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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-02
THE BEST POLITICS.

il HARTMAN FORDNEY'S announcement Saur-
day that the Ways and Means committee soon would
present separate designed to protect the American
industries developed during the war; and that steps will be
taken to amend the acts that industry may be
encouraged and employment increased will be welcome
news to the business men of the country
is Indication that the Republicans in Congress have
got right down to the work they sent to Washington
10 do. 1t MEANS moreover that one at Washington
at last thinking and working in the interest of American
wage Gamers and business men.
If the leaders of the party keep their heads and hold
steadily to the line they have been following since the spe
ral session began there possibility that much of the
danger to which this country exposed by the studied
neglect of the Democrats prepare for peace may be
ayeed But they will have to look alive and avoid side
racks and the waste of time upon fuess enterprises nst
tuted for political purposes exclusively.
The best practical politics the Republicans in Congress
can play to do well the big things that the country ex
poets Of the protection for American industries old
as well new checking of government extravaganza 6
cal reforms including the enactment of budget SYSTEM
and restoration of republican form of government
That task big enough for the Republican party
but Will be well done if the record of the first few days
of the session can be maintained.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-02

Distribution eommie declared that almost single hand
ed he followed the calling The rest Of the world seems
to have forgotten- the saving Of humanity
How true that is and how finely it is said It is net
accident yet the result Of mere AT that Hebrew WIT
ings abound in majestic poetry and feeling It runs strong
and deep the blood and sometimes it flashes forth IN
most unexpected way.
Hoover las been saving humanity almost from the hour
that the German cavalry set foot on Belgian SOIL Almost
FIVE years of remittent toll at the biggest undertaking of
the kind since the days of Joseph when as we are told
IN Holy Writ the famine was over all the face of the
earth The face of the earth in the sense of the express
sion used in Genesis much larger now than it was in the
days Of the Pharoahs but while famine does not cover it.
the ACTIVITIES Of Hoover do His agents seour every civilized
land where there is plenty and his ships touch almost
every port.
The work he is doing is so vast and 50 far flung that
it only family understood the present time but is
full Of humanity large way so successful that there
is not the least danger that this DUET unassuin~
engineer will be overlooked when the wa sld it, efecs can
be viewed in perspective. Hoover certain to be classed
among the first ten Commanding figures of the Great war
and it is among the possibilities that an intelligent poster
will put his name among the FIRST FIVE
And back of the organizing genius and the great heart
of Hoover are the American people The part they played
in the great work done in sueeorng the furnishing people
OF Europe large that it is not too much to say that
it could nothave been even undertaken without them And
that is going to much both in this country and in
Europe the years follow the restoration of stable
ditions in tom world
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-02
sELF.DETERMlNA71oN FOR GERMANS.

HE Germans are strong for 'plebiscites" now, when
tits question of losing territory which they consider
German But in not one case at issue did Germany ever
give the natives any choice the matter when she grabbed
The territory now being restored to its owners.
She went far promise plebiscite-in the
case of Scheswig which she wrested from Denmark after
nuprovoked and shameless against her little neshbor
in 1866. But she never kept her promise
Now Germany sezes upon the principle of "self-deter
minaon if Bismarck himself had discovered it and ap-
Piled it m his empire-buildng And she refuses to recos-
nze the patent fact that selfdetemna6on precisely what
Germany getting, along with the nations she sought to
ensaye The allied treaty provides for plebscite every
where there any serious question the wishes Of
The inhabitants
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-02

Some of these coal town ball games
have an underlying earnestness which
promises to make umpiring one of the
really hazardous occupations here
about before the season ends.
Such baseball ought to draw crowds.
1t may lack the finish of o. B., but
it makes up for that in genuine
rivalry.
Burleson has a lot of new strike
problems on his hands.
Bet he is sorry wireless is not de-
veloped to the point where every man
can be his own telephone system.
Postoffice department would have,
an alfbi in that case.
Big town newspapers are beginning
to carry announcements OF the open
ing OF roof gardens.
Which 10 q reminder that the roof
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-02

According to dispatch from Chicago manufacturer
of mems clothing in that town has purchased Canadian
training planes and is advertising that he will establish
arpane delivery to serve dealers within 500 miles OF
his plant. AS advertising stunt that is than
good but practical proposition he probably will find
that air express is little like river Freight will be
handicapped of poor terminal facilities How
there the slightest to doubt that there
will be extensive of planes for express service
before very long.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-02
RUFF STUFF

Germany fears Poland, according to
a cable from Berlin.
Judging by old Rantzau's screed
Germany fears its own shadow just
now.
Nice position for supermen to find
themselves in.
Careful inquiry about town indicates
that about all the sufferers from pa
rade feet reported for work this
Not a death from drowning, nor a
single victim OF an auto crash in a
hospital, following red hot Sunday.
Wonder II the war has changed the
Sunday habits OF the people2
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-02

for it. That "the people" had their
day is evidenced from the fact that
another county was formed in 1s45
from parts of Harrison. Tyler, Richie
and Lewis and named for Philip Dod-
bridge, who had been a member of
congress. At that time Texas was
not part Of the United States and
Zachary Taylor had not come into
fame in connection with the Mexican
war; he was elected president in 1s4s.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-02

Squads Right.
Famous Facts:
1t is not always advisable to
carry an umbrella Just because
the weather man says rain,
No matter how much we dis
like the. weather. talking about It
won't change 1t.
Men always marry women!
Women always marry men!
Night always follows day!
Since the beginning of time
there have been as many births
as deathsl
Mark Time.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-02

When the hill came back to the
House of Delegates the Virginia Free
Press, the editor of which was a mem
Der, asserts that there was danger"
of losing the bill" and so the House
"concurred," To thus detract from
the honor of Western virginian and
honor an Eastern Virginian was view
ed by The Clarksburg Republican as.
so unjust that 1t was freely predicted
that "the people" would not stand"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-02
MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 2, 1919.
THE AMERICANS CREED.

believe IN the United States of America as govern
ent Of c people by the people. for the people, phosc
Just popers derived from The consent of The gopcrned
IA democracy republic, sovereign Nation of many
sopereien Satesi perfect UniOn one and inscpardoc
Zee. and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed
eeu lives and fortunes. therefore believe il my du.y
10 my country 10 love it; support its Constitutions 10
obey is laps; TO respect it, flag; and TO defend against
an enemies.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-02

West Virginia regiments of the Eigbtieth division ar.
to be relieved from the order to parade Richmond
June while of the s2oth infantry of the same
division. who landed In New York and were ex-
peced parade Pittsburgh with Pennsylvania units
of the division, are making vigorous effort to be let
out Some day these soldiers who are so eager
be discharged will regret that they did wait take
the salute of their grateful countrymen..
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-02
All Hands on Deck.

All Hands on Deck.
Fifteen Years from Today-Fron
the Files OF The Daily Free Press:
Suit was brought against
Frank Murphy, president Of the
Acme Anti-Gambling association,
for S4,0o0,000 damages in cir
cult court this morning for dam
ages resulting last week when
his patented Ever-Flowing Fun
mel became unmanageable and
inundated the entire downtown
district of the city. Hundreds
of persons were compelled to flee
their homes and take refuge on
Palatine Knob. The aroma arts
ing from the flooded section re-
vived memories of the historic
halcyon days of early 1919.
Return to Quarters!
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-02

Reports from Paris hint that the sudden reversal
the administration on navy construction was due to
sort of understanding arranged through Colo
mel House with the British government For govern
ment that believes in wide open diplomacy certainly
seem to be loading up with large number of secret
agreements.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-02

According to War department statements West vir-
gnia had 55,s24 in the war. not counting in
the regular ranks and those who got into the army
through the officer training camps This makes pretty
good sized army itself it gives some idea of what
demands modern war makes upon the civil population
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-02
MAY Circulation

The actual paid-for circulation of
The West Virginian for the month OF
May, 1919, is given in the tabulation be-
low.
All copies to advertisers, correspond
ents, EMPLOYEES. ETC.. are eliminated.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-02

The Germans in their formal reply the peace
complain that they given time enough treat
all the questions exhaustively II this true, and
it is true, it merely would be of giving the
Germans another dose of their medicine. Getting
the jump the other fellow large part of the
major and minor policy of the Imperial General
staff.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-02

garden season will be extremely short
this year.
It takes a different kind of kick
than the one the chorus supplies to
make the tired business man put up
with the kind OF. show the average
roof garden supplies.
About this. time next year the 20.
litical thermometer will be showing
100 in the shade and suffering in the
bulb.
And soldier politicians will be fight.
ing the war all over again. "a
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-02

City Treasurer ]. G. Robinson and
his. brother, G. s. Robinson, left this
morning for Little Hooking, Ohio,
where they were called by the death Of
their father, Thomas B. Robinson,
which occurred there yesterday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-02
TRUTHS AND
TRAVESTIES
By tn, Band.

'Tenshun!
Dear Mr.. Glover:-wnl you please
reserve a room and bath for me at
the county poor farm. and will Won
also be SO good as TO have the Asso-
ciated Charities take care of my wife
and see that she gets that new suit
sne wants? While you are at
1t you might also pick me out a nice
lot In the potter's field and go down
and see II MISSY" wouldn't bury an
old friend for nothing, or at least half
trouble. but you see have to ride
from Warrington on the street car
every morning and now with the new
rate in off"Ht 49, r--'4 Isc'-s - rnz.--
st' 'h'.'d ia,o.c ;.A.
Thanking you in advance. am,
Poverty Strickenly Yours.
TIL BARD.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-02

Miss Irene Barnes, WHO 10 stu.
dent al. the West Virginia university,
spent the week end here With her par.
ents. Mr.. and Mrs J. weiter Barnes.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-02
HERBERT HooVER's WORK.

telling of the assistance Herbert Hoover has given in
the work of aiding the Jews in the war ravaged cOu-
ties Of Europe Felix NJ Warburg chairman of the Join,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-02
Present Arms.

Present Arms!
The Girl in the Office says a friend
OF hers said the other day that he had
an awful time getting an Affidavit,
and that she thought the Ford was
the only car hard to get nowadays.
Ground Arms,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-02

None but the brave (street car con-
ductor) deserves the fare.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-02

1t is hotter in Fairmont than in
summer time!
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-02

A bird in the hand gathers no moss.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-02

The total actual distribution for the
month was 140,7S4 and the total actual av-
erage daily distribution was 5,414.
Practically all Of tnis circulation wenr into Fair
mont and Marion County homes the natural field for
the Farmont merchant 1898 ~
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-02

Poverty strickenly Yours.
TIL BARD.
Parade Rest.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-05-17

La longitud total, incluyendo
los aproches ell Inglaterra y Fran
cia, sera de 32 millas, de las cua-
les unas 81 millas y media CORE
ran por debajO del mar.
El proyectO conSta de dos tune
les de Is pies de diametro cada
uno, que estaran ell communication
CON galerias de cruce a distancias
tle 200 metros proximamente
Las dos lineas seran abiertas
por medic de la electricidad, co
mo sc hizo ell ell t1nel del Simpl6n,
Y Sc calcula ell cinco cinco amos
V medic la duraci0n de los traba-
JOS.
Antes de la guerra sc estim0 su
coste Ell Is millones de hbras es-
terlinas; pero habra que elevar
ahora esta suma 10 menos hasta
veinte o veinticinco millones.
Ell presidente de la COmisi0n de
la Camara de los Comunes que en-
tiende ell este asuntO decia que tai
vez antes de diez amos Sc hallen
cOnstruidos cuatro t1neles. Los
trenes podran recOrrer ell menos
de seis horaS la distancia que me-
dia entire LOndres y Paris.
Los trenes partiran de Londres
desde una enOrme estacion que po-
dria esr cOnstruida entire Water
loo Blackfriars, pues las estacio-
nes de Charing Cross Y Victoria
son inadecuadas por ell enorme
trafico que tendrian con la aper-
tura de las lineas submarines.
Eel presidente de la Comisi6n
anadi6 que ell coste del t1nel Sc
ra de 20 miIlones de libras ester
linas; ell periodic de construction,
Fcineo amos la longitud del tGnel,
80 millas; la distancia bajO ell
aqua, 20, y ell tempo que Sc inver-
tiria. ell atravesarlo, cuarenta mi
Has de terra, en- Kent.
La estaci6n generadora ell la
costa inglesa Sc alzara diez mi
nutos.
Podrian transpOrtarse cada
veinticuatrO hOras, Ell ambas di-
recciones. 10000 pasajeros y
10000 toneladas de mercancias,
deiando cuatrO horas al dia para
emplearlas ell reparaciOnes y re-
novaciones.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-05-17
Ell t1nel del Canal de la Mancha

exhibi6 sus pFoyectos Ell Paris. En-
1875 sc form0 una COmpaiiia in
glesa presidida pOr lord Richard
Grosvenor. Y un anO despues CO.
menzaron los, trabajOs Ell Sangat-
te. cerca de Calais v pOr la parte
de DouvreS pero sir Garnet VOL
seley, entire otrOs, expres6 su de-
saprobaci6n, V la obra qued6 pa
ralizada EN- 1882. Desde entonces,
los prOyectos presentadOs al Par
lamento ingles para la cOnstruc-
ci6n del t1nel fueron siempre re-
chazados.
Ell actual 4proyectO debe gran
parte de -sus progresses al baron
Emilio de Erlanger.
La construction del 'tinel no
ofrece difcultades mas que ell ell
aspecto geol6gico. La primera SUI
perficie, bajo- ell canal, es de cal
blanca, Y tiene Otra capa de cal
girls de unoS 300 pies de prOfundi-
dad. La question estriba Ell saber
81 estaS capas son impermeables- al
aqua por la parte que los ingenie
ros estiman que debe ser alberto.
En- case de impermeabilidad, los
trabaios seran faciles de llevar
cab2.
Las entradas del tGnel por am
Dos lados del canal, que Sc ejecuta-
ron hace afios V Sc llevaron hasta
cierta distancia bajO ell mar, Sc en-
cuentran todavfa ell buen estadO.
La ventilaci6n por medic de bonn
bas de aire sera completa.
ST las necesidades militares 10
requiriesen, ell tTnel podria ser.
bloqueado en- absolute por su
arranque. A fin de hacer faeil la
obstruction de La salida del tIlnel
por la parte inglesa, Sc llevara es
ia mas al noroeste de DOubres. Los
trabajos comenzaran a la vez en-
las dos entradas del tunel. POr
6l iran las cOnduccioneS telef0ni-
cas- y telegrafcas y los tubOs neu-
maticos, por los cuales Sc enviaran
las cartas y paquetes pOstales, 81
milares a los usadOs ell Londres
por la Administration de CorreoS.
La construction del ttlnel sera
con exception del canal de Pana-
ma, la obra mas estupenda de in
genier1a que jamaS Sc haya pla-
neado. hh
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-05-17

Sera 10 mismo que ell Canal de
Panama, una obra estupenda de
Iingenierfa.
Los Gobir"nos ingles Y frances
han llegado va a un acuerdo para
la construction del t1nel bajO Ell
canal de la Mancha.
FL proyecto data va de bastantes
amos pero razones de orden estra-
tegico han impedido que la idea
adquiriese realidad, hasta Due la
guerra Ultima ha hecho yer a los
dos paises los beneficios que su
ejecuci0n les reportarfa.
Los detalles han sido discutidos
Ell Paris por una Comisi6n, que
tambien ha tratado de la aperture
de Otro t1nel por ,debajo del B6s-
foro, que una a Europa, con Asia,
Y del de Gibraltar, Que comuniQue
Europa con Africa.
De este mOdo, cuando ell gran fe-
rrocarril bajO-oceAnico haya sido
cOnstruido, Sc podra viajar desde
Londres a la Ciudad del Cabo, y
am Calcutta, sin cambiar de me-
diO de lOcOmOciOn.
Como ell eStudio del proyecto
del canal de la Mancha Sc halla
muy avanzado, las obras pOdran
dar principle muy pronto.
Las ensenanzas deducidas de la
reciente guerra demuestran que la
construction del ttnel 40 consti-
ltuye un peligro para ninguna de
las dos nacioneS. En- ell poryenir,
las invasiOnes Sc realizaran por ell
aire. teniendO Ell cuenta los pro-
gresos de las mOdernas aplicacio-
mes de la aviaci6n. Por otra par
/ te, ell deSarrollO de la industria ar
tillera, los gases, las alambradas
V otroS recursOs cientificos, pues-
tos en- manos de TN pueblo que dis
ponga de cinco millones de cOmba-
tientes, hacen impossible un ejer-
cito triumph por la bOca de un tu-
mel Ell otrO pals.
En- cambiO, las ventajas que con
la trascendental reforma Sc obtie-
nen sou incalculables en- ell desarro-
I llo del traficO.
Ell ttinel del canal de la Mancha
entire Doubres Y Calais fue ideado
ell 1902 por ell frances M. Matthew.
Ep 1867 M. Thome de Gamond
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-05-17

A ustedi lie convence la VERDAD por
ESQ usted preferira favorecer con su
dinero aquel establecimiento donde la
VERDAD predomine y usted al fin y
al cabo por esta raz6n sera nuestro
cliente. Departamento Remington, Con-
zalez Padin & Co., San Justo No. 13,
San Juan. Advt.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-05-17
"ALIM NY"
PENSION DE DIVORCIO"

Es 10 que rompe cualquier union o
lazo matrimonial donde no exista ell
verdadero amor. Debe yer esta cinta
para no caer en- Ia tentaci6n. Pronto
en- los principales Cines. Advt.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-05-17
LA TIFoIDEA EN- SAN JUAN
MAYO Is

MAYO Is
EStado de los casos: existencia ante
rior, S3; casos nuevos, 1; curados, /;
en- tratamiento, SO.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-05-17

para maquina de sumar ojeda. Avt.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-05-17

La GAIA DEL RELoJ.
Esta magnifica GAIA es de orc relleno de
oalidad fina, con Q tapas exteriores una
snterioy para proteger la maquina, tiene la
corona y la argolla del ultimo sistema, su
apariencia es igual a los relojeS que cucStan
tres o cuatro yeces mas.
.TENEM0S VART0S ESTILOS DE DIBUJOS
WFERENTES Y T0Dos SON PRECIosOE.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-08-13

each of the county chairmen the date
fixed for the meeting in his county
and the speakers for his county.
The prospects for success Of the
membership campaign in South Caro-
lima are exceedingly bright. declared
Mr.. Mcleod today. South Carolina
will rally splendidly to the support OF
the cotton association" he said. "he"
cause our people know Of the n1aeni-
lceat work that it has done We hope
to secure a minimum Of 5s,eSs MEM
bers in this State. I believe we Will
not be disappointed. Every farmer.
merchant, banker and professional
man in the State is asked to join and
we believe that most of them will The
organization Of the farmers. nrer-
chants, bankers and professional men
of the South offers to this section the
greatest opportunity it has ever had.
: The dues for membership in the as
sociation from date Of application for
membership to January l. 1921, will
be 25 cents per bale of cotton produc-
ed in 1917, and twenty-five cents per
thousand dollars capital invested IN
mercantile and other classes Of busl-
ness, banks or manufacturing plants.
Professional men will pay SO each.
/ The dues for 1921 and 1922 will be 10
cents per bale Of cotton and 10 cents
per thousand dollars capital per an
mum. The dues will include the sub
scription to the Cotton Journal to be
sociaticn.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-08-13
PLANNING DRIVE FOR
COTTON ASSOCIATION

Columbia, Aug. 9.--Plans for the
whirEwind membership campaign to
be conducted by the South Carolina
Cotton Association the last Of this
month provide for a mass meeting
to be held in every county in the State
during the four days period from Au-
gust 19 to %, inclusive, the week
prior to the membership campaign.
3. +. Mcleod, State manager, has
secured a number of the very best
speakers in the State for these mass
meetings They are men who are in
terested in the movement and because
of their dsire to Sc it succeed have Of
fered their services for these meet
ings. Mr.. Mcleod states that he will
within few days prepare the timer
airy for the speakers and will advise
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-08-13

Of committees.
11:5s-A challenge to victory. by
r. D. Webb.
2:20-Miscellaneous business.
12:40-Music, by Swansea female
ouartette.
12:45-Adjournm for dinner.
Basket dinner on the grounds.
2:o0-Song service, by Swansea fe-
male quartette.
2:15-Brief Bible message, Power
for Victory" by Rev. o. B. Shearouse.
2:55-A Victory Sunday School, by
ing the year.
(Reports of all the county and dis
trict oficers).
2:50-Song.
2:55-A victory Sunday School, by
r. D. Webb.
3:25-Reports OF committees and
other matters of business.
3:50-Three in One, BY Miss Cora
Holland.
4:15-The Teachers Preparation for
His Task, by Rev. ]. R. McKittrick.
4:40-Matters of business.
5:0O-Adjournment.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-08-13

President w. H. Hammer Of the
World Trade club.
.Brit-Am," tAmbria,' 'Ambrttica,
"Er-Am." "Sam-Bull," are some
words thus far suggested. New names
are constantly coming. The World
Trade club is Offering this award be-
cause in carrying oa hs present cam
paiga fer the adoPttan Of metric units
by all English speaking pesple-~~the
United States. the British Isles, Can
ada, Australia. New Zealand. Tasnan-
ia. United South Africa and 50 on-st
was hampesed BY tho lack OF a single
short word (which would express all
these.
The metric units ef weight and
measure are now used by all the
world except "Brit-Am." or "Ambrit-
tica" or Sam Bull"