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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-06
APRIL TIE SIXTH,

HIS is the anniversary of that solemn day in 1917
when the nation committed itself to the eaIistc pro
gram of making the world safe for democracy.
hree years have passed. but who does not even now
sui sense as treasured memory the spiritual up of
that day he soul of the nation was exalted to the high
purpose OF tasonmg world out of the wreck of the
old orders OF freeing little peoples from the yoke of oppres-
sion; OF making the world unsafe for imperaistc greed
SO it is not surprising that three years later many are
smayed and discouraged in the presence Of thwarted
hopes, while extreme opmists have gone to the opposite
extreme of pessimism.
rue it is that democracy is struggling for life in yari
Gus places rue is that mpenalstc ambition seems TO
rear its ugly head now and then
Liberated small nations are fighting among themselves
over boundary lines and large nations are dissatisfied with
the fruits OF their victory. Hunger stalks through MANY
Iands While armies are on the march in various parts Of
Europe. f~'N
Such briefly, is the state of the world three wears after
that glorious April the sixth. 1t is not pleasing picture
and yet the for the encouragement that many Amer
leans feel do not lie much in the conditions themselves
as the oftnes of the ideals for which America went
into the war.
America played for dealism's highest stakes and it is
on that account that results attained seem to fall so short
Men forget that themselves cannot establish new or
ders Wars are revolutionary their nature and new
and permanent political systems and reforms are estab-
shed only through evolution Wars serve to sweep away
old political structures, to make way for the new That
must be built on foundations of peace and social order
Viewed IN this light the war; of which it is now fair to
make appraisal accomplished all that reasonable men
should expect of it.
1t may be that there will be pauses in the democratic
movement and there may be as the Ger
man counter revolution be-but the general trend
is forward toward the ideal that America set for mankind
on that memorable April the sixth.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-06
EAST SIDE.
= NEWS =
psath of, Mrs.. Esn. crl.,


A feeling of sadness prevailed
among the friends of Mrs. Edna Jobes
Criss, wife of Beryl Criss when it
was learned last evening that she was
no more.
For more than year she had beer.
battling with that dreaded disease,
tuberculosis, but all of no avail. She
gradually became weaker each dav.
until last evening at six o'clock her
spirit took its flight. A few months
age Mrs. Criss went to the home OF
her sister, Mrs. May at Catlettsburg.
KY, in hopes that the change might
do her good but not being benefited
she returned here and was taken to
the home of her father-in-law, A. G.
Criss in State street. Her sister, Mrs.
Cora May returned here with her and
has cared for her most devotedly ever
since her return. OF a gentle. uuiet.
unassuming disposition none knew
her but to love her. She was a faith
iul wife. most devoted mother! and
her death leaves a sad vacancy in
the fimily circle. She is survived by
her husband Beryl Criss and son
Francis, eighteen months of age. Sew
erai brothers and sisters and her faith
cr, D. I. Jobes of Gypsy also survive.
she was member of the Pollyanna
Glass of the Baptist Sunday school
and was faithful attendant while
her health would permit Funeral
services will be held at tho residence
en- Wednesday afternoon at 9 O'Clock
and interment will be madt in Maple
Grove cemetery by Undertaken r. c.
Jones.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-06

Pennsylvania. The line originally
drawn by. William Penn would have
given Pennsylvania large part OF
what is now the Monongahela region
OF West Virginia. In 1867 the survey.
ors OF the Mason and Dixon line, who
had been accompanied by an escort
Of the Six Nations of Indians for a
time, laid out the line OF what is now
Preston and Monongalia counties.
The surveyors were stopped at Mt.
Morris, Pa, by Delaware and Shawnee
Indians who claimed to be tenants OF
the country. This tied up the survey
which was not completed until fifteen
years later. Governor Rmmore of
Virginia occupied Fort Pitt at Pitts.
burgh in 1873 and changed the name
to Fort Dunmore, establishing rival
court and rival magistrates. precipi.
tating bitter struggle which was
only stopped by the Revolutionary
War. 1t is interesting to consider the
differences in the geography TODAY II
Virginia had taken in Pennsylvania
territory as far as Pittsburgh or
Pennsylvania had been able to take
the northern counties of West Vir.
gtnia with Wheeling, Fairmont and
Morgantown.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-06
MAKES
GEORGE BELLER
SLEEP SOUNDLY
Famous Remedy Greatly
Improves Health of Well
Known Charleston Man.


Just imagine the feelings OF man,
who for several years has been unable
to sleep nights; was bothered with
IL bad stomach; was nervous and
greatly distressed with gas on his
stomach, when he learns he can be
cured of his ailments and enjoy the
pleasures of this life with his fellow
men. Such are the feelings OF. George
w. Beller, well known and highly re.
Gpected resident of Charleston, who
confided his joys to an employee of the
Stalnaker drug store.
Il have been sufferer from stom-
ach trouble for several years." con.
cided Mr.. Beller, land have taken lots
OF medicine without experiencing any
relief. The other day heard OF Merry
lax and decided to give it trial. 1t
was the luckiest purchase ever
made in my life and after taking one
hnttle of it find am much better.
Formerly hated the sight OF bed
because knew 1t meant hours of
sleeplessness and worry. Now can
scarcely wait until bedtime because |
know will enjoy many hours of rest.
full sleep. Since taking Nervlax en-.
joy my eight hours sleep and get up
in the morning feeling greatly rested
and refreshed. think Nervlax is an
excellent remedy and l intend to con.
tinue the treatment and gladly recon.
mend It to my friends"
Nervlax is one OF the Oldest and
best remedies for stomach, kidney.
liver, and bowel troubles and is made
from formula of the late DR.. H. G. o.
Cary, eminent stomach specialist. A
trial bottle will convince you of its
merits.-Adv.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-06

Miners in Ohio and Kansas yesterday remained away
from the mines and in spite of fact that one of the
items of the wage agreement is promise by the
officers of the Mine Workers to discourage unauthorized
strikes Alexander Howat president OF the district in
which the Kansas fields are has issued statement in
which he all but gives the movement his official ap-
prevail This mans evil disposition and bad faith are
well known He has been of the disturbing ele-
ments of the whole long drawn negotiations regard
ing the new mine scale and he has done the
OF organized labor much harm than could posi-
bly, have done good, had his wild schemes been
successful. What the Kansas miners hope to gain
for themselves by staying away from the mines now?
Their action is foolish as it is futile
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-06

In his conference with local operators last
ing Col Schoonmaker whose to be president of the
Monongahela railroad has just begun. told the opera
tors that would help if coal operators to make
effort to ship only to consumers at points where
the cars will not get away from the control of the initial
road 1t certainly would but it is rather late for the
railroads TO begin that kind of talk The great
hauling evil which has cost the American people hun
dreds of millions of dollars deliberately started by
the railroads. But il they really are in mood for
reform the National Coal association ought take the
matter up with them and out systems which will
reduce this great economic crime to minimum
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-06

Faimont recently and they would bring more if they could
find places them 70 live These newcomers arc IN every
way desirable acquisitions to the city and we ought 10 do
BE the end that they be encouraged 10 make thi. civ
their permanent home. 4
Househodrs who hayeone or more rooms that are NOT
now IN use ought to open up their homes This is matter
which the Chamber of Commerce ought to take care Of
as soon as gets organized but meanwhile people who are
hunting rooms usually seek out the Y M c. A. and house
holders who notify that institution that they are in position
to house one of the ciys guests probably will
soon have inquiries from the right kind of people
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-06
RUFF STUFF

France celebrated the anniversary
Of our entrance into the war by be-
sinningI a new one.
And IL the Teuts are not careful
they will yet get a chance to expe-
renee what asreal invasion means.
They have sprung something new
in the strike line over in Toledo where
striking street car men ask 10 be paid
for time they lost because the city
council would not authorize a raise
in fares to take care OF wage in
cfease.
Wen. maybe the Toledo public is
the kind that deserves such treat
ment.
or course this weather is regular,
al right, but that does not make 1t
any more pleasant.
Anyhow the right to kick at the
weather is one of the inalienable
things
II the Mayor were to take to fix
ing fines on a basis so much per pc
-iod for the courts time some OF these
guys who boiler lot would pay pref
" roundly.
And the Mayor might have to take
o timing some Of the lawyers also in
rider to get all the court is entitled
2.
And that might not be a bad idea.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-06

It's the lawyers who are the worst
time killers usually.
They are probably feeling. pretty
nifty down in Pittsburgh today.
Gasoline Gus their favorite stick-up
artist and bad man has resumed busi-
ness at the old stand in Pittsburgh.
Robbed butcher shop of $500 yes
terday.
Must have been small butcher
shop to have such small amount of
coin on hand, but it will do.
Makes the Pittsburghers feel that
they are in the swim like the New
York, Philadelphia or Chicago folks.
Thrill every time they pick up a
paper, you see.
And profiteer nicked every time.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-06
Miss Mortified is
Buried This Afternoon

Funeral services over the BODY of
Miss Alma Mortified whose death
took place Saturday night at her homo
at Mt. Harmony were held this after.
noon at two o'clock from her late res.
1dence and were conducted BY the
Rev. A. II. Beavin, Of Cumberland
Md, a former rector OF Christ Episco.
pal church, assisted by, DR.. & q.
Broomneld, pastor of the NJ. P. Tenn.
pie. The funeral was largely attenu.
ed by relatives and friends, number
going from this city for the services.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-06
STOMACH GOOD AS
new, four DOCTORS
Gave HER UP
Mrs. Hendricks, Belfast
Five Months, Was Able
10 Work in Two Weeks.

81 was sick last winter for five
months with stomach and bowel trou.
BILE. Could not turn myself in bed
without help. I was under the care
of four doctors, and they gave me up.
Then Mr.. Mills, the druggist, persuad-
G dmy husband to try bottle of Milks
Emulsion. l had only taken 1t two
days until 1 was sitting up in bed, and
in two weeks I was doing my own
work. When 1 began taking it, /
weighed only 20 pounds; now weigh
1870 pounds."-Mrs. Mary Hendricks,
900 Litchfield Road, Greensboro, Ky.
Thousands OF people who have SUI
fered for years from stomach and
bowel troubles, have found relief, al
most from the first dose Of Milks
Emulsion. And It is real lasting ben
eft.
Milks Emulsion is pleasant, nutri-
tive food and corrective medicine.
It restores healthy, natural bowel &C.
tion, doing away with all need OF pills
and physics. It promotes appetite
and quickly puts the digestive organs
in shape to assimilate food. As al
builder of flesh and strength, Milks
Emulsion is strongly recommended tot
those whom sickness has weakened,
and is a powerful aid In resisting and
repairing the effects Of wasting dis.
eases. Chronic stomach trouble and
constipation are promptly relieved
usually in one day.
This is the only solid emulsion
made. and so palatable that 1t is eat.
en- with a spoon like ice cream.
No matter how severe your case,
YOU are urged to try Milks Emulsion
under this guarantee-Take six bot.
ties home with you. use it according
to directions and II not satisfied with
the results, your money will be
promptly refunded. Price Coo and
s1.2O per bottle. The Milks Emulsion
Co., Terre Haute, Ind. Sold by drug.
gists everywhere.
Guaranteed by W., R, Crane Drug
Co.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-06
EWhst People Say!
and Some Side Remarks!

There is no town In Marion county
that has changed more in recent years
than Riyesyille, and no town in the
the county s:as progressed more in
the last two years than Rivesville.
Homer Price, who has always been
more or less intimately connected
with Rivesville, believes that that
point is destined to added Importance
in the future. His prediction is:
"Rivesville will grow from now
George W. Bowers of Warrington,
candidate for the Republican nomi-
nation for state senate in the Eleventh
district, which includes Marion, Mon
ongalia and Taylor counties, has an
ad in the last issue of the West vir-
Einia Labor News. publLfAed at
clarksburg, in which he says:
Il have always worked with and
employed union labor"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-06
TAXI. 4. RooMER OR TWo.

llE day last week The Times made suggestion that
the people Of Fairmont more generally than now
the open their homes to the people who are coming into
Famon take positions in the industrial establishments
and business houses of the city Attention was called to
The fact that the city suffering sevously on account of
the lack Of living accommodations. and was pointed out
that to take of the fine young men and women who
are now coming into Faimont paying guests would be
practical way of displaying civic patriotism
This matter was preached at an opportune time Some
Of the larger employers have been bringing new people to
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-06
l6(K E1 5!z!ssszR !
BITS OF STATE HISTORY.
BY e. e. MEREDITH.

In the early days when settlement
of this part of the country had Just
begin and the only settlement in the
vicinity of Wheeling was at Grave
Creek and the only other settlers in
the panhandle were in what is now
Brooke county, Virginia and Pennsyl-
yania had a bitter dispute about the
boundary line. Virginia wanted Pitts.
burgh and boldly and stubbornly set
up claim to the territory as far north
as the fortieth degree of latitude.
This would have given Virginia part
of Fayette and Greene counties in
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Morris OF Coll
umbia street gave a. surprise birth
day party last evening for her sister
Miss Edna Summers. Quito number
of Miss Summers friends were In at
tendance and a most enjoyable eve,
ming was spent. Games and dancing
were the amusements and Miss Sum
mers was given number of birth
day membranes by her guests.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-06
Birthday Dlnner

Mr.. M. H. Vincent was the honor
guest at a dinner given Sunday by
Mr., and Mrs. Earl Wise at their home
at Maple Dale Farm, celebrating her
The dinner was a well ap-
pointed one and much enjoyed es-
2ecially by the honor guest.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-06

In Huntington where blue law has been going
on for months magistrate yesterday held that gasoline
is as necessary for automobile feed for horse
and ne dismissed charges made against two garage keep
ers But in the old days they did not keep feed stores
open on Sunday and the livery stables did not do gen
eral feed business
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-06

OF Mt and Mrs. G. l.. Boice al Graf
ten sunday Miss Boyd remained FOR
the week with Mrs. Boice
Mr.. and Mrs. FL johnson and chsl-
dren were guests OF relatives at
clarksburg Sunday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-06
Personal.

Mrs. ]. L. Tough is visiting her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis at Buckhan-
non.
Miss ocea Selby and Edward and
James Cordray spent Saturday with
Mrs. George Shoemaker and her moth
er Mrs. Sophia selby in Guffy street.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Morris and sons
Wilson and William, Miss Eliza Boyd
and nephew Harry Boyd wcre guests
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-06

The Medical society's committee on venereal disease
clinic has been appointed. Now let's see if we can't
have little real action this The Rotary club and
the city authorities muffed it when it put up to
them, and yet it of the greatest Importance
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-06
Mothers Club.

Tho East Park Mothers club will
mcet at the Community house on Fri
day afternoon instead of Wednesday
a.. previously announced. A splendid
program is being prepared which will
be published later.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-06

w. $. Johnson and family whol re-
sided on the Speedway have gone to
Oklahoma to make their future home.
o. 3. Levelle who spent a few days
here with relatives has returned 70
his home at Toledo, o.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-06
At Watson SUNDAY.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Wilson and chill
dren. Mrs. M. n. Mortified and sons
Eldon and Arlington. spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. John Wilson at
Watson.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-06

at six O'Clock. All the members and
tfcir husbands are invited. After the.
supper social hour will be enjoyed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-06
Covered Dish suppcr,

Mrs. ]. B. Levelle's class of the
First M. P. church will have cover
ed dish supper on Thursday evening
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-06
TUESDAY EVENING. APRIL 6, 1920.
TIE AMEMcAM.s CREED.

~ II7El AMEIHCAWS CREED
believe IN lie United States of america as Govern.
ent Of The people by The people, for the people, phosc
Just pope,s derived from The consent Of the governed
democracy in republic. sovereign Ma.
io,. Of many sovereign States; perfect
onion, one and inseparablc established upon
- those principles Of freedom. equality, justice.
and humanity for Dhich American patriot,
sacrificed heH Ines and fortunes therefore believe il
my duty my country 10 love il 10 support its Con,titu.
ZION; 70 obey is aps; 10 respect lis flag and 10 defend
Il against all enemies
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-09
THE PUBLIC SHOULD BE CONSIDERED.

NO party emblem is greater than the flag that WAS beoueathed by Washington and preserved by Lincoln" writes Meredith Nicholson in the Cosmo- politan That is truth which voters everywhere should take heart. Party success means nothing in itself Political parties should mean the means to an end, and the people should keep constantly Ill mind the end toward which political parties are heading In order deserve political party should have the public welfare it's goal party should be supported only far it's platform and candidates offer the best to service for the people and general good.
 That should be the rule everywhere, but it is more particularly true in Alaska than in the States In the States one may sometimes be justified in support ing his party when he is opposed to part or program because of the general results In Alaska there are general results to be obtained through party support in party victories. In considering whom to vote public office in Alaska therefore, the voter is right ought to be free to consider the men who are running for office and their local affiliaions Party affiliations mean nothing at all
 The voters of Alaska should consider whether or not they want in office who will use their oni- cal positions personal ends They should consider whether not they want men in office who will their offices punish those with whom they do not agree to give spite and hate and malice; men who put the ear the ground before deciding upon what they believe; men who pander to dangerous clements votes who seek to ruin the regulations those whom they dislike men who play the game personal politics all the time.
 They should consider whether not they do not want who earnestly striving to contribute the development of the resources and government of Alaska; men who looking forward toward bet ter things all rather than for something that would contribute their own elections men who think of progress than of getting even; who will cooperate with others and giVt others credit whether it helps them not
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-09
NOVEL REASON ASSIGNED FOR DEFEAT.

The Austrian Commission which is investigating the has declared that the responsibility for Aus trian defeat in Italy properly belongs the head of the Emperor and the for the peculiar actions which caused the defeat Piave is said to be fear return the troops. in alleged that he lieved that it would be safer for the to have the Austrian troops captured in Italy rather than return home in triumph.
 If this opinion is based fact, it would seem that Emperor Carl put off the surrender too long, because there enough discontented people home without the troops to depose him and make a republic of his country
 This Austrian addition O war literature suggests that Emperor William had another system He beat the returning troops the goal He left Germany before there chance for them return from the fields of France.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-09
JULY EXPORTS INCREASE; IMPORTS
 DECREASE.

Increased exports but slightly decreased imports in July as compared with June disclosed by official foreign trade figures Siyen out today by the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce of the Depart tof Commerce.
 July exports were valued at $564, ,000,0 900 against $631 000 000 in June of this year. and $569, ,000 900 in July of last year. Exports for the seven months period ending with July amounted to $4902, 900 OOO increase of per the exports of $4 ,626 GOO, 900 in the first seven months of last year.
 Imports in July valued at $537 900 900 com pared with $5530 ,000 in June 1920 and $344,- 060000 in July 1919. For the months ended with July imports were $34S2 900 ,o0O, increase of 7S cent the imports of $,954 900 900 in the first months of 1919.
 The of exports imports, amounted to SLY 7000,000 in July and $1420 GOO 900 in the months ending with July of this year, compared with $225 100 900 for July and $2,672, 900 900 for the seven months ending with July of last year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-09
Random Shots

ndnOOm OnOtS
 When some girls build air castles, they leave the kitchen out.-Colum- bus Dispatch.
 The only truth teller is mirror, and we usually doubt it.-St. Louis Dispatch.
 What has become of the old-fash- toned man who looked roguish when he mentioned a lady's "ankle? ?"- Dallas News
 Pride is the most expensive thing a man can have-with the possible exception of a wife.-Philadelphia Bulletin.
 A male hunger strike never lasts very long.-Ohio State Journal.
 Brevity is the soul of wit, but there is nothing funny about ones brief possession of weeks wages-Bal- timore Sun.
 The fact that he is doing it is proof positive that the bridegroom doesn't know what he is doing. Nashville Tennesseean.
 It may have been true at one time that everything comes to the nan who waits, but in this serve-self era. he must go after it.--Toledo Blade
 You'll usually find the man who is llways telling jokes about the mis- laps of married life is happily hen oecked himself-Knoxville Journal md Tribune.