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Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-19
Germans Claim Center Advances.

Germans Claim Center Advances. THE HAGUE, Sept. 19-The report has reached here from Berlin that the German center had finally been able to advance against the allies and has succeeded in driving them back. French Effort To Penetrate Lines
 Failed.
 They also assert that the French effort to penetrate the right flank of the army has failed with heavy loss- es to the French troops.
 French sallies From Verdun Repul.
 sod.
 The French sallies from the forti- fled town of Verdun were repulsed with terrible loss by the army under the crown prince is the statement is- sued by the war office tonight and
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-19
British Block von kIuck.

LONDON, Sept. 19.-The right wing of the German army command. ed by General von Kluck, endeav- ored last night to break through the British lines in order to reach the German center, but were blocked by a position between the German right and its center. The German assault was terrific. but the British troops from well concealed trenches were soon able to drive the Germans back with tremendous losses.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-19
Allies Outnumber Germans.

LONDON, Sept. 19.-A careful es' innate of the number of men engag- ed in the battles in France between the allies and the Germans show that the Franco-British troops out number the Germans by 100000 men, as the Germans have only 100000 soldiers on the firing line, while the allies have 100000. The Germans however, are receiving large rein forcements through Luxemburg and will soon have as many men as the allies.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-19
French General Ia Killed

PARIS, Sept. 19.-General Boelle, commanding the 4th army corps, was killed yesterday when a piece of a German shrapnel reached the posi- tion from which he was watching the German manoeuvers. He was con- sidered one of the best corps com manders in the army and his loss will be keenly felt by the army.
 French Again In AIsace.
 The French have reoccupied Alt kirch, in southern Alsace, which they captured a month ago, but were fore ed to evacuate because of the tre- mendous forces of Characterization troops massed on the Rhine.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-19
Russians Continue Attack.

VIENNA, Sept. 19.-The Russians continue to attack the Austrian line, which extends from Jarosia to Prze- mysl. The Austrian troops are hold ing their own ground and have pre-. vented the Russians from cutting the railroad to Cracow, which is still op- en and will be used by the Austrians to retreat if the overwhelming num- bers of Russians make 1t advisable to do so.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-19
TRAIN O|TCHED
 EIGHT KILLED

LIVINGSTON, Ala, Sept. 19.-The Great Southern train was ditcned here yesterday and eight passengers were killed and a number injured. Rail- road detectives and the sheriff have started with a pack of bloodhounds tracing the men who are believed to nave tempered with the switch, which had been opened and which caused the derailment of the train with the consequent loss of life.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-19
Crown Prince Wires for Wooien
 Underwear.

BERLIN, Sept. 19.-The war de partment here has received an order from the German crown prince or dering the immediate shipment of woolen underwear for the men at the front because of the intense and bit ter cold rains which are constantly falling, making the suffering of the soldiers doubly severe and preventing them from securing any rest.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-19
Germans Abandon Attack On Nancy

Germans Abandon Attack On Nancy.
 BORDEAUX, Sept. 19.-It is re- ported here that after eighteen days of fruitless efforts to take Nancy the German troops have withdrawn from that section. The German emperor personally directed the fighting at Nancy for some time trying to cap ture the fortified camp which blocks the way of his army to attack the rear of the French forts.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-19

called to quell the riot and forced the mob to flee, threatening to shoot. Several shots fired over the heads of the crowd forced them to leave. But the people are getting unruly and de- mand that the war be stopped.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-19

Japanese Drop Bombs On kiao-chau.
 TOKYO, Sept. 19.-The Japanese aviators yesterday flew over the Ger man forts at Kia-Chau and dropped bombs upon the forts. The effect of the explosives could not be ascertain ed, but it is believed that several guns
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-19
TREMENDOUS BATTLE RAGING IN NORTHERN FRANCE
I OSSES ON BOTH SIDES ARE SAID TO BE ENORMOUS
RUSSIA PLANS PUTTING 5000000 MEN IN GERMANY

General Have 00OOO Men Battling In Northern France Receiving Reported To Have Retired From NancyBer Reports That Were Rpued Men Driven Into Through Belgium
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-19
German Warships Fire On Each
 Other,

LONDON, Sept. 19.-Tw0 fleets of German warships, mistaking each oth- CT for English vessels, fired upon and severely damaged a number of their own snips Is the report received here yesterday from the North Sea. The battle between the German vessels occurred near Heligoland.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-19
Austrians Deny Defeat.

VIENNA, Sept. 19.-The war office here has officially denied the reports circulated to the effect that the Aus trian army has been defeated by the Russians. It is asserted that the Aus trians are holding the Russians back and have inflicted terrible loses up- on them.
 Mobs Storm War Office.
 A mob of citizens stormed the war office last night when the military authorities attempted to draft more men into the army. The troops were
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-19

LONDON, Sept. 19.-Experts figure that the losses in killed and wound ed during the fighting of the past two weeks, including the battles in Cali cia, will total fully 350,000 men and that the German-French losses total 3,2OO dead every twenty-four hours while the fighting lasts.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-19
Russians Attack Przemysj.

Russians Attack PrzemysI.
 ROME, Sept. 19.-The Russians yesterday attacked five of the forts defending Przemysl. The result of the attacks have not been heard but the Russians are known to have a tremendous force and are almost cer- tain to take the forts by weight of numbers
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-19
Allies Fall Dislodae Germans.

PARIS, Sept. 19.-In spite of the strenuous efforts of the allies to force the Germans to evacuate the posi- tions they have held the past i've days stretching from the River Disc to the Mouse north of the Aisne river they have failed to force the Germans out and 1t is reported here that Gen eral Joffre, commanding the French and allies troops, has concentrated his forces at the German center and is preparing to drive back that part of the kaiser's army which would force the enemy to withdraw from
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Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-19
WARSH|P SINKS
 AMERICAN SHIP Sixty Passengers and Members of the Crew Are Reported Lost From
 Francis H. Leggett.

SEATTLE, Sept. 19.-A wireless report was received here today from an unknown warship which reports sinking the American passenger ship Francis H. Leggett, with the loss of sixty members of the crew and pas sengers.
 No details are given of the sink ing or whether 1t was an accident, or if the Francis H. Leggett was sunk by shells from the warship. It is known that German cruiser is off the Oregon coast, also that a number of Japanese and English warships are now stationed on the Pacific.
 PORTLAND, Ore, Sept. 19.-The wireless report has been received here from an unknown warship be- lieved to be the Japanese cruiser Idzumn reports that the Francis H. Leggett. an American steamer had been sunk off the Oregon coast and that forty passengers and twenty members of the crew were drowned.
 The Francis II. eggett is schoon- er-rigged steel vessel, built in 1903 and of 1.606 tons gross capacity She was owned by the Hicks-Hauptman Transportation Co. and was on the Portland-Frisco run, carrying lum- Der and passengers. Her crew con- sisted of twenty-six men.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-19
Germans Will Keep Territory

NEW YORK, Sept. 19.-Count von Bernstorff, German ambassador to the United States, announced last night that Germany would not consider any terms of peace which required that Germany should lose any of the terri tory now owned by her.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-19

Louis Levensaler, the mining ex- pert, arrived on the Mariposa this morning and will spend few weeks Investigating number of properties in this section.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-19

Valdez, Sept. IS, 1914. Barometric pressure ,725 Temperature at 2. p. m........49 Maximum temperature ........51 Minimum temperature .........44 Mean temperature ............47 1-2 Clear, light air., wind northeast 12 miles.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-19
No Advantaoe or Either Side.

ANTWERP, Sept 19.-After five days fighting about this city neither side has gained any advantage. The Belgian troops succeeded in driving the Germans for many miles until strong endorsements arrived and were then forced to retire towards this city but have not re-entered the forts
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-19

James J. Crossley, who retires as district attorney in the Fourth judi cial division, was originally appoint ed to the position for the Third and was sent to Fairbanks when the di- vision was divided. He has been fought by the corporations ever since he forced the Northern Commercial company to pay license money for maintaining saloons, He has also endeavored to force the Northern Navigation company to pay it's share of taxes under the federal law, and for this reason the powerful corpor- ate interests of Alaska have been fighting for years to have him re- moved and have brought charge af- ter charge against him, but without being able at any time to substanti- ate them and consequently they fell of their own weight and Crossley con- tinued a thorn in their sides until he finally resigned.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-19
Forced Germans Weaken French
 Army,

The attack of the Belgian garrison forced the Germans to send fully 100000 troops to this city to guard the line of communications, while the Belgian-Russian army is also ham, mering away at the Germans, forcing them to keep large force of men here which are sorely needed in France.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-19
LOCAL eREvITIES.

The regular Saturday night dance of the Moose will be held tonight at Moose hall. Fine lunch at midnight. Excellent music.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-19

were hit and number of soldiers killed
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-19

Mrs. Blodgett and daughter have taken the Nelson house on Mckinley street. formerly occupied by MT. and Mrs. Leach.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-19

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Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-19
CR0sSLEY|S OUT
 ROTH GETS JOB
District Attorney of Fourth Division Made Fine Record-N. C. Co.
 Fought Him.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19.-Late yesterday afternoon President Will son sent to the Senate the name of Rheinhart F. Roth, of Fairbanks, to be district attorney of the Fourth di- vision of Alaska. Roth is to suc- ceed James J. Crossley, who has held the position for the past seven years. MT. Crossley resigned to go to Port land to practice law.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-19

,the men were driven back into the
 forts.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-09-19
Weather Report.

Valdez, Sept. IS, 1914.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-16

Landlord With Love, a Love you
Dear sJust For You and .spidi-
.ers OF the Gar
Special cars will be run to Fair
view and Eairmont after the per-
Torrance.
THE Red Widows which comes
to the Grand Monday Night Is d
musical comedy OF attractive style,
with g vivid story made Fascinating
by reason Of Its excellent score and
its clever unfolding. "A big organi-
cation and an ecellent production
are said to be its dominant features.
o|-if4N
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-16
MAY AFFECT PERMITS TO
BUILD OTHER DAMS

t r a
(. ELKINs, w. Va, a Jan. 16.-All
communication by wire with the dis.
trict swept by the,,waters from the
big West Virginia, Pulp and Paper
Company dam c.near Dobbin, Grant
county. which gave: way early this
morning, is cut off . but reports OBJ
tanned in a roundabout way 1t is
learned that much damage has been
done. especially in sections practice
ally on a Level with tbs north branch
of the Potomaea4,p a., n,
[ Late this afternoon 1t, was. stated
the water from the first break,
which occurred. early, this morning,
reached Barnum, n short distance
above Piedmont. and that business
was entirely suspended in the place.
The Stony river dam was the first
of its kind to be completed since
the enactment of the West Virginia
law in 1918, requiring a state fran,
chise tax. The fate of the Stony
river dam will have an important
bearing upon many applications in
other parts of this state for the!
rightFto construct power. dams. now,
pending before the commission.
I
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-16

he received tax bill showing that
the assessors had rated his machine
as worth -four thousand five hundred
dollars to this ten per cent had been
afded upon his failure to appear
within the required time and swear
to his tax list. This brought the
total on which the 10 mill tax is
computed up to $4.950. In a letter
to the assessor Mr.. Taft today in
formed them that he purchased tho
cur second hand, paying only $4,000
for 1t and fails to understand how
they can rate 1t ut $4,000. Although
Prof. Taft owns real. estate in New
Haven lie did not file title to 1t
when the assessor was making up
the list last spring and is not tax
able this year.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-16
Government
Ownership

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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-16

tion OF pound, yet our population
is multiplying by leaps and bounds
each year, thereby increasing the
demands for this article. We must
have warmth for our bodies and fuel
with which to cook our foods.
Government Ownership Hope.
with this condition existing and
which avarice us the dominating
characteristic in man, 1. at the risk
of criticism by many friends, and
.countrymen, nnhesitatingly say that
Government ownership OF the mines
SIS the only hope or solution for
those who may come aftcr-us.
These thoughts are not a dream
OF today, hut the result Of many
years of thought and consideration,
My recent Investigation into con
ditions in the Paint and Cabin Greek
strike, with al the attendant hor-
tors, has confirmed my thought In
to fixed Judgment. .
Additional partial reports on vari-
Gus phases of the West Virginia in
vestigation are still to be submit,
ted to Chairman Swanson by Sena'
tors Shields and Kenyon. Wher
these have been made Senator Swan,
son will combine all of the partia
reports in general discussion Noi
the results of the investigation.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-16

Mount Storm rose down the valley
warning the few Inhabitants OF the
impending break
& The sweeping wa tiers carried away.
The greater part of the face OF the
;damsinS a mass of wreckage! There
leased weight,of the water, II. q wall
like wave, swept down to schell.
There the roadbed Of the Western
Maryland railroad was washed out
and traffic. on the road was tied up.
Coal and lumber trains are waiting
on both sides Of the flood. W
Below schell the rushing water
Joined the Potomac river, and forl7o
miles the gradually diminishing wall
OF water rolled on, increasing the
height Of the.riyeriby from three feet
TO eight feet in its 70-mile course
between, schellsandi Cumberland. The
Potomac was filled with ice and this,
with wreckage and log booms torn
from their moorings,! added force to
1.-THE flood. 75si' Pr
Bridges Dynamited.
Fearful lest the mass Of wreckage
pile up and pen thetrushing waters,
the authorities and railroad officials
dynamited several small bridge in
~ ~
the valley which threatened to jam
the rush. The ridges along both sides
Of the rushing torrent for 40 miles,
from the delugedS town Of schelli 70
this city, were dotted with campfires'
and lanterns Of refugees and miners
and lumbermen from the ,hills. Late
in the night the reestablished tele-
phone$line from schell brought the
reassuring news that the water Was
,,tsubsiding, but,the refugees stitching
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-16
work in Cuba and later practically
made the building Of the Panama.
Canal a possibility by psanitating the
iIsthmus. E'isVC,sj. Ziyit.S ,s
SAVED THEtcAT.

BY Associated Press.l, !, hz biJ.si
SOUTH WEST HARBoR, Maine,
sJan,i1s.--Haying on board the slip
cat the last living thing to be taken
from the wrecked liner cobequid the
Revenue Cutter Woodbury. arrived
here today from the Bay Of sundy.
The cat has been adopted asithe cut
ter's mascot.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-16
NAMES ARMY SURGEON,
!. President , Wilson Gives COL WI
Gorgas o, Canal az Commission
+. ,g Assignment, 4 /
Dy Associated Press. j

BY Associated Press.I 10 '@''
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-Prest-
dent Wilson has practically select
ed Col. Wni. c, Gorgas Of the Pa
mama Canal Commission for surgeon
of the army. 800
The colonies friends expect his
nomination to go to be senate very
son. Col. Gorgas attracted world
wide attention for his sanitation
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-16
START TO Fl. BLISS.
Mexican Soldiers and Women Start
On Long March.
BY Associated Press.l

PRESlEIo. Jan. 16.-All the g.
300 Mexican Federal. soldiers and
the 1000 women refugees who
sought safety in the United States
after the capture of ojinaga left
Preside today for the four day
march to Maria from which point
they are to be transported. BY rail-
road to Fort Bliss near Ell Paso.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-16

the violence aud bloodshed in West
Virginia to the presence OF armed
guards hired by the mine operators
and recommended the passage Of a
bill Which Senator MARITIME introduce
cd ID the. Senate last session. pros
lliblting the employment of$armed
police by private organizations.
Guards Stir Resentment.
while there was some delay in
distributing mail owing to the
strike and general disturbed condi-
,tions existing in this district" said
the Senator, "a found no attempt To
suppress the general mail delivery
to all Legitimate patrons of the re-
spcctive postofrices of this district.
The presence of armed guards, how
ever, naturally excited bitter feelings.
and their presence cannot be too
strongly condemned. In many in
stances it was found that these
guards loitered around the coal COM
pany stores, which stores constitut-
! cd, lin the. same building. the office
of the coal company and the postof-
fec.
Regarding the employment OF
immigrant labor in blocks or on
contract from foreign countries,
this, too, was found impossible to
establish. Though the fact was
plainly brought out that Labor was
\ hired by agents OF the mine owners
in the great cities of our country;
that the said agents did not tell the
men so hired the whole truth of0.he
situation ut the place of destination:
thct in most instances these men
were unable to speak or understand
our language: the burden OF ,testi-
mony tended only to prove that the
transportation OF these men was a
serious reflection on our boosted
civilization.
Ulsofaer In Land Of Plenty.
God has blessed West Virginia
with profligatc hand. Here, above
all sections. should peace. plenty and
happiness reign supreme. on the
contrary, your copmtlec found dis
order, riot, bitterness and bloodshcd
in their stead
In no spirit of malice or hatred.
but with u view that tue country,
through knowledge of the true con-
dttions, may right the wrong. |
charge that the hiring of armed
bcd!es OF men BY private niue own
ers and other eorporatiops, and the
us" of steel armored trains. ma
chine guns and bloodhounds on de-
fcnsclcss men, women and children.
is but little way removed frcm
barbarism.
IA millionaire owner of great
section of the State OF West vir-
giala calmly admitted on the wit
ness stand that SO long as he got his
per ton royalty. he never inquired
further. Coal under our civilization
is q necessity. This great COM
modify cannot be increased n rrac-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-16

Inc. essres's vs.erits WAS Iptrte-
q The treab,ss and needs q wsasa. "a %
thsse .ysars % useS u hes sivsn 2anlvsrssi
tetm Zee hsrstesors) or in tshists froui sl dss1.
srs t1 medIelnsst Aof 'send 20 ons.c spt stsmps
sss go BE- y tahists 81 Or. Pierce thssitds
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-16
InBad.

PARKERsBURG-An attempt te
take Constable Floyd Poole Of this
city to Buckhannon, upshurs county,
to answer to charge of extortion,
was thwarted today by, a writ OF
labeas corpus, granted by Criminal
Judge McGregory.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-16
The Red widow.

Apart from the comedy element
lin THE Red Widow its musical
score and special song numbers are
sure to be found enjoyable, I not ito
say allnring. Among the best COM
positions are: Never Mind Singing,
Just Dance. My Dear when
Woman lis the Question "Im a
Wonderful Man From Yonkers,"
We Will Go, Go All Aglow TO Co
CO. 1.-The Avenue of Palms.. Il
Shall Never; Look at al Pretty CT III
Again In Society its 5 Always
Dress iParaGe.'g You Can't PaySsThe
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-16
Gen. Salazar Captured.

by Associated Press.l
sANDERsoN, Tex, Jan. TO-,
General Tncz salazar, commander OF
til" Mexican Federal volunteers,
who was driven out of oiinaga,
Mexico, by the rebels was arrested
hc:e today. tsFKN
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-16
Prof VIII. Taft

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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-16

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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-16
Farmer Spread Warning.

The big dam, which impounded a
lake Of water five miles long and
which was G5 feet high, had been
weakening for, several days. Last
night,lt began to crumblc and farm
err from the mountain village of