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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-13
.acrRteUTIoNs- to &c salyati.

- 0HERBUgIONS.to the SetEaIiVHt
L GTSys fund. arising from the pro-
~ cesds ofSthe days business at the
irfe Theatre, the Princess and the
lesson, ana the one special perform
nee At the Hppodrome. we're surpEls-
My large. when one considers tnat
- undertaking on the part OF the the
IRE managers was under handicap
Practically with only one days notice
md advertising the theatres secured
GtDlend4d attractions and drew une1'
sectediy large crowds. This, too, IN
Nc face OF the fact that people hao
lust about become accustomed 70
5mitting Tuesday as day OF aIauss'
uent from their weekly routine. AS
IL *. The total sum contributed is prob.
ably the largest that was gained
Through any one channel and reflects
lasting credit upon all the managers
and house attaches who gave tnelr
time. experience and entire business
to the movement with
out one single penny Of profit TO them
selves. The promptness and the Will
Iinness with which all went about DO
ing their part, and the ultimate sue
cess proves that the amusement enter
iprises Of this city are not only in ca
pable hands, but are managed by puo'
lie spirited citizens as well.
The quick and liberal response OF
the public, ON the other hand, also
proved that theatre patrons OF this
town keep in close touch with the cir
Gle OF theatres through the newspa
pers, for It was from this source that
they learned OF the movement only Z
few hours in advance.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-13

Four soas of Mrs. Tichacek, of st.
Louis, Mo-. have married domestic
servants employed by their mother
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-13
.ssearIet Pimperne" at Nelson.

Mystery and romance vie for inter
Z est in the newest William Fox pro-
ductIon, "The Scarlet Pimpernel.
which, with Dustin Farnum as its star,
viii be shown at the Nelson today.
The story of the picture deals with
the attempts of a band Of revolution
airy leaders in the France Of 1892 to
catch group OF Englishmen who are
rescpfnS condemned noblemen from
Paris. The conspirators are headed
by Sir Percy Blakeney, known as The
Scarlet Pimpernel"
Chauyelin leads the revolutionists.
and in his efforts, he almost converts
Lady Blakeney to his side Z. AT the
time she does not know that her hus-
band Is the leader Of the rescuing
band
Matters are brought to crisis when
BIakeney is almost captured in Calais.
BY a clever piece of trickery, he man
ages 10 escape. and Chauvelin last
sees him IN boat, singing Justify, on
his way back TO England
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-13
"CLoSE-UPS"
Sam Graz

Sam Graham, who used to keep
the red wniskered comedians ION
edge" when he was playing the drums
at the Hippodrone several seasons
ago, is now drum major attached to
the 18th engineers division band at
Camp Shelby. Sam is at present en-
joying ten-day firlough and is Cir
culating among friends here and in
Clarksburg. He states that the boys
from this vicinity in camp are enjoy
ing excellent health. His brother,
Harold Graham. who is sergeant ma
jor Of the first battalion, recently I'M
derwenT a surgical operation, from
which he is improving nicely.
Manager Linn, of the Dixie yes
terday booked the big Universal pro-
duction The Price Of a Good Time
for future showing in this city. This
is one Of the highest priced film crea-
tons of the YEAR
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
U. S. TO FEED FRANCE
Republic Looks to America to
Supply Food.
Crops Short, Utmost Sacrifice Urged
on People as Winter APP
proaches.

Paris.-Vast quantities Of food
products must come to France this
winter. All eyes are on America.
Abnormal drought last summer seri-
ously injured the French harves-. A
warning has been issued that further
sacrifices, more stringent food restric-
tons, may have to be imposed.
France, facing the winter, is looking
to America to feed its people. Approx
imately 100,OO0,0O0 bushels of wheat
are needed for daily bread rations.
"The economic situation is alarm
ing" said M. Comet, a French senator
from the Puy de Dome region. "All
the harvests have been brought in and
we are in a position to measure our
needs.
Production this year has been sadly
deficient. Despite our expectations last
spring of bumper crops, the d~eplorable
dry weather has ruined many rich agri-
cultural districts of France.
"There has been almost no fruit.
Vegetables are few. Cereals are poor.
Potato crops, on which we based our
hopes last year, are so per cent less
than in 1917.
"Only the wheat crops have given
any satisfaction at all. There has
been some Improvement in them,
thanks to the awakening Of the agri-
cultural movement in the abandoned
regions.
"But IL our daily bread rations are
to continue throughout the winter we
must obtain-somehow, somewhere
an additional thirty or forty million
hectoliters (between 100000 and
100000 bushels) of wheat.
"The outlook Is not bright. Some.
thing must be done. Something will be
done. The people of France must take
the initiative. They must be willing
to make more sacrifices. They must
not be afraid of further and strictey
restrictions"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
Prices to Suit Your
LIGHT FARMING CURES
SHELL SHOCK VICTIMS
ConvaIescents Gain Health and
Strength by TilIing the Soil
in Hospital Grounds.

The Base Hospitals Of Europe,
where American boys as well as the
boys of our allies are recuperating,
have decided that the men who are
yet unable to fight, or to 60 back to
their places in the ranks, may gain
health and strength while filling the
soil, and incidentally may add many
tons of vegetables to the necessary
food supplies.
Ten expert market gardeners from
this country have been sent to France
to direct the work, as 1t has been found
that this farm labor is n of the best
restoratives of health, and also that
there is no better work for those suf-
fering from shell shock than this out
of-doors activity. Many soldiers who
have worked at the farms announce
that they intend to buy farms and con-
tinue on their return from France.
In addition to the helpful exercise
the tables are helped, and In one hos
pital there has been green corn on the
cob served as a result of the soldier
farming. Green corn Is not common
In France, but it certainly pleased the
men who were fortunate enough to get
some Of 1t. And the American boys
well, just imagine an American seeing
green corr on the cob when he didn't
expect there was such a delicacy ear
er than the old u. S. Al
More than two ons Of vegetables
were crown at Base Hospital No. 6 in
less than three months. Peas, pota-
toes, beans, radishes, lettuce and corn,
and the soldiers declare that there is
nothing like the taste Of these Ameri-
can vegetables grown In the gardens Of
the hospitals.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13

Women to read meters In the place
Of men is the latest stunt In the oil
fields In Oklahoma. The Oklahoma
Gas and Electric company has a num-
Der of women for meter readers, and
others will take the place Of man
called to army service.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
keep ON RECRUITING
FOR MERCHANT MARINES
Shipping Board to Build Up All.
American Personnel
for Ships.

One recruiting service that will not
60 out of business with the coming Of
peace Is that of the United States
shipping board. 1t will not only keep
on doing business, but will increase its
scope, according to Chairman Edward
N. Hurley Of the board.
Orders have gone out to the boards
recruiting agents to rush enrolment
Of men for peace crews on merchant
ships. especially firemen.
I'VE shall want thousands of men
for u peace fleets" said Mr.. Hurley.
"Our recruiting service, with twelve
training ships and bases at Boston,
New York, Norfolk, New Orleans, San
Francisco, Seattle and Cleveland, will
keep right on preparing men for jobs
under the American flag on merchant
ships.
"This service is training at present
1000 apprentices a month, and we are
planning to increase its output.
'"The shipping board will continue
until further notice to accept men be-
tween eighteen and thirty-fve inclu-
sive. for training.
I'VE want to build up an all-Ameri-
can personnel for the great merchant
marine"
Recruits for the peace feet will be
accepted at any n Of $500 drug store
enrolling stations maintained by the
shipping board.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
KILLED 20; WINS CLEMENcY
Trlpoli War Record Frees Soldier Con.
vlcted by Court Martial.

Evidence that single-handed he had
killed 20 Arabs in a bayonet fight dur
ing the Tripolitan wars, won his re-
lease from a court-martial sentence
for Private John Deroberts, when his
record, including q testimonial and
medal from the king Of Italy, were
brought to the attention of Major Gen.
eral Scott, camp commander at Camp
DIX, N. ]. Deroberts was arrested as
the result of q clash with his sergeant.
The court-martial found him guilty Of
a minor charge and imposed a deduc-
ton Of pay for three months. The
royal certificate which Deroberts pro-
duced, described his bayonet fight
with a score Of the enemy as M Of
the most brilliant personal achieve
ments Of the Tripoli campaign.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
FIaupo,e 346 Feet Hioh,

Camp Lewis, Wash.-The tallest
fiagpole Id the world, measuring 348
feet, has been erected here and from
Its peak flies the Stars and Stripes.
The flag is 60 by 90 feet. The pole is
set In II feet Of concrete.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13

Brainerd.-The Gull Lake Federal
road, an $4,000 highway project built
by Federal, state and county aid. has
been completed. The road stretches
twenty-five miles from Brainerd
through the heart of one of the finest
fishing districts in the United States
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
THE RED CROSS COMES
BY JEANNE JUDsON.

Lest we forget the simple joys,
The kindly thoughts, the human tears,
The harmless laughter and the song
We knew in other happier years,
Lest we grow hard, and cruel and cold,
. And being young, our hearts are old,
Held in the grasp Of death undied,
The Red Cross comes to fill again,
The cup of mercy long since spilled;
Bid in our hearts the birds to sing,
Reviving JOY that anger killed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
CHINA AND JAPAN AID
CAUSE OF HUMANITY

The activities of the American Red
Cross are almost boundless in scope,
both geographically and financially.
China and Japan have added consid-
cradle members and liberal contribu-
tons during the past year. In addi-
ton to these, the following countries
are actively engaged In promoting the
cause: The Hawaiian Islands, Cuba,
Porto Rico, the Dominican Republic,
the United States of Argentine, Bra
zil, the Canal Zone, Chile, Guam, Hal
ii, Honduras, Mexico, Peru, Nicaragua
and Spain. The insular and foreign
chapters have reported contributions
of more than $1,400,00O, with returns
still incomplete. From China came
more than 100000, and in addition
$4,000 Chinese became associate mem
bers of the American Red Cross. From
Japan more than 100000 have been
contributed.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-24
GERMAN RESERVES CANNOT STOP ALLIES


count of changed shipping conditions, and the requirements of high density compression, the same ship space that moved 4,00O,000 bales last year would move 5,O00,0OO bales this year. That makes demand for 15,OO0,00O bales of cotton.
 ssThe supply of Americas cotton in the world, according to Hester's report of July 6, is 2,147,000 bales. With the demand for more cotton than can be produced this year those who are fortunate enough to be able to hold their cotton and market in a reasonable way, will undoubtedly re- ceive high prices. The weight of the receipts on the market the early part of the season, October and November undoubtedly will break the prices. The market is very nearly all nj ding white, or better, and that char acter of cotton will undoubtedly find a ready market now. The govern ment is rewriting it's specifications allowing lower grades of cotton than middling white to be used on govern ment contracts will relieve the mar ket of large amount of low grade cotton. All this low grade cotton is tinged or stained, but of high spin ming value and can be used just as advantageously as middling white, especially when it goes into dyed goods"
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-24

of the committee.
 VI believe we are facing a cottor famine," MT. Rogers said. "Lasi year the South picked only about H. 25O,000 bales of cotton. This year conditions for the amount of cotton grown indicate a larger crop thar that, but from the best advices from all over the South, there is not labor enough to pick the crop. MT. Ham lin, member of the Federal Reserve Board, told me in Washington last week that in his opinion cotton is the most valuable commodity in the world When the war is ended, he says, large balances held by neutral countries in America will have to be settled and the neutral countries would rather have cotton than any other commodity would much rath- CT have it than gold.
 "The Labor Department has agreed that the South's cotton labor is not to be taken out of the field. Eastern spinners say that the American mills will consume about 8,OOO,OOO bales. Japan will buy as much as 2,OOO,OOO bales if she can get it. The shipping board has given the information that as much shipping space would be available this year as last. Last year America exported more than 100000 bales to Europe. On ac-
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-24
ROGERS PREDICTS A
 COTTON SHORTAGE

George w. Rogers, who recently returned from cotton and labor con- ferences in Washington, told the members of the Board of Commerce at the weekly luncheon at the Hotel Marion yesterday noon that he be- lieves the nation is facing a cotton famine, rather than surplus of cot ton. He said there is not enough labor in the South to pick the cotton and that the demand is greater than ever, with an equal, if not larger shipping capacity assured by the Shipping board.
 Other talks were made by DeMatt Henderson and J. G. Pugh. Atten- tion was called to the fact that the people of Little Rock fail properly t, applaud troops passing on the streets in formations. Everybody was urg- ed to observe this and to do every thing possible to encourage a patriot ic spirit.
 MT. Rogers was not allowed to sit in the conference held in Washington in regard to government price-fixing on cotton, but he said that from con- fidential talks with influential mem bers of congress, he is assured that no bill for fixing a price on cotton will be passed by congress. q make this statement" he says "on the as surances of MT. Lever, chairman of the agricultural committee of con gress, MT. Heflin, and other members
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-24
EVENING DANCING PARTY.

Misses Nobe and Clint Edgar, the two popular young daughters of MT. and Mrs. A. M. Edgar, entertained the younger society set Tuesday ev- ening with a delightful dancing party which was one of the many pleasant social events among the vacation set this summer. Mrs. Reamey furnish ed the music that made dancing on the highly polished floors a great pleasure. Mrs. Edgar assisted by friends, served delicious cream and cake during the midnight intermis- sion
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-24
(By The Associated Press.)

Amsterdam July 24Germany has made suggestions conference the Spanish the socialist waertz, Berlin.
 The suggestions
 FrstGermany wants annexatons ndemnies the
 second"Peace treaties with Ruussia Roumania will questoned'
 Thrd"The principle of by peoples been discussed but be settled at the Belgium also be settled" 8#SH
 FourthThe Balkan question will be settled at the
 FfthFreedom of the and dmang of Gibraltar suez Canal and the right of Germany coaing
 sixthThe Colonial may of quo"
 The vorwaez considers this reasonable
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-24

| A serious outbreak of typhoid has occurred in Berlin, according to re- port. The outbreak is thought to have been caused by poisoned or un- clean milk. The number of cases is not stated.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-24
VOLUNTEERS FOR
 ARMY SERVICE.

On next Monday the local exemp- tion board will send twelve young men from Jackson county to the ar my camp at Vancouver Station, in Washington. The government has called large number of young men to work in the Spruce forests in the state of Washington, and so far very few from this section have offered to serve. The Spruce is cut in the for ests and from the mills the finished product is used almost exclusively for making airplanes. Those who leave here Monday for Vancouver are Byron Parrott, Albert Coe, Freo Seaton, Norman c. Wolff, Earl Mack Roy Turrentine, Earl Lovvo, Fly McGarity, Earl H. Fletcher, James Hedges, Charlie E. Snetser and c. E Anderson, of Memphis.
 Loops to hold neckties in position
 I..
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-24

Field Marshal von Hindenburg is reported seriously ill and has not ta- ken part in military operations dur ing the present year, according to advices reaching London.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-24
(By The Associated Press.)

With the American Army on the Aisne and Marne, July 24-The French, British and Americans are still hammering at the Hanks of the crown prince's army. The Germans are known to have brought up fresh support forces, but the allies report the situation favorable.
 Subscribe for the Independent.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-24
Transport IS Sunk
 On it's Return Trio

(By The Associated Press.l
 An Irish Port, Monday y-The White Star liner, Justicial, thirty-two thousand tons gross, has been torpe- doed and sunk. It is believed that no loss of life occurred.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-24
(By The Associated Press. !

An Irish Port, July 24-Four hun dred of the crew of the Justicia have anded here. It is reported the liner was sunk after twenty-four hour battle with submarines.
 None of the passengers aboard the iusticia was lost.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-24
Associated Press War Summary


 Despite efforts of the Germans to bring to stabilize their e the allies still pressing forward in vital sectors while allied artillery and rmen hamperng Genans their eventual retirement
 another kometer asde oury Trdenois and the Csle toward the pressing attacking cousy O he battlefield
 report the lines indicate German far a
 reacted the French stroke north activity of the other fighting fronts
 Associated Press)
 chief of M said today the advance of the Amer the Ain salient has been prac caly steady during past days, the mans had thrown the fighting
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-24
(By The Associated Press.)

With the American Army on the Aisne-Marne Front :25 m.-The Franco-American forces have driven the Germans out of nearly all of Chatelet for est while further to the west the Americans drove through and beyond the town of Epieds
 The American cavalry is taking part in opera tions north of Chateau Thierry.
 Northward the allies continue their advance to- ward the German line of supplies.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-24
(By The Associated Press.)

Washington, July 24.Army cas- ualties show killed in action, twenty died of wounds, seventeen; accident and other causes, five; airplane ac- cident, two; wounded severely, for ty-eight; missing, one; prisoners one.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-24
MORE EVIDENCE
 IF FRAUD FOUND
(By The Associated Press.)

(By The Associated Press.)
 Washington, July 24.-It was learned today that evidence of fraud and gro pssoifr ma IL cmfc and gross profiteering has been un- covered by department of justice agents in their investigation of a number of contracts for soldiers supplies and equipment.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-24
Casualty List
(By The Associated Press.)

Washington, July 24.-The army casualty list today contains the names of Privates Enoch V. Deason, of McCrory, Ark, Frank Deaton, of
 Clarendon, Ark, and Pete Poor, of
 Mountainburg, Ark, who were se- verely injured.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-24

Amsterdam, July 24.-Alexis Ro-
 manoff, former heir apparent to the
 Russian throne, died of exposure in few days after his father was exc
 cuted, says Moscow dispatch to the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-24
(By The Associated Press.)

London, July 24-The White Star liner, Justicia, thirty-two thousand tons gross, has been topedoed and sunk off the Irish coast. Eleven members of the crew were killed.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-24
(By The Associated Press )

(By The Associated Press.)
 Amsterdam, July 24.-A Berlin dispatch says the German charge at Moscow has been informed that more than two hundred socialist rev. olutionists of the left have been shot by the Bolsheviki for participation in the assassination of Ambassador of Won Mirbach and a counter revolu- tion.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-24
(By The Associated Press.)

Paris, July 24-The war office an- nounces a German counter attack last night in the vicinity of Vrigny, five miles southwest of Rheims, was repulsed.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-24
RUSSIAN ARMY
 |s M0B|L|z|NC

(By The Associated Tress.) Amsterdam, July 24-The general mobilization of the Russian army be- gan July seventh, according to Mos COW advices.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-24
(By The Associated Press ]

New York, July 24.-The steamer, Justicia, sunk off the Irish coast, was returning to the United States after delivering a large contingent of American troops overseas. The Justicia carried crew of about six hundred.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-24
LOAN CAMPAIGN
 NEXT OCTOBER

(By The Associated Press.
 Washington, July 24 The trcSnz ury has virtually decided to hold tIiS Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign iil| a three weeks period between Ssp tember 18th and October 19.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-24
Five children died in fire Which destroyed juvenile home near Gran1
 Rapids, Michigan, Tuesday.

Herbert c. Hoover, United States
 food administrator, told an audience
 in London Tuesday that all food anx- iety is over. s8
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-24

Loops to hold neckties in position feature a recently patented collar.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-24

Russia is threatened with starvn tion as we'll as economic and finai14 cial disaster, according to inforn1a4 tion reaching Washington.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-24

Five children died in fire whicG destroyed a juvenile home near Gran1 Rapids, Michigan, Tuesday.
 Herbert c. Hoover, United Statec food administrator, told an audienco in London Tuesday that all food anx- iety is over.
 Russia is threatened with starvn- tion as we'll as economic and fineils cial disaster, according to informo- tion reaching Washington.
 More than two billion shells 1or small arms have been delivered n the army since the United States erk@
 Charles Newton, aged 33, waY found in the railroad yards at Pop- lar Bluff Tuesday morning with the head and left arm severed. He had been run over by switch engine.
 The Searcy correspondent to the Gazette says: A visit to Searcy by the Rev. Taylor Griffin of Batesville recalls some interesting local history. MT. Griffin's father settled on 4he< Griffin Springs property in 1856, when his son was eight years old, living there until recent years. All the time he moved here Searcy had three saloons and one dry goods store. the demand for wet goods being three to one in proportion to dry. The road from Searcy to Griffin Springs is being put into first class condition at present, which may restore the of this once noted mineral spring.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-24

More than two billion shells for small arms have been delivered n the army since the United States elI~ tered the war. w