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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10
PERSONALS

William Faber was In Fairmont yes
terday evening attending to business
affairs.
Mrs. Tony Cirmo and Mrs. @. Sal
vati were among the local visitors to
Fairmont yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. R. Lynch, Of Fairmont, was
among the out Of town shoppers in
Monongah yesterday.
Miss Irene Holbert, Of Fairmont,
was in town yesterday afternoon visit
ing friends and relatives.
Mrs. Charles James and daughter,
Cecil, Of near Kingmont, were in Mo
nongah yesterday visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
]. Lee James, Of Maple avenue.
Mrs. Beatrice Geddes, of Worthing-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10

While that Memorial day committee was being named
1T would not have been bad idea to place some repre-
sentative of the Grand Army of the Republic upon it.
1t to be hoped that the members who were appointed
will not fall into the same error, but will see that the
fact that Memorial day is G. A. R. day is fully recog-
nized To put the matter plainly it is the business of
the committee to realize that whatever program is
adopted here must be built around the Memorial day
idea and in accordance with the desires of the few vet
Grams who remain with US.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10

men of every class except ball players
to join the ranks.
Even want trackwalkers.
AS the vets see patriotism: Don't
give up the schooner.
AZ the piker sees patriotism; ] re-
gret that have but one life to lose
for my country-and ] need that.
atp
And referring to the women joining
che naYy-we regret that we have but
one wife 10 give to our country.
/. Turn the clock ahead an hour and
save daylight,
When che railroads cut OF those
1900 passenger trains TO kaap the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10
ECONOMY AND THE BUDGET.


From the Charleston Leader.
Another reason why West Virginia
should have the budget system is the
fact that West Virginia's cooperation
with the national government in the
war with Germany is going to enlarge
the states expenditures and when
the state expenditures go up, real
state economy must become a part OF
the scheme Of government.
The Fairmont West Virginian, q
newspaper that pretty generally looks
at things as they are and not as the
politicians would have US see them,
calls attention to this argument for
the proposed system and says:
"With hitherto undreamed Of In
creases in the national and perhaps
the state debt, huge additions to the
taxes to meet current expenses, the
cost of gCSernment in this country
is going to amount to figure never
before attained on this side Of the At
lantic, the people are going to make a
demand that appropriations be TAX
en- out Of politics"
The west vlrginian conservatively
remarks that 1t is perhaps too much
to expect that this will be accomplish.
ed entirely, but the budget system, II
declares will be a long step in the
right direction.
The Charleston Leader heartily
agrees with its Fairmont contempor.
airy that the legislature at the coming
special session should waste no time
before 1t submits the budget plan to
a vote of the people.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10
Editorial Comment
on Current Subjects
sILENcINe THE PRESS BY TAXA.

SILENclNG THE PRESS BY TAXA.
TON.
From the New York World.
In the matter of taxation the great
question must always be: What is the
purpose? Is it to raise revenue, or
is it by indirect means to reach an
end not named in the title Of the bill?
Some such queries as these occur
naturally to the mind when we read
of the efforts making in Congress to
place excessive taxes upon the circu-
lation Of newspapers and magazines
in the mails. The worst Of these con-
template prohibitive postal rates in
zones not far removed from the offices
of publication thus limiting the infu-
ence Of important journals and period
icals. AS we can see in this instance
there is a tremendous difference be-
tween taxes that permit life and taxes
that are meant to kill.
No other department Of the United
States government is so much bus
mess enterprise as that Of the post,
and no other in conducted with such
utter disregard of common business
principles. The carrying of the mails
is an undertaking which by the lib
crafty Of its processes ought to be
at once profitable in money and in
telligence. Instead Of that, its bad
management dooms it to high costs
and the perpetual threat Of outrage
Gus public penalties.
A press taxed to death or by taxa
ton restricted to a narrow field might
almost as well have been censored to
death. Evidently defeated in the one
purpose, is Government now to re.
sort to the other?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10

Plans are being made to take 1OOOOOOOO bushels of
wheat out of Canada and the United States by July
for the use of the people of Entente nations Secretary
Of Agriculture Houston the project causes no alarm
here All right but it is guess that If the govern
ent does not take some steps to curb speculation in
Grain this operation will cause storm which will make
trouble for the administration and cost the American
consumer a lot of money.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10
Ahout comlnIatad

The new public school building
which is situated at the head Of Main
street, is almost completed. Work
is now being done on the inside. Just
as soon as the inside finishing touches
have been completed, work will be
started to beautify the grounds. School
work will commence in the new build
ing in September.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10
Monongalia Musings

ss'Tennyson said something to the
effect that in the spring the young
mans fancy lightly turns to thoughts
Of love. If the young man is wise he
will this spring turn his fancy to
thoughts Of seed potatoes, parsnips
and peas. These are the things that
sustain love.
"""several Monongalia citizens jour
neyed to Point Marion last week and
returned with corpulent valises and
warbling togues.
"t"A member Of the Illinois legisla-
ture has introduced a bill to limit the
height of shoe heels to-one and three
eighth inches. He evidently does not
expect to be a candidate for re-elec-
ton |. Personal liberty is for the la
dies alone, remember.
"'*A portly, pork-fed philosopher has
discovered four reasons why men
drink: Good wine, a friend, because
they are dry or any other reason
why. Will some one select from the
above list the reason that furnishes
the excuse for the majority?
F"+An enterprising contemporary
furnishes the following dialogue
which took place in PotatobugYille:
First Bug-"Think we stand any
chance this summer" Second Bug.
mo; we will be up against Paris
green and the red, white and blu,
"*"A vast majority of the human
race gives more advice than it ac-
cepts. However the following will
be strictly followed by all whose at
tentlon it receives: $50 live that your
former sweethearts will point you
out to their husbands as the man
,ney might have married."
+""If. the potato growers of this
country desire a rule of conduct. the
following is respectfully submitted:
plant early and often.
Business trips to Point Marion
show a decided slump this week.
There Is reason.
*++A conservative estimate places
the number of amateur diplomats in
this country at $40.
7**The following song will soon be
heard over the land:
Come into the garden, Maud,
For am hoeing all alone;
Come into the garden, Maud,
The darky [ hired has flown"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10

A most successful rehearsal Of the
home talent minstrel that will be given
here within the next few weeks, was
held at the Lyric theatre last evening.
The minstrel which is under e d.
rection of Clyde Toothman ses
to be one Of the best that yer
seen on a local stage Upto-dat. So,
monologues, and paradies will viii rea-
ture the program, each having hui.
morous home talent touch. The date
on which the minstrel will take place
has not been announced.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10
RUFF STUFF
BY RED
~ REh

The bombardmept Of scotty's shows
thnt crap shooting continues there
efter the midnight hours.
The soldiers would make good may.
zee
Perhaps the ages at which drafting
% be done could b0 quickly settled
! no committee would Blt at Matte
Ean
aoosIsgEsES ought to got plaoaea
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10
BONE EXPLOSION MYsTERY.

CLARKSBURG, W. Va, May 10:-
Mystery surrounds the wrecking early
this morning Of o. & D. Talkington's
general store in Industrial, a suburb,
with dynamite bomb hurled through
a window. A sheriff's posse with
bloodhounds failed to find the culprits,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10

Strong talk of separate peace is coming from both
Rome and Petrograd, while Berlin newspaper regard
ed as the organ of the Chancellor is quoted saying
that agreeable political events pending. 1t makes
nice chain Now If German expectations realized
America will know that it is in for good slice of real
fighting and tremendous financial outlay. If they are
not realized--?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10

Liberty loan bonds to be issued in denominations
as low as $50 That ought to open all the old wooden
sock banks in the country but, comparatively speaking
there is not much of that sort of boarding in America
really popular loan in this country would have to be
issued on the deferred payment plan S. down and SO
much week. And we may come to this before it is
oyer.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10

Fairmont Normals baseball nine won another game
yesterday 1t took lns team time to get started
but it seems to have arrived at point where 1t will
be credit to the school, The members have given the
school fine display oftrue craftsmanship in that they
did not let early defeats discourage them but kept right
at work until they could make better showing
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10
MOMOMGAH
Games Postponed

Tus far there has been no games this
week in the Monongah Bowling lea.
que, and there will likely be no games
the next two days. Games will be-
started and rolled beginning next week
according to the schedule, as arrang-
ed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10

freight moving there's going to be
such a kick it will be heard in West
Virginia.
And it will be the ducks who have
been kicking to get their freight NOV
ed that will do the most barking.
What are the wild waves saying?
C'mon you subs and stick your
beaks out Of water, a Clarksburger
has patented sub destroyer.
Been sinking 'em in the West Fork
river for several weeks.
Fourteen years ago today Tom Dew
eny blocked Main and Monroe streets.
Ten years ago today Main and Mon
roe street still blockaded by Tom
Deveny.
Five years ago today Main and Mon
roe streets yet blookaded by Tom
Deveny.
Five years from today-no that's
wrong; there'll be a new city admin
istration by that time.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10
ODD, ISM, 1T

A CROSSE, wis BY shooting out
the headlight Of an express train, r.
Netwall, private, saved the life Of his
comrade who was caught between the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10

Dear Ed don't like the idea of
being drafted. How would 1t be If l
cut off my right hand at the wrist?
Wouldn't l be exempt then-Archte
Yellaspine.
No. They're draft you as short
hand writer. Better way to be ex-
empted would be to fall asleep on a
railroad track.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10

Dear Ed hear there's going to be
a war. Y'know I'm fond Of travelling.
I'd like to take trip somewhere out
of the United States. Iceland for in
lance. ;,
I'm Just crazy about travelling and
want to start right away. Where could
get ticRets?-Max Chillypedals.
We understand, Max shh! just run
down to the recruiting office, they'll
fix you up for trip. Bon voyage!
ED.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10
WAR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Dear Ed.-About this income wal
tax. don't think it's right. Why
should l, because I'm making pretty
good money through my own efforts,
pay up big tax. / know what III
do. When they send in for my tax I'll
write out check and not put down
any amount but Just sign my name.
Don't you think that's a good idea and
don't you think it will fool them?-
Izzy Wise.
That's great idea, Izzy. You bet,
you'll fool 'em. ED.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10
pARKENINe THE BARK DEPART.
MENT.

From the New York World.
By practically closing the State De.
partment to newspaper correspondent
Secretary Lansing intensifes condi'
tions which have long been a subject
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10

Dear Ed.-Im a ukelele player.
Friends tell me 1 might get in a mill
tary band and get a commisston.-B.
Flat.
They're not your friends. More
likely put you out of commission.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10

Fourteen years ago today Tom Dew
eny blocked Main and Monroe streets.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10

Been sinking 'em in the West Fork
river for several weeks.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10

Come into the garden, Maud,
For am hoeing all alone;
Come into the garden, Maud,
The darby 1 hired has flown"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-17
MARY DOES KEYSTONE IN
DREAM PHOTOPLAY.
"A Poor Little Rich GIL" At Stanley
Has Humor and Charm,

STANLEY-'A Poor Little Rich Girl
Aircraft, with Mary Pickford. Story
from Eleanor Gates play. Direct
ed by Maurice Tourneur.
There are a whole lot Of nice things
about this new Pickford picture, in
spite of the fact that its story has been
padded out with what the trade calls
"footage" into a few more reels than
the exhibitor really needs to pay for
or the spectator to sit through. There
is Mary first of all-Mary as q grille
in short skirts, in boys clothes and in
flannel "teddy BEARS" Mary pretty
and pouty and pathetic. Then there is
some of the best mud throwing by
Mary and a lot of little boys that ever
took place outside a Keystone comedy
and some broken water pipes of the
same school. Handsome interiors and
fine lighting adorn the tale Of a poor
little rich kiddie who never has any
fun with the ~neighbors Or her folks or
herself and is finally sent into a very
dangerous dreamland by a nurse who
overdoses her with . sleeping potion.
And there in the dresm-which Was
most Of the play and which has been
boiled down all too short, to u way
Of thinking-come some novel, humor-
GUS and bizarre settings and people
and things that inevitably suggest to
the esthetician that the movies are
just as splendid a place for the new
sort Of scenic artist as the stage.
The production Is excellent through
out, with the slight exception that the
leader writer labors under the delusion
that the following N the customary
spellings: Tonight" Tomorrow
"birth-day" and that old favorite "til."
Greenwood Theatre, Thursday, May
18th.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-17
MAY II IN HISTORY.

l498-Vasuuez de Cana discovered
the continent of India.
1814-Norwegians declared their in
dependence of Sweden.
1829-Russians defeated the Turks
in two big battles.
1S48-Massacre in Naples justified
by the king on the ground of neces-
sity.
looking Alfonso enthroned in
Madrid.
1916-Advices received that Italy
had placed an embargo on the export
of macaroni.
Sir Roger Easement, after a pre-
liminary hearing in London, was held
for trial on the charge of high
treason.
The Santo Domingo Chamber of
Deputies elected FREDERICK Henriquez
Carvajal Provisional President.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-17
NEED SEED FOR GARDENS.

Some of the school children who
wish to enter the contest for the best
vegetables this summer and fall are
needing seeds as follows:
Beans, okra, beets, butter-beans, to-
matoes and tomato plants. It is
thought that many might have a sur
plus Of these and might be glad to
donate them. Please send them to
Miss Ethel Torrey, principal Of the
Grammar School or to Mrs. 7. R. Hen
son, chairman Of the Housekeepsrs
COMMITTEES.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-17
BAKERS DISCUSS WAR BREAD"

Chicago, May 17-(By Union Asso-
ciated Press)-"War Bread will be
the chief subject for discussion at a
meeting of the bakers of the United
States which opened here today and
will continue throughout tomorrow.
Secretary of Agriculture Houston was
invited to attend the conference, but
was detained in Washington by the
pressure of official business. The
bakers will discuss plans for greater
extraction of -four from wheat and the
admixture of corr products with
wheat flour. Many of the bakers, it
is declared, are opposed to war bread,
because they fear the public will re-
sent it.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-17
CHUM BOB'S SPORTING TALK.

New York, May IT, By Union AS
ISOLATED Press)-The calling off Of the
invitation tournament of the Fox Hills
Golf Club today has brought to the
attention of golfers the question Of
how the sport will be affected by the
war. The Fox Hills Club cancelled its
tournament which always attracts the
greatest players Of the country, be-
cause of the international situation.
The officials say that there is no incli-
nation on their part to force tourna-
ments "down the threats of players"
IT'S said that Miss Alexa Stirling,
national golf champion, will not de-
fend her title this year. Miss Stirling
is giving practically no time to golf
but Is devoting all her energies to the
mastery of the violin. She has attain
ed a remarkable ability with that In
strument and her family despairs Of
her giving any thought to retaining the
coveted supremacy Of the links.
Morris Dunno, star end Of the Uni
versity Of Michigan football eleven,
is withdrawing from college to enter
a school for military training. As we
remember Morris, his aim was pretty
good at snagging a mar running with
a ball. Hope his aim on the firing line
will be as good. He is a son of form
er Gov. Dunno of Illinois.
Sam Wallach's typewriter has come
out of it's winter retirement, and, un-
der Sans deft fingers, rattles along
to the effect that Harry Donohue, a
lightweight who once stayed ten rounds
with Jimmy Kilbane, Is willing to
tempt fate again.
The Smith family Is again heavily
represented in the major leagues as
the 1917 pennant races get under way
The Smiths lead the representation Of
all other family trees in the majors,
a distinction which for many years
was held by the Joneses.
Bob Nourse of Princeton, has been
designated as this years Rhodes
scholar at Oxford from New Jersey.
Nourse Is one of the greatest water
polo players in the country. In addi-
ton he plays a great game of football
on the line, and can hurl the ~javelin
and sicuss with the best in the coun-
try. And above all. Nourse is a gen.
tleman.
The board of athletic control at the
University Of Minnesota has voted
against football for next season. Also
all track contracts for this season, fol-
lowing a dual meet with Nebraska
next Saturday have been called off.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-17
LORD HEAR IRISH QUESTION TO.
DAY.

London, May 17-(By Union Asso-
ciated Press) - The Governments
statement on the Irish question will be
read to the House of Lord today, and
it is awaited with the greatest posi-
bic interest. The greatest speculation
has been rife regarding the course
the government will pursue owing to
the unrest in Ireland. Just at present
the situation is critical because the an
n%iversary of the execution Of the
founders of the Irish republic" a
year ago has just occurred. There are
those who go so far as to state that
England will have serious trouble on
her hands again, unless something
definite is undertaken to placate the
Irish people.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-17

Misses Mary Alice Harding ant
Suzanne Wilson were hostesses Of al
outing at Tallahstchie bridge yester
day afternoon. About "a girls ant
boys had q jolly good time takini
kodak pictures and playing games. A
: picnic lunch was served and they al
feel indebted to these hostesses fol
such q pleasant afternoon.
Mrs. Hannis Sanders, Mrs. c. d
Pepper, Mrs. Robert Avent and Miss
Ruth Shearer motored to Sunny Side
yesterday and spent q most pleasant
day with Mrs. Lee Simpson. return
ing by HighIandale to spend a while
with Mrs. N. s. Rose.
Mesdames w. F. Townsend and
Kersh, Of Itta Bena, were shopping in
Greenwood yesterday.
Mrs. Jerry Robinson, ST., and Mrs.
Jerry Robinson, Jr., of Albin, were in
the city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maury Greene and lit
tie Walton, are visiting relatives and
H:.-d, ~ Ovfnpd
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Fox Swift and chill
dren, motored up from Swiftown yes
terday afternoon.
Mesdames H. Y. FRASER and E. E.
Bew, Of Shellmound, were in the city
yesterday.
Mrs. o. T. Eddleman, Of lsola. spent
q few hours with Mrs. s. L. Raines
yesterday.
DR.. and Mrs. Edgar Giles, of Ava
Ion, visited friends here yesterday
evening.
Mrs. G. r. Wales and Miss Rule, Of
Rulcville, were shopping here yester-
day.
Mrs. B. H. Bacon and Mrs. Durham,
were in the city yesterday from Schla-
ter.
Mrs. Will McMullen, Of Sumner,
was q Greenwood visitor yesterday.
Mrs. Foster Thompson, of Leland,
was q visitor to Greenwood yesterday.
Mr.. Vassar w. Dacus, of Whaley,
was here on business yesterday.
Hon. L. S. Hemphill, of Valley Hill,
was here today on business.
Hon. J. W. George, Of Jackson, is in
the city today on business.
s**sH
Mrs. J. W. Stinson, Of Avalon, spent
yesterday in Greenwood.
HAtsa
Mrs. L. E. Barr, Of Lexington, was
here shopping yesterday.