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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-30
NEW RUSSIAN
OFFENSIVE MAY
CAUSE SHIFT
="
Success in Buckowina Would
Place Austrian Armies
in Danger.
V -.
GERMAN ATTACK FAILS
Belief That If salonica Is
Attacked Bulgarian Army
Must Do It;
fByIAssociated Press)

LONDON, Dec. so:-Although Petro-
grad remains silent on the subject
the public is inclined to believe the
Russians are undertaking great Of
fensiys movement in Bukowina, near
the Bessarabian border. Official Aus.
trian reports telling Of attacks by the
dense masses of Russian troops indi.
cate that an important battle is under
way. Fighting centers at a point near
Toporouts; q small town just within
the border Of northera Bukowina, but
simultaneous attacks are being made
along an EXTENDED front reaching from
the Pruth to a position north of the
Dniester4 river, a distance Of about 40
miles,
The latest advices state that the
Russian assault is being continued &C.
companied by unusually heavy bonn.
bardment.
Unofficial reports from the extreme
north of the eastern front state the
Germans have made a serious but fu.
tile attack in the region of Lake Babit,
while the Russians west OF Lake Kan.
gerarest threatening Mitau.
These opposing attacks create a
delicate situation as s;'successful ad.
vance by either would endanger con.
siderable forces Of the defeated op-
popents. isi
Along the western front except for
mining and aerial engagements on the
British line, the chief fighting seems
to be confined to the yosges, where In
the region of Hartmans Weilerkopf,
the French claim to have made sue.
cessful advance.
Berlin officially. minimumizes this
success, but does not deny It wholly,
Nothing has happened to change the
Macedonian position but it is general.
" believed that any advance into
Greek territory must be made by the
Bulgarians, the opinion being that
the Austro. Germans cannot spare
enough troops for serious attempt
against! Saloniki.
Domestic tension In England over
the compulsion question has been
greatly relieved.
Speculation continues concerning the
method which is to be adopted 70
reach eligible unmarried men, a major.
ity agreeing that the Derby plan of
attestation will be extended for this
purpose.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-30
Fairbanks Boom
Gets Going. at Last
fBy Associated .Press)

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 30.-
Fairbanks for president" signs were
posted In all hotels and throughout
the business district today, and it was
understood the name OF former Vice
President Charles w. Fairbanks would
be placed formally before the nation
as a candidate for tho Republican
nomination for president at party
"love feast" here this afternoon.
Each arriving train and interurban
car brought delegates, some with
bands, and the crowd was said to be
largest that ever attended a Repub-
lican gathering in this state.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-30
South Penn Oil Company
Announced Advance Of
10 Cents. /
ARE AFTER STORED OIL
Hope ESn esssd that Pres
emnt;l "a I; Price Will luce Pro-
ducers TO- Let Go.

~, "a
'(By Associated Press.)


PITTSBURGH, Dec. so.-Another
advance in the price Of crude oil was
announced by the South Penn on
company at the opening Of the market
today. ,,,.
Pennsylvania crude the base of the
list being advanced 1oscenls a barrel
to s2.25. Ten cents was also added
to Mercer Black, Corning and New
Castle bringing the price to sl.75,
while eight cents additional listed
Cabell Ito SITS and Somerset TO
s1.63. Ragland was advanced three
cents to rs cents.
Oil authorities express some hope
that this latest addition to the price
would bring out some oil held by pro
ducers. n,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-30
.B|'&L ASSOCIATION
DEC|.LARESD|VI||D|E|ND|
Stockholders Made Happy,
With Sgb bstaBtial Retg1p
on Investments.

AT the regular meeting Of the Board
of Directors Of the eFairmont Build
ing and Loan Association held in the
Association Rooms last night Q. semi
annual dividends of 81 per cent. was
declared on the paid Up; stock and
A per cent. on the installment stock.
Checks will be, mailed for the dtyi
dend on paid up stock and the diyi
dend on the ,installment stock will be
credited on the Pass Books in accord
ance with the Bylaws.
The Building,an Loan Association
continues to gov rapidly and has be.
come one OF the lea,ling financial IN,
stitutions of tie city
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-30
River is Falling
After Rapid Rise

The sMonongahcla River at noon to.
day was % feet and falling. This is
bylno means out ofSthe ordinary after
rains ad no trouble is expected. So
far no damage has been done.
The rivers at Clarksburg and Graf.
ton were menaclngly swift and high
lastnight, but today they have dropped
until all danger is past.
The river is free from debris.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-30

here, and made a dash for freedom.
When the three men alighted from
"a train o few hours slater in Union
town, they were arrested and lodged
in jail charged with jail breaking.
The men with Brown gave their
names as David Jones and Thomas
Kelley, Of Pittsburgh.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-30
High School Strike IS
Spread To- Porto Rico
(Ry Associated Press'

{ SAN JUAN. Porto Rico, Dec. 90
After bein gon strike for almost
two m nths the Hight School
students Ut Arecibo have returned to
their books. q
The strike started on October 40.
following a reported robbery OF one
OF the students. The stud dents became,
offended when they were compelled
10 undergo g search BY q detective.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-30
French Take Turk lslane

PARIS, Dec. SO-French troops have
occupied the Turkish island Of Castel.
orizo in the Aegean sea between the
island OF Rhodes and the gulf Of Ada.
lia, according to. the morning papers
in Paris. The possession of Casteloriz
as naval base is characterized as
indispensable.
Castelorizo is small island OF Ash.
attic Turkey lying off the south coast
of Asia Minor. rs miles east by south
OF Rhodes. 1t has an area of II square
miles and is inhabited mainly by the
Greeks.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-30
To Get More Money
for Much Less Work
tBy Associated Press. +,

MERlDEN, Conn. Dec. so-An.
nonncement was made by the Inter.
national Silver Company and Manning
bowman and Co. a silver working
plant, OF the adoption effective Janu.
ary I Of new. scale under which en-.
ployes will receive more for a IS hr
week than they been for a 60 honr
week. The exact figures were NOT vriy.
en-. Minimum wage for women viii
be 12h cents an hour. :. 4, '1'i
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-30
Snow is Falling in
South California
lBy Associated pressl

SAN BARNARDINo, CAL, Dec. 80.
fell here today for the first
time in more than 10 years. The snow
fall was general in this section Of
Southern California citrus belt
Growers said no damage to citrus
;tuits would result unless the temper.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-30
Maekensen In Sofia.

]. LONDON. Dec. 30-A semi.official
telegram received in Amsterdam from
Sofia, Bulgaria states that Field Mar.
shal Won MaCkensen. the German com.
mander, arrived at Sofia yesterday ac-
cording to a. dispatch to Reuters Tel
egram Company.
After visiting the German and Aus
trian minister to Bulgaria and King
Ferdinand, the field marshal returned
to headquarters.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-30
ITALIANS WIN
NAVAL BATTLE
IN ADR|A'I|C
Austrian Destroyers. Were
Driven Away From Port
Of C,attars. 9, It
.FRENCH7IN AEGEAN SEA
Troops Are Landed on Is:
land Off South Coast of
Asia Minor.
(By Associated Press.)

PARIS, Dec. 30-Two Austrian tor.
pedo boat destroyers have been sunk
as a result Of an encounter with sea
forces of the Allies at a point outside
Of Cattaro In the Adriatic.
The purpose of the Austrian ships
was to lombard Durazzo. An allied
squadron went to meet them and the
result above set forth.
In addition the remainder Of the
Austrian squadron was pursued by the
warships OF the allies and compelled
to fee toward the Austrian base. :
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-30

You'd better look at her now, for
after January 1 she'll be the center OF
all eyes in Washington, D. G. Her
name is Miss Anita Kite. She is the
daughter Of Surgeon INV. Kite, u. s.
N, retired, and Mrs Kite She Is the
seasons prettiest bud. and will for.
mally bloom in society the first Of
the year.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-30
Alleged Reckless
Autoist to be Heard

Bobby Hood placed a forfeit Of $40
In Mayor, Anthony Bowen's hands this
porning for his appearance this eve.
ping at 7.So o'clock on charge Of
running his auto in such a manner
that life and limb were endangered on
the city streets.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-30
Revolt is Brewing
INVEST terniC China 4
.lby Assolc,.ia 4 ted Lp,re.ssIs.. n I,

lBy. Associated Press.) B
SHANGHAI, Dec. 30-A telegram
from Cheng. .Tu, capital fithe province
Of Sze.Cheun, says there are lindica.
tions that a rising in Western China
is being planned, secret preparations
being made for the revolt. The opinion
is expressed that chances for the sue.
cess Of the smoyeme enty are small.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-30
GOV. NJ. 8. ..IHAMMoNn nIE,

GOV w. 8. HAMMOND DIES
u BATON ROUGE, La, Dec. 3o.-
Governor w. S. Hammond OF Mimi
Iesota, died suddenly early today at
Clinton Las about 80 miles north
Of here, according to telephone mes
sage from Clinton.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-30
YOsT LAW IMPROVES TRACTION CO. BUSINESS
Can YOU Write a Better
Kissing Poem Than These?

kissing brought forth
number OF osculatory all are
few the latest and write
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tFrom Milwaukee):
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The grip by hand 10 all K.o a5sSss
But grippe by lip say, CO. ~
Kiss with your eyes, vi you wise,
And leave the lips TO other guys
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II Is said that kissing 10 infectious
To every one alike the great small,
On account Of measly colds and germs typhus
That gather round and !permeate
But Ills my frank oplon
That It's lust foolish fad
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Than not have ki.s cd at all.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-30
Pittsburgh Keggs Hold Up
The lail at Brownsville
(By Associated Press)

tBy Associated Press)
BROWNSVILLE, Dec. sO.-Two men.
early today forced open the Browns,
vile police station. covered all the
prisoners with revolvers,g released
Thomas Brown, who was held In con.
nection with a robbery at Lynn, near
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-30
Lance Applied to
Enperor's Neck
fBy Associated ,press!

fy.l tBy gAssociate Press.)
sL0ND0N,SD Dec. 30!-A dispatch from
Zurich, Switzerland, to the Central
News says, Emperor William, who Isl
suffering from q suppurating phlegmi
In the neck, has been given relief
his doctors having resorted to lane
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-30
The Weather.

West virginia-Cloudy tonight and
Friday. -.Tet-'s ~ r. ~ "a r
Western Penna.-Unsettled tonight
and Friday; not much change, in TEN.
perature.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-30
LOCAL WEATHER READINGS
E. Hall, Observer.

Temperature at s a. M. today s2. =
Yesterdays weather rain; tempera.
.ture, maximum 40; minimum 81 pre-.
cipitation .33: A.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-10-07
He Sings
Tonight!

Somebody discovered that
he had a voice. Somebody
undertook to advise lessons
and training and hard work.
And Seymour took the advice
lie wasn't sure OF himself
until he sung for Clearance
Whitehill. Clearance is Ameri-
cas- greatest baritone-very
greatest. And Clearance said
this:
Seattle possesses n young bari
tone who Is destined TO be heard
from in the first rank OF singers in
this and other countries. for Mr.. Sey-
mour has a beautiful voice, cxcep-
tionnl both in range and quality. and
that. coupled with his particularly
fine appearance. will make him one
Of Americas big baritones. His
training seems 10 be OF the very
best. his sustaining power and dra-
matte intensity are quite remark.
able. his shading and phrasing most
striking. look forward with keen
interest to his future appearance In
the musical world"
Tonight. ut the Metropolitan tho
atre. Seymour will give a farewell!
concert--ho leaves for Boston TO fin
ish the work begun by his teacher
here.
Tonlghts affair Is 10 he a big one.
Hundreds Of tickets have been sold
already by his loyal friends and
classmates Dad" Wagner Will con
tribute full orchestra Mile. La
Barrocquc, Seymour's teacher, will
sing tho Mirror Scene" from
That's" Miss Anna Grant Doll will
contribute n piano solo. and Mrs.
Harding Worth will play the &C
Tho program is varied and bril-.
liant Those who have heard young
Seymour sing Danny Deever' say
that It alone Ia worth at least two
fifty!
The tickets for the concert Will
he spld at the box office of the Met.
ropolitan theatre tonight. and so
cents will admit one 10 any part Of
the house. It's going to be big
night tonight"
DER WANDERER.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-10-07
BAD BREATH
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets
Get at the Cause and
Remove 1t.

DR. Edwards Olive Tablets. the
substitute for calomel. act gently on
thu bowels. and positively do the
work
People afflicted with bad breath
find quick relief through pr. ED
wards olive Tablets Tho pleasant.
Hugar-CoBted tablets arc taken for
had breath bv all who know them.
Or Edwards olive Tablets act
gently but firmly on the bowels and
liver. stimulating them 10 natural
action, clearing tho blood and gently
purifying the entire system.
They do that which dangerous cal
omel does without any OF the bad
after effects.
All the benefits OF nasty. slcken-
ing gripping cathartics are derived
from Or Edwards olive Tablets
without gripping pain or disngreeabl 10
effects OF any kind.
DR. +. NJ. Edwards discovered the
formula after ~ years OF practice
a nSng patients afflicted with bowel
ana liver complaint, with the at
tcndant had breath
Or Edwards olive Tablets are
purely n vegetable compound mixed
with olive oil. YOU win know them
by THEIR olive color.
Take one or two every night for u
week and note the effect Zoe and
Csc per box. All druggists.
The Olive Tablet Company. Column
bus, u,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-10-07
CONTINUED
FROM PAGE l
PRESIDENT WILSON
WILL MARRY WIDOW

his daughter. Miss Margaret WI.
son. and his cousin. Miss Helen
Woodrow Bones. a member OF the
White House family. For a month
this summer. Mrs. Gait was n
guest OF Miss Wilson and Miss
Bones at Cornish. n. II. There
the relations between the chief Ell.
ecutiye and the fascinating widow
ripened into affection.
She is strikingly handsome
woman OF graceful. slightly plump
figure. with brown hair and gray.
blue eyes. interested in outdoor
sports. and an interested follower
OF charities.
Played Golf With Him
On the presidents recent golf
trips she was a frequent guest and
often played with him. Miss Bones
and DIR. Cary y. GrayEon. the presi.
dents personal physician. She
has been a frequent guest at the
executive mansion Of late, where
her vivacity tended to drive away
the cares OF the day. under which
the president labored
Announcement OF the engage
ment followed dinner party last
night on the eve OF Secretary Nc.
Adoo's departure for the Pacific
Coast
The wedding will be extremely
quiet and will be in the Gait home
I'm the fashionable Dupont Circle
section. probably early In Decem-
Der, the White House announced
tOday
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-10-07
LABOR BACKING
PORT CANDIDATE

Two candidates for the vacancy
on the port commission created by
the resignation OF Gen. II. NJ. Chit
tenden were being mentioned Thurs.
day-D. II. Shoemaker. former busI-
ness agent OF the Longshoremen'
union. and w G.. Norris of 65l5 w
Hanford ST., OF the Norris Safe and
Lock Co.
The election will not be held until
Wednesday. the commissioner de-
cided Wednesday.
Shoemaker is the choice of organ
tied labor. Norris was named by
Louis Williams. president OF the
South End Development club. which.
he remarked. represented 100000
600 to s50.000.000 worth OF proper.
ty. He spoke before the commission
Wednesday.
The successful candidate will
serve the balance OF Gen. Chitten.
den's unexplred term, until Jan
uary /.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-10-07
new COMPANY WILL
EXPLOIT MT. Rainier

TACOMA. Oct. John Reese
concesslonaire OF Recse's camp. In
Paradise valley. Mount Rainier. has
been notified by Assistant Secretary
OF the Interior stephen r. Mather
that his concession ends this sea.
son
With this notice. II develops today
that a company OF Tacoma and Seat.
tie business men has been organized
to handle every concession connect.
cd with the Rainier National park
for 90 years The construction OF a
$4,000 hotel camp will be eommenc-
cd at once.
Chester Thorne. OF Tacoma. 10
seph Ble;hen. c. d. sumson and
Herman Chaplin. OF Seattle. are
some OF these interested.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-10-07
GERMAN |
LINE BREAKING.
French Gain Important Vic
tory on Western Battle
Front
2 MILES FROM RAILWAY

PARIS, Oct HEAVY, lueessant
artillery firing for the past few days
has worn down the German resist.
snee In the Champagne. Tho sec
Iond line OF Tcuton trenches Is
erumbIln9 beneath the giant shells.
and indications point 20 a German
retirement along a wide front.
French capture OF Tahure and
Tahure heights with comparatively
slight losses was reported In last
nights communique.
French guns hlotted out redoubta
and trenches. and leveled stone
bridges coneealing enemy guns A
few regiments stormed the remain.
Ing works and attacked the Ger.
mans with tho bayonet.
Tho Tahure victory is one OF the
most important successes since TIE
initial drive In the Champasae
swept the Germans from their first
line Of defenses.
The ease with which the capture
was effected convinces experts that
the Baxancourt Chalierange rail.
way. less than two miles from the
French advanced works. will be
pierced within a fortnight.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-10-07
GOES TO HOUSE PARTY

WASHINGTON. Oct. 7.-Presi.
dent Wilson Will leave tomorrow
for New York accompanied by his
fiancee, Mrs. Norman Gait; his
cousin. Miss Bones: DR.. Grayson
and Secretary Tumulty. 10 attend
a house party given by the presi-
dents friend. Col. House
The president and Mrs. Gait will
attend theatre in New York tomor.
row night. and the entire party will
witness Saturdays worlds series
game At Philadelphia.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-10-07

This IL the remedy that has aston
ished scientists by Its quick action.
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vigor and the buoyancy Of youth.
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Ing makes you tired Of the game 81
life-your nerves have got you" .
you've used up their vital force
You're nerve sick. not body-sick
nerve hungry, not dyepeptic. and
must build Up on nerve-tonlc-f food
ft'H = shame for n man NJ so 10 feel
gloomy or low-spirlted, or be lacking
In thu staying power that filis you
with -up-and-Ri KelloRg'E
Sanltons Waters revive you so you
feol like new being. and keep you
at your best for years 20 come
To convince you Of their merit, let
uE mail you. FREE. = b0-cent trial
box Kellogg Saultone Waters. in
regular 81 boxes. are for sale by all
leading druggists whether YOU got
thew from me- or buy from YOUR
druggist. doa't fan 70 get them right
away.
The regular 81 90 rizs ~ Kellogg
Sauitonn waters H. for sale IN Scat
tic ~ owl Drug 20. ThEd ave. and
pike ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-10-07
SAFE BURNED UP

The safe In Che MontesaAo.
Wash. depot was burned. with all
its contents. early this morning. ac-
cording to word received here by
the police from Sheriff Matthews.
A burglar. evidently intending to
burn the door OF the safe, with a
tank Of oxygen. lost control Of the
situation. r. Ia not known how
much money was burned.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-10-07
THREE RECALLED

NORTH YAKIMA. Oct. THE
duty OF appointing an entire board
of county commissioner devolves
today nGov. Lister. Al yester-
today on Gov. Lister A. ycstcr-
ent members were swept out OF of.
flee by an overwhelming vote.
The recall resulted from n grand
jury investigation last spring. when
the commissioners were indicted
for alleged graft In the purchase Of
road machinery and other supplies
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-10-07
PILES UP

VALDEZ. Alaska. Oct. Lack OF
ships Is given as the reason for
thousands OF tons OF copper being
held In the bunkers OF mining COM
panies in Prince William sound dis
trict. The transportation compa.
MES are unable 10 handle the mass
of freight intended for the smelter
at Tacoma.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-10-07
BLOCK RUSS OFFENSIVE

BERLIN. Oct IA gigantic OF.
fensive by the Russians. simultane-
ously with the Anglo-Frcnch drive
was planned recently. according 20
news received by the authorities.
but Field Marshal Won Hindcnburg
blocked the plan.
Russian prisoners Disclosed the
Slay strategy. which provided thar
the car strike the Dvinsk-Smorkon
line. driving the Teutons back TO the
swamps and duplicating tn. feat o,
Won Hlndenburg In the battle OF the
Mazurin Lakes.
Gen. Russky actually launched his
attack But he found Won Hlnden.
burg mcnacing his TANKS. and every
move eountcred.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-10-07
BLAST IN WAR PLANT
KILLS FOUR MEN

EMPORIUM, Pa, Oct. 7.--Ex-
plosion OF 5000 pounds OF
guncotton in the Aetna Explosive
company's plant here during
the night killed four men and seri-
ously injured dozen.
Reports said the company was
working on R s35, 0o0. 900 war order
for the allies.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-10-07
CLANCY IS FINED

Johnny Clancy. proprietor OF the
roadhouse. the Meadows. home OF
the Pacific Social club. was fined
$3.50 and tho cost Of a superior court
conviction Of selling liquor In a dry
unit, late "Wednesday. by Judge
Macintosh. Prosecutor Lundin
had recommended the maximum
sentence, 5000 fine and 30 days in
jail.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-10-07
COSTS S66.85 EACH

Secretary Reuben Jones. OF tho
school board, I'm report to the
board. declares the cost OF teaching
Seattle's school children Is s65.s5
per child for the 10 months school
year Property owned by the Seat
tie school district is said by him TO
he worth s6.733.25i.