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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
S. STEEL BUYS
EMPIRE BUILDING
wv York City to he Permanent Steel
Center of the World


New York, April 23.-The United States
bel corporation has bought the En-
Re building, 21 story structure at
oadway and Rector street for it's per-
Anent executive offices, 1t was an
unced here tonight
The price paid Is reported to have been
.proximately 100000 in cash.
clarence II. Kelsey, president of the
lie guarantee and Trust company, who
tn Frederick Potter, represented the O..
Potter estate owner of the property.
a statement asserted the purchase
means that New York City is now to be
permanent Steel centre of the world
the seat of any great industry is the
ace from which It Is financed"
rhe Empire building which overlooks
Unity church, is located on plot com
Using approximately Of 1900 square
IT.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
MIDDLEBURY GOES OVER
THE TOP IN LOAN

Middlebury, April 22.-Middlebury
went over the top to-day in the Fifth
Liberty Loan with $3.50 more than the
amount required of the town. ESAS00
was the quota for the town.
night $73.s5O had been subscr0D0Qe =
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
ST AMMUNITION
TRAIN ARRIVES
} Which Includes Large Part
Old Vermont National
|uard on the New Jersey
Fhich Docks at Boston
GOVERNOR AT WHARF

tr J. Holmes Jackson Among Those
|csent to Welcome the Vermont
" Home---Cnptnins Hudson and
k,nlcy Are Still in France
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30
Mnrricd To-day.

The marriage of Homer e. Mccros-
key, of this city, and Miss Lydia
cambridge, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
]. H. Bainbrldge, OF go Bellview
avenue, was celebrated today at two
o'clock in the study of the M. p. Ten
nile, with the Rev. Arthur Gee, acting
pastor of the church, officiating. Miss
cambridge was becomingly costumed
in a coat suit of blue and was unat-
tended. Several intimate friends wit
messed the marriage ceremony, fol-
lowing which Mr.. and Mrs. McCros-
kew left for Cleveland, Ohio, where
they will spend their honeymoon, al
ter which they will return to this city
to reside. Mr.. McCroskey is a well
known railroad man and is employed
with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
company. His bride is popular
young woman and for several years
had been employed in the Bon Ton
store. She had been member of the
choir of the NJ. p. Temple for several
years also.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30
Interestino Meetlne.

The Rev Arthur Gee, acting pastor
Of the NJ. p. Temple, delivered an IN
teresting and instructive address TINS
afternoon at the meeting of the Won
ans Missionary society Of the First
BaTtlst church held at the church
auditorium. Mrs. c. 0. Henry was
the leader Of the afternoon and other
features of the program were SOLO
by Mrs. Minor Durham, a reading by
Mrs. Tusca Morris. Mrs. Jennie En-
gle cop:-c;ed the devotional and the
hostesses were Mesdames c. H. Jen,,
kins, NJ. C. Tough, T. H. Acker and
Carl Springer.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30
Elka, Christmas panee.

One OF the most enjoyable social
functions ever staged by the local B.
p. o. E. was the Christmas dance
given last evening at the Masonic
Temple when approximately 300
knights and their ladies danced to the
strains Of splendid music played by
Wright's Saxaphone orchestra Of Co
lumbus, Ohio. The large assembly
ball was artistically decorated, some
fifty small Christmas tees gaiiy fes-
TONED in Christmas trophies were ar
ranged about the walls and other
Christmas greens intermingled with
the co'ors of the lodge gave the room
truly festive air and added greatly
to the success of the evening. Dainty
programs embellished with Christ
mas wr.<th and the Elks' emblem
were given the guests. Fourteen
dances and several extras were danced
during the ciening and the affair
throughout was decided success. At
about eleven O'Clock an intermissfoL
was taken and a salad course was
served The committee in charge OF
the dance and to whom the credit for
| its success is due was composed Of H.
S. Sharp w. l.. Andrews, Bernard Nc
Ginley, C. c. Robb and DR.. Ernest
! Yost.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30
PERSONALS

William H. Toon has returned FROM
a two weeks vacation spent at Balti-
more, Washington and New YORK: he
also visited his home in Connecticut
while gone.
nounce the birth of a son at Cook hos
pital On December 80. Mrs. Patter-
son Is daughter of Dr. and Mrs. +. L.
Baker, of Burlington, w. va.
Farley Carpenter, of Galveston,
Texas who had spent the past several
weeks at his home at Alexandria, W.
Va, will arrive here today to be the
guest of his sister, Mrs. D. L. Lam
hard at her home in Merchant street
He will be accompanied here by his
brothers, Ernest and Norman. The
former is in the U. S. navy service.
bessie Louise May, five yea: OLD
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. 0key May
until recently residents OF the East
side, Is very,iIlgwith pneumonia at the
home of her parents in Pittsburgh ac-
cording to message received here by
Mrs Charley Watkins, of Sh!nns-
ton, and daughter, Mrs. Farley YELL
oi Glenv:lle. are in the city the gueTIs
Of MRS. C. E. Hutchinson and Mr.. and
Mrs. A. R. Victims.
Forrest Hartley has returned from
Clarksburg where he had spent sew
eral days wiwth John Davis at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs j
JorDOY. Davis
Mr.. adm Mrs. H. S. Sharp and sons
Sutton and Jack have returned ron
a visit wiwth relatives at New Phil
adelphia, Ohio.
Miss Minnie Reinwald, who lad been
the guest of Mrs. SS:nes E. Smith IL
this city, has returned to her home II
Huntington.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. Andrews have
returned from Ashland, Ky, wher'
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30

Probably the most brilliant society
event OF the mid-winter season will
bo the dinner dance to be staged to-
light at the Fairmont hotel when the
Cite of Fairmont will dine and dance
Yesterday Manager Fatt was oblig-
oJ 10 turn down one hundred ,appli-
cations for reservations for the dance
owing to the fact that the list was
comnIete and no more could possibly
be entertained. No pains or expense
have been spared to make this a mosl
enjoyable occasion. In addition 10
Tairmont society, which Will predom-
mate at the function, a large NUMBER
Of out OF town guests here for the
holidays will be entertained and sew
eral will come here from nearby
towns for the affair
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30

cues ininlmitable style the world
famous opera Carmen"
In the role of Darn Hosiery, Chap
lin appears for the first time in his
long screen career, minus the famous
big shoes, small hat and well known
In the costume of a captain of the
Spanish Omelette Brigade, he is CIV
en- unlimited opportunities to display
his famous bag Of comedy tricks. He
introduces, among other things, a
most extraordinary series of drill
maneuvers and military etiquette,
His burlesQue of the famous captain
ir the real opera Carmen, is a
gem of Chaplin humor,
Admirers Of the famous commedian
will be pleasantly surprised at the
entirely new Characterization which
no offers, in "A Burlesque of Car
men,"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30

Nat less than seventy tlyo 9ot NO.
nongsh,s popular young folks were On
eoastine sieds on Bridge street e
RrookdaIe last night More than one
face can be seen patched with court
plaster today.
Mrs. Addie Moore and Miss Rutn
Fitzhugh, OF Fairmont, were here -
attend the dance last night,
Mrs. e. L. Griffith, OF Clarksh
was visiting with Mrs, D. Lew yes
terday. 4
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30
Man Threatened
Wife Of Man in Jail

Charged with attempting to extort
money from a woman Of Chatham Hill
near Pennington. Conrad Wolodkl
was c,!'rested last night by Deputy
Sheriffs Woodward and Bartlett and
lodged in the county jail. 1t is expect
cd that he Will be given preliminary
hearing this afternoon.
Wolodd. It Is claimed, threatened
The woman, VINO is the wife Of ono
of the radicals now held III the county
tail.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30
For Guest

Hoaoring their guest Miss Mary
Bennett OF MOrgantown the Misses
louise S.howalter and Fay Watson en-
tertatncd a number OF young friends
at a dance last evening at the home Of
he corr,er's parents Mr., and Mrs. E.
NJ. SIowalter on Locust avenue. TAe
guests who numbered about twenty
i've included u numbrr Of young peo-
9le rome from school for the holidays
The .nouse was PRETTY decorated IN
Christmas green's and dancing and
g,cnes featured the evenings enter
tainment. Miss Celeste Highland Of
Clark t7Qng the guest Of Miss Irene
Tetrf.,k was an out of town guest en-
OBTAINED.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30
Tea Party.

Miss Virginia Eastman was hostess
this afternoon at the home Of her par
ents Mr. and Mrs. James T. Eastman
ON Emerson street at a tea party of at
tractiye appointments. The interior
of the Eastman home was artistcal-
ly decorated in Christmas green's and
formed a pretty setting for the forty
Young women who were entertained
during the afternoon. In the dining
room where lunch was served, Mrs.
John Henshaw poured tqa and the
aides were Misses Gladys Richardson,
a niece Of Mrs. Eastman, and MS
Meta Smith The guests included a
nnnber of school mates of Miss East
man in the High school and several
other friends. On Friday afternoon
James Eastman, Jr., the son of the fam
lily will entertain number of his
Young friends in celebration of the
fifth anniversary Of his birth.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30
LOCAL SOCIAL EVENTS
or Local Interest.

Mrs. Christine Miller Clemson win
be heard in a benefit concert for the
Ben Avon chapter Of the Y. W. G. A.
in the Ben Avon United Presbyteria:l
church on the evening OF Tuesday
December 9. Mrs. Clemson will be
assisted by Miss Margaret Horne, yio-
linist, and Earl Mitchell, accompan-
ist. The Ben Avon chapter Is a branch
of the Central Y. W. C. A.-PJ3burgh
Press.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30
Hive to Meet.

A meeting of Dent Hive No. 7SS, L.
o. T. NJ, will he held this evening at
1880 O'Clock. A class will be initiated
and arrangements will be made for
public installation ceremony to be
held soon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30
Had Guests.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w. Robinson
entertained during this week at their
home in Fairmont avenue, MI and
Mrs. Delbert T. Robinson, OF Charles
ton, the former nephew Of Mr.. Rob-
inson. They left here for Grafton last
night where they will spend several
days with relatives and from there
will go to Athens, Ohio, for a visit be-
fore returning to Charleston. Mr., Rob-
inson is law clerk for Judge Williams,
If the Supreme court and also held
that position with his uncle, Judge
Ira l.. Robinson.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30
New Years Services.

There will be a special New Years
Eve and preparatory service at the
Presbyterian church at 1880 O'Clock
this evening and this will be followed
by meeting of the Board Of Elders
who will receive any person who
wishes to unite with the church next
Sunday
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30

they spent thepast several days VAN
relatives.
Mrs. ]. n. Thompson Of Cameron
Is the guest Of Mrs. Q. 9. Patterson,
In Walnut avenue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30
MONONGAH
Returns to Detroit.

James FaCemire, who has been here
from Detroit, Mich, to spend the holt
days with his friends, returned last
night.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30
70 Have Watch Party.

Tie watch party will be observed
this evening at the NJ. P. Temple fol-
lowing the regular mid week prayer
service. The congregation and the
friends are invited to attend. Re-
freshments will be served.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30
Guest Here.

Miss Mabel Moderwell, OF Chicago,
is spending several weeks in this city
the guest Of her cousin, Mrs. George
DeBot. Miss aoderwell was resi-
dent of this city for seTeral years,
having been member Of the Normal
school faculty. Mrs. DeBolt is Ill at
her home at this time.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30
Chapter to Meet.

The regular meeting Of the FAIR
mont chapter OF the Order OF the
Eastern Star will be held Thursday
evening at 730 O'Clock at the Masonic
Temple.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30
sustalned Painted Fan.

Mrs. ]. A. Harmon, of the Rex farm,
who was shopping in Monongah yes
terday fell on the ice and spratned her
ankle.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30
Board 10 Meet

The Executive board OF the Public
Health Nursing Service will meet this
evening at 1880 o'clock at the Y. M.
C. A. building. Important matters
viii come up for consideration.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30
Homo fron charIeston.

Mrs. John higgins who has been
spending Christmas with her sister,
Mrs. r. E. Timbers OF Charleston. re-
turned to her home here last evening.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30
win PLAY for Dance.

The Saxaphone orchestra will go
TO Newburg tonight to play for holt
day dance.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30

Shopping in FaIrmont.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Baker were
in Fairmont yesterday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30
Notes and Personals.

Notes and Personals.
Quite number OF Fairmont young
folks attended the dance here in the
opera house last night
]. c. Fink was a business caller In
Fairmont yesterday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30
a...g...tiA,,.. nnl. fnr chanIln.

Peetsntieus Role for Chaplin.
"a Burlesque on Carmen" which
6as been booked for special W
gaEement at the Grand theatre, the
lsst three days Of the week is the
most important vehicle in point Of
,iiz6 In which the famous Charlie
Chaplin has ever appeared. Running
over four reels in length. 1t burles-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30

| Alitcheli. BeaIe Y0ak, George Moore
and Martha and Albert Dickerso1.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30
ssilatrsel Visitors.

Mrs. Rachel JarYath. Of Bellaire,
Ohio. is here the guest Of sIr, and Mrs
Jake Pikus.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30
Entertained Monday

Miss Ruth Huntington entertained
n number of her young friends on
Monday evening at a party at the
homo Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
II. H. Huntington on View avenue.
The evening was delightfully."- spent
with dancing, games and music and
refreshments were served. A color
scheme of red and green was eff
fectively carried out in the decora-
tons. The guests numbered eigh-
teen. Out of town guests present
we're the Misses Gertrude and
Eloise Layman of Yokohoma,
Japan, students at oberlin College
who are spending the holidays with
their aunts the Misses Emma and
nellie V. Layman on ogden avenue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30
Gave Party

Albert Dickerson entertained a
number of friends Informally yester-
day afternoon at the home of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Murray Dicker-
son on Fairmont avenue. A merry
tire was .uUent with games and
dancing. The guests included the
Misses Alice Rock, Sarah Lyons, Vir-
ginia Hartley, Florence Jacobs, John
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-30

The Stage.
lipp6lfome 49,. Zarows Follies
Evening star., 1919-09-23
Influenza Again.

The influenza is here again, with q
start that causes the health officials
to make preparations for a stiff fight
to prevent general spread. FoYty-six
cases have been reported in all, with
no reports Of deaths. New cases are
occurring at rate to indicate that
there are centers of infection from
which the malevolent influence spreads.
But the absence Of deaths thus far
suggests that the disease is not as dan
gerous as it was last year, when vic
tims were claimed in large numbers.
For preventing contraction of the
influenza all persons should give
their lungs the utmost of fresh
air. The disease spreads in bad air.
Sleep with the windows wide open.
Walk to work if it is impossible to
avoid crowded street cars. Take plenty
Of exercise to keep the body in good
order. Be attentive to diet to main
tain the system in wholesome condi-
tion.
At the hrst symptom Of disorder
consult . physiciaR. Do not let the
Evening star., 1919-09-23

disease develop without correction or
check. Take no chances on what may
seem to be a "mere cold" Avoid nos
trums that purport to cure all COM
plants.
A year ago Washington was greatly
congested and the people were packed
together in a manner to promote the
spread of the disease. While the
population is not materially smaller
now it is better distributed, and there
is not the danger Of influenza spread
ing without notice and taking victims
who are unable to secure assistance
that there was then.
knowledge of how to fight the in
fuenza has increased since last Oc-
tober. The experience of those dread
full weeks when this city, with others,
was in the grip of deadly visitation
is now of value and aid in handling
the affection if it becomes epidemic.
Let there be no panic, with everybody
going calmly about the work Of the
day, but. with every possible precau
ton to keep generally, to take
warning of every sneese and to
avoid the great crowds. If all Wash
ington will do this the recurrence Of
influenza will take small toll this
year and the city will in comparatively
short time be free of the afaiction.
Evening star., 1919-09-23
English life, and still others are

English life, and still others are
likely.
The same is true, indeed, all over
the world. The war has affected all
nations of consequence, in their po-
litical, economic and social affairs.
Changes have been made necessary,
and are taking place, everywhere, some
going further than others, but all
worthy of very close attention, and re-
quiring accurate assessments both as
to their present effects and probable
future effects.
Diplomats of the first class, there
fore, are likely to be busy men in the
near future and for some time. They
must know not only what is going on
Immediately around them, but also at
home and everywhere else. Great i'm
portance will attach to their reports to
their governments. The world is be-
ginning to adjust itself to conditions
which, in the ultimate, may produce
more new things of every sort than it
has ever known since it first began
spinning on its axis.
Evening star., 1919-09-23
Cardinal Mercier.

Cardinal Mercier Of Belgium has
arrived in Washington, coming here
for the purpose Of thanking the Amer
lean people in the name Of the people
Of Belgium for their aid and SYM
pathy in the great war. His visit is
not connected with that of the King
Of Belgium, to follow soon, but the
two are in relation in spirit. Cardi-
nal Mercier became q world famed fig
ure during the early days Of tho Ger
man invasion of Belgium. His refusal
to recognize the German right of oc-
cupation and to observe the regula-
tions Of the invaders, and his in
sistance upon efforts at the succor of
the people, caused the German govern
ment to subject him to indignities and
suppression, invoking the immediate
indignation Of all the world outside.
But nothing broke his spirit He per-
sisted in his defiance of the enemy,
0uu HIS ucuuuCl6tlUu O1 Inc outrage
against Belgium and the crimes that
were committed in the name of war.
During the process Of feeding the Bel
gian people through outside aid Car
dinal Mercier was indefatigable in 80
far as the enemy permitted him to take
an active part. His high courage, his
unlinching faith, his supreme con-
fdence in the eventual triumph over
the foe did much to keep the Belgian
people heartened during the war. Now
he comes to the United States to tell
the people Of America how deeply Bel
gium appreciates all it has done for
her and to Washington to pay his re-
spects to the government Of this coun-
try. As a prelate and as man he
is welcome. His course has been an
inspiration to the American people, as
it must have been a support to his own
countrymen in their hour Of great
travail.
Evening star., 1919-09-23
The Usual Course in Striking.

Already rioting has occurred in the
course of the steel strike and several
people have been wounded in the
course of fighting. Much of the dis
order has resulted from efforts to hold
| meetings at the gates of the affected
plants, which the police and state con-
stabulary have dispersed. Thus de-
spite the preliminary declarations of
strike leaders that there would be no
picketing and no disorder this great
walkout follows the usual course Of
tragedy.
The first Of the sympathetic strikes
which have been predicted as certain
to accompany the major strike of the
steel operatives is now announced.
Seamen working on the ore carrying
lake vessels Of the steel corporation
have voted to quit work. This was to
have been expected, as there is a di-
rect connection between the lake ore
boats and the steel plants. Indeed,
tho steel corporation maintains a large
part Of the tonnage. If this strike of
the lake seamen ties up the ore traffic
the plants that now remain in opera
tion will soon be compelled to quit for
lack Of raw material. The cost of
rail transport from the northern Michi-
gan and Minnesota mines to the mills
is so much greater than by water that
adoption Of that method to keep the
mills running would add tremendously
to the expense Of production. There
is furthermore tie possibility of sym
pathetic strikes on the rail lines hand
ling ores.
It is characteristic that in this
strike, as in others, the representa-
tives Of the corporation declare that
a smaller number Of men has left than
was expected, while the leaders Of the
union assert that the walkout is
success. The industry has not been
paralyzed. Some Of the plants are
closed. while others are operating on
reduced basis. The men say that near
ly 100000 workers have left the mills,
while the companies report only about
half that number in idleness. This
disagreement Of figures is typical.
No efforts are making now at con-
ciliation or settlement. It is too carly
for that. The time for adjustment
was before the strike was started. Now
the strike must run q certain course,
possibly reaching q climax in disorder
or perhaps through the exhaustion of
resources Of one side or the other.
The funds Of the corporation are, of
course, enormous, but the unions claim
to have prepared for this struggle with
a large strike fund that will keep the
men for long period. In the fight
for the exhaustion for one side or
the other the public, as usual, suffers
chiefly through curtailment of sup
plies and increase Of prices.