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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01
War Board Fixes
Street Car Wages
CBv Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. Aug. Motor
men and conductors Of the Chicago
surafce street railway line were to-
day awarded a wage ranging from 43
to As cents an hour by the National
War Labor Board. The wage
awarded mOtormen and conductors Of
the Chicago elevated lines range from
40 to so cents. The increases in
both cases are effective today.
Similar awards were made to
trainmen on surface lines in Detroit.
In Cleveland trainmen were awarded
a wage ranging from SO to 40 cents
and in Schenectady from II to As
cents. The effective date Of the wage
increase in Pittsburgh is May "a. In
Schenectady May 1. In New Orleans
July /.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01
Lake Ship Owners
Recognize Union
ny Associated Press

WASHINGTON. Aug IA working
agreement between union OF Great
Lakes seaman, firemen and stewards
and practically all independent lake
ship owners was signed today by rep.
resentatives OF the union and the
company. meeting in conference here
with the shipping board labor adjust
ment commission.
The lake un.Cns were recognized by
the ship owners who agree TO grant
access TO their docks and vessels TO
the Union representatives. Wage
questions will be left TO the shipping
board for adjustment. II was also
agreed thac boys and ordinary sea.
men should be trained as able seamen
and coal passers as firemen.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01
lAREEY
IS fastest GONEON
Sharpers Taking His Sud-
den Wealth Away Very
Rapidly.
cBy Associate, Prcss)

DALLAS. Texas, Aug. 1.-Explota.
ion Of the southern negro, who has
reached new stage of prosperity as
q result Of record cotton prices and
high wages of the past few years, has
gained such proportions that federal
end state authorities are preparing for
a drive on persons who swindle the
negro out OF government war securi-
ties.
Unscrupul0us calesmen have floodci
the south. telling the negro that his
liberty bonds. war savings and thrift
stamps are o. less than face value
and OF ering to take them in exchange
for oil or mine stock or dazzling bits
OF jewelry.
Negroes all through the south bought
freely OF government securities. Some.
times they did not know just what
they were buying, negro leaders say,
but knew the government wanted mo
ney and quickly emptied their purses.
Some thought they were giving in
stead OF investing.
They were better off than ever be-
fore. Those who had farmed on
shares the preceding years had Oh
tanned more money for their cotton
than they eeyr expected TO possess
and those who worked for wages in
the fields were paid twice the wages
Of a fo wyears ago.
A letter just sent out by Prof. +.
l.. Blackshear Of the negro extension
work in Texas says negroes are being
offered cheap and often worthless
goods with the assurance that their
savings stamps and liberty bonds are
not OF par value and will not be for
several years. II Is then casually sug-
seStcd by statesmen that the MIRO
may be dead before his holdings reach
par value and emphasis is laid on the
enjoyment he would get by the immed.
late purchase OF their goods, possibly
cheap trinkets, a worthless sewing
machine or musical instrument.
Prof. BlaCkshear has written circu-
lar letters 10 the leaders OF the race
In the state uRiug immediate action
20 stamp out the evil by 4 campaign
o. education.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01
Will Give Bible
Lectures in Tent

An evangelistic campaign. in which
prophecies relating to present day
events will be explained and the fun
damental principles Of Christianity
made prominent. will be held by Evan
CELLS, H. b. Wcstcott in the large tent
now pitched on jefferson and Jackson
streets. beginning next Tuesday night.
The meetings will be held every night
in the week except Saturday.
Evangelist WestcOtt has devoted
many years to a close study OF the
prophecies and in connection with the
campaign he will show the meaning OF
the social, political. religious and H.
nancial unrest in the world from
Biblical standpoint.
In every meeting the Bible will be
held up as the revelation OF the Will oil
God to mankind. the way Of eternal
life. and the only basis Of Christian
truth.
Mr.. Westcott will also include in his
program lectures on the sanctuary
question; the important study Of mans
sin and Saviours; the coming OF Christ
and what it means TO a sin.sad world.
The lectures on the prophecies will
be Of particular interest, and the i'm.
portant truths found in the books OF
Daniel and the Revelation will be ex'
planned. Mr.. Westcott hopes to make
these studies OF special educational
value 10 Bible students and at the
same time convince those who may be
in doubt Of the truth Of the Bible.
Nearly all the lectures will be illus
trated. and the public is cordially in
vited 10 attend. His subject Tuesday
night will be THE Doom OF Germany
as Predicted in Prophecy" This
promises TO be a subject of deep in
| terest to all.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01
DOCTORS ACT ON THE.
WAR SERVICE MATTER
Agree to Offer Services to
the United tSates Gov
eminent.

profession Of the United States. hay-
ing in mind not only military require.
ments but civil needs as well, and
Whereas, the medical profession in
each locality may reasonably be sup.
posed TO understand best the local,
civil and industrial needs for medical
and surgical service;
Therefore, The Marion County Med,
ical Society. the only organized rep
resentatiye Of the medical profession
in this county. in joint session with
the Marion County Council Of Medical
Defense. hereby resolves:
% That the medical profession in
this county is in hearty accord with
any movement looking toward the sue
cessful prosecution Of the war to a
victorious end.
(2) That we, as physicians and sur.
geons, appreciate the courtesy Of the
government in extending this invita-.
tiOn, and the confidence thereby i'm
piled in our willingness and ability to
work out the delicate relationship eX-
listing between the medical profession
and the civil community on the one
hand, and the requirements OF the gov
eminent for military purposes on the
other.
60 That IL is the sense OF this
meeting as representing the entire
medical profession of Marion county,
that every member OF the profession
in this county should Immediately
comply with the expressed desire OF
the government by making applica'
ton for membership in the Medical
Reserve Corps of the Army, If within
the prescribed age limit; otherwise
in the Volunteer Medical Service
Corps.
(4) This tender OF service is made
with the understanding
(a) That those accepted in either
one Of the capacities mentioned above
shall be called to service only in such
proportion as may be deemed the
equitable quota from this county, to
De uGltiihANtN ny bblll' N'iAiAAiiNNNN "
agency designated for this purpose by
the government; and
(b) Further that the order in which
those commissioned in the Medical
Reserve Corps shall be called into &C
tive service shall be determined by
this society at some future time.
Resolved further, that in order to
make effective this proposed plan'
these resolutions shall be printed. a
COPY furnished each person affected
thereby, and that each physician in
the county be requested TO sign the
following obligation, to-wit;
81. ........., being licensed to
practice medicine under the laws Of
West Virginia, now located in Marion
county, hereby signify my approval OF
and consent to the plan outlined In
the above resolutions. ! promise 10
do all in my power to put them into ell
feet, to which end will Immediately
make application for admission into
the Medical Reserve Corps or Volun
teer Medical Service Corps, and II
granted a commission will accept same
promptly.
(Signed) NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01

Scott At -Four States over $50 min
ers attended the meeting The min
ers there arr all working well and
are showing q fine spirit.
President G.. j. Kecney who has
been IN Charleston, is expected back
20 the local office within the next day
or two. In his absence the local Of
fee has been i'm charge Of Ira Mark,
assisted by sam B1llentyne.
James Diana. Joe Angelo, David
Fowler, II. T.. Peters and p r. Ca
tens. United Mine oWrkers have
been working between Grafton and
Belinston. Already several local
unions have been organized.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01
Will Have to Explain
Some of His Remarks

James Merryman, Of Morgantown,
was held to await the action OF the
grand jury at the next session OF the
federal court at Martinsburg in Sep
TENDER. having been heard yesterday
by United States Commissioner Hun
ter at Morgantown for making disloyal
uttcrances.
1t is claimed he said he would wei.
come the kaiser II he ever reached
America and other detrimental re.
marks to the welfare Of the country.
lie is being held under bond OF 81 500
being given the customary five days
to furnish IT,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01
MORE FAIRMONT
CONTINUED from page OneD

There Is also a picture Of the nag
raising and lawn fete exercises held
there recently. The movement 10
secure the funds for the handsome
Amrican and Service flags raised on
that occasion was under the direc-
ton of w. d. wilkinson. j. II. NJ
yum, the superintendent. obtained
talent from Clarksburg. and there
was singing, Rotations and pubic
speaking.
4. NJ. w. Activities.
Robert Peters. Of Longacre, W.
Va. and H T.. Wilson. OF Dry Branch,
w. Va, state auditors for the UnIted
Mine Workers ARE in FaismonL
Isaac Scott. OF London w. Va ma
tiopal travelling auditor for district
II. United Mine Workers, is Vlslllng
the local office. 80
B. A. Scott and Isaac Scott VIII
20 TO Baxter this evening for meet
ing. ,,.u.
Tuesday evening two fine meetings
we're held, one at Shinnston. addr ess-
ed BY Ira Marks. and the other o. the
lFouf States mine. addressed BY D. A.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01
SPECIAL EXAMINER HERE.

Plato M. Joy. a special examiner OF
the United States Department Of JUS
tee. arrived in Fairmont yesterday
and will remain here for probably two
or three weeks. While here he will
examine the records Of United States
Marshal G. r. Smith, United States
Commissioner Kirby and various Esd
eral officers accounts who come under
the realm OF the department.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01
German Guns are
Active on SOmme
CBy Associated prcss)

LONDON, Aug. 1.-The German
guns were active last night in tho
Somme region. In the vicinity Of vii.
lers,Bretonneux, tOday's War office
announcement. shows.
Activity was also displayed by the
enemy artillery further north near
BucuQuoy and in Flanders in thu
Merris- Meteror sector.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01
50. 600. 600. 600 Already Sold.

WASHINGTON, Aug. THE 5OV'-
10000 block Of certificates OF in
debtedness. subscription to which
closed two days ago, was oversub-
scribed $S4,75O.00O, making the to-
tai Of certificates now outstanding In
anticipation of the Fourth Liberty
loan $2,1S3,S35,00O.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01
AIR ACTIVITY IN ITALY.

WASHINGTON, Aug, ELEVEN
enemy airplanes were brought down
by the Italians on the front in north
ern italy on Tuesday. and raids were
made with planes which bombarded
enemy railroad plants, according to
the Italian war office statement re-
ceived today from Rome.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01

s. Beckner formerly principal Of the
Thomas c. Miller school, who is in
government service. Mr.. Beckner is a
member OF the coast artillery and is
stationed at Fortress Monroe, Va. He
Is delighted with his work and is in
good health and spirits.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01
ReasY 10 canvass-AIl 3

Ready for canyass-All OF the pre-.
llminary plans have been completed
for the financial canvass 10 be waged
by the ". Z. church, south, among its
members next Sunday. The canvass
will start at . o'clock on Sunday aft
ornoon. There will be eight teams
with two men % a team The can.
yass IS being made in the interest Of
.he churches expenses and the beneyo-
ances OF the year
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01

To initiate Big cIass-White Camp
5i73, Modern Woodmen Of America,
on Friday evening will make arrange.
ments to initiate a large class Of can.
dIdates about August 20. Hon +. b.
Kerns. Of Des Moinei Ia. will Snc'
at that time. r. l.. Keadle, Of Char
lesion, Is here in the interest of Mod
eFn WOOdmen activities.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01
EoR FEDERAL COURT.

This morning United States Com
missioner Kirby heard Russell Bran.
non on a charge OF breaking into a B.
& o. freight car and stealing shoes
while il was in interstate traffic. He
was held for the action Of the grand
Jury, which will be held at Martins
burg in September, incident to the reg
ular session Of federal court, giving
bond in the sum of $500.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01

Gets Commission-Word has been
received here that George q. Fitch,
son Of Dr. D. p. Fitch. o. FairmOnt
has secured first lieutonants com
mission in the engineers corps He
is located az Pittsburgh and had been
connected with the Pittsburgh Coal
company.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01

Tax Man Here-Julius Scherr, Of
Morgantown. connected with the state
tax commissioners office at Charles
ton, was al the office Of the county
superintendent OF schools today audit.
ing the school districts accounts.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01
MOVING PICTURE FUNNIss.

Gu. cut the picture on al four SD
Then carefully fold dotted line l us
entire length. Then dotted line 2 and
90 on. Fold each section underneath
accurately. When completed turn over
and you'll find a surprising result
Save the pictures.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01

Masonic hall-Eastern Star.
Cunningham hall-Maltas.
Skinner building-Ladies OF the Gold
en- Eagle.
Fleming building - Mountain CITY
Lodge. X. Of 7.
Odd Fellows hall - Patriarchs MIL.
tant, !. o. o. +.
Red Mems hall-Setting Sun Tribe,
10. r. NJ.
Musgrave hall-Golden Eagles.
Country club-Municipa night of Ro-
tary club.
Masonic hall-Dauce by committee
Of young men.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01
Germany May Have
Break With Ukraine

LONDON. Aug 1.-Germany Is con.
templatinc the recall Of Ambassador
Won Mumm. from the Ukraine and the
handling OF passports TO the AmbaI.
sador OF the Ukraine in Berlin pending
the clearing Ut of the situation IN
Kiev according TO an Exchange Telo.
graph dispatch from Amsterdam under
Wednesdays date.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01

Home on Furlough-J. Enfield Lea
man. engaged in war Y. W. G. 4. work
40 Camp Lee. Petersburg Va is here
on a five days Through visiting his
father. II. W Leaman, Of l22 Abbott
street, lie stopped here on route from
Princeton, y. J.. where he attended a
convention Of y. VI. e. s. war workers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01

The average cost to the Government
to collect taxes has been S24.26 for eV.
cry $1,000. In 1916 II cost about S14
for every $1,000, but this was a rec.
ord.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01

A Family Reunion-The annual re-
union Of the Hartley family will be
held at the Lewis Hartley grove near
BOOthsville on Sunday, August IL.
Members Of the family and their
friends are invited to attend. The Of
ficers Of the organization are; Presi-
dent, r. Z. Hartley, Boothsville; Er-
win and John Hartley, and Clarence
Nixon, member OF executive commit
tee.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01

VIII Return TOmOiToW-Thc Rev.
C. +. Goodwin, pastor of the First
Methodist Episcopal church OF this
city, who had been engaged in War
Y. n. c. A. work at Camp Lee, Va,
for the past two months, will return
here tomorrow and will occupy his
pulpit at both services on Sunday
Rev. Mr.. Goodwin since leaving Camp
Lee a few days ago has been the guest
Of friends at Salisbury, Nd.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01

Leaves for Camn Mill. \. King.
oscar Yost and Mrs. !. y. Yost, Of
Norway. lert last night for Camp
Mills to visit the lattar's son, Arthur
Yost. who has been seriously I'D for
some time. Mr.. Yost enlisted in the
engineering service.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01
THE WEATHER.

West Virginia
air tonight and
..day. Warmer
might.
Lecal Readings.
2. p. Hall, OBJ.
Temperature at
a m. today 80.
'esterday's wealth
r. partly cloudy;
mperature max.
ND, IS; minimum
precipitation,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01
Torsiis Removed

Tonsiis Removed 90 Mrs. James
Thomas. Of Chicago street, was operat-
ed on this morning for the removal Of
her tousils al Cook hospital. Miss
Cosett Moore. of Warrington, was also
cneratad on for the removal Of her ton
lis. Both patients are doing nicely
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01

To Enter SerVlee-Raymond S. San
ford, for several months Associated
Press telegraph operator with The
Times, left today for his home at Bea-
con, N. Y, from where he will enter
the service Of the T. S. within a week
He was accompanied by his wife who
will remain at Beacon during his alb
sence.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01

Capt. conley Here-Captain Rollo J.
Conley arrived in the city this morn
ing for a brief furlough before leaving
for the East. Captain Conley had
been stationed at Camp Beauregard,
La, for some time and expects to see
over seas duty soon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01

Beekner Likes Artillery - City Su.
perintendent of Schools Otis G. VIII
son Is in receipt Of a letter from Ralph
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01

Had Painful Illncss-L. NJ Davis,
who had been handling a special ad-
vertising assignment in Wheeiine.
has been seriously i'll for several days
with neuritis and complications. Nj.
Davis Is able at this time to super
rise the work. though is still under
he care Of physicians.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01

War contracts now being filled in
Detroit amount to more than $1,000
100000.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01

Iii, Furlough EndS-Harry Nillers
returned 10 Camp Mills last night
after visit with his parents at Nor
way. Mr.. Villers is a member OF the
medical corps.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01
PALS.

PALS.
III NOAH-2349 B. c.
IT. no YOU operated long ago
And Schwab. ct al might think you somewhat SLOW
But after taking time for contemplation,
Wen all admit you saved the situation
And II your craft had not endured the flood
Our family name would be c. Watrus-Mud.
And yet I've got 10 criticlse old man.
ToI don't you think 1t risky plan
To set the existence of the race ahOat
Within the confines Of one leaky boat?
It's evident that when you took your cruise
You overlooked the menace OF the US
Own up, old pal what would have been your hope
Had you been sighted by perscOpe?
The human race had vanished in the dark.
"SpurlOs versenkt" within your ancient ark.
on yes the Germans might have had your place
But recollect said the HUMAN RACE.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01
W. eonidas. 467 B. c.

Leondas, old pal you were some sport
Twenty-three centuries have hivyered by and sulI
! read your name and get backbone thrill.
You were king. not only in your court
But al ThermOpyae. There was a stand
Which advertised you and your little band
And ground the face Of XerXes in the sand.
Here's howdy, Leo, let US grab your hand.
Leonidas you ought TO know King A.
He lives out Belgium way and he's your KIND.
True, he's not dead yet. but you mustn't mind
Take Il from me, he's ut to be your pal.
We and his little kingdom met the brunt
or the foul Prusslan beast and bore the bTunt.
While Civilization formed It's hasty front
Some stunt, old pal LO9nldas. some stunt!
(CODyriEht. 1918, NJ p. Al
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01

WANTED-Boarders with rcfereu 9
ti.25 per day, bed and board. TN
both East Side car linec neor fac
tories. 90 Fast Park avenue.
7-3l-St.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01
LATE WANT" ADS

L0ST-From T. W. Arnett's camp at
Wildwood on the Tygarts Valley
River, one good rOwboat Reward II
returned to camp. 7-3l-3t
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01

FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT
VIII rent for indefinite time to re.
spOnslble person who will give refer
ence; house OF six rooms and bath
comfortably furnished. complete for
housekeeping with exception OF bed.
clothes and linens. Modern, gas and
electricity; good neighbors. Posses.
sion not later than August To- Rea.
sOnable rent. Apply at I'LL Fourth
street or by phone 1881. S1-2t4203
WANTED-At once. fresh cow or good
mixer. Address Doc Harr r. d. 5,
FairmOnt. Sl.3t 1904.
LOST-Between MOrgantown ana
FaiTmOnt, leather mattress. Finder
notify Mrs. Hawkins lOlS Fcrimorc
street or Thomas CausO. Phone Cos.
]. Reward to finder Sl-3t. 42O6.
FOR SALE-First class driving horse.
buggy and harness. Inquire MI.
Miller, Manley Livery Stable
A SIZE. tc-J.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-01

Remanded 10 Jail-Justice Conway
Yesterday fined ]. G. Swigcr, of BaX
ter S25 and required a bond OF 500
from him to keep the peace one year
because Of having beat up his wife.
I'm default of paying the fine or fur
fishing the necessary bond he was
-manded 10 Jail
Home From Motor TIip-Mr. and
Mrs. y. T.. Jam.son and son, Mans
field. have returned from a two
weeks motoring trip to Mt. Pleasant,
Cadiz and other points in Ohio.
Goes tO New York.. VI. Hartley
has gone 10 New York on ten days
business trip.
The Washington times., 1918-05-10

The name plate on front bears two
The Washington times., 1918-05-10

the cadets" of the white slave
system secure many Of their hap
less victims.
Mothers and fathers. too, should
sympathize and contribute, as far
as possible, to the normal craving
for amusement on the part Of
young people. Suppose L. KS
mother should say to her daugh-
ter, Get up a little movie party,
and I'll go along, too" Even sup
pose it has to be a Dutch" treat,
they might all wind up at L. ks
house for a cup Of chocolate or a
glass of lemonade.
The mother would in this way
become acquainted with the young
people who are her daughters
friends, the girl would lose that
sense Of being defrauded Of the
society Of people OF her own age,
and the mother and daughter
would get chance to be "chums."
instead Of growing more and
more apart each day." as the girl
says.
Being n Parent No Sinecure.
There are few holidays in the life
Of the conscientious parent, it's
pretty much Of an all-day job, even
after the boys and girls so to work.
To give them a home feeling, home
must be made attractive. 1t must
be something more than the place
where they eat breakfast, supper
and sleep. No matter how humble
It may be, It ought to be the one
place where a girl feels free to
ask her friends. And no sacrifice,
on the mothers part, can be too
great to bring about that most
satisfactory OF domestic arrange
ments-having your daughter feel
at home in the home.