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Evening star., 1917-11-03
DC. WOMEN'S 'SCLUBS
AID CONSERVATION
Rally Wednesday Evening t.
Be Addressed by Fuel and
Food Directors.

women's clubs of the District are to
hold a conservation rally Wednesday
night, at which John L. Weaver, local
fuel administrator. and Clarence r.
Wilson, food administrator for the Dis
trict, are to be the principal speakers
This was decided upon at a meeting
of the Woman's Federated Council on
Employment. under whose auspices the
rally is to be held. at a meeting in the
boardroom at the District building
yesterday afternoon.
Owing to the small attendance, the
two administrators spoke but briefly,
promising to attend the meeting plan
ned for Wednesday night. The place
of the meeting has not been selected.
Promises Ample Coal Supply.
There will be ample coal for the
supply Of all needs Of efficiency" Mr..
Weaver declared. He appealed to the
women to spread tho gospel of pa
tience." saying that there has taken
caused a momentary stringency of coal.
Mr.. Wilson asked the aid OF the club
women Of the city in the pledge card
campaign to enroll the housewives of
the country as members OF the food
administration, which campaign will
begin in Washington probably Novem-
Der 10, Mr.. Wilson announced.
The 220 women's clubs and organiEa-
tons Of the District will be called upon
for volunteers to aid in the enrolment
work Of the week.
War Camp Community Work.
Miss Ralston Of tho Playground and
Recreation Association Of America told
what the war camp community service 10
doing for the welfare Of the men in camps
when they como into cities and towns
near the camps
Mrs Graee Porter Hopkins. super1n-
tendent Of the women and girls division
Of the employment service Of the Labor
Department, with which the Woman's Fed
Grated Council on Employment is cooper
ating. discussed briefly the matter of
housing conditions for women and girls
in the District She told of the work
which the Young Women's Christian As
ociation is doing to provide women who
come to Washington with suitable rooms
Evening star., 1917-11-03

| course. be in addition to the largo vol
| ume of business ordinarily handled
during this period. and Of greater con-
| sequence than ever before on account
of conditions prevailing due to the
war.
Evening star., 1917-11-03
THE WEEK
EpItome of Events Ending No
venber ., 1917.
WAR.

|, WAR.
American troops took their places In the
trenches in France; First Lieut. De We're
Harden OF the Signal Corps was the first
wounded at the front, but was reported to
be recovering. A Mitchell Palmer, ap-
pointed custodian of enemy property by
the President. began measures to take
over belongings of Germans in the United
States; the Federal Trade Commission,
under the ading-with-the-enemy act. re-
leased patents taken out by enemy SUBJ
jects for the benefit of American produc-
ton. Taxes imposed by the war-revenue
act became operative generally. Count
James Minotto. son-in-law of L. F. Swift
packer. was arrested on suspicion of dis
loyalty; Herbert s. Bigelow, an Ohio
pacifist, was horsewhipped in Kentucky by
a mob. The United States transport Fin
land was torpedoed by a German sub
marine. but made port; eight OF the
ships company lost their lives The
largest loan. S435.00O,000. was made by
the United States to Great Britain.
italian resistance along the Isonso
crumbled before the enemy, reinforced
by German troops; Italy was invaded
and Udine was occupied. French and
British troops on the western front con-
t1nued to make advances. German aero
planes thirty in seven groups. made at
~
communities were bombarded In re-
prfsal. The toll for the week Of British
ships sunk by submarines showed a de-
crease; British authorities asserted a
loss Of 40 to so per cent of German
U-boats in service. The Russian situa-
tfon indicated further disorganizatfon
of the army. Count George Won Hert-
ling. premier of Bavaria, accepted post
as chancellor of the German empire.
NATIONAL.
Russell c. Leffingwell was appointed
assistant secretary of the Treasury for
the period of the war Maj Gen. John
Biddle. former Engineer Commissioner
Of the District of Columbia, was ap-
pointed assistant chief Of staff Of the
Army. Many states were en9aEsd in
campaigns prior to election: in New
York city Mayor Mitchell maAs Q hot
fight against the Tammany candidate
to succeed him. Thomas Fortune Ryan
was welded to Mrs. Cornelius c. Guy
Ter Of New York: his first wife died
October II last Three millions damage
was done by flre in Baltimore that
wecked two piers and damaged a
steamer. Six lives were lost. Among
those who died during the week were:
Private" John Allen, former repre-
sentative from Mississippi; Gen. Charles
H. Grosvenor, former representative
from Ohio; Charles Martin. representa-
tive from Chicago, and DR. L. Benjamin
Andrews educator
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-22
GIFTS FOR MEN

Diamond Rings
Silk Watch Fobs
Emblem Buttons
Gold Watch Fobs
Tie Clasps
Fountain Pens
Toilet Sets
Cigarette Gases
Desk Sets
Bottle oocnets
Desk Calendars
Collar Bags
Decanters
Carving Sets
Cigar Stands
Thermos Bottles
Cloth Brushes
cork Screws
Soap Boxes \
Collar Buttons
Emblem Rings
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-22
RI RED CROSS
BULLETIN
Our WOUNDED Need Surgical Dressings
Christmas eoxes Dispatched
81 the generosity Of Fairmont PEG.

BY the generosity OF Fairmont PEG.
pie the chapter sent two large Chris.
itmas boxes out to Washington on
last Saturday evening. The comfort
dt committee supplied % kits. and
BOZ No. 1 contained these % kits.
and 100 Christmas presents; Box No.
2 contained Sc presents.
The local. chapter IS very much
pleased at the response to the call
for these Christmas presents. The
packages were beautifully wrapped
and tied and their willing appearance
to say nothing of their contents
will certainly carry much Christmas
cheer to he hearts Of our boys in
camp. Soon grateful thank you let
tiers will be coming to the donors.
These letters will doubtless mean
more to the recipient than all the
personal presents they will receive.
The Red Cross is more than crate
ftl 70 the public for the gifts.
Aprons and Caps Absolutely heees-
sary.
Workers on surgical dressings must
brings aprons and caps with them
when they report for duty. The
aprons must be ample, all over style
OF white either muslin, dimity or long
cloth, the caps are tsue with white
band, although the regulation car
lis not absolutely required II the wear
/ err provides a cap that will cover the
hair completely. Washington head
quarters requires that the dressings
he made under the most sanitary con
ditions and workers must accede tc
these. rulings.
We need more workers in the de
parfment. 1t is perhaps, indeed, II
really is the most vitality necessary
work done in the Red Cross work
rooms. We absolutely must make
these dressings for our wounded II
they are to be supplied. Many o.
these dressings can be used but once
and It Will require literally billions
OF them. Our women must do this
work. Call up headquarters and en-
roll for a certain day every week fol
service. Ask for Mrs. John Gordon
Smyth, the supervisor-she wants
you, and needs you-is glad to in
struct you. and is efficient and patient
with beginners. She will be glad tc
welcome you to her department OF
work.
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Mayor Grayson NJ P Murphy. hezd
OF the Red Cross Commission IN
France:
"The Red Cross has direct respon.
sibility for supplying US with sufgi.
cal Dressings. and nothing in the
whole situation here is equally i'm,
portant. Red Cross Standard Dress.
ings in millions must be sent over
with all possible speed. If this is not
done and done Immediately serious
calamity and national disgrace is in
evitable. The American women who
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-22
Fairview Very Busy

Mrs. Cummins made splendid re-
port from the Fairvicw auxiliary at
headquarters this week. Among the
active members there are Mrs. Annie
Enider, Knodi. Warner and Wilson.
The chapter is expecting much. from
that auxiliary and will not be disap-
pointed. Mrs. j. II. Eddy, of Fair
view on Route No. 8. brought in %
new memberships Thursday and TOOK
out enough buttons for so more.
This is fine work and the chapter ap.
plauds Mrs. Eddy for her zeal for
Red Cross growth. We wish her sue.
cess in her fresh endeavor.
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Section. I1sth Ammunition

u J.
Special Thanks fer Special Donations
At singing school entertainment,
held in the Robinson's Run school
house, donation Of So for the Red
Cross was given by those present.
The sum was brought In and present
ed at headquarters by Miss Aria Mus
grave. Every gathering OF a social OF
semi.social nature now bears the
stamp of our country's hour Of peril
and trial. The people. of the nation
realize everywhere that in helping the
Red Cross they are giving actual
personal service and aid to their coun
try. Fairmont chapter thanks those
who gathered at this entertainment,
and paused for few minutes to dc
their bit in this donation.
The Protected Home Circle gave to
the Red Cross the sum OF $40, an am
cunt raised at social given recently
The chapter most gratefully receives
this gift and sincerely thanks the
donors.
A box supper social, held last Sat
urday night in the Chatam Hill
school house Melted s20.40 for the Red
Cross. It is cheering. to the local
chapter that the people Of our allotted
district are intent upon assisting in
the support of the local chapter. The
treasurer's report of December l was
doubtless surprise to many, who
had not realized the proportions tc
which our work has already grown.
The work will be greater and greater
the money required will increase &C
cordingly. and the support of the
local chapter work will be dependent
upon the loyalty of our people here
at home. This is why we are so glad
to get these voluntary donations
they show that our people are with
the Red Cross and when the time
comes for greater appeals, our people
are going to listen and respond. The
Chatam Hill school donation was
brought in to headquarters by Mr..
NJ. l.. Leeper, and the chapter ex
tends thanks to Mr.. Leeper and all
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-22
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

BY local applications. 40 they cannot reach
the diseased portion OF the ear. There 10
only one way TO cure catarrhal deafness,
and that IL By O constitutional remedy.
Catarrhal Deafness 10 caused by m In
famed condition OF tho mucous lining OF
the Eustachian Tube. When this tube 70
indamed you have q rurnhlinE sound or im-
perfect hearing. and when it Is entirely
closed. Deafness 10 tho result Unless the
Inflammation can be reduced and this tuho
restored TO its normal condition. hearing
win DO destroyed forever Many cases OF
deafncss orc caused by .catarrh. which 10
an in1amcd condition OF the mucous nur.
faces. Halls CataFrh Medicine acts thru
the blood on the mucoro surfaces OF the
eysten.
We will eivo Ono Hundred Dollars for
any case of Catarrhal D6nfncsa that Cannot
be cured by Hall'n catnrrh Medicine. Cir.
eularb free! All Druggists, 75c.
3. ]. CHENEY e CO. Toledo. O.
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ccmpcte tina Rcd Cross Chapters
should prepare with all the enthusi.
assn and speed possible the dressings
which are going 10 mean life and
death to our own men.
The whole question deals with the
most vital things that the women OF
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SURGICAL pepartment

Mrs Smyth reports IS workers on
duty at various times during the
week and 706 dressings made. The
large gauze rolls were specialized
on this week. These rolls are diftl-
cult to make, and are used in dres-
sing stumps where members have
been amputated, and also large, abdo-
minal wounds. More workers are
urgently needed.
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Camp Shelby, Miss.
December IA. 1917.

camp Shelby, MISS.
December IA. 1917.
Miss Ruth Kelley,
Fairmont, W. Va.
My Dear Miss Kelley please ex.
tend to the Fairmont chapter Of the
American Red Cross my sincere
thanks, and the thanks of the off.
GERS and enlisted men OF my com.
mand, for the nice warm sweaters
which have Just been delivered to me
by my regimental supply sergeant,
William j. Morgan. who has Just re-
turned from Fairmont, where he has
been on five days furlough. 1 as
sure you we appreciate them more
than we can tell.
We desire also to express our
thanks for the assistance rendered
at the ceremonies incident to the
funeral of Private James II. Rice, of
this company. Please assure all in.
quiring friends that old Company ii
is striving in every way possible to
become an efficient fighting machine
in anticipation of service over
these"
Again thanking you from the bot
tom OF our hearts, and assuring you
that the American army will always
feel deeply indebted to the Red Cross
| am
Sincerely yours,
FRANCIS THRALLS
Captain Infsntry N. G.
Commanding Fourth Company Mo
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get lunch; these workers we're much
pleased on Thursday noon, when al
box of lovely hot rolls with other &C.
cessories arrived through the thonght.
full Kindness Of Mrs. s. Rnble. OF
Barnes street. This little gift was
much appreciated and enjoyed.
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Report Of the Wool Department.

Report Of the Wool Department
Mrs. Grimsley gives her report for
the week. ending Thursday. as fol-
lows:
Yarn sold from IL to 21st, 1851.
Sweaters returned, u.
Scarfs returned. 2S.
Wristlets returned. pair.
Socks returned, 35 pair.
Helmets returned, 5 pair.
Yarn given out for knitting. 80
hanks Of grey.
81 1.2 hanks of blue.
347 hanks Of khaki.
These hanks average four to one
pound.
Surgical Dressings
The following cable has been rece.
ived at National Headquarters from
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Workers Remembered.
Some of our women are at head.
quarters all day. every day, only rum
ming out at noon for a few minutes to
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Fine WORK

Three very good looking sweaters,
which have been admired much dur
ing the last week were knit by Mr..
Harry Engle and Mrs Tucha MORT,
their first work in knitting. the other
by Miss Mary Abbott, who is conval-
escing from recent operation.
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others who 50 generously 'contribut.
ed. 3.
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Cuff Links
Scarf Pins
Vest Chains
Emblem Charms
Full Dress Sets
Diamond Links
Waldemar Chains
Military Brushes
Match Boxes
Snokinn Sets
lax Wells
Pocket Knives
Ash Receivers
Card Gases
Photo Frames
Cigar Lighters
Toilet Articles
Travelling Cases
Hat Brim Brushes
Cigar Cases
Book Racks
Your gift must {
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23
BRYAN ONLY MAN IS
 WILLING ENLIST AS PRIVATE

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 22-- William Jennings Bryan offered to enlist as a private and his name is on the waiting list.
 In this connection officials say that Bryan is the only prominent man in the country who offered to enlist as private.
 There is wholly lot willing to get into a fighting uniform provided that they do so as officers of degrees
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23
LOCAL ITEMS.

Yesterday afternoon at the Eagle Hall were held the solemn memor- ial services of the order, with spe- bers of the Nome Aerie The serv- ice was fully choral and the ritual, very beautiful, was carried out with out a hitch. In response to the numerous invitations sent out, tho Eagle Hall was crowded by visitors who were deeply impressed by the ceremonies.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

DOVER April 22.-The attempt of the German destroyers to raid the Channel patrol ended disastro- ously on Saturday when the British patrol attacked in superior numbers sinking three destroyers and dam aging others.
 Today trawlers brought in the dead bodies of thirty German sailors and officers which were picked up
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23
NOT MEASURING IS THE
 EDITORIAL COMMENT

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 22- Editorial comment upon Balfour's s prognostication that the war will be a long one and that Americans must realize that, is not inclined to accept this as anything else than a very pessimistic view Intentionally con- servative.
 Everything points to rapid de-
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

velopments which are calculated to bring the war to a swift conclusion
 Kitchener said long ago that the only thing which would shorten the war would be the entry of the United States upon the side of Great Britain and the Entente; this he said would hasten the end before three years.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23
NEED LITTLE BRAINS.

NEW YORK, April 22.-Before a nick who has made a fortune as a film producer said that less brains are needed to make money in the moving picture industry than any other. The committee is investigat- ing the movies.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

varying from Major General down to second lieutenant. Some would be willing to be sergeants or even corporals but Bryan is the only one willing to don a private's uniform
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23
SWEAT SHOP CONDITIONS.

BOISE, Idaho, April 22.-The minimum wage scale commission in it's reports advocates the establish ment of a minimum wage with a warning that the state is confronted with sweat shop conditions.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23
NO LIVES LOST.

JUNEAU, April 22.-While there were many narrow escapes there were no lives in the ground susid- ence here this morning. It will possibly cause the suspension of a considerable amount of mining and
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23
OTHER INCREASE EXPECTED

INDIANAPOLIS April 22-Many other districts of the United Mine Workers expect to have increases granted in the matter of the present wage scale demands not included in the settlement of the other dis tricts.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23
NECKTIE CUTTERS STRIKE.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 22.- Cutters employed in this city are on strike for higher wages. They now realize the need for trade unionism and have asked the Labor council to secure an A. F. of L. charter for them.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23
NO NEWS.

LONDON, April 22.-No news coming from Rumania would indi cate that the Teutons have no in- tention of inaugurating a drive in that section.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

being continued to recapture the lost ground in the Champagne dis is apparently attached but without success.
 The fighting is now increasing in severity north of France and enter ing into the Flanders lines.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23
WE CAN DO IT.

For first class work ana prom pa delivery ph me Main 1Sl and the Peoples Steam Laundry ~M C. U and get your laundry.
 ". J. WTLLIAMBOT Pros.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23
DECISION DURING THE WEEK

The Dry Committee states that it is expected that Judge Tucker will render his decision in the matter of calling license election during the present week.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23
TO ORGANIZE MEETINGS.

NEW YORK, April 22.-In order to cooperate with the government war meetings are planned in many cities.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23
RAIDERS LOST OUT IN
 BATTLE OFF DOVER COAST

troops on the western front since April g. Almost all the prisoners have been taken to Great Britain where they will be interned in the local camps
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

at sea. One hundred German sail ors from the sunken destroyers were taken from the waters and re- scued as prisoners of war, being landed here.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

LONDON, April 22.-The British war office announces that thirty three thousand prisoners and three hundred and thirty cannon were
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

LONDON, April 22.-The fighting on the west front proceeds with the same severity, the German efforts
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

GET THE NEWS RIGHT. REA, THE WORKER.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-04-23

Let us estimate on your Job Wors
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-16
Trade Ranks Get Chartcr

LONDON, May l5.-The British
Trade bank, which has now received
its Charter from King George, will be
called the British Trade corporation.
II is expected that business men in
the country will be able to extend
their foreign trade by means OF cred
1t and other assistance from this insti-
tuition, such as is not granted by estab-
lished British banks, and they will be
able to compete on more equitable
terms with German competitors who
have been financed by their govern
ment in practically all trade opera
tions.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-16
PERFECT SCORE IS
MADE BY WALKER
State Champion Smashes 100
Targets in Winning Pre-
liminary Shoot.
WONDERFUL RECORDS MADE
Half of Field of 100 Register
80 or Better; Many Nota-
bles Here.
WONDERFUL RECORDS MADE

Trapshooting, the superior of which
never has been seen in oklahoma.
marked the opening Of the annual
tournament Of the Oklahoma State
Sportman's association at the Tulsa
Gun club grounds yesterday. Never
before have 80 many been entered in
an Oklahoma tournament and never
before have such wonderful scores
been made. Veterans who have shot
over the traps for decades pronounced
1t one Of the best days scoring they
ever had Witnessed.
Walker Never Misses.
IIonors for the day went to j. y.
Walker of Spiro. present state cham
pion, who powdered every one Of the
one hundred targets he shot at Four,
two professionals and two amateurs,
We're on his heels with only one fall
urc. while 26 scored 95 or better and
half OF the 100 sportsmen registered
in the 80 per cent class.
Ideal, perfect weather was given the
sportsmen for their beginning. An
even skyline and an even green ground
also were contributors to the remark
able scoring of the day.
Ten States Represented.
Attracted by the record breaking
offering OF $2,100 added money, the
have come to Tulsa. Pennsylvania,
Alabama, Illinois, Nebraska. Kansas,
Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas
and Ohio contributing to the field,
among the entrants being winners OF
three Grand American handicaps.
Yesterday was the first time an Okla
homa field ever had passed the CEN
tury mark, and If the predictions Of
those In charge come to pass, today
tition, Il number which authorities
say Will be the largest field ever COM
peting in state shoot in the United
States. Already the S2,100 has been
acknowledged record purse.
Closely pressing Walker for the lead
were j. X. Hinkle of Oklahoma City,
ID. ID. Gross of Kansas city, profess
sionals, Cal Waggoner of Diller, Neb.,
and IL. w Anderson of Pecatonica,
Ill. with breaks of 80. c. Is. Wells
of Little Rock. Ark, X. l.. Eagan OF
Oklahoma city, professionals; X. w.
Fletcher OF TeXarkana, Ark, j. l..
Chatfield of Texarkana. Ark, Ed Fos-
gard of Waco, Texas, w. IL. Heer OF
Guthrie and Al Koyen of Fremont,
Neb., smashed 9S each.
Shooting starts this morning at
o'clock two hundred tarkets being
the days portion and $1,000 in added
money being offered.
In spite of the unusually large field,
everything ran smoothly thruout yes
terday.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-16
Kraft Steady In Pinches.

Ppf'lhl ~ W. hoTlus
M'ALESTER. May t5-The Oklahoma
City Boosters beRt McAlester, . to I. here
today. mainly thru the good work of Kraft
In the pinches. He famed Herrott in the
first inning with two men on and with
Thompson on second in the third he famed
both Griggs and Herriott He also pitched
his way out Of tight hole in the ninth.
soaring Girrgs back to second by mo-
tion, then fielding Harrison's hunt 70 third
In time TO put him out Masters was
wobbly in the early innings, fast fielding
saving him several times Catches by Ne
Cabe prevented sure doubles off OF Kraft