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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-30
Editorial Comment
on Current Subjects
Mr.. HUGHES ADVICE TO CON- |


From the New York World.
In three sentences Mr.. Hughes ad.
dressing the American newspaper pub
fishers. summarized admirably the
situation as to sedftfon and the means
needed to check It.
Our judicial processes have not
yet broken down and we still
have. confidence In their adeqra-
cy to punish treason and seditioa.
The elective prosecution OF the
war involves Of necessity certain
restrictions In our accustomed
freedom.
Congress has ample authority
to provide for the punishment OF
sedftious utterances as well as
seditious acts
There has been no failure OF the
civil courts in the prosecution OF Sc
dition except as the law or the evil
dence has been found deficient. a
request by the Department OF Justice
for new legislation has been resisted
because there was an unwillingness
in Congress to restrict our accustom-
ed freedom. In opposition to those
who are afraid to enact any law, IT
has been proposed that military tr1o-
utaries be established everywhere the
federal judiciary cast aside the Blu OF
Rights disregarded and the Constitu-
How and why there should have
been so much controversy over
matter so important to national wei
fare is a mystery. but Mr. Hughes
statement Of the case ought to help
restore reason
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-30

L c. oyster, the LGnberport pet-
chant, wrote an srtfcle for the apra
issue Of "The Grand Rapids Furniture
Record in which he told how Hedges
& Oyster sold IS kitchen cabinets IN
a town of 100 which Is looked upon
as a remarkable mercantile accom-
plfshment for so small Place Mr.
Oysters enterprise gets Lumberport
lots Of advertising. he says:
I'VE are putting all the letters
from distance and trade Journal
notices In 4 scrap book for our
children to read-that Is when We
get them (the chfldren) not the
letters"
aTr. oyster is bachelor.
Mr.. Oyster emphasizes that the well
known magazines do not circulate
largely in small towns, In this article,
observing:
IT do not believe that more than
ten families IN LumberpoS read
regularly one Of the largest week
lies published "
Mr.. Oyster probably refers to the
Saturday Evening Post.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-30
McComas Talks Qz
Deep Flowing

Deep plough1ng Is advocated by w
f. McComas. county farn agent, but
he does not think that it is wise to be
too radical in this course. however
This deep ploughing should be along
gradual stages so that too much OF
the sub soil is not turned up at one
time to interfere with the production
Of crops Probably an inch deeper
would be beneficial each year until the
proper depth is reached. or course
the depth Of ploughing is governed
by the type OF the soil.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-30
MssoURrs KAcANT sEMAToRsHLP.


FUDGE GRAVES has declined to exchange his posi-
non on the Supreme bench of Missouri for The seat
m the United States Senate made vacant by the death
William ]. Stone and for the fourth time Governor
seeking for big enough to be a credit
4 b the state to- offer 1t to-
Il IS not often that seat in the United States Senate
os begging and the for the present unusual stu
adon merit more study than imagine they will get,
Usually Senate seats schemed for years advance,
the possibility of filing has mpelled many man
give up successful money making to take it.
sgen though,he knew he could not live on three
tunes as large as the salary.
Doubles there are men right in Missouri now who 1vod
have this post which has already been three times
declined But the situation it presents itself Gov
nr Gardner is not exactly usual and It possible that
E,e VIII not be satisfied with the kind of eager to
the appointment if he can get the kind of man he
wants and the men whom he has far offered the
honor certainly would be credit any one of the states.
al an events the country will watch with sympathetic
interest the efforts of the governor TO find worthy
sto SD position which occupied by I hornas
Hart Benton. Carl Schurz and George c. Vest A state
ahiek the ordinary course Of events viii have to put
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-30

How would it do to start a society
for the encouragement OF wearing old
lids?
Jwalter might be induced to make
it special committee Of the County
Council of Defense.
IF it got by it might encourage the
owners OF old Palm beach suits to
Try them upon the public again this
year.
If you haven't got a bond you'll
have to step lively.
Only few more days left
And you know what you'll be If you
do not have one before the bell rings.
Most any one who is worth his or
her salt can buy bond.
Have you been noticing the speed
Of that Mountaineer ball team?
Certainly goes a long way toward
removing the bad impression that
basketball crowd left.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-30

spent Saturday and Sunday With her
mother Mrs. Lizzie Rakef.
Harry King OF Bervie~ spent Sun.
day with Mr.. WIN Smith
Mrs. Clara Smith and Shndfen vi
gil and Johnnie and Pear1 spent Sun
day at G. B. KeefoVefs.
Jesse Rice was Visittne at AshbJ
Valentines SUNDAY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernie EDDY were visit
ing the formers parents Mr.. Nelson
Eddy Sunday
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-30

We now know positively that American troops in
the battle lines somewhere in northern France This
news long time after the official
that they had started the and the that
this indication that the Commander Chief
of the Allied forces does not consider the situation
ticuary desperate. Every little scrap Information
we have indicates that situation well in hand
over there and that the territorial gains the Germans
have been making have been OF such character
as to force the hand Of the Allies
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-30
MES. WARD RuRlEn.

Funeral services over the body OF
Mrs. Nancy ]. Ward whose death &C.
cured yesterday at Cook hospital
were held this afternoon from the resi-,
dence OF Austin Stealey in Market
street. TIE Rev. c. E. Goodwin OF
the First NJ. E. church, conducted the
services and the body was @sterred
IN Maple Grove cemetery oy USder-
taker JenkinR
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-30

Germany wants to exchange prisoners with Russia
which would give Germany all the able bodied
Germans in Russia and the Russians the care
the SICK wounded and ineTecives of both nations.
That gives one chance to get line the subservi-
ency the German people their military masters.
No other government earth could propose to aban-
don its wounded sick this fashion expect to
last day after the home people found it out.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-30
RUFF STUFF

Put ring around May 10 on your
calendar.
county Council OK Defense wants
You TO plant garden in the five day
eriod following.
Better do it 20
OLD Highcos:.-,' - has his eye OF
go" ZE
Ana he's a fcss some beast
Rut folks with war gardens will not
need to be afraid Of him.
me Teuts seem to have STUDDED
their toes yesterday
riley are finding it is much longer
Eoad TO Boulogne than it is to Upper
Ara thousands Of them are no: go
Ing TO come back
Before we forget it We want to say
We spotted those straw lies Sal
There ought to be a Jaw against
Guys who are doing their Garndcst
b buy bonds and thrift stamps can:
lfford to have the hay hat season
I53Iess. ~ cor-se lids arc.
goilg TO be in style ttt5 year,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-30
ANOTHER FOR MouNTArNEERs

An error by Ross and single by
Wilcox and a long three base hit by
Rodgers melted West Virginia two
runs which defeated the strong Dart
mouth nine at Hanover, n. H.. yester-
day by 20 score. The winning runs
came in the seventh and after this
inning neither team was able to score
again. Tie work Of both Harris and
1GeteAer was commendabloU
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-30

For heating small rooms gas van
radiator resembling the usual hot air
affair, has been invented
An Alabama inventors device to
support iuvalids in bed closely resem-
bIes the back arms of a chair.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-30
SHORT AND SNAPPY

EIkins is for party harmony; Highland is for party
News.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-30

at the rate they travelled yesterday will be long
the get to the channel ports and
there will not be many Of them they do get there
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-30

that city. Among the Monongah Dok-
les attending were John Gregory. Col.
C. A. Honaker, Emery Morris, Clyde
Satterfield, Albert Robey.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-30
MONONGAH
In Buekhannon.

Mrs. L. e. Bee, Mr.. and Mrs. W. r.
Evans and Mrs. Lee n. Satterheld
have returned from Buckhannon where
they were attending a branch meeting
OF tn Woman's Foreign Missionary So
ciety.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-30
Visitinq Here.

John f. Pierpont. accompanied by
his son. Kenneth yPierpont, of Harris
vile. W. Va. has been in Monongah
visiting his daughter, Mrs. Lee n. Sat
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-30

French chemists make an artificial
oil Of geranium from phenol for per-
tuning soap.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-30
Menonaah DokIes.

were in Fairmont yesterday evening
taking part IN the Dokie celebration in
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-30

plant war garden help other person plant
between May 10 and May Is. Many people Will be
induced by this action gardening work, but
in order to give the garden movement really effective
boost the community councils ought matter
up and appoint day for their communities and
then it that the movement is well advertised. In
that way dozens gardens would been
planted will get start and every one be induced
to take an interest in the movement
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-30

Geological Survey estimates to the effect that
production bitumnous coal during the week which
ended April 81. This is not large increase. it
important because it tends to show that since the
troublesome dispute railroad fuel has settled
the coal industry is getting itself together In very
weeks. sure. the improvement in the stu
will be and the fears for repetition
of last winters fuel famine will disappear OF
only maximum production from out could make
fuel situation satisfactory, but conditions de-
cidedly easier.
at yesterday's- meeting the County Council Of De-
Tense recommended that every in the county either
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-30
Apgl b. lgIs
4 High Standard Of Quality ways
And Prices That SPEAK Louder Than Words
Oar patrons need have

Our patrons need have
no na1sgivings about, the
quality of anything we
sell, for we consider Equal
ity" a strong bulwark of
our business policy.
In this store quality viii
never be lowered that
price may be lowered also
in order to make a social
ed bargain. If our prices
look low you may be GER
tain that they are low not
because quality has been
tampered with but because
with our purchasing pow
er combined with what we
hold to be a patriotic
EFdrive against rising pric-
es" we are consistent In
maintaining our prices
normal even in the face Of
rising costs. The Quail
ty" is always exactly what
It ought to be to make an
honest value.
Pretty, Neat Gingham
Dresses
that bring real comfort to the
wearer. These are not house
dresses, but nice enough for street
wear.
Plain and plaid trimmed, with
white pique collars and cuffs, they
are attractively belted with belts
of patent leather and kid. For
morning wear, work in the yard or
garden, etc. Several OF such dress
es would not be amiss-
s4.85 and $500 -
True Values
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-30

Miss Cora Valentine and little niece
Virgil were visiting at Jesse Rices
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-20
KEPT Her AWAKE
The Terrible Pains in Back and
Sides. Cardui Gave Relief.

Aarksville, La.-Mrs. Alice Johnson,
Of this place, writes: "For one year !
suffered with an awful misery in my back
and sides. My left side was hurting me
all the time. The misery was something
awful
could not do anything, not even sleep
at night. 1t kept me awake most of the
night took different medicines, but
nothing did me any good or relieved me
anti! took Cardui
Twas not able 10 do any of my work
for one year and got worse all the time,
was confined 10 my bed off and on. got
so bad with my back that when stopped
down ] was not able TO Straighten up
again . ! decided ! would try Cardui
-. BY time had taken the entire bottle
! was feeling pretty good and could
straishten up and my pains were nearly
all gone.
shall always praise Cardui. con-
dnued taking it until was strong and
we'll" II you suffer from pains due TO
female complaints, Cardui may be just
what you need. Thousands of women
who once suffered in this way now praise
Cardui for their present god health.
Give it trial. NC-I33
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-20

fort will be put forth by the society
element in Tulsa to make the many
social features Of the reunion doubly
attractive.
President Wilson has approved q
the holding of this reunion as an
ample of patriotism while the nation
is at war Director-Gener McAdoo
promises the committee ample rail
way facilities, and has authorized a
rate of one cent a mile each way to
Confederate Veterans, Sons of Con-
federate Veterans, and their families.
The Tulsa reunion, therefore, is an
assured success and it is the earnest
desire of the Reunion Committee that
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-20
TULSA CITIZENS
RAISING FUNDS
FOR REUNION

TULSA, Okla, August 20.-The
Tulsa Confederate reunion Committee,
composed of meny of the leading
citizens of Tulsa, have been engaged
for some weeks raising q fund of
100000, and perfecting an organiza-
ton for the entertainment of the 28th
annual reunion Of the United Confed-
crate Veterans Association, the Con-
federated Southern Memorial Associa-
tion and the 23rd reunion of the Sons
of Confederate Veterans, September
24-27 inclusive.
The committee is assured of the
necessary financial support, so that
no fears need be entertained on that
score. 1t is confidently believed that
100000 delegates and visitors will at
tend this reunion, and that it will be
one Of the best reunions ever held
Arrangements have been made to
care, free Of charge, for from 5000
to 10000 veterans. They will be pro
vided sleeping quarters in the new,
airy, spacious public school buildings
Of Tulsa. The buildings are of brick,
one story in height and have ample
toilet facilities. Free street car tick
cts will be supplied to all Confeder-
ale Veterans. Ample bedding has al
ready arrived in Tulsa. 1t is all new
having been purchased at the factory
for this occasion. These guests will
be served three meals day at large
mess hall, and E. A. Pickens, who has
catered successfully to So many re
unions in the past, is in Tulsa waiting
for his old friends to come. He will
cater to all their needs.
Ample provision will be made for
the annual reunion balls. Special eff
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volunteered his services on account of
his former military experience, and
is now in the service aiding in the
great cause for which this country
bscame involved.
MY brother and law partner being
u the army, and all of my time be-
ing devoted to the duties of the
fee of Solicitor General, has necessi-
tated the sacrifice entirely of our law
practice.
Mr.. FELTON, and Mr. Childers are
both office holders, which assume
are profitable or they would not hold
to them, and Mr.. Harrell has a good
law practice, while | have had to
sacrifice mine owing to the fact that
my brother and law partner is in the
ermy and my entire time being de-
vcted to the duties of my office as
Solicitor General.
II l have failed in a single case
t. measure up to the responsibilities
devolving upon me as Solicitor Gen
eraI l challenge all of my opponents
to name the case. If I have made
good respectfully ask your endorse
ment by giving me the remainder of
the present enexpired term, and l as
sure you that I shall very deeply ap-
preciate your support
Sincerely your friend,
JOHN A. FORT.
Americas, Ga, Aug. 10, 1918"
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record breaking attendance shall be
certain in advance.
Groves chilli Tonic Tablets and
Groves TaStleSS chill Tonic

You can get Groves Tasteless chill
Tonic in Tablet form as well as in
Syrup. the kind you have always
hought The tablets are intended for
those WHO prefer to swallow a tfblet
rather nan a syrup, and as con-
Tenience for those who travel.
GROVES chill TONIC TABLETS
contain exactly the same medicinal
properties and produce the same re-
suits as Groves Tasteless chill Tonic
which is put up in bottles. The price
IF either is 60c.-Adv.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-20
FORT APPEALS To
VOTERS AND SETS
FORTH REASONS He
SHOULD De NAMED
PRESENT SOLICITOR GENERAL OF
SOUTHWESTERN CIRCUIT SAYS
HE HAS ALREADY MADE SUB
STANTIAL SACRIFICE IN SUR
RENDERING HIS ONCE LUCRA.
TIVE LAW PRACTICE.

John Allen Fort, present solicitor
genaral of the Southwestern circuit
and candidate for reelection in the
| September primary, has issued a cir
| cular letter to the voters of the cir
cult, wherein he sets forth several
reasons why he should be elected. The
letter is interesting and presents the
situation as seen by the Fort support
ers most accurately. There is no at
tempt at mud-slinging involved in
| the letter, and no charges are made
against the other candidates. 1t is
merely a clean-cut, manly presenta-
ton of Solicitor Forts reasons why
he should be reelected, and reads as
follows:
ITO the Voters of the Southwestern
Circuit:
Having been continuously engag-
ed in court work where the duties of
my office obligated to me be until
right recently | have not had an OPP
| portunity to see all my friends and
DISCUSS my candidacy with them; and
having called ON great many and
found them away on business, and the
time being short between now and
the primary; hence this letter.
Il am sure that every single voter
in this Circuit knows that l will high
ly appreciate his assistance in this
| race whether I have an opportunity to
see him in person or not. l am also
sure that all of you appreciate the
position in which I am now placed
in asking for the remainder of an
expired term as Solicitor General.
''On the End day of January, 1917,
I was appointed by the Governor to
fill the vacancy caused by the death
of the late Hon J. R. Williams, this
appointment to hold only to the pres
ent general election.
Under the law you are now to elect
a Solicitor General for the remainder
of Mr.. Williams unexpired term to
hold for two years, and not for a full
term of four years as many suppose,
and / am asking to be elected for
the remainder of this unexpired term.
at the time of my appointment as
Solicitor General my brother, Maj.
James A. Fort, and | were engaged
in the practice of law as partners,
and although he was at that time IN
the military service on the Maxican
border we both expected his early
return, rot dreaming that this coun-
try would become involved in the
present war against Germany. How
ever when war was declared, although
several years above the draft age, de
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-09
.TR0TzKY THINKS
ALLIES FAVOR A
| RUSSIAN PEACE


LONDON Jan o-Lcou Irouk, the
bolsheviki foreign mwst,f IS convinced
that the entente government, wish Gcr
many to make an adyauiagrou, ,cpa.
rate peace with Russia. So that Ger
many will agree the more willingly ,p
surrender what the allie, want m the
Nest according TO the pc,rogad oor
respondent OF the Daily New,
The foreign minister who wa, m
terviewed as he WAS starting tor Rrr.
Litovsk, SAID thar prrmcr llud
George had made q statement permit
ting such an Interpretation and he spoke
along the same lines as an editorial
printed earlier in the bol>hcvk organ.
pravda.
Premier Lloyd George, the core
spondent ASSURED lroUlN, had never
made such a statement but the bol,hc-
vik leader was hard to convince and
said That /, the Allied policy He
added that the attitude col, rhc hJlshc
yik would not be influenced d, the at
titude OF the allied government, but
by that Of the allie, peoples
Trotlky was asked what hope he him
self had Of a general acceptable peace
He replied that it was difficult to say
because the Germans had not yet been
Offered a chance 10 make such a peace
but he was SURE the Germans must need
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"AIWNNS \ COOP SHOW"
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Deem BtAAlhinI

NTT TTVV II YOU VUT IT III NOUTNcTT
Sign in Montclair IN. j. garage.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-09
Peace Councillors
Back in Session

AMSTERDAM, Jan. o-1he leaders
OF the delegations representing Russia
and the central power, held a preliml-
nary discussion yesterday diSpoSing Of
questions of procedure, a dispatch from
Brest-Litovsk reports. The meeting
was attended by Leon Trollky boil
sheviki foreign minister; DR. Won
Kuehlmann German foreign minister;
Count Clernin. AuStro-Eungarian Tor.
eign minister, and Talaat Bcy Turkish
grand vizlct
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-09
Postoffice Shows
Big Gains for Year

Oklahoma City postoiiicc receipts
showed an increase of eighteen percent
for 1917, according to a report made
yesterday by Claude Weaver poslmas-
ter. The postal receipts for 1910 were
$594,6o7 and for 1917 were T0l, ,jlS, a
gain OF $l07,65l
This is the largest increase in postal
receipts that has been shown for year
by the postoiiicc here since 1909.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-09
KAISER WILL RECOGNIZE
uTHUANlA AS A STATE

COPENHAGEN. Jan 9-Gcrmany
intends to proclaim an acknowledgment,
Of Lithuania as an independent state,
according to w Swedish newspaper
Dapens Nyhetor
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-09
SCHOOL FOR BACKWARD
CHILDREN TO BE MOVED

The school for backward chId,cn
will be moved from the Washington
school building where it has been for
the last two year, to the Irving school
] A. WhDctord city superintendent Of
schools. SAID the principal reason for
the removal is that the manual train.
ing department Of the grade schools,
much used by the children in the back
ward school /, in the Irving school
building The. date for removal ha, no,
been set Mamie Franks is the in.
Stuuctor OF TINS school. which consists
OF twenty boys.
Deep Breathing
Air free If You put IT in yourself
Sign in Montclair IN. j. garage
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-09
PRIVATE PATRICK BUGDEN

Australian Imperial Forces.
For most conspicuous bravery
and devotion to duty when on
two occasions our advance was
temporarily held up by strongly
defended pill boxes" Private
Bugden, IN the face OF devas
tdunR tuc from machine guns,
glllantly led small parties TO at.
tack these strong points and,
successfully silcncing the ma
chine guns with bombs, cap
tured the garrison at The point
Ct the bdyonct
On five occasions he rescued
wounded men under intense shell
and machine gun fire, showing
an utter contempt and disregard
for danger
Always foremost IN volunteer
ing loI any dangerous mission,
1t was during the execution OF
one OF these missions that this
gallant soldier was killed.