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New Britain herald., 1929-10-07

| Q. Did Charlotta King, who sings the leading female role in the movie version of The Desert Song, have stage experience before she entered the movie field?
 A. She had about eight years stage experience before she was as signed the leading female role in Warner Brothers heard her sing over the radio, and then engaged her.
 Q. Where are the five largest zoos in the United States, and the largest one in the world?
 A. The largest Geological park in the world is in London, Engtnd. The second largest is in the Bronx. New fork city. The five next larg- est in the United States are, in St. Louis, Mo; Boston. Mass; Philadei- phia, Pa. and the National Zoologi- cal Park at Washington, D. C.
 Q. From what book was the mo- ton picture "Mother Knows Best adapted?
 A. From novel hy tho same name, written by Edna Ferber.
 Q. How many daily newspaper s are published in the Unite1 States
 A. 2.215.
 Q. What is the largest circus In the United States?
 A. The largest is Ringlins Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Combined Shows. Other large cl,- cuses are the Al. G. Barnes Circus Hagenbeck Wallace Circus, John Robinson Circus. and Sclls-Floto Circus.
 Q. When will the next World S Fair be held in the United States?
 A. It is scheduled for Chicago in 1893.
 Q. How many species of animals are there?
 A. Well over 500,0O0: the num- Der in each class of the animal king dom being as follows: 1000 marl- mals, 2O,00O birds, $500 reptiles, 2,0OO amphibions, 13,000 fish, 60,- 900 mollusks. 360, 600 insects, be- sides a host of lower invertebrates.
 Q. Are there any cities other than Washington in the District of Columbia?
 A. Washington City is the Dis trict of Columbia. but there are sections of the district that have local names such as Georgetown, Anacostia, Tacoma Park, Congress Heights, etc.
 Q. How can nickel plating be removed from copper and brass?
 A. By making the article the anode in dilute hydrochloric acid (about 1.10) using lead cathode. About volts is applied and the nickel is readily dissolved with practically no attack of the copper or brass.
 o. Is there a law prohibiting Chinese women from coming to the United States?
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07

Of course, the policeman or con- stable who sneaks up on a betting couple with flashlight never pet ted himself, But he did his betting in the days before flashlights were invented.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
Member Au1it Burenn of Circulntinn

The A. B. c. s nat.oual organizatigD which furnishes newspapers and adyer- tsers with a strictly honest analysis tf circulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit This insures pro. tec.on against fraud in newspaper dis tribution figures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
MON DOOi

A distinguished looking man walked into small but better sort" of Fifth Avenue shop and pur- chased a tie a few weeks ago. The clerk knew who he was and showed him every mark of respect.
 An observant out-of-town GUS toner who was standing nearby asked eagerly, Say, brother, is that celebrity?'
 "Yes." replied the clerk with dig nifty, that was Fritz Kreisler,'
 "Oh! The big automobile man, eh ?'
 THEORETICALLY INCLINED!
 Mrs, Haley (severely): What
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
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Scnd all communications to Fun Shop Editor. care Of the New Britain Herald, and your letter will be forwa rdcu to New York
MERE IN FAVOR OF IF,

If milk men were mirth men. left
 bottles of fun At your house and my house each
 morn With the cream of the jokes served
 at our meal times, Folks, How could we get blue or forlorn?
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
NONE, LEFT.

Boss: Your work is terrible"
 Employee: Sir, l want you to know I'm college graduate and it takes brains to so through college"
 Boss: You're right, it evidently took all of yours."
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
1 RIG LIFT.

'I'm sorry this had to happen" said the engineer as he pulled the motorist out of the wreck of his car.
 Don't mention it, old chap" said the victim, 'you'Ne certainly lifted the mortgage on my home."
 George Bauer
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
Facts ondFancies
By Robert Quillen

By Robert Quillen | The proper measure ot q man l> ] the size of those he enjoys knocking. . If he can pass the Digskin, some body will see that he passes mere exams without too much annoyanch A scientist says married men are i happicst. Contentcd cows are do , mesticated too, but a fence is their horizon.
 You are under no obligation to transport a hitch hikcr. He's just as useful where he is as any place else.
 If the family skeleton is in the closet now, she is trying to escape the tempting odors from the kitchen.
 The paper-towel idea probably was originated by some chap who saw what happened to q dollar bill tt the oil station.
 Noliva says the world is flat. That's more than he can say for the mudhole streets of Zion City.
 Actions speak louder than words. Thus the parent using a stick says in effect: How dare you fail to be like me-"
 No, no; the ass that spoke in Bi ble times didn't spend 30 minutes introducing the speaker of the eve ming.
 Americanism; Roasting of Amer ica's superior intelligence; using force to suppress an idiotic doc Urine lest it appeal to your neigh bors.
 Note to girls: The easiest way to keep from being insultcd iH c ca@ is to move the head from side to side when asked to climb in.
 A cync is man who accepts the word of nobody except an outlaw who can get s30 a case more oy ly- ing to his patrons.
 The Jap kills himself when he feels dishonored. The American does. too. but it takes a lot to make him feel that way.
 The honeymoon isn't over if she mentions the change she found in the cracks beside the cushion Of his easy chair.
 Another reason why Willie isn't doing well in school IS because fig trees produce figs.
 The unmanly things are curls, or good looks, or tenor voice, or par Tor tricks-or anything else you lack.
 The reason one fur coat costs $3S5 and another s3,500 is because some ladies desire $500 coats.
 Some of the new movie heroe, have nc assured future, and others are hated by every man who sees them.
 Correct this sentence: What you say is wrong" said the conservative, but I will fight 10 uphold your right to say it."
 Copyright, 1929, Publishers
 Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07

A taxpayers association of those who lost tidy sums in last weeks stock market descent is the next thing in order.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07

It is being doubted whether the character of fihing in Virginia is much of a topic between Messrs. Hoover and Macdonald.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
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The Associated Press exclusively en- titled to the use for republication of all news credited to 1t or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07

The Herald Is on sale daily in New York at Holdings Newsstand, Times Square: schultz's Newsstands. Entrance Grand Central. 42nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
Edmund Brady Awarded
 Insulation Support Patent
Rv GEORGE II. MANNING

Rv GEORGE II. MANNING
 tWashington Bureau, x. B Ilerald)
 Washington. D. C.. Oct. - Ed mund D.. Brady, of New Britain. has been awarded a patent by the United States patent office for his invention of an insulator-support, He made application for the patent on January 21, 1928. Six patentable features comprise the invention.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
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New Britain herald., 1929-10-07

If he can pass the DigSkin, some body will see that he passes mere exams without too much annoyance
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
A. CHAMPIONSHIP SURPRISED

A surprise party was given in honor of Anthony Grzybowski last night by Richard Sokolski at the home of AIr and Mrs. Lawrence Grzybowski of 2S9 Farmington ave- nuc.
 About twenty guests from this city attended. Dancing and refresh ments were enjoyed during the eve ming.
 USE HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07

condition were you in when you came home last night?" "Hajey; "Er-all right. Why?" Mrs. Haley: Do you know I found your underwear hanging on the chandelier this morning." Haley: "Perfectly possible, my dear; that's athletic underwear, you know.'
 Frna bunker. Copyright. 1929 Reproduction
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New Britain herald., 1929-10-07

The proper measure of q man ls the size of those he enjoys knocking,
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07

You can get an answer to any question Of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor, New Britain Herald, Washington Bureau. 1922 New York avenue, Washington, D. C., enclosing two cents in stamps advise cannot be given, nor can ex tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a per sonal reply. Unsigned requests can not be answered. All letters are idcntial.-Editor.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07

only a slight amount of clOudincss. Conditions favor for this vicinity
 unsettled weather followed by fair and cooler.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07

A scientist says married men are happiest. Contentcd cows are do. mesticated, too, but fence is their horizon.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
USUAL RULES.

TSU All RV LF4S!
 Rev. Booth; "'The last shall be | first" 1 Merchant: That's right. The last 1 to pay are usually the first to kick" Rev. E. A. Hills.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07

You are under no obligation to transport a hitch hillcr. Hes just as useful where he is as any place else.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07

MT. Coolidge, in one Of his articles, has stated that women take as much interest in politics as men. But just now much is that?
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07

If the family skeleton is in the closet now, she is trying to escape the tempting odors from the kitchen.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07

The paper-towel idea probably was originated by some chap who saw what happened to q dollar bill tt the oil station.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07

Noliva says the world is flat That's more than he can say for the mudhole streets of Zion City.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07

Actions speak louder than words. Thus the parent using q stick says in effect: How dare you fail to be like me"
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07

No. no; the ass that spoke in Bi- ble times didn't spend 30 minutes introducing the speaker of the eve ming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-13

Miss Mary Oursler, Mrs. E. M. II. Lewis,
Miss Lou Ballenger. Miss BERTHE Packet,
Mrs. l.. H. Mattingly. Miss Amy Clement
Leavitt. Miss Elizabeth j. Raymond,
Miss Violet Ann Hampleton, Miss Ethel
Bagley and Mrs. Grace G. Pickford.
The Congressional Country Club will
present another Sunday afternoon
musicale Sunday at o'clock in the
Pompeiian room. when Mr.. George
Boucher, Washington's young baritone
who represented this city in the District
contest Of the Atwater Kent radio con-
test for young singers last winter, and
Miss Minna Niemann. we'll known
Katherine Hill Rawls will be the accom-
PIANIST, and members of the club and
their friends are invited to attend
Mr.. Otis Bradley Morrisette will be
the guest of honor end speaker at the
weekly dinner of the Art Promoters
Club Friday evening at o'clock in the
Playhouse Inn at 1914 N street north
west. following which the club will ad-
journ to the Oriental Studio adjoining
at O'Clock. when Mr.. Morrisette will
talk on Scenario Writing" followed by
other speakers. The round table con-
ferences on journalism and the short
story will be resumed. No cards are is
sued.
Esther Chapter. No. s. Order of the
Eastern Star. has completed elaborate
plans for the annual Easter card party
to be held Tuesday afternoon. April 2
in the New Willard from to 5 O'Clock
Mrs. Merlin Hull. wife of the new Rep
resentative from the State Of Wiscon-
sin. heads partial list of distinguished
patronesses. which includes Mrs.
Charles. Boughton Wood. Mrs. D. C..
Bradley, Mrs Charles PaXson. Mrs.
William Rippard. Mrs. Mary Grubbs.
Mrs. George Roscoe Davis. Mrs. Edgar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-13

De La Mater, soprano. will sing group
of quaint Irish melodies. with her
mother, Mrs. De La Mater, accom-
panying on the piano. Miss Helen CAL
houn will recite some of her interesting
tales. Miss Una O'Connor. member
from Dublin, will tell some Irish stories.
and Mrs. Charles Arthur Gardner prom
Uses a novelty. An Irish flag owned by
Miss Elizabeth Brown will join the
Stars and Stripes for the occasion.
Making reservations are Dr.. A. Francis
Foye, Miss Fay L. Bently, Mrs. J. Gar
field Riley, Miss May O'Toole, Miss
Mildred Parker. Mrs. AIDE Mills Payne.
Mrs. Ella C. McCristal, Mrs. Francis
D. Merchant. Mrs. E. A. Quintard, Mrs.
A. B. Stewart, Mrs. Frank G. Stewart,
Mrs Paulina Sabin. Mrs. Edith Sears,
Mrs Charles Wilcox. Miss Eta Austin.
Miss S. Pearle Jencks, Miss Daphne
Anderson, Miss Julia Coonan, Mrs. Will
liam Chamberlin, Miss Helen Nc
Sweeney. Mrs. H. E. Geary, Miss Ger
trude Temple. Mrs. Agnes Twohey Gray,
Miss HERMAN S. Wallace, Mrs. Sylvia
Wentworth, Mrs Laura A. Bradley.
Miss Mary McKenny. Mrs. Frederick
Yates. Mrs j. Edwin Reid. Miss Laura
L. Tracy, Miss Helen G. O'Neill, Mrs.
L. F. Snow. Miss Sara Grogan. Miss
Laura Cooper, Miss Mary Kelly, Miss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-13

B. Merritt. Mrs. Daniel p. Bush, Mrs.
James A. West. Mrs. p. w. Gibbon, Mrs
Charles E. Baldwin. Mrs E. D. Stock
ing. Mrs. Chester E. Guy, Mrs. Josiah
A. van Orsdel. Mrs. Milton johnson. Dr.
Jane Sherzer, Mrs. Maldtte Roach
Spangler, Mrs. Corbin Thompson, Mrs
William Morrison, Mrs. William E.
Humphreys and Mrs. Ernest Huyett.
The committee is composed of Mrs.
Wallace Streater, Mrs. Charles M.
Jones. Mrs Arthur Fessenden. Mrs.
Harold Neff. Mrs. Stanley Rulings and
Mrs. Noble j. Waldron, chairman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-13

Anna McDade, Miss Ella May Sullivan.
Mrs. Joseph H. Thoms. Mrs. l. B. Dod-
Frank Golden, Mrs. John James Walsh.
Mrs. J. Leo Kolb. Nine. Lemercier-
Strocker, Mrs. Marie Heath. Miss Jessie
B. Wishart. Miss Mary F.. Sullivan, Miss
Lucy Sullivan, Miss Helen Brown, Miss
Marie Kearney. Miss Elizabeth Du'in.
Miss Katherine r. Pike, Mrs. Lily w.
Bulloch, Miss Alice Heaven. Miss Adela
Heaven, Mrs. Helen Montague. Mrs
Grattan Kerans. Mrs Charles Kengle,
Mrs. NJ H. Laws. Miss Alvina Carroll,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-13
SWEDISH PRINCESS MAY WE'D
DENMARK'S HEIR, APPARENT
Ingrid, 10, lone of Love|iest
Members of European
Royalty"
Prince Frederick, 80, Cousin
of Princess Martha, Who
Is Soon to Marry.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
STOCKHOLM. March 13.-Another
royal Scandinavian romance. this time
between Crown Prince Frederick of
Denmark and the Swedish Princess In
grid. only daughter of Crown Prince
Gustavus Adolphus. is reported. al
though without confirmation, here.
Princess Ingrid, born in the crown
princes first marriage to the English
Princess Margaret OF Connaught. is
often spoken of as one of the loveliest
members OF European royalty. She will
son be 70 years old. Like all the Swedish
princesses. she has been educated in a
simple, democratic fashion. and early
learned to share her fathers enthusi-
asm for sports. especially skiing and
skating.
The Danish heir apparent, who has
just celebrated his thirtieth birthday
is cousin Of Crown Princess Astrid of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-13

Belgium. and also of Princess Martha
of Sweden, who will soon marry Crown
Prince Olaf of Norway. He. too. is a
sport devotee, specializing in yachting.
tThere have been rumors frequently
of the engagement of Prince Frederick
and Princess Ingrid the last being in
January. 1923. when they were denied)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-13

is still In its infancy. Mr.. Lewis showed
where it affected the policies of all
newspapers.
A program of songs was presented
by Carl Carbauh, through the courtesy
of Jack Mullane.
Ernest johnson, president of the AID
Club, presided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-13
LONDON TIMES WRITER
SPEAKS ON ADVERTISING
Effect on Nations Described in Ad-
dress Before Joint Session
of Two Clubs.

Willmott Lewis. Washington cor
respondent OF the London Times. yes
terday told members of the National
Press Club and Washington Ad Club
in joint meeting of the effect of adj
vertising on the Nation as whole
and how it bettered living conditions.
In other countries where advertising
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-13

A successful store must have a successful policy
VALUES must be higher-PRICES must be lower
QUALITY must be unquestioned- must lead.
We point record-seven years Of success-each
adding list of satisfied paons-every seeing
Improvement and an enlargement in our taciies-WE CEE.
BRATE WITH A VALUE THAT is TYPICAL OF THE
FRIENDLY SHOP.
Evening star., 1929-10-03
SCHOOL RECALLS
LICENSE REQUEST
American College of Life Un.
derWriters to Drop De-
gree Granting.

The American College of Life Under
writer's has withdrawn its application
for q license to grant the degree OF
charter life underwater" according to
q letter presented to the Board Of Edu-
cation at its meeting yesterday by DR..
Charles F. Carusi, president of the
board. The letter had been sent by the
attorneys for the institution.
1t was the American College of Life
Underwriters which bid fair several
weeks ago to give the school board, as
the enforcing agent of the Districts new
diploma mill law, its first real test. The
license had been withheld because the
institution, which operates through
academic colleges and universities, car
ried the word American" in its title.
Use of this word, along with others
connection" with the national or Dis
trict governments is forbidden by the
law itself.
Challenged Law.
The college, through its attorneys,
presented a brief in defense of the con-
tinued use of the prohibited word, in
which it was contended the law could
not be retroactive, since certain prop
erty rights were involved in the title.
Further consideration of the colleges
application was made in the executive
session, and nothing more was known
Of the case until the announcement
made yesterday at the school board
meeting.
The college plans to continues its
operation under its original charter. but
it will not attempt to confer degrees.
Mrs. KeebIer Resigns.
In the same meeting the resignation
of Mrs Ida Keebler of the community
center department of the public schools
was announced by DR.. Frank w. Ballou,
superintendent of schools. Mr.. Ballou
paid warm tribute to the "untiring eff
forts and devotion to public service"
which, he told the board. characterized
her term in office. The board directed
that a communication expressing this
sentiment be sent in its name to Mrs.
Keebler.
The board approved the recommenda-
ton of its buildings. grounds and equip
ment committee that the municipal
architect be instructed to prepare plans
for the development of the recently ac-
quired lots at Thirty-fourth and Ma
comb streets as playground.
Evening star., 1929-10-03

National-"A Connecticut Yankee,
musical comedy, at S:20 pm.
Belasco-"Her Friend the King" with
william Faversham, at $3.50 pm.
Poli's-"The Ghost Parade" mystery
melodrama, at 2:20 and $40 pm.
Gayety - "Burlesque Revue" bur-
lesque, at 2:15 and 8:15 pm.
EarIe-"Hearts in Exile" photoplay,
at 11:l5 am, 1:20. 1925, $40, 7:25 and
9:35 pm.
Palace-"Three Live Ghosts" at
HAS am, 2:20, $40, TAO and 9:55 pm.
Fox-"No Defense" at IL noon, 1855,
$40, 8 and 1925 pm.
Rialto-"Tonight at Twelve" at 11:15
am, 1:10, sos, S, 6:55 and $50 pm.
Little-"Nana," at 1880, $3.50, $3.50,
7:3O and $50 pm.
COIumbia-"The Dance of Life" (sec-
ond week., at 10:45 am, 1850, 8, $40,
7:20 and $3.50 pm.
etropolitan-"GoldD Diggers of Broad
way" (second week., at IL 30 am, 40,
3:20, $40, .:20 and 9:20 pm.
Ambassad dor Madame X" at 6, 7:50
and GAS pm.
TivOli Our Modern Maidens," at
200, 4:10, 6:15, sos and $50 pm.
Central-"The Man and the Mo-
ment," continuous from IL am. to II
pm.
Evening star., 1929-10-03
WORKERS PLAN DEMAND.
Rail Men May Ask Six-Hour Day,
Five-Day Week.

CHICAGO, October 3 (P).-A six-hour
day and a five-day week may be among
demands to be made by the express
division of the Brotherhood of Ameri-
can Railway and Steamship Clerks, 1t
was revealed yesterday by Robert Nor
gan, vice president Of the brotherhood,
who is presiding at meeting of general
committee chairmen representing 142,-
900 clerks.
The meeting may last one or two
more days, after which the Railway Ex-
press Agency management will be noti-
fed the brotherhood desires to enter
into new contract, Morgan said.
Evening star., 1929-10-03
METHODIST MINISTER
"SORRY" FOR DRY LAW
Did Not Mean to Deprive Moderate
Drinker. Declares Altoona
Divine.

BY the Associated Press.
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill, october s.
Prohibition, in the opinion of Rev. j. e.
Skillington of Altoona, Pa. who spoke
as representative of the Methodist
Board of Temperance, Prohibition and
Public Morals, cannot be made a sue
cess by legislation, but must be justified
through public opinion founded on
personal conviction" He was speaker
before the Rock River Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church yesterday.
I'VE are sorray that prohibition de-
prives the moderate drinker," he said.
1T was not aimed at him. But prohi-
bition seemed the only way to curb an
annual national waste of two billion
dollars, curb political corruption and
tighten the curse of drink put on count
less wives and children. II some one
will show us any other way. we will be
glad to give up prohibition"
Evening star., 1929-10-03
ARAB LEADERS POSTPONE
GENERAL. STRIKE PROTEST
Jewish Attorney General Is Under
Fire of Moslems in Pales-
tine Conflict.

BY the Associated Press.
JERUSALEM, october 3.-The Arab
executive has postponed the general
strike 1t had called Tor yesterday In
protest against the conduct of trials for
Arabs accused in connection with the
recent Arab-Jewish disorders. The
executive will have further conference
with Sir John Chancellor, British high
commissioner In Palestine
1t was said that the strike had been
called mainly to protest against the
continuance In office of Attorney Gen.
eral Norman Bentwich, one of the few
Jewish officials in the Palestine govern
ment who has retained office.
The high commissioner is understood
to be ready to answer the Arab de-
mands by limiting Mr.. Bentwich's
powers In the prosecution Of alleged
rioters.
The Arab executive has appointed a
commission to compose an Arab
national anthem and to design an Arab
national flag.
Evening star., 1929-10-03

Erection Of q 500-foot dam on the
Chenab River, in India, is projected.
Evening star., 1929-10-03
MOTOR FIRM ELECTS.
Coca-Cola President Heads White
Motor Co.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, october P).-
Robert w. Woodruff of Atlanta, Ga,
president of the Coca Cola Co.. was
elected to the presidency of the White
Motor Co. by the board of directors in
session here yesterday. Woodruff sue
ceeds the late Walter c. White, who
died Sunday of injuries suffered in an
automobile wreck.
the Coca Cola Co. Woodruff had de-
voted his entire time to the affairs Of
the White Motor Co., serving in his last
official capacity as general manager of
sales.
Evening star., 1929-10-03
Conservatism in Ohio.

From the Ohio State Journal
Bay rum as beverage is now
judicially accused of breaking down
both physical and mental power. and
many Of our more conservative dry
voters have gone back to shoe polish.
A machine that rolls dried milk into
sheets like tissue paper "a and in this
form it will kee pfor years-has been
invented in Denmark
Evening star., 1929-10-03

OPERA HOUSE-Piedmont. w. Va.
PRINCESS-Lewisburg. w. Va.
BERKLEY-Berkiey SPRING.. ". Va.
RRIDGE-Paw Paw. w. Va.