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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-14
Editorial Comment
on Current Subjects
OPPONENTS AND SUPPORTERS,

From the New York Times.
Mr. George Huddleston is the Rep
resentatiye In Congress OF the Ninth
Alabama. the Birmingham. district
He is a candidate FOR reelection. Two
other Democrats. one OF them a clergy
man, want his place In telegram
replying 10 an inquiry by Mr. Frank =
Cas-, Of Birmingham, Mr. Wilson
avs:
do not feel al liberty 10 make
any discrimination between candi-
dates equally loyal, but think
am justified in saying that Mr.
Huddleston's record proved him
in every way an opponent OF the
Administration.
One is more than a little perpleXed
20 find the clue and key to Mr.. vii
sons selections, Endorsements, and re-
quotations OF candidates. In the Sixty
fourth Congress Mr.. Huddleston and
every other Alabama Representative
voted against the Kahn and the Bran
degee amendments 70 increase the
army, against a volunteer army under
Federal control. against an increase
OF the navy One member, Mr. Aber.
crombie, didn't vote on the Kahn
amendment. Mr. Burnett didn't vote
on the provision for a volunteer re.
serve army. Mr. Huddleston voted
with the rest Of the Alabama delega.
ito non these four matters. His di.
vergcnce was his vote, on March l,
1917. for the so-called Cooper amend
ment forbidding American ships to
carry arms or ammunition in their
cargoes.
II was a shameful paciiist and Ger.
man proposal. Mr.. Huddleston de-
serves TO be beaten for having IA
vored II. But this cannot be the
reason Of Mr.. Wilson's declaration
as to Mr.. Huddleston, for did not Mr.
Wilson support, and valnly. the renom.
nation of Mr. Gray. Of Indiana, who
likewise voted for the Cooper amend
ment? In the Sixty.fifth Congress Mr.
Huddleston voted against the raising
Of an army by CONSUMPTION, but so did
four other Alabama Representatives.
including Mr.. Dent. chairman OF the
Committee on Military Affairs. Mr..
Burnett and Mr. Almon voted against
the declaration Of war Mr.. Huddle-
ston voted for H. The test Of opposi-
ton to or support OF the administra-
ton is elusive
To leave Alabama for Michigan.
what was the peculiar record Of 10y
atty. what the remarkable patriotism
and support Of patriotic measures
shown by Mr.. Henry Ford that caused
Mr.. Wilson to select him as the Dem
ocratic candidate for United States
Senator? Doubtless the reasons OF all
these selections and reflections are
clear to Mr. Wilson, but they BATTLE the
rubllc.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-14

II the Board OF Affairs knew what
was good for it 1t would take a plunge
and invest in q bathing beach, and q
good one too, while the public is in
the mood to give such an expenditure
its hearty approval.
Something 10 coming down n price
at last-tomatoeS.
Aud the guy who cannot live on
fried tomatoes and bread and butter
has something wrong with him.
"BOlshsviki at war with the Allies"
Headline.
Also with themselves. -
And probably with the Devil when
they get down there.
The basis idea Of belSheVism seems
TO be to be unhappy ana miserable no
matter how much trouble II takes.
Yet there are hundreds OF millions
OF deluded folks who think the pursuit
Of happiness is one Of the chief ends
OF man.
Well. here is one guy who is 50
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-14
ELECTION RETURNS
THERE has been esn.derabIe eri6eiIm Of the dOubI.

THERE has been considerable criticism Of the double
election board on the head Of the delay in ascertain
ing exactly what happened the recent primary election.
lot of this comes from sources that opposed to the
primary system in any form and therefore loses much
weight On the other hand there are competent observers
who are Of the opinion that the trouble not with the
double board but with the men on the boards
The Charleston Mail. which Is usually level headed and
is 50 located that in matter of this kind it is better able
to form correct judgments than most newspapers Of West
Virginia is Of the opinion that all Of the votes Of all Of the
precincts the state were counted before eight O'clock
but that the system of transmitting the results faulty and
will have to be changed II is the belief Of The Mail that
no dependence should be placed the mails and that the
boards should be required to get the returns to the county
clerks by telephone or telegraph
There would be more point to this suggestion il were
for the fact that congestion both the telegraph and
telephone lines was the greatest single obstacle cNhe early
compilation of the results of the recent election What
ought to be done probably is to require member oil
each election board personally to carry the returns to the
county clerk starting Immediately after the count
peted and travelling with all possible dispatch. That is
required at the general elections at least in some Of the
states Another thing that ought to be done to have the
party organizations undertake to school h: election officer,
in the requirements Of their Office 1t is reported that in
some cases the election officers were so unfamiliar with the
requirements Of the law that they put all three Of the
turns in the ballot box and sent that in eisurey manner
to the court house In such cases the uncertain memories
Of the members Of the board the only source Of mfo
nation that any one had as to what had happened unit
days after the polls closed the ballot boxes reached III,
county seat and were opened
There is not the slightest excuse for such state oil
affairs. 1t is not thing that be remeded by legs
ladon. But it conclusive evidence Of poor party
organization.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-14
THOUGHT NOBODY
LOVED HER, DID
mrs. N. f. DULN
But Twas Different When
Wentworth Brought
Good Spirits with
Good Health.

Strong signed endorsements o. this
wonderful family nerve tonic eon'
tinue TO have marked effect IN ineTeaS'
Ing Wentworth sales. This 10 the
kind that counts:
81 have taken one bottle Of Negv.
Worth. Before taking the mediocre ]
would have dlg5y spells and would
fall. My work was aSrdShip. AZ
times | could not DO my houseWprk.
| was pale IN the face, no eobR. 20
ambition. nothing would cheer ne ]
was blue and dependent. Often
thought I hadn't 4 friend on earth. Ny
food would not digest. Constipated.
The conditions above Described are
all gone. recommend NerV'Woftb
u everybody
MRS. NJ. ?. DULlN.
"l2l Virginia Ave,
Cumberland, Md."
Your dollar back at Cranes drug
store, Fairmont, II Wentworth eoeb
not help you.
NeIghboflng agents: II. ]. NalheGS
( Co. Warrington: ". p. AorAn,
Pennington; F. ]. YoSt. FsitVioW;
Windsor Drug Co. and the Honakef
Pharmacy. MonoAgah; JOhneons
Pharmacy. ShinnSton; Grant Graham,
Bslington; ". o. Davis, Philippl.-
ADV.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-14

The persistent way in which the Allied armies are
pounding away the best yet advanced for
assuming that General Foch believes the time has
make the big drive and it will not be at all surprs
ing within the few days the present action flares
up into either OF the greatest battles Of the war
general retrea- Of the Germans to the Hindenburg
line II the Germans stand and tight the battle is
quite likely to prove the decisive military engagement
Of the II they turn tail and succeed in gettnf
back in fairly good order into the intrenchmens the
left last March there may be another deadlock whicl
will last throughout the winter But the probabies
that they would not be able to stop when they
to the Hindenburg line but would have to continue to
some other line further back. What such an outcome
Of the great 1918 offensive would have upon the Ger
public minds not hard to In the past the
Junkers have been able to appease popular wrath by
tossing chancellor cabinet minister Of less inn
portant rank to the lions. This time they probably
would have to sacrifice of their military chiefs and
the military chiefs might not take the affair meekly.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-14
M'CONKEY TEAM
HERE ON SUNDAY
Will Play the Consolidation
Coal Nine at Traction
Park.

Final arrangements have been COM
ple,ed. BY Manager John McAteer OF
the Consolidation Coal Company base
ball team for a game at Traction park
Sunday afternoon with the iast W
Conkey baseball team from Wheeul-
The two teams met al Traction park
earlier in the season. the local team
being defeater by a close score. The
Consolidation lineup will be strength.
ened for the game Sunday and it is the
opinion OF those in charge that the
coal company team will be able 10
come out OF the game with the bis
end OF the score.
McConkey5 team Is recognized as
one Of the best inde1endcnt baseball
teams in the state, having many old
time stars in their lineup. he last
time they came 10 Traction park TO
play they drew large crowd. In that
they have defeated the locals once
this season by a close score, the game
Sunday should be a better drawing
card than the game played at Trac'
ton park earlier in the season.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-14
GERMANY AND PETROCRAD.

l. ROM military standpoint there probably no obsia-
Petrograd, but if they do take it they will merely add to
their economic and political burdens As long they stay
away from the former capital of the Russian empire they
cannot be held directly responsible for feeding the people
and maintaining order If they go in these matters and
many Others will be added to an already complicated and
dangerous situation
What they will do about it it impossible to guess at
this distance. Their difficulties the east are growing
greater with every hour and they may be such desperate
straits that they are no longer masters Of the situation and
being driven acts they otherwise would not think Of
committing However it will not make much difference
in the ultimate result of the war whether they occupy
Petrograd stay away and let the people that unhappy
city carry on an unequal struggle with fate during the
coming winter Before they can have peace they will have
TO get clear out Of Russia and agree to stay out
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-14
RUFF STUFF

Pic,aHrgh brewery stock which has
bees = stock market cripple for a
IQnt tine has advanced the dividend
Natural enough; there Is more
Utltf aud lees stun that costs money
d beer thoSo days.
Beard % Affairs iS said 10 be Cd
roEel b spending money for q bath.
|nE blach aud bath houses on the
1Iound that tie city cannot afford Il.
wen. The city could not afford to
lIFid money on the water plant q
Ello bhCk.
De & b spending It Just the same.
Iio fact that the city government
could noi zee itS way clear to equip
n IIIhlnt place several years ago prob
.I|g Uill hglfe In the expenses OF the
H.IIlh department. when we begin 10
.t NatuFab bill for the recent water
|.nInt.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-14

darned reactionary, 80 to speak, that
he hopes te world will never catch up
with the Bolsheviki
Old Kink Ferd Of Boolgaria who is
at a German health resort, Is reported
to be seen in tears frequently.
No wonder. . German health resort
Is no place for q gay old bird like
Ferdie even In peace time.
What he pines for Is q place like
Monte Carlo.
And n Is nix on that sort Of thinl
for him forever unless his friend
Nick has a resort or two IN the next
world.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-14

Ohio's primary election yesterday repetition
Of the experience Of Pennsylvania and West Virginia,
and in some instances. according to last nights dis
patches. the vote fell as low ten per cent Of the
normal turn out The tribe Of politicians ought to
in this uniformly light vote the kind of work that is
ahead and prepare for it. In year like this every
has a chance to be elected who has the gift of
originality and the nerve to toss all the old methods
aside and go after the prize in way that will catch
and hold the attention OF the voters.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-14
Home from North.

Miss Mary Frances Hartley has re
turned from the Adirondack noun
tains, where she has attended a sum
mer camp scChcOl since her gradua
ton In June from Smith college, North
ampton, Mass. She also visited friend.
in New York en- route nome. Miss
Hartley will go to Mt. Lake Park, Nd.
today 10 Join Her parents. Mr.. ard
Mrs f. F. Hartley, who are spending
a few weeks there.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-14

on July 26. lsl7. the hFSt eioetho
magnetic locomotive was exhibited
and operated The exhibition vas
made in the town hall Of Dover, N. H.,
by its inventor. Moses x. Farmer. u
carried several people who were
doubtless the first passengers trans
ported on q railroad by electricity 10
the United states
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-14
camp Mee,ino at Park.

At the Free Methodist camp meet
ing in session at Loop Park. the FOL
lowing order OF service will be OBJ
served: Prayer meeting s a. NJ; Love
Feast a. NJ, Bible study, 1890 A.
NJ: Children's Meeting. 1880 7. NJ;
Preaching, 2:3O p. NJ; Ring Meet
ing, Z p. NJ; preaching. Sis P. NJ
Sunday School at 1880 p. NJ.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-14

Paris dispatches say that Austrian divisions have
begun to arrive on the west front The mills of the
gods are beginning to grind a grist Perhaps be-
it is over the Prussar for the military in
efficiency Of the Austrians will undergo great change
Also the moving Of Austrian forces to the West front
probably marks the abandonment Of all thought Of
resuming an Austro-German offensive in Italy.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-14

The term meat applies 20 whales,
for they are mammals. like cattle and
sheep; they suckle their young, and
their flesh is meat, not fish. It has
no hshy taste and bears some re5am.
blance 10 beef
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-14

hear that you have bought your
daughter an automobile. Pretty expeu-
SIve game, isn't It?
No, It's a matter Of economy. hg-
uFod that the car Will keep her away
from bridge parties.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-14

In Paris, darkened by night against
air raids, rings Of magnifying mirrors
have been placed about columns and
lamp posts, and so guide chauifeurs
and pedestrians.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-14

The British government has recognized the Czecho.
Slovaks allied nation That is going 10 be hard
legal nut for the statesmen the Central powers when
they begin to make plans to at the peace confer
OF the territory their armies have
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-14

John Ward. q colored man Of Colds
burg. N. C., has IL Of hiS rs sons In the
Ninth and Tenth United States Caval-
~. while his II daughters are busy
with war work.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-14

partition plant Of he county ,ss tbs and 10 prepare
lie public for ID coming
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-14
COURTNEYS STORE NEWS
Aug. Is, 1918
Dainty Underwear At Real Thrift Prices!
The Values Challenge The Attention of The
Most Thrifty unprecedented at Prices That
Bar The Path Of Rising Costs!
Protecting Our
Customers

At a time when things in
the merchandise world
are in a state of constant
change, with prices and
qualities shifting sudden
ly, patrons are increasing
their faith and trust in
this store.
They know that it is do
ing everything in IFS pow
er to protect them with
qualities that are trust
worthy and with prices
that are the lowest for
such qualities.
Thus our customers
feel secure in whatever
they buy here, having our
assurance that at all
times thew nay the low
EST PRICES for the
most desirable goods.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-09
(By The Associated Press.

With the British Armies in France, Sept. 9.-The British this mornng advanced in the area west and north. west of St. Quentin and are now five miles from the Hindenburg line, and they are still pressing forward. Tho British made formidable thrust this morning north of the Arras-C -Cant brai road. The Germans in Flandera are reported to have removed their artillery to the east of the Lys river.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-09
BRI7ZSH AND FRENCH BEGIN NEW ATTACK
 AND ARE FOUR MILES FROM S7. QUENTIN
WILL SHOW DAIRY
 FILM WEDNESDAY
Interesting and Instructive Display of Methods Employed By North
 ern Farmers.

How the cattle growers and dairy men of Iowa and Wisconsin deal ex- tensively and successfully in their respective industries will be shown at the Newport Opera House Wednes- day afternoon at 3 o'clock, when a film of motion pictures will be thrown on the screen. The show will be free to everybody.
 Inasmuch as Jackson county offers wonderful opportunity for the grow ing of better cattle and the estab- lishment of the dairy industry, every business man and farmer should wit ness this showing.
 The film will be interesting and instructive from start to finish.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-09
A/ c. Burnes
MRS. HARRIET JOHNSON DEAD.

A message from MT. s. Brundidge this morning announced the death in that city of Mrs. Harriet Johnson, aged 77 years, which occurred at 4:3O this morning after long illness of several months. Mrs. Johnson was the wife of the late J. N. Johnson and sister of w. H. Morris, both pioneer citizens of Newport. After Mir. Morris left Newport few years ago, Mrs. Johnson went to Searcy, where she made her home with her niece, Mrs. Brunddge, and where she was when she passed away this morning. The body will be brought
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-09
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Associated Press Summary

Associated Press Summary.)
 After pausing several days along &he line northwest of Cambrai, where the Germans settled themselves last week behind the Canal du Nard, the British today are reported to be at lacking with considerable strength along the Cambrai-Arras road, which crosses the canal about six miles from the outskirts of Cambrai. Whether this will prove an operated attack to break the canal line has not yet developed.
 The British, however, are definite " reported to be pushing toward St. Quentin, and now are only five miles from the Hindenburg line in this area.
 The French also are scoring sue cesses in the St. Quentin region, having crossed the Croseat Canal op- posite Liez, about three miles north west of La Fere, the principal out lying protection of St. Gobian on the north
 Reports on the situation along the Aisne river where the Americans are facing the Germans are lacking today, but latest advices reported the Americans pushing their lines forward.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-09

 to Newport on No. at 12:30 Tues day and carried to Walnut Grove cemetery, where the remains will be laid to rest beside her husband. Mir. and Mrs. Brundidge and Dr. John H. Dye will accompany the remains and the latter will conduct the funeral service at the grave. All friends of the deceased and the family who will attend the funeral can meet the train where conveyances will be ready to take them to the cemetery. Mrs. Johnson is survived by two nieces, Mrs. Brundidge of Searcy and Mrs. Savannah Carpenter of California.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-09
COUNTY
 SHOULD GIVE AID
Campaign To Establish Industrial School Is One Worthy The Sup
 port Of Our People.

That Newport is inclined to show a spirit of backwardness in her slow ness to support the campaign to es- tablish an industrial school for wo- men in Arkansas is viewed with re- gret by those who realize the imper- ative need for such an institution in this state, and an urgent appeal IS made to. our people to get behind this worthy movement and have part in it's success. In many counties of the state this campaign has been wei comed and readily supported, and it is believed that Jackson county will find sympathy for the movement when the citizens come fully to a realiza- ton of the purpose for which an in dustrial home would be established.
 Mrs. Claude M. Erwin, chairman of the women's division of the council of defense in this county, has received the following telegram from Mrs. Anne Brough of Little Rock, who IS chairman of the campaign. z
 "What is Newport doing, in the girls industrial school campaign? Sevier and Boone already are over the top. Let us hear from Jackson county"
 The Industrial home for Arkansas has received the hearty endorse ment of President Wilson. In fact, he is so heartily in favor of the pro feet that he has offered $50,O00 from his contingent fund to aid in the es- tablishment of these homes. The home has two splendid features. One is a place for the delinquent girls and women, where they are cared TOT and given chance for a better lie to which they are entitled. Another de partment of the home, entirely sepa- rate for the first feature IS place for the care of the unemployed girl or woman who might temporarily be the victim of circumstances beyond their control. It is quite as necessary, if not more so, for the people to jon in giving protection to the unfortunate women as it is to protect the boy or man. and the sooner the public takes this view, all the sooner will socle- ty be placed on higher plane.
 The government says the establish ment of these homes now IS war measure, quite as necessary as any other sacrifice which the people are called upon to make.
 Jackson county's quota IS Sl,ooo. Jackson county should raise thls amount willingly.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-09
BRITISH AND
 FRENCH ARE
 STILL GOING BRITISH OCCUPY TOWNS NEAR
 ST. QUENTIN. And Make Formidable Thrsst North of cambrai-Arras Road Ger mans Reported To Be Remov- ing Artillery to the East.
CROCHET CANAL IS CROSSED.
(By The Associated Press. ]

VDy IHc ASS0C1dJ6u TeSS.J W
 London, Sept. 9.- Pushing ahead today on the front between Peronne and St. Quentin British patrols e. cupied the towns of vermand, fiye and one-half fsmiles northwest Of St. Quentin and Vendelles, two miles north of Vermand. The British thin morning attacked Gouseeaucoul southeast of Havrincourt wood. They are on the western and northern edges of Epsey within two and one half miles of the Hindenburg line op- posite Lecatelet. Their patrols m reported to have passed through the village.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-09
(By The Associated Press.

(By The Associated Press.
 London, Sept. 9.The war office reports last night was quiet along the British front in northern Francs and in Flanders except for artillery activity and minor raiding opera-| tions.
 A statement in the German coila- munique says i've everywhere are| in our new positions" which is inter- preted as implying that Ludendorff is of the belief that the German re- tirement is ended and that it is his intention to try and make a stand on the present line.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-09
Casualty List

The following casualties are re7 ported by the commanding general of the American expeditionary forces ARKANSAS.
 Killed in action Louis A. Bougess McDougal.
 Wounded severely Roy Pierce, Corning.
 Wounded, degree undetermined Ava A. Freeman, Pafagould; Ben- jamin Cockman, Beaudry; Andy Lackey, Hickory Rigde.
 Missing in action Getie Brown Rector; Thos. E. Nelson, Gillet; C.. F. Billingsley, Bauxite; John D. Conditt, Heber Springs; Wm. H. Watson, Pettigrew; Grover Williams. Stamps. Mrs. George Harrison of Conway was here Saturday night, going to Auyergne. her former home.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-09
SOVIETS WOULD EX-
 CHANGE DIPLOMATS
 WITH GREAT BRITAIN.
(By The Associated Press.)

Amsterdam, Sept. g. The Soviet government of Russia is willing to prepare for an exchange of diplomats with Great Britain if the neutral powers undertake to guarantee the safe conduct home of Bolshevik rep resentatives in London, according to an official statement forwarded to the Vossische Zeitung by the Petro- grad telegraph agency.