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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-26
not WILSON'S WAR

RESIDENT WILSON is not a
superman, but he is the ac-
cepted head OF the Great Amer
/ government. As such, his opin-
are entitled 20 a fair hearing,
any attempt. even on his part.
|discredit the patriotic attitude
thousands OF Republicans all
/ the United States will be
|nted. There has been a
= effort for mnths TO create
Impression that any Re-
n success at the approaching
will be interpreted in Ger
IS Reputation OF the Presi-
This for the purpose Of win
otes for Democratic candi-
e President had not mani
partisan tendencies in so
a directions his appeal for the
tiOn OF Democrats might be over
Sed. but at no time has he shown
to accord the patriotic
OF the other political house
H any credit for disintersted and
sistent loyalty to the govern
1t Taking their cue from the
in the White House, Democrats
the same mind are calling upon
people. in a more or less frantic
hysterical fashion, TO stand BY
PRESIDENT" These have been
,IIy unm!ndful OF the outstanding
. that Republican votes in the
ate and House at Washington
z made possible the great war
lsures advocated by the Presi-
1 Without these votes the war
gram could never have been
pied. The President knows, as
whole world knows. that Re-
IIlcans stood by the administra-
! when the administration own
- leaders, for whose political
ton the President now is ab-
begging. threw the Presidents
plans into the discard and
in a manner that caused many
papers throughout the country
tharge them with un-American-
! if not OF actual pro-German-
Unfortunately. the slightest crit
N of any proposal emanating
p the White House is regarded
les majestic. The American mind
never yet been attuned 70 one
ng. and even in these critical war
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-26

AS to the election of Republicans
TO Congress. would ii not be the part
OF wise economy to put the national
purse strings in the hands OF a
party of proved integrity, unbiased
by sectional considerations, int-
mately acquainted with our indus
trial problems. so steadfast in the
maintenance of the national honor
that ii lost the election of 1915 on
the he kept us out of war issue; a
party which stands for the uncondi-
tional surrender of Germany. for a
dictated and against a negotiated
peace. and for immediate prepared
ness TO meet after-the-war condi-
tions.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-26

II you want sectionalism to con-
;inue. and the South kept in control Of
all the important committees OF Con-
gress. you can get exactly that thing
by keeping Democrats in control OF
both houses OF Congress. Under the
Democratic caucus system. the South
is always in the saddle when Demo-
cratic majority is in control.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-26

here is just one way TO get better
|ssportation service - require the
1.rvisory officials. from the Direc-
FGeneral down, 10 stand in line
< buy their tickets just as the
bic must, and then ride in the
n coaches with the public. The
htion OF classes will help a whole
iJA-will do the Democrats some
II forced 10 be a little Demo
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-26
Why Show IniquitH?

Why dost thou shew me iniquity,
and cause me TO behold grievance?
for spelling and violence are before
me; and there are that raise up
strife and contention.-Habak
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-26
DO YOU KNOW

That Harrisburg steel plates
have been used for manufacture
of vessels for Uncle Sam in the
Orient?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-26

Nothing more important could be
undertaken by the city school district
than the Americanization work among
the alien and foreign born popuia-
tlon of Harrisburg. with the close
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-26
OUR DAILYLAUGHI
AN
ENtBATTLED

FAMILY.
I'm sorry TO
hear that you and
your wife's moth
er have had a
falling out. Is
the break In the
relationship per-
manent?
I'm afraid 1t
isn't b ut I h g
break in the fur
niture Is.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-26

Work GRd don't iChue.-SAMUEL
lRSsoN.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-26

znhsr cthe Associated Press-The
I .socid Press is exclusively en-
|ffed THE use for republication OF
/. n neweispatches credited TO II or
zot otlRvise credited in this paper
nd ali the local nSTs published
arein.
rfEhtbf republication OF special
sDatcs herein are also reserved.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-26

4aiss evenings except Sunday by
TELNGRAPH PRINTING CO.
graph Building, Federal Square
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-26

What must be the consequences
to America. to its Allies, to the
great cause of world liberty TO
which they are dedicated, IL there
a Congress which at heart op-
poses itself9
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-26
HISTORIC HARRISBURG

The old White Hall hotel site
wac used as an annex to the court
house a century ago.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-26

A new wage scale for the Journey
men Stone Cutters Association of
North America, Philadelphia Local.
establishes an increase from SIS cents
to 1914 cents an hour for cutters
and 81 more a day for carvers and
sculptors-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-26

Agricultural workers in Wes
Gloucestershire. Eng, demand S11.2;
a week.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-26

times the people will insist upon
their right of free speech and free
press, so long as there is no disloy-
atty in what they do or say.
We find in the morning oracle of
the Democratic National Chairman
this cryptic sentence:
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-26

Northampton (England) shoe
trade workers have gone out on
strike as a protest against further
comb-out.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-26

Bulgaria has within recent years
developed u great rug-weaving in
dustry.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-26
LABOR NOTES

Bloomington. Ind, permits work
ing girls to wear oyeralls in the
streets
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-26

Britain's munitions factories en-
ploy 2,500,000 men and women.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-26

~ BY carrier. ten cents Q
ssfssszzsD week; by mail, $500
year in advance.
HBRDAH. OCTOBER, &c, 1915
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-26

red at the Post Office in Harris
&, Pa. as second class matter.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-26

1t is an interesting fact for Har-
risburgers to know that two sons of
native of Harrisburg. the late Cen
eral Calvin Dewitt, are now colonels
with the American Forces in France.
Col. Wallace Dewitt is a medical
officer and Col. ]. L. Dewitt is in
command of an infantry regiment.
Col. Wallace Dewitt was in COM
mand of the hospital at Camp Sher-
man, Chillicothe, o., until some
months ago.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08
TALENT THE W.V.U.
FIVE CAN'T. Use
u Dawson, However, is a
Recent Important Addi-
ton to the Team.

Especial Dispatch 10 West virsinian)
MoRGArTToWE. Feb. s.-Sheffe-,
aIl.Kentucky forward at Trausylvania
University in 1917, made his appear
ance at west Virginia University with
the opening Of the Second semester,
I along with Dawson OF DavIs-Elkins
College last year and pep" Parker
the star Of the Buckhannon high team
for the past four years. or this trio.
however, It appears that only Dawson
win Be available for the West Virginia
team. Shelter undoubtedly is a star
baSketban player at TransylTania but
this institution being a recognized
college the Migratory rule viii bar
him from competition against other
colleges at West Virginia although he
IS practfcing daily with the team.
Parker IS taking work in the En-
eslneering College and while it is rec.
0Rnfzed that he is a star floor man and
would unquestiondbly strengthen
West Yirginia's team, he VIII not
Come out for It because OF the fact
Fiat he is getting late start in col
1eee and will need all his time ''Biz"
Dawson IS an avowed and. eligible can
didate for the team, however. and to-
eether with Whetsell. Weimer and
Cutrfght, all of last years D. & E. team
and Aikens, the elongated center, is
Il extremely interesting for a team
composed Of Rodgers, Latterner. Swt-
ger. sommer and Lans, all last years
players.
Marietta College is to be met here
Saturday night OF this week and this
win be a mighty interesting contest.
~ 1fSisetta month ago the Buckeye
heat West Virginia 26-25 in a thrilling
encounter an dthere is a large element
OF uncertainty as to the winer of Sat
1rday's game here.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08
.FAIRVIEH WILL
Be HERE TONIGHT
Paw Paw Lads Coming to
Take County Honors If
They Can.

4 game of as much interest locally
as any other game played in Fair
mont this year VIII take place on the
Normal floor this evening between the
Fairnont and Fairview high school
teams. Fairview is coming to Fair
mont to win the second game from
FairmoRt and thus win the county
high school championship. Fairmont
high Is confident that they can defeat
EFairview on their home floor and will
lgo into the game this evening With
every Intentions OF winning.
Coach Moore has his team in first
class condition as has Coach Ward
rof the Fairyiew team. The two teams
win fight to finish for the one big
game Of the season tonight. The ref
cree viii blow his whistle at S:I5
O'Clock and the big battle will be on.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08

work develops & nan fast and puts
the team into the spirit OF oTensire
play.
A great deal OF care must be given
to close guarding. Close guarding
keeps the score down but it goes a
long way towards winning the game.
To guard effectively get the body as
near the opponent as possible. which
makes It harder for the man with the
ball to pass accurately.
Do not attemp; foul guarding, hold
ing or tripping in game. It is often
possible in the excitement Of the
game when several players are mass
ed to put something over" on the
officials" hut in the long run it does
not pay. In the first place it is ur-
sportsmanlike, and il there is any
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08
Next Week Busy
Fer Normalites

Next week the Normal VIII play
three hard games, one in Fairmout
and two abroad. all of which will be
important in determining the state
basketball championship.
Next Monday night the Normal and
Davis and Elkins College VIII clash
on the Normal floor. The visitors
have been recognized for many years
as being one OF the strongest basket
ball schools In the state. A basket
ball team from Elkfns can always be
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08
Denham Scouts
Beat Jones Scouts

Denham's Boy Scouts TOOK oreT the
Jones Scouts in game played on The
Armory floor yesterday evening. The
final score vas 1911. The lineup:
Joaes-11. Deni1am's-16.
II. Mitchie .-...... Miller
Ross Observation-Disclosures McNeeiS
Forward
A. Mttchie ......--.....-.-.. Moore
Center
Glenn ................ Ha!-
Guard
Guard
Field baskets-Jones: Il. Mitchie
3. Glenn /. Morrison l Denham's: Mil
Ter 3. 1IcNeeIy 5. Hall ,.
Foul baskets-Jones: H. MitcF3e !
out of 3; Denham's: Miller none out
of 8.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08

Sniders furniture is better than mail
der furniture. and the prices are
st rs low. Sale ends tomorrow
als-A6E
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08

Proper way to block closely either
rom in front or behind.
thing a sport like basketball should
teach, it is sportsmanlike conduct in
: game.
Then one foul may lose a game. If
1t is detected the other fellow may
get the one point which in the end
may determine the score.
y good goal shooter is a great as.
set 10 any team. Often a foul wins a
game. Take at least 20 shots apiece
from the foul line. As soon as the
most accurate player is found give
his practice daily on goal shooting. AS
soon as he can put in 90 in succession
without slip he can be classed a
top-notciler.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08
RY ED cOMNERS.

Athletic Director at Camp Sherman.
1t takes a long time to become an
expert basketball player. At least
half an hour day should be given
to practice. a fellow must put his
heart and soul in the work if he wish,
es to shine IN the game. II the prac-
tice cannot be taken daily. make it
as often as possible. Lenthen the
practice periods il they come fewer
times during the week.
Warm up few minutes under the
basket. Then have each man take a
turn at the basket. This kind OF
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08

depended upon to give their oppon-
ents q good fight.
Thursday morning the team will
leave for Salem, where they Will clash
with the same team which they de-
feated here last night. Friday night
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08
1IORnAL FIVE IS
FINE MACHINE
Gave Remarkably Good Elk
hibition of Basketball
Last Night.

Defeating Salem college by 59-6
score, Fairmont Normal yesterday eve
Iing took one step nearer the state
sketba1l honors. The visitors were
somp4etely mazed at the wonderful
team work Of the locals, who scored
almost at viii. In the last half the
visitors were held scoreless, while the
Normal added 30 points to their lead.
The floor work OF the local team
was almost to perfection yesterday
ATeuinE. Their defensive work was
none the less noticeable, breaking up
Syery play that meant anything for
the visitor.
ffairmont basketball fans are be-
Iinnfng TO back the Normal in their
fIEIit for the state title, as was shown
y the large crowd out to see the
anis yesterday evening. The lineup
ma score;
satr1lont S. Salcm-e.
knight Williams
Forward
hamilton ....-.-.......... Bond
Forward
Ieafeys .--.....-..-. Ford
Bin ..............-...-..... Roach
hriver ...............-.. Pratt
Guard
Substitutions: Eormal-Frame for
shrIFer. Selem-Insram for Williams.
sandoIph for Pratt.
FED baskets: Eormal-Knight u.
Iaznl6on 6. Jenreys 6, Hill 8. Salem
5oiId I, Ford p
Soul baskets: Normal-Knight s.
1e oe 6 Saiem-Williams 0 out OF
Bond 0 out OF /: Ford out Of s;
ndolph out of ..
seferee-Cobun
Time of periods-2o minutes.
sniders furniture is better than mail
der furniture. and the prices are
as low. Sale ends tomorrow
sllls-Aa9Ea
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08

will see the Normal at Marietta. o.,
playing the strong Marietta college
five.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08

Tomorrow Is the last day OF snt-
Gez's big furniture sale.-Adv.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08

Improper blocking. The man will
the ball is being held and such tactics
wiI result in foul being called II seen
by official.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1918-05-02
ForpOt What He Needed.


From the Republican, Mt Gil.
lad, Ohio. The editor had an in.
teresting experience some time
ago, when a young gentleman
came to this office and asked for
a copy OF the Morrow County Re-
publican. He scrutinized it care
fully when u copy was handed
him, and then said: Now know.
what is it you are looking for, y
we enquired. my wife sent me
after a bottle uf Cnambsrlain's
Cough Remedy, and | forgot the
nams. | went to several stores
and the clerks named everything
in the Iiue on the shelf except
'chambprlain's. III try again,
and III never 20 home without
Chamberla,n's Cough Remedy"
The Republican would suggest
to the proprietors OF stores that
they post their clerks, aud never
! let them substitute. Customers
lose taith in stoees whtre substi-
tuting is permitted, to sap moth
ing Of the Injustice to makers o.
good goods and the disappoint
| mcnt Vi customers. Adv. .
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1918-05-02
$500 REWaD j1oo.

The readers OF this paper will
be pleased to learn that there is
at least one dreadful disease that
science has been able to cure in
all it's stages and that is catarrh
Catarrh beng greatly influenced
by constitutional conditions re-
quiles constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Medicine is taker
internally and acts through thG
blood on the muscular surfaces
of the system thereby destroying,
the foundation Uf the disease.
giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing i ts
work. The proprietors have SC
much faith in the curative pow
ers of Halls Catarrh Remedy
that they offer One Hundred Dol
lars for any case that it fails tt
cure. Send for testimonials.
Address F. j. CHENEY 4 co
Toledo, Ohio. Sold by all dru ,
!gists, 75c.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1918-05-02

j. Parks Gwaltney, of Burke
county, and we'll known to many
Wataugans, as be WAS for some
time a student at the A. T. s.,
is making rapid strides i'm the
line of promotion, as the follow
ing from a correspondent to the
Lenoir Topic will show:
Feeling it his duty to give his
life, if needs be, that our nation
shall continue to live in peace
and prosperity, Mr.. Gwaltney
enlisted as a second class sea-
man early in July. However, be
was not called to duty until the
latter part of October, 1917.
The next day after being called
he was promoted to a third class
petty officer. by perseverance
and hard work he has won out
and after being in the servicebut
five months was handed a COM
mission. April 8, commanding
one of Uncle Sans large ships oI
war. He will cross the the Allan
tic with her soOn."
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1918-05-02
SkyIaad Items.

The Sunday School at Skyland
is progressing nicely.
Mrs. H. W. Weldon returned
home after having spent the WIN.
ter with friends and relatives in
and near Statesville.
MIR. J. Lee Hayes, with a good
force of hands. is working on two
handsome cottages near Green
Park Hotel and will soon have
them completed.
Mr.. E. s. Minton, the mail car
rier from Boone to Lenoir has
moved into the house just vaca-
ted by Mr.. Bernard Cannon and
family, near the post office. Mr..
and Mrs. Minton are good neigh.
bors, and We have only one OBJ.
lection to him as a mail carrier
and that is he will not go to mill
for parties on the route. He
tells us that near Patterson some
one asked him to take some corn
to mill. He politely refused tell.
ing them he had taken everything
imaginable except that and be
did not expect to begin going to
mill for people. However he will
take anything from a jug ofsoul
milk up. 1t il just one OF bis
peculiar characteristics, and one
for which we know no remedy.
Parti's wishing milling done
must not depend upon him.
The vicinity Of Skyland is not
very densely populated but ii
anything should happen or Mrs,
so and So" should visit Mrs
"Such and Such" We may be
glad to inform the public thereof
L. V.C.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1918-05-02
SiIverstoae Items.
Deferred from last week.

deferred from last week.
The three months subscription
school taught at this place by
Miss Stella Sheriff., came to q
successful close on the 18th, a
report of which appeared in The
Democrat of the 18th. She has
taught school at this place for
four successive years and is held
in high esteem by her friends and
patrons Lere.
A revival conducted by Pastor
Owen at Smiths Chapel came tc
a close on the Goth. The preach
ing throughout the meeting was
fine, and we trust much gooC
was done.
Aunt Chany Smith. whose seri
Gus accident was reported las
week, is slowly improving.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1918-05-02
OBITUARY..

Mr.. L. H. Trivett was born in
Watauga county, N. c., .Februa-
ry 16, 1868, and died Feb. 27,
1918. He was married to Miss ls-
abelle Harman March 4, 1886.
He was the father OF ten childHr,
five boys and five girls, and is
survived by q wife and eight chil.
dren, five brothers, four sisters
and q host of relatives and
friends. In early manhood he
joined the Brushy Fork Baptist
church, but later moved his mem.
bership to Chinquepin Grove Bap-
tist Church in Sullivan county,
where he lived q consistent mem.
Der until death. He was a kind
and indulgent companion and
father, and liked by all who knew
him.
HIS remains were laid to rest
in the cemetery at Eubank, KY,
the funeral conducted by Rev,
Cokely, pastor OF Eubank Bop
tist church. The family has our
deepest sympathy in their be-
reavement. "Thou art gone, but
not forgotten"
MRS. ]. B. GRAaG.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1918-05-02
4 DepIorab|e Homicide.

A very dep!orable homicide oc-
Cured in Ashe County on Little
Horse Greek last Sunday evening
when Flem Osborne shot and in
stantly killed ]. Wilson Osborne.
There appears to have been some
haA feeling between them for
some time, or at least between
the two Osborne families. At a
preliminary hearing held on
Tuesday, the 23rd instant, at
Lansing before ESQ. Monros
Welch, Flem Osborne and biz
father, Jesse Osborne, and his
two brothers, Emery Osborne
and Cleveland Osborne were
bound over to the next term ol
Superior Court. Elem Osborne
to answer the charge of the felo'
NOUS murder OF Wilson and the
other, aiding and abetting Elem
Osborne. j. Wilson Osborne th'
deceased, was a flne young man
of good christian character and
a fine specimen of physical man
hood. He was one OF Ashe coun
tvs best young men. He was bu
led Tuesday with Masonic hon
ors.
Jesse Osborne was shot also
but 1t is thought he will recover
Jesse, Emory and Cleveland Or
borne were placed in Jail Tues
jday night.-Jefferson Recorder.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1918-05-02

The total amount of foodstuffs
shipped during March from the
United States and Canada to tfe
Allies, according to the Food Ad-
ministration, was about 1,1OO,-
900 tons, compared with 75O,-
900 tons in February.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1918-05-02

Margaret, aged 16 months,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. N.
Clawson, after two days illness,
died Tuesday ir Greenville, s. c.,
and the remains were taken to
the old home in Watauga fol
burial Wednesday. Mr.. and Mrs
Clawson will spend a few days
in Lenoir with her parents, Mr.
aid MRS. 2. l.. Handy, before
returning to Greenvil'e.-Lenoi1
Topic.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1918-05-02

The shortest and surest way
to live with honor in the world,
is to be In reality,what We would
appear to be; all human virtues
increase and strengthen them
selves by the practice and expe-
rience Of them" Socrates. e.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1918-05-02

In Norway, where no gasoline
has been obtainable for months
and automobiles have practical
ly ceased running, experiments
are being made to operate mo
tor cars with acetelyte gas.