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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10
(By Rylcy Grannon.l

The labor problem in It's various
phases is pressing for solution. The
men charged with winning the war for
the United States are discovering that
they Will fail unless the muscle Of
the country is enlisted on n moro at
isfactory basis.
Generally speaking. there Is no diff
ficulty so far as the Industries are
concerne" The factory workers are
we'll paid. The grc't expansion of
war industry during tho years the
United States was Il neutra; has en-
abled the manufacturers to meet the
enormous demands OF the govern
ment without serious delay.
In other activities where labor Is
an important element there is less
satisfactory situation. This is true
particularly Of the shipbuilding and
coal mining industries.
Both of these industries are the
foundation of American success in
war Without the" full DEVELOPMENT
by plenty Of labor. other war activi
ties must lag behind or cease alto
gether.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10

| ''''' i'"cillll6 oHlcSS lie
Had Ground % Believe Man Had
Committed Felony
After receiving specific instructions
itrcm the court that unles, the police
!tliicer had n warrant in his possession
for the arrest of the man at the time
Pc broke open the door of his resi-
Idcncc, CT had reasonable grounds to
IhcliIve that the man had committed
IA felony. he was a trcspasser, and the
prisoner had a right under the law
to resist any attack made upon, the
Jury in tho Hastings Court yesterday
lafternoon acquitted James Wray, col
ted, charged with attempting to kill
lPatrolman r. b. Sowcll, Jr., Of the
|Sccond District.
Jurymen reached their verdict with
lrut leaving their seats In the jury box
!Several police officers were in the
courtroom at the time, and Judge d
&c. Richardson. after hearing the YER
ldict read. turned to them and said he
lhoped that the case would serve as
v arning to them and brother officers
lof the department.. In recent months
several complaint have been filed
against officers for assuming author
lity they did not possess when not for
ltified with proper warrants.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10

have just as much right to quiet as
the men at the rear. Both classes are
in duty bound to defend the coun
try, one by fighting and the other by
working. One class keeps at the front
only as long as the other class works
10 keep it there 4 retreat would be
no worse than breakdown of supplies.
- would mean The other.
''rhe President is asking labor to on
list voluntarily for the period Of the
war. The great majority of workers
are already voluntarily enlisted and
faithfully serving in the ranks of toll
MUST ACT AGAINST SLACKERS.
'But what about the slackcrs? We
can't get them into the ranks Of labor
by appeals to their patriotism any
moro than we can get them to volun
tcer for service in the army.
yet they must do their bit If jus.
tice Is to be done to the men who are
faithful. We don't want a system that
will punish faithful workers by In
creasing their hours and at the same
time permit slackcrs to escape work
altogether.
I'm short. as I SEQ it, everybody.
sooner or later, must be conscriptad
TOT the work he Is best fitted to do.
If this is done soon. the war will be
won soon, If late, the war will be pro
longcd
Let us take a hint from the enemy
who always tries to do that which is
necessary for success. whether it is
pleasant or not. The enemy has i'll
dustrial conscrpition in force.
'llcncc every man and woman in
Germany is really a part of the great
army that Is dealing such tremendous
blows to Russia and Italy.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10
GEN. BAII.OU HEADS \ DIVISION
OF COLORED TROOPS.
DrS hloincS Commandant becomes
Gcncral-D. vision known
as the Nincty-ScCond.

Camp Dodge, Ia, Oct. 27,--Confir-
nation has come Of the report that
Rr!gadicr General G. G. Ballou, who
was commandant for the Negro train
ing school for officers, will he pro
NOTED to major general and placed in
command OF tho Ninety second diyis-
ion which Is to compose tho Negro
troops at Camp Dodge.
-Four. thosuand OF these. Negro
troops will arrive at the camp the
first OF next week, mostly from Ala
hama. Tuesday, 1892 will arrive
"Wednesday 903, and Friday 349, max
ing total Of 3,G14 from Alabama
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10
IOWA NEGROES IN FIRST,

Iowa Negroes reported at the camp
this morning to tho number OF 1877
with 81 from Illinois. Tho first Ne
gro soldier to report was Milton wy
ant of Des Moines No Minnesota or
North Dakota Negroes have yet an.
peared. .,t.n =, wan.
Inc colored men will he stationed
IN their own barracks and upon arriv
al arc being rushed to their quarters,
where they receive the issue OF winter
ci"thihg; special care is to be taken
I" ne southern w." who are not &C
customcd to the sharp winters Of Iowa
The regiment OF southern Negro
troops will be known as the Three
hundred and Sixty sixth AMI will he
trained intensively for immediate SIR
vice on foreign soil.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10
STRIKING BLOWS AT ARMY

When men here in this country in
slst upon the right to hold I'D the
building Of shiDs or the manufacture
or TRANSFORMATION of necessary war
supplies they strike blow at the
American in France They not only
stand in the wav of American victory
but they imperil the lives of our Sc
dcrs
IT know the working men do this
nnwittingly. and therefore I do not
sue"c"t any harsh measures, but
submit that he present conditions can
not he tolerated long
what would we think If it were
snrrosted that very one Of Gen Per
shing's bovs should have the right to
quit at any time he pleased and to
combine with other soldiers to strike
unless pcrshing would grant any con
ccssion they might demand?
POINTS TO FATE OF RUSSIA
1--WE would call that anarchy. Some
thing like that occurred in Russia,
and Russia Immediately broke down.
"Yet logically, the men at the front
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10
COMPANY PAYS UNION DUES

Reports coming in from some coal
mining regions are cNaspcrating TO
the government authorities In some
places the men refuse to work more
than six hours daily for three days
Il week
Higher wages Sem to make the con
u1tions worse, by giving the men
enough In three days to keep drunk
Tor four days every week. Some of
tho miners In Pennsylvania boast
that they are making all the money
they need to keep in drunkenness.
a few days ago n strike was threat
ened ina ce.tcin big nthracite prop
erty because some of tho men had
tailed to pay their dues to tho union,
The company, dn order to prevent a
mold up of work, advanced to the
union tho dues OF 81 men.
In some mines 1t has become the
practice to advance union dues and
subtract tho sum from tho mems
pay.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10
MAY RESIST POLICE WITHOUT
a WARRANT.
Judge Richardson So InStructs Jury
In Case of Patrolman Sowcll.
folorcd Man Is Acquitted.

Policeman Had No Right to Break
Into Wray's Dwelling Unless He
Had Ground % Believe Man Had
Committed n Felony
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10
WOULD CONsCRIPT WORKMEN

One Of the government officials
whose responsibilities require him to
see that several million men in Ger
tain industries shall remain steadily
at work had this to say:
Il cannot see any certain method
or securing steady labor on indispcn
sable war work except by the conscrip
ton Of workingmen.
The right to strike Is incompatible
with the duty OF the American army
III France. The soldiers are under
iron military discipline. They cannot
strike. but must do as their country
requires. even If it takes their lives.
These soldiers cannot be sure Of
victory unless they are sure of sup
plies. They cannot be sure of spplies
unless there are ships to carry the
supplies.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10
TROUBLES OF SHIPBIJr1DnBs

It Is In the shipbuilding industry
that labor conditions seem to be most
unsatisfactory Several important war
ships have been held up recently bv
strikes
AS soon ns the Federal concliators
adjust grievance at one yard, q quar-
rel breaks out in another. AS in tho
coal mining industry. the granting of
higher wages does not solve the dif
ficulty. .:Ysr,a
III more money would keep the men
AT work at top speed the government
would pay more. within the bounds Of
reason. rather than see the shipbuild
ing program fail.
But nothing has yet been devised
10 keep the men steadily at work. They
claim the right to loaf as we'll as to
work and they threaten to strike en-
masse if any men are discharged
merely because they refuse to work
steadily six days a week
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10
KICKED IN PANEL OF DOOR
TO FORCE AN ENTRANCE

According TO the testimony intro
dCccd, Patrolman Sowcll, who was In
|citizen's clothes at the time OF the
trouble. broke open the door to Wray's
home. He kicked in a panel Of the
door and forced the catch with his
shoulder. The officer said that he hal
IAN attachment for the Negro under
anothcr name from the Police court.
The Negro resides in what is com
monty known as "Pcnitcntiary Bottom
and has police record. Some years
ago he served time in the pcnitcn-
|tiary, ii was said. but since his re
lease has gene "straight," becoming
Ia member Of a church and leading
an honorable life. He was suspected
it is understood, Of selling liquor, and
tic officer was making an inyestiga-
,tion.
Sowell forced his Wy into the Ne
|gro's home late one night several
" eeks ago, with drawn revolvcrs.
Wray is said to have thrown n glass
Iof beer at him, and then to have en-
gagged the officer in a struggle Dur
ing this tussel one Of the officers re
volvers was wrenched from his
grasp and fired, the bullet striking
the Negro and causing n slight injury
)'rhe officer was then able to effect tho
mans arrest.
In search Of the home q small Quan
ltity of beer was found by the police
lolficer and Wray was also charged
with violating the State Prohibition
law. s~"rs7i
Judge Richardson's instructions to
the jury in the case we're as follows:
HAD RIGHT TO USE FORCE IN
RESISTING OFFICERS AT"TAC
1.-THE court instructs the jury that
IF they believe from the evidence that
lthc witness, Sowell. broke in to the
dwelling house of the accused in the
might time, and that he the said Sowell
ibid not then and there have n warrant
I'm his possession for the accused, or
that he, the said Sowcll, did not then
have reasonable ground to believe
THAT the accused had committed a fel
lony, then the said Sowell was a tres
|Easscr upon the premises OF the accus
cd, and he, the accused had a right
under the law to resist any attack
made upon him or to use such force
as may have been necessary to rcpeI
the said Sowell, although they (tha
iury) may further believe that the &C
|cuscd had committed a misdemcanor."
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-05
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
REINFORCED CONCRETE BRIDGE
Fairmont, West Vriginia,

dlIMOuL, west virginia.
Sealed proposals for the construc-
ton of a reinforced concrete bridge,
over Coal Run, in the City of Fair
mont, West Virginia, will be received
by the Board Of Affairs of said City
at the office Of the City Clerk until
1880 O'Clock a, M, July 90, 1917, at
which time and place the proposals
will be opened and tabulated.
Copies of the plans and specihca-
lions, including form of proposal,
may be obtained by contractors, at
the office of A. L Lehman, Com'r of
STREETS, etc., City Hall, Fairmont,
West Virginia, or at the office of
Shrewsbury B. Miller, City Engineer,
Fairmont, West Virginia or at the
office Of the Concrete-Steel Engineer
ing Company, Designing Engineers,
Park Row Building, New York City,
upon making a deposit of Ten
(S1O.0O) Dollars, which sum will be
refuded to all bidders upon the re-,
turn Of the plans and specifications in
good order, and to all other contrac-
tors returning same before the date
on which bids are received.
A certified check for the sum Of
Five Thousand '($5, 100000 Dollars,
payable ITO the Treasurer of the
City OF Fairmoht, West Virginia, /"
must accompany each proposal. Each
proposal, accompanied by its certified
check payable to the City of Fair
mont, must be enclosed in sealed
envelope and be endorsed Proposal
for the construction of Coal Run
Bridge" and must be delivered to Al
bert ]. Kern, City Clerk, City Hall,
Fairmont, West Virginia.
A satisfactory surety company's
bond for Sixty (6095) per centum of
the estimated contract price will be
required Of the contractor to whom
the work is awarded.
Monthly estimates Of the value of
the work done and materials deliver
ed will be made on or about the
first of each month, and payments
amounting to ninety (909o) per CEN
tum Of such estimates will be payable
on or about the 18th day of each
month.
The right is reserved to reject any
and all bids.
BY order Of the Board Of Affairs.
ALBERT j. KERN,
July STA City Clerk.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-05
Watson Disturbers
in Jail Waiting Trial

warrents were issued by Justice
Conoway today for John Murray and
Bill Huffman, of Watson, charging
them with being drunk and with re-
sisting arrest. The men are in the
county Jail and will probably be given
hearings tomorrow.
Constable Robinson, who lives at
Watson, attempted to arrest the two
men who we're, he says, drunk, swear
ing and raising a general disturbance.
The men resisted and Robinson at
tempted to exercise his authority to
deputize bystanders but those upon
whom he called for assistance refus.
ed to respond and he was compelled
to call headquarters for reinforce
ments.
Michaels and Prosecuting Attorney
Haggerty responded and Joined Rob-
inson at the watson store after which
the four rounded up the two men and
brought them to the Jail here.
Contrary to printed reports which
say that "When reinforcements ar
rived they found Constable Robinson
with revolver in hand standing off the
two men," no shooting irons were
drawn
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-05
Ethel, were al John pride's one day.

Ethel, were at John Pride's one day
last week.
Miss Helen Smyth returned to heF
home on last Thursday night.
Myrtle Moran was visiting at hel
brothers, E. 7, Moran's one night lase
week.
Mrs. Hank satte rheld was visiting
at ]. W. Neels one day last week.
Mrs. ]. W. Neel and chilren were
calling on her Nlrents, Mr.. and Mrs
Willie Travis Friday Of last week
Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Neel were yla
iting their son, ]. w. Neel and family
last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arl Bunner from Fair
mont were calling on the latters pa
rents Saturday and Sunday
H. B. Moran was at his home o.
this ridge Saturday and Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs ]. W, Moran and fam
lily were visiting the latter's ststeRE
Mr.. and Mrs. Neel Sunday last
Sallie and Georgia Bunner, OF Fair
mont, were calling on their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Bunner Sunday
evening
Mr.. and Mrs, Andy Musgrave wert
calling on Mr. and Mrs. Russell Finch
Saturday night
Mrs. S. T. syth were calling on heil
daughter, Floda, Saturday night
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Finch ant
Frances Smyth were visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Atha vangilder Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Finch and daugh.
ter, Violet, were calling on Mr. and
Mrs. Andy Musgrave Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hank Satterfeld wera
visiting relatives near Slab Camp sat
urday night and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Milt Stevens were WIS
iting their grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs
Elisha Phillips last Sunday,
Mrs. Shelby Kincaid was calling 81
Mrs. E. Doolittle Sunday.
Mrs. Lon Steel is calling on hel
mother, Mrs. E, Doolittle at this writ
ing,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-05
U. s, Troops Called
To Quell Striers
(By Associated Pressl

PHOENIX, Ari., July 5. = A teIe-
phone message received today by At
torney General Wiley E. Jones from
County Attorney Hugh M. Foster, at
Globe, stated that the mine strike sit.
uation was entirely beyond control and
that United States troops from Doug
las had been ordered on recommends.
ton of Mayor Charles NJ. Bundell who
is on the ground representing the gov.
eminent
At the office of the governor It was
later announced 400 troops from Doug.
las had been ordered to the scene but
it is understood here that the troops
left Douglas in special train today
to arrive in Globe late this afternoon,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-05
Russians Fight in
the Name Of Freedom
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, D. c., July g.
Minister of War Kerensky's final or
der to the Russian troops before lead
ing them in person from the trenches
to the first military victory of the new
Russian democracy was received to-
day by the Russian mission. 1t charg-
ed Germany with having proposed
treason to Russia and commanded an
advance in the name of freedom and a
lasting peace
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-05
Mass Meeting for
Auto Owners Friday

Friday evening at s o'clock a meet.
ing of the automobtlists of the city
and vicinity will be held in the county
court room Of the court house, and an
effort is being made to get all of them
to attend.
1t is the intention to reorganize the
Fairmont Automobile club and to put
that organization upon a footing where
it will have. some influence in bringing
about better automobiling conditions
in Fairmont and Marion county.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-05
Only Valor Medals
Valid in Russia
(By Associated Press)

Petrograd, July 5.-The Government
today abolished all decorative orders,
except those awarded for service of
distinction in war The Petrograd
Council of Workmen and Soldiers
Deputies adopted a resolution to join
with the General Congress Of Work
men and Soldiers deputies in sending
greetings to the brothers at the front
and congratulations on their success
full advance assuring them of support.
The vote was 472 to 271.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-05
American Troops
Have Left Paris
CRv Associated Press)

PARIS, July 5,-The battalion Of
American troops which paraded in
Paris yesterday has gone to the per
manent American training camp. The
other units of the first expeditionary
force which are now at French port
will leave shortly for camp instruc'
ton. 1t is expected the entire expe'
dition will be encamped by July Is.
Major General VIM. L. Sibert will
command the camp.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-05

and Misses Ruth Phillips, Mime nellie
Polling, Ruth Fisher, Leila Workman,
Margaret Hessian and Messrs. Ray
mond Halter, C. H. Snider, Morris Kel-
ley, Henry Ross, Earle McWhorter,
Paul Cumpston and Master William
Burnette and Jack Sharp.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-05

Realizing the need every family vicinity American
Flag to display on patriotic arranged limited
readers rdiculosy small cost I'D spite Of the fct that the
clip cutv numbered and present them
with 9S cents IN cash and the flag yours Ten
cents extra mailing called
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-05
moNeHEuR

Baron Moncheur Is chairman Of the
special war commission sent here by
Belgium, AS representative of the
country which has suffered most In
this war, he is receiving special atten'
ton and welcome wherever he goes.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-05
PERSONALS.

TInOOTVNIOs
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H, overholt, who
have been here visiting their mother
left last night for Elkins,
The younger element almost crea-
ted some excitement late last night
when they had a battle with Roman
candle crackers, but only one or two
was hurt.
The members of the Isle of Roses
Co. playing at the Dixie, showed their
patriotism by firing several dollars
worth of fire works from the porch
of the Arlington hotel.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-05
TIE WEATHER.

West Virginia
Fair and warmer
today and Friday
Local Readings.
r. P. Hall, OBJ.
Temperature at
} a. m. today, 65.
Yesterdays wealth
ar, clear; tempera'
ture, maximum, So;
minimum, So; pre-
cipitation, none.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-05

Restaurant MoyIns-The Billy May
restaurant for colored people which
was long an eye sore to4the public and
"a trouble to the police on Washington
street. has been moved into brick
building on Water street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-05
on Business Trip,


j. W. Davis was in Wheeling yes.
terday on business.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-05
EIks Band Concert

Under the able direction Of Prof
Cullis the Blks band will give a con
cert here July IL, 10 and IA.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-05

Miss Effie Anderson has returned
from Pittsburgh where she has been
the guest of her aunt
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-05

Quo out Ine p4Ciufe OH al Iour slusS
Then carefully fold dotted line 1 its
entire length. Then dotted line q,
and % on. Fold each section under.
meath sccnately. When completed
turn over Gnd you'll find surprising
result Save the pictures.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-05
In Pennsylvania,

Joe sidly and family left for a
weeks vacation in Baltimore.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-05

Mr. and Mrs. H. H. verdich are
spending a vacation in Dutfields, W.
Va.
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Be. sociabIe.

Do the farmers and their wives and
families In your neighborhood get to-
gether for mutual improvement, enter
tainment and social intercourse as
much as they uld?-Exchange.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-05
WARRINGTON
Movinu to Ohio.

Mrs. J. C. McGarvy is moving to
Akron, Ohio.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-05

Will Visit In Baltimore.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Burt left last
night to visit relatives in Baltimore.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-05
In Mhealln,

Mr. Doc Richardson and family are
visiting in Wheeling this week.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-05
Returned from Visit.

Mr. and Mrs. R E. Machleir are Wis
iting in Meyersdale, Pa
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-05

offices Consolidated business
,Eices Of the Consolidated Telephone
company has been moved to the Bell
Telephone building on Monroe street
nd All Consolidated bills will be pay.
ibie at that place hereafter.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-05

Mr.. Ftr1ee has been "a for. come time
and Ii has finally been decided that i
win be necessary for him to undergo
an operation.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-05
EVENTS TONIGHT.

East park school-EaSt Fairmont On
ion Bible class.
M. q. A.-Public Health Nursing
Service monthly meeting.
Jeferson street - Meeting Of r. T
webb class Of M. E. church, SOUTH
1t 4home Of Mrs. D. N. Snider
Masonic temple-Fairmont chapter,
odd Fellows hall Seven Sisters
lodge; knights of Malta.
Maccabee hall-Nest 1922 o. o. o.
Of P. hall-Mountain City lodge.
Red Men hall-setting Sun tribe
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-05

Goes to eunneY School = Kenna
Clark will leave Sunday night for New
York where he will take a brief course
in a school Of gunnery.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-05

Furbee Resigns-Ex.sheriff Furbee,
u Warrington, has resigned as mem
III 81 the county board Of equaliza.
- o. taxes on account Of i'll health.
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