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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-14
iportunity woodrow has something OF
more than u million doughboys.

portunity woodrow has something on
more than a million doughhoys.
The fellows who shout loudest for
a free press are the guys who the
world knows are so narrow minded
that they would not print anything but
their own stuff If they had a press of
their own.
eave you been invited to join the
anvil chorus?
81.
Wonder who is going to foot the
bill for the charter opposition?
Bet the guy who is doing most Of
the talking won't.
He thinks almost as much Of lib:
erty as he does OF money.
That thunder storm this morning
ought to shake up things generally.
Robins arrived in town this morn.
ing lots pt 'en
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-14

Secretary Glass told the Ways and Means committee
OF the house yesterday that something must be done to
make the bonds of the Victory Liberty loan at
tactive than their predecessors That suggestion has
reasonable ring. Also work ought to be under way
throughout the country to prepare the people for this
last big financial effort OF the war would be good
thing for instance ii the Marion county Liberty Loan
committee were to take advantage of Washngton's
birthday. which occurs Saturday of next week, to
hold great mass meeting in Fairmont at which the
financial needs of the government discussed in
way that harmonizes with the occasion The first pres
dent was reputed to be the richest American of his day
and he certainly understood the Importance of sane
financing, both public and private.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-14

By way Of Switzerland comes the news that the Ger
mans are preparing to raise large loan in the United
States as soon as peace is declared There must be
something in this report for it has been heard fire.
quentiy Of late If they undertake it Immediately they
will at least ind just where they stand in this
try and the knowledge is quite likely to prove consid
cradle Of shock.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-14

When members Of the Houes sat fol
group picture the other night, as is
the usual custom, several members
tried to induce Delegate Walter H.
Morris, of Harrison county, author Of
the stringent dog law which has
passed the House and is now before a
Senate committee, to pose for the pic.
ture with Saint Bernard at his side
or fox terrier in his lap. Mr.. Norris
appreciated the humor of the sugges-
ton but refused to accept it.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-14

Senators Edgar B. Stewart, of Nor.
gantown, and Harvey W. Harmer, of
Clarksburg, are believers in the SIM
pie lief, If their votes on two measures
recently before the Senate constitute
a criterion. They voted against the
racing commission and boxing bills.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-14
FACTS FOR COAL OPERATORS.

ClNE of the best known coal operators in northern
~ West Virginia. man who knows the history Of
the Fai.mont field as only one who has helped
to make most Of it cam and whose opinion respected
by ALL said to The West Vrgnan after the open meet
ing Of! the Northern West Virginia Coal Operators
association on Wednesday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-14
IS CONVINCED WAR
IS risky BUSINESS
He Ought to Know for He's
Been Through a Lot of
It.

Mrs. j. Glover, of Warrington
Route q, has received the following
breezy letter from her nephew, Cor
roral G. ]. Glover who is with the army
OF OCCUPATION:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-14

Speaker Of the House Luther Wolfe
is back in the speakers chair, after an
illness of ten days which kept him
confined to his room. He had influ.
enza, but has fully recovered.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-14

II what Morrow had to say does not con-
vince the coal producers of this region that
cooperation and affilIation with the opera
tors associations is going to prove the SAL
walton of the coal mining industry, then we
might as well all prepare for return to
the Troublesome days Of old.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-14

Leslie Bayless, editor of the Charles
ton Leader and former Washington
correspondent of string of Demo-
cratic newspapers in the state, sat in
the press galleries in the national cap
itol building day after day for months
and heard the oratory of silvery-
tongued statesmen from the Atlantic
to the Pacific, but he is not yet i'm
mune. He admits that he was charm
ed by Senator Harmer's oratory when
the latter spoke in favor of the Step
toe gas bill. While the senator was
in the midst OF his speech, Mr. Bay
less leaned over and whispered to an
other reporter, "say, that bird is out
there, isn't he?"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-14

over 10000 men from every walk of
life have been trained as shipbuflders
by the training department connected
with the Hog Island shipbuilding plant
at Philadelphia.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-14
THE PERlLEn BURGLAR.

Wife John, there's, q burglar at the
silver and another in the pantry eat:
ing my pies. Get up and call for help.
Hub Cat window poiicel Doctori
Boston Transcript
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-14

1t would be impossible to improve upon that as COM
nent upon the address made here by ]. p. A. Morrow,
the brilliant secretary Of the National Coal association.
Mr. Morrow has been in position to know for long
time all there to know about the coal industry and in
his address to the members Of the Northern West Vir.
gmia Operators association he laid the cards all upon
the table and talked just as he would have talked to
board Of directors
1t was wonderful opportunity to get first hand in.
formation which every man who heard him appreciated
to the full Two years ago only such operators as had
the lime to make round Of the coal eeners and ac-
Guardianship with the men who know the inside
facts in these centers would have been able to get
this information Now, thanks to organizations in
the industry, this trade news is at the disposal Of all
who affiliate and it is disseminated in such manner thar
there remains not shadow Of doubt about its absolute
authenticity.
We agree with our veteran operator. The Morrow
talk was quite Illuminating and those who are still on
the outside Of the regional association will have them
selves to blame if little later they find themselves help
lessy outside of the current Of trade information that
counts.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-14

Judge net lest ye be impeached," a
phrase coined out of the Sturgiss hear.
ing by Edward Ebeneezer Meredith,
newspaper correspondent and press
agent, is goin gthe rounds Of the CAPT
tai.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-14
Spring seems to have arrived.

Spring seems to have arrived.
But along comes the weather man
and calls for snow tomorrow.
old.time, settlers says that
thunder storms in February always
means bad weather, or a hard sum.
mer, or something.
Well, the summer will be pretty dry
after the first Of July.
BUT NOT WILHELM HIMSELF.
Jones-The Kaiser's methods have
beggaFed all description.
Bones-Yes, and all Germany
FartOnns
,popeINe.
He seems to be a rather basnful
young man.
s. very. He proposed to his girl in a
letter and 'phoned her fatheY to ask
his consent. BfoWnihg's.
s4...--. .-s.-4..-- -. . -s---s.-....--
\ The sugar beet farmers Of Idaho
and Utah received 1900, 900 for their
sprcdpct last November.
q II u.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-14
What People Say
and someside Remarks

j. j. Ewisher, a brother Of
Charlie" was discussing the sheriff's
aid bill Wednesday afternoon and
said:
81 have heard It said that there
was no honest officials. ] believe
1t is possible, however, to get hon
est officials.
Speaker Luther Wolfe voted against
the bill and explained his vote, telling
at length OF the activities Of the
sheriff Organization and how it had
made demand after demand on recent
legislatures. He finished:
II am against this bill"
John Guy Prichard. who knows
more or less about legislature, observ.
Led:
when you get leading politi-
clan from every county in the
state working together on a pro
position you are going to get 1t
through.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-14

John Guy Prichard. who knows
more or less about legislature. obsery-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-14
Drop In Again Saturday-The Occasion Is
A Special Display and Sale of House Dresses
'Lip Courtesy'-

Lip Courtesy"
Consists solely of words.
The kind Of courtesy you
receive at this store is
backed by deeds. And
you encounter it here from
both employers and en-
ployees!
Courtesy costs nothing,
yet means much. We try
to make this store an ever
better place in which to
shop. We want you to like
it more and more.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-09-12
WILL INVESTIGATE
A. F. OF L. COUNCIL TO POST UP
ON PLUMB PLAN.
Special Committee to Study Plumb
Plan and Sims Bill-ActOrs and
Cigar Makers Strikes Are
Endorsed by Council.

Washington-The A. F. of L. ex-
ecutive council will make a thorough
study of the Plum plan solution of
the railroad question before it passes
upon the subject. This was decided
upon at an extra session of the coun-
Gil, when many problems confront
ing the workers were considered.
At the adjournment of the meeting
President Gompers made this state
ment:
"The executive council had before
it the representatives of the labor or
CARNATIONS and their counsel who IA
vored the Plumb plan of railway own
ership or railway control and admin
istration. The council considered the
plan, as we'll as the provisions of the
Sims bill dealing with this important
subject. The plan and the bill, so the
council declared, are of such tran
scendent Importance to labor, to the
people and to the country, that the
council decided to defer final action
determining the position of the
American Federation of Labor there
on and that in the meantime sub
committee was created for the pur-
pose of examining into all the facts
and evidence obtainable, to secure the
advice of all who can contribute to
full understanding of the subject,
and the subcommittee after it's exam
ination and investigation to report
to the executive council of the Amer.
lean Federation of Labor upon the en-
tire subject"
The actors strike was indorsed by
the executive council, as was the cigar
makers strike. Regarding the latter
movement, President Gompers said:
"The cigarmakers of the United
States are engaged in strikes for i'm
proved conditions occasioned by the
high cost of living, and there are 1885,
900 Of that industry who are in the
struggle. The executive council in
dorsed that strike and pledged to it,
and will issue additionally an appeal
to labor and friends to come to the
financial and moral assistance of the
men engaged in that controversy"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-09-12
Would Ban R. R. Strikes

Misunderstanding for the Il
linois Manufacturers association be-
fore the house interstate foreign COM
merce committee, Charles Piez urged
the passage of law under which an
employe on accepting a position with
a railroad, would be forced to waive
his right to strike.
Mr.. Piez was director of the emer-
gency fleet corporation, United States
shipping board, during the war. He
said the Illinois Manufacturers as
sociation favored the creation of an
arbitration board of six persons, two
to represent the public, two the rail-
road homogeneous and two the en-
ployes. When called upon to act, this
board shall make a decision, subject
only to final appeal to the interstate
commerce commission.
GAS part of the machinery thus
created" said Mr.. Piez, "the en-
ployeS of common carriers upon TAX
ing service with common carriers,
shall, as part of the contract of hir-
ing, accept the provisions of the act
and subject themselves to the find
ings of this body and waive their
right to strike. The right of any in
dividual employe to resign perma-
anently from his employment shall
not be denied"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-09-12
Public School Aid is
Urged by Educator

Washington-Tha the federal gov
ernment should cooperate with the
states in the support of public schools,
that this support should range from
$125,000,000 to $300,000,000 in the
first decade, slowly increasing there
after, and that the states should be
required to spend at least twice as
much for the schools as they receive
from the federal government-these
are the conclusions of United States
Commissioner of Education Claxton
in a circular just issued.
"The war has turned searchlight
on the nations interest in the edu-
cation of its citizens" says the fed
eral educator. "We have, as it were,
overnight come to see that just as the
prosperity, wealth, welfare, and safe
ty of the states depend on the in
telligence and virtue-that is, upon
the education-of their citizens, so,
and to an equal if not larger extent,
do the wealth, power, and safety of
the nation depend on the intelligence
and virtue-that is upon the educa-
tion-of it's citizens. The strength OF
the nation does not consist of the
combined strength of the 48 states,
but in the strength of the nation's
hundred and ten millions and more of
people who are citizens of the nation
at the same time and to the same ex-
tent that they are citizens of their re-
spective states. The federal govern
ment, therefore, has an interest at
stake, and this interest carries re-
sponsibilities."
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-09-12
Higher Army-NavyP Pay
Favored at Capital

Washington - Military officials
have prepared bill for the consider
alton of congress for increasing the
pay of all officers and men of the
armed service of the government
the army, navy, marine corps, coast
guard and marine hospital services.
Under the bill all officers, active and
retired, of these services, would re-
ceive an increase of 80 per cent an
nually and the pay of all enlisted men,
active and retired, would be increased
SO per cent.
Rear Admiral Cowie is especially
interested in the bill, and in urging
its passage is quoted as follows:
"I believe that liberal increase
in salaries should be granted from
that of the president down. The sal
ary of the president, vice president
cabinet officers and assistant secre-
taries should all be increased 100 pei
cent; those of senators and represen-
tatives so per cent, and those of al
others in the government service, on
both the military and civil sides, al
least 80 per cent. Legislative diff
ficulties, however, present themselves
against including all increases in one
bill. Hence, am confning my eff
forts to what may be properly called
the defensive branches of the gov
ernment.
"The percentages are designed tc
take care of what is conservatively
estimated will be an average perma.
nent increase in living expenses over
the scale which prevailed prior to the
war"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-09-12
Want Stage RESCUED"

New York-The Actors Equity as
sociation, which has tied up the the
atres in this city to enforce collective
bargaining, is confronted by another
organization of actors that has been
approved by the managers. Mr..
George Cohan, theatrical manager,
has been chosen president. Mr.. CO.
han recently declared that before he
would recognize the Actors Equity
association he would run an elevator.
Some unfeeling actor replied that if
he did hewould have to join the union.
The meeting was presided over by
Mr.. Louis Mann, who had his troubles
in maintaining order and be heard in
his several speeches. At the meet
ing were large number of the Ac-
tors Equity association, who per-
formed just like other trade unionists
do when dual organization is being
launched to smash their movement.
One of the dualists was charged with
changing his name and evading army
duty during the recent war. Then
Mr.. Lopis Mann made another speech.
The dualists pleaded that the "draw-
NAH" be rescued from the American
Federation of Labor.
Mr.. Mann announced that the new
organization would be "no-strike af-
fair" He said the "union" was
founded on "co-operation and fidel-
ity."
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-09-12
TAKEN TO WILSON
STEEL WORKERS CASE BEFORE
THE PRESIDENT.
GOmpers Takes Case to Nations Chief
Executive-Result of Confer
ence Not Made Public-Win
Call Strike If Necessary.

Washington - President Gompers
and other trade unionists presented
the steel workers case to President
Wilson. The chief executive was in
formed of present conditions in this
industry, and the workers attempt to
secure the right of collective bargain
ing. No official statement was made
by the trade unionists as a result of
the conference.
The steel workers case was con-
sidered by the A. F. of l.. executive
council, after which President Com
pers made this statement:
"The executive council had under
consideration the iron and steel or
ganizing effort and have endeavored
to bring about the very best results.
The hope is entertained that an ami
cable adjustment may be reached be-
fore any outbreak or cessation of
work shall be inaugurated."
Judge Gary, of the steel trust, had
previously refused to meet commit
tee of trade unionists to discuss the
grievances of workers in this indus
try. With grim humor, Judge Gary
ignored the victimizing policy of the
steel operators, and said his corpora
ton and it's subsidiaries "do not COM
bat labor unions as such'-they SIM
ply refuse to do business with them.
He said there was question whether
the committee really represented the
employees.
To this the committee replied:
"The only way by which We can
prove our authority is to put the
strike vote into effect, and we SIN
cerely hope you will not force a strike
to prove this point.
"We asked for a conference for the
purpose of arranging a meeting
where the question of wages, hours,
conditions of employment and collec-
tive bargaining might be discussed.
Your answer is flat refusal for such
conference.
"The conditions of employment, the
home life, the misery in the novels of
the steel workers is beyond descrip-
ton. Surely this is matter that
might we'll be discussed in the confer
ence."
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-09-12


of fictitious value so great that they
are worth in exchange not more than
two-thirds of par. Owners of these
railroad securities ask that they be
redeemed, brought up to par, by the
Government they also be made
Government bonds, and bearing inter-
est at higher rate than Liberty
Bonds.
1t is a question for the owners of
Liberty Bonds to decide.
SHARING the Risk"
The principal argument against the
Plumb Plan is the simplest to refute.
That is that the argument that the
railroad employees are asking to share
the profits of the industry without
willingness to share the risk The ar
gument rises from the habit of think
ing of the railroads as being like any
private enterprise, in which there are
risks and gains. 1t rises also from
the faulty understanding of the ma
ture of profits" which labor would
receive by the Plumb Plan.
In both instances the argument is
no argument, merely because the facts
to not justify it. We are not here
in the dilema of choosing between
PHILOSOPHERS, or of trying to change
| economic laws.
For the operation of railroads is a
state function. The Supreme Court
in stating this remarked that it never
pneeded court decree to establish the
truth. The state has merely delegated
to private interests it's own powers.
There is no private risk in state
industry. The city water works, the
municipal power plant, do not lose
money if there is a deficit; the pub
lie which owns them foots the bills.
Just so with the railroads. Yes, the
railroads even when privately oper-
ated. The Supreme Court has also
decreed this, though it is as self-evi-
dent as the truth that operating rail-
reads is a state function.
The demands of Wall Street for a
guarantee of the property invest
ment account" of the railroads are not
vicious because guarantee is vicious,
but because Wall Street demands a
guarantee on watered stock-because
Wall Street demands a guarantee
on money it never invested in the
service of the public.
The Plumb Plan is not, as is fire.
quently charged, device to offer the
inducement of profits to labor rather
than to capital. The "profits" under
the Plan are not in the same cate
CORY as the profits paid to investors.
By the present system the public as
sumes all the risks, pays the actual
cost of service and fair return in ad-
dition to the cost. By the Plumb Plan
the public assumes the risk, pays the
actual cost and no profit.
What, then, are the "profits" in the
Plumb Plan?
The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion, by the terms of the proposed
law, fixes the rates to meet the ac-
tual estimated cost. Then, if by saw
ings, by ingenuity, and by more in
tense efforts the employees succeed
in operating the railroads at less than
the estimated cost they share their
savings with the public. And if their
share of the savings once reaches five
per cent of the gross operating rev.
enue, rates must be accordingly re-
duced.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-09-12
GREAT" DETECTIVE ON PAN.

New William J. Burns, the
"great" detective, is ignored these
days by editors and magazine publish
ers.
Last week Burns received a few
lines of space in the metropolitan
press in connection with an attempt
by his agency to fleece a Montreal
contractor out of a large sum of
money. A hearing is now being held
by Deputy State Comptroller Board
man on whether the Burns detective
agency shall be revoked.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-09-12
Chicago Strikers Win.

Chicago-Several thousand en-
ployes of the Crane company have
won a seven-weeks' strike. Wages
are increased and shop committees
will be recognized. The company at
tempted to break the strike by maii-
ing ballots and stamped envelopes to
the strikers homes. The employees
were asked to express an opinion or
whether "the works should OPEN"
When the company discovered that
5000 of these ballots were handed to
the strikers committee, a settlement
was made.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-09-12
Painters Join Union

Lafayette, Ind. = The Brotherhood
of Painters, Decorators ard Paper
hangers is headed toward the 100000
mark. A membership of 98,381 at
the close of June is reported. During
that month 1884 were added to the
roll.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-09-12
BoOkbinders Gain.

Indianapolis-Officers of the Inter
national Brotherhood of Bookbinders
report membership of 19,415 on Au-
gust 10 last. The net gain for the
month was 405.
Chicago-Organized bindery wom-
en- have raised wages $3.50 week.
New York-Bookbinders' union No.
149 has raised wages 20 and 80 per
cent. The new rates range between
$S5 and $50 week, according to the
grade of work.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-09-12
Can't Stay UniOnism.

Vincennes, Ind.-In an attempt to
destroy the spirit of trade union1snl
among furniture workers, employers
granted the Saturday half holiday and
raised wages 81 a week. Now the
furniture workers are asking: "What
could we secure if 100-per-cent un-
ion were established?"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-09-12
Transfers Raise Wages.

San Francisco-The Building Ma
terial Teamsters' union has raised
wages to 81 an hour. Rates are now
$6 and 81 a day.
Petersburg, Ind.-Teamsters at this
place have found that trade unionism
is a good investment. They organ
lied and hourly wages are Is cents
higher
Grafton, w. Va.-Teamsters in this
city have organized and affiliated
with the Brotherhood of Teamsters.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-09-12
MANY LAMPS REJECTED

Washington-The United States
bureau of standards reports that the
total number of incandescent lamps
offered for delivery to the govern
ment purchasing agents during the
past fiscal year was over 100000,
of which about 100000 were rejected
on the initial inspection at the fac
troy.