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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16
CENSORSHIP BILL |
KICKS UP A ROW
Anti-Militarists Declare
That Such Legislation is
Not Necessary.
BY gibson GARDNER

WASHINGTON, Feb. ia CEN
sorshIp bill. drawn by the army gem
eral star and scheduled to pass the
house Immediately following any de-
claretion Of war is the object of sew
ere criticism by such organizations
as the American Union against Mill
tarism, the Rational Defense League
and the Emergency Committee. A
telegram has been received by the
Secretary of War, Newton D. Baker,
signed by Oswald C. Willard. Earnest
Poole and a score Of other names, de-
nouncing the proposed law unnecess-
airy and dangerous. at would" says
the telegram "in the gulse Of further
ing. control of the military informal
ion, give the military authorities alb
solute control OF the press II time of
war when democracy most needs free
discussion of men, measures and OBJ
jectives.
A statement Issued ny the amer.
lean Union against militarism rays
such law is Unnecessary. The War
Department and Navy Department !"
they say. nov have drastic regulat-
ions establishing a complete censor
ship on purely military information.
This bill was drafted with an eye to
those newspapers which, in the event
of war, miseh attempt to criticise Il g
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16

The farm and dairy interests of the
country are txpressi.L great indignat.
ion at the attempt OF Senator Oscar
w. Underwood % repeal the law max
ing It an Off nee to sell cciored oleo-
margarin COW butter. F,r years
ever since the law was passed-the
beef trust and the oleo makers have
desired greatly to wipe his law from
the books, but until Underwood had
the daring to take up their fight In
Congress, they made little Roadway.
While war subjects are occupying pub
lie attention, things like this are in
danger Of being slipped oyor.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16

al Union, .hor of the Silent Sent
incl Pickles at the White House, Is
standing pat She says tho prospect
Of war makes It clear that tas coun.
try needs women's votes in It's poll.
itical determinations In reply to
showers OF ta.e ans, letters anc yer.
bal protests urging her to pull of her
pickets, Miss Paul has issued a state
ment saying 'The Congressional Union
was organized for one purpose-to Sc
cure an amendment to the United
States Constitution enfranchising wolf
en-. Some OF las as individuals are
militarists; some are pacifists. We
are united Oil 1T one thfng-our feal.
ty to political liberty for women"
Until the National Convention OF the
Congressional Union determines OF
herwise, says IFS Paul, she will go
on with her campaign as It has been
planned and begun.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16
Personals,

DR.. T. E. Gore. a prominent stock
man Of Clarksburg. was a business
visitor here on Wednesday.
okey B. White, Of Brisco, was bust
ness caller here on Wednesday.
j. Lane Parrish was a business Wis.
itor In Pittsburgh on Monday.
Mrs. Thos. 3. Meeks, of Hutchinson
was shopping in Worthington on Wed
nesday.
Mrs. John Gillingham, of Carolina
was shopping in town or Wednesday
w. d. Jacobs, Of Carolina, was call,
ing on friends here on Tuesday even.
ing.
DR.. Geo. L. Howell was a business
visitor in Clarksburg on Tuesday.
Elisha Brumage went to Mounds
vile on Monday to look after his bust
ness interests there.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16

conduct Of gar. those newspaper Ito
borrow the language OF the war Col
lege statementJ which 'by their ed.
itorials an presentation of news may
sway people against the war and tn s
by adverse criticism tend to destroy
the efficiency Of these (the military
agencies"
The Unions letter calls attention
to the fact that 1t was newspaper
criticism which enabled Lincoln to get
rid Of his inefficient generals, and 1t
was Lord Northliff's defiance OF the
British censor and his exposure OF
the failure OF the War Office to fur
nish munitions to the army that saved
the situation for the allies on the west.
ern front.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16
EAST SIDE
= NEWS =
Royal Society Club.

Mrs, Charles Pitman, of near Nor
gantown avenue, was hostess yester-
day afternoon to the members Of a
recently organized sewing club. A
large number Of the members were
present yesterday and very enjoya-
bic afternoon was spent. The club
has been named the Royal Society
club. Mrs. William Rhodebaugh will
entertain the club in two weeks.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16
Lid is Still On at
Jamison No. 2

Jamison Mine number seven, sealed
soon after the explosion that wrecked
the plant few months ago, remains
sealed and although IT is believed the
fire is now entirely smothered out, it
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16

is probable the mine will be left I'M
opened until spring. When the mine
is reopened every modern improvement
will be installed and the plant will be
made one OF the most upto date in
the Central West Virginia section.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16

Mrs. william Kisner entertained the
members Of the c. E. T. club at her
home on Chestnut street yesterday aft
erfoof. An elaborate dinner was
served for six and needlework was the
diversion Of the occasion.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16

Miss Eva Wilson has returned to
her home at Benton's Ferry after q
short visit with Miss Marie Scott.
Burr Fletcher, Of Morgantown, is
visiting relatives here.
Roy Thorn is able to be out after a
severaI days illness.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16
Valentine Social.

IS valentine social was held at the
I Diamond street M. E. church last night.
Ten cents admission was charged. A
large number Of young people were
present and spent a delightful even
ing with various amusements. Re-
freshments were served.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16

ing with the following officers: Presi.
dent, r. o. Toms; vice president, A.
w. Hiser; secretary, S. K. Jacobs;
treasurer, Miss Clarice Cakes. The
regular committees will be selected at
the next meeting, February 81.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16
Temple Guido

The Temple Guild of the NJ. P. TEN.
pie Guild of the NJ. p. Temple VIII
meet at the home Of Mrs Ernest Sher
wood in Rhea Terrace Saturday after
noon at 2 o'clock
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16
.WORTEIINGToN.
Removed 20 Manninuton

Mr.. ana Mrs. j. W. McDougal, who
had resided on the Mclntire farm near
here for the past year. removed to
Warrington on Monday where they
win reside in the future.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16
r. A. 8. Club.

Mrs. Cecil jenkins entertained the
members of the T. A. S. club yester-
day afternoon in a delightful manner,
at her home in the Monongahela Bank
building. Mrs, Charles Patterson will
entertain the club next Thursday after
noon:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16

The prospect of war has developed
two entirely different lines of policy
among the omen who are seeking
the vote. The National Woman suf.
frage Association has taken one line
while the Congressional Union hes
taken another. Carrie Chapman Gait
as head cf he National has offered
her two million followers to the
President for war service. Incident
ally. she made the offer without con-
sulting tie two million, and has a
hornets nest on her hands in conseq-
uence.
Alice Paul, heading the COMPRESSION.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16

Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Henderson, Of
Giiffey street, entertained at dinner
last evening for Rev. c. D. Mitchell,
pastor Of the Central Christian church.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16

Since Count r'lyt. Tolstoy. so of the
noted ToIstoy, was refused permission
to speak at Columbia University. as
a committee Of the women's Peace
Party of This city has wired an inv.t-
alton for him to address big mass
meeting here. The same organization
has invited q speech from Mrs. Skeff.
ington. widow Of the Irish patriot who
was refused permission to speak at
Harvard College. II there ere any
other notables IL the country tV whom
free speech is denied this city will
furnish ausp. C for them to be heard.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16
A MusIcaI Entertainment.

A musical entertainment under the
auspices OF the public schools will be
given at the Christian church on Tues.
day evening, February 20. The Aeolian
Festival Singers Of Fairmont have been
secured for that evening.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16

Dutch Tavern Coffee, carefully Sc.
lectsd, scientifically blended, skilIfuIIy
roasted.-Advt.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16
Here for a Visit,

Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Martin, of Oak
land, Nd. arrived here on Wednesday
evening for o weeks visit with rela-
lives and friends.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16

A son was born recently to Mr.. and
Mrs. Fay McDougal, on Market street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16

4 y. p. 8. g. p. was organized at The
Christian church on wednesday, even;
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16

A chrIstIan Endeavor Society or.
ganlzed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-30

fash across hill and dale. carried by
the waving of arms or blass.
EverybOdy's Happy.
But though work is the order of
the day, it is not all. for each even
ing on every field. huskies clad in
jersey and padded breeches gather
and run through signal and scrim-
mage in preparation for the foot
ball games To come. Just now the
division team meets each evening on
one of the big fields near division
headquarters. It has big work
ahead. On Thanksgiving day will
20 up against the strong University
OF Indiana team here at the camp.
No wonder it is working.
But with all the hard work the
men appear happy and strong. Few
cases of illness other chan measles
or something Of the kind are here
and the hard work appears TO be
agreeing with everyone.
It's a great life if you don't weak
en-" say the boys. And with the
stunts going on here now, this is no
place for anyone 10 think of letting
down. Not for "A minute"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-30
GOTHAM HOST To
$4,000 SOLDIERS
Thanksgiving Day in New
York City Featured by
Martial Air.

NEW YORK. Nov. 3o.-Neither
has the high cost OF turkey nor the
food conservation campaign had any
visible effect upon the observance of
Thanksgiving day in New York. But
there was a martial note in the fes-
tivities which has been lacking in
other years, for thousands of sol
diers. sailors and marines were hon
ored guests i'm homes, clubs. hotels
and restaurants. In fact. so great
was the desire 70 honor the nations
fighting men that there we're not
enough Of them to go around and
many persons who had extended in
vitations had 70 do without khaki
or blue-clad guests
II was essentially a soldiers holi-
day and estimates placed the num-
Der OF them entertained i'm the city
at 50. 900. The day began with serv-
ices in the churches. where heart
felt prayers for the success and hon
or OF Americas arms were offered
by hundreds Of pastors. priests and
rabbits. Then followed the Teasing
and the entertainments.
Probably the biggest event az the
day was the dinner and entertain
ment given al Madison Square gar
den by the Patriotic Service league
4 uniform was all the admission
ticket required and 5000 soldier:
and sailors received a cordial vel
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-30
TO EXTEND STEAMER
SERVICE IN GREAT LAKES

WASHINGTON. Nov. 3o.-An eN-
tension Of steamer service on the
Great lakes beyond the usual win
ter closing time has been arranged
by the food administration % relieve
the railroads by moving about $4,000
tons OF -four and wheat from Du-
luth 70 Buffalo and Erie
The Great Lakes Transit corpora
ton and the Northwestern Steam
ship company have agreed 20 oper-
ate their ships which ordinarily laS
I'D on Nov. 30 until Dec - OF a.
long thereafter as weather condi-
tons will permit.
In addition the food adninistra-
ton has arranged with the ship
ping board 10 have a new vessel
just completed on the lakes carry
cargo OF flour direct from Duluth
10 New York on her way out Tor
salt water service
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-30
Terrifying Skin Diseases Are
Promptly Reached Through Blood

los local remedies
Eczema and other inflammations
and irritations OF the skin that are
commonly called skin diseases. do
not come alone from a diseased
condition OF the skin but the real
cause Is an impurity in the blood.
40 progress toward permanent
cure can ae expected from local
remedies alone. F:ut also cleanse the
blood thoroughly. and YOU will find
relief
- - i~ the great uuriEallea
blood remedy. which has neen used
with the greatest success FOR more
than nifty wears. IL is sold by drug
gists everywhere But be sure and
-zet the genuine - - - cur med
ical director viii gladly give med
Ical advice without charge. Address
swift specific Co. - r., swift La
boratory, Atlanta. Ga. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-30
ALASKAN PAPER
IS ONE YEAR OLD
"FartheSt North" Newspaper
is Great SuCCeSS-IS
Read by ESkimoS.
Nevs-Times SPECIAL Service

news Times Special Service.
NOME Alaska, Nov. O-Eskimos
who fringe the Alaskan coast for
thousands OF mics are celebrating
the frst anniversary Of their paper,
The Eskimo. published in Nome
by Walter q. Shields, superintendent
o. the northwest district. with the
approval OF Dr. p p. Claxton. Unit
cd states commissioner Of educa-
ton. II is said TO be the "farthest
north newspaper in the world.
Supported largely by Eskimo sub
scriptiOns II reaches every village in
Alaska's ice bound seaboard. Fur
buyers from distant camps who
have just arrived in Nome. say that
this journal-the only printed
means OF communication the Eski-
mos have-is priced SO highly that
the copies are folded away for safe
keeping IN igloo bibles.
Hunting. village and reindeer
news is sent in By the parka clad
contributors. who write their copy
after coming back from the search
20 seal. walrus or runaway rein
deer. Editorials are added by Mr.
Shields. and articles by government
teachers. An interesting series on
the EskimOs of the stone age is
running from the pen OF DIT. Daniel
5. Neuman. federal physician in this
district a widely known ethnOlogist.
A set of original folk lore stories
will mark the autumn issues. They
are being written by the brightest
Eskimos in each village. who will
give the world the stories OF the
origin OF his race that have been
handed down from father TO son,
thus crystallizing valuable traditions
that have escaped white investiga-
tors. and which probably would be
lost otherwise.
There is great excitement in a
remote Eskimo village when the
reindeer sled makes its monthly ap-
pearance with the newspaper. Those
who cannot read-and they are be
coming fewer-squat I'm circles on
the floor Of the big village kozga to
listen 10 some Obliging reader.
The old men crowd around the
seal oil lamps where a school girl
i'm deer skin boomers is reading
about the exploits of Eskimos a
thousand miles away. Those who
have reindeer grow alarmed for the
safety OF their own herds when the
girl reads that the great northern
lynx is making a periodical invasion
Of the deer on another part Of the
tundra. This is big news, for the
reindeer is the wealth OF the Eski-
mo and the lynx their most deadly
enemy
Like the American reader in the
southland the Eskimo is partial to
the sporting news The excitement
is intense when the issue appears
with the news Of the annual winter
reindeer fairs which are carnivals
Of reindeer and foot racing, sled
lasning contests and so forth.
THE Eskimo" is welding the ma
tives OF Alaska together and wip-
ing out the memories of bloody an
cient feuds DINNER and DINNER
are becoming the traditions OF the
savage kayak bandits Of Cape
Prince of Wales. Selawik and Tigara
who massacred the more peaceful
members OF their race and built
barriers OF hate. The wedges that
drove the Eskimos apart are being
pulled out and they read and write
Tor the newspaper which tells their
common interests.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-30

sweden has prohibited use Of potatoes
for manufacture ~ coffee substitutes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-30
B. AND O. ANNOUNCES
CHANGES IN MANAGERS

BALTIMORE. Nov. 3O.-Arthur
w. Thompson, vice president in
charge Of traffic of the Baltimore
& Ohio railroad, announced Thurs
day that o. p McCarty, passenger
traffic manager. is appointed gen
eral passenger representative and is
succeeded as traffic manager by W.
=. Galloway, general passenger
agent of the eastern lines. W. +.
Loves. assistant general passenger
agent is appointed general passen-
ger agent Archibald Fries, freight
traffic manager Of the eastern lines.
becomes general freight traffic man
ager.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-30
Surface Irritations come Prom
Deep seated Causes.

10 YOU are a victim OF itching.
Iurnin. eczema. with It's fiery tor
lures that oftcn seem uubearahle.
SON are OF course anxious to know
Io,, To- rid yourself OF this terrify-
in- disease
If YOU could learn Of "a sensible.
rational method or treatment that
noId give results YOU would GLAD
b. give 90 e. trial and thank the
dan that brought 70 to soar choice.
such "a remedy b. within your
reach auc sou have but to follow
the results OF scientific research o.
nnd the relief you are looking for.
The mistake sou have made o. the
same that thousands of Others have
made in thinkinz that the disease
D. on the surface OF the skin. and
hence could &c permanently cured
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-30

CAMP SHELBY, Miss. Nov. 30
That touch of high life which was
promised the boys in training here a
few days ago is beginning to be felt
by Indianians, Kentuckians and
West Virginians alike. They are
getting theirs" as they express it,
in some new lines Of work.
No more do they do their little
stunt Of drilling and practice work,
call it a day and rest, play or go TO
town TO see their best girls. AT
least. they don't do this every night.
That Parade Order.
IL came about a night or so ago
when. just as everyone felt that he
had done just about as much as he
wanted TO for one day, the order
was given out Parade tonight
Everybody on hand"
And that started something all
over again. II was the 151st infan-
try that got it first Just as it was
good and dark came the order
Fall in And fall in" il was. The
regiment, from Col. Healey to the
most recent national army recruit
got into action. Then came the first
of the night hikes that from now or
will sorm a part of the regular rOu-
tine of the training.
Everybody Doing II.
The regiment started out over the
country roads. First it passed the
other regimental headquarters. past
guards and sentries and was passed
by one after another until il got tC
the outskirts of the camp. This was
new ground TO the men and the fur
began Skirmish line work went on
with advance guards carefully guild
Ing the footsteps of the following
army. keeping il posted as TO the
wherea bouts of the enemy" ahead
After due time the enemy" was
forgotten and the men had a lesson
on the new work. The return tC
camp was made with the same re-
gard for the proprieties OF military
life and the first lesson was over.
Then it was the 152nd that took
its turn in the new work. Next
came the lfFlu ana OlHeI htn-
lucky regiments and West Virginia
outfits Everyone will get taste of
the work-just taste at first. then,
before they are done viii get
enough and a-plenty.
Every drill and parade ground on
the camp site presents the appear
aEce OF feverish activity and "A COLI
sta7tly changing picture these days
Look over any one OF them. Here
in the foreground will be a group
of youngsters taking a lesson in
bayCnet work. An English officer is
giving instructions He has told
them just how TO rush the enemy
how 10 hold their rifles and point
their bayonets so as to do the great
est amount Of damage TO the Boche
BritOn Shows Nerve.
That's right, now. We know
show me some real action Hit i'm
a. though We meant IT, At i'm now
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-30
Overcoat styles for all men

\/ou can get Chesterfield coat style like
our illustration here) a great coat, mill
tary overcoat, or medium or lis ht weight
overcoat if you don't want an ulster. You can
get anything you want We're got it. We're
overcoat headq uarters. At any price you want
to pay; SIS, $3.50, $40, $3.50, SIS,
$3.50, $50, $35, $40, $45 to SIS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-30
For older men

Some men like dignifed clothes for bus
mess wear. Other men like to wear clothes
with touch Of youth about them. Whatever
your taste may be in this matter, you can
satisfy it at this store.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-30
HUNTING RESPONSIBLE
FOR 2 DEATHS IN STATE

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Nov. So
Thanksgiving season, which usually
brings a number Of hunting acct
dents. Thursday was responsible
for two deaths and the wOunding
Of two persons in Indiana, accord
ing 10 reports received here.
Roy Darringer aged four years.
vas accidentally killed by his broth
ar at their home near Seymour. Mrs.
Rose Johnson. aged Al years. OF
Bedford. was accidentally killed by
her son. Dale johnson, Ia years old.
John Tracy. aged 26. and Arthur
lee. aged "A. OF Dolan, went hunt
ing together and both were accident
ally shot by the former.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-30

You'll change your mind about yourself in
ten minutes at this store We provide special
models for men little heavier than usual, a
little taller or shorter You'll get great satisfac-
ton IN the large assortments, the values and
the models you can choose from; and besides
you'll save money buying your clothes ready
made. Fit guaranteed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-30
FOR young men

For youthful, athletic figure there is
nothing as smart and dressy as the new military
sport suits and overcoats. They're the snappy
distinctive style in young mems Clothes You'll
like the snug fitting belts and slash pockets.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-30

come. Scores Of famous actors and
musicians provided a continuous
program from $3.50 o'clock in the
afternoon until midnight
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-30

Your ideas of style you will find
expressed in the clothes at this
store. We don't hesitate moment
in guaranteeing your satisfaction.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-04-09
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The Log Cabin Democrats
Telegraphic News Service

Realizing that the people of Conway and vicinity
interested IN the developments of the world which
hs nation has just entered
earliest moment the
hourly in this history making epoch the Cabin
begins the publication of daily telegraph
United Press Associations This of the
liable news-gaherng organizations serving
papers only.
Inc service Will, OF full furnished
the metropolitan but will the entire
details that the Log Cabin
will be omitted the
story that published by however large will
daily the columns this will
hours earlier than they be papers
The service will involve considerable
daily in city of COnway
under circumstances and the additional
hazardous financially twoy
published Russelyie number of
years have suspended of the tremendous
cost of their production and the Cabin
only daily the
Rock and Fort Smith.
To maintain this service the Log Cabin Democrat
have the OOperatiOn both readers
preciate the United Press telegraph
probation by their
tnue long its patrons make financially
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