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Section 2. That there Is hereby
levied for general revenue purposes
and to meet the foregoing appropria-
lions and to defray the necessary ex-
penses Of said city and improvements
hereinbefore provided for fourteen
mills on each dollar of the assessed
valuation Of all taxable property
within the said City of Wallace, tax
able according to the laws Of the
State Of Idaho the assessed valuation
Of such property to be ascertained
from the books or assessment rolls OF
the assessor In and for the said Coun-
ty OF Shoshone, State OF Idaho.
Section 3. That there be and here
by Is levied one quarter (A) OF one
mill on the dollar on the assessed
value Of all taxable property in said
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Some men go abroad to complete
their education. Others marry.
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MINING EXPENDITURES

CONTINUED from page 81
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COEUR D'ALENE MAN

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NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT.

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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06
German Ships In American
Harbors Have Been Seized
By the Federal Officers
GERMAN SUBS REPORTED ON THIS SIDE
Miss Rankin the Congresswoman From Montana Was one
of the Fifty Representatives Who Voted
Against the War Resolution
(Ry Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, April 6--War between the United
States and Germany becomes actuality today mmed
atey President Wilson'S approval of the resolution
adopted by vote of 373 to so by the House few minutes
after this morning.
This action will set in motion the Governments newly
planned machinery for mastering the military naval and
economic forces into aggressive against Germany.
The resolution passed the House in the form as
adopted by the Senate Wednesday night 1t declares that
state of exists and directs that the President employ
all the naval and military forces of the United States and
resources of the Government to carry the to sue
ceSsful conclusion.
Final action the resolution after IL hours Of
continuous debate and few minutes afteward Speaker
Clark affixed his signature. @ IA
After the resolution passed by Vice President Mar
shall today it was rushed to the President who signed it.
Among those who voted against were 80 Republi-
cans 16 Democrats, Socialist and Prohibtonist Vot-
ing afrmatively were 1913 Democrats, III Republicans
Progressives and 1 Independent
Democratic leader Ktchin and Miss Jeanette Rankin
the new woman member of Montana were two of those who
voted negatively After failing to answer to the calling Of
her name twice on first roll CALL Miss Rankin rose on the
second call trembling obviously badly frightened and with
SOB IN her voice declared II want stand by my country
but cannot vote for Still she did not formally cast
her vote and half dozen of her colleagues weared y
tracted debate demanded vote in raucous voices Sink
ing INTO her seat Miss Rankin whispered "no" Jerry
SOUTH chief clerk went to her seat to corroborate her vote
Mr. Kltchins participation in the proceedings was
scarcely less dramatic After debating the question pr
Vatey for SIX hours with opponents and proponents YES
terday ne finally announced his opposition and made stir
ring speech against the measure.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06
MILLION MAN ARMY
WILL COST ABOUT
6 BILLION A YEAR
Army Plans Call for Sixteen
Training District Head
quarters.
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, D. c., April g.
An army OF one million men, no ele-
ment of which shall have had less than
six months intensive training is the
direct object OF the administration
army bill made public last night.
Major General Scott, chief OF staff,
is expected to go before either the
House or Senate Military committee
next Monday to outline the plan under
which approximately three billion dol
lars has been asked to carry out the
project.
The plans provide for building up
80 infantry divisions and four cavalry
divisions distributed at 16 training
district headquarters.
Preparations have already been
made to draft into the Federal service
the entire strength OF the National
Guard and employ that force supple.
mented by regulars withdrawn from
the border in the establishment OF the
16 training centers.
Five months later the first 100000
of the new army of young men should
assemble at the center to begin the
training.
4ue ldlee ulAAOu uOAIai uHu6St ICY
resents only the cost of building the
machine. Its maintenance in actual
war will double the expense and the
mobilization OF reserves supplies must
parallel the development of the army.
Six billion dollars probably represents
the total cost of a year for the first
million men.
OF the three billions asked approx
mately one.half will go for pay and
quartermasters' supplies. including
housing the troops at the training cen
tiers. Another one-half billion would
go into ordnance. Nearly 60 millions
into signal corps and aviation equip
ment. Nearly $146,000,000 to the en-
gineer equipment and field work and
26 millions to medical stores.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06
GERMAN SHIPS
PROMPTLY seized
What Disposition Will Be
Made Of Them Not Yet
Decided.

NEW YORK, April 6.-The seizure
of German merchant vessels that took
refuge in Atlantic ports at the be.
ginning of war began today almost im-
mediately after Congress passed the
resolution declaring state of war ex.
lists between the United States and
Germany.
The collector of the port of Boston
was the first to act The Federal Of
ficials at New London, Conn, Baltl.
more, New York, Philadelphia, New
port News, Savannah, Jacksonville,
Wilmington, N. c., and New Orleans
quickly followed.
Before daylight United States deputy
marshals were in charge Of German
vessels at these ports ranging in size
from the majestic Vaterland of 54,2S2
gross tons to small sailing vessels.
The port officers acted on orders is
sued by the Secretary of the Treasury.
1t is understood this move does not
involve confication and vessels are
held for the present as measure of
safety. There has been no announce
ment as to whether the government
shall take over the ships for its use
and pay for them after the war.
The number of German vessels now
In American ports total 81 with gross
tonnage Of 100000. This includes 90
In refuge at Philippines, II at Homo.
lulu and at Page Page, port of the
Pacific island.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06
FRANK c. DUDLEY
DIES IN HOTEL FIRE
Well Known Fairmont Citi-
zen Was Suffocated in
Kentucky.

Word was received here last even.
ing from Frankfort, KY, of the death
by suffocation of Frank C. Dudley
OF this city, formerly connected with
the Fairmont Times, the result of a
fire which destroyed the Capitol no.
tel in that place. No further details
OF the occurrence were contained in
the message.
Mr.. Dudley had gone to Kentucky
several weeks ago to look after oil
and coal leases which he had recently
taken over and which are said to have
been valuaVle. The news of his tragic
death was received here with the deep
est regret by his friends and fellow
citizens. The body will be taken to
Bath, n. Y, for interment going direct
ly from Frankfort to that place.
Frank C. Dudley was born in Corn.
ing, N. Y, and was the only child of
his parents both of whom are deceased.
He is survived by his wife who resided
at No. IL Rhea Terrace and a step
son, Troy Adkins, student at the un.
ionBusiness college. Mr.. Dudley came
to Fairmont six years ago from Charles
ton where he had been engaged in
newspaper work. Prior to that time
he had been located in Kentucky and
in Logan, W. Va He accepted a po-
sition on the Fairmont Times which
he held for number of years resign
ing on account Of the i'll effects OF
night work on his health. He however
had maintained Fairmont as his resi-.
dence.
During the last state campaign he
was publicity man for the W~San's
Suffrage movement for the state and IN
this capacity further increased a wide
acquaintance. Mrs. Dudley and son
left at 1925 for Bath where they will
meet the BODY on its arrival from Ken
lucky.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06
MANY PEOPLE COME
FOR THE PARADE
Street Cars Alone Carried
1000 Visitors to the
City.

According to its announced pro.
gram, the Traction company promptly
at 3:15 yesterday afternoon suspended
all service of city cars, resuming at
4:45 after all possibility of inconveni.
enciEg paraders by running cars
through their ranks, had been eliminat-
ed. Then in an effort to get people to
their homes quickly. double service
was put on on every city run, and on
the interurban lines from one to four
extra cars were operated. The double
service made it possible for paraders
to get home and out of the rain full
half hour earlier than would nave 9th
wise been possible.
The figures of the Traction company
respecting the number of persons car.
ried, revealed that there were many
more visitors in the city than might
have been suspected by TIE crowds on
the streets. Special cars from mterur.
ban points we're crowded and 1t is es-
timated that at least two thousand out
Of towners were present.
This morning the sub sutton on the
East Par kline was put in operation
and 1t is expected that by Sunday 1t
will be taxed to supply current for the
carrying Of the thousands of visitors
10 the First Regiment camp.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06
Be One of Big
gest Electric
Station i'm
Country
TRACTION Co. PLANS
Fuel is to Come From the
Company's Mine at
- Baxter.

The officials of the Monongahela
Valley Traction company decided yes
terday to authorize their board of d.
rectors to authorize the construction
of gigantic power plant with an ul-
innate capacity of $4,000 kilowats, max
ing 1t one of the largest power plants
in the country.
The plant, steam turbine type, will
be built as soon as plans can bp ere
pared and the work contracted for.
The engineering firm Of sanderson &
Porter has been in complete charge
OF the preliminary work.
The plant will not supplant the great
gas operated plant at Hutchinson. one
of the largest Of its kind, but will
supplement its output, which would
Ne taxed to care for the rapidly grow
ing load that is being placed upon
It, and which in a few years at the
present rate of growth in the valley
would be entirely insufficients
The new plant will be operated with
coal as the fuel. the company's recent.
ly purchased mine at Baxter being
called upon to furnish the coal. The
site of the plant has not been decided
definitely as yet but will be somewhere
near the city. In all its departments
It will employ number OF men.
The plant at the start will be built
for capacity of 10000 kiIDwatts, but
will be SO constructed as to make it
possible for increasing to $4,000 with
no trouble.
The authorization of the plant,
which the directors will be asked to
approve, is one of the most definite
of the recent indications of the great
increase in the manufacturing and in.
custrial activity in Fairmont and the
upper Monongahela Valley.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06
GERMAN SUBS ARE
IN MEXICAN WATERS
Report to That Effect Has
Been Received From
Neutral Source.
CBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, April 6.-Persistent
but hitherto unconfirmed reports Of
German submarines waiting in the
Gulf of Mexico for the opening Of hos.
Titles were further supported today
by advices to the government from
Europe.
The full nature of the governments
information is not disclosed but It
was received from one Of the neutrais
contiguous to Germany which serv.
ed as clearing house for German IN.
formation since the severance Of dip.
lomatic relations.
1t was reported at the source Of the
origin of the governments information
that more than score Of German sub.
marines were already in Mexican wa
tiers.
Persons here who have given attea.
ton to the subject think the estimate
Of numbers is high but feel no doubt
that German subersibles are some.
where on this side of the Atlantic.
most probably in Mexican waters and
some have been there since early in
February.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06
NEW NORMAL BUILDING
FORMALLY DEDICATED
Many Prominent Educators of the State Were Present
the Ceremonies Held at the School This
Morning.

With a number OF state dignltaries
and officials present the handsome
new Fairmont State Normal school
building was this morning formally
dedicated. The ceremonies were ap.
propriate and impressive.
The dedicatory address was deliver
ed by State Superintendent OF schools
Hon. Morris Shawkey of Charleston.
Mr.. Shawkey's address was a master.
piece and delighted the large audience
OF people assembled for the dedicatory
services.
In addition to the address of Mr..
Shawkey former president of the Fair.
mont Normal o. /. Woodley, now presi-
dent of Marshall college at Hunting.
ton, also delivered an address which
was splendid effort.
Stated OIL the platform during the
ceremonies incident to the dedication
in addition 10 Mr.. Shawkey. Mr.. Wood.
ley and local educators, were Secretary
J. F. Marsh of the state Board OF
Regents and a former principal OF the
local High school, Hon. A. Bliss Nc
Crum member OF the state Board OF
Control; Hon. George S. Laidley and
n. G. Keim members Of the state
Board of Regents; President Frank
Trotter of the West Virginia Nnivers-
ity and Professors Jones and Wagner
of the West Virginia university faculty.
Preceding the dedicator addresses
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06
MRS. j. A. CLAYTON
DIES VERY SUDDENLY
Was Prominent in Social,
Civic and Religious
Life of City.

Mrs. U. A. Clayton, one of the most
prominent women of the city, died
this morning shortly before o'clock
at the home OF Mrs. L. l.. Williams on
Watson avenue following stroke OF
paralysis. Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton had
stored their household goods prepare
tory to leaving the city this morning
for Arlington, Md, to spend several
months with relatives of Mrs. Clayton
on account of the health OF Mr.. Clay
ton which has been failing for some
time. In preparation for moving Mrs.
Clayton had spent some time working
out of doors yesterday afternoon, when
she was suddenly taken ill., She reach
ed the house but was unable to sum-
mon aid until the arrival of Mr.. Clay
ton who had been in the city for few
hours. A physician was summoned
and on his advice the projected trip
was abandoned and Mrs. Clayton was
taken to the home Of neighbor, Mrs.
e. L. Williams. She apparently rested
we'll during the earlier hours of the
night but about four o'clock she sud
denly sprang from the bed. death re-
sulting instantly. Paralysis, with
which she had been threatened for
some time, was named as the cause
OF her death.
Mrs. Clayton was formerly Miss
Amabelle Kelley. She came to this
city number of years ago from her
home near Baltimore as teacher OF art
in the Normal school. After her mar
rage to Mr.. Clayton, one of the city's
prominent citizens, she took up her
permanent residence here and had
since taken an active part in the re-
ligious, social and civic life of the COM
munity. She was member of the
First Presbyterian church and was
also affiliated with a number of auxil-
larry organizations connected with the
church. She was a prominent men,
Der of the Woman's club having been
secretary at its organization and for d
number OF years chairman of the Art
department. She has also acted on
various state and national art commit
tees.
Surviving her are her husband and
several brothers and sisters. Her par
ents have died within the last few
years. A sister, Mrs. A. A. Doing, OF
Arlington, Nd, leaves Baltimore today
arriving here some time In the night,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06

a program Of an informal nature was
successful carried out and consisted of
addresses Of reminiscent nature Civ.
en- by members of the alumni associa.
ton in the persons OF Messrs. ]. Wal.
ter Barnes, former president of the
Fairmont Normal, B. l.. Butcher,
Charles W. Robertson, Harvey w.
Harmer and John Guy Prichard.
Following these addresses a spirited
rendition of The Star Spanked Ban.
ner" by the audience was given led
by Prof. Woodley.
Other interesting features of the
program were musical numbers which
consisted of a solo by Miss Louise
Shredder, of Grafton, an instrumental
solo by Miss Edith Hartley, a vocal
duet "Oh That We Two We're Maying"
sung by Misses Edna Jacobs and Rob-
ert G. Smith. Miss Ruth Phillips gave
q pleasing rendition of reading en-.
titled Helen Thamre.' Secretary Of
the Chamber of Commerce Charles W.
Evans of the class of 81 led the devo-
tional exercises.
A large audience was present this
morning for the dedication services
a large number of out of town people
being present as we'll as hundreds Of
local people.
Reports of the speeches Of Sup
erintendent shawkey and Presi-
dent WoodIey are printed on pages
and q.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06
FLAG FOR NORMAL.

Agreat silk flag, heavy with gold
tassels and ropes, was presented to
the Normal school yesterday morning
at the chapel hour in hte name of the
Short Course Glass, by Professor E.
L. Lively. The presenting Of the flag
had been kept secret from the school
by the members Of the class and its
presentation was the scene Of a great
demonstration. The flag will wave q
flag pole which will be placed on the
new building.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06
Good Friday at
st. Peters Church

The observance OF Good Friday is
In progress today at st. Peters Catho.
lie church where services have been
held and will continue throughout the
remainder OF the day. The mass OF the
pre-sanctified took place at 1880 o'clock
this morning and this evening a ser
mon on THE Passion" will be given
Large number of people visited the
church today for private devotions
Saturday morning at eight o'clock high
mass VIII be celebrated and this will
conclude Holy week services.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06

lican, got $50 votes and F. M. Lucas
500. w. E. Arnett was chosen school
commissioner over Prof. Robert A.
Armstrong by a majority of 100.
The winners for Council are as fol,
lows: First ward, A. Zaner; Second
ward, w. ]. Shumaker; Third ward,
r. A. Vance; Fourth ward, w. w.
Wolf; Firth ward, John Samuel All
being Republicans except Mr.. Wolf,
who was on the Citizens ticket.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06
Fine Example
Set YesterdayBy
Young Italian

81 am not an American. but /
want to join the Red Cross" was
the sentiment expressed in broken
English by John Givone. a young
Italian as he approached the bevy
ot.-Red Cross workers stationed
yesterday on the porch of the old
First National residence on Main
street.
I'm an Italian but want TO
help" and he laid down his dol.
lar bill and proudly accepted the
receipt for the same.
That's the real spirit" remark.
ed one enthusiastic young Red
Cross worker, 81 wish a lot more
Americans had it."
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06
MORGANTOWN TOO
GOES REPUBLICAN
Charles Hickman Elected
Mayor By Almost Two
to One.

MoRGANTowN, W. Va, April c.
Republicans we're victorious in the
city election here yesterday, winning
every office over the Citizens party
with the exception of a single coun.
Gilman. Charles Hickman was chosen
mayor over Harry Sanders by a vote
of S29 to 446.
For recorder E. W. Griffith, Repub'
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06

Realizing Faront vicinity
OF flags All
p Of the
those desg olnted rope
holder az packed with the complete
adaiisnAh
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06
WHAT Does cupid Thlnkf

Some scientists have decided that
mistletoe must 90, for it is para
site, they say, and saps the vitality
of the trees on which 1t grows. The
birds are at fault too, for they scat
ter the seeds from tree to tree. VIII
Cupid ask these wise people to pro
vide substituted
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06
Is coNYALEscINe.

Mrs. Arthur F. cassell, who has been
Ill with pneumonia for the past ten
days at her home on Eost Park avenue,
is improving.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06
LeYe and Happiness.

76ur happiness will be found to be
~ much 70 proportion to the num'
Ser OF things Sou love, ana the num-
ber Of thlnSs that love you
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06
THE WEATHER.

Overcast and temperature near
freezing tonight; Saturday fair
warmer. E
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-12
BRIT. Ordered to Buy
$50 Cars Immediately
Justice Ordway's Ruling, End
ing Six Months Delay, Has
Farreaching Effect

Justice Samuel H. ordway, Of the
Supreme Court, has decided against
the effort Of the Brooklyn Rapid Tran
sit COMPANY to obtain delay in obey
ing the order Of the Public Service
Commission to buy or otherwise pro-
cure forthwith 250 new cars Tor use
on the lines in Brooklyn.
The commission issued the order on
February s, 1917, and the Brooklyn
company obtained a writ Of certiorarl'
which held the matter up IN the courts;
Commissioner Travis H. Whitney and
cy-Judge William /. Ransom, counsel
Ia the commission, both issued state
ments Yesterday declaring that the de-
cision woull greatly strengthen the
powers Of the Public Service Commis-
sion law.
"Justjce Ordway's decision will be Of
great aid to all those who are working
10 make the Public Service Commls-
sion law as enacted during Governor
Hughes's administration prompt lalh
eYnert and effective way OF securing
sdeouate service for the public" SAID
NJ Ransom. Tf Justice Ordways
clearly reasoned statement OF the law
is upheld in the event Of appeal, the
commission will hereafter be in posi-
ZION TO deal promptly and adequately
With the intolerable traffic conditions
which exist on many lines.
aAs long as the companies could Sc
euro vears of delay by the simple de-
Vice Vice Of asking some judge for a writ
~ certiorari, the commission was al
most hopelessly handicapped and ham.
nered in trying to do anything 70
compel the companies to provide ana
operate sufficient cars"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-12
Getty Mothers" to Aid
Mrs. Humiston's Work
One in Each District Planned
to Help Find Lost
Girls

4 ".itv mother" for every Assembly
district II part Of the plan Of the COM
mittee appointed on Friday 70 aid Mrs.
Grace Humiston find lost girls.
Since the body Of Ruth Cruger was
found on June Is through Mrs. Humis-
TOMS efforts she has located more than
forty girls whose Disappearance mad
alarmed their parents. Most OF these
girls. il was said yesterday by Mrs.
lola Forester, who is assisting Mrs
Humiston in organizing the rescue
work. were driven away by unhappy
home conditions. but there were sew
eraI who we're victims Of foul play.
On the committee TO assist MIS-
Humiston are men and women who tooH
an active part in the Cruger case, or
who have been working for years on
the problems Of delinquent girls.
Ruth Haven, the country home for
girls, down on Long Island, will PROB
ably be opened this week.
In addition 10 appointing the city
mothers" TO watch over the welfare OF
the girls Of their own neighborhood
the committee will advocate women po-
lice TO guard women and girls IN pubic
places, and will urge bill in the state
Legislature raising the age OF consent