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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-20
ASoUITH FOR LEAGUE HEAD.

II ERBERT ASQUTTH probably would make per-
fecty satisfactory president of the League Of Ma
lions far as this country is concerned and he doubtless
would be equally acceptable to the French and the Italians
Just how the suggestion will strike the British public
cautious American who has not been in England since the
FIRST of the year would care to predict
Asquith has one of the main qualifications. He is a
statesman of the FIRST rank present out of job Under
ordinary circumstances putting him into post Of the i'm
potance of the presidency of the League of Nations would
Of the most serious threats against the conn-
uance Of the present government but you cannot tell Brit
ain pure democracy, but there is ruling class and
lot goes on behind the scenes that the public often
poets but seldom is able to prove There were political
rapids during the last year Of the that the Lloyd
George government would have been able to shoot
if Asquih had not made plain that he would not
enance raid upon the party in power Getting Asquth
out of politics therefore might merely prove prelude to
partisan warfare Of more determined character.
Aside from the fact that he is man of marked ability,
and trained to the final degree in the British school of
craftsmanship, the most marked characteristic about As
quh is the success that has always attended his efforts
to keep dscordant political elements working together Dur
ing the crucial FIRST few months he would be an ideal
to preside over the destnies Of the League of Nations
Perhaps no man now living better qualified for this task
which may prove to be Of extreme difficulty. That
fact ought to make easy to put him at the head of the
league for is not likely that any half well fitted
for the position will be brought forward, and the mere
fact that he has been mentioned may have the effect of
giving him clear field.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-20
euiIty Or No euilty.

It's rather amusing and somewhat
disheartening too for the individual
who insists that everybody is honest.
to discover at numerous trials in thu
court house that certain prisoners in
sist on pleading not guilty to the end,
rather than admit guilt. Did you ever
follow the workings of mind as you
imagined it must be laboring during
the preliminary trying Of his case?
One man frankly pleads guilty. Then
comes the individual who pleads not
guilty. Both want the minimum pun.
ishment and both work toward that
end. The mot guilty" man can have
trial. He takes a chance to the end
hoping and trusting that in some man.
ner what is so surely evident in his
own heart, may be proved out differ
emily by others. | sometimes wonder
if he isn't trying to get credit for a
deed often done without full consent
of his mind. In that event he would
call himself not guilty. We all have
queer ways of looking at things some.
times. Did you ever do something
very suddenly which was quite con
trary to single one of your beliefs?
Afterwards, didn't you wonder how
on earth it happened? Probably you
felt you we're not that kind of a per
son and half of you stood off and criti-
cised the other half of your personal
ity. Maybe that has something to
do with these pleadings of not guilty
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-20

that bad feeling may grow out Of this condition if The pub
lie does not bear IN mind the cold fact that large per-
cenase Of the who are out Of jobs here have no one
to blame but themselves.
When building and other outdoor occupations get INTO
full stride there possibility that there will be actual
embarrassment in this valley because many men are ruc-
tsut to take jobs except under the conditions that prevailed
during tot last year. Every one including the large
employers Of labor, is trying keep the wage scales up
but the overtime at high premium and war bonuses have
gone and they will not return This should be recognized
And if there embarrassment in carrying out work pro-
grams because of reluctance of workers to take employment
upon reasonable peace conditions it will be well for the
employment agents and the local authorities to remember
that the 36hOur law IS still in effect in this state. The
who refuses work is in the same position under the law
he last summer and he will continue so to be
until the peace treaty is formally signed
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-20
TALKING ACROSS THE ATLANTIC.

YESTERDAYS statement by the Marconi company
that wireless telephone communication across the At
lantc, from Ireland to Canada was an accomplished fact
was one Of the most important scientific announcements
made recently yet it probably caused no particular ex-
element anywhere.
The wodhas known for some time that the great scie
tss who specialize in wireless communication, as well as
host of brilliant noMces at work on this problem
and it was foegone conclusion that in due time it would
Be quite much Of commercially as was scen
66cally AT the conclusion of hostities it was permitted
10 become common knowledge that wireless telephonng
between aMators and their base had been done with con-
siderable success in the American air service AS early
as 1912 experiments carried on by American naval scien
s had resulted in sending music and other sounds for
long distances from the shore to naval vessels at sea-
The principle of the thing therefore, pretty thor
oushy understood long ago. comparatively speaking, and
the practical development may be expected to pro-
coed rapidly, and before very long talking across the
Atlantic will be much business commonp lace as talk
ing across the American continent which, by the way has
only been possible in the past four or FIVE years.
How different was the progress of this new form of COM
mncahon from that of submarine cabling over long dis
tance Then scientists of bold imagination and business
men with great courage struggled for years and faced diff
ces that would have completely defeated men of less
resolution They wer cropping in the dark both as to
he scientific principles involved and the mechanics, and
even after cable was successfully laid down from one
side Of the Atlantic to the other the engineer in charge
ruined il by trying to use the wrong kind of current 1t
was not until late to the sixth decade of the last century
that submarine cabling put upon practical basis We
have travelled long distance in the movement to make
electricity the obeden servant of the ntellects of man
the half century since that happened,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-20

Quite number of members of both houses Of the
state legislature who have loud their opposition
to the passage of proper state police bill found it
possible to vote for the resolution calling upon Congress
to provide law which would make it possible quarter
United States troops in the several states ITO keep
der" When it comes to Ccssaok policy this beats
anything any state police measure attempted YET
and if the sincere opponents of the police bill wise
they will find out what is going in the backs of the
heads of the legislators who thus inconsistent in
their attitude.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-20

General Sir Frederick Maurice, the former brilliant
director Of operations of the British army who
practically cashiered for his opposition to the unity of
command plan is in this country, and says that he
believes there should be league of nations because it
affords some hope of making impossible and there
is no hope of doing in any other way Opponents of
the league plan will seek to discount this by calling
attention the fact that after all it is British opinion
but the statement is clear enough to stand its
bottom. Except Senator Knox, of Pennsylvania, no
opponent of the league it at present outlined has
ventured to suggest alternative plan and the league
is but another way of getting at the some goal Knox
has set for the world.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-20
'.0llA I E5z.!!5!ss.

R. S. Ogden, writing on March 20,
1907, a letter that should be preserved
for future historians, says: pReferrins
to the Johnson family who were mas
sacred by the Indians in 1888, will say
their home was on the north west
side Of Ten Miles Creek eight miles
from Clarksburg and opposite where
now is the village Of sardis The land
where the house stood is now owned
by Oliver Robinson. Mrs Johnson and
three children were taken to the toy,
Of the hill on land now owned by Mr..
Susan Robey and were all killed. . Mr.
Ogden told Of his grandfather having
pocketbook made from the skin OF
an Indian killed by one OF the Nor
Gans in the early days (There Is a.
copy Of this letter in Haymond's His
tory OF Harrison County,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-20
Evening Chat
EIowers AIreadv,

Crocuses are coming out of the
ground and their beautifully colored
blooms are much appreciated by pass
ersby along Jefferson street. All over
the city they are the first flower, re.
sembling tulips. Their petals just
now are much like two tiny hands
clasped together in prayer. Scarcely
full lowered and only protected by
straight, slender green stalks, they
grow close to the ground. l know a
lcation where they cover an entire cor.
ner of yard and If there is prettier
sight anywhere, have not seen it..
Coming quite upon them unawares at
this time of the year, one is very apt
to be surprised beyond proper express.
sion. They were not in bloom last
week at this time-in fact, they were
still asleep just three days ago. Most
Of the colors are lavender and purple
with all shadings.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-20

Fairmont friends of Jere H. Wheelwrght, whose i'm
paired health made it expedient for him retire
from the presidency of the Consolidation Coal company
at the annual meeting of the stockholders yesterday
will join in hoping that the relief from the response
bes he has been carrying will speedily restore him
to his wonted health. Farmont and the whole upper
Monongahela valley owes much to Jere ,Wheelwright
and it is keen satisfaction that he is not going to be
entirely out of touch.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-20
It,s No. AlIowed-Merey mo-.


Small eighth grade girls about the
city are already absorbing the spirit
of older athletic players and are insist.
ing just before their basketball games
that they cannot eat a full dinner.
Surely, you know, mother" said one
of them recently, I'VE mustn't eat
much--it isn't allowed, we might lose
camel" Mother was suspected OF
being fearfully behind the times when
she objected seriously to her young
ster going without dinner before an
evening game. In spite of the fact
that this wise little lady had eaten
very little noon lunch, -she went to
her play on cracker and little milk
well satisfied that she was a sure
enough athlete.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-20
De most expert tobacco grinder that

the most expert tobacco grinder that
West Virginia has ever produced, died
at his home near Boothsville a few
months ago and the pallbearers took a
cool, refreshing smoke" on the way
to the cemetery, a distance of a mile
and half. One of his nephews OBJ.
served:
How he would like to be with
Us for this smoke. There never
was man who got more pleasure
out of his tobacco"
Goodwin smoked for 6S years hav-
ing started at the age of five and
kept the habit until his death at %,
Re preferred homespun and would cut
a piece with his penknite and
grind" 1t with his hand and never
failed to have exactly pipeful.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-20
THURSDAY EVENING. MARCH 20, 1919
THE AMERICANS CREED.

behepe n The United States Of America as govern
ne Of The people, by the people, for the people, phose
Just poDes @e derived from the consent of the governed
a democracy IN republic sovereign Nation of many
sopeeen States; perfect Union ono and inscpqrablc
established upon those principles of freedom, equality JUS
der Ines and fortunes. therefore believe il my duty
u my country 10 love il; 10 support lis Constitution; 10
OBEY il laps; 10 respect its flag; and to defend against
al enemies.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-20
He had to to run the kind Of joint

He had to. to run the kind of joint
he did.
And the Joint was unspeakably bad.
And that's all there is to it,
-
Proposition on at Charleston to tax
bachelors.
Wonder if thatll start a new run of
Stacker marriages?
Probably wont last long, however.
Guys who have to be taxed into
marriage would not stand much chance
with the fair sex.
And that brings up a new thought.
-
If the state imposes a tax on bach
ing will it be willing to provide brides
for the guys who would rather marry
than pay the tax?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-20

The most pessmistic thing that has been said yet
about the prospects of the League ofNaons utter
ed by Senator Lodge last night in his debate with Pres
dent Lowell of Harvard university when he replied to a
direct question by declaring that he hoped that such
league will be framed somewhere. In my belief it will
not be done in Paris"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-20
Youlre eolnn la Mia n.

Keep your eyes wide open for almost
any moment spring in all her glory
will burst upon US and we'll probably
never know just the moment she came.
Isn't It strange that today Is almost
winter; the trees are still black and
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-20

Corbin stand He made sweets for
twenty-five years for the West vir
ginia Grocery and Candy company.
David Kennedy, manager of the new
concern, says:
George Fechter is regular
Santa Claus. He is the most eX-
pert candymaker in West Vir-
GINA by long odds"
W. S. Goodwin, said to have been
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-20

1t is rather unfortunate that custom requires that all
proposals to tax bachelors shall be discussed in light
and airy manner there is great deal of merit in
the idea 1t is be hoped therefore, that the Moore
bill introduced at Charleston yesterday shall be dis
cussed seriously.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-20
HE KNEW,

Teacher-Can any OF you children
tell me who Christopher Columbus
Billy-He's the guy that got up
America.-Cartoons Magazine.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-20
UNEMPLOYMENT.

INDUSTRIES of various kinds in and near this city
have been absorbing practically all of the floating labor
has come here yet it is the opinion of men who have
into the matter that there is considerable unempoy-
among Farmont wage Gamers. There possibility
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-20

Sam Miller, Wichita (Kans.) ped.
dler, was arrested for praying too loud.
~. Neighbors said they could heal
him two blocks away.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-20
HANG 1T ALL.

HiF-Tve read that there are some
who favor hanging the German con-
spirators.
Biff-Where did you read that?
Hiff-In the noosepaper.-Cartoons
Magazine.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-20
RUFF STUFF
Fellow who made up the program
for the Presbyterian dinner knows his
folks III Fight.

kor the Presbyterian dinner KNOWS his
folks III fight.
Gave the pastor five minutes, and
Harry Hartley five minutes.
And Commissioner Ira ten.
That's according to their relative
propensity to talk all right.
But II Harry is in mood to take
advice he'll get his five run in ahead
Df Commissioner Ira's ten.
While they are cleaning house on
the inside of the big white building it
would not do any harm for the JAM.
tor 70 pay little attention to the heaps
Of tobacco spit in the corners on the
outside.
II BILLY. May is not already equipped
With q Set Of wings and a harp it is
because the letter writing friends Of
tie Astonisher are without any par.
hcular influence on the other side of
The line.
OF course Billy kept straight
j
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-20

George Fechter, the expert candy.
maker, is now employed by the Noun
tain State Candy company in the old
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-20
What People Say
and someside Remarks!

Charles Leakins, manager of INV
Sammy Girl" which appeared at the
Grand this week, was asked regarding
the difficulty now encountered in get
ting cars for theatrical troupes. I4e
said:
1t is getting easier, now,
though am having little trou-
BILE up in here. l had no trouble
in the South recently. moved my
show from Cumberland to Fair
mont around by Connellsville on
account of getting in to Fairmont
at $3.50 in the evening and it cost
me $1.0S person extra
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-20

O. course Billy kept straight
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w. S. Goodwin, said to have been
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-02-21

THE HEN THAT LAYS
is tllhat pays. Ii she does not lay
kill her, before you Kin her but
give her r. 4. Thomas Poultry
Remedy twice Il Gay for q week,
and then YOU will not kiln her for
she viii be paying you a profit.
itnot only makes hens lay but it
is a remedy for Cholera. Roup
and Gapes. We guaranteed it &c
cure or we refund your money.
For sale BY A, G. Pringle
Maxwell d P,ingle
Gienmora Drug Company
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-02-21
THAT TERRIBl ,E HEADACHE

D. you have periodic attacks
u headache accompanied by sick
ness of bhe stomach or vomiting,
a sallow skin and dull eyesp II
so, you can get quick relief by
taking Cha N berlain's Tablets as
directed for biliousness, and you
may be able to avoid these att.
acks if you observe the direct
i1hs with each packag.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-02-21

The Study of Art makes Us the finer things
Of life. WHY NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE
QUIZ. OWN PICTURES FOR THE HOME?
Remember that TALENT is CULTIVATED,
not Inherited as SO many think.
If YOU are interested is ART Miss Audye
Reynolds at Genmora, La.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-02-21
You Need
100 Bargains to
supply your fam
lily and I am pre-.
pared to furnish
them
w. w. Johnson
Rea6iaxtn1eHt.

RECRUITMENT.
after marriage the self-rDade man
often finds It necessary To make ex
;ensiHe alterations.--Life.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-02-21

The Pure Food Store
Is well supplied. Fresh Groceries
Meat, Lard Flour; also a full line
of fresh fruits. Your trade sought.
E. II. Farmer, Prop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-11-26
CALLAHAN BRIDGES
 MARRIAGE

The following account of the mar riage of Mrs. Roberta Pearson Bridges and Mir. James Callahan appeared in the Washington Post of Sunday, No vember 23, and will be read with much interest by many Birmingham friends:
 An event of interest in wide circles south and east was the marriage at noon yesterday in the chapel of the Church of the Covenant, of Mrs Ro- berta Pearson Bridges of Birmingham to MT. James A. Callahan of Baltimore. The Rev. Charles Wood. pastor of the church. performed the ceremony The bride was given in marriage by her mother, Mrs. R. H. Pearsoff~of Birming- ham, and was attended by her sister, Mrs. E. Bertram Pike, of Pike, N. H. Other guests were MT. E. Bertram Pike, Miss Gertrude Callahan of Baltimore, sister of the bridegroom; MT. Leo A. Good of Washington, and MT. Benjamin Garter of Washington. The bride, who is an acknowledged beauty of the blonde type, wore a becoming costume of blue duveteen, trimmed in beaver, with a corsage bouTuet of orchids and violets. MT. Pike entertained the we'd ding party at breakfast at the Willard, following the ceremony"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-11-26
MISS DAVIS
 RECEIVING PARTY

Miss Davis dancing party In honor of the young debutante's sister, Miss Eleanor Davis, will be brilliant event of Friday evening at the Southern club. Miss Martha Prince will also share honors at the affair. Miss Davis re- quests that the dance begin at o'clock. Among those who will assist in receiv- ing are Miss Mary Stiles, Miss Mary Ida Wood, Miss Eleanor Massey. Miss Julia Shackelford, Miss Josephine Eos ter, Miss Margaret Moore. Miss Mar garet Gage Miss Elizabeth Locke, Miss Margaret Nelson, Miss Caroline Cope land, Miss Alice Bowie, MT. and Mrs. Percy Bower MT. and Mrs. Sidney Bow ie, MT. and Mrs. E. w. Barrett, MT. and Mrs. Robert R. Meyer, MT. and Mrs. Victor Hanson, Judge and Mrs. w. I. Grubb, MT. and Mrs. Reid Lawson, MT and Mrs Charles Leeper, MT. and Mrs. Sterling Edwards, pr. and Mrs. Oath em, Dr. and Mrs. Courtney Shropshire, Mrs C. c. Terrell MT. and Mrs. w. L.. Murdoch, MT. and Mrs Charles DeBar- deleben, pr. and Mrs. Edmund Fucker. MT. and Mrs. R. c. MeCarty. MT. and Mrs. Ted Joy, MT. and Mrs. Thomas Bowron. MT and Mrs. Henry Dean. MT. and Mrs. J. G. Whitfield. and MT. and Mrs. Dan Hogan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-11-26
RANDOM NOTES

Mrs. J. w. Martin and her daughters, Misses Annie Mae and Virginia Martin of Lewisberg, Tenn, are in the city to attend the winter-Martin wedding, which will take place this evening.
 Friends in the city will regret to learn of the serious illness of MT. c. s. McLarn, at the McAdory infirmary. / MT. and Mrs. Clarke Howell of At lanta are spending a few days In the city. During their stay they are be- ing delightfully."- entertained.
 Mir. S. D. Cowan of Atlanta is spend ing few days in the city.
 MT. J. O. Taylor left yesterday for Clayton, where he will be married this afternoon to Miss Peach. He was ac- companied by MT. Howard Holmes, who will be best man, and his two sisters, Mrs. w. NJ Crawford and Miss Lucille Taylor.
 Miss Madeline Hirschfield of Mobile arrived yesterday to be the guest of her aunt, Mrs. NJ. K. Erdreich. on Crescent avenue.
 Mrs. H. P. Hirshfield of Mobile will arrive in a few days to be the guest of Mrs. M. K. Erdreich for ceveral weeks.
 Judge and Mrs. l.. L. Herzberg of Gadsden will spend Thanksgiving in the city with friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-11-26
Home Manicuring Lessons
 By DR. VIM. K. kORONY The Care of the Cuticle
DR. VIM. K.
Ynn have undoubtedly noticed unsightIy.

You have undoubtedly noticed unsightiy, overhanging cuticle growing around the nails and have wondered how this could be removed without injury. The cuticle protects the base of the nail. and the old fashioned and injurious method of cutting and scraping removes both the dead and healthy cuticle, leaving the delicate base un- protected This very often causes soreness or even infection; besides cutting the cuti- cle makes it very hard and callous. Over growing ragged cuticle should be removed and this is easily done by applying Simplex Cuticle Remover. This instantly softens it so that the dead, overgrowing skin may be easily removed with your manicure stick
 Being a physician and chemist, l have made exhaustive research for preparation that contains no acid and is perfectly harm less. to remove dead cuticle safely and quickly The result of my work is the re- rowned Simplex Cutcle Remover. l have
 SO perfected other Simplex Manicuring
 separations for home use. Simplex Nail
 hitener for whitening and bleaching the
 il tips; Simplex Nail Polish in cake paste powder form for giving the nails quick
 d lasting luster. Simplex Manicuring | eparations are inexpensive and sold x all first-class toilet goods counters. You ca Il also purchase complete manlcuring fit of these preparations
 My next lesson will appear in an early is sue of this paper. If you are confronted z h any particular obstacle regarding your as ls write me and shall gladly advise you. 1l Wm G. Korony. 10S West Maj n Street,
 1isville. Ky.-Adv.