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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-15

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Aoril Is
How many native sons OF West Vir-
fnia are fighting for Uncle Sam?
How many, both native and adopted.
are there in the various arms OF the
ehtfns service? The answers 10
these questions can only be guessed
There are few official figures at
hand which may serve TO help out
the guessing. For instance. the num-
her Of men ordered from West Vir-
gfnia to camp up to April 10 was H.
756. Whfte and colored. The number
5 OF enlfStments for the navy in West
Virginia between April 6. 1917. the
date OF the declaration of war by Ccn-
gress, and February IS, 1918, was
2115. A total in army and navy OF
But. q matter OF fact. we
know that the total number II larger
than that, probably by 1000 10 1000.
maybe more and maybe less. but like
y enough more-many more. For
one, our guess Is that there are ap-
Fortunately 10000 West Virgiuians
citing or getting ready to fight. ju-
ending those pioneer patriots, those
heroic yedhg and gallant West Viz
ginians who silently slipped away
from their homes in the mountains
and the valleys Of the State and across
tie bocder into Canada, and have
fought and laid down their lives for
the freedom OF the world under an
alien and allied flag. They are no
small contingent. and ever and anon
the folks at home are reminded OF it
BIZ their names in the casualty, lists
or SmoaE those who have achieved
le coveted decorations for commit
ils feats Of extraordinary bravery
ana heroism.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-15

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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-15
SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT.

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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-15

Is Of navy, and eoPen blue, N
Wool serge. with buckle IN hles
button trimmed sides and OURS
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-15

A son was born Sunday to Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Barnes in Coleman ave
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
LORD ROBERT DESCRIBES
LEAGUE OF NATIONS PLAN
Believes Economic Weapon Would
Prove Most Useful Arm in En-
forcement OF DEGREES.
DISARMAMENT COMES LATER
British Minister OF Blockade Argues
That World Favors Idea for First
Time in IIistOly-I.aws Should BE
Simple.
tBy Associated p-ce,1

LONDON, February l7.-I.ord Rober,
Cecil. Minister of Blockade. who an
nounceh in tho House OF Commons re.
Gently that he himself had prepared a
plan for n league OF nations. while
declining to give n detailed outline o.
mis- plan which. with others. now is
engaging the consideration of the Brit
ish government. indicated Il number O;
conclusions to which his study OF tho
problem had led him.
Tho first and most important INIT
Ter to be insured by any adequate
league OF nations" said Lord Robert
"is that no nation shall 20 to war
until the matter in dispute has been
submitted to international considcra
ton. If at first the league of nations
gets no further than this IL will be
worth while and beginning would be
made from which wider developments
are possible in due course"
second point he emphasized was
that. while for an ideal league (; would
he necessary TO have all nations OF
the world as members, cit may be found
necessary to begin with more re-
strictcd membership"
In reply to a question. he declared
TINT even the members Of the present
entente group, with a few additions.
you'd form an adequate nucleus, al
though he hoped for Il much wider
membership. He declared that Great
Britain could be counted upon.
Lord Robert declared himself con-
WINGED that the economic weapon would
prove a NEST useful arm for the en-
forcement of the leagues DEGREES.
Asked regarding disarmament. he
said that disarmament is difficult to
cnvisage at present. but he was GER
tain it would follow us natural
sequence the successful formation of
a league OF nations.
"one thing that greatly promises
such success f,r the league of nations
Idea" said Lord Robert. lis that tho
world for the FIRST time in history is
prepared TO give i, favorable considera-
tion."
MY experience in the present war
has taught me the great power of an
economic weapon. How would n league
Of nations use IL? Well. for example
~ aug hhtIoi' went 10 war Win an
other without submitting its DISPUTE &c
international consideration. it would
forthwith be cut off from all CONNER.
cial intercourse with every member OF
the league.
The first thing to be done Is to de.
eide definitely what laws we shall tr,
TO enforce through our league OF no.
| lions. and since We are starting from
the beginning we should have laws a!
simple as possible.
81; may be that we shall be unabl.
10 20 further at first than to lay dowy
the dictuD that no nation shall cngag,
in war until the matter under disput,
has been submitted 10 internationa
consideration. Even that would he :
great advantage"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
NAVY OFFICIAL FAvORs
DEATH TO GERMAN SPIES
Believes Department of Justice Has
Been TOO Lcnient In Merely
Internipg Them.
SHOULD BE CoURT-MARTIALED
Opposing View Is That 1t Is Better
to Intern Suspected Alien Enc.
mics When Evidence Against
Them Is Not IroncIad.

WASHINGTON, February 17.-Many
German spies have been caught in this
country and informed as dangerous
aliens instead Of being court-martialcd
and shot. This is tho opinion OF n high
official OF the Navy Department. He
believes, the Department of Justice has
been too lenient with the agents who
have been rounded up.
The Department of Justice, on the
other hand believes that in many cases
IL has not secured evidence enough to
warrant the trial oc these agents on the
l!fc and death charge of espionage. 1t
believes that It has been a wiser policy
10 coniine the suspected men in inform
ncnt camps rather than to risk trial
and acquittal.
Army and navy officers. while cog
infant of this view. assert that the de-
partment is still too ienicrt with the
agents. Many OF them. II Is charged
have been let out on parole. No off,
cia! here is willing 10 admit that the
tnited States has actually caught any
German spies.
Has one single out-and out spy been
caught since we entered the WARP" a
navy official was asked.
Well" nc replied. after minutes
thought, 81 think that the men whom
the Department OF Justice has rounded
Up ought to be further investigated"
Many thousands of enemy aliens have
been rounded up by the Secret Service.
II is known. 1t il not charged that all
of these persons are spies. but it is
asserted by military and naval authori-
ties that there are among them many
men who, If caught In the field. would
face drum-head court-martial and
firing squad.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
State MAY TAKE OVER
VALLEY TURNPIKE
seek to Remove Tolls From Famous
~ Automobile Road, Now Val
ued at 100000.
OWNED By PRIVATE INTERESTS
Pending Legislation Provides That
Statc Take Over Roadway, but
Must Agree to Annual Apr,ropria-
ton for Upkcep.

The Valley Turnpike. pride OF tho
! motorists heart. valued at 100000. and
operated rs . toll road. will come en-
Nireiy under control of the state anu
H." converted into Il public highway IL
no bin now under consideration BY
he General Assembly becomes law.
The turnpike Is owned BY n corpora
ion. with Il capital stock Of $4,000.
Nj this stock. is paid IN cash. The
state owns three-hfths of the stock. the
remaining two-nfths being In the hands
II private stockho Iders. The value OF
ne road. its equipment. tollhouses and
machinery is placed ct $4,000. In adj
lition TO this, the company has APP
!,roNimatcly $4,000 deposited in banks
ut interest.
Private stockholders are willing to
urn their interests over to tho state
Z the State will agree to appropriate
10000 a year for the maintenance Of
nc. road. and turn over to them the
mount In cash now deposited to the
'redit Of the corporation.
IHe Valley Turnpike travcrses Au-
!usta Frederick. Rockingham and
shenandoah Counties 1t Ia their main
highway. and about $4,000 is spent
annually on its upkcep. Under the
lew apportionment to be made OF tho
automobile license fund for mainte-
lance of the State highway system,
I'''s yN~'-"V ~ bt W SiNtIi W iue .oui
,ounties. as against slightly more than
$4,000 they received under tho old
method OF apportionment.
WOULD REVERT TO OWNERS
If AUTHORIZATIONS STOP
With tho growth Of the automobile
OK income to more than 100000 an
iually. 1t Is estimated that more than
10000 would DC due Augusta. Fred
rick. Rockingham and Shenandoah for
he years 10 follow. Citizens Of these
COUNTIES feel that tho State would lose
lo'htnE In taking over the highway and
living the appropriation, and that such
move IL due them.
The bill. designed 10 permit tho ac-
luisiion or the turnpike by the state
sponsored by Senators who were
members OF the highway system COM
MISSION. They ere Senators Goolrick
Byrd, Downing, Jordan. Robertson. An
lrews and Trinkie. The bill states tina,
NE owning corporation shall remain in
act. even after all stock is acquired
'E the state. II provides that the prom
,rty shall he conveyed September
1918 In the meantime. the company
5 to Keep the road In as good condi-
Ion az II now Is
Should the state n. am ,,r,e STOW
Is annual appropriations sufficient 10
MAINTAIN the road In good condition the
Nate Corporation Commission shall
appoint board OF directors % trans
SCI IN" business of the VALLEY Turn
p!Ne company. which shall again bc-
ono an active corporation. Tho board
~ d!r"ctora shall then re-es,ablisl, mo
collect tolls and otherwise
.ohduc; the bushes. rs II is now con-
ancted. Any twenty voters OF any CITY.
OF county touched by the turnpike may
retti'Ti The Corporation Commission
.or me creation OF such a board Of IL
Ihe:r complaint must be hea-l
h. N" com.,;Hsion. and TIM, boa,. ~.
ae'c'nisTe WHIT course 10 pursuc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
LOST WEDDING LICENSE
However. Pnpa-ln-Lnw Found the
Document In Alley and Delivered
&c In Time

TULSA. OKLA, February l6.-For-
res: Bow!!n. deputy sheriff. got a
marriage license to wed Miss Pearl
Bergman, pretty school-teachcr, OF
Dawson. The happy couple left the
courthouse in search of preacher. In
an alley near the courthouse he drop-
ped the precious paper
In tie meantime n stranger had
picked up the paper and taken IL to the
license clerk. He in turned passed IL
over to his deputy, Frank Bowlin.
athcr to the -to-bc.
After Keeping The couple in sus-
pense as long as he dared. father Bow
lin gave 1t to his son. saying he ..rc-
Tented"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
BANKS READY TO AID
A""ther Hook Of Certificates WIN he
oHcr"d THIS Week. According
tn Announcements,
TBS Associated Press. :,


WASHINGTON. February l7.-Ron,,y
Responded literally to the recent appeaI
OF Secretary McAdoo 10 lay aside per
cent or their resources weekly for pur-
(shaSe OF certificates OF Indebtedness
issued in anticipation Of the third
Liberty loan, according TO preliminary
reports tonight from Federal reserve
banks on the sale Of the 100000. 600
|block which closed yesterday. So inany
prescriptions were received that II will
|be impossible 10 tabu!ate all until, Mon
day or Tuesday. a:la consequently tic
|aEErcga,e subscribed was not dete--
PINNED.
Secretary McAdoo announced tina.
|o'her Issues would he announced about
every two weeks until the total has
Preached $4,000 100000. II this plan Is
followed closely. another block OF GER
(tificatcs Will be offered this week
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
Death Of julius Wildt.

julius II. Wildt, only son OF the late
Julius and Elizabeth Wildt. born on
June u. 1852. died Saturday morning
at the Stuart Circle Hospital Funeral
Services will he conducted by Rev.
Oscar Guthe from his residence, 6l4
North Lombardy Street, and also at
St. Johns Evangelical Church, at
Eighth and Marshall Streets, at $3.50
this afternoon.
Troop No. As. Of the BOY Scouts of
America, Of which he was Scout master.
will act as an escort at the church.
Mr.. W!ldt was assistant superintendent
|of the st. Johns Evangelical Sunday
|School, and was an earnest member
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
Mrs. Smile DndIcy Tompktn.,

LYNCHBURG, VA, February IT,
AIRS. Sailie Dudley Tompkins, eighty
three years OF age. who had been
spending tho winter here with her son,
Or. George j. ThomplSins. T0S Church
Street, died yesterday. Mrs. Tompkins
was daughter OF the late Dr. Mlcajah
Pendlcton. and she was q native Of
Amherst County. She spent most OF
her younger days in Botetourt County,
but lived most of her life in Rock
bridge County. where she was widely
known. Mrs. Tomplins was twice
married, her first husband having been
George w. Johnson and her second j.
Fulton Tompkins. whom She had sur
vived since October, 1899 She was a
member OF Trinity Episcopal Chapel,
at Natural Bridge. and was the last
survivor OF her original family, save n
half-brother, Walter Pendleton, an at
t6rney OF Spencer, w. Va. Her sur
Riving children arc DR.. e. ]. Tompkins
OF Roanoke; Mrs. w. NJ McNutt, Of
DockbridGe County; DR.. George j..
Tompkins. e1d Miss BERTHE L. Tomp-
Elns, Of Lynchburg.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
Important News
Quickly Told
Eucnts From Various Sources
Reduced to Minimum
Space.

CAMP MEADE. MD. February IL
Another big movement of selected mon
II the Sevonty-ninth Division OF the
National Army Is soon to be made
me men arc to he transferred from
hsre to hll up gaps in regular arra,.
units which are being brought up TO
war strength as rapidly as possible to
be sent overseas.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
Funeral Of Charles IL. Gntes.

{, The funeral OF Charles K. Gates. for
Ia, number OF years a linotype operator
I'm the composing room of The Times
Dispat ch. will be conducted by Rev.
Thomas Scmmes this afternoon at $3.50
O'Clock from Woody's undertaking cs-
700 North Twenty fifth
street. Interment will be in Oakwood
|Cemctery.
Afr. Gates. who Is survived by his
wife and other relatives. died suddenly
last week at Camp Rowic. Tex. He en-
listed In tho United States Field Ar
tillcry about three months ago, and
was sent Immediately to tho Texas
|cnnD,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
ISSUE CARDS TO-DAY
Alien Enemy Registration Certificates
VIII he Issued Mt Police Hcnd-
quarters to Those Enrolled

Certificates of registration will be
issued to-day at Police Headquarters to
III! Germans who have duly appeared
tot enrolment in accordance with III.
proclamation OF the Department. Of
Justice requiring the registration of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
Father and Son p,x s,c,.,..

GREENNlLLE. s. c.. February IL
Father and son day was decided sue
cess at Camp Sewer, thousands OF SOL
diers and their fathers participating
in three big meetings at Y. NJ. G. 4
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
The Weather
FURNISHED by L. s. Weather Bureau.)
Forecast. Virginia


IL noon temperature. 40
. j.. NJ. temperature. ~
Maximu UNI temperature to s J.. NJ. 43
Minimum temperature to l.. NJ. 80
Mean temperature .............. 80
Normal temperature ............. 40
Deficiency i'll temperature. ........ 4
Deficiency III temperature since
March, -. .........,......... 1889
Accumulated deficiency since jan
uary l .................. 2s1
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
Local Rainfall.

Rainfall last twelve hours Mono
Rainfall last twcnty-four hours. None
Excess in rainfall since March l.. 2.s6
Excess in rainfall since January /. 1913
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18

w SIZING TON. February IL
tribute was paid the late Representa-
|e Daniel W. Comstock, OF Indiana
memorial exercises held to-d;ty. in
tic House. Mr.. Comstock died las;
ear. two months after taking his sea,
Congress.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
LEADERS TAKE APPEAL
MORE As AN INDICTliEN

The labor leaders took the appcal of
the President moro "a an Indictment
charging them with being unpatrittic.
explained union men here Tonight.
They will return to their places. and
will work. IL need be. beside nonunion
men until such time as their difficulties
may be adjusted. 1t was explained that
the order to return was issued as a
response to the Presidents appeal and
as an evidence Of their confidence in
him rather than any giving up tho
fight"
Mr.. Morrison. when told tho strike
had been settled. said:
I'm q crisis OF this kind nobody wants
TO see men stop work. I personally
am very much pleased to know that
the matter has been arranged so that
the work on the shipyards can so on
uninterrupted. 1t Is n good thing"
Other labor leaders who are here for
the federation council said they wero
sure nothing would be don to hold
UP war work at this time. They added
that the organizers had been instructed
to make every effort to avoid wallsouts
In plants whore government work is
being done. b
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
PRESIDENT ACTS
AND ENDS STRIKE
IN THE SHIPYARDS
Continued From First Page.)

CONTINUED From First Page)
reach an adjustment with the ShippinC
board. have no power to sign an
agree which would deprive our
men OF their constitutional right Be-
ing DESTROYS OF reaching n conclusion
whereby n cess alton of work may be
prevented in the future, I most re-
spectfully request that you notify me
as to when I can meet with you, as
[ feel that is tho only way in which
to solve the question.
CIVILIAN T. JJJ+r(1J1rco>-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18

! ~ congress.
BALTIMORE. MD. February ID
The Maryland hunt cup race VIII he
( an April 81, il was announced 90
right: This is the biggest annua!
teenicchase event in this section or
he country.
WASHINGTON. February 1.-THE
e 'nointmcnt Of Edwin +. Gay. formerly
q an OF the Harvard school OF bust
tss as Il member OF the War Trade
ioard was announced tonight.
LAREDO. TEN, February i7.--At a
naas-meetinE here tonight 200 Mcx!-
can Americans adopted resolutions OF
( oya!ty to the government.
WASHINGTON. February 17.-War
awnings arc coming into the Treasury
now at the rate OF nearly $1,000. 600 a
day.
NEW YORK. February IA general
Endorsement OF the principles and
theories OF Bolshcviki OF Russia. a con :
deHnation of the peace concluded by
The Ukraine with Germany and a cali
Tor what is practically a United States,
OF the World marked the conclusion
Tonight of the conference here OF
radical leaders in this country.
CHICAGO. February IA riot OF
5000 Russians in mass-mecting was
staged mere to-day, and was quellcd by-
The policemen. The Russians wrecked
portions OF the hall and threatened
the life Of Municipal Judge Harry NJ.
FISHER at the speakers table Officers
win drawn rcvolvers escorted him to
SlfetV
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
zeal barometer Reading.
Local Observations mt 8 p

Temperature. 81; humidity. 81: wind,
direction, northeast; wind. velocity, 10
miles: weather, clear.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18

The merriest OF musical comedy
wh!ris is The Art OF Studio" the big
comedy feature Of the new show that
comes to the Lyric to-day. At the
head OF the presenting company Is Eva
La Rue, former stellar comcdienne Of
half score OF big productions. most
OF which have been seen here in re-
cent seasons.
Other excellent features on the new
bill include the famous Vivians. worlds
champion sharpshooters. Heider and
Packer, variety novelty artists, ani
David Roth. the dancing pianist. whose
antics at the keyboard have made him
one or the most conspicuous comedians
in vaudeville this season, are other
good features Of the show. New IN
ton picture displays supplement the
vaudeville bill.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
MINIATURES ALMANAC.
ADJUSTMENTS
~The Princes. Pat.

Charles Darnton. critic of the New
York Evening world, wrote Of the Cort
Theater production Of the Henry Bios
6or.-Fictor Herbert musical comedy.
which comes TO the Acdarey OF Music
for matinee and night performance
Friday. February 90 1t is the best
American musical comedy that has been
written in years"
The Princess Pat" is built on en-
Hrc!y different lines from Mile. Mo-
iisic." The Red NEIL" THE Prima
Donna" and the various other earlier
works OF Mr.. Herbert, yet the same
mas;erful ability OF this celebrated
composer TO give to the public spirit
ef score is ever in evidence in this
opera. Every number. and there are
twenty OF them. in this latest Herbert
musical comedy. has won praise. For
the presentation of The Princess Pat"
an excellent cast has been secured. II
includes among it's principals Annette
Ford, Stefl Anderson, Francis Schoiield,
Nelson Riley, Neil Moore. Edwin stan
ley. Wilbur Cox. Augustus Buell.. John
Reinhard. Peter Macarthur and others
of reputation. A large chorus OF real
singers complete the organization.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18

WASHINGTON. February 17.-War
av.nss are coming into the Treasury
now at the rate OF nearly S2.00e.0oo a
da.-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18

LAREDO. TEN, February I7.-At a
Inaas-meeting here tonight 200 McX!-
can Americans adopted resolutions OF
oyalty to the government
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-07-04
A WHIFf FROM HOME

Letters are live things. They carry blight or healing The job of the letter writer at home is to keep a bright, cheerful blaze of the home fires burning in the heart of the boy who is absent. The distant boys are depend ing upon the home folks for com. fort and cheer, and your letters to them should be filled with the commonplace and home details, and the recounting of communi- ty incidents that will give them a "whitf of home" <"
 It is different and strange places that the boys are in now. It is another kind of life and ex- istence wholly detached from those days of boyhood and high school activities. Those days on the farm, among the meadows and larks and the sunshine, are only a faint memory that the let. ters from home lights into sweet
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-07-04
NEW RULING ON FLOUR

New ruling on allowance of flour to farmers who grow wheat. Where farmers have grown their own wheat they will be allowed to have it ground into flour and use 1t at rates of twelve pounds of flour for each dependent that is each member of the imme- diate family, or a total of one hundre& and forty pounds of f9~, Ior each person for one yccr. I his allotment may be d4avl at milling time.
 Fam T. $ will not be per mitted 10 sell wheat to others to be useG on these basis where they have their wheat ground into waole wheat flour. They will net be per- mitted to buy an additional supply of white flour. There is no restrictions on sale of wheat for seed purposes.
 s. R. Young,
 Go. Food Administrator.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-07-04
MRS. SUSAN CARR DEAD.

Mrs. Susan Wesley Carr died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. M. Pittman, last Friday night at 80. Mrs. Carr had been in poor health for a long time. She was 86 years old. Mrs. Carr has lived among us for many years and her life has been one of sacrifice and service for those she loved.
 Funeral services were had from the residence Saturday evening by Rev. T. D. Scott of Hope, and her remains were carried to Falcon and placed beside her husband, who pre- ceeded her several years ago.
 Mrs. Carr leaves one son, Hinton Carr and one daugh- ter, Mrs. J. M. Pittman and one stepdaughter, Mrs. Car rie Lambert, several grand children and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her death. Mrs. Carr was a model mother and her chris tian character is one that is worthy of emulation.