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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-16
Editorial Comment
on Current Subjects
ALL POWER IN THE BALLOT.
From the PITTSBURGH Gazette Times.

From the Pittsburgh Gazette Times.
Power and responsibility are insep.
arabic in any form OF organization
You cannot exercise the first intelli-
gently and Justly unless you are con.
scious that you bear upon your shoul-
ders the burden of the second. Most
men, when they realize that they pos
sess power, coincidentally sense the
responsibility which II imposes on
them. That is why so many who, as
candidates, have been distinguished
for radtcalism, become models OF con-
servatism when they take office. The
responsibility that men feel is the
measure of the safety which the coun-
try enjoys. Individual reaction to the
consciousness OF power and its logical
implications makes for the public veal
or woe. For with US the people WELD
all the power.
William B. Wilson, secretary Of the
Department of Labor. performed a
public service last week when, ad.
dressing the American Federation of
labor convention. he raised his voice
against the promotion of mob spirit
IN the United States. The crux OF his
statement was that the unit OF power
and OF responsibility in this country
Is the individual citizen. He showed
by simple reference to the theories
and practices of the Russian Bolshe-
visits that their way Is the road to sla.
very or obligatory labor. as he phrased
1t. and away from the freedom which
Is the dearest possession OF the Ameri-
can. Revolution may have been neces-
sary in European countries to effect
reforms, political. social and indus.
trial; but in the United States, where
the people control everything through
their power Of voting. revolution would
mean nothing less than the destruction
OF popular authority and popular re-
sponsibility. Therefore. Mr.. Wilson
advised that reconstruction problems
can be met best by evolution rather
than by revolution. Labor. he said
very truly, can secure any reform
which it desires through the power Of
the ballot. He did not mean by that,
we may be sure, that organized labor
as distinguished from the people as a
whole could secure discriminatory ad.
vantages. The strength of organized
labor Is well established but 1t can be
exerted to the public benefit only
when employed with due respect TO
the responsibility which its powet
connotes. I'VE have worked out our
scheme and we shall continue to work
it out by the will OF the majority
themselves" the Secretary declared.
That is good Americanism.
Secretary Wilson, having that Amer.
icanism in mind, naturally advised
against nationwide strike of pro.
test against the conviction of Thomas
j. Mooney which has been proposed
and has met with too wide approval of
the unthinking. That would simply
mean that labor was trying Mooney
without the benefit of evidence; jus
tice cannot be obtained that way" he
said. He might have added that could
such a scheme succeed Justice would
be killed, for we should have rule by
the mob. The mob has power but
knows no responsibility. Government
without admitted, and recognized re-.
sponsibility is tyranny. No one ia
America wants that.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-16

generations, fills great requirement
and who shall say but it may again be-
come the essential throat-moistener of
earlier times.
Looking backwards the paradoxical
fact is cleaned that mans early fond
ness for beverages generally termed
Booze" as is oft related in historical
works, was greatly a matter of imagin-
alton. Probably when the consump-
ton of "booze" was disallowed as a
result Of public proclamation and the
destruction of vast supplies there were
some very few who secretly continued
their habitual pleasures using boarded
quantities for such purposes. But, not.
withstanding this supposttion the de-
sires Of men for drinking gradually
became dulled and they learned other
occupations. A few writer's have adj
vanced the theory that certain men
known as "bootleggers" distributed at
heavy fee suitable beverage so pois-
onous 1t was but short lived and the
partakers thereof were likewise.
(Read on Tomorrow
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-16

Herr Fokker, the Dutchman who invented the Ger
man battepane, is reported to have devised air
trailer 1t is said that he dreams of creating flying
train of air cars for baggage and pas
sengers. It's fine idea from the standpoint of
in power but it may be doubted that rides in the
that lack motors will be popular until the experiments
stage has been passed After all it's the engine that
keeps the plane up in the air.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-16
MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 1s, 1919.
The AMERICAN'S GREED.

believe in the United States of america as govern.
esnt Of the people by The people for The people p6ose
Just popers derived from, The consent of the eoperned
democracy IN republic sovereign Nation Of many
sovereign States; perfect Union one and inscpardoe
established upon those principles of freedom equality jus
their Ines and fortunes therefore believe il nv du.y
70 my country 10 love it, 10 support its Constitution; 10
obey its dDs; to respect its flags and TO defend il against
all eren1ies " o
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-16

The Germans contend that they are not going to get
peace of Justice That depends very much upon the
view point They getting of very much better than
they would have had they not quit the minute they
there not the slightest chance winning
military decision. and anything short of what would
have been their fate in should be regarded
as perfectly acceptable to them.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-16

According to the Columbus correspondent of one of
the Pittsburgh Ohio people resent the action of
West virgnians in letting Attorney General England
that they solidly behind him in any steps
may take to support the septoe bill which is under the
fire OF the legal departments of both Ohio and Penn
sylvania. What do the people of Ohio want to do?
Lay down and let them have all the this state pro-
duces?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-16
RUFF STUFF

Bet there are a lot Of guys who
we're sure they wanted to get out of
he army, and did get out, who would
ike to know the quickest way to get
leg in this Mexican muss.
washington says there will be no
:rouble With the Mexican government
because American troops were sent
icross the line.
Nope; not this time.
Even old whiskers will be polite
bout It, no matter how he feels.
y
Since the first raid across the Dor
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-16

To Europe in sixteen hours That is the record Of
the first performance and it will not be long before
have mail service based upon it. Ten years now
the business man who wants to be regarded leader
will have to train himself to do mighty swift think
ing-and to be able to survey very wide field.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-16

der the Greasers have learned that
Uncle Sam is nifty old fighter.
And they remember that he now
has more war material than he knows
what to do with.
Teut reds have started riotinE in
zurich and have burned the archives
of the department of Justice.
That's what the Swiss get for hsr-
boring the scum OF all Europe.
Mother one OF those little poker
raids pulled of yesterday.
Guys that had money were made to
Guy. that sis not :.r.r,s on.
Fine way to do business
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-16

The vickers-vimy which made the first successful
flight across the Atlantic is said to have had enough
fuel left over to have made trip clear England
sble II that is the the next fight may be made in
quicker time because the load will have to be SO
heavy at the start.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-16

Mrs j. Fay Watson and daughte,
Miss Fay have returned to this city
from East Orange, N. j., where Miss
Fay had been student at Miss Baird
school.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-16


Ought to send an auditor along
with such expeditions.
=.
Paris dispatches say Woody is COM
Well. the country has learned to
get along without him pretty wen.
But Il he doesn't get back soon the
Senate Republicans will have the Door
OLD Benny party worried to a frazzle.
Saturday, the. weather man said
"sair tonight and Sunday"
80
And look what happened.
But you1l have to admit that he
did succeed in breaking the back of
the heat wave before he quit.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-16
Present Arms!

Present Arms!
The Girl in the Office says her faith
er said the other day that Charlie
Chaplin possessed unique histr:onic
ability and she thought 1t was remarka
Bile that an actor of his type could be
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-16
BUSINESS OUTLOOK.

II FINANCIAL and business reviews have become posi-
lively roseate in their tone. For instance the las.
Ssm-Monthy letter of the Guaranty Trust company, of
New York. issued on June 49, had the following to saw
ibout general conditions:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-16
TRUTHS AND
TAVESTRIES
BY tn Bard.
By tn Bard.

'Tenshun!
Much Ado About Nothing:
Why Men go wrong-Women.
Why Men go bankruot-Women
Why Men go crazy-Women.
Why Men go on their vacations to
places that bore them-Women.
Why Men go to church-Women
Why Men go to jail-Women.
Why Men go to burlesque shows
The Jewish comedian.
Parade Rest!
Would a person who is Unfortunately
fond of the ocean be called beech
nut?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-16
capable of writing such serious stuff
Ground Arms!

Might 1T be said without offense that
Morgan Billingsley and Charles Rob-
inson were wallnuts?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-16
Du's Review of Trade published Saturday, went even
Further. and said:

The commercial recovery, in fact, has re-
Gently been more rapid and far-reaching than
seems to be generally realized and the lifting
OF the embargo gold exports from this
country, followed Immediately by shipments
of the metal to South America is another step
in the elimination of artificial restrictions and
is significant of the movement toward restora-
ton of normal economic conditions. While
the vexing delay in the actual adoption of the
peace treaty remains obstacle to full
measure Of progress, less is heard Of the de-
ferring of important commitments on this ac-
count as consumers needs develop more ur-
gency and buyers more clearly that further
price recessions unlikely and the dispo-
sition to anticipate future requirements is
spreading in many quarters With wages
holding at the war level and in some cases
rising above it, retail distribution continues
extreme prices, and reports of growing
scarcity Of merchandise becoming more
common. To meet the broadening domestic
and foreign demands, some producing interests
have been compelled to resume overtime run
ming OF mills and factories, and in many of the
larger industrial centers the chief complaint
is not now lack Of employment, but rather of
q shortage Of skilled labor. Supporting the
business revival, which embraces in a greater
or lesser degree, all the leading lines and ex-
tends to every section, is the brilliant agricul-
tural outlook, as evidenced by the official indi-
cation Of wheat harvest in excess of billion
and quarter bushels.
amont and Marion county are hound m Y,rosnar vi
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-16

There have been few periods since the sign
ing of the armistice when the usual indicators
of business conditions were more favorably
y pointed than during the last fortnight Rail-
road tonnage has been very heavy apparently
slgnifying that goods are moving in response
to stock renewal orders, this in turn being
capable of the Interpretation that merchants
are under pressure from buyers or that the
falling-price DOGGY has been laid Bank clear
ings are running in advance of the totals a
year ago. Building operations are steadily
going forward. There is a tremendous de-
mand from Europe and other countries for
American products and the astonishing condi-
ton of wheat and other crops is imparting an
optimistic tone to our whole industrial life
While the iron and steel mills are at less than
so per cent of capacity, there is the utmost
confidence that heavy orders are in the max
ing
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-16

Famont and Marion county are bound 10 prosper when
he industries humming. Indeed pay rolls at the mines
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-14
DIR. ANSPACHFR
 WILL ADDRESS
 HARMONY LODGE

A distinction. unique in Bnai Brith annals, has come to Harmony lodge of this city, resulting from it's notable gains in membership and activities for the first six months of the present year.
 In the official announcement 1t will be cited as the lodge making the best progress since the district convention here last February.
 Tonight as the opening event of the season, Dr. Abraham Anspacher, rahfbi Of Temple Beth Israel of Hartford. will deliver a stirring address at liar mony lodge rooms
 Dr. Anspacher is one of the most distinguished and eloquent rabbis of New England and in his address 1t is expected that he will reply to some of the recent statements regarding the proposed attempt to Christianize the Jews.
 Plans are expected to be reported on also at this meeting by Attorney Charles H. Shapiro, chairman of the advancement committee, for the ap- preaching Victory Night celebration in honor of the Jewish boys from this city, who have returned from the ser vice, at which Colonel Harry Cutler, national chairman of the Jewish Vel fare Board. is to deliver an address; also for the stag smoker to be given in honor of Max Neisner, the sole sur viying Jewish veteran in this State of the Civil War, and who is soon to celebrate his seventy-ffth anniyer- Sary.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-14
HARVARD MUST STOP HOLDING
 COACHES SAY

Boston, Oct 14.-As 6 reward for its steam-roIIng stunt against the Colby eleven last Saturday, the liar ward football squad was given a hoIi- day to celebrate the landing of Co., lunbus> Coach Bob Fisher will not call his charges to account for the few mistakes of the Colby battle until this afternoon when the players meet before the blackboard on Soldiers Field
 Playing without Captain Billy Mur- ray at quarterba elk, the Crimson backfield was not as steady as the coaches wish, but the team play of the rear quartet showed a decided improvement over the unharmonious work in the Boston College contest of the previous week.
 The crimson team was also penal ized too much for the tastes of the coaches, revering to the habit of holding, which was thought to have been eliminated after the Bates game Fifteen yards is long way to go, especially when opposed by a strong team, and the Harvard gridiron mentors will endeavor to do away with punishable traits In the Grim son play Harvard would have beat en Yale in that memorable battle of three years ago, when Eddie Casey ran to the Eli goal line while one of his liremen was caught trip ping an opposing player That cost Harvard the dearest victory of the season. and the Cambridge coaches gre going to make certain that such will not be the case this year
 Babe" Felton will probably be given a little memory test to bright en him up on the Crimson plays
 In the Colby clash he sent '-Swe de- Nelson through the same spot in the line five times in succession The Col bians stacked up on the fifth attempt and took the ball away from Harvard on downs q unique feat of the game. The young quarterback will have to vary his plays to make good against a well-coached outfit If drive sue ceeds once, it is not going to work every shot
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-14
ENGLISH SHEER
 AT CHALLENGE
 OFFERED FULTON

Boston. Oct. 14-Tnouaas F. O'Rourke, the only manager in Amer lea with courage enough to take Fearless Fred Fulton anywhere on this mundane sphere, is in an trrit- able frame of mind because Joe Bee kett will rot postpone his match with Georges Cazepentier, which is set for Dec. i, and engage in a game of fisticuffs with the puissant plaster CT. O'Rourke seems to be under the impression that Beckett could with out the slightest inconvenience make a match now with Fulton in order to obHge the plasteIer's manager and afterwaEd fulfil his engagement with the French champion,
 Quite naturally, if Fulton had a match with Beckett and Dempsey came along and asked that the plas- terer postpone his contest with the Englishman and fight Dempsey, 3'Rourlre would hasten to comply with DenQsey's suggestion That is to say, if ORo4lrke Is sincere in his belief that Beckett should excuse him self to Carpenter and make a match Edtt Fulton, there can be no question that if O'RourlIe were to be placed in Beckett's position the manager of Fulton would take the same course that he now asks Beckett to take That Is, if O'Rourke Is g consistent man, and possibly there may be some question regarding that phase of the subject
 To the average person not versed in the i1r1cactes of the pug1listic O'RouFke to Beckett smacks of ina- perttnencs and se1f1shness and de serves a short, sharp answer Bee ketts match with Carpentier IS the logical one for the English cham pion, and promises not only g, gener- ous financial return but more fame for Beckett
 For if Beckett defeats Carpenter the EngIishn1an will then be assured of a contest with Dempsey for the worlds championship, with large compensation assured What may happen to Beckett in the ring with Dempsey is not germane to the sub 5ect as every boxer noEy shapes his course with wealth as the goal and Beckett having become the cham pjon of his own country, has a per feet right to do as his predecessors have done.
 'Rouke was under the trnPr ess1on that English sportsmen would force Beckett to meet Fulton or lose caste in his own country, but the Britons
 
 tactics and have supported Beckett in his stand
 This is evident from this comment that recently appeared in the London TInaeE
 Ever since Beckett defeated Mo Goorty fho interest in his next match -agatnEt Georges CaTpender- for the heavyweight championship of Europe has been very much increased Bee kett has improved so much in each of his recent contests thai his chances against the French champion are now fancied consid derab1y- In speed age and strength thsy arB well matched pair. and if Carpenter has the great CT experisnce and skill Beckett prob ably has the heavier punch
 For both the men concerned the fight will be of supreme importance, for there seems 1ttt1e doubt that the winner will have the chance of con testing the championship of the world with Jack Dempsey
 Fulton, the American giant, who disposed of Arthur Townley with such oonBumrnate ease at Olympia is very anxious to meet either Beckett or Car-pent1sr-"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-14
FIFTH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS HAVE
 BIG MEETING

The Fifth District Democratic Club
 held g meeting last evening at theIr rooms, No 369 Poplar street, and there was an exceedingly large number present Several members of the ad- yisory committee made speeches rel alive to the coming campaign and there will be a conference al the club rooms on Thursday evening of the advisory board and the workers com mittee- Several visitors from other districts called on the boys during the evening, including William P. Ki7&s of the Seventh district and John Moran of the Sixth Kirk outlined the plans of the sequoyah society for the dinner and rally which they are to give at the Casino on Oct 2Sth
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-14
MAJOR ASSURES ANOTHER
 RACE IT WON WAR

Mayor Wilson who has already credited every nationality and race with winning the war, last night told Greeks of the city at 3, dinner given at a South Main street restaurant, that they were the real champions of world democracy The mayor also told his hosts what an excellent ad- 1ntnfstrat3on he had given the city and asked them to vote for him and his colleagues at the coming election Other candidates on the city ticket were at the dinner.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-14
INVESTIGATION OF
 READING BOOK IS
 ORDERED BY BOARD

The investigation committee of the Board of Education Is to examine g. supplementary reading book, '"The Spirit of Democracy" recommended for the use of public school children, to determine whether or not 1t deals unfairly with the Irish race.
 Claim was made at a Board of Edu- cation meeting last night by Thomas J. Blewitt and John s. Mccarthy that the book, which 1t was said was text book in regular use, lauded the English participation in the war, was
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-14

pro-English and cast aspersions on the Irish race.
 Although it was learned that the book was not in regular use, but had been recommended for supplementary reading. the decision was made to have 1t investigated.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-14
FREE BREAD FOR POOR

Free bread is being supplied to the needy poor of the city who are on the Salvation Army list, through the generosity of the Barker Baking CO, who have donated all their old brea d to the Salvation Army for this pur- pose
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-14

Fortunately 1t will be possible to entertain the new British a.mbassa- dor in the style to which he is &C., customed without breaking any laws. Gray never touches a drop-South Norwalk Sentinel
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-14
HEARING ON APPEAL.

Lodge No 80, International Asso- ciation of Maeh1nists, has received notice from the Grand Lodge that there will be a hearing on the appeal of Lodge No. 30 from the order re- voking its charter on next Saturday at Washington. D. C., and requesting that the lodge send representatives and present testimony to the meeting of the executive committee
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-14
THE WEATHER

New Haven. Oct. fl - For Bridgeport and vicinity: Show CTS probably tonight and We'd nesday: warmer tonight.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-14

Let us hope that the consumers g place at the round table" will not be under tt-Wall Street Journal.
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
New Discovery Ends Corn Misery
Touch Corn With Ice-Mint
All! How Good 1t Feels

Soreness Stops Quickly then the Corn shrves and Lifts OFF,
Try II and See
Evening journal., 1919-01-24
CHILD gets SICK
CROSS, FEVERISH
IF CONSTIPATED
Look at tongue! Then give fruit
laxative for stomach, liver,
bowels.
California Syrup Of Figs" can't
harm children and they
rt love it.

A laxative today saves a sick child
tomorrow. Children simply will not
take the time from play to empty their
bowels, which become clogged up with
waste, liver gets sluggish; stomach
sour.
Look at the tongue. motheri II coat
ed. or your child is listless, cross, fever
ish, breath bad, restless, doesn't eat
heartily, full Of cold or has sore throat
or any other children's ailment, give a
teaspoonful Of California Syrup OF
Figs" then don't worry, because it is
perfectly harmless, and in few hours
all this constipation poison, sour bile
and fermenting waste will gently move
out Of the bowels, and you have well,
playful child again. A thorough in
side cleansing Is oftimes all that IS
necessary. II should be the first treat
meht given in any sickness.
Beware Of counterfeit fg syrups. ASK
your druggist for a bottle Of "Califor-
mia Syrup Of Figs" which has full d.
rections for babies, children Of all ages
and for grown-ups plainly printed on
the bottle. Look carefully and see that
! it IS made by the California Fig Syrup
Company"