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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-15
BOLSHEVIKI WERE
FINANCED BY HUNS
DOCUMENTS SHOW GERMANY AR
RANGED CREDIT FOR THE
LEADERS or MOVEMENT.
German Imperial Bank Issues Instruc-
tons TO its Representatives in
Switzerland to Honor Demands
Of Lenins for Money.

FaEis.-The Petit Parisien continues
publication Of official German dDcu-
meats, which, it says. we're brought to
France By prominent French scien-
list who obtained them from a Russian
revolutionary paper The latest in
stallmeur consists Of q series Of docu-
ments tending to show that the Boil
sheyiki movement In Russia has been
financed BIZ Germany.
Among these documents is q circular
dated March ,. 1917, from the German
Imperial bank to all representatives in
Switzerland, instructing them to honor
all demands for money from Nikolai
Lenine, n ZinoYieff, Leon Trotzky, N.
kamenef, one Of the Russian repre-
seutatiyes at the Brest-Lit0ysk peace
negotiations; u. SoumensOn and MAJ
sta hosl0ysEy. who has been described
as the chief German agent in Russia,
all Of which have taken a prominent
part In the BolsheYiki movement. as
well as 10 Madame Alexandra KoIlan-
tay. q supporter Of Lenlne and now in
charge Of the Bolsheyfki department Of
public welfare; General Sivers and n
MeFcalm
The money was to be paid under
certain conditions"
Another document is a letter. dated
at Stockholm. September Il, 1917. from
J. FurstenbeEg to Raphael Scaumann
at Haparanda, reading:
.Honored Comrade-yarburg bank,
GA receipt Of Il telegram from tie pres
Ident Of the Rhenische Ees,Ehalian
syndicate, has opened an account for
Comrade Trotsky.s enterprise. The
lawyer has brnugh. arms ami arranged
for their conveyance as far as LuIea
and Narda- Instruct the firm of Essen
Sons az Lulea as 20 whom they are 10
be consigned ana the name Of the con
fdeuriaI person 10 whom the sum asked
for by Comrude Tr0tzky IS to be paid
over.
Other letters announce the payment
y Lenine Of sums varying from 49,
| u10 TO so. Goo marks
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-15
GAINS MANY NEW MEMBERS.
Red Cross Adds Approximately 1880.
600 in the Recent Bic Drive.

Washington.-Fig CURES now available
on the Red Cross Christmas member
ship drive show a total enrolment Of
=, $4,000, or - per cent Of the pop
ulation OF the United States.
OF this total the Red Cross had
about 6,eGJ,000 members before the
Christmas drive started. so that the
gain from the drive was approximately
100000 new members. The central
division. Of which Chicago Is the head
quarters, leads the other twelve diyi-
sIons Of the country in the number If
new members enrolled Christmas week.
BY divisions, the gains were as fol-
lows: Atlantic. $4,000: Central. g.
10000: Gulf. SS4.pDO Lake. =. 10000
Mountain. 276,O00; New England, CO.
oo0: Northern. 65S, 600; Northwestern,
693, 900: Pacific, S2T, 600 Pennsylvania
10000; Potomac. 10000; Southern
$1,000; Southwestern, $4,000
From the fourteenth division. colu-
prisiRg all Of the territorial. iRsular
and foreign possessions of the United
States, the new members added NUM-
bered 5000.
Unpreeedently unfavorable weather
prevailed during the drive, so that the
showing Is considered exceptionally
good. Final figures are not expected To
change the foregoing estimates TO any
considerable extent.
One of the chief benefits anticipated
from the enlarged membership is the
addition Of thousands Of active work
ers TO Red Cross chapters where sup
plies are being prepared for our army
and navy and the military forces and
civilian populations of the allies.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-15

By eUsry county seat and county
To pay due homage to his name,
And gius him a Welcome at this door
of Maryland he'd remember long
As life should last or dreams prolong
Their memories IN his noble souT.
Then once again the coach Eheels
roll.
He's coming-down the Generals
Way
The old State road is Gods todayl
God's-and beneath his sparkling
Gods and the General Washington!
Ten miles beyond the cross roads lies
The capital; Ger yondsr rise
The Severn smiles meath azure skies,
Where indian Landing sleeps beside
The murmuring music of that tide,
Whose song-as light as beauty
cheers
The silpering romance Of the years,
He'll pass here soon; and This uay
rings
The music of the morn! Had Kings
Such lore from those they rule as
Al reH, trhat Kingdoms zee should
see!
But he has struck doun kings; his
Slrord
Had fought for freedom and tie
Lord.
Ind nop the cross roads teens nth
life.
The hour has come, the keen pindgs
knife
Is cutting under skin and bone,
But trho cares for the cold-tbat
lone,
Craze figure shah reuarm each
heart!
IN echo; see how sharp ears start.
1t is the GensraI-hooray!
And d0wn the Generals HtgFwag
The ysomsn i0ho hare seen him pass
Foliow in cheering groups-ons
mass
Of burning and of patriot zeal
To be first folIopsrs at his heel.
1t is the GeneraI-hoorayt
This roadside sings again today.
This nation sings, its heart stu
bored
Before him in those dreams that
croWd.
The m0ring canyas of the years.
There. Ike & peer among his peers.
The viSioR looms again, aud Re
Stands in that room are still mag see,
One hand behind his back, and one
Laying that S,0Ord his brarery Von
Upon the table. 4 shaft Of light
4croSS the senate ebasxksr steals;
4 praIats in the foreground kaeels.
4 coRSscratsd boar, indeed,
That Rour Of higA, snlijed need,
That noble and iMmortal act
It's spirit cleaning ADORE Its fact,
Its soul Of beauty 50 made one
VITA The high soul Of HaSkiRgtoai
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-15
eeneraI So neclarad-

Buenos Aires.-A general strike was
declared Friday by the men Of the
Central Cordoba railway The en-
ployeeS Of tive other lines are expected
to 90, out soon. These strikes VIII
almost paralyze the shipment Of grain.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-15
Anathsr seheme . sac coaI.

washington. elimination Of one
shird Of the present electric railway
stops is under consideration by the
fuel administration rs 4 means OF saw
ing fuel supplies Experts estimate
thar enforcement Of the plan would
conserve more than million and a
half tons of coal annually.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-15
Mock Funeral for Kaiser.

Columbus, ohio.-An elaborate IN
neral for the kaiser, Won Hlndenburg
and the crown prince was conducted
on the statehouse lawn here. The last
rites were participated in by wounded
Canadian soldiers, one of whom drove
the he2rSe.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-15
HIS LABORs ENDED
Peoples Acclaim of Washington
as Their Hero Journeyed
to Annapolis to Lay
Down His Sword.

Poem written for the unwilling Of the
tablet at Severn Cross Roads, where
Washington passed on his way to resign
his commission at ArnapoIis.l
@ HIS roads de sings again to-
day
Here Where the barren
branches stray
And keen December windS sUeep By
Beneath a cold and azure sky
The old road echoes to some tread
Of morning in a Uanished hour
When here the rsd-ehseksd courier
sped,
And here the young lands pride and
foper
OF glory aud achievement came
To add fresh glory to his name.
The viIldges had all come out,
To hear the neUs, to udtch about
To catch some glimpse far up the
Uay
OF Washington-who from the fray,
And from the council and the crest,
Vas riding dorm his sword to lay
Once more upon his cOuntrgs
breast
While he stepped back to that street
rest
He yearned for. Yondsr sounds a
CALI
4 bugls's note. nayhap the fall
Of households on the old State
road
From every hamlet and abode
Men, women, children. hurry forth !,
Tie wind is street., though trest By
north,
ard keen uith that sharp chM that
comes
When on the hin the partridge
drums.
This pay they look, this uay and
that
They'll know him BY his coat and
hat;
They're seen his face in pictures, 50
There 'front.' be any doubt they'll
knop;
But deep Ritkin their hearts they
sigh
They'll knOw him By his fortnight
eye,
His noble mien, his lefty frame.
His fitting in with road and sky
As nature FITS al great forms in.
Ind signs the portrait Icith her
name.
The young folk chatter, smile and
grin.
The old are Prons to be serere,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-15
Turkey Stands sack Of Kaiser.

Amsterdam Turkey is in complete
accord with the attitude Of Germany
aud Austria as expressed In recent
speeches VI Count Czernja. the Turkish
foreign minister, NeSSiay Bey, told yha
chamber of deputies Friday.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-15

And stretch each uortice of the ear
To catch that first sharp clicking
sound
Of the stage coach laundering on its
Way,
The Hoof-6eat on the frozen ground
That knows the kind of tune to play.
Some in small groups together
drqwn
Wait on the green bench of Iawn.
Ind these-in somewise more Sc
date
The trisdom of his act debate.
One rises tpho defends the sire
Of his great land, ard roWs NTH ire
It's only a great mans ray, indeed,
To gire up lofty place, sseede
From konors of such high degree,
Putting ambition aside, and fame,
Upon The altar Whsnce they came
His country's heart-and stepping
dorm
From all the lure of high renowH,
Take his old place in life again,
One NTH all kindred gsntlemsnl
Some tell the story of hiss trip,
While Others bark bnith HanainQ
lip
That parting at old Fraunces inn
With those rho'd been his aids at
rdr,
Tears in his eyes, and In his heart
That aching that they feel rho part
With comrades and Nth friends
Who'Ue spent
Hours nth them in the bdttIement
Of life, of fate, of hopes and dreqms,
And brare adpenturings long before.
Then to the barge they see him go
At Whitehall Ferry, boring lou
In all that stately form Of grace
Al edca oo~ea aeoa ana 'eaF-s'a'nsa
iacs,
ana Iaen thaE s'ss"s' SEes' aa'e0
dt Gas"S ho0@--Saa UVfaS una
reg,
4 Sitshs &aplhg q me hana
6ac$ 20 a.s h'9h ana Ia'thIM odna'
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-15
smoot Favors MonthIy Fast Dsy

ashinggon.-DraSUic action 70 cope
with the food shortage was urged Fri
day in the senate debate. Senator
Smoor urged a monthly fast day 70 con-
serve the food supply.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-15

Poem written for the unwilling of the
tablet at Severn Cross Roads, where
Washington passed on his way to resign
his commission at Arnapolis.l
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31
staInaeer-saJeer Vfeddina

ELKINs, ". Va. Oct. 31-on We'd
uesday the marriage Of Mrs. Mabel
Burns Baker. Of Beverly, 20 Major
Ralph StaInaker also Of Beverly was
soIemnfzed at noon at the home OF
the brides sister, Mrs. Boyd Wees. IN
this city. The marriage was a quiet
event and was witnessed only by rela-
tives and intimate friends.
The Rev. Spreiger, OF Wheeling
OBLIGATED at the marriage and Boyd
Wees, brother In law OF the bride en-
tered the living room with her where
the groom and the minister awaited
and the ceremony was performed.
The bride wore a tailored suit OF
midnight blue broadcloth and her
corsage bouquet was OF orchids and
roses.
Following the ceremony a recep-
ton was held and wedding break
fast served. The Wees home was
artistically arranged for the event,
decorations Of palms. chTysanthe-
NUNS and other fall flowers being
utilized in profusion. On account Of
the influenza epidemic, the wedding
journey planned by Major and Mrs.
Stalnaker WIS indefinitely postponed
and they have taken up their resi-
dence at Beverly. The bride is a
daughter OF the late James and
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31
IAR N8R RlS
NILL soon GO UP
are Real Art And Have
Plenty of Punch to
Them.

The arrangement Of posters setting
forth the aims OF the seven ,organiza-
tons effniated with the United War
work drive to secure $17,000,000 for
war work, which begins November 1S
WI be looked after by J. L. Dexter.
decorator for the Hartley's store and
Vance Harrington. Edward Jones,
son Of e. G. Jones who was the 9TH
e. member OF the committee was re-
Gently INDICTED into government ser
vice and could not serve.
The. posters are the most beautiful
and effective yet received here for
war work Of any kind and their ar
rangement will be carefully looked
amer by the committee. Wherever
It Is possible these posters will be
framed or placed upon essels and it
IS not desired that they be pasted on
the window glass. They are gotten
out by the Division OF Pictorial Pub
Lefty which organization is made up
Of a group Of artists under the direc-
ton of Charles Dana Gibson. The
posters are not only beautiful but
portray In an effective manner the
various activities OF the affiliated or
ganizations in the war work drive. :
These posters will be imounded
and placed shortly.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31
Neighborhood Row
of Shotgun Aired

A neighborhood row at Shagtown
eliminated in police court yesterday
and made things rather lively around
the city han for some time. Fred L.
Fetty. a resident OF Shagtown accused
a neigbbor, Mrs. Bell Swiger of dis
orderly conduct in that she had
threatened to kill him by cutting him
open with an axe. Another charge
preferred against the woman by a
neIehbor woman by the name OF Mrs.
Charles A. Nichols that the SwigeT
woman had been rather unconven-
tional in her manners came under the
consideration OF the mayor and the
two charges brought forth a fine Of
SIS against the Swiger woman. On
the promise OF the woman's husband
that he would seek other pastures
and get away from Shagtown at the
earliest possible moment judgment
was withheld. However. If this prom
ise Is no tkept the fine will be col
lected.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31
LOCAL sOCIA EVENTS

Margaret Stuart Burns. Of Fairmont
". Va. and was born and reared
there. She had been a resident Of
Beverley for many years. however
where Major Stalnaker also resided,
their respective homes being direct
" opposite one another. Major Stall
maker IS one OF the states prominent
citizens having been identified with
politics In the state for many years.
He was born in Lewis county, Va,
but for many years has resided in
Beverly and Wheeling. For a NUM-
Der OF years he was special repre-
sentative OF the B. & o. railroad and
in that capacity increased his already
wide circle Of friends.
Among friends at the marriage
from out Of town were Mrs. II. F.
Smith, Mrs. Lou Fox, Mrs. Della
Shinn. Miss Virginia Fisher, Mss
Eva Brand OF Fairmont. W. Va, Stan
ton Ennes, general manager OF the B.
& o Railroad Company and Jas S.
Murray, assistant to President VIII
lard OF the B. & o.
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re1ts. On Gaston aEeillles
giIie M rr1aEe rs Z qIiiet egeIlt ana
IsaSe messed by relatives ana 11tII=
mate friends Dr.. n GsStoetzer. OF
sted at the marriage. and the bride
the First Presbyteffan church, oGicf-
was attended by her sister. Mrs. Sam
ueI Bfrdsen Brooks, and the groom
was attended by Paul B. Armstrong.
o. this city. as best man A wedding
supper was served following the eere-
mony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Knapp left last night
for an eastern trip, and later win
take up their residence at Laud%g.
n. J.. where the former holds posi-
fion as chemist with the Atlas Pow
der conpanS. a government works
The bride Is the youngest daughter
Of her parents and is a young woman
OF much personal charm. She came
here recently from her former home
at Shenandoah, Pa, to reside with
her sister. Mrs. Brooks. then a resi-
dent of this city, and was later Joined
by her parents.
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Personals

Mrs. A. W. Nelson left yesterday
for Columbia, S. c.. to spend some
time with her husband, who Is locat-
, ed at Camp Jackson.
Miss Adelaide Pfnne11 was called
to Piedmont yesterday by the secrious
illness Of her niece. Laura Jane Pin
nell, the five year old daughter Of DR..
HezeSiah PinneIl, who is suffering
from pneumonia, following influenza.
Mrs. N. A. Hawkinberry, who has
, been dangerously i'll from influenza
at he rohme on High street, IS recov-
ering.
The Misses Anna and Pearl Haw-
kimberly ,woh have been i'll from in
fiuenza, have recovered.
Mrs. S. b. Books, who has been at
Columbia, s. c., with her husband,
who Is in training at Camp Jackson.
is here on visit to her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Jos. Anthony, on CASTOR
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Grimm and lit
tie son, Bruce Fulton Grimm. ia.
have gone to st. Marys, w Va, on
visit to relatives.
Mrs. Sedonia Parker has returned
from Moundsville, where she was
! called by the illness of her daughter,
Mrs. Chester hobbs. who is Row re-
covering from an attack Of pneumo-
MIA, following influenza She is now
at the home Of her son, Frank Par
ker, whose wife is also i'll of infiu-
enSa.
Mrs. ]. F. Blackwood has returned
.Em Warrington, where she had
spent several days with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Hutchinson
are recovering from severe attacks
CT in duenza at their home on Locust
avenue.
Mrs. n. F. Smith. Mrs. Lou Fox.
Mrs. Della Shinn. Miss Virgins Fish
er and Miss Eva Brand returned home
last evening from Elkins, where they
attended the Stalnaker-Baker we'd
ding yesterday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31
AT MoRcANToWN FUNERAL.

M. and Mrs. L. ]. Prickett, Mrs.
Penn Prickett and Mrs. Chas. Kellar
were In Morgantown Tuesday to at
tend the funeral services over the,
body Of Mrs. o. C. Wiles whose death
occurred there from influenza. Mrs.
SPrickett is the mother of Mrs. WileS
who was formerly Miss Margaret
DUR Of near this city. She was aged
20 years and Is survived by two chill
dren, her husband. her mother and
brother now in France.
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'Gainst Fhful Showers Or Steady
DoWnpours, There is Nothing
egg Like a Good Umbrella.
Good Ones Here At $1.35, l.50
sc and On Up to $1,000.

Yes, indeed, very good Umbrellas are
obtainable here at S1-55 and 1s50.
Crook handles for men and straight
handles for women. Better ones
novel handles and with gloria and pure
silk coverings. Also colored six M
brellas with the prettiest kind Of
handles and most fashionable shapes
10, e;;,S Brighten Your Home With
-<.S .,.=s* Rug Or Two
Thanksgiving = comes soon allo
Thanksgiving reminds one Of house
parties, the dThanksgiving feast ets
What. about new Rug or two to
brighten The dining room OF
complete including Rugs il allsszzss
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KnanD-Antl,onx

The marriage OF Miss Marie An
thony daughter Of Mr. and Mrs 10
seph Anthony, to Leo William Knapp.
of Shamokin, Pa, was solemnized
last evening at the home Of the
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for every room in the house Par
hcular attention is called TO fine beasy
of the new one color.rugs witt tH9-
toned borders to match the wal ana
Furnishings of intedrooms.
Rug5Dept 5Ed ooF
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-31
Lloyd George, -Britain's
Famous Statesman. Sald::-,

81 fear>the disciplined people,behind
the SGerman army. fear the de-
termination of the German wife and
sister and daughter and mother to
stand and starve, so.that their fighting
men may be fed. , / fear it more than
the German army itself."
We Are Beating the Germans in9O Other
~ Ways. Let US Do It In.Food. il
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Lieutenant Barclay Cat gas defense
drlD: Now be sure to get those
masks on right because II you don't.
1t the front, youu get whiff off,gas
say thisafternoon and you Won't
know anything about it until the next
Hfternoon about 4 o'clock; then you
WI drop dead suddenly-and wonder
Why!!2.s
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Those Girls.

Dot had nine proposals at Manley
last summer.
tent a holiday acquaintance can bel
Sidney Bulletin.
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Unusually outsIde.

Unusually Ou6SIde.
And how is Bill coming with his new
sWimmtnely,-Michigan GarsOyle.
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vote the straight republican Ticket,
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: r
The sun., 1918-09-22

alive. And the police force would still be III the
power of his brazen plutocraey; in other words 1t
would be the banker who would bold the pistol
Theorize and Fear Not.
Such suggestion does not do justice to the point
of this particular book especially its impressive and
even ironic ending. But that is in sense the
point it is impossible TO do Justice to all the
aspects of book which necessarily consists of one
tale and twenty theories. 1t would be easy TO write
a separate article about each of the theories or
rather each of the social problems about which such
theories may be half seriously thrown out. But L
think the best broad judgment both on the ideals
which the author by implication supports and those
which he satrizes is that they really not theo-
retic enough.
All really practical politics have begun in pure
theory as in the Contrat Social or the Declaration
of independence. Now if jefferson had tried to
explain what he was driving at, in the form of
popular novel about the private adventures of
Virginia country gentleman, his meaning, though
strictly more personal, would be really less plain.
IL Rousseau had written the C0ntrat Social in the
style of the COnfessions if he had interrupted the
question of why man is in chains with questions
about why one particular man was in debt, Rous-
seau might have told us more but he would have
taught us less.
And whether the account of revolution be
serious or Satire, and that of Mr. Onions is in a
sense both the revolution never really be
either loved or hated until its principle has been
stated principle +,
Socialism for instance is creed, and can be
celebrated or satirized; but the in this dream
of new England are not Socialists. Many of
them, as l have said are human beings, having
small property and great freedom. But they are
not all such and their status is hardly clear enough
to be commended or condemned.
The Thread to the Labyrinth.
Until creed is again the basis of reconstruction,
it was of Jeffersons, the merely artistic effect
of this futurist sociology will be the same. The
very vision of organization will be as bewildering
vision of anarchy. Even what is carefully
calculated a maze will only look like mess.
Mr.. Onions, like Mr.. Wells deals brilliantly with
the difficulty; but it goes very deep. 1t was not
wholly benefit to social science that the nineteenth
century grew bored with the thirty-nine articles,
and preferred the three volume novel
G. K. CHEsTKRToN.
NOTE: Mr.. Onions 3 romance Of after the war,
The NeW Noon, will be published in this country
by The George II. Doran Company.
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