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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-31

At Washington it is said that official reports
bearing upon the reported severance Of relations be-
tween Turkey and the Central powers had been received
but the best posted officials there would not be surprised
TO find that the break has occurred Turkey is beginning
to realize that she bet the wrong horse in this race
and maybe she would be averse to changing sides If
the proper inducements were offered We suspect that
they know more in certain offices in the capital about
what is going in Constantnope than they willing
% admit at the present time.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-31

It was announced at Washington yesterday that be-
cause Of the increasing demands from the emergency
feet the army and the navy the shipments Of coal to
New England are falling alarmingly behind schedule
The official mention Of that should put the mining
industry and the railroads Of this district up their
toes as never before It part of Job to coal New
England. We could do much better than have been
doing II the transportation situation better, but
even So every individual from the largest operator down
to the humbles boy should remember every day that
less the mines in this section Of the btumlnous field
and especially Of the Fairmont producing district do
their level best all the time there is going to be suffer
ing in the New England states next winter.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-31

Wutu apply Of IL elV.
Suppose elsstIis pumps d coz = ID q nonsy. o.
that spare boieu mean money GpAded which dec Dot
make any return 10 the taxpaye1 The big thing to con
sider IN matter Of this kind Is the public health. How.
ever il the Commissioners insist upon keeping upon
dollars and cents basis. do they think that h. cost Of COM
pete duplicate pumping plant would come anywhere near
ure Of the water supply by the industrial establishments Of
the city during the past week2 If they do they have an en-
trey inadequate conception Of the industrial side Of this
community.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-31
Hotel Arrivals.

Bartlett-W. r. Stevenson, Wheel
ing; S. o. Armstrong, West Mexan'
Ter, Pa: B. s. Evans, Norfolk, Va;
3. G. Wright, Clarksburg; E. P. Eaven'
IN. Philadelphia.
Wells-L. ]. Lilly, Parkersburg; j
!. Judson, Dunkirk, n. Y; Homer
,ogers, Elkins; Mrs. Opal Stallings,
iatun, Canal Zone, Panama; c. F.
Polhamus, Fairview; J. W. Bunting
Slstersville: ]. D. Jarrett, Clarksburg
c. c. Parker, B. B. Ammons. +. r
lmmoNs, Fairview; Cecil Shultz' Hun
lred; Jessie Sturnes, Downs.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-31
Entertains Friends.

Miss Virginia Shaw entertained a
party Df young ladies at her home Oh
Monday evening in honor OF Miss Mar
garet Egbert, who has been the guest
Of her aunt, Mrs. A. c. Perry in Beat
ty avenue for the past few wees, and
who returns today 10 her hcr on
CITY. Pa.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-31
WARRINGTON
Holda Reeentlnn.

Mr. and Mrs. Ira w. Davis entertain
ed a large number OF friends at an in
formal reception at their home in East
Main street Monday evening in honor
OF their guests. Rev. and Mrs. J. +.
Roberts, Of Westfield. n. Y. Mr.. and
Mrs. r. l.. Roberts and Miss Whit
lesey, Of Erie. Pa. A pleasant social
evening intersperse with music was
enjoyed by the guests. Miss Lois
Clark and Mrs. Roy F. Alder assisted
in the dining room.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-31
PeFeonalS,

Orion D. Nutter returned Monday
rom a business visit in Lexington. KY.
Mrs. John F. Blackwood has return
o to her home in Fairmont after visit
18th relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. K. T. Glover and Mrs.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-31

Individually and in fighting organizations the
american troops proving in the only kind Of test
that counts that they better than the picked soldier
Of Prussia and Bavaria. Knowing they do that Their
are literally millions more Of them on the way. thai
thought probably is causing end OF uneasness TO the
members of the German General stan.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-31

George Everhart, OF Fairmont, were
recent guests OF the latter's father J.
L. King, and family.
J. NJ. Maupin left Monday evening
for a visit with relatives in Washing
ton. D. {.
Mrs. William Humes, Of Steuben'
Vile. Ohio, arrived Monday evening
for a visit with relatives in Clarks-
burg street.
Mrs. Samuel Evans and daughter
are guests of relatives in Clarksburg
Mrs. Dora Weaver left Yesterday for
a visit with her brother, VIII X. Bias
nett and family in Mount Vernon, o.
Harry ]. Taught was a business Wis
itor in Shinnston on Monday.
Charles Phillips has returned from
an automobile trip TO Ohio cities
Rev J. V. Koontz, pastor Of the First
Presbyterian church. left Monday for
a months vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Clayton and
daughter, Miss Jane. will leave this
week for a short visit with relatives
in Maryland Mrs. ]. r. Cook and
daughter OF Fairmont, will accompany
them.
Mrs. Russell Snodgrass left this
morning for a visit with friends IN
Steubenville. Ohio.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-31

Kaysah Mrs s VeaSy 6eorH0
Kittle Miss Ready Warren MiOs HNn,
KempeT n M
KaylOT RW Watson RIP
kirkWood Leon Weekly AEOn
Ketchen Irene Wade NlOo ANAl0
Levy Morris l. Wamboldt NIGI n
Lacy Miss Nellie Watkins OIL
G WoodSon NSIiO
Lewis Dora Wilson Peat
In calling for the above letters
please state that they we're adVeFtls.
ed in the papers and give date Of llst.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-31

In a card to a friend in Warrington,
Private Sam ]. Allison. a former
Covers Pottery employe here, now OF
he L. S. army, states that he has ar
rive safely in France.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-31

Six American congressman have been under fire
"A the famous Marne salient. The superintendent Of
he government printing office had better order ad-
ltOna typesetting machine or two for the Congress
sional Record equipment.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-31

The largest and fastest battle eruis.
er in he world IL being built by the
United States. II will have 10000
horsepower and . speed OF IS knots.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-31
Mrs, Brookover ~.

Mrs. BroOkover is quite III at the
home Of Mrs. Lee Hawkins, Of Burt
Hill.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-31

II is estimated that 1000 negro
women I'm Birmingham, Ala, and vicin.
ity are now engaged in manual labor
formerly done by men.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-31
SHORT AND SNAPPY-

With over a million fighting troops in Europe. and
thousands going over every month. the Kaiser will be-
gin to believe that somebody lied to him year ago
Weston Independent
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-31
LETTER LIST

List ~ unclaimed letters remaining
in the Fairmort. West Virginia, Post
Office for the week ending July 81
1910
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-31

No excuses, no apologies, no regrets Il
the Hon. Virgil L. Highland is nominated TO
head the party's ticket this year. Only Prloe
and Confidence, Party Harmony and strong
appeal to voters Of all parties, and q man IN
the United States Senate Iit to be there.
Why Not Take a Stand Today for this
Leading Candidate?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-31

@. B. Stewart, state inspector o.
weights and measures says:
AT the time that West Virginia
went dry there we're 1900 inhabi-
tants OF the state penitentiary
and since that time the popula-
tons has decreased $50"
Mr.. Stewart says he got the infor
nation from a guard at Moundsville.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-31
What People Say
and Some S1o Remarks

The delegation OF eastern bankers
making an inspection Of the property
Of the Monongahela Valley Traction
Company were taken from Fairmont
70 the Country Club at noon Tuesday
through a hard rain. The autos were
without curtains and the visitors ~
we'll 80 business men OF the MOnoAga'
hela Valley got Just a little damp. Fhe
Country Club was a comfy haven from
the storm but one buine1s man name
deleted by cenEor) observed:
Il wish prohibition WAs adtOur'
ned for about fifteen minutes"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-31

The American farmer promises large crops this
IN spite Of the very serious depletion Of farm labor
Reuben has been working never before and he will
he conspicuous when the time to pass the laure
We do not happen to know other class except the
odiers who are playing their part as well.-Spencel
ines Record.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-31

While we are appealed to to keep politics out Of tn
ar, demand that the be kept out Of politics b.
he candidates.-Guyan Valley Thunderer.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-31

Working and fighting are the two things that will
win the war; Predictions are Of no value and wishes
IRE absolutely worthless.-West Virginia News.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-31
The u. S. Senate
IsA Mans Size Job
Hon. Virgil |. Highland

Has been doing mans size jobs all his LIE; has
done them SO successfully, that he stands m
the front ranks of West Virginia's Foremost
Men. And the foremost men Of West virginia
are espOusing his candidacy.
They appeal to you Mr.. Republican, TO join
with them. and put the Highland eandidacy
"Over the Top" on Primary Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08
GERMAN ATTACK
Continued from Pace Onel

the Germans during the coming of
fenSive viii have between 80 and 4,
divisions capable of participating in
the attack.
The American forces are tonight
resting on their arms. awaiting tie
enemy offensive and if it happens
that the enemy starts against the Do-
sitions held by the Americans which
seems rather likely, the American
troops will give a good account OF
themselves
While waiting for the coming storm
the Americans are discussing the OK
plot Of a handful of comrades from
certain unit who participated WIN
the French in operations at Hill ia
yesterday. They were invited I"
watch the attack and. if they car9d
to, 10 JOIN in it and many more than
could be accommodated volunteered
American aviators in the Chateau
Thierry sector ertaged in several
ghts today and two enemy planes
wer shot down. 1t is impossible To
discuss American casualties except
d they are indicated in otilciai
Statements Therefore. the details OF
IA ghting cannot be written now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08
Former Gardiner Resident
Back From TROPICS

Mr.. a. B. Snow of Victoria Point,
Lower Burnea, arrived in Gardner
July 4. having left the tropics Feb.
20 and most of the time since then
has been spent en- route.
Mr.. Snow formerly resided in Car
diner but left here in the early SOS
for the west, where he was located
some years. and then went TO the
tropics as a mining expert He has
visited nearly every country on the
Globe and his experiences have been
wide and varied. At present he is on
the invalid list owing to a tropical
disease which only a change of eli
mate can cure and he is trying The
good old State of Maine for results.
and hopes TO be greatly benefited
thereby. He is stopping at the home
Of W. f. Snow. Randolph, where he
would hc glad to have any Of his old
associates and friends of by-gonc
years call to see him. He would
gladly hunt them up if strength
would permit, but this s one of the
things he must save just now to help
regain his former health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08
Pres. konenkamp's Telegram

Chicago, July Us. j. Konenkamp,
president of the Commercial Tele-
graphers' Union of America, tonight
sent the following telegram to Sec
rotary of Labor Wilson in reply to
a message requesting that the strike
set for tomorrow against the West
ern Union be deferred:
Your telegram has been received
and would say that the commercial
telegraphers have been most anxious
at all times to do everything within
their power to avert a strike and
your request under the circumstan-
ces YOU have mentioned will, be
cheerfully complied with, but | de-
sire to point out the great danger
of further lockouts by the Western
Union as the result Of todays meet
ings which, if attempted, may des-
troy all our efforts to cooperate
with the government"
Mr.. Konenkamp at the same time
sent a similar telegram to Samuel
Gompers. president Of the American
Federation of Labor who also urged
the postponement of the proposed
strike.
Mr.. Koenkamp said that he Mad
received many kilograms of PROTEST
against the order for the postpone
ment of the strike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08
PITTSFIELD
Pittsfield A. A. Leads Central Maine
Leaque

Pittsfield A. A. won the first homo
game in the Central Maine League
series at Hunnewell field, Saturday
afternoon, defeating the Oakland A.
A. team by the score Of II to O.
Fowler, who made his debut WITH
the locals pitched a fine game ana
was good with the stick, getting fou"
hits during the game. Hard hitting
by the locals was "a feature of the
game, driving three Oakland pitchers
from the mound. one of these return
ing TO finish the eighth and ninth in
nings, the supply of pichers appar-
entity having become exhausted.
At the end of the sixth inning the
score stood to g. Oakland Starte d
the lucky seventh getting six runs.
At this time it looked had for the 10
Gals bat in their half they got five
runs. this making il 10 to in faN"r
of Pittsfield. Again in the eighth in
ming Oakland was unable to stop the
onslaught and four more runs wera
scooped in for the home club. The
game ended with the score II to .
and the crowd which was the largest
this season went homo feeling we'll
pleased over the victory.
The next league game here will be
played next Saturday with North
Nassalboro.
The score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08
GRAND CIRCUIT
OPENS TODAY
AT CLEVELAND

Cleveland, Ohio, July THE OPP
ching meeting of the 1918 Grand
Circuit Harness Horse Racing will
get under way tomorrow at the
North Randall track. Indications
are that the tive-day meeting will
be one Of the greatest in grand cir
cult seasons Two hundred and
fifty-two horses are named to start
in the 90 listed events. Entries in
clude not only the stars Of the one
mile tracks but also may famous
half-mile track performers. Because
of the war. expectation Of horses is
impossible and horsemen say there
are more fast record horses in Am
erica and more stars nominated to
perform in Grand Circuit races than
ever before The list of famous
drivers is practically intact because
most of the men who have gained
fame on the circuit are above the
military age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08
mitchell KILLED
Ex-Mayor of New York
Falls From Plane
Accident Occurs at Lake Charles. La.
Had Been in Air About Half an
hour-Mschine Fell 600 Feet
Mayor Mitchell Held Commission
in Aviation Service

Lake Charles. La, July 6.-Maj. John
Purroy Mitchell, former mayor of New
York City. and an officer in the army
aviation service was instantly killed
at 80 A NJ. today at Gatstner aviation
field. u miles from here. while flying n
a scout machine.
According to officials at Gerstner field.
Mai. Mitchell was in a single-seater
scout machine and had been in the ar
about half an hour The machine fell
coo feet in an isolated section of the
held officers could not determine the
cause. Mrs Mitchell was there, but did
not witness the accident. She will ac-
company the body TO New York tonight.
Maj. Kirby, commanding officer at the
field, in announcing that Maj. Mitch p
fell from the machine. explained that
all flyers must be fastened in the
planes by a safety belt, and whether ex-
animation of the wrecked machine in
dicated that Mai Mitchell had failed to
do this or that the belt became broken,
was not stated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08
BODY TO LIE IN STATE
AT CITY HALL, n. Y.

New York. July The body Of Major
John Purroy Mitchell forraer mayor of
New York who was killed Yesterday ",
an airplane accident at Gerstner Field.
La, will lie in state at City hall from
Wednesday, afternoon unIl Thursda
afternoon, when it will be buried a,
Woodiawn cemetery will full military
honors,. according to plans announce !
tonight by Lamar Hardy former cor
poration counsel and close friend VA
Major Mitchell. 1t was decided ~ Mr.
Hardy and others associated with tn
former mayor during his administrator
who had been asked to take charge o.
the funeral arrangements, that il wlS
fitting that the "dGhting mayor shou'l
be buried as a soldier by his fellow
foldlers as he had abandoned political
life to Join the ranks of those who are
defending the country. To this his
mother Mrs. James Mitchell, agreed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08
FIRST AMERICAN
CHAPLAIN BACK AND
breaches IN BOSTON

Boston July 1.-Illustrating what re.
hgion is doing for the soldiers over
seas, Rev. Lyman II. Rollins, the first
American army chaplain TO return from
the battle front assured the families Of
soldiers in the congregational he adj
dressed today that every man received
communion before going into battle
The boys who have made the supreme
sacrifice" he added. died like men
The chaplain said that General John j.
Pershing was recently baptized by
Bishop Charles n Brent, head Of the
American chaplains abroad. e..
Chaplain Rollins put the blame for the
world war upon the people who for the
last 10 years have deserted their
churches in their mad attempt to make
money" These people" he added.
forgot there was any other God but
the god of mammon, and before this
war is ended the" will have a rude
awakening. The spirit OF getting back
into the church already is abroad and
when this thing is over we shall be liv-
ing different and far better life
The chaplain will sail for France
again within a few weeks. He is in this
country on a mission connected with the
chaplains' department.
Thirty mothers brought their babies
to be christened by him at a service
held in st. Michaefs Protestant Epis-
copaf church in Marblehead, of which
he was formerly rector. Later he adj
dressed an audience at the Church of
the Advent in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08
STRIKE POSTPONED
CONTINUED from Page One)

was urged to petition the senate 10
follow the course of the House Of
Representatives" in granting to Pres
ident Wilson to exercise such power,
if granted.
The Photographers adopted another
resolution in which il was urged that
"as il is evident that the President If
the United States will soon assume
control of the telegraph wires of the
country, and in view of the gov
eminent now having control of the
railroads with which the telegraph is
50 closely interviewer" the railroad
administration. and not the post Of
fee department, should lave charge
of the wires.
Speakers opposed control by post
master General Burleson, stating
that they preferred railroad admin
istrator McAdoo. The name Of
Representative David j. Lewis Of
Maryland, for years champion of
government ownership of wires. was
suggested for telegraph administra
tor.
During the meeting attacks were
made upon the estern Union and
Newcomb Carlton, its president.
Mr.. Carlton said tonight he had no
comment to make
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08
L. S. CASU ALTIES NOW
AGGREGATE 11,0S6

Washington. July Casualties in
the army and marine corps in the
American Expeditionary forces in
creased by 103 during the week.
compared with 491 the previous
week, and aggregate 11,OS6 with the
inclusion of todays army list giving
III names and theh marine corps
list giving 53 names. The deaths,
including 29l men lost at sea. men
killed in action, dead of wounds,
disease. accident and other causes,
number 4414-Army 3017. Marines
AZ The wounded aggregate $3.50
Army men 1922; Marines 900.
Those missing in action, including
prisoners are 503-Army men 452:
Marines 81.
" the weeks increase 43S were
Army men and 265 Marines. Killed
IN ACTON, and other death numbered
- tnose wounded totaled 800 and
the missing and prisoners 115.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

Lake Charles. La. July 7.-Investiga-
tion into the death Of Major John Put
roy Mitchell, former mayor of New
York who fell from his airpIane al
Gerstner Field here Yesterday. mad not
been concluded tonight, Major Kirby,
commanding officer at the field, an
nounced Additional evidence from Ca
ut Fers and civilian workers. how
ever, was said to have made it certain
that when Major Mitchell left the
ground in his machine the straps IF HIS
safety belt were not buckIed
Major Mitchell fell from his plane. a
sin&le-seater scout machine, when at
tempting to bank at heigat of abou.
20 feet. The machine landed in a near
by held and was wrecked The body
OF the former mayor was expected ID
reach New York early Tuesday morn
ing. Mrs. Mitchell is accompanying il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08
Open Forum Tonight

lie Rue Vredenburgh Of Boston is
to be the speaker this evening at
the fifth of the open forum meetings
which is to occur this evening n S
o clock at tie Eniversalist chur ch.
His topic IS to lie Our Denlocfa- C
Heritage and It's Obligations MI.
Vredenburgh is a business man. be-
ing connected with the Edison Fec
trio Co. Of Boston. and : g ms HI:
time to offse: tie German lr"pos,; J.
da in this crunfrv. rs i M ~ ON
nected with one Of ihe h;g lusines-' 5
OF the country. and speaking trom
the STANDPOINT - (. business NJ ~,
his remarks are sure 80 l., e lnucn
interest. He comes highly recon-
mended as a speaker OF ap.iry ant
vice experience Notice the charge
of, evening from Wednesday 70 Mon
Gu,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08
ADJUSTMENTS
Another Big Fox Speeisl-"The Con-
oucror" With William, FarnLn To-
day and Tuesday

day and Tuesday
One Of the greatest features of the
film are and one that few people will
be able to see at the small prices of
six and fifteen cents is The Con-
queror" with the big Sim star Will
liam Farnum at the Johnson Opera
House today and Tuesday followed
by n Victor Moore Comedy. This is
ore of the sensations of the season
and one that has been seen at prices
ranging from 25c. to S1.00 One of
the big ones coming is Uncle Toms
Cabin" with Marguerite Clark as
one Of the Topsies and Little Eva.
George Ray in His Own Home
Town" is another that will please all
patrons of the screen. Two shows
today at $50 and 100. Same small
prices all the time at this house.
Wednesday and Thursday finds the
zane double program with two feat
r.res making ten full reels. Early to-
right for a good seat. "A Daughter
Of The Gods" will soon be seen in
Gardiner at the bargain prices. six
ana fifteen cents.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08
COMMANDMENT
OF COOLING
HEAVIEST OF WAR

Base. J0IN THE bombardment q
cohlenz on Friday by British airmen
was the most severe of The war. al
though the airmen were hampered By
fog The northern portion of the rain
way station and the famous iron bridge
were seriously damaged
a bomb fell in the center Of the hridro
across the Mosena river and anotbe- -,
'he royal palace. South German news
papers state that two persons we're
hlI!ed ana = wounded in Coblenz. bit
make 10 mention of the fortress Bres-
TEN across the Rhine, where bombs FIJI
among soldiers. Since the war began
TINS fortress has always been fun of
recruits