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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-16
THEWEATaER.


Fair tonight and
probably Tuesday;
not much change
IN temperature.
Local Readings.
f. p. Han, Oh.
Temperature at
g a. M. today 81.
Weather yester-
lay cloudy: tenn
Serature maximum
II. nainlnum "a;
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-16
Me- .Jobn Braaney Buried.

The BODY OF Mrs. John Branney. who
died at Jamison mine No 8, from m
Auenza on Friday, was buried on SAT-
urdasy IN the Holy Cross cemetery oy
TTndertaker Williamson
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-16
ODD S0HG CALLED
"ET'S NEVER TOO
LATE TO BE SORRY

A new song has just appeared
which bids fair to rival many OF the;
modem love tales. It is called
Never Too Late to Be Sorry. and =
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bodv was taken to Mea6owbrook on
saturday evening and was buried IN
the cemetery there yesterday by Tn
dertaker G. NJ. Williamson.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-16

Marriage LIeensea-Marriage Icens-
Is have been issued as follows: Oscar
Ratliff, 20, and Gertie May Gregory,
10. both of Fairmont; Roy Cirklea, col
ored, 26, and Leila Jones. 20. Fair
mont,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-16

a tribute to women's loyalty. her res
ienation and her fidelity for the q -
she has chosen
Some Of the lines OF the son are
quite poctical. One verse, rznss
81 watched a sweet rose droop ana sc
For want OF rain, and wondered
The raindtops when at last taey -. ,
Could not restore it's bloom
You're Ike the rose; I'm Ike me 49,
And then follows the music yg11e
seems to be really cafchy-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-16

. Non Support case-Hunane OF
fcer obtained 2 warrant this morning
Tor Leonard FreeIand and 1mmedtate=
10 vent after him. FreeIand is charR-
~ With non-support. He has wife
ana Eve chiIdren. It is claimed he
merely works until he has enough to
faed himself and that he Ioafs the
rest of the time.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-16

Explosive LIeense-one explosive II
cense was issued In the county clerk
Office today to Woodlawn Cemeter2
company, Fairmont.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-16

Committee Meeting@The commit
tee appointed to arrange for banquet
10 formally close the work OF the Four
Minute Men win meet at the Office Of
aou. z. N. Showalter on TuesdaJ
evening at 1880 O'Clock.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-16
WIN Sew Tonieht.

This evening the members Of the
Young ladies' Aid society Of the N.
P. Temple WIN meet; at thef Red Cross
.I,ocl1g os5glsIsiss
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-16

day-The Isabella Tho
circle @ the First NJ. 3. church
~ .I,iIestlay night at 8 o'clock
parfors. Members are
ael . attend.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-16
WANT ADS

5SIo Maple, Ave. or Pennsytva-
ma A.va bunch Of keys. Finder re-
d g 514 Ogden Ave. Reward.
12l6-2e-4s4s
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-16

os16zli EE4eFe-I&eut. ". r.
ls5Sr.sn 81 me saAtT.C. at Morgan
1n yisitor n the city today
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Wn Ev Hone

MIS-. Fay Hurst Of Meadowbrook,
died. on Saturday. ct GoolE bospttals
fForI IIGIaSly ma S'Lhs
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-16
EVENTS TONIGHT.

1clpfe ton none.
lger 1876 feet falling.
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ora5 nom Fort HaIrfson-Sgt.
Bowen, who has been station
: 81 Beniau1in Harrison, Ind.
discharged form service and
irSel has home. Mr.. and MIS-.
Si q, rested IN this city.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-16

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ms Sl5sftina t1ere-P. NJ Conley,
connected with the educational worE
AZ government hospital at Markte'
5SisSS - returned to that place last
siEenine after visiting here since FIJI
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-16

eIdstI or accidentally picked up. q
m case containing clothing and
81 foea cook IN . restaurant. DIS:
cared Saturday morning on D
> lock CIR coming from Fatrmone 70
y 90 reward 19 returned
alSeG taurant, Weston, w We.
124s1t4s6o
7 o.IlRE REr1E urnlshed room. Apply
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-16

NsSS m France. Late Saturday at
ts+nnsn II. N. Leman, 122 Abbott st-'
TseeiSed 8 postal card announcing the
aTTfyaI IA France Of his son. Paul
Faannan: Btr. Leaman, who IS IN
Is medical CORPS says that on
sZfffT1g day the men on ship
lo.rd - up four barrels OF turkey.
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CONTINUED from Page one.o
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NaVaI aviator Elome-F. E. Brown,
10 hrs been IN the Naval aviation
n France for several months, has
fiIei at Norfolk, Va, his parents
IT. md Mrs. W. 81. Brown, OF Yer
mont avenue, have been informed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-16

recovering from Flu - Miss Mar, Mary
stufm Is out today after an illness
fom influenza. Miss Flora LLOYD IS
s m ffIToin influenza at her home in Graf
5ii7,n fsfrrest Her sister, Miss Sadie
Iloyd. 8 recovering from an Illness
rom me same disease.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-16

Here FOR EloIidays-Joe Greer who
fends Pennsylvania college. Ches-
-. pa. arrived home yesterday aft
noon e spend the holidays with his
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. II. 6. Greer. m
La.tinnE street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-03

Ernest T. Atwell, business agent
Of the Tuskegee Normal and Indus
trial Institute, has been appointed
director of negro activities of the
United States Food Administration.
The appointment of Mr.. Atwell was
made for the purpose of more eff
fective work for food conservation
among the colored race.
The director of negro activities su-
pervises the organized forces of his
people, who are contributing their
services to the government under the
food administration program. The es-
tabliShmept of this section will, 1t is
thought. stimulate the work accom-
pliShed in food conservation in many
states.
Contributing Full Share.
Atwell said: Every negro in this
country-and they are all American
desires to feel, when this great world
strife is over. that he has contributed
his full share in all the efforts look
ing toward the winning of the war.
NO racial group will benefit more
If the ideals for which we are fight
ing are achieved: therefore, we ought
not to let any other people do more
in any direction in proportion to our
means and opportunities.
He said the program of the food ad-
ministration. with it's doctrine of food
economics production and conserva-
ton, offers the colofed race opportu-
nifty to contribute in real service to-
ward helping to secure victory.
States Enlisted in Work.
The colored people have so far en-
listed for active service in the vol
unteer corps of the food administra-
ton in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia,
Florida, Kentucky. Louisiana, Mary
land. Missouri. North Carolina. Okla
homa. South Carolina. Tennessee, Tex
as. Illinois. West Virginia, Indiana,
Iowa and the District of Columbia.
Texas negroes are leading in the
size of their organization. Colored
deputy administrators and food COM
mitteeS are associated with each of
III counties. Rev. DIR. E. j. Howard
of Houston is chairman of the state
board
Phil H. Brown is state director for
Kentucky. which has a large number
enlisted in the food service. F. B.
Ransom of indianapolis is state di
rector for the food clubs of Indiana.
The county chairman of Alabama is
w. 3. Driver. while prominent col
ored men are heading the organiza-
tons in other states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-03
BURGOMASTER MAX IS HELD.
Reported Liberation by the Huns
Proves Incorrect.

Information received by the Bel
gian government and transmitted to-
day to the legation here shows that
Burgomaster Max Of Brussels, whose
liberation recently was announced
by the Germans. has been compelled
10 remain in Germany, at Gosslar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-03
TECHNICAL STUDY
F0RU.S. SOLDIERS
Fifty Instructors Already
Busy With Classes in Eng
land Teaching Trades.

LONDON, October Correspond
ence of the Associated Press).-
Thousands of American soldiers who
have never had any trade are going
to have chance to learn one under
the tutelage of Y. NJ. c. a. instructors
before they return to America. 1t is
hoped by this plan that the soldiers.
no matter what their vocation before
the war. will go back home better
equipped for it or for something bet
ter than before they enlisted.
Fifty instructors from the United
States already are busy with classes
of American soldiers in the United
Kingdom and at least fifty more are
needed before January /, 1919. 1t is
estimated that for each of the 100
Y. NJ c. y. secretaries enlisted in this
work five volunteer instructors can
be obtained from the ranks of the
soldiers.
Faculty of 600 Men.
This would give faculty in the
British Isles of 600 men capable of
teaching 10000 men in actual class
work, between 10000 and 10000 in
correspondence studies and of giving
lectures every week to from $4,000 to
10000 troops.
The work in France is much greater.
of course. and there the V NJ. c. A.
is receiving the co-operation of the
military forces in fitting the American
soldier for a useful occupation when
he has finished the job under Gems.
Foch and Pershing.
Based on New Zealand Work.
This great Y. NJ. c. A. plan is based
upon the work the New Zealand
Y. NJ. c. A. has done in England.
which has challenged American admit
ration. American workers have
visited the New Zealand camp for con-
valescent troops in the southeast OF
England. where the New Zealanders
are cultivating intensively a forty
acre farm and where the New Zealand
troops are learning to be better
farmers than ever.
Technical instruction for American
soldiers is to include the study of
automobile gas engines and aircraft
engines, mathematics from arithmetic
to trigonometry. mechanical drawing,
agricultural drawing and Topographic
ical draughting. plan reading and es-
timating, principles of mechanics,
principles of electricity, arts and
crafts. general principles of agricul-
ture. which will include model farms
and demonstration in truck gardening
and the raising of poultry, hogs. cat
tie. etc. with courses in dairying and
every other branch of farm work
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-15
ALASKA WILL
 BE BENEFITED
 BY MEASURE

WASHINGTON, May 15. - The House and Public Lands Committee has adopted the favorable report on the Administrations oil leasing bill, after eliminating the section authoriz- ing the President to take over the interests of those engaged in pros. pecting on the public domain when. ever the public interest desired 1t.
 The measure authorizes the ex ploitation of coal. gas and oil. EX cluding the coal provision, the meas ure applies to public lands in Alaska
 The Alaska features of the bill and it's general purposes were agreed to last month at the time when Chairman Scott Ferris was directed to prepare a favorable report on the bill.
 The report as prepared and adopt ed by the committee says Alasks was given liberal, provisions in the oil development because of lack o markets. climatic conditions, trans portation difficulties and other ob stacles of the far-off Territory.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-15
WARNING BY PRESIDENT
 TO SENATORS

WASHINGTON, May 15.-In let ter to Senator Thomas s. Martin of Virginia, Democratic leader in the Senate, President Wilson declared that he would regard the passage of the resolution introduced by Sena- tor George E. Chamberlain, calling for an investigation of the aircraft production and other war activities, as direct vote of want of conf dence in the Administration, and an attempt by Congress to take over the conduct of the war.
 President Wilson said he did not object to an investigation of the air craft production, but he did serious ly object to an investigation of the general conduct of the war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-15
All Locals of Alaska Labor Union Will Meet in a Territorial Con-
 Vention.
TO WIDEN THEIR SCOPE
Jack Sutherland Present Last Night at Meeting Explains Objects of
 the Unions.

Jack Sutherland last evening eX- the Alaska Labor Union in Alaska The parent local is at Anchorage another local is at Nenana. another one at Valdez, one is being organized for the Copper River Valley and La touche and Ellamar at Cordova, and another is being organized at Ret chikan
 Robert Oliver reports that a large initial membership has been secured from the latter place.
 A per capita tax of , cents per member per month is paid into a trust fund which will be used this summer to pay the expenses of a general convention to be held al some city in Alaska, when the con stitution and bylaws for the Terri torial organization may be revised and when the question will come up whether the Alaska Labor Union shall affiliate itself with the Ameri can Federation of Labor.
 Several locals, of the Western Fed eraton of Miners in Alaska are soon to take referendum vote about giving up their charters and taking out charters with the Alaska Labor Union.
 In his talk to the local Union last night, Mir. Sutherland pointed ou the benefits of organizing locals in every Alaskan town. He said that Alaska workmen knew conditions and were best able to regulate theii own affairs. He made it plain that Unions while primarily were for bet tering working conditions, it was also essential for workmen to be able to deliver the goods" by hon estly performing their tasks, and that the workman who did that was independent of any boss and not afraid to speak up for better work ing conditions wiener necessary.
 Joe Baxter was named secretary.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-15
NAMING OF RIGGS PLEASES NATIONAL
 DEMOCRATIC CLUBS

William c. Liller, General Secre tary of the National League of Dem ocratic Clubs, has written a letter addressed to the officers and mem )ers of the Alaska Democratic Clubs, eongratulating them upon the appoint ment of Thomas Riggs, Jr., as Gov ernor of Alaska He refers to the appointment as a decisive victory or the Democrats of Alaska, and he praises the Alaskan democracy for brought about a change in the Gov ernorship of the Territory.
 Judge John R. Vim, President of he Juneau Democratic Club, received he letter from Secretary Liller, which is dated at Indianapolis, April 18th, and is as follows:
 ''The selection of Honorable Thom- IS Riggs, Jr., as the Governor of Alaska, is a decisive victory for the democracy of Alaska and a vindica- ton of the course pursued by the af- 'iliated Democratic Clubs of Alaska the cOnsummation of the persistent and determined efforts of Honorable Charles A. Sulzer, the Democratic press and the loyal support of Dem ocrats who have for years been striv' ing to free the party from bondage and selfish interests"
 Governor Riggs is 'true-blue Democrat, he is capable, efficient and can be relied upon, at all times to champion the best interests ol the people of Alaska.
 Tn congratulating the Democrats of Alaska upon the success of theil efforts to bring about unity and co operation which foreshadows a de cisive victory at the next election l desire to take this opportunity tt | express my appreciation of the loyal | ty and unswerving support of those | Alaska Democrats who have "stood | the test" and remained true to Demo cratic principles.
 Tt was a pleasure for me, person ally, despite the bitter attacks ant denunciation of MT. Strong, to knov that the Alaska Democracy did no | finch and it is my earnest hop that under the wise counsel and abl
 leadership of Governor Riggs an' Delegate Sulzer the Alaska Demo crats, of all factions, will now get to
 gether and organize. In union 1
 strength"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-15
CLIFF CUNNING WRITES HOME
 FROM THE FORT
Complimentary Mention Is Made of Home Guards
 and the Recent SendOff Given.

The Juneau Home Guards, while they have no guns, uniforms, or oth- CT equipment yet are doing their part and yesterday received biz send off in a letter written to Cap tain A. B. Cole by Clifford Cunning, q former member of the Guards who was drafted and who is now at Fort Seward.
 The letter follows
 Ft. Seward, Alaska,
 May 18th, 1918. Capt. A. B. Cole,
 Home Guards,
 Juneau, Alaska. Dear Sir:
 I have written to MT. Clark eX pressing our appreciation of the rous- ing send-off given us Friday, but l wish to thank you and the boys Of the Home Guards personally for their part during the day.
 Here is one thing you can tell all the fellows. everything learned drill nights has been big help to me and just to show now II nelps, and a few others were picked out during drill yesterday as our top sergeant told Capt. Jones we were ready to take advanced drill.
 So if any one on the Channel ex- poets to get in the army at any time, stick with the Home Guards until you are ready to go, and ill that way you will not only benefit Uncle Sam but yourself as well. Here's luck to you and the bunch and a wish that you get uniforms and guns and go to it with a will Sincerely,
 CLIFF CUNNING, Go. A, 14th U s. Infantry, Ft. Wm
 H. Seward, Haines, Alaska.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-15
ARTILLERY FROM GERMANS TUNING
 UP ON FLANDERS

LONDON, May 15.-German artl'- lerying has increased near Morlan- court, South of Albert and near Rem mel Hill. on the Flanders front, ae- cording to an official bulletin issued al noon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-15
AIR SERVICE FOR
 MAIL IS STARTED FROM WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, May 15.-An aero plane mail service between Washing ton, Philadelphia and New fork was begun today. George Doyle piloted the first machine. President and Mrs. Wilson witnessed the start.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-15
CHINESE FALL EASY PREY TO
 BOLSHEVIKI

LONDON, May 15.-The dispatch from Tientsin, China, filed April Il, that the Bolsheviki forces had in vaded Mongolia and plundered rich Chinese. has caused a stir in Picking, where arrangements are being made to repel invaders. The Mongolians fell an easy prey to the Bolsheviki, and the latter penetrated over 150 miles South of the Siberian border at Trkuesk.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-15
EARLY ROSE POTATOES.

We received our shipment of seed potatoes; they are fine, just sprout- ing. Goldstein's Emporium.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-15

Old papers ror sxis Ar The Empire ,flcs, Second and Main srrsets.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-15
GOVERNORS OFFICE SEEKS INFORMATION
 OF OTTO JOHNSON

Gov. Thomas Riggs, Jr, has been appealed to by Mrs. Eva Walgren of Locke, Washington, for assistance in her efforts to locate her brother, Otto Johnson, from whom she last heard about two and half years ago when he was at Petersburg, en- gagged in fishing She describes him as being a native of Sweden, 2S years old, tall, and as having dark hair and blue eyes.
 Anyone asking any information about Mir Johnson will confer ia vor upon Mrs. Walgren by communi- eating with her or the Governor s office.
 Other papers please copy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-15
MORE MISSED IN ACTION OF
 YANKEE FORCES

WASHINGTON, May 15. The American casualty list yesterday con tained 121 names, divided as fol lied of wounds, one died of accident. five from diseases, seven from other causes, six severely wounded, As slightly wounded and 39 missing in action.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-15

The finest the market affords in season at the Alaska Grill.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-15

Call ms for good coal. Femmer and Ritter. Phone 114.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-15
COMMITTEE OF W0RKMEN 10
 BE APPOINTED

LONDON, May 15.-The British Admiralty has issued a circular in forming workmen of the Royal Dock Yards and other Naval establish ments that the Admiralty had de cided to appoint a committee of workers to deal with the question re lating to their welfare and the con ditions of service.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-15
ACCIDENTAL FIRE
 CAUSES DAMAGE TO
 SHEPARD COMP ANY

VANCOUVER, B. C., May lo.-Ac- cidental fire destroyed a portion or the Coughlin & Sons shipyards. The damage is estimated at $l'ooo'ooo' One fireman was killed and new ship destroyed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-15
HUNS BEATEN OFF
 BY FRENCH TROOPS
 WITH SEVERE LOSSES

PARIS, May 15.-The French at
 tackled the Germans near Haill an( below Amiens and captured the Wood on the West bank of the Avre river The Germans counter attacked and were beaten off with severe losses During the night the Germans bomb ed positions North of Montdidier and also between Montdidier and Noyon
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
GERMAN DRIVE FIERcEsT AND
cRUElEST BATTLE OF WAR

(Henry Wood, Staff Correspondent
The new German drive between
Montdidier and Noyon Is the fiercest
and most cruel 1attie that has been
fought in the war. German dead ara
lying in fo1r or five successive WIND
rows-a most gruesome sight. The
enemy is apparently determined to
throw in I'll eir last reser.es in erai'i
supreme effort 10 separate the a:'ied
armies and reach Paris before the Am
orleans can get into the war on huge
scale and .hus force me allied armies
to submit 70 their peace propaganda.
Already 20 % 20 divisions have been
thrown into this particular theater.
The desperate resistance offered by
the French is keeping the hun with his
first liners constantly engaged SO he
can not use recurring waves fire..
from his ack lines. The French caval-
lymen are fighting gallantly afoot on
Leplemont plateau and yesterday re-
pulsed 10 infantry assaults from the
enemy, escaping after being practica-
lly surrounded in one given place.