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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-28
Marguerite CLARK at the Grand.

Marguerite Clark at the Grand.
4The Fortunes of Fin," a five-part
drama by Molly Elliott Seawell, fea-
turing Marguerite Clark, is the head
lined attraction at the Grand today.
Added to this is a Paramount two-reel
comedy featuring Fatty Arbuckle, and
Z also the Paramount Photograph.
The Fortunes OF Fifl'' gives de-
lightful combination OF the innocence
Sc the dove and the wisdom of the SER
pent In the person Of the naive but
fesolute little heroine. 1t is tale of
The gayer side of Napoleonic France
which follows the escapades Of little
French actress and the attempts Of a
y snug and mercenary family to mould
her into their own bourgeois pattern.
Her ruse to persuade them that she is
< not the bride for their sanity son is
most amusing and picturesque but
fails to convince the family until at
the actual loss Of her money she is
banished from the home Of her own
great joy and that Of her faithful pro.
tector who has loved her from child.
hood. The atmosphere Of old-time
France Is most artistically sustained,
especially in the little French theatre
and In the scenes where Fiji bright.
ems the gsrret studio Of her noble bene-
factor. A shopping orgy shows the lit
lie actress in a bewitching array OIL
eighteenth century costumes.
Marguerite Clark is piquant and
wiiful figure in the role Of the extrav.
agant little actress which is in pictur
ssque contrast to the character Of her
5uge. KINDLY protector admirably play.
ID by William Sorelle. The minor
characters are, we'll cast even to the
actor who plays Napoleon Bonaparte
and Is not discouraged by the fact that
helooks moro like w. ], Bryan.
"a Reckless Romeo" shows us Fatty
Rs Q sentimental philandererS who
lirts trfyolously in the park, although
he has charming little wife and a
yigilant and active mother.in-law. His
eseapades result In the usual chase by
Jealous rivals, and, after the police take
hand, Fatty's beauty is seriously
nnTTed by numerous bumps and bruis.
lasi solid caking Of mud and a mar
Fslously decorated eye. It is neces.
sfry to explain this mangled condition
When no returns home, so he makes up
B touching tale Of a prosecuted old
woman whom he has protected from a
gang Of gInmen at great personal in.
convenience. He pours this story into
tile sympathetic ears OF his vile and
nsother-inlaw, who are overcome ut
lts thought Of his heroiam. Tho maxi
srsnfng. however, he takes the two wo.
men TO ths movies and the first picture
sleshsd n thelscreen Is IN uplitt fun
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-28
STAGE CHANCE FOR
TWO EAIRMONT GIRLS
Friedenwald Offers it-Now
Do Not All Speak at
Once.

Especial Dispatch to West virginIan)
CHICAGO, Ill, June 2S.-There was
a time when city folks made sport OF
the country visitors who went out
in sight seeing" autos, making the
trip to the parks for $1.OO. The city
folks often Uttered as the sight-see.
ing wagons passed by and ridiculed
the lays" making the journey. But
all this is changed with automobile
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-28
Bio Feature at Nelson.

"The WCman," five.reel drama re-
leased by Paramount, is the featured
production at the Nelson today. This
interesting photodrama is the product
of the confined effort of David Belasce,
and Jesse L. Lasky and is up to the
high standard consistently maintained
by all Paramount offers. 1t is one OF
the "big" pictures which usually are
shown only at greatly advanced prices
and in the large cities only. Manager
Nelson's arrangement with the Para
mount people gives Fairmont movie
patrons an opportunity to see these
"big ones" at the usual Nelson prices.
"a Bear Idea" from the Jungle
Film Company is being shown today
in addition to 1.-THE Woman"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-28
"cLosE-UPs"

miss Jackie of the Navy" star.
ring Margarita Fisher, is the chief at
traction On the Princess bill for today.
in a forthcoming Triangle Kom-
edy Ben Turpin and Florence Clarke
stage soul kiss that should be per-
feet. At ieast there were sixteen re.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-28

uuate role as his sweetheart and
Thomas Jefferson did a particularly
effective bit of acting as the old father
who trains the boy in old-fashiOned
courtesy.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-28
MARGUERITE. CLARK @s'
FAMOUS PLAYER5>-pApAMoUNT

Marguerite has played almost conceivable character
delightful little Molly Believe Little Lady
fairies Snow White who sort of fairy
princess herself during appearing the
have given her the role of actress
played Fiji" which is the Paramount Picture
al Theatre today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-28

on Flirting in the Park" showing the
true incidents in Fatty's escapade
which Jealous camoraman had
snapped. The revelation causes pam
ic in the theatre, with final fade-out
of the unlurky Fatty beneath the ruins.
Political Mud Singing in Dixie Play.
IAN oid.Fashioned Young Man." at
the Dixie, is a hero with the stately
manner of the old school but with very
modern IDEAS on efficiency. This de-
lightful story joyously links the old
and the new generation by showing a
youth reared IN a mid-Victorian atmos'
phere rushing to the aid Of California
woman who is a candidate for mayor.
An old scandal has been revived which
involves the parentage Of young girl
whom she says she has adopted as q
baby but who is reported to be her own
child. 1t is the search for the birth
certificate of this girl and the struggle
to keep it out of the hands Of the OPP
posing candidates that lead our young
hero through a series of thrilling and
complicated adventures.
A less natural actor than Robert
Harron might have made the charac-
ter of the old.fashioned young man
somewhat priggish, but his casual
manner gave the boy that touch of nat
ural and lovable realism which was
exactly what the author had intended.
Colleen Moore filled rather made.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-28
three speeIaltIes In HIpp Bill.


The belmont Four" quartette Of
good male voices, an individual male
song number and a parlor dance by
one Of the quartette and a member of
the chorus are the attractive features
Of z Night Ina Cabarette" as present.
4 ed by Wands Honeymooners at the
Hippodrome yesterday, AS previous
II stated the entire company is pos
sessed of singing proclivities which
make up for the weakness Of the COM
ledy element. The same bill will be
Repeated tonight and changed pro-
gram VIII be introduced tomorrow.
The Hebrew character part is contih-
ned from the first bill Of the week and
"a that particular line there was no
change either for worse or better. The
Introduction of something different to
take its place would materially bene-
90 the whole show. The company
seems possessed Of the right sort of
talent, but It is either woefully misdi.
rected sor we are mistaken in our de-
auctions.
In this connection we have often
Sbeen led to wonder at the lack Of eff
fort on the part of most musical tab
directors. Seemingly they get their
script and interpret 1t as best suits
their equipment of talent or cut it to
suit time or some other internal con-
dition. Rarely do we find one that
tides to improve and build on the idea
that even something little different
win give the whole production an air
That the audience would be quick to
recognize and appreciate. Surely, If
quartette can sing the "old Bucket"
they could by practice, at least, be-
come proficient in some other number
On account Of this apparent lack of
brains in musical tab productions they
are losing in attractive power and
nust;sooner or later give way to some
sother form Of stage entertainment,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-28
lll TIE
FRONT ROW
HEApLINERs ToNIeHT.
MusleaI comedy.

Nlh1lNS4A@
Hippodrome. . -. Night In Cabaret
PhOtOpIsys.
Nelson ........-.....'.'.4 Inc "onan
rs4,d Fortunes Of Fiji
prineess. :. Miss Jackie of the Navy
Old Fashioned Young Man
IMosT every regular movie pa
tron has taken occasion at some
~ \ time or other to remark the phe-
ofnenon Of hearing sounds In motion
Dictures. That is to say, some photo
nay situation has been so intensely
interesting that the pictured slam OF
81 automobile door or the simulated
BEGINNING Of a heavy transform, bursts
suddenly upon the consciousness Oh
the spectator with all the real accom-
panfments Of noise.
Ia sPaws Of the Bear" the new Tri-
angie production starring William Des'
Dioiid. wherein Desmond, In character
of & young American tourist Is dress
ingin his steamer stateroom and sing
M and whistling to discomfort two
persons in an adjoining compartment
Who have him under surveillance. One
may actually hear the burst into song
and the shriIlness Of the tune from
his pursed lips.
Probably psychologists have ex'
nIsined the circumstances many times.
mall events, the explanation now is
the operation of the mind through as
sociation Of ideas. One who has seen
person dressing and singing and
whistling at the same time, needs only
4 single hint to recall the entire chain
81 events. The brief hint is a door
through which the whole impression
PUSHES into vivid recollection; and so
the sound becomes part where 1t
really does not exist.
This may explain why the drum
meFs gathering cocoanut shells fire.
duantIy obtrude upon the lifelike pic
ture Of galloptng horse. The sub
conscious association of ideas holds
truth in odious comparison with a
mockery.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-28

The "jazz" band, which is very pop,
ular Just now In both Chicago and
New York, is combination Of instrt'
ments, peculiar in connection with
each other, and forming wierd noises
which make one want to dance. The
"jazz" band came to Chicago from
New Orleans. One band, which Harry
James had at the Casino Gardens
caught the favor Of AL Jolson, who go'
them into New York at $3.50 a week
leaving a date here where the six boys
got $3.50 a week. Harry James has
another set Of boys who promise Il
make just as good. A "jazz" band
contains oboes, clarinets, comets
rombones, banjos, violins, guitars and
always drums. 1t does not have IL
have all Of these instruments. Some
times It is a strange combination o.
string and brass. The music is a mat
ter of ear and not of technique. One
instrument carries the melody and 9th
er players do as they please. The time
is synpocated. Jazz" may mean
"jumble." Axel Christen, 1.-THE Czal
of Ragtime,' says it is "the untunefu
harmony of rhythm"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-28

b6ssss recentiy installed These tIay
81 the bonieyaTis through Lincoln PARK
north % Devon. The fare Is q dime
from one terminal to the other and
Il Il a very pleasant trip. There can
be thirty people seated atop the bus
and eighteen or twenty inside. The
ton seats are the most desirable. rid
ing easier and providing better view.
The city folks ride the auto-buses 70
death! On Saturday afternoons and
there is no getting aboard at
all! The people get on down in the
loop and make the round-trip paying
another fare at the Devon station
very few people get off at Devon on
a Sunday and one is lucky to get IN
along the line for their are strict
rules governing the number Of pass
engers which can be carried.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-28

ipDodrome. .... Night In a Cabaret
PhotopIays.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-13

down 10 see that no faults arc set
ting hy.
Then. OF course. tnc finished product
is carefully gone over before The tire.
arc shipped In addition to this road
testers arc constantly on the go IT.: ii :;
tn wear tir.s o,Il
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-13
AUTO CLUBlElEgATEs
COMING NEXT WEEK
adjourned session Of Virginia Auto
Club TO Ee Held With Kich-
mould Auto Club.
BYLAW COMMITTEE TO REPORT
President Airport Announces Annual
Outing Tor Orphans 10 he Held
Iatter Tart ut .3une--Cummittee
Is arranging Good Time for All.

rh. Virginia Auton onii> Ciun. re-
Gently rc"rGsni.ca at Norfolh. viii h"id
~ adi"urn"d meeting IN ,his city on
ruc sday MAY -, when the delegates
will 10 The guests OF the H,chmond .tn-
tomohlc Club IN tho clubs new head
quarters IN Murphys Hotel Annex. cor
uer Grace and Eighth Strce,s
Invitations" hove hecN S"n' ou' hy
mobile clubs OF .<orfoll,. ''rcdcri 'iis-
burg. Lynchburg. Murtjr.yiNc. Hoanok"
and Alexandria, ana e largo attendance
* expected.
Tic special committee on constitution
and by laws. composed Of II -. Nichols.
of Norfolk. and l.. G. i'cl"u1c. a. EiCh-
Inoud. will make y report. and other
matters OF Importance Will Ne 2!r"n at
1ent.on. 1t is c!SDec.ei Thai state High
way Commissioners Coleman and proio!-
ncni good roads enthusiasts 81 the
State will br III attendance.
The entertain committee ot tho
Eichm"nd Automobile Club has ar
ranged FOR the cntcria !rncnt "f the
Delegates w;i;c in EichmonG
Outing, for-Orphnn. ia Juuc.
Tho annuai-cu,InS given by the iSch-
rond Automobile .,'iIu "a IN" orphans
Of Tho cit! Witi be h:'a The latte; part
Of jun. ,hG ,iO.r and place TO be
named la;er By III, committee having
ihc project ~ lr.nd. i'rcaidcnt Hoba,,
j. Airport nus named i Spc"igi com b
mittcc for the ou';rs. composed %
Claude !-..o Ea;hina. Charles t;1nst,
Henry L. Ehei. 'ur; q. ~ t"ci:icl i. T..
Grass JOHN j.. Scaton and L. &.
Pclouae. Tic committee urges all
members 10 Is" prompt in making thc
remittance asked for /" icfray the e.
pcnse OF Tic. orphans oUttn-. presi-
dent .Aiport su!"a Inc wishes TIC orphans
10 know thai royal good time IS
being planned for sllcir.
J. =. MiXcr. % N'c Automobile Blue
Book. wss q caller NJ he Hichmoud
.\utonlnbiic cub oi!ic" during ihc past
week. lie was prospecting for some
Kiuc Book
The oiircrs az the Richmond Auto
mobile E":fd Of "fIac report The plan
80 appra sal .: r&eh ears recently in
;luEuratcd -saa wcr;;in2 satisfactorily
both TO used -. 8v rcr and dealer.
quite e runih,r ~ Ger, wcTe app.aiseG
last Week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-13
HOW FIRES. ARE TESTED
Close Attention Gt-.rn 20 Inspection "f
Raw NItrrin! and During !irvs-
nI lariuf:

Every successful manufacturing ron-
Germ gives close a;tcrsion 10 the m
Spcction Of it, i,-odile;. both turi;l-
INC process o. 'aaiiu;aclri'e and bcf"r.
shipping Tat il ,irs making. iaspoc-
ion IS carried :" 'rnncir n, her de-
--rc ~ Ali tho J'. tire companies.
This 3 because defects whi"h arc not
apparent from j}.. outside sometimes
"-eru !n;o shc rroducf.
livery piece al material TIA; enters
ia,o lac making ~ Republic tires -
carefully ,raportcG Immediately on it's
arrival al the i4o;oTy This Inspection
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-13

is checked over again rs the material
is pui -, worii." !; is farther in
spec;cd before it goes u the tire ma
chi"o* an! iii" hand workers. and the
inapc";ion is carried on continually. as
inspectors pick tires at raudom from
those coming through and tear them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
Decision for Ernest Carrier
VS.. the Bates Mfg. Co.

Chairman Eben F. Littlefield of the In
dustrial Accident Commission, rendered
a decision in the case of Ernest Carrier,
applicant, VS.. the Bates Manufacturing
Co. of Lewiston. and the American Mu-
tual Insurance Co., insurer, ordering that
the respondent pay to Ernest Carrier a
weekly compensation of s574 for a period
of $50 weeks from jan g. 1917. and It Is
further ordered that the respondent pay
for the operating or amputating the leg
and that medical and hospital bills not
exceeding $50 in amount for the first Il
days following the injury be paid in ad-
dition to the operation fees
The petitioner was employed as a team
ster's helper and Waterman. working five
and one-half days of the week as a
Transfers helper and one and one-half
days or Saturday afternoon and Sunday
as relief Waterman. While assisting a
teamster in loading a pully Jan. 9, 1917, a
defective plank broke. causing the pulley
to slide and crush the right leg of the
claimant in such a manner as to necessi-
tate amputation at the upper third.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
LETTER TO THE
FORESTRY MEN

The State forestry department is
sending out to the various chief fire
Wardens q letter calling their attention
that perhaps there may he a spell of
dry weather and that all precautionary
measures should be taken for the pre-
Ventlon of forest fires. The letter fol-
lows:
Maybe we are going to have a spell
of dry weather; maybe not. Whether
we DO or not let US all be ready for it.
Have you Your telephone lines in per
feet order? Are Your lookout stations
properly equipped and your watchmen
at work. Have you all the tools you
need and are they properly distribut-
edo
We do not wish you to think we
are "teaming" YOU too much but YOU
know we are all more than anxious to
give everyone the best there is in all of
Us. Is there anything we can send YOU
or is there anything we can do to help
you. We are all DESTROYS to do our
bit to help you fellows who are in the
field
I'VE would like to come up and see
you but we are all busy here in the Of
flee. We hope YOU will find time to
write us just how you are getting
along"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
Compensation of Agents
For Protection Of Children

The following letter is being sent out
by Captain James F. Baglcy, secretary
Of the State Board Of Charities and
Corrections, in relation to the law
passed by the Legislature at its last
session and which became effective on
July last in relation to compensation
Of agents for tho protection of children.
We beg to invite the attention of
the county commissioners of your
county to the fact that by the terms of
Chapter 297 Public Laws of 1917. eff
fective July Z. 1917, boards Of county
commissioners are authorized to fix the
amount OF compensation of agents for
the protection of children in their re-
spective counties, provided that such
compensation shall not be less uian
$3.50 per day. Whenever practicable
we recommend the payment of fixed
monthly salary. and since such agents
will no longer be allowed any fees, the
services of a really competent agent
are worth considerably more than the
minimum fixed by law, especially in
the larger and more populous counties.
Please cause this board to be advised
as to the rate of compensation fixed for
Your county. in order that we may
have the necessary information at
hand when auditing the agents ex-
pense account"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
Industrial Accident Hearinos

The following hearings have been sci
by Chairman Eben F. Littlefeld of the
Industrial Accident Commission:
Miles Seavey injured June g. 1916. versus
Rodgdon Brothers; hearing set fol-
Thursday. July r. at 1890 o'clock A. NJ
at the selectmen's office at Boothbay Har-
Dor; additional compensation.
Mrs. Helen Mailman, widow Of William
Mailman, injured April IS, 1917. versus the
Recond Foundry and Machine Company
hearing. set for Monday, July Is, at 1875
o'clock A. NJ, at the office of the select
men at Livermore Falls dependency OF
wife.
Camille D. Alphonse, injured Nov ~
1915, versus the H. 7. Cummings Con
struction Company; hearing set fer Tues
day. July II, al clock P NJ at the
municipal court room at Rumford; loss
of time.
Dominick Mazijka and Mariana Mazii-
ka father and mother of Falyons Mazij-
ka, injured Nov. 10, 1916. versus the Ok
ford Paper Company; hearing set for
Tuesday, July II. at 1890 o'clock A NJ, al
the municipal courtroom at Rumford; de
tendency of father and mother.
Mrs. Mary OReilly mother of Michae
O'Reilly. injured Nov. 26, 1916. versus the
James McGregor Company; hearing Sc,
for Tuesday, July "a. at 1880 O'Clock a
NJ. at the selectmen's Office at Madison
dependency of mother.
George E. GRAHAM, injured June 3. 1917
versus Higgins Brothers; hearing set for
July %. at 1890 A. NJ, at the municipal
court room at Lewiston; loss of tine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12

The petition asking for a referen-
dunn on the matters of the Lewiston
Police Commission, the sea and shore
fisheries commissioner. the Inland
Fisheries and Game Commission and
the State paper have been turned over
by Secretary of State Frank w. Ball
to Governor Carl E. Milliken and will
be taken up by the Governor and
Council at the meeting next Monday
for the purpose of deciding whether or
not a proclamation for a special cleo
ton on the matters shall be issued and
if SO to fix the date therefor.
Governor Milliken Wednesday after
noon stated that names exceeding the
required 10000 were attached to the
petitions filed in each of the matters.
as follows:
State Paper, 11,449
Inland Fish and Game. 1l,o6S
Sea and Shore Fisheries, 1880
Lewiston Police Com, 1880
Governor Milliken, in answer to the
question as to the next step in the
matter, said that the petitions would
be canvassed by the Governor and
Council at Mondays session, and aft
er that it could not now be stated,
owing to the fact that a question ex-
listed as to the legal and proper filing
OF some of the names and that point
would have to be decided, how and by
whom he could not now say.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
State House Chat

Former United States Senator Chas.
F. Johnson of Waterville and Dean
Kenneth Stills of Bowdoin College,
Brunswick. members of the Maine
Committee of Public Safety and who.
with Governor Milliken. were appoint
ed a committee to look after the mat
ter of securing a mobilization camp
for the soldiers in New England, pref
erably in Maine, left Wednesday night
for Washington, D. c., on business con-
nected with that matter. Governor
Milliken will join them there should
his presence be found necessary.
c. \. Blanchard of Wilton was
among Wednesdays callers at the
Capital.
Deputy Sheriff Joseph F. Carter of
Richmond was a caller Wednesday at
the State House, having business with
the Governor.
Curator Thomas A. James of the
State Museum has just added a large
tarantua to the collec ton. the gift
Of Bert Nye of Supt. Browns force,
who secured it in Toledo. Ohio, where
il was found in bunch of bananas.
State Auditor Roy l.. Wardwell has
returned from brief business trip to
Castine.
Adjutant General George Mel. Pres
son and Major Charles E. Davis. chief
clerk of the office, are again seen in
uniform, orders from the Militia Bu-
reau at Washington changing them
from civilian to army uniforms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
A $4,000 FIRE
AT DIXMONT. ME.

Dixmont. Me-. July 11.-Shortly after
o'clock Monday morning the fine set
of farm buildings located at Simpson
Corner, known as the z. H. Ray place,
owned and occupied by Howard o.
Brown. were discovered to be on fire
and in very short time were reduced
to ashes. together with all the house
hold goods, farming tools. a valuable
Holstein bull and a good business
horse. Mr.. Brown and Mr.. Gould. the
nearest neighbor, succeeded in getting
from the burning barn pair Of work
horses and twelve cows.
AS Mr.. Brown had no telephone, Mrs.
Brown ran to neighbor to notify peo-
ple Of the fire. but when the neighbors
arrived the fire had gained such rapid
Roadway that but little assistance could
be rendered in saving property. It is
thought, that the fire originated around
the chimney in the ell. Duding the fire