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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-20

Appendicitis operat'ons-Jos1,h
5ottrfll Of Warrington underwent an
ipraktcn for appendicitis today at
COOK hospital.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-20

Grafton ouartette-The male quar-
lei of the Grafton U. B. church will
iendera number of choice selections
i church music at the United Breth-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-20
PERSONALS

Miss Lena Hunsaker, a student at
the Mechanical Institute, Rochester,
N. Y, arrived here this morning to
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-20

AImouth Chorus = The Almouth
chorus, an organization of East side
singers, sang last evening at the home
OF Mr. and Mrs. Oltho Moran, Of Eas.
Par kayenue. Friday of next week
1t will meet at the home of Rev.
Brooks Morgan in Indiana avenue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-20

Presbyterian church-Address by Rev,
Joseph P. Graham, d. D., at morn
Ing service.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-20

q VIII arrive here this cfenlns and
:, n spend fhrcs wce,s With the lat-
tefs parefs and Ply - IN
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-20

Out of HospitaI--William Randall,
little son of Mr.. and Mrs. i. II. Ran
dali who was operated on for mastoid
trouble recently at Cook hospital re-
turned today to his home.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-20
LATE WANT ADS

TOR RIElIT Furnished bedroom. 89l
jefferson street. 122O-3.-7020
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-20

cut out ice picture on ~ iodt silica
Ihan carefully told c.t:ad line l ia
fntira length, then dotted lile Q AID
% on, Fold each section underneath
securately Wien completed turn U;.r
md you'll find 4 surprisiIY result,
Fave tie pictures
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-20

Marriage Llcense-Douglas Arnett
and Philipa DeIlthorne, both of Rives-
vile secured marriage license and
were married at noon today at the
parsonage of the First Baptist church
by Rev. w ]. Eddy.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-20
EVENTS TONIGHT.

precipitation, .OS. River 1873 feet, fall
nR
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-20

skinner building United Commercial
Travellers.
=. NJ. G. A-City League basketball.
EVENTS SUNDAY.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-20

Services IN the cllurcnes,
Red Mems hall = Order OF Railway
Conductors at 2:30 p. m.
Hl6podrome theatre-Chanuka enter
tainment by Jewish people at 1880
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-20

zen Church serviceiin the ot Z
hsli Flemlne building Sunday eFeils
stii ME evening service Nill be
Christmas Program on Monday
evening at the First Presbyterian
church a beautiful program entitled
Christmas Land" Will be given by the
members Of the Sabbath school Aft
CIR the rendering Of this program San
ia Claus will be present to see that
each child receives his Christmas
treat. The program will begin prompt
ly at half past seven and cordial in
vitation Is extended 10 all.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-20

Shooting case-virgil starkey, an
eighteen year old boy Ewing on Route
two near the Enos Miller church thds
afternoon swore out a warrant before
.Iuatice Musgrove charging that Otto
Schriver and Hesler Brownlee shot
at him with intent TO wound. The Of
tense, it is charS'd with committed
Thursday Il this Neek.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-20
THE WEATHER.

West virginia.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
FIGHTING CONTINUES IN BERLIN; GOVERNMENT FORCES APPEAR TO
 BE IN CONTROL AND ARE READY

LONDON, Jan. 8.-Late advices from Copenhagen state that fighting is still in progress in Berlin The streets are filled with of armed who are engaging e government forces whenever possible
 GOVERNMENT IN CONTROL
 Ip to the present time the government is in control o the situation even tho ounumbered by the Spartacus follow ing Due to these conflicts it is reported that several nun ded have been killed the streets in places where the heave fighting occurred resembling hambles dead bodies ana pavements and showing where the rnassed attacks occurred.
 HINDENBURG IN BERLIN
 It is reported that General von Hndenburg has arrived in Berlin and will take charge of the government forces Thru his experience the front 1t thot that ne VIII ao materially in putting down the uprising.
 MOVIE MEN WORKING
 Thru all the fighting is noticed that several men with movie cameras taking views of the streets and the com batants It thot that the operators sent by General Persng the American commander to secure views Tor - tre reference The position of the operators is parc1- lary dangerous bombs being dropped from tall buildings and arplanes with the operating the machine guns being particular in which direction they shoot
 SPARTACANS ARE MISSING
 BERLIN-Tuestay-Fro present Indications the Spartacans are making ready for mass drive thru the streets of the city, All of their forces being massed in the principal streets large guns and armed motor cars being placed the lead for clearing the road tor the rush that will follow after the guns have cleared the streets.
 GOVERNMENT FORCES ARE READY
 BERLIN Jan 8.-The government leaders say that they have ample troops withstand any rush tactics that the Spartacans may use Both sides forming for the supreme moment the government troops being placed in Wlhelmstrasse awaiting the opening of the attack
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
PEACE PROGRAM BE TAKE[, UP
 SOON: ANNOUNCE ITINERARY OF PEACE MATTERS TO BE DECIDED
(The Associated Press)

PARIS Jan 8-The of President Wilson to this city from his visit Italy the signal for the resumption of conferences matters and much progress has al ready been noted the program of the matters to be dis cssed before the peace congress called for session.
 ITINERARY IS ANNOUNCED
 The schedule of the matters that will be discussed is announced follows:
 The first subject be considered will be the informal conference this week by representation of the powers The will be the discussion of the league of nations
 The naturalization of international waterways especial y the Dardanees will be the in order followed by the of the high which phrase is suppantng that of the freedom of the
 WILSON STATES POSITION
 PARIS, Jan. 8-The publication, Temps in today's is states that President Wilson informed Premier Cemen that he desires be considered the peace conference only as the prime minister for America and the head of the nation.
 INFORMAL CONFERENCE THURSDAY
 PARIS Jan 8-It is announced that the informal peace conference will be started Thursday with the of the representative nations laying the ground work for the real peace congress- It is believed that the plans include the settlement of important questions among which will be the league of natons the freedom of the and disarmament outcome of these subject The President announced that he had formed no definite plans as yet.
 PRESIDENTS CONFERENCES SATISFACTORY
 PARIS, Jan. 8-It has become known that the confer ences recently held by President Wilson and the heads of the nations with which he has been consultation very satisfactory him. At the present time he is making close study of all indications but giving definite nfor nation.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
MADE
 IN MATTER OF
 LEAGUE NATIONS
(The Associated Press)

PARIS, Jan. 7.-Considerable pro- gress Is reported on the various and tentative proposals for the forma- tion of league of nations.
 A plan has been submitted by Lord Cecil which outlines a broad organization but it is as yet unre- duced to definite terms. General South has submitted plan along similar lines but of more general specifications. Both of these plans are being considered by the members of the American delgation.
 Leon Bourger proposes a plan which embraces many specific de- tails, including compulsory arbitra- tion and the restriction of armament
 The American committee is trying to reach an accordance of funda- mentals on which all nations may agree. When this stage has been arrived at the plans will be present ed to the conference in its simplest form.
 The influence of the various na. tions comprising the league will be in accordance with their size and importance.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
NEGROES MAKE
 ATTEMPT LOOT
 MILITARY BANK
(The Associated PresS)

TACOMA, Jan. 1.-The local police authorities were today notified that an attempt had been made by three negroes, one of whom was a woman dressed as a man, to rob the army bank at Greene park.
 The robbers were interrupted in their work and in the endeavor to escape one of them was shot twice by the military police. A private of the military police was shot in attempting to make the arrest.
 The identity of the wounded ne- gro is not known but he is believed to be one of gang that has par ticipated in a number of holdups in the vicinity of Camp Lewis, at which place the bank is located.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
BRANCHES KNIT
 INDUSTRI0USLY
 FOR RED CROSS

Ruby, Fort Yukon, and Rampant have not let the cessation of hostili- ties on the western front interfere with their Red Cross work. During the month of December, all three branches shipped large quantities of knitted goods, realizing. no doubht, that the garments are still needed by the American soldiers on duty in Europe and Siberia.
 Long creek, Ruby, and the pupils of the Mission at Holy Cross to- gether shipped 46 sweaters and 39 pairs of socks, one sweater and 16 socks being the output of the Mis- sion pupils. Mrs. Wilkerson of Long creek knit 8 sweaters and pairs of socks; Mrs. Strite, g sweaters, one socks; Mrs. Tilleson, 2 sweaters, 2 socks; Mrs. Johnson, sweaters; Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Flannigan, each 4 sweaters. Mrs. Randle of Nulato, 3 socks; Mrs. Mozee of Koyukuk, 3 socks; Mrs Inglebetsen, Mrs. Lovely, Mrs. Cody, Mrs. Milligan, Miss Blair, all of Ruby, each one sweater; Mime. Hoffman, 2 sweaters; Mrs. Clarke. 4 sweaters; Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. De. Vane, each socks; Mrs. Long, Mrs. Denton, Mrs. Kells, each one socks.
 The superintendent of garments at division headquarters in Seattle has notified the Woman's Bureau that two pairs of socks, which were made by Mrs. Amalong on the boat coming out, have been turned in there and credited to Panama Valley Chapter Who turned them in or how Mrs. Amalong happened to give them into the possession of another before embarking upon the ill-fated Princess Sophia. the bureau has not been in- formed. May the lad who receives these socks be imbued with the pa triotic spirit of her who has crossed the bar.
 The pupils of the Mission at Ft Yukon. under the supervision of Miss Pick, have knit "A pairs of socks, their first work, and all of it beauti' fully and correctly knitted.
 Rampant has shipped 9 pairs of socks and one sweater. The latter was knit by Mrs. Floyd. Mrs. Wiehl, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Mayo, Mrs. Nelson, Miss Frank, Miss George, each knit one pair of socks; Mrs. Clinic 2 pairs.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
ABOUT THE LAST WORD

In last Sundays issue of The Citizen pub lished telegram from The Associated Press at Seat tie in which denial made that the Simms Carey company, of Seattle, had entered into negotia tons with the government for the completion of the railroad work in the interior had been asked to consider the matter.
 Yesterday afternoon The Citizen advised by w. A. Ryan from Nenana that he had just received a telegram from Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane, which was as follows
 "No truth ID tke report that the railroad 7viH be finished by priSate contract"
 This sets at rest the doubt existing to the ducting of the future construction work the rail road in the interior. To quote contemporary maybe nobody lied" but lot of transformation has been handed out somewhere.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
AMERICAN LOSS
 AT EXCHANGED
 IS NOW KNOWN
(The Associated PresS)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-The state department is advised of the casual ties among the American forces oper aIing in Northern Russia against the Bolsheviki along the Dvina front.
 The losses mentioned in the re- port shows that six officers and one hundred and twenty.six men have either been killed or died of wounds; sixteen are missing and one hundred and seventy-four are wounded.
 The troops stationed there are well equipped for a hard campaign and it is expected that when endorsements arrive that an entire change of sitla- tion will be noticed. The Bolshevikf are none too well fitted out to with stand a hard winter and their sup plies are diminishing each day.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
FAMOUS LINE FIRST BROKEN
 BY AMERICANS
(The Associated Press)

LONDON, Jan. 8-The Daily News in commenting on the report render ed by General Sir Douglas Haig which covered the period between last April and the close of the war made especial comment on that DOT tion which places to the credit of the American troops the breaking of the famous Hindenburg line, stating that these troops were the first to break thru what had al. ways been considered an impregnable position General Haig pays high tribute to the fighting qualities of the Americans.
 General Foch, in his report, men. tions the splendid fighting qualities of the Americans and it was to their efforts that the defensive power of Germany was broken. compelling the signing of the armistice.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
DATA IS COMPILED
 BY BERNSTORFF
(The Associated Press)

LONDON, Jan. Hate reports in- dicate that Johann von Bernstorff, former German ambassador to the United States, is engaged at the Ger man foreign office in Berlin in draw ing up data to be presented at the peace conference by that nation.
 He is credited with making the statement that the house of Hohen- zollern will never again control the destinies of Germany. Bernstorff is said to be strongly in favor of a league of nations. When questioned as to the possible conditions that might arise over the former kaiser's close proximity to Germany and If there was any danger by his being located in Holland he replied: Where in hell would we send him top
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
ANARCHISTS IN
 CONTROL LODE
(The Associated PreSs)

WARSAW, Jan. "A virtual state of anarchy is existing in that part of Poland occupied by Lodz and other cities of that class. The work ing men have all quit thier positions and are carrying things with a high hand.
 One of the customs being practiced by the idle men is the extorting of money from their former employers, who, if not produing immediately, are locked up until such time as they are willing to give what has been demanded.
 The rougher element in the city of Lodz are doing as they please. there seemingly to be no authority to stop them in their depredations.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
CIRCUIT COURT HAS REVERSED
 ONE DECISION
(The Associated Press)

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 7.--The cir cult court of appeals today reversed the decision of Judge Robert Jen- nings, of Juneau, Alaska, which held that Martin J. Lund and Christian Tjosevig were in contempt of court and on which decision an appeal was taken by those so adjudged
 The facts pertaining to the case were as follows: T. J. Donohoe, democratic committeeman, had in- stituted suit against Tjosevig, who, thru his attorney. Lund, requested a change of venue alleging that Jen. nings was biased. Judge Jennings held that the claim of bias was in contempt of court and fined both at torney and defendant to the suit.
 The grounds as laid for the claim of bias was that Donohoe went to Washington to secure the appoint ment of Jennings to the bench fol the First division of Alaska.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
IS
 NOW COMMENTING
 IN LUXEMBURC
(The Associated Press)

COPENHAGEN, Jan. Hate re, ports indicate that the Liebknecht faction Is receiving much assistance in Luxemburg, being aided by Adolf Jofere and M. Radek, who are recog- nized as being the strongest workers for the Bolsheviki cause in Europe.
 The Bolsheviki faction has had agents working in LuXemburg fol some time past and the evidence of their handiwork is now becoming evident by the spirit of unrest that is noticeable among the people of that province.
 Liebknecht seems to be strongly entrenched in Berlin and 1t Is be lieved that the police headquarters of that city are being used as the stronghold of the Spartacus followers
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
AVIATORS GIVE
 THEIR RESPECTS
(The Associated Press)

OYSTER BAY, Jan. 6.-Ten aero planes from Hazelhurst field paid their respects to Theodore Roosevelt in novel manner today out of mem- ory of Quentin Roosevelt and as a tri bute to the father.
 Circling around the Roosevelt home they dropped floral wreaths of many designs. It is stated that they will thus keep watch over the home of the deceased statesman until the time of the funeral and will then accompany the remains to the ceme- tery.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
SENTIMENT IS
 ABOUT EVEN ON
 FORM OF STATE
(The Associated Press)

BERNIE, Jan. 6.-Austrian Minister Haupt, who is stationed here, says that the sentiment in Austria as to the future form of government for that country is about evenly divided.
 It is the desire of some to join Germany and the balance favor the formation of an independent repub' lican government
 The minister states that Austria is willing to cede Galicia to Poland and German Bohemia and Moravia to the Czecho-Slovaks.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
CITIES
 TO JOIN LEAGUE
(The Associated Press)


 SEATTLE, Jan. S.-The invitation extended to this city and Portland some time ago by the directors of the Pacific Coast baseball league to join that league has been accepted and the teams representing these two cities will be scheduled for this sea- sons games.
 For the past several years these two ~places have been in different leagues, compelling the leagues to which they belonged to take in oth- CT large cities which greatly added to the expense account. By the ad- dition of Portland and Seattle long jumps between games will be avoid ed and the expenses of the league accordingly reduced.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
CASUALTIES OF AMERICA SAID
 TO BE SLIGHT
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-On the report compiled by the war depart. ment 1t is shown that the losses sus. tained by the American troops dur ing the war were remarkably low.
 Of 71,114 wounded cases tabulated in the American Expeditionary hospi- tals for the period between January 18th and October 18th eighty-five and three-tenths per cent recovered and were returned to duty. The per centage of deaths stated in the re. port were eight and eight-tenths.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13

unifying of the roads under private management with strong public con trol and by having a secretary in the cabinet. It also recommends that the interstate commerce commission be reorganized to suit the new condi- tions. It will be also recommended that regional divisions shall be es- tablished for the commission, which will act as a court of last resort in rate disputes.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
EX-PRESDENT LAID AT REST:
 BORROWING FRIENDS PAY LAST
 RESPECTS TO DEAD STATESMAN

OYSTER BAY, Jan. 8-The remains of exPresident| Theodore Roosevelt inferred today at few minutes before two o'clock in the family plot the cemetery over looking Long Island sound long cortege of friends fol- lowed remains their last resting place and grief was expressed every the loss of esteem ed friend
 About sixty close friends of the family and members of attended the services held in the home ot the deceased which services conducted by Dr. George Ta madge pastor of Christ Church. Simplicity marked the funeral rtes the Ninety Psalm and prayer being the only service Following the home service the remains were conducted to the church, the cortege being viewed by thou sands passed along Placed the head of the coffin was large wreath of pink and white carnations the tribute of President Wilson to the whom he esteemed So great was the grief of Mrs. Roosevelt that she unable to attend the church services attend the burial
 WASHINGTON HONORS MEMORY
 WASHINGTON Jan 8.-This city paid silent tribute the memory of Theodore Roosevelt during the funeral hour all business and traffic being suspended The flags which lowered yesterday half mast will remain for the thirty days President Wilson sent message to the state department expressing, hat the nation has lost one of its distinguished and patriotic citizens who had endeared himself the people by strenuous devotion to their interests Roosevelt in all his public offices, displayed sig nal administrative powers and permitted divergence from the line of duty As President he awoke the nation to the dangers of private control and opened the way later forms His private life characterized by its simplicity and virtue"
 STRIKING SCENE AT THE GRAVE
 OYSTER BAY, Jan 8-The final services at the grave impressive and ad the comttal service being conducted by minister of the Episcopal church. ExPres dent William H. Taft stood alone the grave and small group of Rough Riders who had followed Roosevelt in Cuba took their station the foot As the wherobed mniste pronounced the time honored commta service with the dropping horzonward the impressive scene bro out in sharp silhouette AS the earth being placed in the grave with the beautiful burial hymn being sung by sweevoiced choir there dry eye among those present Theodore Roosevelt buried with his head toward the west
 GRAVE GUARDED BY SOLDIERS
 Shortly after the last rites pronounced guard of soldiers placed around the grave prevent souvenir hunters from despong the many beautiful floral offerings placed thereon
 COAST CITIES OBSERVE HOUR
 SEATTLE, Jan. 8-Boh this city and San Francisco observed the funeral hour of the late Theodore Roosevelt by the suspension of business activities for period of five min utes Traffic standsl and all citizens about uncovered many of them standing in the attitude of silent prayer.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
EXTRA CLERKS WORKING
 ON LATE CASUALTY LISTS
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.-The off cial and complete casualty lists of the oversea forces have been received by the war department and thousand extra clerks have been put to work and segregating the names and causes. As soon as the work is finished they will be published,
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
WILL BRING TROOPS HOME
 FROM SERVICE IN TURKEY
(The Associated PresS)

(The Associated Press)
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.--The state department announces that it is plan ming on bringing home three thou sand five hundred troops which are doing service in Turkey. As soon as plans are completed transports will be sent to a Turkish port for them.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
TWO BATTLESHlPS ARRIVE
 FROM FRANCE WITH TROOPS

NEWPORT NEWS, Jan. 8.--The battleships Georgia and Kansas ar rived here today from France with
 two thousand six hundred and fifty troops. The boys on being landed were taken care of by patriotic citi- zens who threw open their homes to them. The men were well pleased with their reception and expressed themselves as glad to be home again.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING WAS
 VERDICT OF THE JURY

The marshal's office was advised yesterday that the coroner's jury i'm paneled to hold inquest on the re- mains of George Nesterofr, whose death was reported last week. re- turned a verdict of accidental death from the discharge of a shotgun.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
NAMED FOR
 THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
(The Associated Press)

<KooOCfuCOU T fCo5I
 PARIS, Jan. 8.-Lieutenant-Co Colonel George Burr has been named as con- missioner for the American Red Cross operating among the freed districts The new official will enter upon his duties immediately.