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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-16
WILL DISCUSS MP.
MISSION PROBLEMS

Prominent women representing the
missionary societies Of the Methodist
Protestant churches in many states
of the Union gathered here today to
attend the annual meeting Of the Ma
tional Executive Board Of the Wom-
ems Foreign Missionary societies Of
the Methodist Protestant denomina-
ton.
Delegates we're here from North
Carolina, Washington, D. C., Mary
land, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana and
other states, the entire number here
or to come being approximately forty.
The convention will continue during
the week and many splendid address
es will feature the sessions to which
the public is invited.
Luncheon was served at one o'clock
in the lecture room of the church by
the local Missionary society and this
organization will serve super this ev-
thing. Other organizations will fur
nish meals during the remainder of
the session. The guests are being en-
tertained in the homes of the members
of the Temple congregation.
Following the praise service which
was led by Mrs. W. B. Hartley OF
Washington, D. G., delegates to the
convention from the WashtngtonAlex-
andria district, reports of various
standing committees were given and
other appointments Of committees
made.
The report Of the treasurer Of the
building fund, Mrs. S. E. Baynes Of
Baltimore was a feature of the after
nc = session as was also that of Mrs.
Joseph R. Rhodes, secretary of the
executive commission Of the organiza-
ton.
The program for tonight's session
will be as follows:
Praise Service, Mrs. Geo. E. Amos,
Fairmont; welcome address, Miss
Nettie johnson, Rairmont; response,
Mrs. w. s. Rosenberger, Columbus,
o.: address, Our Work in japan, Mrs.
Geo. P. Marshall, Of Pittsburgh; Our
Work in China, Mrs. A. R. Corn, In
dianapolis, Ind.
The choir Of the Temple will render
special music for each Of the sessions
during the week.
The officers of the organization are
as follows: President Mrs. E. G. Chan
dler Of steubenville, o.; recording sec
rotary Mrs. Henry Hupfeid, Bald'
more; corresponding secretary, Mrs.
ID. s. Stevens Of Kansas City, Mo-,
treasurer, Mrs. Frank East of Bell
view, Pa. These officers will all be
here for the sessions Of the conVen-
Among other prominent women here
are Mrs. John Matthews, represent
ing the Ohio branch of Sabina, Ohio;
Mrs. Ella B. Marley representing the
Maryland brnch of Baltimore and Mrs.
j. G. McCulloch editress Of the Mis-.
sionary Record, the official organ Of
Greensboro, North Carolina.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-16
FAIRMONT MADE
HIT WITH VISITORS

Fairmont's streets, factories, pep,
and people made hit with the 12S
Pittsburgh visitors yesterday. The
1875 comprised the body representing
the Pittsburgh Chamber Of Commerce
sent through northern West Virginia
and Ohio for the purpose of extending
trade relations among the people OF
this section. The train rolled into the
Baltimore and Ohio station at 4:10
o'clock yesterday afternoon and there
stood so or more automobiles await
ing the leisure of the visitors to go over
the city. These autos took carloads OF
brains and initiative to all Of Fair
mont's factories, to the soldiers camp
to the Country Club and to the various
business buildings and houses in the
main part of the city.
The words Of one member OF the par
ty can be quoted to indicate briefly
what they think of the city. This Nom
Der said, "This town has made a hit
with all of u.s." The information be,
spoke sincerity and clearly outlined
that Fairmont had impressed the visi'
tors in many ways as coal and manu-.
featuring centre and its roads and
streets indicated that the people here
were alive to the twentieth century
needs of all industries.
Pictures were taken of most Of Fair
mont's throbbing businesses. These
will be shown to the remainder Of the
Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
when sent to that city at the end OF
the trip. They will also be shown IN
all cities visited by the trade boom
ers.
In the one hour and fifty minutes Of
time that the visitors remained in
Fairmont there was not a solitary un
interesting moment. The number Of
new buildings being erected, the new
hotel, the Building and Investment OF
flee building, the Deveny building, the
Presbyterian church-everything seem
ed teeming with industry and construc'
tive ideas. When the autos left q
glass factory it would next pass hand
some residence of which Pittsburghers
themselves would be glad to boast
then along stretches Of fine paving
such as even Pittsburgh in many plac
es seems lacking.
The men left here at six O'Clock
for Clarksburg. They spent the night
there and left this morning for Graf
taon. From Grafton the train will re
turn via Clarksburg to Salem, West
Union, Pennsboro and Parkersburg.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-16

.
Commission and transfer It's duties to
the Board Of Pubic Works; the state
budget: TO permit military enrolment
by registered letter In case Of alb
sence; placing license fee on gas com.
pressor plants as means Of raising I'D.
iitional war revenues; to refer pay.
ment Of the Virginia debt to a vote Of
the people; TO regulate delivery OF
gas; to regulate production Of oil and
gas.
A House Joint resolution introduced
by Delegate Basel Of Lewis county,
at patron Of both measures relating
to the Virginia debt, proposes to pre-
vent speculation In food products and
go empower the government to fix
prices and stop the use OF grain in
the manufacture of liquors ana bev,
erages by Delegate HsrdmRn, proposes
reference of the Virginia debt to vote
of the people.
The attaches appointed by Speaker
Thurmond to serve during the pres
emit session follows:
Committee Clerks: D. G. Lilly, Mrs,
Laura ]. Coyle, Miss Maud Thorn
burg, c. ]. Rife.
stenographers: Misses Julia Ora
ham, Aggie Salisbury, Margaret Ma
lone and Ethel Haynor.
Secretary to the Speaker: Mrs. Ed
ward B. Kenna.
Assistant sergeant-at,Arms: ]. R.
Mehen.
Attendants: Boise Green, Mont Car
per and Woodson Jones.
Waterman: Joseph skeen and D. F.
McClung.
W. Woodson.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-16

All Excursions OFF,. D. Hecker,
agent at the Baltimore and Ohio tick
ct Office here, has received instruc'
lions from Baltimore to cancel all ad'
vertisements calling for excursions to
any sea shore points on that road.
This will cancel trips to Atlantic City,
Sea Girt, Asbury Park, etc. The move
Is taken so that engines that would
be used in this service can be kept
In moving provisions, passengers and
equipment for the government.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-16

Today's Legal Transfers-D. F. Clay.
ton and wife, to Hugh Snodgrass, q lot
on Monroe street; 800 and other con-
siderations. Dexter Taught and wife,
to A. c. Glover and Ray Glover, lot
in Snodgrass addition to Warrington;
81 and other considerations. Beatty
Development company to Samuel
Hunter, lot Sc in the Grandview addi-
tion to Warrington; consideration $40
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-16
Earnest E. Acheson
Dies Of Pneumonia
CRy Assocloted Pres5)

PITTSBURGH, May 16-Earnest
F. Acheson, former congressman from
Pennsylvania, died today at his home
in Washington, Pa, Of pneumonia al
ter short illness. Mr.. Acheson sery.
ed fourteen years in congress. he
retired four years ago.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-16

Inspection Trp-The spring inspec-
ton Of the lines and property Of the
Monongahela Valley Traction COM
pany began this morning when a par
ty Of officials Of the corporation left
for ride over the Clarksburg and
Weston lines.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-16

Presbyterian Leeion-The Presbyte'
rion Legion Society will meet on Thurs
day afternoon at 2:SO o'clock at the
home of Mrs. Ralph Doolittle, at No.
z Rhea Terrace. Business Of import
ance will be transacted and members
are asked to attend.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-16
Further Declines in
the Price Of Wheat
DIV Associated Press)

CHICAGO, May 16-The wheat mar.
ket broke sharply today on the re-
strictive regulation adopted yester-
day. September on initial sales de-
ciines IL cents to S2,04. This was Al
cents under the adjustment price fixed
by the Board Of Trade.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-16

Cutout the picture on all four sides.
Then carefully fold dotted line its
entife length Then dotted line 2,
and 50 on. Fold each section under.
Meath accurately. When completed
turn over and you'll find surprising
result Save the pictures.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-16
aTHE WEATHER.

West Virginia
Fair tonight and
Thursday; warmer
tonight in the west.
Warmer Thursday.
Local Readings.
F, P. Hall, OBJ.
Temperature at
s a, m. today, 81.
Yesterdays wealth.
er, clear; tempera
ture, maximum, 70;
minimum, 45; pre-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-16

Journal Clerks Morgan Matthew
and E. " FriEzell,
Floor Pages: Joe Hudson, Kenneth
Bowyer, Reginald Talbot, John Ter.
rill, George Ferris and Shirley Wood;
run.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-16

Marriage Lieense--A marriage Il
cense was issued at the county clerks
office yesterday to William Glen Nor
man, age %, and Linnie George Hayes,
age 81, both OF Warrington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-16

acconod ~ pershed on 8 tree near
tie residence and where IS brilliancy
q color and form we're duly admired
by peholders. j.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-16

To Visit Relatives Mr.. and Mrs. W.
R, Davis, Of Spring street, left this
morning for Pittsburgh to visit rela-
ttyes for several days.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-16

ton problem and at the same time the
pupils are gaining health and strength
and perhaps better morals from the
contact with nature.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-16


Prayer meeting night.
Grace church day Media
ton.
odd Fellows hall-Palatine Lodge.
Knights OF Pythias hall = Royal Ar
Modern Woodmen hall = Fairmont
Lodge, A. o. U. w.
al5 Main street-Modern Brotherhood
ola
New Members Of EIks Lodse-The
campaign for new members inaugural
81 81 the local lodge of Elks a few
weeks ago is meeting with gratifying
success and at the meeting held last
night five new members were elected
70 membership-W. G. Donaldson, w.
D. North, H. G. Eicher, Charles P.
Hoult and 3. o. Bentel.
Body % cattIettsburs-The body of
Joseph o. Black, whose death occurred
Sunday at Downs, was sent to Cattletts
burg, KY, today where interment will
Be made on arrival Mr.. Black was in
the employ Of the Rachael Run Coal
anu GOk9.CO.b ~ OOHnS'
Health Lectures for Bible Class
Dr. Ghesney Ramage will address a
meeting Of the East Side Bible class
tomorrow evening at 1880 o'clock at the
East side school house. Miss Voak,
Red Cross nurse, will also address the
meeting, and the general public is
,ttsr,ad IN, ha nreseut. There will be
special music.
Commerce Meetlng-This afternoon
beginning at 5 o'clock there will be a
special meeting of the Chamber OF
Commerce to express an opinion on
var taxation and take up one or two
other matters, one Of which, proba-
biz. wiz be the form which the open
lne Of the new hotel shall take.
Generous Contribution = Rabbi Sill
yer. of Wheeling, who spoke at the
court house last night very much
pleased the audience which heard him
Al the conclusion Of the address $5OO
was pledged for the orphanage at Erie.
Letter Carrier Suggestions - The
Letter Carriers Association met last
evening In the rooms Of W. A. Kumpp
n the Masonic Temple. At the meet
I'M means were discussed to have tel
eplione companies, gas and water cor
pofations. and others to address their
monthly bills to street and number.
The association also sought means TO
have the city repair board walks TO
prevent accidents to the men. The
next meeting will be held at the resi-
dence OF George Squires, the second
Tuesday in next month.
oswald Ml0behaVed-Sam Huffman
vas IN police court this morning. 1t
hasn't been long since Sam got run
over and one Of his hips bruised. He
therefore, couldn't control Oswald, his
gentle mule. Oswald lives on Sans
properly on Cleveland avenue and late
n has noticed that the neighbours gar
dens have been thriving. So Oswald
casually, took little trip onto that
nelghboting garden and consequently
sam goth into the mitts Of the cops.
Hepaid a fine Of $3.50.
New Residence-Mr. and Mrs. Wal
tel ZundelI are preparing to move into
tie new residence on Grafton street
recently erected by the latter's broth
"a cecil Mcdonald. The residence Is
q modern 7.room house and was design
edby Architect A. G Lyons.
Rare Bird Here-A scarlet tanager,
song bird which visits this vicinity
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-16

rare Bird Hsrs-A scarlet tanager,
4 song bird which visits this vicinity
eduently, was sighted on the lawn
Of ia local residence today. The bird
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-16

ng the need Of every family vicinity for American
display patriotic arranged to supply limited
readers douy small cost in spite Of the m that the
the past few days All you need DO Is
numbered and present them at
Van office with 98 cents In cash and the nag Is yours zen
mailing II not called for.
desiring furnish foot oned with ball. and
with the flag complete In neat corrugated box Tor ~ cents
nddtpraL,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-16

Body 70 cattIettsburs-The body of
Joseph o. Black, whose death occurred
Sunday ct Downs, was sent to Cattletts
burg, KY, today where interment will
Be made on arrival. Mr.. Black was in
the employ Of the Rachael Run Coal
and Coke. Co. ct Downs.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-16

New Members of EIks Lodse-The
campaign for new members inaugural
81 by the local lodge of Elks few
weeks ago is meeting with gratifying
success and at the meeting held last
fiight five new members were elected
Ia membership-W. G. Donaldson, W.
D. North, H. G. Eicher, Charles P.
Hoult and R. o. Bentel.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-16

New Residence-Mr. and Mrs. Wal
tel ZundelI are preparing to move into
tie new residence on Grafton street
rscsntiy erected by the latter's broth
81. cecil Mcdonald. The residence Is
q modern 7.room house and was design
edby Architect A. G Lyons.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-16
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-16

Health Lectures for Bible Class
Dr. Chesney Ramage will address a
meeting Of the East Side Bible class
tomorrow evening at 1880 o'clock at the
East side school house. Miss Voak'
Red Cross nurse, will also address the
meeting, and the general public is
urged to be present. There will be
special music.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-16
EVENTS TONIGHT

cipitation, none,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-16

Cemlneroe Meetlne-This afternoon
befinnirig at 5 o'clock there will be a
speciaf meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce to express an opinion on
war taxation and take up one or two
other matters, one Of which, proba-
bIv. VIM be the form which the open
Ing Of the new hotel shall take.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-16

Grace church-AscensiOn day Medlta'
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-16

Generous Contribution - Rabbi Sill
YER. of wheeling, who spoke at the
court house last night very much
nieased the audience which heard him
AZ the conclusion Of the address $500
was pledged for the orphanage at Erie.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-16

Modern Woodmen hall = Fairmont
Lodge, A. o. U. w.
si5 Main street-Modern Brotherhood
- ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-08
Icebound Tug Burning Wood.

To conserve her supply of coal the
tug James o. Carter Of the Taylor fleet
of this city, which is icebound at Rock
Point, Md, is burning cord wood in
her furnaces and will continue to do
so until She is able to get across the
river to Colonial Beach. There, it is
thought probable, she will be able to
secure coal enough to bring her to this
city. If this cannot be done one of
the other tugs Of the Taylor fleet may
take coal to her in bags from this city
or Alexandria. When the Carter left
here she had bunkers full of coal, a
supply large enough to last her several
days, and it was not in the calculations
of her master that she would be caught
down river by freeze.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-08
SENIOR DEBATING SOCIETY
WINS AT G. U. LAW SCHOOL
Government Ownership of Railroads
Theme of Speakers-R. M. McGau-
ley Wins individual Honors.

The Senior Debating Society was de-
clared the winner of the second prize
debate of the season of Georgetown
University Law School last evening in
the auditorium of the law school build
ing. Robert NJ. McGauley, president of
the Junior Society, which upheld the
affirmative side of the question, THAT
the United States Own and Operate the
Railroads of the Country" won first
individual lonors.
James b. Riley of the Junior Debatin &
Society opened the debate for the af-
flrmatfve side. He was followed by ].
Paul Kelley with the first negative ar
gument and James z. Needham as the
second negative in order. In the rebuff
utes.
The Georgetown Law School String
Orchestra, composed of Frank 3. Mel
choir, Thomas J. Milan, Charles e
Bourke, George w. Pratt, Thomas f.
eral selections. John A. Enos sang dur
ing the intermission. William d.
French, president of the Senior Debat-
ing Society, presided
The Judges were Justice Marian De
Vries of the United States court OF
Customs Appeals; Capt. Jesse Dyer. L.
S. NJ. c., of the judge advocate generals
office; Assistant Attorney General Sam
uel j. Graham, Walter Warwick, con-
troller of the Treasury, and DR.. William
c. Woodward, District health officer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-08
MUST CITE.LAW TO GET
CLAIM DUE TO ARREST
New York Deputy Sheriff Who Took
Ernest Brown Is Denied
Payment.

claim of John N. Stephan. deputy
sheriff, Suffolk county New York, for
s22.15, to compensate him for his activ-
tiles and expenditures in accomplishing
the arrest of Ernest Brown, charged
in the District of Columbia with rom
support of his wife and minor child,
will not be paid by Maurice Splain,
United States marshal of the District
of Columbia. until Deputy Sheriff
Stephan can show the law or laws of
the state of New York substantiating
his allegation that the charges are
justified by such law or laws.
The controller of the Treasury, W. W.
Warwick, so advises Marshal SpIain.
Upon a somewhat exhaustive investi-
CATION, he says, he has been unable
to find statutory authority for pay
ment of the charges involved. No New
York statute has been cited. he points
out. by Deputy Sheriff Stephan, al
though he states that the charges
would have been allowed for an arrest
under the laws of New York.
The claimant asks 10 cents for serving
the warrant; for mileage from River
head to Central 1slip, siXty-eight miles
at 10 cents a mile, $3.50: for auto hire
to execute warrant and return with
prisoner, $3.50, and 81 for one-day
custody.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-08
EAM|LYDAY NURSERY
TO Be OPENED SUNDAY
Institution Conducted by Ursuline
Sisters Cares for Children While
Mothers Are at Work.

Formal opening of che Holy Family
Day Nursery. conducted under the direc-
ton of the Ursuline Sisters. is to take
place sunday. Monday and Tuesday.
The home was conducted for some
time in temporary quarters at GIG Sd
street northwest, but recently new and
permanent quarters were obtained at
519 4th street. The sisters have arranged
to conduct visitors through the home on
the three opening days. The average at
tendance of children at the home now is
forty
The object of this day nome is to
care for young children whose mothers
are obliged to work and have no one
to care for the children during their
absence. In this way mothers and
children are kept together
The home. though conducted by sis
ters is strictly non -sectarian. The
children are received as early as {
am, if necessary. and cared for all
day No child is allowed to leave the
grounds until called for by the parent
or guardian.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-08
PRISON REFORMS URGED.
Former Deputy Warden at Sing Sing
Addresses Local Association.

The securing of social conscious
ness is the one big thing in prison work
today, Secretary C. III. Johnson of the
New York state board of charities told
a meeting of the Prisoners Aid Asso-
citation of the District of Columbia,
held in Epiphany parish hall last even
ing. With this social consciousness in
hand, Mr.. Johnson pointed out, will
come a social conscience and then social
action-the great thing to be desired.
Mr.. Johnson, who was chief deputy
warden at Sing Sing prison during the
regime of Warden Thomas Mott Os-
borne, made an appeal to his hearers to
do all they can to make prisons as fine
as possible and to raise the level OF
humanity.
Rt. Rev. Alfred Harding, Bishop of
Washington, president of the associa-
ton, presided, and the list of speakers
included w. H. Whitaker, superin-
tendent of the Distric; reformatory at
Occoquan, whose topic was "Occoquan
Ideals" and Mrs. David Ransom CovelI,
director of aid work of the association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-08
COLOR SCHEME TO MARK
PRESENTATION Of PLAYS
Drama League Offerings Also to
Have Interesting Feature in
interchangeable Scenery.

Color will be used in the scenery and
costumes to bring out the dominant
moods of three plays to be given next
week by the Drama League Players.
Green will predominant in Kathleen nj
Houlihan," an Irish play; red violet
and orange. with splashes of green
and blue, will key Suppressed De-
sires," the second of the three short
plays TO be presented. and neutral
drab tone will help suggest the unin-
teresting mid-Nictorian period repre-
scented in james and John"
The plays will be presented on the
nights of February II. Is and 16 at
SIS o'clock at the Wilson Normal
School, 18th and Harvard streets north
west
Besides the color schemes of the
plays, another interesting feature OF
these presentations is the scenery.
which is Interchangeable the side walls
of one play being used in another. ana
the same back drop in two plays. all
so deftly blended with the other ac-
cessories and the costumes that the
use of the same set" in part, Is not
noticed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-08
The Modern Jail

We've made our jail so snug
and warm, impervious to cold and
storm, that Richard Roe is glad
to dwell all winter in his coy cell.
We've cleaned the walls and
scrubbed the floors, and white
washed ceilings, bars and doors,
till sanitation cranks declare there
are no harmful microbes there.
The jail's inspected now and then
by uplift danes and faddish men,
who analyze the forks and spoons
and push their noses in the
prunes. The parsons there dis
tribute tracts, and scientists take
useful facts: we all take books
and magazines, and floral wreaths
and kindred greens, and try to
make the village Jug more cheer
full still. and still more snug. And
from the window Richard Roe
looks out upon the drifting snow,
and sees the poor unlucl<y jays,
who have not drawn their sixty
days, by weary efforts strive to
earn some grub to eat, some coal
to burn. ''How foolish are the
sons of toll, who sweat to make
the kettle boil, since luxury like
this they'd know ii they were
vags!' signs Richard Roe.
WALT MASON.