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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-01
AMERICAN FLAG
 IS RAISED OVER
 DANISH ISLANDS
Check For S25,00O,O00 is Handed Over and Mes sage Sent to St. Thomas Instructing Change in GOyernment-New Possessions Will Be
 Known as Virgin Islands of United States

Washington, March 31-The final act of more than oo effort bring the Danish West Indies under the Ameri flag completed with formal ceremonies at the state department today when Danish Minister Br handed treasury for $50000O0 the purchase price, and wire less messages sent the American and Danish auhorl and stripes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-01

At noon today the new possessions passed definitely and finally under the authority of the United States.
 At II o'clock Secretary McAdoo. amid a formal gathering of state and navy department officials, handed to Secretary Lansing the treasury war rant for $25.000,000 The Secretary of state in turn handed it to the Danish minister, who signed four certificates of receipt and four protocols of trans fer for the state and treasury depart ments of this government, the Dan- ish foreign office and the legation here.
 WIRELESS IS SENT
 Immediately thereafter the navy de- partment wirelessed Commander Pol lack, ranking American naval officer at the islands. in command of the Han cock. as follows:
 You may receive the islands in the name of the government of the United States"
 At the same time the Danish min ster wirelessed the Danish governor to give over the islands in the name of the King of Denmark
 VIRGIN ISLANDS
 With the formal transfer the islands become known as the Virgin Islands of the United States. a designation chosen by the natives of the islands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-01

hear President Wilson deliver his address before the Senate and House. Mir. Paint CT states that in case Congress takes action following the Presidents speech, which results in calling for volunteers, he will make an effoft to secure permis- sion to raise "Jobson'' regiment In Ala bama. MT. Painter admitted that In case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-01

there could not be secured in this state enough 'I1obson" men to fill the ranks, he would invade the territory of adjoining commonwealths in ah effort to secure the desired number of enlistments.
 Tn the absence of Mr. Painter in Wash ington, the Advance will be in charge of the business manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-01
COL. [. H. GRAVES
 DENIES NEWS
 STORY OF CONDUCT
Fourth Regiment Officer Who Resigned Says Re- port of Court-Martial
 Is Untrue

Montgomery. March 31.-(Speciai) Publication of Il sensational report by press association Saturday that Col. E. H. Graves. commander of the Fourth Alabama infantry. became in- tOxicated while in command of his regiment en route to Montgomery; that he shot out the lights of the train and threatened officers who remOn- strated. and that his rcsignatiOn had been disapprOved by Colonel Jenkins, U. s. A.. former commander of the Alabama brigade. were denied by Col onel Graves and Mai. Dallas E. smith. who had charge of the train, tonight.
 Colonel Graves said the statement in toto was untrue and that he would demand retraction. The article charged that he had been ordered tried by court-martial on charges of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman and scandalous to the serv- ice of the United States. It became known tonight that Colonel Graves did resign but his resignation was sent forward with the approval of Colonel Tap plyi,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-01
WANTS TO RAISE A
 HOBSON" REGIMENT

Phil Painter, editor of the Advance, leaves this morning for Washington to attend the opening of Congress and to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-01
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, March 31.-Alabama: Fair sunday; showers at night or Monday; cooler Monday
 Mississippi: Partly cloudy Sunday; showers and cooler at night and Mon day.
 Tennessee: Fair east; showers and cooler west portion Sunday; Monday probably rain and cooler
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-01
ADMITS RESIGNATION

Colonel Graves admitted the presen- ration of the resignation. Gen. Rob-
 ert E. Steiner. commander of the bri- gade. declined to discuss the report, saying the resignation was submitted before he became commander and did not come under his official notice. Major Smith said he was in charge of the train and that no disorder of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-01
JAMES K. MANN IS NAMED CANDIDATE ID OPPOSE CLARK Gardner of Massachusetts, Insurgent, Bolts Caucus
 Following Wrangle
BIPARTISAN PLAN IS
 FINALLY ABANDONED
Committee of r Appointed to Ar range Assignments on House Committees and Progressives
 Claim Victory

Washington, March 31.-Republican members of the incoming House, in con- ference today, nominated Representa- tive James R. Mann of Illinois for speaker, named a committee of IT to arrange committee assignments, and appointment of steering committee to guide the conduct of legislation with out regard to the outcome of the organ ization fight.
 Plans to suggest bipartisan and tenn porary organization of the House were abandoned just before the conference, when it became apparent that most of the republicans wanted a partisan bat tle
 Both regular and progressive repub- licans claimed a victory for their fac ton. Regulars pointed to the nomina- tion of Mir Mann and failure to take up the question of his successor as floor leader proof of their conten- ton. Progressives declared they won in the appointment of a committee on committees and of a steering commit tee. Heretofore Mir. Mann, as republi- can leader, has made up committee lists and has had a big say in the conduct of business
 None of the five so-alled independ- ents attended the conference. Represen- tative- Elect Fuller of Massachusetts, progressive, whom the republicans hoped would confer with them, arrived today and announced that he first would vote for Representative Lenroot, repub- lcan for speaIzer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-01
SMITH DENIES REPORT

Major Smith made the following statement:
 'The Fourth regiment was not trav- cling as unit, but was divided into three sections. each in charge of a major of the Fourth infantry. Colonel Graves was travelling with my sec ton and l emphatically deny that the statement in the Birmingham Ledger of even date is true.
 "To be exact. no disorder of any kind occurred on my train during this trip"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-01
STATEMENT OF GRAVES

Colonel Graves statement follows:
 There is not a single word of truth in the article published in a Birming- ham paper this afternoon. In corrob- oration of this statement I refer you to the officers of the Third battalion, commanded by Mai. Dallas B. Smith. As to charges having been preferred against me, I refer you to the records of the brigade, which should and do show the facts.
 Ut is fact that I have submitted my resignation, which has been sent to the war department with the ap- proNal of my brigade commandern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-01
Local Data

For the 2t hours ending at p. m. March 91. 1917:
 Highest temperature ............ 80 Lowest temperature .................... 57 Mean temperature ....................... 6S Normal temperature ................... 50 Excess in temperature since Jan. 1 1l5 Rainfall ...................... 0 Total rainfall since Jan. 1 ............ "A. 53 Excess in rainfall since Jan. 1 ...... S.70 Relative humidity a. m. ............ 45
 p. m. ...................,....... 23
 p. m. ........................... 32
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-01
DEMOCRATS CERTAIN

The prevailing impression that the democrats will organize the House with Camp Clark as speaker gained further support today with the announcement that Representative Helgesen of North Dakota, a republican, would be unable to be present Monday. There is at least one other republican whose attendance IS doubtful, and the democrats declared tonight there was not the slightest doubt that Speaker Clark would have the neces- sary votes to elect. In that event Repre- sentative Mann is expected to be con- tinued as republican floor leader.
 Of the F members of the committee on committees named today only four Nell son of Wisconsin, Anderson of Minnesota Reavis of Nebraska and Wood of Indiana are considered progressive republicans by to the committee of 2 by the progressive element contained the names of two other progressively inclined members, Hayes of California and Kelley of Michigan Besides Nelson, Anderson, Reavis and Wood, the members of the committee are Representatives Mann of Illinois chair man; Gillett of Massachusetts MondeIl of Wyoming, Fordney of Michigan Kahn Of California. Moore of Pennsylvania Longworth of Ohio. Fairchld of New York, Austin of Tennessee, Browning of New Jersey, Green of Iowa. Sinnott of Oregon, and Representatives. White of Maine. Power to name the steering committee was vested in the committee Cn committees. It will be named within 8 day or two, and it is understood Mr. LenrOot will be a member of it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-01
GARDNER BOLTS

There was only one display of open insurgency at the conference. Declaring he would vote only for Mr Lenroot for speaker, Representative Gardner of assachusetts bolted the meeting after failing to obtain adoption of a resolu- tion to provide that members present should not be bound by conference ac- ton. Representatives Gray of New Jer- sey and Dallinger of Massachusetts left With MT. Gardner, but Mr Dallinger re- turned later, and republicans were hopeful tonight that they would be able to induce him to vote for Mir Mann. {.
 Immediately after MT. Gardners Withdrawal Representative Longworth of Ohio offered a resolution to bind the members to vote for the conference nominees, and asked that it be voted down. This was done by a large vote leaving the 195 members who voted for MT. Mann free to support whom they please on Monday when ballot ing on House organization begins
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-01
GARDNER TALKATIvE

The meeting today lasted about three hours and MT. Gardner consumed more than third of that time
 Representative Hamilton of New York was named whip, and Repre- Farr of Pennsylvania, Nichols of Michi- kgan and McArthur of Oregon, assistant khtps
 While republicans threshed out their problems today, democrats continued their fight over committee places. The 10 hold-over members of the ways and means committee set throughout the day making designations Their meetings were executive and great care was taken tc prevent news of the assignments be- coming public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-01

Liverpool. Foregoing information ob tained by telephone from chief officer"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-15
U. S. INSPECTORS
 LEAVE TONIGHT ON
 TRIP TO WESTWARD

George H. Whitney inspector Of hulls, Peter G. Peltret, inspector oi boilers, and George E. Mann, steno grahper in the office of the steam ship inspectors, will leave this even ing on the steamer Admiral Evans for their annual trip to the West ward.
 The two officials will inspect steamers and gas boats in the west ward section and will also hold ex' aminations of those applying for en- gineers and captains papers. They will go as far west as Unalaska and also take in the Bristol Bay section.
 While making the trip every year this will be the first trip of the in spectors to the far westward section for two years. Last year they start ed. but on account of the wreck Of the steamer Dora, near Kodiak, were unable to make any point beyond Kodiak They expect to return tc Juneau about the first of August.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-15
FISH PROBLEM TO
 BE DISCUSSED AT
 MEETING TONIGHT

At the meeting of the Juneau Mer- chants Association, which is to be held tonight, in the Council Cham bers, starting at 8 o'clock, the report of the committee appointed to devise ways and means of securing the fish business for Juneau will be read.
 A most comprehensive report, GOV ering every phase of the fish busi ness, why it has not been coming to Juneau, and what steps are nee essary to get it here, has been pre- pared by the committees which has been working for the past week in vestigating the matter.
 It is thought by those who know that the report is in such shape that definite action looking towards the ultimate securing of the business can be taken, acting on the recon mendations of the committee. AS large turnout as possible is re quested to be present at tonight's meeting
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-15
PLANNING BIG
 WELCOME FOR
 THE SHRINERS
A Distinguished Party is Coming Here to Lay Cornerstone and
 Initiate

The Shriners of Gastineau chan uel are making great preparations or the welcoming of the party rom Afifi Temple, which will ar rive on the morning of June 5th )n the steamer Spokane for the purpose of laying the cornerstone )f the new Juneau School build Ing, and also conducting a large class of Shriners across the sands into the Afifi Oasis.
 A meeting was held last night oy the local Shriners and it was lecided that large delegation should meet the arrivals at the lock, and if the hour is not too early, a monster reception will be given the visitors during the fore loon and the cornerstone of the school building will be laid, either he afternoon of the 5th or 9th, de- bending on the arrival of the visi- ors.
 Among those who will compose he party of visitors will be E. B. King, lllustrious Potentate of Afifi Temple, Tacoma; G. c. Nolte, Chief Rebban; Frank Oakley, Assistant Rebban; Bishop Keator, Member of the Imperial Council; c. A. Snow
 len, Recorder Afifi Temple, Archie Goldsmith, Oriental Guide; and E L. Garretson, Imperial High Priest
 md Prophet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-15
TERRITORIAL
 OFFICIALS IN
 NEW WAR ROLE
Will Be Pressed into the Service of Registering Those Under the Act
 for ConsCritpion.

That all Federal and Territorial of ficials in Alaska will be pressed into service during the coming registra tion of men for conscription is the statement of Gov J. F. A. Strong.
 Advance copies of the provisions of the bill, which are subject, of course, to changes, before the bill finally passes Congress, have been received, and the methods of registration are set forth It has not yet been re- ported that there have been any changes in this part of the bill. Gov. Strong stated this morning that while it's provisions for the reg istration of all males between the prescribed ages will work all right in the incorporated towns, the means will not be practical in the outlying sections.
 "I have had some correspondence with Secretary of War Newton D. Baker" he said, "and in the absence of an Adjutant General, l have been given free reign in the matter. It s probable that all postmasters, united states COmmlSSlOnerS, uepuly marshals and even doctors and teach CTS will be requisitioned to act as registration officers for the Terri tory. In the incorporated cities the system which provides for election boards to do the work will be ap- plicable''
 The plan as outlined in the pam phlet received by the Governor is merely a tentative draft of the pro visions of the bill as if was submit ed by the War Department, and un- .il the Conscription Bill is finally passed and signed, no definite word IS to the day and means of having he registration can be forwarded rom Washington.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-15
Real Estate Measure Is Introduced - States and Territories
 Must All Help.
PROPORTION FOR NORTH
Northern Territory Must Dig Up Over Million Dollars Annually
 by New Tax.

Copies of a bill which has been introduced in the National House of Representatives and which provides for a direct annual tax on all real estate in the United States or Terri tories, by which it is estimated two billions of dollars will be raised an nually. have been received in Ju neau.
 The bill apportions the sum to be raised among the states and terri tories and gives the estaimated amount to be raised in Alaska as $1, 1895, ,5766O. This amount is based on the population of the Territory according to the census of 1910. At that time Alaska had population of GA, 356, including Indians and Els kimos.
 The bill provides that the "said direct tax, laid by this act shall be assessed and laid on the value of all land, exclusive and irrespective of the improvements thereon***S**; i; that all land subject to taxation un derthis act shall be assessed for the purpose of taxation at it's full mar ket value on the first Monday in March of each year, %@*@@&&
 The amount of the tax is appor toned among the states and ranges from New York with $197, 7,631122, to that of Alaska, which is the smallest amount levied on any of the states or territories. The assessed valua tion of real estate in the incorpor ated towns of Alaska, including all improvements for the year '915 amounted to $14,656,6 697. making 2 tax of approximately fourteen cents on every dollar of assessed yalua ton of real estate
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-15
WAR SEWING CIRCLE
 IN WHITE HOUSE; 2
 MEMBERS IN SOCIETY

WASHINGTON, May 15.- Now there is White House sewing cir cle" working for the American Red Cross. Mrs. Wilson, wife of the President, is head of the circle. and the only other member thus far announced is Miss Helen Woodrow Bones, the Presidents cousin.
 Mrs. Wilson and Miss Bones are actually sewing on articles needed in the Red Cross work in this country and Europe, The articles they make are being turned over to the organi- zation for proper disposal.
 It is stated at the White House that Mrs. Wilson and Miss Bones wish to help by the work of their own hands and do the same as so many patriotic women of this coun- try are doing for the Red Cross work here and abroad
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-15
Costly For Some

Talk is cheap"
 T guess you were never long ol short of stocks when the President made a speech. ."-( (Exchange)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-15
EVANS THIS AFTERNOON.

Steamer Admiral Evans is billed to arrive on the channel at O. clock this afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-15

party Wednesday evening, May It, Odd Fellows Hall. All friends cor dially invited Admission 20 cents.
 -(m16)-
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-15

Special tomorrow only Large oranges. 25 cents dozen, at Gold stein's Emporium. m15.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-15
TO PERMIT ALIENS TO
 JOIN NAVAL MILITIA

Washington, May 15.-The House has passed bill to permit aliens who are not citizens of an enemy country and who have declared their intentions to become United States citizens to join the naval militia and providing that after loyal service they may become citi- zens.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-15

Everybody reads THE EMPIRE
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-15
DAUGHTER ARRIVES FOR
 LIBRARIAN OF COURT

A baby daughter arrived this morning at St. Ann's hospital for MT. and Mrs James F. Hurley. The little miss weighed seven pounds and both mother and daughter are doing nicely under the care of Dr. L. o. Sloane.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-04
PHARoAH's RUN.

Harry Wilson, of near Morgantown,
was calling on Lonnie Smith one day %
last week.
John Street was visiting John Rice
Thursday.
Mrs. Lulu Smith and Katie Rice
we're shopping in Fairmont one day Of
last week.
Miss Elsie Rice spent Xmas with
Mrs. Ella Michaels, of Minister'S Run.
Miss Blackburn gave her pupils a
Xmas tree and treat on Friday p. m.
before Xmas. 1t was enjoyed by all
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Nelly and two
children, Anvil and Reva, spent Fri.
day evening with Miss Myrtle Hoult.
Miss Emma Rice attended the Xmas
tree at Royal Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Keenedy, of
Chunks Run, spent Xmas with Miss
Myrtle Hoult.
Charlie Fisher attended the Christ
mas tree at Royal Monday evening.
Allie Williams, of Grafton, spent
the weekend with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. w. Williams.
Rev. Jarvice, of the Gauley circuit,
former pastor of the NJ. E. church,
South, of this place, gave an address
to the order of Owls at the hall at
Rivesville Saturday evening.
Ralph Ice, of Barrackville, spent the
weekend with James and John Google
of this place.
Miss ocal Williams spent Sunday
with the Misses Rice.
Asby Valentine, of Minister'S Run,
was a Sunday visitor at Andrew Val.
entine's.
Luther Howe spent Sunday with
Nettie Musgrave.
H. D. Smith and grandson, Hugh
Dale, spent their holidays with rela.
tives in Fairmont.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Valentine
we're visitors at Jack Straight's Sun.
day.
Ed. Musgrave spent Sunday at Min.
or Fishers.
Mrs. Jim Musgrave and daughter,
Miss Goldia and Charlie Price, of Bax.
ter, were at Andrew Valentines one
evening of last week.
Walter Fleming, of Parker Run, was
on this Run Monday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-04

Dear Paula. julius wanted to
come to New York on our wedding
trip, but said, Julie. u call him Julie
when we are alone), I'm not going
to New York and make all of Paula's
actor friends ashamed of us. Wait
until | learn few society frills and
then maybe we can do her some good.
You see, Paula, Julius is such u
dub. He hasn't learned yet that a
great big bluff goes long way in this
country and he thinks because l can
work out his little old finances and
make money. which he stills persists
in counting in marks, that l am the
smartest woman in the world.
Besides, my dear, I'm letting my
hair go back and 1t looks like Joseph's
coat of many colors. won't be a
bleached blond when you see me, and
hope while l am gone the inn won't
go to the very dust.
+" You see, julius is that silly that
he would let the walters steal him
into abject poverty. But look a here
kid, Julie and yours truly are coming
pretty soon to little old New York and
I'm just going to think, kiddo, that
Notwithstanding you are a big actress
you will be glad to see your old friend
Emma
81 did not wait to write to her, Mar.
gle" said Paula, Il telegraphed her,
please come with or without julius.
l want your advice and always love
you"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-04
PERSONALS

Mrs. Jessie Nuzum spent Sunday
with her sister, Mrs. A. B. Stealey.
A. S. Radford, OF the Valley, has re,
turned home after spending few days
with his son, ]. d. Radford.
NJ. B. Riggs, Of st. Mary's, spent
yesterday with his sister, Mrs. VII
liam Boyers, en- route to Wheeling.
Mrs. Truman Davis, of Ferry street
is still quite sick.
j. d. Radford and daughter Opal and
Misses Lulu Pople and Catharine Mil
Ter, were recent visitors of Rev. and
Mrs. L. E. Oldaker at Shinnston.
Robert, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Arch
Miller, of Ferry street, who has been
quite i'll for few days, is improving
Mrs. Mary McAllister and daughter
Corrinna, are spending this week with
A. G. Gaskins and family at theii
farm near the city.
Rev. L. e. oldaker, of Shinnston
spent Tuesday here circulating among
his many friends.
The family of Charles Hall who were
afflicted with measles, are all fully
recovered and able to be out again.
Miss Pearl Gray and nephew, Wayne
Hess, who were guests OF relatives
here the first of the week, have re
turned to their home at Morgantown.
William Summers, of Little Falls
spent the day yesterday with his
daughter, Mrs. Charles Hall, on Pitts
burgh avenue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-04
DON'T BE BALD
Tells How to Make Hair Grow Thick
and Lustrous on Bald and Thin Spots

Thousands of men and women are
growing bald every day and don't
know the reason why. This is indeed
a pity, says a hair specialist, who
states that badness usually comes
from carelessness.
The treatment is very simple: re.
move the dirt by shampooing every
ten days and destroy the dandruff
germs by frequently applying little
OF the real Partisan Sage, most eff.
Gent preparation that the best drug.
gists are now recommending as one Of
the quickest and safest treatments to
surely stop itching scalp and falling
hair, remove all dandruff and to prop.
erly nourlsh and invigorate the hair
roots.
Partisan Sage is also the discrimin.
ating woman's favorite hair dressing
because 1t makes the hair seem twice
as abundant and gives it softness
ana luster that compels admiration.
a generous bottle costs but little from
the Mountain City drug company, who
guarantees it to you.