davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-18

p MOlasses. =. 152, ,142,232
Omitting wheat, oats, barley and
'other materials, and reducing corn,
rye, malt and molasses to pounds, we
get a total of 3,911,916 pounds
OF grain and molasses.
The census for 1900, Vol. 8, page
6O2, gives the following figures as to
materials used in the manufacture of
| fermented liquors
Corn, pounds. 80. ...483, 3,998,984
Malt, bushels ......... 36,385,36
Barley bushels. -. .... IL 1,232,599
This amounts to a total of $780,
266,146 pounds.
These seem to be the latest positive
figures available. The materials US
ed in 1916 may be estimated as fol-
lows though there is a possible mar
gin of error. The production of fer
mented liquors for the year 1900 was
1864 5S4 barrels By 1916 it had
risen to 58,633,624 barrels (see Re-
port of Commissioner of Internal
Revenue for 1916, p. 145). The pro-
duction increased 516 per cent. As
suming an increase of at least SO per-
cent in the materials used we get g.
390,399,219 pounds.
Combining the figures for the man
ufacture of fermented liquors and
distilled spirits, we get total Of g.
994,311, ,135 pounds of grain and mo-
lasses.
This omits all minor ingredients
and says nothing about the fruit and
glucose used in the production of var
ious other alcoholic beverages.
In time of food shortage, when
conservation of foodstuffs is an i'm
portant public question, the seven
billion pounds (7,00O, O,000,0OO) of
food materials which are used in
these industries, form an item which
is worth considering.
T. N. CARVER,
EDMUND e. DAY,
WILLIAM 2. RIPLEY,
EDWIN T. GAY.
Professors in Department of Econom-
les, Harvard University
IRVING FISHER,
Professor of Political Economy, Yale
University.
We have reviewed the statistics
submitted in regard to the 7,0O0,-
100000 pounds of foodstuffs used in
he manufacture of malt and distill-
I'd liquors in the United States. 1t
S probable that as much as one-sixth
If the total may be necessary for the
of denatured alcohol. At
/ low estimate of its calorific or fuel
'alue the remaining five-sixths would
upply the energy requirement of 2
100, 900 men for a year. s
WALTER B. CANNON, {
GEORGE HIGGINSON,
Professors of Physiology in Harvard [
University.
PERCY G. STILES, q
Professor of Physiology in 7
Harvard University. c
IRVING FISHER, I
'rofessor of Political Economy, Yale e
University. Q
War Prohibition Conservation \
ommittee, S2S fremont Bldg, Bos- i
On, Mass. L
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08
its present form makes enforcement OF
both laws difficult.

A. A. Lilly, attorney general of West
Virginia, rendered 65S opinions during
the two year period which ended on
June 30, 1916. according to his bien-
| NAL report just made public. Many Of
the opinions involved matters of ex-
IRENE Importance to the common
wealth. The attorney general also ap-
peared in % criminal cases and 80
civil proceedings, the most important
in the latter class being the Virginia
debt case. III concluding the recital OF
facts concerning the progress made in
this litigation, Attorney General Lilly
brings attention 10 the fact that at any
time after the adjournment of the
West Virginia legislature. the state OF
Virginia, through its attorney general,
may renew its prayer for a writ of ex-
ecution against the state of West Vir-
ginia to satisfy the judgment of the
Supreme Court of the United States
against the latter for approximately
S13,000,000. The report OF this case
shows that the first petition for this
writ was denied without prejudice to
the renewal OF the same after the next
session of the legislature of the state
OF West Virginia has met and had a
reasonable opportunity to provide for
the payment Of the judgment"
Attorney General Lilly also shows
the moneys collected by his depart
ment, giving the style of the cases pro-
ductive of cash which passed through
that office. The largest judgment was
that against the Martinsburg Power
Company for ,$27,6O6. The next In i'm
portance was that against the Citizens
Dollar Savings Bank and Maryland
Casualty Company which was a judg.
ment for money deposited in the bank
as state depository. The amount of
this judgment was $19,699 The total
disbursements astue from salaries for
the two year period was SS,751. There
was balance on hand on June 30, 1916,
of $2,051. The salary of the attorney
general is $4,000 year. The total sal.
aries drawn by his assistants OF whom
there are three is $500 year. The
salary of stenographers was almost S..
900. Because OF the expiration of the
time limit fixed by law, $5.732 of the
fund for reprinting and binding the Su.
preme Court reports was returned to
the treasury, only $1,000 being dis
bursed from that furd in 1915 and S4,-
2e7 in 1916.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

The woman's Home Missionary so.
ciety of the Diamond Street NJ f.
church, will meet Wednesday after
noon at the church.
The Ladies' Aid society of the First
NJ. p. church will meet Wednesday af-
ternoon at the church. The annual
election of officers will be held at this
meeting and it is important that each
member be present.
A business meeting of the Aid so.
ciety OF the Diamond Street NJ. E.
church will be held Thursday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Priscilla
Merrifield on Wilson street.
The revival meeting at the First
NJ. p church will continue this week.
Services will be held each evening at
1880 o'clock. Interesting sermons and
excellent music at each service. The
public is invited to attend.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08
BITS OF
STATE NEWS

Agents of the state department o:
agriculture are fearful of spread OF
white pine blister from the affected
portions OF Virginia, Maryland and
Ohio to plantations OF white pine in
West Virginia, particularly in Poca.
hontac, Tucker and Morgan counties.
This disease, following closely on the
dreaded chestnut blight, is said to be
rapidly destroying the white pine in
the eastern part of the United States.
Investigation by agents of the depart.
ment of agriculture and the State Elk.
pertinent Station have, thus far, found
no traces of the blighat in this state.
However the department OF ae..--..
ture is urging that the state Legislature
authorize more thorough examina.
ton to determine whether the disease
has entered one or more sections where
the white pine grows.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08
Several Conversions
at First M. P. Church

Several persons came, forward and
confessed Christ last evening at the
revival services which are in progress
at the First NJ. P. church and which
are being conducted by the pastor,
Rev. B. NJ. Mitchell. The theme OF
the evening sermon was weighed in
the Balance A special feature of
the evening was the splendid singing.
At the morning service Prof. Jones'
sang effectively ais the World ANY
Better Because You Are Passing This
Way?" Large congregations assem-
bled for both OF these services on Sun
day.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08
CANNOT WEAR UNIFORMS

CHARLESTON, Jan. S.-Aides de
camp on the staff of the governor of
West Virginia may have their title
ranks. but may not wear military uni.
forms. This is directed by United
States army order, copies of which
will be sent soon to all honorary rank
holders in West Virginia. Generals,
colonies and majors are affected alike.
some of whom have uniforms and
equipment valued into the hundreds
Of dollars.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

Officials connected with the state
department of weights and measures
are of the opinion that the public has
not been sufficiently informed on the
importance of demanding measure by
weight instead OF by the so.called dry
measure. The change has not been
extensively introduced into the int
rior counties and 1t will require an act
of the legislature providing for sales
only by weight before the change can
be made general, according to ] H.
Nightingale, ex-officio state>comission.
er Of weights and measures.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

Adjustments of claims for damages
by shippers car service charges and
demurrage must be made by railroad
companies in West Virginia within 60
days after the claim is filed il bill
proposed by the various chambers of
commerce of the state passes the 1917
Legislature. These organizations allege
that complaints against railroad com
panies are numerous and many months
frequently pass before settlements OF
claims are made.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

Anybody who wants to become a
stakeholder in one of Uncle SANS
twelve Federal Land Banks and has
$500 can do so. The subscription
books will be opened January 10. Each
bank is to have capital of $3.50 900.
The shares are $500 each. What the
public does not subscribe. the govern.
ment will buy at the end of thirty
days. Address the Farm Loan Board,
Treasury Department, Washington,
n. C.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08
EAST SIDE
- NEWS -
Annual Family Dinner

Mr.. and Mrs. T. D. Harden, OF Wa.
ter street, entertained at their annual
family dinner yesterday at noon. All
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harden's children
aud grandchildren were present and a
most enjoyable day was spent.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

The legislature will be asked to en-
acb law providing for the certifica-
tion by the state of shorthand report
ers according to decision OF the West
Virginia Shorthand Reporters Asso-
citation at recent meeting in Hunt
ington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08
Land of Promise.

"And where do you come from?"
America"
as it true that in your country
every man has chance to be presi-
dent?"
well, we can hardly say that. But
almost every family can own a motor
car. kansas City Journal.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08
PERSONALS

Robert and Albert, sons of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. d. Robinson. are i'll OF humps.
Howard Baker, OF Parsons, is visit.
ing here.
Miss Besse Morrow returned last
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08
BRIDGE CONTRACTS AWARDED,

GRAFTON, Jan. s. = The county
court OF Taylor county has awarded
to the Luten Bride company the con-
tracts to erect nine concrete bridges
over streams in the county. at total
cost Of $4,000.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

The prosperous condition of the
state is responsible for the small num-
Der of enlistments in the United States
Army during the past few months in
West Virginia, according to Captain
NJ. A. Baston, in charge OF recruiting
stations in West Virginia. The en-
listments have been far below the
average for several months.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

Walter L. Miller, on Huntington, who
has achieved considerable notoriety as
long-distance walker, has arranged
for two years walk from Huntington
to Sacramento. Cal. He plans to carry
communications from city officials Of
Huntington and Charleston to the
mayor Of Sacramento.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08
Returned To Washlnoton

Miss Helen Robinson, who has spent
the holidays with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. c. D. Robinson, left last night
for Washington to re.enter school.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08
Wlll Install officers

The Modern Woodmen Of America,
142G7, will install the new officers at
the meeting this evening There will
also be several limitations.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

night from visit with her sister, Mrs.
George Frum, at Granville.
Winchester, Va, are visiting relatives
here.
Miss Sara Jacobs is i'll at her home
on Guttey street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

The West Virginia child labor law
probably will be changed by the COM
ing legislature to conform with the
Federal law. In several points the
West Virginia law differs from the law
recently enacted by Congress and in
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08
w. C. I. U.

The W. c. T. U. will meet Tuesday
afternoon at two o'clock in the COM
mittce room at the Diamond Street
NJ. +. church.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

Reports of Jean F. Smith, county di.
yorce commissioner, just made public
show that during 1916 the number of
divorces granted in Cabell county de-
creased so per cent. over 1915.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

Professor A. B. Brooks, State En-.
tomologist w. E. Ramsey, of Morgan.
town, Commissioner of Agriculture
Howard E. Williams, Commissioner.
elect ]. H. Stewart, State Forest War.
den j. A. Viquesney and many timber
owners in West Virginia will attond
the meeting of the American Forestry
Association in Washington January
Is AUG 10.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

Charles Patterson, Of Merchant
street, is suffering with a badly injur.
ed foot.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

a hundred other concerns in that dis.
trict.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

Wheeling has been named as the
1917 meeting place of the West vir.
ginia Shorthand Reporters Associa.
ton.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

Political endorsements will be use.
less to get appointments on the direc.
lorates of the Farm Loan Board banks
now being organized. This has been
officially announced by the board. The
value Of the bonds and the ability OF
the banks to command public conf
aence require that they be organized
N business basis
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

The Senatorial courtesy" ring in the
Senate has won its fight with Presi.
dent Wilson by preventing the con
drmation Of George Rublee as a mem.
Der Of the Federal Trade Commission.
The President did not renew the Rub.
zee appointment this session. The obly
objection to Rublee -7as the fact that
he had campaigned IN New Hampshire
AGAINST "old Doc Gall.nger."
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

Because the gymnasium which is
now under construction will not be
completed in time for the opening OF
the basketball season, Bethany College
will have no representative basketball
team this year.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

Four more arrests were made by
Wheeling police in 1916 than in 1915,
according to statistics at police head
quarters, The total number of arrests
reached 1,7e1 during the past year.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

More marriage licenses were issued
in Ohio county during 1916 than were
ever before granted in any county in
the state in year. The record shows
that 1000 marriage permits were is
sued, nearly 800 more than Kanawha
county's record of 1884.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

To prevent forced suspension of
operations because of possible gas
shortages in the future-a Moundsville
glass company which operates one Oh
the largest glass foctories in the world
has installed new gas producers. Sim
liar arrangements are being made by
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04
ADJUSTMENTS. All advance notices furnished by
 Theatres.
BEST THEATRE.

Geraldine Farrar will be featured in Cecil B. DeMille's Aircraft pro- duction, "The Woman God Forgot '' at Best theatre today. This is mag nificent |photoplay production that tells 8 story of the ancient Aztecs, who possessed the highest degree of civilization amongst the original na. tives who inhabited America before the coming of the waite man. The
 story deals With the romanee, of Tezca, a princess of the Aztecs. Art craft has produced this photoplay up on a lavish scale and has expended countless thousands of dollars to se- cure realistic reproduction of the gorgeous temples and splendor that characterized this ancient race. Ger aldina Farrar is easily at her best in the role of the authoritarian, semi civilized princess. The character is varely different from any ever seen upon the screen and certainly no play has been more gorgeously' robbed and more expensively costumed than this Aztec princess. Words utterly fail to describe the gigantic pro- portions of this production. It is one of the biggest and greatest photo plays ever prOdced.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04
ORPHEO THEATRE.

The 1917 Vode Revue Musical Comedy company at the Orpheo thea tre presented "Follies of Pleasure
 to crowded houses yesterday and to say that the show pleased is express ing it mildly. The "Follies of Pleas ure" is big spectacular musical show and likens to the Winter Gar den and Zeigfield Follies as present. ed in New York. The show is de cided novelty from start to finish and gives every member of this talented company chance to show their aibil- ity. The stage settings are worthy of special mention and with the Or pheo theatre symphony orchestra be ing seated on the stage it makes one feel an dsee the famous Broadway
 The Orphea symphony orchestra, un- der the leadership of Howard Stein, pianist: Harry ,B. Cady, Miolinist;
 Harry l.. Johnson. drums and solos Willard Hilton. trombone; Alois Slo- vacek, Charles Larson, clarinet, were forced to respond to several encores.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04
HAUBER THEATRE.

Stewards 1917 Girl Revue is the headlining act at Hauber theatre for the first part of this week and they present performance that is hard to equal. There are II capable actors in this one act and they pre- sent a miniature musical comedy that is highly enjoyable from start to finish. This one act is we'll wortls the rrice of admissian and both pen formances showed to full houses last night.
 Dace Manley. in His Honor. the Mayor" is riot in this clever sketch and his act is laugh from beginning to end. Eldridge, Barlow and El- dridge appear in "'rhe Rural Deli very" and get over some side-split- ting comedy that is deserving of much applause. Miss Barlow pre- sents an eccentric dance that wins for her the approval of her audiences and she is the recipient of many en- core calls.
 Saxon and Clinton appear in a character comedy act that is great and they present several clever songs and dances.
 Starting today. the management of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04

w. M. T. P. A. D. T. c.
 you are in the market for any. thing that is put on wheels from a slide to an automobile you can get it at Mallard Wagon Works. 113 North Olive street. 11-11-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04

Help Uncle Sam win the war and at the same time cut down the cost of living by using less Pork and Beef and more fish meat. Fish meat has splendid fooo Value and at the present is muck cheaper than other meats.
 This store is headquarters for everything you need in this line, oys- ters, salmon. mackeral catfish,--in fact anything in the way of fish.
 Everpthing fresh and absolutely clean and wholesome.
 A complete line of both staple and fancy groceries.
 U. w. Poss & Son, 1701 W. Sixth. Telephone 566. 12-4-1w
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04
CALL OFF LECTURE 7:
 BY DR. PAPAZIAN

We the undersigned who secured Dr. M. G. Papazian for a lecture to be given tonight at the tabernacle have cancelled the engagement Those who purchased tickets at the taber- nacle last Thursday night can secure their money by calling at the Y. M. C.. A. Those who bought tickets later can receive the price of same from the individual from whom they purchased them.
 w. J. B. COX,
 A. HOMER JORDAN.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04
10 Drive Out Malaria
 And Bui1d In

ID OfIV9 VOI V0I6r18
 And Build Up The System fake 2the old Standard GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know what you ara taking, as the formula is nrinted on every label, showing it is Cuinine and Iron in a tasteless form. The Quirine drives out malaria, the Iron builds up the system. 60 cents
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04

The employees of the Iron Mountain yards are each voluntarily giving 25 cents per week to the striking tele- phone girls. This is very much ap- preciated.
 <, CENTRAL TRADES COUNCIL. 12-2-3t.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04

this theatre has secured the Bluebird and the Butterfly five-real feature films, which will be added to each shows entertainment.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-09
EXPERTS AT SHARING FOWLS
Sea Birds Furnish Men Of ST. kiIda
With Their Chief Occupation
Method of Work.

The chief occupation of the st. Kill
da men Is fowling The st. Kildans
eat vast numbers of the eggs of the
sea-birds which frequent their islands.
In addition to the birds themselves.
which are not only eaten fresh, but
dried and sailed for winter supplies.
The cliffs are equally divided among
the inhabitants, and man seldom or
never peaches on his neighbours prop
erty. Each year the cliffs are Dor
toned out anew, the Saxon mod. or
council, assembling for the purpose.
The adjacent islands and stacks" are
regarded as common property, and are
hunted at intervals by a party dis
patched in one Of the boats, the pro
ceeds being equally divided among the
entire population. No fowler in the
world is more expert than the st. XII
dan. Armed with a long rod, at the
end of which is a horsehair moose. he
climbs the dizzy heights and snares
the sitting birds at will, slipping the
fatal moose over their heads and drag.
ging the fluttering captives to him.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-09

The increasing activity Of her rafl-
In 1869, there were in France 10,743
miles Of railroad track; II 1912, there
were 31,546> miles.
Between 1909 and 1912, inland navi-
cation increased 1902; while the traffic
of her mercantile marine had amazing
~ expanded. The tonnage entering
French ports In 1869 is set down as
100000 tons In 1912, this had been
increased to 100000 tons.
Leaders in American finance ascribe
the solidarity of the French republic to
three influences: first, thoroughly
sound banking system, centralized in
one Of the greatest banking institutions
of the world, the Bank of France; sec
ond, the ingrained thrift and frugality
Of the French people as a whole, to-
gether with a national economic vigor
not elsewhere surpassed; third, wise su-
pervision, and patriotic cooperation by
the government with banking and bush
ness interests.
The government does its part to war
rant ana retain the commence or the
holders Of its securities. One of its
wise policies Is to impose new taxes to
defray the interest charges on new Sc
curity issues. 1t began this practice
after the Franco-Pruss War, and is
today following the same rule in regard
to securities issued to finance the pres
ent conflict. This continuity Of pur-
pose. doubtless, will prove reassuring
to all holders of French government
securities.
The Franco-Prussian war of 1870
1871 taught the French people the
meaning Of thrift and economy So
well did they learn this lesson, that
the whole sum Of the indemnity de-
manded by Germany, S1,0O0,000,O00
was raised within the republics con-