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Evening journal., 1920-03-12

ThFe's topsy-turyy land, maybe,
whee right-handed men use their left
hanis, where clocks run backwards and
all print is reversed.
This is the place wher your shoe fits
sither foot. where the strongest jail is
as strong as a cardboard box and chicks
can hatch from the egg without crack
ing the shell.
This Is the land Of fourth dimension.
Since the philosopher Einstein first
spoke of his faith in a universe with
an extra" dimension, mathematicians
blessed with Imagination hae lugged
back to discussion the fascinating the
prizes of fourth dimension.
Commonly fourth dimension, or "hy-
perspace," is spoken Of as "4-spaee."
Euclid deyised geometry to analytic
ihings of three dimensions. Mathema-
.icians, trying to perfect his famous
fifth postulate. stumbled upon the
possibility Of other systems of geom-
etry to measure things of two dimen-
sions, four dimensions, flve-any num-
Der Of dimensions.
We know three dimensions. Put your
hand in front of you. Now move it-up.
Now lower it, Move it toward you and
low away from you There You have
explored every dimension we know.
Your hand has Travelled up and down,
right and left and back and forth. 1t
has investigated height, breadth and
Evening journal., 1920-03-12
HOLY0KE COLLEGE
ASKS DEL. FOR S1,656

HoLYoKE, Mass. March i2s-Del-
aware's quota in the 100000 fund
campaign for Mount Holyoke College.
at South Hadley, Mass. is si656 II was
announced here today by Miss Elinor
Colby, chairman of the Delaware dis
trict Of the campaign. which is now
In progress
fhe quota for Delaware Is based
on the number Of Mount Holyoke wo-
men In this district and the proportion
OF wealth as established IN the Lib
srty Loan drives, said Miss Colby.
The qpota represents the minimum
TO be raised The attainment OF the
S3,OOO0O0 endowment fund will by no
means cover all the needs or Mount
Evening journal., 1920-03-12

tIolyoke, but by going over the top
we shall remove the present financial
difficulties of the college and provide
something for the future.
"The aim Of the campaign is 10 raise
a s2,00O,000 endowment for increasing
the salaries of the teaching stan, and
si,m000O for the construction OF build
ings urgently needed.
Miss Colby announced the mem
bers Of her local committee as follows:
Miss Elolse Bullman. Wilmington;
Miss Ruth Colby, Holly Oak; Mrs. John
II. Culver, Wilmington; Miss Helen
Hart. Wilmington: Miss prlellla Hea-
cock, Wilmington; Mrs Walter ken
nedy, Claymonl; and Mrs. f. S. Nc
Gregor, Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1920-03-12
LIEUT.. COL. STEVENSON
ISLAID TO REST

Military authorities, business men,
and clerks at the local postofflce at
tended the funeral yesterday after
noon Of Lieutenant-Colone Charles NJ
Stevenson, from his late residence,
No. 23ii Washington street. The Rev.
George C. Williams paid high tribute
to the career of the former soldier.
The pallbearers were Edward Dur
ney and Edward Goslin, fellow post
office clerks, Hamilton Ayers, Frank
Webb, Perry Arnold and John Mat
thews.
Among those who attended the SER
vices were: Adjutant- General l. Pusey
Wickersham, General Garrett ]. Hart.
Postmaster James J. English, ex-sheriff
Harry C. Stidham, Senator James B.
Hickman, Francis E. Lynch. Charles
A. Gouert and Thompson Reed.
Many floral tributes were received,
Evening journal., 1920-03-12
IIRpRIeE DAINTY.

A surprise party was given last
evening to Louis Jones. paying teller at
the Delaware Trust Company, at his
home, No. 2607 Talnall street. in honor
Of his 22nd birthday anniversary.
Those present were Misses Grace
Jones, Edna Jones, Louise Baldwin,
adelaide Aimen. Florence Lucas, Mil
dred Davis, Mildred Rutan. Mary HUT
Ter, Mrs Francis Blaine, Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Carpenter, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
stetser. Marion Minker, Frank Baylis,
Raymond Veasey, A. Pennell Stetser,
Mr.. and Mrs L. c. Jones.
Evening journal., 1920-03-12

Mrs George Tollenger gave a lunch
ON and card party yesterday.
Evening journal., 1920-03-12

including a massive basket from the
postofflce. Interment was made at
Riyerview camesery. Colonel Steven
son is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Louise R. Stevenson, two daughters,
Elizabeth and Margaret Stevenson and
brother, William Stevenson.
Evening journal., 1920-03-12
SOCIAL AND PERSONALS

Samuel w. Handy, Of No. 1917 Nun
roe street, is seriously i'll at his home.
Mrs. Frank Bowling. Of Akron. Ohio.
is visiting relatives in this city.
Miss Helen Minor. Thirteenth and
West streets. who has been spend
ing some time with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. William f. Sterling, at Girls
field, Md, has returned home.
Mrs. George Tollenger gave a lunch
con and card party yesterday.
William NJ. Jack has secured posi-
ta at The National Analine Chemi-
Works, Marcus Hook. and viii as
~ his duties Monday.
Mss Myrtle Bullen and Miss Laura
l'Gc. of No. 2ii West Twenty-flfth
rect, are spending week in Chester
as the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Coplain
Evening journal., 1920-03-12
ENENING Az CARns.

Miss Ethel Shaw entertained a num-
ber Of friends at a card party at her
home, No. 223 West Twenty-sixth
street, last evening
Those present were Miss Helen Bowe
Janet Alexander. Helen Stewart, Helen
Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas NJ. Leon
ard, Carl Stauffer. Russell White, Mer-
vim Lafferty and Harry Denny.
Evening journal., 1920-03-12
FRECKLES
March Brings Out Unsightly Spots.
How TO Remove Easily.

The woman with tender skin breads
March because it is likely to cover her
face with ugly freckles. No matter how
thick her veil, the sun and winds have
a strong tendency to make her frecke.
Fortunately for her peace of mind
0thine--double strength, makes it
possible for even those most suscept-
ible to freckles to keep their skin clear
and white No matter how stubborn
a case of freckles you have, the double
strength Othine' should remove them.
Get an ounce from your druggist and
Danish the freckles. Money back if it
fails.
Evening journal., 1920-03-12

The production of potash in Ger
many last January reached the record
total OF $4,000 tons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-11

TIM DORSET

HE DUKNET
This lint smn 6,rathes smn'7"ess IN
rurry line. The snaigM hack is just
as "easy 10 look q" as tie TUXEDO
fyonL The skirt has the samt style
porkris as me roai and a centre plat in
back for walking eomfon. In Siiar-
tone .Spor1spau The roir, are Oxfo'a,
Navr, Copen, Beaver and Reindeer;
in Plain Sportspan they are Marine,
Jade, Bes:er and Tan.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-02
|IIIoA

John hartley has been on the sci
LIST for q few days.
Miss Elizabeth Swisher who has
been sick for few days, We learn Is
better at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Davis and chill
dren, Of Enterprise, are visiting friends
at this place.
Albert West, Of Grant Town, was
calling on relatives here day 0: Two
the last OF the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Harris and
Miss Ruby Bower, Of Meadowdale
spent Monday with the formers par
ents at this place.
Miss Mary Daugherty, Of Fatrmon!
] was visiting friends here over Sunday
Mrs. C. E. Feather and daughter
Miss May, Of Fairmont, spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Harris.
Mr.. Ind Mrs. Charles Hawkins, o.
Norwood, was calling on the former
parents here over Sunday.
Road Supervisor S. Z. Sergent Is
working our roads up in fine condition
Work at the mines here Is tmprov
ing some.
Elihu Curry, Of Norwood, moved his
family to this place recently.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-02
No Alcohol OF Chemicals
"A Hair Food

FAMo contains no alcohol or chemicals to make
n. hair brittle and turn it gay And FAMO contains
no dives to discolor the hair OF make it gummy.
EAMO is pure hair food that will make your
hair rich, glossy and lxiant in natural way ana 40
itso quickly as to appear marvellous.
wihsuch aguarartse thisfrst allotment i; ougl
voucan and seewhat remarkabler it will hay'
For sale at all toilet goods dealers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-02

s1ty-tye per cent Of all the acre
age farmed In California Is now be,
ing cultivated BY tractors propelled
either petroleum products or BY
steam.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-02
Protected Home Circle
State Meeting Here

On June 10 and II the West VII.
ginia state Circle Of the Protected
Home Circle will meet IN Fairmonr,
sessions 20 be held In Masonic Tenn
Ole. ]. c. ". Busch. Parkerstufg,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-02
fsY coNDol


mart with Charlotte Ross in the second
act Of The Red Widow" for a million
dollars.
1t helps the drawing scene won
derfully to see Slim the properly
man who Is frequently pressed mo
the "Red Widow Cast" in white SHOES
and hosiery.
Kathleen Kirkham. the Young mo
ton picture star now Praying an I'M
portant part in Metros screen produc'
ton OF the successful stage comedy
by C. W. Bell and Mark Swan, Par
lor, Bedroom and Bath" will soon be
featured in her own pictures under the
name Of 'Kirkham Productions.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-02
sIo.s;iE Ups.
81

Ed pettman can deliver the
lcds, he ought to be able to sell his
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-02

Il /. d,hcalt . I'D Ass1l.a sio'
supplied vith elective ASsa
they have 1 RELIGION o. eeto1 = -
ing grease s'a s't Seeming =
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-02
Human Interest Story.

Human Interest Story.
That Rachel Crothers' play, "0h
LadySS1," adapts itself well to screen
Aahaptad ton, can be proven at the Prin;
Eess today. AS seen in the Metro pro
4 dCtiou Il Is mild and wholesome In
ffacter, containing wealth OF hu.
d Interest, enough Of comedy, and
z nclent suspense TO make It q favor.
with al who see II. The old cou.
oie, whose sorrows at losing their all
1fe alietiated in allowing the old man
, 70 become q member Of the household
along With his wife, are irrestible In
Their appeal. ;,
Fine individuality Is given to each
member Of said home, including
Blossy; whose unquenchable romanti.
cism Is one Of the amusing features Of
the play. The opening scenes OF the
pictufe move rather TOO slowly, ana
cc1ld be greatly improved by cutting,
and there Is evidence Of a slight disre-
gard Of moving picture technique IN
+. irving % stick closely to the lines Of
|lt1e stage production.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-02
same proqran, al Nelson.

sfme. Program at Nelson. ]
There is no c haage in the picture
game at the Nelson today, the feature
Of yesterday, "The Jungle Trail with
William Farnum still holding the
screen. The Sunshine Comedy is also
& repeater.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-02
Stars Mildred Harris

loe1f1 MtIoFeo 1arCl6
\ "a reat deal OF the eternal feminine
us expressed In the sixreel Jewel sub
iec. Forbidden" on the Dixie screen.
/ Z has been given a charming presen-
tation By Lois Weber and Phillips
Dmailey, and while not as dramatic as
some 81 their previous productions, h
possesses q great deal Of human ap-
peal. ;,
Mildred Harris appears In the lead
INF role. that Of country girl pos
t6ssed with q desire to 80 to the city.
4fyoung man Of good breeding .anc
iiiie looks drifts into the small town
: md the GIRL Is enchanted with his ap-
bearancs and manners. A love affair
fesultS and they are soon married.
Thel The young husband learns for the
3ifst time taat his bride has a longing
f6r city life, while he has come 70 the
country for the express purpose OF for
setting some Of the crushing sorrows
: tie city has inflicted upon his soul.
Thet theme Is played upon In thor
oughly natural way, the bride tearfully
( sighing for the bright lights until the
husband finally relents and takes her
70 Them. He tries to disillusion her
81 vains and there is a grim humor IN
the way In which she yearns Tor the
fhings that have come to disgust him.
4 Her runaway venture in Chinatown
kas been admirably pictured and there
n 1 Idle surprise at the close when
the IDENTITY Of the mysterious French
I1an,is disclosed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-02
] CHE
FRONT 4 ROW
-The Screen.

IT HERE was a noticeable improve
ment last night in the presenta
: Ton Of 1.-THE Red Widow at the
Hippo6rome, especially in the matter
Of ensemble numbers. The increase
IN volume means that the morning re-
|hcarsals underline skilled hand OF W.
H. Gracey are having their effect, and
THAT the members OF the chorus are
becoming better acquainted with the
music, OnQuestionably II Is the best
btll presented here, and lovers OF real
II good musical comedy should see u:
Tomorrow the bill Is MY Best Gill
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-02
Only a Limited Amount Here

VIZ suod y limited city these first
heads You get your bottle local dealer You pay IN the regular
@ d dic the
bottle with the guarantee Trial bottle Sc But the guarantee
applies the large 81 size only.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-02-26
INSTALL DESCHANEL
PRESIDENT OF FRANCE
Is Formally Inducted Into Office
as Tenth Head of the
Republic.

Paris.-Paul Deschanel became tenth
President of the French Republic, sue
ceedng Raymond Poincare, who laid
aside the robes of Office after one of
the most critical periods in the his
tory of the country. The formal trans
fer from the old to the new regime oc-
Cured at the Palace OF the Elysee.
The ceremony was favored by bril-
liant, spring-like weather, and Paris
wholeheartedly improved the occasion
TO pay homage o both the incoming
and outgoing executives, between
whom, to all appearances, The honors
were impartially divided.
The Inauguration OF the French
President is a formal ceremony, ar
rangements for which are made long
In advance Of the event. Precedents
having historic approval are closely
followed and the number permitted to
witness the transfer OF authority is
limited to the presidents of the sem
ate and the chamber of deputies. com
mttees from each house and members
Of the cabinet.
Premier Millerand, shortly before
the hour set for the ceremony, drove
to the Palace Bourbon where. as pres
ident Of the chamber VI. DeschaneI has
maintained his residence, and called
for the President elect Entering
state carriage and escorted by a regi-
ment of cuirassiers and preceded by a
flag bearer, they drove to the palace.
where the ceremon~ was to take place.
While the crowds masscd along the
route on both banks Of the Seine were
cheering NJ Deschanel as he passed
with his escort, the members Of the
cabinet and the officials OF the sena @
and the chamber assembled around VI.
Poincare i'm the palace to greet the
new President.
With the arrival of NJ Deschanel at
the Elysee. the formal transfer of pow
er took place. On the conclusion OF
the formality President Deschanel and
ex-President Poincare, with their es-
cOrt, were driven through the crowded
streets to the City Hall, whore they
were received by the president Of the
Municipal Council, the prefect OF the
department Of the Seine and the presl-
dent of the General Council.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-02-26

Limerick has been linked MP with
other things besides verses and mcdi-
val conquest. Limerick laces were
one time renowned. until they were
so widely copied that their originality
was lost Today Limerick is famous
chiefly for bacon and pretty girls. The
natives claim the very pretticst Irish
girls grow UP in Limerick As for the
bacon. $4,000 pigs are killed in the
town yearly, and yet pigs swarm I'm it's
streets, yards and houses. Limcrics
bacon and ham seldom reach the
American table, but throughout the
British isles they are regarded as the
best in the world.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-02-26

Charicston.-Thc state of West vlr-
einia was paid in full for the amounts
it has deposited fin the Day and Night
Bank of Charleston on July 10 when
this institution was closed by order Of
state Banking Commissioner Joseph
5. Hi. The United States Fidelity
and Guaranty company OF Baltimore,
has settled the total account of the
state with the defunct institution,
which was SS9,SS42j, including The lu-
terest The last amount due was paid
20 the state treasurer it being SG4,-
00404.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-02-26

Challeston.-Miners from the New
River district in Charleston reported
that thirteen mines in the Loup Creek
division are striking because of re-
fuSal of operators TO reinstate the
agreement of September l, the inform
ants claiming that the strikes are au-
thorized by International headquar-
terS. Secretary r. l.. Lewis. of The
operators association, admitted that
there is some trouble, stating that the
miners officials have been striving to
get the men out but with slight sue
cess thus far.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-02-26

Charleston.-After a personal exam
inatiol of all the children now in the
West Virginia School for Deaf and
Blind, at Rom ey, DR. y Il. Church
man, president Of the State health
counsel, has reported TO the State
Board Of CO.trol that he found a to-
tai OF ~ cases IN which operations
OF one kind or another are needed
There are % cases Of adenoids and
diseased tonslls, IA cases of cataract,
eight cases for enucleation of the eye
five cases Of irridectomy, and two
cases Of mastOidiGs," Or. Churchmau
reported in the summary of his state
ment OF diagnosis.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-02-26

Huntington.-A check for $50 TO he
devoted to the school shoe fund, was
delivered to Superintendent of Schools
Wright by Mrs. VIII Mount. secretary
of the Needlework Guild. Mr.. Wright
had been advised by letter by the pres-
ident Mrs. J. y. Stevenson, of the in
tention Of the guild officers to con-
tribute this sum to the depleted
school shoe fund. The money was
part Of the amount secured by the
guild from money members" in the
annual campaign in the fall Besides
contributing thus TO the school shoe
fund the guild has provided I'm an ex-
tensive way school garments for many
poor children.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-02-26

Beckley.-The machine shop and mo-
tor barn of the Mead-Tolliver Coal
Coal company at Winarney, w. Va,
was destroyed, enta.ling a loss of
apore $4,000. One Of the serious lea-
lures attending this fire was the de-
struction OF six gathering locomotives.
By strenuous efforts the company was
able to load coal the day following the
fire. utilizing ten railroad cars. Inn
mediate steps were taken to secure To-
comotives by express from other
points.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-02-26
SHIP SALE INJUNCTION.
Justice Bailey Issues Restraining or.
der in Hearst Suit.

Northumberland Of a legal
battle TO complicate the controversy
over the Shipping Board efforts to dis
pose Of 30 former German passenger
liners loomed large when Associate
Justice Bailey, I'm the District Of Co
lumbia Supreme Court granted a tenn
porary injunction against the sale upon
a taxpayers application filed by VIII
liam Randolph Hearst, the newspaper
publisher.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-02-26
37th Year. Whole No.l87O

'"mIr>t"n.-A petition in bank
rup'cy was filed i'm the clerks office
"i the Federal District Court by
George II. Imhodcn. who has been do
Ing business at lGO9 Charleston street
under the name of lmboden Drug COM
p"ny His liabilities are placed at
Si,o2GS2, and his assets at S3,4S5. He
claims exemption on property valued
at 500
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-02-26

Huntlngton.-A. +. Hayes, special
agent of the department of justice.
has been in Huntington, conducting
an investigation of the retail price OF
bread. 1t was learned. The depart
ment recently completed a similar in
quiry in Charleston, where 1t was dis
covered the retailers were buying
bread for y cents loaf and selling
it for ID cents. The government held
that 3 cents a loaf was an unreason-
able profit, and after some warrants
had been issued, the retailers cut the
price OF bread TO II cents to cash Gus
toners, and priced it at 10 cents a
loaf to charge customers.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-02-26

Huntington. - To strengthen the
chances of conviction in police court
cases, Chief Of Police John w. Coon
has ordered that all officers partlcl-
pating in an arrest be present at the
police court when thu case is tried. In
this notice to the police department,
Chief Coon stated that it had been
brought to the attention of the mayor
by Judge Newman that although the
time of police court was changed from
o o'clock, a. m. to 3 30 O'Clock i'm the
afternoon in order that the officers
might more easily attend court. many
are not appearing against those ar
rested
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-02-26

# any l described nc dhs heirs
pc , from tn time the
Given mdern hand this b1th day january 12O
l. G BOARD
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-02-26

HuntinSton.-An old bogus check
game, such as has been worked from
time immemorial, IS still being oper-
ated in Huntington, was the statement
Of )lice Chief Coon, who issued a
special warning to grocers. against
cashing checks Of strangers for small
amounts, a man has been going
around, representing himself 10 be a
Iaborer, or mechanic, giving bogus
checks, after buying a small uuan-
uty Of groceries. In one instance he
gave check for $3.50 after buying
IA doll worth Of groceries The
grocer gave him the change. and
wen the groceries were delivered,
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-02-26

Capt Claud Raimond Collins, presi-
dent of the Aviators' Club of Pennsyl-
vania and captain of the New York city
aerial police. who offers himself MS 81
passenger 600 a rocket TO be sent from
the earth to- Mars. This captain Collins
viii do provided rocket, similar to-
the one in which he is TO be sent. has
been successfully landed on the planet.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-02-26

Nheeling.-Mary Frances Bobich.
four-year-old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Paul Bobich. - South Wabash
street, was almost fatally burned
Wille playing around small fire in
the alley in the rear of her home. Mrs.
Joseph keateS, of 1889 South Wabash
street, suffered badly burned hands
and arms in heroic efforts To smoth-
er the tlame-enveloped child, while en-
other neighbor woman, in running to
a drug store for medical aid, fell and
suffered a badly cut head.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-02-26

Wheeling.-The West Virginia
Traction and Electric Company's hold
inSS, embracing all the properties OF
the company, both here and in Nor
Santown, will he sold at auction nj the
front door of the Ohio county courr
house, according To word given out by
commissioners J. ID. Whitmore and
John j. Coniff. The sale was ordered
by Judge \. C. Dayton. the company
having recently gone into recelvership.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-02-26

Sisterville. - Gordon Keith, chief
lineman of the Bell Telephone com
pany, was instantly killed while work
ing in Paden City when he took hold
OF a live Wire He was a member of
the Methodist church and several fra
ternities. He is survived by a widow
and baby.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-02-26

Observation-Disclosures was receiv-
ed by the public service commission
from the Princeton Power company
asking that autho 'ity be granted to
discontinue express car service be-
tween Bluefield and Princeton. The
company claims that its present bust
I-ss does not justify continuation of
the service.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-02-26

Charleston.-The right Of the city
of Parkersburg, under its franchise to
the kanawha Traction and Electric
company, to collect a certain percent
age OF the gross revenues of the rail-
way company, was upheld by the Su-
preme Court of Appeals in modifying
and affirming the decision of the Cir
cult court of Wood county in an ap-
pealed case in which the city was
plaintiff and the traction company de-
fendant.