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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-21
THE DAILY
SHORT STORY
On Fifty-Fifty.

n IA II e "A Il e 7 s capable little
M hands dropped in her lap as
va she looked with brooding eyes
At the snowy back yard. 81 wonder
If men have any itiea of how a woman
hates to ask for money!" she thought,
and the sigh that escaped her was a
very bitter one.
A year before she had given up a
lucrative position to marry Clarence
Gray, who was prosperous merchant
In a pleasant suburb of Chicago.
II can earn everything my wife
needs, and our happiness shall not
be marred by any wage earning on
POUR part. You shall keep our star
Of happiness polished by your love for
me and for our home. will share
the money with you on the plan of
$3.50 and my little wife must only
spend not earn"
On their wedding trip she had re-
ceiyed surprise. He had given her
q $50 bill to take care OF for their
return journey.
When they had started her own
purse had been well filled, but not
wishing to ask for change, she had
paid for many things that had fur
nished pleasure for them both. He
had made no demur when she fshed
out the dollars that were rapidly dis
appearing.
Can you change this $50 bill?"
she asked next day when she wished
TO buy some postage stamps.
Better not break it now. What
did you wish to buy? Nothing is too
good for my dear wife. I'll always
share with you $780,"
She mentioned her need for postage
stamps. and he CALAMITY purchased
I'VE stamps. She had earned yearly
salary of $1,000 and his business net
ted him between $4,000 and $4,000.
She had bought her stamps in dollar
lots, disliking to run out. That even
Ing he used two of the stamps, re-
marking with heavy jocosity that
he was doing better than $3.50, as
,Bhe had written three letters.
in church he put in so cents. Pm
paying for BOTH" he whispered, and
her cheeks burned as for the first
time she allowed the plate to pass
her.
On the homeward trip he asked her
Tor the bill she had put away. Here
Clarence, I nave not spent a cent of
our money; it Is not broken" Her
pretty, generous mouth had quivered
rs she spoke, but she realized that she
must make some kind Of stand IL
heir happiness was to remain I'M
narred by the endless petty necessi-
bies for money.
"Broken it? Well, should hope
noti What would you have spent any
money for? Didn't buy our tickets
and pay the hotel bill? 1t is pretty
lice to be married and have gener-
BUS hubby to foot the bills"
He had been putting handful OF
sigars away in his case as he spoke
ind proceeded to take up one Of the
Two sporting magazines he had pur-
shased for himself. Margaret would
have liked magazine of current
events or fiction, but it had not oc-
tirred to him to question her. The
manual OF hunting was there on the
'eat II she liked diversion.
On this snowy afternoon she felt
mat her star Of happiness was SO low
ipon the horizon that she could see IL
descend into the gray winter clouds
Without pang. "a housekeeper
you'd have some salary" she mutter-
"a resentfully. andrwent slowly to an
hgeEashe doorbelL Lot their smart bum
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-21
BY MApeE EVANS.
Child Elm Star

NEW YORK. Aug. 21-when moth
or decided to let me act in the~mov-
les she made my managers promise
.they would never make me wear
"stage Clothes"
Mother wants me to be a little girl
and to grow up like any other little
girl and thinks it would be silly to
be stuck up because act in the NOV
les. Besides, II l play little girl parts
I must wear little girl clothes to fit
In the picture.
So mother makes and designs most
of my clothes herselis-even my hats.
Here are my new fall hats. Mother
designed them all.
At the top is my big. black, silk vel
our sailor with It's band and long sash
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-21
GET READY FOR WINTER.

With winter surel ycoming, it is the
part of wisdom to put all your roofs
in shape. There isn't anything better
than the slate surface shingles or the
2 and 3-ply Gibraltar roofing that we
are putting on lot Of houses. Call
us today. J. Earle Davis. general
contractor and job contractor. No. 20
Cleveland Ave, phone 470-R. ADV.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-21
THERE,LL COME A rIME

When you will want a better Tire than
you have ever before used. Then, II
you are wise you will come here for
one of the Gates Half.soled Tires
which have been famous for years but
were never Dragged about Come in
today and learn all the details. Gates
Halt-Sole Tire Service Station, zig
Jackson Street.-Adv.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-21
GOOD sERvlcE-rLusl

Deliveries SO prompt and pleasing
that you will never need to run short
Ice so pure and sanitary that you will
never want any other. These charac.
teristics have appealed to hundreds of
Fairmont families who now prefer
City Ice. Order 1t today by telephone.
Phone 39S or 399. CITY Ice Co.-Ady.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-21
Ions EuR sAle

We have two good lots at the corner
OF View and G streets in Google addi.
ton that we will cell at pre-war prices
and on easy terms. These lots were
taken by US to salty an account and
We wish to dispose of them. Fairmont
Wall Plaster Co., Phone 1522.-Ady.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-21
al ALWAYS HAVE aooo LUCK"

Ask any housewife why she prefers
Marigold Flour and she will say that
she can depend on it. Being dependa.
BILE, it not only eliminates chance of
spoiled baking, but makes a quality
Loaf that the housewife is proud OF.
Get sack from your grocer and have
satisfactory bakings. Manufactured
by Fairmont Grain and Milling CO.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-21

t'Fe dIteFHooh OUT on tne lake.
vile and the peaceful old days when
we didn't wear silk shirts and million
dollar evening gowns-say, Dolly, that
was a peach OF dress you wore last
night to dinner-wear it again to-
night"
ooh, I've got a better one for to-
night. must go get into it. Row US
back, Tom. see Miss Corley watch
ing us balefully from the rustic
bridge"
And she was watching us all right,
Joan!! She actually paid me the COM
pIicent of glazing, as Tom steadied
me out of the skin. She is one of the
vampiest vampires I've met in a long
while. If weren't too tired, and didn't
like old Tom SO sincerely, I'd give her
something to worry over. AS it is,
my educated nose scents trouble
ahead. Fondly,
DOLLY.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-21

An ocean steamer of the first class
going at full speed, can not be brought
to a halt in less than three minutes
In the meantime she would have trav-
erSed a distance Of about half a mile.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-21

A Montana man has invented
chicken coop equipped with apparat
that drops spot OF colorIng mat
on a hens back to show when she D
laid an egg.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-21

the left-the pretty, pussy like white
beaver, with a white ribbon sash. I
only wear it with my black velvet
coat when I'm very much dressed up.
For regular school wear mother
made me this small black velour hat,
that fits snugly on my head and has
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-21

of black grosgrain ribbon. That is nv
best, dress UP hat. love my dear lit
tie Scotch cap of black velvet, with
its robbon band and bow or dark
plaid silk ribbon. It's so nice and
comfortable to wear to school.
My party hat is the one below at
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-21
ROMANCEs Of a SUMNER GIRL
BY ZOE BEcKLEY
Copyright, 1919, N. 3. Az

Dorothy eyed 20 spending The LIVELY Beach, having stalled
her job and $500 sayings the chance of whng suitable husband during
The These are her letters home Joan. her ehuml
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-08
PLOT TO WRECK ROME

Rome, July S.-An anarchist plot
70 attack the central part of Rome
BY means of hand grenades and ether
explosives has been exposed by the
arrest Of 16 Of the conspirators, four
hours before the time fixed for carry
About the same time 80 anarchists
motored to Fort Pratalata, four miles
from Rome, and tried to induce the
garrison to join in an attack on the
fired on the anarchists, and seized
several of them. The others fled. The
city remains tranquil.
Rome, July S.-Quiet has been re-
stored in Florence and several otEer
cities where disorders have marked
tlle food situation. The demonstra-
lions against the high cost CT living
and against food profiteers, however,
have occurred in Milan, Leghorn,
Alessandria and Brescia.
London, July 8.-Practically all of
Italy is in the throes CT economic revo
luton yesterday. Poised on the verge
of political upheaval the nation is
threatened with Bolshevism.
According to advices reaching Of
fetal circles. disorder is spreading
rapidly. Authorities here are gravely
corlcenned over the effect the most re
cent conflagration in Europe's body
polite will have on the dissatisfied
people Of General Europe. Private
messages. just received here indicate
the situation is far more serious than
so far reported.
The Bolshevik tendencies that have
appeared in mary places are especial
" alarming. IN rumbcr of Italian
cities the populace has completely
overthrcwn the existing municipal and
state government, Soviets deal out
confiscated food supplies and Gem
mssaries," wearing red armbamls,
control and direct transportation.
For morths the Government mas
been aware of the seriousness CT the
situation. Local authorities declare
that the State officials have been nst:-
fled and refused to heed the warning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-08
KILLS MOTHERS LAWYER
Chicago Girl Shoots Man She Says
n Deceived And Then Sought
Te Abandon Her

Chicago, July s.-When Benjamin
E.. Burr, attorney here, took the
case to secure .ag' divorce for her
mother He became friendly with
Miss Margaret seithamier, aged il
years. Yesterday the girl shot and
killed him.
With her haE-sister, Mrs. Marie
Herms, she waited for Burr in his
downtown office, and when he ap-
peared began firing at him with a
pearl-handlcd revolver she had
taken from Mrs. Herms' home.
One bullet went through his hand
and another into his neck. He was
rushed to hospital, but died in a
few minutes.
The girl waited calmly until the
police arrived, handed an oficer the
revolver and went quietly TO the
station.
According to the girls story, it
was some months ago when her
mother sought Rurr's aid in seeur-
ing divorce and then her friend
ship with the lawyer began.
sore evening Re asked me to 90
out with him." Margaret told the
police. owe visited the csbarets
and had several drinks and then
went to his home. The next I re-
member was the following morning,
when | awoke in a room with him."
Then followed other nights out
and finally Burr's infatuaticn for
the girl began to wane.
"a few days ago when I was in
his office he pulled out his watch
and showed me the picture Of g.
blonde and told me he was going to
marry her. 1t made me mad, and
decided to get even with him. I'm
glad I killed him. said Margaret.
Miss Seithamier and her sister
have been employed as maids in the
New Jackson Hotel. Mrs. Herms
told the police that she went to
Burr's office yesterday morning to
see MIN about securing a divorce
from her husband, Henry, and that
she did not know Margaret had the
revolver.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-08
RICHMOND-"Wcrds and Music by

"You can hive in cage and BE-
happy. Home to me, whether it be
of grandeur or simplicity, has only
che Neutrality-suspicious." Thus did
Millicent Lloyd, Queen of the Opera,
announce herself to Brian Mcbride,
composer, when he first declared his
love. But Millictnt changed her
ideas, as you will see tonight ct the
Richmond Theatre when Albert Ray
and Elinor Fair are shown in this
theatre as the stars of the William
Fox picture "Words and Music By"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-08

tar stealing a million in gold he bur-
les it in a river ned and tries to for
get. The girl hears reports he was
once a thief and 10 test him pretends
she is unhappy because they have
not great wealth. He goes to Dig up
the gold, is seized and the gold is
fc,uaTaa to nave TUNED to sand.
Harry Mercy has the leading role
ii this drama of mystery and NIL
licnes and in Inc supporting east
ere Betty Blythe, George Majercn:
and Robert Caillard. Also Warren
Kerrigan in "The Terror CT tn"
Mountain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-08
THEATRES
acknowledgements Life

One of the strongest photoplays
seen in this city in years IS "Spor.-
ing Life" the first independent Of
ferirg of Maurice T3urneur, the IA
mour film director, which is being
shown tonight at the Ingomar The
atre. 1t is a splendid perturbation
of a famous Drury Lane melodrama
and there is not a dull moment
throughout the action. The story
is heart appealing and the players
are of the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-08
BODY TAKEN TO DOT Err
Service for Captain Fryatt to he
Held in st. paul's London

Service for Captain Fryatt to he
Held in St. Paups London
London. July S.-The body of
Capt, Charles Fryatt, executed IN
1916 by the Germans for attempt
ing, to-. ram submarine, was
brought to Dover today aboard a
British destroyer escorted by YES
sells CT the Dover patrol.
The casket, on a gun carnage,
was drawn solennly from the de-
stroyer to the railway station ac-
companied by naval escort and
civil authorities. The casket was
placed in the station under q MILL
tary guard FOR the night. 1T will De
taken by train today to Lonaon,
where national memorial services
will be held at st. PauPs Cathedral,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-08
DOUBLE BILL AT GRAND

The fascinating story of a mar
who goes straight to win a girls
love and who then braves lcng
prison term when he thinks it IS
necessary to hold the love of his
bride, is told in "Hoarded Assets
the Vitagraph Blue Ribbon Feature,
which Will be seen in the Grand
Theatre tonight.
The man is river pirate and at
The Holbrook news., 1919-03-14
Has Had Stomach
 Trouble for SeDen Years

Theodore Sanford of Kenmore, Mich. has had stomach trouble for seven years and could not eat vegetables or fruit without pain in the stomach and restless nights. By taking Chamber laln's Tablets he is now able to eat vegetables or fruit without causing pain or sIeeplessness. If troubled with indigestion or con- stipatIon give these tablets a trial. They are certain to prove beneficial. -Ady.
The Holbrook news., 1919-03-14
The Best Ldxutipe

My sedentarY habits have necessitated the use of an oc- casional laxative. 1 have tried many but found nothing better than Chamberlain's Tablets, , writes George F. Daniels, Hard wick, Vt. Mr. Daniels is pro- prietor of the Hardwick Inn. one of the model hotels of New Eng land. Adv.
The Holbrook news., 1919-03-14
NOTICE

The second installment of tax es for the year 1918 are due and payable at the office of the Coun- ty Treasurer March 3rd, delin- quent May 9th and if not paid before this date a penalty of four per cent tegeher with in- terest at the rate of ten per cent per annum will be charged.
 J. M. PATTERSON.
 Treasurer, Navajo County, Arizona.
The Holbrook news., 1919-03-14
Gov. Campbell VetOs
 Good Roads Bill

UUUu AAU0uS DaIl
 The full responsibility for
 the deadlock on highway leg
 islation was laid squarely on
 the shoulders of Governor.
 Campbell in a masterly ad-
 dress made on the floor of
 the senate Saturday after
 noon by Senator Winsor of
 Yuma. The address was a
 reply to the governors mes
 sage vetoing Senate Bill IT
 to create a highway commits sion and carrying $3, 200, GOO appropriations and making available further federal aid. The consideration of the message was made special order of business for after noon, and the galleries were filled to overfiowing. One by one the governors pet arguments were knocked out as Winsor logically and force fully showed the utter ab- surdity of the stand taken by the chief executive in his refusal to permit highway | development unless given the full and undivided authority | to name the highway com mission.
 The following is an ex- tract of a lengthy speech by Senator Winsor::
 "We are confronted today with a serious and deplor- able condition-that of the legislature having made an honest and earnest effort to enact highway legislation which would fully meet the demand for a definite road program and provide ade- quate and efficient machinery for carrying that program out and of that effort having been met by pitiful, petulent objections of the governor that because he had not been placed in sole authority and control of the department the whole plan must fall=no roads shall be constructed, the wheels of progress must no longer turn, and the very best means at hand for fur employment for un- employed must be aban- doned. Something T know not whether it is the gov nor's pride, vanity or egot- ism-has been set up as a barrier to meet this genuine emergency. The governors attitude in vetoing this meas ure is not the strong, cour- ageous attitude he attempts to assume in his message, but a weak, foolish, pitiful and indefnable attitude, ser ious in it's menace and to be deplored."
The Holbrook news., 1919-03-14
For Sale

Nash Quad truck in perfect mechanical condition. This truck is of two and a half ton capacity and drives on all four wheels. We are prepared to make a spec ial price and offer liberal terms. PHOENIX NASH COMPANY,
 521 N. Central Ave,
 Phoenix, Ariz.
The Holbrook news., 1919-03-14

The F. w Dodge company says. .'No one assumes that union scale of wages in the building industryis going down in some years. Nor does anyone expect that building material prices will go down to where they stood be- fore the war Hence, all things considered, many owners will unquestionably decide that it is more advantages to build now than to wait."
The Holbrook news., 1919-03-14

transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm. NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE,
 Toledo O. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mu- cous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
 Take Haifs Family Pills for constipation.
The Holbrook news., 1919-03-14

.nsactions and financially able to carry r
 [ 1Il1f 1frr-A Af@v1 Irs
Evening star., 1919-03-24
Crowds at the Zoo.

Evidence of the great interest the
people of Washington take in the Ma
tional Geological Park was furnished
yesterday when, on the strength of an
announcement in The Sunday Stal
that two young elephants had been
added to the collection as result OF
the enterprise of one of the capitals
public'spirited women, fully 100000
persons visited the park, the largest
days attendance ever recorded. The
Zoo is always a popular place in
spring and summer. 1t attracts
the people regardless of new features
They like to drive and walk through
the grounds and go through the build
ings, even though the cages and in
closures contain none but the familiar
specimens. But every increase in the
big family under the care Of Supt. Hol
lister is certain to draw increased
crowds and yesterdays tide of attend.
ance clearly proves the eagerness OF
the people to see additions to the col
lection. Those who made possible the
purchase of the little elephants deserve
thanks, but the Zoo should not depend
for it's enlargement upon public sub,
scriptions. A larger appropriation fol
maintenance and development should
be voted by Congress.
Evening star., 1919-03-24

House, and in New York on the eve Of
returning to France is undergoing
change Some of the objections to it
raised in this country have been echoed
in Europe.
Upon the revised plan of the league
will depend the nature of the coming
discussion. If it shows compliance
with the views of the opponents of the
rough draft, or even a compliance in
part, the ginger of the controversy will
have been diluted. Indeed, in that
event it might net be necessary for
the President to go on tour.
But if the revision shows changes of
only minor character little clearer
expression here, a stronger definition
there-leaving the plan as whole and
in essence still, in the opinion of its
opponents, repugnant to American
aims and institutions, then the Presi-
dent will have to exert himself to the
ulIHoSt duu eHpioS dii 1hS iAo ans 81
his command in support of his side of
the controversy.
The question of league of nations
having been raised must be settled.
1t is of worldwide Importance. 1t
bears the hallmark of no nation. At
one time or another nearly every Head
ing nation has given it consideration.
At present all are considering it.
The plan Of the league now under
discussion is of British origin. Sew
eral plans were drawn, but abandoned
in favor Of the one put forward by
Gen. SHUTS, leader in South African
British politics. But the source of the
plan is of less moment to us than the
plan itself, and what the consequences
to America will be in case of it's adop-
tion.
Evening star., 1919-03-24

fulness. A countrywide organization
has been formed to aid in this work.
Amateur gardeners can easily secure
assistance and advice so that any per
son who has access to a bit of land
can become producer.
Now is the time to plan to home gar
den. to get the ground in shape, and to
provide the materials. In very short
time planting will be in order. This
has been a mild winter and there is
no frost in the ground in this neigh
borhood. A prompt and systematic
program of daily work in the garden
upon the citizens.
Evening star., 1919-03-24
Acquire the Garden Habit!

Home gardens should be cultivated
this year just as though the war were
in progress, just as though there was
still an imperative necessity for strict
food economy in this country and the
utilization Of every possible acre Of
ground for production. Every ton Of
vegetables grown by the home gar
dencrs helps to keep the prices from
rising higher. But there is another rea-
son for cu1tivating food tracts. This
work gives wholesome occupation and
exercise. 1t adds to the interest Of the
individual. 1t is practical contribu-
ton to the public welfare.
Home gardening should become a
habit, and not merely a spasmodic re-
sponse to an emergency appeal. Idle
land is waste and every square yard
added to the country's tillage helps in
correcting the American habit Of waste