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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-17

Thus was born the idea of the sub
marine. How well the kaiser has
kept his promise, the world knows
today. The kaiser has sure made
good on his proposition to whip
Georges ships. Armed with trained
crews, the little 100000 submarine
goes out before breakfast and cap
lures a $6,OOO,O0O battIeship. And,
heavens, what it does to merchant
marine service is a plenty.
England-sOns of the old Morse
Vikings and sea-kings-is the big
bully of the world; Frances sons are
the wanderers and sweet singers and
the story teIers Of the world. Eng
land always was bully and always
will be.
Our government, with the social
ed prince OF peace in saddle, makes
me think Of two schoolbOys, one
with a chip on his shoulder, and dar-
ing another boy, called Germany, to
knock it of. Hemmed in by the
allies" the German cannot find
time to knock it of, but heaven help
US when he does.
She Germany has the price, but
she can't get the goods delivered.
America is the melting pot of the
world.
Do you stop to think that up to
four years ago, when Mr.. Wilson was
elected to the presidency, our coUn-
try was guided by the vim and YigOr
of the north and the Methodist
church. Under Mr.. Wilson we have
the aristocracy Of the south and the
magic force of the church of Rome
in power. Christ, cTUcified to save US
from sin, has ceased to be our doc
trine, and we have gone money mad.
When the stars and stripes have
been in danger, we always called the
roll Washington, Jefferson, Monroe,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-17

JdgoSleln.
THE HIGH COST OF LIVING
Reader, let us sit down for awhile
and, while we sharpen our lead pen
Gil, figure out this problem of the
high cost of living. Several causes
come to mind. First, the war in
Europe. We, the U. S. A., are ship
ping a world of army supplies to
England, France, Russia, or the
"allies." The entente nations can
buy no stuff because we cannot de-
liver. Our powder mills are work
ing day and night That keeps our
railroads busy and sends our steam
ships hustIing from port to port.
This also means that our big COM
mission houses are sending all sur
plus fOodstuffs across the water.
The big war is a war for trade.
This European war is simply a fam
lily quarrel King George Of England,
Kaiser William Of Germany and Car
Nicholas of Russia are all nepAeWs
of Queen Victoria and first cousins
to each other.
A good story is running through
the big trust-Owned newspapers.
Queen Victoria, twenty-five years
ago, took William and George to Liv-
erpool and, showing them the big
ships in the haTbOr, she said: will
liam, some day George viii own all
those ships" William scratched his
head and replied: "Auntie, I am
going home to Germany, and some
day my ships viii whip Georges
ships"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-21
Man Who Killed Whole
Family Is Fligning
Insanity, Officials Say
BY Associated Press


Johnstown, Pa. July 21.-Pacing
back and forth in his cell in the Cam
bria county jail at Ebensburg and
crying. Il didn't do it. l didn't do it,"
George c. Tompkins. ofsPhilade1phia,
who Thursday confessed to the MUIR
der of Edmund l. Humphries, promi-
nent coal operator, Mrs. Humphries
and their 15-year-o1d son, last night
repudiated his confession, according
to statement by Warden Ed. Knee,
of the Jail to-day.
Tompkins last night. according to
the warden, declared that Humphries
killed his wife and son, tried to kill
Tompkins, and then attempted suicide
and was killed by Tompkins after the
latter had chased Humphries across
a cornheld.
County authorities to-day placed
little credence in the story told by
Tompkins last night, saying that the
accused man was doubtless feigning
insanity preparatory to such a defense
when brought to trial. in connection
with the murder.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-21

of his lieutenants.
Finland Crisis Impends
What course the provision govern
ment will take toward Finland, whose
Diet has passed bill declaring COM
plete independence of Russia, has not
been disclosed.
While chief military interest in
centered upon the battlefields in the
East, where the Russians are having
to contend with disaffection in their
rangs as well as with the Germans
and Austrians, there is sufficient ac-
tion in progress on the western front
to command close attention.
The German Crown Prince received
severe beating in his recent attack
along a wide front but nevertheless
is sacrificing more of his troops in
renewed efforts to shake the French
lines. There was violent fighting last
night south of Cerny on this front,
but although the French positions
were twice penetrated. the end of the
fighting showed them to have re-
mained intact in French hands.
A British attack on the northern
end of the Belgian France front
which the intensity of the big-gun
fire of late had seemed to indicate as
impending, has not yet been deliv-
cred. Raids on an extensive scale are
being continued by General Haigs
troops, however, and last night they
penetrated German positions on a
wide front in the vicinity of LaBas-
see and Armentieres. A big raid was
also conducted on German trenches
at Greenland Hill, north of Roeux.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-21

2s9 2s42 1882 4 CO. 1866 29 6 slzs ss 1926 49,
2562 222s 2os, a12o, 2os 14os III, 266o, zs5 4o4,
264 1896 1852 2262 369 2s2o SIS 2452 $685. 62 2697
13o 81, 1886 49,
,, 2664 2o1, 49, 279s, aozs 49, 1461 2s4s 22s6
1928, 2170 3S6, POLO.
1901. 26o6 H1o, 252 zs, BIS 1888, .26a1 7os,
1zo4 do 3o 3l77 1929 257 6s3 1862 1902 42 247 1926
2lss 2424 29o9 1914 5s7, 2115 s2s 1911 3o3o 14o
POOL HOO - -
255 s6s 1869, 1856 22s4 2lss Izo6 260o ISIS
IA, 2547, 439. >
$40. 1858 27s4 1885, 225, 24s1 1884 3o34, 517, 2o7
51o l22 s5 $685. 49, 3oo 2s97 6o 1882 49, 23 2343 52o
sis 3 s2 st. l2ss sS 3s22 49, IS e. 81 49, s s 19 f5
314, 162, 1862 1905 ~
3o go 7o 1912 36 7 24o 65 $685. 32 3o56 27s5 5
3!53, sss 25s7, 1o1 116 2635 z95 1860 535, 1913,
33 s.. 1sl2 s s53 79 HOS 2'5 199 2S49 22s 1871 2o9 9
ar SOL s3o ~ 49, 2976 65s 2zs 2649 60 1s1 So
-> =, 29o4 1928 364 212o, 2156, 125, 1881 2o47 522
2777 5 a. 1906 27 o26 3O9s SOL sos 2681 2o5 2os5
E 16z 1892 ls4o 252z, POI, 141 754 9o4, 1926,
393o 9OS S42 2o6 1912 2lo5 1896 2 277o $780, 375 l4o
495 68, 1446, 654 32oo 263o 1875 800, 1861, 1904
2oZ 53 3S 1857 Co. 1887 71S 752 22 1862 29O 2o44 800
2464 1923. - =
1888, ISL 44S, 673 2437, 464 z3o 112s, 1889, 1872.
52 225 $780, 1884, $40 1882 1924 298 1858 1S 25o 3OS
1883, 2940
25o6S2422 272O 143, 257o 1885, 12o 49, 256 221o
o. 3lO5 66O 246S 1862 1902 1860 2176 1203 1885, 3O8
218o, 2048 =
264, 1885, 213, 5oo 1885, 141s $780, 1881 B. 22S5
5i 81 ao l753 67s 49, 249 1873 1885, 7o 5os 5o5 9 7
22O 2979 s13, 3o4 298o 1862 $685. 1884, SO. 3s4,
IS 956 2o98 AL 3040 28O 6S9 1885, 1885, 26O 69S POLO
907 $780, 172. - O'
..17as 1918 200, 1885, 376, 1872, 23s 2oos o77 1885,
sos 28 28O4 1872 8 2753 3172 29 1902 203 1870 Oil
4O3 1885, 2o91, 2205 $780, $780,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-21
FIRST CALL FOR
SOLDIERS In 10 DAYS

from each district. must summon
them for examination and later on
must take up the subject of exemp-
tions. 1t will be their duty. in short,
to turn over to the Federal govern
ment when the mobilization call
comes in September, their given
quota of men fit and ready to be
soldiers.
Missing Number Found
Number 1864 is the number which
should have been in the empty cap
sule that came out of the bowl early
this morning in the army draft lot
terry. 1t was discovered several hours
later by checking official tally sheets.
A blank for the empty capsule was
left at the foot of the list and Pro-
vost Marshal General Crowder has so
reported to Secretary Baker. officials
in charge of the detail of the scheme
say. however, that IT probably will
be placed finally in the order in which
IL was drawn. it's rotation number
being 10000. This would show each
number as now listed from 10000 to
10.49e down one place further on the
list
Probably there are several hum
dreds of men whose cards bear the
number 1854. since the average dis
trict has 5000 registrants. Even at
1O.004 they will be so far down on the
liability lists that 1t will make little
difference to them whether they are
10.004 or 10.500.
Peculiar Number
Checking of the tally sheets also
is disclosing other problems to be
solved. So far. however. nothing has
come up that does not settle itself
naturally. There is one case of a du-
plicated number because $3.50 and $3.50
both were recorded as the same num-
Der. Upside down either number be-
comes the other
The ruling made is that the first
number recorded will be regarded as
| correct. II II went on the sheet first
as $3.50 IL will remain in that place
on the final sheet. Where the number
is repeated later 1t will be reversed.
These are samples of the trifiling
errors in the great drawing. Officials
are amazed that there were so few,
when IT is remembered that the whole
plan of the drawing was upset with
in little more than ten hours of the
time it began and that $500 addi-
tional numbers were stamped, cut,
folded and placed in capsules during
the night hours before the drawing
by the clerical forces at General
Crowder's office which had alreado
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-21

worked all day getting all in readi-
ness for the execution of the original
plan.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-21
OLD PIKE CONVEYED

Philadelphia, July Elm a deed
entered yesterday. in the office of the
recorder of deeds. formal transfer of
the Lancaster turnpike was made to
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
for $l6S.OO0. the price recently agreed
upon. Conveyance was made by the
Lancaster Avenue Improvement Com
pany.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-21
MEN SOLICITING GET LITTLE,,

Two men were soliciting subscrip-
tions in this city and vicinity to-day
Tor fund to be used in purchasing
leggings for soldiers. Residents did
hot contribute, as it is generally
known that the government provides
all necessary clothes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-21
GRIPS RUSSIA
WITH IRON HAND

Finland Crisis Impenils

the arch-agitator Lenine and some
of his lieutenants.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-24
MOTHERS PENSIONS

Continued from Page 0ne.l
States and who has not resided in the
State of West Virginia at least five
years next preceding the filing Of such
application, and who has not been a
bona fide resident Of the county in
which such application is made for
period of two years next proceeding
the filing Of such application.
A mother shall not receive such re-
lief If her children have relatives who
contribute to their support an amount
equal to what might be allowed under
this act.
A mother shall not receive such re-
lief IL she harbors or permits to re.
main at her home any adult person
not member of her family.
Satisfactory reports must be given
by the teacher in the district school
stating that the children Of the recip-
lent of this fund are attending school,
provided they are Of the proper age
and physically able to do So
When "a child attains the age OF Is
this assistance ceases unless the child
is incapacitated and in that case the
relief is continued until the child is
sixteen.
The mothers pension fund is not q
state fund. Instead the money allow.
ed comes out Of the county funds.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-24
TAG DAY PLANS TO
Be MADE TOMORROW
Workers Will Meet at the
Home of Mrs. DeBoIt in
the Afternoon.

Plans are shaping up nicely for Tag
Day which will be observed by the WO-
mans Hospital Association on satur-
day Of this week. A meeting of The
workers will be held tomorrow after
noon at $3.50 o'clock at the home Of
Mrs George DeBolt when plans will
be completed.
Women and girls will be stationed all
over the city and will solicit funds to
be used in the maintenance Of Cook
hospital. Tay Day was successfully
observed last year and it is hoped this
year will see no let up in the amount
of the contributions received.
Cook hospital which was damaged
by fire several months ago is now rap
idly nearing completion and it is hoped
it will be ready for occupancy shortly.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-24

Death dealing torpedoes that are
sinking ships in the Atlantic are ma
chimes in themselves, shot from pow
der chambers in submarines and 9th
er ships.
Modern battleships have from two to
four torpedo, chambers in their hulls,
and destroyers are especially built for
shooting torpedoes.
The whitehead torpedo, manufac-
tured at Fiume, Austria, is used most.
The most powerful type is 20 feet long,
weighs 5000 pounds and costs about
$4,000. 1t proceeds by its own power
until it strikes an object and explodes
or the power gives out.
A torpedo can travel six miles, al
though 1t has little chance Of hitting
beyond one mile, because of the sweep
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-24

off the line of fire due to the move
ments of the water.
Tho torpedo is divided into compart
ments that screw into each other. AT
the head is the charge cone, filled with
wet guncotton. A cylinder of dry gun
cotton is in the center At the tip is
a charge cap and plunger which ex-
plodes the charge when it strikes an
object.
The next compartment is filled with
compressed air which runs the motors
in the following chamber. The motors
are cooled by water let in through
small holes as the torpedo advances.
The rear cone contains ordinary
air, gyroscope to keep the torpedo
on q straight course, propeller shafts
and gearings. The compressed air,
which runs the torpedo, escapes at the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-24
MARION COUNTY.
CONTINUED from page y

government may make some changes
in the plan as now outlined but that is
hardly expected. Circulars explaining
how all questions should be answered
will come from Washington and will
be posted at all places of registration.
One Of these is now laying on the desk
of the county clerk and is being wide
ly read.
Question 9 which refers to those de.
pendent upon those registering has a
warning asking for serious thought. Ii
it is true that there is another mouth
than his own which he alone has the
duty to feed, the government does not
want military ardor interfere with the
wish of the nation to reduce wars
misery to minimum.
Because one claims exemption from
draft it does not follow that he is ex-
empt. 1t is hoped that those who reg
lister will make claim at the time II
the intention is to prosecute such a
claim. Some persons will be exempted
on account Of occupation and offices,
some on account Of having relatives
dependent upon them for support and
some on account of physical disabil.
ity. Here are few points worked out
by man who has studied the act care
full0:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-24

the men under his jurisdiction. The
cards will be sent to the officials q
his native city or county. The cards
of persons under Indictment and await
ing trial will be filled with those Of
other citizens. The cards Of convict:
ed ftlons will be kept in separate
file.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-24

used In u-boats to shoot torpeooes.
end through the hollow propeller
shafts. The screws turn in opposite d.
rections. The rudders work up, down
and sideways.
When fired above water, as from the
deck of destroyer, a cannon tube,
charged with about two pounds OF
powder is used.
Two ways Of firing under water are
used. One is by a shuttle tube inside
the ship with muzzle fitted into the
hull. The other way, used by battle
ships mostly, is cradle fixed in the
water at the side of the ship. The dis
charge, after the torpedo is fired, keeps
the water from entering before the
tube is locked.
Every time torpedo is fired, the
vessel launching 1t must stop its en-.
gines to insure accurate aim.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-24
M wAlrE,a lsAsr nAX

ossINING, N. Y, May 24.-Within
three days Of the first anniversary Of
his conviction DR.. Arthur Warren
waite. q young dentist, will die In the
electric chair IN Sing Sing prison at
eleven O'Clock tonight for the murder
of his wealthy father-in.law, John 3.
peck, Of Grand Rapids Mich. 8
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-24
City Hall Notes

Already the city clerk is being be-
sieged by automobile owners asking
for No. automobile license for the
fiscal year beginning July l, 1917
Paul W. LANCE was the lucky Joy car
owner. His car next year will have
city license No. 1. Number 10 comes
in for lot of argument each year.
Some beg for 1t and others want 10
number that is even close to 1t.
A few who have not trace OF SUI
perstition say any number at all Will
do. Seven and eleven are wanted by
some who have started on their ways
to fortune via crapshooting schools.
The numbers 100, 200, 300, 400. 500,
600 and 700 are also in demand and
certain cars asking for certain num-
bers are many times given them as
there is no regulation as to how the
numbers shall be handed out. Seven
hundred and fifty auto car plates were
bought, 500 dog tags, and 40 wagon
plates.
-N-S--
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-24
1000 U. s. Regulars
In London Today
DIV Assoclated Press)

LONDON, May 24.-T The engineers
from the American army who have
arrived in England made a call early
today on Ambassador Page and sep.
arated for series Of conference With
war office officials In regard to yart.
GUS specialties. They we're entertain
ed at luncheon by the Earl Of Derby,
secretary for war.
American khaki was very much IN
evidence in London today. More than
1000 persons belonging to the Ameri-
can army are now in Great Britain.
Cook Hospital Tag Day, Saturday
May 26. ,Ss h
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-24

parcel of land on Buffalo creek il
Warrington district; consideration,
$500. w. e. Shaver and wife to
James T. Taggart, a parcel of land in
the village of Worthington; consider.
alton $3.50. w. E. Shaver and wife to
Fred w. Taggart, a parcel Of land in
the village of Worthington in Lincoln
district; consideration 5000.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-24

cut out the picture on all four sides.
Then carefully fold dotted line 1 its
entire length. Then dotted line 2,
ana 50 on Fold each section under
meath accurately. When completed
turn over and you'll find surprising
result Save the pictures.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-24
EVENTS TONIGHT

Miller School -Gymnasttc program.
Fleming School Musical program.
OWENS Plant-Flag Raising at
O'clock.
CITY Building Meeting Of Troop 4
Boy Scouts.
Central Christian Church-Meeting Of
Deacpns and Elders.
Fairmont Avenue reception to mem
bers Of the w. g. T. U. at home OF
Mrs CO. Henry.
East Side Meeting of Diamond street
LADIES' Aid at home Of Mrs. Anna
Pfickett.
Odd Fellows Hall Meeting of Sew
en- Sisters lodge, D. of R.; knights
Of Malta.
Maccabees Hall Fairmont nest, Or
der Of Owls.
knights Of Pythias Hall-Mountain
City lodge.
RED Mems Hall Setting Sun tribe.
Normal School johnson Story Telling
club.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-24

Left for Washlngton-Mr. and Mrs.
John Phillips left this afternoon in
their Packard car for Washington, u.
c., to attend Gunstcn hall commence
ment. They will be accompanied home
by their daughter, Miss Ruth Phillips,
q student at Gunstcn. Mrs. Margaret
Paul Smith, who had been here from
Pittsburgh for several days, accom-.
panied them to Washington and will
go on to Elizabeth, N. j., where her son
George W. Smith, is employed for the
summer.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-24

Mrs. c. e. Wilbur Leaves-Mrs. G.
E. Wilbur, wife of DR.. C. E. Wilbur, at
one time pastor of the Methodist Pro-
testant church of this city and who
was a delegate to the Missionary con-
vention held here last week, left to-
day for Morgantown where she is the
guest Of Mrs. James l. Morland. To.
morrow night Mrs. Wilbur will be the
guest of honor at a reception to be
given by the Kappa Gamma Sorority
of the University of which chapter
Mrs. Wilbur was instrumental in or
gaming. While in Fairmont Mrs. Will
bur was the guest of DR.. and Mrs. j.
C. Broomfield at the NJ. P. parsonage.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-24

Prunty on Missionary work, John Nc
Kinney on Church Publicity. o. j.
Poe presided as chairman Of the
meeting.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-24

Sim Bright Retter-sim Bright, who
has been i'll for a week at his home
on Bell Run of grip and complications
is slightly improved.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-24

c. of C. officers-President H. j.
Ross has addressed a letter to the
members of the board of directors of
the Fairmont Chamber of Commerce
calling their attention to the special
meeting for the election of officers OF
the chamber which is scheduled to take
place tomorrow afternoon at 4:3O
o'clock.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-24

Tomorrow at F. H. s. Tomorrow
morning at the regular high school
chapel hour, 1920 o'clock, q number o.
students from the Music department of
West Virginia University will be pres
ent and will furnish an interesting mu-
steal program.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-24

Dr.. Broomfield East-Dr ]. G.
Broomfeld, pastor of the M. P. Tenn
pie will return tomorrow from Balti-
more where he attended board meet
ing of the NJ. P. church held there.
Last night DR.. Broomfield addressed
meeting of all the M. P. Clergymen
of Baltimore on 1.-THE Forward Move
ment."
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-24
THE WEATHER.

West Virginia
Fair tonight; Fri
lay fair and slight
y warmer.
Local Readings
F. p. Hall, OBJ.
Temperature at
8 a. m, today 81.
Yesterdays wea-
Their cloudy; temp
erature, maximum,
56; minimum, AZ;
precipitation .02.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-24

Miss Carter Home-Miss Jeanette
Carter who had spen 1.-THE winter in
Florida where she taught school ar
rived here last night and is the guest
of her sister Mrs. George Amos on
Fairmont Avenue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-24

storm Wrecked shed-A Traction
shed at Mcintyre station on the Fair
mont and Clarksburg interurban line
was blown down in the storm of Tucs-
iav night. a silo on farm in the same
localitay was partially demolished also
by the winds. Considerable damage
IS reported in that section.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-24
Who is to Register

Every man between the ages of 81
and 80 years, inclusive, whether ma
tive born, an alien, or even an alien
enemy, must register on June 5. This
applies to invalids and persons who
are i'll. A man is thirty until his thir.
ty.first birthday anniversary.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-24

East Side AIumni-Tomorrow even
in the Anthony Bowen class will be
received into the Alumni association
of the East Side schools at meeting
which will be held at the Central
school building. An interesting pro-
gram is being prepared for the coca
sion.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-24

WIlI Divide Real Estate Commits.
sioners to divide the real estate OF
the late Robert L. Reed among the
heirs viii be appointed at the June
session OF the circuit court. The hold
ing include several farms in various
parts of Marion and adjoining coun-
ties. Frank and Sidney Reed are the
administrators. The appraisers for
Marion county are D. P. Smith, G. F.
LAWSON and Charles Frum.