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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-21
Portuguese Troops Doing Good Work with British on the Flanders
 Front.
GERMAN EFFORTS FAIL
Artillery Action Is Lively Along Most of the Front in Western
 Sector.

LONDON, Dec. 21.-Portuguese troops fighting with the British and Canadians north of Arras on the Flanders front have been giving d good account of themselves against the Germans, and have been men toned in the dispatches from the front.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-21
NAVAL CUNNERS NIT SUBMARINE
 AND SINK BOAT
Were on a Vessel which Carried Gen. Hugh L. Scott to United
 States.

ATLANTIC PORT, Dec. Naval gunners on a vessel on which Gen. Hugh l.. Scott returned from France fired at what appeared to be the periscope of a submarine the day on leaving port and scored a hit.
 The passengers believe that the submarine was sunk.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-21
TRADE COMMISSION
 IS BUSY WITH THE
 CHICAGO STOCKYARDS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-Eforts of the Federal Trade Commission to discover the real ownership of the Chicago stock yards and term inal railroad yards was begun to- day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-21
Italians Attack

DATELESS, To Associated press) The Italians are making coun- ter attack in an effort to regain Monte Asolon apparently undaunted by the heavy Teuton forces who have been attempting to break through to the plains between the Piave 2nd Bretna rivers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-21
GROUNDED TANKER
 IS FLOATED FREE
 WHEN TIDE IS HIGH

SAN PEDRO, Dec. 21. The tanker Nuuanu, which grounded near Hueneme, Ventura County, last night, was floated free with high tide today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-21
To Negotiate Peace

LONDON, Dec. 21-German For eign Secretary Kuehlman and other important German officials left Der lin yesterday for Brest Litovsk to negotiate peace. At the depot the crowds cried, bring us peace" and sang the national airs.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-21
Germans Repulsed

ROME, Dec. -(OfficiaD On the Monte Dolores front the Italians have completely defeated the at tempts of the enemy to cross the upper Piave river
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-21
Visiting Trotsky

PETROGRAD, Dec. 21.-The Brit ish, French. Belgian and other con suls have visited Leon Trotsky, for eign minister of the Bolsheviki, and arranged to exchange with Russia courtesies for official couriers
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-21
On Western Front

DATELESS,-Ar action is lively along the Cambrai, Verdun and Ypres lines on the Western front, despite the severe weather conditions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-21
STEAMER KETCHIKAN WILL TAKE COAL TO
 PORT OF UNALASKA

SEATTLE. Dec. 21.-The steam CT Ketchikan will leave here Jan. 9th, with 27O0 tons of coal for Un- alaska. The United Coal Sales Com pany has chartered the vessel.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-21

Over the Top! men, for all that's worth living Over the Top! for the land of your pride Over the Top! to give all that's worth giving Over the Top! for Freedom. world wide Over the Top for the wives and the mothers Over the Top! to save home from the Hans Over the Top! with your allies and brothers Over the Top! and to hell with the guns over the Top while the home folks praying Over the Top! see the Harvester sow Over the Top! where machine guns are spraying Over the top! where our pals were laid low Over the Top! may mean back to old Eighty" Over the Top. may mean under tie sod. Over the Top. to the Father Almighty.
 Over the Top face to face with your Cod
 GEORGE WILLARD BONTE
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-21
REJECT PROPOSALS

LONDON, Dec. 21.-An unofficial dispatch from Petrograd says that Germany has rejected the Russian peace terms It was sent last Tues day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-21
ARRIVES
 FROM THE NORTH
 WITH MUCH COPPER

SEATTLE. Dec. 21.-The steam ship Juneau arrived yesterday after noon with a cargo of 2,700 tons of copper ore.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-21

SEATTLE-Another raid on l. w. w. headquarters was made and six men arrested.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-21
ADDITIONAL RETURNS OR AUSTRALIAN
 CONSCRIPTION ACT

SYDNEY, Australia. Dec. 21.- Election returns indicate that the governments conseription scheme been defeated in the referendum vote taken by at least 150,000 ma jority.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-21

WASHINGTON The government has been informed that a large col ony of American slackers have To- cated in Mexico.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-21

THE EMPIRE-An the News All ths Time. When H is News
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-21

Today's News Today-in Empire
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-21

Continued on Page 2.)
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-03
LEAGUE MEETS MONDAY.

The North Side Progressive league
Will hold its regular meeting next
Monday, eveslnM The session, will be
chiefly devoted. 10 q musical program,
oss I sasoft business meeting win also
be held,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-03
POPE CALLS ACTION
OF GERMANS PIRACY

Professor Walter Pope of the school
Of law at the. State University, yes
terday. morning addressed the students
of the school Of Journalism upon the
questions Of international law which
are ihVolved IN Germany's latest note.
The lecture was OF lively interest.
Mr.. Pope declared that Germany's
proposed plan is nothing more or less
than piracy ana that there is no prec-
edentin International law for the posi-
tien which the Teutonic allies are TAX
inH.
This was the first Of the series of
lectures which win be given during
this semester before tho class in Cur
rent. Events. which has now. the largest
enrolment In the history Of the school
OF Journalism.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-03
STORMS IN EAST.

Officials at the Northern Pacific sta
ton report heavy storms east of the
mountains. Tho. mountain division Of
the road Is clear. but storms are still
raging across the middle west. accord
Ing to the statements of wcstbound
crews: Through train from the east
Were about IL hours behind time yes
terday. Tho eastbo,tnd schedule is
normal.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-03
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-11
PHARoAH's KUN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Minor Fisher spent
the past week with friends at Pitts
burgh.
MIR. and Mrs. Fielden Clelland, Dave
Glasscock of Fairmont, spent the
Fourth with Lonnie Smith and family.
Misses Lelah Straight, Emma Rice,
Messrs. Joseph and Rasta Straight
spent Sunday evening with Miss Hazel
Floyd.
Misse Elsie Rice is staying with
Mrs. John Phillips, Of Rivesville'
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Straight spent
Friday evening at Mr.. Neely's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Keefover' Wiz
ginla Devault, Mr.. and Mrs. Jess Rice
and two children, Cora and Lille, were
Friday evening visitors at Lonnte
Smiths.
Mrs. Joseph Google who has been
on the sick list and improving, is not
so we'll at this writing.
Little Miss Irene Clellon, OF Fair
mont, spent last week with Pearl
Smith.
John Streets and wife and two chill
dren were at Isaac GOGGLES Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Asbary Valentine, Of
Minister'S run, was at Andrew Valen-
tines Saturday evening and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Weekly. of
Grant Town, spent Wednesday with
Mr., and Mrs. Roy Google.
Mrs. VERNE Smith and daughter and
her friend, motored up from Morgan
town and spent the day at c. B. Keef-
overs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mute Wilson were WIS.,
itors at Jim Wilson's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Musgrave we're
at Ed Musgrave's Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernie Eddy, of Rives-
vile, were visiting at ]. w. Williams
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Snider and Mr..
and Mrs. Will Smith, of Rivesville,
spent Sunday at Madison Smiths.
John Thorn spent Sunday evening
at ]. C. Rice's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carney Brock, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jesse Rice and children were Wis
itlng at c. B. Keefover's Sunday; also
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Smith, of Royal.
Frank Musgraye, of Royal, spent
Saturday night with Mr.. and Mrs.
Jesse Rice.
Mrs. Lewis Valentine, of Baxter.
spent Sunday week with friends at this
place.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. C. Rice spent Sunday
at Andrew Valentines.
Miss Irene Clelland, Miss Pearl and
Johnnie Smith spent Friday with their
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Wash
Smith.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-11
WHITE DAY.

Mrs. Polly Haun was calling on
Mrs. Mahala Stevens last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Smyth were a
Elijah Summers Sunday,
Mr. and Mrs. George Stevens were
calling at Sam Smyth's Sunday even
ing.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stevens, of Ak
ron, Ohio, were visiting his parents
few days last week.
Mrs. Mary Keener and two daugh
tiers, Ethel and Myrtle, were calling
on Maggie Smyth last Thursday after
noon.
Lloyd Carlow and wife, of Fairmont
were at E. Garlow's few days las
week.
Arthur and Otto Keener were vi5tt
ing their parents Mr.. and Mrs. Doc
Keener last week.
Denzil Shuttleworth and family were
visiting relatives in Grafton last week
Laura and Nettie Haun were call
ing on Mrs. Elsie Rafe last Saturday
Troy Sevens was at E. Garlow's Fri
day evening.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-11
BURNERS RIDGE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Hank Satterfield were
calling on Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett Lake
Sunday last.
George Robe and j. w. Neel were
calling on ]. B. Carpenter Sunday.
Celesta Shutleworth was calling on
Mrs. ]. C. Moran Sunday last.
Carney Carlow was calling on Wayne
Moran Sunday.
Ellis Rogers was calling on j. W.
Shuttleworth Sunday.
Mrs. ]. w. Neel and children were
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lie Travis, Sunday.
Critic and Pearl Carpenter we're call
ing on their sister, Mrs. George Travis,
Saturday night and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Bunner spent the
Fourth with relatives in Fairmont.
Mrs. Elisha Phillips was visiting her
son, Lewis, and daughter, Mrs. Allen
Henderson, few days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andy Musgrave were
on the Finch end of this ridge Sunday
in the afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Finch and daughter,
Violet were calling on Andy Musgrave
and family one day last week.
Mrs. Ely Pride is visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Oregon Satterfield,
in Fairmont, at this writing.
Bill Carpenter and family are visi'
tors in this community at this writing.
Motored to Uniontown, Pa, Satur-
day last, Messrs. Fred Vangilder and
his son, John, Dave Carpenter and son
Denzel, and ]. c. Moran.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-11
HALF BLIND. CRIPPLED OHIO BOY
HAS AMBITION TO BECOME PITCHER

With all the examples Of nerve in
perseverance in baseball there is, per-
haps, no more striking example than
that Of William Forsaythe, 10, Free
mont, o., boy, who is trying to make
a pitcher Of himself.
Half blind, Forsythe lost his right
eye when child, and Handicapped
with crippled hand, the youth Is one
OF the best amateur pitchers in north
ern Ohio and hopes to break into pro-
fessional ball next year.
Forsythe lost his thumb several
years ago, but by practice learned ID
get firm grip on the ball. He has
an assortment of curves and good
change Of pace.
Recently he famed IS men In two
games, holding his opponents to three
hits in the first contest, which is pref
ty good evidence of his control.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-11
GAS MEN EXPECT
TALK BY GOVERNOR
State Convention Opened at
Parkersburg This At
ternoOn.
Az Associated pressl

PARKERSBURG, w. Va, July IL
Governor John ]. Cornwell Is expected
to take part in this evenings session
of the West Virginia Natural Gas Asso-
cations annual convention which be-
gan twodays' program here this aft
ernoon, and is expected TO sketch the
history of the industry as related 10
that of the state and incidentally pay a
tribute to the pioneers through whose
efforts the business has become one
of the foremost of the Ohio Valley.
AS president of the organization
Lynn S. Horror, of Clarksburg, extend
ed a formal acknowledgment OF the
city's hospitality this afternoon follow
ing an address of welcome by Harry
P. Camden, of Parkersburg.
1.-THE Relation of West Virginia Uni
versity to the Natural Gas Industry
was the ;cpic of a paper read by G. K
Jones, dean of the West Virginia Col
lege Of Engineering. "Pipe Line Con.
struction" was the subject discussed
by ]. P. McCloskey, Of Huntington.
Improvement of methods OF gas pro-
duction and means for most advan
tageously conserving the supply were
themes which also received discus
sion.
The annual election of officers is to
be feature of today's late afternoon
program.
Tomorrow's sessions will be held at
local park where it is planned to give
demonstrations of various methods OF
pipe line construction and other ex-
hibits to show the saving that may be
effected through the use Of low pres.
sure lines.
A barbecue at the grounds of the
West Virginia State Fair Association
tomorrow night promises to be the
outstanding feature of the convention.
Plans are being made for the enter
tainment of several hundred visitors
on this occasion.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-11
INDUSTRIAL
FAIRMONT

C. c. Wedding, president OF the
American Valve and Tank company Is
expected to arrive here tomorrow 70
inspect the new plant and to assist In
making plans for procuring laborets
and mechanics. The new plant is near
ing completion and is expected to be-
gin operation within a short time. The
foundry building is complete except
for the concrete floors in one part and
as soon as these have been completed
the machinery will be installed and
the plant will begin operations. En-
ployes Of the Fatrmont Electric Service
company are engaged in wiring the
building and installing some of the
electrical equipment. The building
which is to house the blacksmith and
pattern shops and the offices is now
under roof and will be completed with
in a short time after the plant begins
operating.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-11
GARNER SHOT EoR BOG.

BETHANY, W. Va, July 11.-MIs.
taken for dog among his own sheep
by his neighbors, Thurman Under.
wood, farmer Of near here, was fired
upon and is confined to his home with
buckshot wounds in his legs and his
body. Underwood, in the middle of
the night, heard a noise among the
sheep and went to the field to investi.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-11

The big gas tank, which has been
peacefully reposing in the basement
Of the city building following its arrest
some time ago, has been restored to
the Fairmont Auto Supply shop and
is again grazing the curb in front ofthe
ship. The tank is trifle emaciated
and the red bloom of health is missing
in few places but it is expected to be
as good as new in short time.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-11

gate, fearing they were being attack
ed by dogs. Two OF his neighbors,
Arthur Morris and Walter Bowman,
also heard the noise and, thinking
that the Underwood flock was being
raided, secured gun and started for
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-11

w. A. Wiedebusch, who owns and
operates a plumbing establishment on
First street, has purchased Dodge
chassis of the Standard Motor Car
company and is having the chassis
equipped with truck body for use in
his business. A Dodge coupe arrived
at the Standard Garage along with the
chassis and is on display in the win
dow.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-11

Employees Of the Monongahela Rail-
way company are engaged in construct
ing a large retaining wall along the
Water street embankment below the
station. The embankment at this place
has been slowly washing down into
the street and a wall was found to be-
necessary to stop the erosion with It's
resultant filling Of the street and dis
placement Of the tracks above.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-11

the field. AS they arrived Underwood
was on his hands and knees trying 70
crawl up on the supposed dogs. he
was seen and both men opened hre.
Fortunately their aim was not Of the
best.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-11
GOOD BALL GAME
N CHURCH LEAGUE
PaIatine Baptists Work
Hard for Victory Over
Mining Machine.

paiatine Baptists defeated the Min.
ing Machine team in a well played
garlefon the East Park diamond yes
terday by score Of "a. The two
teams played good baseball and bat
tea hard for the honors but the de-
termined swatting Of the Baptists did
the work and moved them up notch
Ia the league. The scort:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-11
Similar.

These fortune-hunting noblemen are
like books. Their titles are what de-
termlne their standing as best sellers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-11

Games Scheduled Today.
Boston at Detroit
Washington at Cleveland.
Philadelphia at St. Louis.
New York at Chicago.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-11
Baseball at a Glance.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Results Yesterday.

Pittsburgh. Philadelphia. rain.
Chicago, /: Brooklyn, 0.
Brooklyn, a; Chicago, 1.
Cincinnati, 10; Boston, 5.
ST. Louis-New York, rain.
~. nL..Ifu,e, AZ khn RInha
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-11

Kentuclry Colonel finished second in
4 race after leading to the three-quar-
ter pole. The colonel probably heard
about the senate's action on bourbon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-11
q boxer callg himself Tango I'D.

Il the Pirates win as many games
under Bezdek as they did under Cal
laian, he will be about as popular as
i palm beach suit on polar expedi'
tion.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-11

Games Scheduled Today
Pittsburgh at Brooklyn.
Cincinnati at New York.
Chicago at Philadelphia.
ST. Louis at Boston.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-11

st. Louis the other day. This could
happen only IN st. Louis and Pitts
burg.
Leaves fail for altar, comments a
headline. '.out of the frying pan, ETC.,
you know
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-11
! AMERICAN LEAGUE
Results Yesterday.

Philadelphia, q; Chicago, 8
Detroit, s; Washington, 4.
New York, q; st. Louis, 5; seventeen
Innings.
Boston Cleveland, rain.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-11

dan, 9.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-11

Fire engines passing the Browns
park almost broke up a ball game in
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-27
WANT RUSSIAN
LAND DIVIDED
THIS IL ONE or THE DEMANDS or
MANY BY THE BOISHENIKI
ELEMENT At PETROGRAD.

Petrograd Sept. 26-DelayeH The
committee of five Boo temporary control
Of the government since the return of
Premier Kercnsky from the front de-.
termined today that the Premier and
General Verkhovsky shall appear Doe.
fore the so-called unofficial democratic
congress which conveucs tomorrow.
Reports of the resignation of Foreign
Minister Terestchenke. appearing iu the
morning papers are denied officially
on the eve OF the opening ~ the
congress, a sensation was created by a
report that Nikohe Lenine. the eNtrcm.
ist leader. has reached the capital from
Finland II is said he intends to appear
as the chief orator OF the Bolsheviki
at the congress which he Is confident
will defend him.
In the Petrograd council of worlmen's
and soldiers delegates. the BolsheviRi
faction proposes to place the following
tasks upon the cabinet Settle the
Horniloff affair; reabollsh capital pun.
ishment; strain efforts tn attain peace.
summon as soon as possible the con.
stituent assembly; dissolve the duma and
the council Of the empire; transfer the
land to the peasants Immediately: es
tablish state control OF production. pass
an eight.hour labor law; change radi
cally the command OF the army.