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Gilpin observer., 1914-02-12
COST OF TW0 N0RMALS.
DURING PAST YEAR REPORTED
TO HAVE BEEN $222, ,441.
e65, 100; Average Cost Per Pupil
$73. States Annual Report.
western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Denver.-The board Of trustees Of
the State Normal College at Greeley
quarterly meeting In the offices Of
the state superintendent Of public In
struction. A financial report cover
ing the fiscal year ending July 81.
1913, occupied the entire morning ses-
sion and general affairs OF the two
schools were taken up in the after
noon.
The report shows that the cost Of
operating the Greeley normal for the
year was $157.341.97. During that
time there was an enrolment OF
2.127 students, making an average cost
per pupil of $73.
The salaries Of President Sydner
and teachers amounted to $65, 100.
The report of the Gunnison branch
shows an enrolment Of 433 and cost
of operating tn institution $27,722.9S.
or an average of $64 per student, So
under the average at Greeley.
Both institutions are seeking money
to continue their operations in 1914.
1t was stated by State Auditor Kene-
han that complete audit of the two
reports and an apportionment of the
incoming revenue held up by the re-
cent tax squabble must be made be-
fore 1t Is forthcoming.
Among the trustees present were
George Houston Of Greeley, Harry ".
Kepner. Henry p. Steele and Mrs.
Mary C. c. Bradford of Denver, viii
liam Price Dunlavy of Trinidad and
Judge George Hetherington Of Gunni-
son. Mrs. r. C. Pulford of Durango,
another member, was absent.
Gilpin observer., 1914-02-12
Suez Canal 10 Deepened.

Paris.-The Suez Canal Company.
which has been at work for six years
in deepening the canal one foot, an
nounces completion Of the task and the
waterway now has a depth of twenty
nine feet for its whole length. The
original depth in 1870 was twenty-four
feet four inches and 1t remained 30
until 1890, since when the canal has
been deepened four times. 1t Is ex-
pected that the company will author.
ize soon still further dredging, bring
ing the depth to thirty feet.
Gilpin observer., 1914-02-12
Promoters Must Prove Land Grant.

Denver.-The promoters of every
Carey act project in the state will be
called before the State Land Board
during March and asked to show what
they are doing toward placing water
on the land which they segregated
from entry, according to a board or
der. The law requires that water shall
be put on the lands within a certain
period. All promoters who cannot
prove the ability and inclination to full
fill this requirement within the period
will be compelled to give up the land
so that it may be opened to settlers.
All sharks who already have overrun
the allotted time will be made to re-
linquish at once. The land board is
sued this ultimatum following investi-
cations by Register Volney T. Hoggatt,
who discovered that thousands Of
acres OF the best land in the state are
and have been for years held by big
corporations for speculation. Many OF
these have not fulfilled their contracts
and are making no effort to do SO.
Gilpin observer., 1914-02-12
"CASCARE7S' FOR
A BILIOUS LIVER
For sick headache, bad breath,
Sour Stomach and
constipation.
Get q l0cent box now.

0et . lucent DOx now.
No odds how bad your liver. stomach
or bowels: how much your head
aches, how miserable and uncomfort-
able you are from constipation. indiges.
ton. biliousness and sluggish bowels
you always get the desired results
with Cascarets.
Don't let your stomach, liver 9nd
bowels make you miserable. Take
Cascarets tonight; put n end to the
headache. biliousness. dizziness. nerv-
ousness. sick. sour. ssy stomach.
backache and all other distress:
cleanse your inside organs Of all the
bile. gases and constipated matter
which is producing the misery.
A 10-cent box means health. happi-
ness and clear head for months.
No more days Of gloom and distress
II you will take a Cascaret now and
then. All stores sell Cascarets. Don't
forget the children-their little in
sides need . cleansing. too. Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1914-02-12
Boy Beg. Governor to Free Father.

Denver. - Twelve-year-old Jimmie
Fitzpatrick pleaded In person with
Governor Ammons while the governor
was Mt Grand Junction. for pardon
for his father. J. W. Fitzpatrick. who
is serving six-months' sentence in
the county jail for bootlegging. The
boy waited three hours at the door Of
the banquet room where Ammons was
. guest and buttonholed the governor
when the latter came out. He pre-
sented petition which the governor
promised to consider
Gilpin observer., 1914-02-12
Pat Kept the Job.

One of the bosses at Baldwin's Lo-
comotive works had to lay off an ar
gumentative Irishman named Pat, 80
he saved discussion by putting the dis
charge in writing. The next day Pat
was missing. but a week later the boss
was passing through the shop and he
saw him again at his lathe. Going up
to the Irishman he demanded fiercely,
Didn't you get my letter." "Yes. sur.
OF did," said Pat. did you read itf'
"Sure, sur, OF read 1t inside and OF
read it outside" said Pat, ."and on the
inside yez said was fired, and on the
outside yez said. Return to Baldwin's
Locomotive Works in five days
Lppincott's.
Gilpin observer., 1914-02-12
Mems Ashes Sent Parcel Post.

Pittsburgh unique use of the par
Gel post was made by friends Of the
late Frederick Heist of McKeesport,
Pa. His body was cremated and the
ashes, packed securely in a strong
wooden box. were started on their
way to Reichelsheim, Germany. Heist's
former home. by parcel post. The par.
eel, believed to be the first of its kind
sent in this country, carried $1.42
postage.
Gilpin observer., 1914-02-12
From Many. Ona.

This is our most valuable fowl"
said the amateur hen farmer.
"A fine bird" remarked the visitor,
trying to look wise.
Yes, indeed. We have named her
q Pluribus Unum"
'Why the manner" the visitor ques-
toned.
She came from the only egg that
Matched Of so in the incubator"
Gilpin observer., 1914-02-12
Reports s2ss,sss Spent for Poor.

Denver.-Secretary Of State Pearce
has reported to Governor Ammons
that the counties OF the state spent
$685. for care Of the poor during the
fiscal year ending Nov. 80, 1913. Five
counties had not made their reports to
the secretary of state as required by
law and their expenses were not in
clnded in the total. The counties fail
ing to report are Denver, Ell Paso,
Delta, Larimer and Saguache.
Gilpin observer., 1914-02-12
Earrar Sues to Release School Fund

Denver,-Mandamus proceedings to
compel State Treasurer NJ. A. Leddy
to apportion the $1.2O0,OOc uninvested
permanent school fund to the various
counties of the state, In accordance
with law, in order that 1t may be
loaned through the State Land Board
to the farmers of Colorado. was filed
in the District Court by Attorney Gen.
eral Fred Farrar.
Gilpin observer., 1914-02-12
Colorado Win. in Radium Bill.

Denver-A copy Of the new bill in
troduced in Congress concerning ra-
dium-bearing lands has been received
by T. R. Henahen, state mining COM
missioner. and shows a striking diff
ference in comparison with the first
one introduced. 1t is, entitled: "A
bill to provide for and encourage the
prospecting. mining, and treatment of
radium-bearing ores in lands belong
ing to the United States, for the pur.
pose of securing an adequate supply
of radium for government and other
hospitals in the United States, and for
other purposes" The bill is in effect
a compromise measure introduced as
the result of the efforts of the Colo.
RADIO delegation in Congress and Com.
missioner Henahen to prevent the
withdrawal Of lands and the injury Of
the radium industry.
Gilpin observer., 1914-02-12
CORPORATION Footballs.

Myor Mitchell of New York was
praising a commuter who. by continual
complaints. had improved the railway
service OF his district.
We are apt to call the kicker q
crank and q nuisance" said Mr.. Mitch
Ell. but It's the kicker who gets things
done for the community"
He smiled and ended:
They who never kick are but too
apt to become footballs"
Gilpin observer., 1914-02-12
DENVER ADJUSTMENTS

eriinck's Fantasy ~The Blue Bird.~
.aThe Blue Bird for Happiness" Week
Feb. %. Otis Skinner In "kismet.~ an
Arabian Nights Tale.
TABOR GRAND-week Feb. s. Sar-
All Padden In "Lavender and Old Lace"
Feb 49, 10, 90, 81. .@The Girl In the
DENHAM-week Feb. s. Eva Lang
and Denham Players in "The College
Widow" Week Feb. Is. "The Little
Minister."
EMPREss-R ined Vaudeville.
Week Feb. 7. "a NlGht At the BATH
and six other big acts. Week Feb -,
Six Diving NymDhs.
Gilpin observer., 1914-02-12
Pro.peetor. Must Prove Ore Values.

San Francisco, Calif.-Locating a
mine without actually trying to open
1t up and find out what Is under the
surface does not prove the discovery
of mineral lode, or, In fact. the ex-
istence OF it at all. This is the basis
of a decision of the United States Cir
cult Court of Appeals in affirming the
decree of the United States District
Court of Montana in the case of Thorn
as d. Thomas vs.. the South Butte
Mining Company. The original suit
was brought to quiet title to some
Montana placer ground, and Thomas
claimed to be the discoverer because
of prior locations.
Gilpin observer., 1914-02-12
Roosevelt Specimens Received.

New York.-Two consignments OF
specimens of animal life slain In for
,eign jungles have been received by the
American Museum OF Natural History
here, one from Theodore Roosevelt In
South America and the other from
Paul ]. Rainey in the British East
Africa
Gilpin observer., 1914-02-12
Hail Of Bullets Riddle Car.

Denver.-A train carrying forty-one
strikebreakers from Pueblo to the
Victor & American Company's mine at
Radiant. was fired upon by crowd of
strikers at Williamsburg. according to
advices received at the governors and
the company's offices.
Gilpin observer., 1914-02-12

Nightly coughing and torturing throat
tickle quickly relieved by Deans Mentho-
lated Cough Drops-5c at all Druggists.
Gilpin observer., 1914-02-12

Red Cross Bag Blue makes the laundress
happy. makes clothes whittier than snow.
All good grocers. Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1914-02-12

Dutch WarshIp Coming to Fair.
The Hague.-The Netherlands gov
eminent has decided to send a Dutch
warship to take part in the ceremonies
at the opening of the Panama canal.
Gilpin observer., 1914-02-12

The man who does things by halvei
frequently finds himself in hole.
Gilpin observer., 1914-02-12

Putnam Fadeless Dyes are the cas-
lest to use. Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1914-02-12

A rolling stone gathers no moss, but
then. neither does rolling gait.
Gilpin observer., 1914-02-12

Universal peace is an idle dream.
There will probably always be suffra.
gettes and antis.
Gilpin observer., 1914-02-12

The man who looks for sitting.
down Job finds It hard to get up
Gilpin observer., 1914-02-12
Definite at Last,

$50 Wobbler Is dead"
"Yes, and it's the first time he ever
arrived at a definite conclusion"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-07
A Hint for
Coming Maternity

In a little book designed for expectant
mothers more complete instruction e
given In the use Of Mothers Friend"
This Is an external embrocatiou applied
to tie abdominal muscles for the purpose
Of reducing the strain on lisanents, cords
and tendons.
In thus bringing relief and avoiding
pain great good Is accomplished. It
serves to ease tho rsind, Indirectly has q
most beneficial effect upon the nervous
system and thousands Of women have
delightedly told how they were free Of
nausea. had no morning sickness and
went through the ordeal with most re-
variable success. Mothers Friend. has
been growing In popular favor for more
than forty years, In almost every com.
Inunity are grandmothers who used &c
themselves. their daughters have used Il
end they certainly must know what q
blessing Il Is when they recommend &
70 warmly Strictly an external application
i has no other eject than to case the
muscles. cords. tendons ana llgaments
involved hence s. perfectly safe TO use by
III women 1t Is used very successfully
to prevent calsing OF breasts.
Mothers Friend" IS prepared In the
laboratory OF BrndHeld Regulator Co,
s04 Lamar; Biz tlanta, Ca
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-07
RURAL mail
Carriers Pay is Based Now on
the Length of the Route
They Cover.

WASHINGTON. Nov. THE or
der Of July IA affecting the wages OF
the rural mail carriers has been
amended SO that. beginning Novem-
Der the compensation Of rural car
riers shall be based upon the length
of their routes, the time required to
serve them in accordance with the
authorized official schedules, and the
number Of pieces and the weight OF
mail carried as shown by the records
of the department. An increase or
decrease of $1,000 per annum shall
be made for each 1000 pieces and
for each 100 pounds, respectively,
greater or less than the schedule by
which all salaries are computed,
with an allowance of 81, 200 per an
mum for each closed pouch Of mail
carried pei day and also for each
mile Of route served in excess Of
twenty-five miles. Provided, that no
carrier shall be reduced in compen-
sation below the schedule in effect
June 80. 1914, because OF this order,
and that $1,000 will be the maximum
salary. When, under the present or
future schedules as fixed by the de-
partment. additional time is required
to serve any.route, the carrier Is en-
titled to $1,000 per annum for each
half hours work thus au-
thorized in excess of the time named
in the schedule.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-07
new BEAUTY GULTURIsT

Madam L. F. c. Cross. formerly of
Fortress Monroe. Va. graduate Of
the Elizabeth King School. Of New
York. has opened up new beauty
parlor with Mrs. G. L. Biglow, (suc-
cessor to Mrs. NJ. Grayson) at 100
West Pike street. Madam Cross
comes highly recommended, and has
worked in the business for the last
fifteen years. Hair dressing, sham
pooling. body massage. facial mas
sage. manicurist. etc. Chiropodist
and scalp treatment a specially.
Satisfaction guaranteed to all. Hair
work made up from combings. ETC..
will 60 on al usual by Mrs. @. IL
Bigelow. All mail orders receive
promtpt attention. Come. give us a
trial, we are sure to please. To
come once means always. Gentle
men as well as ladies are invited to
call and inspect the line of work.
Prices Observation-Disclosures.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-07
ALLIES DRIVING
tContlnued from page une.l

that the real attack began although
preparations for the taking Of the
German stronghold in Asia were be-
gun Immediately after war was de-
Iciared by. Japan. on August 10. Pro
cessions were formed, the enthusiasts
tic people dragging about with them
floats decorated with flowers as a
symbol of victory.
The final and successful attack on
Tsing-Tau began shortly after mid
night Friday morning and the first
inroad by the allied forces which
was largely Instrumental in the fail
Of the place was the taking Of the
middle fort Of the first line of de-
tense. This was accomplished by a
brilliant charge OF infantry and engl-
neers led by General Yamada. "A de-
tachment or the first line occupied
the 1ltis, Bismarck and Moltke forts
lat seven in the morning and then the
enemy hoisted the white flag on the
weather astronomical attachment.
Another white flag was hoisted on
the coast fort at the mouth Of the
Haipo at 1880 O'clock.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-07
SOCIAL And PERSONAL
lUicIe IoeIs,, Dinner.

WASHINGTON. Nov. From lat.
est information. the invitations for
Uncle Joe. Cannon's dinner which.
he announced before election he
would give early In December for the
old timers IN Congress who expected
TO come back, have not been recalled.
So sure was the wise old politician
Of the way things would turn out, that
the invitations were given before
election. Among the former repre-.
sentatives swept out of office during
the presidential election, and who viii
be guests at the dinner. are Former
Speaker Cannon. the host; and for
mer Representatives Nicholas Long
worth, Bbenezer F. Hill. William B.
Mckinley, William A. Rodenburg and
c. A Sulloway.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-07
BELGIAN's STATEMENT
SHOWS NO REAL CHANGE.

Z -.-.-..-unV4 J5oelAIIhE NE1bi -
HAVRE. via Paris, Nov. 1.-The
following Belgian offifficial commune
cation was given out today:
"The situation on the User shows
no change. The enemy has posts on
the left bank Of the river but has
contented himself with a feeble ar.
tillery fire directed against roads IN
the environs Of Ramscappele.
THE defeats in Russian Poland
seem to have resulted in the retreat
of portions Of the enemy's troops In
Belgium. There has been reported
particularly in this connection the
departure towards the east of d.
vision of 5000 men, who have been
seen marching from Bruges toward
Client. Furthermore five troops
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-07
GREAT STRIDES
Z Cont1nueo from page one. }


quest was backed by strong petition
signed by representative firms and in
.dividuals but to date no steps have
been taken by the street car COM
pany. We afe glad to note the prog
ress the Monongahela Valley Trac-
ton Company is making on IT'S new
power plant at Hutchinson and shall
hail with great pleasure the COM
pletiop Of this plant with its prom
ised Improvement OF traffic conditions
here.
The traffic bureau representing our
shippers continue to meet occasional
ly, usually having present represen-
tatiye OF the railroad company and in
teresting traffic problems are dis
cussed with profit to all parties. A
meeting has been scheduled for next
week for the discussion Of the new
Trap Car tariff" which becomes ef-
fetcive on December z. We expect to
have several Baltimore and Ohio
officials with US at this meeting.
Attention OF the Baltimore and Ohio
officials has been called to the vexa-
tious and seemingly unnecessary de-
lays to trains No. and 8. These
delays are usually between Fairmont
and Clarksburg and are almost daily
in their occurrence. Improvement is
promised. Attention Of General Man
ager Galloway has also been called
to the occasional operation of a fast
freight train through the passenger
sheds about the time a passenger
train comes in to the great danger Of
the travelling public and Mr.. Gallo
way has promised that immediate
steps will be taken to prevent any
such occurrence in the future.
! wish to express my appreciation
for authority OF the directors to at
tend the National Secretaries conven-
ton at. Cincinnati last month and the
annual convention Of the state Board
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-07
GERMAN LOSSES HEAVY
IN A SINGLE ACTION.

y
PARIS. Nov. During the action
against the position on what Is
known as tho Grand Grown Of Nancy,
according to a French semi-official
announcement issued in Paris today,
one German battalion alone left 300
dead on the battlefield. Many pris-
oners were made along the whole
front, In some instances entire units
being captured. In the district Of
Lens where a thick fog prevailed
two Germa ndetachments took oppor-
tunity to surrender voluntarily. One
of them included an officer. three
non-commissioned officers and fifty
men. The Germans, the announce
ment says, were weary Of the hard
ships and fatigue imposed upon
them. I
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-07
One Of That city's Most valua.
BILE and Highly Esteemed
Citizens is Called.

GRAFTON. w. Va. Nov. e.
George NJ Whitescarver died at
1910 o'clock yesterday. He was
taken Ill sseverAl months ago but rail-
lied and was able to leave his home
A few weeks ago, he again was taken
very Ill and sank rapidly until his
death. The funeral will be held
here at 1880 o'clock Sunday after
moon.
The deceased man was born in Rap
lpahannock county. Va, December 18,
1881, and would thus have sopn
have reached. his eighty-third birth
lday. He was a son Of John and Eliz-
abeth Whitescarver, and he is surviv-
led by but, one Of the eight children,
John T. Whitescarver, of Prunty-
town. Reared in his native county,
he received his education there and
at Rector College. Pruntytown. He
came to this section In 1913.
Mr.. Whitescarver became affiliated
with the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
early in life and remained with 1t in
construction work for years. He was
real estate agent for the Baltimore
and Ohia under President John w.
Garrett. He resigned after few
years and went into the lumber bust
ness at Valley Falls. He later be-
came general manager o fthe branch
line from Grafton to Philippi and bull
the extension from Philippi to Bel
ington. He held the position Of gen
eral manager until 1886, and in 1887
constructed the railroad from Tun-
Melton to Kingwood, in Preston
county. With other capitalists, he
founded the town Of Pickens and be-
gan the development Of the timber
lands In that section. He was also
connected with various other rail-
road developments and worked out
some Of the finest timber lands in
the state.
Mr.. Whitescarver was prominently
connected with Washington and JEFF
ferson College for time and was one
of the board Of control of that insti-
tuition. He was associated with Col.
John T. McGraw and the late John
w. Bradshaw In business for many
years. He was stakeholder and d.
rector in the First National Bank for
years and was one of the men that
did much to start the banking bust
ness OF Grafton on firm business
footing. He was also connected with
the development Of Loeb Lynn
Heights at Mt. Lake. Various other
enterprises show the marks of Mr..
Whitescarver's business acumen and
foresightedness.
In July. 1854, Mr.. Whitescarver
was united in marriage with Henriet-
IA st. Clair. a daughter Of James st.
Clair, of Taylor county. His wife
preceded him to the grave several
years. He was an uncle of Charles
D. Johnson, Of Clarksburg,. former
well known hotel man.
He was q member OF the Baptist
church. Joining the church in 1s46
and had taken an active part in the
work Of the church affairs up until
the time Of his death. He was
known throughout the state and his
death will be mourned by many
friends. {
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-07
Box Party Hostess.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7.-Mrs.
Isaac T. Mann was the hostess at a
large box party. given for the opening
of the season for the Boston Sym
phony concerts Tuesday. Washing
ton society turns out en- masse for
this event. which is usually the larg-
est Of any Of, the early society
events. The orchestra was welcomed
with unusual enthusiasm this year,
and when DR.. Muck, made his ap-
pearance on the stage, he was made
to bow again and again by applause
given IN glad recognition Of hisreturn
from the troublesome scenes Of war
ridden Europe. and Of his re-en-
trance upon a task which has given,
and will continue to give, so much
and SO rare pleasure to Washington
lovers Of orchestral music.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-07
FALSE FIRE ALARM.

A false fire alarm called the city
firt departmetn to the warehouse Of
the a. / Simmons Plumbing Company
on Locust street about 1890 o'clock
this morning The department made
quick time, reaching the scene with
In three and one-hah minutes after
AZ waa m Had 49,.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-07
10 TRACE ! SHIPMENTS.
enY AsseeiArEn pREss,

WASHINGTON, Nov. with the
federal Quarantine against the foot
and mouth disease coveringg prac-
tically every suspected cattle market
officials Of the bureau Of animal in
dustry today organized a force OF in
spectors to trace every shipment Of
cattle made from the infected area
during the last two months.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-07
COTTON SALE ORDER I.
tuy AssociArrp raEss,

NEW YORK. Nov. Federal
Judge Mayer signed an order today
the sale at nine cents q
pound OF 10000 bales of cotton
owned by the suspended firm Of s.
H. P: Pell and Company to. a .cot-
ton corporation syndicate. This de-
cision left the New York cotton ex=
change free to decide upon an early
date of repoening