The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-03
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Something has kept him "fit," for he is
wiry and supple with steady hand
and clear eye. On his coat is pinned
carefully cross of honor, the Confed-
crate insignia for valor.
II like to look at that cross" said
the old soldier with smile of remin-
isceuce. I'VE fought hard then, just
like our young gallants are going to
do now when we tackle the Kaiser"
The visit of Marshal Joffre and his
party has served to recall incidents Of
the history connected with the early
part Of this country, and is Of especial
interest to West Virginians, in that
lakewood" the home of Col Sam
uel Washington, the oldest brother of
George, was at Charles Town, W. Va.
!. Col. Joseph L. Keefer, who is relat-
ed to the Washington family, delivered
an intensely interesting lecture on
these early events this week, before
the Washington Association Of NatioE-
al Engineers.
| 1t is tradition in the Washington
family that when Gen. Lafayette and
his tutor, lived in this country, the
governments of America and Flance
had so construed matters diplomatical-
ly that Gen. Washington could receive
no royal guests at his home in Mount
Vernon. This caused him to SEMI the
visitors to his brother, Samuel, who,
beiEg leader of sports and fashions,
could guarantee them a royal time.
LouiE Philippe, who came to this coun'
try as an exile from France, and who
afterward became ruler of that coun.
try, also spent many happy hours at
lakewood" in Charles Town.
John E. F. Glover, of Martinsburg,
has been given a clerkship at the War
department, which pays a salary Of
81 200 a year. This position was CIV
en- to Mr.. Glover largely as a result Of
Congressman Geo. M. Bowers active
and personal work in his behalf. The
War Department is the busiest in the
Capital and the force there is being
daily increased. So cramped are they
for space, that the Railways are filled
with desks at which many clerks are
working both day and night.
Wade Pepper, editor Of the Salem
Herald Dispatch, will go to one Of the
officers training camps, having been
certified and recommended by Con-
gresham Stuart F. Reed. Mr.. Reed is
in receipt Of number Of communica.
lions from West Virginia editors and
publishers protesting against that
part of the pending espionage bill
which affects newspapers. The follow.
ing telegram from w. ]. Wiegle, Of
the Fairmont West Virginian, is typi'
cal of all Of them:
"The newspapers Of the United
States" says Mr.. Wiegel's telegram,
"are loyal and patriotic and their in.
fluence beyond measure. 1t will be a
great mistake for Congress to pass the
espionage bill as it will have a ten.
dency to take away the enthusiastic
support Of the newspapers and reflect
upon the patriotism Of the people Of
this country. The people can be fully
trusted and this country should profit
by Hngland's mistake and take the PEG.
ple frankly into its confidence. Any.
thing else will not do. The bill by all
means should be killed."
A patriotic memorial, signed by F.
A. Rowan, colonel and department
commander, and Troy B. Wilmoth, as
sistant general, Of Patriachs Militant,
/. o. o. F., Of Elkins, approving the
course Of the President and Congress
has been received by Congressman
Geo. M. Bowers who presented 1t In
the House and had it ordered printed
in the Record.
James H. Stewart, commissioner Of
agriculture for West Virginia, is in
the city, Col. Stewart came to Wash
ington to confer with Secretary OF Ag-
rfcultufe Houston about the food sup
MY during the war, such as speeding
IN production, etc. There were agrt-
cultural officials from all the other
states here also, and conferences have
been going on daily. Col, Stewart ac'
ouainted the conference with agricul'
tural conditions and crop prospects IN
WsAt Virginia, and guaranteed inst