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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-29
Training School for Officers
AS Well as Teachers
Proposed.
BOOKS TO Be studied
Sunday School Union Reor-
gained at Meeting Held
Yesterday.

FOR the purpose of planning a city
wide campaign to make the SUNDAY
schools of the city more efficient in
their work, the superintendent OF all
the Sunday schools and the pastors
of all the churches OF the city Geicm'
bled at the Y. NJ. G. 4. yesterday
evening and worked out definite pro.
gram whereby this might be done.
It was the unanimous opinion OF the
superintendent and the pastors that
the efficiency OF the Sunday schools
of the city is centralized around the
work Of the officers and teachers and
to make the Sunday schools more Ell.
cient the officers and teachers should
receive instruction. For this reason
a committee was appointed, the du
ties of which it will be to work ont
out some means by which this III
struction may be given. The com
mittee consists of Rev. w. ]. Eddy,
chairman, J. Walter Barnes, and
A. Swiger.
Numerous suggestions were given
at the meeting last evening by which
this instruction may come about. II
was suggested that the committee
work out series OF meetings for the
superintendent and teachers, each
school being represented by its teach.
ers. When the plans are worked out
1t will substantially mean an addition
of large training class to the ord.
mary Sunday school work, aiming to
educate the officers and teachers.
1t was the opinion OF the pastors
and superintendent that each Sunda"
school should put in library con
tanning books on general methods OF
training, organization of classes. and
other subjects of Sunday school i'm.
portance.
AT the meeting yesterday evening
the city Sunday school union was or
ganized. Officers were elected as
follows: Rev. w. ]. Eddy. chairman;
H. C. Jones, secretary: C. w. Evans,
vice president The city Sunday
school union will celebrate its tenth
anniversary on next Monday Rev
W. ]. Eddy has been serving as its
chairman throughout this time.
The purpose of the union is to or
ganize the city Sunday school work.
holding meetings 1t which reports are
compared and general Sunday school
subjects discussed. Because Of the
innfantile paralysis and other draw.
backs, the union had become disor.
ganized, the Sunday schools suffering
as result. The reorganization OF
the union means the beginning OF
new year with a determination to
increase the efficiency Of the Sunday
schools OF Fairmoat.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-29
Hot Shower for the
Germans in Belgium

LONDON. Sept. 29.-British await.
ors dropped seven tons Of explosives
in attacks Thursday night on German
military establishments in Belgium.
The following official report was Civ.
en- today by the admiralty. On the
night of Sept, 1928 there were bonn.
bling raids by naval aircraft on the
following objective: The Lockgate
at Zeebrugge, the St Denis Western
airdrome, the Gontrode airship shed
and the Houttaye airdrome.
The bomb dropping at Zeebrngge
appeared to be good while at Houttave
bombs fell among hangers and huts
on the southwest side of the airdrome
seven tons Of explosives were drop.
ped. All machines returned.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-29
SELLING tickets
FOR COLE CONCERT
Board Will be Opened at the
A. G. Martin Store On
Monday.

Tickets for the Red Cross Benefit
concert to be given by Grace Cole,
prims donna soprano, on Wednesday
night at The Grand. are being sold
throughout the city by young women
members Of the Red Cross organiza.
ton. The tickets sell at 81, rs cents
and 80 cents, the entire lower floor
and the first two rows of the balcony
going at 81. The tickets can be ex.
changed for reserved seats at the A. G.
Martin company store on Monday.
Miss Cole is a singer whose ability
has been recognized both at home and
abroad and she is contributing her ser
vices to the cause. The high class of
the event and the splendid purpose to
which the proceeds will be donated
merit q packed house.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-29
General Strike Is
On in Argentine
fRy Associated Pressl

BUENos AIRES, Sept. ga gen.
eral revolutionary strike throughout
Argentina was declared today by the
anarchistic workmen. the strike to in
clude all unions belonging to their fed.
Grafton. the Socialistic workmen's IN.
ion has refused to join in the move.
The only street car line in Buenos
Aires that has not been effected by the
strike that has been in progress in
the city wns given until II o'clock to-
night to comply with the workers de-
mands.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-29
Moose in Charge of
Doolittle Funeral

Funeral services over the body Of
Frank Doolittle who died on Thurs
day from injuries received when he
was thrown from an automobile will
be held at Gladesville where the body
will be taken at o'clock tomorrow
morning. The Loyal Order of Moose,
of which the deceased was a member,
will have charge of the interment. The
body Is now at the home of the broth
er of the deceased, o. NJ, Doolittle, on
Morgantown avenue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-29
Miguel Hermosilla
Dies Of Injuries

Miguel Hermosilla, aged %, a Span.
lard, died yesterday at Fairmont hos.
pital from injuries received on Monday
when he was struck by fall of slate
in the mines at Downs He is survived
by his wife who is in the old country
and brother, Joe, at Downs.
Funeral services were held this
morning at 1890 o'clock and the body
was inferred in Holy Cross cemetery
by Undertaken Musgrave and Son.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-29
Commissioner Smith
Speaks at BarrackVille

Ira L. Smith added another laurel
to his crown as a patriotic speaker
when yesterday he went to the Bar
rackville school and talked to the chill
dren about How They Can Help Win
the War" Commissioner Smith out.
lined 81 answers to this question and
before he left the platform had many
Of them making good resolutions.
Many of the suggestions were not only
good for the children but for grown
up people as well.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-29
Germans Hanging
People Of Riga

LONDON, Sept. 2s.-According to
a Central News dispatch from Petro-
grad $50 Russians belonging to var
ious Socialist sets and other polit-
ical organizations have been hanged
by the Germans since their occu-
patton of Riga.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-29
ON SHIPPING BOARD.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2s.-Charles
R. Page, of San Francisco, has been
chosen to be a member Of the ship
ping board succeeding Theodore Brent
of New Orleans, who resigned at the
time of the Denman-G oethals row. Mr..
Pages nomination will probably go to
the Senate soon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-29
Third Polio Death
In Parkersburg
IRx Associated Prsssl

PARKERsBURG, Sept. 29.-Clar.
once Reese, aged years. son of Mr..
and Mrs. R. ]. Reese, OF this city died
Of infantile paralysis after an illness
Of four days. This is the third death
In this locality. This was the sixth case
reported since the outbreak of the
disease.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-29
ENGLISH CASUALTIES.

LONDON. Sept. 29.-British casual
ties reported during the month of Sep.
TENDER total 104,59S divided as follows:
Officers killed or died of wounds, 636;
men, 1892; officers wounded or miss
ing, 2,151; men, S3,5O9.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-29
City Han Notes

Again things were quiet in Fair.
mont yesterday and the Mayor was
asked to impose no fines at the nine
o'clock session of police court. There
was not even forfeit for speeding.
Policeman Digman is now enjoying
his annual vacation.
1t seems as IL every time Commits,
sioner Ira Smith does good turn for
his neighbors he gets another member
for his military band. 1t will be re-
membered that some few weeks ago
he returned lost gun to its owner
and secured a member. Yesterday he
made a patriotic speech at Barrack
Vile and added three additional mem
bers to his military band.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-29
THE WEATHER.

Probably rain and slIshtIy war.
mer tonight; Sunday probably
rain.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-01-06

(P;isa Il la Sd. Col. -
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-01-06

So TENS
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-04-03
FOUR SCOUT CRUISERS
TO BE BUILT on COAST

Contracts for what is believed TO be
the largest single order for fighting
craft ever given by any nation have
recently been placed by the navy de-
partment. Private builders have under
taken to turn out four great battle
cruisers and six scout cruisers, costing
nearly $l12,O0O,OO0 for hulls and mach.
inery alone, and pledged themselves TO
keep seventy per cent of their working
forces on navy construction. The ships
are to be built as follows: Seattle Con-
struction & Drydock Company, two
scout cruisers; Union Iron Works, San
Francisco, two scout cruisers; William
Cramp q Sons. Philadelphia. two scout
cruisers; Fore River shipbuilding Com.
pany, Quincy, Mass, one battle cruiser;
New York Shipbuilding Company,
Camden, N. p, one battle cruiser; New,
port News shipbuildipg Company, two
battle cruisers. ,..r0 ..,.,. ,,'f. .i-,
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-04-03
M0LoKAi INSPECTION
TRIP STILL UNSETTLED

Whether the entire legislature or
merely the health committees of the
two houses shall visit Kalaupapa Set.
Element this year is still an undecided
question.
Senator Cooke, chairman of the sen.
ate health committee, with whom orig
mated the suggestion that the biennial
excursion be reduced to a committee in
spection, has not yet heard from Su-
perintendent John ID. McVeigh of the
Settlement. He expected a wireless
message Thursday, in reply to letter
stating his position aud his reason for
II, and asking McVelgh . opinion.
On Friday, the senator said that Nc
Weigh probably, was aqsYgsYsFriRg BY.
ing I'm sthe mail. By the, Nj IAhala. In
the meanwhile, the committee has made
no formal recommendation to the sen.
ate. I'll. 49,.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-04-03
ASKS PRESIDENTS BACKING
FOR COMPULSORY TRAINING

WASHINGTON, March 29-Chair.
man Chamberlain of Oregon, head of
the senate military committee, will ask
the President in his Forthcoming ad.
dress to the extraordinary session of
congress next week to indorse universal
compulsory military training. T..
President Wilson, il was learned to.
day, is hopeful that the house win rush
its organization plans to permit an i'm
mediate address by him on war meas.
ures, The leaders may decide TO form
a temporary organization, so that the
President can make his appearances
Tuesday or Wednesday. Aid n n h
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-04-03
For GOD and the Right

THleImdrnihg brings to America the dawning
= fof events more momentous in their certainties
for the present and their possibilities for the future
than any which have entered the nations life since
the shot at Lexington that sounded around the
world EEsa..
Today congress meets to declare upon the
Sgreatest military Power the world has ever seen.
T6dAyrthis nati6l9 takes the step that brings US
active participants into the boodiest conflict Of
all history, compared to which our war between
the States sinks into insignfcance and the con
icts of 1872 and 1893 become as the passing skrm-
ishes of outposts.
Today this nation goes upon trial before the SUI
preme court of the nations and the principles OF the
Republic will be put to the acid test.
The formal declaration of war may be delayed
few hours, pending the organization Of a new
congress, but for few hours only else all pro-
testations have been in vain. That congress will
bring shame upon the Flag today we refuse to be-
iieyr. That there will be any falterng by those
entrusted with the guarding of the national honor
s thing incredible.
Today in the hour Of our country's trial, there
should be none but Americans, knowing allegiance
TO none but to the Republic, recognizing no flag
but the Stars and Stripes
Events of the past few weeks have shown that
the war into which we now enter might well have
been begun thirty months ago, As Germany has
niisjudged us, so have we misjudged Germany,
crediting that nation with th0same honorable pur-
poses and the same ideals of civilization possessed
by ourselves. Had we known in August of 1915
what we have been forced to learn since, our Flag
woald have been waving in the vanguard of the de-
tenders of Belgium, with the banners of France and
Britain. 1t will yet wave over Belgian battlefelds
Of Christian civilization when Prussianism is beat
en- to its knees.
As in the days of the Crusaders, we enter the
war today for God and the Right.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-04-03
''Y'AS AIDING new
0FF|cERS0F ARMY
N. 5ai ---.- a
arranging Classes For, Men Re-
Gently Given Commissions In
Uncle Sans Service

Examinations for promotions among
the enlisted men Of the army aud of
the national guard has called the Y. NJ.
@. "A. into the service of offering work
In the night school for these men.
Promotions along the lines Of special
duties and non-commissioned men in
the clerical departments Of the army
will be specially benefited. The new
term of the school offering these studies
will open next week. Glasses are be.
ing given on Monday and Thursday and
Tuesday and Friday nights. Is sas..
The commercial subjects given will
be bookkeeping advanced and begin
ningl, shorthand, typewriting, business
English, commercial arithmetic aud
penmanship Glasses win also be start
ed in algebra and higher mathematics,
machine shop drafting, spelling and
English. Enrolments can be made Mon
day night for any Of these courses.
Combination prices are made by the
Educational Department for two or
more courses in the school. Arrange
ment Of classes, nights, and fees can be
had from the Educational Secretary.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-04-03
DIX HEADED THIS
!. WAYAFIERDELAY

The United States army transport
Dix is again en- route to- Honolulu
from Seattle, after a delay, of thirteen
days over her previously announced
sailing date. She left previously for
the Islands the first week In March but
when three hundred miles OF Flattery
suffered an accident to, her machinery
and had to put back, returning to port
on March o. The local quattermaster q
department was informed by cable that
the Dix was then to leave on March IS,
but actually departed on the thirty-frst
She has hay, grain and feed for the
local army posts and 1--WE hundred head
of horses. "A. 4.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-04-03
marines SMOKER n
PROVESA winner
ThIrty-second Infantry Band, One
Of Many Excellent Features
At Affair
lIl

On Thursday evening big smoker ,
was given in the Marine Barracks, BY
men OF the Marine Corps and Of the
Thirty second Infantry, and large
audisnce Of men of'all branches of the
service enjoyed lively evening. The
bard Of the Thirty-second Infantry has
been at Pearl Harbor for the last fort.
night, and has been playneydeil5 con.
certs, the orchestra, being called upoa
for the smoker, Nhieh tkey bBeAed Wits
three lively numbers. The program was
well varied, including FIVE reels Of
movies, and went without delay or
hitch from start to finish, in way that
reflected credit on both performers and
directors. Taking part In vocal and in.
strumental numbers were Lathrop, Viii
son, Richard, MacFeggan, and Shirley,
and they were dandy, the steel guitar
playing making a decided hit. Esaw
Wilcox, 'fThe Original NUT kept the
house in roar with his witty mon0-
logue. Williams, with his 81 Rag Doll, -
did some fine ventriloquist stunts, dis.
tinctly clever, as well as flNhny. The
boxing exhibition was of course we'll
received, Bobbie Moore of the Thirty
second Infantry, putting on four
round bout with Joseph Thompson, Of
the department hospital. 1t was live
" set to-. and thoroughly appreciated.
This was followed by burlesque four
round bout by MacFeggan and Fergu.
son, both of the Marine Corps. N.
It was jolly evening, and every
one present thoroughly enjoyed II, 80
much 50 that It was promptly determ-
ined to continue the good work during
such time as the Thirty.second men re.
main at Pearl Harbor, holding movie
and stunt nights on Thursdays and
Sundays.
There were many officers and their
ladies present ON Thursday, the first of
the series, inclnaing Lieut.. l.. A. Clapp,
the canteen ofieeftof the Marines, who
has made the smokers possibility,
and who has done much to promote
same. r.
The scenic artist was A. p. Gardner,
the stage carpenters H. @. Rea and f.
Harris, the musical director Francis
Leigh, and the managers w. H. Shirley
and q. Meter.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-04-03
What Is Treason?

WI HAT is treason? This, at the present time,
w hlisa question Of decidedly more than. acad-
emc interest, and to answer it the Los Angeles
Times has hunted up the authorities. One thing,
the Times points out, is that it is not necessary
that one should be a citizen of the United States
in order to commit treason against it. II T.
IAN alien who is domiciled within country
owes temporary allegiance to the government
which is co-extensive with his residence under the
protection OF the government" Carlisle VS.. U.
S., 10 Wall. 147.) @ .>- r. .nE
For an alien, while such duty exists, not to OBJ
serve its requirements is treason Q3 How. st.
Trial, 227) ..H.... rs N.
The United States Constitution provides that
treason against the United States shall consist
only in levying war against them, or in adhering
to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. "
Treason is composed OF two elements-the in
tention, which is an act of the mind, and the overt
act, which is its physical correlative or counter
part "The intention with which letters are writ
ten Is the criterion for ascertaining whether the
writing is an act Of treason" e t. R. 527)
When war exists, aid and comfort given to
the enemy by any act of citizen resident alien
which clearly indicates want OF loyalty to the
government and sympathy with its enemies Aid
and comfort given by the communication Of
advice to the enemies of the government, thereby
furnishing them with valuable information to
their future actions or conduct. To advance money
or obtain credits for the use and support of a
hostile army is reasonable The communication
OF intelligence to the enemy by letter, telegraph
or otherwise, relating to the strength movements
or position OF the army or navy is an act OF trea-
son. (Bond, u. S. 60o) Even though the letters
containing the information are intercepted. Gu.
S. VS. Mitchell, Dali. $50
Msprisior Of treason occurs where one who
knows that treason has been committed does not,
as soon as possible, impart such Information to
the President Of the United States or United
States jtkieelor the Governor of the State or a
State judge or justice (Rev. Stat U. S, Sec.
$3.50 IT,. r.
Treason is punishable with death or, at the dis
cretion Of the court, imprisonment at hard labor
for not less than FIVE years and a fine OF not less
than $4,000. ,.@'|.|
The Times could wish that to the other penal
ties f0B treason or msprsion Of treason were added
that Of deportation or transportation beyond seas.
If batch of hyphenated aliens naturalized or un-
naturalized-who are, to the extent OF their oppor
tunities and abilities, aiding Germany in the war
which now exists between that power and the
United States, could be conveyed to and dlsem-
marked on one Of the Aleutian Islands, where the
fishing is good and wheat and potatoes would
grow nobody would object; or they might be
placed on an informed German ship and started
for Belgian port and then, if a German subma-
rine should torpedo and sink the vessel and its
passengers there would be less occasion for lamen
tations. a
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-04-03
DEC|S|ONOELAND. /.
0FFIcEDISAPPO|NTS

The announcement that the United
States land Office upheld the claim OF
the federal government against the Ho,
nolulu Consolidated on Company, claim
ants to oil lands in the Kern country,
caused considerable astonishment among
local stock brokers yesterday. :
Knowing there are a large number
Of stockholders of the company in Ho
nolulu, was very much disappointed
on learning the decision given, 'stid j
l.. Fleming last night. A Judgement
In that strain was quite unexpected, bull
Il have hopes that the decision given
will be reversed when it goes before .
higher tribunal. |" NJ 'r~
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-04-03
BUT WE HAVE BEANS
TOO, IF you PLEASE

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado,
March ls-Fhe Ell Paso county bean
will become favorite among epicn-
reans II plans inaugurated at the recent
Colorado Springs corn show materialize.
The one hundred pounds of beans
which won the first and second prizes
in the show were distributed among the
frst five exhibitors Of beans after they
had promised to plant them under spe-
cial conditions and reap the 1917 har-
vest for seed purposes.
The committee inyeharge of the show
aims at a perfect bean adapted to FL
Paso county soil conditions and If the
plan meets with success, Boston win
have to look out for its laurels, local
bean enthusiasts say. .
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-04-03
GROUP.

Every young child is susceptible to
Group. Don't wait until this dreadful
disease attacks your little ono before
you prepare for il. II comes in the
night when chemists shops are usual.
ly closed, and this alone should be a
warning. Get and keep Chamberlain 8
Cough Remedy on hand. 1t never fails,
acts quickly and is absolutely harmless,
For sale by all Dealers, Benson, Smith
\ Co, Agents for Hawaii.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-04-03
STAR SHOOT|NGON
!. PUNCHDOWL RANGE
General Johnson and Lieutenant
Evans Make Splendid Scores;
Guard Team At Work

q
About one hundred men Of the First
Battalion, First Infantry, the First
signal Company and First Company Of
Engineers, National Guard Of Hawaii,
put in hard days work ON the
Punchbowl rife range, yesterday. Some
very good scores were made at the
900 and 800 yard ranges.
There were also shooting about
twenty-five men, ten Of whom win be
selected to form a team which win
shortly take part in a. match shoot
against a team Of ten men selected
from members Of the guard on the isl.
and of Hawaii.
These men were handled and coach
ed by Lieut.. Col. Rose and Major
Coster, two veteran shots Of the First
Hawaiian Infantry. The men were
paired of and there were several close
matches shot during the day. One that
attracted most attention Was between
Gen. Samuel l. johnson, who IL person.
ally helping to develop the, best team
possible for the national match. and
Lieut.. "Spider" Evans, the crack shot
Of last year 3 team. $40
Following are the scores at the
various ranges shot over.
General Johnson
200 yards, rapid FIRE go. =. 4S
800 yards, rapid FIRE ............ so
500 yards, rapid fire ~, ~. AZ
800 yards, slow fire J. -. (. ~. :. AZ
600 yards, slow fire ...l.s..,... 80
- al. f..'+ n IS. et.sfaf $3.50 st. -.
Total ......, :. .242
Lieutenant Evans-- 'Btt
200 yards, rapid fire .....,.... 40
800 yards, rapid hre :. AZ
500 yards, rapid fire ~. =. 46
500 yards, slow. fire ........ az
600 yards, slow Ere ...!.... as
$3.50 - NJ, y 49,. a its 49,
Total ...........S,.,.. 49,. .240
The possible score was $50, showing
that the shooting Of both, men was ex.
ceptionally good. q Y, y
On the last score, at 600 yards, Gen.
eral johnson made twelve Consecutive
bullseyes with an entirely strange rife,
his own gun going out Of communications
Mt the start. fsSssf M
Judging by the amount of interest
and enthusiasm dieplayed in this
years rife practise, mwaii's guard il
on the right road to develop; sple tdid
team TO represent the Territory in.the
national match shoot All
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-04-03
ARRESTED FOR BEATING

/ Frank Comes, also known as Jack
johnson, was arrested yesterday on
suspicion of having beaten up colored
soldier He was turned loose. Comes
says that this makes the fourth time
that he has been arrested without
cause and threatens 10 bring damage
suit against Sheriff Rose II it occurs
again. ~. Ill.,