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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-22
RUSSIAN NAVAL UNITS
ESCAPE MOON SOUND

PLANES were brought down Yesterday BY
British AMY airmen. says an admiralty
statement today
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-22
Local 0bSen .tions.

The following are local weather obser-
yatiunn~. covering the 2i-hnur period
ending AZ : n. m.. today. taken TN the
local United States weather bureau. in
charge NJ Mrs. a Nv. Reed:
Maximum trmpcratur" .........Nt
Minimum temperature ............6l
liarumrtrir pressure. : q. "a. ..... 80 l3
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-22

,liy Associated rrcss)
LONDON, Oct. - six German air
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-22

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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17
editorial Comment
on Current Subjects
WHAT EVERY SENATOR SHOULD
KNOW.

From the New York World.
Senator Owen, Of Oklahoma. is an
amiable and able citizen, but as a
strict constructionist who would de-
prtve the United States Supreme Court
Of its most important powers he is
more than one hundred years behinu
the times. In particular he comes to
the wrong market with his wares when
be appears in New York, which reject.
ed the Kentucky and Virginia resolu
tons asserting the power Of states to
nullify acts OF Congress and which has
Slways supported Chief Justice Mar.
shall's contention that that power re.
sided in the court alone.
The early disagreements as to
working of the Federal system were
batural. It was almost universally
held that II Congress proceeded in vic.
lation of the Constitution, power ca.
pable Of checking 1t must be lodged
somewhere. Obviously, the states
could not exercise that function, for
they probably would not\agree. The
court, as the living voice of the Con.
sututton, took the duty upon itself, as
was proper. and 1t has used its grea.
authority sparingly but with wisdom
and patriotism.
Mr.. Ovens proposition that Con.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17
RUFF STUFF
by RED.

Cog gone, amt 1t fine, kids; there
mint no schoo lfor week, and looka
all the snow on the ground"
Robbing a Baltimore and Ohio
train to get an education ought not
TO be against the law,
Grady webb's college days were
cut short, but he should be allowed
TO study his MEDICINE in the prison.
II Dewey leads navy in the next
world, here's hopin' he's successful.
Comic magazine. Life" should be
printed In Charleston during legisla-
ture time.
Two hundred years ago getting up
custom was o'clock. We've been
the past ten years at 2 a. m. Ought
to change now to $3.50 a. M.
a person, not having feathers,
should be allowed to stay in bed until
thegas supply gets short.
NNhlSh 10 as SUN dS tIle factories
open.
the rage?"
II infantile paralysis would kill
the cats that yell because they are
cold at night, the plauge would do us
Q favor.
Speaking Of beneficial" legisla-
ton, where has my little dog gone?
Tom Lawson managed to get some
thing started, lnasmuch us the snow
on the roof OF the capitol helped
nlong the leak.
Holy hmoke--if Crater and Par
lett were not guilty of violating the
Yost law, why in the dickens don't
they let the as or 20 out OF jail that
did carry wlliskey on the streets?
One man carried it on the streets,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17
EorLoW BRED o. RLuE

q far no bill to amend the state prohibition law has
been introduced in the legislature and this encourages
the hope that the friends of the prohibition cause
have decided to unite their efforts upon some one
which will be introduced when the proper time arrives
As we have said before the practical thing to do is for
the dry forces to get behind the bill proposed by the Anti
Saloon league because that would assure concentration
Of all the antquor strength behind measure that is GER
tam Of ample support back home To that suggestion
we would like to add that in the preparation of the Anti
Saloon league bill the experience Of Prohibition Commits
Flcner Fred Q. Blue be drawn upon freely.
Blue knows the booze situation as it exists in West
Virginia as no other man does. He knows where and
why The Yost law and its amendments have failed and
what is important he has made careful study of
proper remedies for the Yo laws defects and if his lead
srshP IS followed Loyalty and aggressyey by the anti
booze members of the legislature West Virginia will soon
posses prohibition law that actually pohbils-he first
one in the long history Of the American war on King AL
cohol
Perhaps the strongest recommendation for Mr. Blues
program Of prohibition law amendments is their simplicity,
reasonableness and practicabiy There no SAVIOR of
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY II. 1917
GEORGE DEWEY.

E7OR the people Of the United States the great lesson
taught by the career of Admiral George Dewey
which closed yesterday, is that like Lincoln he be-
came he was masni6cently equal to it
The period between the Civil and the Spanish wars
presented little of encouraging nature for the officers
of the American navy and army. There was practically
nothing OF an active professional nature to do Promotion
slow to the point of sagnaion That dry rot set in
in both services not to be wondered at But through it
all George Dewey kept his fighting edge. How he &C.
Quilted himself when the fortunes of war threw tremendous
responsibility upon his shoulders is matter of history
familiar to all.
Dsweys death at this time when the American navy is
being reorganized is double loss He was first of all
fighter thoroughly trained and competent under the most
ing circumstances. but he was also one of the worlds
great naval experts. and his cool head and ripe scholarship
when rank outsiders with axes to grind and incompetent
theorists the inside are contencng for supremacy in the
rounrys naval affairs, will be greatly missed
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17

must serve tie. social. hunino11 ana
intellectual, aB vel a. the uplf1n14
and moral eide d iics.s
sssDr. George Braader, tho fauoux
Danish critic. proclaimed recently che
profound truth that the trouble With
q peace4reaty q that q doea not at
OH guarantee peacA" 10 that 10 add
ed that he wished 'smen would realize
that true progress comes from other
sources. Great thinkers, good men,
noble thoughts, high ideals, intellec-
tual achievements, patient scientists
and the undtmned truththose are
the forces that make for true progress:
those are the forces which are wortN
more in country than al forces u
race hatred, of militarism. or asgses'
sive strength, OF organized brutality"
ssSA western warbler Of woridly
wisdom warns US that the educational
faddist Is in the saddle and will con
tinue to ride until disgnsted parent
age takes him by the slack Of his In
tellectuality and throws him out. Wisd
men often come from the west.
sssLet no one inslnuate that It was
resident Of Monongalia county that
evolved the idea that the Christmas
spirit that comes in bottles leaves
headache.
"'sAccording to the report Of The
revenue commissioner the production
OF spirituous liquors increased so per
cent. or 112,627.17o gallons last year
We wonder who got our share
S. g. MUSGRAYE.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17

not always be depended upon. but
when you see the assessor coming up
the valley, spring with her ethereal
fnildnesg and other ornaments can not
be far away. Tho arrival 81 seeds from
your congressman does not indicate
that spring has come; Il merely indi.
dates that Congress has made an ap.
preparation for that purpose.
'''The following dialogue between
Q penny and dollar must be rescued
from obliviou's shoreless sea: They
met in 8 mans pocket and the dollar
turned up It's nose at the penny and
said scornfully: "why, am worth
one hundred OF you" "Yes," said the
penny, 'but even at that l am a good
bit better than you are. I 60 every
Sunday to church and Sunday school
both, and you never get to either
one"
SssThe Farmers Educational Union
Is issuing series Of articles dealing
with all phases OF rural life. It is ad.
vocating q reduction in quantity and
an increase In quality OF the rural
churches In America. From q recent
article the following luminous logic
is taken: blessed Is that>rural com.
munity that has but one place OF wor-
ship. While competition is the life
Of trade, II is death to the rural church
and moral starvation to the commun.
ity. Petty sectarianism is scourge
that blights the life. and church preju-
dice Gaps the vitality of many COM
munities. An over-churched COM
munity is crime against religion, a
serious handicap to society and use.
less tax upon agriculture. The church
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17
THE BEST Seller

is OLD BLACK JOE COUGH SYRUP
Wherever introduced, Old Black Joe
Cough Syrup soon becomes the best
selling remedy for coughs, colds, bron.
chitis and irritated thrpats. The rea-
son is plain-it is absolutely safe for
children as well as for grown folks
and it does the work quickly and sure.
ly. There is not a single drop of
opiates, chloroform or narcotic drugs
in it. It loosens the phlegm, opens the
air passages, soothes irritation and
kills the cold germs. A big bottle
costs only Csc at any store in city
or country.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17

eress should be independent OF the
court Is an assertion that Congfess Il
also superior 70; the Constitution. ii
the Constitution there are many Tint,
tations upon the poewr Of Congress.
Many Of them are vital 70 human free.
dom. To hold that Congress Is above
the Consultation would be to nullity
the fundamental law.a,and with that
set aside there would be no check upon
any OF the great departments Of gov.
ernment
The Constitution is not unchange.
able. II 1t stands in the way Of the
popular will it can be amended, as II
has been in the past, but this must
be done as the Constitution itself pro.
vides and not by town meeting or by
usurpation, as Senator Owen ought to
know.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17

purchased it in Tairmont, had it in a
public place and was not guilty. Col
ored man had it on the streets, claims
it was his'n."
We're glad to see they are not in
Jail, but there are others in the Buck
ley house who have been sent there
Tor lesser violations of the Yost law.
y 80
A white man named Shinn claims
he was robbed in a negro joint last
night. Skinny, old top, you've got
nerve to admit it.
But then you're sewing machine
agent.
The kids can't go to Sunday school,
which will almost worry them to
death.
OF course they don't care whether
they go to the movies or not.
II y
oh mercy no!
NOt-a-tall.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17
Mononaalia Musings

'"'A beer-soaked sage thinks the re.
cent Supreme Court decision on the
liquor law makes rather dry reading
1t can be read with ease by moon
shine.
s""The latest note from Berlin indi
Gates that Emperor William does NOT
exactly endorse Cowper's sentiments:
England, with all thy faults love
thee still"
''*As weather forecasters the robins
will cease the 9th OF this month. We
have just as much faith in the ground
hog.
'''A weather forecasters the robins
are not a success and blue birds can
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17

Now that 1T has been decided to close the schools
and other public places to children under Is years old
1T is up to the Mayor police authorities to see
that the order carried with the utmost rgor If
it is necessary employ additional policemen to keep
children off the streets that should be DONE
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17

In splitting the attendance at the high school by
deciding that all students 16 years may continue
to attend during the period for which the schools are
to be closed account OF the nfante paralysis
the authorities have in all probability introduced an
element which will make for much confusion to the
end OF the term.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17

For time!the city will be full of rumors about in
fantile paralysis Experience proves that most
of these stories will be entirely false The health au-
thorites of the city will any new develop
ments in the situation fast they and the
newspapers will print these announcements These are
the only reports that worth paying any to-
Keep your head. and fight shy Of the rumor mongers
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17

More of the unsigned currency stolen in the Central
Station hold up has been discovered this time in Kan
City Evidently there more of this stuff taken
than the people who knew the facts were willing to
admit at the time. Also it be harder to put I'M
signed bills into circulation the people who car
rIed it off seemed to think at the time.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17

hard earned American dollars belong.
ing to her husband. Mary isn't bad
sort though for she left hubby $500
with which to pay the cops for chasing
her. And the cops have been notified
and are on her trail.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17

Our best compliments to the quarantine guard on
duty at the Walker home the East side where the
Colebank of infane paralysis exists If all quar-
antine measures strictly enforced epidemics
would become extremely rare things in this country
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17
No IlI.Luck.

There is no such thing as ill-luck.
The man or woman who is always un.
lucky generally is so because he or she
does not grasp chance when it comes.
Luck is wholly matter of making the
most of our opportunities.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17

The bee has little on Ben Rosenboom when it comes
to this busy business The state senate has been in
actual operation just two days Ohio county
ator has already introduced enough legislation to keep
most of the committees going for weeks.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17

If this leak business keeps on making trouble for
busy men Tom Lawson will soon be popular in fnan-
cal, administrative and newspaper circles as Titus
Oates with the good people of England when his
tissue of lies tumbed to the ground
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17

In the death of c. S. Pitzer the police department of
Fairmont lost thoroughly conscientious officer and
the city good citizen.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17
Runaway Wife Took
Child and $3.50

Mary zvronarlch, of viropa. north
of Shinnston, has skipped with her 10
year old child from the home of her
husband. running away with a Croa-
tian. The Croatian had an eye for
business for Mary took along $1,000
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17

bigotfy about item But They would work and before
great lapse 81 tune after Their passage put every boot
logger out Of business Briefly stated the additions and
changes in the ost law which MIR. Blue asks Tie legsa-
lure to enact are as follows:
That section Of the prohibition law be
amended so that 1t will be unlawful for a per-
son to have liquors anywhere except in his
bona fde home.
Making or other conveyance used for
the purpose of transmitting intoxicants lille
gally place constituting public nuisance
subject to Injunction by a court
Providing for the summary removal OF any
Official who does not. do his duty and comply
with the law in the punishment of bootleg
gers.
Making the amount allowed to be brought
into the state for personal small 1t
cannot be used for commercial purposes.
Giving the owner lessor Of any property
the right to cancel any lease If the lessee vio-
lates any OF the provisions of the prohibition
law.
Providing for the cancellation of any state
or municipal license when the holder violates
the prohibition law.
Making the office of prohibition commits
sloner independent Of any other Office
The word should be passed among the dry members Of
the Legislature that this much least must be done 1t is
altogether possible that it would be the better part of wis
dom to attempt nothing additional along the line of liquor
legislation. If such scheme agreed upon every dry
legislator will know at every stage of the session just what
he wants and how he hopes to be able to get it. Such
strong grasp upon the entire situation upon the part of each
individual legislator would in itself make it practically i'm
possible for the forces obtain by trckey any egs-
lation favorable to the interests they represent.
Follow the lead of Fred o. Bluel Let that be the
watchword for the forces in Charleston that stand for
right living clean morals and personal efficiency in Wes
Virginia.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17
IF YOU DON'T GET YOUR PAPER CALL
"WEsTERN uNIoN.n

Subscribers carrier routes failing to get The
West virginian any evening should call WESTERN
UNION" state the fact and give name and residence
and messenger will deliver paper to your door at
once There is no charge the subscriber for this
service. The West Virginian plans to render to its
subscribers the best newspaper delivery service DOS
stble and this is part Of the plan
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17
A Neu, Dress
Cost Little Now

When we look through the col.
lection of remnants and odd pieces
of dress goods that we have re.
duced in price SO tremendously il
seems as though we have been over
eager to soil them out, because
when they are made up nobody will
know whether they came from lot
of one thousand yards or rem.
nant piece and that is evactly what
makes them SO attractive to hun.
dreds of women.
One Lot of Dress Goods, One.
Half Price.
Ono Lot of Dress Goods. Reduc.
ed One Third.
One Lot of Dress Trimmings.
Reduced One Half.
One Lot Of Dress Trimmings.
Reduced One Third.
One Lot of Embroidery. Redus.
ed One Halt.
One Lot of Embroidery. Reduced
One Third.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17

Matt and Pat Mcdonald would d,
we'll on 80 cents day for meals
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17
Splendid
Opportunities among
the Remnants

On the special tables where ne have assembled the
short pieces will be found some Of the best attractions
OF the January Clearance Sale Here dress pattern or
skirt length be selected from an interesting variety
of all sorts Of materials at very little prices.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17
Brighten Your Floors
From the Rug Offerings

II there is stock in the store where every article
deserves its regular price, it this splendid collection of
Rugs The regular prices very low considering the
prices of rugs today Since they were purchased the
prices have risen tremendously but to reduce
present stocks offer you choice the entire stock
at reduction of 20 per cent
All are from the very best makers of each grade and
every pattern and coorng selected its artistic and
desirable qualities Below quote wonderfully low
ox12 Wilton Velvet Rugs Observation-Disclosures. $4,000
9xl2 Body Brussels Rugs Observation-Disclosures. $3.50
SxlS Body Brussels Rugs .................. s2t.2o
SSlS Administer Rugs .,...................... $3.50
SNlS Tapestry Brussels Rugs Observation-Disclosures. $3.50
Sx4S tapestry Brussels Rugs ................ s1so
S6xlzlnch Administer Rugs ............"....... $3.50
S1Xo4ineh Administer Rugs ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $3.50
S0&1Zinch Novelty Felt Rugs observation-disclosures. s2Ao
Sfxo4inch Novelty Felt Rugs Observation-Disclosures. s1so
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-17

While there are several weeks of cold winter
weather ahead when these garments will give
good service, thrifty women will not overlook
the fact that they will be seasonable next year.
And as many of them are light in weight they will
be appropriate for spring wear as we'll OF course
women who would rather pay double next fall,
or for Spring garments are not interested in this
sale, but we do believe that hundreds of women
Will eagerly purchase these suits, coats dresses
and furs at these great savings.
Womens Suits Reduced one-Third to one.Halr
womens Coats Reduced one.Fourth to one.Thrd
Womens Dresses Reduced one-Third to one.Aalf
Furs Observation-Disclosures. Reduced one-Fourth
chiIdren's Goats ............. Reduced one-FiFh
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
NEW ENGLAND'S PEACHES
Markets Now We'll Supplied; Are You
 Ready to Use Your Share?

Through the cooperation of the bureau of markets of the United States department of agriculture. which sent marketing expert to New England at the opening of the peach season, New England's markets are now we'll SUD- piled with this unsurpassed ripened- on the tree fruit.
 Carloads are being sent out every day from the large producing sections The railroads are giving what assis- tance they can and efforts are being made to leave no city or town un- supplied.
 Conditions are so favorable that the crop is ripening splendidly. The fruit is coming into the market in fine con. dition. This year more than ever be- fore an effort is being made to allow the peaches to remain on the trees until they are fully ripe, and that means that their season in the market will be short.
 Now is the time to make prepara. tions by securing a supply of glass to put the preserved peaches into.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
RED CROSS MEETING
Held on Tuesday, Voted to Meet on
 Wednesdays Only Hereafter.

The Red Cross Auxiliary met Tues day afternoon as usual, IS ladies being present. The afternoon was spent in making bandages, etc., and the ladies will meet again Friday. It was voted at this meeting to meet hereafter only on Wednesdays, both morning and after. noon. Donations of jams and marma. lades, delivered at the Red Cross Head quarters, will be greatly appreciated.
 The women of the Twin Lakes colony have raised and donated to the Canaan Red Cross Auxiliary, cash to the amount of $385. This sum repre-, sents untiring efforts and enthusiasm on the part of the colony, for the great cause and the Canaan Auxiliary &C., knowledge this generous gift, with deep appreciation and thanks.
 The boy scouts own a number of books, which are taking up shelf room needed for other purposes, and the com mittee wishes to ask the boys if they will kindly claim these Books and re. move them.,
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
A PROCLAMATION
By His ExcsIIency Marcus H, Holcomb,
 Governor.

Connecticut has been called upon by the Congress and President of the United States to pay it's toll of man hood to the cause of liberty, and it's sons have been chosen under the selec tive service law to go to foreign shores under the flag of their country. AS in times past each tow Il is making its contribution to the common army, and soon these young men will be depart ing to training camps to make ready to fight on fields unknown. They have met this duty cheerfully and without shrinking. I, therefore. deem it proper that those of us who remain at home, and whose lives and liberty they go forth to protect, should observe their departure by some fitting ceremonies or exercises, and 1 recommend to the mayors of cities, wardens of boroughs and boards of selectm5n that they CO., operate with the town committees of the Connecticut State Council of De. fense in arranging such exercises. I also recommend that the clergy pay reverent tribute at the altar of Almighty God to the sacrifice that these young men and their families are called upon to face.
 Given under my hand and seal of the State at the Capitol, in Hartford this twenty ninth day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand, nine hundred and seventeen, and of the independence of the United States the one hundred and forty second.
 By His Excellency's Command:
 M. H. Holcomb,
 Governor. Frederick L. Perry,
 Secretary.