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The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-16
ENeLAND's KING NEVER DIES.
The Law Simply Admits a Transfer of
 Royal Authority.

Hoyal Authority,
 It Is a curious point of British law that the king never dies, or, to put it In another way, 1t would be useless for any barrister to argue that the rulers predecessors have really died, since the utmost law will admit is that there may be demise of the crown" meaning, of course, simply that there has been a transfer of the royal au- thority from one person to another.
 It Is maxim that "the king can do no wrong" and under the law he would not be held personally responsible for any crime or tort" that he chose to commit at any time. At. any rate, we are assured by high constitutional au- thorihes, the law should actually and literally be so construed and that the statutes hold that any injury his maj esty might inhict upon a subject must be ascrlbed to the kings advisers. One thing seems to be certain, and that t that his majesty can under no circum- stances whatever be arrested. Nor, moreover, could his goods be dlspalneu or taken in execution should he fail to meet his liabilities.
 A quaint feature of British law Is that in theory the king Is present at the law court at every sitting, though he might in point of fact be actually on the continent or elsewhere. It fol lows, therefore, that 1t is impossible to 'nonsuit" him as plaintiff should he not put in an appearance when his case is called, since the law specifically states that the king is there. In a sim liar sense the king Is always construc- lively present in parliament, though he be, in fact, thousands of miles from his shores.-Exchange
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-16
THRUST THE LAW ASIDE.
Cromwell Had His Own Vlews on the
 Rights of an Embassy.

STomWeil 1ao TllS OWH flo"b OH N"V Rights of an Embassy.
 Nowadays the invasion of a foreign embassy would be a serious matter, but in the days when Oliver Cromwell was lord protector of England there was no fine discrimination to favor members of an embassy. When such members committed crimes against the law of the land they were held to the same accountability as though they had been natives.
 So 1t was that on July 10, 1858, Don Pantaleon Sa, a Portuguese nobleman, brother of the ambassador from that country to England and knight of Malta, was beheaded on Tower hill. He had killed an Englishman, mistak- ing him for another. The Portuguese took refuge with his brother, the ann bassador, who claimed that by the law of nations his house was an inviolable sanctuary for all his countrymen.
 Cromwell sent a messenger to state that if the criminal was not given up to the civil authorities the soldiers would be withdrawn from guarding the embassy and the mob left to do as 1t pleased. Every effort was made by the Portuguese and other ambassadors to save Don PantaleOn's life, but with out avail. Cromwell made no other re- ply than, "Blood has been shed, and justice must be satisfied. ."-Indlanapo- lis News.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-16
Roorhack,

"Roorback" is q word that was adopt ed into the political vocabulary of the United States in the last decade of the first half of the nineteenth century. With "gerrymander," which came into use earlier, and "boom," which was in- vented later, 1t has long held secure place in the distionary. "Roorback" Is defined as a fictitious report intended to influence an election and which hurts its author.-Christian Science Monitor.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-16
Natures Great HoOdoo Temple.

In the Hoodoo basin of western Wyo- ming are curious formations which re- semble Punch and Judy heads, grim savages, simpering old maids, mon keys, rabbits, birds and animals in eT- cry grotesque and exaggerated shape imaginable and in every possible posi- ton. There are fifty different shapes of heads; over forty different animal and human faces have been counted. The rock out of which the hoodoOs have been carved by Dame Nature is what Is known as volcanic breccia.- Popular Science Monthly.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-16
Some Purchasel

Freddie-My pa is awful rich. l guess he's rich enough to buy all Brook line. Bobby-My pas a lot richer'n that. heard him tell ma this morning he was going to buy New York, New Haven and Hartford.-Boston Tran script
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-16
Mackerel For NerVSa,

Mackerel is an even better food for the nervous than cod and some other kinds of fish, because 1t contains lar ger percentage of the fat which the nervous system requires. The food value of mackerel Is: Water, 73.4 per cent; protein, 1s.3 per cent; fat Fl per cent; ash, 1.2 per cent-Chicago Journal
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-16
SYSTEM AND PRINTING

Don't put 1t off, but order your printing now which You will need when you put in youF new system
 The Daily Alaskan job department Is better equipped than ever to do your work. Prices right and work promptly executed. If.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-16
Somewhat Different,

Sapleigh - That - -aw-pwetty little sculptress I-aw-met at youah wecep- ton Iawst evening complewetely turn ed me head, doncher know. Mrs Knox -Indeedl knew she had quite rep utation as a modeler in clay, but l wasn't aware that she worked in wood. -EXchange.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-16
Gold If fhh Rand.

It is said that during the last ten years the Rand has produced more gold than was produced by the entire world in the first half of the nineteenth century and that its production today Is approximately tWO-ffths of the total output of the world.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-16
Cruel.

Jack-That horse knows as much as I do. Belle-Well, don't tell anybody. You may want to sell him some day. Philadelphia Bulletin.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-16
The Pessimist's Notion.

He's a pessimist."
 "Yes. Nothing's as good as it might be, and everything Is worse than 1t ought to be."-Detroit Free Press.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-16

No one ever honestly follows what light he has without finding that the light increases as he goes forward.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-16

Observe your enemies, for they first find out your faults.-Antisthenes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-05-12
MILL MEN WANT TO
CULTIVATE GARDEN
Employees of Dunn Wooden Mill VOL
untee to Till the Soil This
Year.

Thomas L. Dunn, OF the Dunn
Wooden Company, has organized a
volunteer army of producers among
the employees of his mill for the pur-
pose of tilling the soil this summer
after working hours. Thirty-two men
have joined his army, and if suffi-
cient land can be secured the men
will raise practically enough veg
tables, potates, etc, to supply their
demands.
Mr.. Dunn has communicated with
John w. Stewart, chairman of the
committee Of the Berkeley County
Home Defense League, and if pot
ground can be secured from him, the
mill men will at once begin work
Mr.. Dunn is acting upon the sug-
gestion of the West Virginia Man
ufacturers' Association, and believes
much good can be accomplished il
instructions arc followed out.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-05-12

Minimum charge for Wants of THE
class, 25c.
Lost and Found ads, days for Csc.
Positions Wanted, not over lines,
5 days for Csc.
Card OF Thanks-single insertion
soc; I'm Memoriam' per line, sc.
Advertisements for festivals, ba
zaars. ETC., for churches, fraternal and
civic organizations, where articles are
sold or admission charged, per line,
SC.
DE Note-All above advertisements
wiz be set in S-point type-the regu.
lar news face of this paper. II other
styles are required, charges will be
made accordingly.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-05-12
Other Communities

HEDGESVLLE, May 10.-Mrs. G
NJ. Brown was called TO Harrisburg
Pa, on Tuesday even ng by the seri
GUS illness of her daughter, Mrs. H
Brook Taylor.
Mrs. Ada Ross, OF Cleveland, Ohio,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. D. r. Ross
Miss Alice Ronk has returned home
from Welltown, where she spent sew
eral days with her sister, Mrs. o. C.
Tabler.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-05-12
SUNDAY SERVICES
ON RIpGEWAY CHARGE

Preaching at the following places
on Ridgeway Charge, Sunday. May
10: Gerrardstown, IL a. m.; Arden,
$3.50 p. M; and Rest chapel, s p. m.
A programme on Mothers" will be
rendered at the morning service.
The evening services will be a con.
tinuation of the revival now in c~og,
ress at Rest chapel.
w. r. Hardesty, pastor.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-05-12
IOHNSONTOWN.

JOHNSONTOWN, May 10.-Mr.
Robert Saville, who has been very i'll
with dropsy for some time, is in a
critical condition and his death is
expected at any time.
Mr.. Charles Barnes, while sitting
at his dining room window yesterday,
noticed large chicken hawk near
Selling his gun he killed the bird,
which measured feet inches from
tip to tip. 1t is now on exhibition at
the home J. L. Files.
Mr. J. L. Files and wife went to
Jones Spring today to visit Mrs
Frank Files, who is very i'll.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-05-12
YOUNG SOLDIER GIVEN
A SHORT FURLOUGH

Herbert Runkles, who has been en-
camped with Company /, of Winches-
ter, for several weeks at the mobiliZ-
alton point for Virginia troops near
the North Carolina line, was grant
ed a short furlough and came TO his
home in this city for the day.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-05-12
$12,4O0 RECEIVED
At LOCAL BANKS
Merchants & Farmers and Citizens
National Banks Report Sub
scriptions.

Two local banks reported today
that they had received subscriptions
for the Liberty Loan" which was
asked for by the government several
days ago. The Merchants & Farm
ers reports subscription of $500
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-05-12
MIL Quits at 3 O'Clock.

All employees the interviewer
mills were dismissed this afternoon
at O'Clock in order that they might
see the opening game OF the season
between Hagerstown and Martins
burg at Rosemont Park.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-05-12
May l4th to 18th

posed to the opening of the stores of
this city, after o'clock p, m. with
exception Of night prescribed by the
Business Mems Association and Re.
tail Clerks Association, and will do
all in their power to discourage late
closing"
Signed Committee,
R. e. Townsend.
b. l.. Brown
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-05-12
RATES EFFECTIVE
JUNE I, THIS YEAR

Summer railroad rates do not go
into effect until June l this season,
thereby giving the transportation
companies a half months edge in rat
csc over previous years. No reason
has been assigned for the lateness
this year other than the stereotyped
one, 1--WE are at war"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-05-12
JONES SPRTNG. Nav

JONES SPRING, May 1O.--Mrs.
Frank Files, who has been i'll for
several weeks, is very poorly at this
time. She was first taken with raeu-
matism and is now combating ty-
phoid-pneumonia.
Mr.. Guy KEGS is quite i'll, suffer
ing with an attack of rheumatism.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-05-12

OLD FALSE TEETH WANTED
Don't matter if broken. l pay one
to ten dollars per set. Send by
parcel post and receive check by
return mail. L. MAZIER, 2007 s.
9Th ST., Philadelphia, Pa. 10 Sw
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-05-12

LITTLE GEORGETOWN, May 10
In this section yesterday afternoon
during the rainstorm a heavy sprink-
ling of hail fell, causing several de-
grees drop in the temperature.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-05-12

WIANTED-A CAPABLE WOMAN TO
cook and do general housework.
Good wages. Apply to sol South
Queen street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-05-12
Bids for Coal

Martinsburg, w. Va, May 10, 1917.
Sealed bids for 315 LONG TONS of Georges Creek
best big vein COAL with the privilege of addition
al tons, if needed to be shipped in FLAT BOTTOMED
F. O. B.. Martinsburg, w. Va will be received bv
the Board of Education of the Independent School Dis.
trct of Martnsburg, the bids to be addressed to the
Secretary of the Board and in his hands not later than
II M, June 4, 1917.
The Board of Education the right to reject
any all bids
By order of the Board of Education.
E. S. BARTON, Prest
w. A. PITZER, Secy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-05-12
while the Citizens National Bank has

WHIIG IHb OIIIZGHS NdIIUHdI DdHh IDS
received $4,000, making a total OF
$12,400. All the locsA banks will re,
ceive subscriptions for the loan, the
bonds not being taxable and bear
interest of IL pc" cent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-05-12
RAILROAD MEN IN
FAVOR OF CLOSING
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
lndorse Closing of Stores
at O'Clock.

At a recent meeting OF the Martins
burg Division, No. 1852, Brotherhood
of Railway Trainmen the following
resolution was unanimously adopted
Resolved, that the members of
thfs Division gon on record as op-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-05-12

FOR SALE--ONE GOOD BUGGY
used but little. Gray Silver. 8 10 tt
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-05-12

FOR RENT-MOST UP-TO-DATE
apartment in Martinsburg. Six
rooms, two front, large back
porch, wash house and storage
room. W. L. Jones, Manager.
2 If.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-05-12
Classified
Advertising

Wants, including For Sale, For
Rent, Help Wanted, Money to Loan,
For Lease, For Exchange, Statesmen
Wanted, etc:
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-05-12

might require to reach a decision
would be furnished to them. In an
ticipation of quick verdict the Judge
and the court officials remained in
the room.
1t was just two hours and fifteen
minutes later when Deputy Sheriff
Hylton was notified that the jurors
had agreed and were ready to give
their verdict.
There was only one ballot taken.
The vote was unanimous for acquit-
tai. The verdict was on the plea of
justifiable homicide or self-defense.
After the verdict was rendered
Judge Moffett thanked the Jurors for
the careful and patient attention they
had given to the case, and advised
them to refrain from talking about
it. He told them that out of long ex-
perience he had found that it would
be the part of wisdom for them not
to discuss it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-05-12
ON FIRST BALLOT
THE Jury ACQUITS
VIRGINIA TEACHER
AFTER DELIBERATlNG LITTLE oV
Err TWO HOURS JURY RE-
TURNS A VERDICT.
ACCUSED MAN THANKS JURORS
AND SAYS HE WILL BUILD
HOME FOR CHILDREN.
WIFE OVERCOME WITH JOY
WHEN TOLD HER HUSBAND
is A FREE MAN.

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va, May TO-
Prof. Charles e. Vawter is not gull
ty of the murder of Stockton Heth,
Jr. That is the verdict of the jury
before which he was tried here in
the circuit court of Montgomery
county. The case was given to the
jury at 4:3O o'clock yesterday after
noon and an agreement was reached
at Gas.
Spectators Applaud Verdict.
Wild confusion broke loose in the
court room when Foreman e. X. Lu-
cas- spoke the two words that made
the accused free man. His aged
mother, Mrs. Virginia Vawter, who
had sat beside him all day and heard
him branded in words that scared
like hot irons, leaped to her feet and
threw her arms around his neck and
sobbed, brokenly, "My son, my SON.
Prof. Vawter, his hands shaking
and his face twitching with excite
ment, Rugged and kissed her.
Attorney Robert l. Jordan, whose
plea for Prof Vawter's life moved
Judge, jury and spectators to tears,
sprang up and, waving his hands,
cried: THANK God! Thank God!"
Then he collapsed in a chair, appar-
emily the least composed of any one
in the room, and wept like child
The spectators present-the court
room was only partly filled, as many
had gone to dinnerg-started to ap-
plaud, but Sheriff Martin silenced
them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-05-12
Mrs. VaWter Sobs Joy.

Mrs. Vawter Sobs Joy.
Within less than half minute af-
ter the verdict was announced, a
newspaper correspondent was in tele-
phonic communication with Mrs.
Rachel Vawter at her home on the
campus at the Virginia Polytechnic In
stitute, Blacksburg.
Mrs. Vawter, your husband has
just been declared not guilty." was
the message she heard.
For a second there was dead ST
lence, followed by a shrill, hysteri-
cal laugh, that told palmer than any
words she could have uttered the mad
JOY that leaped up in her heart.
ooh, OH" she sobbed over the WIRE
81 am the happiest woman in all the
world
'7Will you please make statement,
Mrs. Vawter,' she was asked.
''Oh, can't talk" she cried. Gust
say that / am wild with joy-say
anything for me that you want to
say. Please let me go now, for /
must run and tell little Charlie and
Rachel"
The receiver on the phone in the
desolate little home at Blacksburg
fell, and she was gone to tell her lit
tie ones that father was coming home
Ito stay.
Statement by Vawter.
When he was calm enough to talk
Prof Vawter made this statement:
II thank the jury for their verdict,
of which I have felt sure from the
first. I greatly regret the whole sad
affair and the sorrow caused.
'The injustice done Mrs. Vawter by
the prosecution and the press is the
one blot upon the whole sad affair.
While l am blameless as to Stock
toms death, I realize that have been
guilty of weakness when I should
have been strong.
"The future stares me darkly in
the face, but with Gods aid l shall
endeavor to build somewhere a hap
Ply home for my children and my
wife. My immediate plans are to
rest"
Lieut.. Clement Heth, Jr., brother Of
Stockton Heth, Jr. when asked if he
cared to make statement, said:
81 have nothing whatever to say.
/ have already expressed myself"
Acquitted on First Ballot.
After nearly three hours of oratory
by Jack Lee, one of the most bril-
liant and eloquent ever heard in any
court room, Judge Moffett gave the
case to the jurors, instructing them
that whatever papers in the case they
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-05-12
Shakes Jurors Hands.

AS soon as the jurors were dis
charged Prof. Vawter rushed among
them and began shaking their hands.
He thanked each one personally.
A few minutes later Attorneys Cal
houn and Hairless, of counsel for the
defense, entered the court room and
congratulated Prof. Vawter.
Commonwealth Attorney Roop was
not in court when the verdict was
announced. Mr.. Lee and Common
wealth Attorney Tyler, of Radford,
also were absent
Prof. Vawter and his mother hur-
ried from the court room to go to
the house where his sister, Miss Lee
ona Vawter, was waiting. He met
her on the street coming to find him,
for she had heard of the verdict Nat
urally the meeting between them
was ELUSIVE. Miss Vawter has been
stanch defender of her brother and
has never wavered in her belief that
his acquittal was inevitable.
AS soon as he could get away Prof.
Vawter, his mother and sister start
ed for Blacksburg and home.
Gilpin observer., 1917-09-06
SMALL BOY HAD NOTICED
That He Knew Man In Khaki as
Marine Did Credit to His Powers
Of Observation.

A group Of youngsters was playing
on Riverside drive, says the New
York Times. A military man, dressed
in khaki and accompanied by young
lady. approached the group. The boys
stopped their playing and, with nudges
and gesticulation, were evidently try
ing to identify the man in khaki.
AS the young lady and her escort
drew nearer, one youngster with an
air of superior knowledge informed
his companions: Hes United
States marine"
Overhearing the remark, the young
lady questioned the small boy: "How
do you know he is mariner"
"Why, lady" exclaimed the young
ster, "he wears an ornament on his hat
showing an eagle, globe and anchor,
but doesn't wear any hat cord"
The colored hat cords, yellow, blue
and red, help many civilians to recog-
nize at once a cavalryman, an infan-
tryman or artilleryman. However, the
United States marine dressed in khaki
Is still an enigma to many persons
who lack the powers of observation
displayed by the small boy on River
side drive.
Gilpin observer., 1917-09-06
WILSON eRETs NATIONAL ARMY
President Welcomes "SoIdiers of Free.
dom" Into Nations Service With Mes
sage of Affectionate Confidence.

The White House, Washington.
To the Soldiers of the National Army:
You are undertaking great duty.
The heart of the whole country is with
you
Everything that you do will be
watched with the deepest interest and
with the deepest solicitude, not only
by those who are near and dear to you
but by the whole nation besides. For
this great war draws us all together,
makes us all comrades and brothers,
as all true Americans felt themselves
to be when we first made good our ma
tional independence.
The eyes of the world will be upon
you because you are in some special
sense the soldiers of freedom. Let it
be your pride. therefore, to show all
men everywhere, not only what great
soldiers you are, but also what good
men you are, keeping yourselves fit
and straight in everything and pure
and clean through and through.
Let us set for ourselves a standard
so high that it will be glory to live
up to 1t, and then let us live up to it
and add new laurel to the crown of
America. My affectionate confidence
goes with you in every battle and ev.
cry test. God keep and guide you.
WOODROW WILSON.
Gilpin observer., 1917-09-06
His Chief Desire.

General Pershing told in Paris a
story about young American soldier.
''He talked a lot on the voyage over"
said the general, "of the delight he
would take in sightseeing when on
leave.
"sDon't miss Notre Dame cathedral
in Paris said French volunteer.
"'You bet won'tr said he.
Don't miss Westminster abbey in
London said Scot.
"'No, stree! But, say, fellows the
young soldier declared, the thing I'm
crazlest of all to see is the Church of
England
Gilpin observer., 1917-09-06
Denver millers Cut Flour Price.

Denver.-Millers reduced flour
prices in Denver 40 cents a hundred
pounds, or so cents barrel, but indi.
cations are that there will not be a B.
cent loaf of bread, though the present
sjxteen-ounce loaf selling for 10 cents
may sell for s cents. This much was
developed in Denver as a result Of
the government fixing the price of
wheat. Indications are that wheat in
Denver will be about SO a bushel. The
reduction in the price OF flour in Den.
yer was decided by the miliers.
Gilpin observer., 1917-09-06
Stocks Take Bia Slump.

New York.-One of the most severe
setbacks the stock market has had in
several months occurred Sept. when
prices broke to 10 points under few
erish liquidation. Persistent rumors
were in circulation of government ac-
tion looking to the taking over of rail-
roads, of closing the stock exchange
and others equally alarming to stock
market traders. and these were the
only reasons which observers could
find to explain the selling.
Gilpin observer., 1917-09-06
Penned In by Posse, Shoots Self.

Cripple Creek-Elmer Paugh is in
a local hospital with self-inflicted
bullet wound in his stomach, which
doctors say, will cause his death.
Paugh shot himself when surrounded
at his cabin near here by a posse
following threats made to Deputy
Sheriff Frank Lacey in Cripple Creek.
He told doctors at the hospital that
he is an escaped inmate of the State
Asylum for the Insane at Pueblo.
Deputy Lacey has questioned Paugh
regarding his registration for the
selective draft.
Gilpin observer., 1917-09-06
Great Western Buys Laramie Roac

Denver.-The Great Western Sugar
Company, owning the Great Western
railroad, which connects all towns in
northern Colorado, except Brighton,
that have sugar factories. completed a
deal by which it will take over that
part of the Denver, Laramie & North
western railroad between Milliken and
a point one mile north of Celeryvale,
twenty-five miles, and continue opera
ton of that particular stretch as a
part of the Great Western. The price
paid was made on junk basis OF $50
per ton and amounted to 1929 900. The
sugar company paid an additional $780,
900 for the two Laramie gasoline mo-
tor cars. which is one-half their cost
price when new.