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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-05


close to the surface Of the earth that
4 creates fissures through which the
air reaches The flames making it Inn
possible to smother them.
When the fire started-back in 1884
when big strikes were general all over
the country and which involved the
miners-attempts were made to put Il
out by sealing up all openings IN the
mine, but this method seemed tol have
no effect. Water was then pumped In
to the mine but the fire seemed to on
, " burn the fiercer
Large walls Of brick were then con-
structed to impede the progress OF the
flames but these became red hot and
the fire went right through them. COM
municating with new areas. Finally
after every known fire fighting expe-
lent had been resorted to without avail
all hope Of putting out the underground
conflagration was abandoned.
The fire zone now covers a region
Of about five miles east and west and
about three and half miles north and
south. From time to time when the
fire eats up to shafts that are helms
worked, the miners are driven out by
the invading fend. which they regard
as their nemesis.
From the openings in the earth the
smoke floats out At night from these
opening the hillsides and valleys are
dotted with freight. and present an
unusual and somewhat uncanny sight
And always there Is haze Of smoke
hanging over the landscape.
A part OF New Straightville is being
undermined by the fire. A school house
there has been condemned and aIoan
doned because of being directly ovel
a section invaded by the flame shor'
distance from where the school house
stands smoke curls from mine era
ter. Sooner or later the ground or
which the building stands will collapse
This will come when the supports un
| de- it are burned away.
The folks have long since quit talk
ing about the fire. It has become com
monplace and no one pays much. 4
any attention to It. unless the flames
burst out in a new place. causing the
miners to move their cabins and seei
places Of safety.
The quality OF coal which exists II
this part Of the state is of high grade
and burns readily which makes tho
task of eItins7lishing it all the more
difficult
United Mine Workers.
II. F. Peters. district organizer ani
e. F. Mccullough, commissioner, wert
/ in Cumberland yesterday.
Miss Feathers is in charge of the
Fairmont office OF the United Mine
Workers during the absence. OF Mr.. Pc.
terson from the city
]. l.. Ballard. international organic.
er, was at E:Kins yesterday.
John Custulac, district organizer
was at Meadowbrook yesterday.
c. F. Keeney, Charleston, president
OF district II, United Mine Workers
and W. +. Ray, district board mem.
Der, left for Charleston Thursday even
ing.
Joe Angelic. international organiser
was at Maibe yesterday -
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-05
LATE WANT ADS

Ann FOR SsALE-62 acres sood
ninS and pacture land. 8 roam
dae6 bank barn, good locatio9 in
Col, Ditto 4 bargain. 1890.
terms NJ. NJ Baker, 9colville,
otio 4'5.+t--S47S.
on REEI - Two fur1lshed lIEht
dseke ing rooms3 Phone 1851.
4'6'st-6'sl
OR sALE-Ford Tearing Car. Ap-
piy Brooks Specially Co. phouo 1855
4-5-5t--6452
RENT Furnished rooms. Gen.
s3n preferred 81 Maryland Ave.
4-5.9t $3.50.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-05
aoViIle PICTURE FUNNlEs.

u ont the picture on all foui sides.
ben carefully tod dot:sd line / Is
tribe length Then dotted line 2 AID
9 On. Fold each section underneath
ecufateiy When completed turn U:e'
md you'll tiad q surprising result
aye the pictures.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-05
81 o,cIoek pinner

Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Leonard enter.
tanned at six o'clock dinner last eyen.
Ing. Covers were laid for ten. The fol
lowing persons were present W. e. Mi
cheal, county superintendent Of school,
II. G. Price, secretary Board OF Educa-
ton; Mrs. II. L. Keister, Miss Helen
Manley. Miss Mary Sarsfield, Miss Da-
tia Germs, Mrs Roy Adds and Miss
Villa Van Glider.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-05

Miss Blanche Gilbert and Mis-
Gladine Stansberry, two popular youni
school teachers of Morgantown. spen
the week end with Mrs. F. B. Gallagher
at her home in Castor avenue.
Mrs. Eleanor Knuth and son Ralpt
who are spending the winter in Man
nington were here yesterday en- route
there from brief visit in Morgantowr
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-05

Services in the churches,
Ted Mems hall--order Of Railway
Conductors at $3.50 p. m.
vest Virginian-Fairmont Typograph'
icaI Union, S04,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-05

n of G.. Also Sends Wire-Protest-
AGAINST Director Hines refusal OF
ccepting the new steel prices, c. w.
svahs, secretary OF the FairmOnt
mber Of Commerce has wired to
IFashington officials.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-05
THE WEATHER.

West Virginia
Partly cloudy to-
night and Sunday;
warmer Sunday.
Local Readings
F. p. Hall, OBJ.
Temperature at
S a. m. today 43.
Weather yester-
day clear; temper
ature maximum 81
minimum 40; pre-
Limitation none.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-05
MoNONGAH
Mf. ShaYer Ranh.

c. L. Shaver, president Of the county
court has returned from New York
where he has been with the other mem
beers Of the court for a week in the in
terest Of the new roads. Mr. Shaver
was invited by a large construction
company in New York 20 come and in.
spect some ne wroads recently built
there, q different material being used
there for road building. There infor.
nation obtained there will be OF bene-
tit to Mr.. Shaver in the construction OF
the new roads in this county.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-05

1918 assessment rolls Of Marion eoun.
ty. Blanks have been mailed 70 oil
and gas companies and to coal COM
panles and to largo business houses
and property owners on which TO make
sworn returns as to assessable prop
erty. All corporations must mako re-
turns before May 1st. individuals
have until June goth.
Costly smokes-A hearing was held
yesterday before Commissioner Kirby
with Claude Crouser and George Ten
nant, from Metz, principal parties,
These boys are charged with stealing
cigarettes from railroad car. They
were held for action OF the Wheeling
court under bond Of $500. They are in
the county jail urable to furnish bond
capitatisn Tax Due-Assessor Jas.
". Davis announces that all voters
must pay capitation taxes as these are
due at this time. The tax is 81 for
those who live in town and 50 in the
districts for those up to 50 years OF
age. After 50, the tax is 81 in dis
tricts.
Grand Jury case-Frank Bell in a
hearing before Justice Conaway yes
terday was held for action Of the next
grand jury. Bell is charged with liv'
ing with woman not his wife. Bell is
returned soldier and was arrested
by Constable Michael.
sherifPs Bow Vows callsd-The
sheriffs hounds went to MoundsVille
yesterday afternoon ON call from there
to trail some robbers. Urish Hawkins
went with the dogs.
Fairmont Boys Coming The Fiji.
teeuth Engineers, recruited in Pitts
burgh, are announced to sail from
France between April and 10th. The
following Fairrnont boys will be among
them: Frank Fisher, Donald Yates
Tom Hartley, Vtnton Riggs and Bob
Tucker.
Degree staff NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. oil
the degree staff of the Rebekah lodge
are requested TO be present. on Mon
day night for dgree work. The re
quest is urgent.
Working on Murder - Prosecuting
Attorney Haggerty and Assistant
Prosecuting Attorney Miller went to
Downs today to investigate further
into the murder OF Steve Butrick
Nothing has been learned of definite
nature as yet about the murder. A
number of witnesses were brought Il
the city yesterday but none of them
could tell any other story than thai
Butrick was hurt in a fight in which
they all took part. No special blame
can be fixed. Both Hsggerty and Mil
Ter are hoping TO learn something OIL
importance today.
Exercises at Observation-Disclosures
vile school will hold closing exer'
cises tonight at s o'clock and a fine
program has been arranged. Dia-
logues, recitations and other fes'
lures will make the evening an en-.
joyable one.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-05

Mrs. Gertrude Dozier is ill at her
apartments on the Masonic Temple.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-05
EvEMTs TOMORROW.

skiEner building-United COMMERCIAL
Travellers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-05

Mrs. R. A. Tough of Morgantown is
in the ctiy the guest Of her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Musgrave.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-05
sunnhr far sehnnI

Colored school has a supper at the
Baptist Mission church at No. 3 Hill
for the benefit Of the church tomorrow
evening. Ice cream and cake and 9TH
erTefreshments viii be served.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-05

Iiet4 "a on MOuuhJ ONSHINS
clock at Red Gross headquarters IN
re city building.
aeoths for Relief Fund-Bocths will
Ia placed in all the banks today and
also at The Fairmont hotel and the
postoffice so that those who have do.
nations TO make in the Armenian and
syrian fund may contribute. The
nbaisn has not reached the neces-
safy amount, being about $4,000 short.
hoped that today will add mate
rally to the sum already raised
Teashers Took Exams-Thirty four
sachefs took the Marion county Teach
ers Examination at the Miller school
Thursday snd Friday OF this week. Pa
nsrs win be sent to Charleston to be
sdeds on June 5.6 and July 1918
Examinations will be held for elemen'
ary, renewal, primary, high school,
upeFyisor's and special certificates.
lneetAe Tax Man Heretofore NJ.
aiphsnyder, who is attending to in
come tax returns, is at the county
court room today. Monday and Tues.
day OF next week he will be at Wen
DEL Taylor county, and April 8 and
10Th he will be at Monongah and
Wofthingtop. Nearly everyone has re.
ported on iuceme tax returns with the
exception Of a few foreigners who have
lat understood correctly about the
matter as yet These men will be Wis
ted by authorities and th9imatter ex-
piained with penalty inflictFd for fail
nre to make returns.
intermediate court--In Intermedi.
ats court the following business has
been disposed Of: Columbus A. Snod'
srass vs.. Joseph, A. Human and 9th
ers, report OF distribution Of funds by
special commissioner and decree con-
irnatng same has been made. Am.
5rosa Stprm VS.. Fred S. Sturm, same
asab6ye. N. R. Musgrave, administra-
Tor and others VS.. oy Lee Powell, de-
cree OF reference to S. H. Butcher.
tate vs.. Amelia Neer, hoy, IA, pro.
aonnced ineorrtsihle. Arrested and
released on reeosnizance OF $500.
talkeu 10 appear anu money poEteIteN'
Fine of appearance last evening, 1896.
state vs.. Clyde Estet, 16, arrested and
sieased under bond of $500 to appear
Monday at 10 o'clock. State VS., okey
and Russell Hendricks, court direct
"a that they be arrested. They broke
par6le. The four above boys are &C
FUSED Of entering Consolidation Mine
80 50 and Of running cars out on the
main track, OF breaking into tool boxes
ana other offenses. Aria Neer con-
ssed. Estet says he is not guilty.
state vs.. Ray H. Bowen-wife, Edith
Bowen, swore out warrant charging
non support.
Revenue Man Here-A. n. Tooth
mar, reYete agent, arrived in the city
from Charleston last evening. He will
b hero until April 10th at the county
coart room locking after tax matters,
mainly pertaiiAng to corporations.
Get Set fer sssmsnt--Assessor
lanes w. Davis and his assistant held
stf -, y Nis,o.o haPoRa tba Piyef NJ
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-05
EVENTS TONIC

RLYer l6.0 feet, talling.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-05

Grand Jury case-Frank Bell in a
hearing before Justice Conway yes
terday was held for action Of the next
grand jury. Bell is charged with liv-
ing with woman not his wife Bell is
returned soldier and was arrested
by Constable Michael.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-05
Executive Board Meets.

me regular monthly meeting of the
Executive board OF the Fairmont Chap
OF the American Red Cross will be
held on Monday evening at 1880
bsclock at Red Gross headquarters in
fe city building.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-05

capitatisn Tax oue-Assessor Jas
". Davis announces that all voters
must pay capitation taxes as these are
due at this time. The tax Is 81 fol
those who live in town and 50 in the
districts for those up to so years Of
age. After 50, the tax is 81 in dis
tricts.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-05

Exercises at Observation-Disclosures
vile school will hold closing exer-
cises tonight at o'clock and a fins
program has been arranged. Dta-
logues, recitations and other fes-
lures will make the evening an en-.
joyable one.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-05

sherifPs Bow Vows caIIsd-The
sheriffs hounds went to MoundsVille
yesterday afternoon ON call from there
to trail some robbers. Urish Hawkins
went with the dogs.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-05

Get Set fer Acknowledgement
Iaies ". Davis and his assistant held
e9trsl meetings before the first Of
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-05

Revenue Man Here-A. n. Tooth
man, reYene agent, arrived in the city
from Charleston last evening. He will
B hero until April 10th at the county
COURT room looking after tax matters,
mainly pertaiinng to corporations.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-05

Fairmont Boys Coming The Fiji.
teeuth Engineers, recruited In Pitts.
burgh, are announced to sail from
France between April and 10th. The
following Fairrnont boys will be among
them: Frank Fisher, Donald Yates
Tom Hartley, Vinton Risgs and Bob
Tucker.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-05

Degree staff Needed--Members oil
the degree staff of the Rebekah lodge
are requested TO be present. on Mon
day night for dgree work. The re
quest is urgent.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-12-13

Mr.. Ed. Parmlec OF Iron Mountain
architect for the board OF education,
was here during the week lodng ov-
er the work being done on the Porter
school
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-12-13
LEARNED THINGS ABOUT DOGS.

A Jolly hunting party went out 70
robin lake last Sunday 70 chase rab-
hits. In the party was Dave Schoff-
rnanman. Paul Anderson, w. J. Perk-
ms. Fred olin. Reginald Beugry. Roy
Weeks. Alfred Anderson. Frank Ka-
zilek and l.. ". Johnson.
The party prepared for the hunt
by pressing into service two zine
hounds. we'll groomed and well fed
The reputation OF the party as rabbit
hunters was stakcd upon those two
hounds.
When the party was getting out OF
the sleigh at tho lake they found a
small bull dog in the sleigh This
dog followed Paul Andersen about
town considerably aid he couldn't
resist the temptation TO STOW away
and follow Paul on the hunting trip
II was thought al first that the bull
dog would interfere with the hunt
and there was some talk OF shooting
MIN but they finally agreed TO let him
live but 10 shut him up when they
started TO hunt.
After warming up the hunters and
The two hounds started OF after rab-
bits when. 10. and behold! the hounds
stuck to the logging roads and paths
and couldn't be driven into the bush.
All coaxins failed so as last resort
IL was suggested 20 get the bull dog
and see what he would do. The bull
started into the bush and hunted rab-
bits like an old stsger. 80 efficient
was he that the party voted him the
best rabbit dog that ever came down
The pike and Paul Andersen made q
special dish OF soup for him that
night. Money wouldn't buy that bull
dog now.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-12-13
BUILDING WORK PROGRESSING

The bricklaying on tho addition 10
the Porter School is being pushed
right along through the cold weather
and few days more will see the end
Of that work. Some numb fingers are
in evidence these days with the Their
momenter down below zero but the
yorkmen keep pogsin4 right along
and the end OF the brick work is in
sight.
The next work will be the putting
ON OF the roof and after that is &C
oomplished the building can be en-
closed and a certain amount OF heat
allowed to be put on so that the car
penters can go ahead with the inside
finish. The roof should be on the
building by January !.
II Is very seldom that building OPP
erations are prosecuted throughout
the winter in these parts but the nec-
essity OF getting the building ready
for occupancy at the earliest possible
moment caused the contractor 20 push
work even though the weather Is A.
gainst IL.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-12-13

the deficiency must be made up
next year
Tho trade conditions in iron arc
good. better than in any other COM
modify. The fly in the olntmon, "a
the labor situation. OF course. but 50
far as the steel trade is concerned
tho labor crisis seems to have been
surmounted. for time AZ least.
II things materiaiizo as most people
hope for next year Crystal Fails will
have from 700 to 1000 more mon en-
pioyed In It's district than were en-
pioyed the present year. That means
big Increase In the business OF the
district and a return Of many OF the
miners who left tho district.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-12-13
A ! p h a Depart m e mt

Christmas Song ...... Miss Riordan
Toy Orchestra Accompaniment. srd
grade.
Christmas Carol .......M Miss Semko
Third Gradc)
Christmas Trec Pantomime:-
IS boys from 3rd. and 4th grades.
Carol, is girls from 9Th 4 9th gds.
Christmas Bells $3.50. Miss Stolbefg
ttth Grade)
Carols girls from Miss stoibergs
room.
Christmas Song $500. Miss Perry
18th Grade)
Up To The House Top. Miss Rothman
(4th Grade)
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-12-13
MAkING EXHIBITION WHEEL

Mr.. McCord is busy al the Balkan
machine shops making an exhibition
set OF his patented automobile wheel
He was at Chicago last week in an
effort TO get the wheels turned out
there but the industrial conditions are
such in the city that he decided 10
come TO Alpha and finish mp the work
here even though the facilities are
not as good.
II is understood that a set OF wheels
are in service in Chicago under OBJ
servation.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-12-13

The workmen at the Judson mine
are hustling along with the work OF
removing the sand from the under
ground workings OF the mine. About
20 men are employed under the i'm
mediate direction OF CAPTAIN Good
ney and reports arc thai the work OF
cleaning up the sand is progressing
nicely and Il is expected that the
mine will be cleaned up sooner than
was expected
II 10 further understood that the
new owners Of the property have a
market for all the ore that tho Jud-
son can produce next year and from
that fact Il Is expected that a large
crew will be employed as soon as the
conditions arc such that they can be
put TO work.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-12-13
FOREST PARK SCHOOL NOTES I
Christmas Musical Program Dec. 1877

Christmas Musical Program Dec. 18th
Tho pupils OF the Forest Park
school will present their annual pro-
gram for the Christmas season on
Dec 10. in the assembly room, under
the direction OF Miss Daggett. assist
cd by all the teachers Part one will
DO begin at one o'clock. TO be follow
ed by part two at about two o'clock.
Tho numbers will be az follows.
PART l.
What. What Shall Santa Clause
Bring ................M Mrs. Harvey
Dear Old Santa Claus $780,. LIST Grade
Shine Out. O Blessed Star.
......2i boys and girle. first grds
jolly Old 81. Nicholas Miss Cassidy
First Grade)
Santa Claus 49,. Miss Lynch. LIST gr
Two Folk Dances. first grades
Taught by Miss Lynch and Miss Cas-
sidy
The Christmas Tree Miss Padgham
Christmas JOY .......... End grade
Merry Christmas 80 Miss Kruger
Christmas Cnol s.... End. Grade
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-12-13

Mrs DR. Edwards and Mrs. o. d.
Johnson were visitors At Crystal
Falls last Thursday
Mr., and Mrs, Henry Johnson are
At Florence visiting with friends
whIlo Mr.. j. is incapacitated from
work.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-12-13
OLDER BOYS COMPETENCY
Alpha Entertained It's Visitors Splen,
daily Last WeeA

Alpha entertained the "Oldcf
Boys" conference last week and as
usual Alpha did spiendidly. The del.
egations were not as large as on for
mer DECISIONS. yet all sections were
represented. They are Alpha. Amasa
Caspian. Crystal Falls. Iron River
Rogers Mine and Stambaugh.
Tho conference opened with a sins
Friday afternoon after which the
Girls Glee Club entertained the boys
with several fine selections. well rem
dered. Then followed the business
session with election and introduction
of officers. The following officers
were chosen:
President Henry CASTOR. Alpha:
LIST. yice-Pres.. Oliver Wills. Crystal
Falls: End. vice-Pres.. Mauritz Gus
tafson. Alpha: Ord. vice-Pres.. Wal
ter Brockman. Stambaugn: Sec. Al
bert Putt. Rogers Mine; Treasurer.
Lawrence Uren. Alpha.
The theme which permeated ali
OF the sessions OF the conference was
Engineering" and Prof. q. z. Bishop
OF Alpha started the engine going
with a fine address on character en-
cheering that lasted until supper
time.
F1fty-two leaders and boys sat down
TO the banquet rendered by the Alpha
Ladies Aid Society. The banquet
was served in tho Porter school din
ing room which was lastly decorated
for the affair.
The menu consisted OF roast goose
with dressing. mashed potatoes, APP
pie sauce. cranberry sauce buttered
rolls. pie q la mode. coffee
A. II. Trestrail was next introduced
as POSTMASTER. Ray Forsman emf
phasised the welcome OF the Alpha
people towards the boys and DR.. Ed
wards, in behalf of the community
church emphasized his welcome. Re
sponses were made by the boys from
the various towns
County Chairman. c. II. Lawrence
Of Caspian and Secretary odgers fol-
lowed with few remarks and then
II c. Coffman, state county worker
was introduced and he gave the main !
address which dwelt further with the /
OF iharacter
Following the addresses the boys
We're entertained by the Harvest
ers' OF the Redpath Lyieum Bureau
Saturday morning started with a
live leaders meeting with r. S. Good
ing OF Marquette leading The regu-
lar session opened with an address
by Prof. a. +. Bishop OF Rogers mine
who was followed by Mr. Trestrail OF !
Caspian who continued steaming up |
the Engine" until when II came time |
for Mr. Coffman to talk steam was up
and ready for full power ahead He
took the boys out OF doors in the snow
for a game and after an hour OF that
sport adjournment was taken for din
ner
Tie addresses made in the after
noon session were by NJ. S. BENJAMIN
OF Florence, Mr. Chapman of Iron
wood and the closing address by Mr.
Coffman.
The boys went to their homes with
the best OF feeling for Alpha and with
many fine thoughts in their minds.
left there by the beautiful lessons
they had been taught.
The boys adopted as their motto
the Three c's" which means, Clean
Speech. Clean Sports. Clean Habits"