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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-13
CONFERENCE REPORTS

HE reports conveyed to the national conference
on unemployment by the subcommittee contain
lot of pertinent facts that not only bear upon the
reason for and the cure Of widespread unemployment
but cover a wider field of information which bears
vitality upon problems which concern all Of the people
directly.
The recommendation for quick action by congress
and senate upon final settlement Of tariff legislation,
and taxes, the request for speedy adjustment OF
railroad rates. and some definite plans for handling
seasonal industries will. if followed out. contribute
not only to the improvement of the unemployment sit
uation but if executed with common sense and rea-
son. lift the whole scheme of business and industry to
frmer. better standing than that Of the present.
The great difference in the relative prices and wages
of various lines Of industry and production is shown in
the information given by the subcommittee who have
evidently left no stone mtuned in their endeavor to
collect accurate and substantial figures to back their
ports The wide difference in agricultural conditions.
and that of transportation. coal, and construction is
emphasized. The first price of articles IS shown IN
many instances completely out Of proportion to the
ultimate selling price because of the enormous cost of
distribution. In the opinion of the reporting COM
mittees some means by which this dspropoton can be
decidedly diminished is absolutely imperative.
Other reports are to follow and the general public
should give the discussion closest attention. for it is
quite evident that the work Of the unemployment con-
ference is not only to bear upon the trampng the
streets looking for work. but will affect the Individual
everywhere in a very decided fashion.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-13
MoN0NGAH

The members OF the w. W. T.
chapter of the Baptist church met
last evening at the home Of Mrs.
T. ]. Esketh to complete the plans
Of the Halloween social that will
be held Monday evening, Octo-
Der 20.
Mrs. F. ]. Peppers of Salem,
who has been here visiting with
her mother, Mrs. Margaret Tai
bolt for the past week, IS attend
ing tho Baptist association which
Is being held in Fairmont this
week.
Mrs. Walter Pyles and daughter
Louise Of Fairmont are here Wis.
ing Mrs. Pyles parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. J. King.
Mrs. George E. Murphy Is bet
ter after several days illness at
.her home u Ford street.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Thompson
have returned TO their home here
after several days visit with Mr..
and Mrs. Luther Arnett Of Rymer.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Facemire
and son James, Jr., were visiting
yesterday with Miss Wilma Wal.
lace Of Edgemont.
Mrs. Lucy Lambert Is III at her
home here in Lambert street.
Mrs. Henry MalAer was shop
ping in Fatrmont today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-13
JACK RABBIT IS
IN COURT TO-DAY
Man With Bunny Name,
Gets Bun On; Fined
Five Bones

One would think that after Oct.
/. when the open season begins,
that any rabbit with an atom of
sense would remain away, "far
from the madding crowds ig-
noble strife" But not Jack Rabbit,
of Rankin, Pa. Jack came zigzag.
cling across the new Monongahela
river bridge yesterday afternoon
proclaiming in loud voice that
the earth and the fullness thereof
were his. And it Is likely that no
one would have questioned the
truth of the statement, even
though Jack was not, strictly
speaking, combining himself to
facts, had the orator of the oo-
casion been contented with con.
filming his operations to the side
walk. This, however, Jack was not
doing but was even obstructing
traffic by his obvious inability to
remain on the part Of the big high
way reserved to pedestrians. Pa
trolman DeBerry happened along
as the wayfarer from way down
the river was lacking back and
forth and placed him under ar
rest.
This morning Jack Rabbit ad-
mitted that he was fulIer'n goat
yesterday and said that he not only
lacked horse sense but that he
doubted watcher or not he had
sense enough to pound sand into
rathole. Mayor Conway fined
the errInG one IS and costs, which
he paiR
1t was principally a difference OF
opinion that brought about the
presence of Leon Cain, colored,
commonly known as Buster" in
court this morning. Buster" was
among those present last night at
Bill Gains place on Pennsylvania
avenue when Chief Snider, Assist.
ant Chief Arnett and Patrolman
Ford ratded poker game there.
Busters" participation in the
game was not the cause of his ar.
rest, in fact, it was not claimed
that he was sitting in, and no one
would have molested him had he
not begun to tell the world that
there was no cop that was going
to take him. No sooner said that
Buster" was on his way.
This morning Buster" was
much more tractable, recanted any
intention Of interfering with the
officers and paid fine Of $40 for
having been drunk and dtsorderly.
Three other negroes, John
Hewitt, Alt Ward and VIII Burglss
ech put up forfeit OF SO which
they forfeited when they failed to
apear for trial this morning.
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PERSONALS


Eber D. Morgan, one of the best
known and most highly respected
of the elder men Of Marion county,
is quite i'll at his home at Farming
ton. He has been confined to his
home for three weeks and his Ill
ness is the cause Of much concern
to his relatives and numerous
friends throughout the county.
Rev. and Mrs. H. S. Chenoweth,
formerly residents Of this city, are
here from their home at West
Union, attending the sessions Of
the Baptist General association at
the First Baptist church.
Mrs. Mitchell Mills and little
daughter, Miss Betty, have return
ed from q visit with relatives in
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mrs. c. R. Devore, Of Manning.
ton, was the guest OF friends in this
city yesterday.
The Misses Madge, Feny and
Eleanor CIelland and Hazel Pitzer,
Of Warrington, were visitors here
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Fisher, OF
Weston, are here attending the ses-
sions Of the Baptist General asso.
citation and are guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. B. D. Stalnaker on Fourth
street.
mrs. L. B. Burke, who had been
patient at the West Penn hospital
receiving treatment for chronic ap
pendicitis, has returned home much
Improved.
3. G. Jones is in tho East on a
buying trip for the Jones store.
Mr. and Mrs. j. F, Kyle, OF
Clarlssburg, are tho guests OF their
daughter, Mrs. Richard Shurtler,
ut her homo on Field street. They
came here for the sessions OF the
Baptist General. association,
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Claude Kuhn at the homo OF
the formor's parents at Farming
ton yesterday. Mr.. Kuhn Is mem
her OF the Fairmont fire depart
ment- !.
John, have returned from Pitts
burgh, where the latter had his ton.
sils removed at Mercy hospital a
| few days ago.
George r. Walter and daughter.
Margaret, are both I'll with tonsill-
It's at their home on Fairmont ave-
nue..
Mrs. @. o. Jackson is spending
several. days IN Clarksburg with
!, her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Thotnp.
Mrs. N. J.. Straight, of Barrack-
vile, is attending the Baptist as
ISOLATION and Is a guest at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. HeRner, on
Cleveland avenue.
Mrs. II. II, Skiles has returned
from New York where she had
visited friends.
Miss Rosaiie SGtI6g has returned
1e...--r-ersEN. nlHit 10 sElkfnfurEh. She,
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FGFF STUFF

II seems good bet now that
those who bet on the Yankees
Made bad bet |: but
You never can tell what will hap,
pen.
a lot Of guys left Forbes Field
last Saturday before
George nm made record run
through the Pitt team, and
Missed something.
so.we, are not going to make any
bets on the winner OF the world
series, until the last man is out.
For fear we might have to go to
the bank In hurry to help make
some other fellow rich.
But you know me. Agnes
our first and original prediction
that
New York would win still stands
good.
wen give odds to any person
who may wish to bet differently.
Don't crowd, boys
Give the bargain hunters q
chance.
BY tho way, what's become OF
Nj. Morris red necktie?
CHESS hesis afraid to wear It dur
ing the world series.
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RuLLDLMc PROGRAM

9ishard to get workmen to agree to reduced wages,
while work is plentiful. O:Eer West Virginia
clues are Dragging about their great buding move
Tie hundreds Of residences and business build
ngs beng erected, and how such growth is adding to
\ SIZE aud population exceedingly Carpenters wages
Of from so to 20 cents are quoted and voluntary
suehons made by other workmen are being discussed
Fairnonts has had her own very progressive build
ing program the past year, and our contractors and
Others active in building have had splendid year in
line of work. but there has been little reduction in
labor locally, and the cost of building has dis
courassd many who would have been glad to proceed
If the involved had not been very great
One large Office building contemplated was given
up foF the time being, and there are Others not 50
large hst are marking time hoping for reduction
m tie cost There are literally hundreds Of prospcc-
i've home builders in the city who cannot afford to
build their homes at the present rate of construction
costs. These people are waiting hoping against hope
that hne will bring the badly needed houses within
: their means
II may be that the enormous amount Of building ac-
eomphed the face of the high cost, has been con-
srueton that could not brook delay. It may be that
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-13

10 sltern q but that
kind Of building cailnot keep When tins hurry
M building IS aceonp ished, then there must be a
pause and a.breaE somewhere 10 allow the waiting list
TO proceed Naturally the carpenter or the brick
layer who can command his price and can work every
day would laugh at the idea Of reducing wages while
this continues and the single hope for the many peo-
pie who are waiting for lowered costs to build, can
only be based on the probable event that there viii be
a lun after while which will hnn in their favor.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-13
Bulletin Staff

Tho Normal's newspaper 1.-THE
Bulletin" will soon be out again.
Two issues are likely to be print.
ed this month. The first one will
be issued on the twenty-first. The
staff elected by the school have
elected officers from among them
selves as follows; Lawrence Wall
man, editor-in- chief; Eilnor Dur:
rette, organization editor; Marty
Turkovich. school activities; Fran
ces McCray, assistant editor; Wal
ter Price, sport editor; j. Dale
Stewart, art editor.
Hattte Grove and Hauill Sped
den are the business managers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-13
Meeting Nights chosen

The literary societies of the Nor
NAL school have chosen the first
and third Thursday evenings OF
each week as their meeting nights.
The Lyceum club is still leading in
membership but the Mozartians
are wearing a determined air and
are. certain to make a good gain
for their club.
The presidents Of the clubs have
invited number Of students who
have not Joined either club to be
present at their first meetings and
get an insight into the working Of
literary club.
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THURSDAY EVENING. OCTOBER 10, 1921.

The blocking Of side walks ought to be closely
watched It Is most dangerous to crowd pedestrians
into our streets which narrow and full of We
hicles and automobiles. Another factor adding
to the danger is that pedestrians often com
PEELED to step into the street from behind pile of
building material higher than their heads, that
they are shut from the sight of approaching
and their own vision blocked completely Naturally
some Inconvenience must DO suffered by all while
construction proceeds but every precaution ought
to Be- taken by contractors to protect passers-by
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-13

Tho non-accdent campaign recently conducted
by the B. and o. railroad over the past six months
saved the system $41.13O in hard cash. 1t is no
small sum and 1T points out what can be accomplish
ed when both: men and officials combine to get re-
suits careessness has cost this system in the past
hundreds OF thousand of dollars; waste has been a
close second. Determination to conquer these evils
has been evidenced in the recent campaign, and the
fact that both be largely eliminated has been
amply demonstrated in this single instance
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at $3.50

Al. this price we offer you the largest as.
~ sortment of reallyfine Goats popular
lypriced" as the phrase goes ever carried "a
this Store. While quantity may tlso5 great
ly interest you yet it means you won't find.
several alike and also that you will have.
greater chance to find THE COAT YOU
WANT FOR YOUR VERY OWN. These
Goats are made of Bolivia, Eyora, Veloraine,
Chamoystyne and other finest materials
They are richly embroidery and fur-trimmed.
1t goes without saying that they also are silk
lined.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-13
VIII Hold Supper
On Tuesday Night

The business and Professional
Woman's club wig hold supper
Tuesday evening e 5:45 and all
reservations should be in by Nom
day evening. The supper will be
especially good and the charge for
It will be IS cents as usual. DR.. ].
P. Arkon OF West Virginia Univer-
sity will be present to give an In
teresting talk on a subject OF tn-
terest to health week observers.
Every member Of the 1club Is .es7
pecialty invited to be present.
Telephone your reservation NJ
cncas
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-13

The first pictures of the activities of the American
Relief Association in Russia are being pub
lishod The Association was welcomed by the starv-
ing people with open arms across the border where
the neel is indeed desperate 1t was folt that re-
lief was SO urgent that no survey made to pre-
cede the work of the committee, it being evident
there was little choice Of place to concentrate, ae
suffering being broadcast. Other nations are pro-
ceeding more slowly but may eventually arrive
and assist in the work.
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attended the football game there
on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Richie, Mrs.
T. W. Fleming and daughter. Miss
Flossle Fleming and Mrs. Frank
Kelley, motored to Grant Town
yesterday and visited with Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Follansbee.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-13

Troxell and Josephine Maple, cap
tains; Elinor McElroy, Flossie
Yoho, Ruth Bossuman. Ruth Boy
ers. Lucille Bartlett. Sue Slater,
Virginia Tough, VILLA Collins, ],
Dale Stewart, Edward ofrner and
Edna Summers.
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at $3.50

\ OF much you will say, to invest in com
IN fort-saving outer garment. And truly
you will be surprised when you examine these
Coats and you learn how much real quality
we are able to give you for so little money.
They are handsomely tailored Of excellent
velour in shades of blue and brown Some
are full lined and others half lined with silk.
Many store in Fairmont and elsewhere
offers no better grade Coats at $50 or more
Come in and COMPARE in and try on
few of these Coats.
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$500 Bushels Pocahon-
tas County, West
Virginia Potatoes


will be on sale beginning first
Of week. October 10th. Leave
your order with Jacob Miller,
325 Washington st. Will be-
delivered to your residence at
S1.S6 per blu. Potatoes from
out OF State sections at $3.50
per bu. but will not guarantee.
Buy them now, shortage in crop
by JOG million bu. government
report. Prices will advance
double the amount. Prompt
service, quality guaranteed Any,
complaint money returned
double amount. Orders taken
from today. on.
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Fine Chapel Program

Today at chapel Mr.. harrington
will feature the program with
musical entertainment. The pro-
gram is certain TO be enjoyed by
- nnv .-,tend it. Mr. Roster an
nounces that the public Is wei"
come.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-13

In the untmely death of Senator Knox the coun-
try has lost one Of its few real statesmen. Ack-
nowledged to have of the most brilliant minds
in America coupled with his experience as Attorney
General Secretary Of State and United States sena-
tor. made him one of the most influential public
men OF the present day.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23
FOR MIR. WATKINS

Mr.. F. L. Watkins says the early will not stop
whisky running from Canada.
In this respect it bears remarkable resemblance to
Mr.. Watkins himself
So the early has lost any chances it may
have had to become member of the law enforcement
partm-lt and draw salary SUCH
But Mr.. Watkins has not yet lost out He is yet
member and still draws the salary
And in accomplishing the ends for which he was ap-
pointed he will be just as effective the early snow
And in all the months that Mr.. Watkins has been in
Charge of law enforcement in Mnot and vicinity he and
his aides have been about effective in stopping whisky
running as early had it fallen in June July
August September
But they regular bowling blizzards at pinching
some comparatively harmless citizen who sold snuff or
cigarettes or away cigarette papers, pedded
box Of tooth picks poke Of sugar Sundays or kept
jug of rhubarb wine in his own cellar for his own re-
freshment. For these citizens don't mngle sawed off
shot guns or high powered rifles with the argument as
their right to pursue their petty law volatons-Ward
County Farmers Press
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23
STORE
SALES FORCES
now INCREASED
Business Demands Call
For Additional
Sales Help

Due to the steady increase in the
volume of business in the local J. c..
Penney Company store. it has become
necessary to increase its force. The
local concerns phenomenal increase
in business during this period of de-
preston is attributed to the fact that
in times as at present the public shop
more and buy where they can get the
most for their money. Mr.. d. n.
Draper, formerly Of the Dayton Com
pany, of Minneapolis, one of that
city's large department stores in
charge Of several departments, and
Mr.. William Nelson, are the two men
who are now taking up their duties
in the local concern.
Toyland Opens Monday
A representative Of. the local con-
cern stated that "Toyland" would be
opened to the public on Monday, the
28th, where their entire basement de-
partment would be devoted to the sale
of toys. A large assortment of toys
and Christmas gifts will be on dis
play. They request that you bring
the kiddies.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23

New Governors 8 Power
Permits New Heads
OF Depar lents

| How thoroughly the state govern
ment Of North Dakota is linked up in
the abilities Of three men, governor,
attorney general and commissioner Of
agriculture and labor, is clearly dis
closed in the changes which will take
place in the state boards when the
officers elected in the recent recall
election take their places. Without
reference to the political complexion
Of the different boards, the three men
elected to take Office, when they as
sumo their duties, will have major
ity in committee, or an active chair
manship that amounts to control, of
the following state boards:
Auditing Board, Auditors, Banking
Board, Blue Sky Commission, Budget
Board, Emergency Commission, Board
'of Equalization, Highway Commits
sion, License Department, Pardons
Board, Board of University and School
Lands.
The state boards and committees
that the three new officers will not
personally dominate or control are:
Accountancy Administration, Anti
tuberculosis Association, Architects,
Bar Board, BARRIERS Examining Board,
Bonding Department, Canvassers,
General and Primary Elections, Chill
drens Code Commission, Chiroprac-
tors Examiners, Dental Examiners,
Electricians, Embalmers, Flood Con-
troll Commission, Game and Fish Com
mission, Health Board, Insurance,
State Board, Live Stock Sanitary
Board, Medical Examiners, Nurse Ex-
aminers, Optometry, Osteopathy,
Pharmacy, Publicity and Printing
Commission, Trustees, Teachers In
surance and Retirement Fund and
Veterinary Examiners.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23
Blind People Good Gardeners.

Blind men make good gardeners, says
Mrs. Dunconbe of London, founder of
the Guild of Blind Gardeners, who was
IN enthusiastic gardener before her
sight began to fail. II can tell differ
ent flowers quite easily by the sense
Of touch," she said. Miss D. Brown,
who is interested in the guild, quotes
the instance of blind gardener she
employed who could tell different types
Of roses by touch alone, where to other
people scent was the chief guide.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23
THANKSGIVING

Once more Thanksgiving day is upon us, with its pro-
carnations thots of turkey and cranberry But
how many of stop consider the significance of the
occasion which dates back to Pilgrim forefathers?
How many of us, did those early American pioneers,
give God His just due for the bountifuness Of our
time?
How many of take reckoning Of our blessings, tho
few they may sometimes seem?
How many give praise to the Master of the Uni
for privileges of life, much more wonderful
in their owly form than those Of the hardy New
Englanders of years ago?
In subtle thot and contre prayer and spirit, let
this Thanksgiving day, come to greater realization of
its meaning and offer praise and thanks for what God
has givenour lives, homes state and nation and
our ALL
And: In appreciation of the great gifts received by
each and every of resolve: to pass to fe
low man, the goodness capable Of the love and
service of lives in commemoration of the Godgven
realities of lifetime
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23

COLD WAVE STRIKES REGION
Temperatures running we'll below
the zero mark put stop this week
to auto driving. Reports from sur
rounding country reported as much as
80 degrees under the zero point.
Streets here are minus their custom
ary cars and lettering on the corners
appears done for few days at least.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23
CHECK WRITER TRIPPED

CHECK WRITER TRIPPED
Sheriff Elliott last week picked up
W. B. Franklin who has been floating
a string Of worthless checks, passing
them on local merchants. Credit for
the arrest of Franklin goes principal
ly to julius Glickson Of the Boston
store on whom it is said the culprit
worked the deal once, using a form
OF money order and later trying to
"repeat'-Mr. Glickson notified the
police and now the man under arrest
is said to have confessed his "work-
ings."
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23
Peanut Not Really : Nvt

Peanut Not Really q Nut
The peanut is not a nut; It 10 q pea.
1t IA trailing, struggling plant, grow.
ing from one to two feet high. with
tnick, angular. pale green, hairy stems
ana spreading branches, and It ripens
lts Huit or its peas or nuts, under
ground. 1t is strange habit. Small
yellow flowers are borne ct the joints
wnere the leaves are attached to the
stems and as soon as pollination takes
pace the flower fades and the peg"
as u - commonly called. buries Itself
y the ground where the pod D.
svslops 8sI+4
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23
Arrested Here, is In
Tolls OF The Law

Grand Forks, N. p. Henry John
son, alias William Rogers, alias Rob
ert Stranger, colored, arrested at Dew
lis Lake and brought to Grand Forks
on suspicion Of connection with the
murder here Of Mrs. Bloona Seliger,
has been taken to the Illinois peniten-
tiary, from which he escaped October
10, 1920. y
Suspicious were aroused when
johnson, while at Devils Lake, show
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23
BANK KERS MEET FARMERS

Blanding Fisher of the Ramsey
County National bank was the princi-
pal speaker at gathering here Fri
day Of bankers and farmers meeting
to discuss loans by the War Finance
corporation Of the government. Mr..
Fisher explained in detail the propos-
ed plan which will be put in operation.
!. d. Rasmussen, president Of the
Ramsey county farm bureau was
chairman Of the meeting.