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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-14
Conquest Program at the Nelson.

The fifth OF the Conquest picture
program at the Nelson today, embrac.
es a wide variety OF subjects that are
interesting to patrons OF all ages. The
collection includes The Little Chew
alier," a four part feature; Soldiers
of the Sea-" one reel in lsTSta. and
"Birds OF Far OF sea- a Vanish.
ing Race" Cold and Diamond Mincs
Of South Africa" anG The DiHosaur
and the Babboon," 500 feet e2ch
THE Little Chevalier" features Shir-
ley Mason in story set in the e!Gh-
teenth century. She plays the role OF
a young girl who assumes the respon.
sibility OF fighting the family duels.
disguised as boz. when former feud
with another family is brought to licht
by challenge sent by the young ma r
representative Of that house.
The direction Is adequate and the
exterior scenes photographed on 81
extremely pict@rc-Cue o7tote. have the
correct atmosphere and make fine
background for the costumes or the
period Besides Shirley Mason. good
Characterization are contributed by
Richard Tucker end Ray Mckee.
The reel entitled Soldiers OF the
Sea-" vividly depicts life in the Unit.
ed States Marine Corps. It shows
the Marines in action and durinG
recreation. Birds of a Far OF Sea"
shows the remarkable mode OF LIVING
OF several little known species o.
birds.
"A Vanishing Race" is an interest
ing film OF present day home life Of
the Blackfoot Indians. Gold and hi
amond Mines o ( South Africa" present
the process OF the gem and its setting
from the time 1t is extracted from the
earth to milady's finger. and The Din
sonaur and Bahoon' is novel and
clever comedy Of prehistoric days.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-14

A British recruiting station may be
established in Wheeling soon. accord
inS TO the Wheeling Register. Lieu.
tenant c. W. Harwies Of the British
recruiting mission, visited the city on
Monday for the purpose Of organizing
a local committee and establishing a
sub--tation at that place to stimulate
recruiting in the Canadian expedition.
arr force and the British army. Men
between the ages of is and As are es.
pecially wanted. but in special cases
men as old as Sc years may enlist.
Lieutenant Harvies said,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-14

court on the opening day OF this term
to make oral arguments. They were
Judge Frank Cox of Morgantown and
Judge Joseph NJ. Sanders OF Bluefield.
Judge Cox appeared in the case OF
McGraw and others against Judge Max
well and others involving large and
encumbered assets OF Josiah V. Thomp
son, OF Uniontown, Pa. while Judge
Sanders appeared in the two prohibit.
ton proceedings OF the State against
Studebaker and the State against
Judg Cameron. Both OF these Judges
upon their resignation from the SUI
preme bench in 1907, reentered active
practice. and appear frequently at the
court, but this is the first time that
the two had appeared in the court
on the same day.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-14
OLD STAGER.
THE REeIMENTAL FLAG.

The stars and stripes are a gladstone
sight.
Aloft in the stirring breeze!
Where is the man who could not fight,
For colors such as these?
The stars and stripes mean a nation,
proud;
But today we bear to you,
A flag that speaks of hearth and home,
Your regimental flag Of blue!
The stars and stripes you'll bear atar
To victory and to fame,
Above the rae and din OF war,
This emblem proud will fame,
And by its side will float the flag,
That tells our love to you
1t stands for those you've left behind.
Your regimentaI flag OF blue!
Why do you spring at country's call.
With never a thought of self?
What do you prize that is more than
all
OF life, or fame, or wealth?
tbs liberty for those most dear.
No foes across the foam,
May punch their life of freedom here!
This regimental flag means home.
The regimental flag means hearth ano
home
Its field OF steadfast blue
Speaks all our thoughts, and hopes
and prayers,
That cross the seas with you.
The seal 1t bears proves that your
state
Stands firm at wars abyss;
In Union, which YIELDS our nation s
strength,
Your regimental flag means this!
Oh, bear It far, and bear 1t we'll,
Beside the stripes and stars,
And bear 1t back, at last to tell
A tale OF victory's wars;
A tale your sons will oft repeat
OF valiant men, and true,
Who carried through the battles heat
Our regimental flag to blue.
Jeanette Arnett Keeper.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-14

IN preparatory sehools last year over
the year previous II is reasonable II
suppose that an equal increase would
appear here. That would give the
University 500 Freshmen. a record
class, tho how much the war will re-
duee the gross attendance is moi
known.
Sept. II. 18th and 18th are the days
for registration and the first classes
will be held on Sept, goth, a week
from today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-14

A question raised recently at Char
lesion by Sheriff S. B. Jarrett will
probably result in a legal test in Ka-
nawha county common pleas court Of
the authority OF sheriff or county
tsiier to hold prisoner IN custody
until Jail fees are paid. This is said
TO be the first time that this issue has
been raised in this state, heretofore
1t has been the custom ., the jailer to
wait for Jail fees until paid by the
county. in misdeamc TOR cases or by
the state. infelony cases.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-14
Chang. a. nIppodrom. Today.

The Margaret Clark Musical Comedy
Company gave the concluding perform
ance OF 1.-TWO Liars" last night at the
Hippodrome and attracted well filled
houses. There was tendency on the
part OF each audience to be liberal in
its applause. and as result the show
got over in fine style. A new program
will be put on today. which is said to
be chock full OF comedy and all new
numbers for the chorus and specially
performers.
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Mashburn in Infeatieus Role.

"Skinner's Baby" is showing at the
Dixie today. 1t is a particularly good
summer time picture. The plot is
frail, but this is an advantage instead
OF detriment, and it offers sufficient
frame work for the personality of Bry.
ant Washburn. 1t principally concerns
the incidents previous to the arrival OF
q baby to the Skinner household, anu
how the father jumped at the conclu-
sion that 1t would be boy. even going
so far as to name it after himself and
to inform everyone that a son had ar
rived. When the baby appears, how
ever, It is a girl. There is no disap-
pointment however. as the parents
plan that II the child cannot be presi-
dent OF the United States, as they
knew it would be, she can be the wife
OF the President.
In the role of Skinner, Mr.. Wash
burn develops his usual appeal and in
this particular instance his enthusiasm
is infectious. keeping the audience
with him continually. Hazel Daily IS
fine as Honey, and James Carroll and
U. K. Haupt contribute able sketches
of the two partners. The direction OF
the picture is thoroughly adequate.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-14

Committees have been named by the
Clarksburg Board OF Trade and the
Business Mems League for the purpose
Of carrying on a campaign for a new
post Office at that place. The old build
ing is inadequate to handle the present
business being so small that mail
sacks have to be handled in the street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-14

with most OF the social work Of the
state and is in position to accomplish
much of what needs to be done
through its own resources. and where
its own resources fail It can assist the
Council OF Defense in the use of the
means which have been given It by the
legislature"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-14
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FRONT ROW
HEAoLIHERs TONIGHT
MualeaI Comedy.

"AN'SAf SShN'
Hippoo-Oae ....... Change Program
Photoplays.
Eelson ,......... Conquest Program
Dixie .-,............. SINNERS Baby
Princess &C.. Peggy. Will o the wisp
p SsANAY has bowed to the call OF
the public for its famous Char
- lie Chaplin comedies and will
put out new prints Of all the Essanay
Chaplin productions. The first one will
be offered on September Is. and one a
month will be issued thereafter. THE
Champion" with screen time OF ap.
proximately 30 minutes, win head the
program.
This will be followed by other equal.
ly humorous comedies, including In
the Park" by the Sea" "a Woman
"shanghied," Work" "a Night in the
Show" and others. They will be dis.
tributed through the General Film
Co., incorporated.
These comedies were all made in
the hey dey OF Chaplins popularity and
have been held by both critics and
public to be the very best OF his pic.
lures.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-14
cress Quickest

cress Quickest Growing Plant.
1t is said that cress is the quickest
growing OF plants. Under perfect
conditions It may he made to flower
and seed within eight days OF plant.
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-14

Four stars in the service flag hang.
ing from a window Of Sycamore Hm
proclaim that Colonel Roosevelrs fonr
sons-Quentin, Archie. Kermit Ind
Teddy, Jr.-haye gone to war for I'm
Gle Sam. The former president is
shown beneath the banner.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-14
Italian War Pictures Tomorrow.


The Italian war pictures which will
be shown at the Grand tomorrow were
brought to this country from Rome by
Audrea Fumo, an Italian editor, 70 car
ny out the desire OF the Italian govern
ment TO show America the part Italy
is playing in the war. There are 1000
feet of film and the local Christoforo
Colombo society is to show them for
the benefit OF the Italian Red Cross
fund.
One OF the most interesting things
about the Italian army" Mr.. Fumo
said, lis the way in which the dogs
are trained to carry ammunition TO
the front in response to signals. When
one OF the soldier trainers blows a
whistle, small dogs run up and are
loaded with small arms cartridges.
which they carry to the soldiers in
the trenches These dogs have been
taught to drop on the ground at in
tervals, like soldiers, so that the en-.
emy's bullets pass over them. Larger
dogs are called by trumpets and carry
small shells for the quickfiring guns.
They run on zigzag course and drop
down at intervals as the small dogs
do.
THE Italian government is very
much pleased with President Wilson's
action in permitting merchant steam
ships to be armed for protection. 1t
has been estimated that = quick firing
three inch gun on a ships stern, with
range of four miles gives e5 per cent
OF safety to q passenger liner, rs a
submarines guns cannot carry that
far, and their commanders will not
risk an attack on any vessel Carrying
. san;eSsiss
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-14

Two former Judges OF the supreme
court OF appeals we're present in the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-14
az coNpol

traction. The breath OF old Ireland
permeates the production and a pref.
ty story with Characteristic love and
hate lend a charming tensity to the
play Produced by Metro, in i've acts.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-14

Irish Love Play at Princess. VI
A real Irish drama is to be found at
the Princess today In Peggy. the Will
o the Wisp," which is the featured q,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-14

......' Cnhnso FfobtAi
Photoplays.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-07-12
YELLOWSTONE TOURS PARTY IN
TOWN.

A Yellowstone National park excur.
sion party of nine people under the
porconal escort of Franc Campbell OF
the Reau Campbell Tours company
OF Chicago. arrived here from the
east Wednesday night and left the fol-
lowing afternoon for Salt Lake City
and the western entrance TO the park.
The members of the party. consisting
OF c. ]. Sherman. Miss Dora Sherman.
James ]. Heit, Miss Edith Benton.
John s. Sheiman and August Bruder
of Fort Wayne. Ind. Miss Stella Ra-
denbaugh and Franc Campbell. were
guests at the Hotel Miller during
their stay in town. They took in
Canon City's scenic drives.
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EAST CANON
NEWS NOTES
(sy Mrs. E. E. lamputh)

Mr.. and Mrs. C. NJ. Rice of Lincoln
Park spent Sunday afternoon with
Mr. and Mrs. F. L. King of East Main
street.
v. T. Cutler and Jim Wilson are the
latest purchasers of cars in this To-
cality.
Mrs. Jessie Hurlburt, who has been
i'll for the past week, is much improv-
ed at this writing.
The Farmers club wiz meet Friday
night at the Harrisan school building.
MIR. Whitaker, the new superintend-
ent of schools, will be present to give
a talk. A large crowd is desired.
These meetings are very helpful and
should be largely attended.
Mrs. ]. W. Patton had the misfor-
tune to fall last Saturday and dislo-
cate hip. She is resting easy, but
expects TO be confined to her home
for some time.
Mr. and Mrs. Cooling and family
and Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Goding left
Tuesday for Texas Creek for few
days outing.
Mrs. Elk Muir of Ordway. accompa-
MED by her little nephew. Lloyd Mills
of FL Paso, Texas. wso is spending
the summer in ordway. came up Sat
urday and wa sthe guest of the for
mer's daughter. Mrs. Ben vondra of
Orchard avenue for a few days.
R. A Dilley left Thursday for Rose
vile. H., where he will spend two or
three weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. VIII Paxton left re-
Gently for Fulton, Neb., where they
win visit for a few weeks. They are
making the trip by automobile.
C. y. Martin and family. Alonzo
Martin of Pueblo and Mrs. Sue Martin
of Welch. Okla. motored up from
Pueblo Wednesday to visit c. NJ. Etr-
ington and wife of East Canon. They
spent the day picnicking on the Sky
line drive. the former returning to
Pueblo in the evening.
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COMMITTEE REGRETS ERRORS.

The membrs OF the various commit
tees having in charge the work of the
Red Cross financial campaign regret
the clerical errors that have been
made in connection with the undertake
ing. particularly those In relation to
the contribution of subscribers. In
the lists Of subscribers furnished the
newspapers for publication number
of mistakes were made owing to the
haste with which they were prepared
for the printer. Those at the head
OF the campaign are desirous OF CIV
ing everybody full credit for their as.
sistance in this splendid undertaking
and they deplore any mistakes that
have been made by reason OF the
hurry and confusion of the campaign.
They hope 10 get everything straight.
ened out in due time.
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Why rheumatism Comes
With Cold Weather !!
By VALENTINE MOTT FIERCE, NJ. D.

A close connection exists between
these two cold weather and rheu-
matism. Prof. Alex. Haig, of London,
has the most followers in the medical
profession IN the belief that the pres
ence in the system OF uric acid, or its
salts in excess, is the real cause OF rheu-
matism. Everyone has recognized the
difference in the appearance of their
water as soon as it gets cold; /; there is
often copious sediment OF brickdust.
Several causes may lead up to an
accumulation OF uric acid in the system,
which, in turn, causes rheumatism or
gout, or creaky joints, or swollen fingers,
or painful joints. For one reason the
skin does not throw off the uric acid, by
profuse sweating, as in the hot weather,
and the kidneys are unable TO take care
of the double burden. Another reason
5-alzsEAs-x-,s1
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TRAIN AUDITOR 81
ROBBED IN HOTEL

II. Harrington of Denver. travelling
auditor for the Denver & Rio Grande
Railroad company. was robbed OF s42
at his sleeping room on the second
floor of the Hotel Miller last Tuesday
night, or rather about o'clock the
following morning Mr.. Harrington
was awakened by the presence of an
unknown man in his sleeping apart
ment and demanded of the stranger
what he wanted there. The intruder
made no explanation and ran out into
the hallway, down the stairs, thru the
office of the hotei into the street and
| disappeared in the darkness with Mr..
Harrington pursuing in his night
clothes. The fellow, whom Mr.. Har-
rington describes as athletic appear
ing and Weighing about $50 pounds.
lost sight Of near the First Baptist
church. The matter of the robbery
was reported TO the police. but no
clue has been obtained as to the iden-
| tity of the burglar.
Mr.. Harrington is said to have dis
played a large roll of money on the
| train between Pueblo and Canon City
and the robber is believed to have
followed him here for the purpose of
| relieving him of it. Mr.. Harrington
retired to his room shortly after 10
| O'Clock and went TO sleep shortly af-
terwards, from which he was subse-
quently aroused by the movements of
the burglar. How the thief got into
Mr.. Harrington's room is difficult Of
sure that the door was securely lock-
ed when he retired for the night.
1t Is reported that an unknown man
entered the hotel office about mid
night and asked the clerk 20 change
dime for him that he might drop a
nickel into the box at public serv-
ice station TO pay for telephone mes
sage. The change vas given and an
opportunity was given him to look
over the hotel register and get the
number TO Mr.. Harrington's room. a
short time afterwards the stranger left
the office and was not seen again. 1t
is supposed that he went upstairs and
carried out plans for the robbery al
luded to.
Mr.. Harrington lost $50 bill. $40
bill, two IS bills and two 81 bills. A
check for $3.50 in Mr.. Harringtons's
pocket was unmolested.
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PARTY OF cALIFoRNIANs HERE.

A party of teachers representing
the Oakland, Calf. public schools.
chaperoned by Miss Caroline WOOD
bridge. enroute from the Pacific coast
to New York. were visitors in canon
City for a short time the first of the
week. The auto in which the party
is making the transcontinen'al tIli.
Chalmers of the latest design. is
being driven by Harry Hardin and
Jack Chandler. two of the most IA
nous automobilists of San Francisco
The run from Oakland TO Canon
City occupied Twelve days, three Of
which were spent in shovelins snow
and in waiting TO rautomobile repairs.
The tourists experienced much diff
Guilty in crossing the mountains. tie
snow in some places along the road
being as much as thirty feet deep.
They took in the various scenie drives
about Canon City and are enthusiastic
in their praise of the mountain high
ways of Colorado, which they pro-
nounced the best in the country. This
party left Tuesday night for a moon
light drive to Colorado Springs where
it spent independence day. Bef1ra
reaching their destination the party
will visit Denver, Omaha. Chicago and
various eastern cities. During their
stay here the visitors were the guests
of Mrs. Lulu McCorkle at sos College
avenue.
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SOUTH CANON /.

Miss Doris Ewel returned Tues
day afternoon from visit of several
months duration with her aunt and
uncle. Mr. and Mrs. George v. Funk,
at Larned, Kan.
Miss Ferne Rutherford left Monday
night on Denver & Rio Grande train
No. IS for Breckenridge for a short
visit with her brother, Irwin Ruther-
ford, who has a position in the mines
there. She expects to return next
week.
Mrs. Roy MuIlin and little daugh-
ter Mildred and VIM. Davis spent Fri
day in Florence.
Miss Ferne Rutherford entertained
a number of her friends Thursday
evening at her home at 11lS Chestnue
street. The party wa sin honor of
her 18th birthday. After jolly even
ing spent in playing games. refresh
ments of ice cream and cake were
served. The party broke up at late
hour. the guests wishing Miss Ruth
erford many happy returns of the
day. Those present were Misses
Blanche and Viola Benson, Ferne
Rutherford and Messrs. George and
Harry Goyett and Fred Goessling.
Mrs. Roy Mullen and daughter Mil
dred went to westclifA Monday TO
spend few days with the formers pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Blunt.
wilburn Christison returned TO
weilsville Thursday morning. after
spending the Fourth with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. d. Christison, on
Brewster avenue.
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CAIN ACCEPTS EDISON INVITA-
TlON.

Mr.. Harry Cain. manager of the
New Edison department of Novels
Stockton Mercantile Co. has accept
cd an invitation to attend the nation
al convention of Edison dealers to be
held on July I2th and 18th in abe
grand ball room Of the waidorf-Asto-
ria. New York City.
This convention will be attended
by Edison phonogrnph dealers from
every corner of the country. At least
a Thousand dealers will be present
Thomas A. Edison will attend the
banquet the nigh tot the l2th. A
number OF Edison artists will be the
guests and will sing for tho dealers.
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MRS. STRONG HERE.

Mrs. Ellen Terry Strong and maid
of Denver were registered as guests
al the Strathmore hotel Thursday
night. Mrs. Strong, who is one of the
wealthy women of the state. lived in
Canon City during her girlhood days
and attended the public schools here.
The family removed from Canon City
10 Ouray thirty years or more ago.
where the father located the Sunny
side mine, one ofthe most famous of
the precious metal producers in the
Rocky Mountain region Mr.. Terry
and his two sons. Joe and Will. oper-
ated the mine for many years and be-
came rich from its proceeds. an opu-
lence in which the daughter shared.
Mr.. Terry Sr. has been dead for sew
erai years and the property at Ouray
is now managed by the sons. The
daughter. who was married to Milo
Strong at ouray, has made her home
in Denver for a number of years past.
Record Want Aus are sure 10 bring
-esults-
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CAIN To TAKE PROMINENT
PART IN EDISON MEETING

Edison dealers from all parts Of the
United States viii gather at the Wal
dorf- Astoria for the nationa; conven-
tion of Edison phonogrnph dealers.
which viii be held on July 18th and
18th in the grand ball room OF that
famous New York hotel. From pres
ent indications there viii be more
than thousand dealers attending
Among those who are slated TO take
prominent part is Mr.. Harry Cain.
manager of the New Edison at Now
c;s-stookton .Mercantile Co.
From the time the convention opens
until its close series of instructive
and entertaining features win keep
Mr.. Cain fully occupied. Preceding
the convention Mr.. Cain will take a
three days course of mechanical in
struction at the Edison laboratories
in Orange. n. ]. 4 special invitation
TO spend three days at the Edison Ia
boratories has been extended.
There will be a banquet to which
Mr.. Cain has been invited. Thomas
a. Edison VIII be present
Tone tests, in which prominent ar
lists will participate, demonstrating
that the living voice and it's re-crea-
tioH by the New Edison cannot be
told apart. will be given on the after
noon OF July 18th.