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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27

'ts'It"S BY the ~syI'S' 6" @SS''' '7'''''"'
upon reaching our car we found It
blocked by host OF humanity,
who, having learned Americans
were in the town, had hurried in
from every village to plead their
cause.
Prayer of the Dying.
81 shall never forget what fol-
lowed. There arose cry coming
from thousands Of starved lips, not
a cheer, not welcome, not God
speed, but the last prayer OF dy-
ing people. 1t was addressed
through us to that far-off land OF
generous hearts; and under the
twilight, with Ararat cleaning
overhead, it rang endIessly out
through the death-smitten town;
America! America! America!!! "
Armenian refugees, selling the
last souvenirs of their beloved dead
at bazaar in Erivan arc wildly
described.
"Bchind the market stands the
second bazaar" says Mr.. Chatter.
Penetrate the tattcrcd throng that
revolves increasingly in its quest
of purchasers and you recognize
the husband selling his wife's head
dress, the wife selling her hus-
bands coat, the son his SISTERS car
rings. Thus laden with memen-
toes of broken homes and of the
dear dead ones, these emaciated
creatures pass by. silent as funeral
mutes, profoundly solicitous; for
though starvation may bring a
man to dispose OF his wife's burial
clothes. he will not cry them for
sale. :,
Half loaf Of black bread will
purchase yondcr scarf, together
with the owners story, yet he will
display no emotion as he parts
with the last loved souvenir. One
must eat. it seems, even that one
may have tears to weep"
Children Wall with Dead.
Other narrowing stories OF this
city, the capital OF the new Armc-
nian republic, are told by the au-
thor in his account of his visit to
this desolated region. up goes a
childish wall" says Mr.. Chatter,
(which leads US to one of those
dark cellars, the scene Of an hourly
common tragedy. Here on the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27

The Oldest work of fiction ex.
tapt is thought to be 1.-THE Tale or
Two Brothers" written 5000 years
ago by tho Theban scribe, EnanH.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27

mum SO; precipitation none.
River 14.3 feet, falling.
Afifioepital-Mrs. Homer Bell
gas admitted to Cook hospital yes
arday and today underwent a min
6rsoperHtton. She Is doing nicely.
Work ON BrIdae-Today work
men on the Monongahela river
bridge began to do additional ron
cretlng. The first run on the four
concrete floor slab Orders was be-
gun together with eight sidewalk
ofackets. This work will be com.
bleted today at the end OF which
dfty yards Of concrete shall have
been concerted. Three cars OF
cement arrived today,
hIIs Ankle Broken = Frank
Brown OF Washington street, a
RTRck lpborer in the employ OF the
baltimore and Ohio railroad COM
panS was admitted TO Fa1rmont
hospital today with a broken ankle
which he sustained while at work.
Marriage demonstrating IL
oenaes have been issued by Deputy
County Clerk w. F. Foster to the
following: Henry Stewart, 4S, Bel.
6hpva and Maria Brown, 46, Fair
mont Both colored; Homer Her.
Roberts, 26, Fairmont; jos
Ponds "a; and Ella Fisher, widow.
both OF Annabelle.
sspttaI Meetlna-A meeting OF
tii6 hoard OF directors of Cook
d6gufkal was scheduled to take
biaee ct the hospital this after.
mon at 8-o'clock.
lfi interest Of Llbrary-This
evening at $3.50 there will be Il
Ing In the law library at tha
court house OF the representatives
oeVere appointed to take up the
oe providing library for
trInopt, a committee consist
fRk pg the librarians OF the city has
chnfKe OF the project and eight
liibSaRd orgRni cations which have
Endorsed 3t have appointed commit
70 fcoop erate.
Watson Here-Colonel G..
~ WATSON was here from New
Saturday to see the w. ".
ssWDaleyan football game. he was
e66mpanied here by George W.
lami1gy his nephew who Is spend
idR ReYeral days with his parents
vernon and MRS. A. Brooks
FLEMING,
ESniia Fleeleeted- Charles w.
was reelected president OF
Rynens convention OF the
Virginia conference OF the
diat EpiacopRl church at tho
ing held last week at Mounds.
ftiiS Mr.. Evans was present and
IA ga at the sessions Of the
yuena convention. Prof. Joseph
also attended the Laymens
snis lFuproviu a--Ws u. Holt, a 10
ktmpre and Ohio railroad
~ 1lilScl tad been 9 psttapq4
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27

The smallest known species OF
hog are the pigmy swine OF Aus
traiia, being no larger than good
sized house rat.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27

Use Of magnetic chucks on lathes
makes 1t easier to hold an lrreGu
lar piece OF work.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27

A trailer attached to a potato
digging machine sacks the tubers
as they are gathered.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27

Week End Guest-AIisa Ruth
Carter Of Pittsburgh was the week
end guest of rs. Jay Toothman Of
Mt. Vernon Avenue
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27

U0ILEu WTWG WVTNSE6'
John Custalac, district organizer,
Is ut Rivesville today. He will al.
SO make trip to Middleton.
Edward Matthews, secretary OF
sub district 4, Is OF Lumberport to
On Saturday night Charles Bat
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27

Tonight at 1890 at the First
Baptist church there will be an Of
ficial meeting. A complete fnan.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27

The Ladies' Aid Society OF the
NJ. E. South church will meet
Thursday afternoon Of this week.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27

The members OF the NJ. P. Tenn.
pie were given a real treat yestcr-
day evening when Frank Delngata
played a violin solo, Meditation"
from That's.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27
ctal statement Of the church win
be presented at this time.

Every church members family
Is urged TO have q representative
In the Wednesday evening prayer
services In accordance with the
new slogan adopted by the Mint1.
terial association.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27

Tuesday evening at 1880 there
will be a meeting Of Division No.
2. Ladies' Auxiliary Of the u. z.
South church at the home OF MrSs
]. b. Falkenstein on Pennsylvanta
avenue, X
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27

Tonight there will be a social
and business meeting Of the r. y
Webb class Of the NJ. 3. South
church at the home Of Mrs. Snia'
er on jefferson street
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27

Tomorrow evening there VIII Be.
a luncheon served for the Workers
Council OF the NJ. E. South church,
in the church. The council 10 an
organization OF the officers and
teachers Of the Sunday school. They
will plan the work and further or
EanIze the school for the coming
year.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27

At the Ministerial association
meeting at the Y. NJ. @. A. this
morning, plans were discussed for
the Billy Sunday campaign.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27

Mr. Pierce Here-H. B. Pierce
Brownsville. Pa, assistant super
intendent OF the onongahela rail-
way, is In F'airmont today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27

Yesterday was Promotion Sun.
day at the First Baptist church.
Ali pupils from the Cradle Roll up
were promoted one step. Special
music was rendered at both SER
vices by the First NJ. F. choir. II.
f. Troxell sang at the evening SER
vice.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27

Rev. ]. c. Buckley OF tho Dis.
mond street M. E. church Is attend.
ing the Methodist conference AZ
Moundsville.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27

Rally Day will be observed next
Sunday at the NJ. P. Temple. Spe-
cial services are being arranged.
Communion OF the Lords Supper
will be observed at the morning
service. The Wednesday evening
prayer service will be prepare.
tory service for communion.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27

On Wednesday evening after the
prayer service, there viii be spe-
ciRl meeting Of the officers OF the
various women's societies and the
Board Of Stewards Of the NJ. P.
Temple. The purpose Of the meet.
October 7.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27

Goes West to Herbert
H. Fisher, son OF Mr.. and Mrs. w.
N. Fisher, of Pierpont avenue, left
yesterday for Ames, Iowa, where
he will enter the Iowa state uni
versity.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27

Directors" Meetlna-A meeting
Of the board of directors Of the
Fairmont Chamber OF Commerce
was held this afternoon. at which
several matters were taken up.
The president of the commerce
body wac authorized appoint an
auditing committee and q budget
committee. Secretary Cornell and
President George T: Watson will
epresent the ocal organization at
the Chamber of Commerce Score
taries convention in Chicago the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27
GAR lNILllK

Continued from page one,)
question OF handling P. 6 L. e.
cars over their lines only is being
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27

He Ankle Broken = Frank
rscls iaborer in the employ Of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad COM
pafty was admitted Co Fairmont
hospital today with broken ankle
which she sustained while at work.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27
GRACE LNTHERAN
yesterday at the evening service
OF the Presbyterian church.

CONTINUED rom page one
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27

mum SO; precipitation none.
River 14.3 feet, falling.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27

al lijoSpitat-Mrs. Homer Bell
"a admitted to Cook hospital yes
kerday and today underwent q min.
~ operation. She Is doing nicely.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27

upon reaching our car we found It
blocked by a host of humanity,
who, having learned Americans
were in the town, had hurried in
from every village to plead their
cause
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27

plt lF1proviua--Ws 4. Holt a 10
- 81 ktmpre and Ohio railroad
teE ttQ a. been 2 patAsqh
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27

90 Watson Hers-Colonel c.
NJ. Watson was here from New
Saturday to see the W. v.
alayan football game. He was
c6onpRnied here by George W.
enil5R, his nephew who Is spend.
III sTeral days with his parents,
governor and Mrs. A. Brooks
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-27

sspttaI Meetlna-A meeting OF
tfia board OF directors of Cook
hospital was scheduled to take
Siace at the hospital this after.
mon II 8 -o'clock.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-06
CLARK FILM APPEALS.

It is an appealing bit of girl-psy-
chology that Marguerite Clark I'M
folds in her new picture, "A Girl
Named Mary" which is being shown
at the Elko theatre Sunday. She has
the role Of a stenographer living in
humble fiat with woman she
has always called mother. A rich
widow has been searching for fifteen
years for her daughter who was
carried away, involved in a train
wreck. and never heard from again.
The widow suddenly discovers that
Mary, the Stenographer, is the long
sought-for girl and she pours out her
heart to her, offering her ease and
luxury instead of her humble life Of
toll. Mary's heart is torn with con-
f1cting emotions. She hardly knows
her real mother land she has learned
to love her fostermother dearly. At
first she rebels at the elegance and
lofty tastes of the widows household
and runs away. But finally certain
young man, the sweetheart of her less
prosperous days, clears up the diff
Guilty by asking her hand in marriage.
The second of the Prizma series
the new natural color pictures, the
first of which caused so much com
ment last week-entitled Catalina
Islands, showing those beautiful
places in their natural colors, will be
shown Sunday at the Elko theatre
, with "A Girl Named Mary" Mar
guerite Clark's latest picture.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-06
NEWSOFTHE
THEATERS
s.TslpITdGHT BABY" BECOMES
A CHILD OF DESTINY

"A distinct novelty in motion pic
ture production is "a Twilight Baby
written and produced by Henry Lehr-
man for the First National Exhibit
tors Circuit and which will be seen
at the Rex theatre last time tonight.
AS far pack as the time when the
first comedy was made. the chief aim
of the producer was to secure the
elusive laugh through the medium OF
slap-stick irciIeHts intermingled
with an occasional distance record
for a pie throw.
In his initial effort for First Ma
tional Mr.. Lehman has evolved a
comedy story with logical plot that
justifies each incident. The audience
sees the twilight baby at birth. its
evolution to manhood and its ten
Icncy to turn bootlegger.
There are also quite few hints to
the lovelorn on how a rival sutton
may.b best be destroyed without either
the sweetheart of her lover paying
the penalty with sad heart in the
electric chair.
Again showing, James J. Corbett,
in another of his thrillers, THE Mid
night Man." and there will also be
shown the Fox world News one
of the strongest features depicting
the happenings that one reads about
in the newspapers.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-06
GRAND TONIGHT.

1.-The Prince and Betty" which is
showing at the Grand for the last
time tonight, is splendid picturiza-
ton of Pelham Grenville Wodehouse's
romantic novel of the same name. 1t
has all the elements that make pic
ture good entertainment. Bill Des-
mond has chance to use his nsts and
his charming personality to the best
the cast could not be
improved upon.
Mary Thurman, who has given up
one-piece bathing suits and comedies,
for fashions latest and drama roles.
puts a decided crimp in the story
when, as Betty, she deliberately in
suits the prince.
The story is one of adventure and
romance told in humorous vein.
Colleen Moore in Her Bridal
Nightmare a apart special Christie
comedy, and Harold Lloyd in ST Senior
makes the program an unusual one.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-06
FARNUM HAS GREAT
ROLE IN NEW FEATURE

The Rex theatre will show for the
first time tomorrow, William Farnum
In his newest William Fox photo
drama, wings of the Morning. y
based on the novel of the same name
by Louis Tracy-a story filled with
thrilling incidents of the sea.
As Captain Anstruther of the Bril-
fish Army, and later as sailor on
board an ocean liner, Mr.. Farnum
is reported to give one Of the most
graphic and dramatic portrayals of
his brilliant career.
The story is of an English army
officer stationed at Singapore, who,
wrongly accused by his Colonel's
wife, is court-martialed and dismissed
from the army. Becoming sailor,
he is cast upon an uncharted island
after the boat has been wrecked; but
he was successful in rescuing teh
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-06

ton, fat, middle-aged Englishman
who loves all the ladies, but means
no harm to any Of them; Captain st.
Croix Trouvier, a coy young French
man who adores all the ladies, but is
afraid of them, and Tom Franklin, q
robust, hearty, handsome young
American.
Miss Joyce plays the role Of .uarion
Durand. wife Of the French aristo-
crat. and later the role of her own
daughter Beatrice.
This, production, from the pen OF
Rex Beach, with Alice Joyce in the
stellar role, will be shown as the fea-
ture attraction at the Grand theatre
on Sunday and Monday.
A Christie comedy, "Pearls and a
Peach" will complete the program.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-06
LARRY SEMON MAKES HIT.

"Between the Acts" Larry Semon's
latest breath taking fun producing
comedy showing atethe Elko theatre
for the last time tonight, is whole
vaudeville show and poor Larry, as a
stage hand, has mahy and varied ex-
periences, which give him wonderful
opportunities to present his particu-
lar brand of comedy.
Enid BENEFITS latest vehicle, 1.-The
Woman in the Suitcase" and the
Elko orchestra are further attrac-
tiOns.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-06

designations of five university presi-
dents, President Hadley of Yale.
President James of Illinois, President
Harrison of Pennsylvania, President
Schurman of Cornell and Presiden t
Dabney of Cincinnati, and the death
of President McLaurin of the Massa-
chusetts Institute of Technology.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-06
SIX UNIVERSITIES ARE
Seeking PRESIDENTS

Minneapolis, March 6.-Keen COM
petition in obtaining a president for
the University of Minnesota may de-
velop from the fact that six other
large institutions are in search of
executives, it has become known. AS
result, available education may
have an exceptionally wide choice of
positions.
The vacancies are created by the
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-06

daughter Of the ships owner. Their
stay on the island, until their rescue
is, filled with thrilling episodes. me
picture was directed by J. Gordon Ed
wards.
Added feature, Fox Sunshine come
DIV, and Fox "World's News
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-06

LEGION WOULD JOIN H. a. X ON N06NnOT<AAA. OA1.
The American LEGION through its national commander
Franklin DOer has requested the privilege OF joining win
the G. in the of Memorial Day, an
bounced at state Legion headquarters in st. Paul
The action taken pursuant to resolution adopted at the
Minneapolis convention. . !,
According to the resolution adopted by the convention the
national instructed to request the privilege
aharne with the of the Republic and the Confed
the annual OF Memorial
and passing of these to be the agency
Of carving annual observance the graves
and the memory of American soldiers a.
SENATE FAV0Rs MONROE DOCTRINE RESERVATION.
Mercy sakes alive! If the United States senate hasn't
rome and adopted Monroe Doctrine by vote
of So to e. after President Wilson had demanded mcdica-
ton of the Lodge reservation which would withhold the his
from the jurisdiction of the League OF Nations and
Interpreter of that long established policy. 49,
The for the readopon OF the
change seventeen democratic senators voted favor
of the reservation.
Without pretending much about the United States
court recent decision the to dissolve the
steel trust after elevenyear legal BATTLE to the effect
that the combine we'll behaved and not guilty of short
comngs Washington and the OF justice stood
aghast
But mebbe it's all right to give the so-caled packers
trus and the rust and other big trusts the dickens
Governor Edwards New Jersey has filed petition for
the presidential nomination in Illinois, EDWARDS IS
decidedly wet said he is strictly nondrinking man.
but repeal of the liquor law and Just what
dent Wilson, home state jersey thinks OF
is matter of conjecture. Wonder what Judge Lands OF
Chicago thinks about it?
We suspect wood alcohol victims this week
st. idea they had got by with cocktails
and furniture polish hghbas and that simple thing like wood
alcohol couldn't phase them. But their surnises failed
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-06
FOUR TYPES OF WOOERS.

There are four distinct types of
wooers presented in 1.-THE Vengeance
OF Durand," in the persons of Henri
Durand, French aristocrat passion
ately in love with his beautiful young
wife; Armand La Fargo, a French
dandy, who seeks to win the wife
from her husband; "Tubby Liviags-
Arizona republican., 1920-07-25

"Al1 the worlds a stage" is proving ! literally true-and all of the world loves a stage these days whether it 2 be the boards of Broadway or rough amphitheater. The art of acting has lost none of it's charm with the pass ing years. it seems, and the Mary Louises and Helen Mays of the present, dream as many dreams of playing Juliet to an applauding audience as they did in the good old days.
 But there is springing up a finer form of drama for Mary-s initiative powers than the cheap vaudeville act and the tinselly musical comedy which has held large possession of the field for some years. There is coming the Pageant or Community drama = not new, in the least, but new as a revival of one of the earliest forms of group acting. As it is being managed in this day of much loved cooperation and large scale organization, it is bringing into play all the arts in a community from the ingenious designing of the music-lOving girls to the artistic light ing Of the leading electricians in town: from the inenious designing of the eommunity's dressmak CTS to the sys- tematic mana agement of the most club flied of club women. No one is left out of the Community pageant. Art ists and art students make posters, playwrights revise the score to suit local needs, music teachers. and or chestra players plan the saccompani- ment; the politician gets the use of the town hall; drama lovers and the new theater enthusiasts plan the stag ing and costuming, and newsmen and publicity experts draw the crowds It's a, community affair that actually does depend on all sorts and conditions of people for it's success. Because girls are the chief lovers of the foot-light art, the Y. w. c. A. has a Drama de-
Arizona republican., 1920-07-25

means gathering together into a defi- mite organization the people in a com munity who, during a pageant demon stration, have proven most interested in dramatic affairs. It means build ing up a group that will be an infIu- ence for a better drama movement. The council draws it's members largely from Y. w. C. A. clubs in the begin ming but aims to attract anyone whose talents lie in this direction. Councils already formed have such member ship as this: college instructor in modern drama; an expert pianist and composer; a costume designer; interior decorator: eIocution teacher; teacher of aesthetic dancing: officers of the community "playhouse" or women in terested in church and missionary pageants; girls yho want to learn stage craft and costuming- The coun- cn can have a workshop where minia- ture stages, are made to teach sim plicity in line and design, effective color schemes, arrangement of settings, artistic lighting (Miss Wilson car ries with her three model stages. made by staging experts in New York. to show what can be taught in the most practical way through the actual mak- ing of toy stages.)
 The workshop teaches the planning and making of costumes; the painting of scenery, in fact, all the practical arts necessary to a dramatic produc- ton. The council should have a library of the best plays and poetic dramas; list of the successful playwrights chiefly of modern al anna; bureau of information on all matters pertaining to the drama. It aims to be an educa- tional force in a community and a cen ter of artistic effort It is an actual working start in the national com munity drama movement and, dis associated entirely from the commer- cial theater, fit is interested in drama