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tashington Administration May Place Measure On
 Present Program.
tn111.D INSURE TO
 MEN EVERY RIGHT
,onosed Measure Would EnjOin Seiz- urp of Property, Eviction of Sol-
 dier's Family for Failure To Pay Rent.

vashington, Sept. 17.-Legislation to
 otect civil and property rights of
 ,diers and sailors, in effect a mo-
 torium for the duration of the war
 hehalf of men who are serving
 e;r country in the fighting line, may
 nlaced upon the administration s |ogram for this session as a nee
 sary. element of the raising of a
 izen army. The "soldiers and sail
 4 civil rights bill" to carry out
 is purpose already has been intro
 ced in both houses of congress, hay r been framed in the office of Judge
 yocate General PCrowder.
 Secretary of War Baker, it was Rrned today, has under considera- bn the suggestion that the entire light of the administrators influ- ce be brought to bear to obtain ear
 enactment of the measure.
 To save the soldiers and sailors all hds of legal injustice during their 6sence from home the measure buld enjoin the carrying cut of cer- in civil court actions until after the bse of the war, and establish as Gal excuse for failure to carry out rtain contracts the fact that a man
 in the service. It is proposed ht creditors and suits against off, n and men may be held up ond
 gment by default denied.
 Ut would set aside the statute of hitations so that a debt owed to a ldisf might not be outlawed in his sence It would prevent the evic- pn of his family while he was away they failed to pay the rent. It |ould protect against ordinary re- )lts of default of payments on busi- bss mortgages and keep him from Ding sold out in his absence. It buld insure any right he might have public land, altho his service at e front had prevented him from lmpleting the legal acquisition of the eoperty.
 GAnother element of protection the J would accord to the fighting man ould be as to his life insurance, nich could not lapse through failure make payments. His property ould be protected from sale for tax- } and in every other way which the gal experts of the war department lve been able to devise all civil ghts and interests of men in the Hilary service would be safeguard
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|0UNT STRIKE VOTE
 OF FRISCO SHOPMEN

Springfield, Mo-, Sept. 17.-Strike
 llots of approximately 6,OOO shop mployes of the St. Louis & San Fancisco railroad will be counted gre tomorrow by the chairmen of
 E craft involved. Even if the Punt shows the men prefer to strike
 saers than accept the compromise age increase offered by the railroad, Pere will be no swalkout until a final Pherence is held with, General |anager Levy. ,;Ht
 me men demand an increase of cents an hour. The company con- Eueu basic S-hour day, but refused increase of more than ' cents.
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M'ADOO SAYS FUNDS
 TO REMAIN SOUTH

Washington, Sept. 17.-Secretary McAdoo today told delegation of southern congressman there was no need for alarm over the prospective withdrawal of 0,OO0,000 of British funds now invested in cotton and farm lands. The government probably will ask Great Britain not to- call for the money at the maturity of the loans now approaching.
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kaledine Resigns As Hetman.

hAleUine heSISnS AS Hetmhns Petrograd, Sept. 17.-General Kale- dine has resigned as hetman of the Cossacks. General Kaledine's arrest has been sought by the provisional government because of his adherence to obey the order because of neces- tions to that effect were sent to the grand council of Cossacks. The council replied that it was impossible to be the order because of the neces- sity of General GaleGine's attendance at the military conferences of the Cossacks in his official capacity as hetman.
 General Kalendine went to Novo Teherkask from Rostav with a guard of Cossacks and junkers, while his adherents guarded the road over which he traveled.
 Hearing that Premier Kerensky had forbidden the congress and had also removed General Kaledine from his position as hetman of the Cos sacks. the delegates protested to the premier, declaring that as the het- man was elected he could not be dis missed by the government.
 Premier Kerensky replied that he did not prohibit the congress, but had right to depose the hetman, whose election had been confirmed by the government.
 The commander of the Moscow mili- tary district has issued an appeal to the Cossacks declaring that as they are the natural champions of free dom and order they should arrest General Kaledines and disband and send home the new Cossack forces which have been raised without the consent of the government. Other wise, the appeal says, the Cossacks will he treated as traitors and foes of the nations liberties.
 PrOclaims Republic.
 Russia has been proclaimed re- public. The provisional government has issued the proclamation, dated September 14.
 The proclamation follows:
 "Gen. Korniloff's rebellion has been quelled. But great is the confusion caused thereby, and again great is the danger threatening the fate of the fatherland and it's freedom.
 Holding it necessary to put an end to the external indefiniteness of the states organization, remembering the unanimous and rapturous approval of the. republican idea expressed at the Moscow state conference, the pro visiOnal government declares that the organization, according to which the Russian state is ruled, is republican organization, and it hereby proclaims the Russian Repub- lie.
 "KERENSKY, Minister and Pres ident.
 ''YAROUNDI, Minister of Justice"
 The title minister and president" affixed to Premier Kerensky's sigma ture to the proclamation refers to his position as president of the ministry, rather than of the republic.
 The provisional government an- nounced that all the affairs of state had been entrusted to five members of the cabinet. The following official communication was issued:
 Pending the definite constitution of cabinet, and in view of the present extraordinary circumstances, all affairs of state have been entrust- ed to M. Kerensky, premier; M Terestchenkoff, minister of foreign af- fairs; Gen. Verkhovsky. minister of war; Admiral Verdervski, minister of and M. Nikitin, minister of hosts and telepranhs"
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COSTA RIGA BREAKS WITH GERMAN KAISER

San Jose, Costa Rica., Sept. IT, Diplomatic relations between Costa Rica and Germany are considered severed as the. result steps taken by the government, following the dis covery that German residents had joined with followers of former Pres ident Gonzales in conspiring against the government. Several prominent Germans have been arrested.
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ARREST 100 SLACKERS.

Shreveport, La, Sept. 17.-An
 nonncement was made today by Unit ed States District Attorney Moore that approximately 100 men have been arrested in western Louisiana, charg- ed with failure to register for army service. Their cases will be investi-
 gated by the federal grand jury, which will meet in Monroe October 1, he
 said.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-18

at which men quit work today were engaged in the manufacture of air plane engines for the government.
 Laundry workers in 31 places walked out 60 moulding plants were tied up, 12 boiler and garment fac tories partly suspended operation and machinists in automobile shops quit, according to reports issued from strike headquarters.
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1.O0O Out ln Northwest.

Portland, Ore, Sept. 17.-Partial cessation of work in wooG shipyards on the Willamette and Columbia rivers at Vancouver, Washington, Helenes, Oregon and Astoria was re- ported today as the result of the strike of approximately 2000 union men Saturday for the closed shop Two Portland yards reported they are running with full forces, while others are operating some depart ments with non~union help.
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REMEMBER THE BOYS.

Perhaps you have a son or near relative in the training camp, or regular army canton ment, preparing to serve his country at the front.
 You expect to write him reg 1arly, of course, but why not subscribe for The Graphic to be mailed to him regularly.
 It will be to him, almost like a letter from home. every day.
 It will keep him in touch with the things happening at home, and will do much to make the hard work and confinement of camp life less irksome.
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RAILROAD STRIKES SPREAD.

Buenos Aires, Sept. 17-Railroad strike disorders are spreading. A bridge fifty yards long has been wrecked, tying up two lines and pre- venting the movement of troop trains. Heavy endorsements of na- tional troops have been sent to Rosaria.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-18
ENGLISH AIRMEN BOMB SHIPS.

? London, Sept. 17.-British naval seaplanes on Saturday dropped bombs on German destroyers and travellers along the Belgian coast. hitting one destroyer and sinking at least one trawler.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-18
FIRE DESTROYS
 PUTILOFF WORKS

Rome. Sept 17.-A Petrograd dis patch says that a great fire has brok- en out in the military factories at the Putiloff works. The damage amounts to several million rubles.
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THOUSANDS Of MEN ON PACIFIC STRIKE,
 TYING UP GOVERNMENT SHIP CONTRACTS
DISTURBANCES MARX BEGINNING OF
 STRIKE; 25,O00 WORKERS IN FRISCO Walk Out at Shipyards and Engine Plants Quickly Involves Numerous Othe Shops and Industries In
 San Francisco and Nearby Cities.


  clan n
  o striking   ing nd engine ntractS
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Anyhow, the new German chancellor has nothing on our senators and con- gressman when it comes to talking two hours without saying anything.
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Premier Declares Men Are Disorganizing Navy By
 Acts of Violence.
KALEDINE RESIGNS
 AS COSSACK CHIEF
Army Leader Wanted for Part In KOrnilOif Revolt Solves Situation
 By Leaving Office-New
 Cabinet Is Announced.

Petrograd, Sept. 17.-Premier Ker- ensky has sent telegram to the Baltic fleet imperatively demanding the cessation of acts of violence and all excesses committed under the pretext of safeguarding the revolu- tion. In reality, he says, the men by their action are disorganizing the navy by reducing it's fighting capa- city The premier condemns the guilty parties scatchingly, and adds that he awaits news of the complete establishment of order.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-18
Fo'VklST KILLED IN COLLISION

shs,. a"r! Worth, Tex, Sept. INV. M,. |estess : s' stock farmer, was killed |trest uay when his automobile and a WI car collided. v
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By way of a vacation change, why not try going to church?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10
mrs. BROOKS B0IS
Intensely loyal
Inspiring Letters Received
by Well Known Home
Mission Worker.

Mrs. ]. d. Brooks, worker among
foreign speaking people in Fairmont
and vicinity, has. since war was de-
clared, been asked frequently II her
boys will be loyal to this country. Ex-
tracts from letters from some of the
boys she has in various church
schools preparing for the ministry
and evangelistic work will answer
the question.
"I am going on as you advise with
my usual plans, but in case Uncle
Sam will need my assistance I will
be more than glad to go to the front
and fight for the Stars and Stripes.
I am sure that the good Lord will
lead me in the right path, and where
ever He guides me l may be able to
do some work for the Master"
Another:
II hardly know what / shall do
during the summer vacation. At first
thought that woulu join the army,
but on your suggestion have decided
to wait and see II Uncle Sam" needs
me. l hope to work where materials
for the government are being made.
"If the government needs me I'll
lay aside my plans for time and go
to the front at once"
Another:
II nave several plans for the sum-
mer work, but do not know If I'm
Gle Sam will let me carry out any of
them. Sometimes I feel that 1 am
not loyal to my country because l
have not answered the call to arms.
"But l will wait a few weeks more
and see If the government will really
need me, and then am ready to go
wherever the Stars and Stripes will
lead me"
Another:
Eyes, 1 hate to see this country en-
ter this war, but it is too late now.
IF the nation fights for the right,
it Is all right. Therefore l do not be-
lieye that we should let Prussian mil
itarism rule all the world. You have
heard me say that I would rather die
tnan be under German rule. do not
like to offend you by mentioning the
Germans from whom you descended,
but you are not a German but an
American. Therefore 1t is right for
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us to speal, and light IA defenseol the
stars and Stripes
Another:
ssNIy plan Is still to study Tor the
ministry, but ! do not know how Il
win turn out. It may be that / win
have to go to war to do what little
/ can to defend our country. II this
will be my call, shall be glad to die
for the Red, White and Blue.
II dislike war, but since we are in
1t now, shall do the best / can to
help to win the battle.
at may cost my life. but II man
IL no. willing to defend his country
and stand for what is right he is not
at to live.
Il would rather live short life
and be a man than long life and
be a coward.
"Ihis is my country now and !
shall fight for its glory. / am posi-.
tive that at the end Of this war Chris
tianity will rule the world. May 1t
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10

SEATTLE, Wash, May 1H.-Is Chi
ma, under the guise Of sending coolte
labor to dig battle trenches IN France,
massing an army of well-tra,ned SOL
diery with the Allies before formally
declaring war with Germany?
Certain It is that thousands Of Chi
nese, IN British uniform. ara today on
their way to the European ba'iis front.
twenty-five hundred recen 'y pRs'eG
,h-cuIL Vancouver, 3 /. and a'r"ss
Canada to the Atlantic seaboard'
At least 100000 more, all in uniform,
are said to be concentrated at Oriental
ports awaiting shipment.
"Coolie" contingents are also going
into Europe by various other routes.
This information was brought here
by M. H. Crawford who recently ar
rived from Hong Kong on the sane
transport that carried the $500 Chit
nese to Vancouver.
Osrensibly these coolies are to be
used by the Allies only to Jig trenches
and build roads III France.
Crawford stated however, that they
are we'll trained In manual Of arms and
seem to be picked men.
This gives rise 10 the surmise that
Chinese soldiers are being massed to
fight with the British, pending China's
eventual decision as to active warfare
against the Kaiser, diplomatic rela-
lions having been severed some time
ago.
digging in," the Celestials will be
under fire considerably, and for that
reason, it is explained, only the pick
of China's millions is being modified.
They are paid 432 cash" per day,
equivalent to Is cents in our money.
This is so far above the usual coolie
scale Of wages at home that there is
no difficulty in getting volunteers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10
Western Union
Officials Here

A number of officials Of the Western
Union Telegraph company visited Fair
mont yesterday and inspected the local
operating conditions as we'll as the
new headquarters of the company re,
Gently established in the Hennen build
ing on Main street. Among those here
were j. C. Willover, vice president Of
the Western Union Telegraph Co., T.
W. Carroll, general manager, both of
New York and A. G. Terry, district SUI
perintendent, both Of Pittsburgh.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10
COMPEL COWS 50 EXERCISE
All Grain Should Be FED II Deep ~
ter-Riras Should AbsaY 10
Eager tor Feed

Feed the grain In a deep litttr "a ihl
door and make the hens exercise f0i
all Of their grain. The. uasl may b,
fed either wet or dry, and Should be
so regulated that the fowls viii SCI
about equal parts Of mash and of the
scratch grains.
It is necessary to give the fowls
plenty to eat to get good results pit
the birds should always be easer toI
each feed.
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soon come
Another.
Certainly / shan Be glad to go
when Uncle Sam, needs me. ] sho1Id
hate TO shoot down another mothers
boy, but the country must be defend-
ed. would be ashamed mot to 80,
If that's where I am needed. / can
preach the gospel from the trenches
as well as from a pulpit, and help
somebody who does not know
Christ"
One of Mrs. Brooks boys has already
offered himself for navy service, but
has been rejected because under size
and weight; but says he win try again
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10

A Charleston dispatch to the Wheel.
ing Register and printed Monday OF
this week said: REV. ]. w. Morris,
Of the Southern Methodist church at
Baileysvitle, near here, told story
here today Of the life of John Drysdale,
Of Baileysville, which has caused much
comment, In view of the fact that the
age Of Mr.. Drysdale, who, the minister
said, will be 121 years old on August
10, 1917. It is believed by Rev. Morris
and others who have heard the story
and who know Mr.. Drysdale, that the
latter is the Oldest person in this Sec
ton of the country.
"Drysdale was born in 1896, in Scan
raer, Scotland. He came to this coun'
try when young man. Forty years
ago lie visited his son in Scotland, He
"a reported to be hale and hearty now.
"The aged mans life has been an IN.
,eresting study. He has cut his tnlro
set Of teeth, and at the age Of 70 years
was afflicted with measles. For many
years he was almost an inveterate user
Il tobacco, but when he became one
hundred years old, he discontinued the
i,sc Of the weed and has not touched II
since. AT the age Of 102, he was con-
verted in little log school house IN
Greenbrier county,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10
BI OF
STATE NEWS

The logs in the old building at the
corner Of Fourth street and st. James
Court alley, on the government lot at
Parkersburg, recently sold by Harry D.
Perkins, will be cut into cross ties. The
building was one OF the oldest in the
city, several Of the most prominent
citizens who have passed away having
been born within Its walls. The party
who bought 1t from Mr.. Perkins had no
use for the logs and as they were of
white oak and in splendid state Of
preservation, he sold them to James
WEIGH, the tie dealer, who will have
them sawed into Cross ties and expects
TO have a ready sale for them, even II
! they are an hundred years old or over.
The LaBelle Iron Works new rail-
road bridge, over the Ohio river, be.
tween the main plant on the Ohio side
and the new by-product coke works, a
mile north OF Follansbee, will be COM
pleted and ready for use in few days.
The last two big Orders to support the
railroad tracks were fixed in their
places this afternoon.
The great span has been under con-
struction for the past year, says the
Wellsburg Herald. Work on the con-
struction was delayed somewhat by
bad accident that cost the lives OF sew
eral workmen several months ago. Its
completion will mean direct connec-
ton OF the coke plant to the steel
mills and many trains will pass oyer
the trestle of steel each day.
The American Bridge company,
buffers are now finishing up their
work and will turn the bridge over to
the LaBelle company within another
week. Besides being used for the
transportation of products between the
two plants, employees will also use 1t
as a foot bridge. This makes three
Ohio river bridges within distance OF
a mile and half, branching into steu-
benyille.
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indian Red pyo.

Doswood was the source Of the In.
siinn red" with which the warrtops at
one perlod dyed their eagle fetIIhers
and bucsskin clothes. They procured
tie dye from the roots Of the tree
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10
SNOW NEAR CUMBERLAND.

CUMBERLAND. Md, May 1o.-A
considerable fall Of snow was reported
in the Allegheny mountains west Of
here today. Tourists suffered consid-
erably in crossing the mountains.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10

A thorough cleaning and renovating
was given the interior Of the James
Speciality shop on Monroe street to-
day. New wall cases were installed
and the entire stock was rearranged
and systematically filed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10

The brick work Of the new addition
to the Helmick Foundry is completed
and workmen were today erecting the
wooden beams and rafters preparatory
to roofing the building which will con.
tain the blacksmith shop. The part OF
the old building which now houses the
blacksmith shop will be equipped to
do boundary work. New equipment has
been purchased for the foundry and
will be installed as soon as the new
building is completed and the black
smith shop moved.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10
INDUSTRIAL
FAlRMONT

Local garages experienced an in
creased business today due to the num-
Der of autos which passed through
here on the way to Uniontown. In the
early morning hours Pennsylvania was
kept warm by the cars which sped owe.
1t on their way to the races, one indi'
vidual claiming to have counted nine.
teen such in the brief space of one
minute. -Four garages in the city had
sold total Of fifty-one gallons Of "gas"
at 9 o'clock this morning and it is to
be expected that even more business
will be brought to the local garages by
the cars on their return trips since a
number will probably be needing re-
pairs as well as gasoline.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-10

The Welsh correspondent of the
Bluetield Telegraph one day recently
sent his paper the following: ut is
understood there were fitty-five in.
functions filed in the circuit court yes.
terday against the cider sellers anu
cidor joints In our county. Sellers Of
Nc1der" it is understood, will have no
tees served on them within the next
few days to stop selling it, and injunc-
lions will be served on all persons
selling this drink in the county. An
analysis Of this supposed cider was re.
Gently made, and it was found that in
many cases 1t is said, to contain from
five to seven per cent. alcohol. 1t is
also understood by persons who have
drunk the cider tina 1t runs the drinker
crazy as it were, having an effect far
worse than whiskey. 1t also makes
some OF those who drink it deathly
sick.
From the way it is said to effect
those drinking it, it is believed there
is a dope Of some kind in the cider,
and the good people of the town and
community are becoming very bitter
and are determined that its sale shall
be stopped. 1t is understood that in
Anawalt a man who drank consider
able cider became Ill and died, and
upon holding a post-mortem examt-
nation, it was found that his stomach
contained poison. 1t is also under.
stood by superintendent of several
coal operations in the county that by
drinking this cider men are kept from
work and unfit for duty for several
days after drinking it. All modes Of
vice are being eliminated from our
county and when the people realize
that any drink sold in the county is
gripping it morally, they put their
foot on, and in this way are making
the county one Of the most desirable
in the state"