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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-11-07
REI1ZELINAN POST
ELECTION TONIGHT.
One Of the Most Important
Meetings in History
Of Post.

one Of the most important meet
sngs OF Heintzelman Post of the
American Legion that has so far oc-
CURED in its history will occur this
evening when at a regular meeting in
the Court house a new post comman-
der will be elected to succeed Earl
y. Smith, resigned.
The selection of post commander
IS one Of the most important things
that the post can consider, and will
have more to do with the future sue
cess Of the organization than possibly
anything else. Every member is urg-
ed to be present at the meeting this
evening and assist in picking the
right man.
Bylaws for the post will also be
threshed out this evening, and this is
8a thing of great Importance. The
COMMITTEE appointed at the last meet
ing to cooperate with the Red Cross
In their membership drive report to-
night and steps will be taken for
more complete cooperation between
the two organizations.
Reports have been received from
other posts Of the state, notably
wheeling, Clarksburg, Parkersburg
and huntington, telling Of the remark
able growth being experienced by the
posts there, and from now on Fair
mont will have hard fight TO keep in
front on membership.
Sunday is to be American Legion
day in all the churches of the nation.
Pastors have been asked by Legion
Headquarters in New York to set this
day aside to explain the ideal of the
Legion and what they will mean u
the nation in the years to come and
in the turbulent days of the present.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-11-07

The manufacture and consumption
Of macaroni and vermicelli in China
has reached enormous proportions
and is said to be still growing.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-11-07
MoNONGAH
AnnIversary Shower.

Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Pickus entertain
ed at an anniversary shower last even
ing given in honor of their daughter,
Mrs. ABE Jarvith, OF Bellaire, Ohio
Mrs. Jarvith received many beautirlI
presents. Refreshments we're served
at 10 o'clock. The following friends
were present: Rev. and Mrs. A. A.
Dye, Mesdames John Smith, D. Levi,
Henry Lambert, Dun Morris, E. Sni-
der, Ben Fox, Howard Meredith, Bur-
ley Bice, Nick Smith, John Pryor,
Misses Elsie Lambert, Rosa Pickus,
Virginia Pickus, Eva Living, Mildred
Smith, Elmer Bice, Master Fred Lam
bert, Helen and Samuel Jarvith, Gerald
Bice, Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Pickus, and
Mrs. Abe Jarvith.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-11-07
Notes and Personals.

Mrs. William LaIelle, of Fairmont
has returned to her home after spend
ing few days here with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. George Fleming.
Harry Bice moved in his new homo
yesterday which he recently purchased
from Howard Wilson,
Howard Fleming has moved from
Brookdale to Main street.
Mrs. Thomas Jones, and children, OF
Wendell, Pa, are here the guests of
Mrs. ]. A. Watkins.
Albert Hawkins nd Catherine
Redic, of FairRont, wete visiting with
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-11-07

West Virginia University, has been
reorganized after suspendiug activi-
ties for more than a year, Officers
wero elected as follows: Erwin Dor
sey, Summersville, president; Carl R.
Bibbee, Parkersburg, vice president;
Della Thompson, Middlebourne, Sec
rotary; Claude Golf, Burnt House,
treasurer. The association is plan
ming to hold number of social az,
fairs this winter
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-11-07

Ms. AddIe Moore. Of BrookdaIe, last
evening.
z Mrs. Lee James ana Mrs. Thomas
Jones and Miss Devinna Watkins were
visiting with friends in Fairmont yes
terday.
HeNaan Kidder, Of Moundsville, is
here on business for few days.
Mrs. Ashley Manley was in Town
last evening to meet with the Pythtan
Sisters.
Miss Otis James was shopping in
Fairmont yesterday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-11-07
HOULT
The coaI strike,

= aAll is quiet on the Potomac" so far
rs the strikers are concerned. They
are having little to say. 1t is pecu-
liar that those who know the most and
have most to say, especially Of radi-
cal nature, are not mine workers at all
and have no direct interest in the
strike. Some of the men have pro-
cured employment elsewhere, and the
others are attending strictly to their
own business.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-11-07
BED Cross campalan.

Indications are that there will bs
considerable interest in the Red Cross
campaign in spite of the strike.
Tonight at the church there will be
rally meeting. Rev. c. H. Meredith
and Major E. B. Carskadon are tho
speakers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-11-07
On Hunting Trip.

Kenneth Curry, Walter Davis and
Clyde Satterfield left today on
hunting trip.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-11-07
Aggies at W. V. U,
Revive Their Club

MoRGANTowN, W. Va, Nov. ~
The Agricultural Association, COM
posed Of students and faculty mem
bers of the College of Agriculture,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-11-07
Entertain Ladies' Aid.

The Ladies' Aid of the NJ. E, church,
south, was entertained at the 90 Of
Mrs. Spence Martin, of Thoburh, yes
terday afternoon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-11-07
Sly o,cInck ninner.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lambert enter
tanned Mrs. Abe Jarvath and children
at six o'clock dinner Wednesday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-11-07
sonethIno In the Coal.

Oliver Cummings was painfully hurt
q day or two ago when something ex-
ploded in the crate cutting him on the
arm and body from which he bled pro-
fnsely. 1t is supposed that it was a
decorating cap lost in the coal by
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-11-07

Miss Loretta Lesson has accepted
a position with the Fairmont Print
ing company as bookkeeper.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-11-07
New Family Moves In.

"A family named Radcliffe has moved
into the house purchased Of W. F.
Hoult by the NJ. V. T. company for
right of way for high tension line.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-11-07

The French Legion of Honor has a
much larger membership than any
other prominent ordAr.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15
CHRISTMAS COSTS

News dispatches from Washington quoting gov ernment reports state that Christmas shoppers are spending average of s165OOO00O day throughout this would approximate three and one-half billion dollars for Christmas presents.
 Merchants and department store employees say that they have never seen such heavy buying, most people apparently having regard for price of an article if it is what they want. As usual the great bulk of the Christmas purchases luxuries.
 Alarmed by the terrific indulgence in luxuries represented in the Christmas buying the govern ment is making effort to induce people to give at least part of their in Savings Stamps and Treasury Savings Certificates. Not that Uncle Sam wants to take the joy the season for any, body, but rather in effort to stabilize a shaky world financial situation is he preaching thrift louder now than even during the war The use of capital at this time according to government and other financial experts for the production of non- essentials is risky business and than any other thing is instrumental in keeping up the price of necessities.
 The government is right, and a s5 War Savings stamp for S423 is good Christmas present. Not only does give the recipient what amounts to cash re- serve, carrying per cent interest compounded every three months, but 1t also gives the person who re- ceives it stimulus to add to it, thus building up competence.
 Banks and postoffces, where the governments securities can be had, report increased demand for them as Christmas presents
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15

feeling of fall in the air. When mother
 and I have ridden up Rock Creek
 through the country round about, it
 has been a perpetual delight just to
 look at the foliage. I have never seen
 leaves turn more beautifully. The Vir
 ginia creepers and some of the maple and gum trees are scarlet and crim-
 son. The oaks are deep red brown.
 The beeches, birches and hickories are
 brilliant saffron. Just at this moment am dictating while on my way with mother to the wedding of Senator
 Knox's daughter, and the country is a
 blaze of color as we pass through 1t,
 so that it Is a joy to the eye to look
 upon it. I do not think I have ever
 before seen the colorings of the woods so beautiful so far south as this. Ted is hard at work with Matt Hale, who
 is a very nice fellow and has become
 quite one of the household. like good Mademoiselle. I am really fond of her She is so bright and amusing and now seems perfectly happy, and is not only devoted to Archie and Quentin but is very wise in the way she takes care oi them. Quentin, under parental duress rides Algonquin every day. Archie has
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15
Hurry Into the Empty Stocking Club

The Empty Stocking club grew over Saturday night. Several contribu- tions of cash and offers to fill stock ings were received in the mail yes terday morning. Here is one of the letters which we take the liberty of printing:
 Phoenix, Arizona, Dec 10. Arizona Republican,
 Phoenix, Arizona.
 Dear Sirs-Am greatly interested in the Empty Stocking club or what it stands fora full stocking for every child on Christmas day.
 And, inasmuch as I live in the rural district and know of no chil- dren around here that will not have any Christmas cheer, and am not ac- quainted with poor families in Phoe- nix, I prefer to send my small con- tribution to the club for distribution wherever they find it is needed. So, enclosed find check for $5. And I wish to thank whoever is responsi- ble for the Empty Stocking club for their trouble in distributing my gift and others.
 May the time and trouble spent in such good work bring them a blessing.
 Your truly,
 H. A. BARTLETT. The new members in addition to the list published yesterday of those who offer to fill stockings, are:
 Bruce Clafln, 1757 West Madison, l stocking.
 Pauline Claflin, 1757 West Madison, 1 stocking.
 G. G. Morgan, SS7 North Eighth avenue.
 Margarita Gomez, winkelman. 1 stocking.
 Azucena zazuta, winkelman, l stocking.
 Cash received from new members: H. A. Bartlett, Phoenix, $5.
 Effron & Co.,, by Mary Peterson, Phoenix, s5.
 Previously acknowledged cash re- ceipts, $68.
 Total to date, SIS.
 The same mail also brought the names of several children who must have Santa Claus directed to them if they are to have Christmas. In one case they are the children of mother who works hard to supply them with H bare living. Another family of children is supported by an elder sis ter, who is yet young girl. But hel wages must go to giving her little brothers and sisters a bare subsis- tence. In another case the little ones are the motherless children of father who works hard every day for a wage that barely enables them to live.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15
Theodore Letters to
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wonderful privilege to have been here and to have been given the chance to do this work, and I should regard my self as having small and mean mind if in the event of defeat I felt soured at not having had more instead of being thankful for having had so much.
 Bill the Lizard
 White House, June 21, 1904. Blessed Archikins:
 The other day when mother and were walking down the steps of the big south porch we saw movement among the honeysuckles and there was Bill the liZard-your lizard that you brought home from Mount Vernon. We have seen him several times since and he is evidently entirely at home here | The White House seems big and empty without any of you children putterine around it, and I think the ushers miss you very much. I play tennis in the late afternoons unless go to ride witt mother. | On the Eve of Election l White House, Oct. Is, 1904. Darling Kermit:
 l The weather has been beautiful tn, l last Week-mild and vet with the tru,
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15
e.Rooseveb:s I lis Children y Joseph Bvekfn Bishop
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COPYRIGHT, 1919 By CpARlrs ScNnNcR'S soNS

just bought himself football suit, but have not noticed that he has played football as yet. He is spending Satur- day and Sunday out at Dr. Rixey's. Ted plays tennis with Matt Hale and me and MT. Cooley. We tried Dan Moore. You could beat him. Yesterday I took an afternoon off and we all went for a scramble and climb. down the other side of the Potomac from Chain Bridge home. It was great fun. Tomorrow Sunday we shall have lunch early and spend the afternoon in drive of the entire family, including Ethel, but not including Archie and Quentin, out to Burnt Mills and back. When I say
 we all scrambled along the Potomac of course, meant Matt Hale and Ted and I. Three or four active male friends took the walk with us.
 In politics things at the moment
 seem to look quite right, but every
 form of lie is being circulated by the democrats, and they intend undoubted-
 ly to spring all kinds of sensational un. truths at the very end of the cam paign. I have not any idea whether
 we will win or not. Before election
 shall send you my guess as to the wa,
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15
SOMETHING WRONG

Often our attention has been called to errors of omission and commission in the national transporta- tion service. We have been told that there's many slip between the producer and consumer of food. We have heard that marketing methods are waste ful, costly. and inefficient.
 Here is more evidence that these charges are, in part at least, true:
 "An Ulrich tMo.) firm of stock shippers received from Kansas City three calves each calf shipped in a separate stock costing more freight than its occupant had cost. For several weeks the shippers in Ulrich had been begging for cars in which to ship stock market and finally got their agents in Kansas City to ship the calves to them, each in a separate car they could ship back the cars full of hogs"
 Holding fattened hogs for weeks on the farm is costly. Paying double freight charges is expensive. You may be the meat packer isn't footing those bills The producer can't Yes, you guess it. You the consumer-pays Your meat bills are higher be- there is such wasteful, expensive system of marketing. You. more than either producer or mid deman, would benefit by efficient transportation service
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15

the different states will vote, and then you can keep it and see how near to the truth I come. But of course you will remember that 1t is a mere guess, and that may be utterly mistaken all along the line. In any event, even if I am beaten you must remember that we have had three years of great en- joyment out of the presidency and that we are mighty lucky to have had them.
 I generally have people in to lunch, but at dinner, thank fortune, we are usually alone. Though I have callers in the evening, I generally have an hour in which to sit with mother and the others up in the library, talking and reading and watching the bright wood fire. Ted and Ethel, as well as Archie and Quentin, are generally ir mothers room for twenty minutes or half hour just before she dresses, ac- cording to immemorial custom. Last evening mother and I and Tee and Ethel and Matt Hale went to the | theater to see "The Yankee Consul which was quite funny.
 Gro Be Continued)
 | Copyright, 1919. Charles Scribner': 1 SOnS)
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15

sullen grumbling, but it has taken more the form of resentment against what they think is my dictation as to details than against me personally. They don't dare to oppose me for the nom
 ination and suppose it is hardly likely the attempt will be made to stampede the convention for any one. How the election will turn out no man can tell. Of course I hope to be elected, but I realize to the full how very lucky l have been, not only to be president but to have been able to accomplish so much while president, and whatever may be the outcome, I am not only content but very sincerely thankful for all the good fortune have had. From Panama down I have been able to ac- complish certain things which will be of lasting importance in our history
 Incidentally, I don't think that any family has ever enjoyed the White House more than we have. l was thinking about it just this morning when mother and I took breakfast or the portico and afterwards walked about the lovely grounds and looked al the stately historic old house. It Is
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15
Clothes

dispatch from Chicago the other day, relative 10 the action of a fair price committee in fixing the price of clothing is apt to be misread and it Is still more certain that by many it will be misunderstood It was stated that the committee some of whose bers connected with the clothing business found that a suit of clothes could be sold for $245O. Some readers will jump at the conclusion that the difference .between this and any other'from s65 up to s9o such as labeled clothing in show windows throughout the land, is pure velvet divided among the manufacturer, the wholesaler and the retailer
 There clothes and clothes. To ask without reference to any particular suit of clothes what a suit of clothes is worth is the asking what horses cows or dogs worth. A horse may be worth s1O s1O,ooo.
 We believe the s2450 suit of clothes named by the fair price committee designated as good suit of clothes" But good" is indefinite it's meaning dependent both upon the purpose for which the clothes are wanted and upon the person who wants to buy it. In pre-wa times we bought suits of clothes for from s25 to s45 and they all good. There were other good suits high as ss0 and other good at s1s
 We suppose that now buy good suit at any place in Phoenix where clothing is sold at s2450. One can buy a suit undoubtedly much better for $75 s10o. But who buys clothes of the highest price should be heard to complain of high prices so long as he buy "good' suit at e-third of that price.
 There Is reason-at least two of them, why clothing is high One Is the greatly increased wages
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15

It is hoped that all who will take part in the activities of the Empty Stocking club will do so at once. By activities it is not meant merely the contribution of money or offers to fill stockings. It includes inquiry as to other children who will need Christ mas help, for nothing can be done for those whose names and addresses are not brought to the attention of the Empty Stocking club. Those who furnish the club the names of such children are doing not only essential but primary work for the club.
 Do not let December 25 be a blank square in the calendar for any little child in Phoenix. Let it be filled with big. red joyous figures.
 President Whitney of the executive committee of the club will probably call a meeting for Tuesday when the machinery for the distribution of Christmas will be set up so that the work may be carried on quickly and systematically that no child may be overlooked on Christmas eve.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15
NEGOTIATIONS FAIL.

STOCKHOLM, Dec. 13.-The Swed ish government, through Consul Heil bron, recently attached to the Swedish legation at Moscow, has been official! negotiating with M. Litvinoff, the Rus sian soviet representative, for an ex change of Swedish prisoners in Russi; and Russian prisoners .1 Sweden, bu without result
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15
TO PROBE WALLACE DEATH
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MEXICO CITY, Dec. 13.-A special commission to investigate the facts surrounding the death of James Wal lace, an American employe of an oil company near Tampico, at the hands of a Mexican soldier, has been appointed by President Carranza. The appoint ment follows the request of the Ameri- can consul.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15

of taiors and the other is the extreme shortage of cloth, the inability get such cloth at any price, as used to have before the
 We would commend all readers article the subject of clothing by Mark Sullivan in last weeks Golfers. While it is plea for economy necessitatng almost a boycott of the tailors, it approaches exoneration of the clothing industry of the charge of profiteering.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15
CATTLE DIE FROM HUNGER
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 BUTTE, Mont, Dec. 13.-Swarms of hungry magpies are attacking half famished range cattle in some sections of this part of Montana, according to telephone messages received from farmers by the Butte Miner. Hun- dreds of range cattle are said to be dying from starvation since the severe weather set in.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15

Baby tanks are now being used to carry passengers up the mountain roads of the French Alps.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15
On the Eve of Nomination For
 President

Whlte H0uSe, June zI, IyV4. Dear Kermit:
 We spent today at the Knoxes. It is a beautiful farm-just such one as you could run. Phil Knox, as capable and efficient as he is diminutive, amused mother and me greatly by the silent way in which he did in first-rate way his full share of all the work.
 Tomorrow the national convention meets, and barring cataclysm I shall be nominated There is a great deal ot
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15

le things to and T will contribute - to the Empty Stock fund for the Christmas gifts poor |M N Send m. the name. and .dds..s. of poor children or H~, families who live my home.
  T prefer to Christmas gift h1 ters of the Empty Stocking club for distribution Name TO SIGNER Fill number of children Claus will gifts those will wish contribution  Please send bring this back The Arizona Republican Empty Stocking Salvation ion body that Christmas relief
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15
INsTALMENT SIXTEEN

State after state was lining up be- hind Roosevelt in the pre- convention campaign. His foes were clamorous in abuse. He had been charged, on the floor of congress, with being a foe to labor because he had upheld the open shop theory in government shops. At the same time Wall Street called him a demagogue and threatened to cut off the republican national committee from it's sinews of war. Andrew Carnegie pledged himself to make up any deficit in campaign funds.-The Editor.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15
For The Empty Stocking Club

vii a children will make Christmas happier for--poor families will
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-19
WORKERS
FAVOR WALK0UT

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. is.-Tele.
phone operators on the Pacific
coast. II was learned from reliable
source today. have voted favoring n
general strike. The vote represents
5000 operators and 60 locals.
l.. c. Chaser. international vice
president OF tho Brotherhood OF
Electrical Workers. has left for
Springfield. m. with the vote. lie
refused 20 state the result OF the
vote before leaving.
10 Is Understood before any an
nouncement ls made Postmaster
General Buricsou viii be consulted.
II he fakes action favorinE the op-
orators, there viii be no strike.
Attorneys for the Pacific Teie-
phone 4 Telegraph Co. indicated in
a recent hearing before the railroad
commission that II the new toll rates
held. as arranged by Burleson. the
employees might expect more money.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-19
FITZGERALD IN
LEAD OF TICKET

Casting one OF the iightcst votes
on record. In which but 25 per cent
of those who registered appeared.
voters Tucsdny nominated Walter
+. Meier for corporation counsel and
chose six councllmen candidates for
the March 4 general election.
The six selected in the primary
election are c. II. Fitzgerald. w. II.
Moore. r. II. Thomson. II. l.. Proc
tor Ed. r. Levi and Charles II. Gal.
liant. The first three are councilmen
at present.
+. J. Cassidy and Fred w Kelly
were eliminated from the general
election. receiving the iiRhtest vote
Three councilmen will be finally
elected from the six candidates
March T.