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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-06

Roy Adds was among the Monon.
sch social visitors in Fairmont yester.
aay evening.
John higgins was a business trans.
actor to Fairmont during the week
Miss Julia Snyder. OF Fairmont, was
IL Monongah yesterday calling on
friends and attending to shopping.
Lee n. Satterfeld was in Fairmont
yesterday evening as a business trans.
actor.
Mike Martin was among the out Of
town callers yesterday evening.
Mrs. Harold Fortney was in Fair.
mont yesterday evening.
Jaes Mike was among the visitors
to Fairmont yesterday.
Henry Mauler was in Fairmont yes.
terday evening attending to business.
Mrs. Polling, of Fairmont, was amonE
the out of town shoppers here this
morning
Mrs. II. Swearengen. of Fairmont.
was in Monongah yesterday calling on
friends and attending to business.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-06
=: CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE ::

Isn't it strange little book. that as
70 boys say, couldn't get it over"
Dick that was really a human be-
ig until he read the Paula stories.
srhaps men will learn in time that
women are, like themselves, just
lojle, and not that conception they
We in their minds OF something which
times Is an animal with no soul
nd at other times an angel with no
)dy.
The last letter in the "isocles trian.
q" is from the woman outside and
accompanied by her story. 1t was
l1ly a note and read:
Enclosed please find story of the
oman in the Casa story OF one of
ie poor women that you have been so
ard on. wonder if it viii give you
other viewpoint, my dear Margie and
I'd insult TO the injury by saying that
like you and your honesty very
uch.)
"Of course, | know the woman on
lie outside is never free from blame,
1t In some cases does not the wife
srself bring down her conventional
fuse Of cards?"
Gee, like the letter from the won
E outside, Margie.' said Dick. "she
okes no plea for pity, no excuse
r anything, She already has my sym.
thy. Whichever way the thing turns
II, she is bound to get the worst
knew Dick would say that little
polk, bu l did not realize that he
ould be quite so interested in the
poles triangle.
] shall put down here little book,
'st the mans story and then will
IND 1t to Pat to be published. | won.
n If more than one man reading 1t
W recognize himself in the picture.
The story began without preface,
the man had already made explain.
Hons in his letter to me.
fMy parents we're poor but respec-
ble middle west people. was the
ungest in the family which consist
OF a brother, sister and myself.
oyer remember the time when l did
II know the pinch of poverty. was
Ever hungry never suffered from
10, but my soul was always starving
'lr the beauty and comfort that we
d no money to buy.
'My boyhood was a constant fight
get what education ] could. i
.tched my dear mother do daily the
rdcst tassr. There seemed to be
JOY, no pleasure, no future any.
iere.
ny father and mother were both
Eermined that their children should
I've at least c high school education
IA Gre CT tho remembered joys OF
youth vas the sisht Of their great
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-06
HINTS.

According to the findings of the
Roosevelt Conservation Commission in
its report on national vitality, learning
how to live is the secret of how one
may materially lengthen his span OF
life.
Individual hygiene or the hygiene
of personal habits, according TO the
commission, contains possibilities OF
self.improvement far beyond what SO
persons out of 100 have ever realized.
In other words. only one per cent.
of the people of today know how to
live The other 80 per cent. are vic.
tins of improper living habits and the
customs of present day civilization.
They have not learned to order their
lives according to their physical needs
They are content to tolerate
Bad air.
Bad food.
Imperfect teeth.
Wrong posture.
Improper clothing.
Self-drugging
Alcoholism.
They do not yet realize that good
health is more than merely absence of
disease or sickness.
They do not realize that one may
not feel sick at all and still be only 60,
20 or 70 per cent. efficient.
They have still 20 learn that good
health is 10 per cent OF physical eff
cheney.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-06

postage stamps. Have | your permits.
sion to call twice a week."
But ! have as good as promised
father not to fall in love again without
HE consent"
stick TO that like. good girl!"
nthe course of two or three weeks
Miss Nellie observed that solemn look
on her fathers face again, and she was
expecting It when he said:
Daughter, think have observed
the tracks OF new young man on our
doorsteps."
Yes, it's a Mr.. Roy Garpett."
&c talk love-"
He hasn't done either as yet"
DO you like him."
Yes"
But you are not in love with him?"
81 plainly told him that had prom
ised not to fall in love without your
consent"
Good girl
~ think he'll want to have talk
With you some evening soon."
well, can tell him that there is no
hurry about your getting married.
Neither do want some dude hanging
around here half the evenings OF the
week"
"You won't be too brusque with Mr..
Garrett fGther?"
"Oh, shan't apply the boot, but |
shall have to speak rather plainly. II
you were madly love Id be very gen.
tie with him, hut don't think you are
much"
"N-o-a."
When it's case OF love and a father
leaving his politics to mix up in it. a
girl may fib or she may not. If she
Goes it won't be held up against her.
Miss Nellie did like Mr.. Garnett very
much. She more than liked him, but
she felt in duty bound to stand by her
father.
Three or four weeks went past and
for the third or fourth time the alder.
man asked:
We'll, Nellie, that young Garnett
Hasn't asked to see me yet"
No" she replied.
Cant make up his mind to face the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-06

NEW YORK. - Even tiny girls
heartily enjoy the consciousness OF
being well dressed" and this small
lady appears to be positively bursting
with justifiable pride in beautiful
coat of white broadcloth with its
handsome trimming of Kerami mole.
The double cape collar is in careful
accord with the fashions for grown.
ups.
The dark color of the Kerami mole
is in pleasing contrast to the white
cloth--and is wisely applied at the
collar and about the full flaring sklrl
where it protects the white cloth
from the most of the wear and the
chance of soiliug. The immaculate,
military row of white buttons is the
last perfect touch.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-06

act of patriotism as saving potatoes.
The commonest way in which WON
en- tire themselves out is by slump
ing" at their work
Some women can go all day" and
feel young at the end OF it. Others are
tired TO death" before noon and they
look the part
The tired woman has accomplished
no more than the other but she has
gone about it in different way.
The fresh and fit woman knows how
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-06

to stand, walk, carry weights, stoop,
iron and sweep with the body erect
and in the correct position. And when
she stops to rest, she knows how to sit
down IA a position which is actually
restful.
Many women waste coolies OF
strength in lifting furniture They use
all the muscles of the trunk and bend
awkwardly backward, when only the
arm muscles are required.
And the muscles of the body can
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-06
TIE DAILY
SHORT STORY
The Seventh Young Man,
BY c. 3. LEWIS.
Copyright, 1917, by the Mcclure

N. newspaper SynulCate.
LDERMAN THOMAS ANDREWS
"A OF the city OF Jonesboro, could
"a be very mild or very stern, as
occasion required.
Just now, as tkis story opens, he was
very stern. Occasion required it.
I He had got &c have talk with his
daughter Nellie.
you have gang OF young fellows
\anging about, and people are calling
~ flirt," he began.
mot a gang, father, but a group"
THE word signifies nothing, but my
ders do. They have got to go. How
uny are they?"
The girl counted up on her fingers
i'd replied:
~ can't count but six that have
oposed 20 me-
Thunder and blazes!"
'Don't get excited, father, It's fash.
nable now to BIZ engaged to eight or
u men at the same time. | ought to
lye at least two more on my list"
The alderman raised his arm and
Fought his heavy hand down on the
|ble and almost shouted:
'Bounce the last one OF them, and
1t today!"
But I'm engaged to teh six, and WHO.
Ter heard of girl bouncing six at
lce!"
"But you'll hear OF it mighty soon. /
bn't put up with it, tell you! Sit
Asht down this evening and write the
that all is over between you. If you
MT I'LL"
But will, father" she Interrupted.
have always obeyed you in every
hing and shall in this"
The letters were written and mailed,
d no hearts were broken. When a
sek had pissed, the father asked:
t"Dld you writ those letters?"
Surely l did, father"
well, IL any other young man comes
ooking around here to ask for your
nd and heart just call me in before
u pledge yourself"
1t was one evening a month later
hen Roy Garnet called and asked for
ISIS Andrews.
"Why-why-" she exclaimed as she
tered the parlor.
ho'O DSSh away lOl a luOuIui yuu
e." he said.
"But didn't you receive letter from
9 few weeks ago-a letter saying
lat had Analysed my heart and
und that did not love you?"
Gracious me, but l never heard OF
tch letter." exclaimed the young
an.
Then let me see how the mistake
me about was as good as engaged
six OF you, when father raised a row
bout 1t and made me write to each one
you"
But you and l were not engaged.
never even talked of love"
That's so-thats So" unused the
RI. 81 thought it queer that you
ould call if had broken your heart.
s Just social call, see."
Miss Andrews, don't see too much
too little. You ought to know that
am an admirer of yours"
Il had dim idea that you thought
had beautiful eyes"
And | have several dim ideas. One
fthem is that am going to love you.
Then I'll have to write a seventh
tier" she sighed.
Don't he in hurry TO waste your
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o-~~~~~-~~@~-~~~~~N~-~
wusic, eh?"
81 have an idea that he is waiting for
political reasons"
What! Why, what has young
ran OF twenty-five got TO do with poll
tics?"
81 don't know"
What ward does he live in?"
In this, where got are alderman"
I'm. I'm! never heard of him in
politics. Maybe he has got friend
who wants TO be elected constable"
A week later as Mr.. Garnett and
Miss Nellie sat in the parlor the alder.
man entered and said to the young
man:
y presume you are Mr.. Garnett?"
Yes, sir"
Did you want to see me on bust,
hess?"
Weller, yes. It's about politics.
Iwant to ask your advice. The case is
This" began Mr.. Garrett. Its only
= month to our city election and the
people are beginning to talk OF the tit.
Eess Of this or that man for office
1T is always so, and the people are
seldom mistaken
ITO my ama2ament they are asking
me to run for office"
But YOU are young, sir-yery
young
That's what l tell them, but they
will have it that man hasn't got
&c be middle.aged to be honest
But Is there any talk of dishonesty
among the office holders? 2" asked the
alderman with tinge of anxiety in his
tone.
Yes, bit. There was a mile of paw
ing done last year, you know, and it is
whispered that there was divvy III it.
And they say there was another divvy
III supplies bought TO: the fire depart
nent Mr.. Andrews, they will have it
that ought to take an aldermanic nom.
nation"
"Too young, sir - too young, as
said"
The alderman from one of our
wards was elected by only forty major.
ity. can get majority of 1874 in that
ward
But you must have the nomination
first was the sulky reply.
"Oh the Daily Times will help me
to that for what can dig out of the
cement bridge divvy two years ago. Is
your advice to me. Mr.. Andrews, to go
into politics?"
81 don't say yes, and don't say no."
Then Miss Nellie spoke for the first
tine:
Il have also a question to ask you,
father. Are you willing that | should
fall in love with young politician
"If he is in politics to get the office
of city clerk, yes. If he's after my
aidermanship scalp as we'll as my
daughter, no, by thunder!"
Father, isn't it a better thing for a
young man to be the son.in-law OF q
politician than to be a politician him
self"
ut strikes me that way" was the
thoughtful reply.
"And it strikes me that way, too"
added Mr.. Garrett.
And as the three of US are struck
alike
And then and there two of the three
went out of politics, and the third one
said he would have the check ready at
tie wedding breakfast
HEALTH QUESTIONS ANSWERED.
Miss T. l.: what sort of diet
should one follow in the treatment of
anemia?"
Plain, nourishing food, fresh air and
sleep are sufficient in connection with
medical treatment under physicians
Erection.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-06

grow weary when woman sits down
to rest IL her back is arched instead of
straight. OR then the muscles are
unduly relaxed in front and strained
in the back, the chest sings, the head
droops, the chest is cramped, the stom-
ach is crowded, and the circulation is
impeded.
And quite unconsciously, one may
become cheer or cross as the result
Of walking, sitting or working in right
or wrong body positions.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-06

roads in handling freight reminds 10
that some shippers are using trucks
to deliver their products. Last week
G. w. Martin delivered shipment Of
buGgies TO Weston by truck making
much better time than he could have
done by rail and without very much
additional cost. ~.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-06
BY RlppY BYE.

by 6IEpr BYE
Saving her strength is about the
last thing OF which conscientious
housewife thinks. In ihe furore for
saving everything else, millions OF
women are at the present moment
throwing away their energy. Saving
human strength is as ilnportan: as
saving food. If strength is wMs,ed,
extra food, extra rest, and extra doc.
toring are required to make the loss
good.
Saving ones strength is as much an
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-06
Poor Telephone servlce.

Since the recent telephone merger
the service here has been very unsat.
tsfactory, and the lines seem to be
out of commission about all the time.
There is also dissatisfaction in regard
to the new tariffs and several patrons
say they will cut out the phones rather
than pay the price they are held up
for now,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-06
MONONGAH
Erom Huntlnntnn

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lowe, of Hunt.
ington, were in Monongah yesterday
visiting friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Lowe
were formerly residents OF Monongah
but for the last few years have been
located at Huntington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-06
Damaulno Propertv

On Thursday night some unknown
sneak thief cut off portion OF the
large leather belt used to run the
machinery of the Cochran mill here.
The belt was one foot wide and at the
present price Of leather was vary val.
liable.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-06

One OF the delayed carloads OF gravel
for the construction OF the Lincoln dis.
trict roads has arrived in Monongah.
Workmen are now busy hauling it to
the new roads near Mill Fall. The
gravel will enable the men to continue
their work,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-06
LADIES

When irregular or delayed use Tri.
umph Pills. Safe and always dependa.
BILE. Not sold at drug stores. Refuse
others, save disappointment. Write
for Relief and particulars; it's free.
Address: National Medical Institute,
Milwaukee, Wis.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-06
Returned Home,

Clyde Toothman and Kenneth Cur.
rey have returned from Pittsburgh
where the former purchased an auto.
mobile. The returning trip was made
by motor.
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Worthington

Construction Delayed.
The brick work on the Davis broth.
ers and he ivangclista buildings has
been delayed for sometime on account
OF the non arrival OF brick 1t seems
to be very hard to get anything over
the B. & o. at present.
Shipping by Trucks.
Speaking of the slowness of the rail.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-06
HEALTH QUESTIONS ANSWERED

HEALTH QUESTIONS ANSWERED.
Miss T. l.: What sort of a diet
should one follow in the treatment of
anemia?"
Plain, nourishing food, fresh air and
sleep are sufficient in connection with
medical treatment under a physicians
Erection.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-15
POSTMASTER ROOT IS AUTHORIZED TO
 ACCEPT RECRUITS

w. E. Root, postmaster at the Sew ard office, has received papers which will qualify him as a recruiting off cer for all branches of the govern ment's fighting forces. He is not in receipt, as yet, of instructions and blanks for the purpose, but expects to receive them within a few days after which time he will be ready to accept enlistments.
 Under acts of congress passed in May and August, 1916, the president was empower to authorize postmast- CTS of second, third and fourth class postoffices to act as recruiting off cers for the army, navy and marine corps, and it is as a result of this that Mir. Root received his appoint ment.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-15
SALOONS MUST
 CLOSE DOORS AT
 MIDNIGHT, ORDER

To put an end to all night drink ing and curtail the use of alcoholic drinks, Judge Brown has ordered that all saloons close their doors from mid night till o'clock in the morning every day commencing today. Fol lowing is the text of the order:
 "In view of the unsettled conditions prevailing and the tendency all over the United States to curtail the sale of liquor as a matter of public poli- cy, to prevent disorder and crime;
 "It is ordered, that from and after the 18th day of May, 1917, every sa- loon in the Third Division of Alaska shall close at 12 o'clock midnight of each day and remain closed until 6 a. m. the following morning. All sa- looms shall remain closed from Satur- day at 12 o'clock midnight until 6 o'clock Monday morning"
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-15
MAKE FINAL PLANS FOR ARMY TO AID FRANCE
GOV. STRONG IS ADVISED DRAFT
 PLANS COMING

From the cable received by Cover nor Strong from Secretary Baker on May it is evident that selective draft will apply to Alaska. The mes sage follows:
 con April 23 letter outlining the presidents plans for registering all male persons subject to military ser vice was written to you. That letter prescribes the plan that will be fol- lowed, and necessary blanks and full printed regulations will be mailed to you as soon as the bill is approved. Defer registration in your territory until you have perfected a complete system and have received all neces- sary blanks and regulations. A form of the presidents proclamation call ing upon all persons liable to regis tration can be effected and he will authorize you to publish his procla- nation carrying date thus fixed by you"
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-15

CHRISTIANSBERG, Va, Monday, May IA (Delayed.) - Charles E. Vawter, professor at the Virginia polytechnic, who killed Stockton Heth, a student, following an attack by Heath on his wife, was found not guilty of murder Saturday, after the jury had been out for several hours.
 Mrs. Vawter, testifying at the trial of her husband, admitted previous in- timacies with Heth, but declared that a few minutes before Heth received his death wounds he had attacked her.
 Mrs. sVawter, barring her life in de- fense of her husband, said she was in- fatuated with Heth, but always had repelled his advances when not under the influence of liquor.
 Following the introduction of let terS written to Heth by Vawter in which the latter revealed that he knew of the younger mans relations with his wife and at the same time asked Heth to pay whisky bill, the defense began introducing testimony to show Vawter insane at the time.
 On the night of the tragedy, Mrs. Vawter said, Heth was in the Vawter
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-15
KHAKI FOR ALL
 REAL ECONOMY

WASHINGTON. .-( (By mail.)-A nation in khaki-judges on the bench along with the humblest charwoman; social leaders along with their do- mestic servants; statemen with day laborers; any one and every one, re- gardless of sex, creed or standing this is the appeal made May 5 of Jo- seph w. Folk, former governor of Missouri and now chief counsel to the interstate commerce commission.
 It was a combined suggestion for patriotism, service and democracy with the khaki uniform as the badge, the visible symbol of the beginning of the end of autocracy.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-15
FIRE BUGS WERE
 TORN TO PIECES
 BY ANGRY MEN

VALDEZ.-(Special.)-GuS Dgarf of this city, who spent the winter at Minneapolis and St, Paul and who returned on the last boat, tells of a fearful occurrence at St. Paul some weeks ago, in connection with the burning there of two huge wheat ele- vators. The destruction of the ele- vators and several million bushels of wheat they contained was the subject of press dispatches at the time, but so far as noted the perpetrators were not captured.
 Dgarf gives a different version. He says a local newspaper, following the fire, stated that the perpetrators had been captured and had been disposed of in a manner that had best not be dwelt upon. He says that it was a matter of common report and that he was told by several persons who claimed to be present that six men were engaged in the destruction of the elevators and that they were caught red handed. A mob of en- ragged citizens gathered about the cul- prits, took them from the officers and literally tore them to pieces with their hands.
 The press associations evidently de- cided to suppress the story for fear it might lead to violence against alien enemies in other parts of the cOun- try.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-15
CROWD COMES HERE
 FROM COOK INLET

The Admiral Watson arrived from Cook inlet last night with the follow ing passengers for this port: Dudley G. Allen, J. c. Black, c. H. Cardell, F. J. Cameron, James Cleghorn, Mrs. Maude w. Cattle, c. B. Demill, J. P. Dykorn, Jack Elster, l. E. Fisher, Gus Gillis, L. J. O'Connor, c. N. Firing, c. E. Robinson, Assantia RomaCoff. R. H. Smith, w. G. Whorf, Jr., M. L.. Woodland and three steerage.
 Outgoing passengers were Mrs. s. E. Quarels, W. L. Hacker, w. A. Brooks, w. G. Whorf, Jr. and seven steerage.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-15
FORMER CITIZENS OF UNGA DO NOT
 BLAME OFFICIAL

Following the receipt of the com plaint that U. s. Commissioner F. c. Driffield, which was published yes terday, inquiry was made among men coming from Unga on the Dora and their opinion is that the commission CT deserves a gold medal for even at tempting to maintain semblance of order at the place, and did not blame him for going slow in the case in which Adolph Half is accused of shooting one Fred Johnson.
 "There is a bunch at Unga who fish for cod in the summer and make the winter a bowling carnival of hootch, with brawls and more brawls," said one. "There are times when it be- hooves the sober folks to go inside and lock their doors," he added, de claring that he had never seen any thing to beat Unga when at it's best.
 He said that the liquor cargoes for Unga and Standpoint amounted to over 800 gallons one trip last fall, the liquid being in on order of individual This imported stuff when mixed with the native brew is said to produce astonishing results.