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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-25

life than any OF his children or
grandchildren.
Other people who will see the
Harvard-Yale game are Mr.. C. E.
Hutchinson, Bill Mason, and Rae
and Brooks Hutchinson. Mrs.
Hutchinson, who has been visiting
Frank in his home in Logan, W.
Va, since Haroil's wedding 10 Mar.
garet Owens in Montgomery No.
vember 16, will meet them in New
York.
George McKeig, or "tbe wild
Irishman'' as Luke Oils calls him,
had a birthday this week, and Pau.
line Jamison had a little bridge
party for him. Louise Nichols and
Mary Greer and Effie and Roswell.
Reid and Luke aud Gilbert Gwynn
were there, and, my dear, they
simply raked me up one side and
down the other! 1t was dreadful.
The Alfred Hunters, who moved
to Hartford, Conn, this week were
extensively entertained before they
left. On Monday night n delight.
full surprise party was given foe
them in the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Gilkeson in East Pork ave.
nue.. There were enough guests
for five tables OF bridge, and every.
one had lovely time although
everybody hated to think about
the Hunters leaving, for they had
been SO popular here. The hosts
and hostesses on this occasion were
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilkeson, Mr., and
Mrs. z. B. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs.
Anthony Bowen, and Mr.. and Mrs.
T. D. Connell, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. N.
DobbietMr. and Mrs. ]. W Stevens,
and Mr.. and Mrs. John N. Kisne..
Mrs. Joseph Roster, who is Mary
10 Rosters mother, had bridge
party for Mr.. and Mrs. Hunter lag.
week, and then on Wednesday Mrs.
Hunter gave a. bridge luncheon IN
Mrs. Gllkeson's home. Covers
were laid for twenty.four and the
decorations consisted OF yellow
chrysanthemums, which produced
charming effect,
The Watsons are still Journey.
ing about. Mrs. ]. o., who live,
ont at Fort Hill farms and who "a
Eleanor and Mary's mother, came
back Wednesday night from Next.
co. Mo-, where she had been the
guest Of Mrs. Charles A. Barnes,
tThey used to so to Goucher Co.
lege in Baltimore.) Before going
to Missouri Mrs. Watson had been
in Pineville. KY, with Mr.. Watson
who was there on business. Flea.
nor is in Europe and the last time
] heard from her she was in Italy,
She probably won't be home for
some time, In sure wouldn't
come If were in her place. Mary
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&ANA h0ASSWhe o.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tusea Morris, who
had been in Chicago for a long
time, came home Tuesday l saw
! Mrs. Morris yesterday, and sh ,
said that they spent last weekend
with Robert, VINO is at the Culver
Military Institute in Culver, Ind,
She said that he is getting alonz
so nicely. ] was glad to hear T..
too. for ! have always been gu
fond OF him.
Helen and John stoetzer arc
back from theiT honeymoon, which
was spent in the East, and are liv.
Ing out at Mr.. Roblnsons. Helen
had a beautiful trousseau, and size
is looking extremely nice in all her
new clothes.
Mary Hursh has a very attrac.
tive guest, Margaret johnson OF
Washington, D. G. Mary and sho
were roommates at yassar College.
All OF the boys are quite >enthu.
siastic about her, and see Charles
Hennen, who is a perfecI "old re.
LIABLE when It comes to rushing
guests, has rallied 10 the colors and
had her out driving the other MORT
glng, while Mary toiled away at
The West Virginian office.
Among Jim Frames other virtues
or vices, however you prefer to 70.
gard them, 1t would seem that no
is a match maker. Bill Birch, n
friend OF his from Washington, D,
c.. came to visit him q few weeks
ago and he persuaded him 10 set.
tie here. Then he introduced him
to Doris Hall and to my knowledge
Bill hasn't been seen without Doris
since. Jim was in Baltimore for
a few days this week-another one
of those trips TO the East, whica
so many of the t. b. m. have TO
take.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Sullivan,
who had been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
]. E. Watson in their home, "High.
gate," in Fairmont avenue, have
returned to their home in New
York City. She was friend OF
Sues, who is Mrs. Watson's daugh.
ter, and used 10 visit her before
Sue was married TO George Stock
ley.
Mrs. uhler H. Dunlap is back
from Washington where she at.
tended meeting OF the Eastern
Star. While there she visited Mrs.
Robert Kepllnger, who used to live
here.
Miss Lucy Watson OF the "FSlr.
mont FS.ss' IS in Baltimore,
where she will ,speA some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. =. reynolds Of
Keyser and Maud Terwillider OF
Hillsdale, Mich, came yesterday to
visit Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Russell,
who live in Mt. Vernon avenue.
Mrs. Reynolds is Mrs. Russelrs
sister.
received an invitation thia
week to Virginia Gaylord's vel.
ding, which will take place Decem.
Der In the First Methodist EpiS.
copal Church OF Clarksburg. Vir.
ginia is marrying Robert Arlingtoa
Higgins, and the ceremony will be
at s o'clock in the evening. The
groom'to.be is the head football
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and candy were at each cover and
these were also tied with tulle. Ths
bridge tables were arranged in the
living room Of the club, around the
nice red brick fireplace.
Other 0ut-ot.town guests who
shared III the honors were Mrs.
Samson Finn, Mrs. Max DeLynt
and Mrs. Isaac DeLynn, all from
Morgantown.
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worsham down at the FairmcIt
Hotel Is going 10 be married on
the 2sth OF this month to some stri
In Greensbofough, NJ G. I believe
tcea.lnaed "a pars SD,
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
Hitch BOBS Up
over STEWARDS
Board of Wilmington Con-
ference Fails to Change
Membership
STATE LAW DIFFERS
FROM CHURCH PLAN

Seldom does it occur that a board
OF the Wilmington Methodist Epls-
copal Conference not only falls 10
abide by the rules OF the church as
laid down In the Discipline. but fails
20 abide by such rules when the an
nual conference specifically orders
that such rule shall be enforced
Failure Of the Board OF Stewards
during the Conference year just clos
ing 10 carry into effect an order OF
the Conference OF one year ago is Of
more than passing interest TO mem
bers OF Conference. and discussion
OF it will be an interesting feature
OF the sessions TO open at Cam
bridge. Nd, next Wednesday. While
not following the Discipline Of the
church, the Board OF Stewards. an
incorporated body under the laws of
this state, seem 10 be going strictly
according 20 the laws OF Delaware.
IL was said today. and Furthermore
TO have the moral support not only
OF the laymen OF the conference but
OF many OF the ministers.
Tn accordance with the action OF the
Wilmington Annual Conference OF
1863. as et forth in the minutes for
that session on pages "a and 25. the
charter OF the Board OF Conference
stewards. Incorporated under the
laws OF Delaware by order OF the
Conference, plainly directs that
The ministerial members OF said
Continued on Page Eleven.)
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
$4,000 BONDS
Will BE SOLD
Finance Committee of Coun-
Gil Will Receive Bids on
Monday
MONEY TO BE USED
FOR STREET WORK

The finance committee OF City
Council on Monday will receive bids
on the bond issue Of $4,000 for
street paving. and while the rate Of
interest has been reduced from 20
4 1-2 per cent the bonds are expect
ed TO sell above par. Clerk Of Council
simmons has already received num-
erous inquiries from brokers in
many nearby cities and as far away
as Boston and Cincinnati
As soon as the weather will per-
NIT the Street and Sewer Depart
ment proposes starting the work Of
repairing streets designated by City
Council for this year. Work on Front
street from French 20 Poplar will
probably he taken up first.
The Street and Sever Department
on next Tuesday viii receive bids
on the materials 10 be used for street
paving during 1922.
Some paving work has already
been done this year on Thirtieth
street from Todd's Cut 20 Market
street. the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company aiding in the work by do
mating old stone ballast taken from
their roadbeds.
Work has also been started on
Thatcher street from Eleventh
street 10 Vandever avenue.
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
NO CONVICTION
FOR CONSPIRACY
State Drops Two Cases,
Court Orders Not Guilty
Verdict in Others
MEN ACCUSED IN
HOUSE BURNING

The case OF Dominick Scavallo.
James Vari. Joseph and Frank
TiEani, charged with conspiracy 20
TO burn the property at 211 Madison
street, terminated suddenly I'm Court
OF General Sessions today. shortly
after court opened Deputy Attorney
General Finger filed a motion TO
drop the charges against the Tigani
Brothers, In an effort TO secure the
admission as evidence OF a can al
legged 10 have been found at the
Madison street address in connection
with the FIRE.
shortly after this counsel for the
defense OF Nari and Scavallo asked
the court for binding instructions
for a verdict OF not guilty. Lengthy
argument ensued on this point and
finally resulted in the court giving
binding instructions to the jury to
return a verdict of not guilty.
Judges Rice, Harrington and
Richards were on the bench in this
case. The State was represented by
Attorney General Townsend and
CONTINUED on Page Eleven.)
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
$4,000, 900 CHICAGO FIRE
CHARGED TO NCENDLARY:
TWO FYREINE'N ARE KILLED
Bldse Starting in Candy Shop Wipes out
Business Block Not Far From Scene of
Fire That Destroyed City in I87I-Say
Discharged EmpIoye Sent Threatening
LeHer-SI, 800 900 Cash in Sauings Bank
Sdred BY Fire-Proof Vaults

CHICAGO March i5 Omitted
Press) Fire today wiped out an
entire business block close TO CHI
caeo's loop" district with damage
OF S10.OOO.OOO
William j. McGovern. fireman.
was killed and several injured by
debris.
william Desmond. former FIRE
man. who volunf eered. died OF in
iurles at noon.
The blaze started al a. m. In the
candy shop OF II. S. sch.n and Com
pany In the Warren Springer build
Ing. ten-story structure. according
TO Shirley High. fire marshars at
torney. and is believed TO have been
started by a discharged employe OF
the concern.
Frank Carsey 30. discharged EN-
ploye OF the Schin Company was
seized In his home hy police and
rushed 20 the headquarters OF the
fire marshal. He was grliled by At
torney High.
According to High. Schin said a
former employe wrote him a threat
ening letter.
Police who guarded $500. 900 In
cash In the vaults OF the Mercantile
Trust and Savings Bank on the
ground floor OF the darlington struc.
ture. were forced by the inferno @,
abandon their vigil
The FIRE tho most disastrous n
Chicago in years and not far from
the scene OF the origin Of the hlaz
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
HIS Wife IN
PLOT TOKiLL
HIM, BRUNEN
LETTER SAYS
Two BlOOd-Stained Notes
Found Among Murdered
New Jersey ShOwman's
Effects After Killing
MAY MAKE EARLY
ARRESTS In CASE

PHILADELPHIA. March Is
Omitted Press)-'"They do not fear
man or God. only looking for
pleasure and evil" wrote Honest
John" Brunen Of his wife and daugh-
ter shortly before his death.
The murdered Snowman feared
his wife planned to XIII him and
asked his sister. in Chicago 20 come
20 his aid according 20 a letter IN
tho hands Of the Burlington County
authorities today.
A letter from the slain man. writ
ten Feb'y 20 was turned over to Dis
trict Attorney Rotan OF Philadelphia
10y Mrs. Elizabeth Jeschke the sister.
I'm case anything happens to me.
sister" the letter reads. Il want
you TO come and take IA" charge OF
everything. I think Doty (Brunen's
Continued on Page Eleven.)
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
TREATY
IS in DANGER
Up TO Democrats TO De
liver Six More Votes in
Support
FIRST AMENDMENT
is VOTED DOWN

WASHINGTON. March Is CUnited
Press)-The margin by which the
Four-power Pacific treaty will be
ratified appeared today 20 depend
only on the number OF Democratic
votes Senator Underwood can de-
liver.
II he can provide six votes, the
treaty Will be ratified by danger
ously close margin Underwood
himself could count only eight Dem
ocrats certain and from eight to
twelve uncertain.
Taking yesterdays vote on the
Robinson amendment as the yard
stick by which 20 measure the Sem
ate lineup IL was apparent today:
/. That four votes-Borah. John
son, France and LaFollette are all
the Republican irreconcilables can
muster against the treaty.
2. That the final vote based on
present conditions viii be about 60
for the treaty and 2s against It al
Continued on Page Eleven.
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
TWO ACCUSED OF
HOOK ROBBERY
Negro Arrested While Try
ing to Pawn Stolen
SilVerware
NEGROES HELD FOR
COUNTY COURT

Taken into custody yesterday
while attempting 20 pawn some sill
verware that has been Identified as
having been stolen from the home
of George W. Hook. 26O5 Harrison
street. last December 10. Harry
White Negro. was held in $1,000
bail for court on charges OF break
ing and entering by Deputy Judge
Lynn. in Municipal Court this morn
ing. william Helmsley. Negro.
with whom White lived. was later
arrest ed on a similar charge. and
was also held under $1,000 bail for
court.
When arrested. White had in his
CONTINUED on Page Eleven)
Evening journal., 1922-03-15

that destroyed Chicago In 1871. was
under control at a. M. although 30
was still smoulderlng.
one hundred thousand persons
watched throughout the early hours
hre equipment OF the entire city fight
the flames.
The area destroyed was bounded
on the east hy the Chicago river.
Jackson Boulevard on the north.
Canal street on the west and Harrl-
son street on the south.
Desperate work OF nremen who
flooded other buildings In the neigh
horhood prevented tho nre from be-
coming more disastrous than Il was
The elevated station through
which thousands OF workers from
tho West Side pass daily. was de-
stroyed by the nre.
Those depending on the servic,
were hours late for work II was cs.
tlmated that II will be several day.
before traffic is normal
Tho walls OF the Atlantic and
Austin Building crashed to IN,
street az 3 a. m. causing a terrific
noise heard FOR miles around Th'
| she'll OF the other big office building
In the block. the Burlington struc
ture. which withstood the fire al
though all contents were destroyed
ono thousand nozzles were turned o
the buildings by the fire department
The heat from the mammot
furnace at once stunned the wato
. ] Continued on rage ElevenD
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
DEMOCRATS MAY
ELECT ANDERSON

Il was rumored today that City
Council at its session tonight would
consider filling the position OF as
sistant building Inspector now held
by William S. Anderson. Republican.
According 20 the rumor. the Demo
cratic members OF Council were said
20 be endorsing Mr.. Anderson for
the position. he being candidate
OF Councilman Hopkins OF the Sixth
ward.
Councilman Hopkins voted with
the Democratic members OF Council
on the beer and wine measure last
week
Mr. Anderson has held the posi-
tion for several years but has been
only a hold over official since Coun-
cil failed to elect his successor some
time ago.
Evening journal., 1922-03-15

State Tax Commissioner NJ. How
ard Jester today announced he will
exert every effort 20 collect the three
dollar filing fee and income taxes
from all who are required by law TO
pay and who fail 70 pay
He said a house-to-house canvass
will be made not only in Whining
ton but throughout the State, and
delinquents will be given five days
notice 20 pay.
Failure TO heed the notice will re-
suit in the names being turned over
TO Attorney General Townsend for
prosecution.
The law Is plain and my duty is
set forth" said Mr.. Jester mo fav-
oritism will be shown. The attorney
general has given assurance that he
will prosecute those who wilfully
violate the law. II some persons are
unable. because OF being out OF
work. TO pay their filing fee at this
time, they should come to me and
le. me know 80 arrangements can
be made for them TO pay when they
obtain employment. We have no de-
Continued on Page Eight)
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
BULGARIA HUNTS
FOR BOMB THR0WER

SOFIA. March 15-(United Press)
A reward OF $4,000 levs Cabout s10.-
600 az the normal rate OF exchange)
has been offered by the Bulgarian
government for the arrest OF perpe-
traitor OF the bomb outrage at the
American legation Sunday.
American Minister Wilson believes
anarchists or Russian radicals were
implicated but the Government is in
clined to the view that the bomb was
thrown with a purpose OF comprom
ising American Bulgarian relations
on the eve OF the Genoa Conference
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
Coalition Government and
Lloyd George on the Brink

ernment will attempt to explain TO
Lloyd George that the meeting was
without significance. It is said, but
the situation created by the adamant
Of the "die hards" is admittedly most
embarrassing to the ministry.
The Daily Chronicle. Lloyd
Georges paper. said today:
1T is a plain fact that the Con-
servaives swung in their sympa-
thies towards the die hard view
point and now look towards estab-
ishment of a straight conservative
ministry"
The Daily News. Liberal. said.
The Tory rank and file has given the
Coalition notice that 1t has quit hs
refusing TO support the Government
when party solidarity is endangered.
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
INCINERAToR WORK DELAYED

The structural iron work needed
in repairing the old Nye incinerat-
ing plant las not arrived and con-
sequently the Board Of Health is de-
layed in putting this plant in opera
tion.
City Engineer Maier. who will SUI
pervise the work for the city said
this morning that the materials
were shipped on March 4. from
Macon, Ca. and are now on the rail-
road somewhere, and while they
are expected every day. Il is not pos
sible TO say just when tkey will
reach Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
SOON IN
SOUTH AFRICA
Fordsburg, Last Stronghold
of Rebels, Taken by
SHUTS Loyalists
1000 PRISONERS
TAKEN AT BRAKPAN

JOHANNESBURG. March 15.-
Omitted Press)-Governm troops
have captured Fordsburg the last
stronghold. It was officially announc-
cd today. After an intensive bonn
bardment OF an hour and a quarter
the insurrectionists capitulated and
troops entered the town. taking hum
dreds OF prisoners.
The fall OF Fordshurg marks tho
end OF the rebellion brought about
by the three months strike. Scat
tered bands are yet 20 be rounded up
but the SHUTS government is now In
complete control OF the disaffected
areas in the vicinity OF Johannes
burg.
A majority OF the women and chill
dren were removed from Fordsburs
before the hombardment began al
though the rebels commandeered all
available men to help entrench them
selves and offer resistance.
Four thousand prisoners were
taken In the roundup az Brakpau.
but this number included many who
we're coerced by the insurrectionists.
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
OLDEST TWINS
ARE SERIOUSLY I'LL

Mrs. Mary F. Adams and Mrs.
Martha J. Camperson, whose s6th
birthday anniversary will occur on
June II and who are regarded as
among the oldest living twins I'm the
country, are IN at the home of JOS
eDh w. S. Camperson. S04 Monroe
street, n son OF Mrs Camperson
Mrs. Adams. suffering from the in.
hrmities Of age. is seriously H. Mrs
Camperson has an attack OF grip
The aged twins were born In Wi.
mington In 1886.
Several other members OF ths
Camperson household have been 81
w.;h heavy colds Mr.. Campersor
Is recovering from an attack OF
bronchitis
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
RAIN STOPS WORK
OF CLEANUP SQUAD

The heavy downpour Of rain tkis
morning interferred with the work
Of the cleanup squads but Il was
announced az the offices Of the
Public Employment Service that a
gang OF 100 men would be placed at
work tomorrow morning The En-
ployment Bureau officials are anX-
ious to locate ship-ioiners seeking
employment they being unable to
supply fifty wanted at Sparrows
Point. Md. Three men registered
today for employment and six were
placed. OF this number. all were
skilled workers. except one.
Three women registered and s
were referred and 10 were placed at
work
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
GET YOUR MOVIE TICKETS

Invitations 10 the Movies are ex-
tended to six persons today through
our Classified Advertising Depart
ment Look through the classified
ads and II your name is there come
TO the Journal office and receive
free tickets for two (war tax paid
10 see the special production. Ten
Nights In a Bar Room" az the Ma
iestic. or Three Live Ghosts" at the
queen. Tickets good for Thursday
only. See Page II today.
Evening journal., 1922-03-15

LONDON. March IS Omitted Press)
The death knell of the coalition gov
ernment, and the impending resigna-
tion of Lloyd George is seen by the
British press today In the break
down of last nights conservative
party meeting at which Chamberlain
and Balfour failed to win the "die
hards" element over to support OF a
vote OF confidence in the govern
ment.
After a stormy two-hour session, a
meeting. which had been called TO
have a showdown with Sir George
Younger and his little group OF ultra
conservatives. ended I'm fiasco with
out the proposed resolution Of conf
dence In the government bin passed.
Conservative members of the gov
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
CoNsIsToRY TO DINE.

Members OF Delaware Consistory
at a dinner at $50 o'clock this
evening at Consistory House, 1901
Jefferson street. will consider new
and more elaborate features for the
Consistory mncheons held Friday OF
each week. More than 100 persons
attended the luncheon last week. A
merry time is expected at the dinner
this evening.
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
STATEGRANTS
5DAYS' GRACE
On TAX Bills
Government Warns That
Federal Payments Must
Be Made at Midnight
ALL ELIGIBLE MUST
PAY, SAYS MIR. JESTER
EXTEND TIME FOR STATE
RETURNS TO MARCH 20

Announcement was made to-
day by NJ. Howard Jester, State
Income Tax Commissioner. that
because OF the fact that the
clerical force OF the State School
Tax Department is unable TO
handle the various returns
made by taxables. the Tax De-
partment has decided that in IT'S
Judgment good cause exists for
allowing further time for filing.
The Tax Department, Mr..
Jester further announced. had
extended the time TO and in
cludlng March 20 for filing re-
turns.
There will be no extension Of
time for filing Federal income
returns, this being the last day.
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
WILL ADDRESS MACHINISrs

Harvey W Brown. a former mem
ber Of Wilmington Local, No. 1S4,
Machinist Union. and now interna-
tional vlce-president OF the union.
will be in Wilmington tomorrow
night. He win address a meeting OF
the Wilmington local at the Machin-
lists Hail, 7O3 Washington street
Evening journal., 1922-03-15

Ethel Daisy Deane-Tanner. 10.
left, wants the slayer OF her father,
William d. Taylor dn upper circle).
brought TO justice just as Hazel
Brunen. is. seeks the SLAYER Of her
father. John Brunen. Taylor was
shot down IN his Hollywood home
Brunen was killed by a shotgun
assassin as he sat in his home az
Riverside. y. j.. Brunen. circus
owner. and Taylor. movie director.
were old acquaintances.
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
WOMAN III. NoT IN CoURT

As the prosecuting witness. Min
ME Gold. 1401 Vandever avenue. is
confined TO her home in a nervous
condition as result, IL Is said. of
the assault. the case Of Benjamin
T. Zarowsky. charged with assault
and battery. was continued for one
week by Deputy Judge Lynn, IN
Municipal Court this morning at
the request Of Assistant City solici-
tor Green.
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
WHY FEDERAL FINANCIAL
EXPERTS OPPOSEBONUS BILL

WASHINGTON d. March 15--These ad
Mellon Harding
and Comptroller Crnger
bonus bill
yesterday
II preferable Ito finance ~
would a burden
S be o
Hand OF the bill Is a
provisions
would undoubtedly a
such slow paper-the
service certificates.
bill would tendency
period but reaction would surely
in.
COMPTROLLER CRISSINGFR;
by national banks would advise
them not 10 make o certificates
a O which one-tenth OF per
emit on securities.
unbelievable doubtful OF the
carry lenent or them
wou be o close their doors
GOVERNOR HARDING;
believe good thing for the service
men, but don't they banks and business OF
the tbonusl proposition that the banks
do M overloaded with unlquid securities.
only protect the Federal Reserve
Evening journal., 1922-03-15
MARRIED so YEARS.

Mr.. and Mrs A. G. Dempsey Of
Elsmere celebrated their fftieth
wedding anniversary yesterday at
their home. They were the recip-
tents Of many presents and cards OF
congratulations.