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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-25

Neal Cunningham, of Elkins, is visit,
ing in the Capital for few days.
Secretary OF War and Mrs. Baker
spent Sunday at the formers native
home town, Martinsburg. They motor.
ed there Saturday. Mr.. Baker left
Martinsburg for Washington to be-
come the private secretary Of the late
Congressman William l.: Wilson. Upon
the retirement Of Mr.. Wilson from
the House, he became secretary TO
the late Tom L. Johnson when the lat.
ter was q member Of the House and aft.
erward when he became mayor Of
Cleveland, in which position young
Baker, as heir apparent, succeeded
his chief when death stepped in and
cut short a brilliant and picturesque
career at its height,
There will be number of West Vir.
ginia coal producers in Washington
this week to appear before the inter
state commerce committee OF the Sen.
ate which, starting Tuesday, will con
duct hearings upon the subject Of
fuel and transportation, and of the
necessity Of fixing prices of fuel and
of providing for necessary distribu-
ton. Coal will be the first item of the
subject OF fuel which will be taken
up.
Former Senator W. E. Chiffon, it is
announced by local friends, is about
to open an office in Washington for
the practice OF law and to look after
business interests. Mr.. Chiffon has
been here for a couple of weeks and
has been making his headquarters at
the Occidental.
The United States government
wants stenographers and typewriters,
and is to hold examinations in various
parts of the country July 81. Appli'
cations, it IS specified, will be accepted
from employees Of the government or
OF firms or corporations engaged in
carrying out contracts for the govern.
ment or the allies unless accompanied
by the written assent Of the head OF
the office firm or corporation under
which the applicant is employed to
his appointment in case he should pass
the examination.
Dutch Tavern Differentiated
In every cup.-Advt.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-25

Neal Cunningham, of Elkins, is visit
ing in the Capital for u few days.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-25

4a ivlna he b eip 81 Con 81 s..
man Reed Ia securing this place n the
service.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-25

With the close Of the books at Red
Cross national headquarters here sat
urday evening, Wheeling led the 9th
er west Virginia towns in the amount
Of money raised thus far during Red
Cross week which formally closes MOI i n
day. That city had raised $165,S4S'
or ito per cent, her goal being placed
at s15O,OOO. Huntington came second
with S5O,1OO, 100 per cent, her goal
being $4,000; Bluefeld was running !;
in third place, having raised up TIL
that time, $19,SS4, 1876 per cent, as her
goal was $4,000; Parkersburg wa was
crowding her for third place with S1S o.
6SS Of her $4,000 goal raised, or 81
per cent. Clarksburg, with a goal OF
$4,000 had raised s16,649, or ~ per
cent, No other West Virginia town
had by that time raised sufficient to
he mentioned among the leaders. They
NAV before the formal close OF the
campaign to raise $1OO,OOO,OOO for the
Red Cross. 1t is very likely tnat tne
figures Of the towns mentioned VIII
be considerably increased before the
formal end on Monday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-25

Dutch Tavern coffee-satlsfactior
In every cup.-Advt.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-25

The sub COMMITTEES Of five Of the Sen
ate military affairs committee, which
is conducting hearings on a bill TO
create a separate department OF aero
nautics Of the government, with us
chief a member of the Cabinet, has
made its investigate OF the widest
possible scope, securing all the ex'
pert knowledge to be had on the SUP.
]ect. Senator Howard Sutherland is
a member Of the subcommittee, which
has had before it Peary, Goethals'
souier and a number of aviators, bus
mess men connected with the aero
plane plants, and anybody who had
any information to give touching upon
the subject.
interested in this matter is evidenced
bv the letters, containing suggestions
and personal sentiments expressed,
which have been received by Senator
Sutherland during the progress Of
the Investigation. The writer's be.
lieve that in the air is to be found
the important destiny which the Unit
ed States is to play in the war. A fair
sample of this advisory and helpful
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-25

The presidential system of government is
the result of the unconscious attempt to apply
rather strictly the political theory known as
the theory Of separation Of powers The ap-
plication Of this theory involves the existence
81 a legislative authority whose actions are not
subject to the control or influence of the exec
utive except in the cases specifically set forth
IA the constitution. These are few IN number.
But the attempt has been made by the peo-
p1e through the organization Of strong poltti-
cal parties to bring the two Independent au-
thorities in the government into accord, and,
by the exercise of party control, to secure har-
faony of action. These attempts have been on
the whole successful. The President is COM
ing more and more to be recognized as the
leader Of the party which secured his election,
and as the leader of his party is being accord
al a tremendous extra-constitutional control
over the actions of Congress in which normally
the party electing the President is in control
n The two facts-viz., the existence OF Presi-
DENTAL government and the two party system
furnish the explanation of the legislative
methods and processes of Congress.
In the first place, the facts that the Presi-
dent has no power under the Constitution to
initiate legislation, and that there are no rep
fesentatives Of the President in the House OF
Representatives to manage and control the
legislative program, have made 1t necessary to
uroyide some persons who shall be responsible
Z f6r that program. Such persons are the Speak
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-06-30
FAVORS LAND TAX ONLY.

Wenatchee, Wash-Pay the cost of
the war by levying tax on city and
country lands, regardless of improve
ments thereon, is.the recommendation of
c. B. Kegley, master of the State grange
and patrons of husbandry, in his annual
report.
ITO me It seems very clear" he says,
that we should insist with all our might
that the war be paid for as we go and
that not single dollar shall be left for
our children, or our children's children,
to pay, until the last dollar of the accum-
ulated wealth has been exhausted"
A minimum grain price was advocated
and it WAS urged that the government fix
the millers' profits.
The farmers executive made this sug-
gestion, which is along the lines advo-
Gated by Herbert c. Hoover ex-chair-
man of the Belgium relief commission:
"The miller can be protected by guar
anteeing that his price shall not exceed
the farmers price plus reasonable
handling profit, and the consumer can be
protected by regulating the price of flour
in the same way By the nations buying
through single agency they will be
able to get their air quota of the SUR
plus for export at the farmers price
plus the cost of shipment, which, through
the council of defense and its subsidiary
councils, it will be able to control"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-06-30

ment to the principles of the Constitll-
ton of the United States and of good
disposition toward the order and happi-
ness of the same. 1t is not cover to
be put on for convenience. 1t is great
and precious thing. Yet, for excellent
reasons, we do not deny the opportrni-
ties of trade or the protection of the
laws to foreigners, even of long resi-
dence, or even when they are altogether
lacking in attachment to the principles of
the Constitution. AS the case cited above
proves, we can even grant the unnatur-
allied foreigner a commercial benefit
which enables him to grab the business
of native citizen.
Why do we do this? Not to promote
the foreigner above the native, but to
conquer his foreign disposition little by
little, to make his children loyal Ameri-
cans, to break down the barriers of for
eign exclusivism, to make our people
ultimately one The process works WE'LL
as the loyalty of all classes of American
citizens in the present war proved. In
injustice, and if the injustice goes too
far it is within our power to correct it
by making the protected foreigner bear
his share Oh tllc 1ldtlOidl DllIuCH Dul IL
is a great mistake to suppose that the
young American business man who may
have to give I'D his business in order to
serve his country is in any case the vic
tim of his country's oppression or injus-
tice. He gets out of his country more
than he gives What would his life be
without it? OF what use would prosper
ity be TO him if his country were over
thrown? And what joys are constantly
his in its possession! For those, which
are his and not his unnaturaized neigh
boris, he can well afford to serve his
country in her need.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-06-30
A Premium On ALienism?
Striking Case Which ShoWs That "Alien Enemies"
Should Be Compelled to Perform Some Kind
of Military Service.

An actual case is presentd on General
avenue i'll which native American citi-
zen, who is under the age of thirty-one
and an unnaturaized foreigner of the
Hebrew race are separately engaged in
the same business on the same street
Both conduct their stores personally
Between them the competition is quite
sharp. Lately the foreigner, who in
trade has been pressed pretty hard by
the American, has been showing signs
of great relief and even of joy. The rea-
son for this satisfaction on his part has
now become apparent His American
competitor, who is registered under the
conscription law, is likely to be drafted
into the military service, because he has
no family nor has he claimed any cause
of exemption. And when he is drafted
he will have to close his store, and his
business will naturally go to the for
eigner If his life is spared, and he re-
turns, it will be practically impossible
for the American to get his trade back
again. 1t will remain in his competitors
hands, as the apparent reward OF his in
difference to or contempt for American
citizenship.
This case is naturally urged, by those
who are aware of the circumstances in
support of Mr.. Probasco's theory that
aliens should be compelled to perform
military service in case of great national
emergencies. 1t is natural that it should
be so urged. Yet there are considera-
tons connected with it which do not ap-
pear on the surface American citizen
ship has always been proud possession,
with its obligations as well as its privi-
leges 1t belongs of right to every Ameri-
can born and to every child of an Amer
lean citizen. BY others it is prize to be
gained only by the demonstration of un-
derstanding desire, of fitness, of attach
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-06-30
Germany's Agents Under
A NeW Name
All the Undesirables Are Organizing Under One Head
To Try and "Chinafy" America.

New York, June 2s.-Projected upon
lines similar in many respects to those
of the Council of Workmen and Soldiers
in Russia and the Workmen's Council
OF Leeds, England, the Peoples Council
OF America has met with spontaneous
welcome from the radical, progressive,
labor unionist, socialist, agrarian and re-
from movement of the United States.
Under the direction of an organizing
committee with headquarters at 2 West
Thirteenth street, New York CITY. The
movement is taking shape in most of
the States of the Union. The first meet
ing of the Council will be held August
4th in city yet to be named
In that Council will be represented
various branches of the labor movement
farmers organizations, Socialist bodies.
branches of the Socialist Labor party,
single takers, pacifists, anti-militarists,
advocates of the repeal Of conscription
laws, professional mems organizations
every radical and forward looking force
in the nation. A conference of radical
unions, the Workmen's Circle, United
Hebrew Trades, Socialist and similar
organizations, will be held in New York
June 30 and July 1, to bring about the
alfiliation of hundreds Of thousands of
workers with the new movement which
is to be clearing house, or congress,
and is not in any way TO supersede any
organization now existing. Arrange
ments have been made to affiliate vari-
Gus branches of the farmers movement |
in the Middle West. Anti-militarists and |
peace advocates of all shades are be-
coming affiliated either directly as con-
stituent members, or through the me-
dium of their own organization. Moth
ers' Anti-High Price Leagues have
joined in bodies. SO have various fed
erations for democracy. Some fifty To-
cal councils in as many different cities
represent spontaneous developments of
the movement. These are already in
operation or being formed They will be
represented in the American Council
just as are other affiliated bodies.
1T is now three years since the world
war began, and still the governments
have not brought peace" says the call.
"Now America has joined the conflict. |
The President says, we are to help |
make the world safe for democracy
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-06-30
/. w. w. LEADERS.
Charged With Plotting With Ger
man Agents i'm Mine and Fields.

Washington, June 2s. - Industrial
Workers of the World leaders were
charged with working with German
agents in mines and fields of the West
to stir up strikes among Germans and
Austrians, in correspondence laid before
the Senate today by Senator Thomas, Of
Colorado.
Particular reference was made to
strikes among the miners in certain parts
of Arizona, in which Industrial Workers
Of the World leaders were prominent.
Senator Thomas asserted it as his
opinion that there was conspiracy di-
rected by German agents in the United
States to work through the Industrial
Workers of the World in crippling
smelters and industries of the west.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-06-30

The Second American Conference for
Democracy and Terms of Peace, known
as the Chicago Conference, will be held
July and s. A large representation of
farmers unions, oranges, cooperative
societies and the like is expected. This
conference will be national in scope, as
was the New York Conference May 80
and 81, out of which grew the Peoples
Council movement. The Third Ameri-
can Conference will be held in San
Francisco or Los Angeles at an early
date This will also be national in scope,
Both of these conferences will make
their recommendation as to the scope
and nature of the activities of the Peo-
pies Council of America.
Meanwhile, campaign to raise $50
eco to defray the organizing expense OF
the Council is going forward. Dr. David
Starr Jordan is treasurer for the or
ganizing committee. Organizers are be-
ing sent to all parts of the United States
to bring about affiliations of bodies now
existing and to form local councils
where such steps seem advisable.
Any organization, internal, sectional,
state, county or local, including local
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-06-30

organizations of the Peoples Council
consisting of fifty members or more and
endorsing the principles of the Peoples
Council of America for Democracy and
Peace, is entitled to representation. The
basis is one delegate for the first thou
sand or fraction thereof, and one addi-
tional delegate for every additional thou
sand or major fraction thereof, But in
no case will any organization be repre-
sented by more than three delegates.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-06-30
MUST INCREASE BENEFITS.

Boston.-W orkmen's compensation in
surance rates in this State must, in the
immediate future be considerably in
creased, says State Insurance Commits
sioner Hardison, who believes the re-
duction of the waiting period from IA
to 10 days and maximum compensation
increases will make very material diff
ference in the cost of insurance.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-23
To name DELEGATES
FOR river congress
Edwin c. Brandenburs Will Appoint
Board of Trade Representatives.

Edwin C. Brandenburg. president
of the Board of Trade, was yester-
day authorized by the executive COM
mittee at the semi-monthly meeting
to appoint delegates to the National
Rivers and Harbors Congress which
will be held in this City December 5,
6 and Z.
New members elected to the board
were announced at the meeting yes
terday. They are: Harry B. Pitts, L.
A. Stanley, J. A. Chamberlain, w.
B. Westlake, Edgar d. Turner, r. V.
Marceron. George NJ. Oyster. jr.,
George N. Davis, Benjamin F. Full
Ter. VIM. T. Carpenter. Edward Z.
Swan, z. F. Whitmore, A. T. MacDon-
aid. Henry N. Brawner. jr., and z. D.
Blackstone.
The regular meeting OF the MEM
bership committee will be held to-
morrow at 12:40 o'clock in the board
room, Star building.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-23
CASSIN Wins FAME
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

ficer. Commander Vernon. sighted a
torpedo running at high speed near
the surface about 400 yards away,
headed to strike the Cassin amid
ships
Realizing the situation, the COM
manding officer rang for emergency
full speed ahead on both engines.
put the rudder hard over, and was
just clear of the torpedo's course
when 1t broached on the surface.
turned sharply toward the vessel
and struck the stern of the Cassin.
fortunately, only one engine was
disabled, thereby permitting the de-
stroyer to remain under way, cir
cling in search of the submarine.
After about an hour the submarine
exposed its coming tower long
enough for the Cassin to fire four
shots. Two OF the shots fell so
close to the submarine that it was
forced to submerge Immediately
and was not seen again. The Cas-
sin continued to search until dark,
when. having been Joined by other
British and American patrol vessels,
she was taken safely into port.
Vice Admiral Sims states that
'hS WIZ lllt ana lne
entire crew was admirable. There
was no excitement on board, the
men remaining quietly at their bat
tie stations throughout the night
except when called to other duties.
He commends the British navy for
the prompt and efficient assistance
rendered the Cassin.
Admiral Sims gives special credit
TO Commander Vernon for his vigi-
lance and prompt action, which
probably saved the Cassin from total
loss. He also commends Lieuts,
Maclaren, Saunders and Parkinson
for their ingenuity in effecting tenn
porary repairs and for their coolness
and efficient work"
Following are the members Of the
crew cited for coolness and show
ing qualities of leadership:
NJ. Cans Bratton, chief carpenters
mate; next or kin, John Bratton,
father, Banks. Ark.
James Thomas Connolly, woman
third class, next to kin, James T.
Connolly. father, SIS Forty-second
street. Brooklyn, n. Y,
William Joseph Cunningham, coxs-
The Washington herald., 1917-10-23
EAGLES make MERRY
At OYSTER ROAST
Great Crowd Finds No Dull Mo-
ments at Festive Occasion.

One of the largest crowds in the
history of the Eagles Club made
merry at their first oyster roast of
the season last night at Eagles Hall,
Sixth and E streets northwest.
From the time the Grotto Band
blared forth the opening selection
until the final notes of the Star
Spangled Banner. there was not one
dull moment. When a popular Sc
lection was rendered the crowd evil
denced its delight by singing. whist
ling and humming.
Early in the evening the fun start
ed and continued until the small
hours. but to the crowd, bent on
having good time, time mattered
little. With the close of festivities
the consensus of opinion was that 1t
was the greatest ever"
The committee on arrangements in
charge of Roy Young and ]. L. Wege
were much in evidence and were
highly elated over the success of
the roast.
A Halloween costume dance will
be given by the ladies of the Eagles,
on October 81 at Eagles Hall. APP
plications for tickets have been so
numerous that the success of the
dance is practically assured.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-23
U. S. OFFICERS
TRAIN ABROAD
''Plattsburg, France" Quite
Distant from Pershing's
Headquarters.
By NEWTON c. PARkE.

International News Service STAFF Correspondent.
American Field Headquarters in
France, Oct PIP b u g.
France" which is the training camp
Of the American students who re-
Gently arrived here, Is located a con-
siderable distance from General Field
Headquarters. 1t lies amid beautiful
surroundings.
Thirty-seven French, one British
and one Canadian instructor work at
the camp directly under the Ameri-
can commanding officer. Plattsburg.
Sheridan, Shelling-practically every
American training camp is represent
ed. These young Americans are men
Of the highest type. Most of them
have had previous military expert
ence, either in the regular army, in
the National Guard, or at military
schools.
A large majority has previously re-
ceived elementary training in admin
istration, tactics. care of men. ETC..
in America They are now receiving
their final polishing before taking in
fantry company commands.
The students are divided into five
classes. They wear broad hat bands
which indicate their class. Yellow
means hand grenades; blue, machine
guns: orange, rifle grenades; red. au-
tomato rifles, and green. rif'emen.
The men spend one week in each
class with the object OF rounding out
their education rather than develop
ing into specialists. They are using
the British bayonet sniping and
grenade methods and the French
methods of advance and of handling
machine guns, grenades and rifles, as
well as the French pioneering and
sapping methods.
This afternoon the students. clus-
tered on a hill top, watched French
infantry make a theatrical attack on
three lines of enemy trenches. with
rifles and hand grenades, thetFrench
officers explaining the operations.
The relations between the Ameri-
cans and French are extremely cor
dial. French and American officers
gather nightly in the officers mess.
The present intention is that this
school Is to be only temporary. until
corps schools are fully organized,
the object being to expedite the
training OF these student officers in
French schools pending the organiza-
tion.
A smaller number OF students is
undergoing similar training in an
other French camp. Others already
began their instruction at the first
school which was opened recently.