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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-13

paper fight tan.-From Baltimore
paper. :. Guess Dempsey is not a
draft dodger after all.
In a society column far, far away
We glipmse: 1.-THE bride was given
away in marriage by her father, who
wore e beautiful gown OF white
satin and embroidered net, with
court train and VEIL" or hand we
would say that the old man was
pretty well Illuminated for the oc.
CASTOR.
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N
had to hurry her to secluded cor.
ner In hall wardrobe-the only de-
serted place In the house, while he
administered comfort.
The guests we're ready and there
was no holding them back. The
recertion-mlnus a proper receiv.
ing 'llne-was lived through some.
how.
Where are the parents2 Isn't
1t queer they aren't here!" was
whispered over aud over again BY
curious disappearing friends.
It was long after midnight and
Jack and Rosemary had counter.
manded their tickets and sleepers
and given up their wedding journey
at least for that night. They sat
on the veranda quite alone, only a
relative or two remained in the.
house and walked the floor in the
utmost anxiety over the strange
ending to lovely affair.
"Oh. Jack, what will we do? What
Is there to do? Suppose something
terrible has happened to our fath.
ers! Perhaps they've been kid.
mapped and murdered. 1t has
spoiled my wedding!'
There. now, little rose OF mine.
don't grieve. 1t hasn't spoiled
mine, that / know-and somehow
or other II will all come right. i've
got both police and detectives on
the Job and something tells me 1t
will all end happily by tomorrow.
And tomorrow, sweet, you and l will
have been married one whole uay!'i
The clock struck one. Rosemary
was curled YEARLY In Jacks lap.
She refused absolutely to leave that
yeranda until something happen:
eds
The front gate creaked. Yes,
there was a gate. How else could
the June roses climb. wildly and
riotously everywhere, down the
fence, up the shrubbery close by,
and even over the top to the lawn
where lay scattered those sweet.
fragrant roses everywhere. Two
stealthy figures crept UP the walk.
Rosemary was asleep and Jack
dared not move.
THAT you, dad" no whispered.
Yes, that you, Jack?' came back
anxlously.
what you here for?" exclaimed
Rosemary's parent in tho greatest
concern. Thought you two'd be
gone on your honeymoon."
"0h, father, oh, iather!" went
Rosemary suddenly awake. %What
a fright you have given us!' Her
arms were wound about his neck.
His face. was wet and hers was
worse than that. And, then they
all said .sSSh.SSSh!',S And sat
down on the TOP. step ina tight
hnddle while explanations were
forthcoming. And It appeared that
these dads had deliberately run
away, being men and little con.
cerned over what was proper and
what, was not, because they couldn't
bear to stay and live over again the
memories which had crowded too
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-13

Those two orders Of Saturday, one requiring
that the liquor in the possession of the sherffNbe
destroyed and the other authorizing the prosecuting
attorney to offer rewards for information leading
to the conviction of liquor law offenders will at
least make 1t plain to all and sundry that the man
the bench is keeping his eye on conditions in the
county. and that he is not going to be an Indifferent
observer.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-13

Reports to the state bureau of labor Indicated
that unemployment is decreasing in West Virginia.
Commissioner of Agriculture Stewart says that
in the state are good At the same time there is a
healthy increase in mining activity. Manfestly West
Virginia is going to be good state to live in for the
remainder OF this year even II prosperity does not
return to the nation whole as per predictions.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-13
MoNDAYE EVENING. JUNE Is. 192l=
THE REAL BOSS
BylBERToS BkALEI
" on may start a revolution
IN a highly brilliant STYLE

" on may start revolution
In q highly brilliant style
Andyour new-made institution
May endure for quite while;
Butsthe crowd is sure to grumble
And behave in manner rude
And your government will errmble
Itsyousd do notlgive em food!
Though your orators are able,
Though your theories are fine,
Il there's nothing on the table
When your people want to dine.
You are heading for disaster
And you may expect the worst a
For the stomach is the Master.
And you've got to fill 1t first.
You8eanss speak with ease and JUNCTION
ofsthe "proletarian state"
But isn't going to function
Not for long, at any rate
lf starvation dulls the ardor
OF the proletarlat
And; there's nothing in the larder
Which would even feed rat.
Though your armies win each battle.
Though your propagandists spread
Through the world their line of prattle
That is militantly red,
Though you print your cash in hummocks
Still Trotsky and 1enine.
you don't fill peoples stomachs,
Out you go upon your bean!
Copyright, 1921, by N. E. A..
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-13

Admiral Sims reports to Secretary DENLY that he
was msquoted and that he said nothing that he has
not said often before Apparently he said 1t too
often.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-13

The pelican makes up for his
long legs by a long neck and a long
beaR It's some bill, too. This
one belongs to the pelican at the
Central Park Zoo, New York.
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.SLAcKER CITIZENS

E19717 N4.4S u n @L@'E1
IN EF0RE relilquishins his responsibilities to the
= newman John F. Kramer, the retiring prohi.
bion commissioner, issued statement regarding tho
problems off sob inwhich the following occurs.
The amazing thing to me is that men
and women will take an oath OF office to
defend protect and uphold the Constitu.
. tioni and then proceed to tear it down by
selling out to its enemies and thus becom-
ingsconstitutional anarchists
lido not marvel so much at the lower
element in the community violating the
law but 1t is an amazing thing TO have So
called good citizens lending their aid and
their comfort and their support in word
andsd deed to those who are engaged in vlo-
latingt the law.
MI Kramer probably is telling The truth when h.
says amazes him. II probably amazes most easy
gong church attending solid citizens the first time they
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-13
BUREAUoF TESTS NEEDED

lOWN toward the end Of The order Of the Public
- Service Commission fixing new gas rates for the
city Of Faimont there is The following provision:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-13

It Is further ordered that the applicant,
by reason Of mixing p roducer gas with the
natural gas: shall not reduce the maximum
heat value In British Thermal Units Of said
mixed gas below that Of one thousand
British Thermal Units per cubic foot
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Miss Viola crotfoot has been
graduated from the Sabetha (Kas.)
high school with not an absent or
a tardy mark against her In her 10
years Of school life. She lives on
q farm far from the school.
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10
"Stop II, Lexington" His voice was
stern as he caught the others up
raised arm. that's enough for the
time
For . moment It seemed as II LAX
ington would have struck Peterson
himself; then he controlled himself,
and, with an ugly laugh, flung the
whip into Q corner.
II forgot" he said slowly. "It's the
leading dog we want-not the puppies
that run after him yapping." He spun
round on his heel. slave you fin
ishedr
The rope-artist bestowed a final
touch to the last knot, and surveyed
his handiwork with justifiable pride.
"Cold mutton" he remarked tersely,
would b lively compared to him
when he wakes up"
"Goodi Then we'll bring him to-"
darlington took some crystals from
O jar on one Of the shelves, and placed
them In tumbler. Then he added
q few drops Of liquid and held the
glass directly under the unconscious
mans nose. Almost at once the liquid
began to effervesce, and in less than a
minute Drummond opened his eyes and
stared dazedly round the room. He
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out suspiciously. His jaw fell and
look Of aghast surprise spread over
his face as he saw the four men In
front Of him.
Hugh stepped past him and waA
smiling at the girl who, with little
cry of joyful wonder, had risen from
her chair.
"Your face, boy" she whispered, as
he took her in his arms. regardless Of
the others, "your poor old facet Oh,
that brute, Lakington"
He laughed gently, and for a mo-
ment she chung to him, unmindful Of
how he had got to her, glorying only
In the fact that he had. 1t seemed to
her that there was nothing which this
wonderful man of hers couldn't man.
age; and now, blindly trusting, she
waited to be told what to do. The
nightmare was over; Hugh was with
her. -.
S"Are there any cars outside" Hugh
turned to the American.
yours" answered that worthy.
"And mine is hidden behind Miss
Benton's greenhouse unless they've
moved It," remarked Algy.
"Good," said Hugh. "Algy, take
Miss Benton and her father up to Half
Moon street-at once. Then come back
here"
"But, Hugh" began the girl APP
pealingly.
"At once, dear, please" He smiled
at her tenderly, but his tone was ,e-
cided. "This is going to be no place
for you In the near future"
With no further word Of protest the
girl followed Algy. and Hugh drew
breath Of relief.
"Now. you ugly-looking blighter,"
he remarked to the covering ruffian,
who was by this time shaking with
fright, I'VE come to you When does
Lexington rsturn7"
"rermorrow. sir" stammered the
other.
where IL he nowr'
The man hesitated for q moment,
but the look In Hugh's eyes galvan-
lied him into speech.
Hes after the old woman's pearls
sir--the duchess of Lampshire's."
"Ahi" returned Hugh softly. @Of
course he Il. forgot When does
Peterson come backr'
'Termorrow, too. sir, ~ far a.
knows" answered the man..
"And what's he doingr' demanded
Drummond. III
ION the level guvnor. I can't tell
yer. Strife, can't"
At that moment Darreil's voice came
up from the hall.
THE whole bunch are slowed away.
Hugh. What's the next itemr
CrO BB coNTINUnDJ
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mss1. Say now. Capeain. ws'vs -
a lorry load Of the boys sutside; Jour
friend here thought we'd better bsinl
'em along. So It's up - you 10 got
busy"
"Mullings and his crowd" said Oar
rell, seeing the look Of mystification ON
Hugh's face.
For Q few moments Drummond
stood, deep In thought; then once
again the grin spread slowly over his
face. Get the boys In. Peter: and
get these Jumps Of meat carted out to
the lorry. And. while you do It, well
60 upstairs and mop up"
THREE.
Even In his widest dreams Hugh
had never imagined such wonderful
opportunity. To be In complete pos
session of the house. with strong
forces at his beck and call, was state
Of affairs which rendered him almost
speechless. u
'Keep your guns handy" whispered
Hugh. "We'll draw each room In
turn till we find the girl"
But they were not to be put to 30
much trouble. Suddenly door oppo-
site opened, and the man who had
been guarding Phyllis Benton peered
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RAISED AFus
blinked foolishly as he saw Longworth
and Sinclair; then he looked down
end found he was similarly bound him
ssaf. Finally he glanced up at the
man bending over him, and full real
fxation returned.
Feeling better, my friendr With
Q mocking smile, darlington laid the
tumbler on a table close by.
much. thank you, Henry" muir
INJURED Hugh. "Ahi and there's Carl"
He grinned cheerfully, and Laking-
ton struck him on the mouth.
''You can stop that style Of con-
versation, Captain Drummond," be re-
marked. 1T dislike It."
Hugh stared at the striker In ST.
fence.
Accept my congratulations" he
said at length, In a low voice which,
Despite himself, shook little. "You
ere the first man who has ever done
Chat. and I shall treasure the memory
Of that blow"
sTd hate II to be q lonely memory"
remarked Lexington. 80 here's an
other. to keep 1t company" Again he
struck him, then with Q laugh he
turned on his heel. my compliments
to Miss Benton" he said to a man
standing near the door. land ask her
to be good enough to come down for
. few minutes"
The veins stood out on Drummond's
forehead at the mention Of the girl.
but otherwise ne gave no sign; and,
m silence. they waited for her arrival,
She came almost at once, villain
ous-looking BLACKBOARD with her, and
aS she saw Hugh she gave pitiful
little moan and held out her hand to
him.
~why did you come, boyf she cried
didn't you know It was only for
gery--that noter
.Ahi was itr' said Hugh softly
WAS Il, indeedT
IAN interesting point" murmured
darlington. 'Surely II charming girl
Isunabie--or unwilling write har
elf 10 her nance, hef father Z {
VIZ able person % supply the den'
cheney. Especially II he has been kind
u endowed By Nature with . special
aptitude for - Initiating writing.
~Bu1 time presses. And ! don't
want - 20 without telling you Q little
obout II progfam, Captain Drum
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1921-11-11
WOMEN NEED SWAMP-ROOT

Thousands of women have kidney and
bladder trouble and never suspect it.
Women's complaints often prove to be
nothing else but kidney trouble, or the
result of kidney or bladder disease.
If the kidneys are not in healthy
condition, they may cause the other or.
gans to become diseased.
Pain in the back, headache, loss of am
bition, nervousness, are often times symp-
toms of kidney trouble.
Don't delay starting treatment. DR..
Kilmer's Swamp Root, q physicians pre-
scription, obtained at any drug store, may
be just the remedy needed to overcome
such conditions.
Get medium or large size bottle i'm.
mediately from any drug store.
However, If you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to Dr..
kilmer q Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Advertlsement.
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Bulldog Drurn1nond

By
Cyril McNele


vVvvVvVVVvVVvvVVvv
was q business nation" laughed Hugh.
why, you poor fool, I've got thou
sand pounds In notes In my cigarette
case"
"You hof, hof you" the German
grunted. "Then the filthy Boche will
for you Of them take care"
Hugh looked at him angrily.
IF you do" he cried, you must let
me CO."
The German leered still more.
"Naturlich. You shall out Of the
house at once walk"
He stepped up to Drummond and
ran his hands over his coat, while the
others stared at one another in amaze.
ment Surely Hugh didn't imagine
the swine would really let him go; he
would merely take the money and
probably spit In his face again. Then
they heard him speaking, and sudden
CLEAN Of comprehension dawned on
their faces.
you'll have to undo one Of the
ropes, my friend, before you can get
at It," said Hugh quietly.
For q moment the German hesitat-
ed. He looked at the ropes carefully
the one that bound the arms and the
upper part Of the body was separate
from the rope round the legs. Even If
he did undo 1t the fool Englishman
was still helpless. and he knew that he
was unarmed. Had he not himself re-
moved his revolver, as he lay uncon-
scious in the hall3 What risk was
there, after ALI Besides, II he called
some one else In he would have to
share the money.
And, as he watched the Germans
indecision, Hugh's forehead grew
damp with sweat. >. Would he undo
the roper Would greed conquer eau.
toni
At last the Boche made up his mind
and went behind the chair. Hugh
felt him fumbling with the rope. and
flashed an urgent look Of caution al
the other two.
YOU'D better be careful, Heinrich
he remarked, "that none Of the Others
see, or you might have to share"
The German ceased undoing the
knot, and grunted. The English swine
had moments Of brightness, and he
went over and closed the door. Their
he resumed the operation Of untyinl
the rope; and, iince 1t was performed
behind the chair he was in no position
to see the look on Drummond's face
Only the two spectators could SEE
that, and they had almost ceased
breathing in their excitement. Thai
he had a plan they knew; what 1t wal
they could not even guess.
At last the rope fell clear and the
German sprang back.
"Put the case on the table," he cried
having not the slightest intention o.
coming within range Of those formid
able arms.
Certainly not" said Hugh, "unti
you undo my legs. Then you shall
| have it."
Quite loosely he was holding tn,
case In one hand; but the others
watching his face, saw that 1t wa
strained and tense.
/ "First I the notes must have" Thu
German strove to speak conversation
| ally but all the time he was creeping
| nearer and nearer to the back Of thu
chair. "Then l your legs undo. ant
you may CO."
Algy's warning cry rang out stimuli
taneously with the lightning dart o
| the Boche's hand as he snatched at thu
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M0THERl MOVE
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CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP

Hurry, motheri Even q sick child
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often all that Is necessary.
Ask your druggist for genuine "Cali-
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for babies and children Of all ages
printed on bottle. Motheri You must
say California" or you may get an
imitation fig syrup.-Advertisement.
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Women forgive and remember; men
forget.
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No one Is ever so busy as the person
without occupation.
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The man who leaves the world no
better than he found II IL worse par
asite than dodder.
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DYED HER DRAPERlES,
SKIRT AND A SWEATER

Each package Of Diamond Dyes" csn-
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can dye or tint faded, shabby skirts,
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mond Dyes never streak. spot, fade, q
run. So easy to use.- establishment.
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strangled snort.
"Great Scott r. muttered Hugh ex-
citedly, "the whole boiling bunch are
asleep, or I'll eat my hat"
Then who was 1t Spoken said Algy,
"At least two Of 'em are awake right
enough"
And, as II in answer to his question,
there came the voice again from In
side the room.
"wal, Mr.. Darrell, guess we can
pass on, and leave this bunch"
With one laugh Of joyful amazement
Hugh flung open the door, and found
himself looking from the range OF Q
yard into two revolvers.
II don't know how you've done It,
boys" he remarked, but you can put
those guns away. hate looking al
them from that end"
~What the devil have they done ia
an your diaisT' said Darrell. slowly
lowering his arm.
swell leave that for the time,~ 70
turned Hugh grfmly, AZ be shut the
door. There are other more pressing
matters to b. discussed"
He glanced round the room, and Z
slow grin spread over bis face. Tners
| 'were. some twenty Of The gang AL q
fthem fist asleep yhey epfawzel, grp
'tesquely over the table, they lolled 4
chairs they Iay a TIE noof, they hu1
died IN coruerA And, Without excep
i non. tlAey snored and snorted.
,"A dandy bunch" rez4arked IN
American, sasins at them Win satio
t.stlse Thsa = turned z Drsn
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, inversion. ssS 3, PATENTS
MORSELL g KEENEY

Be it ever so homely, there's no face
like your own.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-06-17
CAPTAIN DILLARD.

The death of Capt. George G. Dif,
lard this week caused the minds aneb
hearts of many of the older citizens
Of Noxubee to hark back to old days
when he was leader in thought and
action here. There were giants in
those days" is a saying old as the
Old Testament, Capt. Dillard tow
cred in this town and country in his
time and we don't know any one who.
towers now. We either don't raise
his like nowadays or We produce Sc
many men Of prominence that poae
are conspicuously pre-eminent.
Capt billiard, for all his sternness
of visage and demeanor was a most
kindly gentleman, and men now who
We're small boys then remember their
surprise at his gentleness. He used
to relate with half pride Of some
orator in the senate applying to him
a line in one of Sherdian'splays, His
damned disinheriting countenance."
Capt Dillard was a strong, brave,
ard able man, whom Macon and NoX-
ubee honored, and hoBored then-
selves in so doing, and the memory
Of him and his distinguished services
is cherished here,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-06-17

cupid rushed in with his bow and ar
row, piercing the heart OF the hos
tess.
lmnsediately tue gifted pianist
drltted in Mendelsshon Wedding
march, the beautiful strain OF music
filling the entire house. Question
marks were written on the faces of
each one present, and amidst great
excitement a plate Of delicious cream
and cake was served. In center of
white iced cake was beautiful soli-
taire ring, made of fondant-rock
candy, representing the diamond, this
being even more suggestive, aroused
more suspicion than ever. After
glancing down again on plate dai-
sy was found to which a dainty
white card was tied with yellow rib
bon Opening this we found reveal
ed the secret Of the occasion-"Cal-
mss-Dorroh, June oath, 1921"
This was one of the most attrac-
tive and unique announcements tver
made in Brooksyille.
The out-of-town guests on this oc-
casion were Miss Geneva May of
Chickasha. Miss Helen Cook Of Me
ridian, Miss Emily Potts Of Craw-
ford, Mrs. J. c. Cavett, of Sunshine,
Mrs. Ernest Hunter and Mrs. DR..
Withers of Macon, Mrs. Paul Jacobs
Of Columbus, Mrs. anford Of Mem
phs, Tenn.
Miss Gaines S one Of Brooks
ville's most beautiful and gifted
young ladies, and we are loath toI
give her up. Mr.. Dorroh is to bel
congratulated in having won the
heart and hand Of such acharming
young lady A GUEST
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-06-17
SOCIALEVENT IN BROOKSVlLLE

Miss Geneva May honored.
MISS Ance Cannes was hostess tc
most delightful party June 9tn, IN
honor Vi her charming and attrac-
tive house-guest, Miss Geneva May
OF Chickasna, oklahoma.
The beautiful and attractive home
was opened Throughout and elabo-
rately decorated, Yellow and white
motif was artistically carried out in
the decorations; daisies and black
eyed Susans were gracefully arrang-
ed in wicker baskets and vasks.
AS the guests arrived they We're
met by the hostess, who introduced
them to the honoree. Frances Parks
and Eloise Gaines then ushered each
one to a beautifully decorated nook
under the stairway, where Misses
Lucille Peterson and Imogene Caden-
head dispensed delicious punch.
Dainty score cards were then pass
ed and the game of Five-hundred was
thoroughly enjoyed.
A beautiful feature of the after
noon was the aesthetic dances by
Miss May, which took place in the
spacious hallway. She wore an eX-
ouisite suit of white crepe de chine
.....,+ Il, ,f Joiciac aOtIViupd