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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-17
RUSSIA AND BoLsHEVIsM.

HIAVID LLOYD GEORGES statement in the
- House of Commons yesterday that while the Bolshe-
wiki still strong Russia the system which they set on
foot is steadily breaking down is the most encouraging
news from responsible source about the situation there in
many weary months
The bolshevist theory of economy was bound TO break
down in the end From the first the only question has been
how long could lasta And because of the fact that the
setting Russia no one could TELL not even the Rus
slams themselves. Even probably would be impos
sbe for the British premier with his superior oppor-
tunities acquire trustworthy information to say when the
next phase Of the Russian ordeal would begin.
It has already cost Russia on appalling price in human
life and treasure But there is bright side in even this
tragedy. which in dimensions is close second to the war
which precpitated it Communism which was the birth
agony Of the present French republic was responsible for
fshl excuses and great loss of life And that occurred
in of the most advanced nations of the world But
Paris and France spendidy recovered from communism
and than made up for the brief time that was lost
Russia never has had an awakening. Wars have been
fought and the empire grew to mweidy proportions but
all that was dynasc expansion; did not touch the
people 1t may be that even the revolution will not arouse
these inert masses but if does and something like the
effect of the French revolution is produced the world is
going to miracle of national regeneration. Even this
richly endowed continent of ours is not more fortunately
situated in the matter Of natural resources and splendid soil
and climate All Russia needs to be really great is the
spread of enlightenment among the people.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-17

When such officers as Major General Leonard Wood
and Major General Hugh L. Scott oppose as they did
yesterday at the hearing before the committee of the
American Bar association any sweeping changes in the
legal system of the American army the public quite
likely to lose interest in the controversy raised by the
charges that there many mscarrages of justice
in the proceedings Of the courts martial during the war
Both of these experienced commanders suggested minor
improvements in the system but both maintained that
simple direct army system essential to proper
discipline. That sounds reasonable; it is reasonable
Without discipline there can be no army.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-17
HE SCHOOL LEVY ELECTION.

I 2IlBLIcATION in The West Virginian last night
aopbsss: was the first ntmadon most of the citizens
tie eS and county had that an oversight had been made
Tie election last fall as result of which there had been
Is yots on tie question Of leves for schools. Thanks
10 h that similar oversight was discovered in bod
county before Governor Cornwel issued his call for
BE pSt session Of the legislature remedial legislation
has paved for that county which was so drawn that it
an Sc used in Marion county.
Ihs lesy election. which will be held May 20. is of
he hses Importance and it to be hoped that the Cit
>,hs Who understand the vital necessity of maintaining
choo On The highest possible plane will see to it that the
does not go by default If by some pererse quirk
5 he public mind the verdict of the ballots were to go
ssn e special levy the schools would be very seriously
if indeed they were not compelled to close for
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-17
RUFF STUFF

PittsbhrEh prohibitionist, just back
rom other side, says there is little
dry sentiment over there excep, in
toi,and.
ms easy for the Scots.
~ they need is a little sour wood
'do,,r and an imagination and they do
II need to care when the world goes
niIt there 8 mighty fine bunch
14k.ng songs that will 80 into
ectfQ Il Sandy ever gives up his wee
ueN railroad from Morgantown
q WaknesHurg may be all right from
tol standpoint but it won't be
popular for passenger traffic
~ shp,ouehly dry territory all the
phat telephone strike up in New
1.lepd Is becoming the real thing.
I54heasters arc having a respite
a. ne Tines buoy complaint as
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-17

Commissioner Of Internal Revenue Daniel G. Roper
told the members of the Southern Wholesale Grocers
association in session in Louisville that he expected
Congress would pass legislation for the enforcement of
the war prohibition act before July l. Having heard
form the country his suggestion that that this act
could not be enforced, Mr. Roper is gracefully lacking
around to the other side About the time the liquor
crowd gets all set to defy the government on the proh-
bition question it is going find that has real fight
on its hands and not the slightest chance of winning
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-17
ADMINISTRATION IDEAS BEAR FRUIT.

|Q REPRESENTATIVE c. F. REAVIS, Of Ne
blsska, returns to Washington with the statement
are rapidly losing trade with South and Central
Of the neglect Of this field by the admin
OF as he pieturesquely phrases it, Commerce
hat every consideration belongs to is going to
Elepe while Red6eld gives expression to the thoughts
rs sest disposition and refuses to compete with stricken
people who are at present engaged in performing Cae
>ifian operation on our commerce.
Evidently Mr. ReaIs' recent trip to Panama has given
isualizahon Of what Chairman Hurley Of the Ship
board said should be our policy in that field under
August 10Th, last, Hurley then declared: "Neces-
'E viii also lead them (England. France and Italy, to
Be active sellers of manufactured goods in South America
lie colonies and the Orient and in that trade there
be either American competition or Jealousy over
that properly belongs to them because we realize
BE enormous sacrifices they have made for humanity. and
see them return to peaceful prosperity as fast as
bessibls And Secretary Red6eld and the War Trade
t6asd moulhed much Of this same sort of dnye few
months back. Their ideas. would seem, are bearing
Irts:
america did not seize the opportunity afforded by The
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-17

When John L. Lewis. acting president of the United
Mine Workers, renewed at Chicago yesterday his pro-
test against the policy of the Railroad administration
regarding the purchase of fuel Director General Hines
promised to consider the complaint In the mean time
OF course everything hangs in the air for the coal min
ing industry One of the great faults with the whole
railroad situation that the in it from section fore
men to the director general spend too much time con
sidering."
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-17
THURSDAY EVENING. APRIL II, 1919.
THE AMERICANS CREED.

beliepe IN le United States Of America as govern
The people. by the people. for The people. phose
s tkas are derived from The consent of the governed;
democracy IN a republic. sovereign Nation Of many
'g.Isn States: perfect Union. one and insepGable.
up those principles of freedom. equality, Jus
te did humanity for phich American patriots sacrificed
.f Ia Is and fortunes. therefore believe il my duty
b nj country 10 love il; 10 support lis Constitution 10
aps to repeet its flag; and TO defend il against
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-17

If dispatch, which comes from Berlin by round
about way may be relied upon the German mind is de-
veloping along line which 1t is very much in need
of development This dispatch says that soldiers and
non-commissoned officers in the German army are pro-
testing against the restoration of peace time pay and
threatening to strike if the order is carried out A
strike in German army! What would Herr Wilhelm
Hohenzollern think Of that7
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-17

The guys who used to think the
Victory loan is going to be hard plug.
sing are beginning to hedge on their
opinion.
The public is showing disposition
TO take its medicine like a good fel.
low.
1t may not like the dose but it feels
that it will do good.
Anyhow Uncle Sam says 1t must go
down
And thai settles it.
Some one remarked this morning
that it was short summer.
And rather damp.
etow felix's will Joke about the wealth
y3o
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-17
''l6pKYI E9zs! Icy

The virginian convention passed the
Ordinance Of Secession on April II,
1861, and then began series OF meet
inss for the expression of public senti.
mont in western West Virginia. which
is now 4 separate state. There was
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1919-01-30
Turpentine, Heated,
Ignited, Exploded

A very serious fire was narrowly
averted at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
c. f. Peasants. 405 North Third
street. this morning when workman
engaged in polishing some hardwood
fioors endeavored to warm up some
turpentine on stove TO mix with the
varnishes. Forgetting for moment
the turpentine and the danger of sub
mitt,nc Il to very grent degree OF
heat. an explosion took place. fol
lowed Immediately by an ignition Of
gases and blaze that threatened the
destruction of the house. An alarm
was sent in to the fire department and
a quick response made TO The appeal.
but its services were net needed as
the flames had been extinguished be-
fore It's arrival. The wall paper and
Kitchen furniture were blackcned and
blistered BY the heat to which they had
been subjected. bat the actual damage
was comparatively small There was
. lively 1Shting Of the Aemes for =
few seconds. and 70 its triumph II due
the saving Of The property snd tts con-
tents, s !, lam,
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1919-01-30
| IIBI,R||ARY OF Ego Vol ]ILl)ME
DONATED TO Y. M. C. A., !
MEMORIAL TO LIEUT.. WAY


AS a memorial to her son, Lieut..
Harry Clinton Wray, who died of
wounds received on the battlefield in
France. Mrs. Z. S. Okey has donated
to the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton of Caron City her sons splendid
private library of over 260 volumes.
These books were turned over to
Secretary W. E. Fisher yesterday and
will soon be installed in the boys de-
partment OF the association for the use
of the boys and young men of Canon
City.
In this library are found standard
works of reference, history. poetry. BIZ
ography and fiction. Among them are
Bulwer-Lytton's complete works of %
volumes. Dickens complete works of
16 volumes, Irving's complete works in
10 volumes. Roosevelt's Winning of
the West in six volumes, American
Eaclycopedia in 1G volumes. Macau-
ley's History of England in five vol
umes. Greeley's American Conflict in
two volumes, besides large misceL
laneous assortment of splendid works.
A large bookcase with glass doors in
which to file these books when not in
use was a part of Mrs Okey's dona-
ton
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1919-01-30
Past Exalted
Rulers Night t.

Plans are being made BY the mem
bers Of Canon City Lodge No. 6lo. r.
P. 0. Elss. to celebrate Past Exalted
Rules night Wednesday evening.
February S, when the ritual OF the or
der WI ! be carried out with all the offi-
cial chairs eli the lodge room filled by
thoss who have held the highest hon
ors in The eift OF its members The
occasion will be one OF exceptional in
terest to ali Eks. and an evening of
unusual enjcyIren, is promised to all
who attend. In addition to the ritual.
istic work there win be an entertain-
ment program On Past Exalted Rul-
ers' night" the chairs will he occupied
as follows: Q. ]. Rundahl. exalted
ruler; Raymond Riede. esteemed lead
ing knight: ~. Turner, esteemed
loyal knight: pr. ). H. Dickson. es-
teemed lecturing knight; A. NJ. Wy
con. esquire; D. N. Cooper, secretary;
Judge Kent L. Eldred. chsPla,S; Gen.
Joseph -. Maupin. treasurer; 3. H.
Stipomeyers inner guard; George r.
casaedf. GAeat Of honor.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1919-01-30

Lieut. Harry Wray was wouTded on
that memorable September II when so
many brave American boys went down
in Gen. Pershing's drive on the st.
Mihiel salient that stood between the
German army and Paris. 1t was not,
however. until two months afterward
that he died from the effects of his
wounds
Harry Wray died on the threshold of
what promised to be a brilliant and
useful career. An alumnus of the
Canon City High School, class Of 1910.
a graduate of Colorado College, spe-
cial student at Columbia University
and the University OF Colorado. he ac-
quired training that would have
made him leader among men. He
was admitted to the bar in Colorado
but died before he had an opportunity
to practice his profession.
Perhaps no more fitting monument
to his memory could have been left
than his personal library, which in the
hands Of the young men and boys Of
Canon City win no doubt prove to
them an inspiration to higher ideals
and 20 greater and better accomplish
ments in life.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1919-01-30
Cam City Folks
at State Gatherings

When you so to Denver to attend
some OF the numerous conventions and
assemblies that occur during stock
show week. you usually find Canon
City people well at the front.
The good roads convention was pre-
sided over by Charles r. McLain.
Clyde C. Dawson made one OF the ncta-
BILE addresses before the convention.
A. H McLain took a prominent part
in committee work.
At the hardware convention T. T.
Thomas and T. NJ Harding were prom
inent members. Mr.. Harding is past
president of the association and served
on the nominating committee.
At the lumbermen's convention C.
A. Biggs was elected president of the
association for the ensuing year.
Mrs. Lois H Alien. publisher OF the
Leader. was chosen member of the
executive committee OF the Colorado
Editvial Association. Mrs. Allen has
been a very resular attendant at asso-
citation meetings.
The state Y. NJ. c. a. convention was
opened and presided ever at the morn
ing session by Guy U. Hardy, who was
chosen president of the convention at
its last session. A number of Canon
City folks attended the Y meetings.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1919-01-30
1sY" Anniversary
Celebration

The annual anniversary of the Y.
NJ c. A was celebrated in the lobby of
the local association building by an
interesting and appropriate program
on Sunday afternoon.
The Rev. Paul Burgess. missionary
TO Guatemala was the principal speak
er. ard he told in manner that held
the close attention Of the large audi
ence. some of his experiences in that
strange country and the progress that
lie being made there by the Protestant
missions
In Guatemala said the Rev Bur-
CESS, I'VE know no Presbyterians,
Methodists or Baptists. The high
burch Episcopalians. the simple Quak-
ers and all between work together in
perfect harmony. for the common
ground is so large and the differences
so small that the disagreements are
completely lost sight Of"
Rev. Burgess cited the story of the
missionaries of various beliefs in a
certain country getting together and
compiling book including all points
OF their common ground. An appendix
was then added containing their diff
ferences. One delegate then arose and
said: Brethren, let US follow the ex-
ample of the modern surgeon and pro-
deed 10 remove the appendix And
this was done.
The program assumed a patriotic
nature when reference was made by
oze OF the speakers to to the contribu-
ton made by the local association to
the military and naval forces OF the
great war. II was shown by the sery-
ice flag of the association that 64 mem
bers had gone forth to battle for world
freedom. OF these three had paid the
great sacrifice. namely. Harry Wray.
Harry Tannehill and John Mckinstry.
In addition TO these five men have en-
tered the Red Triangle service: For
mer Secretaries Van Patten. Thomas,
Greenway. Marsh and Maxwell.
A pleasing feature of the program
was a reading, by John Kenneth En-
merson. entitled rThe Service Flag \
The music was exceptionally well
rendered. the special features being
solo by Hubert Tremayne- entitled.
Touch Daddy's Service Star Again.
and mixed quartet by Messrs- Walter
and Everett Fisher. Mrs. Elton Wood
ford ard Miss Edith Allison.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1919-01-30
No Trace of {
C0wie Found

No trace has been secured as to the
wher eabouts OF Archibald Cowie. man.
ager of the Beaver Park Land and
Water Company, who is alleged to
have absconded after an audit showed
a shortage in his accounts
Spencer Penrose. president of the
company. has had detective investi-
eating Mr.. Cowie's past record, and
mary of his former affairs have been
brought TO light According to writ
ten report submitted by the detective,
much of the present investigation Is
being centered on Mrs. Cowie. in an
EFFORT TO gain knowledge OF his pres
ent whereabouts. Mrs. Cowie believes
that her husband may be en- route TO
his old home in Scotland She has
acknowledged receiving a letter from
her husband dated Saturday noon,
January IL, from Pueblo.
In the letter to his wife. Cowie adj
mitted that he had taken the funds of
the company to tide him over a finan-
cial crisis in his store, and that he
did this with the best ertions, and
that while he had no criminal inten-
tions. he admitted he had no right to
take the money. He closed by bidding
his wife goodby. and wrote that the
only thing left for him 10 do was to
take his life.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1919-01-30
Helping Pueblo
With Food Supply

Edward Arden OF Lincoln Park went
TO Pueblo with several carloads of fms
apples last week. The Pueblo Chief
tain has this TO say of his visit: Ed
ward arden os Lincoln Park Canon
City. came down 10 Pueblo with several
carloads of his fine apples TO be con-
tributed to our waning food supply.
incidentally collecting round pot of
currency to carry back with him as a
mementc OF the fruitiess town which
is TOO trsasns and Indifferent 10 raise
it's own appless."
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1919-01-30
Receives Injury
at Zinc Plant

G. ]. Rogers received a very lainful.
and perhaps. serious injury last Nom
day at the Ohio Zinc plant. He was
assisting in hoisting a large plank to
the roof of the sew building when in
some unaccountable manner 1t became
dislodsed. fell and struck Mr., Rogers
above the right eye breaking bone
In his forehead.
The injured man was taken to the
Holmes hospital where at this time be
is resting as well As could be expected
with the injuries he received, There
Il xtfll . questics as 70 w,iether IN
operation will Be necessAry % replace
the broken bone N IL psopsr positiea.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1919-01-30
Father Of
Lusty Twins

Alderman Herb Hughes of Flor
ence can be put on the hero list Just
now at least. and possibly he should
be put Ut the head. The alderman
h the daddy Of lusty twins boy and
girl-Jack and i'm. =
The Redwood gazette., 1919-10-15
A HEALTHY SIGN.

Some months ago the people OF
Winnipeg, Canada, passed through
life and death struggle with the Boil
sheviki disguised as organized labor
and involved in strikes that paralvzed
business and threatened to starve the
inhabitants. The grip of the Bolshe-
visits was ioosened and the strike
broken when the innocent bystand-
eTs" organized and proceeded to oper-
ate the industries end plants necss6
sary to public welfare made idle Z -
the strikers.
More recently when the police Of
fieers of Boston yiolated their solemn
oaths and went or a strike, leaving
the city at the mercy of a mob. their
PAGES were taken by volunteers who
restored order.
Today England is in the throes of q
great railway strike that is paralyz-
ing industry and threatening hundreds
of thousands of people with sta~va-
tion. Reports show that the disaster,
for such it is, is being met in the
same manner that the two strikes
first mentioned were overcone-by
citizens in other walks of life vo'un-
bNNA A1AS S1A&AA SC1Y1CCS u ODGIdIT L11C
trains and other departments of rail
roading.
The lesson to be drawn is most help
full When strikes that involve the
welfare of the general public are
called upon grounds that public senti-
ment cannot endorse, the remedy is
found in the thus abused public tax
ing over the work of the strikers II
the interest of the public.
In strikes that effect the supply
food and other necessities of life a =
the maintenance of law and order =
is the general public and not the strik-
ers or their employers that suffers the
most. This fact, however, is seldo~
if ever, taken into consideration by
the strikers. Examples of how to
handle these situations are therefore
both timely and healthful, especially
in view of the great unrest now pre-
valent in this country, and will serve
to give the innocent victims conf
dence and courage.-Rock County
Herald.
The Redwood gazette., 1919-10-15
THE ARCHITECT WENT MAD
Outlook.


The history of Whistler's celebrated
peacock room is entertainingly told in
a new book by DR.. G. G.. Williamson,
called Murray Marks and His
Friends" One of Marks friends was
f. r. Leyland, wealthy Londoner,
who wished to reconstruct prosaic
London house on Venetian lines. He
spent 1000 pounds on some wonderful
Cordova leather for one of his rooms.
Whistler painted a picture FIR the
room. He thought the leather too
dark as a background for the pic
ture for the picture, and in Leyland's
absence pair5ted the leather and the
entire apartment until the wonderful
peacock room resulted. Leyland was
exasperated because his beautiful lea
ther had been painted over. Marks
resented the change because his blue
and white china (he was a ceramic
specialist) no longer had a suitable
background, and Jeckyll, the architect
of the new house became demented
when he saw what had been done.
Eventually, however, the wonderful
peacock room of this story was recog-
nized as a masterpiece of decoration
even by Leyland and Marks. After
Leyland's death it was removed from
his house, and it now forms part of the
priceless Whistler collection O.
Charles L. Freer of Detroit, together
with the famous picture by Whistle
which caused all the trouble.
The Redwood gazette., 1919-10-15
CRIMINALS PHOTOGRAPHED
Lincoln Journal.

When the officers of justice begin
in earnest their work of locating the
members of the Omaha mob they will
have the assistance of large number
of photographs. Numerous snapshots
OF the crowd were taken by newspaper
photographers and also by amateurs
and professionals. Motion picture
films have also been made and hum
dreds of faces can be identified through
this agency. It is significant of the
state of mind Of the mob that most
of these photographs show no desire
to avoid recognition. In some cases,
notably where the crowd stood around
the burning corpse of the Negro, peo-
pie hooked squarely into the face OF
the camera and seemed to know that
they were being photographed while
at their horrible task. Some Of these
photographs are so clear that almost
every face can be recognized even IN
the newspaper reprO0hctlOn. Women
were not numerous in the mob. but
here and there one can be seen. Like
the men they seem TO have no appreci-
alton of the enormity Of the offense
they were committing.