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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01
.EAIRN0NT LEADS
STATEINSAYINGS
Three Times as Much De.
posted Here as in
Charleston

Foreigu.born citizens and uunat-
uralized citizens are the largest
depositors In the postal savings
department OF the local apostotfioe,
according, to John s. Scott, local
postmaster, who today cited fig
ures showing the large amount Of
business done By Uncle Sans
bank in Fairmont.
According to the reports for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1921,
tho Fairmont postoffice far exceed
ed other offices in the state In the
matter OF postal deposits.
At that time the total deposits
here amounted to $l19,0l5-
Charioston's record on the same
date was S35,OO0; Weirton sS5,00l;;i
Wheeling $4,000 and Morgantown
$685.. M n
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Will Observe Day
Of Prayer Friday

In observance Of the national
INSTRUMENTATION day OF pray
er, which viii be observed through
out the state on Friday. the City
Missionary Union will hold a noon
day service of prayer and praise
at the Y. w. c. A. on Monroe
street Friday from 10 until Q
o'clock. The leaders for the half
hour periods will be Mrs. E. n.
Eddy. Mrs. w. S. Mayors. Mrs. j.
H. Beckman and Mrs. Claude
King. The music will be in
charge OF Mrs. Truman johnson,
Mrs. E. c. Rowand and Miss Eva
Hartley.
These services will be informal
and everybody is cordially invited.
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Strike OF n. y.
PRESSMEN ENDS
Morning Papers Appear
In Abbreviated
Form Today
tBy Associated Press)

NEW YORK, March 1.-The con.
troversy between the publishers OF
the daily newspapers of New York
city and the web.pressmen's union
over the award OF Federal Judge
Martin was ended today, Don c.
Seitz, manager of the New York
World, announced after a publish
ers' meeting this morning.
All afternoon papers, which had
omitted their first editions, would
appear in full size at II a. m, Mr..
Seitz said. Morning papers had
appeared in abbreviated form with
most Of the advertising omitted,
Tho difficult was overcome when
the union transmitted a letter to
the publishers, announcing the
union had voted to abide by the de-
cislon Of Judge Manton and return
70 work, but would request the pub.
fishers to grant a conference with.
in the next few days TO discuss
modification OF some OF the terms.
The publishers accepted the
pressmen's proposal to return to
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Exonerated for
Reckless Driving

Police court took on all the ap.
pearances Of one OF the higher
courts OF the county today. wher
Patsy A. Sacci was placed on trial
on u charge OF reckless driving.
Mayor w. w. Conway presided.
City Attorney Albert Kern was as
sisted in the prosecution by Attor.
ney Marshall W. Ogden, while
Sacci was represented by Attorney
Mansfield NJ. Nicely.
The warrant on which Slccl was
being tried charged that on the
night Of February IL he operated
his car in a reckless manner OF.
Fairmont avenue and while driving
It past street car stopped to dis
charge passengers, his car brushed
Mrs. W. NJ, Haslip, knocking her to
the ground.
After all the evidence had been
introduced Mayor Conway ruled
that the city's witnesses had not
shown that Sacci had operated his
car in a reckless manner. but that
ne was guilty OF passing a street car
stopped to let passengers get of.
A fine OF SIS and costs was imposed
for this violation Of the city traffiL
laws. Sacci paid the required
amount and was released.
The incident occurred on Fair
mont avenue on the>night Of Febrll-
airy II, and according to the testi.
mOnV II was raining nnl very dark
that night. Sacci testified that he
had difficulty in following the
progress of the street car behind
which he was driving his automo.
bile and that he was not aware that
1t had stopped until he saw Mrs.
H. NJ. Johnson, one OF the women
who got off the car, in the street
in front of him. He turned his car
to the right to miss her and by So
doing, brushed Mrs. Haslip, knock.
ing her to the ground.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01
Give Special Show
For Elks Tonight

A special performance will be
given at the Hippodrome theatre
at s:15 o'clock this evening for the
fifty persons who took part in the
Elks' Ministries last week. Seats in
the center of the lower floor have
been reserved for the guests, and
there will be a number of added
features for the Elks, Russell Hem
rici, manager OF the theatre. an
nounced this afternoon.
Tho added feature will be pres
ented by tho Million Dollar Doll''
company, which VII also give the
regular program.
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work, and agreed to meet a union
committee Friday.

work, ana agreed to meet a union
committee Friday.
The correspondence follows:
ITO the Newspaper Owners Com.
mittee.
THE union decided at $3.50 a
m. today after six hours OF debate
OF return to work and 10 abide by
the decision OF the arbitrator.
"a motion was made slso 10 ap-
point q committee OF 12 to represent
a meeting with the newspaper own.
ers within the next few days to re.
quest the owners to modify some
OF the rbitrator's rulings. But the
motion to return Immediately, to
accept the decision Of the court Of
arbitration was unconditional.
David Simons. President"
New York Web Pressman's
Union No. 2s."
THE unions proposal 10 return
TO work and to accept uncondItion.
ally the terms OF the arbitrator has
been accepted by the newspaper
owners.
Bradford Merrill,
Chairman Newspaper Owners
Committee"
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Man Killed by Widow
andsHer Three Children

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, March L.
selatede correspondence from Win
field, d remote mountain section
telis Of tho alleged killing there
February 10 OF Dewey Walker, %,
by widow named Mrs. Mani
sifunk. her daughter and two small
6hs; The tragedy is said to have
resulted from Walker teasing the
children who we're playing marbles
1lhe Onslaught Of the mother anG
hes children followed.
rhe 11-year-old son OF Mrs.
Srunk Is said to hnva cut Walker
d die heart. death ensuing In few
luinutes. The mother and daugh
were placed under bond OF 81
a00seaeh, and the boys under $500
tIrl for appearance at clrcu!,
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SCHOOL CHILDREN SAVE

NEW YORK, March Amer
lean school children deposited in
banks over 100000 In the last
school year 1T was announced to-
day by the American Bankers as
sociatlon In the preceding year,
the amount deposited was $780,
600. The number OF depositors in.
creased from 100000 to $4,000 in
schools in the two years.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01
"FAT LADY, DIES

CHICAGO March Mrs.
George A. Kenra, known in circus
shows for ycara as "Trilby, the
fat lady" died here yesterday. She
quit the circus sixteen years ago
and made her home In Chicago.
She weighed 400 pounds whom she
died, and while with the circus her
weight Is said to have exceeded
this by more than 100 pounds A
casket ono yard wide and feet
three inches long is being con-
structed for the body.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01
-Four EIectrocuted in
Tennessee Penitcntiary

NASHVILLE. Tenn, March l
Charles Petrie. Tom Christmas,
Otto Stevens and John Mcclure
were eleetrocuted at the state
ITtson this morning, all IE the
SPACE Of IS minutes. for the muir
dor Of George Lewis Of Knoxville
On May so 1921.
The men went TO their deaths
With prayers on their lips and all
except Petrle met death calmly.
IN hour before the execution Pet
lie became III.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01

Iseected By the Publicity COMMITTEES OF the Faon sslon
~. airy Union.l
II have heard Of ministers who can preach sermon
without mentioning the Of Jesus from beginning
IF you ever hear sermon Of that kind mind that you
never hear another from that man II baker made
that he should do again and the same OF
who preach Chrsess gospel Let those 20 hear
who do not value their immortal souls but
are too precious to be placed at the preacher
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01

Mayor Joseph Hermann OF New
port, KY, has been seized by fed
eral authorities on a charge of
conspiracy to permit violation Of
the prohibition law. With him in
custody under similar charges are
his chief of police. the county at
torney, county detective and two
county patrolmen.. The militia IS
on guard at, the Newport city hall
and courthouse after a spectacular
search of the building. The federal
district attorney. charges the seized
officials knew the dry laws we're
being violated but failed to act
against violators. Hermann and
Lid associates deny the charges.
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FIRE DESTROYS STORE.

BRIDGEPORT, ohio, March 4 z.
The store OF George Lacock q
Brookslde, two miles west OF thu
city, was destroyed By tire Of ~
unknown origin last night. entail
ing a loss estimated at $4,000.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01

Made in bright, springlike designs and
colors and in neat but serylceable sty-
les. They are mighty fine values at this
Dollar Days Sale price.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01

Bleached a pure white; very good
weight and full width: Made with
soft. tleecy finish that recommends it
as an unusual value at this price.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01

A genuinely startling bargain these days
when dry goods arc advancing instead OF
coming down. This is good grade of
chambray in blue, green, tan, purple
and pink.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-31
EAT LESS MEAT
If BACK HURTS
Take a Glass of Salts to Flush
Kidneys if Bladder Bothers
You.

Eating meat regularly eventually
produces kidney trouble in some form
or other, says n ell-known authority,
because the uric acid In meat excites
the kidneys. they become overworked
get sluggish: clog up and cause all
sorts OF distress. particularly back
ache and Misery In the kidney region I;
rheumatic twinges. severe headaches,
acid stomach. constipation. torpid liver.
sleeplessness, b!added and urinary
irritation.
The moment your back hurts or kid
neys aren't acting right. or IL bladder
bothers you. get about four ounces OF
Jsd Salts from any good pharmacy (:
take tablespoonful in a glass OF
water before breakfast for n few days
and your kidneys will then act fine
This famous salts Is made from the
acid OF grapes and lemon juice, com
bined with lithia. and has been used
for generations To fiush clogged kidneys
nd stimulate them 20 normal activity
also TO neutrallze the acids I'm the
urine so Il no longer irritatee thus
ending bladder disorders
Jad Salts cannot lnture anyone
makes delightful efrerve-cent lIthia-
water drink which millions OF men and
women take now and then 10 keep the
kidneys and urinary organ. clean
thus avoiding serious kidney disease
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-31
ANTT.RACE TRACK BETTING
BILL PASSES SENATE

annapolis. March sl.-with the de.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-31
CURED BY A NATIVE HERB

On board a vessel bound for India
recently r. man was bitten by a
poisonous reptile; both the ship doc
tor and famous surgeon failed TO
control the poison fast spreading
through his system
In a day the vessel reached port
An Indian medicine man was sent
for, who produced native herb which
quickly allayed the poison and the
mans life was saved.
Roots and herbs are natures as
sistants in combating disease. That
well-known medicine for ailments
peculiar to women. Lydia 4. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. Is pre-
pared from roots and herbs, pos
sessinE medicinal properties OF great
value in che treatment OF such all
ments.
This n proved by the letters OF
recommendation We ara continually
publishing in this paper for st.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-31
CECIL COUNTY NOTRs.

Special Correspondence Every Evening
Elkton. Md. March sl.E Edward II,
Taggart. retired business man of
Elkton died last evening at his home
on East Main street after several
months illness OF paralysis. In his
early life no way a civil engineer and
was employed on several southern
railroads. He WAS At one time cap
tain OF Company u. OF Elkton. and
served In tho Spanish American war.
MIR. Taggart was about 80 years OF
age and leaves n widow formerly Miss
Anna Rudolph and two children Ru-
dolph Tasgart engaged In tho cleo
trical business I'm this town and Miss
Marie Taggart Of Washington. u. g.
Al meeting OF the County Council
Of the agricultural organizations Of
this county. held IN ElktOn. the FOL
lowing officers were elected for the
ensuing year; David Mcdowell.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-31
COURT TO HEAR PLEA
/. FOR RELIEF OF BANK
Will Consider Application to
Have Warburton Property
Applied to Banks Assets.

Special Correspondence Every Evening
Thomas w. Perkins, receiver for
tho Second National Bank OF Elkton.
who applied In tho United States
District Court at Baltimore, for n re-
ceiver for tho realty possessions Of
tho late William T. warburton, prcsi-
dent OF the wrecked bank. has been
Informed by Judge Rose that tho court
would recognize Its Jurisdiction in tho
matter mad that a co-recciver will be
appointed.
The reccivership action against the
estate OF tho lsto Mr.. Warburton WAS
brought on an alleged overdue
promissory note signed by him to the
extent of $4,000. Thomas w. Keno,
was counsel for Mr.. Perkins and
former Attorney General isaac l.
Strnus and Omar u. Crothers. counsel
for States Attorney Henry A. War.
burton. executor OF his fathers estst,
filed exceptions TO tho bill OF com.
plant making an Issue OF Jurisdiction
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-31

president; Rev. Thomas Van Dyke,
vice-prcsident; Mrs. Charles Norris
and Miss Bertha Baldcrson. score
tartes; Miss Elizabeth v. Hodgaon,
treasurer.
Charles X. Foard. who recently sold
his home adjoining tho Iclkton Trust
Cos bank TO tho bank. hns purchased
tho Hurn property. on East Main
street. and will take possession April
|.
Epworth League OF Elkton M. e.
Church has elected Miss Bessie Wit
worth, president; Miss Helen Mnhan.
secretary; Allen McCuen, treasurer.
John Thomas Reed. aged IS years
died Mt Sandy Bottom. IN the First
district. without tho attendance OF n
physician, and Coroner Mnsaw made
nm investigation, lie issued certifl-
onto of death from pneumonia. A
widow and six small children survivs
him. His vito gave M tho reason
for the failure to call n doctor that
she Ind no money 10 pay the ply
stefan.
Thomas II. Harlan has sold hia
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-31
NEAR BEER LICENSE PAsSES,
TO MODIFY vOLSTEAD ACT

Annapolis. March sl.-Surviving an
attack by Senator Robb. Aregany
county dry" leader. the Baltimor,
city near-becr license tax bill wac
passcd last night by the Senate and
sent to the House. The vote was 1t
To 6.
The night was made solely on the
dry" issue. but Mr.. Robh failed 10
marshal near the strength OF the anti.
liquor forces foe the vote.
Marylands Senate voted yesterday
Is to ~. for modification OF the Vol
stead act.
The vote followed n two-hour de-
bate which started when tho Frick
resolution. memorializing Congress to
liberalize the Volstead act, was brought
out with a favorable report by the
Temperance Committee. 4 minority
report. signed by Senators Robb and
Byrn. was attached.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-31

fectton OF two Senators from the anti
race track forces. tho Senate last
night passed the amended Anti-Race-
track Betting bill. II to .. Senators
Towers and Wolfe switched to the
Norris amendment, Senator Disha-
room. who had voted fos' the Hail bill
WAS absent.
The bill probably will como out In
the House at once for action. There
Ia said to be considerable doubt AZ
to the ability OF the Hall Frmkhoueer
fcrces TO hold their votes In line. Their
plan is to kill the bill ~ 1t has been
amended. leaving racing In Maryland
under the Burke law. II they car
hold the votes by which they PASSED
the Hall bill tho Norris amendmen,
will be defeated by non concurrence
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-31

farm two miles north of Elkton to \
West Virginia party and Will move
To tho Bcste farm. at Child's.
From Trinity Episcopal Church,
Elkton. this afternoon, the funeral OF
Mrs. Flora n. Nelson. widow Of AL
bert Nelson, was held. Rev. Sydney
Dixon. rector, and Rev. William
Schoulcr. former rector Of Baltimore,
ofilcinted-
The senior class of Tlkton high
school Will give dance this evening
In the armory. The class will present
a play in tho Opera House within
tho next two weeks.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-31
FEWER ELECTIONS BILL.
PASSES IN MARYLAND

Annapolis, March Si.-The bill for
fewer elections in Maryland, which,
If adopted at the polls. will revolu-
tionize Maryland's election system.
was put through the House OF Dele
gates yesterday by vote OF II for
It TO only 81 against it-seven more
than the necessary constitutional ma
Jority.
The measure had failed Wednes-
day for want OF constitutional ma
jority. when 10 Democratic members
bolted their party platform pledge.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-31

signed to give adjusted compensation
to $4,000 Maryland former service
mon and women at \ cost of So
900, 900.
Two motions to adjourn about mid
night wore defeated. the first 10 to 8
and the second Is to ~.
Tho bonus developed unexpected
support In the Senate. and It appeared
likely that Il would pass the Upper
House and be- scnt later today to the
House for Its FIRST reading there.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-31
Note n Chance.

The Senator war back home looking
after his political fences. and was ark
ing the minister about some OF his old
acquaintance.
"1fow'a old Mr.. Jonee?" he inquired
"Wili fe likeiy 10 zee him todny?'
"You'ii never res Mr.. Jonea again
snh the minister. "mr. Jones har gone
10 Heaven Washington gtar.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-31
'GRETNA GREENS OF
MARYLAND DOOMED
BY LEGISLATURE
New Bill Requiring 48 Hours
Notice of License Likely
to Pass.
WILL BE BLOW TO ElKTON

Annapolis. March 3i.--Hard work on
the part of Delegates Mackey. Squire.
Funkhouser. Joseph, Robbins and Ma.
grudcr yesterday afternoon prevented
the slaughter OF what is known as the
Elkton Marriage License bill. Not
withstsndlng that II had passed the
Senate. IL was given an unfavorable
report by the House Judiciary Com
mittee. After n struggle Of over an
hour the bill was substituted for the
unfavorahle report by a vote of 81 10
AZ
Delegate Squier explained that the
bill was designated to prevent the
well-known scandal OF runaway mar
rlases az Elkton, although its pro-
visions are Statewide. The bill pro-
,ides that where both parties to an
Intended marriage ceremony are non
residents OF Maryland applica ton
must he made Is hours In advance OF
the issuance of the license.
Delegates MaCkey. whose home is at
Elkton. spoke OF the large number Of
runaway marriages there and the dis
grace 10 the town.
Delegate Roberts opposed the bill,
saying IL was not worth while TO
change the marriage laws Of the State
e. prevent runaway couples from
marrying. II they couldn't get n
license I'm Maryland. he said, they
would 80 elsewhere. lie claimed the
passage ot the bill would result In
much perjury.
IF Il becomes known that a license
will not he issued in Maryland with
out AZ hours notice" said Delegate
Funkhouser. runaway couples will
not come here"
Mr.. Funkhouser stated that the bill
would be a benefit 10 other sections OF
the state as we'll as TO Elkton.
Delegate Joseph. whose hill requir-
tng only licensed minister's 10 be
registered. had been defeated in the
morning session. turned in to assist
the Cecil county delegation. He said
that IL couples come here and commit
perjury. Maryland had laws to punish
them. He called attention TO the
TACT that the bill will not affect licenses
issued To- couples. one or both of
whom are residents of Maryland.
Delegate Magruder earnestly de-
Tended the bill. which he characterized
as one OF the most important of the
session. He spoke OF n number OF
cases I'm which young girls had been
made the victims OF unworthy men
and said such things could not hap
pen here II the bill WAS passed. Dele
gate Robbins said the prevailing con-
ditions are a disgrace 10 Maryland AT
the rnonesf Of DeleCafe Su,iieY-s ha rad
several newspaper clippings showing
unhappy seQuels to hasty marriages
ut Elkton and Rockville.
The substitution ID the bill for INV
report waA hailed with applause.
ANTu.RACE TRACK BETTING
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-31
STATE SOLDIERS BONUS
BILL WINS IN MARYLAND

Annapolis, March 31.-At 1870
o'clock this morning. after three hours
debate. the Senate still WAS tied up
on the State Soldier Bonus bill. de-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-31

Auto owners may rely on the re-
pair man whose ads are in classif,ca-
ton Is Of the classified nd section
Adv.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-03-24
MARYLAND HOUSE KILLS
DRASTIC MOVIE MEASURE

ANNAPOLIS, Md, March "a
The house killed yesterday the mo.
tion.picture censorship bill that had
the backing Of the League for Bet.
ter Motion Pictures, and immedi-
ately afterward passed the Risteau
bill upon the same subject to it's
third reading. The Risteau bill was
prepared by the State Board Of Cen.
sors.
Each bill was designed to confer
upon the board additional powers
and duties, and each changes the
name Of that body to the State
Board Of Review. They are in
many respects similar, but the
leagues bill would provide higher
salaries for the board. create two
unpaid members, impose materially
higher fines upon those who violate
Its provisions and in important in
stances permit a sentence Of both
fine and Imprisonment for offenses
which the Risteau bill penalties by
fines alone.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-03-24
LETTER THREATENS LIFE
OF NEW YORK DRY LEADER

NEW YORK, March 24.-William
H. Anderson. superintendent Of the
Anti-Saloon League Of New York.
has made public an anonymous let.
ter purported to have been written
by ex.service men threatening to
assassinate him and other prohibi-
tionists If they do not keep silent.
The missive was signed "a group
who believes in the right of life,
liberty and pursuit Of happiness as
individuals"
Although this purports to come
from ex-service men, II does not
represent the spirit Of the American
LEGION" said Mr.. Anderson, who
blamed notification newspapers for
their continuous preaching Of the
gospel Of hate"