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fHlgEsp .. EVENING, NOVEMBER 10, 1922,
sNVArcH THE NEXT CONGRESS.

HERE ts going to be hard fight over the
S1ueston OF admitting aliens to America when
Congress takes up the question again. Newspapers
resctng the attitude Of capital are trying 10 bring
The Immigration problem strongly to tho front
piisis noticeable in the eastern press and the pub
lscmust be on its guard and ready with its express
sion there are powerful interests at work that
would the bars again, and sacrifice Americas
future for selfish present gain
America must not modify her immigration laws
Rather they must be strengthened and frightened
ltisfnot intended that this country should restrain
desirable persons from coming here, persons with
clean bill Of health, with true appreciation Of
the laws of America, and real intention and
ABILITY to become part OF this country, but it
shopld be made unalterably impossible for foreign
COMMITTEES and grasping steamship lines, TO dump
npon9o shores the undesirable rim ran that has
Already played havoc here; and that will leave rs
mark on future generations for all time.
ganada9is making wide appeal for Immigrants
but with what difference 10 the way America
has proceeded to her regret-canada welcomes
and invites immigrants. is making an especial APP
peal right now, but she makes 1t with require.
ments and restrictions that will give hor desirable
and worthy citizens who are prepared TO develop
canadian TERRITORY. and capable OF linking up the
duties and responsibilities OF citizenship shoulder
10 shotildersyith native born Canadians
metieap. immigration restrictions have already
heens bulwark OF protection to the land. Labor
may command higher wages here because of this,
tut who would lower the luborIng classes OF
America 10 the mentality and physique OF tho
European peasant? What leayen is. 1t now that
seethes and bois in industry 10 the CONSERVATION
OF the American pubIic?-is this outrage against
law this stark unreason the rrodnGt of America OF
otcopntries that have ground their labor for ages
into the dirt?
When Congress again takes up tie immigration
question, lot 1t be to hSqce the present law aud 20
Improve it-=never 10 nullIfy or 10 modify il.
America wants quality in her immigrants not
quantity, and heads OF steel companies and other
Corporations and companies must reconcile them
selves 70 this decision.
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rink your own and mind your

drink l.i your own and mind your
Think Goat Ridgely's second
t team could have won that game
Most men tell their wives every.
thing that they want everybody
else to know.
In Boston a mans wine blew up,
which made tho drinks soar and
drinkers sore,
ibts OF people like winter. b..
cause they don't have to wash thel:
nocks so often.
Cereals are brain food, 1t is said.
They make us llght-headed.
, a wrestling match was called otf
because the crowd wanteo to hear
Paderewskl play Wanted to seq
a different brand of ivory in nc.
You'll get the Keys for that joke
in a minute.
Two robbers boarded a Puliurat
car. but the porter brushed them
off.
Dack up tho wagon; there's an.
other sick customer.
-Four Local Men to Co to Bar
Asyociation--headline. Nc. not ohs
with 4 brass rail.
Stabbed by NeurItls-heatilin J.
Now who'll right US?
Doctor, can't you do anything for
We will all join In singing the
first verse of that pretty little mel.
edy entitled, "Mother Don't Feed
the Baby sausaSe-They're Vein.
eTs
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hope" said Mrs. White anxlously
mo, indeedy; No mani" said
the Maid, tipping her scales In hGr
earnestness. Anyone who Womb
try to keep an eye on a corporation
lawyer would got an eye full, and
the last time Doctor johnson was
up hero he said as he adjusted my
bandage, This is the last tiInL.
Maid-tho next time you peep
am going to tell.' they tell na
YOU saw n real queen, Z you'll
pardon MY changing the subject.
~ did," responded Mrs White
eagerly, "and do you know they
ire wearing coronation clothes
longer in Roumania and coronet1
"a trlfIe inclinded over the right
earl"
"My dear! You don't mean it!
Well, all can say Is. you had bet
ter have Mr.. } NJ. telegraph
Jane Montgomery at oncc. She l.:
In New York buying things now
and unless some one warns he"
she Is likely to come back here
with q chr load Of coronation buds
ali II them ton inches from tho
ground. As for coronets-don't
fail 10 tell Mrs. Courtney about
that"
"0f course. Of course. Will!
right away! Goodbye. Maid! SO
glad to see yon again, 1t really Ia
good 10 be home although thru
l " Il have 10 have the house done
over IN ROYAL purple right away. !"
"Goetl6ye', sad the Maid sigh
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A HELPING HAND.

QGAL women interested in foreign missions
La arc conducting campaign IN the city this
9eek to secure funds for union Christian colleges
N the Orient It is the hope of American Chris
tan women to maintain and enlarge six great COL
lSgss for the education and training of the women
q the Orient. The response to the work already
instituted is SO overwhelming, that American wom-
81 have begun concerted national movement to
meet q need SO evident.
This week local women speakers are mprcssing
tpoyenentu upon the public, aud 1t is to be hoped
tiat Farmont people will uaid all that Is possible
~ such purpose. The schools arc giving won.
idefful help to the young girls and women Of
sAstatie countries, especially along tho lines Of
medical and nursing training In those great coun-
tries where disease claims its thousands unclial-
isnged, even the simplest training in combating
preyentsble and durable disease works miraculous
results, and native women who have received u
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copfse m one q these Ametican colleges 80 form
rs heailns benetaetots q 8 their fei
low men.
American women hayefso much. They have so
much In education, in home III IN public life, that
women in the Orient Is especially appealing 10
them These women Of Asia ere mot dumb, blind,
and animal IKE mentally-on the contrary they
have alert, ambitious bright minds. and they have
amental capacity for training that is fine and broad
II opportunity is offered The appeal therefore by
Falrmont women for this purpose Is worthy one,
and the money given to the committee in charge
will be money devoted to an excellent cause.
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RUFF STUFF

t"atHslA
Be Ready for the Big Cheese.
advertisement. Some umpire cont
ing to town?
Need Money by Buy Grain in Ger.
hiany-hoadllne. We need money
to buy everything here.
II you want TO got a laugh or q
kick, ask Jim Coughlln when he Is
going to sell his wild turkeys.
POP Mapol says 1t is a good joke.
Mr.. Kroh says two bakers went
crazy trying to decide whether 70
mako the hole in the doughnut
large or small, That's the whols
story In a nutshell.
g. v. Stocking was seriously in,
1ured, when he fell down a flIgh,
OF stairs, according to an exchange,
But the stocking that Is run down
al the heel Is worse OF.
Three good rules: Roll your own,
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Ends Stub born Coughs
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Into a pint bottle, put 2ik ounces
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Either way, the full pint saves about
tTo.thifds OF the money usually
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You cap feel this take hold instantly,
soothing and healing the membranes
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To avoid disappointment, ask your
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& SIDE
:-:SlENWs:-:
To Plttshurnh.

TO Pittsburgh.
AIR. and Mrs. Charles Orr OF WI.
son street went to Pittsburgh today
where the latter will enter Mercy
Hospital for treatment OF stomach
trouble, Mrs. Orr has been III for
several weeks.
Glass Social.
The members OF the II, H. Rose
Class OF the Diamond Street Sun
day School and their wives will en-
terrain the members OF the j. L..
Leech Glass and their wives this
evening in tho social rooms OF the
church.
Pageant,
1.-THE Blue Cashmere Gown" IL
the title Of the Missionary pageant
that will be given at the First Is.
p, Church next Sunday evening. 4
rehearsal will be held at the churci,
this evening at 1880 O'Clock and
all taking part have been request.
ed 10 be present. Rehearsals Will
be held Friday and Saturday eve.
nings also.
Daughter Born.
a daughter was born Sunday 10
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd McDougal OF
the Pleasant Valley road. The
chi'd has been named CordelIa
Maxine.
Personals.
Mrs. cotharine Carpenter OF Col
fax Is visiting her son, P. N CarpeE-
ter and family OF Marion street,
Dent Hawkins of State street,
who passed through a severe opera,
ton Sunday at Cook Hospital. is
doing as well as could be expected
at this time.
Herschel Carpenter Of MarIo,
street has been confined to his
home for tue past several days. sui.
feriug with an infected leg.
Mr.. and Mrs, Eliza Morris are
moving from Blaine street to Boule.
ward aycnue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hall will occupy tina
house vacated by Mr.. and Mrs,
Mrs. Albert Seedlings Of Keyae-
is the suost Of Mr., and Mira. c. J..
Jones on State street. Mrs. Steid.
ings and Mr.. Jones are brother and
sister.
Mrs. Rufus West OF Morgantowa
was a recent guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wayne Meredith on East Park ave
hne,
Miss Daisy Adams of State street
burgh.
Mrs. H. Mcdaniel and daughter
ocea are moving from Indiana ave.
nue. to East Park avenue.
Mrs. Sherman Daniey has return.
led from Hilltop where she spent
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Berton Braley,s Poem
HFoREIGNERs,o

England, France and Italy; thSp
once, were our alileE.
Whom war was over land and ne;
and darkencd all the skies,
Their sons and ours were comrades
: In eatth's mlghuGst crusade,
But now3we stand apart from them
and will not lend our aid.
They were good enough 70 march
beside and fight beside and
give beside
Our blood TO mipsle with thesr
blood that battletlelds hal
iaved;
But they are not good enough for
US 70 toll and plan and IA
beside,
To build anew the battered world
which they and we had
savedl
England, France and Italy; the,
once were our allies.
What II they sometimes seem 10
strive for policies unwiser
Are WE 50 clean OF seltiehness u
greedy aims SO free.
That we can turn away from them
like any pharisee?
They were good enough to fighthe.
side and charge across ths
soil beside,
They were good enough for cass,
rades when our sons k6lt
forth to war.
Huk fhaV aHN mt Raa6 n.A1,..l. a..
strive and build and bsaycls
To bring about the Kind OF world
our soldiers battled fort
England. France and Italy; thsy
once were our allies. ~
how long shall we keep yieNflie
them with dull and hoAtiis !
eyes?
Their strength was broken By the
war, their nerves arewracted .
with pain,
How long shall they appeal 10 usS
and plead with US IN vain a
They were good enough to fight De.
side and lace the battle murs
beside.
And good enough to diesSessae,
as oil our soldiers knew.
And they are good enough az
friends TO struggle ard 70
work beside, sf5
In order that our soldiers dream
may finally come true.
Copyright, 1927
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THE MENU.

MANY's the man who has scanned menue
4F4 card with knitted brow under the condeseend-
ing eye'oi an imported waiter and been unable In
arfree born American eity, to give an order for
food for which his stomach tainted
With 1aborious finger he has followed in and ous
the intrtcacies OF menue printed In French and
failed to recognize familiar item-tailed even to
read let alone pronounce the elusive sylables that
represented 80 much targon to his American mind
Manys and mauys the man who would perhaps
have liked a few frils with his food, who has
largely tossed the menu aside and remarked to
the attending servant in a don't fool with INC"
voice, Bring me some roast beef and mashed pota-
toes and pie!" And though he commanded with
both eye and voice, he wrthed in spirit and cursed
n fashion that vlctimIzel him.
There Is to be no more OF this 1t the national O..
ganlzation Of American caterers have their way
about II. In their annual gathering In Chicago
they are having lively discussion over 1t with u
stout faction holding out for 100 per cent Ameri-
eanism in the printed MENU Nine tenths of the
travelling public will devoutly hope that menus
printed in English will prevail.
has been q senseless custom-an insIpid trl-
butte to French cookery. and the French chef and
there is no more reason for 1t than there is for
cubst art and that is saying enough: 1t has cost
hotels and restaurants, tidy sum, II tile manage
mont OF public dining rooms were wide enough
awake TO realize IL. The food may be excellent
and the kitchens prepared to serve most tempting
Dishes but to man. without French the dishes
offered are mystery and he orders nothing ex.
cepting the few things about which he is certain
and lots other cone6ctions severely alone. Food,
in the estimation of the American man, is too
solemn a matter to be tritled with. Ho will ex-
plore no unknown avenues for fear Of disappoInt-
mont II the wise caterers have their way, from
now on it is going to be with cheese" instead OF
"uu grattp." Send them victory!
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The horrors Of The Chilean earthquake and tidal
wave keep growing as fuller reports Of the disaster
are available Nothing could be more terrifying
than an earthquake, for no avenue OF escape eau
be counted on, and no experience can teach any
plan for safety to meet such happening There
will be much to do to care for the homeless unfor-
Inmates in the provinces affected No doubr tho
American Red Cross will be on tho scene TO give
what aid and comfort 1t can. When Farmonter
pays his dollar to the local Red Cross chapter.
nalf OF 1t will so to give relief in just such situu-
lions as this in Chile. A Red Cross membership is
worth while investment from every standpoint
of Christian humanity.
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AMERICANS WIN AGAIN

TOXIC, Nov. 1C-(By tie
Associated Press)-The all star
American professional baseball
team yesterday defeated MeIjI
University, II to O..
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Morgautown people have lost several thou
sands of hard earned dollars in bucket shop Quilt
that was expelled from tho New York Stock Ex-
change the other day. Strenuous efforts are being
made by the prosecuting attorney Of that place
to bring tho head OF the brokerage firm to MoE-
gantown for trial It is doubtful II these Morgan
town dlsconsolates will ever have the opportunity
to apply such balm to their wounds Those WHO
play with fire must expect to get burned-there
haye certainly been enough instances of the un-
certainty OF gambling IN stocks to warn away all
who have due regard for the safety OF theft
money, and those who have money to throw away
shonld not complain after 1t leaves thcIr hands
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LETTERS TO
THE EDITOR
A LEGEND

FAIRMoNT. November 16--
editor. The West VirgtDianl -
oncI upon time there was a
GOOSE which laid a golden egg
yearly. The cackling OF the GOOSE
annually mingled with tho sound
of falling leaves and the taIiA If
dropping leaves. tears wruug
from the eyes OF the taxpayers.
This goose was originally Joint
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ing, then petulanty. "Hhere I
AM anchored for fair. but, ding
bust It, am not going to keep an
eye on the men folks while Their
wives go gaddIng and that's that,
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Tho breaking of a large water main in Mon.
roe Street gives conclusive point to the front Pare
editorial carried by the West Vlrgtn!an last even
ing Unless FaIrmont wants continuous repeti-
ton OF just such mshaps, action MUST be taken,
aud at once. no one knows how much damage
has already been done or when or where, trouble
will appear, but anything may be expected so long
the city water remains In the condition 1t now
is The cost of repairing the Monroe Street water
main, and the Inconvenience to the public which
vii! endure while repairs proceed, is a clear ex-
ample of the kind of program the city may expect
until there IS complete filtration plant installed.
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Eat Heartily without Fear

II. & II. rrug Co.. guarantees
Mona Stomach Tablets to
promptly relieve after dinner dis.
treso and indigestion or money
back.
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What is the use Of being go stingy with the rainY
The whole town cat back yesterday and thought
there would he a three days downpour, aud now
the sun is out again aud hopes are dashed Tho
weather man must be in favor of new filtration
plant for the city
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seFerai weeks WITH her niece Mo
was III
IN Ana Mia. n 3. Hcnderso e
and aaaEhter Rosemary srent sstns
day lth the formers slste
Mrs.. Sarah Jane Henderson an I
family Of clRrkshurg.
Eugene Aoyers OF Guttey. stEctt
went TO Morgantown today on 9
business trip.
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Most men tell their wives every
thing that they want everybody
else to know.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-16

In Boston a mans wine blew up,
which made tho drinks soar and
drinkers sore.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-04-29

them from the financial officer at
fifty cents each. A committee was
delegated to confer with the com
manders of the two Grand Army
posts in the same territory with
reference to a band and speaker
and flags for Memorial Day.
The Woman's Auxiliary held a
meeting earlier in the evening
Three application for membership
were received, bringing the mem
bership up to twenty The Auxil-
larry agreed to frame the emhroid-
cred flag, with the Leoion emblem
and Sam Darhng's picture in the
center, presented by Adjutant
Sund. Refreshments and a social
hour followed the business sessions.
Sunday the Post made its first of
ficial contribution to the church
services on Sam Darling Sunday,
sending a dozen pinks to accom-
pany the Gala lilies and pinks
furnished as usual by Sans father
dliu nloIilCl, UOlll Vi NlOlll CdItle uD
from Woodsville for the service. In
the afternoon the Leoion and the
auxiliary were well represented at
Sergt. knapp's burial service in St.
Johnsbury, and in the procession
from the armorv to the cemetery.
The Knapp post used the gun car
riage rugged up at McIndoes for
Sam Darling's burial.
There was considerable excite
ment when a fire was discovered in
the rear of the Charles Manches-
ter barn Tuesday forenoon. Quick
work on the part of Bernard Nc
Donald, Howard White and A. L.
Guthrie, and the timely arrival of
the auto truck from Stu3rt's gar
age with chemicals, prevented d big
fire with loss of property.
Bluebird Patrol, Girl Scouts
gave an entertainment with musi-
cal selections, vocal and instru-
mental with a social hour and re-
freshments, Thursday evening,
April 81.
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McIndOe Falls

Miss Miriam l.. Woodbury., Sec
rotary of the woman's department
of the national Congregational
Home Missionary society gave am
interesting lecture at the church
Monday evening April "a.
There was a large attendance
from this village at the |. O. 0. F.
anniversary at Barnet Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Parker are
moving into the NJ. ]. Moore house.
Mrs. Ellen Bishop of st. Johns
bury visited Mrs. A. l.. Guthrie
Sunday.
Miss Potter, state demonstration,
for the woman's auxiliary of the
Farm Bureau, gave a lecture on
Nutrition at the parsonage Tues
day afternoon.
Ruby crowned kingiets have
been frequent visitors singing their
beautiful songs and golden crown
ed kingletS occasional visitors for
two weeks.
Mrs. Johanna Hall has been
housekeeper for William Gibson
for two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elton Leonard
have moved to farm in Greens
boro.
Miss Violet Guthrie has resumed
the study of music at New Eng
land Conservatory of Music, Bos-
ton, Mass.
Guy Gates, who has been at st.
Johnsbu1y for sometime for medi-
cal treatment, was in town Mon
day.
Leslie Orr from Woodsville, N.
H., was in town Tuesday.
William Gibson was in Montpe-
her last week on business.
Mrs. Howard Coles and daughter
Charlotte, who have been at A.
J. Finlay's have returned to their
home in Tal1ytown, N. Y.
The Sam Darling Post of the
American Legion held its regular
monthly meeting in K. P. hall Fri
day evening, April 81. The finan-
ical officer reported dues paid up
for 1922 for 10 members, and no
unemployed ex-service man in the
Posts territory. 1t was voted to
send dollar to headquarters, to
cover the call for five cents per
member for decorating comlade
graves in France.
Legion pins were distributed to
those present. The others can get
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Victim of Automobile
Accident May Live

Pauline Finley, the nine year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Finley of st. Mary street, who was
run over by a truck Friday noon
on her way home from school, re-
ceivinr a fractured skull, may live,
according to surgeons who operat-
ed upon the child Friday afternoon
at the Fitch hospital. She has not
regained consciousness fully but
conditions are more favorable.
No blame is attached to the
driver of the truck, Walter Tilton,
who was driving the truck that
passed over the little gill. He
had just shifted gears and was not
going over ten miles an hour.
Witnesses of the accident say the
child darted from the sidewalk to
cross the street and stepped dir
ectly in front of the car. The
wind had blown the cbiTd's hair
across her eyes and she had thrust
up her arm to brush the hair away
and did not see the truck.
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Vermonter Promoted
In Revenue Service

A Washington despatch says
that Raymond T. Miles has just
been advanced to the position OF
revenue agent in charge Of the en-
tire district, covering Delaware,
Maryland and the District Of Col
umbia.
Internal Revenue Commissioner
er says that, although Mr.. Miles is
one of the youngest men in the
youngest men in the service, he is
one of the most capable. His posi-
ton is one Of great responsibility.
with something more than 80 men
under him, but there is no question
about his being able to handle it.
He won his place BY mer.t solely"
Mr.. Miles has been q resident Of
Baltimore He is the son Of Franz,
H. Miles Of WASHINGTON. D. c..
formerly of st. Johnsbulv Center.
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TWENTY TICKETS IN
HUNGARIAN ELECTIONS

BUDAPESTH, April 28-Twen-
ty parties will participate in the
national elections in Hungary
June 10. The government will
have $50 candidates in the field
There are as many as seven aspir-
ants for each parliamentary seat