davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1919-08-16
Declines to Discuss Results.

District Attorney John E. Laskey
stated today that he is still without
results definite enough to announce in
the investigation ordered by the At
torney General to find out If food is
being boarded in Washington or il any
local dealers are fixing prices in viola
tion of the Sherman law.
The district attorney declines to
discuss what his Investigators have
found during the first week of the
probe. believing that publicity would
hinder rather than help him in un-
covering any violations which may ex-
list here.
Officials connected with the inquiry
have intimated. however, that they do
not expect to find unreasonable ouanti-
ties of food stored in the District for
the purpose Of keeping it off the mar
kets and thereby force prices up
With the meager storage facilities in
the District. the Investigators do not
see how any local dealer could hoard
CONTINUED on Second Page)
Evening star., 1919-08-16

z Killed in Rail Wreck in France.
PARIS, August 16 (Havas).-Seven
persons were killed and thirtysfou
injured Friday in a collision between
an express train and troop train.
The express train was running from
Paris to Nancy and Strasbourg.
Evening star., 1919-08-16
Col. di Lernezzo New Attache Here

ROME, August 16-Col. di Lernezzo
has been appointed military attache
of the Italian embassy In Washing
ton. He will replace Gen. Emilio
Guglielmotti.
Evening star., 1919-08-16
Fearful Of High Margin.

The only criticism Of the marginal
cost plan voiced at yesterdays meet
ing of the committee came from MEM
bers who are not identified with the
trade. They were fearful that such
system might have the effect Of in
ducing all dealers to sell at the high
est margin. Others were of the opin-
ion that competition would exist un-
der marginal system and that food
would not be sold uniformly at the
highest prices permissible.
Evening star., 1919-08-16
FARM MEN ACCUSE
FOOD M|DDLEMEN
Head of Iowa Bureau Says
Ordinary Economy Is Lack
ing in America.
DENIES EXPORT EFFECT

The farmers side of the controversy
over the high cost of living was pre-
sented today at a joint hearing by the
Senate and House committees on agri-
culture. The committees have taken
up consideration of the question in an
effort to recommend legislation.
j. r. Howard, president of the Iowa
farm bureau federation and spokes-
man for the committee recently ap-
pointed at a conference in Chicago OF
farmers from Iowa, Nebraska. In
diana, Ohio and Illinois. was the first
witness. He denied that the farmer is
responsible for existing conditions
and asserted that the high cost OF liv-
ing is due to price manipulation and
extravagant profits of middlemen."
and the American peoples failure to
practice even ordinary economy in
public or private life.
Evening star., 1919-08-16
GOES TO FRANCE OR BRITAIN
Disposal of Constantinople Man
date in Case U. 8. Declines.

date in Case U. 8. Declines.
BY Cable to The Star and Chicago
Daily News. Copyright, 1919.
PARIS. August 16-On the best of
1t can be announced that If
the United States does not take the
mandate for Constantinople this i'm
portant responsibility will go either
to France or Britain. AS now planned
it will extend to the Enos-Midia line
Evening star., 1919-08-16
Will Bring New Condition.

Unless "capita1istic monopoly" and
organized labor cease profiteering in
goods and wages" the next cycle Of
the seasons will effect a condition Of
said.
Mr.: Howard appeared as spokesman
for the committee recently appointed
at a conference OF farmers from Iowa,
Nebraska. Indiana, Ohio and Illinois
The high cost Of living is not due
OF the farmers to produce to the limit
OF their physical ability" he said.
THE farmer has not struck, walked
out or otherwise slackened in pro-
duction. He has increased his effort,
extended his operations to the limit Of
physical ability and financial credit,
and striven to feed the world. believ-
ing the world would fairly and gladly
recompense him. Instead, he finds
those who, in their eagerness to find
an answer where there is none, and to
shun the real facts Of the situation,
point to him with scorn and malev-
olence, saying, Thou art the culprit.,
Due to stasnataon.
= sThe-hish cost Of living is due to 4
-staxnataon ! In 6ro4nstfoa 81 inana-
factured goods and prepared sfood-
stuffs.. Every labor strike that shuts
down any plant. engaged in the prep.
aration of foods or the making OF
clothing: that. shuts down q mine or 4
mill, adds to the high cost Of living.
IF capitalistic monopoly wants
enough food produced that it may
be feasted. III organized labor wants
food produced that it may be fed. If
the do-nothing dawdlers want enough
food produced SO that they may oc-
casienally eat, let them stand forth
now at this time, when the farmer
ductioh program. and declare BY
deeds, cutting out of profiteering in
goods and wages. going honestly to
the business of preparing and purvey-
honestly to the job Of doing a full
days work for a full days pay, their
Willingness to cooperate. Failure Of
these forces to do this now will be a
boomerang that ere the next cycle of
the seasons will effect a condition of
living now undreamed Of"
Evening star., 1919-08-16
Troops Are Active.

One force of troops kept the crowds
apart while other detachments at
tempted to clear the streets, charg-
ing upon the throngs repeatedly.
Bricks and stones were hurled at
the charging troops, one soldier being
seriously hurt. The nationalists were
finally driven back to their own quar-
ters.
Windows&were smashed and shops
were looted by the crowds, and the
city was in darkness the entire night.
More rioting is feared tonight.
Although several revolver shots
were heard during the rioting, no
report of any one having been wound
ed has been received. The troops de-
clare that none of them fired any
shots, and that when they drove back
the crowds they advanced with their
bayonets raised in the air.
The soldiers used IN suppressing riots
were withdrawn from the scenes Of the
disorder at 4 O'Clock this morning. A
number Of rioters were injured during
charges by the police and soldiery. A
police inspector was knocked down and
Kicked severely during a baton charge.
Evening star., 1919-08-16
"Not Due to Original Price"

He declared that it is not due to
the original price of farm products to
the grower.
THE high cost of living" he said,
lis not due to expectation of food
and clothing. any more than it is
due to our heavy exports of manu-
factured goods, machinery. etc. of
which the farmer is a heavy pur-
chaser. An embargo on foodstuffs' to
bring down the high cost of living
will be as demoralizing to American
agriculture as the embargo placed
on foodstuffs was to French agricul-
ture in the time of Louis XIV.
Evening star., 1919-08-16
Nationalists Hurt in Fight.

BELFAST. August 16,-Ten ma
tionalist excursionists were injured
during a fight Friday with orange
men at Lisburn, County Down.
Serious rioting also occurred at Goal
Island, County Tyrone.
The trouble at Lisburn took place
after the nationalists had attended a
lady daX"-celebrated at Louth.
In the riot at Coal Island several
policemen and military officers were
injured severely.
Evening star., 1919-08-16
WEATHER.

Unsettled tonight and tomorrow: prob
ably showers; not much change in tenn
perature.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ended noon today: Highest. 81, at 4:30
pm. yesterday; lowest, 6S, at am.
today.
Full report on page 9.
Evening star., 1919-08-16

Member Of the Associated Press
The Associated Press il exclusively entitled 10
the use for republ;catioa Of all news dispatches
credited to II or not otherwise credited IN this
paper and also the local news published herein
All rights Of publication Of special
dispatches herein are also reserved.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-27
Road Contracts to
Be Let in Ten DAVIS

A meeting was held yesterday af-
ternoon in the County court room
with large attendance, all interested
In road construction in Grant, Lincoln
and Paw Paw districts. Bids were
received from road builders. Material
men were present to take care OF
cement, brick and other needs. The
County court decided that no awards
Of contract would be made for ten
days. Members of the County court
leave this evening for New York,
where they intend to examine roads
built Of a material furnished by the
National Pavement company Of New
York. Some roads in New Jersey
which have been built about four
years Of this material will be looked
over.
Prosecuting Attorney Haggerty
will go also and County Clerk A. G..
Martin if he can get away. The trip
is being made at the expense of the
company, who have received West
Virginia rights to place this material
In roads in this state. It is Just being
introduced into the state.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-27
LARGE TURN OUT At
ROTARY MEETING
Report Made By Committee
on U. S. Employment
Service Office Here.

Rain and snow seems to have bene
fetal effect upon the attendance at
Rotary club meetings. Today the turn,
out at the weekly luncheon at The
FairmoDt was very large.
The subject Of Fairmont representa-.
tion at the International convention,
which will be held at Salt Lake City
in June came up today and Doc Crane
was appointed a committee to look
into the details Of the matter. At the
suggestion of Clarence D. Robinson
club greetings will be sent to Frank
K. Lyon and c. c. Robb who were pre-.
vented from attending by illness, and
1t was agreed that hereafter this would
be club policy applicable in the case
of all members who are kept away by
illness.
Congressman Neely who was chair.
man of the Rotary clubs committeC
appointed to devise plan for keeping
the U. S. Employment service open
until Congress can come to it's assist
ance reported that the office was open
and doing good work. The manufac
turing corporations OF the city will
provide the funds. The matter of the
B. & O.'s reputation of promises fol
better train service was reported by
the Passenger Traffic committee and
this will be dealt with more fully a;
next weeks meeting.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-27
WORN CLOTHING
COMING SLOWLY
More Cooperation is Need
ed in This Red Cross
Campaign.

Contributions to the Red Cross worn
clothing campaign for the peoples of
devastated Europe are not coming in
as rapidly as hoped for and 1t is fear
ed that rush at the last minute will
overwhelrn the little orps Of volunteer
workers who are looking after this
important work. 1t is urged therefore
that those making, contributions make
no further delay in notifying the Red
Cross headquarters by phone 1885 j
to call for their contributions but bet
ter still to send the donation to collec-
ton headquarters nthe Geo. Amos
building on Jackson street.
Recruits for the motor corps to
gather up these donations are also
asked, even an hours service being
acceptable.
There have been many splendid con-
tributions 10 the cause but the amount
asked for was large and will require
ne efforts Of the entire community to
put 1t over.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-27
Administrators And
Executors Named

Ella Kinsey has been appointed ad-
ministratrix Of the estate of Sarah B.
Rex, under bond of $4,000.
c. z. Johnson has been named
guardian of Lewis Johnson, aged six,
bond S25.
W. R. Slater has been named guar
dian of Columbus Slater, aged 8,
500 bond ;also of Theodore, II, and
Merrill, IT, bond of $100 each.
p. j. Hanley has been appointed ex-
ecutor OF the estate of Catherine Glib
lin, bond $4,000.
James w. Davis has been appoint
ed executor of the estate of Claude L.
Davis, bond $4,000.
George Brobst has been appointed
guardian of Edith Durrett, bond
5000.
G. W. Barnes has been appointed
administrator of the estate of Sarah
NJ. knight. bond $4,000:
James B. Nuzum has been appoint
ed administrator OF the estate of Min
erva j. Smith, bond $3.50.
NJ. N. Ogden has been appointed
administrator OF the estate OF Reuben
Miller, bond S25.
A, B. JoIlitf has been appointed
committe for Bessie Heston, insane
person, under bond of $1,000.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-27

HOLD AN ELECTION
Vacancies on Two Boards
Filled at Congregation
al Meeting.

Vacancies in the board of elders
and in the board of deacons of The
First Presbyterian church, caused by
death were filled at congregational
meeting held last evening as follows,
w T. Black was made a member
on the Board Of Elders to succeed
his father the late ]. NJ. Black; ],
w. Prestan was elected to the place
OF the late U. A. Clayton, and Jos,
w. Anthony to succeed the late Hon,
B. L. Butcher. o. F. Frank Evan
whose terms Of office had expired
were unanimously reelected.
On the deacon board vacancies
made by the deaths of NJ. N. Barns
and Dennis Cotter were filled by p.
A. Lloyd and Lynn Yoder; E. b
Smith, H. c. Pitzer and Thos. Hun,
saker were reelected and George r,
Barnes and W. j. Toppin were also
elected. The members Of the board
of trustees whose offices had ex.
pired were reelected as follows: H. J,
Hartley, S. NJ. Sinclair and John Cor.
don Smyth as were the congrega.
tion officers; j. N. Hartley, prest-
dent and Harry Williamson, secre.
tary.
The anticipated report from the
New Era campaign fund committee
was not forthcoming last night be-
cause of the fact that several mem.
bers Of the congregation, among the
most substantial contributors, have
not been interviewed yet on account
Of sickness or absence from the city.
1t was thought best to withhold the
report until it was complete.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-27
NANY WHIT TO SEW
FI]R fBI& WAR BABY
Home Service Department 5
Appeal Was Quickly
Answered.

The Home Service war baby is to
have six new dresses and the good
grandmother whc IS having such a
struggle to look after this little grand
daughter in addition to her other car
es wont have to set one stitch in
them.
Soon after The West virginian in
which an appeal was made for a vol
unteer seamstress was off the press,
Mrs. Joseph Roster, chairman Of tho
Home service station began to receive
responses and the work was put on in
short order.
The Home service had been asked
for the material to make the dresss
but realizing the cares on the grand
mother the idea OF giving the dresses
already made up was conceived and
there were plenty of warm hearted
women who were ready to undertake
the Job.
The baby is aged s months, her moth
er Is dead and her daddy is in France
but she isn't homeless by any means
events would testify.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-27
League Covenant in
Hands Of Experts

PARIS, March 27.-(By Associated
fress.) The League of Nations of
commission OF the Peace conference
with President Wilson in the chair,
met for three hours last night and com.
pleted its consideration of the cove.
nant of the league.
The covenant was referred to a
drafting committee. This committee
will go through the document, correct
is wording where necessary and refer
1t back to the commission as soon as
possible, probably within two days, for
final consideration by the commission
before it is reported to the Executive
committee of the Peace conference.
The covenant still contains 26 ar.
ticles. No amendment has been in.
corporated which specifically meets
the desires of Japan for recognition OF
national equality.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-27
HOUSE AGAIN H0L1S
UP VA. DEBT BILL
Some New Votes Were Civ
en- the Resolution All
thOrizing Action.
(RY Associated Pressl.

CHARLESTON, March 27 Iho
first thing on the program In the House
Of Delegates this morning was ili
reading of a message from the Senate
to the effect that the oil and gas ta
bill passed by the House had been o
iected by the Senate. A few minute
later the House decided by yote 81
IS to 10 to postpone further conslder
alton OF the Virginia debt settlemeni
bill now on third reading until tonioI
row.
A number Of new votes IN favor 81
the postponement as compared ilh
such action in the last lev days d
closed the fact that q new elenenl
had entered into the fight SeFerai
members who have voted consis lei
against the gas tax bill in the epast but
who were the strongest supporters 81
the state police bill voted with the
and oil takers for the postponenenf
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-27
MONEY GETTING
FOR ARNEN|ANS
STARTED TODAY
Marion County Contribu-
tions Will Go for Seeds
and Farm Tools.

Tonight Is the last night for speak
ers to get in good word for the Ar
menian and Syrian campaign. Speak
ing will take place as follows: Worth
tngton, ]. NJ. Jacobs and Mrs. Kemble
White; Downs, Ira L. Smith and Miss
Ruth Ross; Norwood, Rev. and Mrs,
H. G. Stoetzer; Grant Town, Henry
S. Lively; Minersville, Harry f
Engle and Mrs. w. H. Conaway; Trim
ity NJ. E. church, Fairmont, G. H.
Bloom; Barrackville, Uhler H. Dun
lap; Montana, w. ]. Wiegel; H. H,
Rose will speak at Rivesville Friday
night, The theatre speaking viii be:
Dixie, Mrs. W. w. Conaway; Nelson,
Mrs. N. r. c. Morrow; Hippodrome
Miss Ruth Ross. There will be no
Princess speaker unless arrangements
are made by evening for one, as the
speaker scheduled speaks in another
location.
The money getting part Of the cam.
paign started this morning and on ac'
count of the rain, most Of the house
to house soliciting will be done tomor.
row and Saturday. Very likely the
campaign will be carried through Sun.
day.
Two schools in the city have gone
over the top,-Miller and Dunbar. The
rest have almost reached their quota,
A wire has just been received from
the State Director of the campaign
asking that every diligence be used as
thousands are depending on us. The
money which Marion county gives will
be used for seeds, farm tractors, tools
motor trucks, cattle, sheep and other
necessities.
About 1,770,O00 exiles and refugees
are to be repatriated, some Of them
thousands Of miles from their homes
About 100000 orphans are to be cared
for and given homes. Houses will be
built, clothing and bedding will be fur,
nished. 1t will require stupendous
amount Of money.
Stories come to US constantly. ReHu'
gees file YEARLY into Armenian camps,
ragged, dirty, all spirit gone. Some OF
them have not seen soap for three
yesrs-all Of them alm0st dead from
starvation. Driven from their homes
they have wandered ever since. When
workers first came to this devastated
land and began the almost impossible
task of putting these people on their
feet again, they found such desolation
and horror as can scarcely be be-
lieved. Women were found in a hovel
with no covering lying on the bare
floor Beside them on small pieces OF
mating lay new born babies. Chill
dren came in from the wilderness lit
orally naked-their clothes long torn
and worn away. Two orphans recent
ly appeared at relief station. They
were pathetic youngsters who had
been protected by soldiers for the last
year. They had no idea where theiI
parents or relatives were. No doubt
they were dead. They saluted earn
estly, asking for protection.
The main food which is being given
the refugees is rice and vegetables
and occasionally meat. Every bic
hearted person wants to help buy this
sort Of food for these people together
with other necessities. All classes in
Armenia and Syria are being helped
from the humble peasant TO tho once
wealthy merchant.
II you are missed in the canvassIng
send in your donation however small
for every little bit helps. There isn't
CONTINUED on page tour.l
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-27
ADOPT NEW POLICY
ON DOG LICENSES
DomiciIary Visits to Take
Place of the Dog Wag-
on's Trips.

Mayor Bowen has decided to main.
tain firm policy hereafter in regard
to dog licenses. All houses in the city
are being visited by the police and
wherever there is a dog without Ii
cense, a warrant will be served on the
owner Immediately. Two owners this
morning, Prosperous Vultazzio and
Tom Brady, were forced to appear be-
fore the mayor and were fined three
dollars apiece and told to get license
Immediately, to avoid further fine.
Three dollars is the lowest fine and
$40 the highest,
Both men hesitated long time and
tried all sorts Of excuses but none OF
them got by viii the mayor, who said
he was getting very tired Of the man
ner in which citizens were treating the
dog license matter. I'm going to push
this thing to the limit" he said. 81
wanted better dog law when first
became mayor and SO many dog Low.
ers appeared in remonstranCe that
nothing was done. Now | intend to
put stop TO people hiding their dogs
AAOh4 IAC uU6 W66ShS 6uu .ILSluk III
every way possible to avoid paying a
dog tax. It surely is only self re-
spectins for man to come up here
and get his dog license each year.
can't see bit OF use in sending a
wagon about the city with officers ana
other men compelled to go through the
unlovely work Of discovering the dogs
with the cries and sobs of children
serving as accompaniment to an un
satisfactory task"
| About dozen warrants were wait
ing this morning in the mayors office
for dog owners to appear and pay their
fine. When they don't come to head
quarters after warrant has been read
they will be sent for with still strong
er notice, and a heavier fine will be
the consequence, besides which the
dog license will have to be procured
in addition.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-27
SOVIET SET UP
IN OIL DISTRICT;
IDEA SPREADING
Troops Dispatched by the
Polish Government Go
Over.
STRIKE ON IN LENBURG
News of Newest Spread of
Bolshevism Comes
From Moscow.
STRIKE ON IN LENBURG
(By Associated Press)

VIENNA, Wednesday, March 26,
by way of Copenhagen, March 30
"A wireless dispatch received from the
Soviet government at Moscow de-
clares that all of Galicia is in state
pf revolution.
The movement is described as hav-
ing begun in the oil districts near
Drodhobyoz, where the workers es-
tablished Soviet government, and
has spread to surrounding districts.
Troops dispatched by the Polish
government, the message asserts,
joined the movement.
The Lemberg Soviet, it is added,
has declared general strike.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-27
MORE BUILDING
PROJECTS STARTED
Six Bungalows for Sale to
Be Built in the West
End.

Each day witnesses the addition Of
& little more momentum to the build
ing movement in Fairmont. Talk OF
building shows a notable increase, and
BY way Of actual projects the follow
ing announcements were made today:
Harry Clark an dMurray Dickerson
will at once start in the West end work
en- the construction Of four bungalows
for sale.
United States Marshall C. E. Smith
will build two bungalows in the same
neighborhood and he has under con-
slderation the construction OF a home
on Fairmont avenue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-27
gaps Still Press for
Race Equality Clause
lBy Associated Pressl

PARIS, Wednesday, March &c.
The Japanese delegation to the Peace
conference continued to press today
Tor an amendment to the covenant Of
the league which would go as far as
the conference was willing to concede
towards the PRONUNCIATION of the prin-
aciple of the equality of races. The
original Japanese proposal, which
met with speedy rejection, has been
modified by them several times, until
as 1t stood today it called for "recog-
milton Of the equality of antions and
siust treatment of all their nationals. ;"
II was generally understood that
several Of the leading delegations, in
ciuding the American mission and the
majority Of the ritish, were inclined
10 believe there was nothing objec-
tionable in an amendment thus franz
ed. The Australians however, were
understood to decline their assent
that the covenant should so even that
Car.