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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-09
GOOD TIMES AHEAD.

yYIEIEN the Great Boom began most Of the important
w coal producing corporations in West Virginia
found themselves lied up to contracts made at al.
that perhaps something might be done in the way Of in.
elsa6ls production beyond the commitments and selling
ths sdpus tonnage in the rich open Market clamong for
and willing to pay price for it. but this soon faded
car shortage proved the first great disiusionizer
and when that became less pressing problem the operators
plants the great industrial centers had coxed their men
away The shortage followed by labor scarcity.
With all hope of making any considerable increase in pro-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-09
cold CONE! HEAD
AND NOSE CLEAR
FIRST DOSE OF "PAPE's COLD
COMPOUND" RELIEVES ALL
GRIP MISERY.

Don't stay stuffed.up.
Quit blowing and snuffling! A dose
OF "Pape's Cold Compound" taken
every two hours until three doses are
taken Will end grip misery and
break up a severe cold either in the
head. chest, body or limbs.
It promptly opens clogged.up nos,
trils and air passages; stops nasty
discharge OF nose running; relieves
sick headache. dullness, feverishness
sore throat, sneezing, soreness and
stiffness.
"Pape's Cold Compound" is the
quickest, surest relief known and
costs only rs cents at drug stores
1t acts without assistance. tastes nice
and causes no inconvenience. Dor'l
accept substitute.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-09
RUFF STUFF
BY RED.

The old girl is beginning to turn
the home stretch and we can hear the
business men so long prosecuted, per
secuted and robbed by the railroads
yell, Come on you Valley Gem, gel
away from tho field and-wow shs
WINS!"
Pardon-we thought we were at the
race track when we heard the Valley
Gem was coming this way.
Editor R. S.-Can you imagine a guy
living in an apartment stealing his
neighbors morning Times? | think
such neighbor ought to be rated as
the meanest man in the world.-Flat
Dweller.
No we can't imagine anybody steal
ing the. Times-ha! hal no we cant
imagine that.
Unless of course he has a coal fire
and wants to get the stove going.
Get out the baseball bat and swat
the flies.
If 1t did come in like lamb its go
ing out like polar bear.
And the unanimous consent rule has
evaporated.
Six days is the time limit given IN
which the German subs will be al
our coast to destroy shipping here and
in the Gulf of Mexico
50
Where are the gents who yell "P1e
paredness for war means death to the
country?" 1t must have been Germans
who spread that dope.
The orchestra played the Star Spar
gled Banner at the Hip last night ana
many remained in their seats. Il this
China?
When Baltimore got overrun With
foreigners 1t became necessary TO pass
g law making it an offense to 81. while
the national air is being played.
9
Three and a tiger or Baltimore.
y Fresh eggs selling at 50 ceuts q
dozen, same as last summer-where's
the kick?
At least the eggs were fresh when
they were laid.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-09

ueon blasted the producers suddenly were confronted
with the necessity of increasing wages if they wanted to
keep enough in the mines make good on their con-
tracts They boosted wages not once but several times
All Of these conditions did apply with equal force
upon all of the companies Some Of the smaller
through the rtoerably we'll But in the main
it was decidedly unsatisfactory year for coal operators
when takes into consideration the price conditions that
prevailed at points where coal was consumed
But apparently better day is at hand Yesterday
The West Vrgnan printed an Associated Press dispatch
from Chicago telling of new contracts calling for millions
Of tons of coal at greatly advanced prices which have
already been signed 1t is safe to assume that all of the
new business for next year will be conducted on similar
basis he coal mining year just ahead ought to be one
Of wonderful prosperity for the people of West Virginia,
for we will all share in the good future of the mining cor
porations.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-09

pipe cleaners. the material Of which
would make q nice winter oyercoat.
we suppose you'll say. well, what
kind OF pipe are you smoking"
Now, Clarence, we've smoked pipes
rom the clay molar grinders to turkish
hookahs and they're all the same.
It's all right TO smoke pipe. II you're
got q lot Of time and money and can
lay around at Palm Beach.
But us guys who are clock watchers
can't afford vacation every time We
really want to smoke q pipe.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-09

to the members of the First Methodist Episcopal
cation upon the that the debt on their
beautiful and impressive church property has been
trely wiped out The healthy financial condition which
the of this fact reveals is only one of
many indications that this church very much alive to
its opportunities. duties and responsibilities.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-09
DANCING Has pe,erlorated.

Dancing in its earliest form among
primitive races, was mode of ex.
preston for strong emotions. such as
joy or sorrow, love and passion, and
even for the most solemn religious
sentiment, but in later ages it has be-
come an amusement and has lost its
high significance.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-09
ODD, ISN'T lTa
Must Learn sslf.p.nlaT.

No man ever succeeds who does
not learn to do without. The very
basis Of religion, of good conduct, or
good character. lies in the virtue Of
self-control. 1t IS the highest evi.
dence of self.mastery and the foun.
dalton Of all social and business sue.
cess,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-09

The net result of the unfortunate hlibuster during
the closing hours Of the last Congress is
rule which strengthens the influence upon the law max
Ing branch of the government of the executive There
is food for thought in that for Senator Laoctt who
was to have spoken tonight in Wheeling on Under
mining Democracy"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-09
coLoNIsTs RATES pRoPPEp.

CHICAGO, March 8. - Colonists
rates to the west a custom of railroads
for 20 years have been abandoned by
agreement Of the managers of rail-
road lines, it was announced today.
According to managers rates we're in
tended to promote immigration to the
west and the reason for them has long
since passed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-09
Absolutely Useless.

while opinion Is not unanimous In
support Of the idsa, probably the most
useless thing Is the inside pocket
which every tailor sews into q waist
TOPEKA Capital.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-09

Now that the Senate is again master of ITSELF is the
duty of President Wilson to call special session and
clear up the international situation. The policy of
drifting which he has pursued lately is almost as con-
tusng to people right here at home it must BIZ to
the people of Europe who doing their best to TN
derstand where America stands.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-09

The death of George W. Guthrie, American ambassa-
dor to Japan, will give President Wilson an opportunity
to send statesman of post where this coun-
try should be represented by dipomatst of the first
grade For few years Toxic embassy will be more
important to the people of this country than any of
those in Europe.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-09

A special Parliamentary investigating commission
has fixed the blame for the Gaipo blunder upon Lord
Kitchener Which proves that some men can be useful
even after they dead. 1t is guess however, that
Kitchener will not long occupy the post of goat One
of tho best things about party government is that it
has tendency to speed up the washing of the soied
linen of administrations
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-09

1t took two years of the most serious effort for the
people of England put the Lords in leading
strings. few days all that the people of this
country needed when they finally made UP their minds
the time for change in the Senate had arrived
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-09

Real musical comedy popular prices is packing the
house at the Hippodrome A lot of money could have
been made in this town this winter if this policy had
been adopted earlier at either of the houses fitted TO
put such shows.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-09

At least the eggs were fresh when
they were laid
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-09

y Fresh eggs selling at 50 ceuts q
dozen, same as last summer-where's
the kick?
The Keota news., 1917-11-09
THE LAST EXAMINATION
OF WARS DRAFT

Many q man has fallen down because .
test Of his water showed unmistakably
that he had kidney disease.
The Kidneys are the scavenSers and
they. work day and night In separating
the poisons from the blood. Their signals
Of distress are easily recognised ana in
cluds such symptoms a. backachs, de-
pressions. drowsiness, irritability. head
aches, di2sinsss, rheumatic twingss.
dropsy, gout
'"Ths very best way to restore the
kidneys 70 their normal state Of health
and cure such symptoms," says Dr..
Pierce Of Invalids' Hotel. Buffalo. N. T..
.1s 70 drink plenty Of water and obtain
from your favor1ts pharmacy . small
amount Of An-u-ric. double strength.
which 10 dispensed BY almost every drug
gist." You will ana Anurio more potent
than nthia. dis0oives URIC acid almost -
water does sugar. Large package - cents.
Send Dr.. Pierce NO for trial pkg. and
ask fos advice u thsso = nssA
The Keota news., 1917-11-09
nousekeepers Can Save
$500, 600, 900 on Food

ID thee days when the high cost Of Nv
sho1ld b overlooked. One Of the most
aaSrant and the most easily prevented. 70
the destruction OF food By rats. One rat
food and property In . single night. and .
careful estimate gives over e3o6. 900 -
the value Of foodstu1s destroyed annually
etsarns Paste and ave this enormous
loss OF food. A small boz Of stearns'
Paste costs only . cents and 10 usual.
" enough to completely rid the house Of
rats and mice: also effective against cock.
reaches and Wator6ugD. Adv.
The Keota news., 1917-11-09
500 Reward. Sl00

encsd BY constitutional conditions. Il
msns. HAiE:s cATXRRH TXiaia''id IEp1ciSE %
2 taken Internally and acts through the
Blood on the Mucous evrfaees Of the gys.
dsssroys @ % he sounda,ion Sux of the SSs disaass.
gives the patient strength by improving
The gsneral health and assists nature in
doing it, work. $1,000 for any case Of
CA1Ayrh that HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE fails 70 cure.
Druggi.ts 7Sc. Testmonials free.
j. ]. Cheney = Co., Toledo. Ohio.
The Keota news., 1917-11-09
ENLARGE Denver MINT
PLANS TO MAKE " SECOND
lARoEsr IN COUNTRY.
Shortage Of Small Coins Causes 0l.
rector 70 Ask for Immediate 9x-
pansloo When Congress Meets.

western Newspaper Union News Service.
Denver.-lmmediate enlargement Of
the Denver mint. to make 1t the sec.
ond largest government coinage plant
In the United States. 10 announced In
Denver. Thomas Annear. superin.
tendent Of the mint. now u preparing
plans and an estimate Of cost for sub
mission to Ray Baker. director Of the
mint. at Warrington. The next Con.
gress. which meets Dec. s. will appro-
pirate the money necessary for tho
improvements. Work Of enlarging the
mint will begin ~ quickly ~ the
funds are provided.
The expansion Of the Denver mint
II made necessary through the tre-
mendous demand for small coins. par
ticularly pennies. The mint now u
working twenty.four hours day. In
cluding Sundays. and 10 turning out
on an average of e00. 900 pennies each
twenty.four-hour period.
Improvements planned will enable
the mint to do twice the amount Of
coinage. The plans call for the In.
stallation Of four more coinage
presses and the enlargement Of the
refining department. These improve
ments alone will cost In the neighbor.
hood Of 100000.
That the money for the enlargement
Of the mint will be. appropriated BY
Congress seems . certainty. Senator
shafroth, ~ . member Of the Senate
appropriation committee. 10 backing
tho improvement plans.
In addition. Director Baker. being
western man. 10 anxious to do every.
thing within his power to help the
West. He says the Denver mint will
be "in the center Of the map" when
the Improvements contemplated are
made. Director Baker also has ad-
vised local officials that he stands
ready to do his utmost to make the
local mint one Of the largest In the
world.
It now II rated - one Of the most
efficient in the country, and with .
smaller plant 10 turning out more
coins than the San Francisco mint.
which has nearly twice the coinage
equipment and capacity.
During the month Of October the
Denver mint turned out 100000
coins, more than were made In any
two months since the local plant was
opened.
The Keota news., 1917-11-09

Makes the laundree happy-that's Rsd
c: Git: assA!: Sss s.'' An eees Ad
The Keota news., 1917-11-09
ssxsen Chosen Teachers Head.

esxson Chosen 1eachers' Head.
Denver.-J. A. Sexson, superintend.
ent Of schools at Sterling. was elected
president Of the Colorado Educational
Association for the coming year. The
counting Of the votes cast by the
members Of the association during
the three division meetings was COM
pleted and 1t was announced that Mr..
Sexson had been elected by . large
majority. w. v. Casey, superintend-
ent Of schools at Boulder, was elected
president Of the eastern division Of
the association: H. T. Cluxton. prin-
cipal Of Mitchell school, Denver; was
elected vice president: John Mcintyre.
principal Of Wyman school. Denver.
secretary, and Margaret A. Smith.
High School, Denver. was elected
treasurer of the eastern division.
The Keota news., 1917-11-09

AZ the Post Once.
"What did she do when you told
her It would cost 8 cents to send q
letter hereafter instead Of 21"
"Umph-she got 20 angry she
stamped her foot" 4e
The Keota news., 1917-11-09
The Point OF vlexy.

The Point Of View.
The kind.hearted woman stopped to
reprove the youngster who had chased
Q cat up q tree.
"You bad boy. suppose you were a
cat, would you like to have anyone
chase you in that fashion,
"Gee wouldn't ]. though. II could
climb like that!" said the youngster.
grinning.
The Keota news., 1917-11-09
Verbal.

Roberts father received this COM
munique from his son, absent In the
halls Of learning:
"Dear Father: am sorry to say that
I was mistaken when I wrote last
week that the prof. had said that my
abilities were mathematical. He said
that they were problematicai. Affec-
tionately. ROBERT"
The Keota news., 1917-11-09
PuebIoans Using More Liquor.

Pueblo.-The report of the county
clerk relative to the number Of liquor
shipments received by residents Of
this city and county indicates that
more liquor is being used than two
months ago. the report for October
showing that 1854 shipments were re-
ceived during that period Of time. Last
month there were 1858 shipments and
the month before 1915, IN increase
Of $50 shipments over the months Of
AuEust.
The Keota news., 1917-11-09

Marriage IL poor eye0pener for
those who are blinded by Jealousy.
The Keota news., 1917-11-09
COLORADO
STATE NEWS
Western Nsvspapss Uaien News Service.

SV91WO 8V0WVOs
Nov. 13.1S-Automobils Show at Den.
: Ney: a1.1t-Rural School Conference II
Jan. is.ss-nv. stock show q. Denver.
Soldiers at Fort Logan bought
t111.46o worth Of Liberty Bonds.
Nail your Christmas packages and
letters early to your soldier in
France.
Over 600 coal dealers met with w. J.
0alligan. state coal dictator. in Den.
YER to consider coal prices.
Three thousand teachers were pres.
snt at the opening session Of the Colo.
rado Educational Association meeting
In Denver.
Merchants and others in the Den.
yer Tramway loop district are said to
be agitating the proposal for branch
postoffics At the loop.
The Garfield County Council Of De-
tense has been congratulated BY the
State Council upon it, success in us.
Ing high school boys in the harvest.
The Denver army recruiting station
and its various branches enlisted 305
for service during October. IN in
crease Of sixty-nine over September.
A federal explosives inspector for
Colorado may soon be appointed -
the result Of Information given the
natiopAl government by Governor
Gunter.
Comparatively few Denver persons
failed to comply with the new postal
war revenue act, providing for An ad'
ditional 1-cent postage on letters and
postal cards.
Denver has . population OF 26S. .439.
according to official government fig.
ures. This estimate II announced ~
the result OF census figures compiled
up to July I, 1917.
Reports have been made to Gov.
ernor 0unter showing that the EN-.
ploy6s in the various state depart
ments contributed literally to both
issues Of the Liberty loan.
The Delta County Council Of De
tense has advised the Colorado Coun,
Gil Of Defense that additional labor
will be necessary In the future foi
construction Of new storage facilities.
Mrs. Mary Law. 6s years old, who
has been Ill for three years. shot her
self dead with . .3s-caliber revolver
at the homo Of her brother, w. 8.
Lapham. retired stockman. in Denver
Blacksmiths machinists and boiler
makers Of the Denver 4 Rio Grands
railroad system. who have been on
strike for several weeks. returned to
work after an increase In wages waa
granted.
Official notice Of the death Of Will
lam H. Mcspadden. formerly . resi-
dent Of Denver and recently with the
Canadian forces on the Western wal
front, reached his brother. Samuel NJ
L. Mcspadden Of Denver.
Building permits issued in Pueblo
during the month Of October show an
increase over October Of last year Of
80 per cent, according to the report
Of Building Inspector r. J. Roberts
submitted to the city council.
The transportation committee Of the
Colorado Council Of Defense IL now
seeking . preference for livestock ship
ments from the San Juan Basin in
order that all cattle may be shipped
out before s1Dw blocks the Cumbres
pass.
Alien property and the funds Of for
The Keota news., 1917-11-09
W. n. u, DENVER, NO. 4s--1s17.
ITO RESIST THE ATTACK Of the germs
TO RESIST THE
of many diseases,
such ~ G rip
Malaria, m e q n .
fight or die for
al of u. These
germs arc every.
where in the air
we breathe. The
odds are IN favor

Of the germs, il the liver is inactive an
the blood impure.
What l. needed most is an increase 1
the germ.6ghting strength. To do thi
suceessfully you need to put on health
70 It viii throw of these germs, and pr
rify the blood 70 that there will be n
weak spot" or soil for germ-growth.
We claim for DR.. Pierce's Golden Nee
ical Discovery that it does al this in
way peculiar to itself.
i Il cures troubles caused by torpid live
o. impure blood. All druggists. Tablets 00s
'The Common Sense Medical Adviser,
latest edition in French . cloth Of a., bindin! ;a!
or stamps to pay the cost Of printing
wrapping and mailing. Address Dr.. Pierci
Invalid Hotel, Buffalo. N. Y.
The Keota news., 1917-11-09

Gray Matter Counts.
'The author Of this story 10 clever
chap" ''That so7' "Yes, It takes
brains to sell such rot."-Judge.
The Keota news., 1917-11-09

GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER
has been . household panacea all over
the civilized world for more than half
q century for constipation. intestinal
troubles, torpid liver and the generally
depressed feeling that accompanies
such disorders. It u most valuable
remedy for indigestion or nervous dys.
pepsia and liver trouble. bringing on
headache. coming Of up food, palpita-
don Of heart and many other symp-
toms. A few doses Of August Flower
will Immediately relieve you. It II a
gentle laxative. Ask your druggist.
Sold In al civilized countries.-Adv.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-29
DONALDSON SCHEDULE

The following schedule for the har- bor boat "Lt. c. V. Donaldson" will take effect today. All orders to the contrary are revoked.
 Monday, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays:
 Lve Fort Liscum Leave Valdez 1:15 D. m. 4:30 D. m.
 TUESDAY
 1:15 D. m. 200 p. m. 4:3O p. m. 500 p. m.
 SATURDAY
 1:15 p. m. 4:30 p. m. 7:15 p. n. 10:30 p. m. There will be no trips of the boat on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month, these days being used to clean boilers.
 Special trips or cancelling of the above will be made without notice only to meet exigencies of the ser vice.
 All official business between Val dez and the Post should be arranged for transaction, where possible, so that advantage will be taken of the scheduled trips and extra trips will be made at minimum and made only when urgently needed. G. R. KoEHLER, Ist. It. 14th Infantry, A. o. M.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-29
PREACHER GIVES UP
 CHURCH FOR WOMAN

BERKELEY, June 29,-Forced by church law which forbids marriage
 with a divorced person, to resign his ministry or renounce his engagement to Mrs. Rose Armsbary, San Fran cisco artist, Rev. William F. Higby,
 for three years curate of St. Mark s
 Episcopal church here, chose to give up the church, it became known to- day. His resignation has been given to Bishop William F. Nichols. Mr. Higby who will become an engineer, has, it is said, obtained position in Denver.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-29
Information Wanted

Information is desired concerning Fergus Mayer, age AZ, height feet 6 inches. weight about 140 pounds complexion sandy. Last known ad- dress katalla, Alaska, not heard from since 1914. If any person who sees this notice knows of the missing mans fate or his whereabouts, he will be doing a deed of kindness by send ing the information to
 THOMAS MAYER
 Roslyn, Washington
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-29
STEAMER SAILINGS

Admiral Evans-Sailed south from Valdez, June 16. Steamer Northwestern-Sail west
 from Valdez June 26. Steamship Alaska-Sailed south from Valdez June IS. Steamship Admiral Farragut-Sailed
 South from Valdez June 24. Steamship Mariposa-Sailed South from Valdez June 23. Admiral Watson-Sailed west from
 Valdez, June 27 Steamship Alameda-Sailed from Se- attle for Valdez, June 25.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-29
TIDE TABLES FOR JUNE

Friday, June 29- First high tide 7:40 a. m., 5.3. Second high tide 7:27 D. m., S.4. First low tide 1:39 a. m., 20. Second low tide 12:37 D. m., 2.7.
 Saturday, June 3O.- First high tide 9:04 a. m., 5.5. Second high tide S:20 p. m., S.S. First low tide 2:45 a. m., 1.3. Second low tide 1:3S D. m., 3.5.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-29
ITALY ASKED TO DELAY
 ACTION ON MURDER CASE

WASHINGTON, D. C., June 29.- Secretary Lansing today, thru the Italian ambassador, asked Italy to defer action in the case of Alfred Cocchi, wanted for the murder of Ruth Cruger, until the two govern ments can straighten out the extradi- tion law between the two countries.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-29
Advantage of Necks.

"The giraffes and the ostriches are the most fOrgiving animals in the zoo" remarked the keeper.
 "ls that a fact?" said the visitor.
 Tt most certainly is. Why. dear sir. they overlook everything" YOnkers Statesman.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-29
RUSSIAN SITUATION
 IS YET VERY GRAVE

WASHINGTON, D. C., June 29.- The Russia situation is yet very grave Ambassador Bakhmetieff told the senate today, but the ultimate out come would be favorable to democ- racy, and victory is certain.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-29

"Prcsident Wilson's message is one of the most important contributions since Lincoln's time to the literature of freedom and democracy" Sir Will. frid Laurier. former premier of Can ada. said in a statement. Tt is great ly inspiring to the free peoples of the world, who are battling for the rights of civilization against the tyranny, au- tocracy and maniacal efforts of Prus- sianism. An intense lover of peace. the president draws the sword more in sorrow than in anger. but with the people will exhaust every effort to as- sist in freeing the world from the frightful menace of barbaric war wag- ed at the dictation of few"
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-29
VESSELS SUNK SHOW
 DECREASE OVER LAST WEEK

LONDON, June 29.-The admiralty reports a great decrease in the num- Der of vessels sunk the past week as over those sunk the week before.