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Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-06
Systematic Stripping of Industry
Before the Day of Reck-
0nlng.
INDIGNATION is WIDESPREAD
Even Officials Responsible to kalser's
Government Forced by Public to
Give Voice to Emphatic
Protests.

Amsterdam.-Ger carpetbaggers
are overrunning Alsace to grab all
property contiscated by the state I'M
der various pretexts. Indignation
among tile people Is widespread, and
even officials responsible to the kali
ser's government are forced by public
opinion to give voice to emphatic pro-
tests.
Alsace is q great Industrial center
and one of its principal industries
is the manufacture of textiles. Most
of the textile factories In Alsace were
taken over by the state as a war meas
ure. AS some of the stockholders were
Frenchmen, the mills, 1t was alleged,
were partly enemy alien property. SO
the state took charge of the mills and
prepared to liquidate them. This hqui'
dation was carried out recently.
Alsatlan business men and capital
lists had formed a corporation to buy
the mills In an effort to keep them in
Alsatian hands. Even city administra-
lions. such as the municipality of
Muhlhausen, where a number of fac
tories are situated, bought stock In
this corporation. The name of the
corporation Is the United Alsatian Tex
tile Factories.
Forbidden by Berlin.
But 1t was decided in Berlin that the
Alsatians should not be allowed to buy
what was practically their own. An
other concern, called the Bleichroeder
group was more successful. Their
bid for the property was accepted by
the government, while the Alsatian Of
fer was rejected. 1t was announced
the Bleichroeder bid was preferred be-
cause 1t accepted state supervision as
one of the conditions of the sale. Baron
Won Stein, undersecretary of state, In
defending the governments action be-
fore the main committee of the reichs-
tag, said the Blechroeder group had
offered million marks more than the
Alsatian corporation. Besides, the Al
satians had refused to subscribe to the
conditions, including state supervision
OF management.
CONSERVATION and indignation
reigned at the meeting of the city
council of Muhlhsusen when the gov
ernment's decision was made known
by Mayor Zopfel. He said not only
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-21
some INQUIRIES IN
NURST 1AhPAIf
Miss Augusta Straight is
Awaiting Orders to Re-
port For Duty.

The name OF Miss Augusta Straight
4 registered nurse. has been added 10
he list Of volunteers for the Rel
Cross nursing service for which q cam
paign is now being waged in the city
by the Nursing Service committee OF
the Fairmont Chapter Of the Ameri
can Red Cross Miss Straight COM.
under the first class OF enlistment
and will report for duty when her as
signment comes from headquarters.
At enlistment quarters yesterday
there were no actual applications. bu,
several inquiries were made in re-
gard 10 the different classes OF ser.
vice. One case was that Of a woman
who is beyond the age limit of the ap
plicants. but her qualifications are re.
garded as excellent and there will be
an effort made to gain entrance for
her IN some other branch Of the ser
vice However her home is in King
wood and she expects to make appli.
cation through her own chapter.
Another case 20 come before the 10.
cal committee was that a nurse in
training at a local hospital who was
anxious thai her training might be
rushed through in order that she
might assume active duty. This case
is out OF the scope for the local com.
mittee to render decision and it viii
Continued On page eight
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-21
ATTACK LAUNCHED
WITHOUT WARNING
Great COnCOurse of Tanks
Helped the British
Break Through.
CEy Associated PresO

BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE. Aug 2l-Field Marshal
Haig this morning launched an often.
sive on a front OF about 10000 Yards
The high country between Adinser
and Moyenville was the northern
zone Of attack, and Puisleux au. Mont
the southern landmark Of the front.
The enemy here lately has not
been Withdrawing in order TO in.
crease the depth OF his defenses. Al
though the enemy had been yer,
vigilant and expected an attack. he
was practically surprised this morn.
Ing. The heavy night mist. increas.
ing TO teamlikc smoke, enabled the
British to reach the point Of assembly
without the chance OF detection.
a great conCourse OF tanks ma.
neuvered into position as quickly as
as possible
The first advance OF the British
was made at o'clock this morning
after a very brief carsh lombard
ment The retaliation was very Hight
at first. no doubt owing 20 the diff
Guilty OF the Germans in seeing tho
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-21
BOTH BOILERS ARE
now Being USED
But One of the Water De.
partment Pumps is
Being Repaired.

Both boilers are in operation at the
city pump station and the pressure
registered on the guage at the city
building shows 100 pounds which is
sufficient to supply hill top points in
the city with water, One pump. the
old Evansville pump, in down for re-
pairs and is now al the Fairmont Min.
ing Machinery company's plant. The
b. and o. engine was taken out Of cor
mission yesterday and things are NOV.
ing along satisfactorily at this time.
The city water department is hav
ing considerable trouble with bursted
water mains which is attributed to the
high pressure which has been main
tanned within the past few days.
In the First ward a number OF resi-.
derces which had been plumbed many
years ago had their plumbing practi.
cally blown out by reason Of the high
pressure.
In order 10 give the hill top resi-
dents water It is necessary to get such
a pressure that the persons living in
the loWlands often have their plumb.
ing blown out by the high pressure.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-21
Guns AND MEN
TAKEN By BRITISH

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE, Aug. q. 80 (By Associated
Press.)-In the first hour OF the often.
sive begun this morning by Field Mar.
shall Haig. the BIRTHS troops captured
the towns OF Ablainezezelle, Beaucourt
and MOyenville.
The British attacked on front Of
ten miles between Arras ana Albert.
The attack extended from the Ancre
river up Beaucour; 20 just north OF
Moyenville.
Some German field guns and two
hundred prisoners had been taken in
the British drive at an early hour.
All the German OutpOsts and posi-
tions along the important DranOutre
ridge between KOugekot and the LOcre
hospice have been attacked by the
British. The result so far is not known.
This front iS in the Lys Salient
COurcelles and Achieple-Petit also
were captured in the British drive. Al.
though prisoners said the Germans
had been expecting the attack for
week II was a tactical surprise.
Lines Of infantry advanced through
the heaviest fire in the gray morning
light After a brief bOmbardment the
British troops we're upon the enemy al.
most before he knew Il.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-21
U.BOat Puts Crew
On Board the Tri-
urnph of Fish
cries Fleet
NAY MAKE 4 RAIDES
Germans Reported to BE
Playing Havoc at the
Grand Banks
(By Associated Pros-l

AN ATLANTIC PORT. Aug I'll
4 German submarine late yesterday
seized the big fishing traw'er Tri
umph. The crew who have reached
shore today safely said they believed
that the Germans intend to use the
trawler as a raider.
The fishermen reported that the |
boat is playing havoc with the fleet
Of fishing vessels on the Grand bank
The Triumph was halted on the fish
ing banks by the U.bcat and the crew
was permitted to take to the doryS
The fisermen said that the trawlc'
was still afloat when they last saw
her. An armed guard OF Germans had
been placed aboard and no prepare.
tions were being made 10 sink the
ship, the Triumph men said This
led them to the conclusion that the
Germans intended 10 use her as a
raider
The Triumph is owned by the North
Atlantic Fisheries company and is one
Of the crack boats Of the fleet.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-21
All Sorts Of People
Get Into Marines

PARIS ISLAND, S. c.. Aug. 81
aptain Edwin DENLY, Of the Marine
Corps, was leaving Paris Island, S. {.
the great eastern training camp for
Devil Dog recruits. He was talking
things over with his successor. Lieu
tenant Arthur Bremen Jacques. The
practice Of law was mentioned.
THAT once was my profession" said
Captain DENLY, Il was a Congress
man from Michigan"
And l." said Lieutenant Jacques.
was a page in the House Of Repre-
sentatives."
Just then the door opened. and IN
walked Private Ward B. Arbury, Of
the 205th company, U. S. Marines.
This completes the triangle" said
the captain. Private Arbury former
ly was by secretary in Congress.
Proving thereby. that it's a small,
small world, especially when the Ma.
rines are concerned.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-21

raDi1ly.
Later the assault lengthening ne
front by about another 5000 yards IA
'erial zed according to plans.
The general impression q. nat
hingg are going very Gatisfacior||r
FOR the British. Some 200 prisoner.
were taken with great promnllluds
They were chiefly from TIE Second
Guard division and the Fourth Ba
yarian divisions.
Some field guns fell ntO ne hands
Of the British very early On De a|
tack.
The German infantry was d|scoI
cred e. he weak IN places some
companies not having more than n
strength Of 50 Of all ranks
The attack OF the British This
morning was made without allIIIeII
preparation II was completely sue
cessful The attack was made 1t
the British Third army under Gen
eral Byng
After capturin" Achlen-lepel|l. Ihe
British troops advanced another
aud a half tOthe east and reached
Achietle- Grand.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-21
Forbes Water Sterilizer

A heat and cooling process. Safe
and healthful drinking water.
Cost Of operation: BY steam. 100
gallons for half a cent; by natural
gas 100 gallons for one and a half
cents.
Constructed Of copper and brass.
Block tin lined. many sizes. Suitable
for works, factories, mills. schools.
hospitals, hotels, etc. Used by hun.
dreds, also at Owens Bottle Machine
Co. for five years. duplicate sterilizer
now being installed In Pittsburgh.
Penna. Union Station. McCreery's
Store. oliver Hospital, Common.
wealth Trust Bldg. Union National
Bank. Peoples Trust Co. Jones a.
Laughlin and Carnegie bldgs.. Mellon
National BAN, Penna. Rubber Co,
Jeanette; Curtis Publlshin Co.
Philadelphia. etc. Read Notice OF
City Physician
FORBES WATER STERILIZER CO.,
Camden, y. ]. ADV.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-21
SECURES RIGHT OF WAY.

At IN office OF the county clerk TO.
day right of way was granted by W.
W. Laughlin ct uX to the Eastern Pc.
'roleum Company for the sum OF 81
The company has an operation on the
T. p. Freeland farm OF Sc acres in
Warrington district and they desired
% secure the Laughlin tract OF SO
acres in order for transportation pur.
noses.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-21
Time Set For Next
Naturalization Court

While in Fairmont today United
States Naturalization Agent c. \. Burn
hart. Of Pittsburgh. arranged the time
for the naturalization court sessions
to be held in FairmOnt next year. The
following dates we're set; Wednes-
day, January IS; Wednesday, May Z;
Wednesday. August 90. and Wednes.
day, October Is. During these days
the intermediate court will be in ses
sion.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-21
House Committee
Reports on ManpOwer
Try Associated Press,

WASHINGTON Aug PA fayora.
BILE report was voted by the House
military committee TODAY on the adj.
minstration manpower bill with an
amendment providing that youths
from is to 20 years OF age shall be
placed in separate ClaSslfications 70
be called into military service after
Lien from 20 to Is.
Another amendment by Chairman
Dent provides that the fact that \ sol.
der who has not reached q shall not
bar him from a commission.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-21
Germans Talk
OF Revolution
After the War

BRITISH HEADQUARTERS
FRANCE, Aug. 2l.-An order
sued by a German military CO
mander and which is more illun
Mating than anything that has CON
out Of Germany in many mont
says:
~ has come TO my knowledg
through a letter addressed 10 IN,
Royal Prussisn ministry o! war
that men on leave have spoEsu pun
hcly OF a revolution which is to
break out after the war.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-21
FOR HAvING OUART.

DarI Moran, OF Parkersburg, was
arrested yesterday by the federal au-
thoritles for bringing in a quart OF
whiskey from Marietta. o., to Par
kersburg, according to the infOrma.
ton received by the United States
Marshal's Office in this city.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-21
HOME FROM AUTO TRlp.

Hon. r. A. Pollock. Mrs. SWlgal and
daughters. Misses Gertrude and Ruby
returned last evening from Canton
o.. where they visited MF. Pollock
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John Pollock
While in Ohio they toured By auto |o
Cleveland, Cedar Point and Putin Bay
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-21
on For Whssllha.

United States Deputy Marshal John
D. Moore. Of FaiFmOnt. Iell |aH
evening for wheeling, where D. NI
assist in taking several ellen eneu'e.
to Washington. D. G. They eventual
ly will be sent 70 Fort Oglt|noIr|
Georgia.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-21
7y9nCh Take Ground
West of Lassigny

NRlS. Aug 2l-French troops
inued their advance along the
%, front between the Disc and
e Aisne this morning. Carlepont
M Cuts have been captured by
Tho French, according to the Off
r.al statement. issued at the war Of
fee today.
After sharp fighting ground has
been taken west Of Lassigny BY the
French. the statement says.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-21
BRITISH START DRIVE NORTH
Of ANCRE RIVERIN FLANDERS
AND ADVANCE OVER z NILES
New Action is in Section of West Front
That has Seen little Change Since
the Beginning of German
Offensive
SUCCESS WILL MAKE RETREAT NECESSARY
Apparently the Purpose is to Break the Old German Line
In the Arras Region and is a Companion to
the Movement South of the Disc.
SUCCESS WILL MAKE RETREAT NECESSARY
lBy Associated Pressl


LONDON, Aug 2l-An attack on wide front north
OF the Ancre river launched by the British forces
inns morning, says the official statement from Field Mar
shall Hag today.
ads ''N' '''' ''''''''.''s
Tuesday afternoon the British threw back strong
e{an attacks against the new British positions north
nd south of the Scarpe.
LONDON, Aug 21-Brtish forces have capturad
rSeIIes Achiete-Petit and have reached Moyenvile
una in their drive which began Chs
morning north OF the Ancre river according to advice
rom tie front " "u'iSes
villa me british attack this morning was between Mover
vlle and BeaumontSu-Ancre distance of about eobf
lu miles 1t is reported that the British have
advanced from two to three miles along this front.
" @ me WGn OF the attacking not clearly de,oa
miles ] include line from the ScaTpe shoi.
nsle mas NOT Deen any heavy ~
ole aiIlough the Germans
ss radng '"e'e mas oeoen more or
Ine front from north Of AncrCto
ming OF the German ~ anu ens since me BE-
d" attack mere would appear MarshaI
e oiu herman line in
b Co.. @ mere would menace German postjonS ros ~
oro -, ,t p Srategcaly here wud eem n A c
,ne rrehch offensive south oft the
zee 'he Germans TO retire Tho Inc anu s"Ons anpt
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-21
tue WEATHER

Generally fair tonight and mulS-
day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24

cess. There is scarcely child in the state who cannot save enough within the next few months to buy a Baby Bond. And the children, if properly organized, will not only invest their own savings, but will induce their parents and neighbors to invest.
 Thrift orators, like Joseph B. Babb, who is to make speeches in every part of the state for the purpose of |arousing the masses, will perform a |service of incalculable benefit in this war crisis, but even if the campaign work were left to the quiet appeals of precinct and school district canvassers the result should be not only highly creditable, but such as would indicate an -the-top" achievement.
 On with the drive. Alabama has done great things along patriotic and money-raising lines. It must know no such word as fail in this war savings undertaking. If all will do their part forty eight million dollars, as the states quota, will seem small.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24
THE FRIENDSHIP OF JESUS.

We only the poor and His friends He did choose such and made of His and has the ancient srates reved avoided courage originality soang with pubcans criticism and coned much surprise that have limited His friends to these classes He refused to be limited His refusal the one G recion has caused 0 put a limit in the other
 In reality His friendships all phas undoubtedly the selfish but He cosmopolitan There were fishermen pubcans sinners thieves h the despsed the unlettered there and Paul and Luke follow evidently had place in the world and John Mark the ly and unlearned.
 H who friendships must sym pahes He cannot limit himself little There be Just that shall flame frendness thing wealth. bth social prominnce Nor the who would love simply for his wealth would love the love of Jesus That be equally sken beneath The rich lonely we'll the sometimes
 The element Jesus single penence and desire for right doing that love into and gracious flame All through category His friends this thread of need and of ncent good He loved not for royal robes, but He
 Any who follows that will have friends walk of fe and will win for himself All comrades whom he has gained without concession without cheap He will walk before neither to thrones mob urrendng principle rounded by multitude grappled to him with hoops ee.
 Certainly the element of congnty friendship and ought be- We about all the time loving Friendship worth cul tatng surely for it's fine felt himself immediately and The romantic quality fighting his evil
 
 Him like lodestone. His friendship wd discerning unselh-that all It covered all classes kinds buded qualities, sought privilege loving looked for fattery betting sentimental nunc looked nospecton self
 HENRY M EDMoNps
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24
SAVE OUR GIRLS By Frank Willis Barnett

open and ready for business thoug there is no business to do. This in itself is interesting. It be comes much more impressive when tell you that in the show window is huge map of the seven seas, showin the trade routes traversed by the lin' and-irony or ironies-alongside is
 complete list of the hundreds of shin flying, or that once flew. the Hambura American flag. Many of them are in termed and rotting in ports or haulin American troops to France under goo American names.
 This may appear ridiculous to vol fully familiar with the facts. It is nd so ridiculous to the citizen of Madri walking up and down that main stree All he knows is what he sees, and h sees before him, in the midst of grea war that menaces German imperial ex istence, that the Hamburg America line still has every one of her ships It shows how the German hangs on t a forlorn hope.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24
Will Be a Test of
 Red Cross Efficiency

M AT EMBERS of the American Red 4V4 Cross will have the oppor- tunity this week-March 20 to 30- of assisting in great relief work, and not only so but of demonstrating "concretely to the people of this coun- try the efficiency of the Red Cross organization"
 The commission for relief in Bel gium has, through it's chairman, Her bert Hoover, asked the Red Cross to aid in collecting clothing throughout the United States. As large quan- Lity of apparel is needed, there is no probability that this philanthrophy will appear excessive.
 The commissions relief agencies have been overtaxed and the demand for clothing has not been fully met. Therefore, the Red Cross has been appealed to. It is safe to assume that prompt work will follow and that the result will prove satisfying.
 4There is no conflict in purpose be- tween the commission for relief in Belgium and the Red Cross," says distinguished woman. Rather the reverse: What the commission is do- ing for our allies between the Ger man lines, the Red Cross is doing for them behind our own lines"
 All members of this noble band will welcome the new opportunity for service. Belgium must not be under clothed any more than 1t must not be allowed to goSnnderfed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24
LUKE M'LUKE SAYS

The most unhappy home we ever visited was one in which the female end of the sketch was a professional lecturer on How to Make the Home l Happy"
 The reason why girl hates to have thin arms is because man is liable to get the impression that her legs are that way.
 The bridal veil was originally thick and opaque and was worn to keep a man from seeing what he was getting altar. The modern bridal veil is thin and transparent, and is worn to make a man imagine that he can see what he is getting.
 Women will go to extremes. They jumped from bustles to hobbies. And they jumped from four-foot picture hats to turbans that fit the wearer's head like the shell of nut. If the Ten commandments were in- soribed on 10 s1 bills and delivered into each mans keeping, We know a lot of tightwads who would never break them.
 Another safe bet is that when man
 has real estate to sell you never hear him knocking his home town. A man seldom thinks of travelling for his health until it is too late to catch up with it.
 There were not many divorces in the days when the Bible, the Pilgrims Progress ans the hymn book com prised the family library, one reason being that more aprons were worn out 1 in front in those times and fewer l house skirts were worn out in .he rear.
 1 It is hard to fathom the mind of the Miss September Morn as indecent in her present garb. But we do know that if the said Miss Sept. A. NJ. were wearing a knee-length corset with hose galluses dangling in the breeza, and nothing much above the waist line ] but atmosphere. and the painting bore 1 the ad: Wear Squeezem's Coroets," the picture would be perfectly proper for
 transmission through the malls. Some men are altogether too fond of company. One of them is the lad who
 uses the public hair brush in a hotef lavatory.
 | Etiquette makes towards of us all. That is why we would rather sit and
 suffer than to pour our coffee into the 1 saucer to cool.
 l The devil invented fluffy. frilly lin- gerie for women to Wear--mysterious,
 lacy garments. glimpse of which | makes poor man want to see more Then the devil adopted an eight-hour | working day, He knew the lingerie would work for him the other 16
 hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24

N WINSTON, Ala, saturday.-I A\ have found a a.way to tone down
 our most worthy and cratic po- litieal leaders of Birmingham of both the church and state variety. Send them over hero to Camp Me- Clellan for few weeks training in grenade throwing and in bayonet prac- tice being taught by French and Eng fish officers, respectively.
 These instruction officers have served on the western front and ev- cry one of them wear decorations for service and bravery. They put our men through the actual fighting tac- tics.
 In the bayonet practice, man to man, the bayonets are sheathed in wooden cases to prevent accidents. The Hun is given 8 wooden pole the length of a rifle, muffled on the end, and they go at each other like demons, yelling and growing like animals.
 A dapper English sergeant Maddern by name, full of vim and energy, leads the squad with an American opponent. giving instructions in every movement with the bayonet and how it can be parried. It appears to the spectator more brutal than any prize fight. It Is like unto our conception of Roman gladiators in the ring. But 1t Is mod ern war and our men must be taught the tactics of the Hun.