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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-31
Personals.

Francis Miller is home from . Vistt
to relatives at Falrchance and Morgan
town,
Mrs. c. c. Patterson and son, BOYD,
spent Wednesday with friends at Falr'
view.
Miss Anna Cumley, of Morgantown,
is visiting Mrs. Priscilla Mortified and
other relatives here. :.
Mrs. Maggie E. Blaney ana Mr1.
H. Steele, OF Little Falls, spent We'd
nesday In the city,
H. R. Chaeuvront, Of West Union,
was in the city couple Of days this
week calling on friends and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hayes Morris and ]. w.
Reeves, Of Triune, we're business viSis
tors here yesterday
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-31

Although the price fixed for this years crop OF wheat
1920 per bushels Is cents higher than the price
when trading in wheat stopped in the grain exchanges
of the country and eight cents higher than spot ansac
ons this week. said criticism is expected from the
producers We do not believe it, Criticism there will
be Of course but not Of the volume and character re-
ouired to give weight to such movement. On the
basis fixed wheat here still in the farmers hands is
worth about s2.25 per bushel If they cannot make
profit out of this years crop at that figure they are
wasting their time on farm.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-31

The final lnstallment of the Liberty loan was paid
into the treasury yesterday There has been great
deal of criticism of this operation, some of which was
well founded but as a whole it was surprisingly sue
cessful for first effort There was some disturbance
in the bond market but business throughout the coun-
try scarcely felt the operation. If the mistakes that
attended the first offering of bonds are avoided in SUBJ
seouent issues there every to believe that the
war can be financed without any great difficulty even
If 1t runs on several years and into sums that are huge
beyond expectation.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-31
WASHINGTON NEWS -
GOSSIP y 97zz5Es BROOKS sM5z7:
(BY ooNpol.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug, 81
Looking refreshed and rejuyenated by
a stay of nearly month at home
Congressman Edward Cooper was
back on the Job when the House OF
Representatives started up again at
ter It's vacation under a "gentleman's
agreem Mr. Cooper was not
looking up to himself when he left
never having completely recovered
from the attack of erysipelas which
he had last winter. But now 40 looks
fine and fit, and says he is all of it
The popular and able Fifth district
representative spent his vacation at
his home in Bramwell, making fire.
quent motor trips and fishing in the
mountain streams. A costly new ad
dition to his palatial residence en-
closing bathing pool, which is prob
ably the largest and finest Of any pri.
vate pool in the State, had just been
completed an dready for use when he
arrived at home, and he says he de,
rived much benefit an dconsiderable
pleasure by disporting himself in it
several times daily.
Except for a few days at Atlantic
City, Congressman Geo, NJ, Bowers
spent his vacation working upon his
various farms and in his orchards in
Berkeley county, making occasional
hurried trips from MartinSburg to
Washington in his car to attend to
business of his constituents which
was Of sufficient Importance to justify
his giving it his personal attention.
Congressman Bowers is an enthusia-
site farmer and agriculturalist. 1t is
now rich mans pastime with him.
He makes it pay handsomely, and
runs his soil investents with the bus.
inesslIke efficiency and uptodateness
that he applies to his banking bust.
ness. Aside from the monetary profit
he derives, which is large, he finds
that working in the fields keeps him
in fine physical condition, keeps down
embonpoint to which he inclines, and
aids digestion and consequently pro.
notes contentment of mind, He Is
back nicely conditioned for the legis'
lative grind to start, ready for all
demands 1t may make upon him.
Congressman Stuart F. Reed re-
manned in Washington the whole Of
the vacation period, keeping Senator
Howard Sutherland company, study.
ing and writing, preparing some
speeches which he expects to deliv-
er soon, and in almost daily attend
ance on the Senate debates. Also,
Congressman H. G, woodward, except
ing ten days he and Mrs. woodward
spent motoring in New England
States, Mrs. woodward returning to
her home in Spencer this week. Con.
gresham A, B. Littlepage spent his
vacation at his Charleston home, and
Congressman Nicely at Fairmont, The
latter has not yet reported here, be-
ing engaged in defending an accused
man in a sensational murder trial at
Keyser With that exception, all the
members Of the House delegation are
here.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-31

peace at Nays dump part Of the deal
for the property?
The kids at least will be heartily
in favor Of that move to suspend I'll
school activity in the county until Sep
TENDER II on account Of the polio
They will regard this added vaca-
ton as compensation for being cheat
ed out Of the circus.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-31

At the request of the governor Federal Trade com
mission accountants will be sent into Ohio to check up
the costs of mining COAL Until some uniform system OF
accounting is agreed upon throughout the industry such
inquiries will have only local significance, but they are
nevertheless worth while. The beginning Of wisdom in
business is knowledge OF costs.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-31
Az croSn Reads

An eight and half pound BABY roy
was born recently to Mr.. and Mrs. san
ford Cross at Cross Roads, Mrs, Cross.
mother, Mrs. Amos Satteraeld, OF
State street, Is spending few Gays
at Cross Roads with her daughter
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-31
RuRIEp An Holy CROSS.

The infant child Of Mich Tano, OF
Virginia avenue, died early yesterday
morning and the body was inferred yes
terday evening in Holy Cross Gene
terry by Undertaken Williamson.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-31

Judging by the chorus Of praise that is being called
back to this country the whole world is pleased with
the Presidents reply to the Pope 1t should be remem
bered however that Germany has net yet been heard
from.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-31
Rev. selby Here.

Rev. j. A. Selby came up from NUT
eantown today and is the guest OF ma
sister, Mrs. George shoemaker, on ti1i'
few street. Rev. Selby was elected
president Of the Methodist Protestant
Conference for the coming year. Aa
is en- route to his home at Parkersb5rg.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-31
MONONGAFI
Pine Busted.

Pipe Busted,
A water main on Bridge street In
front of the postofHice busted yester.
day, resulting In the pavement sink
ing somewhat. The danger light was
put up yesterday evening and today
workmen are making repairs.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-31
NEW TRANSFORMATION IDEAS.

decided that virtually all food sufs designed for ex
bort to Europe shall go by way Of Gulf and South
Atlantic ports In practically every Instance this will
esten the rail haul and will make it easier to handle the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-31

An application for pension In,
crease made by Nathan c. Kelly, OF
Elizabeth, is pending before the Pen
sion Commissioner and was taken PIP
with that official yesterday by Sena'
tor Sutherland
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-31

A marriage license was Issued here
to Benjamin H. Mitchell, "a, and Hat
tie S. Eye, IS, both of Sugar Grove,
w, Va. IN
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-31
ROMANCE Is DEAD.

Duff, W. va.-Norman Will, Of
Duffy, wrote his name and a request
for "a nice little wife" on an egg ship.
ped from his fathers farm last fall.
He received this week letter address
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-31

Copy OF resolutions passed by Alva
Council No. 76, Of AlVa, W. Va, ad.
vocating strict enforcement of immi'
grafton laws and the CONSUMPTION for
the army Of alien citizens, we're filed
with the Clerk of the House by Con.
gresham woodward.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-31

ed in woman's handwriting. Inside was
this brief note: you poor boob" Will
blames the commission men, thinking
the egg was spoiled aud angered the
recipient He will put the date on the
next ona.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-31
To Atlantic CITY.

Messrs. Guy Prunty, Lloyd Dcnhsm
and Archie Adams have sone to At'an'
tic city for few days.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-31

Among the West virginians here is
G, E. Kelly, Of Charleston Of the KEEL
ly Axe Company family. Another
prominent visitor is ]. Guy Pritchard,
Of Fairmont. Another is State Fire
Marshal John Koran, who has been
in the Eastern Panhandle on official
business. N. S. Scott, Of Elkins, who
been here for several days, has re.
turned to his home.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-31

IE YOU DON'T GET YOUR PAPER CALL
"WEsTERN UNION"
Subscribers on cur carrier routes failing to set
The West Virgiz!an any evening should call IVES
TERN UNION" state the Iact and give name and
residence AID a messenger will deliver a paper to
your door at once. There is no charge to the sub
bcrtoer for this service. The West Vrgtnlan plans
10 render to its subscribers the best newspaper de-
livery service possible and this is part OF the PLAN
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-31

The Post Office Department will
not ask for the exemption Of fourth
class postmasters who have been
conscripted for the new national
army. That fact became known to-
day when that Department formally
replied to an inquiry recently address.
sed 1t by Congressman H. G, Wood
yard, the question having been raised
by a constituent Of the Fourth dis
trict's representative who is post
master and who has been summoned
to apear before his local draft board.
The Rev. William B. King, pastor
OF the First Methodist Episcopal
church at Clarksburg, accompanied
by his son, C. Dale King, are in the
city. They came here to consult Con-
gresham Stuart F. Reed and the army
officials relating to finding a place in
the service for young King. The re-
suit OF their investigation Of the sew
eral departments was that an applt'
cation, endorsed by Mr.. Reed, was
filed with Col. squier, head Of the
signal department, for q commission
In the aviation section.
While paying visit at the Pension
Bureau yesterday Congressman Wood
XasA bad IN faI. RaRaidaEsttoR EAtR
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-31

While paying visit at the Pension
Bureau yesterday Congressman Wood
,xaEA had IN taI ApRiSaEsttaR EatR
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-31

The War Department sent notice to
Senator Sutherland today that DR.. c.
NJ. Bray, formerly Of Elkns, had been
recommended by the Surgeon Gener.
al to the Adjutant General for a com.
mission in the medical reserve corps,
which is tantaount to an absolute
assurance that DR.. Bray will soon
have the coveted commission. At the
same time, Dr. o. D. Barker, of Par.
kersburg, another constituent whom
Senator Sutherland had used his In.
fuence before, sent word to the Sen.
atOr that he had received his commits
sion as captain in the medical re.
serves. Fred D. Unkefer, corporal
OF Co. D, 18th Reg, U. S, A., who is
supposed not now to be In this coun'
try, was recommended by Senator
Sutherland for promotion. Cor. I'm,
keter, was University student when
he enlisted, and has the backing Of
the faculty Of that institution, who are
looking after his interests here while
he is somewhere in France"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-31

Congressman Reed today recon.
mended to the adjutant general for
field commission in the reserve corps
of that departent of the army, Wade
Pepper, of Salem, also, he recon.
mended to the Post Office Department
the appointment of Miss Blanche
Dean as postmistreos at Braxton, W.
Va
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1917-12-07
YOUR AVERAGE PUBLISHER ALSO HAS
THE DEADBEAT.

Abe Martin says somewhere that there is even
such a thing as a popular deadbeat But Abe is
wrong. If there is any one thing in business that
the war has intensified il is the universal dislike
of the deadbeat. The government has been
slamming this gentleman pretty hard, and there
isn't a merchant in Price but who has been con-
WINGED that all the government ever said about
this parasite is true.
For why should man who pays his bills in
Price help pay the interest-and often the prin-
cipal-of the bills run up" by the deadbeat?
This unnecessary addition to the cost Of doing
business has got to be eliminated, and there isn't
a commercial organization in the United States
that hasn't received suggestions from Uncle Sam
on this score. Henceforth the deadbeat must
stand on his own feet. He has no friends. II Is
a case of cash or pay promptly.
And by the way, what applies to local business
in general also applies to newspapers Publish
ers no less than other business men can afford
to Garry" names on their subscription list that
practically refuse to pay In these days of adj
vanced costs on everything and business on what
amounts to a cash basis all along the line, II is
evident that the ultimate consumer must be as
patriotic and reasonable in this connection as
men in business.
Sun subscribers as a whole, we are proud in
stating. are prompt pay. The poor ones are soon
found out and eliminated from the list The adj
vertiser profits from the pay up kind through
his messages TO them. The others are not worth
catering to-
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1917-12-07
ALFRED CRANES

where you lead well follow" sni1
the icngtheninR shoetops to the short
cning skirt. And 80 the eternal bal
incc was preserved.
n is better TO send pork to the allies
than indemnity Co Germany.
We don't blame some Of the doc
tors Tor cnllstlng. Food conservation
IL about to cure all their pct eases.
women In the Saddle In New
York" Yes, and man fashion" az
that.
Al present Il appears that the prin-
cipal task this winter viii be To- make
ono lump Of coal do the work that
two formerly did.
Russia II said Co be paradise for
fakirs Of all classes. lict "a nickel the
vendor 81 n patent hair rcHtorcr would
Htarye there.
Never was greater llc than the
old saw that advice ~ cheap" It's
dear at any price Had u friend once
who undertook e. follow all the adj
vice given MIN. Poor dewitt he's In
the bughouHc now.
more hogs raised this year than last.
how many hogs could be- fed and cared
Tor " they could hc secured.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1917-12-07
Predatory Animal Fund.

An order 20 transfer ten thousand
dollars from the state bounty fund to
the fund Tor the determination OF
predatory animals was last Tuesday
made hy the state board OF examiners.
The order was made when the board
a report from the state trea-
surer showing that amount available
for prosecuting the warfare against
pests In this state.
Ia his report 90 the examiners
State Treasurer Larson explained that
more than ten thousand dollars re-
manned In the bounty fund from last
year, and since recommendation
vas made some time ago by the state
live stock commission for "A portion OF
the balance in this fund, the treasurer
suggested that the transfer OF ten
thousand dollars be made.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1917-12-07

An army and navy bazaar which ran for Il
week in New York had gross receipts of S7l ,d75.
The bazaar was held to raise money for the pur-
hcase of comfort kits for American soldiers and
sailors-and the net sum available for this pur-
pose now proves 10 be exactly S754.96, little
more than per cent. Much of the balance was
paid out in advertising, salaries and commits
sions. We fancy this is not an isolated case of a
great deal Of work resulting in very small gain
for good cause. II would be good thing II
some governmental agency could take over and
coordinate all the various agencies for anchor
atng the lot Of the men on shipboard and in the
trenches.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1917-12-07
ARMSTRONG II MAKING
HOG SURVEY OF STATE

Valuable facts To aid w, w. Arm
strong. food administrator for Utah, To
determine what certain live stock
resources OF tho state are and how
they may be increased. are expected
from a hog survey now being carried
out Questions 90 elicit the informa-
ton sought are contained In ques-
tionnairo addressed TO farmers of the
state. Among the queries are;
Number of hogs on farm, number
OF sows or gifts bred this fall, number
of sows or gifts each farmer may have
more than he can raise next year and
win sell 20 neighbors or hold for the
committee to sell, number OF brood
sows the farmer might like TO buy,
the breed preferred, number Of fat
hogs ready for the market, how many
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1917-12-07

Every white man in Mississippi realizes the
seriousness Of permitting negroes TO roam about
in the South in the uniform of United States
army Officers" Thus runs sentence in Vicks-
burg. Miss. dispatch 10 the New York World.
What is there serious in this? The colored men
who have won officers commissions in the ma
tional army were selected from among their race
because Of superior intellectual qualifications.
They were given the intensive training of the re-
serve officers corps at Camp Dodge (Des
Moines), la They were commissioned only up
on merit, and there is no reason TO believe that
they will fail TO do credit 10 the uniform which
they are entitled TO wear. That white Missis-
sppian of democratic faith should find II n seri-
Gus matter for any negro to wear other than
overalls and jumper or TO carry in his hand any
implement more important than a hoe may well
be believed. But that there Is anything Of real
menace in such "a thing is ridiculous.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1917-12-07

Lloyd George, Bonar Law and Sir Edward Car
son told the British house Of commons all about
Col. T.. NJ. Houses instructions and the purposes
OF the United States long before President VIII
son or anyone in authority here told the Ameri-
can congress or any member of II anything about
this most important topic. There Is an old say
ing that one has 10 go away from home 10 get
tion for America since we entered the war
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1917-12-07
ON the Down Grade.

Inevitable diminution of the rev
enue OF the Utah sheepmen as result
of the passage OF the homestead act
Is the forecast OF DR. 5. w. Mcclure,
secretary Of the National Woolgrow-
ers association. lie states that mill
lions OF sheep may be transferred
from Western 10 Southern States.
lie declares that settlers are now
crowding the sheep from the pastures
thar they formerly roamed, and that
9th : grazing lands must be acquired.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1917-12-07
SHEEP AND LAMBS
STILL REMAIN
WEAK
tcontinued from page twoJ

two thousand dollars-for this bell
wether has led eleven hundred sheep
roaming the mountains out In the
Uintah Basin. The break occurred
while the animals were being driven
from Cotton 90 Myton. The owner
offered dollar head for return
of the renegades, hut few claims have
been put In. The sheep were worth
twenty dollars apiece. Sewell learned
Co be good loser last winter when
five thousand of his animals froze To
death.
Activity OF the war department In
securing mammoth bacon and ham
contracts from practically all the
packing houses IN the United States,
may result In completely removing
of these products from the Utah mar
ket for months II Is reported that
the bacon and ham output OF most OF
the big Eastern packing plants al
ready has been tied up by the war de-
partment. and that the federal food
administration Is making special ar
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1917-12-07

In his address TO the Society Of Naval Archi-
tects and Marine Engineers. its president de-
clares that IL must not be thought that the peo-
pie of Germany are not supporting their govern
ment Events have shown that their education
has been so completely 10 this end that the peo-
pie themselves feel that the desires of their rul-
ers must be accomplished regardless of all other
nations Were this not so, the German people
would ere this have risen in revolt" That is a
pretty good answer 10 the administrations art
full phrase: I'VE have no quarrel with the Ger
man people"
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1917-12-07

ditions. however. are for the better
everywhere just now, The outlook
for a steadily increased production h
good everywhere he has been.
MIR. and Mrs. J. J. weigmann left
Price Wednesday morning for SAT-
Lake city. where they win be for
time until he picks out location Tor
business. Whether ne VIII continue
In the jewelry line he II not decided
having other things In Wow,
Col. George y. Timms. manager
OF the Basin Metals Mining corpora
ton. spent several days In town latep
Colonel Timms reports the recent tel
a complete and most satisfactory sue
cess ore runs away up In coppe''
silver and gold.-Myton Free Press
sOth
MIR. and Mrs. IL. Y. Moss are barA
In Price from North Dakota, where
they returned a few days ago Ia .''
their household goods shipped ana u
wind up some business and other az
fairs. Mr.. Moss is the new proprietor
Of the Elite Jewelry company, haNlnt
bought out j. J. Weigmann. IhrN
four daughters accompanied them
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1917-12-07

Just at this time there is a lot Of discussion as
10 what the allies need TO whip Germany, most
everyone having n different idea. In the hum
BILE opinion Of The Sun they need leaders worse
than anything else. They need a great. kind,
unselfish man as head Of the whole effort-such
a man as Lincoln, who would be always ready
and willing TO step 10 the rear 10 advance their
cause. They need military leaders like Grant,
who would eight il out on this line II il takes
all summer"-naval leaders like Farragut, who
would say, Damn the torpedoes-go aheadP'
The big men on the allied side are yet TO be de-
yeoped
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1917-12-07

Fighting the devil with fire has been matched
by fighting the Hun with water. At the User
the cutting of canal inundated large areas
which the Germans had occupied and the floods
drove them back. Along the Piave the Italians
have opened the slriG gates on the upper reaches
of the stream and have put lake of large dimen-
sions and considerable depth between the in
vaders and themselves. All the elements are
employed in this war. Man and nature are made
IN co-operate
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1917-12-07

New Yorks World admits that IL is easy 10
criticlse the conduct of the war because most
of the mistakes lie on the surface in the sight Of
all men," Our observation is not 10 this effect.
We have been led 10 believe that most of the
mistakes are covered up and that there Is no
public knowledge of them until II becomes nee
essary 10 take steps 10 remedy the evil that has
been done This was certainly the case with ref
erence 10 the supplying Of rifles for the army.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1917-12-07

And now we develop quarrel over the stu:
pendous issue-the paramount question-of
whether or not tobacco shall be sent TO the SOL
diers. II doesn't matter the traditional three
whoops whether on not tobacco is sent TO the
soldiers Those Of them who want the weed have
the small amount Of money TO get IL and those
who don't want il don't have 10 use il, even
though cent 10 them. Only another piece Of
grandstanding on the part Of those participating
in the dispute.