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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-05

that would be a good time to get mar.
ried.
Miss Arrant caught the next train
for Funston.
The wedding was the elimination
Of a schoolday romance, the young
couple having gone 10 school together
at ST. Paul, Neb., where Alex gets his
mail when he is not in the army or
playing baseball
Mrs Alexander will make her home
in Omaha while Alex is wearing the
khaki.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-05

The Star GpanGlo1 Banner. Audiences
Friday evening TIE annual High
school eomm0ncomont exercises VIII
b held at the First PRESBYTERIAN
church at eight o'clock. Hon. Stewart
Walker Of MartinSburg, viii BE- the
orator. Ninstyone pupils VIII b grad.
uated on this occasion.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-05

It doesn't take a couple long to get
married II both are willing.
A few days ago a long distance call
came to Omaha, Neb., for Miss Aimee
Arrant from Camp Funston, Kans.
Three days later Miss Arrant was
Mrs Grover Cleveland Alexander.
The erstwhile leading pitcher Of
the National League conhded over
the phone that he was to be trans.
feTred from the infantry to the artil.
leTy and would have a day or so off
from army duties and that he thought
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-05
TWO AMBULANCES
N USE N FRANCE
Donated by FairmOnt in
Salvation Army Canvass
are in Service.

Captain John o,Bierne, Of the local
Salvation army headquarters, today
received a letter from Col William
Evans, Of Pittsburgh, stating that the
ambulances donated by the Salvation
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-05
Big Strike Closes
Chicago Stock Yards
CBy Associated Press)

oMGAGo, June 5.-Aa unherAlded
strike Of scalemen. feedmen aui dock.
men At the stock yards today stopped
trading in i've stock.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-05
Standing Of the Clubs.

Games Scheduled Today.
Pittsburgh at New York.
Cincinnati at Philadelphia.
st. Louis at Brooklyn.
Chicago at Boston.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22
USE EARTHQUAKE DEBRIS
TO BUILD DAY NURSERY
No New Material Available Society APP
rroprtntes That which Is Mt
Hand,
WAsHINGTON. September 2l..

WASHINGTON. September 2l.-'Tis
an i'll wind that blows no good.
The American Red Cross in Italy is
capitalizing an earthquake. WRECK
age of the 1915 disaster OF Avezzano
and Sora is being used to construct
place. The story is told in a cable
message TO the Red Cross national
headquarters here.
No new building material being
available. the Red Cross workers
busted themselves gathering bricks,
what was once Sora. With but little
additional material there was erected
a building which will care for the ba-
bies while their mothers are attending
to harvest duties now in operation.
{" While their husbands and sons were
invaders the task OF cuItivating and
harvesting the crops fell largely upon
the women. But what could they do
with their babies while they worked
in the fields? This was the problem
presented to the Red Cross. No build
ing was available for a nursery, and
new building materials were not TO
be had. Then came the bright idea
OF salvaging the ruins OF the. earth
quake.
: 1t will be recalled tina. the earth
quake virtually wiped out Avezzano
and Sora. Avezzano received most Of
the aHistance given by Italy and the
town. did not set much assistance.
Nothing has been rebuilt there. and
the suffering caused by the earthquake
has heen aggravated by war conditions
The people have been trying TO live in
the debris of their homes. and many
The Red Cross has gone to the res
cue.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22
RED CROSS GIVES AID TO
WOUNDED americans
French People Prevailed Upon 40
Give Up Train Seats for In
jured Soldiers.
A,1BULANCEs ARE PROVIDED
Men From the Front Trenches Are
Taken to Rest Station for Com
Portable Sleep Before Starting on
Journey to Port " Embarkation.

W A H NC r IN, September ell
A little story has just reached Red
Cross headquarters OF what one OF the
workers of that organization did for
nine wounded American soldiers who
were travelling across France to take
trates tho fact that the Red Cross
workers everywhere are giving their
first attention TO the American fight
The soldiers were in charge of a
sergeant OF the medical corps. and
when they bearded The train ,hey
and civilians. Every seat in the train
was occupied. and il looked as though
The long 'rig would WOW only add TO the the
there was nothing for them TO 10 but
stand throughout the journey.
Then came relief in the person of n
wcarer OF the Red Cross uniform. lie
was quick TO divine the reason for the
signs OF distress on the medical SER
gents face II took him but a few
moments TO prevail upon number OF
the French officers TO give up their
compartment TO the wounded Ameri-
cans, the French officers being eager
and glad to do this as soon as they
We're informed OF the true situation.
During the rest Of the trip the SOL
dicrs were &C instantly watched over by
the Red Cross worker. lie left tn:
train at frequent stops TO bring them
fruit and refreshments. When the
train arrived In Paris there was no
al
but This situation was quickly solved
by the Red Cross man, who secured
ambuances from Red Cross headquar-
tiers. They We're taken TO a rest sta
ton for i comfortable sleep of TWO
hours before starting on the last lap
.! their journey TO the cnlbarkntiun
port. and when tney awakened they
found soap. hot water and towels
r,.,dy for their use. And thcn--marveI
OF ali-ihey sat down 10 IA hot and APP
pc,iHing meal which had been prepared
ed
mess sergeant.
When the soldiers we're safely placed
on the train. refreshed and made more
comfortable by the Assistance ren-
dered them they rendered profuse
thanks TO the Red Cross worker for
what he had done. But he declined
personal thanks, saying: The Red
cross is doing this for you
This is only one of many incidents
coming to the surface from the front
TO show how the Red Cross workers
in the field are performing real, help
full service for the men who are bear
ing the cause of America in tht war
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22
MEDUSA HEAD CAMEO
AUCTIONED OFF AT 800
Formed One OF the Classic Collection
OF Gems Mnde by Third Duke
of Marlborough.

LONDON. September 2l.-Proba V
executed for that patron OF the arts
the Roman Emperor Hadrian. superb
cameo OF The head Of Medusa. wonder
lucent chalcedony. appeared at Chris
tess recently and fetched $500 IT
was a ci..ssic reminder Of "A classic
sale for il formed part of the incom-
parable Mariboroush gems. which re-
allied. en- bloc. $4,000 in June. 1875.
passing to the late David 3romilow.
OF liattlesden Park.
The collection was formed by George.
third Duke Of Marlborough. and CON :
prised gems which had belonged to
Howard, Earl OF Arundle; William.
second Earl OF Bessborough. and Philip
Dormcr. Earl of Chesterfield. In 1889
the art market had the opportunity OF
Lily Duchess OF Marlborough won back
at $3.50 the dreadful Gurgon" sold
last week.
I;ut the gem OF gems then went 10
that seat of classic culture, the Boston
Museum. this being the glorious sar-
donyx cameo Of the "Hymehcai Pro-
cession of Eros and Psyche" which
brought $4,000. When warscarred
American veterans return home they
may find some relief in going to see
Chippendale to the boston cameo.
Al Sotheby's C..xton Royal
Booke." admittedly not SO fine as the
lied 5000, wen, for $1,000: a first
edition o, Keats poems. 1917, $1,000.
and a unique copy OF Shelly's
"Adonais.'' 1921 tShelley's famous
elegy on his dead friend). 1915. This
contained projected rrontiSpiece Dy
the last two lines. an idea which was
never carried out.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22
BANKERS FLOCK TO CHICAGO
FOR ANNUAL CONVENTION
Plans Mnde Call for the Entertain
ment OF Mt I.enst 10000
Visitors.

CHICAGO. I'LL. September 2l.-plans
have been made for the entertainment
OF 10000 visitors for the annual con-
vention OF the American Bankers As
ISOLATION which convenes here Mon
day. Delegates from all parts of the
United States began arriving to-day
and tonight the hotel registers con-
tanned the names of prominent bankers
and financial men from almost every
The program is Of national in
terest, Samuel Untermyer. OF New
citation OF Railroad Security Owners
Will talk on Railroad Securities"
Samuel insult will speak on Public
Utility Securities" other speakers
dent Guaranty Trust Company, New
Princeton University: William A. Law,
president First National Bank. Phila-
delphia, and DR.. Clarence Osley As
sistant Secretary of Agriculture.
The trust company section will have
an Independent program. Thu, pro-
president Of Union Trust company,
Sam as Custodian OF Allen PROPERTY"
by Ralph stone, president OF Union
Trust Company. Detroit.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22
FRENCH OPEN TOY SHOP
Nearly All PlnsthlnEs SuEgest Wnr
Hospitals, Ambuinnces. Ding
outs and Soldiers.

PARIS. September 2l.--Thc annual
toy show has been opened again this
year. but in the Petit Palais Instead
OF the Tuilcr:es. There are all sorts
of toys and games, mostly suggestive
OF War--hospitals. ambu lances, dug
outs. sandbag projections. soldiers on
foot and on horseback. and guns OF
every caliber. La crosse Berthe emit 8
two little dolls--Nenette and Rintin--
every time she fires; the tanks are
warranted to overcome every obstacle.
and there is a squadron Of airpiaues
dren there are plaster casts, and in
genious puzzles for finding the Germa n
Emperor in his lair For babies there
are animals OF every hue and color.
angular and somewhat forbidding, as
wool Is scarce; and for adults there
are lamps, stoves and all sorts Of prac-
teal ,coJtriyances.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22
WAR WORK SOCIETIES
APPOINT COMMITTEES
United Effort VIII BE Made In Noyem-
her to Rinse SISO,-
500, 900,

NEW YORK. September 2l-At a
meeting OF the representatives OF the
seven war work organizations which
IRE TO unite in the sl10,5O0 900 cam
paisn in November. John r. Mott was
elected director-general Of the cam
paign. with a Governing committee
consisting OF the following:
Raymond B. Fosdick. chairman Of
inc Commission on Training Camp
;, George w. Perkins. representing the
y. n. &. a.
Mrs. Henry P. Dawson. representing
John g. AGAR. and James F. Phelan
War Council.
!, Hon Myfon IT. Herrick. representing
the war Camp. Community Service
John ID. Rockefeller, Jr.
Mortimer l.. Schir. representing tho
Cleveland II. Dodge, treasurer
Frank A Eanderlip. representing
the American Library Association.
George Gordon Battle, representing
the Salvation Army.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22
u. S. GIRLS ANGRY !.
ASS0LD|ERS WED
Bright Eyed Lasses of France
4 HaveHabit of Making !.
40 Eyes That Win.
VIEWS OF NEW YORK MISS
Believes Some Action Should Be
Taken to Prevent Such
Alliances.

NEW YORK. September 21.-Ameri-
can girls have decided they are en-
tirely willing to devote themselves
Enthusiastically to !.elp win the war
lhey viii wear overal!s, perform work
in the heids. in muni,ion shops. as
chauneurs, ta1i-drivers, conductor
cites. Liberty bond scilery. can,een
workers or anything else usefu:. they
WIZ sacrIhcc eon.iuri. time, prcLt,
PRESSES, cdnuy. acGus ,Umeu ivous, b.
go treasures. Ihcy are souu sports
but there Is one ,ning Lacy are II u
Wiling 70 saCrince. Many a pretty liz
tie Ioot mas s,aniped its owners cid
grin when shr iead or heard ina,
swarms OIL American soldiers have sur
rendered 10 the cparin OF Drlgnt-eyed
rrencn giris and VISITED the cnaplains.
owners. lhc American girl liz not Will
ins TO have marriag eauIe young Amer
icah Nell succumu TO French girls
or any other girls except those right
here In America.
something should be done TO put a
stop to our uoys marrying .hIs,ily
abroad said uain,y New York girl
To-Day. our girls here'arc doing their
PIT with all The patriotic spirit the
boys are showing. yet environment is
proving too strong for lots or the SOL
diers. who marry pretty French girls
AFTER The briefest acquaintance.
Il haven't a thing ~ Say against the
french girls. They are Iuli or charm
ana they certainly know how TO make
eyes al a fine big American soldier
VINO looks as IL he could not only
make the Kaiser wish he never had
oeen born. but also as il he could take
good care OF little wife No. one
car hardly blame the French girls for
picking the very best husbands the
world has TO offer.
WHERE DO AMERICAN
GIRLS COME iNf SHE ASKS
But Just where do American girls
come in? They are waiting at home,
that after the world has been made
SAFE they will have homes OF their own
10 enjoy their safety in. But il our
boys marry foreign girls it will leave
US desolate.
This subject furnishes ground for
know. But its serious side Is a lot
bigger than its humorous side. 1t
really is tragedy in itself Probably
thousands OF American girls, who in
normal circumstances would have made
happy wives and mothers. will be forced
70 become old maids just because a
Lonely American soldier and a pair OF
bright eyes were thrown together in
France.
II don't know Just what remedy
could be applied. Perhaps a, remedy
is Impossible and the American girls
are doomed 10 suffer oldma id God just
as thousands and thousands OF French
Eirls and women were doomed to suffer
old-maidhood or widowhood by the wur
we hear lot OF preachment against
nasty maria ges contracted before our
boys go overseas. Maybe they are i'll
ADVISED as a whole. Blu, there is a
serious question as TO whether the risk
in such marriages is not less than the
risk OF leaving our boys to marry for
eign girls through sheer loneliness"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22

SOCIETY
HAS CAPITAL OF ITS. OWN
Washington Awakes to Fact IL La
Seat OF Government for Coun-
try Miles Away.
is LOCATED IN AN APARTMEN 1
Leader OF New Nation One OF the
Foremost Slavonic Students--Be.
gan His Life as Blacksmith's Ap.
prentice Years Ago.
is LOCATED IN AN APARTMEN 1

WASHlNGTON. September 9l-Thl.
one-time restful and reposefpl old city
awakened to-day TO find that the war
which has turned things topsy-turvy
oil around. had given IT new thrill
For Washington learned. and learned
officially 10 boot: that In addition 10
being the seat OF government for the
United States Of America. II was also
the capital OF another country.-thou.
sends Of miles away. This state OF
recognition OF the Czecho- slovaks a.
a nation and Offering them the o1icial
hand OF our friendship:
slovaks is vested in it's National ceu1.
ell and the head OF the National Coun
Gil Is Professor T. G. Masaryk. who I.
here Therefore. the capital OF the
Czeeho -Slovaksis a modest apartment
In the northwes, section of Washing
ton, where Professor Masaryk make.
his home.
This situation is perhaps without an
equal In history. Seats OF government
have been changed before in war, bu,
never has the center OF a govern
an ocean. out of. the maeIstrom oil
battle and bloodshed and into a nor.
maily prossic and well-set-up town
Ike Washington. t-t 81.
The situation Is. however a tribute
10 the Czecho-S lovaks and Professor
M ,h Their leader II shows, how
the c"i;sS ed state, t,ss rssards brave
bravery and their nationality. in face
o. the terrorism and oppression tina,
have been their unhappy lot.
When the history OF the war Is writ
ten. romanticists will, or should be
satisfied With the duties OF the escape
the lighting and the recognition Of tn
Czechs. as they form one OF the fas.
cinating chapters OF the great conflict
And when the native Czecho- Sloval;
sits down to write the story of hi.
:ountrys struggle for independence
he Will find in Professor Masaryk all
the necessary attributes OF an .Ameri-
can President up until the time log
cabins went out Of style
Professor Masaryk. the leader OF the
new, nation and the foremost Slavonit
student in the world. started life as Il
blacksmith's apprentice--what more
could historian desire? Up TO the
time OF his flight from Austria, when
he declared for the cause OF the allies
he was recognized az the true demo
cratic leader in the, affairs of the dua
empire. and since his escape he ha.
collected the scattered threads OF his
couRtrymen all over the earth. brough,
them into being again, directed armie:
In Russia and Siberia. and is. respon-
sihle. for the recognition OF the people
who call him their little father, h,
the United States. Great Britain. France
and Italy .s-a's' .l.f..'',.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22
OFFICER Jokes AS DOCTORS
REMOVE BOTH OF HIS LEGS
*. of e. Secrrtarie. Turn In and Aid
Hospitals When Occasion
Makes IL NeceSaary.

nARIs. September 2l.-"Do your
talking after yol're finished work, of
which there Is plenty in sight"
That was the substance OF a terse or
der given TO knights Of Columbus sec
Getaries by overseas Commissioners
Lawrence q. Murry in July. when
Marshal Foch launched the big allied
offensive. An hour afterward wounded
American soldiers began to arrive at
hospitals here. and for many weeks
X. of Z. secretaries obeyed literally
Mr.. Murray's instructions. incessant-
~ day and night, they and *. of T..
rbaplainS labOrca TO relieve the wound
ed. Now that a breathing spell tx
granted them. they are recouniins their
experiences
one told OF a young lieutenant
brought in with wounds that necessi
tated amputating both legs. While he
was awaiting hts turn To be operated
upon package from his wife was
paced in his hands. In ii ne found six
pairs Of socks.
What shall do with these now? ?"
no asked.
Calling * OF c. secretary. he de-
Evered the package 10 him with in
structions to give the contents TO som.
fellow who could use them.
iii wear artificial socks the rest
OF my life. SUPPOSE. said the wound
ed officer. with a twisted grin.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22
f.
DEEDS OF OFFICER
ARE RECOGNIZED
Gen. Bucks Decoration First to
Be Given Officer of
His Rank.
DISPLAYS HEROIC LEADERSHIP
Man Who Saw Service With
General Shafter Proves
Real Worth.
DISPLAYS HEROIC LEADERSHIP

WASHINGTON. September 2l.-ria-
1or-General Beaumont b suck Is the
nrst OF the American generals over
mere TO be awarded the Distinguished
rations Is enhanced by the fact that
II Is understood General Pershing wit
messed the gallant deeds which the
was only brigadier when he gained
the cross; Even at the time he was
nshting his great service had com
and his name was sent to the Senate
and he was confirmed in the rank Of
ma1or-Eeneral
This distinguished general appears
there TO be awarded the Distinguished
az the head of his troops. He made
history for himself and the country
during the period when the Ameri-
f fadm having ah rolled back the GeTman ar,
series OF fights that ended only when
the victorious division in which Gem
eral Buck vas operating rested with
thetfoe SUI flying near Fismes. On the
day named General Pershing says of
General Buck:
he displayed conspicuous gallan,ry
and heroic leadership Of his command.
tBuck's) brigade had fallen General
Buck, with contempt of personal dan
ger. in spite of heavy artillery bonn
verSed the front OF his advancing
forces. gave correct directions TO his
orga Szation commanders, and led the
first Save o. the eliminating attack
which atormed and captured the town."
General Buck whs graduated from
West Point Military Academy in 1855,
arm. with which he continued up to the
present time. His brigade is regular
army organization OF the FIRST Army
Corps.
General Buck stall and sim. with
his CLASSMATES la wellington. lie
General Henry T. McGain. until lately
adjutant-gencral or the army. but who
has been assigned 10 division at
DESCRIBED Az HORN. e tr
FIGHTER BI FRIESDS
AS cadet General Buck was some :
what wiiiowy and light as 10 weight.
he ~as the scrapDiesl man in his class.
who began the practice OF war when
3 he was At school and kept it up till
he got a chance to get into the army
General Buck wen,'to Cuba with tn.
Shafter eapedtttc.. and was In the
lighting At san Juan rill. Later he
went to the Philippines.
He saw service first lieutenant
In tho Ninth lnfaLtry. and was trans
fcrred from time TO time TO probably
half dozen regiments. He was n
Il was on the horde. His service just
before that was Az adjutant-gcneral OF
the Department OF the Columbia. He
has been in all parts OF the United
States on duty and is proficient not
only in the practice but the theory OF
war. Not long before the breaking
out Of the war he was "A director al
the Army War College, on the STAFF OF
the adjutan; general. his ciassmate.
General Mccain.
All of the officers who have spok en
OF General Buck since the conferring
Of the cross on him oy General Perish
ing have paid the highest tribute to
his personal qualities OF manliness and
as signal example OF the high type
Of bravery that characterizes every
graduate OF the Military Academy at
West Point.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22
CANADIANS ARE. FEARLESS
WHEN RIDING TO BATTLE
One Rides on Top Of AsxauitInE Tank
st and Escapes without n
Scratch.

LONDON, September 2l-Stories are
beginning 10 come in OF brilliant indi-
Sidqal work work during the course Of the
mans back TO and beyond the Hin
denburg line. In. the dense fog of the
early morning Of August i've men
Of well known battalion sepass,ed
way about came suddenly upon a
German trench fully manned. The
word 70 fire.. when one after another
over 100 Of the boches came tumblins
up out Of the trench to surrender
thinking. no doubt, the little party
was supported by large force. The
five men marched the whole party Off
The tank Dominion" led the tanks
into action in this sector with a piper
Of Manitoba unit sitting astride the
TOP .sEiriing. his pibroch. He came
who piiped his battalion into battle
The spirit of the-,entire Canadian
force. continues wonderful. Notwith-
standing their heavy lighting. par
tieulsr!X Of the mrs, three days, they
over the top: They take pride In
having established a record" three
day advance-22.O00 wards. :
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22
POTATO BUGS CAN KILL
GERMAN FOOD STAPLE
War Department Receives Many Let
tcrs Daily on How to
Win the Wnr.
HERE'S ONE MARVELLOUS IDEA
Would Gather All Dcstru, tive Buxs
In United States and Drop Them
In Central Empires by Means IF
AirplnneS.

WASHINGTON. September oi.-The
War Department is receiving from
twenty to thirty letters a day giving
advice on the way to win the war
Most or them go into the waste basket.
pnt the other day one. got into the
was sent from office to office. accu-
muiatinG in each approval or recon-
mendation that it be not tried
The letter urged that all the potato
hugs in the United States he collected
and then dropped from airplancs on
German fields in place Of bombs or
propaSanda The writer sand they
on which the people of Bocheland de :
pend for sustenancc.
When II reached General Enoch
crowder's desk with its mass OF at
tendant correspondence from colonies
and majors and general or two. that
hard-headed warrior grunted twice in
disgust that the department should
have wasted time, even In hu:nor. and
tore the espondcnce to pieces
Merrill Moores, Congressman from
the Seventh District OF Indiana. re-
ceived an even more ingenious sus
tho construction of Il bridge across
BehrinE straits. over which armies
could be marched TO Asia, whence
they could march overland to attack
Germany and Austria from the rear
Moores wrote his constituent that
ne war Department thanked him Tor
me suggestion. out mat II was already
Undertaking tunnel under nehrin=
straits through which il expected 10
run railway. which would connect
with new line TO he built into
Alaska from Seattle. and with "A linz,
TO be built to connect with the Trans
siberian Railroad. so that American
armies could be rushed by train into
Russia. His correspondcnt annrnv.I
This, and asked that the plans for thu.
Rehrins bridge. which he had sent. he
returned so that he could modify then.
into tunnel
They empty the waStebnskct each
day in the War Department..