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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26
MANY GRADUATES OF
CHURCH SCHOOLS IN WAR

Theological seminaries, Just now
ending their year, are doing so in
many cases with a third and even
half OF their graduates absent In war
service. Practically all OF them are
saying. in their addresses to students
at commandments. that II the war
continues the student enroIments next
October will be small Union semin-
airy. New York. reports 45 men gone
from the 1917 and 1915 classes. out OF
a total IN the two classes OF so. Some
have gone as chaplains. others in the
7. N. c. A and some in ambulance
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26
YOUNG QUAKERS ARE
MILITANT IN THIS WAR

Quakers find themselves far more
militant than they supposed. Yearly
meetings held both in the east and
west showed that only a fraction Of
the older Friends cling to the ira
ditional attitude OF Quakers against
war. The younger element accepts
almost universally the American point
Of view. At the same time the young
Quakers said in their meetings that
they change position only IN regard
to this war; that the only way to
get democracy under immediate con-
ditions IS to fight for It They say
that on general principles they are
with Quakers against war. an evil
with which no compromise is pos
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26

accepted by both houses TO become
part of the bill.
The cOnferees also agreed on the
senate amendment to empower the
president to declare export embargOes.
II is designed to prevent shipments OF
supplies to Germany through neutrals.
The wording Of the censorship sec
ton confines prohibited publication
exclusively to military Information
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26

citation. Testaments have been dis
tributed to men in European trenches
in large numbers.
The income OF the society for 1916
suffered. although sales Of Bibles
realized 1857. 200. Expenditures ex-
ceeded income by $4,000. and a cam
paign has been inaugurated to in
crease the endowment. which the So
ciety says is wholly inadequate. and
also to increase the number OF indi-
Vidual RiVers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26
.HE Federal Council Of Chu

-HE Federal Council Of Churches
has sent to ministers OF the
i country. all religious bodies. a
formal letter in which IT is asserted
that at times like these. when 90 many
forces are breaking down moral and
spiritual standards, these standards
must be maintained by the churches
at any cost The council says men
must master scientific forces. or these
forces viii destroy all. These forces.
argues president Henry Churchill
King, OF Oberlin. through the council
must be brought under control Of
reason and religion" The council
outlines in its address to Christian
people OF America specific things to
do, and concludes with q demand for
a new and real International democ-
racy.
IN fits appeal the council includes
not alone churches but the American
Bible society, and the Christian as
sociations, and specifically appeals for
the Red Cross, for child welfare. for
people to take to the farms and raise
and conserve food, and also TO prevent
waste.
The council takes stand IN favor OF
prohibition Of the drink traffic dur
ing the war, and in favor OF Industrial
fairness IN the distribution Of food
and all necessities Of health, appeals
that the great missionary societies be
not allowed to suffer in their incomes.
and closes with an exhortatiOn in
states that Il has carefully considered
the subject OF Christians and war. and
It concludes that present conditions
demand Christian action.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26

Let US fiji your coal order now: fun
weight guaranteed, prompt service.
Swastika Steam and CerrillOs White
Ash Domestic Coal. famous for quality
sOut' western Fuel 4 Feed Co.,
Phone 4444. ADV
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26
MODIFIED CENSORSHIP
BILL DRAFTED For PASSAGE

Washington, D. C, May Coon
ferrees on the espionage bill have
drawn q sOcalled modified newspaper
censorship section which will be
brought before congress with the in
fluence OF the Administrations for in
clusion in the pending bill. It must be
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26

boats up on the shore and burned
them. The NOrmans had to con-
quer or die and il is that spirit that
IS going TO make the FL Paso confer
in raising all the collections and q
surpius
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26

on graduation requirements. the same
as II men had stayed. To help war
needs Jewish branches are being
founded in Chicago and Detroit.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26

and retains the provision that a jury
shall decide whether published infor-
nation is useful to the enemy.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26

work. About the same proportion Of
losses is reported from other large
seminaries. The Jewish seminary.
New York, offers to credit war work
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26
GERMAN SYMBOLS GIVE
ENLnENCE OF AMERICA NIsM

Ek hDELNOE VI An N - u
The Reformed church. the German
branch with its $4,000 members. in
annual session IN Dayton, reports be-
ing struck with the Americanism OF
al six of its extreme German synods-
In the Dayton meeting the Germans
insisted upon leading in expression of
loyalty to the American cause. al
though many said they did not do so
without pangs for the fatherland.
wherein they were born. The fea-
ture Of the meeting was the announce
ment Of new educational plans hinged
in part upon the Reformation ami
rersary. These plans include endOw-
nent for Sunday school work. and en-
larged missionary work. and the Re-
formation celebration gives promin-
ence TO Zwingli and others IS wei as
Luther. Reports from financial affairs
last year showed a substantial in
crease in spite OF war.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26
SPIRITUAL AND MORAL STANDARDS
IN DANGER SAYSF FEDERAL COUNCIL

Forces at Work Will Destroy ALI Unless Churches Mas
ter Them at Any Cost Must Be Brought Under Con-
troll of Reason and Religion, Says Appeal; German
Synods of Reformed Church Pledge Loyalty.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26

One of the arth greatest scept
Rev N LangstOn, of the Highland Park Baptist church
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26
Morning Times
Advertising
Now On BiNboords
To The Public

L IlC uDllCs-
We have Bonafide Contract cover
ing Poster Advertising for THE Ell
PASO MORNING TIMES which
Contract is signed by E. c. Davis, Pres
ent Manager of THE TIMES, and
which contract is in full force, at this
time. This Contract can be seen at our
Office by any one interested.
We realize this is provoking to THE
TIMES, coming as 1t does, during their
frantic attempt TO force the Attractive
Advertising from the Billboards into
their Dull Grey Columns. However,
we feel that we must fulfill our part of
the Contract with THE TIMES.
Yours very truly.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26
Sentence Sermons By Ell Paso Ministers

WILL bless thee thou ability willing
ness to pass the good determines shall
receive 1t applies individuals countries blessings
pend upon our present fahunes trustRev. W Farley West
minister Presbyterian -
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26

Lastly. Il has to be done by Con
secration and Desperation" The rea-
son William OF Normandy Conquered
England was because he pulled his
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26

How about the church taking inventory
the view OF having Overstree Of
Presbyterian church
The evening world., 1917-06-15
Furniture.

One Of the lovely reed suites in the furniture
department is Of ivory enamel with artistic
cretonne upholstery.
Sofa frame, $33.25; seat cushion to ht, in
cretonne, $6.74, arm chair frame. $lS.74t seat
cushion 10 fit. in cretonne. $3.34t arm rocker
frame, $19.49j seat cushion TO fit in cretonne
$3.34; side chair frame. $ll.24; seat cushion to
fit, in crctonne $3.34. Table Sl2.24.
The evening world., 1917-06-15
Low Priced Beds of All Kinds
With the Latest improvements

When moNc on o
like the decorative bed senib price, ONE n c u
The evening world., 1917-06-15
White Enamel Bed

/ n O
/ n dgpm are combine
/ GuS-r Floor
The evening world., 1917-06-15
Feather Pillows

New prime mixed goose fcath-
crs. in assorted Colonial woven
S-ounce tickings Guaranteed
feather proof. Light colorings,
which will not show through
pillow cases. Size 2Ix2S inches.
Specially priced, Sl.59
Other Pillows, 59c to $6.23
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28
Monongalia MUSINGS

"'seyeral days have elapsed since
we last inflicted on your more or less
innocent readers, our more or less sar.
donic sentiments, and we trust they
have not cajoled themselves into think.
Ing they are immune from the feeble
annoyances which our thoughtlessness
conveys. One Of the philosophers
whose name has escaped our memory
and perhaps yours, too-said, Evil is
wrought for want OF thought as we'll
as for want OF heart" Those OF us who
have not had the advantages of an
abnormal school course may not al.
ways be capable of thinking accurate
ly, Of arriving at correct conclusions
but we trust that the pride of those
prevent them from giving due consid-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28
PIMPLY? WELL, DON'T Be!
People Notice 1t. Drive Them Of
with DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets

A pimply face will not embarrass volt
much longer if you get package OF DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets. The skin
should begin to clear after you have
taken the tablets few nights.
Cleanse the blood, the bowels and the
liver with DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets,
the successful substitute for calomel-
there's never any sickness or pain after
taking them.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets do that
which calomel does, and just as cfTcc-
lively, but their action is gentle and
safe instead of severe and Irritating.
No one who takes Olive Tablets is
ever cursed with "a dark brown taste"
a bad breath, a dull. listless. no coed"
feeling, constipation, torpid liver, bad
disposition or pimply face.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets arc a
purely vegetable compound mixed with
olive oil; you will know them by their
olive color.
DR.. Edwards spent years among pa
tents afflicted with liver and bowel
complaints, and Olive Tablets are the
immensely effective result.
Take one or two nightly for week.
See how much better you feel and look.
We and 25c per box. All druggists.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28

who iabormder tbs hneisnp Vtnne
Grafton TO any 1dy4oA, hinf8 end ong.
gastionB that those more fortunaks,
those who possess moro culture, mors
ornaments and moro Diplomas, may Of
fer. On the other hand. may We Choir
ish the fond hope that those who have
reached perfection,s dizzy summit WIN
not allow their dignity and their post
ton to prevent than from condescend.
ing to the task Of publicly removing a
few spots from our system Of logic
Addison said. the public Is more dis.
posed to censure than TO praise, and
while no one desires to dispute the
good effects OF cheerful help, OF hnoIy
words and sympathetic greetings, yeb
will any one assail the assertion that
censure has accomplished as much
good as praise? Nearly all sermons,
editorials. lectures and essays are mix.
lures Of censure and praise, blending
Of sunshine and shadows, like an April
day. Every distinct line of thought u
opposed to every other line Of thought
and in the search for q correct system
of thinking few OF US are beyond the
need of all the assistance we can get.
In the great seas OF theories and opin.
ions the search for the pearls of truth
is a task OF gigantic proportions, and
anyone. knowing truth that conflicts
with harm.produclng theory should
not hesitate to proclaim that truth
from the housetops. To use the last
words OF the great Goethe who died So
years ago, More light! moro light"
S. e. MUSGRAVE.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28
BUSINESS CONDITIONS SOUND.

TEEL has long and justly been regarded as the bar
ometer of the business world in this country. When
~ the steel mills running well and getting good prices
for their product does not have to look very deep see
indications Of prosperity the other standard lines Of bust
ness 1t has to be accepted safe guide therefore,
for small business men all the country to view the
immediate future with absolute confidence long as con-
ditions IN the big metal markets are sound
These facts lend general interest to report which was
carried by the Associated Press wires yesterday to the
effect that far during the month of March there has
been tremendous demand for rolled steel Two and
quarter millions tons of orders have been placed dur
ing the current period largely by the shipping railroad and
agricultural interests of the country Only ten per cent of
the orders so far received have been for export.
This is new business. 1t that the steel mills will
be kept running at full capacity for many months to come
They will need great quantities of coal and coke and this
will bring of the money to this region. Decidedly
the business outlook for the remainder of this year at least
is assured.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28

state with regard to Chiffon The only real danger hes
in the possibility that Chiffon will be able to persuade the
if he is permitted another chance He cannot of eose
but the event that the Democrats take his word for it
Sutherland would either have to make another campaign
retire from public life. And another campaign now
would tax his financial resources beyond the breaking
point
contest between the two men at special election and
with no other candidates in the field We believe almost
any Republican could defeat Chiffon m such campaign
Sutherland would simply snow him under IN such way
that he would be heard of in politics again If that
is put before the Democratic powers that be in the right
truth Of it. the Chiffon contest will disappear in pigeon
hole never to be heard Of again.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28
RUFF STUFF
By RED

Here's hoping Bob Mccoy makes
q show house.
There must be something wrong
with the First regiment-at least as
long as Charleston is infested with
Second regiment officers there is no
chance Of the First ever seeing &C.
lion.
The First has proved better trained;
taken prizes the Second couldn't with
10 years practice; is not so political.
II packed with glue and besides the
First needs the sunburn.
Ought TO take the N. G. out of poll.
ties.
Trap guns for the subs ought to
SO Germany feels it doesn't want
20 fight Uncle Sam. Well. let's try
q little ruthless warfare anyhow.
rhs winds yestardaS ware Dro-Ger.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28

man-they tried to tear down all the
flags.
Wonder who started the dope that
Germany will announce an abandon.
ment OF ruthless warfare?
With Spring so close and a frost
last night matters take on different
appearance for the garden.
While planters in Texas, Louisiana
and all along the warm belt keep can.
vas stretched against frost, planters
farther north can't see how any more
irost can come.
Guard the Ohio river and keep sol.
dlers watching the locks along the
Monongahela!
Because Falrnont needs the river
to have fun on sundays next summer.
When the Second regiment marches
you Will know that .the Times gave
You the information.
When 1t marches out
Wonder how many Billy Sunday con.
Verts viii die when Wilson makes the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28
THE Chiffon CONTEST.
WYE believe that The West Vrginian's Washin,
w representative in his dispatch of yesterday preset

WYE believe that The West Virginian's Washington
w representative in his dispatch of yesterday presented
faithful report of Ex-senator Chlton's hopes and
the possibilities that involved in Chtons so called con-
test Of the seat in the United States Senate held by How
ard Sutherland Chiffon has not the slightest claim to this
seat He beaten as decivey as ever candidate was
B the exigences of partisan politics may make it desr
able in the eyes of the Democratic majority in the Senate
to take advantage of the case" which Chiffon has prepa.
ed to declare the Sutherland seat vacant
Such action would be an outrage Of the most pro-
noced kind and at sharp variance with all the preceden
but well to remember that politicians sometimes do not
permit precedents rights trouble them when thew
stand between the politicians and their desires The pol
ical margin in the next Congress is going to be so small
that almost anything may happen in the way Of measures
10 make it safely Democratic
OF course Sutherland will not be molested on the merits
Of the preposterOus charges that Chiffon and his friends
have tmped up Nor will he be if the Democratic lead
ers take the trouble to inquire into the state of mind in this
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28
THE VIEW AVENUE TRAGEDY.
yesterdays Mie,., n,,on,,. tr.sr.Ll.. t....L. /.

tNLGSolE rNLAl , view avenue tragedy taught no new
4 lesson but it does make wonder that the similar
episodes that preceded it with all their sharp note of
honor made such light impression that this one could
cecn.
The real reason why these things do happen. of course
Is not that forget much because they are unable
Co. or do not take the trouble to. use their masnatons
When made thoroughly angry by series of petty
tefs as Shaw to have been, he hungers not so
much for justice for revenge and in that frame of mind
he sets trap. The work of arranging it would cool
The blood of many But even the man who is still
angy would be cured if he would permit his mind to dwell
for few minutes upon the possibilities of the device he has
leteated.
Shaw. robbed of wife and with four motherIess chi.
dn in his care believes he the most unfortunate of men,
He does deserve sympathy. But his suerngs are only
little less poignant than they would have been had the VIC
TIM Of his misplaced cunning been an innocent boy or girl
Of the neighbOhOOd, thief bent upon committing
another theft
1t is terrible thing to take life Our civilization is
supposed to drive that thought home early and in such
way as to make i part of ;ubcOnscious reasoning
throughout life That it does not always do this is proved
by the occasional recurrence of just such tragedies as the
one which took place here yesterday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28

beyond compare and sounds the regis.
ter of patriotism in the human breast
More and more, ESPECIALLY since the
present International complications
have drawn the country to the brink
OF war with Germany, the many flags
which fly on buildings. public and pri.
vate, in this city are being illumin-
ated. The first Old Glory to greet
the eye on an incoming traveller when
he energies from the Union Station at
night dances joyously in the breezes
and the white rays of an electric
spotlight from the staff on the Post
Office building. "One reason why l
like to come to Washington, said
u wei known b. Il o. locomotive engin-
eer whose run is on the Wheeling
Grafton division" is because OF the
flags. 1t is the only city in the United
States where you never get out OF sight
of the Stars and Stripes. 1t streng-
thens my love of country. reconsec.
rates me, and makes me more proud
and happy than ever that am cit
izen Of the United States. Next
week the great white dome of the
Capitol will he bathed at night in the
white lights from battery of hidden
searchlights, the first time since the
recent Inauguration. That ilIumin-
alton made such a hit then that there
was demand that it be made a per.
manent feature. and that has been de.
cided on. it is positively useless to
attempt to describe the exquisite beau.
ty of this illumination. There is not.
hing of the kind eyar soon in fbio
country not even at the various ex.
positions, with which to compare 1t.
It's Incompatible. That's all.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28

Fatalities caused by automobiles
are so numerous here that the local
papers give them little space unless
they present unusual phases. The lat.
est one did. The driver OF the car
was woman eighty years OF age, and
confessed 1t to the police. She is a
Mrs. Buxton, owns a stable of motors,
and has driven everything from fliv.
yer to a 12.cylinder. They shipped
the body Of the little old German wo.
man she ran down back to Richmond
today. The little old German woman
came to Washington to try and get
passports so that she could start for
the Vaterland.. An automobile dealer
told me that they will issue Chauffeur
cards here to people who are deaf,
dumb and blind, and from all that can
be seen from the safety zone of a
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28
country dry for war purposes?


country dry for war purposes?
II jackson and Washington street
bootleggers sell whiskey in time of
war 1t ought to be lese majestic and
first otfense-the electric chair or a
sentence to drink some of their own
whiskey.
Ten firemen and five of them auto
owners.
The Attorney General has ruled that
the Ohio militia can guard the West
Virginia side OF the Ohio river.
While Adj. General John Bond won,
ders what's going on in the country.
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WASHINGTON NEWS =
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t5Y CONDO

He weighed 306 pounds If he weigh.
ed an ounce, he was over six feet tall
If he was foot high, and he wits gag
ing in haberdashers shop window on
F. street which had the newest spring
dewdads for the man who likes classy
dressing and has the wherewithal to
satisfy his lines.
A friend came up and slapped him
on the back. well, Colonel" he.
chuckled, what are you going to buy
now? Shirts, ties, pajamas? What's
it going to be?"
Say" answered the Colonel sadly.
"the only thing on earth that man
or my size can buy ready made is a
pocket handkerchief.
The big man was Col. Wylie Beall,
the Wellsburg w. Va. banker, the
same who had an ambition to be a
United States Senator from his State.
One look at Miss Margaret NJ. Won
Krsak, native daughter of California
OF Slavonic blood, answers that most
important question why men some
times kill one another. The Presl.
dent of the United States himself
knocked on writing his message to
Congress, brushed aside information.
al difficulties for the nonce, allowed
CLEAN Of pleasant anticipation 10 re.
fleet into that sad eye, which V.
P. Marshall told a Mobile audience
last week about, and taking the word
Of Joe" Tumulty for 1t, received Miss
Margaret NJ. Won Krsak. one look az
whom is sure cure for tired Presi.
dent as well as the tired business
man. Miss Margaret came to present
the greetings of the Slavonic citizens
of California. She had been crowned
their queen on their special day at
the Panama.Pacific Exposition, they
showered honors and gifts upon her
such as a costly pearl necklace and
brilliant gems, and they sent her on
here in queenly state to present a
felicitious message TO the President,
at the time letting him see just what
a California girl sprung from Hung
arian father and Bohemian mother
can do In the way of distracting the
thoughts of mankind. President vii.
son has reason to love California for
what she did last November. Now he
has another reason.
Tho Star SnaooJad po,par Ioat,.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28
Large Congregation
at First Methodist

A large congregation was present
last evening at the First Methodist
Episcopal church for the evangelistIc
services which have been in progress
at the church for the past ten days.
Splendid sermons and spirited singing
marks cach service, TIE services will
continue until Easter Sunday when
they win be brought 20 . close.