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The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-04
SP0R i s
(By James J. Corbett) Copyright 1918, by King Features

(by James J. Corbett)
 Copyright 1918. by King Features
 Syndicate, Incl
 One of the most sensational fights in the career of John l.. Sullivan was his three-round encounter with Charley Mitchell on May 14, 1883.
 The great English fighter was a wonder in the early sos and arrived in New York preceded by special fistic reputation. At once he set about challenging the great Ameri- can. He was keen to try conclusions over a distance rout and with Lon don Prize Ring rules prevailing. But Sullivan would have none of it. He finally agreed to meet Mitchell in ea four-round bout in Madison Square Garden with Marquis of Queensbury rules governing.
 The fight drew 12,O0O audience. Included in 1t were many of the most prominent men in civic, medical, banking and mercantile affairs in Greater New York. Political cele- brities from Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore and other big Eastern cit ies had ringside seats. It was a gathering the like of which never before had been seen at pugilistic affairs in the United States; the first select" prize fight crowd in Ameri. can history.
 Mitchell always a cocky, confident fellow, and a master in sarcasm preceded the fight with brief ora tions which belittled the greatness of Sullivan. He cited Sullivan's fail ure to stop Tug" Wilson in four rounds as conclusive proof that this Sullivan .is only so-so fighter" The mere mention of Wilson's name was enough to send John L. into a rage Mitchelrs sneering references to hin infuriated John l.. all the more. And he went into the ring again the Briton with the idea of smashing him to pulp.
 Sullivan, who was feet 10R in ches tall, weighed 195 pounds fol that fight. Mitchell was 40 pounds lighter and nearly two inches shorter
 (Continued)
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-04
PREMIER BREWSTER CLAIMED BY DEATH
 IN CALGARY CITY

j q
 CALGARY. March 2--The pEemier of British Columbia, Harlan Carey Brewster, ~died last night, after a comparatively brief illness.
 Brewster was born in Harvey, N. B., in 1870 and began life as printer He worked at one time on the Boston Herald Later he came to British Columbia, and in 1896 be- came head of the Canadian Pacif' Transportation Company's offices.
 In 1902 he entered the fish buF ness on Vancouver Island, and 1907 began his political career by being elected to the Legislature. He was reelected in 1909. but defeated in 1912. He was selected as Provin cial leader an delected by the Lib erals in 1916 and was chosen Pre- mier
 He is survived by one son. three daughters and two brothers.
 The remains have left for Victoria.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-04
>IRAPm%: %1l F FIELD FL ifi 44
(By Peter P. Carney)

fBy Peter r. carney
 (Editor National Sports Syndicate)
 Birth was given last fall to the National Association of Shotgun Owners. The organization has pros pered. It has proven even more sue cessful than it's promoters had hoped. Somewhere in America N. A. s. O.. companies are being formed nearly every day and the individual mem bership has mounted into the thou sands. Fifty companies are now drill ling in as many cities.
 The prime object of the National Association of Shotgun Owners is for the protection of the homes in case of riot and invasion; and the need of such an organization became ap- parent when it was decided by the Federal government to muster the National Guard into the Regular Ar my, thereby leaving the country without the protection 1t had former ly enjoyed and leaving the com munity open to mobs and rioters, instigated and encouraged by the representatives of our enemies, the German government.
 These are not idle thoughts, and there is no community in the coun- try immune from these attacks, as was revealed in the trial of the |. w. w. in Oklahoma. where 1t was confessed by one of their members that a plot had been entered into by more than 2,000 malcontents to capture small towns. rob banks, burn bridges and cut telegraph and telephone wires, not only in Oklaho- ma. but in forty-eight States. This. if the plans had not been frustrated, would have SO demoralized the coun- try that our efficiency would have decreased, and we would be compelk ed retain our forces at home instead of sending our wonderful army to France to help our Allies in the great fight for democracy and against Prussian militarism.
 Company In Every City
 It has been suggested by several States that they form a State Mil itfa to replace the National Guard ; but. while such a course would be beneficial in a way. 1t would place rifles in the hands of inexperienced ] men and boys who would not know
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-04
''PIC-KNITTERS" IS
 NAME ATTACHING TO
 SOME OF MEMBERS

SAN FRANCISCO. March 3.-Co. incident. with a recent appeal from the Red Cross for more workers. there came to light here . sidsltght on the views women now are oivtng many hours of their time each week toward those who put In plenty oe time knitting for themselves.
 "Pig-knitters" Is the desiGnaticn coined by determined workers to dss- ignate those who are considered to be camouflaging their personal com fort under seemingly patriotic ss- pect. A pig knitter'' is one who appears in public places devoted to work for the soldiers and tolls for herself or her civilian friends. using time and material which might make for the comfort of [ man in the trenches.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-04
"Trilby" Has Been Called "The Dedthless Story."

Because of the tremendous ap- peal of the story, because of it's intensity, it's truthfulness in char acterization and the wierdness of it's plot, "Trilby" has been called "the deathless story" It will be seen to- night for the last time.
 Certainly this would seem to be the case for, though George du Maurier, the author, has been dead a number Of years, his book still sells in large quantities.
 One thing is certain that no mat ter how great the popularity of "Trilby" has been, it will be aug mented by the release of this pie ture by Clara Kimball Service World Pictures with Miss Clara Kim ball Young as the star of the pro- duction. No matter how satisfying novel may be, and "Trilby" makes thoroughly satisfactory reading, a books has limitations that motion picture has not. And, consequent ly. it is possible to see on the screen all the things that would otherwise have to be imagined.
 The screen presentation of "Tril- by' is one of the most thoroughly satisfactory motion pictures ever filmed. Neither time, labor nor ex- pense was spared in making it a top-notch production and the result is an achievement that will please every spectator so fortunate as to see it.
 "Trilby" was a great book, but as motion picture it is simply tre- mendous.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-04
CHECKERS

With the four leading men separ- ated by only six points and the high ones playing each other, the checker matches scheduled for tonight at the Alaskan Hotel promise to be nip and tuck. The matches to be played this evening are:
 J. J. OBrien vs. J. Thibodeau.
 J. R. Stevenson vs. s. Dewey.
 Dan Harrington vs. M Melancon.
 Ralph Kletzing vs. Ike O'Meara.
 P Coil vs. Ed. Kendall.
 J. D. Van Alta vs. Louis Kletzing
 This is the fourth of the series and J. D. Van Alta is one who has not lost match so far in the .tourna ment. The games begin at 8 O'Clock
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-04
"Sdimt, Devil and Women" Comparable to "Cdse Of Becky."

One of David Belasco's biggest stage successes was called "The Case of Becky" Sometimes the heroine was good then suddenly she would become a fiend. Probably the most famous story of dual per sonality is "Dr. Jekyll and MT. Hyde."
 With dual personality and hyp- notfsm as his theme, and after a careful study of Dr. Morton Princes "The Dissertation of a Personality" l" and other famous books by Prof. Hugh Munsterberg of Harvard Uni versity and Boris Sidis, Philip Lon ergan, the scenario writer, has de- veloped powerful story under the title of Saint, Devil and Woman" It has been produced by the Than houser Company and released as a Pathe Gold Rooster play. It began an engagement at the Palace thea. tre last night.
 Fresh from her life at convent school. the strange heroine of this pOWeFlul dIud bcItcS dS pldBIlC material for Spaniard, who, through her fathers death, has be- come executor of the estate and noulds her to his hypnotic will. Gradually the saint becomes a devil, and aided by her great wealth is a menace to humanity. Then be- gins a conflict-a match of minds between a young doctor. engaged in bettering the conditions in tene- ment districts owned by the girl, and the man, whose evil influence has changed her habits of thought. Who will win? This is the ques- tion you will ask breathIessly up to the last few moments.
 Saint. Devil and Woman" will hold the attention from the begin ming to the end. Mir. Lonergan is known as an originator of unique
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-04
Hard Work Made This Girl c Star in c Year.

Beauty and wealth do not make a moving picture actress a star Tn these days of keen competition and exacting demands. Miss Miriam Fouche has both beauty and wealth but sheer ability, aptitude for the work and a determination to make good, made her star in a little more than year She is seen at her best in Soldiers of Chance" Albert E. Smiths feature, which will be the attraction in the Pal ace theatre on Wednesday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-04
Beautitul Actress .COmlinQ to Juneau.

Conceded to be one of the most beautiful women on the American stage today, Elsie Ferguson loses none of her charm on the screen in her first Aircraft picture, "Barbary Sheep" coming to the Coliseum next Thursday Miss Ferguson, it is expected, will become known as the most beautiful woman on the screen shortly after her appearance in her initial photoplay. Her rare personal charm is faithfully repro duced by the camera and that her popularity of .stageland will more than be duplicated on the screen is readily anticipated.
 Douglas Fairbanks has been doing
 70 much to keep himself before the public eye, that the Government has bounced on him and asked him to
 'epeat his Rodeo in San Francisco
 or the benefit of the soldiers.
 Doug" will probably comply with this as "Headin' South" his latest Aircraft picture is finished and he will have a week or so to rest.
 Elsie Ferguson, who has sprung nto the screen limelight faster than my other human being, is now Utilizing all her spare time seeing nterviewers, photographers, maga inc people, and newspaper writers No one has ever been sought after s much as this Aircraft star, ant he best part of it all is that sht akes it all with smile. She went 0 far the other day as to stop 1T he midst of her dinner and receiv, interviewer who had dined ou before he made his appearance, ant leclined to dine with her.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-04
BRIDGE PARTY

In honor of Mrs. E. B. Kendall. who recently enjoyed birthday. party was given at the home of Mrs. Ern- est Taschek by the bridge club. Re treatments were served after the games.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-04
"City of Illusion" COn1inq TOn1OrrOaU.

The management of the Coliseum theatre announces that the City of Illusion" will be seen for the first time tomorrow night at that house. This picture, together with
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-04

plots, and the picture was pro- duced under the direction of Fred erick Sullivan, nephew of the eel ebrated composer, Sir Arthur Sulli- van. The cast supporting Miss La Badie include Wayne Arey, Ethyle Cooke and Hector Dion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-04

THE EMPIRE PRINTING COA PAl1Y has the best equipped com
 nsfeial printing office in Alaska: in ciudts 13 linotype faces. the lates. styids In types. the only exclusively book and commercial cylinder print ing prsss in the Territory; moiern in et6ry pafticulaf: only one quality = p$hting-THg eEtr-Pffces fsas ssallA ''
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-04

another episode of "The Great Se- cret' will form the major part of the program.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-04

The best materials used in the preparation of our foods. Arcade Cafe.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-04

Give us your rsxs order Tor traas fer work or coal. Junsau Transfer comoany Phone a
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-04
Attractions Tonight

COLISEUM - Clara Kimball Young in "Trilby," with a comedy and a weekly. PALACE - Florence LaBadie in
 Saint, Devil and Woman" with weekly and a comedy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-04
TRAINED sTeNocRAPHERs WANTED

pucls Sam is calling for insistently E SSy t4r uaineo stenogrepherS Nar work. " HTIr
 Mlll you help Uncle Sam?
 IT leo. provide your daughter or son with . business course in stenogra- 6Sllingham. with its Normal School Sntfronment is the cleanest and Safost city on the Pacific Coast tor your daughter to live in while pre- pattng herself to do her bit 7. AlAskA BUSINESS colLEog
 'vNssk., Write vs fof inferasa3io6
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-04

< utseybody fsaAs- THn DlfPJRD - TlmA Whso lt b Nows.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-04
FULLER BUNK

  
 
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-13
8 'IlIERs IS
HERE TO CONSULT
COAL OPERATORS
P. S. C's. Transportation Elk
pert is Working on Coal
Distribution.

The zoning Of the twenty coal pro-
ducing districts OF the United states
is a problem which is occupying ths
time of the National Fuel Administra-
ton at present and Z. E. Winters, CHEZ
railroad inspector OF the Public Ser
vice Commission of West Virginia. is
in Fairmont today, in consultation
with coal men in an effort to develop
the best plan for zoning in northern
West Virginia
The coming system as contemplated
will be another effort TO remedy the
transportation situation and to ult1-
mately assure plenty OF cars for the
coal of the various producing districts
Just how the coming will be arranged
has not yet been determined and vari-
Gus methods are being employed 10
arrive at the most practical system.
The Public Service Commission OF
West Virginia is preparing recommen-
dations on the subject which VIII go
to the National Fuel Administration
and has sent Mr.. Witners to Fairmont
for preliminary Investigations and con-
situations with coal people an dors2nl-
cations OF operators. The Public Ser
vice Commission is understood TO have
made recommendations for Zoning IN
other parts OF West Virginia and 10
now be centering attention on the BAL
timore and Ohio and Coal and Coke.
The recommendation are said to in
clude tentative orders governing the
railroads and coal operators which
would be necessary in the event that
the recommendations were adopted.
The plan of the Public Service Com
mission Of West Virginia would make
two zones on the Norfolk and West
ern, two on the Chesapeake and Ohio.
two ON the Kanawha and Michigan
and one on the Virginian railway. The
Baltimore and Ohio would be made
into two zones, eastern and western,
and the Coal and Coke would probably
constitute zone. The Western Mary
land is part of an eastSrn artery and
would probably be considered apart
from other West Virginia lines.
Telling It to Consumers.
The regional car shortage which
leaves the Monongah division of the
Baltimore and Ohio so far behind in
the distribution OF coal cars is being
explained to those concerns which deal
with FaNmont operators at the present
time or prefer Fai 4nont coal when It
IS possible to obtain it. Facts which
are generally accepted here are being
emphasized as buyers at distant points
do not understand that the region IS
away behind on its proportion OF cars
as determined in the original plan OF
car distribution. Coal operators De
lfeVe that purchasers of Fairmont coal
are entitled to information in this re-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-13
lAa QUOTA HIL
GO 70 0GLETRORPE
Quick Shifts Made When
.De!inquents Fill Camp
Meade.
2v Associated Press,

CHARLESTON, w Va. Feb. 10
The last increment OF the first quota
Of drafted men from West Virginia
will be sent 10 Camp Greenieaf at Fort
oglethorpe. Ca. during the dve-day
period beginning March 4. it was SAID
today By Capt. Breckinridge Jones, OF
the State Military department
It had been planned TO send the men
to Camp Meade. SD. during the five
days beginning February %. The in
structions making the change were re-
ceived today by telephone from Wash
ington. Just as the schedule for en-
training the men for Camp Mead we're
being made out at the office OF Capt,
Jones Tor transmission TO several local
boards.
The chaege was found necessary. It
was explained. because camp Meade
has been filled up in the last few days
by delinquent incremerts from Penn
The trains scheduled for transpor-
tation of West Virginia men TO Camp
Greenleaf will be announced within a
few days.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-13
SCHOOL CHILDREN
WERE GENEROUS
Seventy-One Dollars Con,
triuted by Them to the
Salvation Army Fund.

The sum OF s7102 was raised by
the High school and the Ward schools
Of Fairmont Independent school dis
trict as donation for the Salvation
Army War Fund for which a vigor-
Gus campaign was conducted in this
city this week. The work was under
taken by the sanction of City Super
intendent OF Schools Otis G. Wilson,
and he was assisted b va crops Of pa
triotic teachers. The children re-
sponded literally and enthusiastically
to the fund. The schools subscribed
as follows.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-13
LATEST ON HAeEAs CORPUS.

1t was learned this afternoon that
counsel for c. L. Cottrill, Jr., Of Man
nington. would not apear before Judge
the interest OF habeas corpus proceed
ings. This means that the defense
will fight the extradition before Gov
ernor Cornwell only and Attorney N.
". Hess. OF Warrington. one OF Cot
triH's attorneys was Charleston bound
today. CottrilI is in jail wanted by
the authorities OF Eldorado. Kansas.
for passing two worthless checks.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-13

5I5d ne dss.d more oll.s nm
100 q = sa he consider
alton Stpeclfie6 N eonllect VII se1ls1
4TaE.t 8 $3.50 the exact 1gues are not
intended for tie public The BAlt4-
more and Ohio railroad touches the
property at Roney's point The Etn
GroTe Mining company now has two
openines al Triadelphia. another not
far distant and \ fourth under con-
struction at Roney's point. In addition
to these shaft is contemplated
Kick on Akron Pool.
G. H. jenkins. president Of the Gem
tral West Virginia Coal Operators AS
ISOLATION. and member Of the advts-
o-v board Of the Coal Shippers Ter
minaI Pooling Association. is at CleFe-
Land today where meeting Of the al
yisory board OF the latter organization
Is In progress. The pooling associa-
ton is working to the general advan-
taSe of the coal business in the judS-
ment of Mr. Jenkins and his tntoFma-
ton is that there is general Sattstac-
ton with the pooling arrangement now
that consumers using as much as ~
600 tons a month have been admitted
10 membership. w. n. SUFIe' SESsASb-
ant TO c. R. Moriarty. OF Cleveland. the
active head OF the pooling association.
attended a meeting OF coal users. deal
ers and operators in Akron, Ohio, re-
Gently in which he told oEthe unquali-
fled success OF the pool in Cleveland
and urged fair trial OF the system at
Akron. The Akron meeting was OF
more than usual interest as there was
general dissatisfaction with the new
arrangement in Akron and In spite OF
the pleas OF Mr. CC7c!e Of George T.
Smith. head OF the Akron pool, the for
~ coal men at this meeting at the
City club voted almost unanimously
for a discontfnuance OF the pool.
holding it as detriment during the
months trial and especially complain
ing OF it as a handicap to dealers and
consumers. It is believed here that
Akron is an exceptional instance OF
dissatisfaction and that the pooling
idea is wise move in spite of the
apparent opposition OF dealers in that
city. for, in spite OF the declaration OF
consumers beRG represented. it is
doubtful If they were widely in evil
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-13

Held on Peace Warrant-Constablc
Michael went to Hutchinson yesterday
to serve a peace warrant on James
Maloney brought before Justice Con
away by his wife, Sarah. Maloney
operates a pump at the mine and
could not leave it at the time the con-
stable called so mine officers inform
ed Nfaloney after his job was over and
he came to Fairmont on the trolley
car and gave himself up. He vas re-
leased until Saturday night when he
viii be tried by the justice His wife
claims he attempted to kill her.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-13

S el;T .il the r.
el6ilaf shofts.e ana ll0ll = l: sl.ls
shout
Barnes on Trip.
J. Walter Barnes, Fuel AdmfnlstFas
tor for West Virginia. IS addressing
gathering OF chairInen Of coal commit
tees and others interested at the Fred
erick hotel in Huntington this after
noon. il there was no slip-up in his
plans. aIr. Barnes left Fai-Tnonc Tues
day and the meeting was called by tele-
graph. aIr. Barnes goes from Hunt
ineron TO Charleston where county
fue7 administrators VIII gather for a
similar rcund-taUIe az the Chamber OF
Commerce N that city tomorrow A
meeting az BiueGeld. considered IN
CONNECTION with the gatherings at
Huntington and Charleston. has been
abandoned for the present
West Virginia Production.
The rs.. OF botG gross and net tons.
which IS 20 be abandoned il the Fair
mont district. has ted 10 q miSunder-
Standin" on the part OF stattsuclahs
outside The state, which resulted IN the
placing o. West Virginia third in the
list OF codi-ProcucnS states ~neh as d
matter or TACT 1t sun retains second
place. West Virginia produced 49,
S0G.652 gross to::s OF coal last year
Illinois produced &5.70o.o0o net tons
When West Virginia 5 gross tonnage
is reduced 20 net tons II gives this
state production OF S9.SS3.E50 tons
which is sufficient 10 place West Viz
GINA in second place by a good mar
gin. The error ii classification OF coal
producing states. which has been pub
!ishcd in trade journals generally ana
in various reports. viii be corrected
as far as IS possible bat the early re-
ports work against West Virginia and
prove u strong argument for the aban-
donment OF the. gross ton which had
already been determined upon by oper-
ators of this district
Big Coal Deal.
A tract OF 1000 acres of coal lying
mostly in Ohio county aud partly in
Marshall has been sold by the Pitts
bursh Vein Coal company TO the Elm
Cove Mining company. II is guessed
in Wheeling that the deal means some
thing as much as $l.0oc,000 There are
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-13

An Oil 0eed-Yesterday an oil deed
was filed conveying oil and gas rights
of tract of as acres along Davies
run in Lincoln district from J. Marina
duke Binns ct ux., "A. Ward Binns ct
ux.. G. w. Carl Binns. ct ux.. Cora J.
Ralphsnyder ct viz. Flora E. Barbe e.
viz. Josie L. Riggie ct vir, heirs OF the
estate Of John H. Binns. late OF Ma
rion county. and G. W. Binns and J.
NJ. Bihns. executors of the estate OF
the late John II. Binns, TO Lewis \.
Snoderly ct ux. The consideration is
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-13

Has Meningitis Is Harvey Wells. a
prominent citizen OF Lumberport, was
admitted TO Cook hospital yesterday
suffering with meningitis as result
OF having fallen from a sled at Lum-
berport on last Tuesday. He sustained
4 fractured skull and was in serious
condition when he entered the hos
pital. He is 10 years of age and is a
brother of Mrs. Hayes Gaskill, of this
city. No hopes are entertained for his
recovery.