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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
ergo the shame of defeat" :"

dergo the shame of defeat"
 "With their minds steeeped in the worship of might, they had no ink ling of the revolutionary currents among the men. They still imagin- cd that iron discipline war paramount Their fiendsh plan was to send out the ships to be sacrificed to the last ship. The news spread like wildfire.
 At the last stage of the war are we all to be killed?' they asked.
 The officers harangued, cajoled, in vain. Three times the order was given. It was difficult position for men with no backing but ther feel ng of solidarity. A thousand were imprisoned at Wilhelmshaven. The choice between freedom and ;mpr:- sonment was not difficult. It was revolution. It was the irony of fate
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
Don't Kcep Friends Waiting.

Be prompt in keeping social engage ments. The man or woman who is in variably late soon merits dsrcspect for his own convenience and becomes un- popular with his friends. No excuse is compensation to friend for having to wait for half ar hour after the appoint cd meeting time. In making appoint ments allow little time for possible delays-then appear promptly at the hour set.-Biddy Bye.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
DECEMBER 2 1915
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 A TO TRENCHES sF.i - - >'~s~ ~s~ ~

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
REFUSAL OF SAILORS
 m FIGhT REGAROEED
 AS PAN GERMAN DOOM

Amsterdam. Nov. 30.--(Mail news) The attempt of officers of the Ger man High Seas fleet to make a sui ,cidal sortie against the British Grand Fleet before the armistice vas sign ed is characterized by the Berlin Vorwaerts as the last devilish crime against the German people that scaled the doom of the PanGermans.' Refusal of the sailors to go out and fight is regarded as the first step toward the German revolution. This
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
Ea Ea ra n Ia Ea sa ha Ea A' HE HAD A FINE HORSE TO RIDE
 TO THE WAR

Ea Ra aA ass ea aa ea sa tA n
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
Commonplace.

One of the persistent charges of tho intellectualS against the majority O
 people is that they are commonplace That, of course, is a thing only few avoid. Out of every hundred, ninety seven are certainly commonplace aM what we call the intcllcctuals are n0
 the cxceptions.- W. EoWeS Monthls
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
To Water Hancinq Plant.

Place a small funnel in the cente1 of the basket, leaving the cup patl above the soil, but hidden by the fo3 iaCe. Fill this with water daily. Tha water will soak into the soil gradually and will not run through onto the foo1 below, spelling carpets or waxed foorY
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21

that the pan-German, with wha. was to be their last desperate blow. shCLid themselves have started the coma grafton. It was this last, GeVilisf crime against the German pCoHle that sealed their doom."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
SERGEANT SAM E. DARBY.

SERGEANT SAM E. DAKBY.
 Sam Darby enlisted in April, 1917, and received his training at Kelley Field, San Antonio, Texas. His squad ron was later sent across and station ed in England. He was member of the 11O7 Aero Squadron. Sgt. Darby has recently returned home. and is now stationed at Camp Pike, Ark. His
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
ea "a ea Ea En n m M M Ess az B. MEMBER OF A Y v.1 UTILITY COMPANY 2 sx AT CAMP SEWER :
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
PVT. RUEL A. GRAVES.

PVT. KUEL N. VNA To.
 Ruel A. Graves enlisted in the Quartermascr corps in June, 1918. He was sen to Jefferson Barracks for his initial training. From there he went to Camp Joseph E. Johnson, in Florida. Later ht was transferred to Camp Shelby, Miss, where he is now stationed. His home is at 1902 w. F avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21

Charles D. Baughman, of Dell" as he is more familiarly known, enlisted in August 1917, and was assigned to the IA Ammunition Train, of the 39 Division. His division was sent across early in 1918, and since he has been over there he has seen much of the War Game. His part in the struggle for democracy was to get the big trucks loaded with ammunition up to the front lines where it could be used to hurl over at the disgruntled Fritz. His home is on North Cedar Street, Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
Ra sa "a Ha sa Hs .a ea Ha Ea 1 HE WAS IN n .s AIR SERVICE K =a IN ENGLAND n Ea :.
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-15
PARKER RUN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Mathena have
been sick near all winter but are some
better now. Mrs. Bell Rice and Mrs.
LOWE Fisher have been sick also.
Quite a number Of children have the
whoopiag cough and some have the
chickenpox.
Mrs. John Toothman. Of Fairview.
was calling on her daughter, Mrs. VIII
Fleming, on "Wednesday.
Miss Agnes Straight spent Tuesday
with friends at RIyesville
Mr.. and Mrs. Hood Straight and chill
dren spent Monday with the formers
mother. Mrs. Harriet Straight
Sfr. ard Mrs. W. C. Harris and Mrs.
Minnie Arnett were calling on Mr.. and
Mrs. p. ]. Christie on Sunday evening.
Miss Zelma Morris spent Tuesday
evening with Pauline Nay.
Mrs. Elizabeth Harris and children
and werner Jollifs pent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. D. a. Harris.
Wayne Toothman, of Fairview. spent
Saturday, with his brother, Hough
Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. Harris spent
Thursday with their son, Mr.. and Mrs
H. L. Harris, of FatTmort.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-15

At first no disease IS apparently
more harmless man dropsy; little
swelling of the eyelidS. hands. feet
ankles, or abdomen. Finally there Is
great shortuess of breath. smotherinS
spells, sitting up to breathe, cough.
faint spells, sometimes nausea ana
vomiting. even bursting OF the limbs
and a lingering and wTetched death II
the dropsy is not removed.
DR.. Miles has been known as lead
ing specialist in these diseases for 50
years. His liberal offer is certainly
worthy OF serious consideration. You
may not have another opportunity.
The Grand Dropsy Treatment coz
sists OF four dropsy remedies in one.
also Tonic Tablets and Pura-Laxa for
removing the water. This treatment
is specially prepared for each patient
and is three times as successful as
that OF most physicians. 1t relieves
usually the first day, and removes
swelling in six days in most cases.
Delay is dangerous. Dr.. Miles book
contains many wonderful testimonials.
Send for Astonishing Report OF Cures.
All afflicted readers may have the
new Dropsy Book, Examination Chart.
Opinion. Advice, and a Two-Pound
Treatment free. Write at once. De
scribe your case. Address, DR.. Frank
lin Miles. Dept. D. 220 to go Frank
lin street. Elkhart, Indiana.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-15
OCEANS OF thanks
FOR SNILAGE BOOKS
Chairman Gets a Batch of
Letters From National
Headquarters

Echoes of what Fairmort and Ma
riop county have dcne in the smleage
campaign are floating into the city
and the chairman of the drive here has
received batch OF fire letters thank.
ing him and the city fer its sp.eno4d
Harold Braddock, director OF the
military entertainment service, writes
the following: Americas outlook for
the future has been heightened by the
response of your citizens in this cam
paign. no great deed is ever attained
without great effort. The military en-
tertainmencs council congratuiates
Fairnont on the results you have thus
far secured and looks forward 10
achievements which are sure TO 1ot'
In another letter 3Ir. Braddcc!S says:
This can be only note 10 express
some measure OF the congratulations
which the military entertainment
council sends you on the patriotic re-
Spouse OF Fairmont TO our national S
need"
runs ike this: The patriotism and
enthusiasm of Fairmont are inspiring
the members OIL the I1ultdEy SAISA ISliAA
ment council and assuring US that II
other cities follow your leadership the
needs of our soldiers for wholesale en-
tertainment Will be answered.
c. P. Specs, cashier OF the Military
entertainment service, in a letter to
the county chairman Of the snileage
campaign writes the following: by
your practical demonstration OF pa
triotisn1 your city is proving to Aner:-
ca and TO the world that in times OF
public need Fairmout always does its
part. The military entertainment
council is inspired By the results you
are securing in this smileage cam
paign."
The last letter the chairman received
on the good work is from C. P. Specs,
cashier. and rrI5 like this: Cities,
ike mon. dele-sI!:.e ;heir standing by
their achievement. The results you
are obtaining in this smileage cam
palen indicate the quality of Fair
mont's patriotism and foretells the
part your city is to take in the Ameri-
ca of the future"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-15
Woman's Place to be
Subject Of Sermon

W. T. Brooks viii speak tonight on
"NomaE's Place and Power at the
Central Christian church. The ser,
vice is especially for ladies, but Got
for ladies' only. The High school or
chestra will lead the music and vii:
give some special numbers. The meet
i2S promises to be one OF great inter,
est and a large audience is expected.
The pressure has been so great upon
Air. Lewis to give another recital that
he has arranged to give new pro-
gram or Monday night. The enter
tainmert is being handled by the La
dies Union.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-15
SLEPT z Centuries
is now VIDE awake
Eruption of Irazu Recalls
Dire Prophesy of the
Naturalist Humboldt

SAN JOSE. Costa Rica, Jan. IL
Correspondence Of The Associated
Press)-The Irazu volcano. the laTg-
est AMI highest in Costa RIGA, awaK-
ered and began new period OF violent
activity after nearly two centuries OF
quietness.
The previous remarkable eruption
of this volcano took place in 142S when
Costa RIGA was the poorest OF the COLO
MES under the Crown Of Spain. During
that year the Irazu was IN activity
throughout the whole year, emitting
huge quantities OF ashes, cindeFs'
smoke. vapor and gases, and the mani
festatior was followed by earth
auakes. Then came period OF long
rest It fell into a deep slumber for
nearly two hundred years.
Now it has awakened again and IS
mourning out, without interruption, tor
rents OF vapor, subIimates and ashes,
c;nders and volcano debris which,
floating in the air and carried by the
air currents, have reached places 70
miles distant from the crater.
At the foot Of this volcano lies the
historical city Of Carriage, three times
destroyed by the colossus and as often
! rebuilt by her inhabitants. During the
present crisis Cartago has suffered no
harm as her inhabitants. wiser through
experience have rebuilt the city earth
quake proof; and the emissions OF the
volcano have not reached Carriage oW-
ing to the heavy winds prevailing and
which have blown them towards the
valley OF San Jose. Thousands Of per-
sons have visited the summit OF the
mountain range to see the two oceans,
and the gigantic column Of smoke and
gases aiming to the sky.
The Irazu volcano stands 1900 feet
above the sea level and about two hun
bred miles north vest Of the Panama
Canal. Back in the prehistoric ages.
this volcano made formidable erup-
tons emitting torrents OF lava, miles
in length. Of which there are traces to
be seen yet Perhaps nothing similar
will now happen; but the Costa Rican
people always bear in mind the predtc-
ton OF Humboldt who foretoid that the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-15

Cleveland P. jenkins clerk at the
Hotel Willard n Grafton, was taken
IL while on visit to Petersburg and
is in a hospital In the latter city,
which Is his former home.
T. p. Martin, who formerly resided
at west Cricn but has lately been llV-
ing in Clarksburg, is dead
The fiftieth anniversary OF the
founding of the Elks lodge viii be ce4e-
brated by the Martinsburg lodge Sat
urday night.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-15

The west Virginia Lumber and
Builders Supply Dealers Association
will meet in convention at the Waldo
hotel in CIarksburg Friday and Satur-
day. (. a. Short, Of Shinnston, is
president of the association
W. r. Miller, OF harrisburg. was
sentenced to four years in the peni-
Tertiary for stealing a horse, which
he disposed Of for dollar
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-15

fIodrie . year5 e Q special meetlns
70 Be held February -
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-15
BITS OF
STATE NEWS

The Caben Military reserve. home
defense body. is planned and the prop
osition mas the endorsement OF the
Huntington chamber OF commerce
The city primary at Martinsburg
will be held on March II and the cleo
ton May 13. a mayor will be elected,
also ccuncilmen from five wards.
The Buckhannon lodge Knights of
Pythias will award jewels to two OF
its members who have belonged to the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-15

The Reese broom factory in the
Beaumont addition of Grafton was de-
stroyed by fire, the result OF an over
heated stove. The fire department
could not make much speed as the eiec'
tic lights were off and the streets IN
bad condition where there vas no paw
Bert 3. Reger has been elected traf-
fic manager OF tie HOrner-Gaylord
company of CIarksburg. he was for
merIy in the B. & o. freight depart
ment at Parkersburg and lately has
been connected with the freight de-
partuent OF the b. & o. at Grafton.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-15
british REBUILD
THE CITY OF. KUT
Place Where Their MesopO-
tamian Army Sustained
Terrible Reverse.

RUT, Mesopotamia, Dec. 17.-Ccor-
respondence Of The Associated Press)
This city. the scene CT the British
MesopotamIan aTmy's greatest re-
verse, after lying for many months
city Of the dead. abandoned by even
It's native population, has gradually
been rebuilt in the past six months,
md Is now a thriving town Of nearly IS
Sreat population as IN days Of peace
L Vas too important center to be
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-15

The garb OF the Eskimo girl IS dis
ti-gun51 81 form that Of the men by
fox-si1:n breeches, the men wearing
bearskin.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-15

The weston Independent WIN ad-
vance its subscription rate TO $L5o Z
year starting April and argues that
the dollsr-a-year weekly VIII soon ne
a thing Of the past.
J. c. Biuer. OF Hunters Fork, IN
Barbour county, with Two horses skid
ded a log weighing $500 pounds on
bare ground. The log saved 1g21O teet
of lumber.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-15
BROPSY TREATED FREE
DR.. FRANKLIN MILES. the Great
Specialists, Win Send a S3.75 Treat
ment and New Book Free.

Many Hopeless" cases Reported Cur
ed After 3 to IS Doctors Failed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-23
new REGISTRATION
FOR BOYS JUST q.
Order Applies to Young Men Fl
Since lime 5
TO MEET SEPTEMBER CALLS
Passes-Listing Of Those Affected
Under Proposed Law Will Take
Place Early In September.

Washington-Aug "a will be the
next registration day for American
boys who have reached 81 since June
5, last.
To prepare for any delay in the pas
sage of the 18-45 manpower bill Pro
vost Marshal General Crowder has is
sued orders to State headquarters,
calling for registration August "a.
1t is planned to hold the first regis
tration of men between Is and q and
between 81 and As early in September,
if the manpower bill passes by that
time, as expected.
September 8, the date originally set
for the big registration of men includ
ed under the new manpower bill, will
be changed because in number of
States primary elections will be held
on that day.
1t was officially stated by Provost
Marshal General Crowder that the OBJ.
ject of the new registration is to keep
Glass l full during the fall months,
pending registration and classification
of the new millions to be added under
the manpower bill.
The August registration will pre-
vent any draft upon deferred classes,
and is expected to furnish about $780,.
900 men for Glass classification.
Under a Presidential proclamation
the same rules will govern this reg.
istration as those covering previous
registrations.
Any person who on account of sick
ness will be unable to present himself
for registration on the day set may
apply before the day of registration at
the Office of any local board for in
structions as to how he may register
by agent, the proclamation says.
Persons absent from their place of
residence on this day may register by
mail, but each ones registration must
reach the local board having jurisdic;
ton OF the area wherein he perman-
entity resides by the day named for
registration.
Those on sea or outside the terri
torial limits of the United States shall
within five days after reaching the
first United States port comply with
the regulations pertaining to absen:
tees. Persons without permanent res
idence will register with local board
in whose jurisdiction they are on
August "a.
The proclamation exempts the fol-
lowing persons from registration:
officers and enlisted men of the reg
ular army, navy and Marine Corps,
National Guard and Naval Militia
while in the service of the United
States and officers in the Officers Re-
serve Corps and enlisted men in the
Enlisted Reserve Corps while in ac-
tive service.
The time of registration will be be-
tween A. M. and P. NJ, August "a,
1918.
A day for registration in the ter
ritories of Alaska, Hawaii and Porto
Rico will be named later.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-23
TAKES COTTAGE ON COAST.
President To Confer With Colonel
House While In Seclusion.

Manchester, Mass.-President and
Mrs. Wilson are here for few days
rest in the seclusion of Colonial
mansion on the picturesque north
shore Visits were interchanged with
Colonel E. M. House, the Presidents
intimate friend, but most of the time
was spent in the out-of-doors, enjoying
some of the most delightful weather
of the present summer.
The President and, Mrs. Wilson
were accompanied by DR.. Cary T.
Grayson, the Presidents physician
The visit, DR.. Grayson said, was for
the purpose of giving the President an
opportunity for quiet and for confer
ence with Colonel House. While
few social calls had been planned DR..
Grayson said, the Presidents chief
desire was for quiet and he earnestly
requested the ,newspapermen not to
follow the President on his automobile
rides, as has been the custom on pre-
vious visits to New England.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-23
YANKS CAPTURE Big GUNS
Illinois Troops Are Fighting BY
Side of British.
Their Conduct In Battle Highly Praised
BY AlIies-No Shortage OF Air
planes On The Marne-Explains
Heavy Casualties At ourcq.

Washington.-Th One Hundred and
Thirty-first Regiment of the Thirty
third United States Division was the
American unit which took part in the
co-British-American offensive in
Picardy, General March announced in
his conference with correspondents.
This regiment of Illinois troops, op-
Grating near Chipilly, captured three
officers, $50 men and seven 105-milli-
meter guns from the Germans.
The conduct of the American troops,
March said, won the highest praise
from the Allies.
He stated that the Picardy salient
has now been reduced on front OF
So miles to depth of IA miles. This
makes the nearest point in the Ger
man line SO miles from Paris.
The British and French offensive
has now driven the Germans back to
the line they held in the winter OF
1916, in the region of Santerre, March
said. The fact that the Germans
found there the entertainments the!
left in their advance probably accounts
for the stiff resistance the Allies are
meeting on that front, he added. At
some points the old line of 1915 has
not yet been reached by the Allies.
General March confirmed the fact
that an American counter-attack had
recovered Fismette, retaken by the
Germans after the original American
occupation.
General Pershing has been asked fcr
specific information on the use of air
craft in fighting, 4. March stated that
there was no shortage of airplanes on
the American front in the Marine sec
tor, at least. He made this statement
in reply to reports that the American
forces there are at disadvantage be-
cause of lack Of aircraft.
!. March appealed for elimination of
the word Sammy" with respect to
American troops, saying If there is
one thing the United States soldiers
did not like it is to be called Sammy
He said the British and French cant
understand why such vigorous men
should be given such an appendage.
The British have discarded it in favor
of "Yanks," March said.
The Twenty-eighth division was
holding the line south of Dormans July
16, and on July 81 it advanced over
the Ourcq River, March disclosed.
Early in August it relieved the Thirty
second division July 80 and "a hours
the Twenty-eighth division suffered
400 casualties.
March made this statement in an
swer to an inquiry as to fate of large
number of men from this division list
ed in recent casualty lists as missing
in action He stated he did not know
any further details as to the casual
ties.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-23
AMERICANS HELD FIRM /.
German counter-Attacks At Bray Re.
pulsed With Loss.

American Army ON the British Front
in Picardy.-American troops, fighting
side by side with the Canadians on
the left wing of the Allied attacking
front in Picardy, are clinging fast to
the outskirts of Bray, one of the Ger
man strong points on the north bank
of the Somme. The Germans have
counter-attacked repeatedly and vi
ciously but their fury was of no avail
The vain counter-thrusts cost the
enemy heavy losses and failed to
bulge our lines. Ten guns, including
seven 155-millimetre pieces and three
$50 millimetre-calibres, were cap
tured by our men, in addition to a
neat bag of prisoners. Great quanti-
ties of ammunition also have fallen
into our hands.