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New-York tribune., 1918-07-14

power the true sentiments of the Vene-
zuela people are not likely to get much
of an airing.
Little Salvador has so far taken no
stand on the war issue. Her position is
said to be of little Importance to the
world, and her interests could hardly
come into conflict with those of either
of the belligerent groups. Her strength
and attention are concentrated on recov-
ering from the devastating earthquake
which wrecked her year ago.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-14

all its natural resources, and that America
could even succeed in mpoverishng the
whole of Europe thus"
One dare not gain too much encour-
agement from Germany's fears: South
America is deeply penetrated with her
influence, and it will take a great deal
of "American imperialism" to balance
even small part of the torrent of
propaganda and goods that have poured
over from Germany to the republics to
the south of US
New-York tribune., 1918-07-14
Drotesting Against
4 German Outrages

The protest he mentions was sent to
Germany at the time that her policy of
unrestricted U-boat activity was an
nounced. 1t read as follows:
The government of Colombia is verv
much grieved to learn to what extremes
modern warfare has fallen, with complete
indifference to the principles adopted by in
ternational law, and reserves the right to
protest whenever the interests of Colombia
or of any of her citizens may be outraged
by the present campaign"
"The only country on the Western
hemisphere which is pro-German to-
day." says "The Topeka Capital" "is
Venezuela. 1t was Venezuela
from which the Kaiser was going to collect
debt when President Roosevelt said nav.
and 1t was in behalf of Venezuela that
President Cleveland went to the verge Of
war with Great Britain, yet Venezuela is
anl-Amerlcan and pro-German. 1t has al
ways been yellow Nevertheless, Venezuela
is mlsrepresented by her government. She
is behind her sister states of South America
and subject to dictators and revolutions and
graft. Even day it is reported bv our
agents that while the government is for
Prussia the people of Venezuela are strong
ly anti i-Hun"
This opinion confirms the statements
made by Mr.. Evers. The government of
Venezuela is not only pro-German, but is
like Germany in every way. The Presi-
dent is an autocrat "When thew have
an election he counts the votes himself"
says Mr.. Evers. AS long as Gomez is in
New-York tribune., 1918-07-14

was made up of only $4,000 men, says
John W. White, jr in 'The South Amer
ican.' But she had officers enough for
100000
"Plans were at once put into motion for
increasing the standing army to $4,000 i'm
mediately, with the possibility of further
increasing it to 100000 during the year
1918.
The mobilization plan provides for three
lines of defence, the first to eventually COM
prise 100000 youths between the ages of
seventeen and twenty. To assure this mum
ber it is said in official circles that the
New-York tribune., 1918-07-14

AS for Mexico, the last of the neutrals.
we have her assurances of honest neu-
trality and President Wilson'S friendlv
words to balance good deal Of suspicion
and doubt on the part of the American
press as to Mexico's attitude toward US
and our allies.
The countries which have declared
themselves need few words. Brazil
brought into the war more than mere
sympathetic interest At the time she
declared war against Germany her army
New-York tribune., 1918-07-14

In such regions as these have visited
schools that in the outward appearance Of
teachers and curriculum might have been in
Hamburg or Berlin, and in certain of the
towns in Santa Catharina, Parana, or Rio
Grande do Sul-Jonville, for instance-I
was told by responsible people that it was
really difficult for any person who did not
speak German to get work in the COM
munity.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-14

Two notable cases where the Teuton ambi
tlon has looked toward permanent holdings
IN new German empire in South America.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-24
INJURED MINERS
MAKE LONG TRIPS
Motor AmbuIanCeS Solve
Transportation Problem
Very Nicely.

Joe Platno. a foreigner employed
by a coal mine at Philippi, was admit.
ted to Fairmont hospital yesterday sui
fering with serious injuries which he
sustained when he was caught by a
fall OF slate. His injuries consist OF a
compound fracture OF the thigh and a
badly crushed chest. He was brought
from Philippi in an automobile. He
will probably recover.
John Smith, an Austrian in the en-
ploy of the Elkins Coal company at
Morgantown, was brought to Fairmont
hospital yesterday afternoon in the
ambulance Of the Davis Undertaking
company and admitted to Fairmont
hospital The man sustained a badly
crushed leg as result Of a fall OF coal
Pamilo Fragminto, a miner employ,
cd at the Hutchinson mine Of the Con.
solidation Coal company was admit
ted to the hospital yesterday with a
crushed shoulder.
Joe Markavtich, OF Annabelle, an EN-.
ploye Of the Four States Coal company
is lowering between life and death al
Fairmont hospital as a result Of seri.
Gus injuries he sustained there on
Thursday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-24
Whole Batteries of
Guns Gathered In

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE, Aug. "a. - (By Associated
Press.)-A large number OF cannon
including complete batteries of howlt
zers and trench mortars have been
captured by the British north Of the
Somme. Immediately south Of the
river the British have taken - can.
non, The village Of Behagnies, two
miles and a half north OF Bapaume on
The Bapaume-Arras highway has been
reached by the British. British forces
are operating east Of Bihucourt with
in two miles and a half OF Bapaume
on the west
British forces are reported to have
reached points east OF Henin on the
Cojeul river. five miles southeast Of
Arras. They are in the outskirts OF
St Leger further south and have cap
turcd Ervillers, two miles east Of Cour.
celles. They are still advancing.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-24
FRENCH ARMIES
TAKING A REST
Their Generals Are Holding
Firmly All the Ground
Taken.
(By Associated Press)

PARIS. Aug. 24.-The French
troops on the southern part OF the
battle line apparently are taking a
brief breathing spell after days OF con.
tinuous fighting under a boiling sun,
leavin gthe British to 20 ahead with
the offensive movement.
This is in accordance with the FCch
system Of striking first one section and
then on another section OF the line.
The Germans on the part OF the
front along the Givette Detw cen Las
signy and the Disc appear to be put
ting up a stout resistance. General
Humbert will need time TO perfect ar.
rangement for overcoming the German
artillery in this section. The German
guns thundere1 all day Friday but
failed to prevent Numbers men from
crossing the Givette in force at Evrl
court.
Between the Disc and the Aisne
General Mangin has made more secure
his hold on the left bank Of the Ailette
from its confluence with tho Disc u
Pont ST. Mard. west OF CoucyLe
Chateau His right wing continues 10
work eastward, its object being "a
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-24
One Minute of
Prayer for Amy
Each EUeninQ

Tomorrow evening at : O'Clock.
and every evening thereafter until
the end OF the war, the people OF
FairmOrt will be cpmmoned bv the
ringing OF the bell on the Williams
Memorial church. South. for a mo.
ment Of prayer for the success Of
our armies and the safety OF the
boys in 4,
Initiative in this matter was O..
ken by the Fairmont ministers and
the daily prayer by an good people
would have been called for several
days earlier but for the fact tina,
some little time was spent IN find.
ing out the best time OF day for the
intCrCessiCn.
As inst proposed noon was the
hour bat it was thought that there
was 100 much hustle and hustle al
that time for people to have their
minds properly attuned 10 PRAYER.
But 7 o'clock is a quiet hour, com.
ing between the work OF the day
and the activities OF the evening
and II is thought II would be the
best possible time.
When the bell rings each even.
ing every person will be expected
10 pray earnestly for at least a min
ute for the army and the boys who
are away from home on the dan
gerous business Of making the
world a better and safer place 10
live in.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-24
No UNPUBLISHED
j. S. CASUALTIES
General March Tells Sena.
tors There is no Basis
For RumOrS.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 24.-Members
Of the Senate military committee we're
assured by General March at the
weekly conference today that stories
Of great unpublished American cas-.
ualties overseas are wholly false and
that all casualties among the expedl-
tionary forces are given TO the public
as promptly rs the cable can transmit
them.
The chief OF staff without discuss
ing in detail the great allied forward
movement now under way said the
situation on the western front now
was decidedly favorable to the allies.
Further improvement in the ship
ping situation was noted and General
March said the program OF transport.
ing troops to France was going ahead
without change.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-24
Thousands of Prisoners Have Been
Passed to the Rear and no Effort
Has Been Made to Count Guns
REACH HIGH GROUND WEST Of FRICOURT
Heavy Fighting Occurred on the Outskirts of Bray WhiC
is Reported to Be Now In Possession
of the British
(Bv Associated Press.)

LONDON, Aug "a q P. M)-British forces are
within two miles of Bapaume according to dispatches
received in London today
The British Third army is advancing very rapidly.
1t has gone forward in places to the depth of four
miles on front of II miles.
The British Fourth army on the outskirts of Bray
where heavy fighting is proceeding and that town is
ported to have been captured by the British.
Several thousand German prisoners have passed
through the cages behind General Byngs Third army to-
day. No efforts to count guns captured has been made
up to this time.
The British were smashing through the German po-
stiOns this morning all along the battlefront
The British are reported to have captured Becordel
and to rave reached the high ground southwest of Fri
court
The British have passed well beyond Happy valley.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-24
Idea Originating at MOnOn-
gah Gets Cordial Recep-
ton From Men.
SOME LABOR DAY PtINS
Production Manager Flems
ing Has Opened His
New Offices.

Miners at Monongah will work FL.
day and Saturday nights OF next week
II there are cars in order TO make 10
for the time which will be lost on "a.
Dor Day. The suggestion was made
by the Goa. company and was enthu-
siGstically adopted at the meeting 90
Monongah local No. 1913. United Nine
Workers Of America. at its mOollng
! last night. Joe Angelo, organiser o.
the United Mine Workers. and p, !.
Buckley, president OF the local, were
in favor OF such action and the min.
ers took the same attitude By an en-
thusiastic vote Tho miners ere
willing 20 cooperate IN any way % Oh.
crease production at the mines o. %
do anything else that will win he
war;" remarked Mr.. Angelo today.
There viii be Labor Day eolehfa,
tons AZ Traction Park at MOnongah.
al Norwood Park at ClaFksburg, %
Enterprise, at Pennington and a 9th
e. points in the twelve and q bali
counties composing the FaiFmOnt coal
district which will interfere with ~
duction OF coal to some extent puI
the union people feel that the vide
observance OF the day will more than
ankle up for the loss by the Influence
given the morale OF the c0mmunllfs
The effort to work Friday and SAT-
urday nights at MonOngah q believed
to be the action Of the manafemenI
Of an individual mine. but the idea =
good enough TO be adopted al over
the region.
The Labor Day celebration % Ttac
ton Park at Monongah win Be a BIS
affair and at last nights meeting NO
nongh union No. 1913, United Wine
Workers. contracted for expenses %.
falling $3.50, which will be about Guy
cents for each member. The Greater
Fairmont band was engaged for ti-t
with street car fare and dinner IQr
twenty men. This is supposed % be
sc a man with some extras. A. ne
Pennington celebration three bands
will make music but all are donating
their services. Teh music there WI
be provided ry the Wendell band, ne
G. NJ. +. II. band, Of Flemlngtol, ana
the Boys band. Of bennington.
Mine Workers Meetings.
There will be three meetings o. ne
United Mine Workers tomorrow N
Continued on page eighIl
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-24
BRITISH Within TWO MILES OF BAPAUME
Senator Lodge
Gives Minimum
Peace Program

The essential conditions OF a
complete, secure and lasting peace
as outlined by Senator Lodge. in
a speech made yesterday in the
Senate are:
Restoration OF Belgium.
Return OF Alsace-Lorraine 10
France, not from sentimental rea.
sons alone, but TO deprive Ger.
many OF the coal and iron Of
Lorraine.
Restoration OF Italia lrredenta, in.
GLIDING Trieste, 10 Italy.
Re.establishment Of Serbia and
Roumania as independent states.
Security for Greece.
Establishment OF the Jugo-Slays
and Czecho-Slavys as independ
ent peoples.
independence for Poland.
Restoration TO Russia OF provinces
taken from her by the treaty OF
Brest.Litovsk.
REIMBURSEMENT OF Constantinople
by the Turks and establishment
Of the Dardanelles as a free IL.
ternational waterway.
Elimination Of Turkish influence
from Palestine.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-24
Typhoid Fever is
on the Wane Here

City health officials believe the ty.
phOid fever situation is on the mend
a. there have been very few cases re-
ported to the city health physician,
DR.. II. l.. Criss, during the week a
few cases in widely scattered places
have been reported. The nurses who
daily visit the Robinson street sec
ton where the greatest number Of
cases exist report that conditions are
gratifying there and that few new
cases have developed and those who
are i'll are in most instances recover.
ing.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-24
NEW TREATY WITH HAY.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 24,-Secretary
Lansing and the Italian ambassador to.
day signed the treaty governing the
drafting OF Americans in Italy and
Italians in the United Stated.
100000 TROOPS LEAVE.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24-The total
number OF soldiers embarked has now
passed the 100000 mark. General
March, chief OF staff, announced today
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-24

clear the region north OF Scissors.
The troops here already have seized
the heights east Of Bagneux and fur.
Their north have reached the outskirts
OF Crecy.Au.Mont This advance
brings them within reach OF the main
high wav from scissors TO Chauny
and enables them to threaten with en-.
circlement the strong German force
occupying he high ground at Chavig.
ny and Juviny.
II IS believed here that the Germans
at Chavigny and Juviny will be forced
to retire eastward, abandoning all
ground west OF the Scissors. Chauny
highroad
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-24
Notice to Water Consumers

Because of the continued serious condition q
the machinery at the City Pump station; wnlS r.ts
steadily undergoing repairs, while trying to operase
pumps part of the time in order to keep up reason
able water supply for the city, all consumers are rs
ouested not to waste drop Of water for some unle
vet especially during the hot weather days
Hose may be used for the following purposes
only, and during the time specified:
Hose may be used from to o'clock T. IA: on
Saturdays and Thursdays for washing pOrches aqs-
walks and automobiles. Hose may be used in 6ullo-
ing operations at any hour of the day on special per
nit. The above permission is granted on the under
standing that there is no waste in the uses named
This applies to consumers on meters as wen a9
on the fiat rate
If there is any abuse of the uses Of hose, those
violating the rules shall be deprived Of the privilege
We desire to thank the general public for tne
cooperation shown in generally strict obedience 70
the rules promulgated for the economical use q
water thus far.
strict compliance with the above will be fur
Their appreciated.
ANTHONY BOWEN, Mayor.
IRA L. SMITH, Water Commissioner
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-24
Raiding Operations
In Lorraine Reported
lRy Associated PressN

PARIS. Aug. 24.-Artillery action in
the region OF Lassigny and between
the Disc and Aisne rivers are report.
ed in the official statement issued at
the war office today. Raiding opera.
lions IN Lorraine are also reported
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-24

PARIS. Aug. 24.-(Havas Agency
In the thrce days ending Friday the
British troops have captured 5000
prisoners, says the Petit Journal Fri
day. It adds. they captured 5000 Of
this total.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-24

Fair tonight; sunday prSb,Sy
showers.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-21
STOP, THIEF!

Tuesday afternoon a lady's purse. containing sum of money was taken from the Independent office. The person who took it is known, and will please return same to owner, and thus save humiliation and notoriety. If the purse, with contents intact, is not returned by Saturday night, an officer will call at your home Monday, with a warrant for your arrest If returned, nothing will be said or done about it. A hint to the wise is sufficient Also, return the two letters talk en with the purse.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-21

wheatless days; Tuesday,, meat less day; Saturday, porkless day; every day from , a. ID. to g a. ID. meatiess meal; every day from 6 D. m. to g D. m. wheatless meal.
 On wheatless days and in vheatless meals of other days, use no crackers, pastry, maca- roni, breakfast food or other ce- reals containing wheat; and use no wheat four except the small amount that may be needed for thickening soups or gravies, or for binder in corn bread and other cereal breads. If you bake bread at home use other cereals than wheat.
 MT Gates is devoting his time and money to act as Food Ad ministrator of Lonoke county without one cent of compenSa- tion for his services; he feels that he is only doing his duty; that he is serving his country and will ingly does all he can to see that the food conservation regulations are carried out. The Food Ad- ministration is clothed with vast power to enforce the Food Con trol Act. Let us all assist the County Food Administrator in his great task.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-21
Bids W anted

We the undersigned committee have been appointed to receive bids for the building of a church house and W. o. W. hall at Ham llton. The building will be two story 32x56 feet, 20 foot ceiling, Is windows and } doors, to be ceiled and nicely hnished inside. The upper story will have IS win dows, l door and stairway and to be ceiled and finished. Roof is to be well braced to make it self supporting. The contract will be let by sealed bids All bids must be in by Tuesday, Feb, 26, at 1 D. m For further information ad dress John Benson or J. B. Webb.
 John Benson.
 Lee Gayden,
 Rufus Carter, /
 J. B. Webb,
 Committee
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-21


 Mr. c. s. Ayres is in England assisting his brother with one of his drug stores. He will remove with his family to that place as soon as he can get a residence.
 Mrs. W. H. Nichols and son, Marion, are in Memphis the guests of Mrs. Nichols sister. Mrs Menges They will remain for several weeks.
 Mr. J L. Ducharme returned Monday from a weeks business visit to Chicago and other Illinois points.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-21
Please Call and Settle

All parties knowing themselves indebted to tbe Plantation Drug store and to Dr. A. B. Tapscott for medical services are request ed to please call and settle same with Mrs. A. B. Tapscott, ad ministrator.
 Mrs. A. B. Tapscott, fl If Administrator Miss Lena Faisst visited in Little Rock Sunday.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-21

Misses Graziella and Miriam Ducharme returned home Mon. day from a week $ visit with their sister and number of friends in Little Rock.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-21
KANSAS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21. 1918.
County Food Administrator Speaks to People of Carlisle and LonOke County

]
 to large crowd at the Cham Der of Commerce meeting, Monday night at Bank of Carlisle Hall. Every man and woman in Car lisle should have been at this meeting; his subject was of great importance and interest to all, and he was paid close attention by those present, who by unaGi nous vote pledged them selves and the people of Carlisle to aid the Food Al dministrator in every way possible to carry out the necessary food regulations put into effect from time to time.
 Food control is largely based on honor and represents effort to solve the problem by cooperation instead of arbitrary power. Mr. Gates said that he had the ut most confidence in the people of Lonoke county and that he was sure that they would see the i'm portance Of carrying out the in structions and regulations of the Food Administration He stated that he would use all his authori ty to assist the people of any community Tn the county in SC curing an adequate supply of food for their needs, and that they should let him know Of any emergencies that might develop and that he would at once take the necessary steps to meet the situation.
 One case was cited to a family of not more than 6 persons who had stored away forty barrels of flour; Of another family hoarding 600 pounds of sugar; thus having more than enough for their own needs, but perhaps preventing others who had no flour and su gar from getting a supply. Hoarding of food will not be per mitted and where It is found to exist, the persons so offending will be required to return their excess supplies to the merchant from whom purchased. The at tention of all persons is called to a provision in the Food Control Law that provides a penalty of S5C00 and two years imprison. ment to be imposed on any per son found guilty of boarding or wasting food.
 Merchants are now required to limit the sale of wheat four and sugar as follows: To a family in town not to exceed 48 pounds of flour and five of sugar at one time; to family living in the country, not to exceed 96 pounds of four and 10 of sugar, these amounts are supposed to be about 30 days supply. Food pur- chase receipts and declaration blanks are supplied to merchants who will have the customer pur chasing four, flour substitutes or sugar properly fill out the blank before the purchase is completed. Flour substitutes to the amount of 25 per cent of the wheat four purchased must be sold to the customer at the time he buys wheat flour. or the GUS toner must sign blank showing that he has such substitutes on hand and will use them as direct ed by the Food Administration
 A few of the wheat flour sub- stitutes are oatmeal, rye flour. graham flour, buckwheat flour, corn meal, rice. hominy and ce- reals of all kinds not containing wheat. Merchants during 1918 will only receive 70 per cent of the amount of wheat flour that they received during the year 1917.
 A schedule for saving of wheat and meat has beer arranged and notices will be posted in all ho- tels, restaurants, boarding