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Eakin In CIty-Hon. James S.
Lakin Of Charleston, member Of
the State Board OF Control Is In
the city today and paid the Fair
mont State hospital a visit. Mr..
IalSin was on route to his home
from Morgantown where he had at.
tended the marriage OF his son,
James otfutt Lakin and Miss Mar
Euerite Baker, daughter of Mt and
Mira. George C. Baker Of Morgan
town which was brilliant event Of
last evening.
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NOTE-Thc above comments arc
furnished by The Movie Censorship
Committee of the Won1ans Club Of
FairmOnt. The West VHginian
docs not assume any responsibility
for the opinions expressed therein
The Editor.
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In County jail Sherman G..
Glover, OF BarraclsvilIe. is a prison
er in the county jail. having been
committed By Magistrate J. B. Bar
rack. to await action OF - crInli.
nal court grand jury on a bad check
charge.
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To Plttsburah-Boy Scout EN-
ecutive T. A. Tate will spend the
Christmas holidays in Pittsburgh.
Jury Observation-Disclosures W. S.
Meredith, OF the Circuit court
dismissed the jury this morning
until December IS on account Of
the Christmas season. It was
hard for the officers to get Wit
nesses and other persons wanted
to appear in court 50 soon before
tho holiday so Judge Meredith
decided to excuse the jurors until
after Christmas. Judge Meredith
will continue to hear chancery
cases during the rest of the week
but no more trial cases will be
taken up until Wednesday after
Christmas.
- seeking Mother-An is year old
Eirl, Miss GoldIe Conn, who was
brought to the Salvation Army
home on Wednesday night by Miss
Lucy Ford, of the Y. W G. A.. Is
trying TO locate her mother, Mrs
Anna Corr. who IiTes here. Miss
Conn has been III and came here
from Cincinnati! hospital ANY.
- knowing the mothers where
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-22

Ex-Se-ivce men who have hoard
from their claims and do not know
how TO proceed should call or
come to the Red Cross heudquar-
.ters.
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Some Good Work-Resu9s of
the work done by the "CleaL Up
Squad" OF the L IS. Veterans
Bureau is being seen every day.
Three disabled veterans have ul-
ready been sent to hospitals, and
others will 80 Immediately otter
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abouts please call the Salvation
Army Headquarters

Xmas Party-The Sunday school
Christmas program of the FRS:
Presbyterian church will be given
tomorrow night. Under the dfrec.
ton Of Mrs. r. A. ellis each de-
partment OF the Sunday school viii!
have part in the program. There
WILL be a Christmas tree, and Santa
Claus Will visit the church.
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TODAY'S XVIII

Greg. PdE. U. S. Pat off.)
5Asssu.., a.. Teaterdav's KwIz.
, 1921-12-10
SHOOTING
CASE OF JESSE JAMES.

ST. JOSEPH. NO. Dec 1o.-By
Tho Associated Press)EThe shooting
Of the bandit Slaughter by Howard,
tho man to whom Slaughter had given
a chance for liberty. parallels some.
what the death of Jesse James. the
southwest's best known outlaw.
James. however. was shot by a rela,
tive and old friend. while Howard, ii
is understood. was not a former asso,
ciate OF Slaughter.
With the gradual scattering of the
James boys band through relentless
activities of police and state authori.
ties, Jesse James retired to his home
at St. Joseph. where for a time he
remained undisturbed.
Bob Ford. cousin of Jesse and one
OF the band. most intimate with the
feared leader. was persuaded by the
authoritise, # is said. to shoot down
the bandit for the promise of i'm
munity and the large rewards offered.
While in apparent friendly CONVEX.
sation with the outlaw leader. Ford
shot Jesse In the back. as h latter
was standing ons a chair to adjust n
picture hanging on the wall.
, 1921-12-10
BANDIT WAS FORMER
DRILLER AT

OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla. Dec. 10
-tBy The Associated PressETom
Slaughter. alias Curley Stone. refer
red t. by his Oklahoma acquaint'
ances as Curley. was a pioneer in the
Healdton oil fields and spent some
time at the beginning Of the great
oil rush there as a driiler. ~accornins
70 information on file in the criminal
court OF appeals at Oklahoma City.
His Oklahoma history centers most
ly about Ragtown, one of the boom
centers of the original Healdton field
in Carter county. His first recorded
escapade was a quarrel with the own
er of a sandwich stand. in Ragtown.
He and his companions, the story has
1t. were out of employment and they
contracted with the sandwich man to
dig a "slush" hole for him. When
they had finished an argument about
the pay ensued. and the sandwich
man was warned to leave town. He
did, but not until that night. when
his stand was lifted and all Ragtown
was invited to participate in a feast
"on" Curiey.
Several stories rare told OF how
Slaughter left the Heeliton field. the
n given most credence being that
Of how he took an automobile. drove
it to Fort Worth and told a garage
proprietor there to write to the own
er ut Ragtown and let him know
where his automobile was.
He was captured on his way back
TO the field IN another automobile
, 1921-12-10


became parties.
This action. with fulnIlment OF de.
tails TO follow, paves the n to &c.
ceptance Of the American proposals
for reduction OF naval ornaments,
and IN large In expected to
contribute to settlement OF tho Chit
nese questions.
It is a ten-year agreement in which
the four nations bind themselves 70
respect their existing rights In IN.
suiar possessions and dominions in
the Pacific and in the case of disputes
which cannot be settled by diplomacy
agreed TO n Joint conference among
themselves
Any one OF M parties may with.
draw on IL months notice after the
expiration of the ten years.
The treaty requires confirmation of
tho senate.
Senator Lodge presented the treaty
to tho conference in tho following
statement.
II. should be insensible, indeed II I
did not feel deeply graufied by the
opportunity which has come TO me
to lay before the conference q draft of
a treaty the terms of which have beer
agreed upon by four OF h great pow
ers OF the earth In regard TO tho IS.
lands OF the Pacific which they con
troll. either as possessions or domln.
Ions. I Will begin by reading to tho
conference the treaty. which is both
brief and simple and which I am SURF
is full OF meaning and importance tc
the worlds peace.
The United States Of Amcrica. tn,
British Empire. France and japan.
with a view to the preservation
OF the general peace and tho main
tenancc OF their rights 1 n relation tS
their insular possessions and insuiai
dominions In the regions of h Pa
cific ocean.
4 have determined to conclude
treaty to this effect and have appoint
ed as their plenipotentaries.
Z" President of the United States O
America.
" His majesty. the king Of thu
United Kingdom of Great Britain an
ireland aDd the British dominions be
yond the seas. emperor Of India-an'
for dominion of Cannda-for the com
monwealth OF A~ustralih-for tho dc
minion OF New Zealand-for India
The president OF the French RI
public
HIS majesty the emperor Of ia
pan.
" who having communicated thei
CONTINUED on Page ~
, 1921-12-10

range stove. cooking equipment and
mess kits wero sent out TO h camp
this morning by truck.
A working party Of older Scouts
from Troop 1 wns also sent out TO
do n lot Of police work before the
camp will be prcsentabIc to visitors.
Two tall flag poles are on the ground
to be erected IN front OF the lodge.
Ono will be for tho national flag
which win DO Town at all times when
h amp Is occupied by Scouts, and
tho other Ii for the council or troop
flag by which the lodge Is occupied
An ornate sign. bearing the ofn.
ciai Rotary wheel. is being prepared
to hand within the lodge. to com.
memorato the dedication of III build.
ing to the use of Scouts OF Casper.
Another sign recognizing the gener-
osity OF w. A. Blackmore and NJ. ].
Gothberg, who donated the site for
the building TO the Scout council. Is
being prepared TO be mounted On Tho
approach to the lodge.
Deputy Commissioner L. C. Good
rich, seoutmaster OF Troop 2. has
spoken On behalf of his troop for the
Job OF erecting an elaborate natural
, 1921-12-10

stone fireplace In one end OF the lodge
next summer. Frank b. Taylor. on
behalf Of Troop 4, has undertaken to
drill a well on which a pump Is to
be installed.
The dedication exercises which are
to DO held at Camp Rotary Sunday
afternoon are scheduled to begin at
. O'Clock Scouts who do not intend
TO hike out for the exercises will nnd
cars at tho Chamber of Commerce
building at 2:i5. ready to transport
thcm to Camp Rotary. j.. s. Mech
ling. president OF the Casper Auto
club. Is serving as chairman of the
transportation committee. and will
have a sufficient number of cars on
hand to take care of all Scouts who
wish TO ride.
The Rotary club and the Scout
council wish to extend n cordial In.
vitation to the general public 10 at,
tend the exercises. Tho camp IS
reached by taking tho main Garden
crs& road n. the south end OF wol
colt street and following II to tho tor
OF the hill above r. II. Nichols cabin
where a newly constructed spur &c
the right leads directly to Camp Ro-
tary.
, 1921-12-10
Developed
To High State of
Perfection NOU

CHICAGO, Dec 1o.=Ths x.ray Is
now developed TO the point where It
can effectively reach the most desp-
set organic trouble and complete mas.
terry OF cancer as far as physical
equipment is concerned. Is only a
matter OF applying and perfecting the
details Of machines which have been
put in use in the last six months. DR..
Albert Bachen of Frankfort, Ger
many. told the Pathological Society
OF North America last night.
DR.. Bachen described the research
OF IS years by which the 2,00O.volt
x-rny has been developed.
, 1921-12-10

statement follows:
THE Mexican consul at San Diego,
CAL. on December 3. reported that the
fishing schooners Mabel and Yukon
had left for Mexican waters without
fishing permits or consular clearance
papers. saying publicly hat they were
going to a Geronimo and San Mar
tin. Lower California, for the purpose
OF fishing. They stated they were not
disposed to pay the corresponding har-
Dor fees. but hat they had armed
themselves with rifles and a Large
number Of cartridges in order to pro-
tcct themselves against the fishing
patrol boat Tecate. This conduct has
been followed by other boats, and. b e
sides. it is s~uspicioned that while fish
ing they carried ~contraband arms.
"On December Z the game San d.
ego consul reported tina the schoon-
err Mabel had been captured in Mexi-
can waters because OF tho lack of a
fishing permit and consular clearance
pope . and was being detained at En-
sanada in consequence Of instructions
from the proper authorities.
AS contraband fishing is generally
followed by various American boats
which devote themselves in an alarm
ing to c~landestine fishing in
Mexican waters. the proper authori-
ties are using energetic measures to
prevent the abuses which have hith-
erto been committed in various
FORMS
Tho foreign offices statement is
the first official mention of the Mabel
incident, which It is known has been
the subject within the last few days
Of several inquiries by George T.
summeriin. American charge d'affairs
here.
Fishing on tho Lower California
coast Is carried on under concessions.
and vessels operating in these waters.
1t is said, customarily arm their
crow an protection against other fish
Ing schooners.
, 1921-12-10
Holiday. Recess
For Congress to
Last Ten Days

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1o.-House
leaders r looking forward I a con-
gressional recess of at least 10 days
over tho Christmas holidays. Repre-
sentative Mondell. Republican lead
err. said yesterday. Il agreeable to the
senate, both houses would adjourn
December 22 or ~ until january 2 or
8. Last year Congress took a three
day recess owe Christmas then came
back to work for a couple of days
before recessing again for three days
owe New Years.
, 1921-12-10
IRISH SPLIT @ TO
BLOCK
OF TREATY, Is CLAIM

If the Dali Eireann ratifies the
agreement, Eamonn De Valera, the
new die-hard" as n Belfast news
paper describes him. will. according
to some versions resign as head OF
the Dali government, and Arthur Grit
fifth will succeed him. Should this
occur. Austen Stack. minister of home
affairs; and Charles Burgess. minister
OF defense. VIII. 1t is thought follow
his example as they have supported
his stand against the treaty.
Sir James Craig, Ulster premier.
conferred with Prime Minister Lloyd
George yesterday and their ~c1nversa-
ZION was to be resumed today.
, 1921-12-10
SECOND VICTIM
OF MICHIGAN
ROBBERY dead

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. Dec. 10
The second fatality growing out of the
robbery of the Grand Rapids Savings
bank Wednesday. resulted here yester.
day when Sam Slater, a member OF the
local detective force. died OF wounds
received in IN encounter with the ban.
dts a few hours after they had escnp.
ed with approximately $40. 900. George
Brandsma. a special officer. was shot
to death when he and Slater located
the bandits in a house they occupied
hero and ~ fired on.
, 1921-12-10
TESTIMONY IN
GARDNER CASE
IS COMPLETED

PHOENIX, Ariz-, Dec. 1o.-Testis
money to be offered by the govern
ment in rebuttal in the trial of Roy
Gardner. mail robber. on a charge OF
robbing a mail cal at Maricopa. Ariz.
OH November 3. was virtually com
plotted when the United States district
court adjourned for lunch at noon to-
day. Thomas a. Flynn. United State
district attorney. told the court that
so far as he then knew. he would rest
his case when court convenes this
afternoon.
This mornings session was devot-
ed largely to the examination OF ex-
perts on mental diseases who testI-
fled they believed Gardner was sane
when he robbed the mail car at Mari
copa.
, 1921-12-10
Holiday Fares
Are Announced

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 1o.-spe.
clal reduced holiday fares were an
nounced today by the Southern Pa
cihc lines. The cuts mark a revival
OF the Christmas rate schedules in ef-
feet before the war.
Beginning December 20 round trip
excursion tickets between points
where the one-way are is s25 or less
win sell for n and one-half times
the ms way fare. The return limit
VIII be January 4.
, 1921-12-10
TO FACE
IN DIVORCE ACTION

The charges were made by John F..
Brennan Of Yonkers. chief of Mrs
stilman's counsel, IN applying for a
commission 10 take testimony at
Montreal. where he said, the allega-
tons would be supported by IS wit
nesses. Asked by outerbridge Horsey
Of counsel for Nj. stillman to name
tho agents charged with attempting
to suborn Canadians, Mr.. Brennan
said he could mentio but two at this
time. Francis LaJoie and ]. Albert
La Fontaine. both Of the province OF
Quebec
, 1921-12-10
Mrs. Hanson to
Marry Chicago
Banker, Report

CHICAGO. Dec. 1o.-wniam
Louis Rohrsr. retired Investment
banker of Chicago. last night an
nounced his engagement 20 marry
Mrs. Jake L. Hamon. widow of the
Oklahoma political leader.
No date has been set for the wed
ding. Mr.. Rohrer said. but plans
have been made for a honeymoon
tip to the Panama canal zone.
Mrs. Hamon with her son and
daughter has msde her home in Chi
cago since the death last year Of her
husband. WHO was shot by Clara
Smith Harmon
, 1921-12-10
IOWA WOMAN
is AeQUITTED

WEST UNION. Iowa. Dec. 10.-A
verdict of not guilty was returned at
100 this afternoon by the jury in the
trial OF Mrs. Effie Ashbnugh. charged
with the murder of her husband at
Maynard, Iowa. Tho jury was out
three hours.
, 1921-12-10
SLAUGHTER SHOT DEAD BY FUGITIVE
milk DRIVERS
Reject plan

CLEVELAND. Dec Io.-str,kins
milk wagon drivers of tho Telling.
i's:;s Ser-or company rejected by an
overwhelming vote last night a com.
ptomise settlement offer submitted by
a spectnl council committee. The
terms were accepted by tho company
ard tho executive committee and WI.
Ham Ashton. international organizer
CT the union.
, 1921-12-10
DEATH SENTENCE
FOR KILLING U

WICHITA. Kans.. Dec. 1o.-rhe
death sentence imposed upon Tom
Slaughter In Arkansas followed his
arrest in Kansas. October 20. 1aso. on
a charge of having robbed tho Aiu.
wee State bank.
Kansas authorities gave him over
to Arkansas to answer charges OF
murder in connection with the kill.
ing of Roy Brown. a deputy sheriff
Ia Oakland county, Arkansas.
Slaughter was arrested near Sedan.
Kans.. while two companions, Puiton
Greene and Frank McGivvens. were
arrested at a near by town. All three
were held in connection with the bank
robbery Greene was sen to Hot
Springs, Ark. with Slaughter.
, 1921-12-10
KILLED IN
AUTO WRECK

SEATTLE. Dec. 1o.-At least four
lumbermen and perhaps six lost their
lives yesterday when the automobile
they were travelling ia crashed
through-an open draw bridge at Aber-
deem. Wash. according to advices re-
ceived here Exactly how many per-
sons were IA the car could not be as
Icertained.
, 1921-12-10
ARMS CARRIED BY
SEIZED SCHOONER
BOMB SUSPECT
is RELEASED

OMAHA. Dec. 10. = Mike Slime,
wrestler and hotel clerk. arrested on
Thursday night as n suspect in con-
nection with the Wall street explo.
sion, September 16. 1890. was released
from the city jail today on his own
recognizance after the department OF
Justice notified police that he was not
wanted by federal authorities.
, 1921-12-10
$4,000 HEAD OF CATTLE
SHIPPED TO OMAHA MART

CHEYENNE. Dec 1o.-Despite the
shortage Of cattle in Wyoming, the
stockmen of tho state this fall have
shipped to market at Omaha alone
1885, 600 head during that period, State
Veterinarian B. F. Davis stated yes
terday.
, 1921-12-10
u. S. MARINES In
STREET BATTLE

MANAGUA. Nicaragua, Dec. TO-
By The Associated Press.eFour no
iicemen were killed and M wounded
while breaking up a street fight here
last night between several American
marines and a. party of'civilians. Two
marines were wounded. The Amer
were off duty at h time.
, 1921-12-10

for siaughter's body.
The posses were awaiting daylight
TO start on the trails from h point
where Slaughter and his companions
abandoned their builet-ridden auto
mobile yesterday and ned into the
woods.
j. c. Howard, who surrendered with
Ave others Of tho seven who accept.
ed Slaughterss offer Of freedom. told
officials no SHOT Slaughter in the back
and had intended to shoot him from
the moment the party made their
escape.
The note Howard says no left in
the prison bearing the same state
ment. could not be found early today.
Beside the BODY Of Slaughter. 90
cording Il Towards story. lay a dy-
ing negro. wounded IN n fight with
the authorities OF Benton. who were
watching for the fleeing prisoners.
Prison authorities today were en-
deavorina to the source Of the
pistol which gave Slaughter the
chance to effect his six-hour domino
ton OF the p~cnitentiary, disarm
guards, lock the warden and his fam
fly into the death cell. c civilian
attire and an automobile for h es-
cape and offer freedom to all h con-
victs who wished to Join him.
, 1921-12-10
Untitled Steel
Orders Decrease

NEW YORK. Dec. 1o.-rhe month.
~ onnage report of the United
States Steel corporation. made public
today showed 4.z5o.542 tons OF un.
hlied orders on hand November 80.
This is a decrease from october's un.
hiied orders which totaiied 4,sss,s2s
tons.
, 1921-12-10
Acceptance Of Agreement Reached in
London Conference Predicted Despite
Opposition From Sim Fein Leaders

LONDON, Dec. 1o=(By The Associated Press)-Dis-
patches to the morning newspapers generally confirm the
view previously published that the split in the Dali Eireann
cabinet is not likely to prevent passage of the peace treaty by
the southern Irish parliament, although views differ whether
the majority in its favor will be large or small.
, 1921-12-10
Efforts to Corrupt Witnesses Charged in
Defense Statements; 80 approached
With Proposals, Attorney Declares

POUGHKEEPSIE N. Y, Dec. 10.-Charges that agents
for James A. Stillman, New York banker, attempted to cor
rupt and bride prospective witnesses in the trial of his di-
vorce suit against Mrs. Anne U. Stillman were made by de-
tense counsel in a hearing before Supreme Court Justice
Morschauser.
, 1921-12-10
AND
TIL GIVEN
|BOOSZ IN MEET
Audience at Hl School Hears Wumi-
mating Discussion of Questions Which
Haze Held First Place for Week

An effective climax was drawn to health and education
week activities at a mass meeting which was held at the high
school last night. The program consisted of entertainment
numbers and Of able talks by both educational and health
activity leaders, who have been instrumental in working out
effective campaigns during the past week.
, 1921-12-10
So Says Statement Issued From Mexico
City Setting Forth That American
Ship Was in Contraband Trade

MEXICO CITY. Dec: 1o.-(By The Associated Press)-
The American fishing schooner Mabel now being held by the
Mexican authorities at Ensenada, was described in a foreign
office statement today as a carrier of contraband arms. The
charge was also made in the statement that other boats flying
the United States flag were engaged in gun running. The
, 1921-12-10
Boy Scout Lodge
to Be Dedicated
as Sunday Event

Final preparations have been made for the dedication and
opening tomorrow of Camp Rotary the newly completed
weekend and overnight camp of the Casper Scouts in Goth
more Park. The camping committee has purchased mat
tresses for the buitin hunks, and these together with a wood
, 1921-12-10

WIFI Il IuHu OF Iduor. P7ending with
the officer that he was tired. but
would prove his Identity when they
returned to Fort Worth. he was al
lowed to curl up on the rear seat of
the car while the Office drove back.
Reaching Fort Worth the officer
found his prisoner had left him.
, 1921-12-10
Reading of Pact Which Will SuppLant
Anglo-JapaneSe Alliance Delegated to
Senator Lodge in Conference of Powers;
Ratification Held Assured

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1o-(By The Associated Press.)-
The AngioJapanese alliance, long regarded with apprehen-
sion by the American people, passed into history today when
.pckesmen of both nations at the arms conference accepted
IN 1T stead a new four-power agreement for preservation of
peace in the Pacific to which the United states and France
, 1921-12-10

Dried eurds are eaten IN great
quantities in all Oriental lands. and
the Kaffirs and other African races
use a great deal OF curd and sour
milk,
, 1921-12-10
HE FREED
DOES KILLING
Posses Search Trail for Body of Notorious
OutIav Slain by One of Six Who
Escaped From State Prison

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Dec. 1o-CBy The Associated
Press)-The last escape of Tom Slaughter, notorious bandit
with a record of nearly a score of breaks for freedom from
southwestern jails and prisons, led to his death in the Saline
according to the story on which Sheriff ]. ]. Groves posses
, 1921-12-10

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. Dec. TO-
Tom SIaughter's body was found
today by posse mon who had been
searching for~it-
, 1921-12-10
NOBEL PEACE
PRIZE GOES TO
Two WORKERS

CHRIsTLANIA. Norway. Dec. 10.
NBy The Associated Press)@Tho
Nobel peace prize for 1891. it was
officially announced today. has been
divided equally between Hjalmar
Branting. premier Of Sweden, and
Christian l.. LANCE OF Norway. sec
retary Of the interparliamentary
union.
HJaimar Branting. Swedish and
international socialist leader. was
chairman Of tho league of nations
assembly committee on disarma-
ment In both 1890 and 1921 sessions,
and last March was appointed n
member Of the league councils arm
amen commission.
, 1921-12-10
uADRUPLE AGREEMENT ANNOUNCED TO W0R|
Weather Forecast

Fair tonight and probably Sunday,
warmer tonight IN east portion,
somewhat colder Sunday afternoon In
north portion