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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21
FRENCH POLITICS AND THE WAR;

OARTY politics is beginning to rear its ugly head in
France again if a dispatch from Paris to the New
York World may be believed. That newspaper has
& from its correspondent in Paris that the opponents of
Premier Clemenceau asking why General Foch per-
mis The Teulonic armies to retain monopoly Of the often
sVe and are demanding answers to other questions regard
ng purely military matters that are intended to be embar
raising 10 the government.
In view of the turbulence Of French politics when it
Ee a real stTart the situation would be distinctly disquie
Inc were not for the fact that since March what General
FOeh Is doing and purposes 10 DO in the future
longer under the control of French politicians The Allied
amy IS now organization and General Foch is the
commander in chief. 1t happens that he is Frenchman
but that merely an incident AS long the commander
IN chief retains The confidence of the army and Of the peo
pie Of he United States and Great Britain he will have
free hand no matter what happens in a political way in
France Il would not be bit surprising to hear that at
he proper time Cemenceau hurled that fact full INTO the
faces Of his opponents and then turned his back upon them
For the 6me being we have almost large stake in
Foeh the French have. His plans and the way they
being executed sem to be satisfactory the representatives
Of The government who are in France charged with the
duty OF keeping watch upon the progress of events the
'front.' French politics will have precious little influence
upon he opinions of these men. As matter Of fact if
they have any prejudceS at all they quite likely to be
against the politicians for it has been ntmaed in military
circles that the so called failure of the Peta offensive
campaign Of the spring of 1917 was due entirely to poll
hes Il was on the point Of becoming one of the tremend
Gus successes Of the war when the politicians nterfered
succeeded in tying the brilliant commanders hands and
tuned il into personal disaster. There may be military
Clique IN Britain which is still hostile to the inter-aed
control principle who would sympathize with anything
which gave promise of making their dismal predictions of
failure come true. but here in the United States public
opinion IN all probability will elect to fight it out with
Foeh. matter how long takes even if the Clemenceau
deal politically France. And what we say about very
probably will settle the matter, if it ever is raised in sen
Gus wax
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21

a consistently favorable growing
season has brought the wheat in this
section to maturity about a week be-
fore the usual harvest time; and as
result farmers have been forced to
begin their reaping already. says the
Mar,insburg World OF Tuesday. The
first cutting. says The World, was re.
ported yesterday near Vanclevesville;
and reports from the county and sec
ton indicate that n continuance OF the
warm weather will force most OF the
growers to get into their fields with
the binders this week or the beginning
Of the next week at the very latest.
There IS . good stand of wheat every
where, farmers report, and the heads
are well filled.
The scarcity OF labor this season Is
putting the farmers TO It strenuously
in order 10 get their crops In properly.
Shifting OF harvest lahorers from one
farm 20 another for the emergency is
being used in most places Some are
resorting 10 the use Of boys from the
town 70 help out, but even this labor
Is reported scarce.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21

Charles A. Reese, assistant state
ortomolOgist and apiarist, is the au.
thor Of an able treatise on the sub.
joct, Bookkeeping for West Virginia"
that is being issued by the state for
the benefit OF citizens interested in
bee cuSure and can be obtained by
such in pamphlet form that will be
Of great service to them in their ef-
forts along that line OF endeavor. BY
way Of Introduction, Apiarist Reese
comments in the pamphlet:
at is a well established fact that
beekeeping in West Virginia can be
pr)fitably conducted when managed
carefully by putting into practice
wha thas been brought to light by ex-
ports in the management and use Of
modern appliances. No greater op-
portun.ties are offered in the eastern
central states than in West Virginia.
Nature has blessed West Virginia
with flora consisting Of great va
r.e'v OF nectar.produc!ng plants Of
iCr!ng nearly a perpetual honey flow
from the first spring flowers till frost.
Having such a favorable combination
Of conditions, beekeeping, Is encour-
aged in this state, and Il may well
form the vocation for the young as
well as for the old, for those living
in the city as well as those living in
the country, for the hale and the
hearty as well as those suffering from
impaired health"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21
BEER IND SHIPS

II RAINED observers Of conditions in Con . 5.c
reported to be Of the opinion that The Jones baa--4y
and nationwide prohibition amendment to the Aga-
cultural bill will be fayoraby reported by Tie committee
and passed if the Pledca, dos not interfere. They also
say that the propec very disturbing to some Of the men
at the head Of the ship building activities and in control
ct some Of the muliaon plants
Experience teaches that is not safe 10 predict what
Mr.. Wilson viii do about such METER although there
Is an impression that he is committed 10 The proposition
that this a matter which IN The hands Of the law max
ing branch Of the government Whether he ahal decide
to interfere probably daPend5 upon how much impression
the defenders Of Inc workngmans beer will be able to
make upon his mind.
And that gives additional interest 10 the argument TIA.
beer and VINE is essential 10 maximum effort in the ship
yards and war iHdusa, What for instance Is The basis
Of tbs thcoy} Ii certainly is not physiological Perhaps
it is Psychological. Psychology IS advanced to explain
many lhin1s tae,e days hat defy frank examination BuJ
if beer and vine cut Of er ely what are the workers
gong to 90 about 2 They certainly viii not be able 10
charge thai they beng Disseminated against and we
refuse to believe that they VIII deliberately lay down be-
cause they are deprived Of beverages, which however
pleasant and satisfying to their appeles they all are willing
to admit are not good for them IN the long run
And IS not safe to assume that in short while upon
a strictly non-alcoho!c regimen their efficiency will be 80
much increased and their financial CONDITION so much I'M
proved that any loss during the transition period will be
more than made upp
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21
FAMINE M CENTRAL EURoPE.

n EPORTS Of riots in the big cites of Germany and
N Austria used to give rise to hope that something
would happen on the inside Of the Iron Ring to
bring The war to an end They have totally lost that quail
IL far the people Of the United States are concerned
but we have by no means lost interest in the ragmentay
stories Of such occurrences that manage to filter through
lhe rigorous censorship maintained by the Central powers
We read them eagey and try to imagine how bad cond
hons really are, but longer expect that they will end
n anything more important than vigorous pressure Of the
mailed Est and the subsistence of the excitement after few
hundreds, thousands Of lives have been snufed out by
troops called out on riot duty.
These the lean months in all the countries linked up
with Kaisensm 1t was predicted that there would be
lIouble There trouble last year. and was known
that IN spite Of the successes in the east there would be lit
le o. no improvement in conditions this year. Pretty soon
he haUes Of this year will be available and them bar.
Tng losses from various causes. outright starvation, an
accelerated death rate among the old and the young due
b under nourshmen and people shot down by the mill.
lay. all will be right again. and the people will begin to
prepare Tor another winter They will be told as part
n de preparations that the deaths Of the present lean sea.
n an item in favor of the faherland during the com.
ng ordeal because there will be fewer mouths to feed
That was done last year and probably will be done th,
year.
But people which for two years hand running has been
Upon famine TaOn for two months and underfed even
DUNG the months Of comparative plenty cannot maintain
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21

In Charleston dispatch making note of the fact that
yesterday was the anniversary Of the erection of West
Virginia independent state mention was made of
the fact that in honor of the anniversary the state flag
hoated from the capitol building. Which serves as
reminder that the state flag is all too inrequonty
Thousands of people who were born in the state and
have lived here all their lives have never seen West
Virginia fag. So far The West Virginan was able
to learn during somewhat cursory inquiry recently but
few specimens in existence in this city Every
city government in the state should own at least one
state flag to be used with the national coors upon pro-
per occasions and one should be flown from sunrise to
sunset upon the capitol every day the year. In some
states that is required by law.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21

Another Marion county young man, Lawrence Bow
ers Of Mr. and Mrs o. H. Bowers of So Elk avenue
this city has been reported wounded in action in France
The war has been coming home to us with striking
force in the past few weeks. Marion county blood is
pouring out in the cause Of freedom and it behooves
those who are left at home to get down to war basis
We must save food work hard and steadily, take care
Of our health buy thrift and war savings stamps and
prepare to do our share for the fourth Liberty Loan
And that means, by the way taking just about double
the amount we took of any Of the earlier issues
There can be no long and expensive vacations this year
for people who want to do their full duty
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21

indefinitely Re wi 70 conquer L !, altogether pobblt
hat he predatory spr which was pronounced eharae
leies Of he Pru,ans particularly has already been whip
ped out Of them. They would quit right now if they
could but feel that they cannot do that without at the
same time committing economic suicide. The more gnOr
ant among them have been taught that i would mean pol
icsl suicide well. They are in fact fighting with their
backs to the wall They are paying 10 he last bitter drop
for placing Themselves unreseyedy IN tie hands Of ,ou
less military machine which keeps them ignorance Of the
fact that the attitude Of all their foes is such that the
sooner they gut the more favorable will be the conditions
upon which they must begin to rebuild If they ever are
again to attain the property and influence that they he'd
when the war began.
The people Of the Central powers richly deserve all the
suffering That they are now undergoing and vii be com
PEELED 10 undergo before IS but IS indeed I'M
generou; enemy who does not pity hcm for Their Plc-,a,
he!plessness IN the midst Of then misery.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21

Impression created ~ tho service e
times b that thoy we're using fFoighto.
ooo
Or OK teams.
State Food Administrator ogleby IS
coming to town TO lecture the hotel,
restaurant and boarding house keep
ers.
What about putting 4 little pressure
on the food store keepers?
II price fixing is a good thing IN
Wheeling why would It not be a good
thing in Fairmont?
II might not make much difference
To have fair prices announced weekly,
but 81 would satisfy the people who
feel that they are being robbed.
And there IS a whole lot in that.
i hurts a man just as much when
he im2gines he is being robbed as it
does when he really is robbed.
Bet the Italian army Is wondering
how it ever imagined the Austrians
were a hard bunch to lick.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21

Considerable crookedness OF the meaner and more
contemplate type has been turned up by the invos-
CATION into the methods OF contingent fee contract
agents The disclosures not at all Surprising In
every other war the United States ever had the contract
frauds mounted to huge proportions But we have gone
past that stage and this should be guazed by the
victon and sentence to the limit of all Of these low
grafters who were willing to rob their government at
time when better men giving up their lives for it,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21
GOmpers Reelected
Federation Head

ST. PAUL, Mimi, June 2l.-Samuel
Compers was reelected president Of
the American Federation Of Labor by
reclamation at he annual convention
here yesterday afternoon.
Frank Morrison, OF Washington, and
d. ]. Tobin. OF Indianapolis, were re.
elected secretary and treasurer re.
spectiyely, late in the afternoon.
Atlantic City was selected as the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21
BITS OF
STATE NEWS

The Wheeling Intelligencer notes
that Isnatius Brennan, a local poet,
has been elected to the Hall OF Fame.
Mr.. Brennan's poem "The Grave Of
James Gresham published in the
Moundsville Echo, was republished by
the New York Sun last Sunday in the
column OF review under the head Of
Poems Worth Reading" The lyric is
n fine piece Of work and eulogizes the
deeds Of James Gresham, one Of the
first three American soldiers killed in
France.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21
RuSSellites Found
Guilty By Jury

NEW YORK, June 2l.-Joseph T.
Rutherford and seven other defend.
ants, followers Of the late Pastor"
Russell, were found guilty OF conspir-
ing TO- violate the espionage law. by
a jury in the federal court at 1880
last night Ali the defendants were
found guilty Of al. four counts in the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21
True Values

the acid killing all the fish and 1t was
thought that the government would
take steps to prevent 1t being emptied
into TIE river. At this time especial
ly when we are urged to conserve and
especially told Of the value OF fish as
food and the saving Of meat to help
win the war it seems that efforts
should be made to stop the needless
destruction of a really important food
stuff.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21

The Ohio has long been famous for
its beauty but never in its history has
Il been more beautiful than at the
present time. says the Sistersville Re
view which continues as follows: The
water Ia so clear that in many places
where the water Is many feet deep
the river bottom is plainly visible. For
several years at intervals the river
has assumed this appearance caused
by the presence OF acids which arc
emptied into the river by large picket
ing factories near Pittsburgh, Many
SsmnlaintS were made % aecouut Of
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21
place for holding the next convention.

place for holding the next convention.
In closing the convention, President
Gompers declared that American 10
Dor has done and will continue 10 90
It's full share Of the work and fighting
needed TO bring victory to the cause Of
freedom and justice. Although the
American people may be called upon
10 make enormous sacrifices. be a.
olared, they will do so uncomplaining.
ly.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21

One OF the Vienna newspapers has been permitted to
print an article on the food situation in which complaint
is made OF the smaness Of the supplies from the
Ukraine About the only which the Central pow
have been able to put their successes in the east has
been to fool their epope with the hope that some time
somehow they will get food from Russia
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21

According to an Amsterdam dispatch Captain Perslus
the naval critic OF the Berlin Tageblatt has at last adj
mitted that the Uboats failure In the article in
which the admission is made he said that the Germans
underestimate the resources 81 the enemy That same
mistake brought the and is behind all the cap
ital failures of the German effort 1t is mistake
almost Invariably originating in swelled heads
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21

who are working their heads of can.
not get enough to eat?
Any man who growls about what Is
happening in this country is a gutter.
See the Western Union has been
caught sending messages by train.
Surprised. however. TO learn that II
was by pasSepEsr Eaiua
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21
BUY w. S. S.
Dainty Styles Are Here in
Undermuslins.

Dainty styles, yes. and plenty Of
them. All the latest invocations
are included. A shuy ing that is the
result is strongly Shown in our
planning and close buying. This
result is strnogly shown in our
offerings at exceptionally low
prices.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21
COurtneys'

indictment aud Judge Howe's COM
ment was that the verdict was thor.
oughly right Each defendant can be
given a maximum penalty OF forty
years imprisonment.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21
JOE q, l9ls

EDITORIAL
A farmer was short Of
help, so he approached the
town loafer and said:
"Tom, do you want to
work."
Tom, who wasn't over
anxious about working,
answered: GLOW much
will you pay me?"
'T'll pay you what you
re WORTH" replied the far
mer.
mo, sir, I'll be burned
if I'll work for that" said
Tom.
Some merchants seem to
consider their goods like
Tom the loafer considered
his services wanting more
money for them than they
are worth.
Our merchandise is
marked with prices that
give you true values.
You'll never pay us more
for an article than it is
worth.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21
What People Say
--------
and Some Side Remarks

Bishop Cannon. speaking before d
senate committee in Washington, quo
led General Pcrshing as saying:
Prom a military point Of view
we cannot tolerate alcohol among
our soldiers. War is merciless;
must be competent. The drinking
man MAKES a bad soldier no mat
ter how much Germany may be.
lieve in feeding her men on alco.
hol in order to screw their
fighting courage to the fighting
point. The army won't stand al
cchOl because II must conserve
It's manpOwer
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21
RUFF STUFF

Crest agitation in business circles
= July ! comes near.
go ~ .t.
some o. these guys who win have to
b - real work after years OF blufiing
~ aiIaid hey win not live through it.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21

Dr. D. c. Clark, Of Morgantown, re.
Srots that the announcement was
printed that the West Virginia Dental
board was to meet at Parkersburg
this week when the meeting is next
Tuesday.
The papers somehow got the
wrong date, as it is the fourth
Tuesday, by law"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21
DAINTY BLOUSES
In New Summer Styles

We have gathered from reliable
manufacturers the most comprehen-
sive assortment Of pretty summer
Blouses you have ever set eyes
upon. They were bought advan.
tageously and will be offered TO
you at liberal savings. Georgette,
crepe de chine and voile Any
prices from 800 up to $3.50.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21

Every model is in such good season.
able style, made of such fine fabrics,
that many months of good service can
be had out Of them.
Suits are always so adaptable land
herein lies their charm) for both street
and formal wear.
We are confident, therefore, that
women will not miss this opportunity
Of adding suit to their present ward
robe at such Economical Prices as
those prevailing in this sale.
Look over the Bargain Racks. Stop
and consider our original moderate
prices and you will see how attractive
these sale prices are bound to be. Can
we show you? Glance at some Of the
models in our Suit Window with their
Special Prices attached-they will sur
prise you! r..
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21

Mother" Jones was asked about
the report that she had stopped a
strike at Morgdntown where the mi.
Eers went out the other day. She
would not take the credit which had
been accorded her in coal circles but
did say:
we don't want the miners 10
strike. There must be no strikes
in war time
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21
SHORT AND SNAPPY

With 100000 900 TO be raised by taxation and
an autumn Liberty Bond drive for Sc 900 O00 we
VIII not need to depend upon the news from the front
10 know that the war is still; on.-Counesyille Courier
Begin to save for the next Liberty loan ID will be
Tor o0o ard will take all oug spare change
Wheeling Intelligencor
Thrift Stamp IS base hit. a War Savings Stamp
Is nome run-and it takes hits and runs to win the
war game-Wneelng REGISTER
Ihe majority Of tho men about here to be put
uns thelr war gardens in their wife's name-Wheeng
Register. e
=, IL NICK Romanoff takes up permanent headquarters
In Switzerland i'm leave comfy place in Siberia for
Bill Observation-Disclosures World
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-09-26
OFFICERS TRAINING
SCHOOLS TO OPEN
Applications and Preliminary
Examinations At A g. M Col
lege Cavalry Schools In
cludcd In New Order

Capt NJ Mcdonald colnmandant OF
tsdels "a Oklahoma 4 and NJ college
has received orders from the war de
rArimeni 10 resume the acceptance Of
applications FOR officers training
camps The now order includes camps
for infantry. field artillery, machine
sun and cavalry schools
The order calliag for a cavalry
school is uew wrinkle IN training
camrs 1t is SAID That this il the first
chool for cavalry officers to be es-
olishea by tine United States. The
school viii be located at Leon Springs
Texas. ana the var department seems
TO be anxious for big enrolment. as
ialans call Tor 100 men in The school BY
October s
An candidates .or any Of these Of
t.cers training schools must have had
ne equivalent Of a high school educa
lion and must be between the ages OF
and i6- Applirsnis who are in dc
ie-red cls ,s.ficaiion in the draft will
be returned on their own request. to
Their status in the draft in case they
fsii to qualify at he training school.
Applications for any of these schools
sloald be made at once and should
be addressed to Prof of Military
science and Tactics A. and NJ Col
lcge. Stillwaer Okla
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-09-26
\ MILLION DOLLAR RAIN
FILL HERE LAST NIGHT

Logan county was delngcd with one
oi The finest rains, last night in the
fisiory OF lne county and ii arrived
ir just the right zine for>germiusting
acres Of wheat tina have been planted
during this mon, h Ground condi-
Lions were never better for fall SOW
ing and a large acreage was planted,
b6i the ground wss getting too dryl
and the crop was slow in starting.
However the rain of last night will
cure this condition. and assures .
rank aud rapid Growth which will
solve the proposition Of winter pas
vas fully worth tee money