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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-03
TO-DAY E !!z!5.zEE

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad,
crossing West Virginia from Harper's
Ferry to Wheeling and from Grafton
to Parkersburg. was considered of the
utmost Importance to both the North
and South in the early stages Of the
Civil war. 1t was so near the boun-
dairy line between the Confederacy and
the Union that neither side felt any
certainty regarding holding It. The
management OF the road was in sym.
patty with the North but the railroad
was so managed as not to give cause
for hostility on the part Of the South
the railroad playing both ends from
the middle. a custom OF, big corpora
tons. At one time the Baltimore and
Ohio was operated on schedule pre-
pared by Stonewall Jackson but most
Of the time 1t was under the control
of the Federal side.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-03
SIT TIGHT.

PRACTICALLY every one is familiar with the story
of the little boy m Holland who discovered water
teklins through Of tho dykes and by promptly su.t
ing his finger into the tiny hole and remaining all nigh,
avertsd what promised to be national calamity. Every
coal operator IS pretty much IN he same position that Dutch
boy was. and the coal industry for the next -four FIVE
years i, going depend upon the way the coal operators
act in the face of their responsibility and opportunity.
There is of temptation to accept business just
now simply to keep organizations N motion but if there is
any widespread yielding to that temptation the whole m
dusty will be dragged back to the unsatisfactory eond
tons of the years before the great began when coal
operators were at all times at the mercy of e market and
never got more than small margin above the cost Of pro-
ducton. In those days few months Of depression always
sent many concerns into bankruptcy.
Each operator should remember that he has respon-
siby to the whole industry. to the men who work in it.
and to the business men Of the coal communities. and take
an unsesh view Of the situation. There every indca-
ton that the worst period of the post depression in the
industry has passed There will be more and more aev-
iy as the weeks pass now. and if the proper kind Of spirit
prevails will not be long before there very marked
lessenns of the tension that has existed for time.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-03

in tbs way Of comfort and convenience for mere bmess
aud uSeless elaboration.
But we arc leaning, for instance that chicken win
cook just well with the kitchen table or sink along side
and neat 10 The range rather than on the other side Of
l6-foot room.
The modem kitchen that is small. very much IN the
nature Of laboratory. and being designed to save steps
and motions as IN the case Of the modem factory.
We are learning that is better to expend the cost of
towers. domess elaborate gable fronts and beveed glass
windows in more and better plumbing heating and the
general utilities of dwelling that it is the more harmonious
distribution Of expenditure
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-03
RUFF STUFF

They ought to change the name Of
that Birth Of Nation movie.
Trouble" would Just about fit It.
The guy who gets into a to-helI-
with the-courts frame Of mind always
reminds mo Of the bull who decided
he'd toss the locomotive off the right
Of way.
There are some things in this life
that can't be did"
When Reds take to blowing up the
buildings in Brownsville one sort Of
gets the feeling that this radical stuff
is getting pretty close to home.
Maybe they'd put little backbone
IN the administration II they attempt
ed to blow up the Fairmont city hall.
Country club is to have pro gol,
luf man.
Praiseworthy effort to put a little
AAtSACot II 44N6o hutCu dI6 uOL very
bright now and promises to be even
grayer after July one.
Certainly ought to put little honest
to goodness punch into that movement
to get the torpedo boat destroyer TO
come up TO Fairmont.
clarlksburg would practically come
down here en- masse for show like
that.
And 90 would the rest of the world
from up state.
Lamp in the papers that they plan
to have peace by May 81.
And on May 2s the politicians of
about five powers will start scaloing
What q grand old occasion 1t win be
for some Of EN-.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-03
Editorial Comment
Ola Current Subjects
NEW BURDEN ON COAL MEN.
From the Coal Trade Journal

rEom tue COu Trade journal.
Operators functioning through the
National Coal Association have re-
turned Q polite mo, thank you," to DR..
Garfteld's proposal TO continue GOV.
eminent regulation OF the fuel indus.
Try. Although, on the face Of the re-
turns, the rejection OF the Fuel admin
istr1tors scheme appears to carry with
It rejection In toto of the idea Of fur.
ther government supervision. It is
doubtful II tho coal men are really as
unbending upon this subject az their
Cleveland action would indicate. The
moving cause behind their disap-
proYal was the manner In which the
Garfield proposal was framed. With
q board composed OF three ,labor rep.
resantatives, three operators and a
government agent, the coal men felt
that their own representation would
be farce. To put the matter bluntly.
they telt that Dr.. GarfIeld's schems
was naturalization in eject, although
something else in name. Placing thar
interpretation upon the plan, the dI.
rectors OF the coal organization de.
serve high communication for their
outsDoksn dlsapproval Of this partIcu.
ldE oSAoA4S,
Their action. however. places upon
every coal man new burden. II they
discharge these responsibilities as
their leaders wish them to discharge
them, they Will be able TO maintain
their independence, II they fail, they
Will be faced with the prospect OF
more drastic supervision. 1t must be
recognized that one contributing cause
to the enactment OF the Pomercnc
amendment To the Lever Law WIS The
inability OF part OF the trado 70 rise TO
seif-regulattons Because OF this weak.
ness, the entire industry suffered. The
outlook at the present tine points to
repetition of the conditions that pre-
coded federal regulation. Buying Il
backward, production is down. II a
buying movement OF strength should
develop late IN tho season, there would
hs temptation TO bid up prices be-
yond reasonable limits. I, would b.
buyers market. with the threat OF
dangerous reaction 10 the seller
The coal industry must s:eel Itself 10
resist the alluring temptation. II
must demonstrate to the country thai
It is capable OF selfregu.ation and
that the imposition OF further govern.
ment control is not needed from .hc
standpoint OF public protection. Tie
country 10 IN a mood now to give bus.
ness a freer hand; business must ne,
so conduct itself as to change tina,
mood.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-03

Dispatches from Vienna yesterday said that King
Ferdinand of Rumania, accompanied by French
generals was about to enter Budapest the capital Of
Hungary at the head of his troops. No incident of
war that was full of dramatic surprises is remark
able than that. At stage result of the ham
merng administered by Mackensen and Falkenhayn
Rumania was as completely down and out as Belgium
or Serbia. Yet now Rumanian army and Rumanian
king are laundering at the gates of the capital of Eu
ropes proudest and most warke There is great
real of food for reflection in all that.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-03
Atlantic & Pacific
Tea Company Store

The store room 100 FaTmont avenue
Is undergoing renovation and will be
occupied by The Atlantic and Pacific
Tea Company, a 80 Intll on dollar con-
Germ. This company conducts a chain
OF stores all over the country.
The cSstomary red-painted front Of
The store has attracted much atten-
uon and Fs1rmon;ers for some time
have wondered who the newcomer
would be. il will probably be several
weeks before the goods are received
and viii lne ready Ior, sale
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-03
Personals.

Mrs. William Hamilton, of Mary
land avenue, has been quite Ill the
past few days.
Mrs. Luke cordiay is i'll at her home
in Morgantown avenue.
Kenneth Swearingen, who was Ill at
his home in East Park avenue, has re-
covered and returned to Brownsville,
Pa.
Mrs. Mary Freeman still continues
quite Ill at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. William Knapp In Morgantown
avenue She is suffering from pleurlsy.
Mrs. A. B. Stealey and Mrs. Ray
Coffman will go to Washington, D. c.,
Sunday evening. Mrs. Stealey will
return in a few days but Mrs. Coff-
man will remain there with her hus-
band who Is in camp there.
Miss Helen Stealey, daughter Of Mr..
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-03
CASUALTY
LIST

The following casualties are report.
ed by the commanding general Of the
American Expeditionary Forces:
Killed in action, a; died from
wounds, q; lost at sea, 1; died of acct
dent and other causes, 8; died OF dis.
ease, 10; wounded severely, IL;
wounded degree undetermined), 20;
wounded slightly, 166. Total, 237.
Total number of casualties to date,
including 103 reported above:
Killed IN action (including 3S1
at sea) ................... 1885
Died of wounds. ............. 13,467
Died Of disease. .............. 22,ss0
Died from accident and other
causes .................... 1857
cent. returned $500. 1890
Missing (not including prison.
ers, released and returned) 4,133
Total to date ............. 27s.s7s
Killed In Action.
Privates-
Donaldson, Irwin F., Cushing, Okla.
Ellis, John c., Fitchburg, Mass.
Hill, Ceph K, Troy, Ala.
Seaman, julius, Baltimore, Md.
Died Of Wounds.
Wagner
Galloway. Brandt Cakes, Brownville,
N. Y.
Private
Ellison. William J., Watkins, N. j.
Lost at Sea
Private
Palmer. Lawrence. Ravenswood. W.
Wounded Slightly.
Appel. Edward, Wheeling, W. Va.
Voltazzo, jesse. Montgomery, W. Va
CHANGES IN STATUS.
The following cabled corrections are
issued as an appendix TO the regular
casualty list pt tho request OF the SOW.
cral press associations:
Returned to Duty. Previously Report.
ed Mlsslns In Action.
Smith. Luther Piclmey. Ronoeverte,
W. Va
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-03

There is certain frankness that challenges admira-
ton in the of the attorney general Of
Pennsylvania that he has retained A. Leo Well of Pitts
burgh to represent the Keystone state in the suit which
it proposes to bring against West Virginia in an effort
to set aside the steptoe BILL The real title of this action
is Standard Oil vs. The People of West Virginia. and the
selection of Well any necessity for pretending
that 1t is something else.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-03

Grudges of four years standing will
be settled.
And guys who have been holding
down nice Jobs will be looking for
work.
It's the same old cutthroat game
all over the world.
And It is about the only excitement
that is left.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-03
sATuRDAY EVENING. NAY 3. 1g1s.
THE AMERICANS GREED.

believe N The United States Of america as govern
nen of The people. by The people, for the people, whosc
Just popers derived from the consent of The soperned
democracy m republic. c sovereign Nation of many
sovereign STATES; perfect Onion. and inscp1dolc
ice and humanity for whch American patriots sacrificed
lhe Ines and fortunes. therefore believe it is my duty
10 my country to love il; TO support its Constitution; to
obey is aps; 10 respeet its flags and to defend against
al enemies
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-03
WARN1Nc TO THE COAL INDUSTRY

N another column this evening The West Virginian
reprints an editorial from the Coal Trade Journal
which this newspaper earnestly hopes every coal producer
in the Fairmont field will read.
There never was time when the coal trade was IN
more need Of sanity than right now AS the Coal Trade
aua apy puts it if the coal industry is to maintain its
Independence it must realize and discharge its response
bilites.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-03

Dispatches from Washington say the Victory loan is
dragging ALI the loan campaigns dragged in the second
week and some of them looked like failures late
day or two before the time fixed for closing the effort
but there does be apathy about the pres
ent drive than any of the previous showed. and
something will have to be done to put little enthu-
sasm into the workts.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-03

In Seattle, San Francisco and other towns on the
Pacific coast parties of aliens known to be of revou
tionary turn of mind being made up and as soon
as the details are arranged they will be out of the
country This policy is direct result of the May day
bomb outrages and 1t is another illustration that such
things usually work out exactly opposite from the
the coward who planned them expect them to work.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-03
EAST SIDE
= NEWS -
News from Niece.

Mrs. Mary NJ. Borgess. has received
news Of the safe arrival in New York
OF her niece, Miss Margaret Yates, of
Peoria, III. Miss Yates saw several
months Of strenuous duty as First Aid
nurse near the front and the hard
work and exposure have considerably
impaired her health. It will be some
time before she will be able for duty
as nurse again. She will 60 to her
home at Peoria to recuperate.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-03
If you ARE GOING TO BUILD YOUR OWN
HOME

N liREAI American architect was IN the habit Of
using this expression to his clients and students
The inharmonious distribution of expendiurel''
When asked for his meaning. he explained that he once
stopped in hotel with white marble grand" stairway
the posts and bausters of which deliberately carved
To one side of this stairway the cheapest type of pas
senger elevator that most of the time did by
of It's being out Of order
The architect went on to explain that it would have been
more harmonious distribution of expenditure to have spent
less elaborate marble carving and the elevator
There is going to be lot of home building within the
next few years. and this principle of the nhamonous dis
rbuon Of expenditure will apply to the frame dwelling
quite as well as the commercial structure.
In our home building of the past have sacrificed much
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-03

According to reporter for the New York Times who
is in Switzerland the chances that the Germans will
refuse to sign the peace treaty strong and
of the reasons for this is that they want Allied
of occupation to police their towns Things must either
be in very bad way the Germans of the present
Grafton are pretty poor specimens of manhood If that
actually is correct reflection of the situation.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-03
Not Improving.

Friends of Mrs. Reryl criss, who
went to Kentucky several weeks ago
for the benefit of her health, will be
sorry to learn that the change did not
have the desired effect and that she is
still quite Ill. Her mother-in.law, Mrs.
Albert Criss. will probably go down to
see her soon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-03

Cotton operatives in England. are
now working 55 1-2 hours a week. the
machinery in both the spinning mills
and weaving sheds running 10 hours
day from Monday to Friday, apd 1-2
hours on Saturday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-03
In order to rectify errors In the cal.

~ OiueA W IeSIhy eFTUTb In tue cal.
endar, Pope Gregory XIII. published a
new one In 1852, in which 10 days were
omitted. This new style" was adopt.
ed in several countries at that time
but not by Great Britain and her col.
onies until 1852, when II days were
dropped September being reckoned
as September IA AS George Washing.
ton was born in 1889 the date Of his
birth would be reckoned as in the "old
style" but the change In dates makes
his birthday fall upon February % &C.
cording to the new STYLE"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-03
Still Cutie M.

Miss Eunice Minor remains quite Ill
at her home in East Park avenue.
Miss Brown, a trained nurse, is in at
tendance.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-03
From Straushura,

Mrs. Goldie snowden Miller arrived
here yesterday from Strausburg hav.
ing been called here by the illness of
her mother, Mrs. William Snowden, of
Morgantown avenue. Mrs. Snowden
is slightly improved.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-03
Homo from Moroantown.

Lloyd Borgess., of the Toledo Scales
Co., has returned from business trip
to Morgantown and vicinity.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-03

and Mrs. Clarence stealey, of State
street, is quite sick,
Master Raymond Little, son of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. L. Little, of State street,
has been Ill the past few days.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-03
Purchased Property

Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. Conner, who
have resided in Mrs. Rebecca Knights
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-03

property the past year have purchas-
ed property IN Eighth street, Locust
avenue, and will take up their resi-.
dence there in few days.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-23

IF Birmingham is tozbe a model city it
must have model people," stated Mrs.
y. E. Fries, in speaking of the Big Sis
ter movement organized last week. and
this can only be done by seeing that the
business women, and especially the young
girls, are properly housed and cared for.
They constitute a large portion of our
population and must be given considera-
ton.
Practically every large city in the
United States has realized the Importance
of this work. and has established one or
more homes for young business women.
The Big Sister organization offers splen-
did opportunities for the men aid women
of Birmingham to demonstrate the fact
that they are interested in the young
women of our city.
Besides the very name appeals to men
and women alike, for who does not un-
derstand that a Big Sister is one who
gives loving protection to the younger
and weaker ones whether in the family
or in society at large"
The aims and purposes of this organ
zation which was formed on November
7. with a charter membership of 200 rep
resentative women, is to Immediately by
membership fees and voluntary contribu-
tons get sufficient amount of money
to at once put the plan adopted by the
Big Sisters into practice.
The movement was started on Labor
Day, when a large number of women
members of the womens community
council met in the rooms of the war camp
community service headquarters at a
call from Mrs. II. II. Smell, when the
problem of the business girls were dis
cussed. Through reports from commit
tees appointed to investigate the condi-
lions of young girls working in shops
stores. and offiaes the most acute prob
lem was found 70 be that if proper hous-
| ing.
1t is stated by members of this commit
tee that there are hundreds of girls in
| this city living in wretched iow-class
lodging houses because they cannot af-
ford to pay the price of the better class
of boarding houses. 1t is pointed out
that the Young Womens Christian asso-
citation can take care of only a limited
number of girls, and daily applicants are
turned away by them as they are already
overcrowded.
Something must be done to relieve the
situation" continued Mrs Fries, for
since we have to have girls working in
industry and commerce We must see TO II
that they are protected at least to the
extent of being able to get roof over
their heads, a clean bed in a decent
house and some semblance' of home. The
Big Sister home seems to be the only
plan by which worthy young business
girls who make small salaries can get
good accommodations for the small price
they can afford to pay.
1.-THE plan at first was to rent an apart
ment and begin with 10 or 20 girls, with a
capable householder in charge, but after
securing the city in vain for suitable
place it was seen that it would be neces'
sary to buy or build. This meant at
least a few thousand dollars cash for
the first payment. and this being the
case it was decided that an incorporates
organization was necessary in order that
effective work could be done and real es-
tate bought for establishing a home
like hotel for young women
women from ali societies and churcnes
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-23
Hon1elike Hotel For Young
Women Plan of"Big Sister"
Organization Formed Here
BY ETHEL CULLEN

have become interested in this movement,
and one good woman offered to contribute
$1,000 to this cause. Many people have
promised this institution theh support.
1--WE are not planning and drive for
funds and will depend solely on the
money secured from membership fees and
voluntary contributions. We believe in
the ideals and purpose of this cause and
are filled with faith in it. and expect to
work until our home is established, when
we feel sure that it will get all the sup
port 1t needs and deserves.
1--WE have heard a number Of com
plants that clerks are inefficient, oui
how can you expect them to be efficient
when they live in conditions unfit for
human beings A healthy, happy person
is of more service and more capable OF
doing efficient work.
1.-The future depends largely on these
girls for they will be the mothers of
future generations, and this will either
be a detriment or an asset. and in max.
ing it possible for these girls to remain
pure in mind and clean in body we es-
| tablish a safe foundation for the future
This is a worthy cause, and we want
every man and woman in Birmingham to
become a member of the Big Sisters or
ganization'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-23
SEEK TERMINATION
OF OIL LEASE ON
BIG TRACT OF LAND
Coal Companies Claim Well Not
Drilled in Compliance With Lease
and Oil Men Gone

Seeking to terminate lease held on
1859 acres of property of the Pratt
Consolidated Coal company and the
Globe Coal company by Hare & Haynes,
oil investors, bill was filled in the
ehancery court yesterday asking that
the court terminate the lease and re-
store the original rights to the owners.
In the bill the companies allege that
in the early part of 1918 they leased the
land, which is located in Jefferson and
Walker counties, to the oil company.
whose main office was in Lexington, KY
According to the contract it was al
legged the firm of Hare & Haynes
were to have three-year lease on the
land. and any number of years after
should they strike oil on the land
sThe Pratt and Globe companies con-
tend that in the contract was a pro-
vision which said that unless a 1900
foot well was drilled by July, 1918, the
lease was to expire.
According to the allega tons in the
bill filed no oil was struck and also
the oil corporation moved from
birmingham, taking their tools with
them.
The coal companies further allege
they sent registered letter to the
offices of the Hare & Haynes company
in Lexington. which letter they state
was returned to them unopened and
marked unclaimed and undelivered."