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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-09
ATITHE DOG SHOW.

A dog show is a bad place to dis
cuss secrets-too many tail.bearers
around. S;i.5
Don'tttrysto throw the bull-he's got
q bad bite.
Most dogs have enough Irish In
Them t.; appreciate friendly pat.
The only safe way to let dog.eat.
dog Is TO feed lem wieners.
The average bench dog is Just too
dear for anything''-except for the
fellow with a lot of money to spare.
The show bench is the only place
for mother not to worry about her
boy going TO the dogs.
As matter Of fact. a registered
tull:blooded dog hasn't any moro
blood than a poor mongrel.
A watch dog can always tell a
tramp the time-to go.
It you treat a dog right. he may
become very much attached to you
ditto ifsyoui don't treat him right
]. C, MATCHITT.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-09
Think .s.,sssnsss

Brishtness and happiness IN the
mind bring brightness and happiness
In our lives The future 70 but tho
reflection OF our present thoushts.
We can bring either sunshine or dark.
ness In the future by thinking btisht.
mes or gloom now. So. let the model
OF our futures be full OF light and 10y
Il we are to insure these qualities for
ourselves.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-09
Equine Luxuries.

Shower baths have been provided
for horses in certain Of the larger
cities through the kindness OF the hu.
name societies, remarks an exchange.
Arrangements have been made with
the municipal fire departments by
which the societies are allowed to tap
the fire plugs and attach hose and
spray. so that teamsters and others
may give their steeds bath by merely
hating for a moment and turning on
the spray. Water for drinking pur.
poses may also be drawn.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-09

Wolf Pest Of Cattle Ralsers.
The gray wolf of Montana is the
hardest animal 10 trap. 1t is dc.
structive TO cattle.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-09

A scottdale tPa.l man got the baby
to sleep easily for the first time IN
four years and refused to shoot ut a
burglar for fear OF awakening tho
child. Few men have been so hard
put, and proper resolutions OF indorsc-
ment will doubtless he passed by tho
Fathers club.-Buffalo News.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-09
To Avoid raklno coId.

How shall We avoid taking cold To!
begin with, lead the Physiological ilfc.I
is the advice Of a well-known. physi.
clan. Get up In good time: battle.
well: eat three meals OF wholesome,
food day. and don't hurry about it.
Be in the fresh air all the time, day
and night; and get in the sunshine
whenever you can, and It isn't too hot,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-09

Gentleaess and cheerfulness, these
come before all moraiity-they are! the
perfect duties. II your morals make
you dreary, depend upon It they are
wrong. do not say give them up
for they may be all you have: but con-
ceal them, like vice, lest they should
spoil the lives OF better men.-Robert
Louis Stevenson. lss n
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-09
Handy Men Of Iceland.

There are no trades or guilds in
Iceland. every man being compelled
to depend upon HIS own skill for his
supplies. The natives make their own
shoes. shoe their own horses and man.
ufacture their saddles. A few ar.
tisans are found in the capItal-for ex.
ample. a bookbinder, jeweler and
others.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-09

An Secret Triubles quickly cured.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-09

The British government has made
no announcement OF the sinking OF an.
other transport following the loss OF
the Royal Edward.
Shipping records show. however,
that the Red Star liner YaterIand was
renamed the Southland, being placed
under the British flag and was com.
Wandered by the British government
for war purposes last March. She is
listed as being employed in the hos.
pital service.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-09
interestinq.

A New York woman raises the in.
teresting question. who owns wed.
ding presents?" Her husband decided
his to his father and she claims the
wedding presents always belong TO
the wife. Hereafter 1t may DO neces.
sary to state whom the gift is intended
for and file the title at the court
house.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-09
REPORT SINKING
BRITISH TRANSPORT
Southland Formerly the Lin
er Vaterland is Destroy
in Turk Waters.
tRy Assoclnied press.

BERLIN, Sept. ga statement
given out by the Overseas News Agen.
cy today quotes the Weserzeitpng &C.
count OF Bremen as saying that the
British steamship Southland, serving
as a transport, was torpedoed in Turk.
ish waters. The News Agency says:
The Weserzeitung account OF Bre,
men points out that.the transport was
torpedoed in Turkish. waters. The
Southland formerly was the Red Star
liner vaterland.
These steamers few the Belgian flag
up TO the time Of the occupation OF
Belgium. and then sailed under the
American flag. Now the Southland
which lately was flying the American
flag. suddenly was changed into q
British transport"
The Benson signal., 1915-09-04
g St. David Items
Especial Correspondent

ESFpSPf~~
Mrs. Geo. Westfie1d and daugh
ter, Bridget, have returned from
their visit to Risbee.' Z {
Mr.. J. D4neau left Tuesday TO,
Bisbee on a visit. : :"
Miss Ernestina Martinez of Ben
sorsspent the woek-end visiting the
San Juan Ranch here.
MIS-. BellelWiTd is in Lowell on
a VISIT. i 4 /
Lafe Nelson leaves Monday for
U Utah where he will attend school.
Mrs. Geo Smith has returned to
Turner<where Mr.. Smith is work
ing. ~ -
Miss Sadie H. WestGeld leaves
this week to take the Apodaca
school, where she taught lasts term.
: Mr.. ahd' Mrs, Byron Merrill OF
Fairbank were here "one' day last
week. r
School starts here the 9Th. The
teachers names have not been an
nouncedy yet . u !
The farmers here would enjoy a
good rain. - il = -
The Benson signal., 1915-09-04

Crops are all looking fine and the
canal is running full of water.
The Benson signal., 1915-09-04
At the Rink Theatre.

"In the Days of the Thunder
ing Herds was we'll received by a
large audience at the Rink theatre
Thursday night last. It was one
of Selig'e high class productions
Tonight the feature will be "The
Private Officer,'' in two reels. A
onesreel drama. Horseshoe Fol
Luck" and two comedies will also
be a part of tonight's program.
Next Thursday night, the 9th,
the feature will be 3. M. Bowers
"Chip Of the Flying W.
On Sunday night, the 18th in
stant, Manager Wright Walker has
made arrangements to present the
great "Passion Play"
The Benson signal., 1915-09-04
NOTICE. q.
To Whom 1t May Concern:

Notice is hereby given to any and all intend
Jag purchasers Of the N. f. n OF the S. E.. 4 OF
Seceien 10 or the y W. a Of the s. W 4, OF Seq,
and Salt River Meridian, in Cochise. county,
State Of Arizona. That the sale and transfer OF
all or any part of said property is restricted by,
anq must be made iniaccordanpe with an agree
ment and option ent5red into between Juan
Cruz and J. M. Castaneda on the 18th day Of
March, 1900; which said instrument Is OF record
in the office Of the County Recorder Of Cochise
county state ot'Arizons.
Dated Benson, October 25th, 1912.
NJ, f. cASTANEDA,
administrator of Estate of J. M. Castanedas
The Benson signal., 1915-09-04

--~ chas. E. Geetz invites you tc
come in and see the assortment 81
Navajo Indian blankets. r
: DR.. and Mrs. E. B. Thompson
visited in Bisbee ! couple Of, days
the fore part Of the week.
Masters Raymon and Thomas
Mahoney are visiting !their friend,
Master Archie Heller of Tucson,
this week.
Miss Annie Kempf is home from
Berkeley, California, where she, at
tended the summer schod 4at~the
famous university.
Miss Doris Robertson arrived
Tuesday from the Salt River valley
ands is at home with her parents,
Prof. and Mrs, H. @. Robertson,
J.R. Barney, the Happy Valley
goatrhan,' came. to town Thursday.
He reports the goats in good con-
dition and is preparing for the fall
shearing. =
Miss Ora Collins of Tombstone
was guest at the home f'of Mr..
and Mrs.';A. W. Bard during the
week, leaving last evening for a
short visit at Tucson. Miss Col.
lins was one Of our efficient teach
ers last year, but accepted "a posi-,
ton in Tombstone this year.
Jewell Traslx, WHO has been max
ing PatagoniaAhis home for several
years, autoed to Benson Tuesday
in his faEous road burning "fiv-
yer" for short visit with
relatives and friends. His sister,
Miss Hilda, accompanied him home
Thursday. Mr.. Trask reports the
Patagonia country as being fairly
prosperous.
Reyes Mendoza, who came UP
from the Redington countryia few
days ago, being called here by the
illness of his wife, reports construc-
tlon work being prosecuted on a
substahtia1 road from the Apache
group Of claims, id the Catalina
mountains, to the Sacaton ranch on
the San Pedro river, between Red
ington and Mammoth. The work
IS being done by the Phelps-Do
people who own the Apache claims.
Mr.. Mendoza also reports feed
good On the ranges in that section
a few miles back from the riyer.
M. F. Harsh, who arrived here
last week from Los Angeles to
establish residence on his home.
stead two miles NORTH Of Benson,
has been busy this week hau auling
lumber to the claim and is now
erecting a residence thereon. Mrs.
Harsh and daughter Doris arriv-
ed Sunday. Mr.. Harsh is prac-
tical farmer and contemplates to
highly improve his lh2iiss homestead as
time and circumstances will per-
NIT. he will study the conditions
of the Soil and climate here and
will take advantage Of the knowl.
edge gained.
The Benson signal., 1915-09-04

One 4,horse Fairbanks Morse
engine; large Bulldozer pump head
ball valve, brass cylinder; 6-inch
column pipe; 4-inch discharge pipe;
new belt. Gem Secondhand
store.
We buy and sell second hand
locks, keys, monographs and pho
nograph records. Gem Second
Hand Store.
The Benson signal., 1915-09-04
Free Land

20 Acres finest land, 3 miles from
Benson, under Benson Canal and
has ample water from canal. Res
ponsible party can have land and
water free for one year. South
west Lumber Co. s4tf
The Benson signal., 1915-09-04
Robinson Items
(By Special CORRESPONDENT,

! Il. W.Ez q Co. have been in
stallihg a number of new head
gates on their south farm. They
have two plows running breaking
ground for fall crops. >
Mr. Gillette is planting g large
acreage to tqrnips and ruta bagas
He expects to use them for feed.
A fruit and melon festival was
given by the officers to the mem
befs of the Farm Improvement Ais
sociation Tuesday evening.
| Mrs. Rosetta Scott and four
children arrived in Robinson Sat-
urday from Provo, Utah, and ex-
pect to make their home here.
j. S. McGuiry and H. ]. Carl ton
and families are visiting in the Gila
valley, travelling overland,
Prof. H. A. Kimmell has pur-
chased the corner lot north Of the
school house. He has moved a
building onto it and expects to
put in store and postoffice. {
P. P. Sabin has been doing some
cement work ON Sthe Sabin siphon,
and making other improvements
on the canal. " 1: + ~
One thousand pounds of alfalfa
seed has been ordered for the Rob.
inson district. There will probably
be 200 acres Of new alfalfa fields
planted this fall! i
Elisha Thomas has been very
successful with a small patch of
Sudan grass He thinks it's the
crop and will probably plant a
larger acreage next year. (
David 'Sabin returned Monday
from trip to Tt, Huschllca,-
| N. P. Lofgteen retnfned Tuesday
from Bisbee. He reports good
rains id that section. !
Conrad Maggie is down from the
mesa looking after bis crop ON the
HOfJn Etz farm. IA.
Mrs. r. /. Mccall reports that
notwithstanding the drouth they
have a large quantity of fine mel
ons and tomatoes on the mesa.
This speaks well for the dry farm
ers. 80 81
There is talk Of organizing an
orchestra in Robinson. We have
plenty of musical talent. All it
needs is a little training.
Farley Fem is back from Mexi-
co. It Is reported that he intends
to remove his family to Morales,
Sonora, where he has large hold
ings in lands and crops.
A birthday dinner was given by
Mr.. and Mrs. j. R. Cosby Sun
day in honor of their daughter
Ruth. Ice cream and cake were
served.
Invitations are out for party to
be given Friday evening by the
girls of the poultry and canning
clubs at the home Of Mrs. Perry
Tryon.
Prof. H. Q. Robertson of the
Union High School gave lecture
Sunday evening before the mem
bers of the Mutual improvement
Association. His subject, "Oppor-
tunity," was we'll handled and was
certainly appreciated by those pres
ent. Professor Robertson is an
able and forceful speaker.
Mr.. Gillett left Thursday after
noon for Imperial, California. He
expects to bring some horses over.
land.
Uncle Tibb Coons had a runaway
Thursday.> His buggy was badly
broken. No one was hurt.
Crops are all looking fine and the
canal is running full of water.
Call on me for your gasoline, dis
t;11o+o op1 luL-;oot;Do o:ie n u
The Benson signal., 1915-09-04
s..,edxerfiSrYas asafferx.

The following Is list of lstters remaining OF
iap aapd unclaimed for the week endipgAugusta 80
IL ~ - 81
Ifjl> CaballQ Sabero
Sanks Annie Miss
Villa, Mariade
WillaraC
Pefsonss calling for unclaimed matter will
please say advertised." Acharge Of one cent
Will be ?e made for each piece Of unclaimed mat
ter deliger,ed as re4qqireo by seotipE'e3e Postal
Laws ara Regulations.
L. D. REDFIELD, Postmaster
The Benson signal., 1915-09-04
Services at M. e. Church

Il =
Services at M. e. Church
Sunday School at rs a, m.
Preaching services at ri O'Clock
a. N. and 8 p. NJ. I
A Labor Day sermon will be
preached in the evening, entitled
''Wo ork, Play and stady.p )
A cordial invitation'is extended
to all to attend these SERVICES.
MIR. and Mrs. w. H. Skinner OF
Tucson visited friends and relatives
in Benson this week. Mr.. Skin
ner' has just returned from
San Francisco where he was con-
fined for some time in the Southern
Pacific hospital. He has resumed
his position as engineer for the S,
P. on the main line.
Hi Wo, accompanied by his
danghter.in. law, Mrs. Poppy Wo,
expects to depart for China shortly
on an extended visit
Legal blanks at the Signal Office.
>fH II = e
The Benson signal., 1915-09-04

Another Carload of Overlands

H. c. Kimball received another
carload Of Overland automobiles
Monday, and Wednesday three of
the autos, were taken to the ella
valley to be delivered to purchas-
ers. Messrs. H. G. Kimball, John
Profitt and Perry Burke drove a
car each, and were accompanied
by Mesdames Burke and Profitt.
Mr.. Profhtt returned Thursday but
the other members of the party are
still on the ella visiting friends.
The Benson signal., 1915-09-04

Call on me for your gasoline, dis
tillate and lubricating oils. G. F,
Moss:
The Benson signal., 1915-09-04
PRESBYTERIAN Church Services

Tomorrow the usual services will
be held, Rev. Purves to occupy the
pulpit.
Sunday school at 10 a. m,
Preaching service at II a. m.
Young peoples meeting, 7 p, m,
Preaching service at 8 p. m.
You are cordially invited to at
ltend these services.
The Benson signal., 1915-09-04
Miranonte Items
Especial Correspondent

! Especial Correspondent
Mr.. Howard Martineau has re-
turned from Douglas, where he at
tended the farmers meeting last
week.
Mr.. S. Hickson of Douglas and
Mr.. Davis of Milestone were oTvet
at Miriam ohte last Tuesday. They
were locating the spot awhere they
intend to builda station. -
Mr.. and Mrs. James Johnson
gave a PARTY in honor of MI. Thos.
Fry, Who Intends to leaye in short
time. Those present had a very
enjoyable time! Games were play
ed after which refreshments were
served consisting of ice cream and
cake. -
Mr.. aud Mrs. J. 3. Lewis, ao-
companled BY their son and daugh-
ter, were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Johnson.
A dance was given at the Mira
monte school house Thursday night.
Those preggehtt had an ENJOYABLE
time.
For Sale
No. 4 OVENS Bean Thresher,
slightly used. :
SECOND hand Hay Baler, on easy
terms.
SECOND hand Single Disc Plow,
reversible; cheap.
New two burner, self generating
Gasoline Stoves less than cost.
Southwest Lumber Co. s4tf
7 am selling a fine lot of ladies'
and men's shoes below cost. Come
and see them. NJ. Meila.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-02-15
SAM . AND HENRY
REDMANBOUNDO OVER

Sam and Henry Redman, the
negroes who resisted the officers
on the 7th of this month on their
farm east of the city, and at which
time Patience Redman was shot
and subsequently died of her
wounds, were bound over to the
Spring term of the Superior Court
by Judge Adams. Bond for both
negroes was fixed at $4,000 each.
Nose Stevens. an old negro in
the house at the time of the shoot
ing and for whom warrant had
also been issued, was released from
custody for lack of evidence to
connect him with the offense.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-02-15
Favor SO-Day Embargo
On Wheat Shipments

Chicago, Feb. 1O-Chicago bakers
will cooperate with the National
Masters Bakers Asso. in demand
ing that Congress place a 9O-day en-
barge on American wheat shipments.
Reports from large cities throughout
the county indicate the bakery bust
ness has materially decreased since
the price of bread has been raised.
In Chicago 800 bakers went out of
business in the month of january,
according to B. H. Dahlheimer, presi-
dent of the Chicago Master Bakers
Association, and similar reports are
received from other large cities.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-02-15
Montgomery Advertiser
Is Enjjoined From
Carrying Liquor "Ads'

Montgomery, Ala, Feb. 49,
Chancellor w. R. Chapman today
granted the state of Alabama a
temporary injunction restraining
the Montgomery Advertiser from
carrying liquor advertisements.
This follows action taken yester-
day by Attorney General w. L.
Mastin to test the constitutional
ity of the newly passed benson
law which prohibits the carrying
of liquor advertisements in pap
ers circulating in the state.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-02-15
WAR BREVITIES

Berlin again celebrating victory over the Russians in East
Prussia under the eyes Emperor extent of tho
Muscove defeat by Field Marshal Hnenburg not yet
come known officially but Germany awaiting the expeanty
the belief that has This
ded by unofficial report that eight army into
East Prussia strengthen the German repeng the invaders
AS the of Important military operations the east has dis
placed France and Belgium points the Baltic
the north Bukowna in the south engagements
progress while in the only artillery
small infantry sortie taking place.
In Poland the heaviest progress. Between the
ing fought Farther south Poland artillery dues taking place
and in the Cpathans the anguinay lighting continues While
claims of important by either the
Germans in Poland both Vienna and Perograd that
have gained advantages.
spectacular air raid by tbirty-four British hawai- aircraft has
taken place Belgium British admiralty reports bombs
dropped by the armen did damage German gun positions railway
stations and railway lines.
Ambassador Gerard Berlin delivered govern
ment the note of the United States concerning Germany
proclamation of and her stated intentions regarding
of merchant ships entering the prescribed
Italy has appropriated $3O00OOO military expenses up to
July
The British steamer Toquay has towed into Scarborough
England badly damaged having either torpe
doed
Perograd hears that Germany and Austria have declared the
dependence convention been called to choose
a king.
Five French aviatos have dropped bombs military
aerodrome Muelhausen.
The latest oa disclose few details battles in
the presumably for the that the Russians been
retiring from East Prussia have made ready advance
of the reinforced German army.
In Poland the opposing forces alignment South Warsaw
while the troops advancing Bukowna
captured important positions only there but Capathans
in the neigh5orhood of Dukla pass.
The Serbian fortress of Semendria said have blown ND
by its powder magazine after by Aus
tro Hungarian artillery.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-02-15
MARKETS OF TRIPLE ENTENTE
CLOSED TO GERMANS FOREVER

Paris Feb 3The meeting finance minister's of the trpa
entente was not merely organize victory declared
the Russian minister of finance Natin e
must not obliged day after the ended pay
indemnity to the Germans by leaving open them
coupling and enrichng themselves expense
Germany, having demolished the factories Belgium Holland
northern France perhaps thinks force
cannot make ourselves Let be quite
closed to her forever"
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-02-15
RUSSIANS RETREAT 80 MILES
ALL RUSSIA DOWNCAST

Fetrograd Feb 3Gloom prevails the capital to-
Gay following the of Russian forces
from East Prussia purpose choosing their own little ground
The public showing that the Russian troops
have been driven back for eighty miles
The Russian General Staff that they will follow out their
plans perfected in the early part of the war;
1he semcrcuar formation of the Russian recently
tended from the Mazuran Lakes % Therefore, the position has
heen changed without allowing break general 'front.' Now
end of the the province Flock and the other the
Province of Kovno
That the Russian offensive progressing of the Wis
lula the Mwa and Serpec districts in Poand and that the
Uerman troops being pushed back from of the Bura
river the official reports issued here today but the public believes
that there is is left unsad in these renorts
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-02-15
Kidnapped Boy
Found in Atlanta

Atlanta, Ca, Feb. 13.-De-
finite trace of little Robert Allen
Striker, the boy kidnapped from
his home in st. Petersburg. Fla,
has been found in Atlanta, and a
South Side boarding house at
which mysterious old woman
and a boy were seen is being
closely watched by the local
police.
The boy disappeared from the
home of his step-father. W. C.
Richter, at st. Petersburg, in
December, and was recently seen
it is said, in company with an
aged beggar woman. who was on
her way to Atlanta. The clue to
the Atlanta boarding house was
given the police by a negro SER
want woman who said she had
seen a boy answering little
Roberts description at this house,
in company of a queer-looking
old white woman.
The police are now waiting to
hear from the parents before
taking active steps,
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-02-15
Warning To Public

Warrant No. 1894 has been tax
en- out of the Warrant Book by an
unknown party. The public is here
by warned not to trade for same,
as the signatures to it, if any, are
forgeries.
R. V. Handley,
Chairman B. H. Co.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-02-15
G. A. R. Issues Card Of
Thanks to Fitzgerald Banks
February 13, 1915.

4 ODI UuI IC3 IO1O'
Colony Post No. IA, G. A. R.
on motion of comrade Mccormick
seconded by Comrade Bruner,
UNANIMOUSLY passed a vote of
thanks to the Banks of our City in
appreciation of the closing of the
Banks Feb. - in honor of Lincoln's
1O6th birthday anniversary.
A. G. Justice, Post. Adjt.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-02-15
Two More British Ships Are Sunk

Havre Feb 13Two British vessels the Oo and the
London Trader believed shipping have been
by German submarine They on January 30 near Duo
geness.
telegram from Rouen says James Colen survivor of the
Trader landed there by the Poland whose stated
another ship whose could give had saved three other
sailors of the Trader