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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-29
Missouri In tho Senate:

Az reason Tor supporting the rail.
way wage-increase bill, Senator Jim
!heed. Democrat, OF Missouri, said, -
TAXED with man who Is manifestly
Twentieth Century Limited between
Chicago and New York. He told me
Fthat BY actual mathematics Il could he
demonstrated that upon that run the
engineer holding that throttle had TO
read and record IN his own brain six
signals every second. Eight hours a
DAY 10 long enough for that kind OF
LABOR. Eight hours 10 long enough for
under tina: kind OF q strain" The
ruth b that this train 10 run by seven
snccesstys engineers, no ono OF whom
runs over four tenFs, while each ne.
.Eeives Tar more than eight hours pay
Tor from three to four hours work,
eesng paid mileass Instead II TINA.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-29
The Law and the Fact.

'Your case would have been strong
er, Mr.. MCGUIRE" said lawyer, IF
you had acted only on the defensive.
But you struck first. II You mad let
him strike you first you would have
had the law on your side" "Yes."
said Mcguire, "Ofd have had the law
on my soide, but old have had him on
me stomach, pounding the loife out av
me-" ...
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-29

1915: Beck was all-state man last
year and shows all the earmarks Of
being one OF the best men in the state
again this year. while Shumaker Is
one of the old standbys who is playing
his fourth year and playing the best
game OF his career. All three will be
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-29

Furthermore, even If the train made
60 mics an hour continuously. 1t would
travel only So feet a second, so six
signals second would mean one each
Is 2.3 feet. Missouri's present repre-
sentative in the Senate Is no credit to
that state. and 1t is not surprising that
there is excellent prospect that Mis-
sorui will improve that representation
after March 4.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-29

Mabel had been experiencing camp
life for several days with her parents
when he said to her mother:
Things are awfully hard to find IL
a tent. aren't they?"
II don't think So" the mother r..
Piled What gives you that iGeu?'
"Oh." said Mabel. there aren't
enough places to look"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-29
NEW YORK LETTER.

(Erom Our Regular Consequently
NPEAKING at Baltimore. President
~ Wilson said, 1.-THE only thing
kshaye been ashamed Of In America
lg the fear and trembling Of Americans
In the presence Of foreign compeu.
tors Possibly Mr.. Wilson IL to be
congratulated that he feels no shame
Tor his own fear and trembling in the
presence Of foreigners. But he should
bot censure American businessmen
. TOO severely. They realize that while
Nj. Wilson ia In control at W shing-
murder them In cold blood, torpedo
the ships they travel on. outrage their
wives and kill and mutilate their chill
dren with IMMUNITY; that the admin.
lstration at most will merely write
note. They know that their foreign
competitors may forfeit their property
BY unjust laws and DEGREES, as Car
tanza Is doing now, and Mr.. Wilson
viii probably defend and support the
foreigner. It is not recorded that
American businessmen have shown
lear or trembled before their foreign
competitors. But II Mr.. Wilson knows
bf an instance where they have, 1t GER
tainly is not for him to misunderstood
the reason or to censure them severe
~.
carranza impatient:
General" Carranza has grown de-
rddedly impatient at the waste Of time
which Is going on at New London.
With considerable reluctance he con-
fsented to a conference and then in
Btructed his delegates to discuss moth
Ing but the withdrawal OF American
troops from Mexico territory. at least
until an agreement on that point had
been reached. Weeks have passed
and no agreement on that point has
been reacehd. and Carranza is strong
ly disposed to terminate the confer
efice. In an effort to avert this, from
o Democratic standpoint, disaster, Ell
tseo Arredonda. Ambassador desig-
nate" has gone home to talk to the
First Chief. having induced Carranza
10 recall him for that purpose. Some
pf those who have been in close touch
with the New London conference main.
lain that It is rapidly approaching
dissolution. The conference is, by
the way. to transfer the scene Of its
1abors to Atlantic City as 1t Is be.
aieved the great seaside resort will
afford more opportunities pleasurea.
bly, to kill time. and as the United
Htates pays all expenses there Is no
objection to the move.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-29

Hear G. J. sehuek and Senator Mere
dlth on the Issues Of the campaign at
RivesvilIs tonight.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-29
Amerieans Pray Relief:

Nmerieans Pray Relief:
American citizens having mining In.
terests In Mexico have filed formal
protest, drawn up by William Loeb,
Jr., long Secretary to President Roose.
welt, against the conflscatory taxes
imposed on their property by Carran.
"a. Carranza has imposed q tax Of
1S per cent on the gross value Of ev.
cry ton Of metal owned. This must
be paid In gold and the Carranza Of
fcials compel the miners to buy the
gold at prices greatly in excess OF the
regular exchange rates. Eighty per
cent Of the mining operations In tho
country have been suspended ard TIE
report says that under Carranza the
conditions have gradually become
worse instead Of better" AS Presi.
dent Wilson has never even remon.
strated with his friend Carranza be.
cause Of his order decreeing trial by
Q military court-martial and death to
all railway strikers and to all who
befrtend or show sympathy with slch
strikers In any way, the miners hard
ly look for relief as the result of any.
thing this administration may do, but
they felt 1t their duty to place the
facts formally in the hands Of Secre.
tary Lane.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-29

Three Of Wesleyans best who will
play against Muskingum at Buckhan.
non Saturday. Blake is the sensation
at Wesleyan because OF his great form
at end after a mediocre year as sub.
stitute quarter to Captain Miller In
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-29

Hear c. J. schuck and Senator Mere.
dith on the issues Of the campaign at
Rivesvllle tonight.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-29

CONTRACTORS EQUIPMENT
Concrete mixers. ten.foot capacity. 1880: sir
foot, $500. Street PAYERS. Studebaker wagons,
scrapers. Everything for contractors. Special
prices. BAIRD MACHINERY co. Pittsburgh, Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-28

Only twenty-five in the lot good materials,
and many with fur collars.
Sizes for girls IA to IS and IS to 10, but of
not all sizes in all styles.
Kann's-Second Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-28

Made of plain and striped or
checked einghams; good line: sizes
to years. Don't miss this by
being late. Come early and save
much.
Kann's-Second Floor
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Leap Year Sale

Including Fancy Ribbons. from
6ia to s inches wide, in stripes,
plaids, checks, light and dark
Dresden ribbons; also a few two
tone satin ribbons included.
kann's-Street Floor.
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A pound soon melts away, like
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once bite into piece and see
how very good 1t is.
You will enjoy it-your friends
will enjoy it.
kann's-Street Floor
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Fine quality, yarn-dyed
taffeta, with wide silk tape
edges, in black only; all have
good, smart and popular
style handles.
Kann's-Street Floor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-25
NOTICE OF FRICTION.

TO THE ELECTORS or THE CITY OF JUNEAU. Division Number One, Territory of Alaska:
 Notice is hereDy given that pursu- ant to Ordinance No. 1S5. of the City of Juneau. passed and approved by the Common Council and February 20. 1914, a general election for the purpose of elccting seven Council men and one School Director for the City of Juneau, as provided in said Ordinance. will be held on Tuesday. April Fourth. Nineteen Hundred and Sixteen. between the hours Of O. clock A. M.. and o'clock P. M., Of said day.
 But In case the electors of the City of Juneau at the special election to be held March Fifteen. Nineteen Hundred and Sixteen, do ratify Sec tlons Three and Four. of Chapter Fifty. Session Laws of Alaska. 1915 and the Common Council amend Or dinance No. 1S5 in accordance with said Sections. then instead of elect. ing seven Councilnen there shall be elected six Councilmen and one May pr to serve as provided in Sections Three and Four. of Chapter Fifty Session Laws Of Alaska. 1915.
 That the voting place for the elect ors living on the Northerly side Of Third Street and the said Third Street extended across the tide flats will vote at Precinct Number One, or in the Fire Apparatus Room in the City Hall Building. located at the Corner of Fourth and Main Streets in the City Of Juneau. the entrance to said building being on the Fourth Street side Of said building.
 That the electors residing on tho southerly side of Third Street ex- tended across the tide flats will vote at Precinct Number Two, or in one of the vacant store rooms in the Brunswick Building, located on Low CT Front Street. City of Juneau.
 That the qualifications of the cleo tcrs at said election are as follows:
 Any citizen of the United States. whether male or female, and any per son who has filed a declaration of in- tentlon to become such is entitled to exercise tho elective franchise in the City of Juneau; Provided, such person shall be of the full age of twenty.one years and shall have been a bona flde resident of the Territory of Alaska for one year and of the City of Juneau for six months next preceding the date of election.
 Dated at Juneau, Alaska, this 9th day Of March. A. D., 1916.
 E. w. PETIT,
 Clerk of the City of Juneau. (sEAL) Territory of Alaska.
 S-9-2Ot.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-25
DTho Eaqle's Nest'

Manager spickett will present "The Eagles Nest" at the orpheum tomor- row and Monday evenings. Edwin
 Arden. who played inc principal role
 for years on the speaking stage plays
 the same character in the movie yer sion. The Eagles Nest" must not be confused with "The Eagles Mate. The two are In no way connected. "The Eagles Nest" has its scenes laid in the days of '49. There Is the pro- logue, which ehows settlers leaving the East for California. The settlers are the victims Of rayagIng Indians and only one person escapes the mas sacre. This Is @ little boy. After the prologue. the boy has grown up to be man. Eastern and Western people mix over the possession of a valuable piece of property. The love story starts right away and the interest keeps up at exciting heat until the last several seconds of the last reel.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-25
Women Are Interested

Women's clubs. equal suffrage or. ganizatlons and adyocatees, apostles and devotees of feminism throughout the country are taking O spirited and active interest in tho latest Mutual Masterpiece offered to the public by the Mutual Film Corporation as one of the series designed to meet the public demand for better molten pie. lures. Mans prerogative" Is the name of this drama. It Is by Frank E. Woods and is concerned with a pictorial discussion of the rights and wrongs of the double standard of nor als. It can be seen at the Dream next Tuesday and Wednesday,.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-25
BETTER PAY IS MADE FOR
 ALASKA EXCAVATION WORK
fenoolol corrornondonco.) )


 ANCHORAGE, March 14.-To en- courage greater activity on tho part of contractors and to make poasibie completion of the line to Moose creek in tho Hatanuska valley by May ], tho Alaskan Engineering Com mission has made n substantial in- crease in the rates paid contractors for excavation. The prices last year wero 20 cents per cuhic yard for common dirt and up to 75 cents for hard rock: The minimum this year Is 34 cents for common and up to s1 for hard rock with separate clas. sincations for wet ground. frozen ground and loose rock.
 Between $50 and 400 men have been sent out on contracts and day work sinco the truce between the Commission and the Alaska Labor Union was arranged two weeks ago, pending arrival of the labor commis. sion from Washington. The greater portion of these are former em- ployees or contractors. the remain der being made up principally from delegation of between 125 and 15O newly arrived foreigners from Seat tle and other coast points who have come in over the trail from Seward.
 While there are no visible signs of discrimination against those who support the steel gang after the walkout, certain questions which are asked applicants for position or con tracts are significant Among these questions are the following: Do you belong to the Union?" Would you strike if called on by the union to do so?"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-25
orhe Love Routcv

oThe Love Route" is typically west ern. The scenes are laid on the plains with an abundance of cowboys and other western accessories. There is feud mixed up in the love plot. and there is a race regarding the con- struction of a railroad over 0 certain tract of land. Hazel Dawn. favor ite screen actress plays the heroine in this production and her support is made up of many Of the best people who arc particularly adapted for western plays. The bill runs Sunday and Monday nights ot the Dream.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-25

Santa Barbara, several weeks ago, their friends evidently started the ru- nor as a joke, but the pair cannot see the humor Of it, they can't Lock wood calmly denies that "l promise to obey" ceremony has been perform ed, but Miss Allison is little strong CT in her statement. She says that not only are they single, but Lock wood hasn't got any chance at all, so thero
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-25
POPULAR THANE MAN
 HAS AN OPERATION

Edward Bremen. a member of the Thane office force and also of the younger society set Of Juneau, was operated on at St. Ann hospital yes terday for hernia. Dr. L.. O. Sloane and Dr. P. J. Malone performed the operation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-25
Come Twelve Mlles

A large crowd of youngsters was en- tertained at a Lebanon, Ore. picture theatre by Mayor D. Cormier One woman came twelve miles with three children from to 10 years of ago, none of whom Lad ever seen a motion picture show.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-25
Fox Gets Stars

Mrs. De Wolf Hopper wife of the noted comedian, is now William Far num's leading woman with the Fox Company. Mrs Hopper first made fame for herself on the speaking stage in "The Country Boy" which was seen at the Dream this week.
 Wheeler Oakman. famous for his work in the name part in "The Ne'eT Do Well" has also joined Farnums company.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-25
comlno at orpheum

''The Celebrated Scandal" with Bet ty Nansen featured. will be one of the early attractions at the Orpheum. William Farnum in "The Niger" is also booked for eayly presentation. Theda Bara will also shortly return for an engagement appearing in "Cle- meneau Case"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-25
eood Rllln I'd pounlan

Both the Orpheum and the Lyric at Douglas will have good bills for their Sunday night patrons. Sunday afternoon a Master Key" matinee will be given at the Lyric. The Or pheum closed big run with "The Eagles Nest last night
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-25
REEvEs LooArEs oLAIMs.

Stacy II. Reeves has filed a To- cation notice for placer claim Of 20 acros at Hawk Inlet, and for tho Black Bear lode claim at the same place Both location notices were attested by Dr. Damourette.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-25
Serial No. o2s75. MINERAL APPLICATION
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
 Innenn. Alaaka. Fob. 26. 1916.

Juneau. Alaska, Feb. 26, 1916.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that John Reck, whose post office address s Juneau, Alaska has made applica- ton for a United States patent for tho Mammoth No. 2. Mammoth No. 4, Mammoth No. and Mammoth No. 6 lode mining claims embraced in U. s. Mineral Survey No. 1032, situated on the north slope of the mountains between Youngs Bay and Hawk Inlet. about miles south of the former. latitude 58' 06' N. and longitude 134' f0' w., in the Harris Mining District. Juneau Land District Alaska, cover Ing fifteen hundred feet in length along each of said lode mining claims, and more particularly described as follows:
 Mammoth No. 4 Lode
 Beginning at Cor. No. 1, @ post marked S. 1082 l. M. 4, whence D. S. L. M. No. 20 bears N. S7' 09' w., 314.60 feet dist; thence N. 11' 53' D.. GOO ft. to Cor Mo- 2, c. post marked s. 1032. 9. M. 4; thence g. 7Se 07' D.. 150O ft. to Cor No 8, post marked o. LVo@f 70 AN- a Q NASIlN I+ II Do NsI 600 ft. to Cor. No. q, o post marked s. 1032. 4. M. 4; thence N 78' OF w.. 15O0 1t. to Cor. No. the place of beginning Area 20 661 acres
 Mammoth No. 8 Lodo
 Beginning at Cor. No. ], identical with Cor. No. l of Mammoth No. $ lode claim of this survey, previously described. whence U. s. l.. M. No. 20 bears N. S7' 09' w., 314S0 ft. dist: thence g. 7S' OF D.. 1900 1t. to Cor No. 9. identical with Cor. No. of Mammoth No. lode; thence S. 11' 5S' w.. GOO ft. to Cor No. Q, post
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-25
Metro stara nnnv Marrlane

Harold Lockwood and May Allison. who are well known to film patrons, deny with ceaseless reiteration that they are married. When they left
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-25

Two Western plays will greet the theatre patrons at both the orpheum and Dream theatres tomorrow night for the Sunday attractions. Both are exceptional productions
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-25
Mammoth Nc. 2 Lode

Mammoth Nc. 2 Lode
 Beginning at Cor. No. 1. identical with Cor. No. of Mammoth No I and Cor. No. 2 of Mammoth No. b lodes, whence U. S. L. M. No. 20 bears N. 79' l1' w., 181159 1t. dist; thence N 11' 53' D., 600 ft. to Cor. No. Q Identical with Cor. No. of Mammoth No. ( lode; thence s. 67' 24 E., 15OO 1t. to Cor. No. 8, not set on account of snow slides, witness corner bears g. 11' 5S' w., 90 1t. dist; thence, from truo corner. S. 11' 53' w., 600 1t. to Cor. No. {. post marked S. 1882 4 Nj. 2: thence N 67' 24' w. 15OO it. to Cor. No. 1, the place of beginning Area 2O301 acres.
 Mammoth No. 6 Lode
 Beginning ct Cor. No. 1, identical with Cor. No. of Mammoth No. and Cor. No. l of Mammoth No. lodes, whence U. S. L. M. No. 20 bears N. S7' 09' w., S14S0 ft. dist; thence N. 78' OF w., 150O ft. to Cor. No. 2 post marked S. 1O32. 2. M. 6; thence N. 11' 53' D.. GOO 1t. to Cor No. 8 post marked 1032. M. 6; thencC S. 7S' or E., 15OO 1t. to Cor. No. 4 identical with Cor 2 of Mammoth No lode: thence s. 11' 53' w., 600 1t to Cor. No. l. the place of beginning Area 2O.661 acres.
 Total area embraced in this appr catlon-S22S4 acres.
 Magnetic variation ct on corners 31' 15' East
 The claims embraced in this survey are surrounded on oil sides by un known claims or uLguryeyed public lands.
 The notices of location of the above described lode claims are of record ir the office of the U. S. Commissioner and Ex-officlo Recorder of the Junear Recording Precinct, at Juneau, Alas ka, in Book 14 of Lodes, the Mammoth No. 9 lodc at page 459, the Mammoth Mo- lode at page 460, and the Nam moth Nos. 5 and at page 461 there of.
 Any and ell persons claiming ad versely any portion of the above de scribed promises are required to file with the Register and Receiver of the U. S. Land Office at Juneau, Alas ka. their adverse claim thcreagainst iod of the publication of this notice under oath. during the sixty day per or within eight months thereafter, or they will be barred
 c. B. WALKER, Register.
 U. 8. LAND OFFICE,
 Juneau, Alaska. Feb. 26. 1916.
 It Is hereby orcered that the fore going notice be publi Led for the stat.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-25
Lase Time Tonight

Tonight David Harum" with W. II. Crane will be seen for the last time at the Dream. 'Kreutzer Sonata with Nance ONen. Theda Bara and William Shay will appear for their G. nal performance at the orpheum.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-25
REGISTRATIONS SLOW.

The registrations for the coming city election are still slow as only 544 had registered at closing time
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-25

Paul II. Grisell. widely known thir- ty years ago as an amateur boxer, and was one O. the trainers of Fitz- simmons. when the latter defeated
 Corbett for the worlds championship, died several days ago in Philadelphia.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-25


 Sporting interest is cen;ered today in the ten roanl match between Will lard and Moran which comes off at Madison Square Garden in New York City tonight. According to latest ad- vices both men are in the best of con. dition. Five days ago advance sale was stated to be over S10O,OOO This match tonight will practically decide the future of the game in New York If the go is fast and both men work. the boxing commission being pleased with their showing and the audience the same. the game is firmly estab. llshed. If the ten round match is a fiasco. good night
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-25

Frankie Nelson of Buffalo easily de- feated Frankie Russell of New Or leans in ten rounds at Buffalo early in the present week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-25

At Missoula last Friday night, a week ago, Joe Bonds of Tacoma bat tered Bog Yoern into submission in- four rounds. The men fought at catch weights They are light heavyweights Frank Barriceau of Victoria. B. C.. stopped Joe Hennessery of Portland in an equal number of rounds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-25

marked 6. 1OS2 {. NJ. 8; thence N. IT. 53' w., 600 1t. to Cor. No. l, the place of beginning. Area 2O.661 acres.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-25
Fatty ArbuckIe Tomorrow

Fstty Arbuckle and his comedy company will be seen in O Keystone mirth proyoker at the Dream tomor. row and Monday nights. This Is the extra feature to run with "The Love RoutaW
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-25

At Reading, Pa., last week, Johnny Ertle, of St. Paul, won the decision over Ali Mansfield of England fin six rounds in one of the fastest exhibi- tions of boxing ever witnessed in that city.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-25

Frank Moran. who goes up against Willard tonight, celebrated his 29th birthday just a week ago today, Sat urday, March IS.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-25

Andrew Crowley a well know fea. therweight, was killed the other night in Philadelphia in a contest with Mike Malone. Death, according to the DO. lice, was caused by a blow on the larnyx. The death slug occurred in the third round.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-25
MOVIE DRAMA IN JUNEAU
 Aud Elsewhere
oenoral Flicker News
SUNDAY BILLS

oream-aThe Love Route" w'th Hazel Dawn featured.
 orpheum-"The Eaele's Nest" with Edwin Arden playing Che lead.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-25

Joe Mandot and Monk Fowler en- gagged in what was to be an eight round bout at Hot Springs. Ark, the other night. Mandot won by K. O.. in the seventh.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-25
SPORT UPPERCUTS
19.nnn ro sen Elnhi.

NEW YORK. March 25.-Thirteen thousand win witness the fight tonight between Willard and Moan The bout starts at 9:3O o'clock
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-08

old Madison Square Garden COM
pany financed by j. Pierpont Morgan,
Darius O. Mills, James b. Darling
and others in 1885, is valued at $4,-
000,D00 and is the largest single
piece of downtown property that can
be bought in New York.
The old Fifth Avenue hotel is gone
long since The Eden Musee too has
disappeared and now the Garden,
last and greatest land mark of the
Madison Square district of genera
tons ago, is to pass. Skyscrapers
notably the Flatiron building and
the Metropolitan, have closed IN on
the old Garden and buried it.
The Garden. scene OF innumerable
horse shows, circuses, balls, mass
meetings, prize fights and six day
bicycle races, never has been IL
nancial success. 1t cost "a 600, 0ot
to build and the promoters have
lost money on it ever since.