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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-09

Carpenters in Charleston now re.
ceive $3.50 for eight hours work and
$3.50 for ten hours work. They de-
land $3.50 for eight hours and S7.7G
Tor ten hours. The government offers
$500 for eight hours and $3.50 for ten
hours. The matter has grown sert.
Gus. The representatives Of union
labor have probably said things which
ought not to have been said and the
opponents Of union labor have been
bitter in opposition. Instead OF get.
tins together in war work the breach
has wtdened. The contractors refused
to sign the wage scale adopted by the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-09
HEleHsoR SAID GIVE HER HIPPO.
cop-sHE NOW FEELS FINE
AND is BACK TO WORK.

"My daughter had become so run
down and weak she could hardly walk
across the floor and from September
of last year until March of this, she
had to give up working. She had no
appetite either, but neighbor of mine
here IN Wheeling, Mrs. Foster. told
me her husband had been helped by
Hypo.Cod and wish you could see
that daughter OF mine now" declared
Mrs. VIM. Wagner, 70 First st.
Big and Fat Now.
"shs isn't nervous any more and is
getting so big and fat she can hardly
get into her clothes, and four bottles
Of Hypo.Cod made her so strong and
we'll she has gone back to work feel.
ing fine, recommend Hypo.Co be.
cause don't see how anybody who is
rundown can fail to get we'll il they
VIII use Hypo.Cod. 1t built my daugh.
GER up 50 quick and splendidly can't
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-09
Rad c-oss Exchange

Plans are under way for Red Cross
exchange to be held at the MonongaE
Meat Market Saturday afternoon be
ginning at 1880 o'clock. Pies, cakes
bread and everything else good to eai
will be on sale. The proceeds fl2n'
the exchange will! go as benefit to
The Red Cross.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-09

construction trades effective on May
/ and 1900 men. representing all
trades but the bTicklaye"s went on Il
strike. The action has seriously in
terfered with the housing arrange.
ments at Nitro, the new munition town
opposite St. Adams. The government
is expected to take a hand in the
matter any time.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-09
BITS OF
STATE NEWS

The S15th Field Artillery Minstrel
show will visit Huntington May II
when thirty performers from Camp
Lee will give show which is to visit
Bluetield, Williamson, Northfork, Nj.
tro and Ashland, ny, and possibly
other points. There are several Hunt.
ington boys in the minstrel aggrega-
ton.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-09

W, L. Foster. sheriff of Raleigh
county, has notified the state prohibit
ton department of the seizure in that
county of part of still and 200 gal.
Ions of mash together with small
quantity OF whiskey. The still was
located IN the Winding Gulf district
Of the county. The operator of the
still had been tipped off that the sher.
lift was coming and had made away
with part Of the equipment Of tha
still.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-09
Preaching Tonight.

The Rev. R. ]. Yoak. Of Fairmont,
will be in Monongah this evening to
deliver sermon at the Thoburn Meth.
odist Episcopal church.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-09

PERSONALS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Van Horton
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-09

The Red Cross war drive for Kama.
wha county and Charleston is $780,.
900. Fred NJ. Stanton is general
chairman Of the campaign and Jesse
" Sullivan, secretary of the state
council of defense is secretary. Fred
o. Blue is chairman of the speakers
bureau and George E. Sutherland is
chairman OF finance and estimates.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-09

Mr.. J. A. Anderson Master mechanic
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-09

II every bank in the United States
had raised its quota of Third Liberty
Loan subscriptions to the same per.
centage OF increase as did The En-.
pire National Bank of Clarksburg, the
loan would have been oversubscribel
more than one hundred per cent, and
the total in bonds subscribed would
run something over $4,000, 100000. The
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-07
Grover Alexander
Wins Pitching
Championship

NEW YORK. Jan. - Grover
Alexander won the title Of leading
pitcher in the National league with
am average of least runs earned per
same of 1.S5. Perritt Of New York
was q close second with 18S. fol-
lowed by Schupp with 1875. The
latter led all others in games won
and lost with a percentage of $50,
this figure representing p winnings
and seven losing games. Five Of the
10 leading pitchers were left-hand-
ers.
Passing the effectiveness OF
pitcher solely on games won and
lost would show the champion New
Yorks leading the list with three
men-Schupp, Sallee and Perritt,
and in addition two more of its
pitchers, among the first 10. The
earned run records, however, show
i'm good measure the effectiveness of
Cther pitchers, regardless Of where
their respective clubs finished in the
race Schneider Of Cincinnati, for
barely won more games
than he lost: yet is rated fourth in
the official standing with an earned
run average of 1877.
Phil Douglas of Chicago, pitched
i'm the greatest number of games
81, followed by Barnes of Boston
with so. Alexander scored most
shutouts. eight, and he also led in
complete games pitched with So
Alexander led the right-handers in
strikeouts with POI out of the 1881
batsmen facing him. Vaughn Of
Chicago, led the left-handers with
the higher percentage Of 1919 strike
outs Of 1915 chances
Consecutive victories, Sallee and
Schneider tied with a run Of nine
games each.
Two victories in one afternoon
were scored July / by Toney of Gin
cinnau against Pittsburgh; on Sept
3 by Alexander Of Philadelphia
against Brooklyn; and on Sept. IS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-07
YANKS GIVE UP ATTEMPT
TO GET PRATT OF BROWNS

NEW YORK. Jan. miller Hug
gins. the new manager of the New
York Americans annoUnced Friday
that an NEGOTIATIONS for the pur-
chase Of Derreu Pratt. the ST. Louis
American second hasewan. had been
temporarily called or Huseins said
that the Yankees would start train
lng at Macon. Ga. ou March Us. The
pitchers viii report q week before
the regulars. The club viii take
only go players To the training camp
The New York National league
club announced today shat it had
received 1918 contracts from Ferdi-
rand Schupp Adam Swigler and
schepner. q recruit infelder
Pres't Tener OF tho National
leag que. held q conference tonight
with Presidents Hampstead Ebbets
and Baker ~ the New York. Brook
Ism and Philadelphia clubs. az which
routine affairs Of the league were
discussed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-07
CHARGE MEANS WITH
TAKING WIDOWS MONEY

NEW YORK. Jan As an ar
termath or the recent trial OF Gas
ton q. Means. acquitted at Con
cord. y c., Of the murder ~ Mrs
Maude a. King. an affidavit was
filed in the supreme court here to-
day alleging in effect the appropria-
ton OF funds belonging 90 Mrs Kinr
and her estate by Means for the
benefit Of himself and his wife
The affidavit was made by the
temporary administrator OF Mr.
Kings estate IN an action in which
IL is sought TO prevent Mrs. Means
from drawing out money deposited
i'm her name in the Corn Exchange
bank here The bank refused o.
honor a check Of hers against the
account on being notified that the
United States court for the western
district. North Carolina has issued
an order restraining Mr.. and Mr.
Means from interfering with any Of
the property OF Mrs. Kings estate
Mrs Means began a suit against
the bank 20 compel il TO honor her
check. but by an order OF the su
preme court here, issued today on
the strength Of the affidavit. the
temporary administrator OF Mrs
Kings estate Is substituted for tho
bank as defendant in the suit
Try NEWS-TIMES Want Ads
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-07
FIVE-NIEN EVENT.
TMn-NIEN ENENT
INnNInIAI ENFNT-
lRr Jchoscnhat sparel

While three leagues started on
their spring campaign last week a
general resumption of hostnities in
all Of the leagues throughout the
city will be inaugurated this week.
The great old indoor game Will be
prosecuted harder than in the past
several years at the Elks' temple
during the spring session and gem
eral representation viii be in force
beginning THIS week
There will be no change i'm the
Temple league, which operates on
Friday evenings, and very little in
the ElRs' Trio league. which holds
forth Thursday afternoons. But the
Federal league will have the Orfuns
back in the fold. The ArtIers'
league will be reinforced with the
Hairs, who viii operate two even
in5s each week. The Cooked Hat
league is TO start on Tuesday after
noon and a Saturday afternoon
league will also be introduced.
After a three weeks vacation the
Automobile and Vehicle leagues,
operating at the Studebaker club,
will resume play, which means a
continuation of the schedule started
four weeks before the holiday pc
riod. The city, All-club. Electric,
south Bend Lathe Works. CONNER
cial. Singer, United, West Side, Lum-
bermen and divers other organiza-
tions will begin a new schedule dur
ing the current week.
City Tourney a Success.
In the meantime the city tourna-
ment will be concluded during that
period There are two squads Of
hve-men teams to roll yet, the biz
scratch teams of the city. most of
whom Will take part i'm the national
tournament of the American Bowl
inE congress at Cincinnati next
month, will have the drives next
Tuesday evening. A good compli-
ment of teams is scheduled to roll
Monday evening. These events will
BEGIN promptly at 1880 o'clock.
The new system of handicapping
seems quite satisfactory to the ma
jority of bowlers as it brings the
veterans and new beginners on a
fairly even basis. OF the first con-
signment of teams scheduled no alb
normal scores have been produced.
1t is true that a lot of teams and
individuals have been out over their
heads but not any further than one
would find in any tournament of any
consequence.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-07

luestionuaires. Wherever practic-
able these must be flied out and ar
ldavits executed under the super
vision OF commanding officers. brt
officers having KNOWLEDGE OF the
facts may execute the papers In be
half OF such men when the men are
FOR some reason unable.
Officers and men from each resi-
ment and separate organization win
attend q course OF instruction ar the
signal school Of The Ssth division
These students viii Joe taught lo
construct. operate and maintain
lines OF communication and olI
methods ~ signalling viii be in The
curriculum The school probably
VIII open the middle Of the month
and four DAYS a week Will bee ser
aside for instruction.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-07
LEAVES RED CROSS
FOR MILITARY SERVICE

PARIS, Jan 9. - Maj Grayson
Murphy of New York, whose res
isnation as head of the American
Red Cross mission 70 Europe was
announced last night, is leaving for
America TO transfer from the Red
Cross TO other service az his own
request and in consequence of an
understanding which he had with
Henry p. Dawson. chairman OF the
American Red Cross was council
when he came TO France TO organ
ize the Red Cross work.
Il am giving mp my relations with
the Red Cross" said Mai. Murphy
today, with a great deal of reulct-
ance. but as it happens 7 am a grad
nate of West Point and as 7 can be
replaced in Red Cross work 10y Mai.
James TIT. Perkins Cvice president Of
Che National City bank of New York
who now IS in France with the COM
mission. without any detriment
whatever TO the organization. I feel
it 20 be nay duty TO go directly into
the military service Tor which 7 was
trained 10y the government I am
going 10 the United States for a
week. as Maj Perkins cannot leave
France az present 10 discuss certain
important matters of policy with
Mr. DAWSON"
Maj Murphy has just returned
from italy. where he directed the
comprehensA e measures of relief by
means Of which the Red Cross aid
ed upwards OF 100000 refugees
from the invaded districts.
In both Italy and france the gov
ernments are giving every facility
20 the Red Cross beca.se they rec
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-07
JEWISH CONSERVATIVE
HOSPITAL OFFERED u. S.

NEW YORK, Jan T. - The Ma
tional Jewish hospital for consump-
tives at DEM er, Col, will be offered
to the government 10 care for the
men of the United States army af-
hicted with tuberculosis, it was an
nounced officially here tonight.
Samuel Grabfelder, president Of
the hospital, has called a conference
of experts from all over the country
tC meet in this city Jan. 13, to dis
cuss tuberculosis with special ref
erence to the war The hope is ex-
pressed that it will lead to a mo-
bilization of tuberculosis sanitoria
throughout the country for the
benefit Of the fighting men.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-07
STEEL HELMETS
At CAMP TAYLOR
War Headgear DOnned for the
First Time by Men
in Camp.

CAMP ZACHARY TAYLOR.
LOUISVILLE. Ky, Jan. a. The
first steel helmets to be worn by
members of the national army at
Camp Zachary Taylor were donned
this week by students Of the grenade
slass at the infantry school of arms.
The helmets were delivered 20 the
school Saturday. They are of the
same type used by the British sol
diers the shape esembling an in
verted wash basin The "tin hats"
weigh about three pounds and are
lined with felt and padded with
rubber ana leather. a chin strap
helps keep the headeear on. The
bullet proof helmets are calculated
TO be Of great benefit i'm training and
might be the means of preventing
accidents when the grenadiers take
up their work with regular service
grenades.
The time-honored custom of Off
GERS paying their respects TO their
commanders on New Years day
was adhered TO at the camp. Cen
eral staff and field officers called
upon Brig. Gen. WILDER +. Wilder.
acting commander, in body TO ex-
tend their good wishes. There were
many New Years watch parties to
which officers and men alike were
invited guests, but at none of these
affairs was a drop of liquor served.
Orders of the provost marshal
general have been received at this
camp that all officers Of draft age
who had not been commissioned on
registration day, June 3. and men
now in the army or navy who en-
listed after that date must fill out
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-07
by Dol Of s.. Louis. - aeainst

by Doak Of St Louis, also against
Brooklyn.
The outstanding pitching OF 1917,
was the game played in Chicago
May ., when Toney of Cincinnati.
and Vaughn of Chicago, went nine
innings without allowing a safe hit
10 either side. In the tenth, Vaughn
allowed two hits, losing the game.
10 o. Toney, however. continued
uphittable and scored the only no.
hit game of the Nationals 1917
season
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-07
WEST SIDE TOURNEY
H. - GOOD SCORES

Two-men team and individual
tournament az the Choka alleys is
proving very popular and some
good scores are being produced Al.
is "a handicap affair and VIII con-
tinue for the remainder of the
week. The leaders i'm the two events
are as follows.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-07
PETITION ASKS THAT
VACANT SEAT BE FILLED

NEW YORK, Jan. Announce
ment was made here tonight that a
petition. signed by 5000 voters Of
the 14th congressional district in
this city. would be presented to
Speaker Champ Clark in Washing
ton tomorrow asking that the seat
of Rep. F. II. Laguardia be de-
clared vacant, so an election could
be called. Rep. Laguardia now is
serving in France in the United
States aviation corps The petition
states that the district should have
active representation in congress
"at this most crucial time"
Don't say you saw II in the
newspaper. Say News-TiTeS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-07
BotOIirg Standing and Schedules

on the opening squad they were Civ
en- a good scare by the Tusks Of
the Triple league Friday evening.
who rolled into second place with
2921 The leaders I'm several events
ere as follows.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-07

ROCKFORD. TI-Serst Thomas
Mcclure. ~Bir Tom" q pitcher ~
Chicaro Federal leaeue fame is the
busiest noE-comm issioned officer az
Caufp Grant Ie has been selected
for regimental sergeant major Of
the divisional trains. Mcclure Isl a
Chicagoan-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-07
WILSON BROS LEAGUE
GAMES THIS WEEK.
City Tournament.
MONDAY.

~
City Tournament.
MONDAY
Five-men Event.
80 ~. m-Trihunes. Necks. Hairs, ko-
tary Cubs, Nyals, Choka Stars, Lead
Screws, Aprons
Two-men Event
9.30 p. m.-De Rose. DE Rose; Norde,
StcimeL
TUESDAY
Five-men Event
Z go %. m.=kOehler and Schafer. Bar
deems Silver Edge. lie Garos. Hullie and
Mike Hardwoods. Hans Drugs. Country
club.
WEDNESDAY.
Two-men Event
D.. m.-Campbel, LoutZ; futile.
PIuyuet Garland Wilmer; Morrison,
Morrison: Mathews. HUI: Waters.
Rrowne1; Schnelle. Holland; Cashier.
Richards,
Two-men Event.
30 p. m-SeCety. Ably. BruCger.
Maclyn. Hager: Bernhart Beyers Burk-
hart Mountain Miller Jackson.
Individual Event.
$40 p. m.-Paul Beyers. It. q. Gar
land. r. A. Schnelle. W. H. Holland. J..
" Cashier; q. r. Richards. Il. II. Tut
tie H. f. Pruyne
Individual Event
900 r. m.-F. Bauer. :. Pozen. w.
Wilmer. g. LOntZ. ID. BruCger. H. r.
Freehafer, Joe Abby. L. Segety.
MONDAY.
Electric League.
TUESDAY
Federal League
beers VS. E1ks
FaWns vs.. Bills.
Stays vs.. Orfuns.
Cooked Hat League.
six clubs
Commercial League.
Eight clubs.
WEDNESDAY.
AntIers' League.
Hairs VS. Charms
Pr1ugS VS.. Teeth.
Temples vs.. Tylers.
City League.
THURSDAY.
EIl,-' Trio League.
Elks vs. OrfunS.
LipUs SIS. Speeds.
Herds vs.. EaWus
singer League.
oliver League.
Fourteen clubs
FRIDAY.
Tempt, League.
AntIerS VS. Bucks
Hairs vs.. Horns
IuSks VS. LoyalS.
south Bend Lathe Works.
Six clubs.
Orpheum Trio League.
Eight clubs
SATURDAY
ElI,s' STRAIT League.
Six clubs.
AU-club League.
Hv-Dlivcr Sales SIS Country club
Wednesday Rotary Club VS.. g.. or q.
Thursday Rotary Cubs vs. University
SoN.
Friday oliver Factory VS.. University
Club.
Automobile League.
Monday Starters VS. Radiators
Tuesday Horns IS. p.staus
Wedue~d Cylinders rs. Tops
Thursday inlshiClds VS.. Jarbure-
tores
Friday-Hoods vs.. Eoualizers
Enited League.
MuulHv-SiIvfr Edge SIS Tie tTros
Tuesday Hams Drugs VS.. Stcfee Stars
Friday Bardecns Us. koehler and
Senator's
Vehicle League.
Moud1y-S robns rs. Hubs
Tuesday Rims VS. Hounds
Wednesday, VS.. Skeius.
Thursday Studch1kers VS. BOlSters.
Friday Tongues vs.. Reaches.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-07

ognize that American support in
this way simplihes the military
problems for aid 20 the civil popu-
lation relieves the military admin
istration OF THAI much work.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-07

Don't say you saw il in the
newspaper. Say NewS-TimeS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-07
TWO-NITN ENENT.
INDIVIDUAL EYENT.

While The Turner's hung up 2sSs
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-07
TUESDAY
EIre-nen Event

80 p. m.-Koehler and Schafer, Bar
deems. Silver Edge lie Garos. Hullie and
Mike. Hardwoods Hans Drugs Country
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-07

Ithe-meu Lheut.
Z 30 70. m.-Irihunes. NeckS. Hairs, ko-
tary Cubs, Nyals Choka Stars, Lead
Screws, Aprons.
TwO-men Event.
Q 30 Do m.-De Rose. DE Rose: NOrde.
StcfmeI
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-07

TOURNAMENT LEAGUE.

X :; = = = = = :: x X * = = x =
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-07
WEDNESDAY

IWu-men Event
D.. m.-Campheu, LoutZ. futile,
PIuyuet Garland Wilmer; Morrison,
Morrison. Mathews. Hull: Waters.
BrownelI: Schnelle. Holland; Cashier.
Richards
Evening journal., 1918-11-11

RID THE TERMS GERMANY ACCEPTED
ASNfR IN NROT
Evening journal., 1918-11-11
WEATHER

Fair tonight and Tuesday;
continued tonight. I. slightly
warmer Tuesday, gentle north
east winds becoming south
east.
Evening journal., 1918-11-11
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WASHINGTON NOV 11.-PRESIDENT WILSON THIS AFTERl
TtIFsF TERMS PICTURED HER SURRENDERNG ABJECTLY
SMALL CONGRESS AND A SMALL CROWD HEARD THE PR
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-22
REPULSE
PARTY OF HUN RAIDERS
Sentry Sees Germans in No
Mans Land and Gives
Alarm

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES IN
FRANCE, Feb. 19.-(Delayed.)--A Ger
man airplane, after being beaten off
twice this afternoon, flew over the
American field hospital which had been
bombed twice in the last few days. The
Boche aviator, however, dropped no
bombs
A Michigan soldier, who was serious
ly wounded in the jaw by stray Ger
man shell and several other wounded
Sammies have been transferred from
this field hospital to the rear. where they
are reported doing we'll
The weather continues spring-like and
there is considerable aerial activity over
this sector.
The Sammies believed today they had
obtained at least partial revenge for the
recent ambuscade of one of .their pa
trolls, with the resultant death of five
men. An American sentry sighted two
Germans in the darkness of No Mans
Land last night. His challenge was
ansewred with a shot. Rifle and ma
chine gun fire began to pour from the
American trenches. In response to
signal the artillery laid down barrage
between the concealed German patrol
and it's trenches.
The Boches, who are believed to have
been lying in wait for an American pa
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-22
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