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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1914-12-09
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Mrs! Thornton M, Suzum, an aged
lady living at Boothsville. Is very
Id at this Hms Mrs. Nuzuri who ls
Ss years old, d sunering from SCI
we're cold. and har extreme age makes
her condition critical.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1914-12-09
MARION COUNTY REPUBLICAN
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS
ENDORSED JOHN G. PRICHARD

clerk at the coming session; and,
Whereas, we believe Mr.. Prichard's
former enthusiastic efforts in Marion
county In the Republican cause, and
his excellent work as chairman of the
First Congressional District commit
tee, In the face OF unusual handicaps.
should be in some slight measure re-
warded, now, therefore.
Be It resolved, that this. committee
endorse the candidacy of ]. g. Prich-
ard for the clerkship Of the House of
Delegates, and that It urges on each
and every Republican member Of said
House that he vote for and exert HIS
influence for the election of Mr.. Prich-
NJ, q. MORGAN,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1914-12-09
MYRON ,HERRIC|L DECORATED
WITH GRAND CROSS LEGION
Of HONOR BY .PONCAIRE

Emblem is on Its Way Across the Ocean-D Distin-
guished Diplomat Receives Highest Honor Within
the Gift of French Government in ognitlonfor
Services Rendered by the United States Ambassaz
dor to people of France-Only American Eyer5SoS
Honored.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1914-12-09
ALLTsoN S. FLEMTNG.

Secretary.
Mr.. Prichard is making an agrees
siye campaign for reelection to this
position and has met with great en-.
couragement. His well known quail.
!ifcations and his exp perience In hand
ling the work that the clerk has IN
charge are strong actors In his inter.
est His courteous treatment OF all
members OF the Hcuse, reghrdless OF
their political affiliations, has won
him many friends among those dele
gases Who haze been re-elecsed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1914-12-09

Captain of Rochambeau Pinned Red Ribbon Emblenl-
attic of Special Honor on MIR. Herricks Coat When
Ship Came Inside the Three Mile Lmit-Passen-
gers Cheered Him as he Walked Down Gang Plank
at Gotham-Woud Not Discuss War or Politics
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1914-12-09
Official
Statement
For Today
BY Associated Press.
ERENHH.

BY Associated Press.
FRENCH.
PARIS, Dec. 9.-An official French
statement issued in Paris this aft
ernoon says:
"During the day of December S.
there was artillery fighting from the
sea coast to the Lys. In the region
of Arras and further to the south
there was nothing to report. All the
positions won by US during the past
two days have been organized and
consolidated. In the region of Aisne,
artillery exchanges resulted adyan.
tageously for US. In the Argonne
the activity OF our artillery and fight
ing by our infantry resulted in appre-
ciable gains for us. Several German
trenches we're occupied and we made
progress along the entire front, with
the exception of single point. Hero
the enemy blew up one Of our trench
es with a mine. On the heights OF
the Meuse our artillery showed itself
distinctly the master Of artillery OF
the enemy. In this region, as well as
in the Argonne we have made pro-
gress along the entire front. Tho
same thing happened in the forests
of LIE Petre.
In the Yosges. We repulsed several
attacks to the northwest Of Soissons.
In the remainder of the besiegement
of the Vosges the enemy made no en-
deavor during the day Of yesterday to
deliver any serious attacks on the po-
sitions occupied by US last week.
"In GalicIa the Austrans, who ap'
peared to have received German rein
forcements, have resumed the offensive
In the region of Neu sandec to the
south of Cracow, against the Russian
left wing.
1.-THE seryian armies are making pro-
gress in Upper Valley OF Western MO
raya and on the left bank Of the river
Lid. They have taken possession OF
tho heights of Meljen, capturing nu'
merous prisoners and also many can.
non from the enemy. In the region OF
Kosmaj the Servians are in contact
with the Austrian trops."
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1914-12-09
RY Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Dec. 9-The Grand Cross of the
Legion Of Honor is on its way across the sea fromne
President of France to Myron T. Herrlck In recognI-
ton of Mr.. Herricks services to the French people
while American Ambassador to France.
Mr. Herrick was decorated yesterday with aareds
ribbon emblematc Of the cross by the captain ofthe
steamship Rochambeau, acting on wireless orders
from the French Ambassador at Washington,E who
said he was acting under instruction OF Presldent
Poincaire
The decoration was pinned on Mr. Herrick' coat
as soon as the steamer reached the three mile mlto
American sovereignty
The announcement of the beStoWals Oh tneshonor.
was made when the steamer docked.
The Grand Gross of the Legion of 9Honor5lsth the.
highest honor which the French government be-
stow. There are, including Mr.. Herrlck, only
five living persons throughout the world thus decor
ated.
A spectacular welcome was given the returning
ambassador and his wife when the vessel adoekeds
The passengers, nearly all natives OF France lnedfhe
rail and cheered as Mr.. and Mrs Herricks walked
down;the:gang plank; and the cheering up
by hundreds of persons who had gone tothe pier to
greet him on behalf Of the city the state
and State of Ohio.
Mr.. Herrick declined to talkfor publicati tionyupon
his experiences in France or to discuss
situation in this country. Mr.. Herrck appearedtope
ANNOYED when he heard that he had beenmentoned.
for the 1916 Republican presidential nomination.
81 do not want to talk politics" he said. don't.
want to talk about such foolishness. Ifany
dueme for the small part have played, notWant
to capitalize it. Ididnot come home to talk aboutmy
self I am very tired and very broke.
"I have just learned that the Ohio Society has
engaged rooms for me at hotel, for which swillnot
have to pay This is the best news have heardsina
Mr. Herrick declined to hazard a guess as to
when the war wouldend.
Mr. Herrick is the only living Anericanst wear
the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor far ass
known, no other American was ever thus decorated
E1,0t1 nIc,Ir10 fl1nn lar
created by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1902. Bonaparte
was then First Consul and he created the ordertore
place the old orders of knghthood which were abol
ished at the time of the French Tuition.
Many Americans have been decorated Officers
and cheyaliers of the Legion-of lower rank in the
Grand Cross-n recognition Of literary works, their
services to France or at the various Paris
tions.
clusively French ambassadors generals ofithe army
and vice adrnirals of the French navy.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1914-12-09
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The Washington times., 1914-10-11
Garrison May Advocate
Short Term EnliStments

Short term enlistments. which would
provide for the honorable discharge OF
enlisted men at the end Of six months
or a year, probably VIII be proposed by
Secretary of War Garrison In his an
nual report as one of the means Of in
creasing the nations war strength
To this end 1t is expected the 5ecre-
tary VIII ask Congress to amend the
enlistment law So as to permit officers
to authorize the honorable discharge of
enlisted men as soon as they become
proficient as soldiers. Governors of
States, 1t is said. will be urged to
recommend the same regulations gov
erning State militias.
Honorably discharged men under this
plan would be considered as reserves,
and would be obligated to return to the
colors in the event of war. Secretary
Garrison believes this plan would en-
courage high school and college stud
ents to enlist for short terms, and that
the result would be to insure a higher
class enlistment than Is possible under
the long term plan now In operation.
The Washington times., 1914-10-11
MRS. THOMAS WATTS GREGORY.

greatly reduced, and they contain prac-
tiCally no advertisements.
The Gist Blairs have had a wonderful
automobile trip through West Virginia,
Maryland. all Of the Eastern coast
States north Of Maryland. up to Maine.
They motored through the White noun
tatns where they found the foliage es-
pecially beautiful The fall is. .of
| course. earlier in New England than
here by several weeks, and, according
to Mr.. Blair, the best talents OF old
Jack Frost are spent in the wood
crowned mountains Of Vermont and
New Hampshire. Finding the combined
attractions Of mountains and lake too
much for them, they fingered long at
lage George and Lake Champla ain.
New York city. with it's multifold at
fractions, also held their attention for
long period. Mr.. Blair told me that
the thing which impressed him the most
in the whole trip was the fact that
everywhere they went. In every state
so much attention was being paid to
improving the conditions Of roads. The
entire country seems to have become
imbued with the necessity and great ad-
vantages Of having good roads. All
credit for arousins the public conscience
in that score is due to the automobile,
according to Mr.. Blair. He added that
it was a great thing for the country
socially and financially.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blair-she was formerly
Mrs Laura Lawson Ellis-wtll remain
at their country place at Silver Spring,
Nd, until Thanksgiving, when they will
occupy the old Blair home, 1861 Pennsyl-
vania avenue, during the winter. This
mansion was built by Francis p. Blair.
His daughter was Elisabeth Blair, the
mother of United States Senator Blair
Lee and a great favorite Of Andrew
Jackson. The Montgomery Blairs, who
have recently returned from Narragan-
sett Pier. are at their country home at
Silver Spring. where they expect to
remain through the winter.
=
George Bliss came home from Europe
last week for the opening Of George
town College. leaving his mother. Mrs
Bournemouth. England. visiting some OF
Miss Drains relatives. They will sail
October II. think. for home. / had a
chat with George yesterday. and he told
me all sorts OF interesting little details
which were new to me. 1 wonder II
they are to you? 1t seems they were In
Dinard when the call for the mobiliza-
ton OF the French troops came, where
upon they decided they were better
out OF the country. made their way to
st. halo. and thence to England with
some discomfort, but no real trouble
At Southampton. where they landed.
most Of the hotels were being used FOR
hospitals. and when they finally located |
at the funny old Dolphin" they were
turned out bag and baggage. as the
place was reQuisitioned for quarters for /
the officers commanding the troops. |
which filed the town. They had to |
go straight on TO Bournemouth, tired
The Washington times., 1914-10-11

interested in the people who make up
the really worthwhile element OF Wash
ington's social sphere, and You should
be, too, my friend
Helen Heyrs wedding was lots Of fun
and very, very pretty. The first real
event Of the season, it was a sort of re-
union. and everybody had a good time.
Helen looked adorable, so did Julia: and
the bridegroom and ushers were re-
splendent insfull uniform. Captain Cas-
tillo wore the dress uniform Of the
Cuban army, white cloth with much
gold lace, and was most impressive.
Ruth Bliss came home from Wheeling
for the occasion, and looked very at
tractive in blue velvet with a large hat
trimmed in blue plumes. Little Lois
Reeside, who will be a debutante this
winter, was there: Nathalie briggs and
Lena Hitchcock came in together. Paul
Inc Stone and Minnie. now Mrs. Arthur
Foraker; Dunbar Dodson, Jack Deibert,
Balling Gait, Risley Hunt, and lots of
other young people were among the
guests. Eleanor Morgan caught the
brides bouquet. and also got the ring
in the cake. I wonder? Helen and
Monte are spending their honeymoon
at Bluemont. Va, in a bungalow loaned
them by her cousin, Mrs. Pfaster, but
they are expected home this evening.
Dorothy Anderson will not be here
this winter, I'm sorry to say. She will
spend the entire season in New York,
studying art. And Eleanor Anderson.
Mrs. Rush Fay, who spent last winter
here with her mother, Is very unset
tied as to her plans. She expects now
to remain indefinitely at Newport,
where Ensign Fay is in command of the
submarines. Dorothy spent most Of the
summer with the Fays. while DR.. and
Mrs. Anderson were abroad.
talked with Mrs. Anderson the other
day, and she told me she had thrilling
time abroad. and hated to come home.
She says she loved the excitement on
the other side. Thev were in France
when war was declared, but left i'm
mediately for England, where they
stayed some time. When she told me
that she was mad TO go to Paris. !
asked here II she would not be afraid
of shortage Of food or some such
calamity. mot in the least" she re-
piled. There doesn't scam to be any
danger of such a thing" As for Eng
land. Mrs. Anderson said she found
prices there much lower than In this
country. Everything was cheaper. az
the government made an investigation |,
and refused to allow prices to be raised. |
There was little buying. however. she |
told me. and an air Of seriousness pre-
vailed everywhere.
One surprising thie she told me, that |
there is much less war news to be had |
in England than here. We get news |
here from France. Germany once in
while. and other countries, whereas the !
English papers have to depend on the
official statements from the war Of
hce. The size of the papers has been
The Washington times., 1914-10-11
Rev. George c. Hunting
Elevated to BiShopric

Washington acquaintances are inter-
ested In the recent elevation to the
bishopic Of the diocese Of Ne ada OF
the Rev George Coolidge Hunting. of
Berkeley. Cal. whose wife was Miss
Mary Grace Pullman, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Pullman, who have
long been residents of Washington.
Bishop Hunting was educated for
the ministry at the theological sem
mary near Alexandria, Va, and for a
time was in the Government service
The Washington times., 1914-10-11
Class Officers Named.

The middle class Of Howard Univer-
sity Law School has elected the follow
ing class officers for the ensuing year ::
President, Alfred Collins: George Do
yaun, secretary: Miss Carolina Hall,
treasurer; Charles Robinson, doorkeep-
er: David L. McAllister, chaplain; Hen
~ w. Davis and Charles L. Lane, cheer
leaders.
The Washington times., 1914-10-11
Cotton Pool Approved.

The Federal reserve board has ap-
proved tie plan of St Louis bankers to
raise a cotton pool of s15O.ooooOo. The
board has made it plain. however. that
it cannot participate in the pool or the
working out of the details. These will
be left to the bankers, the board giving
its moral support
The Washington times., 1914-10-11

This letter should have just tine to
reach you before you start for Wash
ington, and how I am longing TO see
you. 1t Is shame you can only be here
for such a little minute. but bless your
heart. even minute is treat, and I
am waiting anxiously. Give my love to
your mother and believe me. Ever
fondly, JEAN ELIOT.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-09-02
Suits for Stout Women
WO0lteX Suits


model suits that the WooeS people showing for this
model
n IA
a e a
the be
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-09-02
High Grade Skirts at $4.4S

This is one OF the best showings OF skirts
that we have ever made. Our trade has been
demanding from us and has insisted that we
must stock skirt that could be bought for
less than $500 We have bought and have
now in stock one of the best models ever Offer
ed by us at this price. This skirt is made up
in the blue serge. Has the long Russian tunic
effect and with a yoke top. Offered for this
months showing at S4.4S.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-09-02
Ladies' Suits Shown
in Redingote Models

phenomenal
a
models
Of
in
invite
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-07-31
DON'T BE MlSLED
Welsh Citizens Should Read and
Heed This Advice.

Kidney trouble is dangerous and
often fatal.
Don't experiment with something
new and untired.
Use tested kidney trouble.
Begin with Doan's Kidney Pills.
Used in kidney troubles so years.
Recommended here and everywhere.
The following statement forms con.
vincing proof.
j. F. Gayle. retired farmer. 1918
Louisiana Ave. Lake Charles, La. says:
II consider Doan'S Kidney Pills a fine
kidney remedy. have found them to
be effective in relieving pain in the
back and other kidney disorders. They
always do me good when my kidneys
cause me any trouble. know of a
friend who had good results from them
Price SOC. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan'S Kidney Pills-the same that Mr.
Gayle had. Fester.Milburn Co. Props,
Buffalo, NY.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-07-31
Entertained For Guests

Miss Pearl Fontenot entertained a
number of her friends Wednesday night
in honor of her guests, Miss Geneva
Saijeon of Grand Coteaux and Miss
Jean Fuselier of Eunice, La.
Games of various kinds were played
on the pretty lawn arranged for the
occasion. Dancing was enjoyed in the
parlor beautifully decorated in ferns
and moss.
Dainty cakes and ice cream were
served. The boys sang several pretty
quart etts which were greatly enjoyed
by all.
Those present were: Misses Jean
FuSelier, Geneva Saloon, Mable STAINS
berry, Beaulah LaTour, Leah Russo
Olive Fontenot, Jennie Goldsmith,
Anita Hebert, Lois Godfrey, Cecil
Guidry, and Pearl Fontenot; Messrs.
H. c. LaCour, Joe Scoggins. Aides and
Joe HeDert, Robert Arceneaux, Jim
Louviere, Sam and Julius Goldsmith,
Attain Benoit, Mug and Arthur Romero,
Lewis Smith, Joe David, Alton Fonte.
not, and Gracen Lee.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-07-31
News From Rice.

Rice, La, July 25.-Our neighbor.
hood is growing in population-three
births in one week. On the 10th day of
July a new girl arrived to Mr.. and Mrs.
A. M. Chaisson, on the 23rd a new girl
arrived to Mr.. and Mrs. Isma Foreman,
Jr., and on the oath new girl arrived
to Mr.. and Mrs. Duplex Derouen, and
they are all very proud Of their new
girls.
This last week we had a few cases OF
Charlton around Rice and We had few
heavy showers of rain. The rice crop
is growing fine, the corn crop is look.
ing good and most OF the farmers OF
this neighborhood will have their own
feed next year. This will save lots OF
money to the farmers of Rice.
Goods are going fast at less than cost
at Southern Mercantile Co.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-07-31
LOCALS CONTINUED

Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Morgan and little
granddaughter, were guests of their
daughter, Mrs. Claude Philips of Jen.
nings today,
Mrs. SAIGON and daughter Miss
GeneVe, who have been the guests Of
the formers sister, Mrs. Ed Morgan
and other friends, went to Rayne this
morning for short visit.
Hon. B. B. Purser of Amite City, well
known lawyer Of that section alsoGrand
Senior " arden of the Grand Chapter
of the State of Louisiana OF the Masonic
Lodge, was distinguished guest OF Mr..
John w. Armstrong from Tuesday I'M.
til Thursday of this week.
Mr.. Rene BrouSSard and sons of
Kaplan motored to Welsh Thursday
ana were guests at the home of his
brother.in.laW Mr.. A. H. F. Cools, re.
turning this morning accompanied by
Mr.. and Mrs. CoolS aud children who
will visit several days.
Miss CarrielNeeley who has been the
guest of her sisters, Mrs FloSSie Robin.
son and Mrs John Robinson for several
days, was accompanied Thursday to
Lake Charles by her sister Mrs. Flossie
Robinson and children, Mrs, F. B. Den.
nett and Mr.. w. Z. Taught, going over
in the latter'S car.
Mr.. j. ALI Martin of Welsh and MIR.
Ed Martin OF Lake Charles will leave
about next Wednesday for New York
and other northern and eastern markets
where they go to make purchases of
the fall and winter stock OF dry goods
etc. for their popular stores in Lake
Charles and Welsh. They expect to be
gone about ten days,
Miss Grey of New Orleans who has
been the guest of friends in Vinton for
several days, is now the. guest of Mrs.
L. H. Dautel OF this city.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-07-31
You're Bilious and COstive!

Sick Headache. Bad Breath, Sour
Stomach, Furred Tongue and Indiges.
ton, Mean Liver and Bowels clogged.
Clean up tonight. Get a 2Sc bottle of
Dr.. Kings New life Pills today and
empty the Stomach and bowels of fer.
menting, gassy foods and waste. A
full bowel movement gives satisfied,
thankful feeling makes 6ou feel Ane.
Effective, yet mild. Don't grippe. Csc.
at your druggist.
Bucklen'S Arnica SalYe for burns.
ADV.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-07-31
Deafness Cannot RI =,

by local applications, as they =.
the diseased portion of the eanao
only one way to cure deafness ' q
by constitutional remedies and
tcaa,s , by an tntamed condition y h
this tube is intlamed you bav.t aee.
sound or imperfect hearing, ana u
entirely closed. Deafness Is thS u VIA
unless the Inflammation can fetl,
and this tube restored to In We 70 Qs
ton, hearing will be destroyed S Sa.ai
eases cases out p, OF ten are caused By &
Of the mucous surfaces. eO O.
We will give One Hundred Nan.
case Of Deafness Caused by ca.1
cannot be cured by Halls Cs,sll
Send for circulars. free, SsSsfA
F. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Tolls. /.
Sold by Druggists. T5c. O'eoo,
Take Halls Family Pills for co,.,.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-07-31
BuckIen's Arnica Salve for Cuts
Burns, Sores.

Mr.. E. S. Lopez, Marilla, N. b.. writes
Il have never had Cut, Burn, Wound,
or Sore it would not heal" Get a box
of Buoklen's Arnica Salye today. Keep
handy at all times for burns, Sores.
Cuts, Wounds, Prevents Lockiaw.. Csc
at your Druggist. ADV.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-07-31

SIX PER CENT MONEY-Io,.
be obtained for any purpose : .
ceptable Real Estate secupitn, !
privileges; correspondence soli,a
A. G. Agency Compan,
767 Gas Electric Bldg. 446 pio,..,
Do'''ei' oo'o' Std
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-07-31
Civic League

The Welsh Civic League will hold
its regular monthly meeting at the
City Hall Friday August the 7th..
A full attendance is desired.
Press Committee.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-07-31
headaches and Nervousness Cured.

"Chamberlain's Tablets are entitled
to all the praise can give Them
writes Mrs. Richard dip, Spenceport.
N. Y. They have cured me of head.
ache and nervousness and restored me
to my normal health. For sale by all
dealers. ADV.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-05

not seen it. These ties are positively guaranteed qualities-pure silk. Ex- arnine them. Here are mems socks at prices that will astonish you-and ev- cry pair perfect mind you.
 'tSo you can see for yourselves that my enthusiasm is justified"
 We were very much impressed with what MT. Barker revea1ed-and are convinced that the Surprise Stores End Season Clearance offers excep- tiona.I opportunities to the people of Bridgeport.
 The season has been backward one as everybody knows. We have had but very little summer-and therefore the demand for lightweight merchan- disc has not been equal to that of pre- vious seasons Naturally this condf- ton prevents stocks from moving; and as the Surprise Store doesn't carry goods from one season to another it must sell now regardless of the sacri- fees involved
 For full details of the saIeAprices and deseripdons-see Fridays Farmer for the Surprise Stores page an ounceTnent.-Adv.