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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-13

ana was so weak
from my trouble
that I could not do
any lifting or hard
work Of any kind.
If I tried to straight
ten out when lying
down it seemed as
though something
would tear loose.
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Veget table Com
pound has restored
my health and ! am
II
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-13

Harry S. SNiger is making prepare.
tons to build a residence on the lot
belonging to Mrs. swiger. on Alley i.
midway between Main and Water
streets.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-13
u. S. Tested
Food Recipes
By MISS BLANCHE PRICE

Goldfish with Rice and Tomatoes:
/ C. Goldfish.
C. cooked rice.
/ onion.
/ c. tomatoes.
Soak Goldfish over night. Brown in
fat, add cooked rice, onion. chopped
fine and tomatoes. Cook until Goldfish
is tender. Add seasonings.
Authorizations - T. tablespoon: I.
teaspoon; C. cup; 2 T. butter sub7ti.
tute, l t. milk.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-13

the festival and the proceeds win bs
given to the Red Cross, The perform,
ance will begin at eight o'clock.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-13

The women of war days are not per,
mitted to burst forth in khaki and
brass buttons, but they are doing their
best to look military by adopting the
swinging military cape and cape-coat.
This one is of oyster.gray basket.
weave wool, with gray silk stitching
and black and white lining Of foulard.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-13
SICK WOMAN
NOW we'll
Took Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
Read Her Letter.

Potterville, Pa.-"For a long time
I was bothered with pains in my side,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-13

7soDyfight 1918 BY the McCulEe Ne"'
paper syndicate)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-13
The Kings Speech
,vinr is the Kings speech.

Following is the Kings speech:
My Lords and Gentlemen: The ne
cessities Of war render it imperative
for me. after but a brief interval to
summon YOU again to YOUR delibera-
tions. The aims for which I and my
allies are contending were recently set
forth by my government in a state
ment which received the emphatic ap
proyal of my people throughout the
empire. and provided fair basis for
settlement of the present struggle and
establishment of national rights and
International peace in the future.
THE German government has, how
ever. ignored our just demands that
it should make restitution for the
wrongs it has committed and furnish
guarantees against their unprovoked
repetition. Its spokesman refuse any
obligations for themselves. while deny
ing rghtfu liberties of others. Tn
til recognition is offered Of the only
principles on which an honorable peacc
can be concluded, il is our duty to-
Continued on Page +Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-13
FOR PRoF|TEER|NG
License New York Poul-
try Dealers Revoked
for Period of War

New York. Feb. 12-Announcement
that the food license of B. +. Baff &
Sons, Inc. of this city. wholesale poul-
try and eggs dealers. accused of profit
eering, had been revoked for the peri
cd of the war by the National Food Ad-
ministration in Washington on recon-
mendation of the federal food board
Of New York, was made tonight
This is the most drastic order Yet
issued against New York food dealers
and was based upon the charge that
the Bats sold eggs for 81 cents a doz-
en- when the government fixed price
was &c cents.
The telegram carrying the order of re-
vocation. which applies to all Bait
stores, urged the New York food au-
thorities to give the penalty widest
publicity as it was understood the
Bats are discouraging poultry deal ers
of New York and hindering an agree
ment between the poultry dealers and
the food administration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-13
Gas Making Plant

The statement shows that $1,000
900 will be spent in building gas
making plant at Edgcwood, y. j., While
80 interior storage depots TO cost an
aggregate Of $3.50, 000.0 900 are to be erect
ed at unnamed points. On aviation
working including a new cantonment,
the location Of which was not given,
SAG 900, 900 will be expended.
Ordnance depots are to be built on
the South Atlantic coast and at some
seaport" at a cost Of S4.5OO,1OO each
and one on the Middle Atlantic coast
at a cost of $4,000. 900. An ammuni-
ton depot al some seaport" IS to
cost $500, 900 and a like sum is to be
expended for an ordnance depot In
Central Pennsylvania.
Hospitals for soldiers suffering with
tuberculosis are TO be built at Denver.
Colo, and -Ashevile, n. c., at a cost of
100000 each, and S1.2S0,000 is to he
Continued on Pace 4-co' o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-13

ministrator fo- :hat section, decides
that Monday closings should be con-
tinued in the New England states
nothing viii be done to discourage him
from issuing !, special closing order for
that district.
The part of the closing order estab-
fishing preferential list of consum-
ers for coal distribution will be con-
tinued in force. Fuel administration
officials believe its operation will 60
far toward solving the situation in the
future.
In effect this part Of the order cuts
Off the coal supplies of many of the
less essential industries as there adj
mittedly is not enough coal to go
around.
War industries not included in the
preferential distribution list but per
mitted to operate during the recent
five-day industrial shutdown will form
second preferred list and will get
coal after consumers on the first list
are supplied
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-13
ENTIRE STRENGTH OF ALLIED
ARMIES SHOULD Be PREPARED
To Meet German Blow When 1t Comes - Allies
Will Treat Army AS One to Meet Danger and
Menace Lloyd George T e | S Commons De-
clines to Divulge Decisions Of Supreme War
Council 5....>

Regarding the Supreme War Coun-
ell, Mr.. Lloyd George said it was
impossible to make Il statement as to
the decisions it reached without CIV
ing information to the enemy.
lie said he would like any member
to point out anything in the speeches
of Count CZcrnin or Count Won Hertling
which could possibly be regarded as
proof that the Central Powers were
prepared to make peace on terms which
could be regarded as just and reason
able
Germany's action regarding Russia
! the Premier pointed out provided that
/ her declaration regarding no annexa =
tons had no real meaning. No answe,
had been given regarding Belgium that
could be regarded as satisfactory, he
declared. No answer had been given
regarding Poland or France. with hel
legitimate claims for the restoration OF
her lost provinces, not word had been
said about the men of the Italian race
and tongue now under the Austrian
yoke.
Duty to Go On
! Until there was some better proof than,
had been provided in any of the speeches
to which he referred. that the Central
F.! Continued on Page 4-Col. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-13
Sent from Mine Dumps
to New England Under
Guise Of Screenings
OFFICIAL PROBE
WILL BE MADE
Textile Interests to Tell McAdOO
Main Reason for Coal Scarcity
in New England Is Lack of
Transportation - Will Urg e
Action to Remedy Deficit

Boston, Feb. IAN official inves-
tigation of the shipment to New Eng
land during the coal crisis of many
carloads OF "culmback' refuse from
the dumps Of coal mines, under the
guise of coal screenings was started
today when protests came from man
ufacturers and householders that some
of the coal they were receiving was
below standard The Boston Fuel
committee reported that Is carloads of
''culmback" arrived today James J.
Storrow, New England fuel admins
traitor, ordered an inquiry to deter
mine how much coal of that sort has
been shipped to this section recently
and lie asked the National Fuel Ad-
ministration to conduct a similar in
vestigation Mr.. Storrow also tele-
graphed protest to Washington
against the use of valuable space in
cars for shipping screenings.
! Little Better than Nothing"
| II am letting little of this so ca He'd
refuse come into New England" he
! said, because it is little better than
nothing The stuff has been piling up
80 feet high outside the mines for
Years. | have advised burning it in
small quantities by mixing it with 9TH
Continued on Page +Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-13
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
COMMITTEE IS FOR SUFFRAGE
Endorses Sus an B. Anthony Amendment =
Sends Tribute of Gratitude and Affection to
Col. Roosevelt - Adams and Hays Appear on
Even Footing in Craftsmanship Contest

committee in behalf of the Susan b.
Anthony amendment and that Miss
Minnie Bronson and Miss Lucy Price
of the organization opposed to woman
suffrage should oppose Mrs. Baker.
The anti-suffrage women. who included
also Mrs. Henry Preston White Of Bos-
ton and Miss Charlotte Rowe of New
York. said that Chairman Wilcox had
promised that the committee would taks
no action until they had been heard from.
They said they were chagrined upon be-
ing admitted to the meeting place to find
that the committee had already voted
resolution commencing the stand OF
tive-sixths Of the members Of the House
thony amendment
Pledge Support to War
The full committee adopted the resolu-
ton substituted by the executive COM
nittee suggesting that the administration
at Washington avail itself of the assist
ance of the ablest men in the country,
regardless of politics, in the prosecution
of the war. Another resolution adopted
pledged support in the prosecution Of the
war. A tribute of gratitude and affec-
ton TO Col Roosevelt was contained il
another resolution adopted.
The Roosevelt Resolution
The Roosevelt resolution follows: We,
the representatives Of the Republican
party in duly constituted conference as
Sembled. send YOU in this hour Of pain
and shadow tribute of our gratitude
and affection. We take courage AMI
strength from Your example in constant
counsel for preparedness against aggres-
sion on land and sea. and i'll fearless
maintenance of American honor in the
face Of all mankind We fcrvently pras
for your speedy return 10 perfect health
and strength as power for narons,
self-respect and International righteous.
ness that cannot be spared
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-13

st. Louis, Feb. 1.-THE Republican
National Committee. after postponing
until tomorrow the selection of chair
man, today adopted resolution en-
dorsing the vote of Republican con
gressmen for the Susan 3. Anthony
suffrage amendment
Tonight opposing forces were claim
ing victory for their respective can
didates. John 7. Adams OF Iowa and
Will Fl. Hays, chairman Of the State
Central Committee of Indiana. Most
reliable figures availa bic however, in
dictated % votes pledged to Adams. %
to Hays and Ave non-commital
Stanley Not Candidate
Fred Stanley of Kansas, who appear
ed as a possible dark horse tonight
put reports of his candidacy to rest
with the tersc statement:
I'm rot in and l won't be in it,"
The expected public attack on Mr.
Adams, whose Americanism had been
questioned by his opponents, did not
materialize and his friends declared
they would quickly disprove allegations
that he had taken the initiative in cali
ing a mass meeting at Dubuque, Iowa
before America entered the war to
protest against Americans travelling
on munitions ships.
William Hale Thompson, mayor OF
Chicago, came out in favor of Mr.. Ad
ans today.
Il can see nothing in anything Mr..
Adams has done or said which would
disuualifN him as p good American
and n good Republican" he said
An interesting feature Of the day
was provided by women. 1t had been
arranged that Mrs. Abbie Baker OF
the Woman's Party should address the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-13
First Word From Russia
Regarding Her Withdrawal

placing them in the field of battle and
let them know for what they are strug-
Cling. Let them know also that we re-
fuse TO fight against them
Our delegation. fully conscious Ct
its responsibility before the Russian
people and the oppressed workers and
peasants of other countries declared
on Feb. ~ IN the name of the Coun-
Gil of the Peoples Commissarics of the
government of the Federal Russian re-
public 10 the governments of the peo-
pies involved in the war with us and
of the neutral countries that it refuses
To sign an annoxationist treaty. Rus
STA for its part. declares the present
war with Germany and Austria Hun
gary, Turkey and Bulgaria al an end.
simultaneously the Russian troops
Continued on Page 2-CoI. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-13
BIC PROJECTS
Of Construction for
Army Are Disclosed
Total Cost of s26s.e5O.o0 War Depart
ment Tells Senate Military Commit
tee-s37, 900, 900 for Gas Making Plant
at Lakewood. N. J.-S8. 100000 for
Boston Port Terminal

Washington, Feb. T. Many new
construction projects for the army, in
Guiding munition plants. ordnance de-
pots. storage plants, port terminals,
hospitals, aviation work, environments
and housing, was disclosed in stare
ment given the Senate military com
mittee today BY the War department.
The work will cost a total Of S268,6o0,-
600 and. while some of the projects
had beer announced before. IN most
cases the location and cost had not
been given
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-13
RELIABILITY

Nnen onyine Ievelry the reliability OF
IN lfm you're trading with is the first
'uHner1uou We have been in the
.,lftf business right here on Lisbon
'tt't - Years and guarantee every srti.
'od m our store to he exactly as
presented We also guarantee our
% 20 b" as low tor lower, as anv
r"hahl" Jevelry House in Maine.
Il Na'oa"A. diamonds. Rings Wedding
". sS seal Rings Silvcrware for tina
-, -, and I'll sorts "f beautiful and mex
'-htlNe Gtff nrtlclcs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-13
No Attempt to Flag Train
Red Sox Buy Smith

New York. Feb l2.-The Boston Amer
cal League club announced tonight the
purchase Of Outfe.eer Paul Smith from
the Montreal club of the International
League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-13
King George and His
Premier Outline the
British War Aims
AMERICANS CLASH
WITH GERMANS
Military Activity on Western
Front Is Increasing Daily
British Make Further Incur
siOns into Enemy Positions

Hing George and David Lloyd George
the British prime minister. in address,.
TO the British Parliamentary former
before joint session of the House of
Lords and the House of Commons
have declared again that in the recent
utteranc2s of the spokesman Of tho
Teutonic allies there can hc found no
basis for peace which will fuliill the
ments.
As One with Wilson
The addresses of both the monarch
and his prime minister were at one
with President Wilson's speech to Con-
greSs Monday. King George declar-
ed that until there was recognition Of
the basic principles upon which an
was the duty of the British to prose-
cute the war with all the vgor they
possess.
Mr.. Lloyd George asserted that Pres
ident Wilson's estimate OF the recent
speeches of Count Won Hertling, the
Imperial German chancellor and Count
Czernin. the Austro-Hungarian foreign
minister, was correct one. He addCd
that the British government had not
receded an ota from its announced
war aims.
Until some better proof than had
been provided by the speeches Of the
leaders of the Central Powers that
those countries were prepared to con-
slider the aims and ideals for which the
allies and the United States were fight
Continued on Page +Col. "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-13
AT CRITICAL STAGE
Great Struggle De-
mands England's Full
Energies a n d Re-
sources Says King
George

London. Feb Fin his speech at
the opening of Parliament today King
George said the struggle had reached
a critical stage, which dema nded moro
than ever the full use of the countrys
energies and resources.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-13
TORTURE NEGRO
Then BURN HIM
AT THE STAKE

Estill Springs. Tenn. Feb. 12-Jim
McIlherron, Negro, who shot and kill.
ed two white men here last Friday.
was burned at the stake here tonight
after a confession had been forced
from him by application Of red hot
irons. The man was brought here to-
night by a posse which captured him
after woundinc him in battle near
Mckinville early today.
No Effort to Prevent Lynchns
\ mon estimated at UPWARDS Of 100
persons met the train. Leaders of tire
posse urged The crowd to let the law
take It's course but no effort was ma de
70 prevent the lynching. \ sister of ona
OF the men Mcllherron shot addressed
the crowd denouncing her brothers
slayer The prisoner then was taken
OUT "f town. chained to a tree, .ortur-
ed until ne confessed duplicating an
other Negro ana then was burned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-13
THE WEATHER
RAIN OR SNOW

Forecast: Rain or snow Wednesday;
Thursday fair. not much change In
temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-13
Men Lost on Tuscania
Laid to Rest on Rocky
Scotch Coast
STILL DISCREPANCY
IN THE FIGURES
Dispatch from Scottish Port
Says l59 LOst-3OO Still to Be
Accounted for but War De-
partment Adheres to Esti-
mate OF 1l3 LOSt-MOre Sur.
vivors Reported

Washington Feb le.-Forry names
rerc removed today from the list OF
Interpreted American soldiers who were
oo board tho torpedocd liner Tusca-
rs leaving 3no Still To- be accounted
.ot 3. 'hc War department address
II shows onN ll3 soldiers los, 1877 OF
'fosc urrcpottcd probably are safe,
Tho War department tonight had no
Gtclal information To- confirm cable
dispatches from Il scottish por, saving
uat tppaIcr'N 159 Americans had
.'on lost
Additional LIST Of Survivors
Nul"nS the men removed from the
unsrcoHntcd Tor list today are.
Private George II. Baker. Carter VAL.
o., Ten
Sergeant oiiNer Cote, Weodon sta
nar canadn.
rr''a'" Elmer Holden, Fort Worth.
Tex
Private Hailic NJ. Hosclton. Cobr.rv
anadH
rr'a'e Guss Johnson. Reedsport
one
rH'"t" Robert J. Moody, Cambridge
Vim
PRIV ate Joseph F.. Mcdonald. Spring
fsId Calif.
Private John + Mcdonnell, Hinton.
Ola.
Private Albert I Nauman. Minnca D.
5. MINI
Private Sidney u. Han. Gainesville.
ixas
Private George Stierlcn Ferndolo
Wash
FrNa'" Lester =. Smith. Calico. ore.
flyate Ernest Llnthicum, Oklahoma
ri,y. Okla
Pr'a'e John Ridge. Pleasant Min.
okla.
Private Walter r. Larson. Warren,
nre.
irl'ate John kcmper. Fairfax. Okla.
fli'atc Virgil ]. Roberts, FL Reno.
nka.
iri,ate BENJAMIN Birmingham. Cor
pus christi. Texas
FIRST Lieut. Clifford WELLINGTON. Wal.
"a Fenton. Mich
Continued on Page Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-13
VOICE PROTEST
Against Laying Down
Of Arms by Russia
AIlRussian Convention in New York
FeIicita.es President Wilson and
Declares It Reconnizes Only Constit-
uent Assembly

New York. Feb. l2.A telegram fe-
licitating President Wilson because of
his address before Congress Yesterday
was sent to the President today by
the .All-Russian Convention which is
in session here. The message assert
ed that mo self appointed govern
ment' in Russia had any right to de-
clare peace or disband armies during
the war against the Central Powers
on behalf Of world wide democracy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-13
GENERALIZATION OF RUSSIANS
mo GREAT AID TO GERMANY
Because Hostilities Have Been Abandoned with
out Signing Peace Treaty-Food Resources of
Ukraine or Russia Cannot Easily Be Brought
to Aid-Most of Prisoners Held in Russia Are
Austrians Problem Very Difficult Washing
ton Believes

Washington, Feb. 12-With the open-
ing Of the great campaign Of 1918 on
the western front apparently within
sight. military men here examined to-
Cay with profound interest the situ;:-
ton created by the signing of peace
pact between the Central Powers and
the New Ukraine Republic and the de-
cision of the Bolsheviki Russian gov
ernment to stop fighting ana demoa-
ilize the army.
Advantages Are Discounted
ing. These events on their face would
appear to set free enormous German
forces for the impending battle in the
west and also 10 furnish new sources
of food supply for the Teutonic allies
but many Of the factors detract from
the advantages the Central Powers
may derive.
one Of the threats against the WeSt-
ern front dWelt upon in public discuss
sion is The fact that presumably Loo, =
o09 prisoners Of war held in Russia
would be released 10 strengthen the
German army. The fact is said to ne
howe> err that the great majority Of the
Austrians. not available for western
front operations by presnn: Indications.
Most of the others are civilians or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-13
Telegram to Gov. keyes

In a telegram to Governor Henry W.
Keyes asking that he make announce
ment Of the need for men TO train for the
service, Mr. Howard said:
I'VE believe that New Hampshire,
whose chief seaport produced some of our
earliest warships and fastest clippers,
should share generously in the present
broadened phase OF our national seagoing
life"
Governor keyes wired this reply
New Hampshire, proud Of its record "a
the state which produced the Ranger the
first American ship to receive a foreign
governments salute to our flag, may b.
counted on TO aid in every way in it's
mower the work Of furnishing all-Amer1-
can crews for our new merchant marine
AS in the past. the Granite State has
among her sons the best Of material for
sailors and ! grasp this opportunity to
assure the United states Shipping BOARD
that it's young men Will not he backward
IN responding to the call of their coun-
try's merchant service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-13
HOUSING BILL
For Shipyard Workers
Passes the House
senate Likely 20 Accept Minor Amend
ments Adopted by house-Appropri-
a'es s5oooo.ooo to House rho,. En-.
gagged IN Government Work

aNhlne'ph, FEB. II, The admins
ration bill already passed by the Sen
-" appropriatins $50. 400. 900 10 provide
housing facilities for employees of ship
'"rde engaged in government work
vas passed by the House late TODAY
without roll cali
Some Minor Amendments
ne House adopted some mino.
amendments. which the Senate may ac-
w 20 ohNate necessity of sending
measure 10 conferences.
hHer he bill. tho Shipping Boards
~ Fleet Corporation may pur-
tease, requis,tion or CONDEMN
Hhd houses. buildings or similar
'i''Fs may construct houses on land
'''S ana sell. lease or exchange
~ houses. and may make Ioans on
'-''e security and for not exceed
Fears IN persons. firms or cor
'a''"nS 10 build houses for shipya rst
Workers :
"'"Natfs or the measure laid spe
"' emphasis on the nee essitv for ad
'"n'i houses AZ Sparrow's Point. Md.
e island. near Philadelphia and at
e"P'rt News. Va During the deba te
800 were sharp criticism OF the III
s"u extravagant spending Of govern
Yard
OH I" appropriate $50 coo. Oh for the
" me labor department for provid-
- housing facilities a. war manu-
.a,'Nf'ns centers other than shipbuilG-
- towns Is pending IN Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-13
Worried 6Yt New England

London, Feb. determination or tne
German report that Russia has with
drawn from the war is contained in q
Russian official statement received here
today.
The statement says that Russia declares
the war with Germany. AustriaHungary
Turkey and Bulgaria TO have ended, Rus
sian troops simultaneously receiving an
order for complete rehabilitation on all
front. For the defense of the frontie-
some detachments of younger soldiers
will be left.
The neace negotiations with the Central
Powers have been ended, the statemer.
says The Russian delegation refused TO
sign a treaty providing for anneXations
by Germany. Nevertheless Russia will
not continue the war with the Germans
and Austrians" workmen and peasants,
like ourselves.