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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-26

lat Tom Newbraugh,s At townsville re-'
Gently
Frank Robey. OF townsville, spent
Sunday at Georgetown.
Charles Hess is S.orking for gas
company at McKeesport, Pa.
Robert Snider spent Monday ut
Brady.
We understand that Mrs. l. E. Ar.
nett is on the sick list at Fairmont.
Mrs. Charles Hess was calling at
Arnettsville Monday.
Eugene and Karl Arnett spent Sun
day at James Arnett's.
n. E. Fisher was business caller at
Fairmont one day last week.
Byrl Henry and Harvey Musgrave
spent one evening at Harry Brooks
last week.
Mrs. E. H. Musgrave was shopping
at Fairmont one day last week.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-26
MONONGALIA
MUSINGS


""'We have heard OF various kinds
Of trusts, but the latest variety to
come to our notice-or is It tie old.
est-is the country newspaper. 1t is
claimed that It trusts everybody gets
cussed for trusting, mistrusted for
cusstng, and II 1t busts for trusting,
gets cussed for busting.
''Profound and pompous students
OF human nature are about ready to
predict that the Eighteenth Amend
ment will greatly reduce the size OF
fish caught this spring.
professionally modern poet ut
tiers a sublime thought, even though
1t Is not expressed In the beauty OF a
phrase by Shelley. Look at this
ut is bad to have an empty purse,
But an empty heart is whole lot
worse"
Here is Lincoln story, perhaps
new to many Of US: A delegation ask
ed the, appointment OF a man in deli.
cate health to go to the balmy lati-
tudes OF the Sandwich Islands. Lin.
coin said, Gentlemen, am sorry
that there are eight other, applicants
for that place, and they are all sicker
than your man."
'''The young mans fancy. now
lightly turns to the price of gasoline.
''"It is claimed that the meanest
man on earth has at last been found.
He Is making. money by selling the
weather predictions furnished by his
fathers rheumatism. He would fail
to make living II he undertook to sell
the predictions OF the Weather Blu
reau. They have often been wide OF
the mark this winter.
''sIf other members OF the human
family did not work any better than
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-26

days ago and was visiting his SON
John Fisher, at Beilview also.
Henry Youst spent Monday al
Frank Youst's.
The family Of R, T. Stewart has
been sick with grip but are better.
Karl Arnett, who has had grip, has
got we'll.
James Arnett is indisposed with a
bad cold.
Mrs. Minnie Hood, who has been
sick, is better.
Mrs. Maggie Wisman. Rose Wisman,
Brooks Wisman, who all have had the
Influenza, have got well.
The family Of Eugene Arnett who
have had the grip have all got we'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Arnett were Wis,
iting at Clarence Satterfield's one day
last week at Brady.
Raymond vandergrift was visiting
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-26

Circulars appearing in Switzerland, now even
than before the the clearing house for all the
underground communications of Europe. in which the
soviet government of Russia claim Constan-
tnople the ground that the Turkish capital was
promised to Russia in 1915 "as compensation for the
Russian effort" This is getting long way from the
mo annexators, no indemnes" formula of the early
revolution and it would be rather preposerous If it
not for the fact that day it might crop up
Offset when the French and the British undertake
to collect the billions they loaned Russia of Roman
offs.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-26

Director General Hines at the final dinner of execu-
tives of the Railroad administration held last night
made the assertion that the Railroad administration
has been the most efficient organization its kind ever
gathered together in short time. There is more
than little truth in that Considering the speed that
characterized the setting of this great machine it
away with titanic task But it always lacked real
vision and after Hines cook it suffered marked
slump in way and in respects was terrible
handicap to the country.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-26

Unless the public fills an aching
void with larger tips.
Director General Hines told his as
sociates last night that the Railroad
administration is the most efficient or
ganization in the world, or words 10
that effect.
Gee, what will Burleson say when
he hears about that?
Maybe just point out that Hines, old
chap, is stealing his stuff and let 1t go
at that.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-26

Consideration of the peace treaty under an
to keep before the senate until it is disposed of
resumed today Before the end March, therefore, we
shall all know whether the presidential campaign
is to be fought out the issues with which politicians
are familiar there is going to be entirely deal
1t is anxious period for Americans who hope to see
the United States play strong part in the affairs
the world but it is anxious time for the
politicians who will be hopelessly at If the country
lines up for finish fight foreign questions.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-26

cambridge Colby does not know anything about the
responsibilities of the Office which Mr.. Wilson has ten
dered him, and he has accepted But neither did Mr.
Bryan whose most conspicuous achievement consisted
of creating utterly false impression in Europe
gardng the trend of public feeling in this country
managed survive the Bryan episode and doubtless we
shall survive the Colby one. nasmuch it last
very long no matter how it turns out
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-26

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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-26

During 1918, Germany exported to
the United States undecorated china
and porcelain valued at $61,756, an
increase of 80 per cent over pre.war
years.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-26
THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY IS, 1920
THE AMERICAN'S CREED.

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New Britain herald., 1920-01-12

Principles in the Faillaux trial. Left, Mime. CaillauX and the man on trial. Right ttop to bottom). Malvy. the baniShcd minister of interior with whom CaillauX is charged wit h having dealt: M. Demange, formerly defender of Dreyfus, now defending CaillauN: Premier Clemenceau, chief accuser of CailIauX.
 Paris. Jan. 12.-F'rance is prepa ring for the greatest battle of politics, pol lcies. intrigueS and attacks ever eN- perienced in the nations history.
 Joseph CaillauN. former premier and minister of finance. charged with alleged treason hIe relations with the enemy, will come to trial before the senate on Jan. II. Then will begin revelations that threaten to expose either the secret intriGues of the pres ent ClemenCeaH ministry and the wrong done q peacc-lOVine and peace seeking leader, or the danger that
New Britain herald., 1920-01-12

'hlca So.-Alrs. John G. south left) and Mss Mary Garrett Hay (right. are two of the leading republican del fGates who attended the convention of the republican national women'S com- m1ttee in Chicago. Jan. ; and 6 M rs south IS Chairman of the Women's di- vision and Miss Hay is chairman of the executive committee.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-12
ASPHYXIATED BY GAS
StaniSlauS Ryguszyn Found Dead in 
 Bed With Open Gas Jet As Mute
 Evidence of His End.

Stani-lnus RNSuszyn of N6 Hartford avenue was found dead in bed at his home yesterday morning. An open gas jet in the room was mute evidence of the cause. He was bout 80 years of age, and as far as is known had no relatives in this city. The police were notified by Matthias Schreiber
 who lives in the house and Captain r. w. Grace detailed Officer Lsmphere 10 investigate the case. The officer learned that RN3uSzln came home late Saturday night and il is believed that he blew out the gas His body was found fully clothed in, bed. AIed- ical E,Xa miner ElcocIl viewed the body and gave permission for removal to the undertaking rooms of M. J. Ken nry and company. \ letter written
New Britain herald., 1920-01-12

costs oil Peter SaIis,' guilty of having saulted each other and disturbing the peace by creating. a, fight on Elm street. Officer Murphy arrested Dom inic following complaint made at the police station by Peter, who stated that Dominic started the trouble and beat him up. Both men were at the home of friend and had been drink ing. according to the statement made by Bennie Luciani, one of the wit nesses. Peter said he did not fight until Dominic called him bad: names. He said that he did not mind being ca He'd names, but when someone calls his ''family names then it is high time to start something
New Britain herald., 1920-01-12

, confronted the French people dug the C:titfaux term of office. lntermingled in this great DO cal tansie is a story of love that en with the murder of CSaston Cafme editor of the Figaro. by CafIIaI first wife. in March. 1914.
 taillaux was arrested in Jann 1918. When brought before the | atorial com mission investig gating' charges of Urea son against him, attacked the permanent officials of French foreign offitfice as having s piled information to his enemies their campaign againsl him.
 His opponents. however, point his relationship with Bolo Psasha. d Victed later for treason, and with Al ", the banished minister They tend 10 show papers pointing to CI lauN'S efforts for bringing about early peace with Germany, thus | coura ging the hopes of our enem fe
New Britain herald., 1920-01-12
ST. JOHNS CHURCH FAIR.
FourthA nnuaI Bazaar Will Be Held
 February 2 to II.

-\rranGem ents for the fourth annual fair of the Church of St John the Evangelist arc well under way and a com n1ittee headed hN Daniel COSgrONe is com mpletins plans for the big event. The group mot last evening in the parish hall and named Thomas H.
 Boyle tenn porarN secretary. Miss Mary CUsick has been chosen to act as sec rctarN of the affair. tn take up her duties as soon as inc big carnival begins. It is thr plan of the church to run the event five nights beginning
New Britain herald., 1920-01-12
MARRIAGE, LICENSES.

William NJ. Herman. of Bain street. and Miss Louise A. Reuthcr. of t57 Kelsey street. have taken out q li- ccnse 10 marry. Herman is a cigar maker and Miss Reuther book keeper. A license has also heen granted 10 Salvatore Pusliesc and Francesca Cucci. The former is q poiisher living, in Bristol and his bride be lives a 33& Church street.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-12

by Anna Tuarocoska of 13O Dudley street Jersey City. x. J., Was found among the dlud mans effects. Cap tain Grace nHS mnuI:icated with the Jerey City police asking that he woman he notified of RNguszNn's de4t h.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-12

Mile F.Ivira .AmazaT. q soprano. Mile. Amazar accuses Baklanoif of having broueh ht her to this country under an understanding by which she expected to become his wife. She charges she, later discovered her supposed tiance had a wife and family in Russia. The man and the girl in the case are shown above.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-12
TICKETS ARE. LIMITED.

.\dmittance 10 the initial concert given hH the New Britain Nusica l club this evening is for members and associate members onjN. although ac tive members arc entitled 10 bring q guest Associate memhershps will be enrolled at tht, door.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-12

New York-J. \, Hopkins is chair man of the committee of riS, q new political party which has been rec ently organized in the middle west. It is a liberal party and a convention is to be held July 1. when it will an nouncc its candidate for president and vice president.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-12

February 9 and closing February II A meeting of the committee in charge will be held Thursday evening at 7:3( in the parish hall.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-05
DELAWARE CITY.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Delaware City, April 5.--Mrs. Dia-
mond and son, George, motored from
Cedarville, n. j., here, Saturday. to spend
the weekend with her sister, Mrs. VIII
liam Davidson.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Steelman and son,
Rodney. of Baltimore, spent Sunday here
with her mother, Mrs Emma Price
Miss Dorothy Johnson is spending a
few daysin Atlantic City with her father,
Frank Johnson.
Miss Eleanor Shanker of Philadelphia
is a guest of Miss Gertrude Sadlcr.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Pennington of
Wilmington spent the weekend here with
her parents. MIR. and Mrs. Harry G. Clark.
Mr. and Mrs Presley Geohegan spent
Easter with hois parents, Rev. and Mrs.
Gcohegan, at Bethel.
Miss Carrie Clark of Wilmington
visited her niece, Mrs. Joseph Pcnning-
ton. over the weekend.
Mrs. Charles lIeathcrs, who was
operated on at Physicians and Surgeons
Hospital, Wilmington. the past week, is
reported slightly improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Winan of Arlington, y.
j., arc visiting their daughter, Mrs. Robert
&. Pitzer
Delaware City a. a. will hold dance,
tonight, in the \. NJ. {. \. building at
Fort du Pont.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Pennington of
Chester. Pa, spent the weekend here
with his parents, MIR and Mrs +. A..
Pennington.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-05
CHESTERTOWN AND VICINITY.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Chestertown, Md, April 5.Invita-
tions have been issued for the marriage
of Miss Mary Pauline Walls, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs G.. Alfred Walls Of Sudlcrs-
vile, 10 Frank ~ Tarbutton of Smyrna,
Del, son Of MIR and Mrs. Cooper Tar
button Of CrImpton, the ceremony to
take place on Tuesday az noon in Cal
vary Methodist Episcopal Church, Sud
leisville.
Miss Margaret Brinsfeld. formerly
teacher in the public schools OF Kent
county. was married, Saturday, to Robert
NJ Logan Of Millington. in St Mat
thcws Protestant Episcopal Church,
Winter Haven They win reside in Mil
tington. where the groom Is engaged III
business
William " LipScomb died at his home
in kcnncdyville, last week, aged ~ years.
lie leaves three sons. one of whom, Rob
cri is a resident Of Wilmington.
Samuel Covey Cacy, bachelor farmer
living near Lynch. died suddenly Of
apoplcxy at hts home, Tuesday, aged 81
wears
Tho fourth quarterly conference NJ
Christ Methodist Protestant Church
Chrstertown. sct the salary Of the pastor
LOT TIT fbttttbE ,Fftf FfsFef- Af issl his~f
provided for placing $50. 600 additional
insurance on the church and parsonage
property, and has Increased the salaries
Of the church orpanist and sexton. Tho
budget adopted for the coming year
provides for expenditures amounting 20
$1,000 Nearly all Of the church quota
of S.. 900 for the million dollar campaign
fund has been paid.
Miss Frances Wood Of Wilmington is
visiting her cousin, Miss Eva Atkinson, IN
Millington.
Walter T. Bramhle has sold to A. II.
Tyson OF Wilmington, his three-year-oid
Bingen colt for 500, II is a promising
youngstcr.
The first shSd OF the season made their
appearance ia local markets last week, and
sold at 60 cents and 81 apiece. They arc
very small
County Commissioners have awarded TO
the Sutton Contract Co, Of Philadelphia
the contract to resirfaoe the roadbed be
tween the town Of Still Pond and Still
Pond station, for 50, a,03o
Leon Walbert of this county has ac-
cepted n position as clerk under civil
service in tho Penn's Grove, \. j., post
Office. Mr.. Walbcrt held this position
during the war
William G.. Smyth has resigned as
secretary Of the Kent county branch OF
the Peninsula Produce Exchange. and
Arthur H. Harris has been elected 10 the
vacancy.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-05
AFTER INFLUENZA
The Grip, Feyers and Other Poisoning.
Prostrating Diseases

II il absolutely necessary that the blood
be thoroughly eleansed, germs of disease
destroyed or driven ont, appetite restorsf
and the kidneys and liver restored TO per-
feet regular action.
Hoods Sarsapariiia has been before
the people for 10 years AZ a general blood
purifying Alternative tonic medicine and
1t has given perfect Satisfaction. Men and
women whose uandrnothers gave them
Hoods Sarsaparilla are now giving il TO
their own children and grandchildren
with perfect confidence. II is the ideal
family medicine, for 3 wide range Of all
ments, always ready, always does good
ri any season Of the year. Prepared by
educated pharmacists. Nearly 20 wears
of phenomenal sales tell the story OF ITS
remarkable merit For a mild. effective
laxative. take Hoods Pills.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-05
NEWS OF SEAFORD.

Seaford. April Sd. f. Purse left
Friday morning for points in Texas to buy
fruit and produce for Purse Brothers.
Detroit. Mich lie will be gone several
months
Miss Elizabeth Ross who spent the
winter with her cousin, Mrs. Lucille Ross
Jones. at Calgary. Canada. has returned
TO her home here
Miss Helena Nivien OF Wilmington Is
home for the Easter holidays with her
mother. Mrs. 4 r. Nivicn.
Hon. Charles Lee Horsey and wife
of Piechee. Nevada. formerly of Seaford.
ire here for week visiting among friends.
Mrs. !. Morris Perry of Philadelphia is
hero visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
]. b. Robinson.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-05
NEW PASTOR AT CL AYMONT.

There were large crowds at both
services Yesterday at the Claymont Nj l..
Church. Sermons both morning and
evening were delivered by the new pastor,
Rev. Howard r. McDade The subject
of the morning sermon Was Ressurrection
Guaranteed, and in the evening, The
Power OF an Idea.
Members Of the congregation viii give
q reception Friday night In the church
parlors TO the new pastor and his family.
The trustees of the church are Edwin p.
Seibert. Charles Lister, A. j. Mce'racken,
H. P. Carter, Charles Ottrey, Mr.. Seaee
and Mr. NJ cNmm.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-05
FoXES DESTROY GAME BIRDS.

Special Correspondence OF Every Evening
Laurel. April Farmers and others
interested in preserving game birds and
rabbits say that unless some measures are
taken to destroy large part of the foxes,
both rcd and gray in few more wears
there viii he no game. Sportsmen cannot
understand why other States have no
laws protecting foxes. some even placing
a bounty on them, vet in this State they
are given q large measure OF protection.
Foxes are said to destroy large numbers
of game birds, besides poultry, and to
serve no good purpose beyond affordine
sport for fox hunters.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-05
NEWS OF LAUREL.

special Correspondence OF Every Evening
Laurel. April Miss Anna Vaughn of
Royersford Pa, was q guest of Miss
Nell Marvi, last week
Franklin Mnrvil, formerly CT this town
and now living in jersey City, is visiting
relatives here.
Mrs. W. John Quillen of Bethel enter
aimed the members of the cast of the
playlet recently given at the Women's
Century Club of Laurel.
Seth Hastings. who is attending the
Wesleyan Collegiate Institute at Dover.
: spending the Easter holidays with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey W.
Hastings.
Misses May Riggin and Emma Trader
of Crisfeld, Md, are here visiting Mr..
and Mrs. George L. Funds
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-05
NEWS OF A DAY
FROM THE STATE
Striving to Dodge Pitched Ball,
Laurel Lad Hit on Head and
Knocked Senselcss.
HORSE BACKS INTO RIVER
Sale of Pure Bred" Stallion for
Its Keep Reveals Details of
Big Horse Swindle.
speciN Correspond ence of Every Evening


NIiddletown. April 5.-At Cecilton.
Md. near here, Friday, a pure-brcd
Perchcron stallion. weighing when in con
dition 1000 pounds, was sold for bin
for keep. at auction sale for S1l0. This
horse. along with eight or ten Others OF
the same kind was sold here about Is
months ago for $4,000, on the company
ownership basis. 2l farmers subscribing
5000 each toward the purchase of n horse.
I'm each ease the stations were repre-
scnted To bc sound in every way. and to
be imported Pcrchcron stock. One sold
IT kirkwood was found to be blind in ono
nvc when he arrived at the station there,
and one sold here was also found TO be
unsound The breeding Of both was
traced, and II was discovered that they
were bred in New York State, and were
not imported stock.
Settlement at the sale was made by
notes, and while some of the notes were
paid at maturity. others were protested.
but no suits have been entered TO enforce
1lymcnt
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-05
HURT AT BOTTOM OF WELL.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Delaware City. April 5.-Frank Hick
man Of Port Penn was seriously injured
Saturday while working on the farm of
William Ellis, of near that place. Mr..
Hickman was at the bottom of 30-foot
well. when the pump stalk became loosoned
and fell into the well, hitting him on the
head.
4 fellow workman was lowered into the
we'll and finding him in serious condition
hurried him to tho Fort du Pont Hospital,
where II was found necessary TO take :
stitches TO close the wound in his head
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-05
BLOOD POISON FROM BLISTER.

SPECIAL Correspondence OF Every Evening
Middlctown. April John W. Hukill,
4 Young man of this town is in a Philadcl-
phin hospital suffering from blood poison
ing contracted in 2 peculiar manner. He
had been doing some light work about bis
home with shovel and wore small
blister on ono Of his hands
The following day he had occasion to
drive his automobile 10 Philadelphia, and
IN his arrival there his hand was spollen
abnormslly On his return home the fol-
lowing dav he was gwen attention by DIR.
Edward VI Vaughan. who lanccd he
hand and lator had him taken to the hos
Dltal
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-05
NEW PASTOR AT CLAYMONT.

Special Correspondence OF Every Evening
Claymont. April 5.-Rev Howard r.
McDade, the new pastor Of Claymont
NJ T.. Church preached. yesterday, to the
largest congregation ever known 10 have
assembled in that church. Mr. McDade
comes from large church in Phladel-
phia TO build Claymont Church no to'the
standard He is very popular in this sec
iion, having served the Marcus Hook
Church for three years. He preached two
powerful sermons Yesterday.
Fifty girls from the Delaware State
Industrial School rendered "A cantata,
The Betrayed OF Christ at the evening
service
A reception will be gwen by tho official
board 10 Rev. McDade and his family
Friday Evening of this week in the chur ch
oiJifpritI,n