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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-22
cHiNA.s OPPORTUNITY

APAN expressed herself fairly and squarely on
the Chinte proposition, and even the most pre-
iuudiced yellow peril advocate will find nothing to
quarrel with in the first statements OF Baron hato
Which set4fonh The policy Of his country.
The opening statement Of Baron kato given after
tyso days Of ponderng the len points of the Chinese
program, contains much that must be borne IN mind IN
sn discussion relating to the Chinese. This is Kato,s
reference 10 the internal problems Of that nation. which
sre many and complicated, and on which no foreign
power should lay a finger. The best that the Wash
i1Rton Conference can do for China IS to clear the
way for her. and give her an equal chance in ln!er-
national opportunities. permitting her 10 work out her
own r salvation in so far as her domestic and internal
affairs are concerned.
The enormous expanse Of country, and The lsola-
don. Of her people one from another because of lack OF
hSnsportation has always made china a country OF
most ,t peculiar internal relationship. The various
~ssestirces ir the nation might be separate and distinct
countries, in that each province issues its. own money
which loses or gains in exchange with other provinces
In6t none but a Chinaman could disentangle Chinese
finance. Each province speaks a dialect so Pronounc-
"a. that those who invade provinces TO which they arc
not native, find difficulty in conyersing with those OF
tiH.:iiT own nationality. There is no unity Of thought
n China. as a nation. no possibility as yet OF a real
expression. from her people. The teening millions OF
he Chinese with their ages old literature, code Of
morals. ancestor worship. their primal ventures alone
Advance, which other nations have seized and turned
INTO educational and industrial weapons Of infinite
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IN EARNES

HE British have shown how eager they are to
get rid of the drain of naval expense in promptly
issuing orders to cease all work on the four warships
Of the super-Hood type, the contracts for which had
only been awarded a fortnight ago.
This action has been npplauded by nearly all of
Ensland's naval leaders, Admiral Sir Cypnan
Bridge, stating that it looked like a final defeat of the
dictatorship of the material age, and in consideration
of Americas readiness to abandon largely her 1915
program, it is only decent of England 10 make some
response. The publishing in the English papers for
the first time. nearly one week after its proposal. of the
American plan for limitation Of armament looks like
fresh assurance Of English support of the plan as a
whole,
English papers seem TO realize that the success Of
the Washington Conference depends upon America
and England standing together on the main issues.
While the English public docs not wicld the power
Of influence with its statesmen which the American
public does. yet the voice Of the man in the street over
there is not by any means UNDECIDED. Since The
British public now has TIE chance TO read the tull
text Of The plan submitted by Mr.. Hughes. America
will await with interest the expression Of the English
The shipbuilding forces Of England will find it a
difficult situation for them. England already has an
unemployment condition that is desperate at present,
and the idea Of adding additional thousands Of men 10
the existing list is not a pleasant one. An appeal
registered for the undertaking of more ships Tor the
mercantile marine, will no doubt be needed. and in
tbs way keen the ship yard employees busy.
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TO
THEEDITOR
FArRMoNT TRADE EXPANSION,

BARRACKVTLLE, Nov. 21.-[Ed-
itor The West VirginiaN, IA fcw
days ago the writer, a Barrackville
resident, was solicited by an ex.
service man, to purchase a season
ticket for the American Legion's en-.
tertainment course, the first NUN.
Der OF which was given last Tues.
day night. OF course, he could not
do 80, much as he would have liked,
because the last a to Barrackville
leaves Fnirmont at 10 o'clock, and
there Is never any assurance that
a program Will be concluded in
time to reach the intcrurban sta.
ton before a departure.
Not long since the writer, who
works In Fairmont, had occasion to
go to Pittsburgh. Returning ut
night, his train was somewhat late.
and he did nor arrive in Fairnlont
until after 10 o'clock. To get homo
he had 10 hire o taxi. The tnx1
driver stated that he often made
two and three trips a night after
the last car had run.
This condition exists without a
parallel In any OF the other suburbs
OF Fairmont. The Traction com
pany says an IL o'clock car would
not pay. Perhaps 1t would not, par
ticularly at installation. But do
last cars pay in the instances Of
Bellview, Edgemont, Norwood or
Watson? The Monongahela Power
& Railway company is the only pub
lie service corporation we know Of
that insists on epch trip Of a day
boing profitable instead Of being
satisfied with n profit on the aggre.
gate line traffic OF a day.
1t is q significant fact we'll wor.
thy, indeed, Of attention right now
when FaIrmont's alert, energetic,
organized business men arc launch
ing their Trade Expansion Weck
campaign, that every terminal point
OF the Nj. P. & R. company's electric
lines ont OF Fairmont possess de.
cidedly better transportation ser.
uiaa than Fatrmont harHalt To be
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Boy Scout News
Of Interest Here

The Boy Scout Signal Training
! school will meet this evening at
Scout headquarters, at 1880
o'clock. G.. A. McEltresh, in5truc-
tor will be in charge. Much in
terest is being displayed. which is
the result of the training received
in the school. =
The class recently practiced
signaling between one OF the city
buildings and Palatine Knob. 4
detail of scouts were stationed at
each point. and they sent messag-
es back and forth.
In the near future a demon
stration Of signal work will be
given. :--ssagcs being sent to
various parts Of the oity. by scouts
signaling from different points.
The Sea Scout troops Will meet
at scout headquarters, tomorrow
evening at 1880. It has been
some time since these troops Have
met, due to the fact that former
Sea Skipper Arlie Grimes resigned
to enter the service Of the State
Iof West Virginia.
Herbert Hamilton, popular
jyounG man, who has been in the
II 't,Sr STafc7 Navy.
has consented to take charge OF
this troop.
A good attendance is requested
lat this meeting, tomorrow night.
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ling and two schildren wefe islt.
ing Mrs. Springs sister, Mrs.
Bert Mcolvin at Fairmont yesteV-
day.
Mrs. F. L. Barnes was in Nor.
gantown on business Friday Of
last week.
Mr.. B. E. Wilson was calling
on friends and relatives at Gaia
VIDA. Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Haun and
Mrs Haun's brother and sister
Thelma and Clyde Harris, Of Viola,
were guests Of w. F. Houit, Sun
day evening.
Mfr. Don Summers and Mrs,
John .Clevenger have received
news of thd dangerous sickness o.
their mother, Mrs. q. s. Sum
! mers OF near Montana.
Rev. r. Z. WileS was called tc
TRnne!ton this morning. by the
critical condition oG~his mother
| who is not expected to live.
W. FL. Hall returned frcm Cn
ington. Sunday, wherd he attends
the funeral Of his uncle George
Griffith.
Miss Annie snider and Howar'
Snider were visiting their sister
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HOULT


~
Rev. F.. E. Wlles, the new min.
lister, preached his first sermon,
Sunday, to an. aP2reciative audi.
ence. Pho sermon was forceful and
to the point.
Sunday afternoon therd was a
meeting of the board OF stewards
and other members OF the church
to discuss financial arrangements
and decide on policies Of the
church in tho coming year. It is
decided to make this an agrees
sive year. so far as work Of the
church, is concerned, and carry
the campaign into the enemies
country, so to speak, and the full
and hearty cooperation OF all MEM.
bers of the church and friends OF
the church is desired. As one
member put It, we are with u
hack against the wall as Sir Doug.
las Haig said; We are strictly
on our own. with no outside help
and all help must come from u r
selves. This should not discour-
age us but tho knowledge that It
is so should nerve us to greater eff
fort than we have ever put forth
before, both In spiritual and finan.
cial matters.
Sunday was tho best day OF Sun
day school for several weeks. in at.
tendance and Interest. With a
single exception, every officer and
teacher was present. A new factor
In Increased attendance is the
friendly rivalry started by the
teachers OF thd public school, in
which the students OF the upper
grades, laugh by Miss Parsons, and
those Of the three lower grades,
taught by Miss Ferguson are striv-
ing to outdo each other in attend
auce at Sunday school. This Is q
precedent that might be followed
with profit by other public teach
ers.
At Epworth League q commit
tee, composed Of Rev. F. g. wiles.
s. j. Smith and j. D. Bowman,
was appointed TO see TO the build
ing Of a coal house and supply and
oil room, in which to place q tank
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-22

powtf. are as lnawakened as The sleeping princes p
the fanny story.
opportunity to take the reins of her destiny again In
l..fown hands. and 10 be left without Interference to
develop and find herself. If the nations clear the way
for her outside her boundaries then she must make
good within. If she fails to do this. sooner or later
she will be compelled 10 re-submit herself to an IN
feriof and humiiatng position. The world is rapidly
reaching that point whe.e there must be no tagging
behind anywhere. no wasted expenses Of vast resources
needed by the people of the world. If China can
catch up and take her rightful place among the
nations. well and good. She will find everybody
backing her in the attempt
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-22
RUFF STUFF

The fellow who wrote The Re.
treat From Moscow" in tie Aston.
isher tother morning, must
have Astonished himself when
he read IT.
AID no doubt a bunch OF guys
who play football at West Virginia
are wondering how they got Grip,
pied and stiil feel so good
III you would believe n half Of
one per cent. Of "The Retreat
From Moscow" there would be no
nesd to so to Morgantown Thurs
day to see the game. because
None would he there but Wash.
Jef:
re there are any orippleE on the
west Virginia equad they are very
healthy ones, and we expect to SEE
m Ell ready for battle Turkey Day.
he Retreat From Moscow"
which
Istthefworst bear story we have
5Etmpsed for many moons.
was a bullySear story in fact,
49,.
palty indeed, quite. SO.
Three cheers for "The Retreat
rom MOSCOW"
ound of Colonel, sound on.
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TUESDAY EVENING. NOVEMBER q. 1921

Maryland has finished making a close study OF
All motoring accidents on her roads. The obser,
yation extended over a period Of three months. and
III 4hatytime It was shown that fully ninety percent
ofshe accidents were the result of carelessness upon
thegpa4t of the drivers, and due absolutely to
speeding. There seems to be something almost
hypnotic In a smooth stretch OF wide road that
draws raw q driver on to fast driving. Even the most
careful driver will give away to the temptation to
speed with this i~nducement Of %faultless highway.
Almost without his own Knowledge he drives
SSywzifter and swifter until disaster reaches out and
oTsrtakes him, Drivers should exercise a conscious
rasistance to the temptation. 1t requires real VIII
power but it surely does pay in The end.
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s7EELMAKERs AGAINST ARMAMENT

= ECAUSE of the widespread opinion that steel
u manufacturers would solidly oppose dlsarm9-
ment, secretly. if not openly. there has been a frank
public that they are out and out in favor Of a
public that they are out and out in favor of a
decreased armament, arc supporting the American
plan for armament Limitation in every respect, and that
The steel business has never profted by war to the
extent that the people have always contended.
The steel manufacturers of the Pittsburgh district
have issued the statement that the total quantity cf
steel going to the navy represents only one half of ore
per cent Of the total STEEL capacity Of the United
States. and that The steel business therefore would not
suffer BY the limitation Of naval armament. Further
more, the statement claims, that it is common know
ledge in steel circles that the mills would rather take
orders to roll almost any material than that intended
for the navy. :.
Gary and Schwab and the Dupon!' all are unani-
nous in their support Of th- limitation Of armament,
asserting that aside from a personal desire TO see such
a burden lifted from The shoulders of the people. there
is actually much. more profit in the end to all steel
concerns. and allied industries, in The making OF
peacetime products than the manufacturing OF the
implements Of warfare.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-22

'otfthe lighting system. and make
for mora safety and CLEANLINESS
and comply with tire safety rules.
This work will be done at once.
For several years the league has
been assuming responsibility for
nearly all the financial affairs con
nected With the upkeep OF the
building and grounds.
A meeting at the nome Of w. H.
Hall was called for Tuesday even
ing for song practice. On We'd
nesday night a delegation plans TO
attend services at the First n. p.
church. East Side.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-22

Golden Hoult and Misses Ruth
and Edith Harr. Of Fairmout. were
visiting relatiyels and friends here
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. sper-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-22

The Thanksgiving turkey is appearing with his
old injunction to ''gobble, gobnle. gobble." All over
town people will be taking him at his word, and on
the festive day will probably gobble to such an
extent that the local medical force will have a wake
full and a busy night.
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eox supper

The Boy Scouts are going to
give a box supper and festival AT
the school house on Friday night,
2Sth, the proceeds to be used for
the benefit OF the newly organized
troup.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-22

Mrs. wayman West at RivGStde.
Saturday and Sunday.
Emery McEltresh was visiting
near Little Fails Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry MoEltresh
OF Clarksbu9s are visiting his pa
rents here.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-22

Postmaster General Hays has instructed the
p~ostonices 10 assist i'll r~e-uniting persons lost from
relatives. Seekers for solitude are going to have
roughcr time than ever according TO this mandate.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-22

Cost of living in London is 10
per cent. above the pre.wsr figure.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-22

American people bus eldualE
l4.000100,O01i poStESo siamps
.125, 000,n 900 post S4-ds, 2SS6S
stamped envelopes and 1,SNp1Qe
newspaper Wrappers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-22

What is it keeps the baby sweet
And sterilizes fathers feet
And brings US happiness compiled;
Blue Devil. Ady
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< jerry vomhful STYLES made of pnuine polo cloth, silk lined and perfectly tailored Avaney
v ofcirsan sizes orw very small aswela svey large figures ID INTEREST," to theo offering. AS
for hPrceH is undniaby Especial" frs similar gpGtse oats oats are are regularly selling at $500 and
even more Thesew Aep purchased on the raentt trip OF Mr.. and Mrs. Contney-they took a
large group ofhemno rdrto obtain a really lowresae price These cGts-by the NW-ae
Evening journal., 1921-12-10
PENN MATA BACK
TONIGHT FOR GAME

Penn Mata. the fleet railroad five
OF Philadelphia. which defeated the
Knights OF Columbus after classy
exhibition of the cage game on We'd
nesday night. will be back for a re-
turn tussle tonight in Olympia Hall
Although beaten by large score In
the first engagement the Knights
we're FAR from outclassed and Feel
they can turn the trick. In all events
the "Casey's' management picked
an opponent that would be a good
attraction for the fans.
The Penn Mata team will bring
the same lineup here this evening
that administered the defeat 10 the
"Caseys" earlier in the week and the
manager states that they will be out
to repeat the dose.
There will be a slight change In
the lineup OF the local team IN an
effort to stop the invaders and the
changes will add greatly 70 the pass
ing end OF the locals play.
Another feature OF the evening
program will be the preliminary
game between the team OF the Cath
ollc Daughters OF Isabella and an
other girls team OF this city. The
girls have been practlcing diligently
Evening journal., 1921-12-10

Rule SO, Rule SO. Section 6. Rule
54-second and third base occupied.
The assistant umpire is near second.
Batsman makes fair hit Second
baseman fumbles it and It touches
umpire. Is the ball still in play as
long as IL did not strike the umpire
first. and can runners advance as
fas as possible? The runners would
be entitled to advance one base
each. and batsman becames entitled
to first base. Had the~ball struck
umpire FIRST before being touched by
a fielder Il would make no differ
ence under the new rules OF 1921.
Rulel So. Section 2, Rule 5s-
Bases fun in last half OF ninth in
ming and score is a tie. none being
out. The batsman is awarded first
base on four balls. but instead Of
going 10 first base. he walks 10 the
bench The umpire calls him out.
but allows men from third 10 score.
Was umpire right? He was right In
permitting man to score from third.
/ but wrong in calling batsman out.
a hitter given four balls cannot be-
deprived Of first base In any way
possible. He can be called out only
on some other play, such as delay
ing the same. or disobeying the
umpire. N
Evening journal., 1921-12-10
OLYMPIA LATEST
IN THE CAGE GAME

Another independent basketball
team will enter the local ranks on
Monday night when the Olympia fve
swings into action in its first game
at the Olympia Hall, SIS shipley
street. South Side Eden. out for
leading houors in local cage circles,
will oppose the shipiey street ag-
gregation led by Mat Donohue. Mat
who used to be as much star in
basketball as in any other sport, viii
attempt what can be considered
comeback in this branch OF athletics.
. He will handle the team on the floor
while Mike" Schwartz is business
manager.
Some speedy talent has been signed
by Schwartz and he Is out 70 make
Olympia one Of the strongest teams
In the city. One OF the features OF
,,he new quintet will be that II will
play both Eastern League and Inter
collegiate rules. II the team shows
any strength at all Il will be in a
position TO battle for the local cham
pionship at either style OF play.
I Some of the men already signed
by Olympia include Bud Speakman.
Johnny Cole. Butch Worth and Jerry
Sullivan. Bob Maxwell wilf referee.
The game will be a benefit affair
and the proceeds will be donated to
a Christmas charity. South Side
Eden will present a strong battle
array in an attempt TO turn back
the Olympisns in their first attempt
Evening journal., 1921-12-10
OLD GUARD To
KEEP JUMPING
Y. NH. A. Will Depend on
Early Stars for Cage
Games
LESHEM MAKES
UP HARD SCHEDULE

Basketball is being rcvamped at
the Wilmington Y. NJ. II. A. The
first movement in this direction was
made az a Joint meeting a few nights
ago between the athletic committee
OF the association and the entire
basketball squad. A complete re-
organization was effected and II Is
ne hope Of those interested that
basketball resume the prominent
position IL has always held at the
third and King streets institution
Phil Leshem was elected man
ager at the reorganization meeting
and will handle the business affairs
of the "Y" i've for tho remainder OF .
the season. Lcshom has long been
connected with basketball at the Y.
NJ. ". a. and served in the capacity
OF manager for three years With
the proper support he should put
over the cage game as 1t should be.
Dave Regenbogen. the only vet
cran OF the squad now remaining.
was chosen as temporary captain.
He should be OF great assistance in
whipping a new team into shape to
meet the stif schedule which Is be-
ing arranged by Leshem. The dates
will be so arranged that a game will
be played on the local court every
Thursday night.
The y. ". II. A. started as IL
pointed toward a successful season,
having won its first two games. The
third game was lost by large mar
gin and with & went most OF the
players. Not because OF the loss but
on account OF a ruling by the Will
mington High School Athletic Asso-
citation which bars an men on the
first squad OF the Cherry and White
from playing with outside teams.
Three OF the ''Y's'' best men had
10 20 on this account They in
cluded Allah Wcinor. captain OF tho
Cherry and White; Lou Jacobson
and Al Pump" slonsky. Both
Jacobson and SlonslSy are almost
sure OF making the High School
team along with Weincr and none
OF them want TO risk dlsbarment
They are To be complimented on
their spirit. but just the same the
Y. NJ. II. A. suffered as none OF th'
trio As likely 10 play with the Third
5 and King quintet again this season
, Tho new team no doubt will hav
3 20 be recruited from the "oli guard
2 and from those likely candidate
which report. Quite a boost 20 th'
? chances for the reorganized five wa,
the return Of Nate Tollin. former
High School. Lehigh and independ-
ent star. He has offered TO assist
I George Slonsky. chairman of the
athletic committee. In coaching the
squad Tollin's reputation as an ex-
pert al the cage game is we'll known
in local sport circles. He developed
winning combination at the "Y'
the past two seasons. There is also
n possibility OF Toilin playing AGAR
and his addition would Ereatl,
strengthen the playing strength o
the squad
, The first practice OF tho rejuve
. mated squad will be held on Monda
. night and Manager Leshcm request
s that the following men report
3 / RegenboEen. Simon. Cooper. F'lanzc
5 Barney Goldstein. Rogers and an
other member wishing try on
z The practice will start at . o'clocl
Evening journal., 1921-12-10
KEYSTONE HOT SHOTS
BY One OF the old Guards.

The Keystone Field Club held a
very successful dance in German
Hall last night. A big crowd attend
ed and applauded the Jazzola boys,
who furnished the music.
That boy, Vincent Hammer, GER
tainly Is there when IL comes to Jazz.
The boy out-shines them ALL
Jim Leach was right on the job
again just like old times, Jim. you
tell 'em. We will back you up.
say. Paddy Murphy. who was the
cute little blonde? When IL comes
TO picking 'em they don't leave you
out in the cold, do they?
That man Albert McGovern is
right At home on a dance floor. He
sure does shake a wicked leg.
It's a good thing Tommy Chairs
had something to lean against. II
.ooked like a case OF stage fright
fou tell 'em, Thomas.
Say. Johnny Malony, I'm for you
whenever you are around. Come
often and invite your friends.
Everybody out TO the meeting TO-
morrow. Important business vii
come up and a hot session Is looked
for
Parliamentary George will b'
right on the job as usual and Be
leve me everybody's got 40 watci
their as and rs.
Beanie Mark looked like a regulal
duke all dressed up. The only thinl
we missed on him was the BROW
derby. How come, Beanie7