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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-25
UPPER BODY OF CONGRESS MAY
CONTINUE WITHOUT STOP
SAY LEADERS
REPUBLICANS HEAD OFF ACTION
Determined That President Shall Not
Have Own Way In Dealing With
Foreign Situation

Washington. Feb. 24.-Senate
leaders this afternoon decided to keep
the upper body In continuous session.
Unless plans are suddenly shifted.
the senate will 90 straight through
tonight. Sunday and Monday, with.
out a stop.
Some leaders intimated that II II
proved necessary to break the repub-
lican filibuster. they would keep the
senate In continuous session until IL
dies OF It's own accord, March 4.
The decision was reached follow
ing dawdling day Of filibustering.
that was. however. most successful.
News OF the decision became
known following trip OF vice-Pres-
ident Marshall and other senate lead
ers to the White House and after
Secretary McAdoo had conferred with
the administration leaders.
The first effect OF the decision was
the calling of the lame duck" din
ner which was scheduled in honor
OF retiring members OF the congress
at the Metropolitan club here.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-25

Washington. Feb. 24.-The mar.
shaliig OF the republican forces in
congress for an uncompromising fill
ibuster against passage OF all admin
istration legislation. is a direct ef-
fort to Illustrate attempts to clothe
President Wilson with unlimited au-
thority to handle the international
situation" Senator Smooth republican
leader, declared to the United Press
today.
AS far as the filibuster has gone,
Its winding way through many reams
of speeches on Mexico, oleomargar-
inc. Vermont butter industry, finance
and farming matters, it has been
huge success,
Despite forcing a session lasting
until around midnight last night,
democratic majority leaders could
do nothing. Time after time Senator
Simmons tried to make progress on
his revenue bill. He would get bare
ly started when voice, muffled
sleepily in a shirt front and necKtie
mo quorum" and simmons would
have to start all over again after
dreary roll call.
The fillbuster was slated to be ex-
tended In more virulent fashion in
the house today, following a con-
ference between Minority Leader
Mann and senate republicans.
Unless compromise can be effect
ed, an extra session, II was freely ad-
mitted, seemed inevitable.
Rumors OF important concessions
and recessions to propitiate the min
ority were current as the two houses
assembled today for the first OF the
six remaining days before final
adjournment.
1nasmuch, however, as the forcing
OF an extra session is avowedly the
primary purpose OF the minority. II
is not generally believed they will
come to terms unless the administers
tion's revenue proposals are sub
stantially modified
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04

ascent was almost reached. Then re
overhauled the other car and shortly
afterwards he was startled by rat.
ting crash behind. Thinking some.
thing was wrong with his own car, he
looked around and beheld, stepping up
the utountainside, little car, disman-
tied end in racing trim. The newcom.
er passed the Chalmers with a con.
temptious snort of its exhaust and
few minutes later drew up beside the
Packard on the mountain top. Harry
hailed the mountain climbed and ask
ed what make of car he was scorching
things with, whereupon he was invit-
ed to step over and inspect the thing.
He perceived that 1t was a Ford-but
such Ford as never was before. The
owner had done things to it that Henry
Ford never dreamed OF. The motor
had been completely remodeled and
made into a sixteen valve head affair.
Yessir, sixteen, with two magnetos and
numerous other things that the aver.
age Ford wouldn't put up with for a
minute. Harry said the driver hadn't
christened the thing, but privately he
called it "Heluvaboat."
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04
". ]. CLARK SAYS
THE CONDITIONS
were TERRIBLE"
Vital Organs All Wrong I'm.
til Wentworth Went To
Work

This entirely new signed statement
commands attention:
For a long time I have suffered
with pains in my chest, arms and legs
and was extremely nervous. Ny
stomach and digestive organs were in
terrible condition. Had 70 use
ahysic OF some kind almost daily. Was
very weak and in q rundown condF
ton, and unable to work. Blood IN bad
order. Gas formed on my stoach and
interfered with my heart action.
Could not get good nights rest,
Would toss about.
After taking several bottles OF
Wentworth these troubles have dis
appeared and am gaining in strength
and vigor. certainly recommend
Wentworth as 1t is the only remedy
that did me permanent good.
". ]. CLARK,
So 18th St. Wheeling. I
Your dollar back at Cranes Drug
Store, Fairmont, IL Nerv-Worth does
not do for you what it did for Mr..
Clark.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04
"cLosE-UPs"

Tho Bonlee Sisters, two clever
singing artists, who were In the last
half vaudeville bill at the Hippodrome
last week are enjoying the beauties OF
the local scenery. having remained
over for three days loaf which was
handed TO them by their booking
agency.
in the crowd coming out Of the
Hipp yesterday afternoon was a male
person who had just enjoyed an hours
delightful entertainment. He was en-.
Enthusiastically commenting on the mer.
its OF the various acts, during which
he was heard to say, II think that i'm.
postor was great" Meaning, no doubt,
Mile" Marcelle, whose female i'm
personation fooled EN- all.
Next weeks attraction at the Hip.
podrcme is labeled Marguerite Clark's
Musical Comedy Company. But what's
in name, anyway!
Her Fathers Station" is Fox.
film feature added to the headlined
attraction at the Nelson today.
OLD STAGER.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04
FIRST REGIMENT
FLAG ARRIVES
1t viii Be Presented Before
the Command Leaves for
South

The Regiment6l flag which has been
purchased by citizens Of Fairmont for
the First West Virginia regiment now
in camp here, has arrived and today
was put on display in the ]. NJ. Hartley
and Son company windows. TIE flag
is regarded as a perfect specimen by
the New York firm which produced it.
1t is most gratifying that the flag
was delivered before the departure OF
the regiment for a southern camp. The
ceremonies Of presentation will be un.
der the direction Of the Red Cross
chapter.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04
Two Gulprits In ~
Police Cort Today

Pat Murphy was before Mayor
Bowen this morning charged with be-
ing intoxicated. He was arrested at
eleven o'clock yesterday evening by
Policeman Woodward and brought to
the city jail and locked up until this
morning. He admitted the charges at
court this morning and was given a
fine of five dollars which he arranged
To pay.
Frank Polovart, man employed in
the coke yards at Montana, was arrest.
ed yesterday evening by Policeman
Woodward charged with lettering.
When arrested he was attempting to
get into house on jackson street. At
court this morning he admitted that
he had not been working for over a
week. He was escourted to the Balti.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04
Lots Of Good Talent in Hipp Show,

Lots Of Good Talent in Hipp Show.
Three performances yesterday at the
Hippodrome of Carmelo's Beauty
Bug" Company went over like house
Airs in a gale of wind The matinee
drew a packed house, the first evening
performance found standing room at
premium and save a half dozen seats
on the upper floor not a chair was to
be had. People who came too late to
get seats for the first show adopted a
"safety-first" plan and Immediately
bought tickets for the second perform
ance, which was likewise greeted by a
packed auditorium. The show went
over big-with a smash. bang and wild
cheering from the multitude. Never
can we recall such an enthusiastic gath
ering at the Hipp. Neither can we
name an attraction with just the same
sort of ginger and like amount Of
pleasing talent. Fred Carmelo is the
sort Of comedian that wins his way by
sheer merit. He is careful not to over
do anything and never spoils laugh
by doing the same thing twice in ex-
actly the same way. But the scream Of
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04

the show-this bill in parucuiar--is
Lillian Washburn. She comes here
with lot OF high sounding praises that
eminate from past performances in
circle where she is we'll known, but
since she has introduced herself to
Fairmont audience the interest is all
centered in her present doings. She
will be a drawing card for the remain
der CT the week. Her comedy singing
convulsed the audience so frequently
that those who witnessed, the perform
ance last night are talking about it to.
day. Mile Marcelle, the surprise
prima donna, has a splendid voice and
is one OF the beauties of the chorus.
The removing of "her" wig caused sur
prise and in some quarters regret. 1t
seemed a shame to spoil so pretty
picture by revealing the fact that
Mile" is a mere man. Clever work,
though! Violet De Seize gives a splen-
did exhibition of toe dancing. Nelson
and Jewell, singing duo, are Ace high.
Doris Lynn is dainty soubrette, good
for the eyes and ears. Dell Gibson
last but not least of the stage perform
ers-is a tall, lean, lanky fellow who
is usually called back four times be-
cause the crowd just can't get their
fill of a neat character impersonation
with catchy song which he presents
in great style. The Orchestra" which
belongs to the troupe is only one in
number but it's some more in volume.
Weight approximately less than 300,
round, chubby face and a perpetual
smile. Sorrel top and ten digits that
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04

Transforming an III.tempered Miss.
Jackie Saunders is today featured
at the Princess in a Balboa producdoa
labe'sd The Wild Cat" The play
may be summarized as . delightful
comedy drama featuring a spoiled and
ill-tempered miss who is transformed
into charming and lovable wife. 1t
takes five acts In which to do 1t, but
the interest does not lag at any point
and the completed Job is Q pleasing
one. The tenth episode OF The Ne,
gieeted Wife" is also showing today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04
Begins Debate On
Big Finance Bill

WASHINGTON, Sept 4.-The House
today began consideration Of the SILL.
5SS,945,460 war bond and certificate
bill. the biggest measure of its kind
ever presented to Congress. It has
in the main the support OF both Repub.
licans and Democrats.
General debate on the bill will con-
tinue until tomorrow when it will be
taken up for amendment and final vote.
1t will be cast probably late tomorrow
to be followed by war insurance bill.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04
Margaret Ellington In Nelson Bin.

Margaret Ellington In Nelson Bill.
Sacrifice at the Nelson today. is
a vivid and convincing story of loyal
ty and remuneration staged against a
background Of foreign war. AL
though the plot, which deals with the
sisters, is an old-time ally of double
exposure, it is nevertheless worked
out so logically that the developments
are none the less plausible for being
melodramatic. Spies, secret mes.
sages and executions at sunrise have
become very tangible and imminent
things in the face of recent develop.
ments and the timeliness of the theme
will add interest to an already absorb
ing story.
The plot follows the adventures Of
two half-sisters, both daughters OF a
foreign war lord. although Mary is the
recognized daughter of his household.
while Yesta is the illegitimate child Of
a cafe dancer and Is herself the no.
torious darling of her native city.
The two principalities declare war
and Vesta, who holds the secret Of
important war plans, persuades Mary
to impersonate her in the city, while
she crosses the border and deliversi
her message to her own country.
When the scheme is exposed, the in
furiated war authorities are about to-
execute Mary as a spy but at the last
moment Vesta appears to take her
place and is duly shot at sunrise.
A romance between a young officer
and the unsophisticated Mary runs
as a counter theme to the loyalty be-
tween the two sisters. The suspense
is perfectly sustained through the en-
tire action.
The cast is headed by Margaret H.
ington. Jack Holt, Vinten Hall and
Noah Berry are important members.
The production is a Paramount re-
lease in five parts.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04

Mimi Aguglia, sicilian, one Of the
worlds greatest emotional actresses,
was brought to America by Charles
Frohman seven years ago. Her tour
was failure because she could not
speak English, and she has been un.
known recently save in the New
York Italian colony, where she played
in her native tongue. She makes her
debut in Carmen" and "Mignon" at
the Metropolis thi swinter. after years
of study for grand opera.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04

Said the near;cyntc, By the time
man Is in position to live on Easy
street he has just about lost all inter.
aSt In living anvuharan
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04
HER cLoTHEs sToIEN

LAUREL, Del.-When mischievous
boys stole the clothing of Cleo Thomas
while she was bathing in the river
two miles below her home town. near
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04

here. she was forced to walk in the
water the entire distance to the town
bridge, where she attracted the atten.
ton of the town constable. A large
crowd gathered before Miss Thomas
made the constable understand her
plight.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04
Chaplin at Dixie Today.

Chaplin at Dixie Today.
The Dixie is today showing a Blue.
bird feature called Bringing Home
Father" in which Brownie'vernon and
Franklin Farnum are starred. Also
Charlie Chaplin picture is being
shown. -.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04
INDUSTRIAL
FAIRMONF

Extensive and complete electrical
equipment is being installed by the
Fairmont Electric Service company in
the Alpha Portland Cement company's
new mine at Reynoldsville, near
Clarksburg. The mine will be equipped
with electric haulage, electric mining
machinery and will be electrically
lighted. Ten miles OF high tension
transmission lines are being construct.
ed TO the mine by the Monongahela
Valley Traction company and this will
supply the mine with Juice" to oper-
ate its new equipment. There are five
hundred acres of high grade coal in
the tract, which was purchased recent
~ from Alex R. Watson, and the new
operators are planning to equip their
mine in the most modern and up.to-
date manner. Other mines which are
TO be opened in that locality soon will
probably get their current from the
new transmission line also, and 1t is
not unlikely that the local electrical
company will install the equipment In
all OF the mines.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04

T Harry Clinton, OF the Standard Gar.
age, who has just returned from an ex.
tsnsive vacation trip through Mary.
land, Virginia and other points East,
briugs the latest Ford story. AS he
approached long steep mountain
ascent one day he was challenged for
= race by driver in Chalmers some
distance IN advance. Harry was driy.
ing a Super-Six and so accepted the
challenge gladly. The two raced up
the mountain, but owing to the start
Which she Chalmers had Harry was Tn.
to pass him until the ton Of the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04
IN THE 9
FRONT ROW
HEAoLINERs TONIGHT.
Musical Comedy


Hippodrome COMA. The Beauty Bug
PhotOpIays.
Nelson ................... Sacrifice
Dixie ..:.!... Bringing Home Father
Princess ..'.i....... The Wild Cat
wv HEN Jackie Saunders, the
w Sunkist star, featured at. the
Princess today. is suddenly
left without cook, does she retire to
her boudoir in despair?
She does not!
Or does she descend into the kitchen
and make biscuits that would answer
for bullets?
Not u Jackie knows herself, and
she thinks she does.
What she really does Is to put on
a comfy big apron calmly roll up her
sleeves and wade into the kitchen
work with as much nonchalanc as
this most photographed screen star
exercises when she walks past a
camera. Moreover, on the occasions
the family comes in for a regular
feed. Jackie has brother who is
fond of sitting down to one of his sis.
ter meals and remarking approving,
ly:
Give me the all round girl who
can be depended on!'
Jackie Saunders brother is a bache.
lor and the dependability OF his sis.
ter may or may not have something
to do with his persistent state Of
bachelorhood.
Who knows?
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have grand opera touch. More Of It 4
tonight. -,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04

a change has been made in the man.
hgemept of the local agency of the Ma.
tionsl Biscuit company and L. A. Child
ress is now compiling monthly. semi.
monthly, btmonthly, quarterly and an.
nual reports-and few others in be-.
tween times-in addition to attending
10 the other duties Of the position. C,
". Taylor, who was formerly at the
local agency, has been transferred to
Cumberland, Nd, and L. a. Childress
cana here from Charleston to fill the
vacancy thus created. Mr.. Childress
has been employed by the company
for como time and is well acquainted
with the work.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04

more and Ohio railroad yard BY Pollos.
man Holt and then continued down the
track on his way back to the Montana
coke yards.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04

NELSON '''''''............ Sacrifice
Dixie ..:.!.,. Bringing Home Father
Princess ....S....... The Wild Cat
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-24
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER p, 1917.
SHEEP IN CITY PARKS.

Pasturing sheep in the public parks j. n
late idea, in line with the general plan of
conservation OF food and other supplies.
The city of Denver. rich in parks of mag
~nificcnt dimensions, il said 10 he planning
Ia pasture several thousand sheep in the
parks, for the purpose OF utilizing the
heritage 10 increase the supply of both
mutton and wool. The resultant revenue
also will Increase the assets of the city
government by a NEE sum. Not a bad idea.
OF coarse. some people win object that
the sheep will destroy the grass in the
parks-you can't have your grass and eat
il too. But the sheep themselves will add
q novel and not unintere~ting touch to the
iand~csfpe which may compensate for the
lack or verdure on the ground. Sheep have
always figured more or less in literature
Biblical sources, there may be derived
many valuable references to the useful lit
Tie animal, which serves TO point many a
smile IN which sheep figurativcly repre-
sents man him~elf-not inaptly perhaps.
Poesy often has used the sheep n a source
Of inspiration-who does not recall
''hary'~ Lamb which in innumerable
forms has lent itself To the entertainment
and perhaps instruction, of men from
childhood up. Mother Goose 'Baa, baa.
black sheep also has served as i nevr-
io-he-roreotten part in the training of Eng
lish speaking youth.
True. the sight of the new park adorn-
incnt may revive painful memories ia the
minds of some, to whom they will typify
the sheep that get Shorn occasionally in
Wall street. But the reminder may serve
10 keep fresh in the minds Of those who
have been unwarv the fact that sheep
should keep away from Wall street. They
fare better IN pa>tureS-and IN parks.
Painter have always found the humble
sheep a very adaptable part of the back
ground. and sometimes Of the foreground.
Then. think of the privilege of trying out
the theory that counting sheep will induce
slnmber.
There are, indeed, many arguments IN
favor OF pasturing sheep in the city parks.
The only objection Ia trying il in Browns
VILE Il that VI have no parks. except
Washington Park--o-callcd. And We defy
any sheep Ia find n bit of grass or other
vcrdnre IN that part Of Brownsville land
C.nta
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-24

Estate Press in galveston NewS.)
With ont calling names, We wish Ia in
form our readers that u prominent finan-
cicr with a national reputation had the
misfortune tn lose his wife on October IL,
after having been married for more than
forty wears. Shortly after the funeral the
financier went To his Virginia estate. and
his friends learned with surprise that
Twelve days after the death Of his wife he
had remarked. The new bride, it seems,
had been in the Old Daminion for several
months. We think this j. something Of n
record in the matter of remarrying after
80 great a sorrow, although we have no
inclination 10 lambast the gentleman for
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-24
PROXY MARRIAGE URGED
English Newspapers Recommend
Abortion Of Plan.

The question, Should marriage by
proxy be legalized in Great Britain for
the special benefit OF men nj the front?
IL being discussed AT great length in.
the newspapers. France has made
this val time concession, and The Aus,
tralian government has called a con-
ference Of churchmen and others TO
consider the adoption Of a proxy form
Of marriage between Australians at the
front and women in Australia.
While soldiers from England gener-
ally have a chance Of returning on.
,eave for the purpose OF marriage,
there are frequently difficulties In the
way and marriage by proxy would
probably be frequently employed IL the
laws permitted, especially in the case
Of a man severely wounded or stricken
with serious illness at the front.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-24
n LIFE OF ACTION.
Beaumont Journal

That wa~ an interesting item which came
from Alaska the other day-that James
Shorter. 4 private IN the United States
army, who was charged with deserving
from Fort Li~cum last spring, returning
from the back country to surrender to the
authorities. He said he had just learned
that his country had entered the great war,
and returned TO his mates to do hi~ bit.
The soldier had deserted because he
thought there was little for him in the
army in times of peace and he got tired
Of the monotonv. Learning that war broke
ont. The husky riflcman figured there'd be
more action.
The uniustified draft evaders among the
population and the youths who should he
in the army but are not, will fail to under
stand the mental temperament that causes
some others To feel like Jim Shorter. They
can't understand why d soldier wants to be
a real soldier and fight.
We don't think the court martial will
deal harshlv with jim. He quit when there
was nothing doing and returned when
there wa--which Is mol much like talking
brave and patriotic-likc when there's moth
ing doing and quitting when there j..
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-24
LILoUkALAMI QUEEN TO THE LAST
washington Post.)

wv a~HlHEton fo~t.D
at was my privilege two wears ago to
have nm audience with the late Queen
Lilioukalani." remarked John G.. Stewart.
an American. who spent several months
in the islands. at the Willard. "To the
last L~ilioukalani retained her royal dignity.
While she was loyal to the United States.
~hc still considered herself q queen. and
every week ~he would hold court. either
in the throne room of her palace or IN the
gardens. and her faithful subjects paid her
homage. She gave Srlrndid concerts, en-
tertained al wondcrfpl dinners and was
particularly ho~pii lie to Americans.
"The most striking trait about Lilonka-
LAM. whom came Ia know well. was her
generosity. She gave AVA nearly all her
private fortune, which was considerable.
and took the utmost delight in hunting ont
worthy eases for charity. Lillonkalani
had many dependents among the natives
who lived on her bounty, and they were de
voted 10 her.
'She was an intense admirer Of the
United States and numbered among her
.ent official life. | am glad | had the
good fortune to know L~ilioukalani, for she
was, indeed. one of natures noble women,
and she had n native talen that vii! keep
alive in the literature Of her country for
many years