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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-09
Soldier Accused
Of Stealing a Watch

Guy Gwynn was arrested yesterday
evening by Policeman Tom Ford charg'
ed with stealing 500 watch from
Richard GilkesOn. Gwynn was cap.
tured as he went to a local pawn shop
to receive the remaining three dollars
that was due him after pawning the
watch. He claims that he is innocent
Of the charge and that he purchased IL
from a colored lad for S2.75.
Mr.. Gilkeson had hung his coat con.
tanning the watch in the store room and
later some soldiers were seen in the
building. Gwynn, the man that was
arrested is Of Clarksburg and had been
encamped here as a member Of the
First West Virginia Regiment He
says that he can identify the negro anG
will be given a chance to do so,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-09
Colonel Osborne
in CIa2kSburg

Water conditions at the First Regi.
ment camp are greatly improved now.
A break in the main has been causing
a low pressure Of water to be had
at the camp. This breakage was re.
Gently fixed and the supply Is much
better.
Colonel Osborn went to Clarksburg
today where he will attend to some
business. He Is expected to return
tomorrow. 1t is expected that the boys
will be here for at least two more
weeks. The camp at Hattlesburg,
Mississippi has not been put in con-
dition as yet and the authorities are
awaiting the completion Of the work
before issuing orders for the troops
to break camp here.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-09
CONGRESSLEADERSPLAN
GREAT THUSE MOVEMENT
Think the Time is Ripe for People to be Told Why Americ
is In the War and the Necessity for
Pressing It

ers were talking of practically putting
Congress on the stump By asking ey'
cry Representative and Senator to 80
through his district during the recess
speaking on the part Of the United
States in the war and emphasizing that
the United States is fighting for the fu
ture not of the world but Of itself.
Those who favor the plan point out
that the country is hearing many agt
tators who oppose the draft and par
ticipation in the war. They think the
fathers and mothers who are giving
sons to the Colors should hear some
thing on their side of the question from
official sources.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-09
FORTY AMERICANS
ON SHIP DESTROYED
Not Known if Any Of the
Ten Men Lost We're
Americans.
cBy Associated PrssS)

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, Aug. g.
Destruction Of the British steamer Ar,
gala with 40 American muleteers on
board by a German submarine was re-
ported by cable today to the ships
agent here.
Cant. Morris and ten Of the crew
were lost. The survivors were land
ed at Glasgow. Whether any Of the
lost we're Americans was not reported
No details were given. The Argalia
left here July IS for British port with
cargo of horses. She was about TWEEN
tv DAYS out when sunk and It is be-
lieved that she had landed her cargo
and was en- route to Glasgow.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-09
(RY the canadian Press.

WASHINGTON, Aug. a Congress
may turn itself into great Chautau'
qua when it finishes the work here TO
enlighten every section Of the country
on the need for prosecuting the war
vigorously, not only as a war for world
democracy, but as fight for American
rights and preservation.
President Wilson himself may do
his bit" in the same direction, possibly
by speech on some occasion or by a
letter to Congressional leaders. Plans
were in a nebulous state today but all
the under current in Official quarters
was toward such a goal Congress lead
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-09
Right Nice Order
For Canned Pineapple

WASHINGTON, Aug. s.-The Navy
department today placed orders for
1876 pounds Of canned pineapple,
a years supply for the Atlantic fleet
and east coast navy yards and sta
lions,
Five firms with canneries in Homo
lulu received the order. Orders for
a similar supply for the west cast
yards will be placed later.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-09
Aurora Played
Hob With Wire
Communication
(By Associated Press.)

CHICAGO, Aug. s.-The aurora
borealis, or northern lights, inter.
rupted wire communication over
the northern half OF the United
States and all Of Canada from the
Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic
ocean and even was felt in south
trn latitudes last night and for
several hours early today.
The phenomenon became visible
and began TO effect Geographic
and telephone wires shortly before
midnight last night and for sever
al hours before daylight this
morning many trunk line circuits
were useless most Of the time.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-09
Bank of FairmOnt
To Hold Jobs Open

meeting Of the Board Of Direc-
tors Of the National Bank OF Fairmont
it was unanimously ordeed that the
positions with the bank Of any en-
ployes thereof who shall be called and
shall enter the active service Of the
Federal government, either In the
army, navy or other government en-
ployment requiring their absence from
their usual occupation, be held for such
employees on their return from such
active service, and that employees sub
ject to be so called be notified hereof.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-09
Another Big Man to
Serve the Red Cross

John F. Harris, senior member Of
Harris, Winthrop and Co., brokerg
of Is Wall Street, succeeds Harvey
D. Gibson, president Of the Liberty
National Bank, as chairman Of the
New York County Red Cross Mr..
Harris will serve without pay, g did
Mr.. Gibson.
Like many others Of our countryS
most talented business men Mr.. Har.
ris will temporarily give up his bus
mess and devote his entire time TO
Red Cr9s work. In addition % ha
business connections mentioned. be q
president Of the Midland Sec1fiHeg
ComDauy,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-09
Another Day Without
New InfantiIe Cases

Another day has passed and there
ire no new cases of poliomyelitis in
Nonongah. The children are all get
ing along finely, which is especially
gratifying to DR.. Peter Noe, Jr., who
s In charge of the Traction Park Hos
oital and his six ASSISTANTS, woh have
Ieen working so earnestly to give the
children the best possible treatment.
Among the callers at the hospital
his afternoon was DR.. Mcdonald, Of
The Miners Hospital Of this city.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-09
Canadian Editors
Home is Dynamited

MONTREAL, Aug. 9.-The sum.
mer home at CartierVille Of Lord Ath-
alstan, publisher Of the Montreal
Star, was dynsmited last night Lord
Athalstan was in his residence at the
time but was not injured.
The house was badly damaged The
Montreal Star has been warm advo-
cate Of conservation.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-09
DRAFT FRAUDS ARE
REPORTED IN WEST
st. Louis Physicians Are Ac-
cused of Helping Men
Keep Out.
BY Associated Press

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 8. - Complaints
that several physicians here are plac'
ing a drug in the eyes of men called
for examination under the selective
draft law in order that they will fail to
pass the physical tests have been
made to the St. Louis district exemp.
ton board by several ward boards.
Complaints also have been made that
some Of the men had been given med
icine to affect the heart.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Aug, Cur.
It's Ocherman, editor of German Ian.
guage newspaper here, was arrested
today charged with encouraging re.
sistance to the draft. Henry Reckon,
assistant to the United States district
attorney, said young man Of German
parentage who had been called in the
first draft had informed him that
Ocherman offered to'Sive him powders
which would reduce his weight so that
he would be physically disqualified for
army service. Ocherman was released
on $4,000 bond,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-09

For some reason call after call is re.
solved at the city hall each day ask.
ing order numbers, serial numbers and
,ther general information regarding
lie draft situation. The same answer
8 given ali: "Call 1000 and ask for
KembIO Whitas
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-09
Forty Seven Soldiers Secur.
ed and 16 Yet to Pass
Upon.
SECOND lot UP monday
Twenty Nine More Men
Must be Obtained to
Fill Quota.

The members OF the Local Draft
Board No l for the city Of Fairmont
are today busy their office rooms in
the Watson building sending out an
nOuncements to the eighty young Fair
mont men who will be in Fairmont'l
second call. The eighty that win BE-
called are those with order NUMBER
from 1853 to 232 exclusively. The no
tiCes call them to appear for physical
examination on Monday morning az
seven o'clock.
Because Of the large number thai
has been summoned to appear on this
one day 1t will be necessary for the
board to start the examinations at sew
en- o'clock promptly and to have each
of those that are called ready to be ex'
ahmed as their names are called.
Out of the 2 that claimed exemption
66 affidavits have been handed In and
considered; 81 accepted and IL reject
ed. The remaining 16 will have their
claims considered just as soon as their
affidavit blanks are properly filled out
and handed to the board. Thus far the
board has secured AZ soldiers leaving
20 more to be obtained from the 16
whose exemption claims have not been
considered and the so men that are IN
the second call.
The exemption claims that we're 90,
cepted and thosethat were rejected al
the meeting of the draft board last
evening are:
Applications Refused. 4
Order Serial
No. No. Name and Address.
81 1O45 George Bartlett, 113 Fair
mont Ave. enlistment
pay and her earning ce
paclty sufficient to sup
port wife).
% 1916 william Dale Hall, 12G
Watson Ave. (Date Of
marriage and enlistment
pay,
124 1881 Henry ]. Kistner, SIT Cole.
man Ave. (Date Of mar
riage, May Is, 1917, and
enlistment pay).
1926 452 Wilbur Harry Shinns
Maryland Ave. enlisted
pay and other available
resources sufficient to
support wife).
1876 1884 Frank Heymann, 1908
18th st. ENLISTED nay
probably sufficient to sup
port wlfe).
$50 1417 Floyd Ledsome, R. =. D.
No. /. enlisted pay
probably sufficient to sup
port wlfe).
Applications Granted.
8 lily Chpiro Marovith, 100
Spence St. (Alien, ex.
empt),
% 126 William Russell Smith,
500 Merchant st. wife
and three children).
As 43 Meffe Gregorio, Oil Dia-
mond St. (Alien, exempt.
"a 433 Paul Robinson Cumpston,
SIT East Park Ave. vivid.
owed mother).
go 4S7 William Frank Kisner,
4O4 Gordon st. Wife.
Temporary discharge to
Jan. l, 1910.
70 927 Lawrence G. Boggs, 336
Locust Ave. (Wife. Tenn.
porary discharge to Jan.
70 7a9 Giovanni Casseta, 844
Hamilton St. (Alien, ex.
empt).
10S 1914 Wayne Y. SattsrhOld, S47
SatterAeld st. CWife and
two chlldren).
1893 STA Ed V. Ford, 4OS Murray
A ve (Wife and three chill.
dren).
131 1870 Lester Reese Byrd, 8S1
Cliff Ave. CWife and
child).
1874 $40 william L. Detwiler, s2s
Jackson st. (Wife. Tenn.
porary discharge to Jan.
l, 1885,
IA SS2 Carter S. Fleming. 81
4th St. wife and widow.
ed mother).
147 1903 Harvey S. Copp, Ills Ith
st. (Wife. Temporary
discharge to Jan. 1, 1879.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-09
Austrian Miners
Go Back to Work
fRv Associated Press)

DULUTH, Mimi, Aug. 9.-Four hum
dred Austrian miners employed at the
Gilbert Iron properties at Mckinley,
MINI. who went on strike yesterday
declaring they would not produce
metal ''to kill their countrymen," have
returned to work according to dis
patches this morning,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-09

There is no boss" these days in the
Treasury department since the resig'
nation Of Mr.. Miller. Just as soon as
The members of the Board Of Affairs
has time to get their breath, Mr.. Mil
ler's successor will be chosen. Several
prominent citizens are being consid'
Tered.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-09
City Hall Notes

Fatty" Ferguson is no longer on
The city pay roll. He has enlisted in
The services of the Fairmont Ice COM
pany.
Tuesday the fourteenth is the sec
Snd Tuesday in August, the date on
which the state law provides that the
.ity must have presented its budget
10 the people.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-09
ContrahMise.

COntrafiW1se.
II seems to be mystery why Dick
had the door shut In his face.
Oh, no; that closed door is an open
secret-Baltimore American.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-09
THE WEATHER.

Fall and cooler tonight and FRI
day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-04
Amazing PoWer of Bon-Opto
To Make Weak Eyes Strong
Doctor Says 1t Strengthens
Eyesight so per cent in One
Weeks Time in Many Instances

getting glasses Eye troubles of many
descriptions may be wonderfully benefited
Dy the use Of this prescription at home
70 10 any active drug store and get a
porte or Bon-Opto tablets. Drop one
Bon-Opto tablet in a fourth of a glass OF
water and let it dissolve With this
nquld nathe the eyes two to four times
daily. You should notice YOUR ewes clear
up perceptibly right from the start and
Inflammation and redness will quickly
disappear II your eyes bother you even
httie II ls your duty to take steps to
save them now before IL is too late Many
nopeiessly blind might have saved their
slght II they had cared for their eyes in
Note; Another prominent Physician to
whom they above article was submftted
sald les, the Bon-Opto prescription is
Iruly wonderful remedy Its coustftu-
ent lngre Itents are well known to eminent
eye specialists and widely prescribed by
. mem; nave used 1t very successfully in
my own practice on patients whose ewes
were strained through overwork or misfir
glasses. l can highly recommend il in
case OF weak. watery, aching. smarting
ncnlnS, burning eyes red lids. blurred
vision or Tor Eyes inflammed from ex-
posture to smoke. sun. dust or wind 1t
is one of the very few preparatfons I
feel should be kept on hand for reruIar
use in almost every family" Ron-Onto
referred to above. is not a patent medicine
or a secret remedy It is an ethical pre-
paration, the formula being printed on the
package- The manufacturers guarantee 1t
TO strengthen eyesight 30 per cent in one
weeks time in many instances or refund
the I oney. 1t can be obtained from auv
Geo w Stcnsfield and other druggistsE
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-04
RUSSIA is AWAKENING
Prof. Baumgardt Tells of Her Prog
ress at the R. r. Y. NJ c. a

as,Tha Rise of the Slav" or Russia
Today and Tomorrow was the sub
iect used by Prof. B. r. Baumgardt
Of los Angeles, who talked at the
Railroad Y. NJ. c. A Thursday even
ing "
travels in Russia, of the poltenesS O.
the Russians and Of the things IN
which they excel that we do not The
Russians are a very intelligent people
In the past fifteen years they have
decreased their percentage OF litter
acy from so per cent to 90 per cent
This is not a very high percentage OF
Iiteracy as compared with the United
states whose percentage of illiteracy
is To but it is a wonderful tshowInS
to be made in fifteen years, proving
that the Russians will be an educated
people if given q chance
Professor Baumgardt showed many
pictures of Russia taken by himself.
Russia has one of the finest art gall
Ieries in the world 1t has also home
for foundlings, which is caring for
1900 orphaned children The funds
for carrying on this home are OBJ
tanned from a. tax on playing cards
Every time a Russian buys a deck of
cards he helps support the foundlings
home
Pictures were shown of rooms in
palaces in Petrograd and Moscow in
which columns were used of pure
ONYX and lapis lazule and of the fur
nishings in rooms which were of
mother of pearl
Professor Baumgardt is a lecturer
of national fame, having lectured over
the entire United States. filling Car
negfe hall in New York and having
many return dates in Boston and
Washington A very small audience
heard the speaker last evening His
lecture was given thru the courtesy of
the Santa Fe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-04
4 Free Prescription You Can Have
Filled and Use at Home.

Free Prescription You Can Have
EiIIcd and Use at Home.
Victims of eye strain and other eye weak
uesses and those who wear glasses will be
glad to know that according to Dr. Lewis
there is real hope aud help for them.
Many whose eyes were failing say they
have had their eyes restored by this re-
rnarkable prescription and many who once
wore glasses say hey have thrown them
I was almost blind. Could not see to
read at ALL Now l can read everything
without my glasses. and my eyes do not
hurt any more. At night they would
pain dreadfully. Now they feel fine all
the time. 1t was like miracle to me-"
A lady who used it says: The atmos-
for fifteen days everything seems clear
can read even fine print without
glasses" Another who used 1t says: Il
was bothered with eye strain caused by
overworked tired eyes which induced
fierce headaches | have worn glasses for
seve; . years, both for distance and work.
and without them / could not read my
own name on an envelope or the type
writing on the machine before me- L
can do both now and have discarded my
long distance glasses altogether. can
count the flutteriug leaves on the trees
st.ross the street now. which Tor several
Years have looked like a dim green blur
to me. / cannot express my JOY at what
il has done for me-
II il believed that thousands who wear
xiaeses can now discard them in reason
able time and multitudes more will be
able to strengthen their eyes so as to be
spared the trouble and expense of ever
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-04
Handkerchiefs
Jewelry

New Week Chains set with colored stones spe-
cial. each SIC
of various eolors Regular s1-00 values Special
at each .S5c
French Ivory Manicure Pieces. also button
hooks. shoe horns and tweezers- Special al ca sc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-04
Umbrellas

Women's 26-inch S-rib Umbrellas with black
American Taffeta covers. regular s1-25 umbrellas
for S1lo
Women's 26-inch Black Rainproof Fast Color
Umbrellas line with short handles and silk
loop cords. Special, each. ..s..........-..S $3.50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-04

Topeka women have been quick to realize
that this sale offers unusual economies and even
though the weather has been disagreeabie the
store has been filled every day this week with
eager shoppers. Come in tomorrow and see for
yourself what unusual bargains we're offering.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-04
Hosiery

Women's Black Pure Silk Hose-with either
silk isle tops. Regular 81 and S125 values 19c
Mems Silk Plated Socks with high spliced heels
and double soles and toes in black. white and col
ors Regular 35c quality. Special at a pair 29c
Childrens Black Silk Isle Hose, (seconds) fast
color, sizes to 4. Special at pair. ice
Observation-Disclosures pairs for 35c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-04
Neckwear

Georzette Crepe and Chiffon CollarS-emb roid-
cry lace trimmed in all white sport colors;
splendid regular S1.o0 values Special at each sec
CSC values, special at soc
Also one Special Lot of soc Collars Special at
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-04
If Your House and
Its Contents Burn

and you have the loss covered by in
surance you consider yourself both
lucky and wise If death strikes you
down in the midst of your business
activities and you have neglected to
Law protection against it by life in
surance your family is ten times
worse off than if you had carried no
insurance on your house.
You have left them legacy OF prl-
walton, want and perhaps the charity
of friends.
You didn't mean to do it, but you
were not figuring on dying just when
YOU did. And your tardy neglect
would injure those you thought most
of in the flesh and the blood. Right
now is the time to fully protect your
business operations with life insur-
ance and in order to make it easier for
YOU The Kansas Reserve has organ
led an Insurance Premium Club
where you can pay weekly or monthly
installments upon your annual pre-
MUM, have us pay your company the
total, get your receipt for you and in
addition receive go interest upon
your saving.
What is easier? And how nice it
will be to top the crest at the premium
paying time without a struggle to
meet it,
Service satisfaction "a regular
honest-to-goodness daily policy at
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-04
Dainty Soc Boudoir Caps, 35c

A special lot of regular soc Boudoir Caps, il
a box. Special at each SIS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-04
Domestics Very Special

15c Bleached Muslin So inches wide-special yd.
lie Bleached Pillow Cases 42x36 special 1ac
zoe Bleachcd Pillow Cases, 42x36 in-specaI,
&c Bleached Pillow Tubing. AZ wide, special,
YARD loc
The Washington herald., 1917-10-09

LARGE DRESS HATS for October
PnneV hhndsv
from nd aow dow has
tina in
o n new
holds oweu
The Washington herald., 1917-10-09
$3.50

Army Gauntlets-a driving glove es-
pecially for service use and splendid
for the csvalrymsn; khaki flannel, with
soft leather palm and finger tips; edges
bound in leather; leather wrist strap.
fleece lined; $500 pair.
Msin nour-F 81.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-09
SIS, $50, .ss, $40, $4s, $50, $50 and SO.
The New Military and Belted Ouercoats

utility
touches; stylish variations and double
and pbak models with fitted and full skirts. convertible
eeoap and ulster collars styles young
college men-an the latest types of
The Washington herald., 1917-10-09
PATRONS WILL PLEASE NOTE
These
Changed
Locations
of Departments
ofDepartments

THIRD FL0OR-The Women's Ready-to ,-r Floor.
Now Contains
Suits. Coats. Dresses. Gowns Skirts. Blouses. Riding
Habits Furs Sweaters Knitted Scar and Sets. Millinery.
Shoes. Slippers. French. Philippine and Silk Lingerie.
Nesises Muslin Underwear. Silk Peticoats Corses.
FOURTH FL0OR-The Juvenile Floor.
Now Contains
Boys Apparel Section,
Misses and Girls Section.
Infants and Little Chlden's Section
Candy Department.
Together with Toys. Baby Carriages Ncoas. Travelling
Goods and Pictures. which have always been this floor
FIFTH FLOOR-The Homefmnishng Floor.
Lace Curtains Drspees Uphosteries. Willow and Wicker
Furniture in the building.
Baskets, Tenth street side of building.
China Glass; Dinnerare. ardnieres New street Build
ing
Kitchen Laundry and Bathroom Wares, Table Metals
Hardware Refiserators. Eleventh and center.
SIXTH FLOOR-The Furniture Floor.
And full displays of Rugs. Carpets and Linoleum..
Because of unavoidable delays changes have not all
been made as speedily would have had ihem which
deeply regret
However. believe. when completed the arrangements
will be recognized great improvement and far bene
fetal and helpful to those selecting.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-09
First Showing of
Mems
Neu Cloves

Tan Cape Cloves. mostly fancy stitched and
black embroidered. 500 and $3.50 pair.
Natural Chamois Gloves. 500.
Gray Suede Gloves. SITS.
Main hcor-F S.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-09

ToQUES
whit other
heny
t ell is
small dm Beautiful
s hhsm The
duped o. mars the hat
$40, $l2, $14, SIG
The Washington herald., 1917-10-09
Mems Neckwear

Large floral patterns are favored. in self
tones or in slightly different colou either har-
monizing or contrasting. Very elegant and ex-
elusive designs of Persian and Paisley origin
with wealth of shades beautifully blended;
resimental stripes. plain colors.
The choice in shapes still remains full large
and generous the amplitude of material making
a particularly attractive showing now that vests
are cut lower.
$1.00 to $500.
Main 6oor-F 81.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-09

Soisette Army Shirts, regular khaki
color. for men who want very light
weight, $s.oo. Regulation Khaki Cotton
Shirts. $s.oo.
All-wool Regulation Army Sweaters,
two pockets. A finer grade of wool,
very light, but warm, 5000.