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anxiety Tor many dayB oyer the eondit ion Of tho
nations leading iady and the public was fun OF
I sympathy during the dark hours the President
passed through while watching at her bedside
There can be no duty SO taxing for any Ameri-
car as that Of Officiating as wife Of the President
Of this country Queens and woman rulers Of for
eign nations, do not face such burden as falls
to the wife of the President 1t Is not possible for
the Presidents wife to receive any previous train
Ing for. the difficult position which she must as
sume such as royalty acquires from birth In most
instances she will have only social experience, and
the graces Of cultivation and good breeding.
though the wives of some Of the Presidents have
come from most humble surroundings, and have
had no guidance except their own innate tact and
Intelligence to pilot them.
Coming thus practically ION their own" into the
spotlight of the public eye, with every word, every
act every sentence indeed every lift Of an eyeiash
subject to the comment and regard Of hundreds Of
thousands of persons, facing every day situations
suddenly arising that must be handled instantly
with the finest perception possible, with but the
briefest Of period for any personal privacy and
taxation. 1T is no wonder that the wives of the
Presidents collapse under the strain.
IS The time of life at which the honor usually
comes Is during those years when woman is past
her prime and full vigor. Unless she has been
uL6 QeE career in
the White House is bound to prove tremendous
tax and the courage and craftsmanship which IS
the heritage Of American womanhood will never
permit her to give in unless there is physical rea
son serious and imperative
The wife of President Mckinley, object of the
most beautiful devotion on the part OF her hus-
band, was sacrifice to public life. Always a
semi invalid she was utterly unable to cope with
her duties in the White House. The wife of Presl-
dent Wilson was another woman to succumb in
the White House; 1t is thus no wonder that chill
of dread seized the public when Mrs. Harding
was stricken.
Take an American woman out of her home, away
from her circle of friends however wide or i'm
portant her social boundary may have been place
her at the age Of fifty upwards in the White House
there to face day after day without escape the pub
licity that Americanpeople demand, there to greet
and entertain thousands Of personages in the in
terests of the American nation there by one simple
womans wit and intuition, brain and ability, direct
devise, and carry out the leading official social pro-
gram Of this country, to say nothing of the part
she must play in other social civic and benevolent
programs, is certainly an awesome thing to con-
slider, and one which the public is likely to reflect
too little upon. The public has never shown
mercy to any of its public officials so long us
they are able to stand up without propping up the
public demands thqm here, there and elsewhere,
though the public is heartily sorry, of course,
when the collapse occurs, as 1t so frequently does
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-10-18
! Berton Bralszs Poem
pREAMe
an eERToN RRAIEY.

BY 5ERToN ,BRALEY
I've steadily stuck to my knitting,
I've. plodded along here at home,
I've never had chances for fitting,
Although I've been crazy to roam,
But oh the great dreams unravel
The visions I've had by the score
OF how i might travel and travel,
And after that travel some more!
BY thoughts of adventure I'm
haunted,
But, being uncommonly meek,
! never have got what / wanted,
Ilnever have found what seek;
The fault Is my own, l can't cavil
II life is at time quite a bore,
Because / can't travel and travel
And after that travel some more?
But when am done with exIs
tence,
Aud tasks task that are hum-drum and an
l hope can roam through the dis.
distance,
And follow each heavenly trail;
Beyond all this CRIME and this
gravel,
I'm longing for stars to explore,
To travel and travel and travel,
And after that-travel some more!
Copyright, 1922, NBA seryice)
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CANDY DAY

DANDY Day sounds interesting. great deal
~ more interesting than dozens of these special
days which whip a protesting humanity into a
clear, but neglected duty.
Everybody will be interested in Candy Day.
Fairmont has not had one yet but certainly SO inl-
portant observation will not likely long be de-
layed The particular occasion is inspired by the
members of the Confectioner's and Ice Cream
Manufacturers Protective Association, and New
Workers had thoroughly enjoyable sweet day last
week, when peppermint sticks and lolllpops were
presented free gratis to customers
TIL confectioners tried to carry their customers
back to old time tastes in sweets offering red and
white striped stick candy, and lovely sticky pull
taffy, licorice, tu-jubes and maple sugar. Every
body in the city from grandfathers down wore o
smile and radiated peppermlnty atmosphere, and
the candy orgy extended even to sophisticated Of
flee buildings where desks, typewriters, door
knobs and adding machines bore sticky testimony
to Candy Day,
The old time candy made simply of favored
sugar, pure mad wholesome, is indeed the best kind
after all, and confectioners were wise in that Candy
Day distributed the kind of sweets that made peo-
pie desire more. Would Candy Day be popular in
Fatrmont2 It's unanimous.
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wEpNEsDAY EVENING, OCTOBER IS, 1929.
rHE COAL INVESTIGATION CONFUSION

Nogduarrel can be had with the selection OF
Nmen chosen by President Harding to lnves-
tigate the coal industry. The who make up
HE PERSONNEL Of this commission are guarantee
of fair thorough investigation Of the problem, n
fearless, frank and free exposition of what they
ind to be true and wise and helpful advice at the
conclusions Of their iabors.% .
The problem they attack is formidable one
Their report Is likely to be delayed longer than
THE time set for It to be made January 18th is tho
time for the first report on the bituminous coal
industry IT will hardly be possible for such an
inyesdgation to be completed by that time, but
the pubiicswill be glad TO hear of the progress
made for 1t Is better to have incomplete reports
up OF the situation. time limit will also be dis
eoursgement for dallying on the part of any sub
ordinate branch of the commission.
When all. the facts have been ascertained and
the whole survey Of the coal industry completed
BIZ the competent and unbiased men appointed to
perform this duty, the public Is going to know
What IS thesmatter with the coal business. Not only
that. but the operators and miners are going to
know. Everyone knows there is something wrong,
great many persons know partially what is
wrong but tits safe bet that no operator, miner,
OF labor agitator, knows all that is wrong with
this industry, nor all there is to know regarding
the iamentably poor business methods that prevail
ia the production, sale and distribution of coal.
whensthe diagnosis is made the remedy can be
applied. It has been the cart before the horse all
the lime in the coal industry. Applying haphazard
rensdies8 here aud there to cure a malady not un-
derstood Government interference is not wanted
in the coal industry, nor in any private ownership
operation. the government, moreover, does not
want tosmeddle, and does not do SO excepting in
Instances where public welfare demands protec-
lion, ft the Coal Investigation Commission can
delve into the mysteries Of the coal industry, and
put finger on the sore spot that exists there, a
cure can be effected and the government need no
longer step In. lit tsan infinitely desirable and
vital thing to accomplish, and the public which
has had such an alarming experience with the coal
industry viii be greatly relieved to see the thing
worked out aud the possibility OF future strikes
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The Barrackville crossing claimed two more
victims yesterday Without doubt this is tho most
dangerous crossing anywhere about Fairmont and
nothing like the protection that should be given,
is offered to the public at this place. There should
be gate and Waterman on this crossing all the
time. The combination of covered bridge and a
blind corner is terrible handicap to those ap-
preaching, and considering the hundreds of auto
mobiles that pass this place, some days averaging
more than one each minute, It surely seems that
utmost protection might be given. At this point
Fairmont lost one of her most usfeul and beloved
citizens, physician worn to state of collapse
in his work during the flu epidemic, who .drowsed
in his car at this crossing and was Instantly killed
The minstrations Of this man to the sick and all
ing of this city was worth more than the salary OF
dozen watchmen and the cost Of maintaining a
safeguard. Public sentiment should demand pro-
lection at the Barrackvlle crossing.
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interested "a swimming as a
means Of recreation and exercise
I'm the afternoons. Nov he goes
most every day, and says that he
never felt better in his life. be
cause he Is taking time to find out
from personal contact that the Y.
N. Q. A. will do a fellow good IL
he will only give the Y. n. G. "A. a
chance. II a lot Of fellows would
take more interest in the Y. n O.
A. around this town, there would
be fewer llyers out Of order and
less Indigestion; and the doctors
could go on a vacation most any
time without being missed Get
out and hit the line hard today,
old top. Your cause is good. And
by the way, while am only eligi-
Bile for the Y W. G. A. I'll give
your cause SIS II you will send
someone up here to get it"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-10-18
Use Thisto Stop
Neuritis Pain

No matter where your pain is 10.
catea=in the back, shoulders, arms
legs or loins-you can get relief
without taking anything to deaden
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Most people do not know that
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bad teeth, colds and other ailments
often end up in neuritis or nerve,
inflammation.
The.Quickest wayto reach the dis.
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That's where Tysmol gets in It's
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spot where you feel the palm, and
is taken up through the pores OF
the. skin. 1t soothes and heals the
inflamed nerves, helping to restore
them to healthy condition.
Tysmol contains no dope-no
poison. Absolutely harmless. Get
good supply OF Tysmol from Fort.
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Tysmol Company, Mfg, Chem.
lists, 400 Suffer St, San Francisco.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-10-18

ana pupils or tie upper Grade
School The proceeds viii be used
Tor the benefit Of the school
- Personals
An automobile party visited here
recently for a chestnut hunt.
w. E. Rush and John Robinson
attended the teachers meeting at
Warrington Saturday.
Oscar Robinson was a business
caller at Wallace Friday evening.
10y Griffin visited at Wallace
Friday night.
Mr.. Ross, teacher in the Maraga.
ret School, spent the weekend
with his family at Clarksburg.
James Ashcraft and Lon Ash.
craft Of Wyatt visited at Duncan
Run Sunday.
John F. Snodgrass OF Brink visit.
ed at the home OF Jasper Robinson
Sunday.
ElLhu Pisott visited at Marga.
ret Sunday.
R. L. Orr and family Of Wallace
were on a motor trip, Sunday.
Luther Baker is hauling coal
from Wyatt this week.
Mr.. and, Mrs. Arthur Robinson
returned recently from a trip to
Parlette, Ohio.
Henderson Heldreth and Dow
shrader were business visitors in
Warrington Saturday.
Charles Roberts motored to Man
nington Saturday.
Miss Alyerda Robinson was a
visitor in Warrington Saturday.
Newton Kellar and sister, the
Misses Leora, Flora, and Blanche
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time he wants; can take the
courses in physical education; has
a place to SO to read or rest, or
for a committee meeting or con-
ference. The Rotary and Kiwanls
clubs meet there, the Billy Sum
day Club and all manner Of or
ganizations The trouble with q
great many people is that they are
too lazy toiappteeIate the Y. NJ, C.
A. but actual contact. l know a
fellow who never took much In
sterest in the Y N. Q. a, until this
year! Until just a FEY. months ago
he simply thought Of It as an or:
ganlzation that conducted q drive
once . year But someone got him:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-10-18

"The drive should go over" de-
clared the Maid. land it would
quickly II the people could Just
understand the great amount Of
good that the institution does. Now
take the case OF Bill Bailey, for
instance. When Bill came, to town
he was weak and much under
weight. And look at him, thanks
to the physical training courses
at the Y. N. 9. A. Bill Is Just as
robust as they make them and eau
eat sixtmeals a day without any
trouble And there are many other
Instances could relate. Just look
at what z fellow gets for SIS. he
can get a shower or a swim any
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-10-18

The Billingsley Memorial Methodist Episcopal
Church, South, held open house in their new
church home last night. The event was attended
by nearly eight hundred persons, members and
friends Of the congregation The fine spirit of hos
pitality about the occasion was the subject Of
pleased comment on the part of those who were
there. Fairmont churches are starting OF a great
year. and there is every prospect that the religious
life of the city will be right at the side of develop
ment everywhere
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Wallace Route 8
Church seryIees

Snurcn SERVICES
Following the Sunday school
meeting at 1880 o'clock Sunday
morning under the direction Of the
superintendent, Howard Shriver,
the new minister OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church, the Reverend
Mr.. Hiland, preached his first ser.
mon to the congregation. A large
crowd attended the service. At-the
conclusion OF his address the
pastor went to GrangevIlle where
he was scheduled for the evening
address,.
United Brethren Church
The Sunday school meeting OF
the United Brethren Church Sun.
day was held in the afternoon I'm.
der the direction Of the superinten.
dent, Mrs. AIDA Copenhayer. Fol.
lowing these services the Reverend
Mr.. Sharp, pastor OF the church,
addressed the congregation. At the
conclusion Of Dr. Sharp's talk the
Reverend Mr.. Wallace outlined a
plan for the collection OF finances
for the local church.
The committee named to assist
to steward, Tillmap clifford, in OBJ.
tanning donations and collecting
the local pastors salary is com.
posed OF Delbert Moore, Mrs. En-.
ma Baker, Mrs. AIDA Copenhayer
md Mrs. Dola Hall.
At Duncan School
Z The Rev. W. E. Rush addressed
a large number Of the friends and
patrons Of the school at the Dun.
can Schoolhouse Sunday night.
All.Day Sing
An all-day sing will be held at
Grangeville next Sunday. The mem.
beers OF the choTs will attend and
an interesting musical program
has been arranged.
At Work
The Hope Gas Co., has been
working the well on the Elias Rob.
inson farm recently.
Box Supper
A box supper will be held at the
school house Saturday night under
the management Of the teacher
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-10-18
RUFF STUFF

"Rat" Rodgers says there is a
fellow at Rutgers who kicks the
ball clear out OF town. That's a
pretty good fish story.
You can have a lotta fun skim
ming our city water, and yet
some people won't vote for a I'LL
tration plant.
A diplomat has arrived in this
country wearing a suit that COST
100000 kronen. That may be
$2s.sS for all we know.
Corset fitting pants is the new
style for men. There's a string
to this some place.
In spite of its tender years,
y yisa Turkey seems to be a tough
It is pretty hard to make the
ocean dry"
More than 5000 students got
up alta o'clock in the morning to
meet the train that brought the
Iowa players back from New
Haven. Amt college students In
dustrious?
Who was 1t wrote, When the
frost is on the window how sweet
to hear the alarm clock"
Gosh, but fellow hats to get
out from under the hay these
mornings.
Duke de Talleyrand complains
that a New York photographer
caught him looking "indescribably
silly" Perhaps the duke didn't
have tinre to, pose, so they Just
snapped him with n natural ex-
preston.
There is never any unsavory
gossip about the girl who Is an
onion eater.
A Baltimore man fell In an ap-
pie butter kettle the other day,
but fortunately 1t had cooled on
and the alcoholic contents kept
him stimulated until rescued:
Tom Connell and Ira Athens
hope the Charleston meeting will
drag on until Saturday at least.
g! Gotta get some more pep in this
"Y" drive.
A fellow wants to know, What
makes a galosh madden than a
long skirt?"
When admission to a football
game is So, they should play four
quarters.
Huge" Fox says he once woro
a plaid vest to keep a check on his
stomach.
It's very evident that. he doesn't
Keep check on his stomach now {.
Little" Moore says that Fox
gets too much notoriety. Possibly
the trouble is that he himself
wants little more.
New book shelves have Just been
completed at they. w. G. A.;
that is, the shelves are there but
not the, books. How, about a con
ttribution? However, don't send
a.Thn Shinlr1I ~. NfNIEn I,hnrnru .
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rH i PREsIpENT,s MIEE

HE news that Mrs. Warren. G. Harding Is able
L to leave her. bed after her recent most serious
illness Intelligence that will be received gladly
IN al parts Of the country: There was very great
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-10-18
TaE MAID. !.
ON The COURTHOUSE

N ~, fioW7S the II. n. @. "a
drive goln said the Maid on
bic cuurthouse TO Frances Nc
Qulliiu MS iiecame up street in his
sniveriat Gag.
Had Just far day yesterday, /"
replied McouiiIln, but we hope to
do weli today and tomorrow
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-10-18

Little" Moore says that Fox
gets too much notoriety. Possibly
the trouble is that he himself
wants a little more.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-10-18

It's very evident that. he doesn't
Keep a check on his stomach now.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-10-18

New book shelves have Just been
completed at they. W. c. A.. (;
that Is, the shelves are there but
not the, books. How, about a con
ltribution? However,, don't send
"The shiek" or Wanderers"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-10-18

When admission to football
game is So, they should play four
quarters.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-10-18

Huge" Fox says he once woro
a plaid vest to keep check on his
stomach.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-10-18

A fellow wants to know, what
makes galosh madden than a
long skirt?"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-10-18

Gotta get some more pep in this
''Y" drive.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-10-18

Tom Cornell and Ira Aikeus
hope the Charleston meeting will
drag on until Saturday at least.
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A Baltimore man fell In an ap-
pie butter kettle the other day,
but fortunately 1t had cooled on
and the alcoholic contents kept
him stimulated until rescued.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-11-25
RICH SUSPECT
IN THEFT Of
GLAND
Was About to Take Youthful
Bride-Made Offer to Doc
tor, Who Refused.
BY Universal Service.


CHICAGO, Nov. ga sur.
geon's assistant may be arrested,
the authorities announced today,
as one of the principals in the
theft of vital glands from Joseph
Wozniak here on October IL.
Notification in the main de-
tails of a report made to the
authorities by a private detective
may lead to the arrest of the
surgeon and the questioning of
an aged millionaire and his youth
full bride, it was said.
Engaged to Young Woman.
The millionaire. according to the
detective, whose name was withheld
pending further investiga ion. Offered
an unlicensed surgeon 10000 for a
gland transplantat.o on operation, the
surgeon to furn sh the tissues.
The millionaire, II was said, was
engaged to marry a twenty-five-year
old woman.
The offer to the surgeon vas made
about two months ago, the detective
said. He did not learn of the WOE
MAX case until yesterday and i'm
mediately informed the authorities
here, he said.
Wozniak was found two months
ago, after he had been drugged and
his gland removed by skilled
surgeon, according to physicians
who treated him. He said he haC
been kidnapped by four men.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-11-25
URGES CAPITAL
AS LEARNING
CENTER.
University President Says
Washington Should Be
Model for Nation.
BY FRED j. WALKER.
Cosnanpolitan Nsw. S~rvt~~

BERKELEY. Cal. Nov. U.s.
President Dayid p. Barrows, Of the
University of California, largest
educational institution in the world,
today heartily concurred in the
views OF Congressman Reed Of
West Virginia, in which he pro-
posed that Washington be made a
model educational center.
THE ideas outlined by Congress-
man Reed are both interesting and
important. The proposal Is an ex.
cellent one. cen think Of no logi-
cal reason whv our Capital City
should not have a model 'duca-
tional plan which would serve as q
r'imu'us TO other centers Of higher
learni--." President Barrows de-
clared.
Washington, as the Capital of
the Nation. n citv largely supported
BY the National Government. could
afford to work out a system Of
public school instruction. including
collegiate study. that would impress
the entire country.
zone OF the most beautiful cities
of the nation at the present time
and the scientific center Of the
country, Washington should be
made the center Of an educational
system that would serve as q stand
ard for colleges and universities
throughout the United States" he
said.
In furtherance Of the PROPOSAL,
President Barrows told CosmoDoli-
tan News Service that more private
aid to State and o he~ colleges and
universities was bad,.; nea'ed al
the present time. particularly In
the West.
This need for private aid Is OF
prime importance because the
American educational plan nova
DAYS ia based too much on State
aid"
President Barrows has tust re-
turned from Washington and Bali
more, where he attended three
meetings Of educatiinai organiza'
tons.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-11-25
SF0CD
MINISTER
QUITS
Socialist Attack Forces First
Break in Cuno
Cabinet.
Unternationsl News Seryic-.)

BERLIN, Nov. 25.-The first de-
lection from Chancellor Wilhelm
Cuno's new non-Socialist cabinet
took place today when Minister Of
Food Herman Mueller resigned.
Mueller's resignation was forced
by the Socialists even before the
Reichstag had chance to vote upon
the chancellor's declaration of policy.
Socialist leaders In the Rcichstag
concentrated their attack against
Mueller asserting that he was active
in behalf of the separation Of the
Rhineland from the rest of Ger
many. II was this attack which
forced the food minister out of office.
Debate upon the chsncelIor's dec
laration OF policy was expected to
conclude this evening with q vote
Of confidence or no confidence.