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Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-06
"Aren't You Ashamed!" Said Bobby.

not been able to do any work to speak
Of all day-so hot had it been. And
they watched the little monkey who
was wearing the red hat and the farm
red cOat-not because he needed it,
but because he was supposed to look
funny to bring in the pennies.
'Trick after trick he went through,
and his little hand clutched the pen
MES that were given to him in
sort of way, as if he wanted to say:
"I must hold on to these. I have
to work so hard for them
'"The hurdy-gurdy played pieces in
front of the different places until at
last they stopped before a little gray
house.
"'We won't stay here long, said
the man to himself. 4 don't believe
we will get many pennies here
"Out of window appeared the head
Of little boy. His name was Bobbie
and he loved animals of all sorts.
"He smiled when he saw the cum
ming little monkey with the red hat
and jacket and the tune of the hurdy-
gurdy sounded so bright and jolly and
full of fun.
HE hurried down the stairs and ran
out Of the front door. What joy on
horrid, hot day to have a hurdy-
gurdy and monkey in the village
What treat! What very great
treat! He had three pennies ready!
''The monkey began to do some
tricks, urged on by the man who had
seen the pennies shining from Bobbie's
hand.
"'Show the little gentleman your
fine tricks said the man.
"Bobbie was feeling so happy when
suddenly he noticed the face of the lit
tie monkey. Oh, how pleading were
his eyes, how hot his little head. And
BObbie put his hand underneath the
red jacket. The body Of the little
monkey was so hot.
"'Aren't you ashamed! said Bobbie.
The very idea of making a monkey
wear hot suit on day like this just
because you think 1t looks finer
"The man pulled at the monkeys
chain. Come along, he said. Wen
not show gentleman fine tricks
"T don't want to see them,' said
Bobbie. On day when grown men
don't feel like work, to make little
dunn animal 60 through trick after
trick to get you money! Aren't you
ashamedp
Somehow the man did not go away.
He was so surprised at being talked to
in such way. He really did not know
just what to make Of it.
"I1l tell you what I'll do said Bob
bic, who was half-sobbing now with
anger. I'll give you all the pennies
from my bank. I have 63 pennies in
all. Only. will you promise me to take
of the monkeys red hat and Jacket
| and give him rest today and other
hot days? A man to be making money
, out Of little monkey when it's so hot
his little back is burning and his eyes
are begging to be allowed rest and a
| cool place!
"I'll promise you,' said the man. as
he took off the monkeys Jacket and
cap. But I won't take your 90 cents.
You and my monkey have made me
ashamed. I'm ashamed enough-I
! don't want the 63 cents But Bobbie
did give the man and the monkey n
' nice. cool drink"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-06
Looking Forward.

"Have you any watches with water
proof cases?" asked the young man.
mo-" replied the jeweler. "What is
your object in wanting a waterproof
Watch?"
"Oh," answered the Y. NJ, II may
have occasion to soak it occasionally"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-06
UnreueneratA

Mother, why does Mr.. Smith call
papa, Brother Jones"
"'Because they are brothers In the
church, you know. All Christians are
brothers."
swell, you won't ever ketch me call.
In Fatty Smith brother"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-06
PIayinu Safe,

Are you going to send Gratleigh
back to congress this fall?" asked the
reporter.
That's what" replied the rural poll
tician. "We realize that it will be
safer for US to have him there than at
home."
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-06
Days and Niqhts.

Il suppose" said the literary young
man, shat you have read The Last
Days Of Pompeii?"
mo, haven't" admitted the fair
maid from the back township, "but I've
read nearly all of the Arabian
Nights"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-06
Purely Accidental.

congressman Twobble says the
demonstration lasted As minutes when
he reached home"
Eyes. Something got the matter with
the waterworks whistle and the en-
gineer couldn't stop it from blow.
ing"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-06

The Bald-Headed Man-It used to
.fiatter me when was young for bar.
Der to ask me If I wanted a shave.
The Tall Chap-Yes?
The Bald-Headed Man-Now he fiat.
ters me when he asks If want a hair
cut.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-06
WiIlin0 to Trv IL

"The man who has a great deal Of
money is seldom satisfied" remarked
the commonplace philosopher.
"That may be true," replied the citi-
zen toiler, ''but quite often he is mere
~ dissatisfied with his servants, or his
motor cars or his game of golf, and I
believe I could stand that sort Of dis
content for awhile"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-06
Setting Him Right.

81 suppose" remarked the scanty.
haired bachelor, "that you are not an
advocate of early marriage?"
"Oh, yes am" rejoined the spinster
who was carrying weight for age. "If
{ ever marry at oil I shall marry
goung."
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-06
Unusual Case.

"A remarkable woman. That's what
say"
"Why so?"
"She tells me she has been operating
a boarding house for 25 years and still
retains her faith in human nature"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-06
Not Offended,

"You are certainly a bum actor,s
said the theatrical manager.
'Thank you," responded the other.
with a pleased expression.
He was tramp comedian and felt
highly complimented.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-06
Much the Same.

did you ever buy a gold brick?"
asked the very young man.
"Well," replied the middle-aged man
with the absent hair, several years
ago married a girl whose father de!
clared she was worth her weight in
gold"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-06
Severely Critical.

"What is your favorite season?"
II have none," replied the pessimist.
"They are all alike to me, for I have
never yet met anybody who could
make an original remark about the
weather."
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-06
Sounded Interesting.

"How about the sermon?
'"The minister preached on the sin
fulness of cheating at bridge"
"You don't say! Did he mention any
names?"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-06

The Englishman (on railroad train)
You chaps over here are ruled by a
lot Of vulgar fellows whom you'd never
dream of meeting socially.
The American-Andi in England you
are ruled by lot Of people who
would never dream Of meeting you So
cially.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-06
Facts In the Case.

"Have you an ear for music?" asked
the society maid.
"Not me-" replied the matter-of-fact
young man. 81 use one of my ears for
telephone communications and the 9th.
er for pen rack. Seew
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-06
Asked and Answered.

Omar-Why do you call him a capi-
tai fellow, I'd like to know?
| Heinie-Because he's q millionaire,
I'm here to inform you.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-06
Close Quarters.

During the thunderstorms our milk
turned; did yours?"
"No; our refrigerator is so small
the milk didn't have room to turn
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-06
Friendly Interest.

"Here's letter from Dubwaite. His
chirography is improving"
"That's good. What's he taking for
htT
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-06

The Reformer-Are you in favor Of
women voting?
The POlitician-Sure. You could buy
all the votes you wanted for $1.98.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-06
Bamed.

''rd go to the end Of the world for you"
To his lass the lover swore;
But fate was unkind. for he could NOT
find ff
Her in department store.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-06
The Searchful Office,

The office sometimes seeks the man,
Yet when its search is done,
It starts as quickly as 1t can
To seek another one.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-06
Defective Vision,

Two sides there are to everything
That's said or thought or done.
And yet, two-thirds Of us, by jinG.
Can only look at one.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-06

Henderson-Some men claim to uni
derstand women.
Henpeck-They are mostly single
fellows.
.,,, x
Tall Buildings. J.sS
Oh, see the elevator slide, ~
Along its pathway shooting
30 far that when you take ride
You think that you're committing. \
- Prudent Man.
"Had any luck in the stock market
latelyY
"The best ever" g
"How much did you clean up?"
"Not a cent. I listened to a stiIy
small voice and stayed out"
Their Case. =
doctors In one way are a very
exceptional class" 4
"What way is that3"
"Why, when they treat a man, they
make him pay foe it." ...Il-.all llL4..l.44J
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-21
MORE LlI)l|IB||U||iR|GI.
MESSAGES OUT
Germans Tried to Line Up
South America Against
Us.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 21.-
Forty kilograms sent by Count Lux,
burg of "Spurlos Versenkt" fame, for
mer German Charge in Argentina, and
constituting another chapter OF the in
trigues Of German diplomacy in neutral
capitals, were made public here yes
terday by the State department.
In one of the messages Luxburg
reports that the induced President
Irigoven, Of Argentina, to enter into a
secret agreement with Chile and Bo-
livia, mutual impeachment for pro-
lection versus North America" and
did his utmost to have Peru included
in such an agreement.
Yesterdays disclosures complete the
story Of LuSburg's intrigues, which be-
gan when the State department gave
out the famous "Spurlos versenkt"
(sink without a trace) messages. They
are of Importance chiefly because OF
their bearing upon various heretofore
unexplained activities IN South Ameri-
ca, and are particularly interesting at
this time when Luis Cabrera, envoy of
President Carranza Of Mexica, is, on
his way to Argentina to attend a neu-
trality conferece.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-21
COUNTER. ATTACKS.
BY ITALIAN TROOPS
On All Other Fronts the
War Situation is Quiet
at Present.

Opposition to the Bolsheviki appar.
emily is increasing as reports OF Ger.
man support of the Maxamilist gov.
eminent becomes more pronounced
and the situation in Russia grows more
chaotic while the Bolsheviki endeavors
to arrange separate peace with the
Central Powers. One report from Lon.
Con says that the Rumanians have
joined the Ukrainians while other dis.
patches declare that former Premier
kerensky is marching against Moscow
and that Grand Duke Nicholas is rails,
ing royalist army in the Caucasus.
German and Austrian officers re,
leased from Russian prisoners were re-
ported toshave led the Bolshevih in
overpowering their opponents ip
Teschent, while other released enemy
prisoners, said to be two army corps
are near Petrograd.
Officers of the Central powers are
said to be in Petrograd although this
is denied by the Bolsheviki who claim
that the Constituental Democrats are
trying to put Russiaunder German con
troll. Meanwhile diplomats of the Cen
trail powers are hurrying to begin peace
negotiations with the Bolsheviki. 3
On leaving Berlin the German EN-
issary were urged by the populace te
make "a strong peace"
Apparently undaunted by the heavy
blows the enemy has been using in at
tempting to break the Brenta.Piavt
line, the Italians are making counter
attacks in an attempt to regain Monte
Avalone. So far, Berlin says, the,
have been unsuccessful. On other sec
tors OF this front the Italians hav,
repulsed with losses. strong Austro
German counter attacks.
Raiding engagements occupy the. op
posing forces on the northern end O.
the western front while the artiller,
continues active in the Ypres.C Cambria
sectors. In Lorraine the French have
repulsed a heavy German attack. nortt
of Reillon about eight miles south o.
the Rhine.Marne canal, where the Ger
mans raided an American trench moi
long ago. 81.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-21
Death Toll Now 4e.

SHEPHERDSvILLE, KY, Dec. 21.-
The death toll taken last night when
the Louisville and Nashville passen.
ger train No. 2 from Cincinnati to New
orleans crashed into the rear end Of a
Louisville, Bardstown and Springfield
accommodation train few hundred
feet south Of the railroad station had
reached 46 today. The number killed
was at first placed by w. F. Sheriden,
superintendent OF the, Louisville divi.
sion of the l.. and N, at 3S. y
Revision Of this figure caused by ad.
ditional deaths from among those bad
ly injured increased the total to 46.
The wreck which is said to be the
worst in the history of the l.. and ~.
occurred Just after the local train had
pulled out from the station here. II
lad only gone short distance when
the other train came in sight travel
ing at high rate Of speed. Before II
could be halted 1t had crashed into
the slower moving train ahead and
made kindling wood of the two passen'
ger coaches 1t carried.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-21
Pump STATIONS
fires BURNED OUT
Z LAST NIGHT
All Efforts to Get More Coal
Have Failed So
81 Far.
Il at ~.
WATER RESERVE GOOD
Will be No Danger if Coal
Supply is Not Too Long
Delayed.

Not a drop Of water has been
uum.ed into the city reservoir since
IL O'Clock last night. The machin-
cry at the city pump station is at a
standstlll because of the coal famine
which has struck Fairmont.
The Robinson Coal company yes
-terday informed Water Commissioner
Ira Smith that they could not supply
the city pump station with fuel be-
cause of lack Of cars. Yesterday
morning Finance Commissioner J.
Walter Barnes, who is also State Fuel
Administrator, took the matter up
with National Fuel Administrator
Garfield. Yesterday afternoon word
was received from Superintendent
Deeden, of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad, that the city would be fur
ni3hed with two cars of coal sometime
today. AS yet the coal has not arriv-
ed and the pumps are drumming.
An effort was made to get permits
sion to take an empty car which had
been standing at the pump station
81 ling for four days to the Robinson
Coal company for transportation of
coal to the local pump station, but in
stead the B. 6 O. yesterday took the
car away.
There will be no water famine in
Fairmont If supply of coal is re-
ceived within the next day or two.
At present there is enough water in
the reservoir to supply the city for at
least two more days. The water is
about 40 inches from its normal
heiShth in the reservoir, t'-ere being
at present a supply of about fifteen
millions Of. gallons.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-21
GAS COMMITTEE
HAS APPOINTMENT
WITH governor
Representatives of West
Virginia Cities to Meet
in Capital Wednesday
At CLARkSBURG TONIGHT
Statement Regarding situa
ton Will be Drawn up
in That City.

Taking up the subject OF an adequate
natural gas supply for home consump.
ton the local committee of the Fair.
mont Chamber of Commerce will go
to Charleston next Wednesday after.
noon to have a conference with Gov.
ernor Cornwell and with the Public
Service Commission on the day follow
ing. The local committee has been
busy and important results are expect
ed to follow. Hon. Fred o. Blue and
another attorney, who has not as yet
been selected, vol look after the in.
terests of the several complaining COM
munities.
Tonight the Fairmont gas commit
tee composed of Hon. o. S. Mckinney,
chairman; R. T. Cunningham, Fred
Helmick, ]. Walter Barnes and Attor.
ney c. L. Shaver will 60 to Clarksburg
to have conference with the newly
appointed gas committee OF the Clarks.
burg Board Of Trade. Since the con.
ference in Fairmont on Wednesday
evening Clarksburg has revived its in.
terest and is swinging in with Fair
mont to cooperate in the movement
with new life.
At the conference with Governor
Cornwell It is expected there will be
representatives of Wheeling, Parkers-
burg. Clarksburg. Fairmont. Grafton,
Huntington, Morgantown, Weston and
other cities. tx z
Tonight at Clarksburg statement
of the gas situation for submission to
the Governor will be drawn up.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-21
HAVING
GOOD XMAS SEASON
Boost in Coal Business and
General Prosperity Goes y
along Way

Business at this Christmas season
appears to be very fine and merchants
generally have done a rushing bust.
ness. With Saturday and Monday as
big days 1t is generally thought that
this years business will eclipse others.
While conservation has been practiced
the fact that the soldier boys are in
the environments and somewhere in
France" developed business for 1t
surely would not be fair to neglect
our own"
The boost in the coal business, to.
gether with allied occupaticss as well
as q general prosperity has been re.
sponsible for the big increase in bust.
ness.
The 22d Is regular pay day for Fair.
mont Mining Machinery company and
several other concerns. The Monon.
gahela Valley Traction company's reg.
ular pay day is the 25th but they will
pay on Saturday. The Consolidation
Coal company as well as other coal
companies will also pay tomorrow as
will the glass companies, SO that there
should. be a good deal Of money in cir.
culation the. Saturday before Christ.
mas which will mean record sales for
the stores.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-21
NORMAL CLOSES
FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Number of Faculty Members
Will Spend Vacation
Out of Town.

The Fairmont State Normal school
closed today for the Christmas Holt.
days and will reopen Thursday. Jan.
uary 8. The formal exercises marking
the closing OF school were held yes.
terday afternoon. Edward Morris,
formerly member Of the Russian
Symphony concert company. who was
in the city yesterday on business was
present at the closing exercises and
rendered some choice musical selec.
tons, much to the delight of the stu
dent body, faculty and visitors as
sembled for the closing performance.
The members of the Normal school
faculty who will spend Christmas out
Of the city and where they will spend
1t are as follows: Prof. j. Frances
Shreve. in Wetzel county: Miss Inez
Johnson. at Frostburg, Md; Miss
Harriet Schroeder, at Camp McClel-
land at Admission, Ala; Miss Harriet
Chappell, at Fort Byron, N. Y; Mrs.
N. R. G. Morrow, at Chester, w. Va.l
and PORT. E. E. Mercer in Rowles.
burg. Other members Of the faculty
will remain in the city for the Chris.
tmas recess.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-21
|DUT VALLEY BELLE
Free FROM THE ICE
Steamer Must be Turned
Befoer the Ice Moves
OFF.

workmen are busy this afternoon
cutting ice from around the Valley
Belle, the steamer that has been an
/ chored at the local wharf. The ice
which Is being cut into blocks weigh.
ing from 200 to 500 pounds each will
mot be used. It is several inches thick.
e Is estimated that within the radius
OF 10 feet Of the boa, there are 100
tons OF ice.
According to Captain Frank ches.
Ter It Is costing approximately $500
: to cut the ice from around the boat.
It Is being cut as rapidly as possible
30 that the boat may turn before the
Ice begins to go out.
With tn. large driving wheel up
( The stream as 1t now is, the gorging
Ice would easily sink the boat.
s According to Captain Chester, the
trip TO Fairmont has been quite ex.
pensive. The boat has been tied up
ct the local wharf Just two weeks to-
l3-ys s, = ~ 5000 81 s.4-rs
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-21
AMERICAN ARMY
WILL EQUAL ANY
WHEN TIME COMES
Men Who Lead British and
French Have Confidence
in Us.
MEN ARE FULL Of FIGHT
Not the Least Pessimisn at
Any Point on the
Front. q
(By Associated Press. /,

tby Associated PfeSSsl a, " 3
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-Direct az.
surances of the confidence Of both
British and French commanders In
General Pershing's ability and their
satisfaction with the breadth and
scundness of his preparation to make
American arms effective on the west.
ern front have reached washington
with the return from Europe OF Major
General Hugh L. Scott, who was In con-
ference today with Secretary Baker
ard other War department. officials.
The men who are actually leading
the allied armies, from tile command.
ers In chief and members OF war min.
tstries down to the corps and division
commanders, have been unhesitatifig
in expressing their approval Of Gens
eral Pershing and his methods. 4
General Scott visited virtually every
part of the battle front and went care
fully through all the training process
OF both the French and British armies.
He believes General Pershing has.
made the foundation for American
army training upon what Is best IN
French and British experience. There.
is no doubt in his mind that the :AnaSris
can troops will be the equal Of any On
the front when they come to grips with
the German army.
They are taking their training en-
Enthusiastically. There Is no pessinistn
as to the outcome OF the wal. IA the.
fighting line. The armies OF the AZ
lies are cool and confident. The con-:
fidence Of victory among fighting men,,
General Scott found, became greater
the closer the observers got to: the
front.
There were no doubts IN the trencha
es. Such pessimism as there may be
among the British appears to be consI
fined to the uninformed In London. IL
is not reflected in the army. X:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-21
MRS {. ROB|NSON'S
SISTER IS KILLED
Mrs. Thomas Moore Was
a Victim of Disastrous
Wrecl. on L. and N:

Mrs. Thomas Moore, of Bardstown,
KY, a sister of Mrs. Edwin Robinson,
OF this city, was killed in the wreck
Of the Louisville and Nashville flyer
last night near Shepherdsville, Ky. A
message received here this morning
at $3.50 o'clock brought the sad news
of her death. Mrs. Moore was sup.
posed to have been en- route to Barns.
town from Louisville, where she had
been shopping, when the accident oc.
Cured. Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson left
this morning for Bardstown.
The dead woman was a daughter of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Mckay, of
Barnstown. Another sister, Mrs b.
e. Sturgess, Of GAINESVILLE, Ohio. sur
wives her. Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson
were preparing to leave the latter part
CT the week for Bardstown to spend
the Christmas holidays. Mrs. Moore
was we'll known in this city having
been frequent visitor at the home OF
Mrs. Robinson.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-21
Woman's Arm Broken
By Fall on Sidewalk

Mrs. Charles A. Ayers, of Rivesyille,
fell on the street this morning in front
OF the Watson building and sustained
a fracture to her right arm. Mrs
Ayers came in on an interurban car to
do some shopping and while passing
the building slipped and fell,
She was taken to the office Of Dr.
Hustead Brownfield on Main street
where the injury was dressed. Mr.
Ayers who is engaged In the construc.
ton work on the power plant at Rives.
Vile, was summoned here by telephone
following the accident.
The Ayers came to Rivesville from
Chicago some time ago.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-21
AMERICANS ARE
WORKING WITH
THE BIG GUNS
Plenty of Volunteers for the
Dangerous Work of
Ariel Observation.
(By Associated press)

10Y A6bUCldleu fT6SbJ,
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Dec. 21.-There is no scare
ity of volunteers for the dangerous
work of aeroplane observers among
the younger officers of the army.
When call was issued at the heavy
artillery training ground three times
the number Of men asked for. respond.
ed.
Some of these were sent to train
with American pilots and others with
French. The latter are doing obser.
walton work for the heavy artillery
which Americans who had been work.
ing with the guns are now ready to fire.
The American artillery today watch
ed the French handling the gigantic
400 millimetre guns which hurl pro.
jectile weighing more than ton at
such great range that 1t is necessary
tc haul the weapons outside the train.
ing grounds which are probably the
largest in the world so that the shells
will fall on open ground at the targets.
Firing continued all day the terrific
explosions shaking houses in the ter.
ritory and being heard at distance or
many miles.
After certain period American gun.
neys will begin firing with 400 MILNE.
tire pieces SO that by the time they get
into action they will be as familiar
with their guns as their comrades now
are with the French as.
During the fire a big shell burst pre-.
maturely near the observation post
filled with young American officers.
Splinters and fragments rained down,
but no one was hurt.
Among heavy guns with which
Americans have been working are big
l,owitzers of . certain calibre which
are declared to be among the most
powerful weapons the war has pro.
duced.