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The Ocala evening star., 1921-06-10
PIANO RECITAL

4
joy the piano recital given by tn
pupils of Miss Kate Gamsby, cIas:
These annual recitals of Miss Cams
by's pupils are among the most pop
ular entertainments that occur dur
ing the year and the pleasant antici
patton of them is always beyond al
expectation, and the one last evenins
was no exception. for it was one o.
unusual interest. On account of tn.
largeness of this class and the grea'
talent of many of the pupils, we can.
not give space or time as we shoulc
otherwise like to do.
Each pupil showed that much stress
in technique. symphony and color was
the desire of the teacher and each
selection on the program was master.
ed fautlessly.
The stage was decorated IN good
and appropriate style for this occas-
ion with daisies and ferns and a
background of magnolia leaves COM
pleted a very pretty setting.
AT the conclusion of the musical
program, Judge W. s. Bullock came
forward to announce the winners of
the medals. For years Judge Bullock
has made this presentation and he
feels quite at home and thoroughly
enjoys being with his class, as he
speaks of it. His talk which was
short and appropos was enjoyed.
The highest number of marks OBJ
tainable during the year, which com-
prised from September Is, 1920, to
June 1st, 1921, is 272. In the junior
class Nell Wallis and Mary Troxler
tied for the highest marks secured
during the year. which was 266, and
therefore both received silver medals.
Maude Gary making 259, received
honorable mention. The highest mark
obtained in the senior class was made
by Babette Peyser, 26s, and to her
fell the gold medal, and honorable
mention fell to Margaret Gerig and
Mildred Bullock, who tied in making
265.
The pupils always give Miss Cams
by some sort of gift as an apprecia-
tion of her untiring and valuable in
struction. Judge Bullock also made
this presentation, which concluded
the evenings entertainment.
The program follows:
Waltz (Presser) )-Elizabeth Mac
Kay.
Morning Praise (Johnston)-Ruby
Condor.
L'Attention (Dore)-Flora Mckay.
"Just in Fun" (Johnston) Virginia
Peek.
The Tin Soldier-Mary Newton
Green.
Daisies (Leoni-Audrey and Mar
guerite Condrey.
Valzer Glissando (Rogers)-Doris
Thomas.
"Wild Roses" CLeoni) and
Maude Gary.
Will O. the Wisp (Dutton)-Lora |
Thomas.
Song without Words (Speaks)-l
Helen Leitner.
A Merry House Party (Harthan)-I
Eva Ruth and Musette Adams.
Birds of Passage (Poldini) Fran
,es Clark
Cupid's Delight (Kiesling)-Fanita
Cobb.
Fairies There Were (Smith) h)-Mary
rroxler.
Over the Hills and Far Away
,Grainger)-Robert Simmons.
In a Gondola (Scharwenka) Del
,elle Pasteur.
Victore (Behr)-Sophie Turch.
Pulcinello (Aletter) r)-Theresa Con-
irev.
Legende (FrimD-Maude Gary.
Lolita (Liebling)-Nell Wallis.
Valse (Burnham)-Violet Jones.
September Morn (Porter Steele)-l
Charlotte Chazal.
On Wings of Song (Mendelssohn-
4iszt)-Margaret Gerig.
Scherzo (Damm)-Faye Pagan.
Etude in G Minor (Barnes)-Web-
ter Gillen.
(a) Scarf Dance (b) Veil Dance
Chaminade) Miss Beulah Morrison.
Intermezzo in Octaves (Leschetiz-
Edwards.
Spinning Wheel (Chaminade)- )-Ba-
'ette Peyser.
Etude en- Forme de Valse saint
Bullock.
The Ocala evening star., 1921-06-10

81 VOILES reduced to 65 cents at
FISHEL'S. 2-3t
The Ocala evening star., 1921-06-10

Garcia de Orc. that mild Havana
filler cigar-10c at all dealers. 5-tf
The Ocala evening star., 1921-06-10

There's no extra charge for clean
ing your fish at the City Fish Market
Phone 15S. H
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-08
Blaze Does Much Damage
to Institution in New
Jersey Today
h Err 0 IG EFFORTS
Attendants, Fireman and
Policemen Get All
Out Safely
fRv AssocIn,cd Presrl

JERSEY CITY, N. j., Dec. s.
One hundred inmates of st. Jos
eph's Home for the Blind were led
from the building by attendants
firemen and police today when fire
damaged the structure. More than
SO of the blind women some OF
them paraIysed, were carried OUT.
Several tainted but soon recovered.
The blaze was discovered in the
sacresty OF the chapel by the Rev.
Cornelius McInery, chaplain Of the
home. He turned in an alarm and
aroused the sisters and employees.
The work Of removing the inmates
was well under way when the fire
men and police arrived,
A sister operated an elevator
and brought load after load from
the third floor She remained at
her post until all had been removed.
A patrolman took out three women
through the heavy smoke, but fell
unconscious in the hallway while
going back for another Father Nc.
Inery suffered IN abrasion of the
left arm while carrying an aged
woman down stairs. He was treat.
ed by physicians and returned to
work. The home houses about 900
men, women and children.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-08
KINES SPEAKSAT
ROTARY SESSION
Interesting Meeting Held To
day by Local ROtarian
Chapter

Today's business session Of the
Rotary club at the "Y" Was one
of the most interesting OF recent
weeks made especially so by the
short talk of Louis AZ. Kines rep.
resenting the. U. S. Veterans
Bureau OF Washington.
Mr., Kines and his associate, Dr..
John G. stansbury, who also was
present this noon, are members OF
the Cleanup squad" and have
west Virginia rs their immediate
territory in which they are rem
dering valuable aid to disabled
veterans of the war. Mr.. Kines
clearly outlined the efforts Of the
government to speedily and thor
oughly put into active functloning
the various means OF vocationa4
training and compensation Justly
due all who served their country.
Rotarian r. H. CUNNINGHAM au-
nounced that the Fairmont lodge
orb. P, o, Z. which underworld
the fund to support the Boy Scout
movement in Fairmont and
throughout the county during the
present year now seeks the CO
operation OF the Rotary Club, XII
wants Club and other organiZa-
tions, It is proposed to continue
the support to the boys and g
committee will be appointed 10
raise the necessary funds itof that
purpose
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-08
Welfare Work In
Coal Field Urged

CHARLESTON, De5. Stu.
man welfare in the coal industry
engrossed the attention Of the Y.
NJ. C. A. secretary in coal mining
fields Of West Virginia, Virginia
and kentucky here today. DR..
Henry Kallnberg, secretary OF the
physical department OF the Inter
national Committee Of the Young
Mons Christian Association at the
morning session gave number OF
valuable suggestions In q talk on
"aealth and Reorganization Pro-
grams" and j. B. Withee, of Par
kersburg, state boys work secre.
tary spoke on the boys work pro-
gram.
Discussion for the afternoon ses'
sion included Constructive I'M
provements in Coal Mining Com.
mittees by Carl Scholz, vice presi.
dent Of the Raleigh.Wyomlng Coal
Company and Human Relation
ship in Indiana" by c. w. Tow.
son OF New York. secretary Of the
Industrial department Of the In.
committee" and the
work OF the West Virginia Min
ing Institute" by ]. W. Bichoff,
of Elkins. the retiring president OF
the institute.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-08
SPEAKER
AT FARN|NGTON
Fine Community Meeting
Held There Last Eve
ming; Many Attend

A fine community meeting was
held at the Pennington school
building last night. The meeting
was largely attended by patrons OF
the school and other persons in
terested in the good Of the COM
munity.
/. A. Barnes. county superintend.
ent of schools, was the principal
speaker of the evening. Other
speakers were B. E. Haines, prin-
cipal Of the Junior high school, OF
Mannlngton, and Misses Blair and
Thomas, teachers Of the Manning
ton schools,
The meeting wSk. held as a part
of the American Education week
program. Other meetings. along
the same line to be held this week
at which Superintendent Barnes
will be present and give talks are.
Monongah school, tonight; Captain
Booth school, Friday noon: East
Run school. Friday night; teachers
Of Grant district schools, at the
Normal school at 1880 o'clock. SAT-
urday morning; Trinity Metho-
dist Episcopal church in this city
Sunday morning and at the Metho-
dist Episcopal church, South, at
Fairview. Sunday evening.
The Sugar Grove school in Paw
Paw district will bo ready to be
graded for standardization as soon
as the manual training bench is in
stalled,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-08
MAN KILLS SELF;
CORONER CALLED
Suicide at Warrington
This Morning; Aged
Man is Victim

Jesse Metz, aged 10 years. a
Mannington teamsser, comm Ttted
suicide at 10 o'clock this morning
at his room in the home OF B. F..
Powell Of that city. Metz ended
his life by shooting himself.
Friends OF the dead man say that
they know no reason for his rash
act.
Immediately following the. find.
ing Of his dead body County Cor
oner ]. l.. Blocher, Of this city,
was notified and went to Manning
ton to make an investigation OF
the case.
Very little information could be
secured from MannIngtop until at
tor the arrival Of the coroner as
persons who knew tho facts OF the
case refused to talk until the cor
oner arrived.
MIR. Metz had no relatives as far
as can be learned and boarded al
different boarding houses around
the town.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-08
STREET CAR MEN
HELP ARMY FUND
Send Check to Captain Carr;
Will Make Some Poor
Folk Happy Xmas

Members Of Division No. Sl3
Of tho Almagamted Association
oi Street and Electrical Hallway
Employees OF America. OF this city
today sent a check for $50 to
Capt. Alfred Carr, of the Saliva
ton Army to aid him in his work
among the needy Of the city.
B. D. Outright financial secre-
tary OF the association sent the
following letter to Mr.. Carr:
Capt. Alfred Carr,
Fairmont, W. Va.
Dear Sir:
Attached find check for sixty
dollars ($6O), for which 1t gives
mo great pleasure to present TO
you, on behalf OF the officers and
monbers of our Local Div. No.
Sl3 Street and Electrical Railway
Employees OF America OF Fairn vt,
W. Va. for you to use as
starter for your Christmas fund,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-08
JUDGE MAXWELL
HERE TOMORROW
VIII Hear Some Cases in
Circuit Court of Mar
ion County

Judge Raymond Maxwell Of the
Harrison county circuit court will
preside over the session OF the
Marion county circuit court tomor-
row at which time certain cases
which Judge Meredith Is Ineligible
to try will be rsken up. Judge
Maxwell notified Clerk Gather
Of the court this afternoon that he
would be IN the city to open court
at 10 o'clock
The cases to come before Judge
Maxwell are, MarceIlus Kendall.
ct al versus A.. Jackson Hayes; ].
Bowen Knots against Fred w.
Bartlett ct al; Columbus Kelly, ct
al against Parker Run Coal
and Coke Company; First National
Bank Of Fairmont against Henry
F. Smith. The cases are all i'm
portant ones and will attract much
attention among the lawyers Of the
city.
Judge Meredith is barred from
sitting on the cases because he
was interested IN the cases as at.
torney before being elevated to the
bench.
An effort is being made to have
Judge Maxwell to trade places
with Judge Meredith for a few
weeks lato IN January In order
that a number of cases In which
Judge Meredith cannot preside
NAV be cleared from the court cal.
ander. II this can be worked out
Judge Meredith will preside. over
the Harrison county court while
Judge Maxwell IS sitting IN the
local court,
A number Of chancery caseH
were disposed OF by Judge Mere
dith at today's session Of court.
The jury which was released We'd
nesday evening will report for
duty again Friday morning.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-08
TREES

n GOLD prospector, returned
a from the Yukon. says the most
remarkable thing he noticed was
that Indians never kill tree unless
they have to. Even when forced 10
strip bark off, to scrape the inside
for food, indians in the Yukon bind
the bark back on the tree with vines.
With our forest supply vanishing,
The Indian custom should be made
compulsory among destructive white
men. If you chop down a tree, you
must plant at least two. would be a
good rule.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-08
BILLY SUNDAY IS
STILL PEPPER BOX
West yirginian Hears Noted
Evangelist in Tulsa,
Oklahoma

Billy Sunday is the same old
Bill whether he is in Oklahoma or
in West Virginia, observes u West
virginian who writes Fair
monter. Thousands OF Marion
county folF5 are always glad to
hear about Billy's sparrinG
matches with the evil one regard.
less OF where he is.
Harper Polling, manager of the
Oklahoma OIL and Gas Company,
formerly Of Hendricks, ". Va,
who is now located at Blackwell,
Oklahoma writes NJ. c. Lough,
purchasing agent Of the Hutchin.
son Coal Co, as follows: Il know
that you will be glad TO hear that
heard Billy Sunday preach two
sermons IN Tulsa. He Is the same
old Bill with the same old pep. l
had n talk with Matthews and he
asked to remember him TO you,
Mrs. Lough and the girlE. He
sure asked many questions about
the girls. Matthews. Mrs. Asher
and Rhodeheaver sang tho negro
song"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-08
MANY LVESLOST
IN HEAVY STORM
Gale Sweeps Along New
foundland Coast During
Great Damage
lRr AsRnclatad Praaa1

ST. JOHNS, n. f., Dec. 81 AZ
least 1S lives were lost and more
than score Of fishing schoonefs.
barges and tugs vera DESTROYED
and property damage approximate
ing $25O,000 was done by the
storm that ragged along the New
foundland coast on Monday and
Tuesday. 1t was believed today
that the list Of the vessels lost In
the gale would exceed q score
when q check of the crafts EXPOSED
10 the fury Of the storm was cons
cluded.
Shipmasters VINO brought yes-
soils into port report the storm as
one OF the worst that ever swept.
tho coast. Many Of the vessels
wrecked were laden with winter
supplies assigned to points along
the coast
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-08
States of Ohio and Penn
sylvania Making Test
in Legal Fight
EXPORT Matter gP
Commission Appointed by
West Virginia to Dis
tribute Gas
CBy Asyocis,ed P,e,,,


WASHINGTON, Dee, Pro
ceedlngs brought by the states OF
Ohio and Pennsylvania investigats
ing the independence Of Industrial
enterprises and the domestic com
fort Of three states upon naturaI
gas produced in West Virginia
were listed today for argument In
tho Supreme Court. Eighty five.
rer cent OF the entire supply OF
natural gas produced in West Vir7
ginia Is controlled by several COM
panies which export It into Ohio
and Pennsylvania, where the do
mestlo supply has, to a material
degree been exhausted,
West Virginia gaye Jurisdiction
to state commission to regulate
tho distribution OF natural gas
produced In the state, owing to the.
fact that the supply is inadequate
to meet the industrial and domes:.
ic demands. 1t recited In its brtet
similar instances Of schools and
other public institutions. and Of
towns and villages In the state be-
ing deprived OF natural gas for
heat and other domestic purposeHj
and Of industries being compelled
to rlnse down. 4 +.
Ohio and PennsylyanlH conte iiti-
ed that the companies which
troll. The bulk oG the West ptrslS ~
supply cannot hes dsprtS
rights to contract for IS gie
Interstate commerce, are bound 20
comply with the terms OF t1esr
contrncts and that West Ydrgthta
cannot legally interfere In the exs
ercise OF that right.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-08
MONKEY

m HE strangest thing seen by
1 Caveth Wells. during a six
years exploring trip in Malay jun
giles. was this:
Gangs Of monkeys. fishing to-
getherl They worked in pairs, one
monkey overturnins stones in a
stream, so his partner could reach
down and grab shrimp, small fish
and crabs. Like American boys,
hunting craw6sh.
This teamwork among monkeys
is the first step in organized society.
The next step in these, monkeys
evolution toward the higher form Of
animal life. man, will be to begin
killing each other with clubs.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-08
LONE PRISONER IN
COURT THIS MORN
Man Arrested for Being
Drunk; Many Seek
Shelter Here

One lone prisoner faced Mayor
W. ". Conaway, at today's session
OF police court, he was Thomas D.
Harding arrested by Patrolman Do
Berry on Diamond street last night
while under the influence OF in
toxicating liquor. Mayor Conway
flned Harding s5 and costs which
he paid and was released. Hard
ing was in such bad condition that
h did not know he was arrested
until he woke up IN a cell this
morning.
The capacity OF the jail was
taxed last night however as 81 un-
employed men sought shelter from
the wintry weather at the police
station. This is the largest num-
Der that has applied yet this win
ter for lodging. Most OF the men
come here from other cities and
states seeking employment and
after failing to land a job found
themselves short or without funds.
All tho men were taken care of by
Chief L. D. Snider.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-08
Final Consignments to
Lakes Made Off M. & w.
on November %
TONNAGE WAY Down
Lake Shipments Of Mon
ongah Division Cut in
Half in Season

Lake coal movement from the
I BaIrmont region is at an end. The
ti3Ah consignments to the lakes
wef9 made of the Morgantown 4
Wheeling railway November % and
no further shipments we're made
during the latter part OF November
or December.
Revised figures show that the
Fairmont region shipped 1925 cars
or SEQ, $50 tons of coal to the lakes.
OF, that S, ,446 cars were shipped on
the Monongah division, B, & o {;
t39 cars OF the Connellsyille divi-
sion, B. s. o., and 1881 cars on the
.Morgantown & Wheeling railway.
3 SEhe foregoing figures show that the
si. 1ES w. shipped more than half as
much as the Monongah division,
i B. go.
Lake shipments on the Monon'
gah division, B. & Q. this year wers
aln1pst cut in half compared to pre-
! VioAs seasons, which ran as fol.
! lows: 1920, 1880 cars; 1919, a.
7acarB: 1918, 16,625 cars.
More Open shop Talk.
During the past two weeks there
has been more. open shop talk in the
Eii taout Fegtop than there has
for, some time. This is evil
dan from such operations being
ened ns fhei A1mlna and Clarks-
tt1rg section.
Ass0Fd Ing to- reports the seRsi.
tpwardAhe open shop is loom
stronger than ever In the
torg gantown section, although to
tate nothing tangible as to such q
has been learned. II Is said
many coal operators in that
6ection have been producing coal a;
"a losing figure for some time and
that this plunge IS contemplated.
JoInt Board Meeting.
Members Of the joint board OF
the operators and officials OF the
Knitted Mine Workers will meet ut
fhe rooms OF the Northern West
Virginia Coal Operators Associn.
tod in the Jacobs building on Sat.
urday morning at 10 O'Clock
Is In Clarkshura.
Paul w. Sullivan, Of the Equitable
Fuel Co, was in Clarksburg today
on business.
Clatksburs Banquet.
All plans arc arranged for the
banquet OF the Clarksburg district
mixing institute, which will be held
this evening at o'clock at The
Z Waldo, ClaTksburg.
Among the speakers are: Prof.
"A. G. Callen, c. K. Brown, Adam
VCont lnued on pRES kUurJ
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-08
WEST VIRGINIA GAS CASE UP FOR HEARINl
By The Way.
Daily column given TO curren.
events and frank comment
CAROLS

n HRISTMAS carols will be
y sung byorganized chouses in
$50 American cities, on the eve of
Santa Claus visit this year, reports
the National Bureau for The Ad-
vancemcnt Of Music.
These serenades, by rowing bands
Of carolers in city streets, revive an
ancient Christmas custom. 1t is a
comforting reminder that the world,
in the machine age. still clings to
illusions and quaint customs that add
spice TO life.
This would be an awful world
without Santa Claus and the Easter
bunny.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-08
Flames Sweep
Dorm Building

XENIA, Ohio, Dec. s. - Wilbor.
force university, an institution for
colored students near here, suffer
ed loss estimated at 100000 from
fire which last night completely de-
stroyed Shorter hall. a dormitory
for men and the Oldest building on
the campus. The three upper floors
Of the building were occupied by
300 students, most OF whom saved
parts OF their personal effects.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-08
Man Kills Wife,
Commits Suicide

DETROIT, Dec. s-After wit
Messing their father kill their
mother and then take his own life
with the same revolver, three chill
dren ranging in age from to 10
ycars Remained locked In their
some hero throughout the night
with the bodies of their parents.
A boarder went to the home this
morning, broke into the homo and
released the three. According to
the story told by the children,
Michael sImak Quarreled with his
wife. shot and killed her then
tuned the gun upon himself
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-08
BURNS FATAL

Ella Geneosesi the five year old
daughter of Frank Geneosesi OF
Watson died this morning at her
home from burns she received
several days ago when her cloth
ing became Ignited from a fire
while at play in tho yard Of her
home. The body was prepared for
burial by Undertaken r. L. Cum
ningham and Son and will he
buried tomorrow morning in Holy
Cross cemetery.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-08
ACTION
OF PRES. LEWIS
Action Passed on in Kansas
by International Exam
ining Board

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. s.
Action Of ]. L. Lewis, president
OF the United Mine Workers OF
America, IN revokIng the charter
OF the Kansas District organiza-
ton and deposing its Officers, was
approved by the international Ex-
anining Board OF the miners here
today. The international board al
SO held that the action OF District
No. 12 in placing an assessment
on its members for the benefit OF
the Kansas members was Illegal
and in violation of the laws Of the
organization. 1t further notified
the officers and members Of Dis
trict No. 12 that this assessment
should not ho collected.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-08
OBSERVATIONS

The A-B-C OF Christmas is All
buy Cheertully.
Gompers says tAe Navy Cut"
Isn't strong enough for him.
Samuel must be chewing Honest
Scrap"
No, It doesn't reduce taxes to
charge the jury.
Is the Japanese sandman throw
ing dust in the diplomats eyes?
Lord Carson says he never has
aud never will smoke a cigar. Now
he Is ready for Christmas.
When a mon AIres a stupid
stcnographer he is in for bad
spell.
Vacant heads are nUIer' rented.
When the Red Cross roll is call
ed up yonder will you be there?
The shortest days of the year
have come; but pat on the back
still shortens them some.
It's easy to shimmy when the
furnace Is broken.
We wanted the Japs TO take
three on their hrst throw and they
wanted a seven. Do you shoot
dice?
One may shop from sun to sun;
but Christmas shopping's never
done.
All man gets by arguing With
MS wife is in bad.
Wise men never go hunting with
their enemies.
Greatest Christmas savings plan
| is Christmas cards.
The minister who says women's
dress freedom Is sanctioned by the
Bible took his text from "Revela-
TONS"
First day of 1922 is Sunday, SO
we can get a good start.
II you think kills are not for dis
armament. watch their wooden SOL
diers closely.
The shorter the dress the longer
the bill.
Ford says no wants q million
men IL he gets Muscle Shoals and
million men hope he gets 1t.
Only six more months until
Pullman, motor and box cars will
be loaded with birds returning
north.
81 am laying for the consumer"
says tho hen. But the cold storage
men lay for US Also
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-08
Lake Submarine
Sinks in Harbor

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. Dec. s.
The lake ubmarine S-4S sank OF
this Aarbor Last night and was
submerged for twelve hours before
the crew, by Tightening the ballast
tank. raised ono end OF the craft
and escaped through the torpedo
tulba