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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-28

pared BY Lewis e. Pierson Chairman Of he Board a
preetcrt Of he lyins National bank Of New York altar
exhaustive study. and The central thought Of Is that h
production and not low prices should be he controlling
consideration OF the government right now. The following
paragraphs give clear presentation Of the argument:
II the final determination OF the war is
70 be measured to any considerable extent by
the relative economic power Of the belger-
ents-and, OF course, 1t will be measured
the existence Of the things which money can
possession Of money itself
Effectiveness OF American participation in
the war demands the maintenance Of produc-
ton In practically all lines at the maximum
capacity, and the maintenance Of foreign trade
during the war is most efficient means Of
funds with which to meet the needs Of Govern
ment in taxation or loans; stabizing condi-
tior Of industry and maintaining the econom-
ic structure OF the nation.
This is exactly the opposite view from the theory which
has guided the administration so far This is proved con-
csiyey in at least one instance by the course that was
pursued with regard to coal prices The Lane agreemen,
with the producers basis Of So per ton agree
ment which would have stimulated coal production to the
very outside limit 1t had scarcely been announced before
the two members of the cabinet who are most under the
influence of the political and economic theories for which
William Jennings Bryan and his school of thought stands
sponsor made vigorous protest and trouble began right
there Eventually the influence Of Daniels and Baker pre-
vailed.
At the time something to check the skyrockedng Of the
prices Of steel and coal and other basic commodities
necessary. That every who has given the matter
hte least thought will admit And there must continue 10
be firm government supervision of prices. But it seems
to that the controlling idea should be tie enumerated
by Mr. Pierson and not the one which demagogc Demo-
cratic politicians OF tn. south and west have committed the
country TO- Before it too late Congress should take steps
10 remedy this situation.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-28

going he might tust as easy have
proved that Fetty never was robbed.
-
Secretary Daniels opposes the deco.
ration of men and officers OF the navy
by foreign governments.
Josephus' devotion to the constitu.
ton is touching. but 1t happens that
this is matter which the Fathers
intended Congress should deal with.
II Russia goes over to the German
side what food there Is in the country
will also go over.
1t begins to look as II the weather
man was going to give US raw deal
on Thanksgiving weather,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-28

Governor Mccall gave out at Boston last evening
copy Of letter which he wrote to Governor Cornwe
reply the West Virginia executives protest against
the failure Of Massachusetts, to honor the requisiton
this in the celebrated John johnson
this letter Governor Mccall stands squarey by his
tion dsclaims any spirit of hostility to West Virginia
and contends that his refusal not arraign-
ment OF JURISPRUDENCE. 1t is most amazing affair
all the way through 1t is not strange that Massa-
chusetts should have governor who thinks and writes
like Cole Bease JEFF Davis it is that this governor
should be the usually level headed, widely and deeply
educated and thoroughly experienced Samuel W. Nc
Call
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-28

Maybe you've had your own private
doubt about these Lunduners VIII
climbed to front row seats on the top
of skyscrapers every time they hear
the anti.aircraft guns booming. 81
have we.
Well. here are three London girE
who are guaranteed TO be not bi
a-scared OF any raiders the kaiser car
send.
Provided. of course, they can reacl
the sandbag pit in time. They drill
every day. A series of short blasts
double.quick to the pit. Along whistle
all over; back to filling shells.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-28
'Maeeabees Dance ronioh.

The Ladies Of the Maccabees will
entertain their friends at dance to.
night at the Armory for which event
invitations were issued several days
oEo. Guests are expected here from a
lumber OF nearby towns including
Grafton, Warrington, Clarksburg and
Morgantown. The patronesses OF the
eyeing are Mrs. B. F. Evans, Mrs. ].
NJ. Mcdonnell and Mrs. Claude Flem-
ing.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-28

giving llkker get through the lines.
But 1t must be admitted that quite
lot OF It did not get through.
The day of big profits and no risks
for the bootleg game has gone for the
present at least.
Notice they are going to have an
other conference here on local
switching rates.
Ought to be able to settle all such
matters In fig time and on q basis
Of the square deal now.
Mr.. Charlie showed great modera.
ton in that Daisy Dean case.
II the ease and speed that he was
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-28
RUFF STUFF

Wonder II they all look alike to Mr..
Charlie Just as they do to some Jury.
men and some cops?
It Is reported that Lenine is trying
10 deliver Russia to the Germans.
II he does, this will be the world $
champion green goods deal.
Also 1t will be one of the few cases
bn. record in which both parties to
the transaction are suckers.
Ills reported that . lot Of EAa-A;.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-28

sufragette hunger strikers at washington have been
released from JAIL There was lot Of fine scorn in this
country when the British government did this same
thing many times with the Wild Women over there
Maybe the parallel will all the way through Mill
fancy would not have in million years in England
yet as it dropped the women got the vote
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-28
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admirer told him; you couldn't stand
forced march Of five miles to save
your life" The young mountaineer
locker crestfallen. Il sure am sorry,
mister" he said. "I'd certain like to
join your army. You see how 1t is,
mister, l had to walk over the noun.
tains hundred miles to come here.
and, gosh! how hate to walk back"
Wien Fred L. Perkins, erstwhile edi-
tor OF the Parkersburg News, left a
job with the Cleveland Plain Dealer a
few weeks ago to come to this town 10
join the publicity dissemators at the
Department oil Agriculture, Charley
Henderson, like President Wilson, him
self Presbyterian as Perkins IL when
he works at it, who is also and likewise
city editor Of the Plain Dealer, called
young Perkins to him to say word OF
parting. Perkins" said Henderson.
II hate to see you leave us. You have
made good here. But there is this con.
ISOLATION, you will be close to the papal
head of our church"
, Two fluttering elderly ladies. 90 the
story goes, became acquainted with
young Major Bishop the Canadian who
is the greatest OF the living flyers on
the side of the allies, who is in Wash.
iugton for months stay before return.
ing to the front. The ladies were much
interested and bombarded him with
questions. Finally. this one was shot
st him, which WAS about the hundredth
one: What do you do Major, when
you are miles up in the air and get
out OF gas?" The Major hesitated-
then he gave the faintest of smiles.
well. you see, my dear ladies', that
Las never happened to me. It did to
two Germans who were flying above
cur hangers one day. They ran com.
pletely out of gas" One of the ladies'
cxcitedly interrupted, "yes, yes, and
vhat then?" Well, now, ladies, we
Just decided TO let them stay uA there"
G. Eugene Sly, of New York, and his
wife. vino was Miss Buleau Budd, OF
Parkersburg, went out to Camp Meade,
Nd, yesterday to see what a camp of
10000 soldiers in the process of max.
ing looked like. Mr.. Sly says that he
heard a drill sergeant bawling out a
fat boy who kept falling out of line
The sergeant used up bunch of Sc
iect profanity while doing it, winding
up with this promise or threat: you
fat-bellied, bone-headed, awkward son.
cf.a.gun, I'm goin' to nave youse trans.
ferred to the aviation, and damme.
you'll never fall out but once"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-28

Washington is beginning to quiet down after few
days feversh excitement the railway situation It
is the opinion in the capital that there will be no
attempt to take the railroads unless the new pool
ing plan fails This will at least give the railroad chiefs
a chance to show what they can do.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-28

state Senator Robert L. Gregory who
is here on business with the officials
Of the fuel administration, tells of the
parting of an old West Virginia noun
taineer and his son who was drafted
for the National Army. Bud" said
the old man, .be mighty kerful. Them
thar Germans are mighty treachrus
Shoot at 'em Jest the same as you'd
shoot at revenue agent"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-28

Senator Howard Sutherland brought
this yarn back with him from Ran
iolph county. He says that a boy
came over the mountains to Elkins to
apply to an army recruiter. He stood
the examination 100 per cent. except
re to feet. You're flat.footed," the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-28

If you want ear corn call the Fair
mont m Grain & Milling Company, phone
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-28
MlsoUoTINc BURKE.
THE National Security League is conduc

THE. National Security League is conducting what it
l calls campaign of patriotism through education.
The purpose is worthy enough. and perhaps the
league ought to be sped even what might be called
strueiivc criticism but there we been times when we have
felt that the campaign would be on sounder basis if the
education had begun little further back.
For instance, there is the article by William English
Wallng which is the very latest ousving of tie league
Right in his first sentence MI. Walling says:
II there ever was monstrous untruth put
into proverbial form it is Burkes, "You cannot
ndict nation"
But Burke sd not say that Not being as cock sure
some Of the bright minds that are exoficio trying run
the nation the great Ihman said that he did not know
how to indict nation His exact words are Il do not
know the method Of drawing up an indictment against
whole people" And if he were on earth today and the
matter Of the proper attitude for the people of this country
to take toward the German people were before him for
determination he probably would state his position over
again in substantially the same words.
The exaspefang thing about this Walling deliyerance
is that the statement W. h he has taken such Liberties with
is from the address on the Cancellation Of America. A
man who undertakes to teach patriotism in this country
through education ou to be able to quote correctly from
such paper at least.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-28

George N. Shriyer. vice president OF
the Baltimore & Ohio raiIroad. in
charge OF finance. was interviewed by
The Baltimore sun IN regard to the
pooling" Of railroad equipment and
lie thinks the great benefit will come
from relief at terminal points. The
new arrangement win lcave the roads
u handle their business pretty much as
in the past; that is no road will lose
It's individuality in the proposed ar:
rangement. He figures that the elm.
nation Of unnecessary switching will
mean q great deal. In his talk he
makes one point plain:
"For instance, a New York State
railroad must send its cars in
West Virginia for the loading OF
fuel for its OWE uses. These cars
cannot be used unfortunately,
but must be placed at the mines
where the railroad is purchasing
fuel and must be returned to the
owning company. Under the sug.
gested pooling plan the railroad
companies would still be given the
benefit Of its own cars, but the
roads would not necessarily re.
ceiye their own cars, but the same
number Of cars OF any ownership
that might be available"
Henry n. Ashton. OF the Public
Ownership League OF America, hopes
that the world will have more Of war
Until the Kaiser has been banished
from the face Of the earth:
"of course. this war is terrible,
but it is also great-great for hu.
mainly, for the generations yet to
come. Public ownership is here
today as it never was before, and
it's only begun. Take up the news.
papers any morning and what do
you see? The government-the
people-fixing the fair price of
things the people eat and wear and
the things they need to keep warm.
say it's glorious. 1 want more
war. The cost is Insignificant and
will be insignificant II by prolong.
ing the war we can smash the
Kaiser and his divine right foolish.
ness. and IL we can maintain half
the pace already set in tlta last
six months toward public control
and public ownership"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-28

George W. Summers, newspaper cor.
respondent, has embarked in business
as a side line. He has the exclusive
agency for the District of Columbia
and certain specified contiguous ter
rttory for Excelso, a first.cousin to
Bevo and fast becoming favorite
member Of the growing and popular
near-beer family. Eycelso has caught
en- In the Capital and bank solicitors
are beginning to hound the Summers
ssnctum In the Post building.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-28

Henry NJ. Ashton. of the Public
Ownership League OF America, hopes
that tho world will have more Of war
Until the Kaiser has been banished
from the face Of the earth:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-28

II there ever was monstrous untruth put
into proverbial form it is Burke's, "You cannot
jndict nation"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-28

George Colin Mcintosh, the brilliant
West Virginia writer who is press
esenting for tie fuel administration, is
the author Of the latest war.conserva-
ton suggestion. /. is, that theatre
intermissions in Washington be done,
away with because there is nothing to
go out for.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-28

WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. u.s.
/ Among the callers at Senator Suther-
lands office were a number of young
West Virginians who came to the Capt.
tai to see about getting into various
branches Of the war service that they
had picked out as suitable for them.
They were G. B. Early, of Williamson,
bank cashier, who has applied to the
signal corps for a clerical post: L. L.
Leatherberry. Of Clarksburg, and Sid
ney G. Smith. Of Parkersburg, who
would like to be accepted and trained
for the flying division; L. c. Trough
and Nelson B. O'Neal, Of Martinsburg,
who are qualified to be assigned to
clerical positions; H. E. Shade, OF
Wheeling, who wants to get into the
forestry section connected with avIa-
ton; and Philip D. Knaggs, OF Martins
burg, civil engineer, who will work
at his profession in any branch of the
army service that the government
wants him.
Application for increased pensions
have been filed by Congressman Wood.
yard for G. L. Boso, of Belleville, and
Mrs. Rebecca McM2llen, of Peasants
county. Mr.. woodward has requested
a passport for Scott Williams, of Eliza
beth, an oil well man who desires to 60
into Mexico to follow his business.
The Pension Commission has mott.
fled Senator Sutherland of the grant.
ing of pensions to John S. Perkins, of
kowlesburg, SIG a month from Septem.
Der. 1913, and $50 from last Septen.
Ter; and to John Record, West Vir.
einian who now resides at haywood,
ILL.,, att the rate of $3.50 from May,
1912, and SIS month from last octo.
Der.
Thos. B. Foulk. of Wheeling. is
prominent West Virginia visitor.
Cheyenne record., 1917-11-15

ut was evening on the broad
Sj Hampstead Plain. Long Island,
where the Rainbow division was
spending its last night before embark
ing for France 1t had been raining
hard in the afternocn-a cold. steady
autumn downpour-and there was
nothing to suggest the rainbow in the
outward aspect of the camp. Lines
and lines Of sodden canvas housed
$1,000 men, gathered from 27 different
states. Tae ground was dotted with
pools and quagmires. Under the wet
canvas it was damp and cold. with
penetrating chill Lit by fiickering
candles, the tents were far from cheer
ful shelter for a mans last night in
his native lard.
But tneia yer, seven big tenta
where electric lights. numbers and
.fr.endl.Iess r.cde the night pleasant.
Cheyenne record., 1917-11-15

least is on its way to you. Each one
of our 16 cantcnments, where the new
national army is being trained. is
using more than a million sheets OF
this paper every month. In the draft
army alone that means 100000 fila.
ments of love every month reaching
out from the great encampment where
the men are being trained into the
greatest army thia nation has ever
dreamed and binding them to the
hearts at home. Multiply that by
thinking OF all the other places where
Uncle Sam has men with the fiag-!n
navy yards. on the high seas. in arse
na,s and officers training camps and
"Over There" in France. In all these
places men are writing home. Those
urassuming little sheets OF notepaper
gladden. millions of hearts day.
They transfer more love from one
Cheyenne record., 1917-11-15

In each of these n soldier was strlm-
mirg on a piano: others were reading
books and magazines; hundreds were
writing letters home. Behind the
raised counter at one end three or four
young men wers busy passing out
notepaper and envelopes. selling
stamps and weighing parcels, which
the men were sending home. One of
the soldiers said to me as | stood In
the tent used chiefly by men from
Iowa: I'VE came all the way here
from Des Moines, and we were mighty
lonely. Then we found this Y M. G.
A. on the job, and it's been home
and more than a home to us. 1t gave
us what we wanted when we needed
It most. Well never forget it The
boys best friend Is the Y. M G. A."
Fine, ciean-cut, Outstanding Fellows.
How close those benches were pack.
ed with men. bending over the long
tables absorbed in their writing!
What an appeal to the sympathies
these great groups OF soldiers make!
Fine. clean-cut, outstanding fellows.
some OF them mere boys. one thinks
Immediately OF the sacrifice they have
made for the rest OF us and how pre-
cious they are to some one back home.
Somewhere, in far off iarm or village
or city street. there are parents or
brothers or wives who would give all
they possess for one glimpse OF those
sunburned faces as you and ! see
them on their last night before going
acroes And 1t was with throb OF
the heart that watched them. bent
over their letter paper. in one after
another OF those seven big tents
These were the tents of the Y. NJ &.
A. On that last night In America the
association was serving the soldiers
an opportunity to write home. On
previous nights they had enjoyed box.
ing bouts. movies. concerts. dramatics
and a score Of healthy entertainments
as we'll as religious meetings. But on
this last night home ties were strong
est And perhaps that is the keynote
OF the splendid work the Y NJ e. A.
is doing among our men in Uniform
keeping them In touch with home.
magic words, "With the coiors."
In these times there are some let.
ters that mean more to u tnan any
we have ever read before. They are
written on sheets OF paper stamped
with the Stars and Stripes and the
red triangle OF the Y N. z A.. and
they bear the magic words. with the
Colors." There are many more than
, million such letters In the mails now
while you read this. Perhaps one ~
Cheyenne record., 1917-11-15

part of the word to another than sta.
tistics can express Statistics are
pretty poor anyway when it comes to
reckoning in terms OF love and human
tenderness Let's put 1t this way:
That the 7. NJ. c. A. is the biggest ex-
press company the world has ever
seen, and the parcels it is handling
are the loves and devotions of human
beings.
Worlds Best Loved Trademark.
This war aas made US think hard
and fast Your boy or your neigh.
boris boy or some boy you know and
love has been called to do his share
in the big Job OF po.icing the word for
democracy and human liberty Is it
any comfort to you TO know that wher-
ever his duty may call him your boy
will nave friend that will serve him
in body. mind and soul? Are you
glad to know that this friend will place
books and magazines at his disposal.
organize classes to teach him what
ever he wants to learn. give him a
pocket testament and invite him to
join religious meetings OF the faiti
that he was brought up in? Did 20
realize tEat tn association provide
athletic equipment for his favorite
games. teaches him games II he knows
none and holds concerts, lectures.
movies. Bible classes. dramatic enter
tairnents and every kind OF whole.
some amusement to keep him Interest
,ds ~ 80 H. ~.
friend will go with him overseas. help
to shield him from a score OF difficult
and dangerous TEN mptations and follow
him right up to the front line trench
and beyond 1t? The last contact the
soldier has with this life he loves. SO
well is cup OF tea given him by the
Y NJ. e. A tree just before he goes
"ovcr the top" to a hand to hand strug.
gle with the enemy. And as he comes
totte-ing back from No Mans Land,
wounded. but strong enough and
plucky enough to keep on his feet,
even before his wounds are dressed
the 7. NJ. C. A. Is waiting for nim with
tea and sweet chocolate. the great com.
forts Of the man In the trenches. Do
you wonder that the Red Triangle IL
called the best loved trademark n
the world?" One soldier In France has
called It ''the last evidence that any.
body cares" !.
Ii every thinking citizen could see
with his or her own eyes something
OF the actual work being done for our
men by the association there would be
no question Of the Y NJ. q. A having
to appeal to the public for money.
Rather than let this essential work
faiter for an instant rich men would
sell their motorcars. poor men would
Cheyenne record., 1917-11-15
Million Letters In the Mails Today
Bearing Magic Words with the COIOTs'
Our Men In Uniform Is Keeping Them In
Touch With the Folks at Home.
STAMPED WITH STARS AND STRIPES AND RED TRIANGLE

Which the Association Appeals Your
ycur Eeighbors Boy, Come Boy You Know and Love
Helpful in Cantonment Way
in Front Trench Beyond-First Aid Comes
Tottsrng BaGve Your Share Of the Required
Accomplish Evidence That Somebody
Cheyenne record., 1917-11-15
Public Sale
will Public Sale my place. 10 miles northwest Of
First View, 8 miles south of Oriska, on
Wednesday November u, 1917
SALE BEGINS AT TEN O'CLOCK A. M

Head of Horses1 old with side
DID, bay horse DID, horse 15yr DID,
bay saddle 6ya old pony DID, coming old
horse, 1 coming 2yr old mare.
10 Head of Good mich cows giving milk balance will be
fresh soon yearings shorr yearlhgs calves
MACHINERY lumber wagon spring rake
lister cricket cuvators all good new shovel cuivator
l walking plow, pulverzer Of work harness.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS-1 good safe bureau couch, 2book
folding bed beds springs<i Other
mentioa
Cheyenne record., 1917-11-15

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The daily Alaskan., 1917-09-27
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CABLE BREAKS AGAIN
 DOMINION WIRES DOWN

Some time this morning all com4 munication between Ketchikan and Wrangell stopped and cable news from Juneau informed the Alaskan that the cable had broken between Wrangell and Ketchikan. No cause for the break Is known, but 1t is presumed that earthquake disturb naces may have done the damage.
 The Dominion wires are also brok.n, making it impossible for the AlasA>an to get any cable news at all today from the outside. If the breaks should continue for several days the Alaskan will probably make some arrangement to get news service from Astoria by wireless to Juneau and thence by cable to Skagway. It is expected however, that tho Dominion wires will be re- paired in a few days, as the break is near Ashcroft, in an easily ac- cessible place.