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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-03-09

the whole world. They have shaker
men everywhere with = passion and
an apprehension they never knew be
fore. 1t has been hard to preserve
calm counsel while the thought o1
our own people swayed this way and
that under their influence.
We are a composite and cosmopoli.
tan people. We are of the blood OF
all the nations that are at war. The
currents of our thoughts, as well as
the currents of our trade, run quick
at all seasons back and forth between
us and them. The war inevitably eel
its mark from the first alike upon oul
minds, our Industries, our commerce
our politics and our social action. tt
be Indifferent OF it or Independent
Of 1t was out of the question.
And yet all the while We have been
conscious that we were not part Of It
In that consciousness, despite many
divisions, we have drawn closer to-
E0ether.
F We have been deeply wronged
upon the seas, but we have not
wished to wrong or injure in re-
turn; have retained throughout
the consciousness of standing in
some sort apart. intent puon an
!, interest that transcribed the inn
mediate issues of the war itself.
As some Of the injuries done us
have become intolerable we have
still been clear that we we wished
nothing for ourselves that wc
were not ready to demand for
all mankind-fair dealing, JUS
tice, the freedom to live and to
be at ease against organized
wrong.
United States Stands Firm.
1t is in this spirit and with thi,
thought that we have grown NOR,
and more aware. more and more Ger
tain that the part we wished to ple!
was the part OF those who mean t,
vindicate and fortify peace. We hav'
been obliged to arm ourselves t,
make good our claim to a certain
minimum of right and of freedom
of action. We stand firm in armet
neutrality since it seems that id n,
other way can we demonstrate wha
it is we insist upon and cannot fore
60. We may even be drawn on, b!
circumstances. not by our own pur
pose or desire, to a more active as
sertion of our rights rs we see them
and a more immediate association
with the great struggle itself. Blu
nothing will alter our thought or ou
purpose. They are too clear to b.
obscured. They are too deeply root
ed in the principles of our nationa
life to be altered. We desire neithe
conquest nor advantage. We wisl
nothing that can be had only at th'
cost of another people. We hav'
always professed unselfish purpose
duu we CONcl tuc ~
prove that our professions are sin
cere.
There are many things still to dt
at home, to clarity our own politics
and give new vitality to the indus
trial processes Of our own life. ant
we shall do them as time and oppor
tunity serve; but We realize that th'
greatest things that remain to b.
done must be done with the whole
world for a stage and in cooperation
with the wide and universal forces O.
mankind, and we are making oul
spirits ready for those things. The!
will follow in the immediate wake O
the war itself, and will set civiliza
tion up again.
We are provincials no longer.
The tragical events Of the 30
months of vital turmoil through
Nn~%Sr~nA nu Do~n E{wht
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-03-09

A baby girl was born Sunday
morning to DR.. and Mrs. J. J. Mus
tard.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
DOG CATCHING IS
ON IN EARNEST
Chief Harr Himself S On the
job Woodward Gets
Nipped.

The dog campaign started Saturday
by Policeman Woodward and his assist
ant, was continued today with Chief
Harr joining the ranks. The Officers
spent the morning driving over the
East Side section in one Of the city
trucks picking up the stray dogs as
they could be found. In all four dogs
were captured this morning and taken
to the crematory where later they will
be killed. The officers state that they
are learning the art of dog catching
and after few days will have the city
clear of all stray canine.
In spite of the fact that large net
with long handle has been prepared
to catch the dogs, Policeman Wood.
ward was this morning bitten by one OF
the animals. The dog left the marks
Of its teeth on both Of his arms just
above the wrist. His arm has been
carefully dressed to prevent any in
fiction.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
21-YEAR-OLD MINER
HAS P0L|OMYEuTIS
Lawrence Cain. Who Lives
At Idamay, Father Of Two
Children.

Poliomyelitis attacks on people OF
middle age are on recoTd but the case
of Lawrence Cain, an ldamay miner
aged q and the father of two children,
which was diagnosed as true infantile
paralysis this morning by DR.. Peter
Noe, Jr., of the poliomyelitis hospital
at Traction park, probably establishes
a record for this state. Bryan Cole
bank, the warehouseman Of the Monon-
gahela, railway in this city, who was
a victim Of the outbreak in this city last
winter, was only IS years old.
Cain Is being taken care OF at his
home at Idamay. The house has been
isolated carefully and strict quaran.
tine has been established. His two
children it happens were sent away
from their home to Doddridge county
Thursday of last week.
The whole left side of his face Is par
alyzed but there is not much danger
that there will be serious termina-
ton of the case.
DR.. Noe also visited the home Of the
parents Of Louis Beri at Middleton this
morning and found that this little Ital-
ian who is two years and eleven
months old, also has the paralysis. His
right leg and the left side of the face
are affected. He will be taken to the
hospital this afternoon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
Company c Will
Leave Regimental
Camp Today
FOR HAT7!ESBURG
Remainder of the First I,lay
Be Gone Before Week
Ends.

me aftsrnoon at 4 o'clock, or at
ahont that time, the first movement OF
trooos from the First Regiment camp
here to the new camp at Hattlespurg
win begin. orders to this effect were
quietly issued this morning. Company
Gis the only unit of the regiment that
VIII 20 at this time, and the purpose OF
sending 1t in advance Of the regiment
Is to have 1t prepare quarters for tnosI
troops that remain here.
Company G will leave in cars taaI
are provided by the Baltimore and ONO
railroad, but 1t is against the regula'
tions TO disclose the route 1t will take
on the trip south.
Perhaps for the last time the troops
Of the First Regiment West Virginia
infantry, stationed at the local Fair
Grounds, executed one OF the finest mil
ltary programs that has ever been CIV
en- In this city. Eight companies strong
they lined up on the field with the sup
ply companies, wagons, horses and 9th
er units forming the background OF a
beautiful military picture.
The parade, which featured yester'
days festivities, began at 4:45 O'Clock
This was preceded by band concert
given by the First Regiment band
The program which was carefully ar
ranged by Band Leader Gregory, con
tanned an exceptionally fine lot Of Sc
lections and the concert was greatly
enjoyed by the immense crowd that
gathered to view the boys perhaps for
the last time,
It is estimated that about four thou
sand persons were seated in the grand
stand when the march began. The
cheers from the crowd as the boys
PASSED the viewing stand was typical
Of a Fairmont crowd filled with the
feeling of patriotism. Round after
round of applause was given each indt'
vlduaI company and the companies
WHICH are under the leadership of Fair
mont men received great innovations.
The exact date for the departure OF
the remainder of the troops from the
local camp could not be ascertained to-
day inasmuch as the official orders
have not been received as yet. How
ever, it is generally understood that
the troops will probably leave here
some day this week. orders have al,
ready been issued to the supply com.
panies to have everything in readiness
SO that the men can move within a
very short time after the official orders
are received,
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad will
furnish about one hundred cars for the
transportation of the troops. Colonel
Osborn stated today that things at the
southern camp are being put in tip-top
condition for receiving the boys. He
said that everything possible for the
comfort of the troops will be provided.
Football, baseball and other outdoor
sports are being arranged for and 1t is
expected that the boys will have many
means of entertaining themselves after
the hard drills that will occupy the
greater part Of the day.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
CHRISTMAS CHEER
FOR D. S. SOLDIERS
Not a Man Will Be Forgot
ten By the Red Cross
Workers.

The American Red Cross with its
three million members has just com,
pleted plans for the Christmas cheer
Of every soldier and sailor in the Ma.
tional service. Many of the men who
viii be in the cantonments and trench
es this year will be spending their
first Christmas away from home. None
will be forgotten.
Red Cross Chapters nearest the 81
Army Camps and Cantonments will
probably arrange in their towns, Com
munity Christmas Tress with carols
pageants and Holiday Movies to
which the 100000 men in training will
be invited.
Arrangement of the details Of the
Christms celebration for our men in
France is being made, but the Red
Cross will see to it that every soldier
has his Christmas package with its
message Of goodwill from the women
on the home side of the Atlantic.
There will be surprises in every
package, but all of them are likely 10
contain writing paper, pipes, tobacco
cigars and cigarettes, unbreakable
mirrors puzzles, dOminoes, handler
chiefs and playing Cays.
Many Of the Chapters are already
at work finishing their Christmas al.
lotments Of comfort bags. Most OF
them are made Of khaki and are fur.
nished with extra pairs Of woollen
socks, housewives with needles, pins,
thread and buttons. Detailed sugges'
lions Of how to wrap these Christmas
packages for shipping will be issued
by the Red Cross. The Red Cross
will also welcome the cooperation OF
anyone desiring to have part in
sending Christmas Cheer to the men
in training or at the front. Some peo-
pie will want to give money to buy ar
ticles, bags, mouth organs, envelopes
and paper, safety raSOrs, extra soap,
spoons and knives. Some will want
to have personal part in tying up
the packages. Children will be asked
to help with the package making,
The gifts will be bought from con.
tributions especially given for the
Christmas greeting. The Red Cross
War Fund will not be used for this
purpose.
Last year the American Red Cross
sent presents of various kinds to the
men on the Mexican border and the
marines at Haiti and San Domingo.
The articles were suggested by Gen
eral Pershing on the request Of Red
Cross officials. Commenting on the
Red Cross Christmas gifts to the SOL
tiers he said, "These things bring the
soldier to remember that the people
at home are behind him. You do not
know how much that is going to mean
to us who are abroad. You do not
soldier who is over here carrying the
flag for his country"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
Ira L. Loses Gun
But Gains Drummer

Ira D. Smith, of Everson, appeared
at the office Of Commissioner Ira L.
Smith Saturday afternoon and show
ing letter from friend in Arizona
made inquiry about the Winchester
that was mysteriously received by the
Commissioner earlier in the week.
Smith from Everson had read in The
West Virginian that the City Commits
sloner had received the gun, which
did not belong to him.
It was very evident that the gun
was the property of Ira D, and in a
few minutes after he entered the
office of Ira L. had the gun and was
On his way to his home at Everson.
While in the office Ira D., who is a
veteran fox hunter, viewed the COM
misSoner's new drum and stated that
he had one somewhat similar to it. In
a few minutes he was signed up as
member OF the Smith Military band.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
NEW BANK WILL
Sl0NBE ] PE'.NED
Stock Subscription List
Will Be Closed This
Week.

Some time this week workmen in
the employ of Knight and Haas will be.
gin 10 redecorate the banking room on
Main street which is to be occupied
by the Fairmont State Bank, and the
indications now are that the new finan'
cial Institution will be opened for bust
ness during the latter part Of Septem'
Der.
The subscriptions for stock have
been coming in quite rapidly, according
to those who have the matter in hand,
and the subscription list will be closed
this week. The election of officers and
directors will take place soon after
that. early next week, in all probabil'
lty, and the. other details of the Organi'
cation will follow rapidly. The bank
will start with q paid up capital OF
100000 and surplus of $4,000.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
FRED N. RAYMOND
DIES IN OHIO TOWN
Was Stricken With Pneu-
mOnia in ChilIicothe-
End Come Today.

News of the death of Fred Marcus
Raymond, formerly of this city, which
occurred early this morning at hos
pital in Chillicothe, O., was conveyed
here early today in messages to rela-
tives. Later telephone communications
stated that Mr.. Raymond had been Iii
for several days from pneumonia and
since Saturday his condition had been
critical. Mr.. Raymond had but recent
ly gone to Chillicothe, O., and no news
of his illness had been received by
relatives.
The body will be brought here for
interment in Woodlawn cemetery and
will probably reach here tomorrow
night.
The deceased was a son of the late
Marcus and Mary Raymond, former
prominent residents Of this city, He is
survived by three sisters, Mrs, L. E.
Shinn and Mrs. D. F. Fitch, of this city;
Mrs. Frederick o. Smith, of Akron, o.,
and three brothers, Charley, OF Ida.
may; William, of Enterprise, and JOS
eph, Of this city. Mr.. Raymond had
been absent from the city for number
Of years working at different points in
Ohio. He was more familiarly known
hers among older residents as Happy"
Raymond. Undertaken MusgraVe and
Son will have charge Of funeral ar
rangements which have not been com
pleted.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
.PR0-GERNANSFR0N AMERICA DEFANE
UNCLE RUSSIA, SAYS RUSSELL
CAPT. 7HOS. REED
PAINFULLY HURT
Scalp Was Cut When He
Stepped Into Hole AT
Guard Camp.

Capt. Thos. Reed met with an acct
dent at the mobilization camp grounds
yesterday afternoon which resulted in
painful though not serious injuries,
Capt. Reed with his grandsons had
left the grandstane after the parade
and were crossing to where the Cap
talrs horse washitched, when he step
ped in a hole, falling and striking his
head against water pipe, His head
was severely cut requiring several
stitches to close the wound which was
dressed at the hospital tent, The Cap
tain was otherwise badly bruised and
Jared by the fall and is today confined
to his bed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
Ask Works Board
For Better Conditions

Angelo Zarzia, a resident Of the
Pennsylvania avenue section, appear
cd at the regular weekly meeting Of
the Board Of Affairs this morning
with several Italians asking the city
to take action toward numerous Inn
provements along Pennsylvania ave-
nue. and the Hamdon roads section.
Zarzia suggested that the street
lighting be Improved, that the city
take action toward making the sew
ers in that section more sanitary. and
that the highways in general be tn-l
proved ..
The Board Of Affairs listened to the
discussion OF the situation as presents
ed, after which the Board Of Ahairs
referred each of the suggested I'M
proverents to the individual commits
sioners that is in charge.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
County Board Is
Examining Men

The first one hundred men of the
2S6 called by the second order of
the local exemption board No. 2 with
headquarters at Warrington, are De-
ing examined today on the third floor
Of the First National Bank building
Of that city. Ninety five men will be
examined tomorrow and ninety-on!
men will be examined Wednesday. 1t
is hoped that out of this number the
county quota, outside Of the city Of
Fairmont, will be accepted for ger
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20

per cent. of all the gloom and old blue
stuff you read about it.
Needn't Worry Much About Russia.
In the next place, for what is left
of actualities gone wrong there is al
ways a perfectly good reason, and
when you come to know it you see
that nothing could be otherwise and
there isn't much to worry about.
All the existing situation in Russia
the real situation, 1 mean; not the
nightmares dreamed by the Blue Line
Boys-is the natural result otthe old
regime or the forces that overthrow
1T.
Take this matter of a halt in the
Russian military activities. Here are
some facts about that not generally
known in this country and yet facts
that ought to be pondered by every
A4 Tossgin with, the Russian temper
CONTINUED on page tWOl
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
Twenty-Dollar Hogs
May Come This w eek

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 2o.-Despite a
large supply for the Monday market,
buteceher hogs Of the higher grades
advanced IS cents at Union stock
yards here today and sold as high as
$3.50 a hundred. Todays price repre-
sents an advance of $2,05 since last
Monday. Dealers almost without re-
serve today predicted $40 hogs tomor-
row or Wednesday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
PENNA. CRUDE OIL
"DNS3.5I]ABBL.
Took twenty-five Cen
Jump To That Figure
This Morning.
tBy Associated PresS)

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 2O.-P ennsyF
yania crude oil advanced rs cents to-
day to $3.50 the highest price in one
quarter Of a century.
other new prices posted by the South
Penn Oil company were Corning $3.50;
Cabell, S2.57, and Somerset, S2.4O, each
quotation representing an advance of
10 cents.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20

strong on the bat
tie line, delivering
a punch for the al.
lies.
1t looks some
times from the
days news as, il
Russia was about
all in and had nc
more punch to de
liver.
But allow me to
tell you something
about that.
The case of Rus
STA is never SO bad
as it is painted.
You can always
discount about II
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
Lies About the United
Spread By Agita-
tors.
RUSSIA IS ALL RIGHT
German Trick Has Been
Disclosed and Leaders
Are Acting.

This is the third of the articles
written by Charles Edward Russell,
staff writer for The West Virgin
ian, who spent three months in
-.ussia as a member of the official
: Root commission appointed by
President Wilson. These articles
contain the fruits of Russell's OBJ
servatons in his dual capacity as
reporter and government investi-
gator.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
Kentucky Sheriff
And Judge Arrested
(By Associated Press)

RUsSELLvILLE, KY, Aug. 90
Sheriff James s. Taylor a member Of
the LOGAN county exemption baord
and County Judge J. w. Edwards
were placed under arrest here today
by Deputy U. s. Marshal D. M. Rich
arson on charge Of conspiring to vi
olate provision OF selectiVe draft
law l
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
Penna BIackhanders
Rounded Up Today
az Agsociated Pressl

6NIoNToWN, Pa, Aug. 2O.-si1
italians, alleged members Of a BLACK
Hand" organization which has terror
lied parts Of Fayette county for
months, were arrested early today BY
j G. Smith, county detective, and
sour state troopers at Puritan, this
county.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
Spanish Situation
Is Quieting Dwon
(By Associated Press)

MADRID, Aug. 2O.-Official news
has been received from throughout
Spain that tranquility reigns every.
where and the general strike is ex,
pected to end today. A meeting OF
the Cabinet has been called and it is
thought martial law will be annulled.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20

BERLIN, Aug. '2O.-The War otficO
announces that the French without
fighting have occupied the Talou ridge
on the Verdun front east Of the
Meuse. At all other places over 9
front Of 14S miles, the German Gen.
eral staff reports, fighting is in full
swing.
The German high command Ssid
that Talou ridge was given UP BY
the Teutons because this line Of de-
tense since last March had only been
occupied by outposts.
Forces OF the Central powers on
the Rumanian front have driven back
the Rumanians on both sides Of the
Oituz Valley and in the direction Of.
the Trouts vale, it was officially an
nounced today by the German war Of
fee.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20

BY CHARLES EDWARD RUSSELL.
Copyright 1917, by the Newspaper
Enterprise Association.)
If you are an American, : of course
you hope Russia will be active and
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
British Have Again Bombed
German Posts In
Belgium.
AN ITALIAN OFFENSIVE
Press Reports Say the Posi-.
ton Of the Austrians Is
Menaced.

The French took the Offensive, o.
the Verdun front striking along . 10.
tor OF eleven miles on both banks q
the Mouse river. Early official Ee.l
ports from Paris while giving few q
tafls OF the battle, say II has developed
to the advantage of the French and
prisoners are already passing "a
reaS.
The first reports do not show whsElA
or the French have inauglrated . mG
jor offensive although the Indication
are that the operation Is an unusually
important one. There has been GharRi
lighting recently on the Verdun 'front.'
which has been the scene Of soma
of the most sanguinary struggles Oe
the war. 1t was in this sector that.
the German Grown Prince launched
an offensive early last year in an Of.
tempt to break the French lines los
ing several hundred thousand men
without gaining any material adVapt'
age.
Last week the Germans made sharp
local attack there possibly having lea.
rned of the French preparations and
hoping to break them up. For sever.
al days the French have been conduct.
ing a terrific bombardment oe the
German lines.
In the north the Germans made
counter attacks near positions taken
yesterday ythe British near Tpehy.
London reports that the assault was
repulsed completely. The British
line on the Ypres front has been -
vanced slightly.
Heavy fighting is in progress on the
Italian front, the Austrian war Office
announced yesterday that q general
offensive had been inaugurated By the
Italians on 81 mile front from the
region OF Tolmino to point near the
Adriatic.
The Italian official statement Of yes
terday did not mention the attack
but press dispatches from Rome to-
day speak Of the new Italian advance
and say the situation for Austria b
grave.
Another great aerial raid oveg Bel
GUM was made by the British aero.
planes on Saturday night Many tons
of bombs were dropped on various
detectives. The British aeroplanes 10
turned safely after battle with Ger
man machines one Of which was shot
down.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-20
THE WEATHER.

Fair and warner tonlshti Tues
day probably local showers