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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23
Cotton GoInq to Rot.

There is 100000 worth of baled
cotton scattered over ten acres, lying
In the mud and rain and without pro-
lection, at the government plant at Nj.
tro, w. Va, according to report sent
to Washington Photographs Of the al.
legged wasteful scene have been taken,
as well as affidavits. The case is be.
ing made up for Senator Sutherland
to present to the Senate Immediately
upon the converting Of Congress.
Nitro, It can be stated on good author.
ity, is to figure prominently in the list
Of Senate Investigations that are 60
Ing to be ordered Of waste OF public
money and government material. Nj
tro as haven for favorites with pc.
litical pull who desired to evade army
service. and had their desire realized
by getting soft Jobs there, is also to be
searchingly inquired into. Nitro as
the location OF a place where the mon
ey Of the taxpayers is said have been
fairly burned up by the bale" is an
old, old story to West Virginians, but
it is expected to be new one to the
Senate investigating committee, and
to the public Of the country generally
when the probe gets to working on
high gear.
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Open BREAK OVER
Continued from page ons.l

League Of Nations after peace has
been declared. After comforting on the
subject yesterday the Council OF Four
announced that Germeny's rights 70
the territory involved In the disDuEe
would be terminated but no final dis
position was made Of the peninsula or
the forl1er German fortress OF KiaO.
Chau.
1t seems to be established that the
Soviet government OF Hungary has
crumbled but the situation ID still
quite obscure. The party that has g..
sumed control is not definitely known.
The report that a soviet regime has
been set up in Turkey is doubted IN
London. where it is pointed out that
il there was any truth In the rumor
there would have been reports for
warded by wireless to the British ID.
miralty by tho British warship now
lying before Constantinople.
Serious disorders occurred at Ham
burg, Germany on Saturday and Sun
day. In the western suburb Of st.
Paul on the western outskirts Of the
city mobs have clashed with the p1-
lice and appear to have met with some
measure OF success.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23
penslon AHaIrs.

The office Of Senator Sutherland
reports the granting Of an origina:
widows pension to Mrs. Margaret v.
Vernon, Of Palestin, w. Va, at the
rate of $25 a month from February 10,
1919, and payment of accrued pension
due her husband upon the date Of his
death; also, the calling up for final
action OF the pension claim OF Mrs
Emmaine Williams, Of Naugatauck,
W. Va, and urging decision without
longer delay.
An application for an original wild.
owls pension has been filed by Con.
gresham woodward for an in behalf
Of Mrs. Julia A. Fulton, 216 Julianan
street, Parkersburg, widow Of the late
John Fulton.
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Letter from an Officer.

Senator Sutherland was pleased to.
day to receive a letter from an army
officer, still in the service and just
returned from overseas duty, com
mending him for his stand opposing
tho covenant of the League Of Nations
as originally published; the only con
stitution of a league published so far,
for that matter. This officer says he
has made thorough and painstaking
investigation OF sentiment on the
proposition among army men, Off
GERS and privates and declares that as
a result Of his inquiry. he would say
that there are but 10 out of every 1000
men who saw service overseas who
are in favor of any such league as
the published covenant describes. The
officer writing the letter is West
Virglnian, and is not a member of Sen.
ator Sutherland's party.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23
NATIONAL GUARD
. Being RE0RGAN|zt0
Authorizations For Sever
Regiments Were Issued
Today.
(By Associated Press J

WASHINGTON, April 23-Recon-
struction Of the National Guard was
actually started today when the War
department through the Bureau Of NIL
itary Affairs authorized the organiza-
ton OF seven regiments and one extra
battalion Of infantry, one squadron OF
cavalry and IS companies of coast
artillery.
The state Of New York was authoriz
ed to raise four regiments OF infantry
one squadron OF cavalry and twelve
companies Of field artillery. New Jer.
sey was authorized to organize one
regiment Of infantry and two compan-
les Of coast artillery. Ohio two regi
ments OF infantry and Oregon one bat.
tallion'of infantry and four companies
of coast artillery.
The units are intended to replace
state troops which under section 81
OF the National Defense act can not
be legally maintained by the state in
time Of peace. That section prohibits
the maintenance Of any troops except
those prescribed in the act-regulars
and national guards.
Other authorizations for units are
expected to follow soon. The state
first considered were those in which
the conditions were such that theil
governors considered armed forces
might be necessary under certain con.
tngencies. The state OF Pennsylva.
mia reported to war department thai
1t possessed at this time very eff
Gent state constabulary and 5000
state troops sufficient to handle any
emergency which could be foreseen al
this time.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 3d.
Wilmot L. Lloyd has been commission.
cd postmaster ct Custin, W. Va. At
the instigation Of Congressman Wood.
yard It is probable that postoftice
at Vienna, Wood county, will be or
dered re-established by the Postoffice
department. The preliminary papers
have been filed and an inspector or
dered to personally Investigate and
report, recommending an Incumbent
Recent Visitors from West Virginia.
D. E. Martin, Of Princeton, is here
on business with the officials OF the
Railway administration. Mr.. Martin
Is a prominent lawyer and, on this trip,
10 representing the interests OF rail
way employees.
A. B. Mead, one Of the leading and
successful men Of Huntington. has
been In the city several days transact
ing business with the government.
Charles Vossler, Of Grant county
was one among Senator Sutherland's
numerous callers. Mr.. vossler repre-
scented his county In the House Of Del
egates ct one time, and Is well and
popularity known in the state capital.
Charles Everhardt, Of Parkersburg
has been visiting a brother who Is en-
camped with his military company
near Washington.
August Fischer, OF Huntington. has
been visitor, and while here his son
was discharged from the army
through Senator Sutherland's influ
ence. Mr.. Fischer Is a master machin.
list in the employ Of the c. & o. He
was enabled to inspect the Navy yard
shops here on the strength Of pass
secured for him by Senator suther
land, privilege that is hard to gel
since the start Of the late war and
since the signing Of the armistlce.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23
Col. Watson Arrived
in Fairmont Today

Col. G. W. Watson arrived In Fair
mon this morning from New York
city, to which place he recently re-
turned from Florida. Col. Watson
will probably remain here several
days for the purpose Of transatinE
business.
Late this afternoon he was in con-
ference with Fairmonters at his prl-
vate office in the Watson building.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23
For Ice Harbors.

Congressman woodward has pre-
pared and has ready to offer at the
forthcoming session Of the Congress.
a section to the rivers and harbors
rill providing for an examination for
the purpose of determining the best
locations for ice harbors in the Ohio
RIVER. A request from the Chamber
CT Commerce at Huntington that the
move be started to obtain an ice har-
Dor in the Huntington harbor was re.
sponsible for Mr.. woodward, after con-
ferences with members Of the commit.
tee on rivers and harbors. preparing
the section referred to. River improve
ments are to be undertaken under the
next Congress, it is expected, which
will be more comprehensive and push
cd to completion with greater rapid.
ity, on such Important rivers as The
Ohio, than has been the case hereto
fore. One of thu biggest influences to
this end that improved waterways has
had in recent years, is the officials OF
the railroad administration. The tict
that the rivers proved en- incalculahlc
help III moving commerce during tho
pressure OF the war, relieving the bur.
dens of the railroads, also served to
give rivers Improvement an immense
impetus with the public at large.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23
Want q Postmaster.

The Civil Service Commission has
been requested by the Postoffice dc.
partment to hold an examination for
postmaster at Eatons, which is To-
Gated in Wood county.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23
EVENTS TONIGHT.

Moose Home -Loyal Order Of Moose.
Odd Fellows hall-Palatine Lodge,
y ]. %. o. b.
Skinner building-Ladies Of the Gold
en- Link.
willard hall-Marion Review, wom-
ans Benefit Assn.
IN. P. Temple Union service with adj
dress by DR.. Wallace B. Fleming.
ypeveny building Elks' dance.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23

night and Thurs
lay. Warmer in the
west.
Local Readings
E. p. Hall, OBJ.
Temperature al
s a. m. today 46.
Yesterday wealth
er clear; tempera.
ture. maximum a;
minimum SO; pre-
ciptation. none.
River 1872 feet
falling.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23
rhe only Tlme to Dare.

he Only Time 70 Dare.
II didn't know Mrs. Jones was
dead"
"she isn't. What makes you think
so?"
II heard Jones say in a street car
today that he was going to dispute
her Whilst. Louis Globe Democrat.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23
LATE WATT ADS

11 ,s1.-yurni led house. con.
aent1y located six rooms ana
Possession Jay LIST. Address
IS caEO 1As Vest virEinian.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23

Real Estate Llcense-A real estate
license has been issued to ]. F. Dan.
ISy and w. s. Hamilton. Fairmont,
Also TO Frank Raymond, Fairmont.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23

West lde Property soId-sam R.
Snzum, real estate broker, has sold
Lcf Mrs. Martha Borgess. ct al. to
Jesse Lee Arnett house and lot on
State street. East Side, for $4,000. 1t
III a eight room house with bath.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23

Tobacco LIeense-A tobacco license
has been issued to George FRANKIE
airnont, and to Ben Urso, Watson
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23

Picture Show License = A picture
nov license has been issued to Hawn
md Swisher. Rivesville.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23

Appointed ouardlan-vivian Robin.
I'M has been appointed guardian Of
Ralph Robinson, age 10, and Jessie
ls., age 8, under bond Of 500 each.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23

will be required TO costtty O. . n
condition OF the car, mieage, Gas and
oil consumption, also eiApse tins q
driving and total mileage made during
the "a hours.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23

N ". Z. officials lnvlted-otfidals
~ the Monongahela Valley Traction
company have been invited to attend
The annual social meeting of the Troll
.ley Car Union 215, OF Parkersburg, and
ZIG Marietta. o.. which will be held in
Odd Fellows Hall, Parkersburg on
friday. Dinner will be served at IL
q m and supper at p. M. w. NJ.
Rogers. Fairnont president of the
state Federation OF Labor, will deliv-
III an address.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23

Surgical Patlent-Mrs. Mary Ted.
rowe. pf Rivesville. underwent a seri.
5llp operation ct Cook hospital this
morning. Other patients admitted
lsefe o. F. Mckinney, q medical pa.
e|6nt and Mrs. David Evans, Of Penn.
lSlYAnia avenue, medical patient.
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"snapped" for a Million.

oudkRS0 w - "nhS"
A camerman was on hand in room
534 at the Willard last Friday when
State Treasurer w. S. Johnson hand
cd across table to Judge Rhea, attor-
ney general OF Virginia. West Wiz.
ginia's check for $1,072,ouo. the initial
payment on the big Virginia debt 5udg'
nlent that went against West Virginia
III the U. 8. Supreme court. Prints
Of the plate show q. T. England, at.
torney general Of West Virginia, back
ing up Treasurer Johnson IN handing
over the check. To the extreme left
Of the historic snapshot stands Col. Joe
Button, secretary Of the Virginia Debt
commission. and in the background
other members Of the commission and
some Of its lawyers. The photo shows
the Virginians cycling that cnecli with
q hungry, eager look The Two West
Vifginians show up handsomely, and
appear to be about as nonchalant as II
they were used to handing over mil
lion dollar checks every day IN the
week. :.
The cameraman recorded about all
Il ere was to the ceremony. There
want much said on eithe: side. not
even after the payment was made
One might have expected the Virgin
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23

vRiIl Settle Estatss-R. G. Jones, I'D.
9inistrator Of estate Of Giovanni Pi
lg9la, bond. 5000; Jacob G. Hamilton
s4ecutor last will Of Saba Martin
bond OF $500; Eldora Moran, execu
or last will Ebert Moran. bond, So,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23

No New Develepment-since the ar
Eument on a rehearsal which was
made at Richmond, Va, during the
early Part Of April, nothing new has
developed in the case of the United
states government VS.. Howard w. Sho
walter. the former Fairmont banker. 1t
ls 3 matter OF conjecture that when
The circuit court OF appeals will hand
n down q decision.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23

Is Observation-Disclosures Robinson
Has been appointed administrator OF
the estate Of Dorsey G. Robinson I'M
|ner bond Of $500.
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THE WEATHER.

Partly cloudy TO
night and Thurs.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-05-15
CHARTER.

books. At all meetings of stockholders d
majority OF the votes cast shall be sufficient
to elect and decide all questions voted upon
except for the alteration, amendment OF the
di solution of the corporation
ARTICLE VII-This act of Incorporation
may be altered, amended modified or the
corporation dissolved by a vote OF two thirds
in amount of the capital stock represented at
a general meeting of the stockholders called
for that purpose, after notice as provided
in Article vi of this charter; and III case
of dissolution of the corporation the stock
holders at such meeting shall elect three
Liquidating Commi ssionerS, who shall have
entire charge OF such liquidation, with au-
thority 10 sell and dispose OF the assets OF
the corporation, and to fill vacancies occur
ring in their number.
ARTICLE NIII.-No stakeholder shall ever
be held liable or responsible for the con-
tracts or faults of the corporation, in any
further sum than the unpaid balance due
the corporation on the shares owned by him.
nor shall any mere Informalty in organlZa
ton have the effect of rendering this Char
ter null, or of exposing a stakeholder 70
any liability beyond the amount of his un
paid stock.
Thus done and passed at my office in the
City of New Orleans, on the day, month anc
year first hereinbefore written, IN the pres
ence of Burt w. Henry and Frances Eisler
competent witnesses, who hereunto sign their
names, together with said appearers and me
the Notary, after reading of the whole,
Witnesses: Burt w. Henry, F. Eiser.
Names of subscribers and amount sub
CHAS. F. FLETCHTNGER.
Notary Public.
Recorded in Book 1923, Folio =.
April q, 1919.
A true copy.
CHAS. F FLETCHINGER.
Notary Public.
|. Apr II to May D.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-05-15
CHARTER OF B. B. LAMBERT TENT
q AWNING CO., INC.

United States of America, State of Louis
lana, Parish of Orleans, City of New Or
leans. Be it known, that on this first day
of the month of February, in the year of our
teen; before me, Charles Schenlau, a No.
tary Public duly commissioned and quail
fled in and for the Parish of Orleans. State
of Louisiana, therein residing, and in the
presence of the witnesses hereinafter named
and undersigned, personally came and APP
peared the several persons whose names are
hereunto subscribed, who severally declared
that, awaiting themselves of the provisions OF
the general laws of the State of Louisiana
relative to organization of corporations, and
especially Act 267 of the Acts of 1914, they
have covenanted and agreed, and do, by these
presents, covenant, agree and bind them
selves, as well as all such persons as may
hereafter become associated with them, =
form and constitute a corporation and BODY
polite in law, under the following stipula
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-05-15
CHARTER.

cages, in and for the Parish of Orleans,
state of Louisiana, do hereby certify that
the act of incorporation of the Indu striaI
city Co Inc, was this day duly recorded
in my office, in Book 122S, Folio 36J
New Orleans, April u, 1919.
(Signed) EMILE j. LEONARD ID. r.
\ true copy of the original on file in my
office,
AUGUST G. WILLIAMS.
Notary Public.
April 11--May D.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-05-15
CHARTER OF THE JOHN W. ENGEL-
HARDT REALTY COMPANY, INC.

United States of America state of Louis
lana. Parish of Orleans, City of New Or
leans. Be it known, that on this tenth day
Of the month of April, in the year one thou-
sand, nine hundred and nineteen; before me,
Robert Legier, a Notary Public. duly com
missioned and qualified in and for the Parish
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-05-15
CHARTER.

New Orleans, La, April 1lth, 1919.
EMILE J. LEONARD, by. r.
A true copy from the original act
ROBERT LEGlER,
Notary Public.
Abr II TO Nav D.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-07-02
HONOR U. S. STAFF OFFICERS
War Authorities at Washington Award
Number of Distinguished Serv-
Ice Medals.

Washington, June 26,-Award of
distinguished service medals to these
American expeditionary force staff of
ficers was announced by the war de-
partment: Brig. Gems. S. D. Rocken-
back and Meriwether L. Walker; Co.'s.
Alvin G. Voris, George NJ. Hoffman,,
Mathew A. Tiney, Henry H. Curry,
Henry G. Jewett, Walter C..-Babcock,
j. J. Kingman, Stanley III. Ford, A. f.
Casard, James K. Grain, E. d. Bricker
and D. NJ. King; Lieut.. Coils Hugh w.
Ogden, J. r. Brabson, A. S. Peck, w.
L. Culberson, H. J. Maloney and Maj
Percival Manchester.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-07-02
WElMAR ASSEMBLY GIVES
PEACE TERMS APPROVAL
Germans Favor Ratification by Vote
of 237 to 138-Bauer Ministry
Upheld.

Berlin, June 23.-The German ma
tional assembly by vote of 237 to
1873 has ratified the peace treaty. The
assembly gave vote of confidence in
the Bauer government, 236 to SO. This
means that the treaty will be signed.
Sixty-eight members refrained from
voting.
Paris, June 23.-After receiving q
vote of confidence the new German
cabinet will ask that the allies waive
their demands for the surrender of the
former emperor and for Germany to
acknowledge responsibility for the war
but, no matter what the reply, the
peace treaty will sbe signed, according
to advices from Weimar to the Amer
lean peace delegation.
London, June 23.-The vote of the
national assembly commits the Ger
man government definitely to accept
the terms and to all intents Germany
already has signed the treaty, al
though the formality of affixing the
signatures of the German and allied
delegates to the document remains to
be carried out.
Herr Bauer, the new premier, is a
socialist, and held the post of minis
ter of labor. In the course of his Of
fetal duties he recently brought about
a settlement of the general strike in
Berlin.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-07-02
GERMAN CREWS DESTROY
SURRENDERED WAR FLEET
Only a Few of Those Given Up Are
SaIVaged-Number of Hun
Sailors Killed.

London, June 23.-Most of the great
German fleet lies at the bottom of
Scapa Flow, scuttled by the men who
surrendered last November without
firing shot.
The German crews, apparently car
rying out well-arranged plan, opened
the seacocks of their vessels after
hosting the imperial ensign to the
mastheads and attempted to escape to
shore in small boats.
Some of the boats were caught by
gunfre from the British guardships,
and a number o. their occupants killed
or wounded The others, including the
German rear admiral, were under ar
rest aboard British warships.
The sinking was officially announced
by the British admiralty. In formal
statement it was stated that all the in
termed ships were sunk with the ex-
ception of the dreadnaught Baden,
three light cruisers and % destroyers.
Four of these ships were afloat and %
were reached by British tugs.
The admiralty's statement did not
state specifically how many German
ships were sunk. At the time of their
internment it was said there were nine
dreadnaughts, five battle cruisers, sew
en- light cruisers and fifty destroyers.
The official statement, however, men
tions eight light cruisers and refers to
the dreadnaught Baden, which was not
included in previous lists.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-07-02
DUBUQUE, a., HIT BY STORM
Lightning Causes Many Fires and
Serious Damage Is Reported
Street Car Service Halted.

Dubuque, Ia, June 25.-One of the
worst electrical and rain storms of
the season struck Dubuque and vicin-
ity about II o'clock at night. Several
barns and buildings on the outskirts
were struck by lightning and serious
fire losses resulted. Street car service
was halted for nearly an hour, the
water in some places coming up over
the floor of the cars. Trees and cleo
trio wires were blown down and trains
DELAYED. There was no loss of life.
Nearly two inches of rain fell in half
an hour.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-07-02
VILLA TROOPS ARE DEFEATED
Sixty-Three Rebels Slain, Many Others
Wounded; Force Routed at Villa
Ahumada.

Ell Paso. Tex, June 25.-Sixty-three
Villa rebels were killed and many more
wounded in a fight between federal
troops and Villa forces for possession
of Villa Ahumada. according to an of
cial military dispatch given out here.
In a fight which lasted three hours fed
eral cavalry, charging the Villa posi-
lions inside the town, forced the rebels
to retire. Villa representatives here
asserted that the Villa forces killed
16 federal officers and track wnrkmen.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-07-02
TO LICENSE WHEAT DEALERS
Wilson Order Puts Trade Under Regu-
Iation-SmaIl Bakers and
Farmers Exempt.

New York, June 25.-Julius Barnes
United States wheat director. an
nounced that President Wilson has
signed a proclamation putting under
license of the wheat director persons,
firms, corporations and associations
dealing in wheat, wheat flour or bak-
ing products, manufactured either
wholly or partly from wheat flour The
only exceptions are retailers, farmers
and small bakers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-07-02
LAND 1000 MEN FROM FRANCE
Newport News Port Officials Receive
Army Unit From Transport
Montpelier.

Newport News, Va, June 25.-Among
on the transport Montpelier from st.
Nazaire were the Three Hundred and
Sixth supply train, veterinary hospital
Z, LIE Mans provisional battalion 145 |;
headquarters detachment, Thirteenth
Battalion, Twentieth engineers; sew
eral service companies of the Twenti-
eth engineers and part of the Three
Hundred and Forty-second service bat
talon.