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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25
SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH IS, 1915.
AMERICA FIRST
REoIJIREs SOME ATTENTION.

Prosecution of work the Alaska government
owpsJ srailroad mas brought other departments OF
ths9federal government actively into the field IN
shipshape the great commerce that will
the great northern territory as soon as ra
with the interior makes possible the
opening $upsof its vast resources.
COST and geodetc survey is pointing out the nee
additional work in the coastal waters OF Alas
the potential steamship route safe for travel
who asonshed and delighted at the mag
nicen scenery along tho Alaskan coast usually does
not realize that the very features which cause admira
on, continued below the surface Of the water
form dangerous pinnacle rocks and other obstruc
tons soSdseaded by the navigator
All commerce between Alaska and the Pacific coast
Obliged to pass through the intricate
channels in southeastern Alaska These
passages which usually deep depressons between
ridges are apparently SAFE but the appearance OF
security deceving account of the existence Of very
sharp pinnacle rocks, rising in many cases, from great
such small extent that the ordinary meth
hyurography such casting the lead, fail to
veal them
This necessary the adoption of the "wire
aGYice supported by buoys, and carrying rigid
cable depth below the surface, and dragged
over eurface of the by two tugs, at either
end: Nhpn the drag encounters pinnacle point, the
buoyss tpSand the rock is charted
Thayey uncertainty Of the existence Of these pima
fact that they rise from great depths makes
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25
wAsHINGTo-lN. .. G., March 25.

WASHINGTON. D.. c., March 26.-
Congress.at.large Howard Suther-
land delivered himself OF a very briek
and emphatic denial that he had given
i thought of withdrawing as sena-
1tpr1als candidate and announcing him.
seIf aScandtd for the full term in
the House from the Second district.
Ut 10 too utterly untrue to waste
many Words IN denying" he said.
am inR the senatorial contest to
vim and firmly believe shall win. 1
arn receiving substantial encourage
ment aud lots sof 1t, from every quar-
ter Of the state.
Sutherland is hard at work on his
candidacy He is sending out letters
andiprintad literature by the hundreds
pouhd. and his Office, with an extra
iarge clerical force, presents busy
scene. He receives callers from the
state eYerya day and letter mail by the
sacktull. One of his recent callers
ysls Henry "a. Nolte, the we'll known
wheeling attorney, who Ia a strong
supporter of Mr.. Sutherland's candi-
dacy torsthes United States Senate.
rhe frst member of the states con-
8reaHfohal allegation to formally an
fpunce that he seeks a denomination
81 Hon. Edward Cooper, the popular,
able aud efficient representative of
the Nth district. He sent out his an
llplnpement to the party papers in
his district a day or two ago. 1t is
IA tle form OF ia signed letter ad.
dressed To the voters Of the Fifth, and
Is frank; manly and modest state.
nent- Init he calls attention to the
act that ief has been standing by the
lob exerSs since he took the oath Coop.
81 tils not missed a roll call----an un-
usual record. "endeavoring TO give
my personal ttention to THE affairs
of che people Of my, district here. I
feel I an. becoming familiar with the
duties INCIDENT to my position, he
sayss Anal1 aturally feel that, I should
succeed myself.s q calls attention to
the signs that Congress will be in
session until fan and, IL so; he win be
unable % spend much, Il any, time
campaigning ia his frst duty Is to
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25
RUFF STUFF
~ REp.
.DX9REpll.

TSsrss is no reward fors any fellow.
who can find villa on the map with
today's, paper. but whoever does is
some astronomer.
Can 1t be possible that these "ya'
cant house" reporters in the war zone
started in by reporting wheel press
factories:
Ali right, you fellows who want to
20 to war, the Hay bill says we must
have 10000 more In our standing army.
why is it that every time you tell
starts OF with :You know the best
thing for a cold"'
Diamond street looks as II some one
ran seven thousand clouds through
wringer and the water settled in the
middle Of the street.
Soon time to clean up and paint
Cleaning up and painting up time
comes for the sweet young ladies each
evening.
wish the fellow who told crowd
in q barber shop that he was going to
whip The editor, of Ruff Stuff would do
SO. This suspense is terrible.
Putting an iron ring around ban
dit Villa" ...fa
Don't they know that he is a greaser
and can slip through.
It's bad enough to watch whiskey
being poured out but to have to stand
the sight of cops pouring it out is ter
rible. They look as II they were max.
ing the greatest sacrifice Of their lives.
Teachers travel to Warrington.
Teachers have to put up with whole
lot.
"Third ward citizens want streets
washed" .l
So say we all!
Editor Run Stun: Tell the Times
there Is a handy book published in
Evanston. ILL.,. which would be of great
help to them.-Sand Paper.
Will not; tell them yourself.
Seems the only way to please the
Monongah glass bowlers is to serve
them with lollypops when they are
playing the Hartley's.
With Forest Damron at the front
ii appears that all Of them are at
war. y
"Welt make no more arrests until
after election time. "-Chief Harr. a
II you desire an idea of what a
trench looks like take a glance at the
trench work being done at the new
telephone building.
Can't figure how reporter could
read Carducci for Spadatore.
Facing the music is not as bad as
listening to It II,
"The Peri1ous Swing" at the Mel:
son reminds one OF the days when the.
ones on the front porch are inducive Of
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25

gentleman told yesterday that he had passed
through trying ordeal and felt very sorry for him
as plain ordeal is bad enough We advised glass of
sherry wine."-Chicago Tribune The advice may be
good in Illinois but it would simply send the man
through another trying ordeal In this state.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25

There certainly is lot Of money in prize fighting;
but Il we have to get rich that shall be satisfied
with our daily bread without trimmings
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25

T. naccssary to drag large areas IN which obstEuc
lions ars found The coast survey bureaa has found
however tint such work be done by
long long having
With result that 90 square miles dfagged IN
single day.
Until thlgBwork Is completed, Alaska Isl
not quite same character in dredged channel
In one channel OF 12 buoys marking dangerous
rocks. have been placed on shoals found in
drag work.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25

Ye thirsty ones. get your dppers and hasten to the
banks of the Monongahela The booze destroyers are
throwing the stuff" in tho river.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25

An eastern writer blames the pork barrel" for the
condition Of the U. s. navy Pork barrel" covers null
titude Of SINS rather is responsible for multitude Of
sins.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25

Mr.. Bryan is offended because some person called him
stranger to the truth which ali goes that there
be many who don't appreciate being let down easy
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25

demned the site already purchased by
the government and recommended a
larger appropriation, enough to In
clude federal court building in con.
nection with the post office. In this
connection, the government archf-
tects are just four years behind with
their drawings for buildings already
authorized. They are doing the work
in the order of its AUTHORIZATION by
congress and, even should Williamson
and -Lewisgurg be provided for at this
session, which is far from probable, It
would be five years anyway before the
people OF these places would behold
actual work of construction starting.
Congressman-at-large Howard Suth.
erland has introduced in the House tho
following bills:
To increase the pension of c. c..
Stemple. Of Moatsville; to pay Sa.
rah L. Nuzum, of Morgantown, SITS
"a war claim; and to grant an orig
nal pension to Edgar Travis, Of Graf.
ton.
Mr.. Sutherland has taken up with
the Pension Bureau for Immediate
consideration. the application for an
increased pension made by Harlan N.
Whaley, Of Point Pleasant
An application for widows. pen.
sion which has been pending in the
Pension Bureau since Dec "a, 1912,
has been finally acted upon after per.
silent effort on the part Of Congress.
man Littlepage to get "a decision one
way or the other. The claim was
that of Mrs. Frances Patterson, Oh
Carpenter, and the pension officials
have finally agreed to It. Mrs. Pat.
terson Is to receive $12 a month, and
the accrued pension from the time of
the filing Of her application Dec. "a.
1919:
A fourth class postmaster's comnnia.
sion has been issued to Elbert s. An.
derson. Of Loqh gelly.. W. Va,
Representative Nicely presented the
following to- the House: l z M n
Petition Of ciiyens of Mol horter,
VIVA, urging the ctmentI into law
of House Joint resolutions is4 and iS5; Il
also, petition OF citizens OF Wheeling
protesttg against the passage Of House
bills 81, 68 and 491 3; also, PETITION of
80 citizens OF Preston county, asking
that law be enacted providing for
prohibition In the District Sot Golum.
bia.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25

Did the moths bother spring overcoa during the
time 1t stored away?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25

The Third ward citizens desire to have the streets
washed. Locust avenue citizens would probably be
glad to eud this little matter their section IL they
could only set a highway "a wash.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25

We offering small prize to the first person bring.
ing In violet
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25

Open debate the submarine question has been for
hidden By the Reichstag Even debates on the question
it seems must be submerged
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25

gentleman from Boston wishes to buy graveyard.
Philadelphia real brokers will please take notice
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25

There 410o0 widows in England alone That
gives some small idea Of the Of in the present
day and generation.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25

II you desire an idea OF what a
trench looks like take a glance at the
trench work being done at the new
telephone building.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25
ANNOUNCEMENT FEES.

IEsYoUSpoNTreET YOUR PAPER CALL
"WESTERN UNION" q
sabgcFibers our carrier routes failing to get Tns
West Virgtnian any evening should call WESTERN
tNI0NeS state the fact and give name and residence.
messenger will deliver paper to your door at
once There Is charge to the subscriber LOT TINS
sefyices The West VIrgintan plans to render to its
Subscribers the best newspaper delivery service pos
4sibleT and this is part Of the plan.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25

Can't figure how reporter could
read Carducci for spadatore.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25

Consider also the remarkable dividend declarations
OF the STANDARD oil group for last quarter OF 1916
which reached the astonishing total OF $217sa636!
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25

Lou Harouff, proprietor of a restau-
rant at MarIinton has been arrested
and is being held in Jail following
the investigation OF a series Of fires
which have terrorized the inhabitants
of the town for several months: Ac-
cording to the authorities. Harouff con-
fessed. Three residences, a hotel and
a number of other buildings have been
destroyed by fire Of mysterious origin
at. Marlinton recently.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25

"Welt make no more arrests until
after election time."-Chief Harr. Is
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25

wy HEN we were first told that the war had batted
wv up the price OF gasoline, accepted the sad It'd
lcgs meekly, because the war boosted the price
a. tt.tnZa ,-r,nt- s.,lir,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25

Contract for the erection Of the pro.
posed new school building at other
state Industrial home for girls at In
dustrial, Harrison county, was award.
ed to the Longest& Tester Co., Of
Greensboro, N. G., this firm being the
lowest bidder on the work to be done.
The bid fled by this concern was
$4,000 and eight dollars per 1900
for brick and one dollar per cubic
yard for stone on site.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25

A fourth class postmaster's commits.
sion has been issued to Elbert s. An.
derson, OF Loph ge1ly, W. Va.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29
GETS GOOD PRICE
FOR RACE HORSES
j. L. Bucley DispoScs OF Fine String
OF Fast Nays at Davenport
Mile Track.

J. L. Buckley's string of high class
race horses and racing prospects were
disposed of to the highest bidder at
the Davenport mile track yesterday
afternoon In 1912 Mr. Buckley decid-
ed to get together some fancy nags as
a diversion, but being unable to keep
competent help, he was forced to dis
pose of them all.
Doctor Buckley, 2:214, trial PIP,
by Emmett Grattan, topped the list by
bringing $3.50 He goes to Indiana
and will be raced in the Great West
ern circuit next year by his new own
err Mr.. Buckley considered him the
best horse he owned. WoOdhope, Jr,
sold to the same people for $500. He
is promising young PAGER that has
only been used enough to educate him
and will be heard from in 1916. The
others in the string sold as follows:
The Reverend Fred, by The Reverend,
s297.50; Nellie Merriman, by Merri-
man c., $26750; Joe R., by Dixon Al
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29
AT THE MAJESTIC,

forecast of the coming week at the
Majestic shows Mary Pickford open
ing a seven-day feature series which
closes with Pauline Frederick a week
from tonight in Bella Donna" Miss
PickfOrd in Madame Butterfly" is a
pronounced sensation, as her acting
in the role of Cho-Cho-San, the little
Japanese girl, has taken the country
by storm. II proves that Miss Pick
ford can assume serio-comic roles and
tragic parts with equal ability. Her
work in Madame Butterfly" schedul-
ed for tonight, is described as wonder
full. The two big Triangle features for
the week will be out of the ordinary.
On Monday and Tuesday Willard Mack
and Mary Boland come in The Edge
of the Abyss" and the comedy fea-
ture will be the Keystone "A Subma-
rine Pirate with sgd Chaplin. We'd
nesday and Thursday Orrin Johnson.
Seena Owen and Paul Gilmore, all good
players, will be seen in the Griffith
production. The Penetentes," story
Of Mexico in the 18th century. AS a
comedy feature for this program Key
stone presents Ford Sterling in THE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29
AT THE COLUMBIA.

Quartettes may come and go but the
Empire Four. like Tennyson's brook,
threatens to go on forever. For nearly
a quarter of a century this aggregation
of male vocalists has been before the
vaudeville patrons. While some of the
members have changed during that
period the act is almost identical now
with what it was back in the COS. From
the manner of its reception. one is con-
strained to believe that like wine it
improves with age. The Empire Com
edy Four will be here with its excru
ciating comedy and harmonious mel
ody starting tomorrow at the Columbia
theatre. Joe Jenny, German from
the school made famous by the eXag
gerated pauch. the understood derby
is following the same line of endeavor
as of yore. Second notable act on the
new show is Harry Hayward & Co.,
who brings the clever playlet entitled
/ The Firefy." Popular comedy is
brought out at the scene at the lit
tie railroad station. There are three
people in the act who get many laughs
in the funny situations that are woven
into the little playlet. The Bella Isllia
Troupe, who have just finished a two
years trip over the biggest circuits,
will present a refined singing and mus
ical operetta There are six soloists
in the aggregation and as Columbia
patrons enjoy high class selections the
act is already assured of an excellent
reception. Valentine and Bell, who
now call their act THE Furniture
Movers" have about the best comedy
cycle act in the show business The
team ride about everything in the fur
niture line from a chair to an old
grandfather's clock. Besides being eX-
ceedingly graceful and clever they
/ have a winning personality. Last but
not least on the new show are Cain and
/ Odom who will be seen and heard in
a piano oddity that has the distinc-
ton of being new and original. THE
Sorority Girls" in miniature musical
comedy will be the feature act on the
show coming Thursday at the Column
( bia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29
AT THE EMPIRE.

Starting tomorrow matinee the COM
pany at the Empire headed by Pearl
Hazelton and Eddie Waller will ap-
pear for the first time in The Price
She Paid" While the title suggests
seriousness, the play itself abounds in
comedy Little Miss Hazelton. who
in a single week has proven favorite
in Rock Island. is admirably cast in
the role of Marion Grey. The play
will be given twice tomorrow. with
matinee at o'clock and night per-
Torrance at Sis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29
AT SPENCER SQUARE,

In The Warming" which comes to
the Spencer Square theatre tomorrow,
the Equitable Motion Pictures Corpor-
alton has given Henry Kolker, the
star Of the piece, an opportunity to
display his histrioniC talents through
a new medium, and that the well
known actor has taken full advantage
of his opportunities is claimed The
story of a man who falls to the utter
most depths through the weakness
which makes him his worst enemy is
told in an allegorical form and in a
convincing matter There is re-
markable series of photographs Illus
trative Of Dante's visions in purga-
tory, and another of New York's
Great White Way" at night, in which
the lights of Broadway furnished the
illumination for the camera, all
blending in a vision which, in its
entirety is said to be without a par
allel on the screen. The presentation
is said to make new high mark on
the Equitable program, and is one
which, in its remarkable and uneX-
pected climax, will thrill every one
who sees it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29
MAJESTIC.

Tonight Mary Pickford in Madame
Butterfly
Sunday-Grace Elliston, Edward
Brennan and Grace Valentine in
Black Fear"
Monday and Tuesday Boland
in The Edge of the Abyss an Ince
production; sgd Chaplin in the Key
Wednesday and Thursday-Orrin
Johnson in the Griffith production.
The Penetentes"; Ford Sterling in the
keystone comedy, The Hunt"
Friday-Charles Cherry in The
Mummy and the Humming Bird
Saturday-Pauline Frederick in
Bella Donna"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29

len, $1S2.50; Crafty, by Emmett Graf
ten, $4,000; Lady Davenport, by Swift
Bell, $295; Miss Amsbury (colt, by
The Reverend, $1.S0.50 Zelda Swift,
by Swift Bell, $3.50; Mabel Swift, by
Swift Bell, $l45; Queens Guard, by
Swift Bell. $2S5; Panama (colt, by
Calokin, $3.50; Miss Belts, by Black
line, $3.50; Barney Carolin (colU. by
The Huntsman, $102.50; Marian Boy,
by Will Todd, $40; Bob SADDLE
horse), 500
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29
SPENCER SQUARE.

Sunday - Henry kolker in The
Warning"
Monday-D. ". Grifith's masterpiece,
The Escape" with Blanche Sweet.
Tuesday-"Love's Trail" with Agnes
Glenn, Pathe news.
Wednesday - Madame "" with
Dorothy Donnelly.
Thursday-"Lord Loyeland DiscoV-
ers America
Friday-"Camille." with Clara Kim
ball Young, Pathe News.
Saturday -" Camille" with Clara
kimball Young, Bray's comedy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29
AT THE ILLINOIS.

Gus Hills musical play based on
the Mutt and Jeff cartoons, will be the
offering at the Illinois theatre next
Monday night This season it is call
ed Mutt and Jeff in College" Mr.
Hill, who has produced some of the
best musical plays given to the stage
in recent years, promises a capable
company, including lively chorus
Of young women who know how to
sing and dance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29
Two Burned to Death.

Oklahoma City, Okla, Jan. 29.-Twu
persons are known to have lost Their
lives today in a fire which started in a
restaurant at Drumright, Okla, a
small oil town, before it was extn.
guished had burned three blocks Of
business property. causing loss es.
timated at 100000.
Exploration of the ruins later re-
vealed three bodies, those of Mrs. G.
B. Wallace, Fred Oldwilder of Erie
Pa, and an unidentified man. Oscar
Giving is believed to be dying from a
broken hack received by jumping from
the burning - Hiding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29
NEMSNOIES& ~1nVIELAND
1 6VDAISY DEAN Wg

Miss Gertrude Robinson, who heads
the cast in the Gaumont production OF
las Woman Sows," began her stage
career at the age Of 4 years, playing
boy parts. Her brother was cast for
the part of the child in "Sappho." At
the last minute he was unable to go
on. and little sister took his part. This
was the introduction Of Miss Robin
son to the stage And now she is
screen star in Mutual Masterpictures,
edition de luxe.
Frightened Playing "Black Fear
Despite her successful career on
the speaking stage Grace Valentine
the charming young actress, was
frightened half to death when she
appeared in the first scenes in
BLACK Fear" the five-part Rolfe-
Metro production, in which she is
featured with Grace Elliston and Ed
ward Brennan. She said the fear,
| which was similar to stagefright,
was prompted because she knew the
camera was heartless, and she was
afraid of failure
Heretofore, Miss Valentine has
been widely known for her pluck and
nerve. In Los Angeles, where she
appeared with the Oliver Morosco
stock company, one Of her daily
pastimes was to take a flight in an
aeroplane with daring aviator She
appeared in Help Wanted" and
was understudy to Irene Fenwick in
THE Song of Songs" and was fea-
tured with Frank Mcintyre in
Brother Masons."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29
Ih3z&@Ehyeatre

Hunt" Friday, Charles Cherry in
The Mummy and the Humming Bird"
mount special feature, Bella Donna"
on Saturday will be great closing at
fractions for the week. On the fol-
lowing Sunday Madame Petrova comes
in What Will People Say Tomor-
rows production is noteworthy, intro
ducing such stars as Grace Elliston
and Edward Brennan in the powerful
drama, BLACK Fear"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29
Oldest Woman Physician Dead,

Santa Barbara, Cal, Jan. 29.-Dr.
Lois Fitch Mansfield, believed to have
been the oldest woman physician in
the United States. is dead at her home
here today, aged Sc years She is
said to have conducted the first open
air school in America.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29

Gracet Cunard is in the hospital
again. 1t is too bad and everyone |,
sorry for her. 1t is return Of the
old internal trouble Just how long
she will be at the Sisters hospital i,
not known, as no one was allowed to
visit her the first few days. 1t is re-
ported that she is getting along nicely
and it is not thought she will have 10
undergo another operation.