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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-09-08
Uncle Sans Alaskan Investment.

III 1867 We bought Alaska for ~. 200 600.
This was one of the most profitable in
vc-tment~ ever made by a nation. our an
nual dividend ~ now more than goo per
cent. and il III growing ut the time.
We received from this largest of our
outlaying possessions IN the fiscal year that
ended with June ~16.5u0. 600 worth of
copper. canned salmon valued nj $4,000
coo. gold worth $4,000 600 and nearly
- 900. 600 W silver. with fur~ and other
products ~ raise the total u about ~67.-
600 600. I'm this year gold shows an in-
crease of $1,000, 600. and silver am addi-
tion ot POO per cent. The receipts vi
copper nave risen to S26. 500. 00O from only
S7G0.n q eleven years ago. and Sl.G00.00
III 1912.
With these metals ana the salmon Wy
acquired. tor ~7.30n. On0. I'm enormous
quantity of coal. worth billions of dollars.
deposits VI tiu and petroleum. w Group ot
curious Nance. ~uch wy kr-kokvin and
kovokuk; lhc highest mountain PA The
continent. and the memorable Ballingor
Pmchot Investigation. win the scenery.
characters and other material tor several
entertaining novels. Our titiicnJ- arc
not fully measured hy the %product- which
now show y yearly return wv P00 per cent.
Great IN they are, how much larger they
would be- III WIZ could now import Alaska
ur N modification or it~ OK
treme ~ dccrce~ below zero. and di~trib-
ute il where III i- necdcd.-Ncw York Time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-09-08
Work of the Paper Trust

II ~ a. n le the paper trust i- using
y = 2 most effective one. The large u--
erS II white paper have Icl; ihc power ot
the trust since the price has been contiu-
ually advanced for many months. All
over the country the pres i~ adopting the
policy Of 'no more free papers" Tho
newspapers cannot r. blamed for this. Nv
they are forced to reduce the consumption
Of papcr.-Tcmple Telegram.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-09-08
TIE VALLEYS TRUF BASE FOR
PROSPERITY.

The best prosperity j. that based upon
enduring conditions. Frontier towns ar,
Just now enjoying q large amount Of prof
table business accruing from the pre~cnca
IT the United States troops on the border.
During their stay here many lines of bus
ness will reap benefits. The mere matter
of feeding more than 100000 soldiers i-
= large lob even for the entire border. The
soldiers will some day 20. however, ~
even III they stayed on indefinitely, the
mere bu~ine~- ~ running q great boarding
house. ~ II were. IT, feed them should not
satisfy the residents OF the border. The
permanent, lasting and enduring pro perily
of the immense acreage of fertile Lower
Valley soil will IN p large measure come
from developing it, productive resources
and ~ populating II with small. prosperous
farmers. Among other things. the Magic
Valley seems destined to become the great
orange. lemon and grape fruit orchard of
America. Those Who plant y few oi their
acres IN young trees nov and make 2 study
ui citrus fruit growing with q view to be-
inc IN on it, future development. viii hcnc-
nt themselves and viii also. undoubtedly,
be- honctact"r- to everyone up this section.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-09-08
Not the First Time.

'It says here that the tomb Of the first
Pharuah has been discovered in- a. The
SPHINX remarked Mrs. Gahh. a. she
looked up from the newspaper.
"Nell.' growled Alr. Gabb, ''tiat wasn't
the first time q man was taken il hy a
woman."-Cinciunuti Inquirer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-09-08
Tie Doctors ICke.

The doctor had listened ~ hi- patient
hear. taken his blood pressure, M hort
made Y thorough examination NJ hT~ rhv-
steal condition. Then hc announced h~
verdict
"Nhat vou want ~ tu oct more exercise.
walk more regularly.
..NNcIl. doctor. ! don't sec how : can
10 tiat." answered the man. "i'm p post
mani
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-09-08
Prenared.

Elderly Gentleman (%alone in a compart-
meut with fully armed soldier, next stop
one hour)-EXcuse me. my man. but your
face j. strangely familiar 10 me.
Soldier with mcanting)-Quite likely,
sir. seem You were the gent ~ the tribunal
who made game 81 nae helm i con~cien-
tious obiector. But you'll be glad To- ear
F'vc changed my mind. and ! amt row got
any objection 10 takin' 'uman lie.-Punch.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-09-08

Louisiana established d new hieh record
lor petroleum production last YEAR th'
~-tstc. output being ~i4.3oo.i35 barrels.
A- n substitute for rubber iuhing u
handling petroleum. gasoline - aa-e~ III
" ~aan scientist has invented tubes made
ai -lne.
Large metal rine-. fastened together
with chains. form 80 English anti-~kddine
device for motor ears with broad, fiai
tires.
An Ohio inventor screw driver T. pro-
,ldea with Jaw 10 hold d screw and that
can ~ adjusted Ia several -ize- and posi-
tons.
An eee beaier patented tn 2 woman HI
maac or n single paeee al wire ~ formed
u IN follow closely the curves OF any
pan or dish.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-09-08
Smile A While


Jimmie cigled when the teacher read
the story OF the man who SWAIN across the
Tiber three times before breakfast.
You do not doubt that \ trained swim
mer could dc that. d. yout'
NO. sir" answered Jimmie. 'but ] won
der why III lid not make ID four and get
back 10 the side where hi> clothes were.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-09-08
The Bows Handican.

Gcar-c WAS hamprrcd hv n mother whol.'
idea WI uodliuc~~ was cleanliness. Not
w~ith~tardiug the frequent baths IN which
me was condemned, Gcor-c thrivcd exceed
inglv. Onc day "a ncighbor remarked On
hi~ rapid growth.
.Yr-.'' said George. 'that'~ mas fault.
She waters me ~ much."-Fort Worth
Record.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-09-08
One Way to Get Ahead.

Dallas has captured "A capybira. That
i what they call it. The animals look like
a Mexican hog, except that II has web
feet. There i no way for Fort Worth to
Get IN the Dallas elaSS now. unless il can
find a nu~t-eatIng bird that laughs.-Ter-
rell Transcript,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-09-08
A MISUNDERSTANDING CONGRESS-.

Congress closes teday one of the huSieSt
and most constructive sessions IN the his
tory of the great American law-making
hodv. Problems that have been subjects of
forensic o~raiorv since the DAYS 81 The log
cabin school debating societies. problems
that entered into the first party cleavage
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-09-08
Uncertain.

Mary had ~ little waist,
Where nature made il grow.
And everywhere the fashion went
The waist was sure to 20.
New York Times.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-09-08

do Won think we'll find cooking very
iri~ome?"
40. indeed. w have ma along for that.
She needs a vacation"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-09-08
The Finicky Guest.

Waiter-If that aiat the limit. Here
m officer wot'S been Twin il 4 dug out
for n year. won't ave ihi- soup COS L..
plate aint clean.-Pa~Siug show.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-09-08
The ''N0thinarian.

Sergeant-Nhat religion
Bill-Nothin'.
Sergeant must put down something.
Bil-Riehto! Put them dahn 'eathcnl-
London Opinion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-09-08

Trade between the United States .ud
Mexico during the wear ending Jurc '0.
tins Year. cxccllcd 10 total ileurc~ that ot
any previous year. in spite of the fact that
Mcvico IVY w au unsettled condition pohi-
icallv and d. understood ~ ~ Iu y la-
inevitable condition commercials and in-
du-trullv. The combined import and cX-
purt~ tor me year a- given m y New York
dispatch amount e. Sll5.gs5.0 Csc a~ against
Slal .931 .2Gf iu 1913. the prcyiou- record
year. The imports fro NoVico. the cnm-
plation show. amount ~ 500 .btb.Hl4.
a~ against ~1,.hl2.G9l Y the preceding
fiscal year. TIA, exports {" McNico amount
cl to ~~i~.l0>.5l2. or gain ot about ~ii.-
OuO.u 600 over the preceding year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-09-08

Nm unfortunate choice was exercised n
naming the 'hctaliatorv Act. Retaliation
means f. return evil for evil. while the
measure before the United States CON
grc-- merely provide for the exercise ot
~ effective means tor compelling the other
fellow ~ act right hy refusing ~ cuco1r-
are him in nm act MI spite. The r%eta'ia-
tion was ou tho other side. and the United
State viii Justly refuse to grant olrar-
ancc paper a. foreign vessels that dis
rrimuatc against amy American oar.'c-
for the purpose an furnishing -oune foreign
government. Nc~~cl~ ENGAGED in assisting
any government ~ putting INTO effect KIT
blackl-tine measure should hc allowed and
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-09-18

| cIW irish melody program
$40 p. m.--Fifth heut 2.12 trot
2.2o p. H. Fourth heat $50 pace.
! $50 p, m.- Four and unc-huIf fur
longs, all ages.
1886 p m Novelty acrobatic act
iby Patrick and Francisco.
. a. y. m.--Fifth heat, 2:3u pace.
$50 p. m- SquaW race ON burros.
-ruc-haE mile,-- -- -.
800 p. matchmaking hay wagon
comedy acroLatic act by Patrick and
Francisco,
4.l5 p. Indian relay race. eight
tribes in competitions
4.2a p m.- Special exhibition of
fancy rifle shooting by Capt. A. II.
Hardy fOi the Peters Cartridge CO.
breaking composition balls while
travelling thirty miles am hour in am
ALSO trick shooting with
japanese bombs
l.1o p. m.-Slow nonstop automo-
bile race for vintage cars GgOg and
calHcrJ for special prizes
Friday Eycnmg-On the JOY Belt.
100 p. m.--Openlng Of the JOY
Belt.
1890 p. m.--Conccrt by the Albu-
querque band, r. Is Ellis bandmas.
ter
800 p. inlay wagon comedy ac-
robatic act by Patrick and Francisco
at ANarado hotel
1000 p m.-Thc Montozuma ball
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-09-18

to two doctors, then my mother got q
bottle Of Lydia f. Pinkham's VepetabIs
Compound and | took it. never bs5
any more trouble and got strong fast
Then | took it again before nv HttIs
girl was born and it helped me a ooo1
deal and give the Compound the credir
for it. Then this spring | felt yerv
badly again, but | took the Command
and have been well all summer. can.
not be grateful enough for your medi-
cine. " r. Mrs. HAROLD M. SMITH an
Water Street, Clarksburg, W. Va
For forty years it has been making
women strong and well, andcuring back.
ache, nervousness, uterine and ovarian
inflammation, weakness, displacements
and periodic pains.
lfyou wantspecial advice write
Lydia Il. Pinkham Medicine ca.
confidential Lynn, Mass.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-09-18

Great beyond Burkhart. Jones'
Mcdonald ana Marion arc left OF the
great leaders with them are plenty
other leaders now MANY democrats
who were then too Young 10 take
much part in the strife have grown
~ ard 1u-Hy democrats have con-.
here from other .tatos.
Jones, Mcdonald and Marion arc
rich They have been successful bus-
mess men. Bu-khart has depended
solclv upon his av practice. and has
given so freely OF MS income that an
ho has TO show for bis decades Of
work la New Mazlco IS Zoe modest
home and meagcr bank account
The federal }udacship BE- Il life poe
>itIon II would make the battle
SCARED veteran Independent for life
Tho income ia not l.lso. but it is so-
cure ag long as d. lives and ho
would I'm the position with ADMIN !
Equal to that Of any other LAWYER m
Me aouthwost--w would be absolutely
air 70 an 10 tho administration OF
Justice.
Us If amy wonder, therefore that
Ncw Mexico naturally turns 10 sum
ucu nurkhmt as tho man whoI
hoHld bo given unanimous endorse
1ont for the position Of federal Judge
o This district
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-09-18
THE Federal JuDGEsInP.

THE Federal JUDGESmP.
Who shall succeed 10 The fedora
district Iudgcshp, now is the fore
most question I'm New Mexico. While
the judgeship ls not partisan. iu th'
very nature Of things the appointment
must be- partisan. and Hon. a. A
Jones the democratic national com
mttooman, win have tho last word tC
say In Now Mexico as TO who shall
BE- nominated
Mr. Jones is candidate for United
States senator and has rightly lct il
Dee known that De would make mo-
accommodation except upon the ON.
dourmcnt Of majority of tho demo-
cratic state central committee. Tho
choice Of The committee viii ho trans
mittcd 10 Woahmplou Thcre, and
with that act, SIR Jones' response
hutlcs ceasc. 80 friend Of his. in
the circumstances, should expect him
"a do more He cannot do loss.
The appointment should be. and
doubt'sss wi!l be- made quickly.
Several names have been mentioned
IN connection with the federal Judge
ship Some claims are based upon
Influence outside the state one man
hopes to he named because ne is a
frcnd Of one or tho Georgia sena-
tore ANA 4p4tIYt. I.Iinyg. IL sppYLfpr
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-09-18

always done me and
| hope my letter
may be the means
of helping some
o t h er suffering
woman. When I
was IL years old /
caught cold and had
suppression for two
months. | got SO
weak l couldscarce.
ly drag myself IN
the stairs M.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-09-18
AT ALL Stages
OF LIFE
The Woman's Medicine. Good
for All Ages. Mrs. Harold
Smiths Experience.

Clarksburg, W. Va. q am writirr
to tell you the good your medicine hos
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-04
GAR Shortage
Information is to Be Presented
to Commissioners McChord
Who is Investigating.

COLUMBUS. o., Nov. 4.-Informa-
ton gathered in Ohio by the sttae
utilities commission relative to the
coal car shortage will be presented
to Interstate Commerce Commission
er McChord. who is conducting an
investigation at Louisville. beginning
Friday. Lawrence Langdon, mem
Der of the Ohio utilities commission
and a number Of Ohio coal operators
are in Louisville to attend the hear
ing.
Awaiting complete reports from
all railroads as to the coal car short
age in this state. the utilities COM
mission will not take up the matter
for hearing for several days. Thus
far twenty-five roads have reported
25.ss1 cars IN transit in Ohio on DC.
tober 80, and 5,475 loaded cars at
stations. Railroad officials say these
reports do not show an unusual
amount Of coal on hand and that de-
murrage on them Is not excessive.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-04
CAMPAIGN
Is Started by Committee to
Raise Fund for Davis
EIkinS CoHeqe.

For the purpose OF waEing cam
paign throughout the state 70 raise
q fund Of $4,000 for the preservR-
ton OF Davis and Elltins College, a
committee of leading citizens OF FL
kins. Randolph county and through
out the state has been organized UNI
der the name OF The Committee Of
One Hundred.
The object is to pay of the present
Indebtedness Of the institution. which
amounts to less than $4,000 and
erect girls dormitory and q
science hall.
An executive board has been APP
pointed with the following mem
beers: The Rev. Frederick H. Bar
ron. pastor Of Davis Memorial Pres
byterian church. chairman: James E.
Alien, president of the college, vice
chairman: a. E. Damn. Of the Ell1ins
Furniture and Hardware Company.
secretary; l. n. Hall. Of the Davis
Trust Company. treasurer: Howard
Sutherland. president Of the college
board OF trustees: Richard Chahney.
president Of the Peoples National
Bank: W. G. Wilson. president Of the
Davis Trust Company, and Troy
Hardman. president Of the Hardman
Lumber Company. all Of Elkins.
Campaign headqua' ars have been
opened in the Gassaway hotel build-
ing at Elltins.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-04
WESTON GREEK
Denounces Article in the Ex.
ponent and Says He is a
Republican.

After reading an article in the E1-
ponent Friday morning Nicholas
Alex. proprietor Of the B. and o. res
taurant at Weston called the Tele-
gram and asked TO have the Expo
nent's article corrected.
The Exponent stated that Mr..
Alex, who is a prominent Greek busi-
ness man Of the Lewis county seat
had received his hnal naturalization
papers and that he was Democrat
and would support Wilson. In re-
CARDS to this statement Mr.. Alex said
that he had only filed his petition for
naturalization papers and that It
would be several months before he
secured his papers. and that he was
a staunch Republican. While In the
city Thursday he was wearing a
Hughes button and said he was a
Arm believer in the Republican party,
its principles and policies and that
when he got his naturalization pa
pers he would support the Republic
can party.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-04
Writes the Treasurer of Demo-
cratic National Committee
Giving His Reasons.

BELlNGToN. Nov. IA. c. Boil
ION. a prominent citizen OF this town.
md assistant cashier of the Citizens
National Bank. who has been life
long Democrat. announces IN a let
ter written to the treasurer of the
Democratic national committee in
New York City. that he has broken
away from the Democratic party and
will cast his vote at the coming cleo
lion for the straight Republican tick
ct.
In his letter TO Treasurer Marsh
Nr. Bolton mentions the fact that the
Democratic party four years age
promised through the elimination OF
the protective tariff to reduce the
high cost of the necessaries Of life.
80 my great surprise and chagrin,
however, as soon as the Underwood
hill became a law most of the arti-
cles that were exported to this coun-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-04
fierce FIRES
Are Raging in Both North and
South Sides of Mine Where
Explosion Occurred.

GRAFTON, Nov. fin an interview
given out here Friday morning con-
corning work at the Barrackville
mine, District Inspector L. D. Bond
said:
This is the worst mine disaster In
the history Of mining in the state
not In the point Of fatality but in the
difficulty presented to the mine work
ers as a result Of the explosion. Fierce
fires are raging in both the north and
south sides Of the workings. Thus
the north side has been sealed up after
many hours Of hard work which was
performed at the risk OF life. The
sealing up OF the south side is being
pushed 70 completion.
THE latest discovery Of the rescue
workers was the body Of man at the
bottom Of the shaft and the missing
motor. The body found is beyond
recognition. having been literally
blown to pieces. Te only mark Of
identification IS pair Of gum boots. -
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-04
JUDGE WTLKTNSOW
QUITS THE BENCH
Governor Hatfield Accepts His
Resignation and Appoints
P. H. Napier.

CHARLESTON. Nov. a. Judge
John B. Wilkinson. Of Logan. who
has been judge Of the seventh Judici-
al circuit composed OF the counties
Of Logan. Wayne and Boone. tender
ed his resignation yesterday to Gov
ernor Henry D. Hatfield TO take eff
feet at once.
announcement was made at the
governors Office today Of the appoint
ment of the Hon. P. n. Napier, OF
Wayne. who will fill the vacancy as
Judge of the circuit court OF that DIS
trict until his success is elected IN
the general election in November
1918.
Judge wilkinson assigns as his
reason for his resignation Ill health
and in which 1t Is stated that he eX-
poets to retire from active legal pur-
suits. and viii spend the entire sea-
son in the South for the benent OF
his health.
Judge wilkinson is one Of the
nominees OF the Democratic party for
Judge of the suprme court and 1t has
been publicly stated that he had OF
fered his resignation as candidate
on the ticket but for some reason or
other the Democratic state committee
has not accepted mis- resignation. In
the event OF his election as judge OF
the supreme court It is felt reasonably
sure in view OF his leaving the cir
cult bench on account Of i'll health
that he would not qualify as judge
of the supreme court. He is one OF
the leading lurists Of the state and
has won wide distinction. He has
been a resident of Logan county for
n great many years and IS well known
throughout the southern section Of
the state.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-04
PISTOL GH.lRGE
Is Lodged against a Norwood
Man Arrested under Charge
Of Bootlegging.

When a squad Of county ohlcera
headed by Deputy Sheriff Laco Wolfe
rounded up Tony Rovano Thursday
night at Norwood on a warrant charg-
ing him with bootlegEing. they found
a pistol in one Of his pockets. they
say, in view Of which the additional
charge Of violating the and-weapon
law has been hled against him.
Rovano furnished bond in both
cases Friday afternoon In Magistrate
W. q. StRreher's court, and was re-
leased to appear within few days
for trials.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-04
weddinc ATTENDANTS.

The following win be the attend
ants at the Lohm-Harrison wedding
which will be celebrated at 1890
O'Clock Thursday evening in the
First Presbyterian church: Maid OF
honor, Miss Florence Pierpont Sivi-
Ter, of Pittsburg: flowers girls. Linda
NJ. Highland and Helen B. Smiley
bridesmaids. Virginia H. Davis
Blanche V. Maxwell. Rebecca l.
Ruhl. Grace B. Haymaker. Virginia
a. Snider and Helen c. Mayer, OF Mil
waukee, Wis; best man, John ko-
blegard. Jr.: ushers. ]. Lee Hornor,
George L. Lohm. S. R, Harrison. Jr.:
Robert White. Joseph N. Crouch and
pierce 3. Lantz, OF Wheeling.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-04
NEW AGENT.

The appointment Of Philip MoinIn-
ger as general freight and passenger
agent OF the Baltimore and Ohio
Chicago Terminal railroad. with
headquarters at Chicago, has been
announced by F. c. Batchelder. presi-
dent Of the company. Mr.. Mininger
succeeds P. F. Finegan. who was re-
Gently promoted to general western
freight agent.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-04

protective tariH Is the only method
through which the industries Of
America can be protected. For that
reason and for the reason every plank
Of the Baltimore platform seems to
have been ignored and violated.
have decided to break away from the
training OF my youth and join the
Republican party and will cast my
vote - Charles E. Hughes at the
CO: cotton
therefore. returning the
men. nip card. appointing me to
membership on the committee men
toned with my sincere thanks for this
honor.
Every Truly yours.
"(Signed) A. c. BOLTON"