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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-03
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General r. S. Garnett superseded
Colonel George A. Porterfield as COM
mander of the Confederate forces in
West Virginia on June 8, 1851 and the
historical items is the more interest
ing as Colonel Porterfield died but a
few months ago. Colonel Porterfield,s
cup of disappointment was full when
five days after his retreat from Phil.
ppi he learned that he had been SUI
perseded by General Garnett. The
command was turned over at Huttons-
vile to which point Colonel Porter.
field retreated. court of inquiry was
held to examine into his conduct. He
was censured by the Richmond govern
ment that sent him into West Virginia
and he could show tina: they had given
him no arms and no backing. It is
generally agreed that the Richmond
blunderers threw the blame on Colonel
Porterfield to shield themselves. In
fact this is shown by the fact that
General Garrett repeatedly reiterated
in the same territory with seven or
eight times the force that Porterfield
commanded
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-03
THE PLACE TO BE.

"a UROPE is tied in bow-knot Debt and deficit are
written the face of things. Nowhere does the
bright sunshine of Opportunity glow with such welcome
warmth as in America. Half the nations of Europe would
have to declare of bankruptcy if they had to cash
today They couldn't survive the shock They haven't
got the goods America is about the only nation of i'm
portance in the world today that rates as going concern
So entirely apart from the matter of love of homeland
America the place to be- Not only is America the place
obe big of financial power it is the place for
he average mantle mechanic, the shipping clerk, the
Eamer Take look at the map of Europe:
Italy-short of COAL short OF raw materials,
short of food, short OF employment
Franco ne-sixth in ruins. the balance short
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-03
TRUTHS AND
TRAVESTIES,
By tn Bard.

'Tenshunl
II man would read and put int
practice all the things Emerson say!
in his essay self Reliance" there Il
no question but that he would be {
great and famous man. Here is a sam
pie:
Let a man then know his
worth, and keep things under his
feet. Let him not peep or steal.
or skulk UP and down with the
air of charity boy. or an inter.
loper in the world that exists for
him. But the man in the street,
finding no worth in himself which
corresponds to that force which
built a tower or sculptured mar
BILE god, feels poor when he looks
on these. To him palace. a
statue. or costly book have an
alien and forbiddirg air. much like
a gay equippage, and seem to say
like that. Who are you, Sir?' Yet
they all are his. suitors for his
notice. petitioners to his faculties
that they will come out and take
possession. The picture waits for
my verdict; it is not to command
me, but ] am to settle its claim
to praise"
Parade Rest!
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-03

Virtues
So admirably
Brought together,
Mixed and blended
AS they are
In this person
Adam S. Lane.
When a man
Makes so bold
AS 10 speak in the
Manner he has spoke
OF some of our
Fair city's
Most famous
Sons and daughters
1t behooves him
To hide, conceal
And effectually
Disguise his
Identity.
Would that
Had been as wise
For daily
Am threatened
With death, destruction
And six months
At Cooks
For making light
OF the frailties
And conceits
or our big
Medium and little
Citizens.
George,
You may bring
Me something
For my
Nerves.
All Clear!
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-03
All Clear!
TABLE FERNS

OF every kind - large and small in
size-splendid in shape. can be Sc.
lected at The Mountain City Floral
Shop. Always the best in flowers for
the table decorations. Flowers for the
stck-Stork bouquets-corsage-and
flowers for the "only girl" are here in
splendid assortment. Store, 31S Mon.
roe st. Phone 6sS-J.-Adv.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-03

order 10 form perfect union, establish
Justice. insure domestic tranquility, provide for
the common defense, promote The general mel
fare, and secure the blessings of liberty to our
selves and our postcritp, do ordain and establish
tiis Constitution for The United States Of Amer
lea"
Hal preamble to constitution t.lls it all. For
the first time in history people united for defense
md liberty, for domestic tranquility and 10 establish ius
ice.
Iomonow. when memorate the wisdom of the fore
ahers and renew our allegiance to the nation it is well
get back to essentials, and understand what our lob is
rs American citizens.
his people, for are people. indeed we bid fair
% become distinct another hundred years. grew
from the tormleSs womb OF time into power because it
was born for service. and liberty, and justice as well as
Tor protection trade advantage and the other material
countries strive for.
From the first bood-stained trails of our nations liberty
rom the bitter frozen paths of the colonial farmer-sodiers
o the craers and sinking trenches OF Flanders Amer
ga sons have died FIRST for liberty; for ideal to over
throw despots. and to bring security and prosperity and
above all else, equality before the law, to all men.
his is the FIRST nation that tried the Uopan experiment
II is now the oldest nation, maintained in the same form
81 government in the world.
For the past sneyaon had forgotten some of these
gs Fouths safe and sane that they brought
no message they did when the colonial heroes still limp
ed over the countryside when the veterans of Jones and
stouSn el oaueS al the Town tavern or when the
blue and gaycad fathers told their sons of the charge and
counter charge, and assault and repuse and renewed
assault OF the four years when brother fought against
brother, and father fought against son.
But today, just escaping from the shadow of world
dominion by the Hun, today eyes see more clearly
through their tears and hearts beat to higher measure
since recently they leaped the alarm of the death
rattle of rapid hre and the volcanic roar of the enemies
heavies.
Let US once more renew our allegiance to the simple
faith of fathers In world of confusion of nations
struggling in the birth pangs, and gasping in the death
hroes in the finite madhouse, where all seem cazed and
where wild vapongs and futile imagnngs and brualides
our own haven having done our duty to humanity and left
he sacrifice Of our FIRST bonn the affairs of Europe let u.s.
simple faith bend the knee before the ark of our cove
aan and resolve that people united will fight on
Tor Justice for tranquility, in our common defense and to
secure the blessings of liberty ourselves and our posterty
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-03
NICE TO TRADE

In a brand newly stocked store, where
everything is fresh and new and es.
pecially where the prices are exceed
ingly modest. We cordially invite
the public here and hope to enjoy a
share of their patronage and where
they may be assured prompt courte-
Gus and satisfactory service always.
South Side Pharmacy, Phone I'll
Adv.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-03

Action-Enter Eglantina and Evan.
galine-spot two fellows sitting along
near rear-take seats directly behind
them-"Say that music's swell, ain:
it?" wonder what this gonna be-"
things. The Birth of a Waffle " Say
Eglantina. don't you like red hair?"
(oue of the boys in front of them is
Red" Jones), Say, Evangaline,
whada you know. Bob Keplinger come
in at noon tday and says, Say, kid,
what's on the ticket today? an looks
at him real fierce and says 'Howdya
get that way? and he shut right up"
We'll, thank Lord. that educational
thing is over. A body'd think we'd get
enuf education without havin' t pay
to see 1t atsthe movies-"What's that?"
TIL Sin of Her Youth that sounds in
teresting Gee, look at that woudja!
Him a grabbin' her off like that But
gee, I'd fall for that guy mesself, al.
though (coyly) I'm kinda strong fer
red headed men amt you, Eglantine?"
What's that?" Like fluttering bird
she dropped into his arms Say. amt
that grand? Me for that fluttering
bird stuff" ooh. look, he tried to hit
her fella with a street car. Amt that
awful?" What's that?" And SO.
weary and penitent, she crept to his
manly bosom Gee, wouldn't you like
to be In her place, although he amt
red headed?" We'll. it's over. Wherell
we go Evangaline?" Let go to Mar.
tins and get a coke" Say. it'd be
swell II we had somebody along to
kinda make the evenin' lively wouldn't
it?'' Red Jones stirs uneasily in his
seat and glances around-the girls see
his face-"My Gcd, Eglalntine, less get
outa here. This is too much. want
air" They exit precipitately-Red
looks after them with a puzzled and
questioning look.
The aod
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-03

men.
Pittsburgh police made only three
arrests yesterday.
Most of the sojourners from the
dry states must have gone home.
And taken their stocks of hard
likker with them.
A Citizen writes to the Astonisher
something which says Gin view Of the
decrease In living costs"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-03
RUFF STUFF

No wonder they are a bit doubtful
about the ability OF Toledo to feed all
the light fans.
Bound to be scarcity OF food in
country after Warrington corner
enough for chicken dinners for
7rion county's regiment of service
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-03

Although she was born in England DR.. Anna Howard
Shaw, whose death occurred yesterday had almost as
much backwoods back ground her wonderful career
had those strong of this country whose humble
early life in log cabins has always made powerful ap
peal to the imaginations and sympahies of the Amer
lean people, She brought this country when she
four years old and for number of years lived in
the midst of the Michigan timberand There she de-
veloped self reliance and independence of thought
which enabled her to become only of the great
est American women but who when measured by
done her sex. for human liberty and social
purity ranks well up among the foremost of all
time in the whole world 1t has been the fashion to
overrate orators Most Of them fail to
up the praises of their admirers. But Dr. Shaw was
always power upon the platform and in the pulpit
She attempted of the meticulous graces of the
second rate speaker but there compelling power
in her wonderful intellectual equipment her evident
sincerity and her entire sanity which made her of
this countrys most notable leaders of either SEX She
was, indeed, great orator.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-03

The Fourth in Fairmont promises to be very quiet
day. the celebration at Warrington will be all
any might desire The affair there has been planned
upon very generous scale and ample preparations have
been made to take of large number of people
No better place to spend the day will be found than
Warrington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-03

due in New York within a few Says.
Wonder which one will get the big
ger reception?
But maybe Woodrow has been
away so long that the folks have for
gotten about him.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-03

In spite the to fraternze with the Ger
MANS which in the main to have been enforced
pretty vigorously. 40 of the forces the Rhne
nquiring if they will be permitted marry German
girls When this news filters down the demand for an
speeder return of the American forces apt
increased.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-03

Between 20 and 80 arrests for drunkenness per day
the usual thing in Pittsburgh during the days of
wide open saloons and the unlimited liquor Yes
terday according Associated Press report there
were just three arrests record that points
its moral.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-03
Present Arms!

Present Arms!
The Girl in the Office says she
sees in the paper that there will BE-
no pyrotechnical displays at the Fourth
celebration in Warrington and she
thinks it is very good thing for that
class of people are so common.
Ground Arms!
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-03

PARTICULAR PEOPLE
Prefer Martins Ice Cream. Compar-
ison will convince you-Why Vanilla.
Chocolate. Fresh Strawberry and
Cherry.nut Today. Martins Drug
Store-Adv.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-03
June Circulation

The actual paid-for circulation Of
The West Virginian for the month OF
May, 1919, is given in the tabulation be-
low.
All copies to advertisers, correspond
ents emnlnues etc are eliminated
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-03

The old cry of full dinner pail"
is now supplanted with Every man
his own automobile"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-03

Virtue may be its own reward but
1t is significant that the blokes who
say Home, James," are not eminently
virtuous.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-03

OF raw materials, short OF coal short Of
employment. short OF food.
England-Depending on imports for food,
short OF raw materials, everything
settled readjustment OF machinery pro-
ceeding slowly much unemployment
Belgium-Brussels Show window" where
food may be had at exorbtant prices
most Of the balance OF the country pain
fully desolate.
Holland-short of coal. short of food death
and disease rates higher than ever. unem-
ployment general, raw material supply al
most zero.
RUSSIA massive interrogation point where
bale Of money will buy loaf of bread
II there is any bread to be bought.
Germany-Defeated. beset by all of
wolves within and about to be loaded with
an indemnity charge that will keep every
German humping for the next three de-
cades
Austrla-Gone where the woodbne twineth.
Poland, echo-slovakia. Jugo.slavia-New
nations that must be built from the
ground up with supplies largely furnished
from without
Bulgaria-Submerged and torn by revolution
following defeat
Greece-In fair condition, compared to the
rest OF Europe, but in great need Of i'm
ports.
There you are Europe is blue and gloomy picture
This reflection any Of our allies. They can't help
it They got that way because they did the right and brave
thing 1t the aftesuferng from the great pain Of war
But it there. America is the solidest. brightest homest
1t must provide the things they need in the vast desoation
over there But in plain words. that the busiest
kind of an Ameca-and the American people love busy
place. There opportunity of any kind material spir-
ua abstract that offers in Europe that
be doubled upon and trebed in America.
OF all places to be. America the place Opportunity
to work brightest in America. Opportunity to do the
big, kindly, helpful human healing of the wold-that is
Americas Opportunity to do what the Yankee calls get
up and get'-t is writ large on the fertile soil of the
United States of Uncle Sam. 1t isn't goose that lays
the golden egg between the Atlantic and the Pacific It's
wise bird-and it is just facing its busy season.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-03
The end.
Return to Quarters!

1t is reported, perhaps enormously.
that photograph records are to be
made of the dinner served to the SER
vice men at Warrington on the
Fourth.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-03
Gas Alertel.

Gas Alerte!
OH. HEARKEN YE!
! appreciate
Sagacity. discretion,
Carefulness. caution
And reserve
In a man.
Never were these
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-03
Squads Right!

Squads Right!
The following literary curiosity
monstrosity. or whatever you may in
diligently call It, is composed entire
ly of words and sentences which ap
peared in last nights West Virgin
ian:
Women everywhere in excellent
assortments invite your attention
in bathing suits and the little
pink toes change but Virginia to-
bacco still holds the worlds ia.
vor. Arthur P. Jones became
slender eating Grape Nuts that's
Hhy when you feel discouraged.
confused, nervous, tired, worried
or Respondent it is sure sign YOU
need Plaintive airs from the South
Seas. What! Haven't you bought
your Bell-ans for Indigestion?
Patton's whiskey was split fifty.
fifty with the Salvation Army pic
mic on Friday. Night clerk has
three big features, and will tell
the two brides of the bathing
beach idea
Squads Right About
Old Father Hubbard
Went to the cupboard
To pour himself out a drink.
But the cupboard was dry
For the date was July.
So he got him drink at the sink
All Hands On Deck!
HER CERISE SIN. OR THE HASH
GIRLS BLASTED HAPPINESS.
Scene Exterior of Dixie theatre
Action-Enter Eglantina and Evan.
galine-spot two fellows sitting alone
interest-"Gee this looks like floss,
evening. Let's go in'-Enter theatre
after depositing contribution TOWARD
support OF Rus Linn.
Scene 2-Interior of Dixie.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-03

We, Wonder how A Citizen gets that
Most fellows would be compare
lively happy IL they could merely
make themselves believe living costs
were going down.
Even the fishing vii be all right to-
morrow.
Woodrow and the R-s4 are both
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-03

Total for 26 days .............. 109,692
Daily Average for June ..43S7
Daily Average for May ......... 1897
The total actual distribution for the
month was 1854 and the total actual
average daily distribution was 1924.
Practically all of tins circulation went into Fair
mont and Marion County homes. the natural field for
the Fairmont merchant.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-03

All Hands On Deck!
HER CERISE SIN. OR THE HASH
GIRLS BLASTED HAPPINESS.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-03
THE HOPE OF THE WoRLD

We. the People of the United States, in
order TO form more perfect union, establish
justice. insure domestic tranquility. provide for
the common defense, promote The general mel
( fare, and secure the blessings Of liberty to our
selpes and our postcritt. do ordain and establish
this Constitution for the United States of Amer
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-16
BANK
FIGURES N PROBE
Charged That Comptroller
of Currency Acted Un.
wisely in Administering.
(Ry Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON. July 16. = Stock.
holders of the First National bank of
uniontown. Pennsylvania, lost $2.7S0..
900 through management OF the banks
affairs after 1t had been closed. by
Comptroller of Currency Williams. A.
b. Jones, representing shareholders of
the bank told the Senate Banking and
and Currency committee today In op-
posing Williams confirmation to sue
coed himself. The comptroller. Jones
charged. unfairly and unwisely dis
posed of the banks assets"
Charles Strong mas appointed re-
ceiver after the failure Of ]. V. Thomp-
son, its president, Jones said, anu
while all depositors had been paid in
full With interest and s605,00 In assets
remained, the disposition of its assets
made by the receiver had produced a
heavy loss for the stockholders. The
comptroller began at the wrong end
of the administration of the banks af.
fairs" the witness said. Thompson
turned over 10000 shares in a Goa.
mining company, he said, agreeing to
redeem them at s75O,000. This stock
was still retained. Jones declared,
while the bank building appraised at
81. $4,000 had been sold by the re.
ceiver for 100000.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-16
BIZ 0. VETERANS
TO HOLD PICNIC

Members Of the Veterans associa-
tion of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road will hold their annual outing at
Grafton Park on Saturday, August 2,
and 1t promises to be very largely
attended affair. Recently the COM
mittee from the Veterans association
of Fairmont and Grafton held meet
ing, when preliminaries were worked
out for the event. It is expected that
there will be railroad men present
from Wheeling, Clarksburg, Fair
mont, Grafton, Keyser, Parkersburg
and as far east as Cumberland.
Announcement was made today by
the Fairmont ticket office Of the B. &
o. railroad that sixteen day excur-
sions will be run to Atlantic City,
Cape May, Sea Isle City, Ocean City
and Wildwood on July 10 and August
2. The rate from Fairmont will be
$14 and the train will leave here at
$500 p. m. The tickets will be hon
ored on Pullman coaches. which will
be attached to train 6S. Pullman fare
will be extra, however.
East of Grafton yesterday there
were 1904 CATS drawn by the B. & o.
railroad.
Prospects of coal cars tomorrow on
the Monongah division of the B. & o,
are rather slim from what can be
gathered today. A serious car short
age Is hitting the region apparently.
Train So was delayed ten minutes
this morning at Littleton, when a
portion Of the engine Jumped the
track. The derailment was not Of a
serious character and the crew replac-
ed the wheel.
c. J. Proudfoet, Grafton. district
passenger agent, was inc Fairmont
last night in reference to the B. & O..
excursion to Atlantic City and other
jersey points.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-16
Traffic Law Offenders
Before Mayor Bowen

Three traffic violators Of the city
traffic laws were arrested by city
officers yesterday and ordered to po-
lice court this morning.
j. Wilson of Monongah was before
Mayor Bowen charged with blocking
traffic on Meredith street. He was
dismissed.
Victor Shaw was up for parking his
car on jefferson street opposite the
Manley hotel. He plead guilty to the
charges and paid the usual fine.
Harry Heintzelman was ordered to
court on a charge of driving across
the South Side bridge on the wrong
side OF the street and with an open
cutout He failed to appear at court
this morning, a warrent was issued
for his arrest, after which he put up
q forfeit of $40 to appear before Mayor
Bowen for trial at 8 o'cloc ithis ev.
entng.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-16

stand was Bud Jsckson. colored. who
was wcylinK IN the restaurant Tor NAY
at the time the shooting occurred. he
told about Cora May coming 70 The
restaurant that night and ordering .
sandwich. He asked her tc get K bar
she refused. For . while Mrs AIny
and another man were leaning over .
checker board talking about some
thing. He did not know what they
were talking about. Billy May was
In the back of the restaurant cooking
Mrs May went upstairs to her room
Jackson told that he was getting Sleepy
and asked May II he could 90 Up to
him room TO sleep a little. s.
Permission was given and hesweut
upstairs and just as he got to- the stop
OF the stairs. he heard trunk lid slam
In Mrs. Mays room. He went ON hack
to the other end of the hall to hia.
room and went to bed He told thar he
just felt sure that some trouble was.
going 20 happen. II was not long until
he heard Mrs. Mays door slammed and
she went down stairs He followed her
down and when he got down there, sac
Mrs. May standing on the outside with
a revolver In her hand. May WA
standing near the door holding hisS
head. Jackson then went for q doctor.
but was unable to find one. later TAX.
ing charge of the restaurant while
May went to tn. Fairmont hospital for
treatment. H s''3
1t was twelve o'clock when Jaelson
completed his testimony and the Jury
was then dismissed until 1880 pl M
when Jackso nwilt 90 back on the Wit
ness stand to be cross examined by the;
attorney for the defense.