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New-York tribune., 1919-01-13
Soldier Inspectors Urged
Credit Men Say Discipline Will
Result III Efficiency

j. fl. Tregoe, secretary treasurer Of
tie National Association Of Credit Mem
made public yesterday letter he wrote
to the organizations fire insurance
committee, suggesting the employment
OF wounded soldier as inspectors TO
enforce fire prevention laws.
lhclr. sense of discipline. he wrote.
fitted them tor the lob and enforce
mont OF the law would b.irg lower IN
S'ranee rates which. he said, would re
suit in lower merchandise prices.
--latest available figures. lust made
public by the National Board of Fire
undeiwriters.' he wrote. "show thai
in twenty states the yearly FIRE losses
announced to s1!,072.dSs. Fires classj-
fed as Strictly proventablc.' caused
$.o,ooQ,opo in losses, While thosc
termed partly prcventable' resulted in
more than SEA 100000 damage
New-York tribune., 1919-01-13
hIa PITY
uI af[BA| j >RlEEE5||

Greenwich Village school children and
Boy Scouts will give card party at the
Waldorf-Astoria on January 2S in THEN.
campaign for fund for the families Of
soldiers and sailors of the village section.
William Leslie has been appointed actuary
of the Worhmcn's Compensation Rate K,-
reau OF the New York Insurance Dcpart-
ment in place of lIarwood L. Ryan, re-
signed.
The Jewish Welfare Board has established
a welfare and information centre at lie
Mans, France. near which many Jewish
troops are cncampod.
Robert c, Lader'y, en- architect has sub
city memorials to soldiers and sailors which
includes all five borou%hs.
Police Dypaitment who left his right leg
in the Argonnc Forest is at Debarxation
Hospital No. ;. He a passenger on
the stranded Northern Pacific.
Saloum a. Mokarzel has started "Thc
Syrian American Commercial Magazine" TO
promote commercial relations between the
United States and Arabic-spcakng peoples.
American newspapers had proved incor-
ruptibIe despite German propaganda fund
Of y3o.0oO, 600. Louis Wiley of THE New
York Times said in an address at the
Bronx Public Forum, at Mount Morris High
School.
a conference of firms interested in the
restoration of free lighteruge rates in the
harbor will be held at ) D. m Friday in the
rooms of the Chamber of Commerce. G5 Lib
.fy Street.
Trustees of the City Club have adopted Il
resolution favorng the ccutring of harbor
control IN port authority az suggested
by the New York and New Jersey Port De-
vclopmcnt Commission
The National Committee of the Northern
baptist i.aymcn Is starting nh effort to raise
Nb.oou,o ,oo0 to continue welfare work with the
cApcdtionary Forcdn and for rehabilitation
nbrond. parteulnrIy of French Bnptist
New-York tribune., 1919-01-13
Peoples Board Urged
Institute for Public Service
Would Give Voters a Voice

The Institute for Public. Service sent
letters yesterday to Governor Smith
and members Of the Legislature sug-
gesting that the city's school .airairs be
put IN the hands of a smail board
elected directly by tAs voters, saying:
This year. when saiary increases OF
over 81 100000 are being sought and
pressed by never- r-before- cqualled drives
upon Albany, is a favorable timc' to
turn tho school directly over to the
voters them selves and to popularlv
elected small board. The city admin
stration ard Legislature would nm
douktcdly feel relieved by such a
change. which would put perennial
source of trouble where it belongs.
namely, with the people whose children
and money arc at stake"
New-York tribune., 1919-01-13
Mustn't Dances Piquc Girls
Rules Restric Fun mt Parties ~
Freeport. l.. !.

Great Indignation is being, n'sn''
tested by the young girls Of Freep0'S
L. l.. at the attempt OF the local con-
mittee to regulate their conduct s' e.
dances given in the Sailors and Sv
diers' Clubhouse every Saturday even
ing, -,
The committee has drawn M 9 *, &.
of rules and regulations" aud y w ",
girls fail to. observe them they VII Nv
be permitted to attend the dapees.
According 20 the rules. girls are ns, "a
to exchange names or addresses W.
the boys at the dance: they arc IN
dance one dance only With each pss.1
ncr; they arc not permitted 70 sussI
or leave the clubhouse with meR
uniform; during the dance they mus|
remain in the dance room. And - aoo1
tion to that. no girls under eignsss
will be admitted al ALL
New-York tribune., 1919-01-13
Going On To-day

free admission to the American Museum of Natural
in'is,ory American Museum Of Safety and the
Meeting Q, the New York City Alothcrs Club Hotel
Meeting Of the Ohio Club. Hotel Astor n m
Mse'ins OF the Chicago Women's Club Hotel Astor.
Memorial meeting In honor OF Colonel rhcodo,c
Roosevelt Mcthnd!st proaclcrs' Conference l5o
fifth Avenue ,@il H. III, ~
meeting OF The Daughters Of Ohio. Waldorf Astoria.
Meeting q the womens Auxetv. Company C..
,uo'n ,,''., ~, -, H., ArmoS. bedford Avenue and
Annuai dinner or the Missionary Education Moyc
nienl 9, !ie United states and Canada Hotel
hena,et Of The Bankers Association of The city OF
=, New sp,k Na,nf Astoria. T'Jo :: m
Mqe'tng a. tho New York Academy of Public rau
c"''op' rover hooms CITY College. D. M
New-York tribune., 1919-01-13

Greenwich Village school children and
Boy Scouts will give card party at tho
Waldorf-Astoria on January 2S in THEN
campaign for fund for the families o,
soldiers and sailors of the village section.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-01
Evening Chat
He Wasnt Wanted.

It's been a long time since we had
real live fire in this town; so yes
terday Pennsylvania avenue decided
to have something quite exciting. It
would he hard to decide who had the
best time, the Miller school children
who were given permission to stand
at the window and watch the entire
proceedings, the firemen who had a
strenuous task before them-or the
man who got out his little lawn hose
and endeayored TO help put out the
fire. l believe the man with the lit
tie hose who felt sure his small stream
was doing most OF the work, was the
most disappointed citizen in Fairmont
when he discovered that his efforts
were not appreciated. The children
declare somebody turned the big fire
hose on him and he hauled in his APP
paratus and vanquished. There's
something about that man which
makes me smile and smile and smile!
Primarily he wanted TO help. He
thought he was really needed. And
funniest of all. he got out OF his short
endeavor all the excitement the rest
OF the helpers were having with an
additional feeling of great import
ance. He was as solemn as an owl and
kept the play OF his slender stream di-
rectly in the heart of the ferocious
blaze. He went at 1t with so much
enthusiasm that in spite OF my smiles,
felt sorry for him.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-01
Reform In a Mine Town.

One thing is evident in Hell Roar.
In Reform" at the Nelson today.-if
Tom Mix is true representative OF
the Cowboy the rest of the gang are a
hard riding, death defying, love max
ing and all.round entertaining lot. To
watch Tom lift himself into the saddle
is a pretty sight to see. And after he
gets on his horse there are more pref
ty sights, also some that are thrilling.
In the present picture he rides his
mount all over town, and in and out OF
the buildings. When he tires OF this
he rides around on the roofs and ends
by going through one roof and break
ing up bunch of outlaws who have
pulled down church when he was
spelling" the regular minister who
had been chased out of town by this
same collection of the ungodly. Toms
attempts at preaching are not much OF
a success until he gives out a hymn
and the congregation is asked to join
in singing the appropriate number,
where Do We Go from Here?'
Hell Roarin' Reform is written
and acted in spirit of broad comedy
and wild adventure and could take for
its motto: Everything goes, il it's fun,
ny or means risking fellows neck.
There is a real love interest, real
thrills and real entertainment in the
picture. Toms first stunt is good
enough for the finish of the average
cowboy romance, and the screen story
beats the old time dime novel all hol-
low. The star has been given the
proper settings for the tale and is ably
supported by Kathleen Connors as the
pretty girl whose heart he wins.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-01
Entertained 10. A R,a

Mrs. A. L. Lehman was hostess yes
tercay afternoon at her home on Wal
nut avenue 10 the William Raymond
Chapter Of the Daughter OF the Amer
ican Revolution. Following an inter.
esting and instructive program in
which a number OF the members par
t'cpated tea was served. The subject
for discussion was National Charac-
tertistics of England" Mrs. C. M. Rit
che q acnssed the political features,
Mrs. S. H. Dicmer the religious side,
while Mrs. II. Glenn Greer talked con-
corning the literature Of England. Re
ports of the Continental congress OF
The d. A. r. held recently in Washing.
ion were given by Mrs. W. H. Coma
way the regent of the William Hay.
mond chapter and by Mrs. S. D. Bra
dy both OF whom attended the confer.
ence. Invited guests included Mrs.
Frank Haas and her guests, Mrs. C.
L. kurtz of Columbus, Ohio, Mrs. A.
L. Westcott and her mother Mrs. Fran
ces Saunders of New York. Members
OF the chapter present were Mesdames
w. II, Conway, S. D. Brady, ]. A. Flick
niger, E. F. Hartley. w. T. Black. J. A.
Meredith, Glenn H. Greer, Murray Dick
erson, Frank A. Lyon. Joseph Leh-
man NJ. P. Smith, S. H. Dlemer. C,
NJ Rttchei. Eli Musgrave, Carrie Car
oenter, j. l.. Hall, Krider Rock.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-01
LOCAL SOCIAL EVENTS

the arms OF her father. She was at.
tended by Miss Fac Painter OF Rowles
burg, as maid OF honor. Miss Painter
was artistically gowned in rose pink
tulle and carried a shower of iris.
The bridesmaids, Miss Virginia
Sutherland, of Washington, Miss Dor.
othy wassman OF Bellaire, Ohio. Miss
Ella Mcdonald and Miss Mary Cain
OF Elkins, were all prettily attired in
blue tulle and carried pink ophelia
roses. The groom who Is an officer in
the U. S. Navy, wore the regulation
uniform. and was attended by Samuel
E. Slaymaker, OF Philadelphia, his
brother, as best man, and the ushers
were Charles NJ. Shlnn, Of Falrmont,
cousin Of the bride; C. Sprigg Mil.
Ter, Of Terra Alta, and Donald Wees, a
brother OF the bride.
Preceding and during the wedding
ceremony an artistic musical program
was rendered by Alex. Goldberg, VIC.
lin, Mrs. n. l. Hall, accompanist. Har.
ry Ryan, violin and Winifred Gross
Barnard, soloist. Following the cere-
mony at the church a brilliant recep-
ton was held At the brides home in
Buffalo street, about one hundred
guests being entertained. The house
was beautifully decorated for the occa.
sion with pink roses and palms.
Lieut.. Slaymaker and his bride left
by motor for Grafton where they took
the train for Atlantic City. They will
reside in Brooklyn until the groom is
discharged from service.
The bride who is the only daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd Wees, was born
and reared in this city where she is
popular in the society circle. She is a
talented musician having received her
education at the Beechville school at
Philadelphia. She is a granddaughter
of the late Mr.. and Mrs. James Burns.
pioneer residents of Fairmont, and a
niece OF Mrs. Della Shinn and Mrs, Ida
McNary, OF that city. The groom Is
prominently CONNECTED in Philadel-
phta where he is a resident. He is a
son of Samuel Slaymaker, of New
York and Philadelphia, and Nephew
OF Robert F, Whitmer, of Philadelphia
Among those from out Of town who
attended the wedding were the follow.
ing: S. E. Claymaker, of New York;
Mr.. and Mrs. s. E. Slaymaker, Jr..
Miss Martha Whitmer, Miss Rachel
Whitmer, l. G. Foster, Mrs. c. T.
Wolfe, Miss Carolyn Mccoy. all of
Philadelphia; Mrs. C. E. Scott. Miss
Margaret Staggers. C. NJ. Shinn. of
Eairmont, w. Va; Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B.
Staggers, Major and Mrs. R. Stall.
maker. Mr.. and Mrs. Strader, Mr.. and
Mrs. III. Crawford, Mr.. and Mrs. Kit.
tie, of Beverly, w. Va; Miss Margaret
Burns, Of Pittsburgh.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-01

the doubt, but the photo looks so much
like Dave that we ought 10 be pardon
ed anyway. The dainty little Mss
Tennessee convinced most OF US last
night that Huyier is about the sweet
est of the sweets. Whether she kept
her eye on the nail or had Caleb Swan
doing the same stunt she took her
part in very pleasing manner. The
same bill repeats tonight, and for Fri.
day and Saturday changes to an ex.
travaganza feature entitled THE Trav.
cling Salesman"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-01
Change at the H!ppodrome.

The change of bill at the Hippo
drome last night was well received
and brought to light talent that had
mot been given an opportunity in the
. first bill. Gene Pagan was cast in the
part of Caleb Swan, a straight charac.
ter which he took in a very clever
manner. Gene is a good looking fel.
low on the stage, has pleasing way
about him, and has an excellent voice
that he uses well, giving his lines
clearly and distinctly, and with real
expression that marks talent and train
ing. Baby Tommy, the two-year-old
: daughter of Gene and Rose Pagan, is
the other star that shone brilliantly
for a few moments before the finale
Tommy Is perfectly at home back of
stage, and should any performer for.
get his lines or his songs, he could
very easily get tip from Tommy, for
as young as Tommy is she knows
every song, words and music. that the
company sings In the three bills. True
you can hardly tell sometimes what
she is trying TO say, her English is so
poorly pronounced, but at only two
years, she is eXcusable for lack Of prac.
tice. The house roared last night
when she walked over to the wall by
the footlights and supporting herself
began dancing on one foot with the
other members of the company. How
we'll she likes the work was evidenced
by her displeasure when the curtain
went down before she was ready for
It. Bob Pagan scored q big hit with
his parodies, and was called back un.
til he was out of breath. His work
all through the play was of the hardest
kind. and he does a lot OF knock-about
stun that is scream for the audi.
eace, but which completely tires him
.out. The same is true OF Charley
worrell and Rose Pagan who fairly
work their heads OF In every show.
Dave Morris had two good numbers.
Hesis nice singer, and the audience
likes him. He strongly denies that he
tried to fake the photographs, and
says we accuse him falsely. Well, we
are willing 20 give him the benefit OF
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-01

The swiftest dog in the world. the
borzoi, or Russian wolfhound. has
made record runs that show 70 feet in
a second, while the gazelle has shown
measured speed of more than so feet
a second, which would give 1t a speed
of 1890 feet in minute il the pace
could be kept up.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-01
The Dixie Bill.

1.-THE Woman Who Gave" showing
at the Dixie today, is the first of a
series OF five pictures that Evelyn Mes
bit is making for William Fox. The
October release is being shown today
It Is described as a powerful drama OF
a woman who hated her own beauty
The heroine is a Partisan artists mod,
ell. Written by lola Forester, the
story has for its locale Paris, Bull.
garia, New York City and the Adiron,
dacks. In the earlier scenes Miss Mes,
bit appears as Collette, most beautiful
of all Paris art models. Later, she is
shown as the unwilling bride of q
wealthy and INSCRIPTIONS Bulgarian,
in his home in the mountains OF Bull.
garia. The story reaches its climax
In the Adlrondacks. where the Prince,
seeking to do injury to his wife, is
shot by her admirer and plunges over
a cliff to his death.
A large and especially capable cast
has been chosen to support Miss Mes.
bit.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-01
10 Make Initial Appesrane..

The High echool Drum corps a mus
ical aggregation recently organized
under the direction of Miss Venite Duo
geon, supervisor of music of the High
schooi and composed entirely OF High
school pupils will make its initial ap.
pearance on May 30 at the high school
musical given by the high school mu-
1c department on Friday morning May
from $3.50 TO 1880 o'clock. Selec-
ions will be given by the Elee club
and orchestra from the Feast of the
RED Corn" by Paul Bliss and the can
tata The Flower Queen" by Barri will
also be feature. Selections from Mo
szkowsh. Mendelssohn and Robinson
will be rendered by the orchestra
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-01
SIaymakerWees.

Elkins, w. Va, April SO.-A brilliant
wedding was celebrated here last even.
ing when Miss Dorothy Wees. daugl
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd Wees, be
came the bride Of William Whitmer
Slaymaker, U. S. n. The Rev. ]. H
Barron, pastor OF the Davis Memorial
church where the nuptials were cele.
Drated, performed the marriage rites
IN the presence of large and repre-,
sentative gathering OF friends and rela.
tives of the contracting parties.
The bride who was becomingly
gowned in costume of heavy white
satin with long tulle veil caught with
pearls and orange blossoms entered
the artistically decorated church on
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-01
Snnan Host,

Master Edward Eardley was host
yesterday at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmot Eardley, in Alb.
bott street to number of his young
friends in celebration of the fifth an.
niversary of his birth. The young
folks spent an enjoyable afternoon
with their young host.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-01
HER INDEPENDENCE

How do you manage to keep your
cook so long? asked Mrs. Naybor.
oh. that's easy enough, replied Mrs.
Sububs. discharge her every Satur-
day and she stays Just for Spite
Knoxville Journal and Tribune.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-01
Entertaining Today.

Mrs. H. D. Causey is entertaining at
prettily appointed bridge tea this
afternoon at her home in Fairmont
avenue. The guest list which numbers
IS includes a number of out OF town
visitors in the city.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-01
viii Entertain Bishop Gravatt.

The Rev. and Mrs. Charles Baird
Mitchell will entertain Bishop w. l..
Gravatt, OF Charleston, who will arrive
here the latter part OF the week and
Will administer the Sacrament of Con-
ftrmation at the services at Christ
Episcopal church on Sunday. Rev.
and Mrs. Mitchell will entertain Bish-
op Grayatt at their suburban home
"Byrnclyfe" on the Country club road.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-01
Princess Repeating MARRIAGE pIav,

To yesterdays bill, the story en-
titled 1.-THE Eleventh Commandment"
the Princess is adding today, the Ford
Weekly and a Smiling Bill Parsons
comedy.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-01
TOO UNLIKE.

Husband-1 have Just had my DOR.
trait taken. What do you think of 1t Z?
Wife-Lovely, dear. l do wish you
really looked like that sometimes
Answers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-01

Miss Della Atha is slowly recover
ing at her home in Grafton street from
an operation recently performed at
Cook hospital.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-01
Saturday Market.

The Queen Esther Circle of the First
Methodist Episcopal church will have
a market Saturday at the Jacobs
Hutchinson hardware store in Fair
mont avenue. Cakes. pies, bread, sal
ads, etc, will be on sale.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-01


THICK and fast have fallen the
honors at the feet Of Kathleen
= Clifford, international stage and
screen star, who has Just been ad-
Judged queen OF the moving picture
Etars," in q contest for popularity in
the cinema world of favorites.
This novel scheme was devised by
the American committee for the rails
Ing of funds for devastated France.
Votes were sold at ten cents each.
At one time Mary Pickford was in the
lead, relinquishIng 1t to Mary Miles
Minter, who In turn was overtaken by
Madam Nazimova. At every stage
Miss Clifford's name was featured, the
honors falling to her at midnight,
April 18th, with 100, 900 votes, at Hotel
Alexandria, Los Angeles. Charles
Murray, the inimitable comedian, pre-
sided over the returns. Miss Clifford
was perched upon table and made
q gracious speech, while the crowd
stood upon chairs and cheered.
miss Cliffords first appearance on
the stage was in childs parts and
since the days OF Vesta Tilly, no act
ress has ever been a more successful
ielineator in this line than Miss Cliff
ford under the management OF Henry
W. Savage. When, few months ago,
Miss Clifford decided to enter pictures,
she starred at once in the first serial
ever placed on the Paramount pro-
gram, "Who Is Number One?" written
by Anna Katherine Green.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-01
Eastern Star to Me.t.

The regular meeting of the Fair
mont Chapter order of the Eastern
Star will be held this evening at
1880 at the Masonic Temple.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-01
Els, panna.

The regular Thursday night dance
OF the 3. P. o. E. lodge will take place
tonight. A large number OF the Elks
and their ladies will attend the func-
ton.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-01
Bishop Gravatt COMING

The Right Reverend w. l.. Gavatt,
ID. D. Bishop Of West Virginia! will
arrive in this city on Saturday. On
Sunday morning he will preach and
also confirm class IN Christ church.
He will be the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Baird Mitchell at Their home on the
Country Club Drive.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-01
IN THE
FRONT ROW
AEADLlNERs TONIGHT.

Hip. -. .Worrelrs Musical Comedy
PhotopIays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-29
TOMATOES BECOME
MORE POPULAR NOW

How about your tomato plants
gardeners? Are they strong and
stocky or weak and leggy, asks to-
days bulletin from the National
War Garden commission of Wash
ington. If the little plants which
you started in seed boxes are
crowded, either prepare another
seed box in which to transplant
them two inches apart each way or
transplant to a coldframe, or into
flower pots, strawberry boxes, or
tin cans. The object is to get them
where they have room to grow and
spread.
II you must use rather "leggy'
plants set them deep so part of the
stem is underground. Roots will
form on the buried stem and soon a
good system will push the plant
along nicely.
Tomato plants should be set in
the open as soon as danger from
frost is past. Set them Is inches
apart, in rows three feet apart. If
they are to be staked and pruned to
one or two stems. These staked and
pruned plants will ripen the earliest
fruit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-29
TWO MORE CASES
WHISKY FOUND IN
DAVENPORT HOTEL

Two more cases of whisky, stolen
from box cars in Carbon Cliff. Ill.
Saturday night, were found Thurs
day evening in the lola hotel, l01
East Fourth street. Davenport.
The booze was found by Daven-
port police officers and members
of the Rock Island railroad detec-
tive force. who have been securing
the city and vicinity ever since the
arrest of John Arthur Conmee,
some days ago.
Lee Ware. fisherman, arrested at
the Mississippi hotel, Nahant. where
five more cases were found Wednes-
day night. has been released from
custody.
Arthur Plagmann, proprietor of
the Mississippi hotel, is still in Gus
tody. although the police believe ne
is only connected with the case by
purchasing some of the stolen
booze.
The police announced today that
no arrests had been made at the
lola hotel, where the two cases of
liquor were found last night
Neither Conmee nor Plagmann
have so far been induced to talk by
the police.