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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-07
BOARD
HEARSFRONTNO
DEL|NQJENTS
One of Them in New Mexico
and the Other in Bal
timore.
ALIENS WILL Be TANEE
First List of Exemptions Al
lowed Has Been An
nounced.

Today the local draft board is busily
engaged at its office rooms In the WAT
son building filing other claims for e1'
emption, which are considered by the
hoard each evening after the days
work. There was at press time this
afternoon about thirty applications tof
exemptions properly on record. inc
most Of which will be considered this
evening -
several of the affidavits are being
held up because of all the reasons For
exemption have not been included on
the exemption blanks that have been
handed in.
Word was received from Eddie john
son who did not appear for examine
ton by Captain White yesterday. He
ia at present In East Lasuegas, New
Mexico, where he is in the employment
Of the Santa Fe railroad. He has been
certified by the local board and has
made arrangements to appear before
the East Lasuegas board for physician
examination and for any exemption
claims.
Among the other men who could not
be located was Charles Johnson, Gen
eral elivery, Fairmont, Order No. 81,
Serial No. 1882. Johnson was this
morning located in the county jail
where he is awaiting the action OF the
grand Jury on felony charge. He has
6een examined and found to be physi-
cally sufficient, and Captain White
states that he Is anxious to get out o.
prison and serve his country.
Robert T. Francis, another whom
the board had not heard from, wrote
tbe following letter which was received
by the local draft board this morning:
when l registered there was
told that l would be examined IN
baltimore, Md. / have no funds to
come there on. You may send me
round trip ticket and will come.
ROBERT T. FRANCIS"
Captain White stated this morning
that he would not bother with this
Young gentleman and that ifhe did not
show up here on his own accord that
he would be picked up as deserted ~
Baltimore authorities.
AS yet there are eleven who the local
board have not been able to locate
They are the following: ar
Order Serial
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-07
uselAss Longing.

"That singer is just numbering
time"
II wish was judge; I'd make
him do t."-Baltimor American,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-07

This morning Captain White 10
ceived a telegram from Major Wallace
stating that there had been a dispute
over The state as to whether friendly
aliens who have not expressed their In
tentions of becoming citizen could
volunteer as member Of the new ma.
tional army. Major Wallace states
that they will be gladly accepted and
although the quota was based on total
population including aliens the actual
draft reached only citizens and declar.
ants. Major Wallace says in his tele-
gram: Local boards are directed to
facilitate in every way the acceptance
Of friendly aliens nondeclarsnts for
military service and thus to enable
them to do their share to assist the
country which has given them refuge
and an honorable living"
Yesterday Captain White also re-
ceived the following telegram:
CHARLESTON, W. VA,
August 6, 1911.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-07
Kemble White,
Fairmnnt w. Va:

The names Of all registered men
are on a list arranged in the order
in which they will be called for
military service. Wherever any
registered person imposes upon 2
local board and improperly secures
a certificate Of exemption or dis
charge he advances the time Of
(Contiuued on page 81
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-07
THE WEAVER.

Thunder showers probably y
night and tomorrow
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07
SEEKS AID OF CHURCHES
IN CONSERVATION WORK
Herbert Hoover Hopes to Enlist 100000
Preachers Sunday, October II, the
First Day of Pledge Week.

WASHINGTON. October Outputs
and public Libraries throughout the
United States have hcen enlisted bS
Herbert Hoover, food administrators, in
his conservation campaign. and on
Sunday, October II, the frst day of
suade 100000 preachers to make an
appeal for food saving to their con-
SreGations. when Will number about
10000. 00e persons.
The Washington Public Library has
taken the lead in the cooperation Of
such institutions with M. Hoover. and
has established q food conservation
section which includes posters. photo
graphs and pamphlets. This exhibit
was worked out in conjunction with
the Twentieth Century Club OF Wash
inKton. which appointed committee.
headed by Mrs. Marius Campbell. to
aid Miss Grace c. Phinney. who d.
rected the work for the library.
Mr.. Hoover has sent q letter to every
librarian in the country asking their
support, and the administration will
issue q monthly bulletin on Food
Notes for Public Libraries" It is to
be edited by Miss Edith Guerrter.
To obtain the full measure Of CO.
operation from the churches Mr.. Hoov-
er has sent letter 10 the heads of re-
ligious organizations in every part Of
the country asking every minister.
priest ard rabbi to make to his con-
gregation formal appeal for the cause
of food conservation on October 81.
The letter contains many concrete sug-
gestions as to what the churches may
do, and one is that every member of
every congregation report TO the
church weekly as TO what each has
done in the way Of food economy.
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ny vALEsI1A sUnArr.

TOW refreshing it is to know that
1t is now no longer necessary to
wait for many months and per-
maps years to produce beautiful com
plexion, and that you can have 1t as
surely as the sun rises, in a few days
time. If you are one who finds this
hard to believe you have but to try the
simple formula given below, and you
VIII be able to prove the fact yourself
very quickly Ask your druggist for
II one-ouncc package of zintone At
home mix the contents OF the package
with two tablespoonful of glycerine
In pint of water. Use the cream Law
ishly and every day and you will get
results without fail:
MRS. IS. o. S."-You'll have very
few wrinkles left after few days use
of the following mixture, which you
make Yourself at home In n few min
uteS, TO Two ounces OF eptoi, which
add two ;ablcspoonfuls OF glyccrine,
and mix in half II pint of water Your
skin viii become fresh and plump and
your friends Will be remarking, not
Row old. but how young you look. Rub
me cream well into the skin and you
will soon find that the crows feet, deep
lines OF age and even habit" wrinkles
viii be quickly leaving. 1t is really
surprising.
powder that hasn't that "chaikincss''
In some degree That's why have
my own face powder. It's just Xix @
velvet and invisible. 1t Is now sold at
drug stores as '.Valeska Suratt Face
Powder al fifty cents, in white. flesh
and brunette tirts. Also ask your
friends 20 try it.
MISS y. B.-You never saw anything
In Your life remove supcrhuous hairs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07
Y. w. c. A. CLASSES
Firat Aid TO Injured md Preventive
Medicine Prove Most
pOpplnF,

The hum OF winter activities has
settled upon the V. w. e. A. At all
times of day and evening girls and
women are coming into the building
at North Fifth Street 10 inquire about
the classes. clubs and other meetings.
During the past week they have been
registering in the classes. all Of which
meet on scheduled days this week
Most Of the classes are limited in
membership numbers, in order that
those who belong may get full benefit
OF the instruction.
Glasses having the largest rcgistra-
tons at this time are: frst aid to tho
injured. taught by DR.. j. o. FitZ-
gerald, Jr.. on Mondays at p. NJ,
and preventive medicine. on Wednes-
days at p. NJ, also by DR.. Fitzgerald:
frst aid. by DR.. f. T. Gorsiine, on
Tuesdays at $50; elementary hygiene
Glasses on Tuesdays and Fridays at
s p. NJ. and at 8 p. NJ: Ped Cross
dietetios. Wednesday mornings at 10
A. n. and Thursday afternoons at 1870;
French on Mondays. Wednesdays and
Fridays at p. NJ. taught by Mile
Jeanne Oyer; Spanish on the same az.
ternoons at Sis p. NJ, taught by VII.
liam e, Reynolds. and automobile me.
chanics on Tuesday mornings At II
o'clock.
Much interest is being demonstrated
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07
JOHN RUSSELL POPE HONORED
Named by President Wilson for Vn-
cnncy on National Communication
OF Fine Arts.

President Wilson has appointed John
russell Pope. an architect of New York
city. To membership on tho National
Commission Of Fine Arts TO MI the
vacancy caused by the expiration Of the
term OF Thomas Hastings, an architect
OF New York City Mr.. Pope, is one
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07

In tho Choral Club. which Is directed
by John George Harris. Several in
tcresting plans for this club are on
foot.
Classes in interior decorating and
In English are being planned, and
VIII start in the near future.
Information about any OF these ac-
tivtties can be obtained from the edu-
cational secretary, Randolph $40.
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Few DaysBrinQ Quee1lly
Complexion

~A"o '@S~A~Ao
as quickly and easily az this. Just
moisten the hairs with sulfo solution.
away. You can set the sulfo solution
for one dollar at any drug store.
wouldn't use the burners and so-called
superhuous hair removers, sold. They
reGdcn and irrttate the skin. This is
safe on any part OF the body. You'll
be moro than satisfied.
DISGUSTED--No sincere person can
development. Yet. a mixture Of two
ounces of ruetone, half 4 cup Of sugar
and q pint Of water. has done the work
without question the only thing to use
OF the above mixture. take two tea-
spoonfulH after meals and at bedtime.
SP0TTY--It's wonderful what you
can do in renewing biackheads by
on a wet sponge and rubbing the black
heads with 1t for a few minutes. 1t
does does, what nothing else IN the wide
and little ones. Get the neroxin at tho
drug store for nifty cents.
MRS: F: Q. G.-Your hair ought to
stop right away from falling II you
who has tried 1t says it is perfectly
astounding. how it makes hair grow
and stops hair falling. Get one ounce
OF beta-quinol from your druggist. and
mix 1t with one pint OF bay rum or
II preferred in one,half pint each Of
water and alcohol. Use this every day.
tiful hair Will truly come true In
making up this mixture you will find
II Will give you over a pint OF the hair
grower at smaller cost than that of
sides, you have the best you can get
anywhere.
GL0RY-Try a teaspoonful of eggol
In half n cup OF water, and use as
head-wash, II diEsolves away all scale,
grease grease and dandruff It's. wonderful,
ETGol will cost twenty-five cents
nnuii. I" make about twelve sham
poos. There's nothing az good,
HPECTANT-There's no reason for
any druggist not having the eptoi for
wrinkles and the neroXin for black
heads, The price Of each is flfty cents.
III you have any difficulty hereafter.
send the price. nifty cents, to "Secre-
t ny TO- YRleaka surstt, Thompson
bldg.. Chicayo," and either article will
be sent TO you at once by mail-Adv
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tinues tho high standard OF the nav.
sonnet Of tho fino arts commission
which has been maintained since 60.
creation seven years ago.
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ed the Scottish Rite Temple in WASH
inston which IL considered ono Of the
finest architectural creations In this
country. He Is tho architect Of the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07

of tho prominent architects
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new Broad Street passenger station ana
Of tho new homo of John Kerr Branch,
now. being erected here.
In his appointment the President con.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
FRANK r. WOLF GERMAN SPY MAKES BRIEF
 CONFESS|ON
Was Deserter From Aviat- ion Camp at San Diego. Was DishWasher at a
 German Hospital

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1S.-That Germany planned not only to raid the Pacific coast commerce from her sub marine base in Mexico, but intended to terrorize the coast with Zeppelins, according to the brief confession made last evening by Lieutenant Frank F. Wolfe, a German. and filed at the fed eral court house.
 A few days ago federal agents fol- lowing a search of several weeks. ar rested Wolf. alias Fels, alleged agent in the employ of the German govern ment. and deserter from the aviation camp at San Diego. He was taken in- to custody at the German hospital, where since he deserted from the camp he has been employed as a dish washer.
 In his possession. according to the federal authorities, were found road maps, diagrams of the city, plans of Notifications and other valuable in- formation of a military nature.
 In contradiction of Wolf's denials that he was an agent of the German government, the secret service officers declared their search of his effects dis closed a letter in which Wolf is said to have admitted his occupation as a spy for which he received s175 month
 When confronted with the above, evidence. Wolf made the above con- fession,
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
NEWPOSTMASTER
 TAXES OFFICE

J. Fillmore Warder, for the last IS months practicing law, recently ap- pointed postmaster for Ketchikan, took over the office yesterday afternoon. Mrs Swineford, resigned, will remain in the office for a few days finishing her report before taking a well earned rest
 While the people have confidence in thes new appointee, the patrons of the office will no doubt regret the former incumbent elected to retire. Mrs. Swineford has made conscientious official and did all she could to keep the office up-to-date.
 Mir Warder has secured the services of another competent office man in the person of Mir. Wood of Seattle and to- gether wit hMr. Pickle, the ever ready to acomodate assistant will manage the office. With that force, the people of Ketchikan should have an excellent service; at least equal to the usual service.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
A NEW ENTERPRISE:
 TO BE LAUNCHED

The new eating place that is to have it's Grand Opening" tomorrow, may be said to be a new departure along that line of business in Ketchikan. Ele- gantly apointed, it promises to become popular not only with local residents, but travellers as well who may visit Ketchikan iii the future.
 Mrs. George Wilkes, the enterprising proprietress. announces formal op- ening of the place tomorrow. Befit- ting the occasion. she has hired local talent who will entertain the guests at dinner with music and songs. Every thing has been done to make a "splurge" to the end that those who may avail themselves of the opportun- ity, may testify to it's efficiency.
 Mr. IT. P Fish, of Sulzer, is regis tered at the Revilla today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
RUSo|ANPREn|ER| EXPRESSES
 FOR FUTURE
Says That the Country Will Easily Weather Storm
 Fighting to Be Resumed

PETROGRAD, May 1S.-Premier Iv- off in an address before the council last evening at which representatives of the council composed of workmen and soldiers signed the expressed pol icy of the government as embodied in the deliberation promulgated, eX- pressed high hope that the government would weather the storm that convuls- ed the country and caused the de- the sinister spectors of anarchy. The premier announced that Generals Alex off, Brusiloff and Gurko would resume their commands.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18

PARIS, May 1S.-Germans are hard pressed, says 8 report just received from the front. The report adds that they have applied the torch to Lens and are presumably fleeing.
 A report from Marseilles says that several Japanese gunboats arrived at that place last even- ing to aid in fighting the sub- marines.
 The German counter attack that has been going on in the re- zion of LaffauX is considered in competent quarters as intended to mask further retirement of the forces of the first German lines. On other parts of the front the last few days. a num- Der of villages were set afire, and all the villages in front of their lines, both north and south of St. Quentin. the fire has great
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
RETURNS FROM SOUTH

Miss Evadne Field, daughter of MT. and Mrs. C. IT, Field who left for Los Angeles to attend school last Jan uary, was a returning passenger on the steamer Alaska arriving this morn ing. While in Los Angeles, Miss Field was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Geo, Drake, who is well known in Ketchikan having spent some tome here last summer. Miss Fields many friends were very agreeably surprised to see her this morning. -as no one knew or suspected that she was returning this soon, however everyone had a warm welcome for this very popular and well-loved girl who was much missed during her Tt absence.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
GIVEN ONION OR
 STUD INSTEAD

NEW YORK, May 18.-The day of the trading stamp has passed and the onion and plebian spud have supplant- ed it. at least in New York. Sections of the city where the trading stamp was popular before the advent of war prices, the onion and potato have been substituted With each 10 cent pur- chase in the Ridgewood section of Brooklyn a small onion or potato is given. Motion picture houses also have adopted the same scheme, giving an onion or potato with each adult ticket.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
Daily I)oiines In T)istrs
 Court
Four True Bills Found and Reported By The
 Grand Jury.

Four true bills were reported by the grand jury 10 the court this morning Two charged with selling liquor to h. dians: Albert Luna and Charles Beas- ley. One against Fred Madden for unlawful cohabitation and the other against August Rhyde charged with assault and intent to kill Attorneys Blue and Warder were appointed by the court to look after the liquor sel- ling defendant while Attorney Cos grove will look after Nadden's interest, also or August Rhyde's interest.
 The case Of the T. s. vs. Dean, Gallo and Perry for larceny the trial will come up next Monday.
 w ". Draper's trial was set for next Friday
 This afternoon the two men who were arraigned this morning for sell ling liqour to Indians plead guilty and were sentenced. Charles Beasley was sentenced to four months and Albert Luna to six months. borh to be served in the Ketchikan jail
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18

WASHINGTON, May 18'- Until late last evening, the con- scription bill held the attention of both houses of congress, and was particularly bitterly fought | in the senate due to the house committee having omitted from
 he bill the senate provisions specifically limiting conscript- ion to the war period.
 This morning, the bill was im- mediately passed by both houses and taken to the president for his signature, which he is likely to sign today.
 WASHINGTON, May 18.- Secretary Baker said today that due to the lack of concentrated supplies, the new army would not be called to the colors for training before September.
 This morning the house rais- ed the tax incomes of from forty thousand to a million to ten per- cent. The former forty per cent and the latter fortyfive per cent.
 WASHINGTON, May 18.-Ac- cording to officials of the navy department, all the available Am erican vessels will soon be con- centrated for the transportation of supplies to Europe.
 The secretary of war today said that thirty-two towns had been selected for cantonments. Houses will be conscripted dur
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
MANSFIELD-RTUS
 WEDDING

At 7:3o last Monday evening. May fifth, in Seattle at the r. W. C. A Chapel. Dr. Crowther of the First Methodist Church oficiated al the cer- emony which united Miss Fernando Mansfield and MT Floyd Ryus in holy matrimony. They were attended by the brides brother-in-law and sister, Mir. and Mrs. Schneider of Seattle.
 dr and Mrs Ryus left Seattle Tues day morning on the Princess Adelaide TOT Vancouver. where they transferred to the Princess Sophia, which arrived at ten o'clock last evening. There were several friends at the Dock to meet them, though the announcement came to most people of Ketchikan this morning as complete surprise.
 Miss Mansfield is a very charming girl who numbers many friends won in the short time of her stay in Ketch- ikan and Mir, Ryus is to be sincerely congratulated for having been so
 lucky" and that was the word he used this morning when interviewed.
 Mir. Ryus, as everybody knows is an exceptionally nice young man, a progressive citizen and a credit to the city. of which he is a pioneer. The entire population will be glad to unite with the Progressive-Miner in wishing he mad his bride all happiness and suc- cess through their welded journey of life together
 The newly weds have gone to house. keeping in Mr. Ryus handsome home On Profanity Hill
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
MIR. NEIGLE AND
 TEACHERS TAKE
 CHILDREN TO WOODS

MT. w. G. Weigle, Forest Superin- tendent for Alaska, accompanied by Professor and Mrs. Knox, Miss A, Mary Mitchell and Miss Derrick, took out the pupils of the upper grades of the public and high school for trip to big lake and Pawn lake for the pur- pose of teaching them how to disting- uish the characteristics of the native woods ferns and flowers. A very in teresting study and talk was given and the party enjoyed the hours from one to four thirty pursuing this subject.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
DOLPHIN GOES NORTH

The steamer Dolphin arrived this morning at one o'clock from the south and left northbound al four after dis charging 5G tons of freight Arrivals were l. Van Mavern Chas. R. Griffin Geo. Seren, G. Mink. c. ". Smith, and three steerage. Leaving for the north were o. P. Geustad, Arthur Moe. Fay Tor Althouse, John Barret, E. A Ma. gel, Howard Larson, C. A. Ferris. Mrs ]. E. Keith, Alfred s Berg. H. Hopsted ?. Schornback. J. H. Nichoaldson, Mrs T. Bromley. K C Hamilton and D W Twilliger.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
GERMANS HARD PRESSED APPLY
 TORCH TO LENS
Japanese Warshps Have sached MarseiIIes, Japan ese Troops Have Been Landed, Reports of the Fact Received in New York Today. American
 Destroyers ROut Submarine.

lv increased. The town of St. Quentin itself. which has been gradually burning the last few weeks. si now overhung with thick clouds of smoke. These facts are considered an indica- tion of retreat.
 NEW YORK, May 18.-The Herald this morning says that it has learned from reliable sour ces that the Japanese have land ed troops at Marseilles on April 30 and that they are now en- gagged with the allies on the front lines.
 LONDON, May 18.-The ad- miralty today announces that American destroyers met and routed German submariles which were attacking the steam ship Adriatic.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
TWO ARE ARRESTED

SEATTLE. May 1S.-R. \. Rice, manager of dying concern here and Aoron. a fisherman and socialist were taken into custody by the police this morning charged with circulating scur- rilous anti-conscription circulars. Fed eral agents have been on their trail for some days. but it was not until yesterday that they secured enough evidence 10 warrant their arrest.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
ALASKA NORTHBOUND

The steamer Alaska arrived at S:30 this morning with F tons of freight for the Ketchikan wharf and the fol- lowing passengers: Wm. Aiken. MT. and Mrs. H C. Strong. E. D. Woodbury, l.. II. Block, and Eyadna Field Leaving for the north were J. J. Danne, W. J. Fortmain, r. Kelly. (. x. Arundel, Frank DonIger F. Ruikerr, R. NJ Ed ick, 0. Olson, John Mclean, (. Meacn- um, Geo. Mckenzie. w. Munson.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
[. $. BLOCKADE CUTS -------'-' GERMAN SUPPLIES
 THRU THE NEUTRALS

BERNIE. May 1S.-Because of the 1#se,ndiBg e transportation contracts bs al American steamship companies with Switzerland. Holland and the Scandinavian states, the Swiss govern #ent has been obliged to inform Ger many that the recent commercial agreement between Switzerland and Germany cannot be carried out. This puts 6 complete economic blockade in- to effect against Germany.