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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-18

"HE police authorities of Cuba
are greatly pleased with the
= capture of two voodoo priests,
Jose de la Cruz and Eugenio Carde-
mas. If these two negroes can be
convicted and executed for the hu-
man sacrifice of Engenia Hernandez,
the ix-year-old white girl. it is
hoped that it will be the entering
wedge in breaking up the wicked
Voodoo ceremonials which are prac-
ised all over the island.
II has always been extremely diff
iicUlt to prove a case Of religious
murder, because the negroes are in
great fear Of revealing what goes
on during the rites White children
disappear with distressing fre
quency. and now and then the mutt
lated body of little white girl is
found. after the NoOdoo ceremonialS
re over
in the case of the two Voodoo
priests there seems TO be sufficient
evidence to secure conviction. IL
vas on the night of November %
shat Cruz and Cardenas took little
Eugenia. 1t is claimed that the ne
&roeS obtained permission of the
parents of the child to draw small
amount of blood from the child's
body, for the purpose of curing a
sick woman named Salvadora Arc
jana. They went through the usual
weird ceremonies and lamentations,
in the presence of the parents, pre-
paratory to taking the blood.
The little girl was seized, but man
aged to free herself and ran to her
mother, clinging to her skirts This
action was repeated by the child each
time. she saw the knife in the ''wiz
ards" hands. This interference with
their ceremonials prompted the ne
groes to try to start the child's blood
running by an explosion of powder,
but the explosion proved so violent
that it killed the child.
This explanation is discredited by
the police authorities, who expect to
show that little Eugenia was bled TO
death purpoSely.
The practise of voodooism in the
Western Hemisphere is some $50
years old. 1t was brought here with
the first cargo Of human flesh from
Darkest Africa, which landed on the
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-18

electrically IT is always necessary to
secure the animal firmly, as 1t is Ger
tain to rebel against treatment. The
cat will never voluntarily submit to
any constraint by man.
THE faradic and galvanic currents
are both used to test the sensitive
ness of the skin and to find out
whether there is any hidden injury to
nerves or muscles. The involuntary
muscular response to the current
will show whether the muscles work
together properly. This is very use
full with horses, for they are often
permanently crippled If they are
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-18
Voodoo Taboo House Africa 1t Is from Africa That the
Religion of Voodoosm Came Which Is Now Pracced IN Cuba

spoken on the slave coast, in the
district between the River Volta,
on the West, and the kingdom of
Porto Novo, on the East.
The original spelling is "Vodu."
1t is derived from the verb "vo,"
to fear, or to inspire fear. The ma
tives do not apply the name to any
special god, but to all fear-inspiring
supernatural manifestations. The
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-18

practise of voodooism, however.
concentrates the fearsome attri.
butes in a snake-the python, The
cult inaugurated a sort of priesthood
"A priest and priestess for each
community, called papa" and
"mamma"-by means of which the
snake deity could communicate
with its worshippers and demand its
murderous sacrifices.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-18
Sick and Rheumatic Dogs, Cats and

troubles often disappear as II by
magic under the application of an
induction current Very often one ap.
plication Of the current Is sufficient
to cure a trouble that has made the
poor horse unfit for work. The ami
mails respond to this treatment much
more readily than human beings
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-18

THE current is particularly useful
in curing lameness, rheumatism, dis
eases of the nerves and the digestive
organs. Some very ingenious appli-
ances have been devised for admin
istering the current safely and eff
fectively, as may be seen from the
accompanying illustrations.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-18

worked when one muscle is out OF
order.
"The faradic current Is most valu.
able in treating lameness and troubles
of the external nerves and organs
The galvanic current is more EN-.
ployed for the treatment of the ex
ternal nerves and muscles. The
latter form of current Is also ~
used in the treatment OF abscess hi
and catarrhal affections. III
The commonest troubles in
horses treated by electricity
are lameness Of the hips, the
back and the shoulders. These
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-18

Stomach and intestinal troubles OF
cats and dogs are frequently cured
with the faradic current. A German
newspaper reports that the favorite
poodle of Princess was cured of an
intestinal catarrh that had threat
ened his life after three applications
Of the current"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-18

<fTHE electric current is being
used with great success for
the treatment of many dis
eases of horses, cats, dogs and other
animals says DR.. w. P. Jenkins. the
most fashionable animal doctor in
New York.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-18

ment, as a wild horse is like
ly to cause serious trouble.
"The dog will usually sub
NIT to a light current very
easily and will sometimes
show pleasure in the treat
ment.
I'm order to treat a cat
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-18

Various animals behave very DIFF
ferently when subjected to the cur
rent. One horse will kick violently
when he feels the current. Another
will submit to it with perfect calm
ness AS a rule 1t is wise to enclose
a horse in strongly built stall, with
four sides, before giving him treat
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-18

Cuban Negro Children. These Children Are Not Sacrificed
Is the Blood of the White Children Which Is Valued
Religious Ceremonials and for the of the Sick
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-31
SISTERSVILLR

sfSTERsVILLE. w. Va. Dee 40 49,
Mrs. $. r. Messer and two children left
. s,oneay ior Mashington, Pa. % b. the
Dr. and Mrs wtn Rogers and son
", N,illlan, ~ have returned 20 Wheeling
iter spending Christmas with Mrs A
u. work and other relatives.
htsrry XIX. o. Wheeling g. the cues:
OF MS. Julia Graham. ~ Main street
Mrs p. y French. who L. spending
me winter with friends here, has 80
turned from rarkersburg. whore me
visited friends for several days
Miss Wilma Huston H. visiting friends
10 farkernhurg this week
Mrs. p. p. white and two cbudr.,
nave left Tor an extended visit MIN
friends in Pittsburgh
Miss Mildred Fritchard. 81 a. Marvs
p re mouse HueAi Or Miss Lena Moraan.
Charles Burns has returned 10 fre.
men. ohio. after "a short visit with refa.
uvcs in this city
Mr. and Mrs Clyo~ Ellie Mr. and
Afs HoWer Ellls and con. Jesse. have
returned home from n visit with rrfr.
lives ln harncsville.
NJ and Mrs y. n. Case have re-.
turned home from Harkersburg. where
.,saey srent Christmas with Mr ana M
~ Kelly.
Mr.. James Henderson and dauehter
here he rueat ~ relatives
a.. Niss stelis Wright who has been
VIC taest ot her sister Mrs ~ =. Robi-
WE Joseph Norris and daughter
w Ilne, nave returned home after
.EendinE Christmas with the families ~
" liam Norris and r. , Mccoy
W. and Mrs T W. Roberts. who have
geen TIE guests u NJ and Mrs ~ II
Jones. have returned home 20 WraHforf
= p karhart. editor - the Times al
,tas7gWny. and bic wife are visiting the
latters parents. Rev and Mr. Kepi..
and Mre George sharp
hiaa Florence crane. ~ Mnrr1nfnuru
Formerly - this CITY fa here d. arrrf
several days with relatives qfe a.
tended the alumni rrIaHrnfI0r urffrr
eae held Tusadar
The standard hearers ~ the " r.
church net ~ TIE home - Miea Mar.
Guerlfe Mccoy TUESDAY aVaufrr
Ffrd kellar a. here from ThfinHefrhfa
20 Frend a few days with Bis rarrefs
and friends
Francis Campbell Carl rfarcv Mi.
YIN De oroth and Everett Meredith. an
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-31

total to only sSs,27e. 900 less than the
total for last year. despite the loss of
more than 100000 900 in the value OF
the cotton crop.
Principal Crops.
The value of the principal farm
crops this year was: Corn. 81 1902.
$4,000; wheat. ss7s. $4,000: hay.
sIls.O6s.0OO; cotton. s519. sic. 900: oats,
s4ss. 431 LOCO; potatoes. s1ss. COS. 900:
barley. $lO5.903.00O: tobacco. SOL.
$1,000: sweet potatoes, S4I, 2e4. 900;
rye. $37,OiS.0OO; sugar beets. s27.95O..
600; rice. s21.s49. 900: haxseed. sIs..
10000. and buckwheat, 81, 900.
In the production OF the above IA
principal crops this years aggregate
was about 10 per cent. larger than in
1913. and per cent. smaller than in
1872, which year stands as one OF the
greatest aggregate production in the
United States. This year two import.
ant crops exceeded previous records
wheat. with Ssi. 200. 600 bushels. fol.
lowing the 1913 record of 763. 900. 900
bushels. and cotton. with 1886. 900
oales preliminary estimate). the pre-
yious record being 1888. 900 bales. in
1911.
The value per acre Of all the emu
merated crops averaged about si6.44
this year. compared with 1862. in
1919, and S16.15. In 1912.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-31
RECORDS BROKEN
American Firms Eelipsed All Former
Records IN tst4-Products
Valued az $1,000. OOO. 900.

WASHINGTON. ID. G.. Dec. 40
American farms. during 1914, eclipscd
all records Tor combined value Of their
products. with total Of almost ten
billion dollars. Secretary Houston. Of
The Department OF Agriculture. an.
nounccd today that the value OF all
farm crops. farm animal products and
farm animals sold and slaughtered az.
grcgated ts.s72 $4,000 That was
ts3.poo.00O more than the grand total
for 1913. the previous record year.
and more than double the value OF ali
farm products In 1892
Crops this year were valued a. Sc.
oif.fs0.o00. and the estimated total
value of the animal products and Of
The farm animals sold aud slaughtered
was f3s2s $500 The value a. crop
production this year was slightly less
Than IN 1913. on account Of the re-
duced value Of the cotton rrop
brought about principally from the
European war. The corn and wheat
crops. however. were the most vaIu.
able ever produced IN the United
states. bringing the years crop value
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-31
THE w ATHER
CONDITIONS


The area OF high pressure. fair and
cold weather covers the Plains states
and Mississippi and Missouri valleys
this morning. with center OF pressure
over the middle West The tempera-
lures over the upper valleys range from
zero to IL degrees below. Freezing tenn
peratures exsend 90 central Texas.
The storm Is passing on the north
Atlantic coast. attended by high winds.
Unsettled weather with snow fiurries
prevails In the central valleys and
cloudy weather. with rain OF snow in the
Atlantic states.
Generally fair and colder weather is
Indicated for this section tonight and
fair and continued cold weather Thurs
day. The temperature Thursday morn
Ing will probably be about 10 degrees.
Local data: Highest temperature yes
terday. 81 degrees. lowest last night
81 degrees; rainfall. o.2s. Entire storm.
The Ohio In the district win rise
slightly. II G. HOWE.
Section Director.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-31
STREET RAILWAYS
Pay sl54.ooo In Taxes to the stats-
Aonongahola valley Co. a. Larrest
and Wheeling Traction Merit

Special Dispatch to the Intelligencer.
CHARLESTON. w. Va. Dec 10
state Auditor John 5. Darst gave out
today a statement showing the assessed
Naluatlon and the taxes paid into the
state treasury by the street railways
toll bridge companies and express com
panies operating In West Virginia Valu-
aton on these properties are made by
the Board or Public Works and the
taxes colected BY the auditor and re-
FUNDED 10 the several counties. dis
triets and municipalities.
Inc Monongaheia Valley Traction
company Is the largest taxpayer among
the electric railroads OF the State pay
lnS taxes on valuation OF s475O.Ooo
ne street railroads at Wheeling are
me next most valuable properties. The
total valuation OF the electric railroads
OF the State Is sfs.s36. 900. The toll
Brldge companies pay taxes on a valua-
ZION OF Sl.SI4,5OO. and the 1--WE express
companies operating In the State are
assessed on a valuation OF S57i,5
Inc following table shows the valua-
uon and taxes paid by these three class
es OF pubic service corporations:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-31


- Ohio state university. are sp.nair~
the holidays az their homes
Homer Pyica. Of New Martinsvfli.
va the guest Of friends here Monds1
and Tuesday.
Miss Gertrude Chesnsy aud Mr.. O. q
smith. two Popular vounr reori- ~ fAf-
CITY, were quietly married Monday evsr-
luH ~ Rev o. T. Wilson. pastor ~ fHr
iresnyt terrain church ~ came a. quite
VIII wiFh them an ne harpincas ava
success 81 the new future
Mr. Jean boyer and little aon. How.
afd leit Tor MorgantuWn FOR an extend
Miss Hertia Louissaiut has DEPARTED
Tor p several weeks stay With rrlafirra
Do NJ. vernon and Columbus.
Mlss fern Ersklnc. a graduate -
class 'Ns Of 81 U ~ attended the
alumni banquet and dance held here
Miss Hattie uuman iefi Tuesday FOR
hcr home in stafford ohio
Mrs Lewis e. Alder and daughter.
hiss MarFaret Alder. left "Wednesday
Tor louugstown. ohio 10 b. the rnsrfs
~ NJ nnd Mrs. }. p. Sweeney Tor sev-
Miss Adds Wilson has lei, for pt,t..
hurrh % BE- the guest of friends untfi
af..r New Years
children. Dorothy and Joseph. viii i.sv.
t0-u1N Tor IuEan. ohio. o. annnF Nru-
Year with Mr and Mrs ~ Vs. Inhnror
Tho Cofnus club VII give another NJ
dance Oh thistle hall this evening -
dance the oid year out ana ths nsgv
year Dr. larce number 81 lnvifati9rr
gA.e ngen ifrucd and Erand flme ~
s ,e9iee Coy iof'f're n loihns orchsstra
Miss Annette Frame and Louts ca.
attended TIE MaEuolla club farra Al
Ne" Nartinsville "wednesday evenfnE
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-31
FINANCE
JERRY ON The JOB

. NEW YORK. Dec. 30.-operations
IN the Stock Exchange to-day were
marked by the smallest amount Of
business for full session since Feb
ruary. 1SSs. Total sales amounted to
barely $4,000 shares, and this small
output was largely limited to about a
score of so-called favorites, re more
obscure issues being almost complete
ly neglected.
The movement was narrow through
out, with a loweIi' . end. leaders
yielding as much as a point at the out
set. but making general recoveries on
settlement Of short contracts. This
completed. the list drifted aimlessly
TO an apathetic. but firm. close.
or all the important stocks. St. Paul
failed TO regain its decline. the weak
ness being associated with Tumors of
al impending bond or note Issue
These same rumors applied TO other
railroads as well as industrial compa-
MES whose pressing financial require
ments were matters OF general knowl-
edge.
Missouri. Kansas & Texas preferred
was the only addition to the list Of
Attlf Iftul uIu. Ot-
spite a favorable statement OF earn
ings for November Restoration OF
the regular Pan Handle preferred
dividend was received with interest.
because the company IL controlled by
the Pennsylvania Company. which re-
Gently made a drastic cut In its divi-
dend
4 slight advance IN the prices OF
certain finished products was hailed
as an indication OF betterment In the
steel trade. On the other hand. there
were no signs that the railroads were
likely 90 buy beyond their pressing
needs. Other lines OF business showed
\ further indications OF recovery. chiefly
a. a result OF war contracts. Total
sales. $4,000 shares.
The local bond market was irregu-
lar. with renewed weakness In low
grade issues. Total sales. par value.
si.15O. 600.
United States government coupon
b gained 2. per cent. on call.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-31
FINANCIAL.
FINANCIAL.
Bank of Ohio Valley
WHEELING. ". VA
Resources Over One Million
Dollars.
RAxs 4ss ON THE DrPosrra.
OFFICERS RETURN
members Of Executive Committee Of
state Board OF Trade Home
From Psrkersbura Meeting.

Secretary r. p. Naylor and Mr.. c.
y. Taylor. local members OF the West
virginia State Board Of Trade. re-
turned yesterday morning from Park
ersburg. where they attended the spe-
clal meeting of the executive council
OF the state board, held Tuesday. Mr..
4. l. Lewis, OF bridgeport, who ad-
dressed the meeting Tuesday evening.
returned TO his home yesterday, while
Hon. w. p. Hubbard. OF this city. re-
NAMED over for a few days to trans
act business. The meeting. according
10 all reports. was well attended and
much business I'm regard to labor leg.
islation was transacted.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-31
Will You Accept
My Help, If l
Give 1t, Free?

| want to help you properly plan
your 1915 advertising campaign. I
have done such work for more than
eleven years. My knowledge OF
merchandise, Of sales methods and
of advertising will be valuable to
you. l can save you money while I
increase your sales and your
profits.
This is plain clean-cut PROPOSE
tIon. IL you want my help-it's
FREE for the asking. ! simply
want to show YOU in real results
how well my organization can
serve YOU. Let's talk il over.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-31
HAY AND GRAIN
TO PEN
Chas. Jordan. Horse Thief and Harry
flanagan, ArsonHe. Removed 70
Penal Institution

Wo three year term men. Charles
h Jordan. horse thief and Harry
lhnafan, nrsonito. were removed 90
the state pruitcntiarY yesterday after.
noon ln charge 81 Guard Beckett. from
ne local jail Jordan was arrested in
Cumberland By Detective Hastings
and Flanagan was located At the
q lalrcmout wurkhOuso IN Pennsylvania
There 10 confessed 10 the officers
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-31
RAILWAYS
BALTIMORE & OHIO
RAILROAD
CHANGE IN TIME.

Effective December 18th,
Train No. ? for Mounds
vile, Cameron, Manning
ion, Fairmont, Grafton,
Cumberland, Washington,
Baltimore, Philadelphia and
New York will leave Wheel
ing at i2:45 midnight, in
stead of HAS p. m.
Train No. 2 from Chi
cago, Columbus, Newark,
GAINESVILLE, Cambridge and
GAINESVILLE will arrive
Wheeling at 1870 a. m. in
stead of 1920 p. m.
Train will not run into
Wheeling, but will have con-
Meeting service both ways
at Benwood Junction.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-31

PITTSBURGH. Pa. Dec. S0.-Cattle-
Steady. supply light Choice. S9I5U
Sheep-Strong. supply light. Prime
Wethers. $500 a SIS; culls and commons
S2.5OQ $50. lambs. ss.OOli 500.
Veal calves-SIO. 90 n 16sO
hOgs-LoWer. receipts, 20 double
decks, Prime heavies. $40; mediums,
ers and pigs. $3.50; roughs. $500 n $50.
CHICAGO. Dec. s0-HoEs-R Receipts.
S6.70g7.1O. mixed. $500 40. heav,7.
.s-SogI.2o; roughs. $3.50 $50. pigs.
Cattle-Receipts. $4,000: weak Native
steers. $40 N g.sb; western IS Don Z 40.
COWS and heifers. s3.00as.iO. calves.
f1.b0m10.OO.
Sheep-iteceipts. 200. strong. sheen.
35.75d6.75: yearlings SgssaTSt
lambs. S6.7bns.75.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-31
Logan q Ervsn's Closing stock Letter

NEW YORK. Dec. 3O.-The traders
protested 10 be awaiting Bsitain's reply
70 the American protest on shipping
matters. Apathy was the predomluat
Ing feature ana price changes Tor the
most part were negligible. We believe
that the next movement % consequence
viii b. u the objection Of higher prices.
provided. of course. occurrences In Eu-
rope are I'm keeping.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-31
WHEAT

CHICAGO. Dec. 3O.-Uneasincss over
the export outlook carried wheat values
to-day TO a lower level. The market
closed nervous at hc to 1&c net de-
cline. Corn finished sc 10 &c down.
and oats unchanged tosS off. In pro-
visions the outcome was the same as
last night to n setback OF 7Iac.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-31

able January LIST.
(5)-rransfer books close December 81
} per cent div. payable January :. 1915.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-31

Employe Mr. Brown. ] shgnd me
70 80 Tor raise On my wages i've
Just been married
Employer Very sorry mv s,,r
nan. but for accidents 10 our en-
ployes outside Of the factory we are
NOT responsible London Onlnion
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WHEELING. W. Va. Dec. 30. IA.
The active Pittsburgh stocks corrected
and brokers. National Exchange Eank
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-31

has your husband the golf feverT'
Il guess 80. He's started studvinr tn
game from book."-Detroit Free Press
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-31

WHEELING. W Va. Dec 30. 10
Range ~ active etccks on the New
York Stock ENchangs, corrected daily BIZ
A. y. Nasten a Co. brokers
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sid TASK Is


lD--Transfar books close r.~.,,t.--
zeth for ] y per cent cash divident pay
able January let
tp-Trsnsfer books close December
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-31

LOCAL STOCKS
WHEELING. w Va Dec. 40 IA
DAILY Quotation List Il the wheeling
Stock Exchange.
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stocks. open. rHirh' Low Close
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STOCKS.
I Bid ASK.

New York Curb Market.
WHEELING. W. Va. Dec 90. IL
Reported by A. T. Masten a Co. l. r.
Brand. manager. members New YORK.
stock Exchange
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Vh.-linp Live Stocks.

Wheeing Live SEQ Commission CO.
WHEELING. W. Va. Dec. 30. IL.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-08

For saIe-The property at 4O3 Frank lin street. Inquire on the premises.- -5.5-1m-
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-08
WORK STARTS ON DOUGLAS
 THREE STORY HOTEL

DOUGLAS, May S.-Yesterday after noon the first shovelful of dirt was turned on what Mir. E. H. deWolf promises will be one of the prettlest and commodious hotels in Southeast. ern Alaska. Mir. deWolf was there with his shovel, as were large mum. Der of citizens from both Douglas and Juneau. Bing Halleck christened "The Douglas" with the breaking of bottle of wine and scattering the bubbles ov- CT the site of the new project. w. H. Case of Juneau had his photographer there to take a number of views and the preliminaries were being arranged.
 This morning MT. deWolf informs us that he has let the contract for the ground sluicing for the basement to Julius Johnson and work of removing the debris and excavating the base ment will begin today There will be five or six hundred cubic fet of dirt to be removed before the concrete piers for the basement can be placed The first load of lumber was hauled to the grounds at ten o'clock this morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-08

AMATEURS WANTED Apply by mail to Lyric theatre, Douglas. 5-6-tt
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-08
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
 TO OBSERVE MOTHERS DAY

DOUGLAS. May S.-The Congrega. tional church at this place will ob. serve Mothers Day" Sunday. An in. vitation has been extended everybody to attend the services, and each one is requested to wear white carnation, the emblem of the day, if that is possl- ble.
 Three girls will give the welcoming address, and present every mother present with a white carnation. There fore, every mother is particularly urged to be present. The flowers are gifts from the Sunday School students.
 Mir. V. A. von Godeen will sing, My Mothers Prayer"
 The choir will have special music for the occasion. The subject of the sermon will be Mother"
 It has been suggested by those who are interested in Mothers Day" that everybody who can do so visit his mother Sunday, and that those who cannot do so write her a letter.