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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-10

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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-10

Mrs. Cleo Harden formerly Miss
Maude jenkins, will entertain the
Hope Circle tonight at her home In
ShInnston. The members Of the or
ganlzation who will attend are Mrs.
Clifford Metz, Mrs. Clarence Dicken,
Mrs Earl Phillips Mrs. Floyd JEFF
fers, Misses Ruth Reese Martha
swisher, Goldie Swiger, Ruth Evans,
virginia Riggs, Edna jenkins Edna
Barthalow.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-10
LOCAL SOCIAL EVENTS

route to Deer Ptrk, on the same mis-
sion They were Joined at Union
town by their son, John A. Clark, 3D.,
who has been visiting his grand
mother, Mrs. W. H. Murphy
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-03
Yeggmen Fooled At Smyrna

Herman Helmsley, a respected
colored resident of Smyrna, while
passing the alley running between
the postoffice and the Colonial
Hotel in Smyrna, shortly after
midnight on Thursday, was con-
fronted by a party who told him
to hold up his hands. He fled at
once, and several bullets were fired
after him. The shots reused
guests in the hotel and nearby
residents who found that yeggmen
had arranged to blow the safe in
the postoffice, as they left behind
them drills, hammers, chisels,
blankets and nitroglyc crime. Tn"
blankets they had stolen from the
Adams Express office in Clayton
and the tools from H. J. Shuster's
blacksmith shop in the same town.
Going to Smyrna they jimmied the
rear door of the postoffice. Be-
fore beginning work one of the
burglars went out observe and met
Helmsley, who says he saw another
man standing at the rear door.
Postoffice Inspector Plummer Wis
tied the building and said he
though the pair has planned a
tour of the Peninsula.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-03

home 931 East Seventeenth street
Wilmington, last Tuesday night.
Neighbors who had been smelling
gas strongly for several days broke
open the door and found him lying
across a trunk in an upper bee
room. He had tried seemingly tC
open a window. Two jets of a
stove in the kitchen and two in
the dining room were open. His
wife had gone on a visit to rela-
tives, and he had not been seen by
neighbOrs for a week.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-03
Named To Watch AutOists

Governor Miller last Tuesday APP
pointed three special officers with
full power to arrest persons using
1916 auto license tags on motor
vehicles after December 81. The
tags and licenses for 1917 were
ready for issue early in December
and all needing such could have
been supplied before January l.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-03
Saves One Child, Hurts Another

Trying to avoid running down
a girl who ran in front of his auto
mobile at Sixth and Jackson
streets, Wilmington, on Wednes-
day. The driver swerved it up or
the pavement where it struck Z
year-old William Greenhalgh, of
705 Harrison stareet, injuring him
internally. The boy was putting
on a pair of roller skates, a Christ
mas gift, and could not avoid the
car. 1t is feared that his injuries
may prove fatal. His parents were
to take part in a Cantata set fc,
Thursday night in st. Paups
E. church which, owing to the
boys injury, was postponed for
two weeks.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-03
Income Tax

The normal tax on individual in
comes is increased from one per
cent to two per cent, and the rates
for additional tax are re-classitied.
The rate on corporation income is
increased from one per cent to two
per cent.
One of the important changes i
in the withholding provision of the
law, which requires that all per-
sons, firms or companies in what
ever capacity acting, having the
disposition or payment of income
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-03

of another person, are required to
make and render a return and t.
withhold the tax. This provision
applies to the governing bodies of
churches, social clubs, and other
organizations. For the year 1916,
only one per cent will be withheld
at the source, the other one per
cent will be paid by the individual
on the individual return.
All individuals who have net
income of 100000 are required to
make returns, regardless OF the
source of said income.
All individual returns for the
year 1916 must be filed in the office
of the Collector between January
l and March l, 1917, and all
corporations returns must be filed
during same period, except those
who established a fiscal year.
Special Excise Tax
All corporations, the value of
whose capital stock amounts to
S75,0O0.0O, are required to file a
return. A special excise tax is i'm
posed on corporations equivalent
to so cents per annum on each
100000 of the fair value of the
capital stock in excess of $685.
100000.
Estate Tax
A tax is imposed on the estate
of every decendent in excess OF
S50,O00.00.
Munitions Tax
A tax is also imposed on the net
profits of manufacturers of mum,
tions.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-03
Special Taxes or Licenses


licenses provided in the Emerg-
ency Act are re-enacted, and the
following annual license taxes are
now imposed:
Brokers ............... .SoO.OO
Pawn Brokers ............ 5000
Custom House Brokers. ... 1000
Ship Brokers Ca new tax :. 1000
On and after January /, 1917,
no special tax or license is imposed
on commission merchants, COM
mercial brokers or dealers in
manufactured or leaf tobacco.
Manufacturers of tobacco, cigars
and cigarettes are subject to
special taxes at graduated rate.
Proprietors of theaters, moving
pictures, etc, according to seating
capacity from $500 to $4,000 per
annum, and in cities, towns and
villages of less than 500 inhab-
itants, 3 of these rates is charged.
Proprietors of bowling alleys
and billiard rooms, $500 for each
table or alley. Billiard tables and
bowling alleys operated by lodges,
clubs, Y. NJ. c. A. or similar or
CARNATIONS are subject to the tax.
All of these special taxes will
be due and collectable in January,
1917, for six months, and the Col
lector's office is now mailing ap-
plication blanks to all persons
known to be liable for these taxes.
Failure to receive blank forms,
however, does not relieve any per-
son from liability for payment of
the tax.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-03
Found Dead From Gas Fumes

J. Gilbert Skinner was found
dead from gas suffocation at his
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-03
MANY CHANGES
IN REVENUE LAW
Go Into Effect January First

The following changes in the
law to go into effect January l.,
1917, were made by the new Rev.
enue Act approved September s.,
1916.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-03
Special Excise Tax
Estate Tax

A tax is imposed on the estate
of every decendent in excess of
S5O,OOO.OO.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-03
Munitions Tax

A tax is also imposed on the net
profits of manufacturers of NUM-
tions.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-10
A PHARISAICAL STATEMENT

The Leipsic Neueste Nachrichten, com menting on the speculation on the New York stock exchange at the time of the is stance of President Wilson's note, under the heading of "The Washington Scandal !" says:
 What Interests us most in the scandal so characteristic of American adroitness in making dollars out of a horrible slaughter by rustling peace palms, IS the searchhght falling on national institutions and the ad- ministration. The war shows anew what peace taught to us a hundred times Jupiter Mammon is the real ruler of the constitutions, and which, so far as stayat- home Germans see of their free constitu lions, SO far as they are linked with our enemies who talk to us of their aim to lib crate us from mlitarism and monarchy, and offer to bless us with their patented liber ties Germany declines with thanks the offer to improve us.
 Though there may be many respects in which we need reform, and are susceptible of improvement, the inner purity and un- Hssailabilty of our monarchlcal government raise it high above the pseudo democratic republican production, and cause us to thanl, God that we remain protected from this al too western progress.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-10
COMPULSORY TRAINING
 ADVOCATED BY W. H. TAFT

NEW YORK, Feb. 10.-''We are facing war now We are on the brink of it. This solemn declaration was made today by for mer President Taft in speech at the Hotel Astor He spoke ironically of the American people sitting back in rocking chairs, at perfect ease, while the great European con fict is raging Taft's indorsement of the policy of compulsory military training evoked tremendous applause from his audi tors Gall it conscription if you will but we need it," exclaimed the speaker. Tt is believed that the American people have grave cause to fear a menace from the far East" he said "We own the Hawaiian islands and the largest element in the pop ulation there is 10000 Japanese, who have served in the Japanese army. We have a force of 5000 men in the islands" In con cluding Mr Taft said:
 "In the Philippine islands we have eight million people who owe their allegiance to the United States, and to whom we owe pro- lection. They are under the caves of Asia and they therefore make us an Asiatic power Next come our relations with China and Japan, We yearn for Chinese and Japanese trade, but not for the peoples of those nations The Japanese do not like that. President Wilson says that in the next war we shall not be neutral That is probably true In the next war the explo sion will be worldwide and there will be no room for neutrals"
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-10
ONE OLD-TIMER INITIATED
 AT MEETING OF PIONEERS

At the meeting of the local igloo of Pio neers last Wednesday night at A. B. hall this city, E. W. Parks, Joe Cummings, Charles Schubert and Robert II. G",G' were elected to membership and Cyril p Wood became an active member by presenting a certificate from the Fairbanks igloo. MT. Grifis being the only applicant who could be rounded up by Sergeant MuIln he was initiated into the order and received a hearty welcome from his many old friends
 The arrangements committee for the St. Patrcks day ball and dog race reported that the details of the program were being gradually promoted, and everything lndl cated . splendid turnout on that occasion.
 Owing to the absence of President Charles E. Taylor, the meeting was presided over by First Vice President William Lee, who proved himself very competent chairman.
 At the meeting of the igloo at Flat on February 2l, which was one of the largest held this winter Andy White, Tim Cor coran and J. J. Clarke were elected to mem bership.
 The next meeting will be held at Flat on Wednesday, March 2l and there's al ways something doing there.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-10
MURDER ON THE KUSXOKWIM

Word was brought to Pimute, CT the Yukon, by Charles Castlcman who was on his way from Bethel to the Marshall dig
 gings that murder was recently commit
 ted at the lower Kuskokwim town. The names of the murdered man and his slayer could not be recalled by the travellers who brought the word to Iditarod, but the story is that three sailors marooned at Bethel for the winter imbibed too freely of homemade "hootch" As result they became en- gagged in a fight, and one of them became enraged and went to his cabin for gun
 On his return to the plGce where the fight -ook place he was ordered to drop his gun
 and on his refusal to do so he was shot dead The slayer is said to have gone to Nushagak to give himself up to the authorl
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-10

everyone seemed itching to tell one. Tobias Perry recited we'll an Alaskan poem about the vlcissitudes of an Indian maiden on titled "The Waters of the Kobuk Rippled Onward to the Sea" J. w. Farrell recited "Good bye Jim, Take Keer O Yourself" a story poem by the late James Whtcomb Riley, and for an encore, Casey at the Bat" Jay Johnston, with his clever Swede dia lect recited The Spell of the Yukon" Among others who gave good stories were Grant Murdock Charles Lovett, Jim Burke Dr. Aurnger and Jonas Brewis.
 The real feature of the evening, however, were the boxing matches. The first bout was between two favorites who have ap peared before in local dongs William Case and Eat Elm Up" Johnson. For three rounds in cloud of smoke, they gave a good exhibition of the manly art, Case dis playing good oId-time form and Johnson boring in like Battling Nelson. The final bout, between two Discovery llghtweights, Smith and Carlson, was good enough to see anywhere. They certainly showed signs of speed and some pep" From the sound of the gong they flew at each other as though their friendship had ceased. Smith went to the mat twice in the first round, but took no count In the second round Smith came up with rush that bewildered his opponent and soon had him groggy The atmosphere was so heavy in the hall that the boys had to quit But they were willing to continue the perform ance under more suitable conditions at a future date A vote of thanks was ex- tended to the boys by the lodge, they being visiting guests.
 The splendid program furnished evoked words of praise for the Moose and the hope ,as generally expressed that there will be similar entertainments soon.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-10
MOOSE SMOKER LAST SUNDAY
 REVEALED PLENTY OF TALENT

Last Sunday night the Moose lodge held its annual meeting for the nomination of officers Ivan Wales, who has been die tator for the past two years, was again the sole nominee; and so likewise was Oscar Anderson for secretary, which position he has held for three consecutive terms, The meeting was well attended, it having a great drawing card other than that of the nomi- nation of officers.
 After the regular business had been dis posed of smoker program was in order. The smoker committee, with Jay Johnston that was 'positively first appearance" The cafeteria squad" had arranged long table running the full length of the upper lodge room, that was replica of Good Eats Cafeteria" First and Cherry, Spirit City Everything that the market afforded was there in abundance Everyone lined up, "gave it the once over" and then com menced to spear and pluck.
 After the repast the chairman of the smoker called upon the dictator for speech. Mir. Wales welcomed the visiting guests, gave a short talk on Mooseheart and some history in connection with the ever gaining enrolment on the Outside
 Storytelling was next in order, and
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-10
POLICE DRAGNET AT WORK
 IN OUTLYING PRECINCTS

Deputy Marshal Percy Charles returned on Wednesday last from trip which took him to the Tolstoi, Ophr and as far as Long creek, in the Ruby district His mis- sion was to round up violators of the liquor laws, and as a consequence the treasury of Uncle Sam has been enhanced by several hundreds of dollars In addition to the case from Tolstoi reported in last weeks Pio neer, the deputy marshal procured war rant for Nellie Bates, and she was brought to Ophir and pleaded guilty to the charge selling liquor without license at Tol- sci A fine of $l00 and costs was assessed by Commissioner Vinal The costs totaled $50.
 Pete Jorgensen of Tolstoi also was brought before Commissioner Vnal at Tol- stoi and paid fine of $l00 and costs or total of $50. for a similar offense
 Mir Charles expects to leave again for the same region in few days and it IS likely that further arrests may be made.
 Another matter brought to the attention of the marshal is that of violations of the territorial law with reference to obtaining food and lodging under false pretenses. The .lw was made to protect to the roadhouSe men along the trails, who have been the victims of peculiarly vicious practice. It frequently happens that men will boast Of having made trip over the trail from Sew lrd to the Interior without the expenditure of cent in money. These men stop at the roadhouSes and secure accommodations and on their departure inform the road house men that they have no money. In many instances it has been known that the men guilty of this practice have been well supplied with money.
 Mir. Charles brings word that Commis- sioner ". A. Ninal of the Innoko precinct has rendered his resignation, which has been accepted, to take effect June 30, His successor is to be John W. Dunn of Ruby.
 story also was in circulation at Poor man and Ruby that A. M. kilgore had been appointed to succeed Guy Geraghty as commissioner of Otter precinct, to take ef feet on the same date.
 MT Charles says that there has been a great deal of activity at Poorman this win CT, and the indications are that the coming season will be a prosperous one, Many win ter dumps were taken out. On Long creek it was rather quiet but considerable pros pecting was being done with power drills Pete Jensen, formerly of Iditarod had in operation traction drill which was said to be doing good work.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-10
BUDWEISER TO CLOSE

Through deal consummated yesterday Manuel Guiarte became the owner of the Budweiser saloon, including stock, building and fixtures It is understood the place will be closed, MT. Gularte supplying the wants of the customers of the two places from his present place of business the Idt- arod saloon Harry Yeager, who thus dis poses of his business was compelled to close up his affairs here because of urgent mat
 ters requiring his attention on the Outside. He will leave for Seward within few days.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-10
HAM" BACK FROM MARSHALL

George Hamilton returned on Wednesday last from trip to the Marshall diggings, having been gone about three weeks. There is nothing new to report in the way of mining developments, he says, and he does not appear to have become wildly excited over the outlook there.
 MT. Hamilton brings word that Martin Moran. the new commissioner there, who recently arrived from Nome, is starting out with the intention of maintaining law and order in the new camp and gives the i'm presslon of meaning business,
 Joe Mcdowell, the well-known old-timer, accompanied MT. Hamilton to Idltarod.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-10
UNPARALLELED SABOTAGE

Thirty million dollars worth of damage was done to thirty-one German and Aus trian ships in the New York harbor accord ing to the Sun of February 6. That news paper says that sabotage on scale of such magnitude is without parallel in the history of the world.
 Without the slightest hesitation, and on the mere hint from high officials, whose hints are never sighted persons in author ity were ordered to axe and crowbar the finest products of Hamburg and Bremen.
 Last Wednesday, says the Sun, German in street clothes stepped quietly aboard every Hamburg and North German liner in port, bearing code word that meant scrapping S30.000,000 worth of splendid en- zines The Sun claims to have informa- ton from men of unquestionable veracity and honor as to the extent of dismantllng and as to the general methods employed.
 Job Printing at The Pioneer office.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-10
AT THE MCDONALD

R. McMi.lan, Tony Tropa, William Lee, Dan Palmer Mrs, Rivers, Lem Groner, MT. Van Orsdol, Professor Golden, James Walsh, Al Walsh Henry Allain, Robert Lowery, Felix Riley, J. E. Beattie, Fred Smith, Frank Dawson, Mir. Valentine, George Alobf, W. Ainorf Vim. Bristol, Charles OHalloran, John Mcguire, Ole Simonson, Harry Planter.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-10
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Mrs. Jay Johnston of Flat entertained the ladies and children of that vicinity last Tuesday afternoon in honor of the eighth birthday of her little son, Charles A very pleasant time was enjoyed by all
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-10
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 J. C. Rivers of Discovery was in town during the week.
 Dr. Auringer was in the city from Flat on Wednesday last
 Earl Byers and J. c. Currln returned last evening from Marshall
 Abe Weiss was a visitor in the city on Tuesday last from Flat.
 Al Walsh and nephew Jimmy, left for the Innoko on Wednesday.
 Dr. ". F. Green of Tokotna was visitor in the city on Sunday last
 Mrs. Frank Dawson and Mrs. Fred Smith of Discovery and Miss Grant of Flat were visitors in the city on Sunday last.
 Mrs John c. Currln entertained the ladies of Iditarod last Saturday afternoon in honor of Mrs. George Phillips of Flat.
 H. II. bTtCI. lIit lUI 4lISI I'iil di O't LiiSi chant, sends word from the Marshall camp, where he is now located, that he will leave for Iditarod on March IS.
 0. A. Waechter, II. P. Waechter and H. E. Gardner have filed suit in the district court against J. D. Johnston to collect $2S770, together with interest from June 3, 1911, and costs.
 Skating enthusiasts enjoyed few days of sport during the early part of the week on the ice at the river bend above town. The soft weather has put an end to the pastime, however.
 James Fullerton, the Dikeman roadhouse man, arrived in the city last Wednesday afternoon, suffering from a broken arm, the result of fall on slippery ice during the morning. He was given first aid by Mrs. Ellison, the Dkeman nurse.
 The trails between Iditarod and the creeks are being we'll travelled these days by asplr- ants for the prizes offered by the Pioneers in the big dog race on St. Patrick : day From the number of persons who are trying out their teams 1t IS apparent that there is good sport in store.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-10
A WEEKS TEMPERATURES

The following is a record of the weeks from readings taken at a. m. daily, compared with the temperature on the same date year ago:
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-10
CYRIL WOOD RETURNS

Cyril Wood, local manager of the North ern Commercial Company, returned last Wednesday from ToNotna and way points, On his return he spent a few days looking around the Tolstoi district, and was much impressed with what he saw. He made the trip from Tolstoi to Iditarod, said to be a dlstancs of seventy-two miles, in one day, coming by way of Dikeman This is said to be the first time this feat has been accomplished
 Fresh Olympia and Eastern Oysters, $50 per can. Iditarod Meat Co.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-10
HE USED PROFANE LANGUAGE

An individual who is known locally as Billy the Dog" is confined in the federal bastile, serving a ten days sentence in Aicted by Commissioner Geraghty for using obscene language before ladies at Flat.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-10
TO VISIT SAM CALLAHAN

Jerry Ford left yesterday afternoon for Dikeman, from whence he will proceed to the headwaters of the Innoko to pay visit to Sam Callahan, the old newspaper man who is prospecting in that region, and who has not been heard from in several months Before returning MT. Ford will extend his trip to Tokotna,
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-10

For steam baths, go to the Snyder House, Flat
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-10

George Mutchler, Sure Stenberg and George Kay have returned from the Dltna.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-10

o. A. Waechter, H. P. Waechter and H. E. Gardner have filed suit in the district court against J D. Johnston to collect $2S770, together with interest from June 5, 1011 and costs
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-10

II. H. Porter the former Iditarod mer- chant, sends word from the Marshall camp, where he is now located, that he will leave for Iditarod on March IS.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-10

Skating enthusiasts enjoyed few days of sport during the early part of the week on the ice at the river bend above town. The soft weather has put an end to the Dastime however.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-10

Mrs. John c. Currin entertained the ladies of Iditarod last Saturday afternoon in honor of Mrs. George Phillips of Flat