offered by President Jami-
son to hold the salary limit of the
teams down to S1,100 month, and
IL was adopted. Club owners and
players will be required to make affi-
davits concerning salaries paid and
received. and a reward of fifty dol
lars will be paid for information that
any club has violated the salary
limit Heretofore there was merely
a "gentleman's agreement" that the
salary limit was not being exceeded.
Players signed by the managers of
all of the teams are reporting for
practice and by the end of the week
practically every player on the re-
spective teams will be on hand and
down at hard work.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-26
Doings in Big Leagues
AMERICAN LEAGTE

Connie Mack and his much ridi-
culed Athletic team continued their
good work on the road yesterday, by
beating the Yankees in old-time
ninth-inning fashion, to .. The
credit of victory goes to Wally
SChang, who stepped to the gum in
the ninth inning, with two men on
bases and cleaned the sacks with a
homer.
With the score to in the
seventh. in favor of Washington.
Ayers weakened. passed four men
and forced in the tieing run. After
that Lewis worked the squeeze play,
scoring Hooper with the run that
gave Boston the victory to 4. Ruth
pitched for Boston and it was his
fourth straight victory.
Cleveland punched hits off Cicot-
tee yesterday, while coumbs pitched
mastery ball and the former wal
loped Chicago, 4 to I. Most of the
game was played in a drizzling rain.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-26
TATTOOS GIRLS LIKENESS
ON BRITISH SOLDIERS ARMS

London. April G7.-Burchette. lead
ing London tattooist, has had to open
a second establishment on account of
the rush of war business.
Soldiers and sailors want their
girls picture on their arms, while
many young women insist on bearing
the likeness of their men," done in
indelible ink, in their skin. too.
"A good many soldiers bring me
photographs OF girls to tattoo. but this
is not always wise." said Artist Bur-
chette. Sometimes it's a case of off
with the old love, and you can't get
her OFF your arm"
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HARRISBURG
ACADEMY SPORTS

Coach Smith. who is coaching the
spring relay team is working with
the team every day. From present
indications there will be a better
team than ever before. because the
Academy has some unusually fine
runners. The team will go down to
the University of Pennsylvania on
Saturday morning. The team is COM
posed of Jack Froelich, Louis May,
Nelson Wescott, Lester Scheaffer,
and Earl Bortell (substitute).
The Academy nine will play the
Bethlehem Prep School Friday aft
ernoon and the Gettysburg Academy
on Saturday. Both games promise
to be good ones, for the baseball
squad is having daily practice under
the leadership of Coach Schlichten.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-26
TOLEDO RELEASES TWO

Toledo, Ohio, April 26. - The re-
lease of Catcher Charles Donnely and
Pitcher Clarence Lillpop to Bridge
port of the Eastern League, was an
nounced yesterday by President
Manager Bresnahan OF the Toledo
American Association club. This
leaves the team with only two catch
ers, Sweeney and Bresnahan HIM
self. Donnelly came from Michigan
City, Ind. Lillpop was a St. Louis
semi-professional player, one of Sec
retary Lloyd Rickert'S early spring
finds. Bresnahan is negotiating with
big league clubs for two infielders
and an outfielder.