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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-17
UNIFORM SYSTEM
OF ACCOUNT ING
Government Body Will Learn
to Determine Cost Scale
for Federal Work.

The CoSt-accounung work initial
ed by the federal trade commission
has been taken over 10y the bureau
Of foreign and domestic commerce
of the department of commerce. and
a new division has been organized
10 assist those departments Of the
government which have important
contracts 10 let and may not have
adequate stats 10 investigate
promptly the cost of manufacturing
the articles they wish to purchase
That will be the first task of the
new division, although the establish
ments of uniform system of cost
accounting in the different industries
is the ultimate object sought
J. Lee Nicholson, head of a well
known accountancy firm i'm New
York. mas been placed in charge of
the division. He outlines the pro-
posed activities i'm this manner:
The division of cost accounts. of
course. is designed TO carry on the
work undertaken by the federal
trade commission. which was largely
educational and aimed at "A wide
spread adoption of uniform efficient
cOst-accOunting systems. But just
at present the most pressing and i'm
portant task is TO establish a con-
sultation service for the benefit of
all government departments that are
making OF planning extensive pur-
chases. and are not equipped TO in
vestisate manufacturing costs. This
division is prepared 10 be of ser
vice in connection with contracts
made on cOstplus-p eTcentaee
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-17
90 DIE N EXPLOSION

LONDON. June Is - Forty per-
sons were killed and $50 persons
injured in the explosion Of an am
munition factory at Ashton-Under-
Lyme. il was officially announced to-
day a previous list had placed the
number of dead at so.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-17
INDIANAPOLIS GETS
TW0-THIRDS OF FUND

TNDtANAPOLIS. Ind. June t6.-
Wealthy indianapolis residents
pledged 100000 OF the city's quota
Of SscO. coo in the state Red Cross
drive at a meeting at the Indianap-
oils club last night Rabbi stephen
Wise made "a dramatic plea for sub
The general statewide
Red Cross campaign begins Monday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-17

ahd how o. conquer 10 quickly and safe
lv I'm recent letter he writes Il
have NO desire cor tobacco any more. ]
feel like new man
ANY one desiring a copy % this book
on tobacco habit smoking and chewing.
can get 10 free. postpaid. 10y writing %
Edward J Woods. l'e,3 T.. Station f.
New York City. You viii be- surprised
and plea sed. Look FOR quieter nerves.
stronger heart better digestion in-
proved eyesight. increased yigor. longer
life and other advantages IL you quit
poisoning yourself
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-01

gaining in efficiency and character.
80 we shall be opening up fresh re-
sources for the good OF the nation. The
precious plant Of inyentiveness is NOT
grown in a close atmosphere OF PRO,
longed labor, It is the product OF leisure
hours, when mans mind is free from
taskwork.
The SIX hour arrangement must no:
I need hardly say, involve any reduc
ton in wages. Personally speaking, 1
want to see wages so higher, for high
or wages mean moro efficiency and
more production. The more machinery
we have the greater the output.
Along with shorter hours I looS
to co-pertnership as q great remedy
Such system brings employer and en-
ployed into family relations; It gives
the workman q personal interest In dis
work. Strict care should be taken tina!
1t is not used as device for reducing
wages, 50 that any advantages are neu
trallzed. That would be fraud and a
sham. The fierce objection men hao
70 the ptece'work system was their fea,
OF such device.
There are critics who would sub
sttute higher wages for the benefit,
OF partnership. That is not my idea
increase OF wages adds to cost OF pro
duction; sharing OF profits does not
Besides. the latter system gives rae
workman a personal concern in the
firms affairs. 1t is also, / think and
hope, that the gulf between capital and
labor may happily be bridged."
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-01
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Services In the Y. N. c. A

II. G. stoetzer, o. D., Minister.
The pastor OF the church has re.
turned from the Bible Conference at
Mountain Lake Park, and a brief va
cation he will be greatly pleased to
see all the members and friends of
the church at the services tomorrow.
Bible school at $3.50 a. m. Classes for
all ages, Mr.. ]. Walter Barnes, super
intendent.
Morning service at 1O:45 o'clock.
Sermon by the pastor on a beautiful
and inspiring text, which will be the
motto for the church for the coming
year.
The Christian Endeavor Society will
meet at $50 p. m, leader, Miss Irene
Barnes. Topic: my Favorite Hymn
and Why? Ps. SO. Conservation meet
ing.
Evening service at 1880 D. m.
This Is the first evening service In
six weeks and all are urged to make
a special effort to be present, as there
will be good music, a brief practical
sermon and a cordial welcome.
Come and bring friend.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-01
six HOUR DAY IS
URGED IN BRITAIN
Large Employer Thinks
Change Would Speed Up
Production.
(corr.snondenca Aa.ocIated Pre,sI

Correspondence Associated Press)
LONDON, Aug. 20.-Adopdon Of 0
six.hour working day for labor and gen.
eral establishment OF copartnership be.
tween British employers and working
men after the war are urged by Baron
LeyeThulme, formerly Sir W. Il. Lever,
large employer Of labor and formerly
member OF the Central Board of Con.
troll to deal with the drink problem.
Whatever attempt is made at set
Element Of industrial troubles" said
Lord Leverhulme in statement on la
Dor conditions after the war, II think
the wages system cannot be abolished.
it much continue to be the basis OF the
| new conditions. But 1t needs improve
ment and modification. Wages should
be on the highest possible scale, but
no change ought to impair the suprem.
acy OF management.
1.-THE first thing we must note in any
effort at improvement of working con.
ditions is the tediousness OF mechani.
cal work. The remedy propose is the
shortening OF the days task from eight
to six hours. think six hours at mo.
notonous work is long enough for any
man or woman. 1t is a noteworthy fact
that in the history Of labor the short.
ening OF hours has meant not q de-
crease but an increase in production.
The successive changes from thirteen
hours in the day to twelve and again
to ten SO resulted Even more marked
were the results OF the change ::Ion
ten to eight. Production was augment
ed, loss OF time from sickness and in.
efficient handling of machinery was
lessened. The loss under the old sys.
tenn owing to absence from sickness
alone was 25 per cent. l count on sim.
liar advantages from the reduction OF
working hours to six.
How is that saving of hours to bs
turned to the workman's advantage?
With six hour day he will not be too
weary to take advantage OF educational
opportunity The state should insist
on two hours daily being cpent in self
improvement. The young workman
should have his mind cultivated and his
body exercised. In early manhood
these hours might be partly used FIR
military exercises. Beyond thirty no
will find time FOR some hobby, aay gar
deniag. And all this time he will be
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-01
THE FLOWER Of
GERMANY'S ARMY
The Teuton Army of the
Meuse All Picked Men,
Modernly Equipped.

In all the worlds history, no army
ever took the field with such great
promise or SO splendidly equipped with
the new and terrible machinery Of de-
struction as the German army OF the
Meuee.
With aeroplanes and dirigibles to
SPY out the enemy's position, sapper
corps to mine and trench, crack cav
airy, the famous Uhl4rs noted t>r their
gyea. size and strength, infantry who
knew only the word "Vorwards," these
divisions, brigaGes and army corps OF
resolute, daring and inspired soldiers
looked for nothing but victory.
Checked before the impossible front
Of thu allied forces, 1t seemed almost
rs though the tates had entered the
lists, for nothing had been neglected to
give this great army every military aG-
vantage which makes for highest sue
cess.
Motor cars moved troops swiftly
from point to point and carried light
guns into action, returning from the
front laden with wounded for the hos.
pitalt in the rear rapid fire suns pour
ed veritable streams Of lead into tho
foe at close range, while heavy cavalry
charged and charged again under GOV.
or Of supporting infantry and the ter
rible cannonading OF the Big Bertha5,"
Us the Krupp siege guns are dubbed.
Military science and inventive genius
were at their highest with this wonder.
full martial force.
The fortunes of the battle OF the
Meuse cannot we'll be understood with.
out complete knowledge of the nun
bers and the equipment OF the opposing
armies, which, owing to the rigid cen
sorship, was for long time a closed
book to the reading public, but is now
fully detailed in THE Nations at War"
This elaborate $500 volume is replete
with fact, pictures and color plates o:
the great European conflict. 1t is aolv
edited by Willis j. Abbot, the best
known authority on subjects of this Id.
tuIe in America, and every reader OF
The West Virginian can secure a copy
OF this book while they last at a big
discount as exp aimed in the Cash DIS.
cent Voucher printed elsewhere Ia
this issue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-01
WANTED FOR ROBBERY.

CHARLESTON, Sept. IA reouisi.
ton was issued today by Governor
Cornwell on the Governor of Virginia
for the return to this State of Ira e.
King. who is under arrest at, Rich.
mond, Va. and wanted in Greenbrler
county, this state, in connection with
q jewelry robbery at White Sulphur
Springs. Mrs. George Eastwick on
lonely mountain trail near White Sui
phur Springs and obtained jeweIry
and diamonds valued at $4,000, and
sum Of money.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-01

to be attended to. and your presence
is real necessity.
Preaching at 1O:45 .. m. and 1850
p. m. by the pastor.
Epworth League at GAS p. m, Ward
N. Downs, president, Mrs. D. n. sni.
der, leader.
Prayer meeting at 1880 p. m. OIL
Wednesday.
You are most cordially invited to
these services. A special invitation
to the stranger.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-01
MARY MURRIRS
BETTER HEALTH
STAYED PUT"
In Excellent Condition
Grateful User Confirms
Wentworth Praise Civ
en- Year Ago.

In March, 1915, Nsv.worth ads
contained the following remarkable
signed endorsement:
81 have been sick two years, Doc
tored considerable, taken lots of medi,
cine. had pains in my chest that
would keep me from doug my work.
coughed night and day and it was
very distressing. Nervous headaches,
dizzy spells all the time, bloated aw.
fully, and the gases would smother
me until ! thought would del was
completely down and out when got
my little bit OF work done. / did not
rest at night and was completely
run down, I'm on my second bottle
Of Nerv'Worth. ] began to get relief
after the first week and firmly believe
II hadn't found Wentworth ] could
not have lived think Nerv.worth ia
the finest medicine l ever took, az it
relieved by terrible suffering and I
am certainly a friend of Serv.Worth.
MRS. MARY MURRIN," i
Wheeling, W. Va.
A few days ago Demonstrator
England, of the Nerv.Worth force had
the pleasure to meet Mrs. Murrin, who
lives at 1921 Eoff St.. Wheeling. He
writes the office that Mrs. Murrin Is
in excellent health, is enthusiastic az
to Nerv-Worth's curative qualities,
highly recommends the tonic to all
and Is quite willing to have her words
Of praise reprinted.
This is o:e of multitude OF proofs
OF Nerv.Worth's lasting benefits.
Cranes Drug Store sells Wentworth
in Fatrmont. Your dollar back II
Nerv.Worth does not benefit you
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-01
M. p. TEMPLE.

J. c. BroomdeId, D. D., Pastor.
We return to cur evening service
again tomorrow, and also to our hour
for fall and winter services, namely:
1880 O'Clock. Tomorrow closes our
church year and l go to Annual Con.
ference on Tuesday. Ny sermon to.
morrow morning will be the last
morning sermon l will preach here
until my return from spending four
months with the soldiers in the South,
Hence my desire for a full turn out
of the members and friends of the
congregation at both services tomor.
row.
Sunday school at $50 o'clock. The
pastor teaches the whole school in
one Class.
Morning worship at '10:45 with ser.
mon on "A Pure Recipe for Success"
Christian EndeaYor at $50 O'Clock.
Evening worship at 1880. Subject
Of sermon, "a Closed Door"
A cordial welcome awaits you.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-01
Personals,

R. Phillips of Fairmont was
among the out of town business call,
ers in Monongah this morning.
Miss KATHLEEN Shaver was among
the Monongah social callers in Fair
mont yesterday afternoon.
Miss Pearl Holland of Fairmont was
in Monongah yesterday evening Wis
iting Miss Bonnie Fleming.
j. G. Atha was among the out OF
town business tranactor here this
morning.
Miss Daviupa Watkins will return
hon5s this evening from a six week
visit in Akron, Cleveland, Pittsburgh,
Wendell Pa. and other points.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-01
FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH..
cIaude E. GoodWin, Pastor.

Services tomorrow as follows:
Sunday school at $50. Those com.
prising the classes representing up
per grades and class OF the school are
urged to do their bit during these days
OF quarantine. Good singing. A
splendid orchestra.
Public worship and sermon ct
10:45 a. m. Subject of sermon, THE
Religious Stacker"
Epworth League devotional meet
ing at $3.50. Topic: HAS Summer
Playing Brought Leanness to your
Soul" Leader, Miss Frances Hell.
mick.
Publis worship and sermon at
1880. Subject of Sermon, THE Wells
Of Salvation"
Strangers and visitors will find a
hearty welcome.
You will please note that the even.
ing services begin half hour earlier.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-01
BUSINESS MEN ELECT.

CLARKsBURG, Sept. daniel
NJ. Ogden has been elected prestd dent
for the ensuing year OF the Clarks.
burg Business Mems League. w. j.
Parkhill is the new vice president for
that term and G. w. Duderar the sec.
rotary and treasurer. The league has
appointed a committee to work for
the erection Of new Federal build.
ing here.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-01
Chariot as Enalne Of War.

Among some nations of antiquity char
lots may be regarded as filling the place
Of heavy artillery, so that the military
power Of nation might be estimated
by the number of it's chariots. Thus
Pharoah in pursuing Israel took with
him coo chariots.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-01
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

w. ]. Eddy, Pastor.
The pastor will be present for the
service at 10:45.
Reception of new members and the
celebration OF the Lords Supper.
9:30-Sunday school for all 16 and
above.
7:oo-Intermediate B. Y. F. o. will
have an excellent program.
S:OO-The Senior B. Y. P. q. will
have an attractive program with ].
N. Durham as leader.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-01
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN.

Clarence D. Mitchell, D. D., Pastor.
The united service OF the Sunday
school and the morning worship at
10 a. m. A most cordial invitation
is extended to all persons not under
16 years Of age. The superintendent
OF the bible school and elder of the
church will appreciate your attend.
ance next Sunday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-01
Farewell Celebration.

The celebration to be given this
evening in honor sof the Monongah
boys who have been drafted will take
place in the Knights OF Pythias ban
quet hall. The committee in charge
spent yesterday evening getting the
hall cleaned and decorated.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-01
Returned Home.

Russell Bailey. last years center on
the West Virginia University football
team, and who has been superintend-
emit Of the Monongah play grounds
during the summer, has left for his
home in Weston. Since the recent
quarantine the play grounds have
been closed up and a superintendent
is not needed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-01
MONONGAH
Visiting In Pittsburgh.

Mrs George Fleming left yesterday
for Pittsburgh, where she will visit
friends and relatives. After a sever.
al days visit there she will return to
Monongah.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-01
CHURCH OF CHRIST.
Morl,o+ ond ra,,,.L,. e..

Market and Columbia SITS.
Services for Lords day, September
I'd: Bible reading, $3.50 a. NJ; social
service and communion at 1890 a, n;
Bible reading at 1880 p. m.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-01
Sunday In
The Churches
PALATINE BAPTIST CHURCH.
The Home-like Church.
a w 6Houv1 Dse4or

" W. 6TOWnI eaSIoTs
Sunday school at $3.50, Prof ". A.
Hustead, superintendent. Now is the
time to boost the Sunday school.
Morning service at 1915. Sermon,
Spiritual Iron.
B. Y. P. u, at $3.50.
Evening service at 1880. Sermon.
Fluctuating Values.
A hearty welcome for the stranger
and visitor.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-01
FIRST M. p. CHURCH.

Sunday school at $3.50, ]. A. Swiger,
superintendent. We hope to have as
many as possible out to study Gods
word. Rev. c. c. Lawson, the new
pastor will be here and preach at
10:45; also at 500. Hope all the
members Of the church will come out
to hear him, and get acquainted with
him. BY B. NJ. Mitchell.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-01
CHRIST CHURCH

Charles Baird Mitchell, Rector.
1880 a. m.-Holy Communion.
10:45 g. m.-Holy Communion and
sermon.
Wednesday at s p. m, service of
Confirmation for Bishop Gravatt.
Welcome.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-01
DIAMOND STREET METHODIST
EPISCOPAL CHURCH,
W. D. Reed, Pas

W. D. Reed, PASTOR.
300 a. m.-Sunday school.
1920 a. m.-sermon, by the pas
700 p. m.-Epworth League Devo
tional
$500 p. m.-Sermon.
A welcome for all.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-01
WILLIAMS MEMORIAL M. E.
CHURCH. SOUTH.
R. 7. Webb, Pastor.
Corner Fairmont Avenue and Second
Street.

H 7, Webb, Pastor.
Tomorrow is the final Sunday Of
the present conference year. All the
members will make a special effort
to attend the services, and hear the
reports of the years work.
Sunday school at $3.50 a. M, con-
Quoted by H. T, Jones, Supt
Some very important matters have
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-14

Ruth, we're picking berries for Jo-
seph Bunner one day last week.
Theodore Rabe was at Saturday
on business.
Mariner johnson spent the past
week in Preston county.
Ellen smyth is staying with Mrs,
Walter Stevens at Grafton at this
time.
Lloyd Shuman has gone back TO the
mines to work after spending the
past two weeks with his family here.
Luther Fletcher was out taking
pictures last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Turner and
family Of Irontown, were visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Stevens here last
Sunday.
Helen and Opal smyth were at ].
c. MOran's one day last week pick
ing huckleberries,
Mr.. and Mrs. Brooner Musgrove
were at S. D. Smyth's one night last
week
The people from here attended the
basket dinner at Nebo last Sunday
Sim Smyth has been harvesting for
Charley Hudson near Little Falls for
the past week.
Luther Fletcher Is working for Dr.
Boyers this week.
Sim Smyth was at Luther Fletchers
last Sunday afternoon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-14
COUNTY EXTENDING
COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
People of MonOngah and 9th
er Towns Up That Way
Need 1t.

Work has begun on the new road
that is being built from the present
extension of the Country club road at
Mill Fall to Monongah. Workmen in
the employment Of the county are now
busy grading for the road and getting
sand and other material on the
grounds for its construction.
At present the county road passing
through the Country club ends at Mill
Fall, a distance Of about one mile from
Monongah. The one mile of bad road
interieres with traffic throughout the
winter and when the weather is the
least bit bad compells residents OF Mo-
nongah, Worthington and other towns
along the river to go several miles out
Of their way in making trip to Fair
mont
When the work is completed there
will be improved roads all the way
from Fairmont to Monongah distance
of six miles. Citizens Of Monongah,
Worhington and other towns along
the river have been agitating the Mill
FalLMonongah road for long time and
will hail the announcement Of the be-
ginning with much delight.
As the county is busy constructing
the roads, the town Of Monongah will
be busity engaged in making many i'm
provements to Camden avenue where
the road comes into Monougah.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-14
LAUREL POINT.

Ray Stevens, of Fairmont, spent the
weeks end with his mother Mrs. S. j.
Stevens.
Glen Henry was at Wyatt Saturday
and Sunday for a visit.
Rev. E. P. Brand, of Normal, ILL.,, a
former monaghan, preached in Zoar
Baptist church Sunday morning to a
large audience. Mr.. Brand Is here for
the Brand reunion which is to be held
at this place the 18th Of August.
Gideon and Henry Price were guests
at the home of Fielding Henry Sunday.
News was received here Saturday
night of an auto accident which &C.
cured Saturday evening near Pt. Ma
'rion in which Phil Trickett, of near
this place, was severely injured. Hav-
ing an arm broken besides other in
jurles. He was taken to the City hos
pital.
John H. Porter and two sons, Of Ca
tawba, were here Sunday. John was
born and raised here and comes back
about once year to visit the scenes OF
his childhood and his parents graves.
Miss Stella Satterfield, of Rivesville,
is at the home Of Mrs. Virginia Henry.
Mr.. and Mrs, ]. C. Shafer, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. E. Martin, Miss Mary Stevens
and Dana Snider attended the Hide
brand reunion at Worcester's Park the
18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. D. Shafer, of Nor.
gantown were guests of friends here
few days ago.
Mrs. Jane Thompson recently spent
few days with her sister, Mrs. Nan
Hare near Morgantown.
Rev. W. B. King, of Clarksburg, will
give lecture at Lynch's chapel on
Friday evening the 18th.
The fourth and last quarterly meet.
ing for Arnettsvllle charge will be held
at Lynch's chapel Saturday and Sun
day. Rev. W. B. King will preside in
place of Dr. o. D. King.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-14
TRIUNE.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Stevens were
visiting their son, Walter at Grafton
last Saturday and Sunday.
Joseph Bunner went to Fairmont
last Saturday with blackberries,
There was a dance and ice cream
supper at Lloyd Shuman's last SatGr'
day night and also dance at Elmus
MoraRs Saturday night.
Luther Fletcher was visiting his
mother in Fairmont a few days last
week. Mrs. Fletcher is getting yer !
feeble,
Mrs. Maggie smyth was VisitinA
Mrs. Polly Haun last Friday.
Mrs, Ida Fletcher and daughter
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-14
Business Men to
Change Their Rules

There will be a general meeting Of
the Fairmont Business Mems Associa-
tion at the local Y. NJ. c. A. on Thurs
day evening Of this week. The meet
ing has been called for the purpose Of
making several changes in the bylaws
and constitution. The changes have
been previously suggested to the mem
bers and Thursday they will be either
adapted or rejected.
The meeting will be called promptly
at eight o'clock and every member Of
the association is requested to attend.
The meeting Thursday is not the regu.
lar quarterly meeting of the asSocia-
ton but has been specially arranged.