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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-09
WAR STAMPS SALE
ARE ON INCREASE
Postofice Reports, Exclu-
siveOf Warrington, Show
S23,541 in March.

March vas by Tar the best month get
in the sale of War Savings Stamps q
all Of the postoffices in Marion couA
ty. The sale OF stamps IN all OF the
county postoffices, except Manning
ton, is included in the Donthly Tepor'
Of the Fairmcnt office. The monthly
sales report at the local office shows
that exactly S23, 541-77 worth OF stamps
were sold by local and county post
offices during the month Of March
which is an increase Of seven thou
sand dollars over sales Tor FEBRUARY
Sales at the local office this month
have been the best yer,, despite the
fact that the Liberty Loan campaign
is on and many people are investing
in government bonds rather than
stamps.
The Fairmont and county offices
have sold a total Of $50, 59o.17 worth Of
stamps since the campaign began in
December. which exceeds the stamp
sales in the banks OF the county
When the sales at the Warrington
postoffice are included it is likely that
the county postoffice sales will reach
the $4,000 mark.
The rapid increase IN the sale Of
War Savings Stamps in the Marion
county postoffices is indicated by the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-09
DAVID ELLIS BURIED.

Funeral services over -tho body OF
David Ellis whose death occurred
on Sunday, were held this afternoon
at 3 O'Clock from the residence Of his
mother, Mrs. Samuel Ellis, on the
South side. The body was Inferred
In Woodlawn cemetery under the di-
rection Of the local lodge Of 1. 90 F.
OF which the deceased was member.
Undertaken Hlusgrave and Son we're
in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Miss Helen Meehan. Of Brooklyn,
n. Y, is the guest OF her sister, Mrs.
Thomas McCray in this city.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-09
What People Say
andsone Side Remarks

Sergeant Beck, who is a Canadian.
wing in Edmonton. Alberta, before
The war. thinks that there ca1 be no
.et-up:
Bill to his knees. To do this We
have got to obey orders and com
plain later. We men in the army
found this out and folks in ever
day life might as well learn the
lesson"
Trooper Scott was also a visitor at
Red Cross headquarters yestereSy and
when asked how it felt to be under
fire said:
Under fire we feel like getting
at EN-. We feel like killing and
aTenging."
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-09

birth. The body viii be inferred at
Mt. Zion cemetery on Wednesday att
enoon at one O'Clock by Undertaken
Fred jenkins
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STls
SENATE is STILL IN DOUBT WITT
THREE SEATS YET TO BE DE
CaOED BY LATE RETURNS.
UPHEAVAL IN LEGISLATIVE
AFFAIRS is FORECAST

Wilson Will have the Shme Condi.
tons to Contend With As DID Pres
ident Cleveland and Taft--AH Com
mittee Chairmanships win Be
Changed From Democrats to Re.
publcans.
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GUS J0NOS SHOT AND
KILLED BY HIS WIFE
TRAGEDY OCCURRED LAST NIGHT
ABOUT t2 O'CLOCK AT THEIR
HOME

Gus JOnos a Greek who conducted a
confectionery store at the Junction
Of Park and Whittington avenues, was
shot and killed by his wife at their
home on Cedar street last ntght about
II O'Clock.
According to the Womans state
ment at the police station after the
tragedy, she claimed that Jonos had
threatened to Kill her and that she
secured a pistol from another part Of
the house and shot in self defense.
She also stated that she and Jonos had
been having trouble frequently and
that he had knocked her down and
beat her.
According to Jimmy who runs
fruit stand above the Rector bath
house, he was talking to Jonos over
the telephone when he heard what ap-
peared to be two shots and the con-
yersation ceased In a few miputcs
before he hung up the receiver Mrs.
Jonop spoke over the telephone and
said she had killed Jouo5 When OF
licer HAL, who arrested Mrs JonoS,
arrived at the home he found the re
ceiver hanging down.
After doing the shooting Mrs Jono5
went out ON the street and had man
telephone the city Jail telling them
to send an officer for her
Jonos was shot in the forehead with
a small calibre pistol
Coroner Shaw was notified and after
viewing the body had it removed TO
Gross undertaking establishment
There viii be no inquest aeld as
the grand jury is in session and the
case viii he sent direct to this body.
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AMERICAN klRMEN
FIGHT OFF ENEMY
AFTER BEING FORCED TO LAND
THEY SlLENCED TWO MA
CHINE GUN NESTS WITH
THEIR GUNS.

With the American Army North
west Of Verdun, Nov. "a daring cX-
plot by two American aerial cbserv
ers. Lieutenant William Erwin, oi
Chicago, and Lieutenant Bocum, the
first named, the only American ob-
servervation ace. was revealed TO-DAY
when the advancing infantry came
upon them holding Off Germans VITA
the machine guns of their aeropiane
The aviators and their machines
" ere rescued
Erwin and Bocum flew over Sedan
yesterday and fired on the troops
there They we're forced to land On
the German side of the line owing
70 engine trouble The landing was
made near two machine gun nests,
which the American airmen silenced
Then they fought off their would -Le
captors throughout the night and
were still defending themselves ten
aciously near Stenay when the in
fantry advanced and found them.
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GERMAN DELEGATION IS On The way To meet
MARSHAL F0CH TO LEARN TERMS Of ARhl|ST TICE

through even if the task caused some
depletion in their numbers
The next phase constituted the
crossing Of the narrower, but deeped
canal with its sheer sides and with
the Germans almost at the very top
of the eastern edge The swimmers
again got into action and plunged
through. notwithstanding the enemy
fire and scrambled to the top Here
the men divided their attention in
driving off the enemy and helping non p
swimmers across by the same methods
used at the river Two BRIDGES fin
ally were laid down by the engineers,
greatly facilita ing crossing. THESE
two bridges withstood attempts OF the
enemy to destroy them and contributed
largely to the speed IN getting Tho
American troops over.
When the swimmers reached the
edge of the canal they could not land
without the aid OF graphing hooks
which had to he caught onto the top
Of wall edging the canal so that SWIM
rmecs could pail Ghcmsclyes up by
means Of the ropes. It would have
appeared enough OF task for men
undisturbed by the enemys guns, but
its accomplishment was almost incon-
ceiva0ly difficult under the violent
fire
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GERMANY'S ANSWER
MAY BE DELAYED
WHAT POWERS HAVE BEEN CIV.
EN- ARMlSTICE EMlSSARlEs ii
is NOT KNOWN.
No Announcement Has Been Made
When the Terms of the Armstice
viii Be Made Public-Publication
May Be Delayed Until Germany
Reaches a Decision.

Washington. Nov G.-Armistice
terms prepared for Germany by the
supreme war council soon will lie in
the henGs Of German emissaries low
on their way from Berlin 10 thc west
ern front but the time that mast
TO their acceptance or rejection prob
ably will depend largely upon TIE
powers with which the Germau dee
cation has been clothed
There is nothing here to indicate
jdst what authority has been con
ferred upon these representatives Of
the German government,
The official announcement from
Berlin via London today said
"A German delegation to conclude
an armistice and take up peace ne
gotiations has left ior the western
front but the language employed,
may or not be significant
Officials here have assumed the
German representatives after secur-
transmit them by telegraph. or con-
vey them verbally to the German
high command in the field, for it is
understood to be the purpose in the
present case, as was done with Aus
tria, Bulgaria and Turkey to deal
with the armistice as purely mill
tary issue between the military com
mands.
Should this procedure be followed
it is egarded here as probable that
several days may elapse while the
Geman general staff, now normally NJ
least subordinate to tho civil govern
ment can consider the conditions laid
down and reach a decision. There
can be no argument as tc the terms
no matter how harsh they may appear
to the Germans
The only course LEFT to Germany is
to accept or reject them Meantime
Marshal F'cch is expected TO continue
the pressure on the Teutonic armies
which now threatens their safety
along a 200 mile front.
No announcement has yet beeu
made when the terms Of the armis-
tee will be made public Their pub
lication very probably viii be delay
ed until Germany has reached a de
cision with regard to their acceptance
or rejection
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oDy The Associated Pressl

Deserted by all her former allies:
her Ereat military machine in the
process of destruction by tine on
slariisht5 oi the entente allied arnics
her dream OF world domination rudely
dissipated. Germany begs for a cess
alton of hostilities. Notwithstanding
the hard terms she knows she must
pay.
Scarcely had the decision Of the SD
preme war council a. Versailles, with
regard to a cessation OF hostilitie7
with Germany been made public, than
Germany was speeding emissaries 10
Foch 10 learn what the commander m
chiefs terms are to be.
Meantime in France aud Flanders
the enemy forces are bein- given no
rest. Along the whole battle line in
France the British, French aud Amer
ican troops nave made further ma
terial gains and reclaimed numerous
towns ard villages Thousands more
of Germans have been taken prisoner
on all of the sectors OF attack
Generally the enemy forces are in
slow retreat, but nevertheless at some
points they arc Offering sharp resis-
tance. particularly against the Meuse
river region and the French in the cid
Argonne sector.
The latest gains OF the British on
the western SIDE of the battle front
have been productive OF the capture
of several towns OF great Importance,
the gaining of more territory east CT
the Scheldt canal, where the Canad-
ians are on the attack and in the TAX
ing of several railway functions Of
high strategetc value
Along the Meuse the Americans
continue to steadily push forward and
at last accounts were almost at the
gates of Sedan, a dominating point
on the German line of communica =
ton to the east
Both east and west of the river the
Germans have materially stifIened
their resistance against the men from
overseas. using large numbers Of ma
chine guns and gas in great quantities
in an endeayor to impede their pro
gress.
To the west Of the American sectors
the Germans near Rethel are holding
bridgehead to protect their RETIRING
armies east and west In doing 80,
however. they are forming a danger
ous salient in which capture is likely
should the French break through.
Numerous additional crossings OF the
Aisne have been made by the French
Altogether the situation Of the Ger
man army is critical one.
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With the American Forces on the
Sedan Front, Nov G.-The crossing
Of the river Meuse and the capture
Of the town OF Dun by the Americans
when its full details are known, will
rank as one Of the most gallant feats
of the operations northwest OF the
Verdun The troops who accomplish
Cd it will be ranked as heroes, for
their work N military crossing the
stream was a strategetic move Of un-
usual daring.
The crossing involved the fotcins
Of u way over the 100 foot canal in
the face of frightful enemy fire. 1t
also involved by swimming by those
who knew how and the pulling Of
others over ropes. Graphing irons
we're used to scale the sheer walls Of
the canal along which machine gum
uers had posted, under the fire of
scores Cf batteries from the hills ed-
joining
The order to cross the canal came 1t
mid afternoon Monday The troops
received their grim instructions under
a sun which was shining for the first
time in days The orders were 10 send
over one brigade first and il it failed
TO send another and others, one after
the other. if it became necessary.
All the swimmers OF the first orig
ade We're first singled out and put in
the van 1t was intended to attack in
this way on the theory that the swim
meTs mere less likely to be nit by the
Germans owing to the fact that they
would be nearly submerged
On the other hand they could carry
with them ropes and other parapher-
MALTA for assisting non-sWimmeI 5
across The building OF pontoon
bridges was put off until at least some
American elements had crossed the
river.
Notwithstanding some losses and
the fact that the swimmers could not
defend themselves, many Of them
reached the east bank OF the river with
lines which were drawn taunt across
the stream Others floated on RATS
and in collapsible boats These mon
had less success than the swimmers,
because they we're better marks for
the enemys rifles and the boats could
easily he sunk by bullets even if their
occupants were not hit
Close to where the swimmers cross
ed the engineers began to throw over
pontoon boats and tiny footbridge
The pontoons were destroyed by tho
enemy but the bridge remained intact
and added materially 10 the constant
~ increasing numbers of the men on
the west bank Of the river. Soon after
dark the first brigade was across the
first barrier and more men were ready
to make the journey
The second phase of the perilous un
dertaking then began-the crossing IF
the kilometer OF mud stretching be-
tween the river and the canal, which
though it was under a tremendous fire
was not held by infantry The Amer
leans stumbled across the mud
through the witherins fire Their feet
sank into the mud and soon the pace
Of the men was slowed down to la
h0riuls walk Nevertheless they got
The Sentinel=record., 1918-11-07
CARRIED WILSON'S PRECINCT

Princeton, y j Nov. 6.--The re-
publieans carried Princeton, Presi-
dent Wilson's home town in yester-
days election The presidents own
district-the seventh-gave small
rluralities to Governor Walter r
Edge. Senator David Baird and Eli
jah Hutchinsn, the republican eandi-
date for congress On prohibition the
borough voted wet
The Sentinel=record., 1918-11-07

Washington. Nov G-The politica
oTe1tuming which tpkes frcdn III
democrats control Of the house Of rep
Iresentatiyea shadows the upheav-
al in national legislative affairs
changes in power of the committee
chairmanships. and a situation CON
fronting President Wilson, in a way
parallels that confronting Preslders
Taft in the midst Of his administra-
ton
With control OF the house OF re1l-
resentatives placed in the hands. oI
the republicans by a majority of six
teen and probably more, the atten-
tion Of the country tonight was cent.
cred on contests in three states
Michigan. idaho and New Mexico
which will decide whether the demo
Gratis shall lose control Of the senate
as we'll
AT midnish; returns from five con
grcssional districts were missing in
Montana, New Mexico and South Da
kota.
With them. however the republi
cans have 23l seats in the house OF
resentatiYcs-l6 more than the
2lS votes necessary for majority
The democrats, on the face 9f these
returns had 1$J seats and = le five
missing districts Were to be conceded
to them they still would lack as votes
OF the number necessary to control
the house
fonsht's returns show plainly
that Speaker Clark, instead OF being
defeated as was reported as being
likely last night, has been re-elected
by a substantial majority
The contests which viii decide tnl
political complexion OF the senate
were very close AS the senate stands
without decision in these contests
there are 16 democrats and AZ repub-
licans.
In Michigan the race between Henry
Ford and Truaman II Newbcrry was
50 close that it was said an official
count might bc required to decide tne
winner Both parties were claimins
the sea-
II New Mexico where republicans
are claiming the election Of Senator
Fall by d majority of 10000 not a
single county had reported complete
returns
In Idaho whore 1900 votes OF an
estimated total of $4,000 had been
counted. Senator Nugent, the demo-
cratic candidate for reelection was
leading Frank r. Goodlng, the repub-
lican candidate. by a little more than
$500 votes With the house firmly
in the hands of the republicans, con
troll of the senate is more important
than ever to the democratic admin
istration
it is doully important to the na p
tional administration because of the
part which the constitution assigns
10 the senate In the ratification OF the
peace treaties which will end the
war.
In the senate reposses the prerorga
tive Of ratifying any treaties which
the president may make Republicans
made one Of their campaign argu-
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TROOPS ACCOMPLISHING CROS
SING OF MEUsE WILL BE RE
oAROED AS HEROES OF WAR.
MEN SWIM RIVER IN
FACE OF CALLING FIRE

After Crossing the River Men Were
Forced to Use Grapplc Hooks At
tached to Ropes to Climb up the
Smooth Walls, All the Time Under
the Fire Of the Enemy.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-11-07

People looking for rooms turn to ths
classified ads of the newspapers to see
what is offered. An ad in tho Sentinel
Record may bring a customer.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-11-07
WE Al NJ e.
FORE CA S II

Arkansaf-Thursday, rain, colder in
northwest portions, Friday rain in east
and south portions, fair in northwest
portion.
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KAISER THANKS TROOPS,

Amsterdam, NOV. 6.-The German
emperor has sent messages to the
western army groups thanking them
for their extraordinary achievements -
and expressing his gratitude to the
troops on the Oisne and the Aisne.
whose bravery has frustrated the
great plans Of the enemy
The Sentinel=record., 1918-11-07
While the Allied War Council Has Fix
ed the Terms the Armies Continue to-
Pound and Crush the Enemy--Many
Additional Towns and Villages Have
Been Released.
GERMAN DELEGATION HAS
CROSSED ALLIED LINES.

London, Nov 7.-(Thursday)- l.
The Daily News says II learns that
the German delegation has reach
ed the western front and been per-
mitted to cross into the allied
The newspaper adds that the dele
cation will be received by Mar
shai Foch this morning at daylight.
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CONTINUED ON PAGE -FOUR.
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EMPLOYMENT FOR THOSE
FREED FROM THE AUMS
The Construction Of Highway
Help Open Up the Lands to En-
the Soldiers and a Season OF
pareleled Prosperity viii FiIIow
War Times.

The construction OF highway
mediatoly amer die wir ~
Of Offering employment to hle
army of men who come out of t.
vice. as well as for the op@p 10
! the lands that the government intends|
shall be occupied as homes for tfl.s
soldiers alter the war, Is umrged Dy'
President Plowman of the Bankhead
Highway association, who is now at
the Majestic hotel in this city, and VINO
viii remain here until the pathfinlder<
arrive from The south and viii accom-
pany thin on their trip eastward from
this city
THE paternahsm Of the government
Will demand that some means Of i'm
mediate employment he given the
soldiers as they are released from tho
service, now that peace is almost at
hand said President Plowman last
night and nothing win 50 offer bene-
fit and advantage to the country, as
the construction of this Bankhe; y
highway The Bankhead highw;
stretches through vast country u
is rich in it's opportunity, and IN
lies below the snow line The couY-
try is productive, and the lands are
cheap II is an ideal means for tho
government to work out opportunities
for the men who have left their call
|ings and have gone into sold ar lift
h., al
shall be given tract of land and
opportunity for homebuplding whe
peace has come"
President Plowmap viii not 90 10
TeXarkana with fhe groups from the
cities who are to Join the pathlind.
ers. but will remain here and takes
rest llIe is enthused over Hot
Springs. and regards the opportunity
Of remaining here awhile as a ureat 4
He has travelled the country over, al n
declares that no resort he has yisitek
SO appeals to him as does Hot Sprin
There will be a group OF cars
from this city to JOIN the pauhfinl
at Texarkana this morning beforq
have read this. They intend to-
at 4:30 O'Clock NJ. j. Henders
have in his car w w. Gen
Klyman and George r. BeldinA
A. Jones Will have DR. LeonaH
and Richard A Burlce. VI
the Mazarn Valley DeyHopnE
pany will have George " yn
field deputy for Arkansas forY
Savings Stamp campaign, amos
Gosie. Judge Sweet of Brin
K. Scrteton. Il. c. Wilkins a
Wright of Ha1en, and Mike
and Mr. Reed of Brinkley,
cars, and there will be
Benton join the party here
ing at an early hour Arka
other cities passed throu
the party. and all the
hammered for the occass ss s
Regarding the probabi 1. n
government work on q
Highway, President plos 8 s
enthusiaetic. He rega sssA
critical hour for all tho 81 80 = g 4. &!
inc to get TO work y .! i. x
their members of con 4 s S IN r Il # z
the development OF y 4 4 VI
CONTINUED n &#
+
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DEMOCRATS LEAD IN IDAHO.

Boise. Ida. Nov with 1900
votes OF an estimated vote Of 10000,
Senator John Nugent. democrat; leads
Frank r Cooding y e3a Votes
The Little River news., 1918-12-25
TO WELCOME THE FLEET
Many Invitations Are Sent Out by
 Navy Department.

Washington, Dec. 21.-Invitations to attend the welcome home ceremon- ies at New York on December 26 of the battleship squadron returning from European waters, were sent by the Navy Department today to members of the cabinet and their wives, the governors of all states, members of the Senate and House Naval Committees, the military and naval representatives of the allied nations in Washington and the wives of the commanding officers on duty with the fleet
 The MayfIower, from which Secre- tary Daniels will review the fleet, will reach New York Christmas day.
The Little River news., 1918-12-25
FARMS FOR SALE!

Tract No. 1-12O acres miles of Ashdown on public road, 60 acres in cultivation, fairly good Improvements and good soil. Price $25 per acre on easy terms. On Peytonville road Tract No. 2.-12O acres west of Will ton, 60 acres in cultivation with four room house, barn and outbuildings. one mile from school two living springs, on place and fine orchard with all kinds of fruit. Price $22.50 per acre on easy terms.
 Tract No. 3.-124 acres between Ashdown and Ogden near gravel road 90 acres in cultivation, two good houses, barn and outbuildings and good fences. Price $3O per acre.
 Tract No. 4.-1O2 acres between Ashdown and Wilton. This tract fronts three quarters of a. mile on pub- lie road which will be graveled soon. 50 acres in cultivation, two sets of houses, barn and good orchard. Bar gain at $45 per acre.
 Tract No. 5.-240 acres with 60 acres in cultivation and two sets of houses located on public road, three quarters of mile from school all fine land and everlasting water. This tract is three and one-kalf miles from and would make al fine stock farm. Price $25 per acre on terms.
 Tract No. 6-16O acres with 80 acres in cultivation, two sets of houses and barns, good fences on public road with rural delivery, telephons and half mile from good public school. Price $27.50 per acre on easy terms. This tract is about miles from Ashdown
 Tract No. 7.-SO acres of good im- provements and good water at $17.50 per acre. There is about 40 acres cleared on this tract
 Tract No. $40 acres Red River land with about 100 acres of accre- tions, one mile off gravel road, two sets of houses, fairly good fences and a bargain at $35.O0 per acre or $8,400 for the tract on easy terms. About 6 miles from AshdOwn
 LET US SELL YOUR FARM
 YEAGER & JONES
The Little River news., 1918-12-25

things mixed, then I ate 2. little salt herring and some raw dough or rathes flour, then I was told to proceed an; started to rise when his two help CTS grabben me and threw me into a tank of water SO after got out of that was handed diploma signed by the Captain stating that had that day passed over the equator and had been duly initiated under Neptunes doom, I think there was about twenty others
 initiated also. But believe me that sure was some initiation and they had saws, axes, razors and everything im- aginable to make it complete suc>