davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-17
chrlatmas Toys wIlI be Scarce.

From present appearances Christ
mas toys will be scarce here this year.
Merchants who had purchased their
supply in New York received tele.
grams this week that the goods were
ready to ship but on account OF an
embargo on the railroads they could
not be shipped by freight and II the
embargo remained in force tho good
would have to be shipped by express.
The merchants say the express rates
are prohibitive and they will have to
do without toys this year.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-17
WILL THEY PASS IN VENE7IA,

ME AustroG Germans may succeed in doing in the drive
against Italy what the flower of the German army
could not do at Verdn, but it beginning to look
very doubtful.
Since the battle of the Mame late in 1914, when the
beigerents settled down to trench warfare on the West
'front.' only army has been able to make important gains
through The line of the foe and that the British army
Britains contemplate little army. in the opinion of the
Kaiser. grown great and strong.
The Germans could not do it at Verdun, although the
sacrifices Of picked troops at that point probably was the
most reckless all warfare They could not do later at
Chemin DIES Danes although the French army was going
through moral crisis that all but brought ruin upon the
republic.
The French on their part could not do it with their great
Of last spring when their failure was great that
brought the great wave of dependency and lack of
will which The Germans sought to take advantage of by the
offensive of~the Chemin des Danes. The Italians did it
against the Astrians during the summer but there is much
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-17
SATURDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER IL, 1917.
NOW nor RECREATIoN FUNDS

81 NOW nor RECREATION FUNDS. d,
81 HAVING put hroush>the Red Gross membership drive
which reflects credit uron the local chap
ter and the entire city of Fairmont, the good people
Of t; community will now turn their attention to the camp
and field recreation fund for which Marion county is ex-
pected to raise So 300 10 be divided between the activities
OF The Y M C. A. and the War Camp Community recre-
alton work, with the r NJ c. A. getting much the larger
share
his money to be spent directly upon the army Not
dollar OF it is ren Fairmon and all of it together
with any oyersubscnpton will go directly into the treasures
Of the national organizations which are looking after these
activities the main purpose of which are to surround the
men IN the army with such atmosphere that we can well
come HEM home when the gratefully. proudly
and without msgpings Of any kind
4 Next spring when the American army in France goes
into action the money that subscribed in Famont next
some Of the comforts that ey would not Otherwise have
Army M c. A. headquarters and huls will be located
right up 10 the firing line and some of them will be right
under FIRE. The British have found this service of such
practical value to the armies, especially armies that
the r. M c. A. workers given great privileges and
hundreds of millions of dollars have been raised by sub
scriphon IN that country 10 support it.
ftis good for the British it ought to be good for Amer
leans And it nation that is struggling under the burden
Britain has had to support it literally
tany 1t is Of the highest importance that this work
be begun on an adequate scale When the army ready
TO start the Army Y. M c. A. ought to be ready to go
along fully prepared for evcntualites the army
That that the present campaign throughout the cou
must be complete success, and Fairmont and Marion
county along with The other towns and counties Of the
naton certainly raise the amounts that have been set
off opposite their Names and more too if possible.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-17

backing the other side.
When he cooled down he must have
hidden out in one of the abandoned
mines that underlie Allegheny county.
His silence ever since has been posi-.
lively painful.
The last thing a man ought to shoot
CT during war Is his mouth, but there
are lot of people who shoot nothing
else.
Morning Astolisher says It tipped
off what Judge Dayton thinks of the
federal booze law month ago.
Doubtless; 1t has fine look in, but
no one paid any attention to what 1t
said at the time.
If the weather is not Just as fine
next Saturday as 1t is today folks over
Clarksburg way will charge that
Stansbury has the weather man fixed
and is not playing fair between the
two towns.
They've Just cut out free lunches in
Boston.
Yet Boston thinks it is an up to date
town.
The Italians have flooded the coun.
try around Venice, it's said,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-17

According to newspaper reports of meeting of the
Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers held
in New York yesterday, the prediction made that
the submarine will be the best andote for the sub
marine If German craft of this type make their appear
ance this side of the Atlantic. Maybe it would be
rash who would declare that anything could not
happen these days. but it is worthy of note in this
nection that in Europe where they have had consider
able actual experience with submarine warfare, 1t has
been found mpractcabe to pit them against each other
Except in fiction and the Imagination of statesmen for
plants manufacturing subs they aee offensive weapons
exclusively.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-17
What People Say
And Some Side Remarks

Chief o. ]. Watkins, Of the Fairmont
fire department.. journeyed to Nor.
gantown Us bearer of the sympathy
Of the local department with that OF
the Monongalia metropolis on account
of the death Of Chief Kennedy in
fire. He addressed the Morgantown
firemen and said, among other things.
"Wire us. if the need comes at
any time, and we will be on the
way in a few minutes"
Chief Watkins expressed In fire.
fighting terms the spirit of Fairmont
towards her down the river sister.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-17

For the moment there to be lot of confusion
regarding the effect ofJudge Dayton's remarks about
the Reed amendment However, those who contemplate
bringing liquor into the state should remember that
what Judge Dayton has said repeats no laws 1t is still
forbidden by federal statute to take liquor into proh
bition state on carrier. and the West Virginia
laws say that may have than quart per
month. Persons convicted in either state federal
courts will find that bringing in liquor is highly
profitable business.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-17
Issued Cards.

Mrs. W. NJ, o. Dawson has issued
cards announcing the marriage Of her
daughter Leah Jane Dawson to Jos
eph Eustace Chiffon II which event
was solemnized in Rockville, Md, on
October /. Mrs. Chiffon Is tht only
daughter Of the late Governor Of West
Virginia, William NJ. o. Dawson and
Mr.. Chiffon is a son Of ex.U. s. Sena-
tor and Mrs. William Chiffon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-17
COAL SHIPPING PLAN FAILS.

YESTERDAY The Yves, Vngnian expressed the
opinion that the strongest opposition to any attempt
to pool COAL that transportation would be reduced
to the most direct possible hauls would from the
According to the Coal Trade Journal of this week
that is precisely what has happened in England where an
effort to simplify the transportation problem along that line
was made. Says the Coal Trade journal:
The attempt of the British Government to
save 700,000,000 ton-miles ANNUALLY in the
transport OF coal by railway. by requiring
sumers to use the coal mined nearest at hand, Y
has resulted in supplying people with coal to
which they are not accustomed and which in
some cases Is entirely unsuited to their re-
quirements This has led to many protests
and to the issuance OF so many licenses permit =
ting special coal to go into prohibited areas
that the Transport Saving Scheme, which vent
into.effect on September 9th, has been largely z
nullifed. according to advices from London.
The system is to be given further trial. how *.
ever. ~
If it could not be done over there certainly cannot be
done in country where coal measures dacr much as
they do in the United States Fortunately there not the
slightest danger that any attempt will be made 10 test it
III this country in spite of the fact that sort of
system pooling scheme being seriously thought of in Ohio
The real solution for this coal transportation problem in
this country does NOT lie any radical departure from ac-
cepted practice II does lie 10 increase the
number Of open top in the country to any important
extent is an impobiiy before the middle of next year at
least according the best posted railroad but there
can be more orders narrowing the classes of freight that
may be carried in such cars and in spite of the fact that
there much less motive power the country than needed
coal cars can be made to travel faster from mine des
tnaton and then back to the mine again. And both Of
these things should be insisted upon by the Coal amnistra-
ton.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-17
Morgan to Enter :
Plea on Tuesday

July trials in Circuit court will be.
gin on Monday. Three cases have been
set for that day. They include Lloyd
Nandergrift, charged with robbery;
Sam Greece, charged with shooting
and Lulu Porter, charged with shoot.
ing.
On Tuesday 1t is calculated that
Willie 9. Morgan and Walter Kanutte
will enter their pleas. Nothing special
has been scheduled for today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-17
There is nothing to that Tumulty

There is nothing to that Tumulty
tale. He says so himself:
For several days friends have
written, telegraphed, and tele.
phoned me from all parts Of the
country. stating that rumors are
being assiduously spread that
have been imprisoned at Fort
Leavenworth. All sorts Of fenci.
full tales are being passed from
mouth to mouth by innocent per.
sons, who are the victims Of q
systematic and insidious propa-
ganda to weaken confidence in
officials Of the Federal Govern.
ment.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-17

France has new cabinet with Georges Clemenceau
holding the portfolio of minister in addition
the premiership. There those who think that Glenn
is much politician than statesman, but if
good stiff fight with quarter asked given is what
the sullen French opposition is looking for 1t will get
1t now. The ministry may not last long, but it
ought be able to clear the French political atmos-
phere.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-17
That Bad Man Arrested.

The bad man" reported yesterday
as having created such excitement up
here the day previous was reported
to have been arrested at Annabelle
yesterday. There was really but lit.
the excitement here as outside of the
officers and the two men whom he
threatened to shoot nobody knew of
the occurrence.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-17
Congressman Nicely
AT Belington

This afternoon Congressman NJ. NJ.
Nicely. Of Fairmont, made arrange.
ments to address a patriotic rally at
Belington, Barbour county, on Thanks.
giving Days
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-17

WELL this is the great day of the sport year in Fair
mont and the prospect this morning that of the
best football games in West Virginia will be
the result and that it will be witnessed by large
crowd.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-17

Between the rain soaked shell holes
OF Flanders and the inundations OF
Italy a lot OF the Teutcns WILDE webb
fooled by the time the war is over.
Here's hoping you all win your bets.
And that the team that plays the
best football wins the game.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-17

Jas. B. (Ted) Mcdaniel was pain.
fully hurt on Thursday while playing
ball at school. He collided with an.
other boy. His mouth was badly la.
cerated and one tooth knocked out.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-17
PERSONALS.

Chas. r. Durbin of Grafton was a
business visitor here on Friday.
]. Rietz of Monongah was transact
ing business here recently.
Mrs. Leb Jones Of Downs was visit.
ing Mr.. and Mrs. B. H. Skinner on
Friday.
Joseph Ammons has removed from
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-17
SHORT AND sNAppY.
phere.

Citizens who synpathecally inclined toward all
things German ought to labelled very plainly these
days.-uniontown Evening Genius.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-17

The soldiers vote will decide the fate of several can
didates including Bill Hohenzollern candidate for
Boss Of the Earth.-Connellsville Courier.
The "Buckhannon 1dea"-that of eliminating sense
less and useless Christmas givng-is q good one to
adopt for this year Of war and the succeeding years
when we hope to have peace-Spencer Times Record.
German air raids over American cities within six
months, is the prediction, made in the East Shucks
We've got old Rebs and Yanks. and some that weren't
either here in the mountains who shoot 'em the
wing with squirrel rife-Guyan Valley Thunderer
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-17

fully used ~ them despite ne face 81
lie hnsry af8 ana ant Quity. Could the
E1lls o. Governor cornNeli:s office
tan. they would freely. tell him 10
much ! IS
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-30
1.-THE CRISIS" A
WONDERFUL PICTURE

To representative audience at the
New Daytona theatre last night, 1.-THE
Crisis was shown in Daytona for the
first time.
It is an adoption of the story by
Winston Churchill, a faithful reproduc-
ton of ante-bellum days, which is
worth a whole terms course on the
institution of slavery, the incidents
leading up to the Civil War and the
war itself, to every child in Daytona.
This film is SO true, so deeply hui
man, so real in its portrayal of cour-
age. patriotism, love, honor, self sac
rifice and Americanism. that the cheap
exhibition supposed to arouse those
dorman sentiments. when the band
plays America" and the hero" runs
up the flag, are tOwdy in comparison.
This is history, alive, with men and
women who choose to suffer and die
for the great cause and do not count
the cost. This shows Lincoln, the
man, in the character of the sad but
indomitable patriot, whose heart was
wrung by the suffering of the south.
In other words, this film brings home
to the last two generations the actud
situation in this country at the time
of the Civil War as no amount Of text
book study or record Of battles can
do.
1.-THE Crisis" will be presented
again this afternoon, tonight and to-
morrow afternoon and night.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-30
"UNOER TWO FLAGS"
At CRYSTAL WEDNESDAY

. 80 : . . a = z =
Under Two Flags" the Ouida nov
ell which William Fox has made into
a film triumph with Theda Bara in
the leading role, is story of French
army life in Algeria. A dramatic
swing and martial atmosphere run
through the plot. which Miss Bara.
by her superb acting, has Interpreted
with her usual art.
The story concerns BERTHE Cecil
Herbert Heyes), heir Of the English
ViscOunt Royalieu, who has shoulder
ed the consequences of his brothers
crime and gone to Algeria, while he
is mourned as dead by his friends and
relatives. In the French camp, where
he enlists. is girl, Cigarette (Theda
Bara), who is loved by all the SOL
diers.
Cigarette falls in love with BERTHE.
but she realizes that he is of nObler
family and knows that her passion is
hopeless. ChateaurOye, Stuart Holmes,
colonel of the force, has formed a viO-
lent hatred toward the young man,
who is enlisted under the name of
Louis Victor. In an effort to get rid
of his enemy, Chateouroye sends Ber-
tie on an expedition against the Arabs,
where he is almost certain to meet
death. Cigarette heading a troop of
reinfOrcements marches to the aid of
the little band, saves the day for
France and receives the Cross of the
Legion of Honor
Then the Lady Venetia (Claire
Whitney,, her brother. and Bertie's
weak brother (Stanhope Wheatcroft),
come to the camp. Venetia is in love
with BERTHE. whom she recognizes. and
begs to come back to his title and es-
tate. He refuses, and she falls Sob
bing on a couch. Chateauroye, who
is passing. hears her sobbing. and
rushes into the tent. He insults Ber-
tie. who jumps on his superior. and
beats him.
In the court-martial that follows,
BERTHE is condemned to die. Cigarette.
on the strength of her Legion of Hon
or Cross, gets a reprieve from the
marshal of the troops. for the English
nobleman. Then she rides across the
desert, to save the doomed man. Pur-
sued by Arabs, she is forced to make
leap across a yawning chasm on
horseback. Even then. she is caught.
She is allowed to go, but has to rush
through a Sitting sandstone before
she can return to the camp When she
arrives BERTHE is standing before the
firing squad, ready to die.
I, Wildly shouting, Cigarette rushes
forward. She is too late. The men
fire as her horse dashes between them
and Berries brave figure, and the bull.
let's intended for the Englishman are
lodged in the bosom of the brave
French girl.
Around her fallen body gather the
soldiers, who had loved her since she
had tOddled to them and had been
taken on their knees. BERTHE himself
| realizes that the poor girl is dying
| and he rushes forward. He holds her
head on his lap.
1T is nothing this DEATH" she says
| in a hoarse whisper. Il am ready for
it. | am glad to do it. for l save the
man | love. He has suffered long and
without murmuring. | too. can suffer
| without sound.
Il would be happy to die if only
she looks longingly at those around
her-'if only I could see France again
| My loved France. T.
| Under Two Flags" will be shown a.
| the Crystal theatre tomorrow.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-30
|yeSlHTGHEN1
|&&anIGUPBOARD|
DELICIOUS CAKES

CHOCOLATE CAKE WITHOUT
~ EGGS.-Cream a cupful sugar
and one-half cupful butter to-
gether, add two cupfuls -four into
which has been sifted two level tea
spoonfuls Of baking powder, a little
salt and two tablespoonful of cocoa !;
add teaspoonful of vanilla and a cup
full Of milk. Beat thoroughly and bake
in moderate oven.
Frosting: Two cupfuls powdered sug-
ar, two tablespoonful of cocoa. one
half teaspOonful vanilla, piece of but
ter size of walnut. tablespoonful Of
milk. Beat all thoroughly and spread
on cake when COOL
Sunshine Cake.-Beat the whites Of
seven eggs to foam, add one-third
teaspoonful each Of cream of tartar
and salt and continue beating until
very stiff. Stir in lightly cupful Of
tine granulated sugar, add the beaten
yolks of five eggs and teaspoonful of
davOring, fold in twO-thirds cupful of
sifted -four, turn into an INCREASED pan
and bake from forty to fifty minutes.
White Cake With Chocolate Marsh
mallOw Icing.-Beat one-half cupfu]
butter to cream. add gradually cup.
full of sugar; then add alternately half
cupful Of milk and two cupfuls of
-four sifted with three level teaspoon
fuls Of baking powder. Lastly add
whites Of three eggs beaten dry. Bake
In a pan about II by inches. Cover
with chocolate marShmallOw icing
made as follows: Cut one-Quarter pound
Of fresh marshmallows into three pieces
each and dispose side by side on hot
cake. Melt One-quarter CUES of but
ter and three squares of chocolate in a
dish over hot water, then stir in three
cupfuls Of sifted confectiOners' sugar.
Add gradually four tablespoonful of
strong coffee and a teaspoonful Of va.
nilla and beat until creamy, then spread
over the marshmallows on the cake
when cold to cover them completely.
Plain Butter Cake.-One-half cupful
of butter. two cupfuls of sugar, yolks
of four eggs. Beat all together until
lemon colored and creamy. Add one
cupful Of sweet milk, one teaspoonfu
of flavoring or one-third each of lem
on, almond and vanilla. Sift three cup
fuls of pastry -four, four teaspoonfuls
of baking powder, one-quarter tea
spoonful Of salt, three times; mix well
then cut and fold In the stiffly beaten
whites Of four eggs This makes very
large cake Bake in loaf in moderate
oven forty minutes.
| A~~~ M<~f~>~/
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-30

All steel equipment. Elae
trio fans. lights. Pullman
drawing room sleepers. Din
ing cars on trains So, Sc and
IS. Local sleepers on so TO
Savannah. Passengers may
occupy until Z a. m. Free
reclining chair coaches.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-30

Battle Cry Of Peace" the film spec
tacle which ia shown at the New
Daytona theatre Friday. In vivid
pictures and through sub-titles those
who decry war. preparedness ara
brought face to face with the disas-
ter that might ensue should q power
full foreign nation invade our shores
in our present military state.
No attempt has been made by L.
Stuart Blackton, author of the play.
to deal with his subject with kid
gloves. Blunt, unvarnished and grim
facts are set forth by Mr.. Blackton
and Capt. Jack Crawford.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-30

Pullman. Sleeping and Observation Cars All Trains
:ALS SERVED IN DINING CARS EN- ROUTE
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-30
+ 4. + !. !. !. !. + !. !. !. .
"6ATTLE CRY OF PEACE" .
+ At THE NEW DAYTONA .
+++++ !. !. !. !. !.

Pacif1sts who shout against increas-
Ing the army and navy for national
defense receive a body blow in 1.-THE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-05

Nc changes were made in the form of any measures as they passed the House at the last session. Numerous emergency amendments will be added to them in the Senate, and the final bills will be drafted f., conference in the interest of speed.
 Many additional appropriation bills will have to be passed during, the session. but the size or form of any of them will mot be known. until Congress has declared a state of war existing and the executive branch of the government has submitted its plans for prosecuting hostilities. Tentative plans now being discussed are to pass special deficiency bill similar to the one carrying $5o.ooO. .OOO which was passed prior to the Spanish American war. to be used in any emer- gency which may arise in the various de- partments.
 Before the vote on the sundry civil bill, Chairman Fitzgerald of the appropria- tions committee addressed the House on the need for rigid economy and efficient service in the coming crisis.
 T hope this nation will not be like the nations of Europe and for two or three years sleep unconsciouss of the necessity of rigid economy. but that.it win awake
 instantly to the necessity of deveIopini