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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-28
GIRL WI. RE ! u
GBN.DANGE;
She Won G oloniaI Audience
With Her Grace and In5 7
fectious Laughter.

!.
1.-THE Colonial presents some real ar
lists for the latter; part Of the week:
The three new acts arrived last night
iand4many patrons were surprised .at
the quality of the offerings.
Bean and Hartford present one OF
the most spectacular and startling
Jumping acts ever seen on a local
stage. Theiriwork with barrels is anus
ing and full OF, unexpected thrills. y
Tom Brantford in a monologue, Is
in class. by himself, and his imita.
tons last night were excruciattngly
I.laughable. His mimicry Of the immor-
tai William Jennings Bryan Is q scream
and the climax of the act. 4
The dancing girl in the West g
Boyd team, won the hearts OF the tau;
dience last night with her spontaneous
gatetyt and infec tious laugh Her dane
ing was a romping, joy us sreyel which
she seems to enjoy even more than the
audience.
This act is the most brilliant medley;
Of Rhythmic yncopatton ever synco-
pated In this grtmy old mining town.
An intricate blending of graceful mo.
ton with song and repartee and the
haunting plaintive melody of the yios
lin from the orchestra, combine to
make thisEact one that appeals to every
lover Of the beautiful, and one that is
worthy to be-. the headltner OF any
vaudeville program. I,
4, The performance closed last night
with picture OF the marvellous adj
ventures Of Colonel Heeza Liar on the
base ball diamond, done by the car
toonist in his funniest way.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-28
PLAYS : VAUDEVILLE !" PICTURES

Wish Tor him with his ambfellaS when
Ne 20 % board d train and tie way
|is blocked by passengersE who get on
ana stop and begin to either look
about them or to- talk with friends,
right In the way Of those who wish 70
board the train. y \ \; I: III ~ \.
Ed. Ira C.s Moore, who has been
doing eYangeli stic work for some time
at Huntington; and In Ohio has ne:
turned and ne at7 home now; Il
Ed. j. NJ Rice came home as few
days ago from his eyang elistic work
sick ofE grip. His wife, who has been
In poor health q long time and was
operated upon o few months ago. Is
now quite poorly again, having suffer
ed aSSrelapse and is confined to her
bed. Mr.. Rice, himself is much Inn
proved and is able to be about some.
g Joseph Conway b son Of Nate
ConaWay. Is con fined to his home with
grip and some throat trouble.
b Guy Watson. son OF Walter n: Wat;
son, lis also a victim OF the grip.
lR'There Isl a s.::quilting'"' at Edgar. Wi:
sons today and quite a number OF
Mrs. w ilson's relatives, friends and
neigh orss are there discussing the
war, the weath er, the possibilities Of
the ballot and other great topics while
plying dextrously the needle and
thread. x.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-28
Great Grifftdi Show
Is Full ghter

Never before in the history of the
Grand Opera House have the people
of Fairmont laughed so much. The
Great Griffith keeps going deeper and
deeper in hypnotismS every night. He
demonstrated last night how to pre-:
pare subjects arm for q. surgical
Operation. The show Is genuinely
amusing. Few coined ans are able to
felict as much genuine laughter as
1does this MASTER OF the uncanny art,
who uses It solely as "a means Of fun.
The subjects were admirably con;
itrolled and comedy igned supreme.
The funny antics OF the subjects
keeps the audience in n5uproar. Every
program is different and exceedingly
Interesting. The special feature for
tonight will be colored subjects on the
stage. Griffith will prove to the salts
faction; and delight Of the audience
that color makes no difference.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-28
Vigorous PROTEST
10 GREAT BRITAIN!
Mail InteIf erence Is Called
xatiouslyi linguistic rial
BY Lansing 81

WASHINGTON. D. q. Jan: as The
text ii. the America protest to Great
Britain against erferencesw with neu.
trail mails, made public last night, re-
yeals that lomatic and consular
pouches have been treated in "a man
|ner the United States constde rs .yex-
|atiously inqutsit orial. =, The note de:
fscrlbes the .8pract1c ices of British otic:
falls as 5'stunWarrantedssi interference cess
and I'm urgently requesting a. prompt
reply points out that "a strong feel
ing Is being aroused e In this coun-
try by loss OF valuable s letters while
foreign banks are refusing to cash
American drafts; because they have
nc; 3assurances that drafts are secure
In the mails. Il 8 n isss III Y.
The United States declares that par
eel post sartic lies 4 are entitled to the
exemptions OF neutral trade, and de-
niesSthe right OF Great Britain to take
neutral mail ships into British Juris-
diction, for purposes of Y search and
then submit them to local censorship
regulations. It also denies that the
British Government has any author
ity over neutral sealed mails on ships
which merely touch at British ports.
with the text Ct the American note
was made public Great Britain's adj
interim reply, saying that questions OF
principle raised by the United States
have made It necessary for Great
Britain to consult her allies before
answering finally, and indicating that
there will be no unnecessary delay
In the negotiations. a
The American note is in the form of
memorandum to Ambassador Page
at London, instructing him to file a
formal and vigorous protest. 1t is
dated January 4.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-28
BAlRRIAC K \

We have been much. Interested in
the propositions concerning the new
Coal Run bridge and Its accompnt-
mentsS The proposition of Mr.. "A.
Howard Fleming seems to- us to be
the most practical and sane one. Fair:
mont needs a good market house, and
she ought to have it even Il she does
have to suspend In the air or get up in
the air to find room for 1t. The Tar
mers about are % high class, anyhow.
N Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar wilson went 70
the funeral of Ia. B. Wflson today at
Ballah Chapel. B.
Hon! William ID. Ice is not enjoying
the best Of health these days. His
friend wish for his speedy recovery.
l f revival meeting is now in pro
gress at & the Baptist Church house,
with Minister ither conducting. v B
fi5 ASnrotracted meeting is announced
Ia begiii "a the Christian Chapel on
the might sof Feb. s; a minister Or
evangelist from Ohio by the name q q
CsH.K NORM AS to duct y He con- E!
Quoted the Getting here last winter M e
and was generally admired for his s
;wond erfu1 sknoWled dye Of the Bible ana q
the Irish wit that would casiona!ly
crop out: He is called by some the
walking BibIe'' because he knows so
much of itE %off the book. the mem
bers OF the Church Of Christ in Bar;
rackvflieF extend q general invitation
to Everybody within reach; to attend
this meeting all the way Through.
nd AS we try; to walk the streets OF
Fairmont occ asionally, we wish for
some Everett True to come along
and clear theE street corners Of the
loafers and debating societies that
block the way. And sometimes we
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-28
.ConYal IS G E Mt Makes
Long journey Safely

John jenkins, father Of Fred Jen-
kins 81 the East side, arrived here
this morning from indianapolis, Ind,
and Is che, guest Of his son, MI. Jen;
.kins lis slowly rec covering from se=
we're illness but made, the journey here
in&good shape. Mrs Jenkins preceded
him to this city asweek ago and Is now
with her: son, Charles jenkins, in Nor
gantown. They will also visit their
daughter, Mrs. ia; IS. Falconer, ION
Fairmont avenue during their stay
In this sect Jon. Mr. and Mrs.. jenkins
were former reside nts ots this city.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-28

< GRAFTON. Jan. The do
fenseEwonb / tsE first point yesteEday In
the case Of Charles n. pnrbtn. former
president OF The CLOSED Grafton bank
when the court 6fanted psrfaission tor
the defense to nnend Q plea "a a1ete-
ment, WIFI hSwass d1ed a week ESQ. Ihe
court has not yet handed down rsfl-
ing on theip1e sitself
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-28
Roma 10 CT Office.

HuNrfNGToN. ~ Va, Jan. 3D.
Assistant District Attorney F, ". Nc
Ienlioush stated that he had been 81.
|fhorized 81 United States Senator W
III Chiffon to aiinpunee the rcaignn'
ton Or Jerry w Diugeas as post
master pfS Huntfngtons ana tire recon-
mend alton or Coz j. Harvey Long
owner ofS the Huntington Adyertiner,
as his successor.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-28

tic re 10 the outcome or the campaign
and he aud his members VIII work
10 aid Air. Camhron and BID
SOD In making the campaign uucea1s-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-28

Pearl White, Pathe player, Is from
Missouri. She began a stage career
at the age of five as Little Eva"
Then she became a bareback rider in
a circus. After four years she went
back to the stage. She is one OF the
pioners OF the screen, splaying with
Universal and Thanhouser before she
became a star for Pathe: Her splen:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-28

did work In "Perils of PAULINE and
"The Exploits Of Elaine" made her
famous. She is motor enthusiast
and takes great enjoyment In her big
yellow racer. She has beautiful red
hair and admits her "eyes are green. !"
Notwithstanding her dislike for pub.
1icity, she is one of the favoritess of
motion pictures.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-28

Horn Not Attached to Bone.
The horn Of the rhinoceros Is not.
Joined to the bone Of the head but
grows on the skin.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-28

They have buttoned "a white collar
around the neck OF Cyclone" Davis at
last. the they being his wife and close
friends: All his llfe. the famous Texas as
8 SILK muffler instead Of q Starch.
band /;
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-28

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band saws etc. Sawmlll outfits. Belt
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Contractors equipment, Bantam con:
crete mixer, ten foot capacity only
H$275.00. Everything in machinery and.
supplies. Special Spric es.s Write today,
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Gunnison news-champion., 1916-11-03
A FAKE ISSUE FROM A
FAKE EXECUTIVE

The proposed Beer Bill will be de-
feated at the polls by sixty thousand
majority, no doubt about it. No public
man favors it. The Democrats lead off
by opposing it in their platform, and
the Republicans followed suit 1t is
now openly charged that Governor Carl
sons private secretary drew the bill in
order to have a man of straw for
"Wonderirg George" to pommeI, dur
ing his campaign. 1t is the only issue
he has, and a rapidly vanishing issue.
One reason why this opinion is becom-
ing general is that no one can find an
individual of prominence or an organi-
zation of any kind that will admit faith
ering or that is advocating the measure.
In fact the Beer Bill" is lonesome
orphan, called into existance in order
that Governor Carlson and the goo-goos
might have something that they could
swat with tremendous noise
We do not believe that Carlson can
win on trumpet up issue, fake law
that stands about as much chance of
passing as the famous celluloid dog did
of catching the asbestos cat in hell
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-11-03
Doesn't / his llean
War?
The MOntrose Press saws:

The Montrose Press SAYS:
In his recent Battle Greek speech
Former President Roosevelt made
it very plain, indeed, what he
would have done had he been
president when the Lusitaniawas
sunk by German submarine.
He said:
Il have been asked what |
would have done ii had been
president when the Lusitauia
was torpedoed," shouted the
speaker. Il would have in
stantly taken possession OF
every German ship interned
in this country aud then |
would have said: Now. we
will discuss not what we will
give, but what we will give
back"
This utterance received wild
applause. This has the true ring
and such a course would have
been applauded by not only
American citizens, but the civil
lied world as we'll. 1t would
have shown Germany, as well as
the nations that were warning
against her, that the United
States would not stand for any
horseplay or disrespect to her
people"
Ii this doesn't mean war in
case Hughes is elected what does
it mean? Do you think proud
nation like Germany would not
have been Obliged to declare war
against us after such an act?
This was identically the pro
vocation that led TO her declara.
ton Of war on Portugal and
Italy.
Also consider that if Hnghe.
is elected Roosevelt will probably
be secretary of state.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-11-03
slOO AN ACRE FROM WINTER
WHEAT ON QUARTZ CREEK

Talking recently with ]. NJ Flick OF
Quartz creek, he tells the News Cham
pion of successful experiment with
Sudan grass, which grew as high as his
head and made good feed. This plant,
a new Importation from Africa, is max
ing great success in the lower valleys
and is not generally recommended for
attitudes as high as Gunnison. In fact
Mr.. Flick declares that small field of
sweet corn gave better returns both in
quantity and quality of feed
What was still more interestingly
than the corn experiment. was returns
of forty bushels to the acre from six
acres of winter wheat which became
ripe the first of August on the Flick
ranch. 1t was not planted till the 25th
of September 1915, and of course should
be seeded earlier in these mountains.
. Late September is the usual time for
seeding winter wheat around Montrose
and Delta Forty bushels of winter
wheat means . gross return of about
500 an acre.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-11-03

ed 10y the last legislature % in
quirr into the affairs Of the state
and suggest necessary changes,
employed Robert Murray Haig.
OF Columbia University, a noted
authority on such subjects, TO
max" an Investigation OF the
tax commission and in his re-
port strongly cUmmrnds its work
and thinks to abolish it would
be "A disastrous step backward.
He finds that the general tax
system Of thu state i very bad
ami needs complete revision, but
the tax commission has done the
best it could 10 correct the evils
and it's hands should be strength
ed instead OF the commission
abolished.
The tax dodgers, the enemies
of the commission, are working
with all their might, tho quietly
to have the bill abolishing the
commission adopted, and if the
voters do not wake up they are
liable to succeed.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-11-03
GUHhIsOE TAKES sAuDA TO
A CLEANING IN FOOTBALL

The Gunnison- Salida football game on
saturday was surely q surprise. for.
after having to keep two boys out OF the
game because they were Normal stu
-euus. we expected 10 see at least a
close score. but TO our great delight the
Gurnison squad found It easy to make a
aaIn Of at least i've yards. either on
end runs or line smsshes, and the first
few moments showed the Gunuison boys
70 he far superior to the Salida boys in
the art of team work and football in
General The first quarter ended with
Gunnison II and Salida still o.
During the second quarter the SAlida
boys did their best TO push Gunnison
back, but the quick work Of the Gunni-
son boys afforded no chance for them,
and again the ball was showed over the
goal line by Gunnison. and as the goal
slck was perfect. the first half ended
p to o. amid the great cheering of the
Gunnison rooters.
The remaining half of the game was
a - H-~N4N' ksaAAN Aoi lA4f
They tried their forward passes and a
few other plays they had never had
much practice on before. Some very
cleverly worked passes were made
which shows that. t.Gunnison not only has
a strong team but also reputation to
be made at forward passing. The game
finally ended Is TO o in favor of the
Gunnison boys.
Gunnison has the developed material
for fast football team. while Salida
seems to have the material but still un-
developed.
Even tho this game was easy, we ex-
pect close, hard fought game at Ala
mosa and Monte Vista when the boys
play there.
The team is expecting to put in long
hours out on the gridiron practicing un-
til Friday. Nov. 3. when they start for
Alamosa and Monte Vista. 1t is indeed
tough luck that our loyal Gunnison
rooters cannot go with them. However.
everyone is wishing the Gunnison team
the best of luck, and we expect to see
them come back victorious.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-11-03
They All Love Carlson

One OF the strong points in Ia
vor OF Governor Carlson is the
way he gets along with his asso,
ciates. His private secretary
disagreed with him one day and
Carlson smashed the young Eel
lows nose with his fist. Secre
tary OF State Ramer disagreed
with him in IA meeting and only
for the interference OF friends the
board meeting would have been
disgraced with a fist fight. State
Treasurer Stocker fell out with
him early in the administration
State Auditor Mulnix had a ''few
words" with Carlson but those
few words were plenty for Carlson
Big Mac McClenahan, who
made Carlson's nomination for
governor possible two years ago,
was given the double cross the
week after election. And then
we must not forget how he gets
along with his neiE,hbors Altho
Car II carried this state two
Tea : ago by the biggest plural
ity ever given governor, HE
LOST HIS OWN PRECINCT in
Fort Collins, in that election.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-11-03
Baby had Whoopins Cough

Mothers who have used Foley's Honey
and Tar would not be without it. Mrs.
Sam c. Small. Clayton, N. NJ, writes.
My grandson had whooping cough
when he was three months old. We used
Foley Honey and Tar and believed il
saved his life. He is now big and fat. -
1t is fine thing to have in the house
in case Of whooping coughs. Group, colds.
and coughs. The first dose loosens
phlegm, heals inflammation, clears air
passages, stops raking coughs Cana
days Drug Store. DR.. Walker. Prop.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-11-03

With Hartman, Wilson, Gillaspey,
and Gladstone, avowed supporters of
the c. F. & l. Company in office, what
effect ought their influence to have upon
Lobdell, Rouviere and Lindsey? Do
you think, Mr.. Small Taxpayer, that
these people with these tendencies
would grant you any concessions in the
matter of the reduction of your taxes,
when they have taken care of the cor
porations first, and thus automatically
raised the proportions you must pay?
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-11-03
A Pernicious Measure
BouilIpr News.

Bouilpr News
There j. an iuirintrd till to he
voted un ut the next election
tha, L. almost rs yjriuus aui re-
ac'uumry nS the beer amend
mrut lon, which is liable to bp
adopted thru lack ofinformatiou
or Indifference OF the mass Of
voters. This is the bill TO abol-
ish III" state tax commission.
1t will be remernberel what a
depIorablc condition the state
was in in regard to assessing
property and collecting taxes
previous to the creation Of the
commission some four years ago.
Each county was independent in
this respect and there was no
uniformity nor system and no
authority to correct errors or
enforce Justice. Property would
be assessed in one county at duu-
BILE what the same kind OF pro-
pertv was rated in an adjoining
county and everything was i'll II
tumble. The rate oi state taxes
must be the same everywhere and
in order to evade their share OF
the state tax, rich counties could
put their assessment low and still
raise enough money for local
purposes while the new and poor
er counties would have TO assess
their property at something near
full value in order TO raise sutii
cient money for local government
and thus would have to pay
more than their prOportionate
share Of the state tax. In some
counties theproperty was assess
ed at one third, one-iourth or
even one fifth Of its real value,
and the state cheated and the
state einstitutions starved for lack
OF money.
1t was to correct this state of
affairs that the commission was
created. 1t was given power to
correct and equalize assessments
thruout the state, and il has
done its work well. The law has
developed some detects that
should be corrected, but condi-
tions are immeasurably better
under it than under the old sys-
tenor lack OF system and are
growing more satisfactory each
year. In 1913, the first year OF
the commission, changes were
made in the assessment OF fifty
eight counties; in 1914, twenty
four counties in 1915, twelve
counties and less than Il half
dozen in 1916. At first the coun-
tv assessors were inclined to op-
pose the commission as interfer-
ing with their prerogatives but
now a large majority favor it.
The principle opposition to the
commission comes from two or
three rich counties, particularly
Denver and Weld, which have
been forced to pay their just
share of the state tax, and from
public utility corporations for a
like reason. The public utilities
now pay about twenty-four per
cent OF the state tax, whereas
they formerly paid but thirteen,
hence their opposition.
The survey committee appoint
Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-29
WHERE IS VILLA?

If this thing keeps on, Pancho Villa will be a soia myth The mystery of him of the queerest thing in American history
 Anybody would suppose that after all the troubt he has stirred up, somebody would know something him. It Villa who preciptated this war busi ness by his attack on Columbus. N M. He has the dis tncon of being the only individual that Uncle Sam eve sent army to The row raised by the Mor occo Bandit Raisuli once upon time trivial com pared with Villas exploit.
 Our government and army have been after him fo months He has bone of contention between twf nations If we have war he is the moving An! discussion of our Mexican controversy, without him would be Hamlet" with Hamlet left out. And yet ther eems to be no other authoritative knowledge at Wash ngton or anywhere else in the United States as tf whether Villa is alive dead, anything that ha happened to him since he led the remnant of his bant across the border after the Columbus massacre
 There have been reports in the last few days tha' villa had offered his Garranza, to fight th Irngos true that in itself would make an interesting ,hapter in history. there is convincing proof
 any more than of the hundred other tales told of tn bandit since our troops camped on his trail
 He may be the secret inspiration of recent Mexican ,utrages He may be preparing to drive northwar' lgain with 10000 ragged peons at his back He may b wounded and dying in mountain as beits tn ast days of an outlaw. And if the Mexieans themselve now anything about him. they deserve credit at leas or miraculous silence and loyalty.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-29

If we were casting the horoscope of Gen. Nenustano irranza at this moment we should prophecy trouble