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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-22
"cLosE.U Ups"

Speaking of Teddy. the Great
Dane. in Those Athletic Girls" Par
amount-0Iack sennett comedy. Vera
stedman rides him cowboy fashion in
pursuit of heroine in distress. 1t
was no small feat to keep the saddle
as Teddy went downstairs at a sailop,
but Vera who can ride a bucking bron-
cho ana is an aI= round athlete. never
uttered compliant. 1t is a genuine
ly funny burlesQue.
Ma La varnie. Coincidence at
Sd. is the "fixer" at the Paramount
Mack Sennett comedy studios. She
arbitrales all the little lifts between
the girls and advises about the various
details of consuming and hair dresstng'
She is first aid to the injured, physi'
cally and mentally.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-22

Senator Sutheriand's office report
the following pension claims allowed
by the Pension Commissioner:
Mrs. Amanda R. Bohem, Tunnelton,
S12 a month from October 1916. $50
from November 1916; SIS from Octo-
Der 1917 and accrued pension due her
late husand; Mrs. Sarah e. Streets.
st. George. $50 from March 1917, S25
a month from last October, and ac-
crued; AIRS. Virginia Black. Parkers-
burg $12 a month from June 1916,
$50 from July 1917, and SIS from last
October.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-22
Raa 81 eoed eIays at esand.

sfhe Pet Of the Petticoats" was pre-
scented ut the Grand last night by
March'S Musical Merrymakers and
fully measured up to the high standard
set By the Eun Of good musical come
dies Witnessed at this house this week.
onite . portion Of melodrama that was
real mener" was injected into the
piece which gave various members OF
the cast opportunity to display good
dlamatfc art. Conspicuous In this line
of work was Al Warner. His por-
trayGt OF dope character was excel
lent. In a Chinatown scene his sing
ingof What's the Use Of Dreaming"
was maTred considerably by the too
VolHrninous sound OF the big organ
which accompanied the singing. The
al6ienca got the best Of this number
"a ne encore to which he responded
flran outburst Of applique that
would not be stiued otherwise. The
oE9an did not play so loud then
me comedy was furnished in the
6lain BY Tom DeIPue and Don Mac
1lills Eddie Dettman. 2rth Wheel
& g June 3EnIlin we're caat in DIS-Rf
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-22

The following pension claims. pre-
scented and looked after at the Bureau
By Congressman Reed. have been ia
vorably acted and reported upon:
airs. Martha D. Adkins, Clarksburg.
$12 a. month from october 1915, SIS
from october 1917. and accrued pen
sion due her late husband; Mrs. Sa-
rsh C. Rymer. Pike. $50 from March
1917; s25 month from October 1917,
and accrued; Mrs. Nancy J. knight.
Pennsboro. $50 from last May. SIS
from last October. and accrued.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-22

Prof. Thomas c. Miller preside2;
of the State Normal School located q:
Shepherdstowp, has extended an inv
tatiou to Congressman Stuart F. Rec@
to deliver the annual address to tai.
years graduating class on June Il
The class numbers so young ueu and
women. Hr. Reed will probably &C
cept If he can arrange 1t so as it will
not interfere with his official duties
here.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-22
WIN. S. Hart at.NeIson.

VIM. s. Hart atNeIson.
In "The Narrow Trail" which is
showing at. the Nelson today, William
S. Hart has film Offering Of excep-
tional merit, If suspense and climax
90 to constitute merit. The story
builds with quickeninS tempo to a
crescendo finish which leaves one
breathIess; and through all the hurry
and agftato Of the movement, it I'M
folds 2 simple tale of the heart-or OF
two hearts, rather-which is pro-
foundly moving and convincing.
The story is OF Ice Harding, a road
agent, who holds up stage-coach and
compe1s its passengers, among whom
is admiral" Bates, the proprietor of a
Frisco resort, and his niece, Betty Wer-
ding, to stand and deliver" and the!:,
some days later, rides into the town
Of Saddle City only to find the 'Ad-
miraI1 and his niece seated on the We
randa Of the leading hostelry, where
they have come for a much needed
rest In the acquaintanceship which
follows, Harding and the girl come to
love each other-each believing the
other straight" Their happiness is
short-nved, however. for it is soon
time for the Admiral" and Betty to re-
turn to Frisco.
Harding follows, at length, and quite
BY chance and the tender ministrations
ola shanghai artist, drifts into "a water
side dance hail. There he comes face
to face with Betty. And then a fight
takes place In which Harding literally
cleans out the whole works. He final
y leaves, battered and bleeding, and
Betty follows In her final Remuneration
Of her old life. They come together,
some time later, In a prairie town,
where q fair and horse race are being
held. Harding enters the race, which
IS for a thousand dollar purse, is rec
ogn5zed by the sheriff, wins the purse
and carries Betty on with him into the
mountains. 1t Is a strong and thrill
ing finish.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-22

Among the callers on Senator su:h
eriand today were VIM. E. Krupp. o
Wheeling; H c. Brooks, OF Martins
burg; W. C. Mitchell, OF Plymouth; j
". Wolfe OF Raymond City: T. "
Woodward. OF Black Betsy; and Char
les F. Schlesinger. Of Wheeling
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-22

Acting for Col. H. Guilfuss and
John F. Laid. OF Parkersburg, Con
gresham woodward visited the War
Department to offer to the government
the use OF the patents covering the
Porter Patent Perfect Extension 5Iuf-
fer for gas and gasoline engines. 1t
is said to be a very valuable patent.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-22
,4.ur Niaht At the Hipp.

Amateur Night at the HiPP.
The biggest night OF the week at the
Hippodrome seems apparent from the
very nature and size of the program
Manager Fisher has arranged for his
patrons tonight. The Submarine Girls
VIII offer a change OF bill presenting
for the first time here a clever comedy
entitled "A Night in Spivensville. and
stirring William S. Hart drama, THE
Fugitive viii be given its initial
screen showing. Just as though this
wasn't enough, the management has
arranged big program Of local talent
which includes a variety OF Corners
in the singing, dancing and instru-
mental music lines, and we would not
be at all surprised II one or more en-
bryo comedians brayed the ccies of
Get the Hook" to show of their Ia
tent talents.
Manager Metsereau. Of the Subma-
rfne Girls, regards the new bill his
company will introduce as the best IN
his repertoire. While much emphasis
is placed on Its elements OF comedy,
he assures Us that the chorus Will be
given plenty OF opportunity and that
the specially artists in his company
VII not be sidetracked.
It looks like the best Offering the
Hipp has made for some time aside
nom the really big attractions
Next week Doug. Fleming and Jack
Grant with company Of musical COM
edy folks VIII be here. Mr.. Grant will
be remembered as the most Iikeable
drou black face artist who has been
here this season. On previous en-
RaRement his success was so pro-
nounced that he was re-engaged a few
weeks later and repeated his former
triumph.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-22
lXIAsHIAIE TCN news
G9sS szs.zszEz.ssss.. -:

1lrs. I.iTis simpson Fonenberger. Of
Charleston, wife Of Judge George Pof-
6enbereers Of the West virginia Court
Of Appeals, Is a visitor IN the Capital.
ana IS being showered with attentions
by members Of the West Virginia col
ony. Mrs. Pofrenberger Is, as wen
known, one OF the States most intel
lectuaI brilliant women.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-22

Among the visitors here this week
are Andrew Price. of Narlinton. who
is postmaster there; Jos. o'Brien and
VIM. E. Weiss, OF Wheeling; and E. a.
Allen, OF Shinnston-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-22

An application for pension in
crease has been filed at the Bureau
by Senator Sutherland for James A.
NIayfield. OF DelIs1ow, ". Va.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-22
.a.THIiEEN cLRFoRp. &c 81

aTHIEEN CLIFFORD, the Bal
boa studio star. had just COM
pleted the writing OF her own
photoplay, when she met on Broad
way &. 6. Kenyon, wen known scenario
.yFfteF. ESnthused over the child OF her
bFafn. the little Clifford person pro
ceeded to discuss some Of the punches
"a 6 Concerning an incident wherein
& nesting between the star and her
leading man occurs, Miss Chttord: not
one whit abashed, pulled the digntfied
SFriter's head down to her own level
ana pIanked kiss upon his blush'ng
cheees. right before everyone on
Broadway, who very naturally, paused
% look and listen. Mr.. KENYON after
wards stated quite coufidentially:
Authorship has its charms. unde-
nis15Iy. But stilI could have wished
MISS Clifford had chosen more $50
lated place than Broadway for dem
onstrating her ideas!"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-22

A pension has been secured through
the Pension Bureau by Congressman
Bowers for Mrs. Matilda Rush, OF Van
Yoorhis. ". Va, at the rate Of S25 q
month; he has recommended the
transfer from the q. N. D. to the
Ordnance OF 3. Burton McInttre, Of
Nforga1toWn. who is stationed at Camp
Jackson. Fla; he has taken mp with
the pension officials the application Of
Mrs. Eta Sheets. OF Sforgantown: and
with the Post Office Department OF
ficia1s the matter OF securing better
mail service at Albright, W. Va. Ioca-
ton OF large wooden factory. where
for stretch OF two weeks not sack
OF mail reached that place.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-22

r. Post, OF Buckhannon. has been
recommended by Congressman Reed
for position under the Shipping
Board division.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-22

The Post Office Department has
designated Vida Chambers as acting
postmaster at Oceana. ". Va.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-22

5apan has ! population Of 54.900S-
nifIes 4 territory lust Z tri6le larger
than The state of lFontana, which has
q population OF $4,000
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-22

RaF. cherles Rc e catis11lss
"a : - rseSfii-r M e. u coI
- 81 ! > ii'1ili 8 8 ellsi'
=iaili. iintI75s, army. :lIr. Reed also lIsit
Cd the post once DepaTtnentto sug=
gest Z change for the Improvement os
the man service 1t Polling IN Web
ster county.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-22
spectaeuIar PIax AZ pixie.

Spectacular Play at Dixie.
Tyrone Power in "a Modern LoreIei"
VIA repeat at the Dixie today. It's
showing yesterday drew large crowds
an day and those who witnessed it ap-
proved Manager Inns claim that it IS
one Of the most spectacular sea pic
lures yet produced.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-22

Rsns.on elains Of q. Anaada
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-22
m TIE
ERGN.! Row.
EarIINERa TollIoEll
fpsISI Comedy.
! NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

william s. Hart pic
ttti4es md Amateur events.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-22

ing parts and the vocal numbers rem
dered by them we're all hugely en-
Tonight the 'pet' bill OF the COM
pany's repertoire will be presented
1t is The Red Widow one OF Ray
nond Hitchcock's greatest successes
of several seasons
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-22
ADAM DANToVIcH DIES.

ADAM DANToVICH DIES.
Adam DGntovich, foreigner, died
ct Cook hospital last evening death
following a surgical operation His
body was prepared for burial at the
Jones undertaking establishment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-16
Huns Attack With Picked Troops and
 Are Giuen Defeat

20 years of age They carried two days rations and entrenching tools, ana said they expected to occupy the American front line positions. Nest Of them complained about the German food. The bread which they carried was almost black in color and they eagerly devoured the white bread of fered by their captors.
 The prisoners said the attack was made by picked men of four com panies. two from the grad regiment reserves. one of shock troofs and one of pioneers. Some wore belts with large buckles bearing the inserip- tion, "Gott Nit Uns." Several carried long trench knives resembling a dag ger.
 A large percentage of the Ameri- can troops participating in this en- gagement were sons of foreign-born parents, some of them being only IT or IS years of age. They are, how ever, hardened to trench warfare and absolutely fearless There is nothing they like better than chance to Ego ever the top The officers have diff oulty in restraining them whenever they ask for patrol or raiding party. Every man wishes to go and they are convinced that each of them is better than two Germans. Yester- day they certainly proved it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-16
TIME HAS COME FOR PLAIN SPEAKING,
 SAYS J. s. FF|CER

"The government has protected the civilian from contracting disease from the soldier Now it is up to the civil ian to protect the soldier" This state ment was made last night by Lieut.. II. T. Sault of the medical corps or the United States army in referring to social vice conditions and their prevention.
 '"The time has come when we must set aside false modesty and call spade a spade, and not beat around the bush. If the city and state au- tEorities can quarantine against scar let fever and smallpox, is it unrea- sonable to conclude that they can quarantine against veneral diseases? ing and I want to say that the med ical department of the United States army considers venereal disease the greatest menace to the efficiency oe the army today and its eradication is a proposition that no patriotic citizen can afford to ignore. I will go fur ther and say that the community that stamps out Veneredl QlSeaSe Will con fer an untold blessing on future pos- terity and the citizenship at large"
 The United States military authori- ties, through the medical corps. have started an active campaign to stamp out venereal diseases. and to this end have assigned number of army phy- scians to place the matter squarcly before the people. This afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Civic association Lieu tenant Sault and Lieut.. Edwin K. Piper of the United States national army will speak on this subject and state they will handle the matter without gloves. The following citizens are among those asked to be present: A.. c. Crowder Charles Harold, Commis- sioner John H. Taylor, President N. A. Barrett, Capt. F. S. White, E. w. Barrett, Frank F. Glass, J. J. Smith, Solicitor Joseph R. Tate, Judge H. E. Abernethy. Judge John Mcqueen, Judge H. P. Heflin. Judge W. T. Fort, Judge Henry J. Martin. Sheriff Tom Batson, Chief Tom Shirley, Fred Mc- Duff. pr. J. w.. Bowling and all oth- CTS interested in this movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-16

Bessemer, April 15.-(Special)-It is ru- tween the board of revenue and the Bessemer Realty company in which the board is to take oyer the lot and resi- due where the Bessemer courthouse was started sometime ago, for the sum of slS0o and to purchase the Realty building for sum of s150,000.
 The board was scheduled to have met in this city this morning but on ac- count of illness of three of the members, a quorum was not present, so no busi- ness was transacted. From all appear anees work on the courthouse has been stopped.
 Jerry Gwin, president of the board of revenue, stated tonight that the work on the Bessemer courthouse would prob Nably be discontinued for the time being, but as to the purchasing of the Realty building by the county, no definite action has been taken. The board will meet in this city on Wednesday, April A. Mrs. H. l.. Rains, chairman of the wom- ans committee of the third Liberty Loan drive in this city, announced to- day that they had secured $l41o0 sub scriptions, and hope to soon raise this amount to S15,000.
 A large and enthusiastic crowd gath cred at the Sunday school room of the First Presbyterian church this afternoon, at which time a called meeting of the wonoan's conu,ittaa of fba natiopaI co,,n- cil of defense was held. The meeting was presided over by Mrs. Gardner F.. Goodwin, chairman, and was opened with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-16
PAULIST CHOIR WILL BE ATTRACTION AT
 JEFFERSON FRIDAY
Wonderful Organization of Boys Of- fers Musical Programme That
 Is Unexcelled

Being a Paulist chorister Is not an easy occupation for an ll-year-old boy, according to Billy Probst, one or the soprano soloists of Father flnh famous boy choir from Chicago.
 The choir will sing on April l3 d. tie Jefferson under the dlrectloh oA the Music Study club. They are lhaN ing a six months transcontineneal con cert tour and the proceeds rom .osn concerts are directed to France TOT i,,,madiata aid in the devastated re- g;cns.
 One would naturally suppose that travelling from town to town, slnglns on an average of two concerts cay' would be quite sufficient effort TOT any energetic youngster. But ,hquiry develops that these are only two oi the many tasks they must perform to be first-class choristers in good stand ing with Father Finn, or The Maes- tro," as they call him.
 Three hours of study every day uli- der the tutelage of corps or teach- CTS. whether on board the train going from city to city or in the parlors and corridors of the hotel in which they are stopping. And it's not safe 10 play hockey more than once." say tho5s who have tried. Father Finn not only watches the musical education Of his bcys but is fully as careful about their scholastic training. So that they are free to prepare for any profess sion they may wish to follow in later years.
 The item of physical exercise is not overlooked either, and the endurance of these youngsters is evidenced by the fact that their appearance in Fir- Bmingham marks the fourth month of continued travel and recital. The de- psrtment is controlled by Father John Harden. one- time football star in an eastern college, and he will testify that the 60-odd boys do not harbor one mollycoddle. To see them at play one could not associate them with the young cherubs who sing like angelic spirits a few hours later
 Before dinner they must report for inspection, clad in their gray-blue uni forms of French Hussars-spick- -and- span! For carelessness in attire means a demerit and loss of certain coveted privileges.
 The Poulist choir will be at the Jefferson theatre Friday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-16
Why Do All Doctors
 Prescribe Calouel?

Of all the medicines in the world doc depend upon it most universally. There must be good and sufficient reason what is it?
 If you will study the doctors books you will find that the medical authori- ties prescribe calomel forsalmost every disease. The reason is that calomel is the greatest and only thorough system purifier. It makes the liver active, drives out the poisons from the stomach, bowels and kidneys and thereby puri- fies the blood. Calomel puts the entire system in the most favorable condition for Nature to exercise her recuperative power. Your doctor will tell you that drugs merely assist Nature. That is why he prescribes calomel so often
 The new kind of calomel, called "Calotabs,'' is refined and purified from all of the nauseating and danger Ous qualities of the old style calomel and Is rapidly taking it's place, for 1t Is more effective than the old style calo- mel as tver-cleanser and system purifier. One Calotab at bedtime, with . swallow of water-thats all. No neausea. nor the slightest unpleasant ness Next morning you awake feeling fine-with hearty appetite for break fast. Eat what you please--fruits, acids or anything. No restrictions of habit
 Caiotabs are sold only in original sealed packages, price thirty-fiv cents. Recommended and guaranteed by drug gists everywhere. Your money back if you are not delighted.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-16
THE ORIGIN OF
 ATHOUSAND ILLS

No chain is stronger than it's weakest link No plant or tree or being, man or animal. can thrive without proper and air are necessary to the growth oI vegetable life, so is the natural thorough assimilation of food essential to the man is but higher order of animal Denied the proper functioning Of his stomach, the port of entry or all nourishment into his system, be begins to wilt and decay.
 Ignorance, error and the unnatural habits of society have led him into evil ways and caused him to neglect many simple rules of health, Practically ev- cry ill to which mankind is heir has it's origin in disregardng and abusing the stomach Unwise selection of food and overeating fills more graves annually than the ravages of either war or pesti- lence. When chronic disorder is reached then, and usually only then. is a physician consulted or remedy ap- piled. With more care of our stom- achs the need of physicians and medi- cines would dwindle to a minimum.
 But this is intended as a message to sufferers. If the i'll IS present. tne re- lief is easily at hand. Gods wisuop demonstrated to us through science has provided remedy. All who surfer with any form of stomach trouble, indiges- tion. dyspepsia, lack of proper food as- similation and the consequent affect,on of kidneys, liver. bowels and bladder and the poisoning of the blood with uric acid fermentation may find instant Improvement by the use of Pal-Co-Tox, a wonderfully efficient tonic, alterativc and blood purifier now being sold at first class drug stores for Sl.oo per bottle.
 Pal-Co-Tox is the protecting trade name for a favorite prescription by ;L formerly nationally known physician who willed that at his death his greae e medicine should be given to the world He had used it successfully for over forty years and humanely decided to leave it to suffering humanity as se legacy. It is owned by the Pal-Co-Tox Laboratories. Birmingham Ala, cor poration. and Is distributed to the re- tail drug trade by -Northington Co., wholesale druggists of Rirming- ham. It costs $1.00 per bottle. Hum drcds of local voluntary testimonials. many of them perhaps from people per- sona1ly known to YOU, attest its mar velous efficiency. These and your own hope for relief should inspire you to the medicine you need more lthan all others and may speedily restore you to houyant good health without further expense.
 The following well-known local supply it at sioo per bottle aSo Nortons %s Drug Store. Parker's Drug Store. Letaw's Pharmacy. Tutwiler Drug CO, H. w. Tay1or's Two Drug Stores, Bright Drug Co, Guarantee Drug Go. Edwards White Drug Co. Brighton; Walker Avondale: Johns Drug Co, Johns; c. J. Donald. Fairfield: Gus Harduval. Ensley; West End Drug Co, West End. Gale Drug Co, Pratt City; F F. Cain, Irondale; Lewis-R Reed Drug lawn and Walker Drug Co, North ngham.-Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-16
THIRD READING
 0F MAN POWER
 BILL IS ASSURED

London, April 15.- The third reading of the governments man power bill tomorrow is re- garded as assured. There have been rumors that a labor revolt might endangcr the measure, but if, as stated, Premier Lloyd George has been able to meet the views of the labor minis ters in the direction of allow ing home rule to preccde the application of conscription in Ireland, that danger is averted.
 The committee stage of the bill was completed in the House of Commons tonight without further incident