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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-28

At seven o'clock last night We Ger
tainIy thought it was eight and It was
difficult 20 adjust ourselves properly
to circumstances over which We had
no control and which told US quite
plainly that instead Of eight It was
seven Very well-seven It must be
though couldn't kelp thinking how
very often because thing was 50 it
didn't seem 70 be so and once used to
merely the beginning Of darkness, it
was hard to find the blacklist kind OF
mid-autumn night stealing over a
seven o'clock world.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-28

There is 70 good excuse for any Republican not vot-
ing his ticket without this year There never
were as many and as strong why he should
Vote for Republican Congress. Vote for Elkns and
Schuck.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-28

Isn't IT about time that views of majority Of the
people in the First district should to be misrepre
scented at washington and from represented?
If believe So then there nothing else to do
vote for Charles J. Schuck.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-28

On the election of one Of Congress the con-
troll of it may turn. Charles J. Schuck and
or Major Davis Elns is. therefore important if the
voter desires to Congress controlled by the
Republican party.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-28
ns+noned Masked Party.

Miss Darla Kerns, Of Walnut avenue,
who was to have entertained a num-
Der of friends at masked ha;!owee2
party tomorrow night has postpone
the event indefinitely on account o.
local conditions.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-28

Charles J. shuck not only all o: the quaf-
cations that representative in Congress should have
bat he believes in the political principles that major
iy OF the interests of the First district do Vote for
hin.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-28

This country never needed anything IN its his
tory than it needs Republican Congress right now
Vote for Hon Charles J. schuck and do your part in
giving the country what 1t so urgently needs.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-28

A new kind OF salt cellar IS On the
market now. made Of two small shells.
the rounded top cut with small holes
out OF which the salt IS shook These
shakers are unusually Appropriate
and are going to be very popular in
the years to come, when our soldiers
came back, wouldn't be = bit sur
prised II many such \ salt and pepper
shaker IN the original would be able
to tan tale indeed tale OF adven-
tur6 thoroughly thrilling! How can
We ten now what mementos and
souvenirs WIN come back to Us and
how all our styles and even our orna-
ments and decorations VII be remod-
eled to resemble some phase Of this
present wars activities We only
know that IN every age belong the
shapes and styles and belongings best
expressing that age.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-28
Oct 18Th, 1918
eOURIlIEY5S sIo2E lIEWs
&c
Before The Snow Flies-It's At This Season
That Women Must Get Ready For The Coming Months
of Severe Weather! We Are Here to Help You
Ear Proc a Feature

Il al \ 44SS0 - - $4,000
The day of the so-called
bargain is gone for many
years we anticipate. In
fact its return is question
able and not likely. to be
over-welcome- People
are looking for real merit
In merchandise
That is one of the pr1n-
cipal reasons for the pro-
nounced business increas-
es enjoyed by this store.
Our strenuous efforts
to supply reliable qualities
at Fair Prices are being
amply rewarded Service
is the cry of the hour. Our
merchandise gives it in
full measure and at the
same time we keep
Our Prices Strictly Fair.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-28
MEW LAW ON HoTE BUYINc.

t-4N44GAk 04<A4GS al 4O4N4NA4 NEA-ANLs
has written TO The West Virgnian asking that t
following new corrupt practices act be gwen pu
~
An act TO Prevent Corrupt Practices In the
Election Of Senators, Representatives. or Dele
Eates to Congress, Approved october 18th,
191S.-That whoever shall promise, oner. or
tive OF cause to be promised, offered, or Civ
q, any money or other thing Of value, or shall
make or tender any contract, undertaking,
obligation. gratuity, security for the pay
nenf Of money or for the delivery or convey
moe Of value 60 any person to vote or with
hold his vote for or against any candidate, or
whoever Bolicitates, accepts or receives any
money or other thing Of value in consideration
Of his vote Tor or against any candidate for
Senator or Representative Delegate in Con-
gresB e any primary or general election. shah
Be 1ned not more than $1,000, or imprisoned
not more than one year, or both.
Tbs aet s Of especial interest IN Marion county wKsr
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-28

Is aet s Of especial interest IN Marion county where
BE benevolent control of the Democratic gang. it
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-28
New Millinery of the
Hour

Whatever your millinery needs
may be you can fill them here at
price 10 suit your means. The
styles are the newest, and all the
latest millinery notes are reflected
in the materials. trimmings. shapes
and colors in our collection, which
includes tailored. Semi-Dress and
Dress Hats at q wide range OF
Fair prices
S3.25 toS19.5O
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-28

Home baked pies and Pastries,
.BoyeEg RegtAueaofs AEGS
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-28

For Member Board Of Education. Fa11mont Ind d
C. W. Walker, Fairmont.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-28

For Pres. Board of Education. Fann0nt Ind. Dist
E Carl Frame. Faimont
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-28

Fer County Superintendent Of Schools
Herschel B. Ice, Barrack"ille.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-28

Far Pres. Board of EducatioQ. Union Ind. Dist
Harry Shaw. FairEaOnt.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-28

For Member Board of Education. Union Ind. Dist
Stephen VanGider. Fairmont-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-08
WAR GROUP ON WALL WHIP SAW MARKET IS COTTON MARKET WAS STREET TAXES BACK WITNESSED IN WILD MUCH EXCITED WITH SEAT ON WAR NEWS GRAIN PIT SESSION BEARS IN CONTROL
Corn Dips Downward, Only to Be Tossed Back for a Violent Upturn in a
 Short Time

Chicago, November 7.-False reports armistice brought about savage whip saw market today in the corn trade. After prices had plunged downward about 6 cents bushel, violent upturn en- sued and the close was wild, SEC net higher Oats finished unchanged to Ac lower The outcome in provisions was an advance ranging from 10c to $250
 Before the armistice canard put the corn market into a swirl, prices had re- acted moderately from yesterdays sem sational advance, and were steadying, while evidence was awaited that genuine basis existed for current talk that grain exports would soon be greatly enlarged.
 Suddenly, big selling drive developed and word went around that the armIs- tice had actually been signed. Especial ly for small dealers, there was no chance to stop for inquiry, and many holdings had to be sacrificed as the rapid de- scent of values. The lack of any con- firmation of the armistice signing final ly became too apparent. As the session came to an end prices shot straight for the zenith. Severe losses to traders, therefore, resulted both on the break and the subsequent tumultuous advances. During the early part of the hubDup peace enthusiasts indulged in prema- ture celebration, and added to the con- fusion by propelling grain samples ana flags over and afnong the hundreds or excited brokers In the pits.
 Oats swayed with corn, but within a narrower range.
 Provisions were relatively inactive, and closed at the topmost quotations reacheo on the over-hasty peace bulge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-08
General List Closed Steady at a Net Decline of 10 to AZ Points Under Close
 of Wednesday

New York, November 7-The cotton market was extremely nervous and er- ratio today. and for time during the middle of the afternoon trading was vir- tually suspended owing to excitement over rumors that Germany had signed the armistice. These were denied later and the market was unsettled in the late trading, with the close steady at a net decline of 10 to 42 points After selling. at 29.4oc at the start, January broke to 27.9oc, rallied to 2920c and closed at 2S.7Sc.
 The market opened steady at an ad- vance or to 27 points on overnight buy ing orders, but quickly weakened under Liverpool, Wall street and Southern sell ing. It seemed that the active covering of the past three or four days had left the market without any support and prices were very sensitive to selling or ders. Stop orders were uncovered with December selling off to assoc and March to 27.4oc. with active months generally showing net losses of about 100 to 125 points, s
 The decline was then checked by cov- ering and when reports reached the ring that the armistice had been signed there was sensationally rapid recovery on excited general buying. December quick ly sold up to BOG or 120 points from the early low level, and 20 points net high CT, while March sold up to 2S.65, or back to within 10 points of last nights clos ing figures. Buyers then paused pend ing confirmation of the armistice rumors and for time trading was at a stand still, although there was plenty of ex- citement around the ring as traders gave themselves up to celebrating the end of hostilities.
 Later reports from Washington that the armistice had not yet been signed were followed by scattering liquidation, with last prices showing reactions ot some 60 to 80 points from the top, al- though there seemed to be general feeling around the ring that Germany's submission was only question of a few hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-08
New York Futures
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans, November 7.-Wide fluc- tuations, first under bear pressure and then on the report that the German ar mistice had been signed, featured the trading in cotton today, the market nov a half a pound. Advances were not any too well maintained and prices eased off late in the session under the official de- nial that the armistice had been signed.
 The net results for the day were de- clines of 32 to 39 points,,
 Around the opening there was rise of to 20 points, quickly followed by break to a level 25 to 30 points under yesterdays close Good support came on this break and prices again moved up, this time to a net advance of 20 to 29 points. On this hard spot extremely large offerings came out, bearish traders en- deavoring to shake out buyers of the earlier sessions of the week. Selling be- came determined and prices broke undef 1t to the extent of 109 to 136 points, land ing 80 to 116 points under the closing prices of yesterday. When the market was softest the report that the Germans had signed the armistice was received and there was an immediate and strong rally of 140 to 155 points. carrying prices up to new high level for the day where they stood 30 to 60 points above yester- days finals.
 Toward the end the ring marked time and considerable liquidasvUn came from the long side because of the uncertainty of the situation In Europe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-08

were received and the bear raid turned into bull victory, prices rising 40 to 155 points in very short time.
 The most significant development of the day was the confirmation it gave to the claim that peace will be bullish influence on cotton. Bear sophistry can- not do away with the fact that the mere rumor that peace had been concluded lifted the market from new decline of from 80 to 1l6 points to a net advance of 30 to 60 points. Our belief is that if the next few hours really bring about the conclusion of the armistice the market is in for series of advances.
 Around the opening there was a rise of to 20 points, which was soon replaced by a decline of 20 to 30 points compared with yesterdays close. Enough buying came in to cause a recovery and a net advance of 20 to 29 points. On this rise determined selling appeared and it car rfed prices off to the lowest level of the day. Then followed the bulge on the armistice rumors. When 1t appeared that the rumors were premature and that the armistice had not really been signed prices eased off to a net decline of about 30 points. We have favorable of cot ton and believe 1t is headed for higher levels.
 The market closed at net decline of 32 to g points. Shepard & Gluck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-08
Financial Community Ac- cepted Unconfirmed Re- ports in Delirium of
 Bullish Enthusiasm


 New York, November 7.-Wall street experienced one of the widest and most bewildering. sessions in its varied expe- rfence today, the stock market respond ing feverishly to unconfirmed reports of the signing of the peace armistice with Germany.
 The financial community accepted these reports and gave itself over to delirium of bullish enthusiasm.
 Practically all the leading stock issues excepting those or the distinctive war group, made extreme advances ranging from to 13 points, the rise being large- ly retained at the very active close.
 In recognition of the desire of the brok- CTS to celebrate the authorities of the exchange suspended operations half an hour ahead of the regular period.
 Stocks opened at gains Of to 3 points, cables from neutral points telling of re- volts and mutinies in the German army and navy inviting further extension of long accounts.
 Rumors of the alleged ratification of the armistice gained accuracy at midday and exerted little influence for a time, except to cause further heaviness in the munitions and allied stocks.
 Rails and oils were among the first shares to make strong response, high class transportations mounting to the years best prices at gross gains of 2 to points. Mexican Petroleum rose al- most 13 points and related shares to 5. Motors, coppers and peace speeialties fin- ished at net advances of ? to points Railway bonds gained 1 to per cent, various foreign issues 1 to 21s, but Lib erty Issues were barely firm. Total sales (par value) aggregated s16,3O00OO.
 Old United States bonds were un- changed on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-08
2OOO NEGROES ENTRAIN NOVEMBER 19 TO 21

Montgomery November 7.-tSpsclal.) ) Two thousand negro registrants of Sep tember 12 will entrain for Camp Hum phreys, Va, during tho three-day pe- riod, beginning November 1s, the state military department said Wednesday. Local boards of the Nstate were asked to prepare these men tc entrain on time. The counties included in the call and the number of men follow:
 Autarga, e5; Baldwin, 26; Barbour. 50; Butler. 125; Calhoun, 11o; Cherokee, 1o; Chiffon, 20; Clcburne. 10; Coffee. 20; Conecuk. 50; Coosa. 25; Covington. 90i Crenshaw, 50: Fillmore, S5; T'ayettc, i5; Geneva, 35; Jackson. 25; Jefferson, board No. l. 65; No. ?. 20; No 3, 40; Lamar. 10; Lauderdale, 60; Lawrence. C5; Lowndes. 100; Macon, S5; Monroe. 100: Montgomery, 75; Morgan. 50 Pickens, 75: St. Clair, 15: Talladega, 90; Talla- poosa, 25; Tuscaloosa. 79; Wilcox, 100: Mobile city. Division l. 50; Division 2. 75.
 Boards must send their men on the trains specified in the schedule, as fail- ure to do so in the past has resulted in unnecessary confusion and expense. both to the government and to the railroads" says the bulletin to the To- cal boards. "There is no reason why boards cannot send their men as di- rected, and in the future the practice of men not in accordance with instructions in the schedule will not be tolerated and must be discontinued.'
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-08
Furnishes Cartons

Montgomery, November 7.-(Speciai.) Fearing that many families would not be able to get cartons in which to send gifts to soldiers in France, r. J. Cramton, president of 8 large lumber manufactur- Ing company in Montgomery, sent two trucks through the county with the car tons, distributing them to convenient places for those without them. MT. Cram ton accompanied the trucks and super vised the distribution of the Red Cross cartons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-08
Bank of France

Paris, November 7-The weekly state- ment of the Bank of France shows the following changes: Gold in hand, in- creased 1,413,O00 francs; silver In hand decreased. 1Ss,O00 francs; notes in cir culation. increased 38,299,000 francs, treasury deposits, decreased 9S,065,0O0 francs; general deposits, increased 69,- 6lS.000 francs; bills discounted. in- creased 16,579,000 francs; advances, in- creased 14,974,000 francs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-08
Wade in Atlanta

Montgomery. November 7.-(Special.) ) James A. Wade. commissioner of agri- culture. will meet with commissioners of several cotton growing states at the state building in Atlanta Thursday, when plans for an active fight against the lowering of the price of cotton will be made. Governor Dorsey of Georgia has sent out letter asking for the full SUD- port of the meeting. Following the agreement in Washington there would be no price fixing, it is charged things were so manipulated as to bring down the price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-08
Bonds
Sugar Market

New York, November "A holiday feeling prevailed in the local raw sugar market and no new business was renort ed Prices were unchanged at 7.2Sc for centrifugal. It was announced from Washington that the restrictions govern ing the importation of sugar into the United States are to be raised after No vember 9, and that every effort would be made to. clear sugar cargoes for Amer ican ports The war trade board has devised new general import license which would make it easy for outside s,,- gars to secure admission. However. all imports must be made in the care Of tba United States sugar equalization board which will determine the validity of inc cargoes received.
 In refined the demand is good and prices are unchanged at Sc for fine gran ulated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-08
Flu Increase in Covington

MOntgomery, November 7.-(Special.l ! Increase in the number of Spanish in fluenza cases in Covington county was reported to the state health department Wednesday. The report shows S7 new cases. Jefferson county led the list with 9i new cases.
 The report follows:
 Jefferson. including Birmingham, s4: Taliapoosa. IS; Talladega, 6s; Covington, s7; Calhoun. 4; Etowah. l5: Montgomery county. none. Brilliant, walker county, requested that the department furnish d physician.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-08
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Uotf9n Merchnnts, HanOvef Square. N. Y. Members New York Cotton Ex- change. New Orleans Cotton Exchange. New York Produce Exchange. Associat- ed Members Liverpool Cotton Associa- tion. Orders solicited for the purchase and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed Oil for future delivery Special attention and liberal terms given. for consign- ments of spot cotton for delivery. Cor rcspondence invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-08
Over McReynolds & Julian,s Wire

New Orleans, November 1.-The mar
 ket assumed a reactionary tendency to- day pending further developments of an
 international character principally as re-
 gardS the manner by which Germany
 will consider the armistice proposal of
 the victorious allies. In the meantime the great offensive against the enemy on the western battle front continues to make splendid progress and international strife is reported in Germany. Therefore, if Germany does not accept proposals of the allies they are likely to be forced to submit in the near future by force of arms.
 Southern spot owners have been en- couraged to offer their cotton judiciously as the season progresses thereby avoid ing pressure on the market, which would likely occur in event of free offerings. The future market is sensitive to momen- tary developments, favorable or unfa- vorable. resulting in wide fluctuations from day to day and is dependent on farmers for it's maintenance pending re- suits of efforts to end the war.
 Tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock New Orleans time, the census bureau will is- sue a report on quantity of cotton ginned to November 1. Returns are ex- pected to show 7,700,0Oo bales against r. 1S5,000 to corresponding date last year and S,G00.00O to corresponding date year be- IOre last.
 If expectations are fulfilled, returns for tho last period, october IS to November l, would show only about 970,OO0 bales against 1,612, 600 last year and 1,321 GOO In 1916 which would be the lightest gin- nings for the period in over 10 years. The early decline today was due to heavy realizing at the advance. After the sell ing subsided, the market improved some, with traders disposed to await fresh de- velopments before taking another decid- ed stand on the situation. This after noon market advanced sharply owing to an unconfirmed rumor that the war is over and it is to be hoped that the ru- nor will soon be confirmed in order to permit the south to share in the glory of the American people, the savfors of dem ocracy and freedom of the world
 With the end of the war the south looks to the future with implicit confi- dence for the gradual resumption of bus mess throughout the world. making the future of the cotton market practically & B. Beer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-08
Food Board Meets and Makes
 Number of Changes in the List
By JOHN 0. MOSES

Os MOSES Medium Cows-7QSc. Cutters-606kc. Canners--5tR6f5Ac Heavy Bulls-7GSc. Light Bulls--6Q7c- Oxen-5d7c Fat Yearlings-79Sc.
 Hides and Tallow No. l Green Salt Hides-176p1Sc No. Green Salt Hides-16Q17c. Half Cured Hides-1@2c less. No. l Green Hides--14Q15c No, 2 Green Hides-l3Q14c No. 1 Dry Flint Hides-27@2sc. No. Dry Flint Hides-26Q27c. No. Dry Salt Hides-24Q25c No. Dry Salt Hides-23Q24c. Goat Skins-S0q90c. Damaged Hides-Half price. Sheep Skins Wool--s1.25@1.5o. Lamb Skins-75c Q$100. Horse Hides-$1 @1.50. Ginseng. Wild-$7@S. Colt Skins--25 @6 COG. Shearing Skins--25 O. 75c. Goat SSins-75D D85c Hog Skins-25 @50c. Beeswax-33 35c. Tallow-12 @14c. Washed Wool-75 G0S0c Clear Unwashed Wool-55 e COG. Burry Grease Wooi--35@ SIC.
 Cotton Good middling .............. 29la Strict middling ................ 29i4 Mludllng ....................... 2S3x Strict low middling ........... 2S
 Pig Iron
 (Under Government Basis.) coke Iron NO. $33.U0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-08
Liverpool Cotton

Liverpool. November 7.-Cotton, spot steady; prices higher; good middling, 2S56d; middling, 2293d; low middling 21.S6d; good ordinary. 20.36d; ordinary, 19S3d. Sales, 2O00 bales, including 17OO American; receipts, 1000 bales, no Amer fcan; futures closed unsettled; Novem- Der, 20.95d; December, 202ed: January, 1s.56d; February, 1893d March, 1S.16d.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-08
New Orleans Futures
Spot Cotton

New Orleans. November 7.-Spot cotton, steady and unchanged. Sales on the spot, 1744, to arrive GA. Low middling, 2663c; middling, 303Sc; good middling. 31.3Sc. Receipts. 695s; stock, 322,34s
 New York, November 7.-Spot cotton. quiet; middling, 31.25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-08
Rice Market.

New Orleans, November 7.-Rough rice sales, 400 sacks blue rose, 700@7.25c; re- ceipts, 1913 sacks; millers, 1907. Clean sales, 1543 pockets Honduras, 51s@9%c; 1O6 Japan, 57s@71ac; 6160 bluerose, 51s@7%c. ReceiptS 236O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-08
w. E. Campbell

Cotton Stocks. grain, provisions and cotton seed, oil. Correspondents Shepard e Gluck. New Orleans; E. w. Wagner X. Co. New York and Chicago. Continu- ous quotations; private wires to all exchanges.
 SIG and 617 Woodward Blds.
 Telephone Main 8141