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The daily Alaskan., 1912-05-24
CredH Balance Evoeeis s4IO.oOo. coo

Credit Balance Evceeds S4IO. .OOO. GOO.
 A couoarisou with what Alaska has produced and what it has cost the government shows that since it's purchase in l>S7 it has yielded 1otal of S4s6.6s0.SS4.7s. while in y,U5ius the original purchase price Alaska has cost the government ouly SS5.Sl6,67425. Mr. Wicker sham makes the logical inference yha, there is therefore a balance due Alaska of S4Io,S24,Sl0.54.
 That" he said. is the gross sum valch the People-the merchants, tanks. and the trade in the United States received from Alaska over the sam expended in buying md maintaining that territory. All .Ea; wealJE has been produced by Alaskaas, v ho now ask the poor nooa os Pe-miSsion to create an -gaacy there in aid Of Congress in governing themselves and creating more wealth
 Trnpo>c Co Have Fair in IpIT.
 N- WTcse-sham has introduced a hsu Co provide for holding iu fsI- The Alaska Semi-ceutenuial Exposition ar Fairbanks, for the eN- aib5uou or the products and re- scurccs og the territory" The mere. m,rCaucuou of such a measure calls .rtc0Jion ta the vast contrast be -weau conditions now in the Land vs tho Midnight Sun" and what those conditions were decade go. The holding oJ such an eN- .lAi,jou Is not at an impossible Transportation facilities in the ter v5tovy are now such that a trip Co Fairbanks iu the summer can be made with ease. with all the luNur- les of travel It is a very popular outing with people on the Pacific goast and the route along the coast ct British Columbia Co Skagway, rom there by the White Pass rail way Jo the navigable point on the Yukon. and thence down the river .ay steamer, takes the tourist over what IS coming 10 be recognized as one cs the most beautiful scenic routes in the world.
 More than 25,ooo people took that journey in 1909. according to GCu-eS furnished Co Delegate Wick g~sham by the department Of com merce and labor. and it is predict cd that it will one day rival the European tour in the minds ot those who are seeking relaxation
 nd the ~nioyment Of wonderful mountain scenery st Paul Pio- ~ee~ Press Washington Bureau.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-05-24

sum paid for telegraph tolls, which amounts to about S2,00O,00O. 9th CT statistics show that Alaska has a greater trade with the United States than to-ty-;hree other coun- tries of the world.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14
co az" GOES TO MT oRETNA,
PA. FOR MANEuVERS
Orders Received by Capt Viewer
from AdIutant General to Take
Part In Jauut


Capt. George L. Viewer Of Co T.,
w. V. N. a.. Is In receipt of general
orders No u, from the Adiutant Gem
erals office az Charleston, relative TO
the Joint army and National Guard
maneuvers at Mt Gretna, Pa, In July.
The company Is directed to leave here
Mt s.1s q. M. July over the Cumber.
land Valley Railroad, returning home
July IL
This viii be the eompany's FIRST
visit 10 Mt, Gretna and the boys VIII
no doubt enjoy the trip immensely
Capt Viewer has mustered into ser
vice the Martinsbnrg City Band with
an enlisted membership OF 20, which
may be Increased to as As told be-
fore in these columns, the band has
been assigned to the Second Regi-
ment, w V. N. g., the First Regiment
to which Co + belongs already hay,
ing regmntal band,
The City Band will not 20 with the
Second Regiment 10 Mt Gretna this
year. having previous To their enlist.
meht been engaged to play at Front
Royal, Va, during the Old Home
Week from July ! to the 7.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14
FILE
UNUSUAL BILL
II Cost County $50 to Sell SPA Worth
Of confiscated Wet
Goods.

Constables. J. C Wolf W. s. Wild
and j. l.. Broy filed their report with
the county court Monday Of the sale
OF beer and whisky sliced and con
fscated In the raid on the Colonial
Hotel and the saloons OF c. A. West
enhayer and John p Creque on the
night of the 10th OF last December,
By direction OF Prosecuting Attorney
Allen b. Noll. aud which liquid goods
we're sold al public outcry 10 front
Of the court house on Saturday June
/ for S224 The report shows that
the expense OF the sale were $50
leaving a balance Of si71 which they
have placed in the hands Of sheriff
E. 3. Kettering 70 the credit Of Der
kelley county
The commissioners paid lot Of
bills today
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14
REP. wlckLlFFE
KILLED BY TRAIN
Ia Believed to Have Been Struck by
Southbound Train On Southern
Railway

Washington, June l. Representa-.
tive Robert Wlckliife of Louisiana
was killed by a train on the Potomac
river railroad bridge. Ills body was
found az ten o'clock. by Washing
ton police, who were investigating
hia disappearance. Il liz believed he
was struck by "a aouthbound South.
ern railway train.
When Representative Estopinal Of
Louisiana aroaA In the House 10 an.
nounee the delth OF Representative
Wickliffe, Speaker Clark noticed
Mrs. Wickliffe IN the gallery She
had gone to the House unaware that
her husband had been killed, The
Speaker sent for her and told her Of
her husbands death, at which ahe
tainted. She was taken to the
Speakers room and later to her ho-
tel The House promptly adjourned.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14
EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
pesires Better Showing In Attend
anee This Year

The annual meeting Of the West
Virginia Education Association will
be held in Wheeling this year June
10 to u, inclusive, and the officers
are making a great effort TO secure a
showing in attendance much better
than that OF last year In announce
ments recently sent out II is shown
that Of more than 5000 teachers IN
West Virginia, only 465 attened the
meeting OF the Association last year,
while IN Michigan, S,2ss teachers at
tended West Virginia Is second in
coal production about Goth or 40th
IN the size of her state education
association"
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14
VOLCANO IN ALASKA
DOES TERRIBLE DAMAGE
Towns Buried Under Foot Of Lava
and Ashes and Disaster Worst
In History

Washington, June 1.-THE towns
OF st. Paul and Wood Island. Zodiac.
Alaska, have been buried under a foot
OF lava and ashes, and other villages
have suffered as result of a volcanic
eruption which began June ., A wire.
less message from Captain Berry, Of
a revenue cutter, to headquarters,says
that the disaster " greater than any
Ia modern history, The people are
homeless without food, and are
drinking water which is polluted with
gases The revenue cutters are help
Ing as much as they can but they can
do but little. Captain Berry asks an
appropriation OF Congress-,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14

TAKES YOUNG WIFE
Martinshurq Man WEEDS the Sister of
His Son-in-Law

Martinshurq Man WEEDS the Sister of
His Son-in-Law
Mr. j. w c. Gain, Q travelling sales
man for the National Commercial Co,
this city, and Miss Mamie Starliper.
of Cherry Run, were married We'd
nesday night at 9;45 O'Clock in Cum
bcrland by the Rev. Mr.. Motif at the
Presbyterian parsonage, The young
bride is the daughter Of Mr., and Mrs,
James Starliper of Cherry Run. Mr.
Gain was a widower with a married
daughter before this marriage, and it
happens that his bride Is the sister Of
his sen-in-law who also resides at
Cherry Run; and his scn-in-law now
becomes his brother-in-law, while his
daughters sister-in-law becomes her
stepmother. Mr.. and Mrs. Gain are
residing at his home on Winchester
avenue, and it is hoped that their
happiness will not be disturbed by
the tangled relationships that their
marriage has brought about.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14

Mr., john II, Blondel is having his
North Queen street residence i'm
proved in appearance by a coat OF
paint
Contractor G. w Smith is finish
ing the work of painting the John
Smith house. No. 1923 North High
street.
The new frame house of Mr.. Clar-
ence Snyder on North High street is
under roof, while the foundation for
that of Mr. Holida adjoining on the
north is Up.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14
ON WAY TO HAGERsroWN
Winchester Fire Company Passed
Through City on Way to
Conventton

Four members OF the Friendship
Fire Co. No. /, of Winchester, with
their new chemical and hose wagon
drawn by two handsome black horses.
stopped Wednesday on their way
to Hagerstown where the company
with 125 men in line will participate
in the big fremens parade tomorrow
The team put up at Stewards livery
on South College street and attracted
much attention
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14
THE HIGH SCHOOL
COMMENCEMENT
Large Class, ea Audience. Good
Music and Able Addresses Marx
Notable Oscasloh.


Notable oseasloh.
The thirtydfth annual commence.
nept nf the Martlnshurg High school
was held in Assembly fall Thursday
aisht when twenty-five graduates re-
,eived diplomas, the largest gradua.
ing lass IN The history OF the school
snother notable fact respecting the
class OF 1912 Is that Il was the FIRST
one 10 wear caps and gowns al com
menoement an innovation that was
generally commended
An audience that dllad The largo
assembly room 10 overcoming was
present nj the interesting exercises
rhe hall and stage wer0 gsily decor
ted with nags, bunting and college
pennants and veryhody looked hap.
py. Members OF the Junior class
acted as ushtrs. \ pleasing feature
Of the commencement was the good
music by the City Band Orchestra I'M
der the direction Of Mi w r Nc
Ancny
Seated on the stage besides the
good looking graduating class were
the Board Of Education. supt W. G
Morton of the city schools Principal
v. l.. Waohtel. Prof Ronert A, Arm,
strong. the orator Of the event. and
Rev W A. Roush, pastor of the Chris
ian church
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14
NOTICE

Having procured the services Of U.
S. G. Teller as foreman, we are now
prepared to handle all work entrusted
to us in the following mechanical lines
General repair shop. roofing and
spouting a spec ATTY All work guaran,
teed and promptly attended to. Plumb
ing in all its branches.
JOSEPH IMBACH & co,
107 West BuIxe Street,
4-15-6t. Winchester phone 1876.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14
Reslens Position

Mr.. Frederick Fredericks, formerly
OF this city, night clerk at the New
City Hotel, at Frederick, has rendered
his resignation from the STAFF of the
hotel to take effect on Saturday. Mr.
Fredericks has accepted similar po-
sition with a new hotel company in
Kingston, n. y, which is managed by
an old friend lie will leave for King
ston ON Sunday.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14
Hospital Notes

Mrs, Thomas Woiford, OF Shanghai,
was operated on at the King Daugh.
ters Hospital Wednesday for abdom-
nal trouble.
Misa Annie Williams, 2ls South Wa
ter street. was taken to the Kings
Daughters Hospital Wednesday foa.
treatment for chronic case Of paral.
ysis.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14
Won Gold Medal

Sergt Marvin Porterfield, son OF Mr.
Mrs. James Porterfeld, north OF town,
is home from Shepherd College, Shep'
herdstown, for the summer vacation.
The young man proudly wears gold
medal awarded to him as the best
drilled man in the cadet corps.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14
beth Walker and Edith Anna Wall.
Alumni Banquet Tonight.

Tonight win see the end Of com
meneement week. the event being the
High School alumni banquet IN AS
gembly Hall This promises 10 be an
occasion OF much pleasure 10 all who
participate and will be fitting eli
E.an to the exercises Of the week
one OF the speakers viii. be Hon. Da-
vid speer Of chambershurg- a former
principal OF the High School
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14

While at work this afternoon at the
]. w. Stewart orchards at Tablers
station Monday Contractor Jo-
seph Artz was accidentally struck on
the arm by board, severely brnising
the muscles and otherwise iniuring
the member. Mr. Stewart brought
the man to town In HIS automobile
and DR. Tonkin fixed him up.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14

There may be method. in the Navy
Departments madness In permitting
the little mlddies TO get married. for
when they realize the fix they're IN
war VIII seem welcome DIVERSION.
Washington Post
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14
Lawn Festival.

The ladies of St. Joseph's Catholic
church will hol da lawn festival at
Mrs. S. A, Westenhaver's on June 20
% for benefit of the local sisters OF
charity.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14

Mr.. E. r. sigler West Martin
street. spent today at Clearbrook, Va
Mr.. Charles r. Davidson spent Sun
day with home people in Greencastle,
Pa.
Hon John p. Kearfott, of Kearneys-
vile, was a business visitor here to-
day.
Mrs, NJ a. Snodgrass has returned
fro man automobile trip to Hot
Springs, Va,
Mr. Whiting Faulkner is home from
the military academy at Winchester
for the summer vacation.
Mr. Frank Dauiti, South Queen
street, is home from Randolph Macon
Academy at Front Royal, Va.
Miss Ruth Gardner, of Washington,
is here for an extended visit to Miss
Reva Bender, Virginia avenue.
Miss Ida Bowers, West King street
is home from Hancock where she at
tended the Feltner- Perkins wedding
Mr. VIM. Flick, South Raleigh
street is home from a business trip
to points in New York and Pennsyl-
yania,
Mrs VIM. r. Moler, West Martin
street, went to Shepherdstown Mon
day evening TO spend week with
home people,
Miss Della Hill, West Martin
street and her geust, Miss Nell Hollis,
of Washington, d. c., spent Tuesday
in Winchester.
Mr. Carl Fisher, West Burke street
is home from Washington and Lee
University. Lexington. Va, where he
is a law student,
Miss Ethel Downs and Jessie Hors-
fall are home from Randolph Macon
College, Lynchburg, Va, for he
summer vacation.
Rev. and Mrs C. S. Trump, Miss
Mary Trump and Mr.. George Ryneal
Jr., are attending commencement at
Gettysburg College.
Mrs. Milton Hutzler, of Brunswick,
who visited her sister, Miss Elizabeth
Foos, of Tablers station, returned
home Tuesday evening.
Mrs. George M. Bowers and son
Steve Bowers, of Washington, are
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Phil
Grove, South Queen street,
Mr.. o. G. Dudrow, West King street
was called to Poolsville, Md, near
Washington for the funeral Saturday
morning of his sisters child.
Miss Chambers, South Raleigh St.
returned home Friday evening
from Frostburg, Md, where she at
tended Methodist missionary con
vention.
Mrs. Ollie Bernard and Miss Emma
Cannon, OF Brunswick, who spent a
few days at the home of Miss Mad
cline Keplinger, East Liberty street,
returned home Monday evening.
Supt w. c, Morton of the city
schools was called to Stanton, Va,
by the death of his motrer who eXpir-
ed in Florida and whose remains will
be brought to stanton for burial.
Mr.. d. II, Rodgers, of Bowling
Green. Ky. law student at the Uni
versty of Virginia at Charlottesville,
is here to spend part of the summer
vacation with his uncle, DR.. 6. b,
Hedges. Later he will go to Denver.
Mrs. c, e. Bright, Mrs. G. w. Bright
and Miss Helen Quinn, of Columbus,
O., and Miss Jessie Funkhouser, of
Harrisonburg, Va, who had been Wis
iting Mr. and Mrs. James M. Rothwell,
Winchester avenue, left for home Fri
day evening.
Mr. VIII L. Ramsey West Burke
street. is home from Randolp-Macon
Academy, Frontroyal Va, for the
summer vacation. He has with him
as his guests, his roommate, Mr.. jim
my Elliott, from the Eastern Shore OF
MARYLAND. and Mr.. Charles Dean, OF
Stephens City, Va.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14

The Board OF Affairs met Tuesday
in session and talked about the matter
of oiling the streets. The Standard
Oil man present didn't have his
prices ready 10 quote. so action was
deferred
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14
A FtRELET.
Timely Act of Firemen Averted .
Possibly Serious Panic.

TUa5iUTy OtTTOUb FdHIN.
Smoke issuing from the open win
dows on the third floor of the Baker
and Lambert building. 1874 and 1856
North Queen street, about 1890
p. m, Tuesday attracted the attention
OF people OF the street Roland Sny-
der of the Ryneal Hose Co, went over
and located the cause He found
that fire had started in closet in b.
C. Bakers apartments and ma very
few minutes it would have broken
out into the room. Mr.. Snyder put
the blaze out with a bucket of water
and thus ayerted more serious fire.
The cause of the blaze is not knows.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14
Use Aliens Eoot.Ease.

the antiseptio powder e shake into
the shoes Makes tight or new shoes
feel easy. Relieves painful swollen,
tender, sweating, aching feet and
takes the sting out Of corns and bun
Ions. Sod everywhere, 25c Don't &C
cept any substitute Sample FREE
Address, Allen S Olmsted. lie Roy, n
"
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14
aurnrise Party

Mrs. Clarence Gregory, gave sur
prise party Friday at her home, 40
East Race street, In honor Of the
birthday Of her son Willis Day Greg-
DRY. Nearly score Of Young people
we're present and they enjoyed them
selves with music and games TIL a
late hour Nice refreshments we're
served and these were enjoyed, too.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14
Mrs. senenk Freed

Wheeling. June S,-Judge JoF-
dan in the criminal cous. has dismiss
ed the case against Mrs. Laura
sehenk accused Of poisoning her hus'
band She is now free woman, hay'
ing been through three terms Of court.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14
BACK From Council.

Rev. Harold Jenkins, rector Of
Trinity Episcopal church, is home
from the Episcopal council that was
held the latter part OF last week,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14
Struck BY Train.
NEGRO CHARGED
WITH BLACK CRIME
Victim is colored Girl ID Years Old
Sunday Fight on High Street
Saturday Niaht Dunks.

William ("Zuly') Ford, n coiored
man about S5 years of age. was ar.
rested Monday in front Of the
court house by Constable J. G. Wolf,
on the charge of committing rape on
Harriet Hamilton, a colored girl IA
years of age last Saturday night
about 10 o'clock. The girl lives up
near the Auburn Wagon Works and
the crime is alleged to have been
committed near the girls home and
her mother swore out the warrant.
Ford is in Jail awaiting hearing be-
fore Justice Felker.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14
Shooting On Sunday.

Ed. and VIII Snyder and Chas,
Light got in a fight Sunday forenoon
over on North High street, and one
OF the fellows fired several shots but
didn't hit anybody. The fellows were
all arrested and viii have hearing
Tuesday evening before Judge Lett
err
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14

ADVERTISEMENTS FOR THIS PA.
PER RECEIVED with the GUAR
ANTEE that the CIRCULATION Of
the STATESMAN EXCEEDS that of
any PAPER published in Martins
burg, Berkeley County, w. Va.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14

Mr. and Mrs. w. w Westphal. Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Little and Mrs. Il. b..
Gordon autoed to Gettysburg Sunday.
returning by way of Emmitsburg and
Frederick.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14
sTATEsmAN-DEMocRAT

Entered at the Post Office in Martins
burg, w. Va, as second class matter
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14

Mrs. H. S. Shade. North Maple ave
nue.. was taken TO the Providence
Hospital, Washington. Monday even
ing for an abdominal operation,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14
Case Dismissed

Bill July Lord, the colored man
arrested on the charge of committing
rape on Harriet Hamilton, a colored
girl OF IA years of age, also of town,
had a hearing before Justice Felker
Tuesday evening. After hearing the
testimony, the justice dismissed the
case
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14

See me before you sell your lambs
and WOOL l., Z. HOFFMAN.
G. & p. Phone. "
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14
natnl Statistics.

Born to Mr. and Mrs, Alonzo kanff-
man, East Moler avenue, daughter,
Sunday night.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-14

the Board Of Education. Supt w, G.
Morton Of the city schools Principal
u l. Waohtel Prof Ieohert A, Arm,
strong. the orator Of the event. md
Rev. W A. Roush, pastor of the Chris.
ian church
Program.
The following was the commence
ment program
March, "Dashing Cavalier PAUL.
Invocation, Rev w. A. Roush
OPENING Remarks supt w G. Nor
ton
Music. Overture, Summer Days"
Rocker,
Sautatory Nellie Virginia Edwards,
Glass Essay. Stella Augusta IRE
nary
Music. Scene from the Chocolate
Soldier Come, My Hero. strauss.
Annual Address. PROT Robert A.
Armstrong.
Music March Friendship" seitz,
Valedlotorian, Margaret susan Sci.
bert
Charge to Graduates. Principal NJ,
Z. Waohtel
Delivery of Diplomas LAS. w Bar
rick President Board of Education.
Glass Song, Graduating Glass.
Benedietion, Rev. w. A. Rouah.
In his Introductory remarks Supt
'orton, after touching on the actiyi-
ties and advantages 10 be had az the
High School dweit on the coopera-
ton Of the home and school He re-
ferred to the interest the Mothers
League has taken In the High School
md the consequent encouragement
given to both teachers and pupils, as
wel as the moral Influence exerted
on all, lie told the audience of the
leagues present Of the furniture that
ldorns the stage. besides having the
stage walls tinted. supt Morton EN-.
hasized the fact that the three bon
3r graduates. Misses Seibert. Ed
wards and Trenary had won their
Dlace al the head Of the class on the
basis Of their work during the whole
our years course In the High School
tdtiel thah t' AhttI HltfhH at wv ~
mel examinations or even the work Of
Senior class year alone lie spoke
IN general terms OF the graduating
class as being IN very way a credit
70 the school.
The speeches OF Miss Edwards and
Miss seibert and the essay by Miss
Trenary we're exceptionally good In
her salutatory Miss Edwards briefly
but gracefully welcomed the audience
Expressing the pleasure she and the
class, felt that SO many had come to
grace the commencement occasion.
The valedietory Of Mise Seibert was
wen written and, like the speech Of
Miss Edwards. was wei delivered
She referred 10 the trials. pleasures
md triumphs of high school life and
closed with a touching farewell to
teachers and classmates after a hap.
~ COM s~tr years
The essay Of Miss Trenary reflect
ed much credit on the fair writer her
self and the school through whose
portals she and her classmates we're
soon TO depart forever. Her theme
was the humane aud proper treat
ment of our dumb animals, and she
handled her subject ably. making IL
both interesting and instructive. and
evinclng familiarity with the sub
ject that was highly crcditable.
The address TO the graduating class
was delivered by PROT. Armstrong Of
the West virginia University at Nor,
gantown. and supt Morton made no
,,istake u,hau t,a eneaeed him gop,a