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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31

judging by the tone Of that long screed The Times
this morning In the minds Of Democratic newspapers
and politicians Socialists OF lesser degree
Of merit with whom other In contact only at
the peril OF losing caste This contmptuous attitude
ts an the more Offensive fair minded because Of
the fact that there the slightest basis Of fact for
it, but 1t oughtto for little consideration upon
the part Of the Socialists when they go the polls
Tuesday. Two years ago the Democrats thought more
fayorably Of the Socialists then their candidate for
Congress 1nadea deal with them himself.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31

The Democrats who want unconditional surrender
have sure way to get to them put the Repub-
lcan party in control the next Congress That will
mean Senator Henry Cabot Lodge at the head Of the
committee on foreign relations OF the Senate. The
peace terms viii have to suit that committee or they
don't ''go' There is no doubt to how he stands
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31
on Eront Lfne

william Hoban has received a let
ter from his brother, James Hoban'
who is fighting with the American
forces IN France. He says he has
been over the top" three times and
has NOT receiver. scratch. He also
says he is ready to go over again, as
he has ''his Irish up He has re-
Gently received a promotion to cor
poral
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31

Anything less than the election Of Major Davis Ens
and the six Republican nominees for the House
of Representatives from west Virginia might
throw the control Of the Congress to the Demo
Gratis Remember California, also that the Senate now
controlled by Democrats by eight votes is almost
bound to be very The present Congress is closer
than that between the two parties in the House.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31
Here For Rest

Miss Alice jerks has arrived home
from Cleveland. Ohio. She las had
a severe attack OF influenza and VII
spend some time here recovering
from the effects of the malady-
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personal

John o,Hare, Of Clarksburg. was a
Business visitor in the city yeSter-
Leslie F. Jones was business Wis
Mrs J. 3. Atkinson has returned
from Marietta, Ohio, where she bad
been the guest OF her sister, Mrs
Mrs. Emma Spencer, OF Rymer was
a Warrington visitor yesterday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31
1OS-11O Main St.

"'Do you really believe there Is =
man who wants to take the SWEET
ness out Of Nfe?"
ssI should think the man who has.
to censor the soldiers love letters
does"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31
X the armistfce terms which the Int

r the ar1stice terms which the IaterAied confer
ence is now drawing up any drastic the
newspaper reports Of say they almost certain
to be rejected IL the German military machine has one
more fight left in It. And If the military
party is willing to take the risk the people viii go
along But 1t may be that Germany really Is at the end
of Its resources now. We shall soon know.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31
% EoR eARFIELDs SON

WAR CROSS FOR GARFIELOs SON
WASHINGTON. Oct. 30:-Lteuten-
ant stanton Garfield, OF the French
field artillery, youngest son OF EueI
Administrator Garfield, has been dec
orated with the Crofx de GuerFe tor
yaIor at the front in France, Dr.. Car
deld was notified today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31

that the German people the teest people in the
world That is pretty large promise when con-
sders the huge debt the German people win have to
shoulder no matter kind OF government they I'M
ally make up their minds to adopt
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31
WARRINGTON
Seriously Ill

Lee Pitner is seriously III OF pneu-
MONA following an atttck OF influen-
"a, at his home in High Street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31
car1.n 20 RerIaire

Mrs. John Dengler l>ft Tuesday ey:
-ening called by the critical illness OF
her nephew, Ross c. Pierce. Mr..
Pierce formerly lived IN this city.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31
Homo From NaVY

LyalI Eastman, of the o. S. Navy,
arrived yesterday from New YORK
City for few days visit with nus
parents Mr.. and Mrs. e T. Eastman
in Baltimore Street
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31
Courtneys'

UU. S. Naval Base at Norfolk Viz
sfnia Tuesday evening after 1ur-
Tough with his parents in High street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31

Editor George Harvey says that the votors OF the
country have opportunity to disinfect Congress
including of course cleaning 'the" Kitchin.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31

Put the war on a non-parttsan basis by electing a
Republican Congress. Every government with which
the United States is allied done that and was made
all the better for doing it.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31
r.i.s Enr Marines

Paul Masters will leave tomorrow
for Pittsburgh where he will undergo
an examination for entrance in the
q. S. Marine Service.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31

A vote for the Republican candi-
da4e is a vote for the unconditional
surrender OF the Kaiser.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31

A vote for Schuck is 4 vote for :
friend when he votes for Sehuek.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31

Why is the report OF Charles Evans Hughes being
withheld? Senator Lodge 'ths American people
can stand to have the truth told them"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31

Returns TO Norfolk
Albert Singleton returned to the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31

+ First time we ever knew Mr.. Char.
lie was . g. o. 2. leader.
Mr.. Charlie IS disgruntled an right
And Clarence is scared within an
inch OF his life.
But no one on the G. o. P. side has
sid any thing 50 Tar.
And they WON'T.
Judge McNGeWhortef SAYS he
Knows Clan Wp1id not q9soelAta
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31

himself with liquor IN a campaign
Oh. dear no, 4.
But that's why Ed Slack is such
an important figure about the head
quarters.
Glenn is the keeper Of the Dsmmie
conscience.
And he talsss care that he does not
know TOO much about what s soln
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31

IA Member Board of Education. Faru1Ont Ind. Dist
c. W. Walker. FairmOnt.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31

Ear Pres Board Of Education. Faan1ont Ind. Dist
e. Cad Frame, Faimont.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31

BY making It short the leaders
succeeded in making It interesting.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31

DAY attention to your business and it viii return the
compliment. How hard he shall work IS question
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31

Just about enough politics to make
two weeks red hot and get out the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31

For County Superintendent Of Schools
E4erschel B. Ice, Barrackxille.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31

For Pres. Board Of Education. Union Ind. Dist
Harry Shaw. Fairmoat.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31

"Hot shame shall burn upon thy Cain
like brow.
And like beaten hound tremble
Thou shalt-as now"
s. C. MUSGRAvE-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31
TIE REPUBLICAN TICKET.

For Representative N Congress
Charles ]. Schuck. Wheeling.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31

oet sls s1s
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31

himself with liquor IN a campaign
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31

y ERNTAH1Y began this war four years ago with ths
~ eon6dat expectation that Il would end m compiled
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31

Far Member Board of Education. Union Ind Dist
Stephen NanGilder, Faimont
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-06
ATTEMPTS TO RAID
RFPUISED By BRITISH.

LONDON. June 6.-Attem pts by
the Germans 10 raid British trench
es last night were all repulsed, the
British war office announced today.
The Germans sustained losses
There has been artillery activity i'm
ne sector OF TraselIe con the Fland-
ers front)
The Germans succeeded. however.
IN rushing a British post IN the sec
tor Of Boyelles
The text of the official report fol
lows:
"Durins the night the enemy at
tempted raid against our lines
southwest Of ,forlancourt. II was
repulsed with loss 10 the Germans
Another German attempt on
Wednesday afternoon enabled the
Germans TO rush one Of our posts
near Boyelles Two OF our men are
missing
Other German raids north OF
Lens. near Bethune and east Of the
Nieppe forest were broken up
Hostile artillery was active in the
NrZeele sector
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-06
DENOUNCES
PARTISAN ATTACKS
Illinois ''Whip" Says German
Submarines Were "In-
Vited' to u. S. Shores.
International News Service :

International News Service.
WASHINGTON. June 6.-The
senate plunged into the most violent
and bitter debate in months this
afternoon when Sen. j. Hamilton
Lewis OF illinois. the democratic
whip. charged that the German sub
marines were invited" 10 the Amer
lean shores by partisan attacks
made against the administration.
His speech was prompted by an
editorial read into the Record al the
request of Sen. Brandegee of Con
necticut. calling upon the navy de-
partment for an explanation of its
tardiness in sending out danger sig
nals 10 shipping after the presence
OF enemy submarines had been re-
ported.
Sen Lodge Of Massachusetts.
leading republican member of the
senate naval affairs committee
promptly took the floor in answer
to Sen Lewis challenge and cOun-
that the German gov
ernment was induced 10 send sub
marines 10 American waters by the
loose boa sting about the number
OF troops We are sending TO France
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-06

ness never failed them. They will
be relieved at the same time as the
French troops at the side Of whom
they fought The French knowing
their just pride feared that any
other course would humiliate these
valiant troops The episode of
Chateau Thierry will remain one Of
the beautiful deeds OF this war. II
is pleasure for all Of us 10 know
what our valiant allies have shared
with us there Our bonds Of af-
fecuon and confidence will be
strengthened by the same pride we
share i'm common"
Still Hold Positions.
Our machine gunners continue to
occupy the positions from which
they repulsed the enemy. firing con-
tinually into the northern part of
Chateau Thierry across the Marne
and assisting the artillery i'm making
the German positions absolutely un-
tena BILE
Among the Americans who dis
tingui5hed themselves in the lighting
was another Pittsburgher-Li Lieut.
Walter r. Flsnnery OF Forbes St
Ilannery is the first American TO
be decorated with the Croix de
Guerre in the second battle Of the
Marne
Flannery volunteered 10 swim the
Marne river on Monday night TO
save wounded Frenchman. The
poilu had been captured by the
Germans hut escaped He was di-
rected 10 conceal himself until dark
ness fell. Flannery with rope
around his waist. swan the Marne
under "A hail Of German bullets and
brought the Frenchman back safely
to his companions The trip was
highly specta cular Flannery and
his burden were protected somewhat
by barrage from American ma
CONTINUED OK PAGE TEN ,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-06
GE ERMANS FIRE ON
FLEEING NURSES
Turn Machine Guns on Wom-
en- After Bombing Red
Cross Hospitals.
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LONDON. June 6.-Not stopping
at trying 70 destroy Red Cross hos
pitsls with bombs. German airmen
in France turned their machine
guns against fleeing women nurses.
A wounded red haired w a. A..
c. "a member Of the Women 8
auxiliary army corps). who was in
jured when "A German Gotha bomb
ed a rest camp behind the British
lines. told Of her experience in the
Evening News as follows.
When the raids began we first
took refuge IN wood near the
town. The Huns saw as against the
chalky ground a. We ran toward
the wood and turned their machine
suns upon us After ne bonn bard
ment began We did nor have a
chance 10 take our clothes OF for
nine DAYS Nightly warnings became
the accustomed thing. There was
only one girl that I saw become un-
nerved during these raids
I'm one raid a German machine
fell and the blazing petrol revealed.
q group o. women 10 the Germans.
They dropped a bomb among them
killing 80. felt a piece of shrap-
mel strike mv side but 4 did not say
anything although Z could feel tho
warm blood streamlng from the
wound. Then they dropped gas
bonn m0s
"A group Of soldiers rushed up
swearing that they would make the
.....
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-06

In this action the Germans sus-
tanned severe losses and left numer-
Gus prisoners in the hands Of the
French. Further south Gin the dis
trict Of Fontenoy. Immediately north
Of the Aisne river a local engage
ment blazed up and the French inn
proved and rectided their lines
In the absence of infantry op-
erations along the southern flank of
the salient and along the Marne
river violent cannonades have
broken out The big gun fire has
been especially strong in the region
Of Rheims where some military eX-
perts look for the next big battle
TO occur. The Germans received such
drubbing a { the hands Of Ameri-
car and French infantry on the
Marne that they have had no heart
10 renew their attempts 10 cross the
stream.
RepOrt Artillery DueIs.
The gallantry with which the
American machine gunners fought
has added brilliant ustre 10 the
traditions OF the American army. Al
blaze Of battle they fought like sea-
soned veterans
Nothing of importance has taken
place on either the Picardy or
Flanders fronts. aside from small
enterprises and artillery duelling.
This was the 18th day of the Ger
man grand offensive and the 11th
day OF the battle for Paris
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-06
Daniels Says Germany Can
Neuer Win the War A qainst
Justice, Right and Liberty

with no thought OF material
gain. said Secy Daniels With
no hope OF measure ble reward.
with no desire for power. and
with no lust OF battle. We have
come in with pity and with hate
In our hearts-pitv for those
whom a soulless international
outlaw had ravished and de
stroyed and hate for the despi-
cable things he has done under
the specious plea Of military
rights. War upon the aged and
intirm: war upon the women
and children, war upon neu-
trails: war upon the Red Cross
and then call IL the act Of
military necessity"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-06

Germans emerged from their
trenches for the attack, they were
slaughtered in heaps At the same
time this fire covered the move
ment OF the French TO the southern
bank OF the Marine.
Protect French Rretreat
In the midst Of this action an
American officer with two machine
guns crossed to the northern bank
and took up position near the IA
nous Statue Of Fontaine. writer OF
the fables There they held their
posts. protecting The French re-
treat
The French having retired the
Germans then rushed out upon the
bridge. Suddenly there was a tre-
mendous explosion which destroyed
the entire center Of the bridge.
sending the bodies Of German sol
diers flying high into the air The
few Germans who had already got
ten 10 the southern side OF the
bridge. ran for the bank with lifted
hands, crying for mercy.
Germans Quit Efforts.
The fate OF their comrades halted
the rest Of the Germans. Mean
while our machine Sunners contin-
ued 10 squirt bullets across the
Marine until the Germans abandon
cd their efforts TO force a passag ge.
Naturally the Americans suffered
some losses under the violent
bonn bardment but they were not
out OF proportion 10 the great ser
vice rendered nor the bloody losses
they inflicted upon the Germans
a French officer in a report 10
American dquarters said
The courage OF the Americans is
beyond all praise. Our infantry.
accustomed to acts Of bravery. ware
struck by the wonderful morale and
extraordinary coolness of our allies
in the face Of fire. Their watchful-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-06
WESTERN UNION
IS LIMITING FOR
j. s. CONTROL
Rejection Of Tatt-W a S h
Boards Award Believed An
Invitation For Govern
ment Control.
international News Service:

international News Service:
WASHINGTON, June 6.-That
the fat rejection by Pres't Carlton
of the Western Union Telegraph Co.
OF the national war la Dor boards
recent decision in the commercial
telegraphers' controversy Is a sub
lie opening 10 invite government
control OF the telegraph lines. was
the growing belief today of many Of
hcials who have followed the labor
boards efforts throughout the dis
pute
The objection 10 the award made
hy the Taft-Walsh board was based
on "a policy at direct variance with
the terms TO which both capital and
Ia oor had agreed 10 back up joint
ly for the period OF the war and the
refusal Of the Western Union 10
concede the jurisdiction of the ma
tional war labor board, especially
when the declaration or principles
and policies was sanctioned by a
proclamation from Pres't Wilson. is
considered by various authorities in
the capital as inimical 10 the ad-
ministra tion's l..bor policy
Earnings Diminished.
Reasons tor inviting federal con-
troll Of the telegraph lines are shown
in diminished earnings recently by
the Western Union. Reports are al
so current that the American Tele-
phone and Telegraph Co. which in
1909. obtained control Of q substan-
tial minority interest OF the shares
OF the Western Union, desires TO
divorce its telegraph connections
through government operation.
Operators throughout the country
are awaiting the strike order eX-
pected momentarily unless federal
Intervention springs from some un-
expected quarter.
IL is definitely known that the
telegraph companies have continued
discharginE employees for joining
unions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-06

News Service:
ANNAPOLIS. Md. June g.
Germany can never win the
war She could never win it
even If her armies marched
simultaneously down the streets
OF Paris and OF London. for
America has called into line
those forces that not all OF the
cannon i'm the world can kill
those elements Of Justice. or
right and OF liberty that no
conqueror can long hold prison
or.
This was the message de-
livered today by Sec'y OF the
Navy Daniels 10 the 1e9 mem
bers OF the Annapolis naval
academy class OF 1919. grad
uated year ahead OF schedule
because OF the war
The secretary recalled the
traditions Of the American
navy which ne called upon the
graduates 10 perpetuate, the
deeds of its heroes which ne
urged them 10 emulate. review
ed the aims Of America in the
war. and read a message. ad-
dressed TO the embryo ensiSns
from Vice Admiral Sims
We have come into this war
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-06
FRENCH VETERAN IN
HIGH PRAISE FOR OUR
AMERICAN FIGHTERS
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international News Service:
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
AT THE MARINE. June 6.-Are the
Americans good fighters? That ques-
ton is answered by an expert, Capt.
George Wackerine. a French officer
attached 20 an American unit. Cap pit.
Wackerine. who fought with the
Americans on the Narne. after
wards said Of them. They are
natural born fighters They Joke
when danger is greatest. The spirit
displayed by them shows the stuff
Americans are made OF. I am proud
TO night with them"
Capt. Wackerine IL a brave
fighter and a seasoned veteran and
during the Marine fighting constantly
exposed himself 70 danger.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-06
WILL NGTURALIZE 500
SOLDIERS IN CAPITAL
International News Service

international News Service
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. June g.
Approximately 500 soldiers at Fort
Harrison. the Speedway aviation
camp and Hotel Metropole drafted
mems training school. at present
aliens. will become fun fedsed citi-
zens OF the United States under arr
rangements being completed today
Andrew Jordan. naturalization
agent. today was arranging for these
men to ule their petitions al once
with the federal court Under tn-
provisions OF the recent act Of con
gress these men are eligible 90 FUN
citizenship and the machinery for
extending this ri=ht will be rushed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-06
Submarines Headed For
Gulf and Indies Lanes

lntcrnatonu. News Service:
WASHINGTON. June S-Cou-
1iuced that the German submarines
which have been operating of the
Jersey coast now are headed south
into the lane taken by vessels from
the West Indies and the Gulf Of
Mexico. the navy department has
taken especial precautions 10 protect
shipping in that vicinity II also has
taken steps 10 prevent damage by
mines which they have been laying
along the routes which the SUBJ
marines now seem Go have abund
oned Meanwhile movement OF men
end supplies overseas is proceeding
exactly on schedule with every pos
~ihle precaution taken 90 protect
these transports.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-06
CITIZENS LOOK
ON AS FARMER
THRASHES HIM
Stanford Willard, Refuses to
Aid Mercy Fund, is Beat
en- by Man He Hired
As Substitute.
News -Times speciaI Service:

Ncws-Times Special Service:
wAKARUSA Ind. June Stan
ford Willard. 90 years old. a wealthy
banker and owner OF about 1000
acres Of farm lands near here was
thrashed within AN inch OF his life
Wednesday evening Dy Theodore
Herring a farmer.
The beating was administered on
the public square OF the village and
at least 100 citizens watched. Only
one Of them made any effort TO in
terfere and he was quickly cowed
by Herrings threatening attitude.
Refused 10 Pay.
willard had been appointed a
member OF the soliciting committee
for this locality during the recent
Red cross drive and had hired Her
ring 20 work i'm his place. thereby
escaping the work and making no
contribution 10 the fund. Herring
met Willard on the public square
and demanded his payment. $3.50
for two DAYS work. and willard re-
fused him The thrashlnG followed.
willard was taken Co "a physicians
office and later 20 his home His
face was beaten to.an. .uRrecogniza bic
pulp and it was feared tor time
Wednesday night that he would die.
Thursday. however. physicians be-
Eeved he would live. although they
had not been able 10 remove VIII
Iard's clothes because Of his pain.
Herring was taken 30 Goshen
Thursday afternoon 10 be arraigned
for the assault and placed under
bond Public sentiment rs alures So
solidly with Herring and citizens Of
Wakarusa have indicated their viii
Iingness 10 bear any expense involved
FOR the farmer
Failed Co support L. :.
Willard. lonS unpopular. has in
curred much ill feeling because OF
his failure to support previous Red
Cross funds or 90 purchase Liberty
bonds i'm proportion 20 his means.
To circumvent this alleged miserli-
ness the banker was placed on the
soliciting committee for the recent
mercy drive Instead Of serving
personally. however he hired Her
ring farmer whose home adjoins
that OF willard near here. 70 solicit
in his stead Willard. 30 is alleged
although one or the Vealth,cst men
i'm the county. declined to subscribe
10 the fund When this became
known and the townsfoik heard I'M
addition that he declined even ga
pay Herring they We're inCensed and
no ore was willing 10 intercept Her
ring when ne began 90 heat the
banker