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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-09

In regard 10 a wage grievance filed
by Congressman woodward on July
Sth for the section men and other en-
ployes OF the r. 5 & G branch OF the
b. 4 O., the Board on Railway Wages
and Working Conditions has advised
that it will shortly be able to recon.
mend to Director McAdoo what action
should be taken in that particular
case. and others of a similar kind.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-09

The Postoffice department has de-
clined 10 make any changes in star
routes in Pleasant county which Con
gresham woodward, representing a
number Of constituents in that county,
requested be done The plan involved
. somewhat sweeping change Of three
routes. and il was a project in which
there was considerable local interest.
But the department declines TO accept
il. and has notified Mr.. woodward 10
that effect.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-09

Serial No. IlO5.
A Lonely conVlets Prayer.
I'm q sad and lonely convic;,
N my cell here all alone
As ! eft and write a letter.
To my folLS who are at home.
] can hear the church bells ringing
With their toll 30 sweet and clear.
A. ny thoughts they wander back
To the ones love so dear.
The crate fire still ia burning
And my mother sitting there.
lS thinking Of her Maynard son
And Offering up a prayer.
And my hard heart II is softened
AZ think Of mother there.
And ! bow my head IN sorrow
While I pray this eonvict's prayer
Oh. FOR ~ Joys Of childhood
WhOE l was free 20 rest
troH AZ ny sins and soyro7s,
Upon my mothers breast.
Fer ] know she loved me truly
And stal remains my friend.
Yfhtn all others turned agains. me
AS ~ earthly wars began.
on. G0F executive elemency.
70 ffOe me from the fate
o. fet seir'-j.s q n'v mother
Bai7!" 2. = i,- ale
Evening journal., 1918-02-08

The Rev. Walter A. Hearn. assistant
10 the Rev. Or Herbert T. Randolph, at
Grace NJ. Church, has accepted an ap-
polntmeni with the \. NJ. q. a, and Will
sail for France sometime during the
next two weeks.
Mr.. Hean has been with Grace
Church since April T. 1917. In That time
he has endeared himself 20 the mem
hcrs Of the church and has proved OF
invaluable aid 90 Or Randolph TAX
INK charge of the work among the
SUNDAY school teachers and men, his
efforts have been resultfui. be having
mis- share 90 the splendid growth Of the
church during The past year.
The members feel that they are losing
"a valuable worker IN Mr. Hearn. Dr.
Randolph has been importuned many
times by Dr. John r. Mott and other
Y.M. C.. A. leaders 20 go TO France as
secretary under the War Work Coun'
eli Much 10 his regret, however. ne
has not been able TO leave bis work IN
this city.
he then strongly urged Mr. Hearn Il
go lo represent Grace Church, win tn'
result that Mr.. Hearn has received hi'
appointment. aud will do field service
on the western front. A farewell re-
cepiion will bo rendered Mr.. Hearn OF
Wednesday evening ~ next week a
Grace Church house.
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
DELAWARE SENIORS
AT HARLAN PLANT

special 90 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK. Feb. s.-Upon the invita-
lion Of J. b. Weaver. general manager
Of the Harlan q Holllngsworth plant Of
The Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corpora
ton, the course being given in that
plant has been opened TO Delaware Col
lege seniors.
TWO students commenced work yes
t.s-,fav with enc students from Cornell
They were Il. p. Cleayer and W. Terry
Mitchell, son Of the president Of Della
ware College Cleaver is taking tho
course in hull work and Mitchell IN
engine work. Both boys were mighty
busy Yesterday afternoon with new
blue overalls on putting across the IDEA
that the quality Of our local boys Will
stand the test with Cornell.
The engineering department has al
present call for men from the Pussy &
Iones Company and the dupont Com
pany. and 10 IS highly probable that il
satisfactory arrangements can he per
fected. more men from Delaware will
soon so I'm where the industrial need is
greatest.
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
some ADVANCE IN
CITY Coal Prices
5 10 95 Cent Boost is Shown
in Some Grades
of Fuel
SHORTAGE STILL
CONFRONTS CITY

Though the breaking OF the cold
wave save promise Of relief from the
coal shortage in the near future. there
was no perceptible Increase in the
supply Of fuel coming into this city
yesterday or today The demand foi
coal was sim very Tar from being
satisfactory. but there was nothing
Ike the hood Of orders coming IN such
as that which swamped the dealers
while tho mercury was lowering
around zero.
There is some coal coming into VIII
mngt0n every day, bat the amount Is
small. However. Charles IT, Ten
Weeges. state fuel administrator. SAID
this morning that II the railroads have
been able 20 make deliveries practical
ly every coal dealer IN Wilmington
should have some coal. either hard
or soft. But with the rising tempera-
ture the consumers have become easier
and there has been big decrease 10
the orders that have been placed dur
Ing the last two or three days.
The price list Of hard coal Tor the
first two weeks OF February was lssued
today. 10 shows that almost an lhe
dealers are now charging more Tor TINS
grade Of fuel than they We're when the
last price list was made public on
January As. In some grades OF coal
the increase ranges from cents 20 y,
cents a ton, yet h was explained tha'
/ the increase sought by the retailers has
not as yet been allowed by the fuel ad'
ministratlon.
According TO the new list the prices
Of egg coal range from e. 40 a ton t'
ss.95 a ton. For stove coal the new
prices run from s7.75 a ton TO $40
ton. Nui coal during the next iwt
weeks win sell from $3.50 a ton TO s9S
per ton and pea coal Will sell iron
6i5 ton TO ss.05 a ton.
While there is much soft coal heln.
sold in the city for domestic Use. ~
price list for this grade IL made public
although the prices for soft coal var.
almost MS much as those for hard coal
soft coal however Is cheaper The noN
price list governs the sale Of hard Goa
despite the fact that there Is very h'
ile Of This grade Of fuel for sale o.
the city A. in former price lists IN
dealers are given only by number. tn
nat, uriea list follows.
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
MARYLAND TO O. X.
DRY AMENDMENT

ANNAPOLIS. Md. Feb s.-Mary-
land will ratify the national prohibit
ton amendment. This was 10 all In
tents and purposes decided yesterday,
when the House Of Delegates voted. 50
10 IS, 20 reject the proposition 20 post
none ratification for two wears. IN or
der that voters Of the Stale might ex-
press their opinion
Thereupon the favorable report Of
me temperance committee on the joint
resolution Of ratifications was adopted
hv vote Of 80 20 20, the resolution
going 20 is third reading. on this
rollcau three members who had voieo
Tor referendum cast their votes FOR
ratification.
The galleries OF the chamber were
hacked BY advocates Of prohibition
and the result Of the test vote was
greeted with cheers
AS the senate has already demon
slrated that it has a large majority
FOR ratification, The action OF the
House virtually settles tho matter
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
FOR SORE THROAT,
COLD ON CHEST
Mustarine Subduas the Inflammation
and Eases the Soreness Quicker
Than Anything Else on
Earth

Paw only % cents and get n big box az
Becy'H Mustnrine. which 80 the original sub
stitute for the old-fashioned mustard
plaster and De- made % strong. real, yellow
mustard--no substitutes ore used
It's known m the quickest pain killer
on earth. for in hundreds Of instances u
stops headache. neuralgia, toothache, ear
ache and backacho In ) minutes.
It's q sure. speedy remedy-none better
for bronchitis nleurisy. lumhago. and "a
draw the Inflammation from your sori
feet. there is nothing 50 good. You ge'
real action with Mustarine-it goes attei
rnin and kills 40 right on the reel Yes
10 burns. but % won't blister-it doesu
give ugonizine pain slap on rho wrist
n does give % a good healthy punch IN ih'
iaw-it kills pain
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
A. nELn,s lnNsTRELs.

The group Of singers which A. G.
Field has assembled in his minstrel COM
pany this season is made mp or such
distinguished artists that the program
is not only attracting the attention Of
the minstrel patrons, but also Of the spe-
cial music and concert devotecs. To
Jack Richards must be given credit for
maintaining among American audiences
Tho love Of fine old folk.songs. snch as
silver Threads Among the Gold aud
this wear DE includes some new compo-
sitiOns that rival the old ones. Tho
title OF "The John Mccormack of Min
strelsy' has been given 90 Nick \oerg
whose tenor voice has already made
his name known nationally. The high
tenor voice OF r. W. Church is one for
which every audience expresses warm
approval Harry Frillman, the illus
trious son 90 an illustrious- father has
a base voice Of enhancing melloWneSs.
Paul LaLonde is another basso who
has a hieh reputation. a tenor of note
whose voice has a clear sweet quality,
is John A. Worland Tho masierful
rendition of Elton b. Crcpeau. a BARI
tone. has given him prominent place
on the Field program. The singing and
yodling or Charles Reinhart are Of a
merit which creates much enthusiasm.
Don Palmer. Al. Palmer. Leland Davis.
Henri Neiser and others contribute cap
iivating selections, while a large chorus
does IFS share In o most sympathetic
and harmonious way. The A. T.. Field
Greater Nfinstrels will appear at The
Playhouse today and tomorrow with
motinces each day.
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
SELECTING MEN FOR
military Service
City Board No. 3 Accepts
Is Out Of 81 Registrars
for War
STATE BOARD IN
SESSION NEXT WEEK

Many men are beins secured by the
local exemption boards for service IN
the army as a result Of the physical
examinations now being conducted I'M
der the new regulations and the ques-
tionnaire system. i has been demon
strated that few Of tho registrants
within the draft age are going to be
permitted TO escape the draft and de-
tailed either for active service in the
field or for limited military service
back Of the fighting lines.
Local board No 3 yesterday eXam-
ined thirty-two men. and out Of this
number sixteen were accepted for active
military duty. one OF them was re-
iected and the others were accepted Tor
limited military service. Practically ail
~ them had been examined before ana
rejected or granted exemption on some
crounds. Any az the men In local d.
vision No. 3 who have been called Tor
their physical examination and who
have not vet appeared arc directed 70
do go next Monday morning al inc
Friendship Fire Company house. Ienth
and Tatnall streets. where they VIII DC
examined.
Local board No. was examining
big contingent Of IFS Glass Al men TINS
morning. The work was beging done al
the Friendship house, because the oio
Court House Is still cold as result OF
Inc boiler bursting in the furnace.
The Office force Of board No. ! was IN
the Court House today and they ar
tr,-ing TO keep warm with the assis.
lance Of three oil stoves. The ONCE
force Of local board No. 4 was work
ing in the same building with oil
stoves supplying the heat Loca
boards Nos. . and 3 are still in Their
temporary headquarters and when the.
will get back TO the old Court House
depends upou the repairs 10 the heating
apparatus.
The District ,Statel Exemption Boarr
will meet next Tuesday and Wednes
day. between 4 and o'clock. 70 heal
appeal cases. in which witnesses WI
give testimony.
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
pOVTRTY sOCIAL.

The poverty social. given by the
Camp Fire Girls Of scott NJ. 2. Church.
last evening. was in every way sue
cess
The girls as hostess were alfred m
houses dresses and white aprons and
made everyone feel az home a SPLEEN
did musical and literary program WIS
presented. There were several sele'-
lions by the orchestra, solos by Mis-
Taylor. Miss Rono. J Harry Wright. %
violin duet by Miss Davis and Mr.. Ii
pold. piano duel by Miss Wise and Miss
Rono and a cornet solo by Miss Nc
Ginlev. Several patriotic airs were
sung. The silhouette contest caused
much fun. The refreshments consisted
OF homemade ginger cakes and lemon-
ade. a goodly sum was realized from
the fines. which was donated 10 the
piano fund for the beginners and junior
departments Of the sunday school
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
urID on ASSAULT CHARGE.

James p. Anderson Negro, was before
Municipal Court today charged with as
-aull and robbins Alfred kelby. a fore
man and extra Waterman at the New
Castle Leather Company, on last salur-
day night when Kelhy came upon An
dcrson ON thc leather comppnys prom
ises
Kolhy told the court that the defend.
ant struck him three times on the head
with a blunt instrument and took s2Oey
f-om his pockets az Doc lay helpless on
the ground.
Many witnesses testified for both side
and the witnesses OF each side contra
dicied the evidence of the other side.
Judge Churchman dissecied the tan
sled iesiimony of the Witnesses and hei
the defendant for trial under $1,000 ban
Philip H. Garrett appeared for Andfi
son
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
swITcn nousE ron TRACTION 90.

Building Inspector Preston today IT,
sued permit go Lewis and Roth Com
pqny OF Philadelphia. 10 erect a sWiicI
house az ihe foot of Buena Vista street
for me Wilmington ~ philadelphil
Traction Co.. 90 cost $1,000 The build.
ms VIII be- erected OF concrete and Will
Dor 33 by "a feet.
A. =. Reed d Bros Co. were granied
A permit 90 make repairs az the Hillss
a Jones Co. plant to cost $500. VIII
liam n. Paddock will build a vault OF
me Nationol Bank of Delaware TO cost
iQ6
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
Y NGE TUSCANIA
IS SAMMIES' CRY
BY the United Press

By the United Press
BELFAST. ireland, February s.-Un-
daunted by their experiences in the tor
pedoing Of the transport Tuscania,
American soldiers buckled down today
90 preparing themselves FOR revenge
against the Huns via The American
front In France
TWO trainloads of survivors were sent
10 q military camp somewhere IN
irea, Britain where they viii undergo
trainine MS soon as the equipment lost
on the 1uscanil has been repl9ccd.
The majority NJ these were medical
corps men, engineers, forcsters and aVi-
atOrs
Evening journal., 1918-02-08

The announcement that potatoes are
now Included n the list OF substitutes
for wheat nour was made yesterday but
Js many food dealers apparently did
not understand The announcement. Food
Administrator Mitchell today issued the
above official bulletin.
Tho administrator explains that "a
person buying wheat Hour with 20
tatoes or substitute cereals. does not
have 90 buy ala OF one Kind OF sub
siitute. he may buy so many pota-
toes. so much huckWhcat. so much oat-
meal, etc With potatoes there must
be four pounds bought 20 equal one
pound Of wheat ilour. but with other
substitutes the ratio Is flfiy-nfiy. Po-
tatocs are nifty per cent. water, and IN
preparing them Co. make bread special
precautions have 90 be taken 10 &C.
commodate this moisture
There will be a meeting Of the Home
Economies Committee ~ the headquar-
iers In the Library Building, Eighth
and Market streets, on Monday after
noon at o'clock.
To housewives looking for suitable
and tested dishes with which TO use
some of the substitutes for wheat -four
the, two following recipes are recon-
mended as being excellent.
BucLwheat Spice Cake.
Three-f0urihs cup sugar. three table
spoons fat. one egg ono cup milk. on'
cur huckyvhe flour. two tablespoon
baking powder. ene-half teaspoon salt
one teaspoon cinnamtn one-quarie
toasnoon cloves. one teaspoon vanilla
Mix as for ordinary cake. Bake In mod
crate oven.
Buckwheat Mullins.
one cup buckwheat -FOUR. ono Gu
wheat flour. two teaspoons bakin
powder. one teaspoon salt, one tcospoo
Cat, Make into smooth batter. Bak
I'm muffin pans about twenty-five mir
utes I'm "a hot oven. Serve hot
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
VICE-PRESIDENT
SENDS BABY GIFTS

The mail today brought IA Baby
Thomas Riley Marshall Reynolds. Of
No. 100 A street Solid silver spoon
and fork. the gin Of Thomas Riley
Marshall Nice-Prcsideni Of the United
states. Baby Reynolds was born ON
January &c.. ilic day Nicc-presideni Mar
shall came here 10 address the Della
ware Masonic Fraternity on the occa-
sion Of iis i00ih anniversary, and pr.
William b. Sherwood. himself
Mason wh0 WAS attending Mrs key-
nolds. suggested that the little fellow
be named after tho Nicc-President.
The proud mother and father agreed.
Today Mr.. and Mrs. REYNOLDS received
the following letter of appreciation
from The Nice-president.
The Vice Presidents Chamber
Washington.
January 80, 1915
My Dear Friends: have learned.
through Dr. William Z. sherwood, that
YOU have done me the honor Of nam
ing after me. your infant son. who was
born on the day Of my visit TO vii
mington. on the one hundredth anniver-
sary OF the Royal Arch Nlasons.
am sending. IN separate package. a
slight testimonial of my appreciation
Of this honor ! hope the young man
will grow mp Go Doe "a sturdy. honest
Christian. American citizen.
Very cordially yours.
THOS r.. MARSHALL.
Mr.. and Mrs Theodore Reynolds,
ii03 \ street. Wilmington Delaware
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
rnRn nI- SHE THINGs

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Feb. s-The keel Of
the FIRST feet OF the west pocket tight.
ers" Henry Ford is making for the nav,
was laid Yesterday, Ford wired secre
tary Daniels today
This contract was lei only few
DAYS ago" said Secretary Daniels. sc
YOU see Ford is losing no time gettins
under way
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
rARkEn HAs cLOsE ND.

Thomas l.. Parker, negro. was before
Municipal Court today charged with the
larceny of q pair of rubber boots from
one Of The Wilmington steel Company
plants The defendants Is alleged 20 have
failed 10 return The boots after using
them with a foremans permission.
Parker was dismissed because no eNl-
dence was offered 90 show the defend
ants intention of keeping The boots
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
MN IN ROBBERN GHNRGE.

Walter Gray and Dexter Reed, Ne
eroes. were arragned before Municipa.
Court today charged with taking SO
from George Waters. white man, yes
terdsy afternoon.
The prosecutor told the court That he
was In saloon at Front and shipley
streets Yesterday and that the defend
ants followed him 10 his rooming mouse
nearby. and that one Of the defendant
held him while the other man TOOK lhf
money FROM his pocket.
The defendants were held for ira
under $500 bail each and the prosecutor
held under shO as a witness
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
Al TIE SAVOY.

Charming Ethel Clayton, the popular
STAR Of the World Pictures. Will be seen
90 the savoy Theatre today and tomor-
row IN "Whims OF Society her latest
World picture.
"Whims OF Society" tells the story Of
q Young factory girl who Is pretty
and intelligent and who works hard
and struggles courageously against
poverty and the vickedness Of the
world. SO that she may keep her young
sister in school and provide for her
future Ethel Clayton PLAYS the role
OF this girl. Nora Casey. and she invests
the character with a memorable wisl-
fulness and wlnsomeness
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
CLEOPATRA"

Egypt. with her artistic products is
coming in vogue. in art aud in decora-
ton. This Is the emphatic statement
OF Pearl Dolles Bell, famous as a New
York author. decorator and designer.
Mrs. Bell has a staff Of thiry men busy
designing wall paper. cretonnes and
rugs and her statement can be given as
that Of an authority. A a result OF
The wide spread showing ~ the great
William Fox feature Aim Cleopatra
with Theda Para which porirays every
thing that is sEgyptian, there Is no
doubt that tho Egyptian form of art
will be given an impetus throughout
The entire country. While n Is true
that most Of the Egyptian designs are
based upon ARCHITECTURAL elements. 20
will be seen from looking az the flim
"Cleaptrs" for instance, that this does
not mean It's uses are necessarily re-
s,ricted 10 architecture. The feature
viii be seen at The Playhouse the week
OF February A afternoon and night
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
AT THE MAJESTIC.

An event OF unusual Importance and
which was witnessed by many regular
patrons and other lovers of things ar
iistic. was Mary Gardens first appear
ance IN photoplay az the Majestic yes
ierday. u was hitting That the role
chosen 90 introduce Mary Garden Go
TIE silent drama should have been
'Thais Massenet- opera in which
role She won fame as "A prima donna.
"Thais" is founded on the work of
Anaiole France and Miss Garden sails
lied The audience that she is naturally
n homo In then art.
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
AT The OUEEN.

The enthusiasm manifested by the
large audiences on the second day S
showing at the Queen Of William ;.
Hart In his latest picture, wolves Of
tho Rail-" Is sufficient proof that the
stars new picture IL suiting the most
fasiidous patron. Real, Hart msterlal
was provided In wolves Of the Rail
and lhesctor has taken full advantage
Of Il. His role is somewhat apart from
those he has been seen In in The pact
nevertheless he Is even more entertain
Ing and performs more daring stunts IN
this new picture. Today and tOmor-
row are the last days Of this picture
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
AT THE VICTORIA.

Thousands have already seen Norma
Talmadge in The secret Of The storm
Country" which is now being shown
at the Victoria Theatre. and judging
from the enthusiasm with which Miss
Talmadge was received by the VIII
mington lovers Of the photopay art,
there is no doubt but that tho Victoria
Theatre VIII be visited by those who
have as yet not had the opportunity Of
seeing the new illm. Miss ralmadge is
said TO surpass her acting in any Of
the previous plays in which she has
so far appeared in this city
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
rA,Ir AcInEs nANCE TONIGHT.

The Active Association Of the Fame
Fire Company will give its FIRST annual
dance at the Pythian Castle tonight.
The music will be furnished by an aug
mented orchestra, led by Professor
shorter
The actives have appointed an athletic
committee. and propose 10 organize a
fast ball club which will be a candidate
for entrance into the Al-Wilmlngton
League. A basketball team has been or
ganized. and any teams wishing games
are asked 10 notify William Gross, Fame
Fire Company, Of this city.
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
CATARRH VANISHES
Here is one Treatment That All Sufferer,
Can Rely Upon.

II you want 20 drive cstarrb and al its
disgusting symptoms from your system ia
the shortest possible time. 20 20 your
druggist aud ask foy Hyomei OUTFIT To-
day.
Breathe Hyomci and Il WIN rid you Of
catarrh. n gives such quick relief that All
who use h for the trst time are astouished.
Hyomei Is pure pleasant antiseptic'
which H. brelthed into the lungs over the
germs. soothes the sore spots, end heals
am Inflammation
Don't suffer another day with catarrn
me disease h dangerous and often ends
In consumption Start the Hyomoi treat
ment today No stomach dosing. no
sprays or douches Just breathe tt-that !
all Ask y. b. ndnforth.
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
NICHOIS.RIaKF.

Miss Helen X. Nichols and Dorsey
Blake. Jr.. both Of Federalsburg. Nd.
were married on February 3, at the par
sonase Of Union VI. +. Church, by Dr..
W. j. Cochran. Nlr. Blase, who is q son
Of the Rev Dorsey Blake, a member Of
the Maryland Annual Conference is now
o member Of the L. $. Navy, stationed
% Cape Nav y. J.
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
AT THE GARRICK.

The Barry girls. who are appearing
AZ the Garrick Theatre this week, arc
making quite a hit with their witty
sayings. clever SONGS and instrumental
music. They are comediennes Of the
real sort. with a bis assortment Of new
Jokes and some up-to-dale songs. which
are a bit different from other things YOU
hear on the stage. These girls have a
charming personality. which makes YOU
naturally feel friendly toward them
whether that is your intention or
not. When they are takng it APP
pears as if they are directing their re-
marks 70 every individual within ear
shot. In fact. they set rather chummy
with the audience, which makes you feel
more OF an inieres, in their work.
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
nnIRT AB0IT TREsPAssING.

Albert r. Channel before Municipal
Court today on the charge Of trespass
inc on the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road. was dismissed because the errest'
ing officer failed 20 designate clearly be
fore The court that the defendant was
on ,he railroads property when ar
rested