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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19
THE EREMCH AMD Is.

G TORIES written by Victor Morgan and George Ran
doIph Chester printed during the past SIX weeks OF
Two months. have told readers of The West NE-
anian lot about what is gong over there, but it
remained for Idah MGIonc Gibson tell that Paris.
even IN the best hotels the table linen not Iaundeed after
each meal because soap and hot water thanks 10
the scarcity of fuel, is not to be had
There were many other little touches IN that article Of
yesterday which show to what genuine extEemies the
French have been reduced by the desperate character 81
der fsh with the Teutonc Yet the French DO
not complain All The writers agree about that hey'
make their sacrifices willingly. uneomplainngy, because
they know that if Germany what they are uferng
now will be easy IN comparison
Mrs Gibson asks if America will make sscrhces too
when the are Necessary America Will We IN this
thing now. We kept out of ii as long could and
retain our self respect, but that in we are
going the whole distance. That that whaevcr sac
rices are necessary will be made. Not only The Republic
but every individual in 1t is going 10 go the limit he
man or woman who demurs IS going find out what
terrible driving force an aroused public consciousness has
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19

Upon reliable authority it is stated
here by Republican politicians who
ought to know. and most probably
do, that within the week. there will
be a new candidate formally announ-
ce3 for the senatorial nomination III
West Virginia. and that the newcom-
or in the field will he one Of three
men who are much talked about in
his connection. namely. Hon H. c.
ogden. of Wheeling; National Com
=, .t5eemar Virgil L. Highland. OF
Ciarksbu-s: and Congressman Ed
ward Cooper, of Bramwell.
The gossip in political circles here
is that enc of these men will announce
his candidacy with the approval and
promise of earnest and active sup
sort OF the other Two. There isn't the
fa!ntest possibility of all three run
ming. nor is it probable that Messrs-
ogden and Highland viii oppose each
The announcement OF the candi-
dacv Of one of these three men is
definitely expected to be made public
within the next few days.
The list OF avowed senatorial can
didates on the Republican side, as it
is written up now. is limited to TWO
names: Maj. Davis Elkins and Jas.
a. Hughes.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19
TYAT WEsTERN DRIVE.

4 MEXICAN military who advise the War dc
partmcnt that there will be no great German Offer
ave on the west front unless Germany IS forced into
II doubtless are right but that docs necessarily meah
that there will be no western drive that great
German campaign in that theatre Of war is matter o.
doubt. We think that the way the War department put
the matter yesterday was unfortunate that IS likely to
encourage the hope that the situation in France and Bel
gum his year will be less serious than indicated few
As matter of fact every military. political and moral
campaign IN the west; campaign which for them will be
by far the most sangunary of the and which for Brit
ish Belgians. French and Americans will be searching
test of their staying power, and fighting qualities
The wreck of Russia not going to bring peace any more
than the crushing of Serbia and Runania did Until a!e
m the fall It not even going relieve the hunger of the
Teutonic people. Neither is there any hope that the
U-boas will bring the awful struggle to an end Even
another and successful campaign Italy would not turn
the scale definitely in favor of Germany The only hope
Of termination of the favorable to Germany lies IN
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19

But If they attempt to weaken their
line there they may find the war trans
ferred to Teur territory.
And won't there be howl If that
ever happens.
According to dispatch from Chi,
cago American league games viii be-
gin at 4 o'clock this year. zone hour
later than form erly."
Guess again. Ban old dear.
They may begin at o'clock but
when the clock is moved forward on
the last Sunday in this month it will
bring the time for starting ball gam.
es at precisely the same point in the
day that they used to occupy.
There's going to be a lot Of fun about
this saving daylight business until
the dear peepY set the swing OF it
But it ought to make gardening a
very successful pastime.
Just think Of it
an those nice afternoon and early
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19
BREAK THAT COLD
And SLEEP WELL
Or. Kings New Discovery Relieves
Coughs and Colds and Pro-
notes Rest.

When you feel those hot rushes and
cniLs, that eye watering and sneezing
coming on. get bottle Of this stand
ard cold and cough corrective and get
back TO normal condition.
You'll like it-you'n use it whenever
necessary. You'll give it to the chill
dren and they'll like it, too
Sold today at the original price OF
fifty years ago-fifty cents bottle.
Used by millions regularly-eTery-
where. Druggists anywhere
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19

Western Senators are making effort to put tn"
price of wheat up to $3.50 by Congressional fat That
of course would enable the farmers of the wheat grow
to get more money for their crop, but it would
cree the cost of living up another notch in the indus
trial centers the end result in higher prices for
agricultural machinery and practically everything tic
wheat growers buy Congress ought to quit tinkering
with such matters unless its measures supported
biz recognfzed authorities on economics
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19
WIASH LNGTON NEWS =
" GOSSIP 81 szzzEzs szaazz zn5z.5:]

WASHING TON D. G. March 10
The Oldest government clerk IN Wash
iagtou. or any where else in the serv-
ce in the country is Thomas Farri-
n. He is 81 years of age and, it Is
eXaggerafI ION TO state that in ao-
r3nces he doesn't look TO be over
::ears of age.
BOT only Mr.. Harrison the oldes:
erik in years. but in length OF SeI-v-
&C. He has worked for Uncle SAT.
lor 30 years, coming 70 Washington
Il years ago. Ills position is secre-
tary 10 the Naval Observatory Board.
Mr.. Harrison was born where the
city of ClarSsburg. ". Va. now
stands. and Harrison county takes It's
ran1e from his family. When he left
Clarksburg to come to Washin Stou
II years ago. he took his departure
afoot There were no railroad trains
in those days and the coach method
OF travel he could not afford. So he
walked.
The first vacation that this wonder
old government clerk ever haa
nth mentioning was six months CIV
him without pay starting last Sep
nber. Unlike the great private cor
.ratious the United States govern
full employees who have worked out
their lives for it and grow old in the
-crvice. There is TO economic wi
'ght OF rest and sweet peace for
'aul before the night Of eternity fails
roa them.
there is no law 20 retire Thomas
'crrfson. 10 precedent for ii and i
scouraginG amount of rcd tape to
cat AVA. before Justice and q govern
ment-s appreciation can be shown
him. He can be retired and pension
cd only by special act passed by Con-
~ress. and. doing that for just merely
worn out, loyal old government ser
rants Congress ssn't been in the
habit of doing 1T might establish
: bad precedent" and Congress SHES
at precedents. bad and otherwise.
NevertheIess. this Congress IS to
have a chance TO set a precedent IN
This case. Congress Stuart F. Reed,
who represents the district in which
this venerable employe was born. pro-
poses to give it the chance. He has
Introduced a bill to retire Thomas
Harrison. with the thanks OF Con
gress. and its congratulations, for his
long and faithful service. aud to pen
sion him during the brief TemaindeE
of his long life at the rate OF sos
n month
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19

That protest against swivel chair warriors would be
whole lot more popular if some other than Gland
tlchin were leading it. Some of the holding com
missions and doing non-combatnt service are sckers
of course but large majority Of them doing what
they can for their country-and that is more than the
North Carolina Congressman has done.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19

Today the Senatorial primary IS being held in Wis
cousin and when is we shall know if Wisconsin
is still one of the patriotic of states or is COMMITTED
20 LaFo1etteism at this distance the issue seems
he clean cut and the reputation the commonwealth
throughout the country will stand fall the way
the people vote today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19
RUFF STUFF

Man said In police court this NOM
ing that he got his booze from red
headed Italian IN Monongah.
Mouougah may be all right. but the
red headed business looks dshy.
Jackson street used to be full of
red headed mokes;
That is, they were red headed dur
ing business hours.
This camoufage business got its
real start on Jackson street.
Having made a great hit in the east
With the armies it is now on the wes-
tern wheel and has got as far as No
nongah.
So, Tsuts are not expected to make
that great drive on the west after all
Game called on account OF wet
grounds, probably
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19
INFANT A PNEUIoNIA VICTIM.

A message received here last even
ing announced the death Of Lawrence
r. Ford, aged s months, infant son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John N. Ford which
occurred at the home OF his parents at
Grafton after an illness with pneu-
monia. The child's mother was for
merIy Miss Anna Finnegan. OF this
CITY.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19

Official notice has been given Con-
gessman woodward of the granting
Of A pension to Mrs. Laura B. Cum
berledge, Of Willow. Peasants coun-
ty, widow of Ellis Cunberledge, a
veteran and \ pensioner, at the rae
Of SO a month from July 1915. SO
a month from October 1917 and &C
crued money due her husband At Lne
PpIiey. of Huntington. widow OF John
P5Iley. at the rate Of SIS month
etsrtinE last October, and accrued
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19

Yesterday Delaware ratified the prohibition amend
ent 20 the Federal constitution This makes the ninth
ton and is beginning look if the six year
time limit which put into the amendment resolu-
ton by the enemies OF nation wide prohibition. will
never cut any figure in the movement
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19
NFANTDHs AT WATSON.

Trda Mapine, infant daughter Of
MI. and Mrs. C. Barnes, Of watson,
died sunday morning at O'Clock AT
the home OF her parents. Rr1'ate
funeral services were held.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19
TUESDAY EVENING. MARCH 19, 1918.
WRITE US ABOUT MEMORIAL DAY.
a n ENIORIAL Day is not very far off and it is TIM

a \ EMORIAL Day is not very far of and i IS Tune
N plans were being made for suitable Observance
of the day IN Marion County this year.
Perhaps the proper thing do to cling as closely to
the original idea Of the day possible with everybody
ought 10 be some consideration of the matter
possible so that there will be plenty of time for prepars-
ton for whatever IS decided upon.
The West Virgnan invites suggestions along tins line
Communications suitable for publication letters to the
editor are especially invited If you have idea yvhicl,
you think viii help to make the coming Memorial day
more Impressive or more interesting, send 10 us at once:
That is one way to display your patriotism and Poble
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19

pension due her late husband at the
Time OF his demise.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19

DR.. r. c. Jersey and l. N. steph'
ems. stopped off for two DAYS in the
Capital on their way to their home
in wheeling from Pocahontas county
where they closed a deal by which
thew became the owners Of the Ia
nous NIinrehaha Springs property: a
summer and health resort eight mlIes
distant from Marlinton AFTER max max,
inT extensive improvements. they viii
onen It to guests June list. They
bought from DR.. Lockhart, who was
tie owner
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19

4 bill to grant pension Of s25 a
month to Isaac F. Lanhan., of Clarke
burg. was introduced in the House
by Congressman Stuart r. Reed
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19

The Pension Bureau has allowed a
REIN bursement claim presented to 1t
by Senator Sutherland for Miss Ollle
Crook. OF Jumping Branch, w va.
amounting to 1888, expenses incident
to the illness, death and funeral OF
a neusioner.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19
NbsE People 81
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andsome Side Re1narksI

Paul ". LANCE Is back from Chica-
go where he went after his attend
ance at the conference OF Rotary clubs
at GAINESVILLE. o. He did not attend
a meeting OF the Rotary Club OF Chi
cago. tle place where Rotary was
born and explains:
II was so busy that could not
get to It. should like to at-
teai meeting OF thar club very
macL.'
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19

]. II Hartley can recall a time
vixen soldiers were no. kept so well
posted regarding tie presence OF the
enemy as they are in the world war
Of the present. It was when a com
pany of Union soldiers were located
at Fairmont in the Civil war.
"One day word came TO Fair
mont that there were Confederate
soldiers on the hill back OF FoulI-
The soldiers located here. it may
have been Capt. John Fishers
company. started out to give bat
tie and got as far as the old toll
gate when farmer from dwon
that way told them 1t was only
school boys at play"
The school teacher was i'll and did
not show up that day The principal
entertainment of the boys was to play
at war and as they all had wooden
guns. and placed locust posts across
each other for cannon. the rumor that
johnny Rebs were in the vicinity was
natural enough. Among the boys that
were in that play were ]. NJ. Priekett'
Rev. c. Il. Meredith and possibly 9th
ers who are living and Jonathan and
James SatteTfieId who are dead
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19

waitmau F. SNYDER has been CON-
missioned postmaster at FleulinGton.
and Philip T. Gatehouse at Stand
ard.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19

The POST Office Department an
nounces the date for holding a Civil
Service commission for postmaster At
Petersburg and Bluefield for April
16 The first named position pays
$500 a year. and Bluefield S3lOe.
There are the largest oftIces 1oT
which examinations will have been
hold since the uostmasters in the
residential nsp class came under the CT
vii service system.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19

Miss Mary Maxwell. of West Union,
is visiting relatives in Washington,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19
Certainly is great.

But we'd rather have your honest
opinion about that feature OF 1t about
the first OF August.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19

evening hog.rs with nothing to do
hut work like the very dickens teach
ing the shy young onion how TO shoot.
And making two cabbage plants
grow where none would grow If you
did not carry tons OF water
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19

In her line hey were great They established en0f-
nous businesses and acquired big fortunes simply because
thing and that advertising pays In short they had the
sole real basis of business success and stuck TO 1t.
You can fool some of the people out OF their me icy
some of the time but if you not giving an article that
your head off as an advertising scheme and sill die the
poorhousc. 6gratvely speaking Even old Phneas Bar
mum professionally faxed only just ong and then made
his big hit by proclaIing his the biggest best fake that
brains and money could produce.
Get what the folks want and advertise, and step on it.
as the individual who directs limousine would say
Such were Munyon. Hartman and Aver and you have
to coucee them certain greatness They got their great
idea and worked great And IN modern business life
It makes almighty little difference with what your idea Is
pointed so far as the estimate Of greatness concerned
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19

that the German government will proceed with meas
urs against American property in Germany in the same
proportion that action against German property
in the United States That is an impossibily we now
know that many the German commercial enterprises
in this country were also political outposts, and the real
purpose of the movement against German property IL
this country which is being consderedi in Congress
is TO smash that of thing; to break up the impude1
Interference of sinister foreign power in our doest
affairs So far as the seizure OF property itself IS
cerned Germany lons since far as the Paine
plan conteplates all except taking such steps as ori
make the German government responsible to the "Tners
for the value of the property seized
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19

THEY HAD THE BEGINNINGS.
nR. HARTMAN. of 'Peuna." Aver, Of SarsaP,
arilla.'' and DR.. Munyon three great fanihers OF
the American public. have passed away, almost to-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19

Well we see that Japan is about to follow the sug,
eestion made by the Oracle month and sail
into siberia.-St Marys Oracle.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19
SHORT AND sNAPPY

Senator Reed is again in eruption over the Food Ad-
roinistraton personal animus of the missouri Sen
ator obscures any patriotic intent-Wheelns lntell-
senCer.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19

Ore tine wears ago. when political
convention was held at the Court
House. the democrats nominated c.
Powell for prosecuting attorney. He
was called upon for speech and
said:
~ am not a speechmaker but
can call every fellow in this con-
Vention by name"
Those who tell OF this incident IN.
sist frat NJ Poren could have done
SO. toe.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19

We ate less meat to the beef. we to eat
more beef to save the wheat. SO long as do not
have to re-rrt eical substitutes. we car manage
it-Charleston Mall.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19

Something interesting would probably happen II the
crown prince would really undertake to give oToeFs 10
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. World
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-19

an those nice afternoon and early
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-22
EAST SIDE NOTES

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Shields. Scotland
avenue, are the parents of a son, born
Tuesday.
At the East Side Methodist church Sun
day evening, the speaker of the evening
is to be DIR. Poland.
Mrs. J. E Moore las been ill Several days
at her home, 415 Reno avenue.
The Novelty club WAS entertained Thurs
day afternoon with Mrs. W. G. Nussbeck,
435 Ohio avenue. as hostess: The guests
of the afternoon included: Mrs H Earn,
Mrs. L. H. Shields. Mrs. E. V. Renbarger,
At the next meeting. which will be held in
two weeks, Mrs. Renbarger will be the
hostess.
Mrs. S. B. Weaver has been quite i'll
with rheumatism at her home, Grattan
street, over a week.
Mrs A. Clemmer who visited her daugh-
ter, Mrs Howard Beach and family, Sc
ward avenue, during the first of the week,
has gone to her home in Hartford. Kan.
Mrs. Clemmer came to Topeka from Illinois
where she had spent the winter months
with friends and relatives.
Mrs. James Brizendine entertained the
Lotus club Thursday afternoon with the
following as her guests: Mrs. P. G. Baird,
Mrs. B. O. Baird. Mrs. Charles Cole, Mrs.
H. S. Spencer, Mrs. L. f. Seagraves, Mrs.
Walter Schein. Mrs. Glenn Lambert. Mrs
Frank Magnuson and Mrs. Frank Morris.
April the club will be entertained at the
home of Mrs. Magnuson, East Eleventh
street.
Mrs. Frank Bernard. East Eleventh
street will leave next week to visit relatives
in Lima, Ohio.
C. C. Hodge of Potter, Kan. was a re-
cent guest at the home of DIR. and Mrs.
| c. C Howard. West Sixth avenue
Mrs. i. r. Mcbride. 1917 East Sixth ave
nue. who was i'll several weeks with dislo-
Gated shoulder, is now recovering.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-22

Movement and the state board meet
ing of the Christian church, will re-
turn to her home tomorrow. Mrs.
Anderson was the guest. during her
stay, of Mrs. W. A. Fiederling of
Route and other friends.
S E. Mcfarland, optician. 915
North Kansas avenue.-Adv.
Mrs. Herman Buechner entertained
Thursday afternoon at her home, SAL
Quincy street. in honor of her little
daughter Evelyn's eighth birthday an
niversary- The little guests spent a
delightful afternoon playing games
and partaking of the delicious re-
freshments. The children who en-
joyed the party were: Evelyn Buech-
ner, Marjorie Bridge, Mildred Mel
linger, Thelma Buechner, Hazel He
Der, Helen Heber, Helen Ross, Hazel
Orrick, Bertha Sexton, Esther Gra-
Der, Fred Morns, jr., Galen Seal,
Charles Buechner, Henry Buechner,
Eugene FIR )zol and Ralph 1Retter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-22


Mrs Carrie Islip died Friday morning
at > O'Clock at the home of her daughter
Mrs. Charles Berry. at Kansas City. Kan.
She was 20 years old at the time of her
death. The funeral announcements have
not been made but the burial will be in the
Topeka cemetery Mrs. Isip was the wife
of Engineer Islip who has been deceased
several years. Engineer Islip ran for
number of years on a passenger run out of
Topeka
Machinist George Christian and Tom
Farris have both accepted positions with
the Missouri Pacific railroad and left Fri
day morning for Van Buren,, Ark. TO take
up their new work.
Machinist and Mrs. Harley Barnes will
leave next week for California. Mr.. Barnes
will return after accompanying his wife
there, but MIS-, Barn es VIII remain some
Karl H. Losey was called to Lincoln,
ness of his mother Mr.. Losey is employed
in the auditor of disbursements depart
ment.
G. o. Price. head clerk in the machine
bureau at the auditor Of disbursements
office has returned to work after being
off several weeks, ILL.,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-22

A BARGAIN: AZ acres, close to car line /:
200 bearing fruit trees. balance in cuItiva-
ton, good improvements. Can give posses
sion. Price $1,000.
L, S. LOyITT & SON 49, Kansas Ave.
FIVE ACRES for sale. house, barn. chicken
house and orchard. West 9Th, opposite
Arlington Heights store. Inquire +. Ennis,
two blocks west
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE room mod
F erB, u acre of ground. all in bearing
fruit trees. g. care Journal.
FOR SALE-3-room house. barn and
chicken house. ( lots East side 500.
Phone 20e4 XII
FOR SALE-Twelve lots in center Of Oak
land. Call phone 1160
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-22
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