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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04
Winfield District
s. s. Convention

Next Sunday the Winfield Sunday
schools will hold their district conren.
ton at Mt. Zion NJ. E. church. The
following interesting program has
been prepared for the occasion by L,
W. Morgan, the president, and Edith
Moran, the secretary:
Sunday morning - Song and devo,
tional, D. H. Perkins; address, Denzil
Carpenter; address, W. H. Bunner;
recitation, Gladys Watkins; RounG Ia.
BILE, conducted by H. L. Harris; Has
Your Sunday School Been Success?
II Not, Why? address, E. ]. Thomas;
appointment of committees.
Afternoon-Song service report OF
committees and election OF officers;
The Boy Problem, Rev. ]. Brown; The
New Life. Levi B. Harr; Why We Are
at War and What Shall We Do to Be
Saved? M. M, Nicely; summary, ]. o.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04
HEALTH HINTS

The phrase common Colds covers
a multitude Of sanitary sins. and cur
iously enough the name has been APP
piled to a group OF affections which.
far from depending absolutely on
cold, are frequently the direct result
OF living IN close, oyerheated surround
iugs having lower relative humidity
than the driest desert.
The word colds" mean an acute
infection OF the lining membranes OF
the nose, tonsils. throat. and larger
bronchial tubes. The process may
even he more extensive and amount
TO general infection OF the entire
body.
All the breathing apparatus. except.
ing the smaller terminal portions in
the lungs, may be involved. and as
matter Of fact the disease to these,
producing pneumonia.
In this connection 1t may be pointed
out that pneumonia kills more peo-
Pile in the United States than any
other disease excepting tuberculosis
and heart disease.
The causes OF colds are many and
not entirely understood. In every
case, however, they are dependent
upon the growth and activity OF liv.
ing germs which are always received
from other people. Almost every.
body harbors disease germs in the
mouth and nose, and these when the
system becomes run down" will pro-
duce a cold in their host
1t used to he thought that sitting
in a draft would produce a cold. This
is wrong but the chilling OF the body
which the draft produces and the
weakening of the vital forces lower
the powers OF resistance and permit
germs which have hitherto been
harmless to their host to produce
their disastrous effects.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04
cURoLs MILITARY HISTORY.

u IGA which has been abandoned to the Germans APP
N parenty without struggle on the part of the Rus
sans is the ancient capital Livonia and by some
amount Of military pulanimity mixed up til its history.
Back the early part of the eighteenth century Poland
Russia and Sweden played of three conercd battle
dor and shutt!ccock with Liyona. During this period and
when in the possession of Sweden the Poles under
took siege of it, but Charles XII then young man just
come the throne acted with such energy and skill that
he getting the better of his enemies and the Poles rails
ed the siege upon the Aimy preext that they did not wish
to damage the Dutch merchandise which at that time was
stored in the port Ten years later Peter the Ges beses
ed the town and pesde1ce which was raging in the lace
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04

Public wont plunge much on the out
come, however.
Takes too long to finish a contest of
that kind.
Raw material is too scarce.
Besides what the public really Is in.
terested in is knowing which fellows
Jobs last the longest.
Things are shaping up in Chicago SO
that the public will lose all interest
in the big doings In Europe.
The little war right tn hum will be
so much more entertaining.
Go it governor; go it mayor. -
TIE public will be the gamer no mat.
ter which side has the heavier casualty
list,
Did you notice the circulation tig.
ures take another little Jump toward
the 5000 mark on the first OF the
month";
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04
RUFF STUFF
well, Labor day is past.

Well, Labor day is past.
And we haven't yet had that water
carioFal they were talking about at
the city hall last spring.
Thanksgiving days next and that is
dedicated to football.
Wen have to let it go over till
Christmas and make it skating par.
". -
Bet cookie you would not have to
80 all the way to Kansas City to find
Q school marin whose measurements
correspond with those Of Venus.
-
Plenty OF patriotic songs, Of course,
but the real 1917 model twin six "a.
tstotic song will not come TO town until
The Deacon tries his hand.
Seams to be a sort of competition
epong the domines OF the village IN
hltchipg business,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04
GOOD MOVE.

n A ONoNGAf4 has tackled tn, public health p oblem
lVl in the right way The town authorities from time
to time prc::y effectively clean up. but the only
way in which any community be kept in reasonably
sanitary condition to educate public opinion up the
point where every does his share of the cleaning and
keeps everlastngly at it.
If seventy per mt of the public does its duty and tries
70 keep the town clean and the other thirty per cent lives
lpon the principle that it has right to do as it peases
on its property the town will not be safe fro VI
standpoint 1t will always be subject to periodical out
breaks of communicable disease
There plenty of law for reaching the ecacitrant 30
per cent bu before is safe to invoke that law it is neces-
sars to make the public feel that the c:ndsrs morally
as well legally responsible for their Actions to make it
understood that in these days when people live so much
together the old theory hat man may do as he pleases
on longer is fair to the rest of the people.
Mononsah through its public health mass meeting is
laying the foundation for that kind of education. 1t
should be kept up until the who maintains
AZ unsanay premises will feel that he she the case
ray be social oucast The line of reasoning APP
plies with equal force to every town in the county, Fair
mont incuc l.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04
RCAS FALL DISCOUNTED.

IT HE loss of Riga would have been terrible blow to
tn: Entene had it come year ago. say. but for some
time it has been realized tn Russia is broken reed
and the fall of her principal Baltic port will not cause the
slightest moral shock to The foes of the German powers
The value of the would be barren to correspond
ing degree in Germany and Austria if the people of those
countries at all we'll Informed regarding what is going
on in the world
1t altogether probable that instead of causing depre
sion such the overrunning of Rumana caused in Eng
land and France the loss of this port and the surrounding
country will be greeted with certain grim satisfaction in
those countries The French and the English would have
to be something than human if they did not feel in
their hearts that this loss is richly due ally who proved
recreant at a time when much was expected Of him.
At all events the fortunes of war promise to reward the
Entente for this reverse which they do not mind = sue
which will prove of first Importance and may have
profound influence in the negotiations which will precede
the peace tcms-the capture by the Italians of Trieste
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04

a more delightful swim could not be
imagined than was enjoyed that Eight
by the four sadder aud wiser owners
OF a new flivver.
After nights sleep on an open We
randa. lulled by tree sounds, crickets
and frogs, the party went hack for
their car and with help were soon out
Of the rut and hack on the way to
town. Later they tried it again-but
over the right road.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04

According to statistics Just com
pleted under Ehe supervision Of John
D. Northrope, OF the United States
Geological Survey. West Virginia
stands second in the production oil
gasoline from natural gas. This state
in 1915, had 147 gasoline plants which
produced 1s,765,956 gallons OF gaso
line worth $3,025,293. Oklahoma was
first in the list of gasoline producers
having to her credit 116 plants pro
ducing 49,o79,722 gallons OF gasoline
yearly, worth $5,942,19S. California
is third in production, having &c
plants producing 1715S,754 gallons
Pennsylvania with 1875 plants only
produces 9,714,s26 gallons of gasoline
yearly.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04

Governor Brumbaugh, of Pennsylvania, who "fred'
the state highway commissioner time back, pre-
sumably for rnicious political activity has appointed
j. Denny oNel Of Allegheny county, to the place. If
the change bewders a large proportion of the good
people of Pennsylvania it will not be strange, for the
only time J. Denny is not politically active is when
is sound asleep nd most of the time his activity de-
serves to be catalogued pernicious.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04

Reports presented at the annua
meeting Of the Knights of Pythias
which was held at Bluefeld last week
show gain in membership through
out the state during the past year o,
2,154, the total now being 24,1S1. The
treasurer reported assets amountint
to s4S9,73o.51. The trophy which Is
offered each year to the lodge show
ing the greatest gain in membership
was won by the Clarkshurg lodge
which is now the largest in the state
having a membership of 1853. Among
the mminaries of the order who at
tended the convention we're Charles
S. Davis, of Denver, supreme vice
chancellor; William R. ONeil, of st
Augustine, Fla, member of the board
Of control OF the insurance depart
ment and Grand Chancellor Fox, Of
Virginia.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04

According to Associated Press dispatch from AM
sterdam the German government in the hope of bring
ing about before Christmas is going to make
further concessions Well II that the temper at Ber-
lin they will do we'll to the limit for in this country
zes for the is growing and day that peace
delayed increases the danger that in the end America
will hold out for stiff terms
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04

Five negro soldiers who participated in riot at
Waco Texas. in July have just been sentenced five
at hard labor for nfracton of the articles
But so far nothing has been said in the dispatches
punishment Cor the Texans who sold them the hard
liquor which doubtless the bottom of the trouble
There would be sympathy with the Texas position
in the with the troops If Texans we're not
largely responsible for all trouble that has
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04

The army has Snother bad ammunition scandal on its
hands. This time it appears that of the rife car
trdges supplied to the expeditionary France
hang fire. AS the defective cartrdes were made at the
Frankfort arsenal last spring this is War department
affair entirely and the country will want to see com
plete investigation and cHequate punishment of the
guilty If 1t should develop that careessues or worse has
occurred.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04

The public service commission has
written to all OF the railroads Of the
state. requesting copies OF their pas.
senger schedules, in order TO be able
to furnish information concerning
the passenger trains to the public. 1t
is expected that copies of all of the
schedules will have been received
within few days and the commission
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04

Speaking at Monmouth Court House yesterday
Speaker Champ Clark said nation will long endure
that does not protect all Of its citizens wherever they
may be on land or Which is getting long way
from The Missouri attitude OF about this time last year
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04
win then prepare the facts for preaen
tation 70 the public.

------
Nine hundred and eighty pergcns
were imprisoned in the st&te psns
Tertiary on the last day of August
according to the report for the month
received last Saturday at the Office OF
the state board of control from ",
z. White, warden OF the institution.
At the beginning Of the month tse
population OF the penitentiary was
954. Within the month 81 persons
wore sent to the prison by the state
courts and three men who had G.
capped were captured and lodged IN
the prison, One man was forced 10
return because he had violated his
parole and another man was impris.
oned by court orders" The average
daily population Of the state prison.
according to the report, WAS e2l.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04

Mayor Thompson of Chicago is not entirely without
discretion. While Governor Lowden was in the city
with chip his shoulder yesterday the Mayor remain
ed in seclusion
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04
SHORT AND sNAPPY


the German people usual betting the wrong she'll
-Clarksburg Exponent.
The United States treasury not supply all the
mands and dollar bills and the average
lily is in the same fx.-Charleston Mail
Thirty-two women were dismissed by the Pennsyl-
vania r. R. after months trial, failures. Using
a pick is good deal harder than being picket
Wheeling Register.
Whether you like it not "Sammies" Is the name
by which fighting going to be known
abroad. And that which Europe calls Sammie by any
other name would fight as well-Charleston Leader
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04

That comes of having we'll round.
ed newspaper. -
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04
BITS OF
STATE NEWS

Only six counties in West Virginia
were divided into two districts with
an exemption board for each to han.
die the draft. These counties we're
Fayette, Harrison. Kanawha, Mercer
and Mcdowell The population OF Ca.
bell county outside OF the city OF
Huntington was too small to justify
two boards, so the division was made
in Huntington and that is the only
city in the state that was given two
boards.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04

James W. Stewart. commissioner
OF agriculture, is sending out amone
the farmers of the state a circular
advising more attention to the pro.
duction OF chickens. both on the farm
and in the large back yards Of city
and suburban residences. He saws
The raising of poultry is frequently
and very properly agitated for West
Virginia as we'll as for other states.
but too many people do not give sui.
hcient study to the industry to make
success OF the undertaking. Like
any occupation to be engaged IN one
must first study the subject, know a
great deal about the habits and ne.
cessities Of the fowls. and know a
great deal about the enemies of the
fowls. such as lice and mites. In
addition one must have a poultry
house free from drafts, thoroughly
cleaned and ventilated, and il the own.
er is not giving his personal atten.
ton he must have capable attend.
ant in charge. who is not afraid 10
work and is interested in every par.
ticular with his Job"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-04

Members of the Protestant Episco.
pal churches OF West Virginia are
awaiting with great deal OF interest
the forthcoming call for special
diocesan council at which a bishop
coadiutor will be chosen to assist
Bishop w. l.. Gravatt. who succeeded
to the bishopric upon the death of
the late Bishop George w. Perkins.
OF Parkersburg. 1t was decided at
the diocesan council which met in
May that there should he a special
council to be held not later than six
months from the date of the MAY
council. The council will be com.
posed OF the resident clergy from all
OF the parishes and the lay delegates
from each parish.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-05-26
ATTY ERVIN'S LATEST
VICTORY.
Gets Verdict for $4,a5o.oo.

Attorney J. Louis Erwin, of St. Paul,
who defended Wesley Gresham, and
secured an acquittal on the charge Of
murder in the first degree, a short
time ago, has secured verdict OF
$4,35OO0 on the 18th of May 1917, for
Mrs. Elizabeth Kaufman, (German),
1880 Marvel street, in the district
court of St. Paul. -..
Mrs. Kaufman was injured by
Josiah Colman, proprietor of an
automobile livery. Mr.. Colman was
driving a heavy automobile on Uni
versity Ave-, near Cromwell, Octo-
Der 18th, 1914, when his car struck
Mrs. Kaufman, who was crossing the
avenue. Mrs. Kaufman suffered Sc
we're injuries to her back and left
knee.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-05-26
General Grant
In War Time

IT RECEIVED a number Of letters
from General Grant during the
war;" said the generals cousin,
Mrs. Louisa Boggs, several years ago.
'They discussed in a loving way his
wife, children and his friends In st.
Louis. he never went into detail con-
corning the great work in which he
was engaged. For all an outsider might
know he was quietly working out some
ordinary business matter. In one Of
his letters to me he closed by remark
ing that he had big contract on
hand and was looking forward with
pleasure to the family reunion when
he got through. The big contract was
the humiliation Of Lees army. The
letter was written during the terrible
campaign in the Wilderness.
General Grants letters were in har-
mony with his social life. When he
was home on visit he rarely dis
cussed the tremendous problems that
were confronting him. He took the
greatest interest in the children, and
would devote most of his time to dis
cussing with them how they were get
ting along in school and other matters
connected with their progress. OF
course, there were during these times
great numbers of visitors constantly
calling to see him, but I rather think
these visits bored him. Not far from
our house was a large, rather impos-
ing three-story building. Most people
who came out in search of General
Grant would select that at q venture,
because it was much larger than our
house. The lady, Mrs. Taylor, over
there told me one day that she had
good mind to put up sign something
like this:
"'General Grant doesn't stop here
General Grant never told any of us
what he hoped to do, not even when
his largest campaigns were under way.
We gathered our war news from the
papers, not from what he told us. I
do not recall that he was ever visited
while in our house at st. Louis by
news reporter requesting an interview.
He may have talked with some news
paper men, but doubtless they got very
little from him If he did. He was one
Of the closest men concerning the war
that you could imagine. You mustn't
get an idea that General Grant was
morose in those days. He was kind
and courteous to all, and enjoyed social
intercourse with friends in his quiet
way. I never heard him use an oath
or slangy expression, nor have heard
men who knew him to say he did.
IF there was any particular subject
upon which General Grant could have
been said to be deeply interested, aside
from his military career, it was his
family. He was the most devoted man
I ever met, and as loyal to them as he
was to his country"
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-05-26
THE SUNDAY FORUM.

The last meeting of the Sunday
Forum was fairly attended. The pro-
gram was excellent Rev. A. H
Lealtad delivered a splendid address
on, "The Spirit of Optimism" which,
should have been heard by larger
audience. He pictured glorious
future for the Negro and his remarks
were of great benefit and encourage
ment in the present crisis. Mrs Har-
vey Poor sang Tosti's Goodbye in
her usual sweet voice and won ap.
plause which she appreciated with
an encore. Miss Marienne Jeffrey
accompanied her. The election OF Of
ficers will be held next meeting al
St. Peter A. M. E. Church.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-05-26
WATERS AID DEFENSE FUND

Mr.. Pinkston, waiter at the An
drews Hotel has, collected consider
able sum which hesent to Indianapolis
to assist the prosecutor of Danny
Shay, the bali player who murdered
Clarence Buell., a waiter. About $500
has been raised in Indianapolis. The
walters of the various hotels and
other citizens contributed to the
fund. Mr.. Pinkston has promised to
publish the names of the contribu-
tors. The N. A. A. c. P. found out
that the Defense Fund was reality,
after an investigation. Tho Mr.. Pink
ston's honesty was not questioned,
it was necessary to see that the
money was sent to the proper au-
thorities.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-05-26
MRS. WRITER'S RECEIVES
ALIMONY,

Mrs. Mary Withers, the wife OF
Rev. w. M. Withers, pastor OF Zion
Baptist Church, was granted alimony
by Judge Dickinson in the district
court this week. She has possession
of her home and about $40 week in
cash and rentals. Rev. Withers can
not occupy their residence. Mrs
Withers will continue her divorce
action, and sensational charges have
been made against her husband. Atty
R. A. Skinner represents her,
Mr.. Shelton Brooks and Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Bowen are in the city
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-05-26
REVIVAL NOTES.

The old time customs are revived.
People are feeling the Spirit-"Getting
Happy
II IL Fashionable now to Acknowledge
God, Repent of Sins and Join the Church.
Follow the Fashion!
The Negro newspapers have literally
supported the preachers in their revival
services.
Before this revival Is over, the Judas
preacher may hang himself.
DIR. Robinson unmasked the profess
sional men, who should be among the
leaders in the Spiritual advancement Of
the race.
A Clean up. in the official ranks Of the
churches, is badly needed.
The Lord can afford to Forgive your
debts but newspapers need the money
due them by many of the most enthusits-
tic religious workers.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-05-26

Mr.. Benz. H. Richardson of Chi
cago, is visiting relatives in the city.
He is a guest of Madam Hart the
milliner.
Mr.. Andrew Lawrence, the artist,
has moved into his new Studio at GA
Lyndale Ave. No.
SATURDAY NIGHT SERVICES.
DR.. ] c. Robinson will hold serv-
ices at The Peoples Christian As
sembly
SATURDAY NIGHT, MAY rs.
ALL ARE INVITED.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-05-26
ADVERTISE HERE, IT PAYS.
ANNOUNCEMENT.

John H. Hickman, Jr., attorney,
hereby announces that on and after
Monday, April %, III, he will be en-
gagged in the practice of law, asso-
ciated with Attorney Hammond Tur-
ner. Offices, 321 American National
Bank Bldg, corner Fifth and Cedar
streets. Mr.. Hickman will be pleased
to consult and advise with any who
desire his services.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-05-26
BUcKNER'S GRAVE MARKED.

The Comrades of Chas. E. Bond,
Camp No. 9, United Spanish War
Veterans have placed a government
marker over the grave of their de-
ceased Comrade, David R. Buckner, a
Negro soldir in their lot in Lake
wood Cemetery. Comrade Buckner
was wounded at San Juan Hill and
was we'll known in this city. He died
at the Soldiers Home, at Minnehaha
Falls.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-05-26

Mrs. F. c. Walker of Cleveland, O.,
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. A. A.
Ford, of 12O5 9th Ave. No.
Mrs. J. M. Mask, is visiting in the
city.
Mr.. Jordan M. Morris, arrived
home on Monday from the East
where he attended the Supreme Coun-
Gil, Northern jurisdiction, Scottish
Rite Masons, in Philadelphia, on May
18th. He also visited New York,
Washington, Pittsburgh and Chicago
Mrs. Mamie Lewis, of Elliot Ave
was on Monday granted absolute di-
vorce from Calvin Lewis of this city
Also. permission to in the future use
her maiden name of Smith.
The May Bali, given on Monday
evening by the Usher Girls Club
was a Grand Success.
Mrs. w. Ellis Burton is rapidly
improving She will spend the sum-
mer at Anoka, MINI.
A Farewell Supper was given in
honor of Mr.. John w. White by his
fellow workers of Carvings Cafe, at
the Cosmopolitan Grill, 40 E. 3rd St.
on Tuesday night, May %.
DIR. ROBINSON'S SPECIAL
MEETINGS.
Children's Meeting, May 70, at Zion
Baptist Church, at $50 P. M.
Woman's Meeting, May u, at
Bethesda Baptist Church at $3.50 P. M.