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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1914-10-07
Virginia a Great
Mineral State.

Interesting figures pertain
ing to the mineral production
in Virginia are shown in the
latest report of the United
States Geological Survey which
has Just been issued by the de
partment of interior. Accord
ing to the report the produc-
ton in this State increased in
value from Sl4,995.sl2 to $l7,-
l7s, $50 i'm 1913. OF this amount,
coal, which is one of the chief
products, represented more than
half of the total.
Virginia ranks relatively high
among the States in the variety
of mineral substances produced
on n commercial scale, but
somewhat low on the list in
the value of the production.
Virginia is the leading State
in the production of iron pyrite
used i'll the manufacture of sui
phuric acid, and in the produc-
ton of manganese ore, and is
the only State in which rutile
is produced 1t also ranks first
in the production of soapstone,
most of which is manufactured
before being marketed into heat
and chemical resisting articles,
such as hearthstones, mantels,
griddlcs, sinks, etc.
The product.of chief value,
however, in the State is coal,
which represents something
more than 80 per cent of the to-
tai value of the mineral pro-
duction. The production in
1913 amounted to s,S2S, O6S tons,
valued at $500, O53, against u
S46,G3S tons valued at $7,5lS,-
$40 in 1912 an increase of near
~ million tons.
Nirginia's production of pig
iron, the value of which ia not
included in the total mineral
production, amounted in 1913
3S0,50S long tons, valued at So
l3l0,lG7, compared with 32s, 9Gl
tons valued at 81, 3G4 ,7OS in
1912. The production of coke
whose value is also excluded
from the total, increased from
l967,947 short toAs, valued at ST.
sl5,975, to 1, BOB, 603 tons, val
ued at 81 ,si0,275. The value of
clay products in 1913 excluslv,
of pottery, amounted to IL ,7O5,-
COL.
Third in Importance among
the primary mineral products
of the State is stone, Of which
the chief varieties quarried
ore granite and limestone.
The total value of the quarry
productions of Virginia increas
ed from $s77,746 in 1912 to 81,
073,7S2 in 1918.
In the production of iron ply
rite Virginia accounted fol
nearly so per cent of the tota
production of the United State,
in 2Gl2 and 1918. the figures
for 1913 being 1929 tons val
ued at $5s7,04l.
The soapstone including tale.
production, i'll which Virgins
also ranks first, amounted :tc
2G,is7 short tons, valued al
$6l5,55S in 1913, against 3,3l;
tons, valued at $5IG,47 in 1912
In the total value of CONNER
ciai mineral waters sold, Vir.
lginia ranks sixth among the
States; producing 2,ss3,2 ss gal
Ions in 1918, valued ut sos, 473
Virginia also produces ashes.
tos, barytes, cement, copper
feldspar, occasional gems, gold
Gypsum, infusorial earth, mica
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1914-10-07
Big Stone Gap and
Appalachia. Va.

.. IA SAi1iAS.-vNENNSHA1
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-12-18
GERMANS RAID
ENGLISH COAST

England got her first real taste
of war Wednesday when, for the
first time in the history of the
United Kingdom, hostile war;
ships bombarded English towns.
Early Wednesday morning a
few swift German cruisers made
a raid on English town on the
North sea and bombarded Scar
borough, Hartlepool, Red Car
and Whitby. The extent of the
damage done was considerable,
many buildings being entirely
destroyed, as were lighting
plants, gas works and other pub
lie conveniences. The inhabit-
ants fled to the interior and the
greatest excitement prevailed
throughout the British Isle.
The attacking German cruisers
returned Immediately, it is
thought, to their base, avoiding
a general attack or engagement
with the British ships. The loss
of life is said to have been con-
siderable.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-12-18
Bennie RAYMOND.

Bennie Raymond, Jr., was
brought to town Saturday after
noon with a broken leg. He was
riding horseback and the horse
fell, falling on his leg and break
ing it just above the ankle. DR..
Fuhrer set the fracture and he
is doing nicely.
John N. Bailey came up from
St. 1gnatius last Saturday and
held court that afternoon. The
case heard was that of Ernest
Kering VS.. Archie Struthers, the
former suing for damages on ac-
count of the latter's stock break
ing into the plaintiffs field and
destroying property. Judgment
was rendered for the plaintiff.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-12-18
American Warships
Will Watch Canal

AT meeting of President Wilson and his cabinet
held Tuesday, it decided to send American warshps
to the canal guard against violations of neutrality
there by beligerent ships
Colonel Goethals wired Washington for hotilla of
destroyers and the first wire followed by another in
dcating urgency President Wilson called meeting of the
cabinet and it decided send the assistance requested
Just how many ships and whether destroyers or crus
battleshps shall be dispatched will be determined
after full report has been received from Colonel Goetas
military governor of the canal zone.
If the canal is being used as base of supplies
Colonel Goethas will be instructed his land forces to
prevent such Violations Should develop that the wireless
is being used within territorial waters the navy depart
ment will be asked for explanation from it's officers
as the question of wireless regulation placed by ex
ecutve order of President Wilson August in the hands
of the navy department enforcement and Colonel Goe
thas according to the department officials has no au-
thority over the radio situation
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-12-18
FAIR TO Be SATISFYING
RATHER Than AMAZING

Hon. Frank Eliel, representative
from Beaverhead county to the state
legislature is an enthusiast on the
Panama-Pacifc exposition. Mr. Eliel
is worldwide traveller and studied
the art and beauty of both hemis-
pheres. He has attended every world
fair and every exposition and has
made a study of the best that has been
shown at every exposition in every
line of art and endeavor. But in his
opinion the Panama. Pacific exposi-
tion will rival if not eclipse anything
of the kind ever attempted and will
be particularly interesting and valua-
BILE to western people. In speaking
of the great exposition which begins
the first of the year Mr.. Eliel has
said:
"The visitor to the Panama Pacific
exposition is prepared for immensity.
Descriptions of other worlds fairs,
or personal acquaintance with them,
may lead the visiting tourist to be-
lieve that there can be no surprises in
store for him. For this reason he
will have the greatest surprise of all.
Mere size does not obtrude itself.
The exposition grounds and palaces
are probably larger than those others
with which we were so familiar, but
here we are not oppressed with i'm
mensity.
"The immediate effect upon the be-
holder" continued Mr.. Eliel, "of the
exposition buildings at San Francisco
and their surroundings, is one of
charm; the effect is one of invitation;
the visit promises rather to be a joy
rather than the seven labors of Her.
cules. All this results from the per-
fection with which the exposition fits
into it's setting; it is restful and quiet
ing, nature and art. Architectural
splendor there is, but it subordinate
to Harmony, harmony of color, har-
mony of masses. There are court
yards where one longs to linger, al
ways with a glimpse of the blue bay
with it's hilly islands, green and pur-
pie and distant mountains. The Pan
ama-Pacific exposition offers not mere
overpowering architectural preten-
tiousness and vastness, like Chicago,
nor startling freakishness like Paris.
But" concluded Mr.. Eliel, "it prom
ises to be satisfying rather than am
azing."
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-12-18

the constitution says that the militia
shall consist of all ab1e-bodied "male
citizens" of the state between the
ages Of Is and As.
Alien women, however, have a dis
tinct advantage over alien men when
it comes to securing citizenship and
the right to vote, since an alien wom-
an may get the vote merely by marry
ing an American citizen, whereas an
continuous residence in this country
and meet the exacting requirements
of the naturalization law An alien
women coming to this state, according
to curbstone opinions of the law on
the subject, merely has to marry
citizen to vote at any election. An
alien man, however, must prove to
district judge thorough knowledge of
the constitution of the United States
and the system of government in this
country, besides establishing, by not
more or less than two witnesses, con-
tinuous residence in this country for
at least five years. Both of these two
witnesses, and he is limited to two,
must know of their own knowledge
that he has resided continuously,
every day, in this country for five
years before the applicant is given
the right to VOTE
These are but few of the rami-
fications of equal suffrage developed
by discussion Of the subject.
Women will vote for the first time
at city election in Montana this
spring.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-12-18


1t is reported that Mrs. Blanche
ORGY had narrow escape from
freezing to death last Sunday.
She is living on her homestead
near Post creek and on that day
was not feeling we'll and started
to go to the home of a neighbor.
When about half a mile from
home she tainted and lay there
for about two hours before be-
ing found. She was almost
frozen and is still very i'll from
the effects of the exposure.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-12-18
LIVE NEWS NOTES
OF LEON PEOPLE

Mrs. J. G. Denny and little
granddaughter, Alma Louise
Ashman, left Wednesday to
spend the holidays in Missoula
visiting Mrs. Sara Ashman and
other friends.
Miss Olive Sattley will arrive
next Saturday and will spend
the holidays visiting relatives.
Miss Hardenburg will spend
the holidays in Missoula.
Miss Rich will visit her mother
and sister in Kalispell during
Christmas week.
Vernon Stiles leaves Saturday
morning for Minneapolis to visit
his parents.
Mrs. Carrie Carrigan arrived
last week from Omaha and will
visit several weeks with her
daughter, Mrs. J. r. Smock.
Her many friends will be glad to
welcome her again.
M. M. Marcy who was operated
on for appendicitis last week, is
getting along nicely and if no
complications arise will be re-
moved to his home next week.
The Junior high school debat-
ing team held a very interesting
debate last Friday afternoon.
Theme for discussion was: Re-
solved, THAT Germany's Act in
Declaring War on Other Nations
is Justifiable." Alternatives
Howard Loewenstein, Ethel Lish
and Ira Lee. Negative, Norah
Newett, Vernon Stiles and AL
bert Sattley. The judges de-
clded IN favor OF the attlrmatlVeS.
The party given last Saturday
evening at the home Of Ira and
Lillian Lee was a very pleasur-
able event. The invitations were
very unique, being written on
bank checks and were indebted
to the recipient for lone pleas
ant evening" Mrs. Lee acted
as cashier and redeemed the
ceecks on the arrival of the
guests. Several musical num-
bers were given during the even
ing and numerous games were
played. Miss Saner, Miss Doty
and Miss Beebe were guests from
St. 1gnatius.
The Misses Esther and Ruth
Cary will spend Christmas week
with Mrs. Richard Kincaid of
Crow creek.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-12-18

James E. Coombs came in
Monday and brought John ].
Smith and Carl Swanson as wit
nesses in making communication
proof. Mr.. Coombs has been a
homesteader since 1910, staying
with his place continuously and
was able to submit a good case.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Farrell, Tommy, had the
misfortune to break one of the
bones in his forearm while on
their recent visit to Missoula.
The parents noticed that some
thing was wrong but not until
they had returned home and con-
suited a physician did they know
of the fracture. DR.. Fuhrer
was called and upon examination
found the fracture, which was
Immediately attended, to and the
little fellow will soon be all right.
On the report Of County Health
Officer Flynn and City Physician
Anderson of Missoula, the coun-
tv commissioners have ordered a
rigid quarantine wherever small
pox is found The physicians
reported that the disease was
spreading in the county and that
unless rigorous methods are
adopted it may become danger
Gus.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-12-18
ASKED TO RESIGN
SAVAGE COMPLIES

A dispatch from Washington
dated December 18th, says:
The resignation of H. N. Sav-
age, supervising engineer of
the reclamation service in charge
of work in Montana, has been
rendered to the secretary of the
interior, but has not yet been
acted on. The report that Sav-
age had declined to resign and
was to be dismissed was an error.
He complied with the demand Of
the secretary and his career as
an official of the reclamation SER
vice will soon be ended. He may
be continued in office for two or
three months in order to wind
up the important work now un-
der way.
There is also a report, emanat-
ing from Washington, that the
service will see other changes,
affecting officials from Mr.. Sav-
age on down the line. Mr.. Sav-
age has been credited with be-
ing a good official and his retire.
ment from the service was not
expected. In other instances,
where extravaganza and incom-
potency are shown, changes in
the officials in charge will be
welcomed by the settlers under
the project.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-12-18

Governor Stewart on December
10th issued his official commits
sion to Theodore Lentz to- serve
as judge of the fourth judicial
district, beginning the first Mon
day in January, 1915. Judge
Lentz ran as an independent
candidate, defeating the present
incumbent, Judge Patterson, and
Wellington Napton, both inde-
pendent candidates.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-12-18

VIM. Engle, Al. Holman, D.
N. Mason and Doc. Campbell
were called to st. Ignatius Tues
day to attend the damage suit
of Fred Newgard VS.. Mahoney
Bros, ct al. The suit is to re-
cover damages caused by the
cattle belonging to the defend
ants breaking into the plaintiff S
field and destroying hay and
grain.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-12-18

1t is reported from Poison that
the lake has commenced to freeze
and a continuance of winter
weather will soon close traffic on
that body of water.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-12-18

When your wife points out
your imperfections it is the part
of wisdom to count a million be-
fore you answer.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-12-18

A Chicago dealer advertjses
April storage eggs at "a cents a
dozen. Of course he neglected
to state the year of vintage.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-12-18

Don't shed any tears over the
fate of the world when you leave
it. The old ball may never miss
you.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-12-18

Only quick and effective work
prevented a serious fire at the
time of the gasoline explosion. in
the laundry room of the Sterling
hotel last Saturday. A good
stream of water and couple of
chemical extinguishers promptly
and effectively did the work.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-12-18

Leroy Atkinson. living west
of Roman, and Miss Halling of
Missoula, were married last
Tuesday, Rev. Tester officiating.
They will make their home on
the Atkinson place west of Ro-
nan. Their friends extend con-
gratulations.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-12-18

Attorney John P. Swee left
for Kalispell last Saturday on a
professional visit.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-31
EAST HIGHLAND

EAST RTCHLAND. o. Jam sO.-Rev.
Fisher. OF -. Clairsvnie. Will preach al
me inhrmary here next Sunday after
noou.
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick. Of near Seweus
vile. spent several DAYS here this weer
Win his brother. Jesse Patrick and wire.
MT and Mrs. Labout Lodge and Mrs.
Sarah thompson and some others at
tended the funeral on Tuesday Of Mrs.
fofterheld. which was held az the
lome 81 her brother. Fred Daniels or
hammock The remains were brought
mere from TENNESSEE, her late home.
Miss Alice Roscoe spent "wednesday
lu kauuuck the guest Of her frfeuTa
Mrs. Bruce caldwell.
Mrs. Tom Williams AMI children. or
N~nrnock. spent Tuesday here with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs Jesse Patrick.
Ira Moore ana Walter Boyd Rnent
w cdnesday here with Mr.. and Mrs CLYDE
Pickering.
Mr.. ana Mrs John r.entz. ~ belmont.
were down % Tuesday 20 see Hcr par-
ents. Mr. and Mrs. J.. =. Pickering. who
Harry Hardin. ~ Akron. is visiting
friends In tho vicinity.
Mrs. MYRTLE Kerry and Mise Ieofa
hubbard viii leave ON SATURDAY. FOR To-
routo. o.. to visit relatives there fpr n
several Of the high school scholars
day evening 90 attend the basketball
games.
Mise Mary Lodge. Of shepberdst,ur
De- here this week visiting nor cousins.
Mleecs Ueseie and MARY Lodge
Martin WllruV Ie visiting Il few dave
this week WITH his daughter. Mrs. UaIrv
Smith. of kirkwOod.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-31

young Jebbia had come to the house
TO get a ring hat had been loaned TO
a girl and that they were in the par.
Tor at the time the officers came. They
said they had been talking and as
the officers had found no conditions
leading TO c%riminality the Judge de
cided to allow them to go.
Anna Pritchard did not figure so
well Joe Fresh had come TO see
Annie, II was said, and when the OF.
ficers appeared on the scene she de.
MED that there was a man i'm the
house. \ search by the OFFICERS re.
vealed him sticking in the attic. so
up they came to the building The
Judge made II ten and costs. This is
The second time she has been pulled
since the order went into effect.
Maggie Joyce. a drunk and disor.
DERBY member. got the sum OF FIVE and
costs. In lieu Of the five she went up
for 20 days. Mary Beck and Charles
Anderson gave bond for their appear.
ance on a drunk and disorderlv
charge and were fined ten and costs.
Bill Lowell was fined 500 and costs
Tor starting a fight in a second ward
saloon. Bill Schwingle. who had been
arrested with him. was let 20. Ed
Dolan, speeder. was fined so and
costs.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-31
BenMod Briefs

Superintendent II. L. Peddicord. of
Main street. spent yesterday after
noon at Moundsville on business.
Mrs. j. II. McClelland. OF Water
street. underwent an operation at
the Glendale Hospital yesterday and
is doing nicely.
Joseph Keller Is confined TO his
home on McMechen street. with an
illness.
Joe Taylor is confined to his home
on McMechen street. with a serious
illness.
Michael Fisher is contend 10 his
home out Boggs Run. with a serious
illness.
The infant child OF Mr.. and Mrs
James Murphy. Of South Marshall
street. Is seriously i'll.
Several local High school students
attended the Union High Shadyside
basketball game last evening at
Shadyside.
The usual regular services will be
conducted Sunday at the various
churches throughout the town.
Tho infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Ferrie. who was painfully
burned a few days ago by hot water.
is getting along nicely.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-31
POLICE COURT.

ln yesterdays police court the men
and girls cought in the raids on Gene
Wilson's and Artie Burnett's places
we're let go. Judge Jordan In dismiss
ing the girls and men dwoIt rather
l'nsthuy on the points Of the law and
came 10 the conclusion that men we're
IN the houses for legitimate reasons
and that nothing criminal was in.
vOlved.
Tho Wilson woman claimed that She
had taken tho Earl and Hastings
girls INTO her home because they had
no place To- 20 since the embargo had
been placed on the red light district
She claimed that the girls had Sc
cured employment in % legitimate
way. but when their character became
known they we're driven from their
work, with no home or mo- place To-
80. She claimed she had not violated
the order. that She bad bought the
house and that she had been paying
on 30 for three years Gene claimed
she did not know that there was a man
in D house until tho officers arrived
She said she was not home when he
and when the girls told her no
was there she ordered him out. but
Eddie Minard was on tho Job and
pulled tho house.
Artie burnett claimed that she had
living according 10 U0ylc. anG
that her house vas not open. that.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-31
THE THEATRE
AND PAID FoR.
AT COURT

The Broadhurst drama Bought and
Paid For" which opened at the Court
theatre last evening and will be repeat
ed this afternoon and night. h "A strong
attraction. Mr.. B~roadhurst has sue
ceeded In creating an interesting theory
amusing incidents. IL shows the con-
ditions by which "a poor telephone girl
Weds "A millionaire without being IN love
with him and any wise person can Inn
agine the result Because the husband
bought and paid for his wife. as he eN-
intoxicated and insult and abuse her
with unfit words. The scene is act II
il. suffice TO say. H. one chooses poorly
who chooses "A rich husband N she loves
him not The millionaire husband
loves his wife In his way and lavishes
ptness. In the third act the young wife
decides To leave her husband being I'M
willing to risk his future sobriety and
her husband II heart broken. He Is a
good husband when sober. but "a beast
when drinking and the play we'll depicts
conditions in the most refined way.
The acts were well staged and Joseph
Gillow takes the part q Robert stat
ford Well. Miss Eleanor Flower. as
Virginia, Is perfect and capable or
bringing out the real interest in her
role. Miss Grace Van Auke as Fanny.
- fine. william Gary. as Jimmy and
Ralph. Simonf. as Oku. the Japanese SER
who h the sister Of Mrs. stafford are
happily married and have n little babe.
upon which Mr.. Stafford lavishes gifts
TO show his love for his wife's sister.
but this does not bring the proper hap
piness into tho wife's heart The cast
GOOD Matinee today and repetition to-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-31
Ar THE VICTORIA.
MUST BELIEVE IT
When Well known Wheeling People
Tell u SO Plainly.

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iBF'
william Hawk. carpenter. 25i1 Ja-
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my kidneys we're ont OF order and my
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were quite severe Deans Kidney
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For sale by 900 dealers Price. so
'on's Foster MiIhuu Co. Buffalo.
Ne" forh. sole agents for the United
states
= Remember The name-Doans-and
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-31

ana Monday afternoon there will be a
brand new list Of shows. The manage
meht that they will have an
exceptionally good bin for the first OF
the week with a line Of Nictoriascope
pictures mat viii excel anything seen
~ the city for a long time.
thousands have seen the twelve fun
plooded Indians at the Vic and have
been delighted with their music ana gem
eral an around clever work. The women
OF the company ana the little uaupoose
1ttract every bit as much attention as
ne men who make up the greater rart
Holmes and Hollister. with their com
cay eketch. delighted the crowds last
night az did Hei1-Thazer profberr a.
wonderful athletes. Miss Vernon the
singer and v%iolinist and Moore and SRI
,Llre win their comedy Along "A
Country Lane" The comedy ufcft~r-
were very clever.