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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-06-10
.KIlpAN /. ACTIVE
IN|LOC'AL AFT AIRS
Notable Achievements in City
Credited to Organization
TWO Years Old.

VI The business and civic club idea
whichha gained such toothoid
the ssworth-while cities of the
scountryis probably best represent
ed In Fairmont by the kwan1s
Club which was formed in juno,
#I920,3by3g the@s state organizer, = II.
Fin coin Once the movement was
und erNway to start the club, mem
5bership in twas eagerly sought,
hundred of the most aggressive
\ 45ypa Of business and profess1o1 al
men OF Fairmont enrolled under
ii1eSKfwanis banner and gave to the
one of its most helpful organs
zations.
weekly 1uncheons are held each
at 1915 at the Z. M
Building, and from the first
fine cooperative spirit has been
shown. The Chamber of Com
nnerce; the Business Mems Assocla-
tionSand theERotary Club have mad
the unstinted support of the kl-
WanisSC Club in every movement tina
a has$had the betterment Of the city
inSyiew. The most notable achieve
ment5 in which the club co-operated
tostheE fullest was the financing of
the new million dollar concrete
bridge which spans the Mononga-
shaIa River. It played a very SUD
stantia1 part both in planning the
scheme OF financing the project
and I'M carrying out the plan which
resulted in erecting the finest pos
SssfLie monument to civic spirit
that issnot equalled In another city
III THE state. of West Virginia.
The Kiwanis Club initiated the
movement which brought better
oft ir
imont. Working hand in hand With
OF yS Board of Affairs, it was
largely instrumenta1 in having the
Sf:fty5 ap point a skilled chemist who
sfaines@ daily the water and milk
Fly Of the city AS a result, the
sslstEY .now$ has milk supply that is
better than it has ever had
before.
through its good roads commit
tee Marion County will receive
larger portion of the fifty million
dollar state good roads fund than
any other county in the state Of
equal size.tNot only has this com.
n1ittee been successful in getting 10
cal road ST improved, but some OF
the routes which traverse the cen,
Il trail and northern parts Of the state
ana cad into Pennsylvania ard
NV ere brought to Eairmo NJ
through the intelligent and persist
srit ed orts Of this committee.
whether the high school athletic
club needs help, the Boy Scouts
ant to raise "a fund, or the Salvs'
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES to extend its work
fiesKiwanfss Club has always been
ths first5to answer the call, and i'll
It's two@yea existence, 1t has yet
the first time to deny those who
wsreltr truly minced OF its strength.
A. Meredith was elected presi'
dant for the year 1922. but owine
"a a sappointmentt to the Supreme
Court bench he#resigned. and tne
I siub named DIR. l.. p. Howard. Jack
Abbott Is serving his second term
secretary, and from all indica-
Eionsa the JOB is his as long as he
sar,t &c lie. Ward M. Downs, whose
lons come ctton with the Fairmont
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-06-10
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KAN|AWHACOUNTY
Political News and Notes Q
Interest Gathered at \
State Capital
By Clyde T.. EAST

CHARLESTON. W. Va June
10.-Candidates in kanawha
County seeking legislative berths
are becoming mum erous. Aspirants
here secured good start and tbs
pace has been maintained since
Col. George w. Schooley. a negru
candidate for the State Senate,
made his announcement. He vas
followed by DR.. NJ. V. Goodbey,
present senator, Edwin M. keat-
ley. speaker of the House, and G..
H. Hetzel, all Of whom are Repub-
licans.
Thomas P. Kirk of South Char
lesion is the only Democrat. who
has formally announced. He is
said to be .labor's choice in this
county and will receive the back
ing of the railroaderssas he is "a
member of the Brotherhood Of
Railway Trafnmen- In announcing
his candidacy, he said he would
'..lodk after labor's interests in
the senate" is elected
Two other prominent Democrats
have been mentioned, L. E. Po-
teet, and Tom B. Bowman, both Oh
Charleston, who aspire to repres-
ent the eighth district in the sen
ate. Friends Of Mr.. Bowman say
he will soon announce and Mr..
Poteet has been urged to "come
OUT by his friends.
An interesting development OF
the week was the probability Of
Col. William Freudenberger,
Spanish American War Veteran,
becoming a candidate for the
House CT Delegates on the Repub-
| lican ticket. Friends of the Col
onel first asked him to make the
race for the Senate, saying he
was "too big man. for the Lower
House, but Mr.. Freudenberger re
piled by saying big men are also
needed in the House of Delegates,
F. c.. Lawson, formerly of Ran
dolph County, now chief book
keeper for the State oBard of Con
troll, is a candidate for the House
of Delegates. If he receives the
nomination and is elected, he will
probably have to resign from the
board because attaches of thai
branch OF the state governmen t
are not permitted by the members
OF the board to hold two positions
This was demonstrated recently
when a minor official was handed
his pink slip.
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Trust CO. has given him ecnstdArs
able prestige fl inanciai eiess i ~
!sr,seg;sarde ed gas wen tied for tho no
sitfon OF treasurersof the sci q b.8 a a
place which he ills.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-06-10

Huntingt Democrats are dis
playing keen interest in the active
candidacy of F. Witcher McCul-
Tough for the appointment as a
member OF the State Board of Edu-
cation. A Huntington writer re-
Gently sent the following to vari-
GUS publications.:
Huntington is doubly interested
in McCullough's candidacy, as it
has been many years since this
city had a representative on the
state education board. McCul-
Tough is an attorney, graduate of
the West Virginia University col
lege Of law and a member of the
Phi Kappa Psi fraternity: He is a
member of one of Cabell County's
best known law firms and is vtce
president Of the Buffalo Thacker
Coal Co. He is conversant with
the school affairs Of the state,
sympathizes with modern tenden-
cies in education and is especially
friendly toward interscho1astic
athletics"
George S. Laid1ey is candidate
for reappointment. He is a Dem
ocrat and the place on the board
must under the law, go to a mem
Der of the same party. Governor
Morgan has definitely concluded
that he will appoint man to this
position instead of a woman.
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BEFORE ELECTION

Mrs. Brown: Can't vote for
your
Brown: But I'm not running for
anything.
Mrs. q. What's that got to dc
with It7 want to show people,
that I Eovo my little hubby.
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-
Joe N. Craddock of Clarksburg,
who has entered the race for the
Democratic nomination for Con-
gress in the third district, which
extends to the adjoining county
of Clay, was railroaded out OF
office as mayor Of Clarksburg by
the Ripper Bill. the last Legisla-
ture giving the Harrison metro
polls a commission form Of gov
eminent.
Immediately after the Legisla-
ture adopted the bill, which was
advocated by the Harrison County
delegation, the voters OF Clarks-
burg prepared petition asking for
the resignation of the delegation.
The members did not resign, how
ever, but at the next election, the
city went Democratic.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-06-10

4 The action OF Walter s. Hal
lanan, state tax commissioner, in
removing the assessor OF Fayette
County because OF his failure to
increase property valuation, was
the first instance Of the tax com :
mission or exercising the authority
conferred upon him by tho legs
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-06-10

Senator Harvey W. Harmer OF
Clarksburg. who is a candidate for
denomination in the twelfth sena-
torial district, was conspicuous
member of the senate at the last
legislature One OF the bills he
introduced would have required
persons contemplating marriage
to file notice of their intentions
at least twenty days before the
time Of the proposed ceremony.
The bill died in the committe
rooms but not before 1t had bees.
given national publicit yby metro
politan newspapers.
The Washington times., 1922-08-01
AUTHOR PAYS.
HIGH TRIBUTE .
To TOM WISE
Presentation Of Book Marks
Opening Of Second Week Of
Political Play at Garrick.

Tom Wise and the Garrick play
ers in their revival of "A Gentleman
from Mississippi the story of a
United States Senator who thwarts
an attempt on the part of some Of
his colleagues to cheat the Govern.
ment on naval base deal, opened
their second week at the Garrick
Theater last night. A large audience,
which included several Senators and
other Government officials, was in
attendance. 4
The performance was marked by
the appearance in the cast Of Foster
williams. the Garrick company's
new leading man, who gave a very
creditable performance of the part
of the Senator's son. Other mem
bers OF the cast who gave Wise ex-
cellent support are Gus Forbes. Ada
Meade, John Kline. Ruth Hoffman,
Teresa Crosson and George Henry
Trader.
A feature last night was the pre-
sentation to Wise of an autographed
copy OF the book, Abraham Lincoln,
Man of God" by the author, John
Wesley Hill. On the flyleaf Hill in.
scribed this tribute to the veteran
actori
Last night sat under the drama.
tic thrall of A Gentleman from Mis-
The Washington times., 1922-08-01
KEITH CURRENT
BILL COMPLETE
WITH VARIETY
Florence Walton, Dancer
Heads New Program at Big
Vaudeville House.

II vaudeville implies variety, then
the current bill at Keith's is all
genuine and yards wide.
Topped by Florence Walton and
assistants in a musical dancing act,
which went over to a fine recep'
ton, the program is widely diverse
in its offering though, on the
whole, somewhat mediocre in talent.
Jean Granese, her brother and a
pianist, divided second honors with
Grace. Hayes, the Personality Girl,
the former exploiting novelty
opening with able singing, and the
latter in a repertoire of tropical
songs. e.. .
Elizabeth Kennedy and Milton
Berle, juveniles in snatches of oom'
edy and drama, did nicely, Miss
Kennedy's imitation Of the chorus
girl on the witness stand in Light
MIN" especially being worthy of
attention.
June and Irene Melva played,
among other things, a contraption
that looked like the aftermath OF
raid in some of the city's worst
cellars. They did well.
The LeGrohs, pantomine artists,
unequaled as contortionists, nego'
uated their characteristic hit. Jo'
seph X. Watson disarranged his
facts to the tune Of much applause.
The bill was opened by the Au.
tumn trio, whistlers, and closed by
William Seabury and his dancers.
The Washington times., 1922-08-01
PHI MU SIGMA GIVES
BIG RIVER EXCURSION

The forty-mile moonlight excur.
sion of the Phi Mu Sigma last
evening on the St. Johns to In.
dian Head drew a big crowd OF
happy excursionists. Sokolov's or
chestra furnished music for the
dancing until about II O'Clock, when
the st. Johns returned to the city.
Moonlight trips are made Mon
day, Wednesday and Friday eve
nings at 7:15 o'clock.
Saturday and Sunday the st. John S
took capacity loads to Colonial
Beach for the weekend or regular
vacations. A joint excursion to
Colonial Beach is given today by
the Second Baptist Sunday School
of Alexandria and the Del Ray
Sunday. School. Saltwater bathing,
grabbing and boating are on the ex'
| Cursion program.
The Washington times., 1922-08-01

and operators fall through. Is taken
by the Chamber Of Commerce of the
United States. 'n ...
The coal bureau Of this organiza-
ton today issued statement declar.
ing that "the addition OF 100 900 men
of equal producing power efficiency
to those now mining coal would
mean that the bituminous needs Of
the country would be met"
THE coal bureau bases its opin.
ion," II said, ION figures showing
that with $4,000 men on strike and
1876, 900 at work, the mines produced
in the week ending before the. shop
mems strike began 6.337 900 tons of
coal, as against the country's weekly
requirements OF 100000. At the
same time, the bureau calls attention
to the fact that production has fallen
off in tha last three weeks, due to
the railroau strike, and that any pre-.
diction having to do with coal out.
put must take into consideration the
railroad situation"
There are positive indications"
The Washington times., 1922-08-01
BIRD KEEPING HOUSE IN
BOY SCOUTS TROUSERS

LAWRENCEVILLE Pa. Aug. /.
Edward Gillon, an enthusiastic Boy
Scout, of Coudersport, is in need Of
another pair of hiking pants. His
are occupied for a few weeks at least
On his return from a walking ex-
pedition he hung them on the line to
dry and they tapped there several
days.
When he went to get them he
found a squatter on the claim,
Jenny Wren. who had set up house
keeping in one OF the pockets with
one egg.
HEX" said Eddie, but he did IT
have the heart to start eviction pro-
ceedings.
A day or so later he was more like
a real landlord, and started. deter
mined to get his rights. But there
were five eggs now, and he weakened
again.
The next time he called there were
five fledglings, and they as good as
got 'quit-claim title to the pants.
The Washington times., 1922-08-01
NEW Upton CHALLENGER
TO BE BUILT IN EUROPE

! NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-Foiiowing
the announcement Of Sir Thomas
Upton that he viii make one more
try to win Americas cup. 1t be-
came known today that the faniou>
Irish sportsman would probably
build the challenge boat In Europe
and have It sailed to this country
by a professional.
The Shamrock ~, challenger in
the races of 1920. has rapidly de-
Perforated and will probably never be
seen under sail again. She was n
racing experiment by Sir Charles
Nicholson that failed. '
Sir Thomas will come to this
country early In September, &C.
cording to one of the managers OF
the Upton plant in Hoboken, ana
at that time will make preliminary
plans to challenge for a race In
1928. ~:
The Washington times., 1922-08-01
ORCHESTRA ATTRACTS
TO GLEN ECHO PARK

The musical programs by Och
manns Orchestra of nine Joyous
jazzers" is a powerful magnet for
dancers at Glen Echo Park. This
was demonstrated last evening when
every car to the park had car
full" sign up. The open-air ball
room, swept by cooling breezes. pro-
vides an ideal spot to dance and
strict regulation by the management
prevents the introduction Of unpleas-
ant features.
Other diversions, including the six
big rides and the manifold amuse-
ments of the Midway, draw their
Guoto Of patronage. Picnickers turn.
ed out in large numbers Sunday.
Tables and benches amongst the
trees, and nearby spring water make
the place ideal for such outings. Boats
and canoes were in evidence Sunday
for the first time this season.
The Washington times., 1922-08-01
MOVE ON TO BRING 90
VETS CONVENTION HERE

Every effort will be made to bring
the next convention of the United
Spanish War Veterans here, accord.
ing to plans being laid by members
Of the Gen. Nelson A. Miles Camp,
No. ]. Next year will mark the
twenty'fifth anniversary of the war
with Spain.
The regular meeting Of the camp
will be held at o'clock tonight at
Eleventh and f streets northwest.
Final instructions will be given to
the delegates to the annual encamp.
ment. which Is being held at Los
Angeles, Cal, this year from Au-
gust 20 to 26.
The Washington times., 1922-08-01
LURES MAN IN STABLE;
TAKES SIS AND WATCH

Lured into a stable by a colored
man who promised to guide him TO a
suitable boarding house, Fred r. w.
Starter, 31S Fifth Street southeast,
was robbed Of s25 and a gold watch
valued at $50.
Starter told the police of the Fifth
precinct that he met the negro in n
near beer saloon, Four.and a half
street suthwest and while they were
engaged in conversation the question
of boarding house arose. A de.
scription of the negro was furnished
the police.
The Washington times., 1922-08-01

sissippi' and shall carry into eter-
nifty the memory of the matchless
manhood delineated and incarnate in
the spirit and acting OF Mr.. Wise. He
is truly the greatest of the great"
The Washington times., 1922-08-01
HARDING BACKS HUGE
U. S. MEDICAL LIBRARY

President Harding yesterday gave
his formal Endorsement to a plan
OF prominent physicians and sur
geons of the Middle West to estab-
lish one of the largest medical
libraries in the world at the Cleve.
land Academy of Medicine.
The President was informed Of
the plan by delegation of Cleve-
land surgeons, who were introduced
by, Brig. Gen. Charles e. Sawyer,
Mr.. Harding's personal physician.
When completed the new library
viii be second only in size to that
of the Surgeon Generals office
here, which contains 100000 medi-
cal works.
The Washington times., 1922-08-01
HANDICAPPED
IN BALLOON CONTEST

PARIS, July 31.-Three American
entrants in the international balloon
race for the James Gordon Bennett
cup, starting from Geneva next Sun.
day. will be badly handicapped by
their ignorance of European meteor.
illogical conditions. It was declared
here today by Lieut.. Com. ]. p. Nor.
fleet on the eve Of his departure for
Switzerland.
but we are all hopeful Of taking
the cup back to the United States
anyhow" Norfleet said.
The Washington times., 1922-08-01
J.. s. CHAMBER
OPTIMISTIC ON
COAL TONNAGE
Bituminous Needs Of Country
viii Be Met, State
ment Says.

An optimistic view Of possibilities
of, bitumnous tonnage, presumably
in the event negotiations between the
United Mine Workers OF America
The Washington times., 1922-08-01
Battles With Owl.

AMHERST, Ohio, Aug. Edward
Brucker encountered considerable
difficulty before he subdued, with
his hands, and imprisoned in a cage.
a large owl which he found roosting
among his chicken. The owl put
up a three.hour battle before he
wilted from exhaustion.
The Washington times., 1922-08-01

according to the bureau, that Ger.
tain Industries In various parts Of
the country have reached an end Of
their bituminous resources, More
than week ago the general closing
Of steel plants was foretold unless
there was immediate relief.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-09-27

might have been rounded mp and be
made to testify. There Ii no doubt
that many Of the persons somewhat
conversant with the facts have disap.
pearcd; even some OF those indicted
may not be found for d long time, il
ever. So, looked at fairly, the delay
was not justified. However, the ac-
tion at this late time in bringing in
dictments against persons accused Of
having committed crime IN the Herrin
slaughter Is rather reassnring. Now
all that il asked for is full and fair
trial Of the persons arraigned on yari-
GUS charges. II any or all can prove
their innocence the verdict will be ac-
cepted willingly BY the people Of the
county, but until there il a fun and
fair trial OF All those who can be
brought to the bar Of justice there
will be no cessation yof the demand
that efforts be put forth BY the coun-
ty state and national authorities to
accomplish that end.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-09-27
5<rsS2
F. II. Rogers &
Company

been an increasing demand for ths
rooms and the rents have gone up &C
cordingly.
Some OF the two and three room
apartments are being rented, unt
furnished. for ais high as fifty and sixty
dollars a month. And the public seems
to be willing to pay the price. This
too, in view OF the fact that many a
Ihouse excellently, or welI-located il
being rented, furnished. for not more
than $50 month. On the other hand
there are several houses that are being
rented this fall, furnished. for a good
deal more than fifty dollars month.
The real estate business in Burling
ton, at that rate, Is in slight danger Of
going to the wall at present. While
some Of the rents asked are reasonable
there are good many instances where
the price il more than double what IL
was few years ago There appears
to be little intentional protiteering in
the matter, the only plausible excuse
for the higher rentals apparently being
that there il d greater demand for
rented rooms and flats and the public
ii willing to pay.-Burlington News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-09-27
FIREARMS I'm HANDS OF
SOLDIERS.

The newspaper reports state that
the fatal shooting Of q private in the
New Hampshire National Guard at
Concord, N. n, by sergeant last Sat
urday was the outcome Of a bit Of
sfooling' between the two men, the
sergeant asking for the pass Of the
private 1.-THE latter being on leave Of
absence), the private responding by
presenting copy Of newspaper and
the sergeant then carrying out the
"fooling' program by pointing his au
tomato pistol at the private, with the
result that the weapon was discharged
and the private fell mortally wounded.
1t is difficult to believe that men ac-
customed to handling firearms and,
moreover, men in military service,
would be SO careless as to point a
loaded weapon at another human be
ing while in the spirit Of playfulness
We expect that some children Of very
tender years will now and then in
dulge in the childish trick Of pointing
a weapon Of death at each other, but
we scarcely look for an outcropping
Of such a performance by full grown
men and men who are acquainted with
the deadly nature Of the implements
Of warfare. Granting that the cir.
cumstanees leading UP to the killing
Of the New Hampshire private were
as first reported in the newspapers,
the occurrence was most surprising.
In fact, it il almost incredible that
man who had reached the rank Of SER
geant should show such Grass careless
ness in handling firearms.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-09-27
Mr.. Bickford's Defeat.

We are disappointed that r. II,
Bickford is not to represent the coun-
ty in the Senate for we believe he is
unusually well qualified 70. the place.
However, his defeat is another illus
tration of lack of interest. over-con
fidence and the feeling that it isn't
important for the individual to ex-
ercise the franchise as there will be
enough who will take care of public
affairs. The vote was light but Mr..
Bickford's popularity in his home
town was evidenced by his seven to
one vote, very little work, would
have made up his deficit in his home
town and assured him the nomination.
Miss Beard is reputed to be an able
woman and has had some legislative
experience and we have no doubt but
that she will do her utmost to fur
Their the interests of the state and
county Bradford Opinion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-09-27
CURRENT COMMENT
Mortified Trick, Says waterbury.

One only has to review the figures
in some sections of the county to OBJ
serve some novel devices were put
in use in an attempt to pull through
local candidates. In Mortified, Eth
an Allen Shaw who aspired for one Of
the county senators secured 4l0 votes.
Judging by the vote given to other
candidates for senatorial honors, the
word must Of been passed around to
just vote for Shaw which would weak
en- all the other fellows chances and
bring the Mortified candidate nearer
the nominating line. This little trick
in politics has been known to work
Waterbury Record
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-09-27

A so-called new hand in the Gull
nary department Of sanatorium il
Massachusetts, is blamed for putting
cockroach poison into mullins, mistak-
ing the stuff for baking powder. Thir-
ty patients in the institution were
make sick. The new hand thereby
demonstrated his fitness for the office
Of chief guardian Of some deserted
island Certainly an employee Of that
mental type Is not fitted for the po-
sition he was entrusted with.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-09-27

The Rutland high school football
team has only three games on its 1923
schedule and wants four more. That
ought to be good opening for some
northeastern team to begin negotia-
tions for one of those so-called inter-
sectional games. Spaulding high school
of Barre, if it has any open dates,
might Jake on Rutland high school
this year and try out conclusions.
These two teams have lately been con-
tenders for the state school title but
have not already met on the gridiron.
This looks like a chance to avoid some
OF that post-sesson correspondence
and newspaper battle.