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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01
STATE GAMES

a new scheme Is to DO tried out
II the state games at Buckhannon
his year. There will be two tour
llalnents ia place of one. Teams
81 the state entered in the Buck
nannon meet will be divided into
sRo classes, A and B, and there
VAL be two Separate and distinct
tournaments. A number OF poor
but horeAt sport writer's and other
veil meaning gentlemen will be
t1rnished with the entry lists In
day or two and from this list
hey will. be required TO select 81
cams which they think should be
IA The first division and the others
VII fall in the second class. After
he vote has been taken the Buck.
aannon officials will go over the
elections and work out the Off
sial class a. list Of teams.
Il makes a nice, sweet Job for
;otneone 10 decide what team in the
state will admit that there are 80
cams OF higher standing In the
tate.
Fsirmont high school, East Side
Oh school, Falrview high school.
Warrington high school and Farm
ington high school will very likely
afaw the class A assignment from
Marion county:
Some action should be taken in
he near future to make the state
games at Buckhannon less compii-
Gated. Sectional tournaments
shptild be staged in the state late
IN February and the first two or
four teams in these contests should
Compete for the state champion
ship IN the annual tournament At
Buekhannon.
As itsstands now the state tour
n1ment Is too long and drawn out;
100 many teams are forced to com.
retelinl one series. On tho propos-
system OF sectional winners
meeting at Buckhannor to decide
the state Championship, the tourna-
ment could very likely be run off
IN a day and a half without any
very great strain on the competing
teams: So far as holding the In
teTest Of the fans is concerned the
proposed system OF only few
select Eteams meeting in the state
games would be more attractive
than the present plan
ltswould be a popular victory II
Ealrvtew came through in the class
A games ut Buckhannon this
month. Fairview has had worry hard
luck In both the valley and state
tournaments for several years and
now that tho link has been broken
IA the valley series. local fans are
hoping that the suhurbaultes will
carry on to victory at Buckhan-
hen 5s.SiS, Z
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01
8 HELD UNDER
NARCOTIC ACT I
Two Other Alleged Dopes
Are Sent Back to
Clarksburg

Ned and Lizzie Wilson, colored,
of Uzztown, who were arrested By
federal officers last night at their
home, were given preliminary
hearing before United States
Commissioner j. p. Kirby today
on a charge Of violating the fed
eral narcotic act They were held
for the action Of the next federal
court grand Jury at Wheeling,
which meets May 2. Their bond
was placed at $4,000 each. They
were unable to furnish the bond
and were returned to jail.
Lulu Porter, also colored, ar.
rested by the federal officers al
her home Mt uzztown last night,
was given a preliminary hearing
before Commissioner Kirby last
night on charge OF violating the
federal narcotic act. She was
held for the May term OF the fed
eral court grand jury which niecta
ct Wheeling. Her bond was plac.
cd at $4,000, and In default OF
furnishing the required bond she
was returned to the county jail.
L. NJ. Graves and D. Il. Roberts
special agents, connected with the
Baltimore. Nd, Office OF tho fed
erai narcotic department. who
have been here for several days,
made the investigation aud secnr-
ed the evidence upon which Com.
missioner Kirby issued the war.
rants. The warrants were placed
in the hands Of Howard Adams
deputy United States marshal,
who, assisted BY members Of the
city police force. made tho ar.
rests. a search OF the homes after
the persons had been arrested re,
suited in the finding Of SO cap.
sules and a number of morphine
tablets.
1t was intImated today that thu
special agents who have beer
making an investigation OF conGi
tions in this section have consid,
cradle information and It is likely
that more arrests will be made In
day or two.
Ruth Carson, a white girl, ant
Rebecca Brent, colored. both Of
Clarksburg. were arrested at the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad sta,
ton last night By members of .ht
city police force OH charge Of
being dope fiends. When taker
to the police station, the women
were searched and each had a ny.
podermlc syringe outfit and somt
empty capsules that showed trace!
OF morphine. 1t was alleged By
persons at the station that tht
colored woman had just, admlnI
stored a dose Of the morphine t
the white woman before tho off,
GERS placed them under arrest.
The two women were Ia bai
condition today, and DIR. ]. A
Jamlson, city health Officer, All.
minlstered to their wants. Ilatal
IN tho day Chief Of Police snydel
ordered that the two women Ii
placed on a street car and sen
back to Clarksburg.
Police are Of the opinion thai
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01
MoMoMGlAH.

lne Hrst meeting Of the Monon-
fah Bible class since the revival
meetings began two months asO
Was neld last night. Only 80
members were present. However,.
business meeting was held and
committee composed OF ]. II.
Brumage. William Fleming ami.
French Collins was appointed to
secure q teacher for next Tuesday
night. The lesson will DO tho
first chapter OF Corinthians.
Personals
Miss Evelyn Lavelle left yestcr-
day Tor parkersburg, where she
will be the guest Of Mrs. Clyde
Smith.
Tho p. V. p. U. will entertain
at social supper at tho BAPTIST
church Friday evening.
Mrs. Elmer Rodgers lain at her
home in Main street.
Mrs. JohnsStreet, who has beet'
III for the nist SIS weeks; suttsf-
Ing from bronchial pnenmQtita,
was much worse yesterday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01
MANY SURPRISES
IN BIG SERIES
Never. Can Figure Out
Results in Ad-
vance

Peculiar things often happen in
basketball tournaments.
That is one reason they are SO in.
terestIng.
The bird with the suro-thing ad.
vance dope often feels like a
plugged penny at the end OF the
series.
In the recent tournament at tn.
Falrmont State Normal school, the
advance dope lads got d severe
shock or two.
Very few will admit that they ex.
pected Buckhannon, state cham.
pions, to fall before Morgantown.
They did. however, and there can
be no alibi for the defeat OF the Up
shur county leds. Only n week or
two before the big games Morgan.
town had suffered on their owr
floor at the hands OF FaIrHew and
Grafton.
Grafton before the big games had
walloned Buckhannon, split even In
two games with Washington Try.
ing and defeated Morgantown and
Fairmont, but one never would
have thought such to be the case
as one watched them In the tourna.
ment games.
East Side had boon victim Of
Shinnston before they came to,
gether in the tournament, but tina,
did not help shinnston any in the
annual floor classic.
None suspected that Pennington
would come within point or two
Of putting FaIrvlew out OF the run
ming in the first round of the big
series, but those who witnessed the
games know what a narrow escape
the tournament champions had in
the opening contest.
Like a baseball game a basket.
ball tournament depends on the lin.
expected events to make Il a great
drawing card.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01
EAST RUN
Birthday Party


A delightful party was given at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. II.
Leroy Stur1n, Monday night. The
event was in honor Of the birth
day Of their daughter, Wanda, and
that of c. w. Atha.
A color scheme OF pink and
white was carried out in tho dining
room decorations. and a tempting
three course dinner was served.
Mrs. Sturm was assisted in enter
tanning by Misses Lucy Rex and
Dorothea Giles. Music and games
were the main TEXTURES Of the en-
tertainment.
Those present were Misses Kath.
leen Vanzandt, Ruby Hawkins,
Eloise Sturm, Lucy Rex. Dorothea
Giles, Rhoda Atha, Florence Par
IRISH, Messrs. a. G. Hawkins. E.
S. Vanzandt, C. W. Atha. Wilfred
Husk. Lester 'Atha and Mr.. and
Mrs, II. Leroy Sturm.
Quilting Party
Mrs. W. S. Davis entertained n
number OF friends at an old fash.
Toned quilting party last Thursday.
At the noon hour chicken dinner
was served.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01
Exhibition Game
May Be Called Off

CLEVELAND, March 1.-Unless
rain subs des at Dallas today,
Manager Speaker OF the Cleveland
Indians probably will call off the
first exhibition game there Satur-
day, reports received here from the
spring training camp indicated.
The Indians arc scheduled to meet
Dallas Saturday and Sunday.
A cold rain continued to fall
there yesterday and tho Indians
again l'mbered up in a skating rink
near the ball park, devoting their
time to playing basketball and
running.
Stuffy McInnis Joined the team
yesterday. Larry Gardner and Bill
Wambsganss were expected to ar
rive today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01
Some Local Sport Chatter
No Grafton Game.

Despite the earnest efforts Of the
Fairmont Times to have them do
so. Grafton high school positively
will not be seen in action with the
lcemen in this city on Friday eve.
ming, At least Jasper Colebank
coach Of Grafton, says not: and so
does Frank lee coach Of the Faip-
mont high school. FaIrmoat will
go to- GTafton.for a game next Mon.
day night. Grafton was never
booked for q game here with the Ice.
men this week, having played here
the Monday before the tournament
opened. Frank Ice and his men
were booked to play at Grafton this
Friday night, but on request Of
Coach Colebank the game was post.
poned until next Monday night.
Grafton according to Jasper Cole.
bank. will be hero a week from to-
morrow night for q game with thu
East Side high school team. Graf
ton defeated Pennsboro last nigu.
by a wide margin; Elkins will be
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01
Grafton Scouts Claim
State Championship

Troop No. 3. Boy Scouts OF Graf
ton, West Virginia, claims tho Boy
Scout state championship for the
state OF West Virginia. Any troop
wishing to challenge their claim
should write w. F. Six, scoptmas,
ter, 81 East Main street, Grafton,
w. Va AS troop 3 will be the chal'
lenged, It will claim the right to
name the place, time, and terms for
the game.
Place: The challenged VIII play
the challenger on the chalIenger!s
floor,
Time: To be arranged to suit both
teams as we'll as possible.
Terms: All challenges must bq
In by March S. ALI members OF
chaltengers team must have at lasl
six months service as a scout. Tho
challenger TO pay the challenged all
hotel and travelling expenses.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01
Italian Cremated in
Boarding House Fire

WHEELING, March l,-1at1
cinsnsarani. n native OF italy, VIZ
cremated In a fire which partially
destroyed n boarding house az
Benwood last night His remains
were found between two beer kegs
partially destroyed, aud the fire IS
believed By tlremen TO hnyo sttFt.i
I'll from lllS nipe, as Fire Chief
George Bell said a bottle ot.alcolioli
had been upset near where tho re-.
mains were found. Tho victim was.
a mill worker and had been in this
country about 15 years. He has no
relatives in America. x
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01
SANlI'S MEN
PLAYING fast
Dali. OF LATE
some Comm ent on
Coming State
Games

hon. Nathaniel cartmell and his
West Virginia Freshies will'be here
his eyening TO play the Fairmont
state Normal school quintet. ow.
ng 10 the fact that the Normal
cam has been playing great bas-
ketbali6 IN the last few games, they
no picked 10 take over the Cublets
rom the university. The Fresh
men would not mind winning a
game once every now and then.
% they will make a desperate et-
Tort To- put the well and favorably
Known ltibosh on the Normal boys.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01
WESLEYAN Defeated

WASHINGTON, Pa, March L.
Tho West Virginia Wesleyan cage
men went down to deefat before
the Washington and Jefferson five
here last night, 81 to "a. The first
half was close, the home team be-
ing in the lead at that stage by
only two points. Johnson OF Wes-
leyan starred for the visitors.
shooting nine fouls.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01
OFF TO CAMP.

When the advance squad OF the
Pittsburgh baseball club pulled out
for West Baden last night, Mana.
ger George Gibson had moro news
paper men with him than players,
according to the reports. Gibby
took a pitcher, two catchers and four
newspnpermen. About 20 players
will Join the party at West Baden
today, and by the time the real
work gets under way al Hot Springs
about a week from now, there will
be approximately 40 in tho squad.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01
EAaLEs DEFEATED

After a hard battle tho Judean
club defeated tho Fairmont Eagles
last night on the "Y" floor 2e-19.
The Eagles wero leading at the end
OF the first half, but could not
stand the pace IN the closing round.
Silverman and Cohr starred for tho
winners and Delligatti and Ross
for the losers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01

the raids made BY special agcn.1
ot The federal narcotic depart neat
In Clarksburg during the last TOW
days caused the pair TO coma to
this city. They arrived he:e yes
terday afternoon. and being ult OF
money 1t is thought that they
sought the shelter OF tie waiting
room at the station to spend the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01

New York Is evidently worrying
about the loss OF Meusel and Ruth
The Yankee owners probably feel
that McNally could be shifted to
second and fill the bill. The com.
ing OF Yeach or jacobson would
solve tho outfteld question.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01
played at homo later In the weel;
and Buckhannon away.
MEsroM aArInnAN

Weston high school Will be the a..
traction at the East Side floor on
Saturday evening and a good game
Is promised. A preliminary con-
test will be staged between the Eas,
Side girls and the West Monongah
girls.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01

Rumor has 1t that Bobby veach
will como to the Yankees il Ward
is sent to Detroit, while Jacobson
will be sent on from st. Louis in
case Ward goes to the Browns.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01

Second base was a big worry TO
Lee Foil last year. Perhaps NC.
Manus will solve It. There Is no
question but that Ward would.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01

The New York club says that 1t
has offered him contract for ST..
500, and he asks $4,000.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01

From New York also comes the
report that Ward may be traded to
either Detroit or st. Louis.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01

Name London comes from two
Celtic words "lyn" meaning lake.
and "dun," q fort.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01

1t is possible that both reports
are mere rumors. and that in the
end Ward will sign a New York con-
tract.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01

articles pawned in London each
Eees are said TO average more than
$1,000, 900 in value.
Fog the last % yearB no bread
been baked in Norway on Sum
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01

At st. Louis a rather different
condition exists. McManus, figured
on to play second for the Browns,
Is an inexperienced youngster. At
! the close OF last season he was
showing great improvement. He
should be a much better bail player
this year.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01

There Is a good chance that
Young will pull comeback. II such
is the case there would be no great
need Of Ward.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01

There Is a runner on first base.
on theGpitch he starts to steal sec
ond The throw from the catcher
beats him. Tho second baEeman
who covered on the play, received
tho ball six feet in advance Of the
runner, Who sid in feet first. Tho
second baseman touched the run
nsr with the ball. The force Of the
Touch however, knocked the ball in
the air. causing the fielder 10 Jug
gle tt three or four times. He final.
lyretRtped possession OF It before
II touched the ground. In the
meantime the runner who had
trted for second had reached tho
base and was standing on the bag.
Is the runner out?
Up until 1920 the runner would
have been called out on such a
play. K the feldor finally retained
poss kssion OF the bail before It
fonehed tho ground, just as a batter
Is out on q ny ball, no matter how
much u Is juggled II finally held.
However, a change has been
made relative to base runners. In
such "a case, the moment tho ball is
fuggled &c makes void the touch. II
tho runner reaches the bag before
hecaniagain be touched he Is safe.
n The play You cite the runner was
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01

There is no denying that Ward
would prove most valuable man
to either the Tigers or the Browns.
1t Is Just possible that II st. Louis
secured him that he would round
that club into a pennant winner.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01

have an idea that a winter Of
rest may prove the very tonic
needed by Young. II he can just
forget there ever was a 1921 season.
he should be able to come back In
old.time form. Return to form by
Young would mean everything to
the Tigers. !.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01
Pastor to Remain.

Rev. Thomas Kendall, who has
served the Baptist congregation Of
tho local church, Is to be the pass
tor again for the coming church
year. This announcement was
made on last Sunday. Rev. Ken
dali was here over the weekend
and preached splendid sermons on
both Saturday and Sunday eve.
nlngs.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01

Until last year Pep Young was
one OF the greatest fielding second
basemen I ever saw. The one thing
that stood out was his accurate
throwing.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01

Last year Young suffered from
an affllctiOn known to golfers as a
mental hazarfl. He started to throw
poorly, It got on his nerves, and he
didn't seem TO DO able to correct thu
fault,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01
GAP
Good Program.

The program given By members
Of the local high school in honor Of
the birthdays OF Washington and
Lincoln was an especially interest
ing affair. Music and recltations
were appropriate to the occasion
and many anecdotes In the lives OF
these two illustrious men were re.
lated in an interesting way.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-12-15
important TO Mothers
Elephant Brand.

Elephant Brand.
"He speaks Of my alabaster brow.
| don't understand him." "He means
your ivory dome, girlie."-Judge.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-12-15
love Killed Right There.

l was fourteen and she was thirteen.
fell deeply in love with her. Another
fellow was In love with her also. We
were always quarreling about her, I'M
til she said: you two have a fight
and the one WHO wins, wins my hand"
We fought, but she told the other fei-
low to punch me hard, and so my love
for her died.-Chicago Journal.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-12-15
Gives New Life to Old Stockings
Putnam FadeIess Dyes-dyes or tints as you wish
Addition

After the most painstaking efforts the
teacher had just succeeded in making
the director, with his wife and small
baby, came to make a short visit. AZ
ter they had gone the teacher, eager
10 see the results Of his patient teach
ing, inquired OF Johnny: How many
people were just here?"
He was surprised and disappointed
when he heard the reply: 1.-TWO and
one to carry"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-12-15
The Cuticura Toilet Trio.

Having cleared your skin keep 1t clear
by making Cuticura your everyday
toilet preparations. The Soap to cleanse
and purify, the Ointment to soothe and
heal, the Talcum to powder and per-
fume. No toilet table is complete
without Observation-Disclosures
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-12-15
Maryland Trees.

flower early the spring. usually be.
dainty blossoms form a charming pic.
ture in addition to yielding a delight
full fragrance. The apple blossoms are
usually white with a red tinge or
blush; the peach pink: the pear. plum
and cherry white: and the ounce,
which flowers later a delicate shell
pink.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-12-15

there are 81 old members who have
been elected according to this report.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-12-15
Care of Palms.

Palms like plenty Of air at their
roots. On this accout it is a good
idea to stir the top soil i the pot
with a little stick now and again.
Wah the outside Of the pot quite
often to remove the dirt accumulation
which makes the receptacle less por.
GUS. but more in the summer, never,
In q sodden state.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-12-15
Refined Torture.

Mother-What do you want a nickel
for2
Tillie-So l can buy some candy to
eat i'm front of that horrid girl next
door an not give her any.-Life.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-12-15
Gone to the Dous.

Notwithstanding Eat Grass and
Bark" We should rather expect them
to moo or whinny. Boston TRANSCRIPT
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-12-15
The Rolling Stone.

Besides gathering no MOSS. a rolling
stone naturally gravitates down hill
Philadelphia Record.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-12-15

An alarm clock will spoil the
beauty in any sunrise.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-12-15

The smaller the hole q man gets
into the louder he bowls.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-12-15

If ali tombstones are reliable bad
people must live forever.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-12-15
HARDIHG'5 ANNUAL
N ESSAGEC|TE
MANY PROBLEMS
President in Message 10 Con-
gresS Takes Dry Stand.
SAYS LAW MUST BE ENFORCED

To Call Conference CT Governors in
Effort to Plan Means of Enforce
ment-AgricuItural Relief Given
Foremost Place-Wculd Abolish
Railroad Labor Board.
Evening journal., 1922-10-30
Republican Meetings This Week

Coleman DUPONT and Miss Jeanette
Eckman.
Lewes. (for coiored voters).
speskersi Robert @. Houston and
Congressman Caleb n. Layton. The
moving picture When Dreams Come
True" Will be shown.
Dover-speakers; Colonel. Isaac NJ.
Meekins. OF North Carolina. and Ev-
erett @. johnson, OF Newark.
Saturday, November a. p. Nj.
Milford-New Plaza Theatre:
speakersi Colonel Theodore Roose-
welt. Assistant Secretary OF the
Navy; Senator Coleman DUPONT and
Ruby r. Vale.
selbyville-s p. NJ. Speakers:
Colonel Isaac II. Meekins. of North
Carolina. and Colonel Thomas W.
Miller.
Monday, November 9-s p. NJ.
Middletown. Speakers: Senator
Coleman DUPONT; Senator L. Heisler
Ball ana William S. Hilles. The
moving picture Aim. when Dreams
Come True" will be shown.