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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-03
ny A. e. GELDHoF,

=. A. Washington Bureau.
WASHINGTON, d. c., April 3.-The
gorx 81 Major Whittlesey, and his ia
nous Lost Battalion" is one Of the
be the world war. 1t will live
Major Whittlesey- a lieutenant
lionel now-is a native Of Pittsfield,
Iass., and was. a New York lawyer be-
ofe the war. In years to come he will
known in history as "Go-to-Hell
aittIesey," for It was he who. when
lied upon to surrender, sent back
the Germans the famous reply: Go
Z helll%
Major Whittlesey was in command
Is 463 officers and men Of the 308tn
Infantry and Co. K Of the 9O7th infan.
~ on October 2, when General Foch
dealing the Germans deadly
fusts each day in separate spot
bittiesey's battalion got the order to
1ilsh ahead into the Argonne forest,
md started out without fresh rations.
For two days they battered their
Wy through the German skirmish
ines, suffering heavy casualties. On
ne second day, just as the rations
ere giving out, Major Whittlesey dis.
covered that his battalion was sur.
founded and cut off in little ravine
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-03
MAJ. Nicely TO MAKE
THREE ACTRESSES
Will Introduce National
Suffrage Head at Char
lesion Tonight.

1t falls to the happy lot Of a Fair
monter-Congressman NJ. NJ. Nicely to
introduce Mrs. Carrie Chapman Cat,
president OF the National Azerican
Woman's Suffrage Association at the
state convention Of the West Virginia
Equal Suffrage Association in Charles
ton tonight.
On Friday afternoon Congressman
Nicely will address the convention OF
the county Liberty Loan chairman ana
county chairman of Four Minute Men
and state EDITORS in Charleston.
Congressman Nicely will go to Hunt
ington on Saturday where he will adj
dress the big knights Of Pythias con-
vention.
Congressman Nicely for some time
has been boosted in the Democratic
camp aid prominently mentioned as
gubernatcriGl candidate for the next
election.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-03
50 tne MAJOR yeLle up at the German-''

roes held off the Huns until that night.
Then, with an exultant yell, the rest
of the Rainbow division came up and
swept the enemy from the strongly en-
trenched positions overlooking Whit
tlesey and his men.
OF the 700 mel originally in the
"Lost Battalion" only one-third were
left alive and unwounded, and these
were so famished that they collapsed
when they we're rescued.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-03
freed FROM THE
PRYSIC HABIT
Says Her Constipation Ended and
Stomach Trouble Left-Tells How.

'T had stomach trouble and consti
patton very bad for long time Tried
everything, but kept getting worse. l
could hardly eat anything and my
bowels wouldn't move unless took a
physic every day. have 10 support
myself and two children, YET l was not
able to work.
THE first bottle of Milks Emulsion
did wonders for me, &1d l have con.
tinued its use pptip Nd p l feel fine
and can yCFk evety d y. have a
good appetite, my etom; ch trouble has
left me- and my bowels are as regular
ds clock, work. Mrs. Mary Widner.
1AS S. Court ST. Sioux City, Iowa.
Mrs. Widner4ouad 1t what all suf'
ferSrs should know hat pills, salts
andtphysics 70 not ID constipation,
but Usually make it y prse.
Milks Emulsion is pleasant, nutr'
tive food AND CORE tive medicine. 1t
restores he3lthy. nat raj bowel action,
doing away with all heed Of pills ana
physics.E It promo IS appetite, and
quickly hits the di estive organs in
shape to assimiltIe d cd. AS builder
Of flesh and strength, Milks Emulsion
is strongly recomme lded to rundown
nervous people, and it has produced
amazing results in d any cases of tu-
berculosis of the lunt 5. Chronic stom
ach trouble and dpnstipation are
promptly extraordinarily in one day.
This is the only solid emulsion made
and so palatable that it is eaten With
a spoon like ice cream, A truly won
derful medicine for weak, sickly chill
dren.
No matter how severe Jour case,
you are urged to try Mills Emulsion
under this guarantee. Take six bot.
ties home with you use II according
to directions and If not satisfied with
the results, your money will be prompt
ly refunded. Price 60c and S1.2O per
bottle. Tho Miiks Emulsion Company,
Terre Haute, Ind. Sold and guaranteed
by W. r. Crane Drug Co.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-03

only five boxes of ammunition left and
half of them were killed or wounded,
German, hearing a white flag, came
into the ravine and delivered to Major
Whittlesey the following typewriter
message:
I'VE have heard the cries of your
wounded. 1t is impossible for you to
escape. Why do you not surrender in
the name of humanity? Send back
your reply by messenger carrying
white flag.
Reinforcements were near at hand,
but Whittlesey didn't know 1t. He
and his men had made up their minds
to die rather than surrender. So the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-03
LOCAL MOOSE GET
81 APPLICATIONS
Many Taking Advantage
Of the Special Dispen-
sation.

IliiTty.two applications were receiv-
ID last night by Fairmont Lodge, 9,
Loyal Order Of Moose, which is an
evidence that the special dispensation
which is row in force, has been means
D procuring many new faces into the
membership. The dispensation will
e1pire on April IL, and the members
were urged at last nights meeting to
use their efforts to roll up the mem
bership figures.
Fifteen candidates were obligated
last night, The quarter report as well
Is the club report were approved
The Moose Band. which is getting
Rlong nicely viii hold its next rehears.
y on Sunday afternoon at 2: 80 o'clock.
Ray u. Hardin secretary OF the
lodge received a letter from Moose
heart I'LL. stating that the mother, wife
and five children OF deceased brethren
o. Fairmont were accepted as guests
az the home. The children range in
age from 4 to S years and all of the
family ars happy and we'll. The Moose
heart official incidentally stated that
there are S59 boys and $50 girls at
Moeseheart at this time. The deceas-
ed brother was member Of Fairmont
Lodge Of Moose, having succumbed to
au attack o. the influenza last October.
-------S-t- So
Leave your Kodak Films at the Fair
mont Pharmacy, Watson Hotel corner,
tor developing and printing.-Adv.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-03
Funds for Day Nursery
Growing Low Again

Funds for maintaining the Day Nur-
sery are growing low again. Anyone
desiring to help in this work may do.
nate money, food or clothes. Clothes
from one month size to II years Will
be gladly accepted. Ensign O'Bierne
will be very grateful for a little help
just now. There are 16 babies being
cared for. Small Jimmie Burdick is
the first child to have been taken away
to the hospital i'll since the Nursery
was established at the Elks Home.
Jimmei has pneumonia and was taken
to the hospital several days ago. A
great deal is required to keep the nur-
sery going. So far the Ensign's many
friends have kept the nursery well fill
ed with many necessities.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-03

A very curious nest Is made by the
tailor bird of India, q tiny yellow crea-
ture. T o escape snakes and monkeys
this bird takes dead leaf, files up IN.
to a tree, and with a fiber for thread
and its bill for a needle sews the leaf
to q green one hanging from the tree.
The sides are sewn up, an opening to
the nest thus formed being left at the
top. The leaf apparently hanging
from a tWig, would never be taken for
a nest.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-03

Leave your Kodak Films at the Fair
mont Pharmacy Watson Hotel corner,
ioT developing and printing.-Adv.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-03
lI9R WTlTTTLESEY FAR FROMPOLITE
I9 GERMAN DEMAND TO SURRENDER

For three more days, however, the
brave little band held out, eating chew.
ing tobacco and leaves, while night
and day the German trench mortars
and machine guns raked them from
the hills all around Sometimes the
Germans came within ten yards and
threw hand grenades.
On the fifth day, when the men had
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-03
JOHN REED WILL
SING IN us. CAMPS
Discharged From Navy
Will Sing for Soldiers
Abroad.

John Reed, one Of the we'll known
young men in the city, has been re.
leased from the navy and has return
ed to his home here on two weeks
visit. Reed has served for one year
and was wireless operator on the
Onondaga.
After spending two weeks with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Reed, he
will sail from New York for service
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-03

India holds the record for images.
1t has been estimated that there are
quite 3OO,0oO0O0 images Of the various
gods there.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-03

Just received % Ukuleles &C. A.
House Co.-Adv.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-03
major yelled up at the German at the
top Of his voice:
eco TO HELI,w
go TO HE'LL"

His men gritted their teeth to face
the death they felt was inevitable, eth
er by German bullets or by starvation.
The major held his little command to-
gether, and with cries Of Stick, boys!
Never say die!" the little band Of he.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-03

abroad with the National Theatrical
association, singing in the various
U. S. camps in England, France and
Italy. His tour will occupy about six
months. The opportunity for such SER
vice is a splendid one and Reeds
friends are congratulating him on his
good luck.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17
MANY PAVING ORDERS
CONFIRMED BY BOARD

The following resolutions FOR paw
ms we're confirmed b. the board of
works al "Wednesday nights meet
ing. Navarro II. from Portage az. 10
Leland av., and Michigan 81. from
Ewing av- TO Fairview St The board
also confirmed the pipe sew er resoIu-
ton for Brookheld 81 from Fass-
nacht av 10 Washington av.. the
sewer en- Jackson st. from Division
81. 20 Ford. and the sewers on Mon
roe ST, Arch av., River av.. EGge-
water dr., and also Keasey ST. from
Carroll TO High SITS.
Water come ctions: on Main St
from Broad 10 Indiana av. and on
Walnut from division TO Sample SITS.
The Elder It. resolution was deferred
for one week.
An assessment roll was filed for
an ssphaltic concrete pavement on
Sherman av.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17

To save they're going stockingless
Kill Getting Bear. INSERT
s*s1a (KilD Kline plays poker
NEW LEAD. Kline plays Joker
There's scandal down at Plymouth
South Bend has Victory" plat
The grocers see our city
Man is pinched for tOteing Cat"
Business here is booming
OF that there's not "A doubt
But a story in this paper says
East Side bank has petered out
Road TO Niles will soon be fixed
Capt. Romine's back from France
Three deaths occur. also one birth
AD-IernOn's for your parts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17
TERRE CoUPEE.

July 10.
Miss Lura Reynolds. VINO spent
last week with Mrs. J. w. Caunman.
left Saturday for a visit with friends
at Rolling Prairie before returning
10 her home at " estville.
Mr.. and Mrs Clint Borden. who
lave been spending several weeks
Vith the formers parents Mr. and
Mrs. Hugh Borden. have gone to
Chicago. where they will reside.
Ren smith. who has been with his
brother. J. G. Smith. for several
weeks. has gone 10 Mishawdka.
where ne will visit his daughter.
Airs. Lena Culp.
Mrs. Joseph Carr is seriously III.
Farmers have begun to thresh in
this community.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abe Rose, OF South
Bend. have moved TO James Hus-
tons residence.
Mrs. Anna Morris OF New Carlisle,
was a sunday guest Of her brother.
lanes Rush. and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Pauiin. Of
Chicago. spent their vacation with
relatives and friends here. return
iny sunday.
John Curry, OF South Bend. spent
SUNDAY with the Ar derson family.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17
RE VUE DE LA WILLIE
BY run"

(Note-To relieve the inspired
compositor of time and trouble in
cumming up this column the con-
ductor Of this daily spasm will ring
up several unfairs in the form %
typographical errors, including left
out lines. wrong spacing, etc. Then
all that remains TO be done is for the
linotype man TO set it verbatum
and the devil to forget 10 put in
corrected lines and leave several
correct ones out entirely. Then the
Revue will look natural and the
public will be convinced that we
are still under the influence Of Jim
mie < Goats nut sundaes). Get
this.
$50 a 6!,?% Burrr-r-r
Townshipp land goes soaring
Gains just twice it's size
Baby eats two yeast cakes
That ought 10 get a rise
Police take local punch boards
But not roulette wheel
Excessive tacks on home" booze
Makes Many owners squeel
st. Joe county AK is raised
And so is woman's skirt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17
Baker AbbrOUeS Plan to
ReOrganiSe Guard Units

WASHINGTON. July 17.-Plans
for reorganization of the national
guard on the Is division basis. with
divisional areas following the same
limits as did those from which
guard divisions were organized for
service against Germany. were APP
proved Wednesday by Secy. Baker.
Mai. Gen. Jesse McCarter. chief
of the bureau of militia affairs. i'm
mediately sent notifications 90 the
various adjutant generals Of the
units allotted TO their states and OF
the readiness of the federal govern
ment 10 extend recognition after the
required inspection had been made.
The organization table announced
Wednesday provides for AZ regi-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17

ments and IS battalions OF infantry;
six regiments, II squadrOns and -
troops Of cavalry; ten regiments, 20
battalions and seven batteries OF
field artillery. and "a coast artillery
companies with additional forces of
engineers, sanitary and signal corps.
a maximum expansion TO about
100000 men or 500 per senator and
congressman is provided for but the
units for the time being are 10 be
organized on the basis OF 60 men
per company of infantry. as appro-
priations for the national guard fof
the fiscal year 1920 permit only the
organization of the guard on the
basis of 200 men for each senator
and representative. giving an aggre-
gate strength of apout $4,000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17
Roulette Wheels
are Absent When
Police Make Raids

Roulette wheels were conspicu-
ously absent or non-existert Wednes-
dsy when the police raided 81 local
merchandise which there is per
haps a reason.
\ News-Times representative hap
pening along S. Michigan ST. in the
wee sma' hours just before daybrcak
Wednesday morning met two mon
and two boys staggering along VITA
bags and other burdens They
looked like furniture movers n
closeup. however, revealed that the
burdens were something more than
ordinary furniture AT least three
roulette tables were moving along
with the meE and boys and tray ei-
ing bags The destination OF tine
BOYS. men. tables and bags seemed 90
lie the New York central station.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17
WILSON ISSUES ORDER
INCREASING WHEAT PRICE

WASHINGTON. July 17-Pres't
Wilson Wednesday signed an exec
utive order increasing the guaran-
teed price Of the 1919 wheat crop
TO $3.50 per bushel at Galveston and
New Orleans
At the same time a presidential
proclamation was issued declaring
that in order Ito protect the United
States against undue enhancement
OF its liabilities" under the law
guaranteeing wheat prices. that on
and after July 1. no wheat or wheat
flour should be imported into or
exported from the United States
except under prescribed limitations
TO be fixed by Wheat Administrator
Julius H. Barnes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17
GIVES A FORTUNE TO
GALLERY IF PAINTING
OF DOG Is HUNG

LONDON. July 16.-By mere
~ hanging the picture Of a dog
the Scottish National galleries
may acquire a very substantial
portion OF a fortune estimated
at S350.0O0.
Callum. the dog. belonged TO
James Cowan Smith, of Botha
mail hall. near Retford who
died recently Mr. Smith was
very fond Of dogs and kept a
number Of them. Mr.. Smith had
"A picture Of "Callum with "a dead
rat painted in oils Under Mr..
Smiths will the trustees of the
Scottish National galleries will
receive part Of his estate if they
will agree 20 hang this picture
lin a conspicuous place" in one
OF the galleries under their CON
troll.
To a servant Mr. Smith be-
queahed his dogs with an allow
ance of S1.25 week for the
keep OF each OF them and an
annuity Of $3.50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17
How to Look and Feel
Bright in Hot Weather

When depressed by the heat and you
want - freshen up for the afternoon or
evening. Just battle the face in a lotion
made by dissolving an ounce Of pure
powdered saxolite in a half pint Of witch
hazel You will find this more refresh
ing than an hours rest.
As wrinkle remover the saXolite
lotion is remarkably successful Its
action Is almost magical. The deepest
burrows as well as the finest lines
whether due to age, illness, weather or
wOrry-are Immediately affected En-
larged pores are reduced, fabby skin is
drawn in" facial contour Is Improved
wonderfully. The simple ingredients Of
course can be had at any drugstore. and
y5u need not hesitate 10 try the lotion.
rs IL will not harm any skin in the least.
Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17
YOUNG WOMAN DIES OF
MERE MOSQUITO BITE

LONDON. July H. Mosquitoes, or
mioges as they are called here, are
proving a pest this summer in vari-
Gus parts of England. As a rule
they are harmless insects in this
country. but Miss Mary Ashley Of
Seven Kings, aged p, was SO Sc
verely poisoned after being stung
on the nose by a mosquito that she
died four days later.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17
FREE TO THE RUPTURED.
Only Days In south Bend.

Mr.. r. 5. Nolan. known from coast
ia coast Is expert on rupture, will
be at the Jefferson Hotel for , DAYS.
Saturday, July 18Th and sunday,
July 20th. He will demonstrates the
lnvasinator. the wonderful European
invention. which does not necessitate
an operation, generally giving i'm
mediate relief. All interested are
invited tC attend this dcmonstra-
ton. Hours: 9 \. VI. TO 2. NJ.
Adv.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-11-22

to have. the necessary ballots printed
for the said selection in accordance
with the provisions of the laws of this
state and this ordinance. He shall
also provide ballot boxes and the ne
cessary blanks and tally sheets and
other paraphernalia for the holding
of said election.
SECTION VII
Be it further ordained, etc, that
the clerk of court and ex-officio reg
istrar of voters for said parish shall
furnish the election officers herein
mentioned, with a list of the taxpay-
ers entitled to vote in person or by
written proxy at said special election,
together with the assessed valuation
Of each of said taxpayers property
as shown by the assessment roll last
made and filed prior to said election.
SECTION VIII
Be it further ordained, ETC., that
the election shall be held at Bertrand
Bros. store in Prairie Ronde, in said
Drainage District, and the following
persons are hereby duly appointed
and empowered to act as commission
ers and clerk at said election:
G. N. Bertrand, j. S. Lafleur, j. P.
Pitre, commissioners; Geo. Vidrine,
clerk.
The officers of election above NAM
ed shall hold said election to conform
with Act 256 of the Acts of the Gen.
eral Assembly of the State of Louis
lana of the year 1910 and all Acts
amendatory or supplementary there
to, and shall make due returns of said
election to the Board of Drainage
Commissioners of said Drainage Dis
trict at the meeting to be held at the
office of said Board in the City of
Opelousas, in the Parish of st. Lam
dry, State of Louisiana, on the 23rd
day Of December, A. D. 1919.
SECTION TX
Be it further ordained, ETC., that
the board of Drainage Commissioners
of the said Drainage District shall if
majority of the taxpayers in num-
bers and amount voting at said spe-
cial election vote in favor of the prop
osition herein submitted, annually
levy and collect, beginning with the
year 1920, while any or all of said
bonds are unpaid and outstanding, in
excess of all other taxes "a sufficient
ad valorem tax on all the taxable
property in said Drainage District to
pay and retire the principal and the
isemi-annual interest coupons attach
ed to said bonds at their respective
maturities.
The foregoing ordinance after be-
ing duly seconded by Mr.: Ledoux, was
read to the meeting and adopted by
the following vote:
For the ordinance J. Gosselin,
v. Ledoux, j. D. Bertrand, ST., 7. T.
Atteberry.
Against the ordinance-None.
Dated at 0pelousas, Louisiana, this
14th day of November, A. D. 1919.
T. T. ATTEBERRY,
President.
Attest. D. BERTRAND, JR.,
Secretary.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-11-22

sioners and both principal and in
terest of said bonds to be secured and
paid by a sufficient ad valorem tax
levied and collected in each year that
any of said bonds are unpaid and out
standing, to pay the amount of prin-
cipal and interest falling due in such
year in accordance with the provis-
ions in that respect contained in the
constitution and laws of the state of
Louisiana and any and all amend
ments that may hereafter be made
thereto.
The said special election will be
held on the 22nd day of December,
A. d. 1919, between the hours of z
a. m. and 5 p. m. The polling place
is hereby designated as follows:
At Bertrand Bros Store, in Prai-
RE Ronde, in said Drainage District.
The commissioners and the clerk
at the said polling place are as fol-
lows:
C. N. Bertrand, j. S. Lafleur, j. P.
Pitre, commissioners; George Vid-
rine, clerk,
The Board of Drainage Commits
SlOnerS of said Bayou Mallet and
Plaquemine Drainage District of the
Parish of st. Landry, State of Louis
lana, will meet in open session to be
held at 10 o'clock a. M, on the 23rd
day of December, A. D. 1919, at the
office of said Board, in the City of
Opelousas, in said Parish of st. Lam
dry, State of Louisiana, and then and
there proceed to open the ballot box,
examine and count the ballots in
number and amount, examine and
canvass the returns and declare the
result of the election and make, file,
publish and record a process verbal
of their proceedings.
Dated at Opelousas, State of Louis
lana, this 18th day Of November, A.
ID. 1919.
T. r. ATTEBERRY,
President of Board of Commissioners
of Bayou Mallet and Plaquemine
Drainage District.
Attest. D. BERTRAND, JR.,
Secretary.
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