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The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-20
To Yukon Territory. Aslin District Interior AA'fH'

During the winter season 1'17-1S our regular FAn S'f v.cs will be maintained No South Bound between ~ and whttehorse trains both terminals oA and v-,5,v rl .,.'r, .e..., uI'a
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-20

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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06
~ E 5zl55ER

The first public building in Marion
county was a very appropriate one
a Jan. The ground on which It was
erected cost $500 and the building It.
self cost $2,495. The deed by which
The ground was conveyed to Marion
county was recorded December s.
1872. and read:
James Kerns aud Sousannah, his
wife, ana Matthew Fleming and Eliza.
his wife, to the Justices OF the Peace
in and for the, county OF Marion, for
and in consideration OF the sum OF
500 to be paid out OF the county levy
OF said county the land on Adams
street so feet front and extending
back 70 Porter alley through lots Nos.
9 and 10 and fifty feet front of Nos.
10 and Is adjoining, including the tract
on which the jail IS built, being the
same tract or lot OF land purchased
by said justices at the last April term
OF the county court Of said county.
for the purpose OF erecting the court
house and jan thereon
The building OF this jan was bitter.
y opposed by some Of the justices VINO
argued that there were no criminals
in this county and affirming ethey
trusted in. God there never would be, =
which proves. that they did not look
forward to bootleggfng days.
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sdgoeaie ~ Nhe1 re talk q Billions w.
much e,ss not Nth n GU e-ica1 81 eollp
s 81 nd i6talE 81 f1lio1s
BIT non BE
nd eE5ca1s coldidoEs For
81 11Eeisen interstate Com
oE11aissioa N 70 10 cg1eed tie railroads Of the
MO fcrribolial sFoupss Group Two winch
1io, Of the le1roEy of New ok and Pensyl
less jersey. Delaware Maryland and the
md sazsrlaI slice Of The Hothezn Der Of West
mileage of 1929. compares pretty closely to
kingdom m area and m railway mileage. hut
tenitoTy has more than TWICE as much poPua-
railway plant were confined 70 Group
Two might with some degree follow Brit
an 5 lead But there are Other groups. and two
81 ftel1 are conditions anywhere The same. his
disparity m conditions affects general business many
ways hotfheleast of which he matter Of fxIns
sf1y wages there Is difference between the east and
e se md between the north and The south The Bnt-
sii aveaone of problems TO struggle with here
de plant IS eonpae4 the traffic both Of goods and passen
se dense They have about 600 inhabitants for every
az road while m the United States opposite
He Here the inhabitants per mile Of line number about
400.
Of die matter Is that the United States so
fixed from the railway standpoint that dangerous for
Ito follow the lead Of any country. We must work out
our own problems. Along that we making great
deal of progress m the operation of railroads unit
under government control but we know only vague
way what we actually are accomplishing and It Will be
some time before draw dependable conclusions from
our experience.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06
LIZ TE.Rss 10
TIE! g. ed Oh
a iEMosIAL SUGGESTION.


FAIR9GONT. ". Va, Dec. 5-EEdl-
tor The West Vtrg1lian- being IN
terested IN our boys In the army and
navy who have been willing to give
their services and. # need be their
lives for our county, feel thatit would
be only proper 20 erect to them suit
able memorial. and I take advantage
Of your ofter OF the use Of the columns
Of the West yirginfan 70 present an
idea that has occurred to me and that
the memorial committee might feel
like considering. It Is that fund be
raised by voluntary subscription for
the erection Of building to be used
by the Young Woman's Christian AS
soctation that would be designed in
such a manner that It could also be
used as a memorial to the soldiers
and sailors. In this way the memorial
would be a fitting acknowledgements
OF the appreciation OF the public for
the splendid services rendered by the
women in helping to win the war. as
well as to the services rendered by
our soldiers and sailors
If sucn plan can be worked out
so as to provide a home for the
Young Woman's Christian Association.
l will be glad to contribute $1,000 to
the fund
Yours very truly.
P.W.L
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06

SEND IN YOUR IDEAS.

SEVERAL days ago The West VIrsinan asked the
people Of Marion county to send IN Suggestions regard
ins tie memorial which It proposed shall be built
the men and women from this county who serv-
great war Now that suggestion Is supplemented
81 direct request from the Chamber of Commerce com
Iet The. suggestions come They viii BE faith
pinned But be sure to enclose your name as an
good faith if you do not want to sign the COM
The West Vngnian has received several
communications which, IN accordance Wih the
yerit INTO the waste basket -
apparent from the number and character of the
already been preached that before anything
which viii give general satisfaction there via
considerable threshng out of ideas and eonpar%
notes AS we have already said the quickest and
most satisfactory way IN which this can be done
de columns Of the newspapers. hey reach a
audience than all the audHtonums IN the county
bod md afford forum In which every interested
st m calm judgment, weighing each detail of
ever suggestion on It's own merits.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06
NATIoNALLzING RAILWAYs.

sTeat Britain does nationalize The Railways Of The
nited Kingdom as Winston Spencer Churchill Che
Of munitions. said ii IS gong TO Dundee
Of Wednesday evening, the action viii have a pow
inauenee upon thought IN this country: There IS no
blinking at that fact. -: ~
public opinion IN the United States VII go widely
il does not take INTO consideration the fact that as
with the RAILROADS of this country and the oper-
conditions which transportation men have toface here
ilroads Of Great Britain almost The
aedeaIly brought the collection Of reliable raiIread
stands6L during the past two years. but the
available figures compiled by Slason thompson. of
Of Railway News and Sta6sfcs, those for
show that the railway mileage of Great Britain to-
1901. In this country m The same year The figure
54793. The total revenues Of the British roads for
e1od was $677.4o7.26O. while that fopthe United
States was $3.679.979.3f9. A difference Of such mag
ought to give pause to the government ownership
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06

.
Yesterday they handed out 20year
terms in the pen to two West Virginia
soldiers convicted Of deserving. from a
training canap 81. 80 - =
just couldn't stay ii camp for few
months. when the home can was heard.
-'s.S - . f6s ~ z 4 - ) -.
Now they'll have to stay at less
pleasant place long enough .to,get over
the feeling Of wanting to< have their
own way about suea STE, matters.
Even douEhboy ought to use his
-noodleFa little bit.
senateprobe into DE bir6wers..way
OF helping the !Teut eaqSe has settled
one thing. anyhow,
Herr gearst's boss editor, Arthur
Brisbane, draws down q salary OF
$1,000 'a-weeks ,,..s
And he runsstwp or three neEs-
papers Of his own on the side
we knew some iellSw would make
a little money ont 4 the. 7aeWii5aper
game one OF these dayE.
. But what does - Editor want With
all that moneH2 49,.
He can't possibly sst time to spend
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06
SECRETARY Glass.
u ~ 49, - :.
QUE SsRefl@Ce.

IF familiarity with the details Of pubic finance the
sole Qualification necessary secretary of
neasuy Carter Glass. VIZ, has BEEN nominated to sue
eeed See1aay McAdoo. ought 10 be winner from the
START has been m congress for and has been
Chairman Of the House Committee Banking and Cur
since the Democrats acquired control Of that
Bat other hias. ara, necessary. and the county viii
swait with considerable anxiety for Indications Of Mr..
Glass fines or ,nftness for the new job. which, by the
way. will IN the very future prevent extraor-
dnay hard nuts crack among them beng the aotahon
STOOD back Of all the other issues with patriotic feor.
ntety watching to see which way the reconstruction cat
IS gong 10 jump.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06

railroad situation and get the need
cd coal for the ships. It Is said e
Washington that Mr.. Garfield has
learned his job. Thanks TO gie
orous propaganda and the resolg
action OF the fuel administra
we shall probably get through 5
winter with plenty Of coal ~
as found genuine reliefsfn
out of Mr. Garfield q year ago. Per-
haps 1t would be only q fair eFen<
ing-up II We spent q little tlme
praising him now. BE worked hats
He produced the goods. Nob69y
knows that anybody could
done more.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06

L. s. Rowe, assistant secretary of the treasury told
the American Society Of Mechanical Engineers in ses-
sion New York yesterday thatone of the first needs
OF the average American in post period Is to
adjust himself to foreign conditions There ought to
be more of that kind of talk There hasn't been day
anee the beginning OF the spanish-Amercan when
cur splendid isolation" transparent fiction,
but We chose to ignore this Now we must stop trying
to fool ourselves and learn US think nterna-
1oaly Just as people Of every important country
on the globe think
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06
IWhat People Say
Hand someSide Remarks

Henry S. Lively. president of the
FairmoEt Rotary club. made the mem
ORAL address to the Fairmont Lodge
OF Elks and referring to the high or
der Of patriotism in that strictly Amer
lean order. declared that the people
OF this country were united:
Jew and Gentle, Protestant
and Catholic. Rich and Poor.
White and Black-au Americans y
Levi B. Harr. county executive of
the Victory Boys IN Marion county. is
all enthusiasm about the showing
made:
Our quota was II boys and we
got ever 500. 1want to make de
tailed report but the country dis
tricts are slow at giving definite
figures owing to the flu epidemic.
The money is to be turned in to
the school teachers who will ii
turn pay it to the county treas
urers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06
EAST SIDE
: NEWS =
Bazaar,

The ladies OF the First Methodist
Protestant church win hold Christ
mas Bazaar IA the window of Spring
er Eros furniture store, corner of
Merchant and Market streets, begin
ming Thursday, December 12. Many
useful fancy, hand made articles suit
able for Christmas presents will be on
sale. The sale will continue until the
stock is disposed of.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06

Mr.. Edward Dodd and children. OF
Norwood. are all III with influenza
Mr.. and Mrs. E N. Kirk, OF Mary
land avenue. are visiting their daugh-
Little Miss Mary Kfsner. daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Kisner, has
been quite sick the past few days at
her home IN Alta Vista avenue.
Mrs. n. E. Hawkins. OF State street,
Is recovering from few days Illness
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06
Rirthdav Partv.

Mrs. David Prunty was given a de-
HghtCul surprise birthday party last
evening by her daughters. the Misses
Neya and Eupha Prunty at their
home In Market street. About twenty
five guests were In attendance and a
most delightful evening was spent.
Mrs. Prunty was the recipient OF sew
eral very pretty remembrance from
her friends. Dainty refEeshments
were served by the Misses Prunty.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06

Harry a Williamson. treasurer Of the Fairmont chap
of the Red Cross. Last night submitted at
meeting of the Executive committee which shows that
the local chapter spent 1855 in the recent campaign
against influenza Now what the city and county
governments which were so their protestatons
that they were standing behind the Red Cross going
to do about that? stand 50 behind that they wont
he able to come across?"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06

5eIieve N The United States of america as govern
nls Of lie people BY the people for the people, phose
popgs are derped from The consent of Ge governed:
democracy republic. Sovereign NaEonof n1aaD
sogsrega States; perfect Union and nEepardbte
established upon those PRINCIPLES of freedom. equality. jas
ice and humanity for rich An1aie1a patriots sacrificed
Her res and fortunes t1cTefors believe II MP drtp
my country 10 love it: TO support IFS Constitution; 70
obep dps: to respect is flag; and to dfenda against
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06
Mere Werk ID Re Done.

The ladies of the Diamond street
church met at the home of Mrs Cora
Morrow in State street Thursday aft
eFnoon to quilt. There is considerable
work to do yet and any of the mem
bers who can do so may go and help
with the work at any time.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06
Editorial Comment
on Curvent Subjects
ma GARFIEL1.
> New york Tribune:

From the New York Tribune
Few men came in for larger
share Of the country's dtspleasure
and yociferous disapprobation than
Mr.. Garfield last winter. Perhaps
he had an impossible task. Perhaps
the dismal fuelless days were need
ed to bring order out Of the chaotic
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06
Charming Sweaters
Fer You HereI

Perhaps wife OF sister has been
busy knitting for the Soldiers
and neglected to provide herself
with a Smart new Sweater She
Will surely need one. So now
is the time to make it up to her.
IN Christmas morning. Here are
The newest Of the styles. Smart.
Warm. Becoming and Moderate
" Priced
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06
Rn,,nht In+.

H. W. Woody. who recently dis
posed Of his residence to Rufus Satter-
field. has purchased lot at the cor
ner Of Ell1ins and Guney street and
will erect a residence on the grounds
as soon as possible.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06
Eome TomorroW.

Clyde Baker. son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
]. D. Baker. of Vermont avenue, who
has been nI1of rheumatism In a Vir-
ginia hospital. is much better and Is
expected home tomorrow to spend a
Through with his parents. His many
friends In the city viii be pleased that
he IS recovering so nicely.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06

Miss Fanny olIiker and sister. Mrs.
Max Bear, the later Of Monongah,
have. returned From Baltimore where
they were called BY the death ofstheir
stepnotI1er., Ilrs. Z. OIfker. Their
fsfisr accompanied them home and
sps8d some 1ttt1le here.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06
L7dies Of thc q. a. r.

The Ladies of the G. A. R. will meet
Saturday at 1870 O'Clock in the L o.
o. F. hall in Main street. Every mem
Der should be present as there Will
be limitations and memorial service
viii be held also.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06
MUCH SUGAR BURNs.

PHILADELPHIA, nee. .--'TWo MIL
lion pounds OF sugar destined FOR E1-
rope was DESTROYED to-day WdenFa big
warehouse Of the FTea In Sugar Re-
lining company on the De4GVafe fiyer
front was bur Eorkmen,
1coE1pe1led to SC 5 sir g. we're
tnjured.s
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06
Reerrne from Baltimore.

Mrs. E. l. Gilhar4 and Mrs. R. D.
Kelley. who went to Baltimore to visit
Mrs. Gilhart's husband, patient at
Johns Hopkins hospital, returned home
Tuesday. Mr. GlhaTt is very much
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06
81 "a RUReHER.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-The State
department was advised today that the
Burgomaster and City Council OF Brus-
sells have made Brand Whitlock. chi
ted States Minister to Belgium. an
honorary burgher and conferred upon
him the freedom Of the city as q mark
Of appreciation for his work during
the period OF German occupation @
BelgIum.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06
CAV. GREENE AskE REFINEMENT.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec 6. = Brig.
Gen. Henry A. Greene. commanding
the Department. of the Philippines, and
in command OF the Ninetyfirsc divi-
sion, National army. at Camp Lewis,
Washington. AT the same time it was
ordered oversees. has asked to. be re-
tired after more than 40 years of ser
vice.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06

big Chamber of Commerce Of the United States
conference obusiness in progress at Atlantic
city there strong in favor of the Immediate
removal of all government control That
is natural and proper The government has excuse
NOW for being IN business this country It be
hoped however business realize that they
ean shape conditions that there will be demand that
be ignored for the government resume
tro1 the war has taught the business comnaun
i especially that part Of it which deals staples that
he only safe rule in this country ia the square DEAL
they have missed one Of big outstanding lessons
And legislation control prices and put nnerchandis
ing under close government supervision is undertaken
in peace time it viii never come on:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06
The Welcome Box of
CLOVES

So many women have been pa
trioticaIly economizing on Gloves.
that this gift Will be more than
welcome. A safe selection can
be made here. The price IS little
for the quality you may be sure.
In Kid
s225 to s3.75
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06

Home Baked Pies ane Pastries.
Boyer5 Restaurant. Arvs-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06

a srecalperative lIIet q iFgfl1enza-.
5orlfcII' Matted NM very sigsstl
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06

At last nights meeting of the Executive committee
81 Fa4nont chapter of the Red Cross Mrs Jeanette
Arpett Ieeper who the recent election of chapter
officers became chapter secretary. relieved The
dudes of publicity chairman This action terminates
eighteen or months of consistent although some
what incenspicuous var work which has been OF the
highest possible valne to the Red Cross, the
4nuntty and to the newspapers Few workers have
gitlea more solid servicein this county.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06

Home baked pes ana Pastries. Boy
er's Restaurant. Adv
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-06

So Il IS N Delaying Your Cl1rIstEl Shop he
Delay Robs Youof Some of the Choicest seleet
Right Now, Too, There are Many Appreciable ssdae
tons So Attractive. Indeed They Can't Last
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-04-19
JUNIOR RED Cross
INTERESTED m WAR WORK

The Junior He'd Cross met last
week at the home of Miss McGee
and spent a very profitable after
noon making clothes for the Bel
gian orphans. Elliott Means and
George hampton did their bit by
helping the girls s~w
The members Of The Junior Red
Cross which has been organized On
" about one month. are:
Miss Generosa Sell. president, Miss
Vera Chadborn. secretary. Miss Nc
Gee treasurer. Grace Sell, Glen
Aaro. GLADYS Lingo, Bcrnicc Cowgirl,
Esther Ouasi, Senc farrar. ErVa
Quasi Alpha Quasi. Pauline beer,
,susio uss,ullo,Eh. Ftnrencs llonr-
ueois. vcrsula Wilde. Elliott Means
Georgr Hampton, Glen Dean Evans
Casper Estado.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-04-19
Mis-. CHASE Will ADDRESS
LOCAL RID GROSS

Mrs. Wilson =. Chase, wife of
Colonel Chase. will eiVe nm address
ON home service at the NJ T.. church
Thursday, April %, at 3 O'Clock Mrs.
Chase. coming from Denver, where
she has been active m this work,
will boz able 10 give much valuable
Information and interesting illus
traiions of home service.
There will also be- short talks by
others, and music by military
band.
A large attendance is desired
as there Is pleanly of work Ia do
here and its Importance cannot be-
overesiimated
The Red Cross reports that 55'e
surgical dressings havcN been made
IN Columbus OF this number i37
packages of - each have been de.
liverrd lo the hospital here, and II
is now heing planned Ia start on
work 10 be- seni To Europe.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-04-19
DRAFT FROM COUNTY; BE-
LIEVE MISTAKE MADt

Luna county is cxpected to furnish
twelve men for the new draft IN or
der Ia mn out New Mexico's quota
nr iO5 men, according la official no
lincation received by The local board
the FIRST Of the week The informa-
tion is rather disturbing, as the
county Is already about 80 men
ahead of ils quota In the drafl up
to this time. the only reasonable
explanation being that a mistake
has been made by the authorities at
Washington in giving credit for the
surplus cnlisimcnts. The board has
taken up the matter with Washine-
ton and the general expectation u
that no additional men will have Ia
De provided To call for more men
rom Luna county would manifesllS
be unfair, putting no premium on
the splendid action 90 the younl
mm Of this county In volunteering
for service ahead Of the draft II
such numbers as tn render thai
! law practical dead letter here 81
/ far AZ any necessity for its appli
cation exists.-Deming Graphic.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-04-19
FEEDING YOUNG CHICKS
Raiions 10 Make Young birds Thrive
When to Feed

Young chicks may be- fed any Time
after they are 10 10 " hours old,
whether they are with a hen or In
a hrooder. some good feeds for the
first feeding are moistened hard
boiled eggs, iohnnycake. stale hresd
aud oatmeal or rolled oats. which
may be fed separately ar In COM
bination. Washes mixed with milk
are of considerable value IA giving
the chicks good start The mix
ture should he fed IN a crumbl,
mash and not IN a sloppy condition
johnnycake composed of the fol
lowing ingredients IN the proportion
named Is very good feed for young
chicks: one dozen inicrlile Eggs ~
I pound of siflcd beef scraps Ia n
pounds Of corn meat; add enough
milk 10 make pasly mash aud I
tablespoonful Of baking soda and
bake until done. Dry bread crumbs
may be- mixed with hard-hoiled eggs
'makinR about onc-iourlh of the
mixture eggs. or rolled oats may h,
used IN place of bread crumbs.
How Often to Feed.
II Is good plan Ia give these
feeds about i've times daily for the
FIRST week. then gradually suhsliiulf
for ono or two Of these feeds a mix
iurc Of timely cracked grains oi
equal parts by weight OF cracked
wheat and finely cracked corn and
pinhcad oatmeal or hulled oats. n
which about per cent of cracked
peas or broken rice and per cent
Of charcoal or millct or rapSeed maS
BE- aslded 4 commercial chick fees
may be- substituted " desired Thi,
ration may be- fed until the chicks
are weeks old, when they shoult
be placed on grain and dry ar wei
mash mixture.
Young chicks should be- fed from
three Ia nve times daily. hut II ear,
is given not 10 overfccd chicks vii
grow faster when fed five times pei
day Young chicks should be- fe,
not more than barely enough l'
satisfy their appetiles and 10 keef
them exercising. except nj the even.
ing or last meal when they shout
hc given all they will eat There u
danger In overfeedinp, particularly
n the young chicks are confined ans
do not have access 10 free range, a.
too much feed under such condi
tions Il apt to cause leg weakness