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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-15
Black Diamond
Lodge Election

New officers for the next year were
elected at meeting OF Black ,Dia.
mond Lodge No. 70. X. OF p, at their
castle hall in Monongah last night.
The men elected are as follows: G. C.
Grover Spragg;. v. c., Chas- Shupp;
Trel., Ira Nichols; NJ. OF NJ, c. w.
Mundon; X. R. s.. T. V. Price; NJ. of
F., Lee n. Satterfeld; NJ. OF Ex., B.
N. Fox; NJ. at A., w. G. Saterlield; l.
G., Lloyd Watson; o G., S. Myers;
Trustee, Glenn Fleming.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-15
PLAYS :: VAUDEVILLE :: PICTURES
Charlotte Walker
intKindling Today
pHoToPLAY THAT MADE a TIRE.
MENoous HIT in NEW
YORK At GRAND


"Kindling," which scored tremen.
dous hit when first produced on Broad.
way and throughout America, Is a
play with an immense human theme
the right Of honorable human beings,
industrious and sober, to live under
such conditions that they can bring
children into the world and give them
a fair chance In life. Though the sub.
feet is especially plain.spoken, SO to
speak, the author, Charles Kenyon,
handles It with that simplicity which
dignifes It and makes 1t eternal
drama.
The heroine Of "Kindling," part
portrayed by Charlotte Walker. is a
woman OF the tenements, about to be-
come mother. who Is afraid to ad.
NIT the coming event to her husband
because she knows that he thinks It
wrong to bring children into a life
Of poverty and squalor. In her at
tempt to solve a problem which is too
big for her, she steals from the rich
woman who owns the wretched build.
ing In which she has been condemn.
ed to dwell. When the day Of reck.
oning comes she finds that her hus.
band is really worthy of her, and he
tries to shield her from all blame.
The events which lead to the happy
conclusion of this wonderful drama.
and the departure Of husband and
wife for the far West, are Of most
compelling interest.
"Kindling" is drama OF the
finest order. 1t has been produced by
Cecil B. De Mile and is positive
masterpiece. 1t is being shown at
The Grand today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-15
Sues for Cows Death;
Stung With the Costs

The suit brought by Frank smt,oft
to obtain $50 damages from the B. &
o. railroad for COW alleged to have
been struck by a train and killed. was
dismissed by Justice Of the Peace NJ.
R. Musgraye last evening, the costs
being assessed againt the plaintiff. The
costs amount to nearly $50 an da not.
ice Of appeal was given. Attorney
Frank Amos represents the plaintiff
and Attorney ]. ]. Kirby the defend
ant.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-15
Mrs. Myrtle Hoffman
Dead; Ill Short Time

Mrs. Myrtle Jane Huffman, wife OF
John Huffman, Of Hoult, died last
night at Cook Hospital after brief
illness. She was aged % years. The
body was taken 10 the Musgrove un.
.dertaking establishment. on Monroe
street and today was taken to her
home at Hoult. Service will be held
on Friday. The exact time has not
been named. Interment will made in
tMeadowdale Cemetery.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-15

JURY TRIAL FOR GRAY
A Jury trial will be held this even.
ing in Squire R. Leigh Fiemlng's court
in the case OF Frank Gray. who is
charged with furnishing liquor to Eliza
some time ago.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-15
WRECK IN YARDS

Work in the Fairmont yard was held
up somewhat on account Of five car
loads of freight leaving the rails,
caused by broken rail. The cars were
replaced on the track and traffic was
moving normally shortly after noon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-15
CHRISTMAS PLAYS
ABUTCH:.ERS SCHOOL
Series of Entertainments
WILDE Given on Friday
of This Week.

The Butcher School which with the
other city schools closes on Friday of
this week for two weeks holiday
will give a series of entertainments
on Friday which promise much in the
way Of entertainment. The eight
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26

nothing much more 10 be paid to the depositors of the banks over the fifty per cent already paid, except part of the S6l.000 now on hand. and whatever may be realized out of the tract of land in Mexico. and the real estate in the district of Alaska. which real estate property was deeded by F.. T. Barnette and wife. but which said trust deed
 Is now being contested by the said F. T. Barnette and wife as afore- said.
 POWER TO APPOINT.
 l4.-That In the course of pro ceedings heretofore had in this case I was given to understand the law to be. and heard same discussed that the selection of the attorney of the receiver, was within the power of the receiver. but the allowance of his compensation was within the power of the court alone, provided always. that the said attorney, when so selected and presented to the court, was not objectionable to the court for grave reasons. That l have known the said de Journel since the year 1898; that he has been qualified to practice in the British court, in the District of Alaska, and in the State and Federal courts of California. and that I am informed and verify believe. that he is now in good standing in the above named courts, and that the compen- sation asked by him seems to me to be reasonable, subject to the ap- proyal of the court. however.
 1E-Tbat while, hniDp in San Eya v- cisco without the benefit of an at torney. and being unaware of my
 ights. with case No 1756 coming on for hearing. and without any knowl- edge of my legal rights and duties legal advice, which the said de Jour nel furnished me in San Francisco daily for over month, looking up the law herein mentioned. without charges whatever; that all of the points of law herein mentioned and set forth, and the new features pointed out to this court in this petition, were never heretofore eith- CT brought to my knowledge or dis cussed by any attorney heretofore employed in this case, and that after hearing the said de Journel herein, We called upon and obtained the opinion of eminent attorneys who approved of his legal advice in the matter, and l further saw written discussions and arguments on the same matters approving same, with the result that I concluded it to he my duty to bring the said de Journel before this honorable court for the purpose of obtaining it's ruling in the matter, and l had no otl CT thought or intention except to govern myself in accordance with the best interests of the estate for which l am receiver.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26
FIRE ON AMERI CANS.

MAZATLAN. April 22.-Advices re ceived in this city state that the CarTanza troops are enroute to San Bias to take possession of that city. Inc place has just been evacuated LN the fCllCWarS of General Villa
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26
.OF INTEREST
 ID ALASKANS
NEW BRIDGE SURE,

SEATTLE, April 19.-Colonel W. r. Richardson. chairman of the Alaska road commission, arrived in this city today enroute to Alaska to confer with the other members of the commission.
 Questioned regarding the plans of the commission for the coming sea son, the colonel said that. among other things, permanent bridge would be constructed across the Cinema river at Fairbanks. He says that the funds at the disposal oi tie commission will not permit ol extensive work this year
 PEOPLES IN SEATTLE.
 SEATTLE, April 19.-E. R. Peo- ples and wife arrived from Interior Alaska today and report having had a pleasant voyage down the coast.
 FAlRBANHSANS IN SEATTLE.
 SEATTLE, April 20-Among the recent arrivals in this city from Interior Alaska are Robert Lavery, the Fairbanks grocer, Angus Me Bride. former clerk of the court at Fairbanks. and Ferdinand Meyers.
 WILL INSTALL PLANT.
 SEATTLE. April 20. According tp -+ipt AAA'N'lOAi VI llINII N6iS SIFtH Out today, it is the intention of local and Alaskan capitalists to install a large plant in the Susitna country as soon as sufficient of the govern ment railroad has been completed to permit the development of that min. ing district Tie syndicate Is com posed of George Dang and other local men and Senator E. F. Millaru and George Baldwin, of Alaska
 FAIRBANKS TO BE CHOSEN.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., April 20 Questioned today regarding the prob able Interior terminus of the gov ernment railroad Thomas Riggs. Jr.. of the Alaskan engineering com, mission, said that the present plan is to build the road only as far as rliItauks. He said that the people of Fairbanks need have no feaI that the road will not extend tc that point, although there has been no definite location selected for the road from the Nenana river
 The selection was not made at the time the other portion of the route was decided on, because of the fact that there are several possible routes from the Nenana to Fair banks. It is the intention of the
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26

commission 10 continue the surveys during the coming season. and an additional report will be submitted to the President next fall in order that he may make the selection be- fore congress is asked for addition al funds
 The commission is not considering the purchase of the Panama Valley railroad.
 OUTSIDERS MUST PAY.
 VALDEZ, April 22.-Federal Judge F. M Brown, of the district court of the Third division. has rendered a decision which, if sustained. means that all Seattle, Portland and other Outside merchants doing business in Alaska will be required to pay a federal tax the same as Alaska cor porations. They also will be re quired to file incorporation papers in the territory and appoint agents to represent them in tl @ North
 The decision was rendered in the case of the w. J. Vanschuyer com pany wholesale liquor dealers of Portland. vs. Oscar Freedman. the Mccarthy saloonman, in which the plaintiff sought to recover the sum of $S00 alleged to be due for whisky purchased. The court dismissed Il @ case on the grounds that the Portland concern was doing business in Alas ka without having filed articles of incorporation. had no agent in Alas ka, and had failed to pay a federal tax, and therefore had no right to bring suit in the district court.
 STAMPEDERS WARNED.
 SEWARD April 23.-Deputy [. s Marshal Evans has Issued warning tgainst stampeding to Seward There will be no work here for late corners and efforts are being made by the authorities to prevent an influx oi common laborers.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26
HEN LAYS 5000 EGGS.

CALDWELL, N J.-Miss Elsie Dobbins of this town is the owner of hen which she believes holds the worlds championship for indus try The hen Is fourteen years old and yesterday she laid her 3000th egg. The hen, a Plymouth Rock was, matched on June 20, 1901, the third birthday Of Miss Dobbins, to whom the chick was presented. A record of every egg the hen has laid has been kept. The hen has come to be called Old Reliable.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26
l om Jurach Died
 From Exhaustion

Tom Jurach, the pioneer whose body was found on the Koyukuk trail recently. died of fatigue ac- cording to letter received here from Dr. Danforth, who Is commis 5iOner at Bettles.
 The coroner's jury decided that Mr. Jurach died while travelling from 3ettles to Wiseman. The remains were buried by the Wiseman Pion- ger Igloo.
 Sunday School Teacher-"What is conscience, Tommy"
 Small Tommy what makes a fellow feel sore when he gets found out"
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26

JUNEAU, April 21. - By vote of nine to seven, the SulZer bill providing for t abolition of capital punishment in Alaska was passed by the lower house of the territorial legislature this afternoon.
 The memorial introduced by Rep resentatiye Noon, asking for the re moval of the territorial capital from Juneau to Seward, was killed today by indefinite postponement.
 H. H. Ross. the automobile man of Fairbanks, has been named terri torial road Overseer for the Fourth division, at a salary of $23O per an mum. All of the road work perform ed will be done by contract
 The lower branch of the legislature has adopted a substitute memorial asking congress to enforce the laws for the protection of the fishing industry.
 Bills have been introduced in both branches of the legislature pro viding for increasing the salary of the territorial mine inspector to S3,000 per annum. The measures also provide that the federal mine inspector shall have no jurisdiction over the inspector named by t . legislature.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26

JUNEAU. April 23.-Senator Hub bard's resolution asking for state hood for Alaska died in the upper house of the territorial legislature today, the members having agreed to seek a more liberal form of territorial government before asking for statehood.
 The workmen's compensation act will be taken up by the senate to- night Both branches of the leg islature will hold night and Sun day sessions until adjournment.
 Senator Sulzer has introduced a bill providing for the holding of pri- maries by all political parties on the same day.
 The house bill providing for the regulation of public service corpo- rations was killed in the senate to- day by indefinite postponement.
 The memorial asking the Alaska road commission to spend $5OOOO on the construction and improve ment of roads in the First division was passed by the senate without a dissenting vote.
 The bill providing additional com pensation for the territorial secre- tary and another bill raising the salary of the territorial mine in spector were passed by the senate today.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26

JUNEAU, April p. - By unani- nous vote, the lower house of the territorial legislature today recon mended the passage of the bill pro viding for system of uniform schools in Alaska.
 The house also recommended for passage the bill providing for the creation of bureau of statistics and immigration the bureau to be under the direction of the secretary If the territory.
 A bill was introduced today provid ing for the punishment of white Slavers.
 During the discussion of the school bill, Representatives Driscoil Col lins, Coombs and Getchell opposed the measure on the grounds that e establishment of such a system as is proposed by the bill would entail too much expense. It is claimed that $10,000 will be required to put the system in operation.
 At the public hearing on the work mems compensation bill, which was drawn by the attorney for the Tread we'll company, Attorneys Henry Ro- den and Cobb opposed tEe measure claiming that it is unavoidable and not true compensatiop act. The bill is designed after the New Jer- sey law, but differs from it in many details.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26

The weight of ore cars descending mine in South Africa is used to produce power by pulling cable wound around a drum that drives dynamo.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26
THE SITUATION
 IN OLD MEXICO
VILLA DEFEATED.

WASHINGTON, D. C.. April 2O.- The state department has been in formed that General Villa has been hopelessly defeated by the Carran- ga forces at Celaya and that he is now speeding toward the American border in an effort to escape his pursuers. Villa is reported to have lost 5000 men during the Celaya battle.
 VILLAS LEADER DIES.
 WASHINGTON. D. H., April 21.- Advices received by the state de partment announce the death of Gen eral Estrada, one of General Villas commanders, who is reported to have been killed during the Celaya bat tle
 AMERICANS TO AiD
 FL PASO, Tex, April 21.-Two aeroplanes, with American aviators, are enroute to the front to assist General Villa in checking the ad- vance of the Carranza forces. Ad- vices received in this city today state that the CarranZa army has occupied Guadalajara.
 FIRE ON AmERI CANS.
 BROWNSVILLE, Tex, April 21.- An American biplane, while flying over Fort Brown today on a scout ing expedition. was fired on by the Carranza soldiers at Matamoras, on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande. The machine was landed safely, tbe aviators having escaped uninjured. An apology for the shooting was rendered to the American authori- ties later by the commander-in-ch in charge of the Carranza forces.
 SAN BIAS TAKEN.
 MAZATLAN. April 22.-Advices re ceived in this city state that the Carranza troops are enroute to San Bias to take possession of that city. Inc place has just been evacuated by the followers of General Villa.
 AMERICANS RETURNING.
 TAMPlCO. April 22.-The Ameri can transport Sumner sailed for the North today with 300 American refu- gees who are quitting Mexico through fear that this city will be the scene of 6 battle between the warning fac tions. There are many Americans still left here, however, who declined the offer of the government to take them home. It is estimated that there are 2,0OO Americans left in the city.
 VILLA ON THE RUN.
 WASHINGTON, D. C.. April 22- The state department has been ad- vised that a Carranza army, con- sisting of 10000 troops. under the command of General Obregon. is hot on the trail of General Villa and his defeated troops near lrapuato.
 It is also reported here that Gen eral Villa has established new head quarters across the international boundary from Nogales.
 LAPS HAVE BASE.
 LOS ANGELES, April 22.-Ac- cording to correspondent of the Los Angeles Times who has just re- turned from Turtle bay, on the Mex ican coast, the Japs have acquired a base there and appear to be pre- pairing to stay. The bay has been mined. and those attempting to go inland are stopped by Japanese ma rines. no one being permitted to go back into the hills. No one knows what the Japs have there, but it is suspected that they have mounted batteries.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26

 LEGISLATURE

JUNEAU, April 19.-Today was killing day in the upper house of the territorial legislature. the members of the senate having defeated, under the indefinite postponement rule, the measures known as the pharm- acy bill. optometry bill and medical bill The bill providing new grounds for divorCes also was disposed of in the same manner.
 An agreement has been reached on the legal counsel bill. the mem bers of the senate having practically decided today to support a measure providing for the appointment of a territorial attorney by the governor after the adjournment of the legis- lature.
 A public hearing will be held to- night on the workmen's compensa- ton bill. which is considered one of the important measures under con alteration. The other important bills still pending are the revenue bill attOTney-general bill. election bill and school bill.
 Representative Driscoll is the author of the amendment providing for the election of a school superin- tendent.
 The senate has recommended by unanimous vote, the passage of the Sulzer memorial asking the Alaska Road commission to spend the sum of $50,v00 for roads in tie First division this year
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26
VILLAS LEADER DIES.

WASHINGTON, D. E., April 21.- Advices received by the state de partment announce the death of Gen erl1 Estrada, one of General Villas commanders, who is reported to have been killed during the Celaya bat
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26

JUNEAU. April 20.-The first bill introduced in the legislature since the expiration of the 45-day limit was presented in both houses today, permission for it's introduction hay ing been granted unanimously by the lower branch and by a majority of the members of the senate Sen ator Hubbard was the only member who protested against the action. The measure provides for tie repeal of the present law with reference to obtaining money under false pre- lenses.
 The Driscol election bill was passed by the senate today Other measures approved by the upper house were the bill with reference % tne property rights of husband and wife the bill regulating the manner of selecting jurors, memor ial with regard to rights of way over public land memorial asking for equitable parcel post rates in Alaska, and resolution granting full compensation to Senator Mo Cam, who was unable to arrive at Juneau in time for the opening of the session.
 The bill providing for the render ing of verdicts in civil cases by three-fourths of the jurors was de- eated in the senate.
 The chief business before the low CT house was the adoption of an amendment to the territorial bank inG law.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26
AMERICANS TO AID.

FL PASO, Tex, April 2I.-TWo aeroplanes, with American ayiators, are enroute to the front to assist General Villa in checking the ad vance of the Carranza forces. Ad- vices received in thls city today state that the Carranza army has occupied Guadalajara.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1915-09-25

Take your choice as to what you
will send him. Many Catholics are
anxious to make some gift to God in
honor of Our Blessed Mother and the
Saints in thanksgiving for favors re-
{ ceived. Such gifts surely bring a
& blessing upon the donors. 49,
Donations may be sent to the Office
of the Catholic Church Extension So
ciety, Mccormick Bldg, Chicago.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1915-09-25
CHURCH BEFORE BIBLE.

Now and then non-Catholic con-
gregations hear things from the pull
pit that must cause them to sit up
and listen, whatever they may think
or say afterward. For instance, the
Rev. f. A. Russell, president of the
Lancashire (England) Congregational
Union, declared on a recent occasion
that "there was Church before there
were any Epistles or Gospels; and
when the Gospels were written the
Church chose those which most truly
recorded her experience. The Cath
olics were wise in insisting that the
Church came first. In their view the
literature of the Church did not au-
thenticate the Church, but the choice
of the Church authenticated the lit
erature. Taking that standpoint, the
importance of regime became para
mount; the very existence of the
churches depended upon honouring
it." Here surely is food for all
thoughtful Professionals.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1915-09-25
GREECE OFFERS A SHELTER TO
PRIESTS FROM TURKEY.

Greece has proved refuge for many
exiled missionaries during this period
of war and disaster, especially those
laboring in the Turkish Empire.
There all the missions have been
closed, the goods confiscated and the
priests expelled.
Rev. A. Andre, S. J., writing from
Athens, says that all the properties of
his order at Adana have been taken
over for military purposes, even the
church being made to serve an end.
The American Ambassador did all
that he could in their behalf, but what
the Turkish Government granted with
the right hand it took away with the
left, and the priests had to sell their
provisions to get money enough to flee
the country. The party of Jesuits was
augmented by thirteen Trappists and
three Lazarists.
It is hard blow for the apostles
in Turkey to see their communities
scattered and their little bands of
converts left without protection. FIR.
Andre asks for the prayers of the
faithful in this time of calamity.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1915-09-25
WHY HE FIGHTS RIGoTRY OF
CREED AND RACE.

In an article that appeared original
ly in the "Cold Spring Advertiser" a
knights of Pythias organ published
in New York, and which was repro
duced in the "Pythian Pilgrim Past
Chancellor John L. Hornberger, of
Buffalo, says:
"The present time filled with strife,
turmoil and hatred of race and creed,
it behooves every true American, no
matter what his former ancestry, no
matter what his creed, to set himself
sternly against the fermentation of ra-
cial or religious prejudice. America
first, equal rights and liberty for all.
Our creed the Golden Rule. The true
knights does no man wrong, but with
friendship for all, with charity for the
weak and erring, and confidence in his
brethren, he is an exemplar of our
teachings, doing honor to himself and
to his God. Why should 1 hate my
brother? God made us ALL He COM
manded us to love We one another
"Let me illustrate from my own life.
Some years ago my wife was critical