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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-18
MARION COUNTY AND LIBERTY BONDS.
A FARION COUNTY'S subscription to the Liberty

UANION OOOINI , SUBSCRIPTION to the Liberty
Vl loan constitute such favorable record by compar-
son with the results in the other counties of the state
that every loyal Marion counian may well be proud of it
In the total amount of the bonds purchased Mercer county
leads the list with purchases to the extent of almost
100000, but one bank n that county took such large
amount of the bonds that its subscription at the time at
aeted almost nation wide attention. But even on this list
Marion surpassed BY only the rich counties of Ohio and
Kanawha in addition to Mercer.
In the list of individual subscription and in the number
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-18

Yesterdays school enrolment of $500 children
In all probability is not the figure which few
weeks later will show but it nevertheless indication
that this is becoming quite town. BY the time the
schools all running full the enrolment within the
city promises to be very close to the 5000 mark.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-18

is true that one of the White house pckets has
been in Wheeling for several days ranging for state
conference suffrage it will be good thing the
of equal suffrage in West Virginia if the people
W. in the past have been active will stay away from
that city while the Conference is going
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-18

Since the war began there have been many strikes in
Britain serious than the one now goirg on
in California and the other Pacific coast states and they
have always been settled without any very serious harm
the public interest and with substantial justice
both sides. That probably will be the history of the
outbreak here.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-18

Of fifty dollar bond subscriptions this county Is surpassed
only by Ohio county. and in neither instance the lead
long one These the statistics by which the comparative
patriotism Of the counties may be measured and we submit
that population and wealth considered. Marion county
makes as fine showing as any
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-18

national life. We know that the prln.
ciples in which these traditions have
their roots are sacred, and that from
them no evil can proceed"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-18

The First regiment has reached Camp Shelby right
side up and with all its baggage Here's hoping that all
its travelling will done under equally favorable
cumstances
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-18
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to thank our many friends
for their help during the illness CT
our loving wife and mother and lor
the many beautiful flowers and the
conveyances furnished at her death.
May God bless you all.
1 ]. RICE AND CHILDREN :
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-18
SHORT AND sNAPPY

1t was year ago last Sunday since the last slide in
the Panama canal The old canal is behaving herself
because need her in this business-West Yir-
ginia News.
There is just good thing about having speed ends
the public roads, and that they make business 1ne
for the manufacturers of autos and the necessary
sories; also for the doctors and
burg News.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-18

! civil cases during their ABSENCE
Headline.
II We were raising an army on the
volunteer plan that would help.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-18

A bill authorizing the Wolf Creek
Lumber Co. to span Tug river with a
bridge at Crummit, Mingo county, mas
been passed by the Senate at the in
stigation of Senator Sutherland. 1t is
now in the House, the lower branch
being likely to pass it as it conforms
with its rule for present extra session
to consider and act only on those bills
which the Senate has passed. During
the absence for few days of Congress
man Cooper, his colleague, Congress
man Reed is in charge of the bill and
is endeavoring to steer it over the
House shoals successfully. The inter-
esting and somewhat humorous phase
of this matter is that the bridge is
already built and has been in opera
ton for some time. But that is not
generally known.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Lester snerrard and
daughter Loretta Virginia. motored
to Clarksburg and return Sunday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-18
NO FUSS HERE.

Without noise or furry the work of enlist
ment proceeded. Every section of the country
witnessed the rapid, steady outpouring of
Who of their cwn impulse focked to the colors.
1t was spontaneous manifestation of patriot
ism. Little has been done to stimulate recruit
ing. President Wilson issued only one appeal.
There such stirred Great
Britain from end to end when Kitchener's
army was raised. The American method has
been quieter and less picturesque, but it has
been extraordinarily effective. With a mini
of effort excitement the army and
navy have been raised to their greatest
strength In the history of the nation.
In one of the few speeches which MIR. BaIfow made
after the return to Britain of the British war mission he
commented upon the serenity with which this nation was
going about the task of making war. 1t seemed to this
great statesman and keen observer that it was one of the
most remarkable things about America at this time.
And really is wonderful There those in America
today who feel that the country apahetc that we do
not realize the emendousness Of the thing which we have
entered upon But it not the truth that what
appears these observers as apathy is something ese se-
thing nearly akin the spirit of American That it
is. when taken in connection of the wonderful things we
haze done in the few short aon since war was declared
an evidence that do realize what we are facing and
have gone about preparing to gre good of
selves n way that promises that will confer new hon.
ors upon the American nation.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-18
WASHINGTON NEWS -
GOSSIP [sz 4Hzzzzs sz99zs SMITH:

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. IS
Congressman George NJ. Bowers of the
Second district has nominated four
young constituents of his for appoint.
ment to the United States Naval Acad.
envy at Annapolis, Nd, one principal
and three alternates for the 1918 class.
They are: principal. Cornelius Strib.
ling Snodgrasss of Martinsburg; 1st
Alternate, David II. Rely OF Charles
Town; and Alternate H. Perry Ever
slime OF Ridgeway; 3rd Alternate, Nor
val R. Davis Of Charles Town.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-18

The members of the States delega-
ton are swamped with letters from the
drafted men claiming exemption from
service and appealing to the Senators
and Representatives to intervene in
their behalf, Some of the writers ask
that the President be appealed to di-
rect. The facts set down in these let.
tiers are pathetic and, if true, the writ.
ers are entitled to sympathy. In mum
Der OF cases assertions of injustice are
made against the local exemption
boards. Inquiry develops the fact that
West Virginian members of Congress
are not the only members overwhelm-
ed by such appeals. 1t is common
lot of every member. There is no way
Of telling the truth or falsity of these
letters except by personal investiga-
ton OF each individual case, and, OF
course, 1t is impossible for members of
Congress to do that. Besides, it would
be utterly useless.
Members of congress have no rights
in these matters to exercise. No more
than any private citizen or the drafted
man seeking exemption himself In
fact, not so much as the latater, for he
has two chances 1) before the local
exemption board and (2) before the
Federal district Board In all cases
except two, namely, where exemption
is claimed on account of agricultural
and industrial pursuits, there is no ap-
peal beyond the Federal district exemp
ton board. 1t is the court of final
resort. In cases coming within the
purview of the two classes named
agricultural and industrial pursuits
appeal may be made to the President,
but the facts in the case must be Ger.
titled to the President by the Federal
district exemption board. In dependen
cy cases. and these are in vast ma
tority. there is no way to reach the
President. None at all.
The fact is, that it is q waste OF
time and effort for anybody to appeal
to Senators and Representatives with
their exemption troubles. However
much these accommodating officials
would like to help their constituents
who ,haya boar. dy-a ftad, thara "a no 7rR,l
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-18

An inconvenient and unsought fame
has been thrust upon the Progressive,
a newspaper published at Belington by
Fred E. Thompson, by Postmaster Cen
eral Burleson. 1t has been barred from
the mails for the questionable offense
of publishing articles by Hannis Taylor
the diplomat, criticising the govern
ment and some OF its war measures,
particularly the draft law and the
manner of its application. Mr.. Thomp-
son has appealed to the members of
the congressional delegation to use
their influence to have the ban lifted
from his publication. Congressman
Bowers has visited the Post Office De-
partment several times in furtherance
of this, but Mr.. Burlesons bar against
the Belington newspaper is still up.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-18

William NJ. Hunt, of Matte, Roane
county, the Pension Bureau informs
Congressman woodward has been al.
lowed an increase. Dating from last
July Mr.. Hunt received $21.50 a month
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
Won't Commander Automobiles Owned
 By Private Persons

Information quoted below was talk en from one of the Confidential Bull letins of the National Automo bile Chamber of Commerce, New York city.
 There is no intention or expecta- ton on the part of the War Depart ment or army officials to commander or requisition the automobiles or mo- tor trucks of citizen owners. This statement is made on the authority and with theconsent of Lieut. Col. Chauncey. B. Baker or the Quarter master Generals office at the War Department in Washington.
 |. Colonel Baker further states that the army will make use of only new trucks and cars, which it is confident of being able to obtain in sufficient numbers from the manufacturers, and that efforts will be made by the Quartermaster's Department to so dis tribute orders as not to interfere seri- ously with the filling of orders from private customers by any factory
 The depot quartermaster at Chict- go has already called for bids to sup ply 7O,OOO motor trucks and 4,0OO passenger cars for the fiscal year end- ing June 30, 1918. This number of trucks is considered sufficient for an army of 2,OOO,OO0 men.
 If you will communicate this infor- nation to all of, your dealers and sug- gest that they bass it. on to car and truck owners and prospective buyers, it will allay widespread apprehen- sion that their machines may be talk en over by the government. Gener- al appreciation of the facts should re- ssure the public and materially help trade"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
DESIREE CLARY


 Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned." Even in the great Napo- leon Bonaparte lived to learn the truth of this saying. The woman in the case was Desiree Clary. whom Napoleon tilted, when he became in- fateuated with Josephine De Beau harnais. It was toward the middle of June 1797 that Desiree Clary met Jean Baptiste. Jules Bernadoote, lat CT king of Sweden, and it was just a year later that she married him. She was the daughter of a stock broker and her sister had previously married Joseph Bonaparte, afterward King of Spain and later exile in New Jersey. sNapoleon's unfaithfulness ranked in the breast of Desiree, all the more so because she had been tilted for a woman of uncertain morals who had been widowed by the guillotine. In flung at Napoleon's head by man whose mistress she had been and who was tired of her. Desiree was only sixteen, slender, graceful remarkably beautiful and of spotless reputation. She was heiress to a considerable for tune and when Napoleon deserted her for the voluptious Creole he was de- nounced by his brother Joseph and by Desiree's relatives as a knave and fool. That, however, was before Napoleon had become Emperor. De- giree's broken heart was soon mend ed and her love turned to hatred.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
GREEK KING TO
 RULE AS FATHER
 INSTRUCTED HIM
Believes People Will Aid in Setting Nation on Its
 Feet Again.

London, June 15.-A long series of belated dispatches from Athens con- firm the reports that the abdication of King Constantine and his depar- ture from the Greek capital were un- attended by any serious disturbance. There was much excitement and noise among the former kings partisans and street gatherings of the so-called reservists but no bloodshed or riot Ing.
 Large crowds assembled about the palace to witness the departure of the tallen monarch, but Constantine slip ped through the garden and, emerg- Ing by little used wicket gate, jump cd into a waiting automobile and dashed at full speed for a point on the coast where a French destroyer awaited him. He embarked with his wife and entire family, with the ex- ception of Alexander, for Corfu.
 The, dispatches say that at Corfu the deposed monarch expected to trans-ship to a British war vessel, un- less the royal yacht was available, in which case he would board the yacht and sail under escort of British war ships. The reports as to his ultimate destination vary. some saying Den anu 1Ldly, d Nllld OIl 1AdhO Maggiore being mentioned as a likely place of residence.
 The day prior to sConstantine's de- parture Alexander took the oath of fealty to the constitution in the pres ence of the metropolitan of Athens, the cabinet ministers and the princes, with the. exception or the crown prince. Constantine and his wife were also absent from the ceremony. A crowd outside the palace tried to prevent the. entrance of the metro politan. but the opposition was event. ua1ly overcome.
 It is said that former Premier Guonaris and other .pro-German par tsans probably will be interned in Malta.
 A dispatch to. the Exchange Tele- graph Co.,. says that King Alexander has issued a proclamation declaring that he will carry out his fathers mandate fin the spirit so brilliantly traced for him by Constantine and expressing the conviction that the people. will contribute their share to extricating the country from it's diff faculties.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
BLACK SNAKE TRIBE
 TO HOLD COUNCIL

The Fifth Annual Grand Council of the Black Snake. tribe of Woodcraft Indians will be held on the 18th Sun of the Rose Moon (June 19th) at their Council Grounds above Beardsley park at 8 p. m.
 The Black Snake tribe has given entertainments before the public in New York City, Rye, N. Y.; Hartford, Greenwich, (Ernest Thompson Seton's Estate), Cos Cob, New Haven, Rox- more in the Catskil1 Mountains, and several other places The tribe is open to all men over 16 years of age who are interested in Woodcraft and Outdoor work. It is partE of 9 national organization called "The Woodcraft League" of which Ernest Thompson Seton is the head.
 One of the most interesting things in the whole movement is the earning of coups or feathers by personal prowess both in athletics and Wood craft. The standards to be reached to gain these feathers are set fairly high, so that the wearing of a feather is a mark of attainment. After 24 feath- CTS are earned, the title of sagamore is given. Seven members of the Black Snake Tribe have already attained this title, and there are less than 25 in the whole country. One member of the tribe has reached the degree of sachem, which is given upon earning AS feathers, and he was the first in the country to reach that high place.
 For the benefit of visitors who do not know their way to the council grounds, guides will be on hand to meet all cars at Beardsley park up until 7:30 and conduct the visitors to the grounds. Automobiles taker river
 road through park to the bridge, where guides will be on hand to direct them to parking places.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
D. J. O'Connor New
 Head of State Eagles

Daniel J. O'Connor of 27 Fulton St.. proprietor of the Arcade Barber shop, was unanimously elected president of the Connecticut Eagles yesterday af- ternoon at the state convention.
 James Tevlin of New London was elected vice president; John Me Loughlin, New HaVen,~ secretary; Pe- ter J.. Connors, Hartford, treasurer; Samuel Stevenson, Danbury, chaplain; W. c. Kramer, New Britain, conduc- tor; William Powell, Norwalk, inside guard; John .Crary, Waterbury, out side guard; Thomas F.. Ahearn, New Haven, chairman, board of trustees; board of trusetees, Thomas Jones, Naugatuck, Edward Nancy, Meriden, and T. l.. Welsh, Southington.
 MT. O'Connor's. unanimous endorse ment was considered an honor for Bridgeport Aerie, No. APO, of which he is az charter member, as we'll as for himself.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
Young Artists Play Own Compositions at
 Lauralton Concert

Recently a large and appreciative audience enjoyed the following program, given at Lauralton hall by Miss Ellen Powers, and her assistants, the Misses Mary McGuinness and Ade- lcine Smith.
 Miss Powers although only in her sixteenth year, Is already an accom- plished pianist, her touch and tech nique show rare talent, while a high degree of artistic temperament re- veals itself throughout her playing. Miss Mary 'McGuinness is also a young lady of rare talent.
 The quality of Miss Smiths beau tiful young voice is too well known to Lauralton friends to need com ment.
 The entire program, following the traditions of the school, was played from memory. The manuscript of the two original compositions, Transcript tion, and the Rose Song (vocaD were on exhibition, with a number of oth- CTS, all of which show exceptional ability in the youthful composer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
PRESIDENT SIGNS ESPIONAGE BILL,
 MAKING IT LAW
Spy Prosecutions To Be Pushed--Wilso Also Signs
 War Budget Measure.

Washington, June 16.-President Wilson affixed his signature yesterday to two important war measures espionage bill, a sweeping measure de- signed to punish spies and to defend the United States against the intrigue es of enemies and enemy sym pathiZers, and the war budget bill, appropriating S3, 900, ,0O0, 900 for the first instalment of army, navy and shipping contracts necessary for the war The measures went into effect immediately.
 The espionage law is one of the most far reaching ever enacted. It is the result of three years experience by the department of justice and the United States secret service in dealing with German and Austrian spies. It enbodieS most of the original IT bills proposed more than-a year ago by Thomas W. Gregory, attorney general Under the law the President will be able to mete out the most severe pen alties to those persons convicted as spies. The act clears up innumerable technical imperfections of laws already on the books.
 The espionage bill was the one which originally carried the newspaper censorship clauses, which congress eliminated after universal national protest against a 'tpress gag"
 The war budget act, which carries appropriations aggregating $S,000,- 000, ,O00, will permit the war and navy departments to go ahead with their contracts for uniforms, supplies and equipment of all other kinds, which have been held up because of lack of funds.
 Money also is provided in the act for the building of ships. Failure to pass the bill at an earlier date caused embarrassment to the shipping author ities and materially retarded construc- tion.
 A public infor1ne ton committee statement on the espionage law says:-
 Department of justice officials re- gard the espionage act as one of the most important pieces of legislation enacted since the declaration of the state of war. and numerous prosecu tions are anticipated under its pro- visions.
 "For the time being the export con- trol chapter is regarded by the war trade committee as the most import amt portion of the new law. That sec tion of the act not only will prove eff fective in promoting the success of the war by preventing shipm ents to the enemy, but it will prove safeguard against the development of another embarrassing situation in the relations with Mexico, since under it's shipment of arms and munitions across the bor- der can be absolutely controlled.
 Another feature of the law which was designed to prevent embarrassing situations from arising in the nations foreign relations prevents any other person! than a duly accredited dlplo- matic or consular official from serving as agent of a foreign government 1T the United States unless the individua so serving first gives notice of his DO sition to the secretary of state"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
MODERN METHODS
 IN MOTH CONTROL

The use of high-power spraying out fits for applying solid streams Of h- quid poisons is becoming more gen. eral in New England in the work Of combating the gipsy and brown-tall moths, according to entomologists' Of the United States Department of Az riculture By the use of such ap- paratus, woodland, park, and street trees 90 feet and even more in height can be covered satisfactorily with poison solution from the ground. When the usual mist-spraying outfits are used, the operators must climb the trees-a much slower and more expen- Sive proceeding.
 The spraying of trees in New Eng land, whether with mist or solid stream sprays, has been effective in combating the foliage eating insect pests of the region. Arsenate of lead in the paste form is the poison 'gener- ally used. Solutions of from 10 to 12 1-2 pounds of the chemical to each 100 gallons of water are employed.
 Spraying woodland by using this method requires about 600 gallons of spray solution per acre, and with a high-grade machine, properly equip ped, an average of from 12 to 15 acres can be sprayed in a day. With the same outfit it is possible to treat about 490 shade trees per day ands as rule, 400 gallons will cover about 35 trees. The cost of this treatment depends on local prices for supplies and labor The spraying of shade trees with arsenate of lead, say the entomolo- gists of the Department, should be accomplished at as early a date as possible after the foliage has suffi- cientEy developed. Early spraying is mo io1 ocroi ct I,a eriy moth, but will poison many brown-tai caterpillars, as they are much earlier feeders than the gipsy moth. In the case of the elm-leaf beetle much is accomplished in poisoning the adult beetles, which do a small amount of feeding after coming out of hiberna- tion before mating and laying eggs, as they are very easily poisoned at that time.
 Owners and operators of spraying outfits are warned by the Depart ments' specialists that failure to take proper care of their machines is re- and delays that result during the spraying season. This is particularly true in regard to the precautions that should be taken when the spraying season is over and the machine is laid up for the winter. ! If the infestation of the gipsy moth is severe and the aim is to externin- ate the pest rather than merely to hold it in check, egg clusters should
 be treated with creosote before spray ing is begun. If infestation is in pas ture land, proper precautions should
 be exercised so that live stock will not be poisoned. Poison notices should be placed in conspicuous places in all cases wher spraying is done.
 From 800 to 1000 tons of arsenate of lead and about 800 high-power Solid stream machines are now used each year in the New England States in fighting the gipsy moth. Thousands of acres of orchard and woodland park trees, in addition to approximately 10000 miles of street trees are being sprayed. When spraying is properly done to control the gipsy moth, very l little trouble is experienced with other leaf-eating insects.