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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14

The west Virginia members in Con.
gress are hearing from the pacifists
and the patriots in their state with
each Incoming mail. They are being
assailed with all sorts OF advice what
to do and what not to do, ranging all
the way from Stand by the President"
to knuckle unto Germany at all events
and In all circumstances. The life
OF q congressman is never dull these
on.the.verge-ofwar times.
The mail received from the pacifist
element indicates plainly that an or.
gRnised propaganda has reached West
Virginia, as the petitions for peace
at.any.price are largely printed and
identified. Most Of them thus far re.
ceived are in the form Of postal cards.
The demand for war referendum vote
appears to be the chief prayer OF tbs
jacifists. The view taken by the Off.
cials. here is that the German propa.
gandists combined with the pacifists
propagandists are back Of this organ.
lied effort.
The appeals OF this kind have had
no effect on the members of the West
Virginia delegation. They are in
agreement with the position that the
government has taken as outlined to
the last Joint meeting of the two
branches Of Congress when President
Wilson told of haYing handed pass
ports to Bernstorff, and explicitly stat
ing what the governments position
would be II Germany carried out its
threat against American shipping.
There isn't member Of the states del
egation who is wavering in support Of
the government in this crisis. Further
more, there isn't one. of them but ex-
poets the final break to come at any
time, because, with the rest of Off
cialdom, they do not expect Germany
to back down upon its announced pol
icy Of sinking neutral ships which en-
ter the danger zone. =.
In opposition to the pacifist petit
tons, the members Of the delegation
are heartened by messages from their
constituents to stand by the govern
ment, war or no war, and by letters
from men in all parts of the state of
fering their services to the country
when needed, and seeking congress
sional advice and influence should a
state OF war come about. The opinion
of the members of the delegation
based on their advices is that West
Virginians will do their part by their
country should war be declared. Their
opinion as to the peace-at-any-price
element in West Virginia is that 1t is
relatively very small fraction Of the
states population.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14

Governor Cornwall We VIII nGVeg
know which one Of them e runnlaa
the government.
But after ali e wiz not matter much.
They both set their orders nam
the same o6iee.
Lot OF familiar names in chat iury
panel for the March term d Circuit
court.
Some OF these fellows ought to or,
ganize a juryman's union.
And cali themselves the Palisatun,
OF Liberty or some such name.
Bootlegsers' and ballot box stuRers
liberty Of course.
II used to be the car shortasc that
made life miserable for coal miners
and producerss now It is embar9oes.
Life in this region has come to be
lust one d embargo after an.
OeA4Sba
%.ss
BY removing a regulator the sas
supply Of the East Side will be inprov
How many more of those little sok
ers are sticking around.
See the B. & o. is going to hold i
conference over the train service In
this section.
Conferences are one of the things
the B. & o. does well.
But they can't make their old trains
run on cold days.
Why not hold conference with The
Weather Man about that?
But cheer up; soon It will be warm.
And something entirely different
will be wrong with the blamed old
road.
Domestic Finance.
Knicker-This family is living be.
yond its means.
Mrs: Knicker-Why not issue
bOndR2-I.ife
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14
WASHINGTON NEWS -
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WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. IA
An order from the Postoffice depart
ment announces the change in the
name of postoffice in Kanawha coun-
ty from Mucklow to Gallagher, and the
issuance Of a commission as postmas-
ter at that office to Dwight S. Kings
ley. Similar commissions have been
issued to Scott Justice at Logan; Ed
ward n. Shanklin at Union, and Henry
NJ, Walker at Madison.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14

bill to prohibit the playing of the Star spangled
Banner in dance hall has been introduced in the Ohio
legislature. If they will add a provision to prohibit
any vaudeville performer from waving an American
flag the stage will be sorey tempted to go over
to Columbus and cheer from the galleries when the
measure comes up on final passage.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14
One Requirement.

Does young man have to have
much initiative to succeed in the au-
tomobile business"
Well, we are looking out for
some good self starters. Baltimore
American.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14

Edward Hughes, newspaper man
Of Wheeling, has been in Washington
on an errand looking to the securing
Of a government position for the widow
of the late Harry Arkell, for many
years an editorial writer on the staff
of the Wheeling Register. Mr.. Hughes
received, the promises of the major
fly party members of the West Vir-
ginia delegation in Congress to do
what they could to press his request
to a successful conclusion.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14

tative William G. Brown, who is at
Congress Hall; Mike A. Matheny, wen
known lawyer of Charleston; T. N.
Lancaster, OF Fort Ferry; S.Grafton, of
Charleston; A. w. Clary, Of Martins.
burg, and Harry Scherr, prominent
and popular young attorney of VIII
hanson, partner of President of the
State Senate Wells Goodykoontz.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14

That sSss. 100000 naval appropriation which was
passed by the National House yesterday going to hurt
lot when it filters down to the Taxpayers but as long
pay for safety
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14

When the session began the Democratic House of
Delegates at Charleston made grand stand play in
favor of economy but passed that circuit court Judge
salary raiser without any fuss whatever.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14

The Federal Trade Commission has notified the Pres
ident that it will 100000 to investigate the high
cost of living Ny, how the of whtewash has gone
up!
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14

The Bourbon House at Charleston yesterday killed
the s-hour for women BILL Women have no vote-yet.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14

The Leak committee has secured another extension
of lfe. What's the idea? Is it ashamed to go in and
tell what farce the investigation was?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14

This is good weather for an election day. Hope the
people of Paw Paw district do the right thing about
that road bond proposition.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14
SHORT AND SNAPPY.

There seems to be general sentiment among the
people that the primary election law should be given
further trial although number of politicians favor
Its repeal The evils Of the convention system far out
weigh those of the primary.-Harrisvie Gazette
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14

West Virgina's gas supply may be abundant, but it
has been proved thatit cannot spread all the CEN
trail states without the spreading getting mighty thin
in spots.-Parkersburg Sentinel.
"Amerka Uber Allies" is the agreeable way in which
the phrase has been changed.-Parkersburg News.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14

Board Of Trade and the State Bank
ers' Association. and Is. rich man.
His Is q very affable personality and
his many friends are loyalty devoted
TO him. II is the opinion IN Washing
ton that he will be hard for any Dem.
ocratic candidate 10 beat him out for
the nomination.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14

Domestic Finance.
Knicker-This family is living be.
yond its means.
Mrs. Knicker-Why not issue
bonds?-Life.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14

Congressman H. c. woodward called
at the Pension Bureau today to pre-.
sent and urge favorable consideration
of an application for an increased pen.
sion made by Gideon Myers, of Eliza,
beth. Va Is ~
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14

I. Among the West virginians in the
Capital are Hon and Mrs. Thomas W.
FLEMING, of Fairmont, who are at the
Willard; Mrs. Izetta Jewell Brown OF
Kingwood, widow OF the late RepreBen.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-06-29
WILL SPEND $40. 900 ON
COKEVILLE-AFTON ROAD

In commenting upon the article In
Hhe Examiner of June Is relative to
the Montpeller-Afton road, the Alton
Independent says:
Montpelier. or Editor Wright. AT
least. is at last waking up to the fact
that the business OF the great Star
valley is gradually slipping away
from the Bear Lake metropolis. For
the information of the Bear Lake
people we might state here that
there Is now ready to be expended on
the Capitalization road $4,000
county money and $4,000 state
money, which is thought will be q
sufficient amount to place the road
between here and CokeviIIe In ex-
cellent condition. When this money
IS placed on the south road. there
Is no doubt but what the freight will
go over that road. unless road. OF
At least the resemblance OF one. Il
constructed between here and Mont
pelier."
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-06-29
ANOTHER PIONEER OF THE
VALLEY CALLED nY DEATH

Boar Lake valley has loHt another
one OF lts pioneers. In the person Of
Andrew BargGreen. who died 81 bis
home In Sc. Charles Last Sunday
morning ut o'clock Death waH
caused from general debility result.
Ing from old age
Mr. Barggreen was born IN Sweden
In September. 1873. and theFefors
lacked but three months Of having
reached the s4th milestone Ia life
lie came TO America In the early
COS and located at Hyrum. Utah
where ne resided for year He came
10 Bear Lake valley In either '63 or
90 and settled At 81. Charles. where
he had ever since Teaided.
He lie survived by two sons and
four daughters. the latter being ri
his bedside when the end came.
His funeral services were held ii
ths ST. Charles meeting house Tues
day afternoon aE 2 o'clock.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-06-29

tain than that If the German gov
ernment defeats England and
France, America will have to fight
Germany alone, and the chances are
more than even that we shall have
to fight her on her own soil. On the
other hand, with organized econo-
mics and production to the capacity
of our farms, we not only can have
sufficient supplies for America, but
can export sufficient food to enable
the allies to win this war.
"For these reasons / unqualified
ly favor encouraging the production
of farm products and advocate a
liberal minimum price for farm
products and live stock and just
and equitable regulation Of the ne
cessaries OF life. with the elimination
of the gambler and food speculator.
THE three things that are going
to win this war are the production
and regulation Of supplies, the build
ing of many squadrons OF aircraft
and properly training men to oper-
ate them. This war will be decided,
in my judgment, in favor OF the coun-
try or combination of countries with
the best developed aeronautics and
the most efficient food supply back
Of it,
"The greatest objection raised by
the opponents OF this bill is that II
entrusts too much power to the pres
ident. This power must necessarily.
at war time, be lodged somewhere
and It can be vested to best adyant-
age In the commander-in-chief Of
the army and navy.
II do not believe any local citizen
at this time will abuse any power
that may be conferred upon him.
England, France, Germany and Aus
tria have concentrated their power
in every instance and by coneentra-
tion have been able to develop spIen-
did organizations Russia is at
tempting TO divide her power among
many bureaus and the result Is we'll
known. This ID time when we can
profit by the mistakes Of others.
II am not afraid to vest this
power in the president. for II II il
abused, congress will take Il away
But II the government is to remain
efficient, congress win have 20 con.
fer it upon some other individual and
not spread II around among q large
number Of bureaus. without direci
responsibility anywhere.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-06-29
MAsONs AND FAMILIES
PICNIC At FISH HAVEN

Members Of the Masonic fratern-
ity. their families and Invited friends
TO the number of about 200, attend
ed the annual picnic given by King
Solomon lodge at Fish Haven last
Sunday The day was an ideal one
for an outing and everybody on Joyed
themselves TO the fullest extent. At
1890 Chef Charlie Hager announced
that the mulligan was ready and the
hungry picnicers were treated 70 \
generous supply OF this delicious
dish. and OF all the good muiilgans
that Charlie has made. this one was
pronounced Just little BIT the best.
There was also lemonade for the chill
dren and sage valley" for the
grOwn-ups.
At 23O most Of the plcnicera mo-
tored TO Ideal Beach. where they
listened 70 several selections by the
orchestra. which will play for dances
there during the summer.
Returning to Fish Haven the peo-
pie enjoyed themselves In regular
picnic fashion until about six O'Clock
when they began leaving for home,
some going around the like and 9th
ers across the turnpike 10 the springs
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-06-29
WM, EVANS DIES SUDDENLY
AT HIS HOME IN RAYMONI


VIM. Evans died at his home In
Raymond last Sunday afternoon
about o'clock. Death apparently
resulted from becoming overheated
while shearing sheep. On Thursday
OF last week he sheared so head OF
sheep for John Mumford. and that
night complained OF being very tired.
He arose as usual Friday morning
but was not able to 90 TO work. Some
time during the forenoon he laid
down on the bed and his wife was
busy about her work and paid no
attention 70 him. thinking he was
sleeping. when the other men came
in for dinner, one OF them went 10
the bed to arouse him and was sur
prised to find that no was uncon-
scious. DR.. Lynn, who was sum
moned from Montpelier. did every.
thing possible to revive him, but
without avail He remained uncon-
scious until the end came Sunday az
ternoon.
Mr.. Evans was a native of Utah
and about so years OF age. He To-
Gated in Raymond about nine years
ago. whore he has since resided He
is survived by his wife and four
small children.
His funeral services were held
at the Raymond meeting house
Tuesday afternoon.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-06-29
CHARLIE KING EXCHANGES
TOWN PROPERTY FOR RANCH

Last Tuesday Charlie King closed
the deal for the purchase OF Frank
Dayton's 70-acre ranch at DingIe. In.
cludlng all machinery and improve
ments. As part payment Mr. Dayton
took three Of Mr.. Kings houses and
lots IN this city. the latter retain
ing the home In which hH Lives anA
his barber shop. Mr.. Dayton gives
B0BsSsslon 81 his ranch on the first
Of next March. Charlie hasn't de.
cided whether OF not he will give Up
the barber business At that time and
become 3 horney handed soil Of toll
He says thai he purchased the ranch
because he considered Il > good in.
yestmenf. and II he isn't able 20 ~
cure a good tenant next spring he
viii probably lay down the lather
brush and razor and take up the
plow and hoe.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-06-29
LITTLE POULsEN GIRL
KILLED BY AUTO IN PARIS

An evil spirit seemed to have been
lowering over Bear Lake county last
week. for within period of ~ hours
three persons met their death by ac-
cident. The first was Silas Wilcox
who was killed on Thursday about
noon by being run over by locomo-
tive in Montpelier: the second was
Kenneth Sleight of Ovid who re-
ceived injuries which resulted In his
death few hours later by being run
over by a loaded wagon. The third
one was Vera. the 6-year-old daugh-
ter OF Bishop j. 8. Poulsen of Paris.
who was instantly killed last Satur-
day afternoon about 4:30 o'clock by
being run over by an automobile.
The deplorable accident occurred
at the bank corner in Paris. Frank
Beck, who was driving the car. ia
unable to explain just how it hap
pened. Whether the child attempted
to cross the street ahead of the car,
or whether she accidentally fell un-
der it, no one will ever know. MIR,
Beck Ia considered az a careful
dryer and as there were quite a
number OF people on the street at
the time of the accident, he was
driving slowly. When he learned
that he had killed a child he nearly
collapsed, and his grief is probably
greater than that of the ChiId's par
ents.
A coroner's inquest was held Mon
day morning and after hearing all
of the evidence obtainable, the jury
returned verdict generating Mr..
Beck from all blame IN connection
with the child's death.
Her funeral services were held at
the Paris Second ward meeting house
last Monday afternoon at o'clock.
The parents OF both children. as
we'll as the relatives of silas Wilcox
have the deepest sympathy OF hund-
reds of friends.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-06-29

varieOse veIns, infectious blood dls-
eAaea.
,, Employment ia vital war In
duatFies. These include ahlp build.
Ing. munition makers. work in gun
tectorlea. navy yarda. oil tiolda. coal
mlnea. certain duties In government
departments aud certain factory
work. aueh AN uniform making and
work ON other army supplies Thenc
latter eventually will be turned over
largely 20 wvskmon ard tue men
will be released for army service.
The canscriptIon net upcctti.
cally provides exemption for persons
of religious beliefs opposed TO war.
To secure such exemption. however.
n man must have been member %
tho faith In question before March
rs, 1917
Men the sole support Of families
The exemptions enumerated above
cover practically tho entire field
Tho regulations to be issued by
President wilHen will be long and
will so into each exemption nt
length. dealing with ita various
phases. explaining under which a.
poets OF u exemption will be granted
and under which ciatm for en-.
emption Will not hold nat. bread
" speaking. there viii ho few roads
open for any eligible person 20 oa-
cape service should ho 30 nnpatrlot-
c enough TO wish TO
with the publication ~ che en-
emption board today the preliminary
machinery for handling the draff
was almost completed All that nov
remains IL the publication BY the
president Of rules for the boards
guidance and tho setting u day
for the draft The latter wili be
done within the next two woeks. 40
eordinK 20 all indications at the
white house and war department.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-06-29
SENATOR BRADY FAVORs
FOOD CONTROL BILL

Washington-"I am in favor of
the food control bill and of fixing a
minimum price for farmers prod
ucts. But l am opposed to fixing a
maximum price,"
This outlines the position of SEN
ator James H. Brady, who is sup
porting the pending administration
bill, which has been encountering so
much opposition, particularly from
Democratic sources. Senator Brady
explains that the food control bill,
which Ii before the senate, is Ident-
ical with the Lever bill as that bill
was reported to the house by the
committee on agriculture.
II have listened 70 the testimony
Of some Of the best men who have
had charge OF food supplies In Eur
Ope." went on Senator Brady, land
their unanimous opinion. including
the opinion Of Mr.. Hoover. who is a
man OF unusual ability and expert
ence, is that a maximum price can
not be established and maintained TO
the advantage either of the producer
or the consumer.
What We shall try to do in the
bill before the senate will be to put
In an amendment. which shall pro-
pose, exempting farmers from the
. drastic provisions relative to food
control, because the sole purpose Of
the bill is to eliminate the gambler
and speculator. whenever the peo-
pie of the west. the farmers and
producers, understand the situation
thoroughly, each of them will favor
this bill.
England waited q year and half
before inaugurating food control and
the people suffered in consequence
In Germany food control was inaug-
urated, food regulation was under
taken and speculation eliminated IN
the first week OF the war. and the
result has been that Germany has
been able 10 keep her people in prac-
tically normal condition ON practi-
cafiy half the food supply 0f Eng
land and France. relatively speak
ing.
1T Is high time Ne should begin
10 realize that America 10 at war and
that the life Of our nation il 81
stake. There u nothing more cog.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-06-29
UNITED STATES TROOPS
LAND SAFELY IN FRANCE

A French Seaport. June a7.--The
second contingent Of American
troops arrived In France and dlasm-
barkod this morning.
The troops landed amid sho fran
tic cheers of the people. Who had
gathered for hours before I'm antiei.
patton Of Duplicating yesterdays sur
prise
Enthusiasm rose 20 fever pitch
when II vas learned that the trans
ports and conveys had successfully
passed the HubmArine zone. The
port waa speedily befiaKsed in honor
nf the occasion.
Al the troops nov arrived wsre
sent today TO = camp H0s faF alss-
ant from this point where Major
William L. 5ibert IL Installed. Thsnee
thsy probably slll 30 soon 70 q point
near the front All the troops are
IN excellent shape. enthusiasts over
the successful trip and their FsesD-
tion and eager for action.
MAJ Gen. Psrahing. ths Amsalean
commander. i expected today to
take command ~ troops
The harbor IN dottell With enyoyu.
the streets are filled Hlth soldiers tn
Ahaki and with hlualaeksta
Great numbers OF trucks ere trans
porting immeaas supplies 20 tbs
camp in which the troops are con-
eentratinK
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-06-29
OLD FOLKS or LIBERTY
HOLD ANNUAL PARTY

..-Lsberty, -Jnna a. Last Friday
the old folks Of Liberty ward had a
very enjoyable time at their annual
gatherinET AZ 10 o'clock they as.
'TEfnbied at the meeting house. all
over 80 years being taken in autos.
where > splendid program VAS ren-
deFed. consisting of selections by the
band. songs and short talks. A.
noon all repaired 70 the basement.
where the tables we're ladened With
delicious things 20 eat. The after
neon waa spent In amaaemants of
various kinda. including 3 debate on
the question. Which il tbs Most
Profitable. the Incubator oF the
Hem" ~ n vote Of two % one the
Judges decided in favor Of those
whb argued In favor of tbs hsn.
Before returning home strawberries
and Ice cream we're served 20 all
present Ths married people under
50 furnished the days amusement
and everything possible vas done 70
make the day one 90 - Ions Fs-
msmbeEsd By sli Who we're present
George a. Hymas has gone 20
Lava Hot Springs 70 remain fog some
time Ia the hops OF LmpF0vinM his
ksaltk.
Mesdamea Mary and Sarah Hymas
and Nary simmons are visiting With
relatives In TEeasaFeton.