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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-03

An American Widow" the COM
edy-drama i'm which Ethel Barry
more appears is at the Auditorium
today. This story called for scenes
showing the premier of comedy
success on the stage with q capacity
first night audience, and the pres
ence Of the author and his wife i'm
lower box. Many unusual light
ing effects were secured including
one which showed the gradual dark
ening of the theater as the curtain
was lowered, and the throwing on
of the house lights at the inteunis-
sious. Miss Barrymore. as the
widow" appears in a lower box and
Irving Cummings, as the author.
steps before the curtain and delivers
an address. Several farcial scenes
of the authors" play are enacted on
the stage. therefore showing a play
within a play. The 18th episode of
The Fatal Ring" will be shown.
Tomorrow Emily Stevens will be
seen in a hve-act play called out
Hitted." and a Fox comedy. Roar
ins Lions and Wedding Bells" viii
also DE on the bill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-03
AT THE CASTLE

blind Justice" is the Castles pic
ture for today Benjamin Christie
is the star The story concerns the
false accusation of "A man. In the
production there are a number Of
views OF a large circus which will
be sure 20 delight the children i'm the
audience. The clowns, bareback rid
ers and other circus folk scamper
about the screen in happy confu-
sion.
Beginning tomorrow stolen
Hours is shown with Ethel Clayton
in the leading role.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-03

Pauline Frederick. one of screen
lands greatest emotional stars. be-
sins a three days engagement at
the oliver theater today i'm her
latest and best picture Double
Crossed The story has a theme
OF universal appeal. that of "a hap
PLY married couple who find a
ghost of the past rising up to haunt
them. Riley Hatch. recently seen
at the oliver i'm THE Gypsy Trail"
plays a detective i'm support of Miss
Frederick
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-03
81 THE ORpHEINI.

Heir for a Night is the title OF
comedy Girl act which toplines
the new Orpheum bill which has
its opening today. Clever dialogue
combined with wholesome comedy
situations. makes this act delight
ful entertainment. Ed. Blondell. a
favorite with Orpheum. patrons. IS
assisted by Katherine Game in his
presentation OF The Boy From
Home" comedy sketch brim-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-03
FRIEDMAN STAR IN
PLEASING PCT GRE.

Olive Tell has won fame on
Broadway by her clever impersona-
ton OF refined and intelligent stage
heroines Her beauty lends itself
admirably to the screen and in "Her
Sister" shown at the LaSaIe today
she is a very pleasing player The
story was once used on the stage by
Ethel Barrymore and has all the
requirements of the so-called so
ciety drama An interesting plot,
a sisters sacrifice. a wealth Of elab-
crate interior scenes, dances, parties
and auto tours. all make the picture
one Of wide appeal David Powell
has a strong role and the entire
east is excellent
Friday. Alice Brady comes for
two days in an emotional drama,
Her Silent Sacrifice"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-03
HELP WIN THE WAR.

old clothes are valuable. VIII buy
old clothing. furniture and other
articles 90 sell for the benefit Of Red
Cross and Y. W. c. A Call Mrs.
Fila Sholy, SOS y. Olive st. Home
phone 1925. --Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-03
7 III E Frs

ming over with heart interest.
Jane LIGHTER. in piano comedy, Mr..
and Mrs. William O'Claire. Irish
singers and the LordOns, "a trio Of
aerial artists, make up the bilE
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-03

BEGINNING TOMORROW
ETHEL CLAYTON in STOLEN HOURS"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-03
AT THE OLIVER.

so Long Lefty" oliver Morosco's
fast moving musical comedy with
music and its California beauty Choir
us, which played 70 crowded houses
during its long runs in Philadelphia.
Boston, New York, Los Angeles, san
Francisco and all the principal
cities. is announced for an engage
ment at the oliver theater next
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
and Wednesday matinee.
This merry play was written by
Mr.. AIorosco and Elmer Harris, and
Earl Carroll provided the music. It's
play Of California, with a Califor-
MIA chorus and a typical Morosco
cast" which means the very best
obtainable. The scenes are laid in
California. the story deals with
jewellers in the horse car colony"
which is distinctive to the Pacific
coast and the chorus is made up en-
tirely of young women from the gol-
den west. Another unusual feature
for a musical comedy. the offering
has very much Of 4, plot i'm fact
the story is taken from a successful
farce, Ills Neighbor's Wife" by FL
mer Harris
Among the cast are Gladys Lock
wood. Jack Pollard, Robert Cava-
naugh, Jean Temple, Vera Coburn
and Muriel Greil.
THE Natural Law" is the name
Of the play TO be presented at the
Oliver theater Sunday afternoon and
night, playing at popular prices.
The piece is said to be wonderfully
interesting, trimming over with
tense situations. It's the story of a
young girl who is loved 10y two men,
one typifes youth and the other ma
turity. The girl answers the call
OF youth and encounters many mis-
fortunes but before the last cur
tam youth wins happiness. and all
ends we'll
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-01-02
GROCERS AGREE
TO COOPERATE
WITH HOOVER
Also They are Going to
Cut Down the Delivery
Service.

Steps Incorporate with the federal
food administration was the principal
item Of business transacted at LAST
nights meeting of the retail grocers of
Fairmont at the office Of Attorney
Trevey Nutter twenty-five Of the
fifty groeers Of the city were in attend
ance.
One Of the suggestions of the federal
food administration is to provide but
enc delivery day to each family and
to send a wagon over one route but
cnce day. This each merchant viii
do. Another important feature is to
educate the people up to using more
prunes, peas, rice, barley and other
substitutes for flour and certain kinds
of meats, which are needed for the "a
lions of our soldiers.
Hcarding Is to be discouraged be-
cause the federal statement Of the sub
5ect says that If it does not stop the
people in this country will be using
tickets for sugar and other eatables
within the next twelve months.
:. The federal suggestions were en-
idorSed In the, form Of a set of5resolu-
tsons.s FThe fonoMfng committee, VIII
Martin. w E. Hartley. c. E. Meredith,
Eoy Manley. John Hyland, H. W.
Smouse and Lester Hall. was appoint
ed to call upon the local grocers and
have them sign up the resolutions.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-01-02
M.V.T. CREATES
new POSITION
George Hudson Comes Back
to Fairmont as Rolling
Stock Supt.

Official announcement has been
made of the appointment of George
Hudson as superintendent Of rolling
stock for. the Monongahela valley
Traction Company. Mr. Hudson viii
have his headquarters in Fairmont. He
assumed his duties yesterday
Mr.. Hudson comes to Fairmont from
Florida, where he was master me-
chanic for the Tampa Electro Com
pany for the past five years. Before
going south he was formerly employed
by the old Fairmont and Warrington
/ Company. He is quite well known in
this section.
The following order has been issued:
Effective January 1, 1913. MT George
Hudson is appointed superintendent Of
rolling stock and will have supervis-
ion over all rolling stock at Fairmont,
CIarksburg and weston car barns,
with general headquarters at the Fair
mont car barn"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-01-02
ARMIES
WIN NEW YEARS
FIRST BIG VICTORY
Snow Helping the Brave Lat
in Army in Mountain
Country.

Italian troops have won the first
victory recorded in the new year. The
defensive lines from Lake Garda to
the Adriatic have been strengthened
by the Italian success in driving the
Austro- Germans from the Venson
bridge head or the western band OF the
Pave which they had held since mid
November.
While holding strong positions in the
mountain region from Asiago' across
the Brenta to the Piave the Italian
nang along the Piave is now intact.
The enemy has replied only with artil-
Iery to the French stroke which gained
valuable positions in the Monte Tomba
sector.
The weathe- apparently also was
coming to the aid of the hard pressed
Italian army which has had little rest
since the Austro-German drive began
late in october. Heavy snow is falling
ON the Swiss-ItaIian and Swiss-Aus-
TRAN frontiers. Troops and other
trains are being held in the Alps by
the snow and the food supply Of the en-.
envy troops on the Italian northern
front has been cut OF. temporarily. -.
On the western front the coming Of
1918 was welcomed by strong artillery
duels in the Ypres, Cambria and Yer
dun areas. In the Verdun sector the
Germans have extended their fire to
the left bank of the river but. have
made no attacks. The Germans at
tempted raid near Loos north of Lens
Tuesday morning but were repu1sed by
the British.
With the entire Cossack territory
aroused against the Bolshevikl. Gen.
KaIedine's troops are advancing to-
ward Moscow and fighting with. the
BoIshevid mas been resumed at Hurst
about 200 miles south Of Moscow. All
men OF military age in the Don Cossack
legion have been called to arms. 1t IS
reported that Gen. Kaledines has 30
coo officers, including many from the
Russian regular army also under his
command.
The situation in the Rumanian front
Is reported to be serious. The Ruman-
1ans having rebeIled against BoIsheviki
SCENTS. Train service between Riga
end Petrograd has been resumed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-01-02
BIBLE AUTHORITY
TO HOLD SERVICES
Rev. J:B. Koehne, D. d.
VIII Conduct Special Ser
vices at Presbyterian.

Rev. ]. B. Koehne. D. D., a distin-
guished Bible scholar will conduct a
series of evangeIistic services in the
First Presbyterian church beginning
January % and concluding February
IL. Dr.. Koehne has conducted SINH
lar campaigns in more than three hun
bred CHURCHES throughout the United
States. Other churches may cooper
ate in these services with the Presby-
terianS
Special services will be held tonight
at 1880 o'clock at the Presbyterian
church preparatory to the communion
service to be held Sunday. Following
this service a meeting Of the Board of
Elders will be held for the purpose of
receiving members by letters or upon a
profession of faith. Services will be
held on Thursday and Friday night
also in observance OF the week Of
prayer.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-01-02
GERMANY POLICY
AS TO POLAND THE
BLOCK
Proposal to Retain Garrison
On Russian Soil Also
Distasteful.
MAY MEAN CLEAR BREACH
General Meeting to be Held
in Petrograd to Consider.
Situation.
MAY MEAN CLEAR BREACH
~ Associated Pressl

LONDON. Jan. 2. = Peace negotia-
tons at Brest-Livotsk have been brok-
en- up by the Bolshevih government
owing to the German attitude In regard
to Poland and Lithuania and the en-
emy's proposals that garrisons be re-
tanned at Libau, Riga and elsewhere
according to a telegram from the Petro-
grad correspondent Of the Daily News
appearing in late edition Of that pa
per today.
The articles say that owing to pres
sure from below. the Germans have
been obliged to soil their lips with the
formula put forward by the Socialists
at the beginning OF the war, but the
Germans imperialists would not be Inn
perialists If they did not try to take
back in fact what with gritten teeth
they yielded in words.
''The Russian revolution can not ac-
cept their conditions to retain Poland
and Lithuania. Just you try it. gentle
men," says the Ivvestia. This = the
line, the correspondent Of the Daily
News adds, that probably VIII be taken
ct a general meeting tonight to con-
slider the report Of the Russian peace
delegates.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-01-02
Norfolk, Va, Visited
By Serious Fire

NORFOLK, Va, Jan. NEARLY two
blocks in the heart Of Norfolk's bust
ness district, including the Monticello
hotel. were destroyed, one man was
killed and a score more injured in a
series Of explosions and fires today
which both the police and naval au-
thorities believe were incendiary. The
loss is roughly estimated at more than
$4,000. 900.
Three distinct explosions in as
many buildings. one after the FIRE once
virtually had been brought under con-
troll to the general belief that enc
my agents were at work. Mayor Mayo
practically placed the city under mar
tIaI law by turning the situation over
to naval Officers and some $500 ma
rines and blue jackets from nearby
naval stations assisted the police and
home guards in maintaining order and
preventing vandalism.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-01-02
BLANKET EMBARGO
PLACED ON THE BIO.
Until Further Orders Moth
ing But Coal, Coke and
Ore Can Move.

Beginning at midnight tonight and
until further orders only four things
will be able to travel over the lines
CT the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
The four articles that. are singled out
for this remarkable favor are coal,
coke, nuxing stone and ore.
John B. Anthony, the local represen-
tative- of the Baltimore and Ohio, re-
ceiyed tn word this morning in a long
telegram which informed him that all
Lriority orders have been withdrawn
and rigid embargo Paced on all car
load and less than car load shipments
OF all classes of freight except the four
named.
The effect of this sweeping change
will be to clear the lines Of the whole
Baltimore and Ohio system for the
movement of coal, coke and the raw
material that goes into steel.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-01-02
EIGk DEAL WITH
J.I.I. CREDITORS
GONG THROUGH
Meeting Being Held at IN
lentoWn Today for That
Purpose.
POWER FOR BARNES
West Virginia Administra-
tor Also Invited to
Pittsburg Conference.

The unsecured creditors Of the j.
Y. Thompson estate are meeting at
. Uniontown today and there Is every
Indication that the Prick coal deal VIII
be consummated which means that
county will be sold to II. G. Flick
81 G6s-at $500 an acre.
The J. v. Thompson estate has
many holdings in northern West VIZ
GINA including 21,471 acres of coal in
Harrison, WetzeI, Marshall and Ohio
counties, valued at $5,847, $50, stock An
companies owning $4,000 acres OF coal
IN Harrison and Doddridge counties,
1000 shares Of Wetzel Coal Co stock
valued at 81 100000 and 2.155 shares
OF the Short Line Fuel Company val
ned at-$e46,5o0.
Barnes Invited.
County Fuel Administrators OF the
pittsburgh district viii meet at Pitts
blirg Friday for a discussion Of coal
topics and J. Walter Barnes, Fuet
Administrator OF West Virginia, has
been invited to be present.
Barnes Can Seize Coal.
Heretofore state fuel administrators
have had no power to commander
coal. to divert it to the use OF do
nestle consumers, no matter how ur-
Sent the need. Up to this time It
was necessary for J. Walter Barnes,
FederaI Fuel Administrator for West
Virginia, and the Fuel Administrators
Of an other states, to get authority
from the Nation Fuel Admin tratlon'
to take drastic action. But the IA
lef Administration has chang
"a rs policy on this score with the
sconi Of 1918 and has materially
bfoadened the powers OF the state
dInfn istrators. It VIII be renem-
f3erei the COMMITTEES OF MartinSburG
REQUESTED authority from Mr.. Barnes
to commanders coal some time ago
and chat e was taken up to the Fuel
Administrator at Washington and
such permission refused. II such an
emergency should arise again Mr..
Barnes would have authority to act IN
the matter.
The new ruling, which has Just come
BY man, authorizes him to divert to
the use OF domestic consumers or for
public utilities any. coal while In trans
81 ors6rior to It's actual delivery to
any conSignee IN that state and IN
tended for any other use than domes-
tic consumption or the operation OF
public utility Mr.. Barnes Is author
iSed TO ''take such action" In cases
Mere It seems to him Ito be neceS-
SHY DIR. Garfield advised MT.
Barnes by wire that the new ruling
was made s.in order to secure a more
equitable distribution of local and to
prevent cases Of individual suffering
and suspension Of service Of public
utilities from the lack OF such dtstrt-
button.
"aers watson, purchasing agent
fS,. The Consolidation Coal Co.. re-
(Continued on Page Ten)
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-01-02
GAS COMMITTEE OF
REPORT TOMORROW
Special Meeting of c. of c.
Directors to be Held at
1870 O'clock.

The special gas committee appoint
ed at recent meeting Of directors OF
the Chamber OF Commerce will make
their report to a general meeting to
be held at. 1870 p. m. Thursday the
third instant.
It viii be recalled that this Com
nitfee spent several days last week
in conferences with State Officials
at Charleston and VIII have an inter.
eSting report to make.
Delegates will be appointed to a
general meeting to be held in Clarks-
burg Friday at 1870 p. N. This will
be a very important meeting, for or.
ganization will be perfected for future
proceedings to carry out the original
plans of the local committee.
All persons interested are invited to
this meeting in Chamber office, Wat
son building. Thursday at 1880 p. m.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-01-02
Hazel Arnett Dies
at Home of Parents

Hazel, aged 10. daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. L. Arnett died this morn
ing at 1880 o'clock at the home OF her
parents on Leonard avenue after an
illness with diabetis. The little girl
had not b ."u we'll for the past sever
al months but no immedist" danger
was felt as to her condition. On Mon
day she was taken seriously i'll and con
tinued to become worse until early
this morning when she died.
She is survived by her parents. by
four brothers and four sisters, namely
James. Harry, Claude. Ray, zella. Dor
othy. Pansy, Dennis Opal and Jessie.
The funeral will take place Thursday
afternoon at 1870 o'clock from the
residence and iEtGrment VIII be made
in Maple Grove cemeterS by Under
taker r. L Cunningham FT2eTcl ser
vices will be conducted b. Rev. Z. J.
Powell. pastor Of the Bsp::s: church
at Grafton
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-01-02
I VISITORS At
i.M.G.A. YESTERDAY
Interesting Program Was
Carried Out During the
Open House Hours.

sopen House" was appropriately OBJ
Eeryed at the 7. NJ. c. A yesterday,
hundreds OF people visiting the build
Ing A program Of unusual interest
Vas carried out in the auditorium be-
ginning at $3.50 o'clock. Many OF the
isftors who had never inspected the
building took ADVANTAGE Of the open
House, yesterday, inspecting every de-
Partment.
The program as carried out in the
auditorium was as follows:
Plano numbers. Arabesque by Da:
Busy: b. Legeride by Paderewski-
Miss Christine Schulken.
Group solos-ETnest Yost.
Mono1ogue, "a Minuet miss Edith
Hartman.
Character solo dance, 1.-THE French
Done-8fiss Beatrice osgood.
Duet-HIiss Edna jacobs and Mise
Ethel ToothmEn.
Song-Star spangled Banner.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-01-02
WATER BONDS ARE
BEING RETIRED
Over Half of Number Called
For January 1 Are AL
ready In.

Nine thousand dollars of the bonds
known as the Water bonds of the is
sue of January 1, 1898 have been res
deemed by the city. On April 81 the.
Board of Affairs authorized the re-
demption of the bonds amounting to
$4,000. The Board Of Affairs also
set January as the date on which
the bonds shall be presented for pay
meut of principal and accrued inter
est. After this date interest on the
bonds will cease.
Bonds amounting to $1,000 were re-
deemed before January L Yesterday
being a holiday none of the banks
were open for business and none OF
the bonds were received. This morn
ing two $500 bonds were ceived max
ing total Of $4,000 already redeem
ed.
A company holding bonds amount
ing to $4,000 will present them imme-
diateIy. making but $1,000 Of the $751;
900 yet out
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-01-02
VICTIMS OF BLOW
At POWDER PLANT.
ALL WELL KNOWN
Two of Burned Men Died in
Hospital Yesterday At
ternoon.
Y0sT IN SERIOUS STATE
Coroner Lloyd Empanels a
Jury and VIII Make an
Investigation.
YOST IN SERIOUS STATE

Two more victims were added yes
terday evening to the fatalities OF the
Monongahela Powder company's blow
out when E. w. Pyles aged 4s OF Fair
view and Fred Miller aged 81 OF Dta-
mond street succumbed to their In
lures at Fairmont Hospital where
they were taken following the acct
dent. The death Of Miller occurred at
about three o'clock and that OF Pyles
occurred half an hour later. Both
men were horribly burned about the
The condition of the other injured
man, P. D. Yost, OF Vellvew, is critical
at this time though hopes are held out
for his recovery.
The body or Okey L. Stanley the
first victim; Of the blow was taken
from the ruins of the building where
the accident occurred at about two
o'clock in the afternoon. It was burn
ed past recognition, the man having
fallen into a concrete pit where the
powder was assembled after it came
from the pressing plant Nothing re-
NAMED o fthe body but the charred
torso. The body wa staken to the eS-
Enlistment Of Fred L. Jesk1ns where
it was prepared for burial. The fu-
neral will take place on Thursday az
ternoon at $3.50 o'clock from the resi-
dence on State street and interment
Will be made in Maple Grove ceme-
terry. Stanley is survived by his vile
who was Miss Abbie Hawkins and
four children, Ruby, aged s years,
Randolph, aged s, Pearl aged B. and
Pauline aged four months. Previous
to going with the Powder company
about year ago, Mr.. Stanley drove
the wagon for Clark Snider's bakery
and worked also for the Owens Bottle
Machine plant. He was q member Of
the First NJ. P. church In this city and
was well known and liked by hundreds
of persons in Fairmont and vicinity.
Fred Miller, aged 81. the second
victim to succumb to his injuries was
a well known young man Of the city
having worked for number Of years
in the local glass plants. Eight years
ago he married Miss Bessie Wilson
who survives him as does also a SIS
ter, Mrs. William Ford, who resides
at the Miller home on Diamond street.
The funeral of Miller is announced to
take place at $3.50 o'clock tomorrow
from the residence and interment will
be made in Maple Grove cemetery.
E. W. Pyles, the third victim, Is
resident of Rural route No. 2. Fair
view. He is survived by his wife and
seven children He was well known
in the community also. His body was
prepared for burial at the Jores NOR
que and this afternoon was taken to
his late home at Fairview for inter
ment.
Soon after the accident occurred the
officials of the Powder plant notified
the Worlmen's Compensation depart
Tnent of the state. What caused the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-01-02
Funeral Tomorrow
For SamI. Stillings

Funeral services for Samuel Still
ings, for many years an Eureka pipe
line guager win be held In the Pres
byterian church of Warrington morn
ing at 1890 O'Clock. The services
will be conducted by Rev. p L. OF
field Of this city.
Following the services the body win
be taken to the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad station and from there to
Newcastle, Pa, for interment. Mr.
StilIings passed away at his home at
Downs, w. Va, on Monday afternoon,
He Is well known in thar vicinity.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-01-02
Louis Lewis Buried
at WoodlaWn Today

The body Of Louis Lewis whose
death occurred several days ago was
inferred this afternoon in Woodlawn
cemetery by Undertaken Cunningham.
A brief prayer service was held at the
family residence on Twelfth street be-
fore the funeral party left for the
cemetery. The Knights OF Malta and
the /. o. o. F. lodges of which the
deceased was member attended the
services in body. Yesterday otter
noon at the First n. E. church funeral
services were held over the body but
on account of the delay in arrival OF
the parents OF the deceased, inteFmeut
was not made until today.