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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-17
rHoueHrLEss cRuELIY.

FAIRMoNT, W. Va, Feb. 16.-[Edi.
tor The West virginian. l-Will you
please make little correction in the
write up in Saturday evenings issue
OF The West Virginian regarding
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-17

Successful experiments with a new
hydraulic tractor for towing canal
boats have Just been conducted at
Liege. Belgium.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-17
TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY II. 1920.
THE AMERICANS CREED.

believe in The United States of america as govern
ent Of the people. by The people, for The people. phose
Just popers are derived from the consent of the governed
democracy in republic. sovereign Ma
a. lion Of many sovereign States; a perfect
Union one and insepaablc, established upon
~ those principles of freedom. equality justice,
and humanity for phch american patriots
sacrificed their lives and fortunes therefore believe il
my duty 10 my country love IT, support lis Constiu-
fon; 10 obey is laps 10 respect lis flag and 10 defend
il against all enemies.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-17
curious effect of the stoppage of exports in meat

curious effect of the stoppage of exports in meat
one of the largest items of export trade in normal
times by the way is scaling down in wholesale prices
and downward tendency in the live stock market but
far, according to the dispatch from Chicago sum-
marizing the bulletin issued by the packers 'the re-
duction has not been noticeable in the retail markets"
This does not mean necessarily that retailer is pro-
fteering The chances that in many instances he
is not making much profit he is fairly entitled to-
What it does mean is that the system of distributing
the products the packing houses cost heavily wheh
or the cost is greater than the compromising advantage
of fresh and wholesome warrants it is hard to say
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-17

For the sum of ten dollars year you can be an
active or at least supporting, member the Fairmont
Chamber of Commerce. And your ten dollars together
with the other fellows dollars will enable the local
commerce body to out program of good for the
community during the year that will be far reach
ing in its benefits to the least You can't invest
ten dollars to better purpose. Do it today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-17

Joaef Hcfuann, WHO gives . con-
cert q the Augustana college gym
nastum Friday evening, played N
Chicago Ct Orchestra hall sunday
affernoon and critics were UNI
usually profuse over his concer.
Following Il . part Of the article
which appeared In the Chicago
Tribune yesterday telling Of MS
concert:
Sew pianists weave . tonal
spell Of quietness about their hear
ers Is speedily and completely Is
does Holman. There is something
in the quality OF the tone itself as
il comes from under his fingers
that silences and hypnotizes.
Everyone sits motionless as though
in a kind of dream.
There is of course in his per-
Torrance all the mechanical per-
lection, the musical balance and
proportion, and the manly. sane
sentiment which long have charac-
terized him as a master pianist and
artist. Add to this the tonal spell
which, be it in loudest crash or
most delicate tracery. equally is
irresistible, and listening to him
becomes Z veritable delight"
Following is the program which
Eofmann is to play here Friday
evening At the Augustana college
gymnasium:
Sonata in C Major, Op. So (Wald-
stein) ............... beethoven
Al1o0pn ron hpin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-17

Yesterday . forgotten mystery
vas brought into prominence. and
solved, With the finding Of . dust
covered relic that had been Tor
eight years in obscurity..
When the old Y. NJ. C. A. build
Ing was torn down to make way Tor
the new one, the directors and ON
Gals Of the association looked IN
vain for the box which should have
been in the cornerstone of the old
building. The box, containing many
mementoes OF past years, dating
from about 1887 when the old struc-
ture was erected, was no~S2se to
be found.
The theory was advanced that z
thief with . collectors hobby had
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-17

The Rock Island fire department
answered call at 1885 o'clock last
evening to the commission house
operated by Sam Slaterdowskey at
l20 Twentieth street A room filled
with smoke from . stove led to.the
belief that the building was on fire
and an alarm was sent in.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-17
Licensed to Wed
PLANNERS GATHER
IN MONTHLY MEET

The city planning commission
met in regular monthly session at
the city hall this afternoon. Many
important propositions are to be
taken up, and members believed
that some important information
might be available in reports rela-
tive to the proposed employing OF
landscape engineers to draw up a
"city beautiful plan for Rock Is
land.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-17

their next meeting. u bsx VIII be
opened. with form and ceremony.
and it, contents will for the iirst
time in s. years see the light Of day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-17
Social Announcements.

The Busy Bee Sewing circle will
meet Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. j. L. Ehmen, 1914
Twenty-sixth street Friends are
invited to the meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-17
Club Has Party.

Sunday afternoon the members of
the Hatikcoh club enjoyed the mat
inee at the Columbia theatre, Dav-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-17
Greeuberr.Grant Wedding.

At the home of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Grant,
615 West Fourteenth street, DAY.
export, Sunday evening was SOL
emnized the marriage Of Miss Lena
Sylvia Grant and William Green
berg of Waterloo. Iowa. Rabbi M.
Scudder performed the ceremony.
After the ceremony, a wedding din
ner was served, spring flowers be-
ing used in decoration Of the table.
After q wedding trip, Mr.. and Mrs.
Greenberg will make their home in
Waterloo, where the groom is pro-
prietor Of the United Fruit COM
pany. Out-of-town guests at the
wedding we're Miss Dorothy Grant
and Ben Grant Of Madison, Wis,
Miss Bessie Deutschman and Mr..
and Mrs. S. CARRIER Of Waterloo,
Miss Esther Crosse and A. Lasby
Of Peoria, and Mr.. and Mrs. l. Lasky
Of Boston.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-17
CHEMISTRY EXPERT DEAD.

Pittsburgh. Pa. Feb. 17.-Dr.
Francis C. Phillips. widely known
IS an expert on chemistry, died at
his home here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-17
Van Alstyne-C Christensen Wedding.
HHs-. Co1~.a - Nh - 20 CoyS


daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. C. J.
Christensen Of 1872 LeCla1re street,
Davenport, became the bride of DR..
Edward R. Van Alstyne, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. r. D. Van Alstyne Of
Winnipeg, Canada, at an evening
ceremony Saturday at the home of
the brides parents. DR.. B. NJ. Coff-
man of the First Presbyterian
church read the ceremony and the
double ring service was used. Miss
Esther Christensen was bridesmaid
and W. H. Kiessig served the groom
as best man. Mr.. and Mrs. Van
Aystyne will make their home in
Winnipeg where the groom has a
chiropractic practise. He attended
the Palmer school in Davenport,
after his service in the Royal Fly
ing corps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-17
Real Artists in Y. W. C. A. Play.

Mrs. Frank Huntoon, who at one
time appeared in Jack O. Lam
tern" in the east, and who is a real
actress, is to take one of the lead
ing parts in 1.-THE Wishing Ring.
the play to be presented by the To-
cal Y. w. C. A. at the Illinois thea
ire March 4 and S. Other stellar
roles will be played by Mr.. and
Mrs. Kieth Dooley. Mrs. Mae Rich
ards Casey and Will Stewart The
play promises to be a real attrac-
ton. Miss Edna Shrope, the con-
ductress, has arrived in the city
and practice for the performance
will start this evening. Only part
of the parts have been taken and
the people are being secured for
the various roles as fast as possible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-17
Allegro con brio
MoIfn Ado0iO
Seyons Study Book.

At the meeting OF the Sevons
club held at the home Of the Misses
Anthony on Sixth avenue and Nine
teemth street, Moline, last evening,
a most interesting discussion OF
Elizabeth Cooper's MY Lady Of the
Chinese Courtyard" was carried on.
Mrs. Fabian Lawson and Mrs. Mel
lie Clevenstein were in charge Of
the program, the latter taking the
place of Mrs. Frank Dufva, who
was unable to be present. The
story is composed Of the letters
written by an educated Chinese
woman to her husband in America.
The question Of international and
racial situations Is clearly brought
out. Refreshments we're served aft
er the study and the next meeting
OF the club will be held March at
the homo Of Miss Florence Hough-
ton, 1915 Thirteenth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-17

The dinner dance at the Moline
Commercial club this Friday is to
be in the form Of Washington
party, the hall to be deliberately
decorated and Wrixon's orchestra
il to furnish the music. Chairman
MONTGOMERY has made plans for a
delightful party. and the commit
tee Is anticipating an attendance OF
at least four houndred.. Dinner
will be served at 8 O'Clock. with
dancing from s until o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-17


= leIaad friends viii % intsrA
~ - We1ding which Il 70 ta,rel
II Drooklyn, n. r, ThursdAy
- I O'Clock when Mias.
i11bells Parker. daughter d
aaa Nh. Albert n. Parker u
= 0ocond avsnue will become
800 u REID @. Ford. Tho en-
Is1sisnent was announced by Miss
80 parents IN August when
Slr daughssr was IN Rock Island
4 ehogt visit, bat no date WIS
~ Tie marriage at the time.
~ ceremony Of Thursday will
I'm church In Brooklyn. Of which
- bride ID ofganist- Pani A.
1fkD9, brother o. the Dride, ana ,
~ Intimate friends Will % pres
1T The bride 10 . graduate OF the
oek Island high school ana 1e
ltseftatOfy Of music OF Angus
tina college. She has been stu
INT Of the Institute OF MUSICAL Ar
= NeW YORK, ID organ ana plaao'
IA past three years, from WHICH
ehocl she Will graduate next May:
I ~ was very prominent IN musicai
&1rcles In the tri-cities before gong
asf and has gained an envlaDie
EEeputation In New YORK tnfousn
sAer talent.
K. MT. Ford Is native OF virginia
ma y q radio engineer. having nm
lied that course q Coiumnla UNI
sersity. He Is now In business IN
>eew YORK city, where ne anu Ms
Dffds expect 10 make thelr luture
nome.
H
n Jelnt Committee Meeting Held.
81 A joint meeting Of the executive
FcOmmittee OF the Gloria Del United
World movement committee Of the
church was held at the home Of
Mrs. Freeman Bingham. 1923 For
Sty-second street, last evening. In
the executive committee session.
budget for the year was made out
and plans for the congregational
I hinner and reception for new mem
bers made. March 8 was the date
selected for the affair. The treas.
urer's report was given and church
business in general discussed. The
!. New World movement committee, In
Its session, divided the congrega'
/ ~ the head of each, in order tina,
I any work to be taken ,up can b<
/ approached more systematically
i The following we're appointed fol
minnte mon. Mrs Manley Norton
1 Mrs John rorev. Hugh Ralston
Vernon Ranks and Paul Sippel
10Th committees will meet mex
I mcrth
Mem. Society Social
Tho Mans society n the Evan
,e,,cs, Church of peace held a no
1 s,sa, m.etinr IN the church las
5 ia.t evsnirg and there were 2
I msmhers nresant After a routin
hnsiness session entertainmeu
Nos snrr,.hod hv victrola mnsi.
psas, music shon having donated
macb,na and records for the ever
srr A lnnchaon was served NV IN
committees comnosed Of 10 Han
,rar;ch n Michae,is and Joh
1amch
c.hrr.rr.u.nsseu Wedding.
70, avar;n. A. the nayenno,
n,,.ir~ rlun -. celebrated n
,r.rri.~ - ~ Mt. Anita panla. Ham
san danrhter az MI and Mrs. {
-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-17
DR.. Brandeale Gives Address.

Dr.. G. A. Bfandelle was the
speaker ct the meeting Of the Twin
City Sunday School Teachers Also
citation head at the Zion Lutheran
church last evening. His talk was
an interesting and instructive one.
There was = short discussion con-
corning the work being carried on
in the Sunday schools and the re-
mainder Of the evening was given
over to = social time. There were
50 present At the session. Refresh
ments were served by the Rock Is
land teachers and the association
will meet again in four weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-17
Decide on Date for PLAY.

The "Hoodoo" Is to be presented
at the Rock Island high school on
the evening of Feb. a. The play
was given at the Community club
several weeks ago and was great
success then. Arrangements were
also made for a masquerade ball to
be held at Odd Fellows hall on Feb.
p. Brockman's orchestra has been
secured for the evening, and masks
will be given out that evening at
the hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-17
HoI,o,e4.r. Mc(,Inpi, wedding.

miss G6ftruu6 MCSIiuHIS UeCdLHc
the bride of John l.. Hollo-
peter at a ceremony per-
formed in the parsonage OF the
First Baptist church yesterday aft
ernoon. Rev. J. Clarke Granger
read the ceremony and Mrs. Mabel
Hollopeter, mother Of the groom,
was in attendance at the ceremony.
Both the bride and groom are Of
Buffalo Prairie. ILL.,, and their new
home 10 to be there. Mr.. Hollo-
peter IL . carpenter there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-17
Mrs. Copp EntertainS

Mrs. Louisa NJ. Copp at her home
on Twentieth street, entertained
yesterday for q few friends at an
informal afternoon party. The
hours were spent playing bridge
and lovely favors were awarded
those winning high score. After
the games delicious refreshments
were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-17
Military Ball.

The Ladies' Auxiliary Patriarchs
Militant, of the Odd Fellows, will
give q military ball at the hall to-
morrow evening. The committee
In charge has made arrangements
and the affair promises to be quite
an event.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-17
Class Meets Tomorrow.

The Covenant Bible class OF the
First Methodist church will meet
tomorrow afternoon at the home Of
Mrs. C. G. Williams, 1908 Twenty
fourth -and-a-half street. This is to
be the monthly sewing session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-17
Play Is Success.

'Mrs. Plodding's Nieces," q one
act play given by the. Girls Friend
~ society of the Trinity Episcopal
church last evening in the parish
house, was excellently given and
furnished thorough entertainment
for the audience Of over 100 per-
sons attending the performance.
There are eight scenes and the ac-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-17

....,rr. and Afterwards = sapp9
restr & 10 hoane q ~, and ~
& 1Ie~rs q ll13 FILLMORE stresL
Enaxsnport. Covses wese iaad 80
II mi the evening hours We
speut ii general sociablhty-
selsst Naae fsr ClsA
me iris Of the Young Z NC
ccrrh store chose the name TOT
tS.;r cIrh last evening It thu
msetine he'd ct the 7. W. G. A. II
Iii, - called the Yoma club and
the meetings viii be held every tvo
veeks ON Monday nights. - .
b,clock Mrs. SandAway Is to oe
the leader. After the supper om-
Ger. were chosen for the year -
follows:
vice president-Miss Vera HUNT
er.
secretary-Mrs. Mario Lavender.
Treasurer-Miss Anna Thorpe.
social committee Chairman
! Miss Katherine Trefz.
Membership committee chairman
Miss Vera Hunter.
After supper games were enjoyed
in the gymnasium
Sunrise on Mrs McGuckin.
The two Thursday clubs held q
surprise party yesterday afternoon
on Mrs. Frank P. McGuck1n at hel
home on Forty fourth street Mrs
McGuckin is to leave next month
for Memphis, Tenn, where she VIII
make her future home and the AZ
fair was in the nature Of farewell
Cards we're enjoyed during the at
ernoon, prizes going to Mesdames
Mcdonald, Russell. Mckinney, Nc
Cullough and Gillespie and Miss
Mckinney.
A delicious 5-course dinner which
the self-invited guests had brought
with them was served late In thu
afternoon and the honoree was pre-
| scented with a handsome leathel
Z, purse as remembrance Of the oc
casion and of her many friends
here. The party proved yer!
pleasant affair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-17

Mrs.. W. G. Murphy was hostess
last evening to members Of the
Westminster guild Of the Central
Presbyterian church At her home.
1886 Fourteenth street. The last
chapter Of Christian Americaniza-
ton" wss studied, the discussion
being led By Miss Blanche DON
nelly. A special missionary offer
ing was taken mp. After the study
a social hour was enjoyed and the
hostess served refreshments. The
next meeting will be a social one
at the home Of Miss Bessie Bladel,
on Ninth avenue, March /.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-17
Corps Session Tomorrow.

The Woman's Relief corps will
hold q business session tomorrow
afternoon in Memorial hall in the
court house. The meeting will
start at 2::30 and this is to be an
important meeting. Notices will be
discussed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-17
Meets With Mrs. Mosenfelder.

The Monday Study club met at
the home Of Mrs. A. Mosenfelder,
sos Twentieth street, yesterday aft
ernoon, Mrs. A. L. Richards presid-
ing at the meeting in the absence
Of the president and vice president.
Mrs. C. e. Marshall gave q paper
on the Life Of Venezulos." Mrs.
Richards had prepared an article
on Bulgaria" and Mrs. H. W
Ward read several Of Harriette
Monroe's poems. The next meeting
| Of the club will be held in two
weeks at the homo Of Mrs. Ward
i 500 Twenty-third street.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-08-07
High Spots in Cor,s Speech of Acceptance

up free
the consciousness Of unammeed
opportunity render service"
obligations of the
suggestion political expedienc
of his countrymen"
Hardings
declaration thinga
separate peace with Germany"
civilization since
their separate with and infinitely
unworthy"
plan diplomacy
plain, unadulterated dishonesty we'll"
mo authority
with the allies would brand everlasngy with
dishonor and bring ruin to u.s."
attempt
Europe entering relationship
would either be regarded madness attempted inter
national bosssm."
skepcs viewed Monroes mandate with alarm
a almost hundred
rights this hemisphere"
the land
constitution which the
to declare war"
Senator Harding republican candidate proposes plain
It
going
past interpretations
but they will at least be reassuring to
of our citizens"
Agreement without injury pressing i'm
portanc clearly
ratification OF the treaty"
things repeal
heavily this
Annoying consumption
taxes. unustfed, should be repealed"
substitute the profits a
probably oneha
every going concern"
public
the constitution and the American principle OF majority rule
Morals easily
should be abused We definite
should time take action would jeopardy
public welfare"
Farming viii inspire individual effort
considered equal to those in other activities"
of
agitation difficult"
convinced that the Of the
efficiency dollars
Guiding sinking fund and interest national debt adoption
of budget system
THE dscourtesy the president AFFAIR political intrigue
History will make odous AS well might be directed
soldier
There will be attempt this compete by dollars
with opposition"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-08-07

will bring more golden return to the
Welfare OF the republic.
Common prudence would suggest that
We increase to our utmost our area or
tillable land. The race between increased
consumption and added acreage has been
an unequal one. Modern methods of soil
treatment have been helpful, but they
have their limitations. There are still
vast empires in extent, in our country,
performing no service to humanity. They
require only the applied genius Of men
to cover them with the bloom and har-
vest of human necessities. The govern
talent to the task of irrigation projects.
Every dollar spent will yield eompen-
Sating results
NATURALLY LEADS
TO TRANSPORTATION.
ANY discussion Of the question Of food
supply leads very quickly to the closely
related matter of transportation. There
is no one thing which brings us so inter-
mittently to critical conditions than ths
1nsuficiency of our transportation facil-
tiles
Both the railroads and the public are
to blame
There has been no material addition to
the total mileage in the last ten years,
and the increase in terminals has beeh
much less than required. At the begin
ming or the war, the rolling stock was
sadly reduced and inadequate. The pub
| flcient revenues on which credit could be
allowed by the banks
Moral assistance was withheld because
! OF railroad policies that dld not bring
approval.
Many Of these corporations had made
themselves a part of political activities,
( local. state and national. Then there
were more or less sporadic instances Of
stock watering operations, and the e.
ploitation Of utility properties for per-
sonal gain. Abuses We're not general, bu,
! they were sufficient to bring the entirs
! railroad systems OF the country in dis
repute. The good suffered with the
evil
When the transportation lines were
taken over by the government. they we4s
barely able to limp through the task of
the day. Unity in operation, the elimIna-
ton of the long haul. and the merging
of every mile of track and terminal and
! every car and engine into a cO-ordinated
plan of operation, enabled the governments
TO transport troops and supplies at the
same time, affording. under great stress,
satisfactory outlet for our industries.
It should be remembered in this con.
nection that except for the motor truck,
which supplemented transpOrtat on By
rail, and except for the great pipe lines,
] which conveyed oil for commercial pur-
Continued on Page Four.)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-08-07
STARTED ON RIGHT ROAD
TO HEALTH WHEN TRUTONA
WAS SELECTED AS MEDIUM

could hardly walk across the room.
1 had tried everything l heard of, but
nothing seemed to help me until | be-
gan using Truntona. 1t only took Tru-
tona a week to start me on the road to
health, however. Today I'm well
woman. The pains in my side and chest
vanished ma short time, and / can eat
vanished in short time, and I can eat
any Of the former bad after effects.
never cough now as i used to, either"
I'm short, Trutona has put me on my
feet and restored my health"
Trutona is sold in Indianapolis at the
Hook chain OF drug stores and at o. w.
Brooks drug store. Pennsylvania and
Ohio streets, and by all good druggists
everywhere IA dxertiaement
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-08-07
STILL ANOTHER
REASON FOUND.

There is another reason for the fab
uloua contributions to the present re-
publican campaign fund. 3iuch money,
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-08-07
After Trying Everything, Says Local
Woman, Nothing Seemed to Help Her
Until She Began Using Perfect Tonic.

I've gained at least twenty pounds
in weight and ] simply don't look like
the same woman that | did elk weeks
ago when I began using Trutona," Mrs.
Hannah Woods, a well known Indianapo-
lis woman of Al West Merrill street,
declared recently.
II was suffering from after-effects Of
Influenza" she continued. II had such
pains In my side and chest and couldn't
eat anything. I coughed all the time,
often coughing until ia vomit. The
pains in my sides were 50 severe that