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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-30
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DEDICATION AND BASKET
DINNER. )


The new Methodist Protestant
church at smltntown viii be dedicated
August Oath, 1913. Rev. Or. u. i q.
Broomfield, of Fairmont, will preach
the dedicatory sermon. Other. promf-
nent ministers are expected to attend
There will be an all day meeting Let
all who can bring well filled basket
Dinner in the beautiful grove neat
the church. ~ l:sSf;ls Siiiits SCI
BY order Of the committee, 3
E. c. S9ANSBURY, 81,
CHARLES GRtBB. 4
w. A. KRAMER, sSs3l'
ELERY sTaNSBIRY. 5
G. E. KRAMER. ~ Nj
SPARKS, secretary of, Chief Bnglneet
+. L. Stuart; ]. l.. Burns, secretary to
Third Vice President A. w. Thompson,
and II. ]. Baumgardner..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-17
DR.. LILLY ACCEPTS
MISSIONARY CALL
Pastor OF Grace Street Presby-
terian Church to Leave
Richmond.
GOING BACK TO OLD WORK
Resignation Will Be Presented to
East Hanover Prcsbytery
on Monday.
GOING BACK TO OLD WORK

The Rev. D. Clay Lilly D. d. pastor
of the Grace Street Presbyterian
Church, informed the officers Of his
congregation last night that he had de-
termined to accept the call tendcred
him by the executive committee of the
Laymen's Missionary Movement of the
United States and Canada to become
one of the conference leaders in the
great missionary campaign to be in
augurated next fall. The announce
ment, which was a complete surprise.
was received with regret by the church
officers. who discussed the proposition
with DR. Lilly for more than nm hour,
endeaNoring to dissuade him from his
purpose.
His resignation will be formally pre-
sented TO the Presbytery of East Han
over. which Is scheduled to have an
adjourned meeting next Monday morn
ing In the chapel OF the Presbyterian
Book Store, on Sixth Street. When
the presbytery has acted. DR.. Lilly will
communicate his decision to the con-
gregation on the following Sunday a
business meeting will he called Monday
night and the resignation presented.
DR.. Lilly Will ask to he relieved of his
charge here on September /.
Stands High ns Minister.
DR.. Lilly, who came to the Grace
ber OF 1909 from work with the Lay
mems Missionary Movement to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of the
Rev. Jere Witherspoon. D. D., has won
n very high place in the affections of
his congregation and the news of his
determination To relinquish his pasto-
rate Will be received with sorrow.
During his work in this presbytery
he has taken n prominent part in the
activity of both presbytery and the
Synod Of Virginia.
He is a graduate of the Central Uni
versity of kentucky. going from there
to the Union Theological Seminary. at
Richmond. for his theological educa-
ton. He graduated in the class OF
1898 and filed pulpits in Frankfort.
KY, and Tuscaloosa, Ala. He was then
made secretary of the general as
sembly's colored evangelical work. and
when that was combined with the
home mission board five years later, ac-
cepted call to n church in Winston
Salem. N c. He relinquished that
charge to direct the Southern division
of the Laymen's Missionary Movement
national campaign, from which work
he was called here.
In returning to the field of confer
ence and platform speaking DR. Lilly
resumes work which has always
been close to his heart In his own
words. he feels that If he has special
talent for any work, ii is that OF la
boring with men. The campaign to bo
undertaken next fall will be under the
joint supervision OF the Conference OF
Foreign Mission Boards of North Amer
ica and the Home Mission Council of
the United States. 1t will continue
through five years, and will have for
It's aim the increasing OF the annual
missionary contribution OF American
churches to S50.OOp,0O0 annually.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-17
Democrats Meet and Discuss
Plans for Campaigns of
1914 and 1916.

Washington. May 16.-The campaign
for Democratic supremacy at the polls
In 1914 and 1916 was opened here to- day
when the executive campaign commit
tee of the Democratic National Com
mittee organized and discussed prelim-
mary plans. The committee agreed
upon permanent headquarters in Wash
ington, the organization of an educa-
tional campaign and harmonious CO.
operation with the Democratic Con-
Eressional Committee, with a continu-
Gus militant party organization from
now until after the next presidential
election, at least. Representative a.
Mitchell Palmer. of Pennsylvania, eau
Gus chairman of the House and recog-
nized as the Presidents spokesman in
that body, was made chairman, and
Rolla Wells. of ST. Louis. treasurer of
the Democratic National Committee,
treasurer. AT the permanent headquar-
ters Thomas j. Pence of North Caro-
lima, the former correspondent, who
conducted the Wilson press campaign,
Will be In charge as manager of pub
licity. With him already is Colonel
John I. Martin. of Missouri, sergeant
alarms OF the last and other national
conventions of the Democracy. Plans
agreed upon to-day contemplate the
sending OF Democratic Washington let
ters to approximately 10000 weekly
newspapers and 5000 daily papers that
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-17
Chattanooga's Plan to Secure
Five Annual Conventions in
Seven Years Defeated.

st Louis. Ma. May l6.-The Southern
Baptist convention to- day chose Ma sh
VILE. Tenn. as the next place of meet
ing and fixed May 13. 1914 as the date.
The Rev. George w Mcdaniel, n. D..
uf Richmond. will preach the conven-
ton sermon The Rev. Forest Smith. of
Sherman. Tex. was named as alter
nate,
Nashville was chosen after n contest
over the proposition to make Chatta-
nooga the permanent meeting place.
Delegates TO the convention spurned an
offer Of property worth $4,000 and ig-
nored the recommends tions OF the COM
mittce on permanent arrangements for
a meeting place in unanimously voting
10 hold the next convention at Nash
Tenn, had offered the Baptists ten
acres OF ground and a suitable audi
torium. OF an estimated value OF $4,000
OF more. II five annual meetings were
held there during a period not to eX-
oeed seven years.
Fratcrnni RESOLUTIONS.
movement, which has been going
on quietly for several years to or
ganize all the Raptists west OF the
mississippi River into separate con-
vention was met by the introduction of
resolutions by President Z. Y. Mullins.
of. the Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary of Louisville which were
adopted, expressing. feelings OF frater-
nifty and sympathy for tho work being
done i'm the theological seminaries at
Fort Worth Tex. and Liberty Mo.
The question of giving free educa-
tional advantages to young men who
wish to enter the Baptist ministry was
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-17
SHE WAS "No SLAVE"
Mrs. Stmmonds Determined to Write
10 Whom She Pleased.

L .
New York. May l6.-As a climax
day before Supreme Court Justice
Gierich, Mrs. Emile Caldwell Simmonds
acknowledged writing numerous en-
dearing letters to her present husband.
Philip II. Simmonds. while he was
the husband OF Mrs. Marion Elizabeth
Simmonds and while the witness was
the wife of DR.. Mathew Stuart Cald-
well.
Even though l was a married wo-
man.. l was no slave. and was de-.
termlned to write to whom chose. =
testified Mrs. Simmonds.
been made the defendant in a suit
for $4,000 which the divorced wife
brought against her. alleging allena-
tion of her former husbands affec-
tions.
During her testimony the present
wife OF Simmonds caused n sensation
when she failed to Identify a photo
and which. IT was alleged, she sent TO
Simmonds while he was still the hus-
band of his first wife She admitted
that she sent a photograph of herself
to Simmonds to replace one which he
had stolen" from her. together with
lock OF her hair. both OF which Sim
The first Mrs Simmonds divorced
her husband in 1903 claiming that
he had deserted her in Virginia.
Simmonds married the widow Of DR.
Caldwell November "a. 1909. in New
York. The first Mrs. Simmonds filed
a divorce libel against her former hus.
claiming that the Virginia court did
not have jurisdiction. and consequent
ly her first divorce was illegal. This
action was thrown out of court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-17
TRIBUTE TO BERNHARDT
She In Presented with Laurel Wreath
of Gold and silver.

New York. May l6.-Mme. Sarah
Bernhard was to-day presented with a
laurel wreath OF gold and silver by the
actors of America ms a token of their
esteem for the great French actress.
The presentation tooh place on the
stage Of the Palace Theatre following
the matinee performance given by Nine.
Bernhardt. and was witnessed by scores
of persons prominent In the theatrical
world. and the audience. which was in
vited to remain. for the ceremony by
Daniel Frohman.
MIR. Frohman acted as master of cere-
monies. He Introduced David Belasco,
who. after making a short address. in
troduced l.. NJ. Holland. one OF the old
est actors In America and dcscenda MT
OF a prominent theatrical family. MIR.
Holland made briec presentation
speech. in which he said:
With your golden voice sou have
conquered all the nations OF the earth
You made the universe your slave. But
1t VIII not be 8 Sarah Of the Golden
Voice alone that America will always
remember and revere you. II will be
as Sarah OF the Golden Heart"
The model OF the wreath. borne on n
crimson cushion, was then presented
TO Nine. Bernhardt, who made short
reply In French.
The ceremony concluded with the
singing OF America" led by Nine
Lillian Nordica and DeWolf Hopper
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-17
REPORT SUBMITTED
ON CHURCH, BELIEF
Ad Interim Committee Appointed
in 1912 Sends Statement to
Southern Assembly.
READ BY REV. JAMES |. VANCE
Referred Without Discussion and
Made Special Order for Next
Tuesday Morning.
ny MAMIE BAYS.

Atlanta, Ga. May le-The feature
Of decidedly outstanding interest in
the sessions of the second day of the
Fifty-third General Assembly OF the
Southern Presbyterian Church was the
presentation of the report OF the ad
interim committee appointed by the
to prepare "a brief popular statement
OF the belief OF the Presbyterian
Church In the United states"
The privilege OF the floor was
granted to Rev. James l. Vance, D. D..
Of Nashville, a member OF the adj in
terim committee. but not member OF
this assembly. He submitted the re-
port, the full text of which is as fol-
lows:
brief popular statement OF the
belief of the Presbyterian Church in
the United States
Part 1.
God is Spirit, infinite. eternal, and
Interchangeable, ail-powerful. holy. wise,
good. true and Just. hating all sin. He
is mercifu and gracious, long suffer
ing. and abundant in goodness and
truth. not willing that any should per-
ish. but that all should come to re-
pentance; which Is summed up in the
Bible statement, God Is love-" He
exists in three persons. Father. Son,
and Holy Spirit, who are one God. the
same In substance. equal In power and
glory.
Part 2.--Thc Btblc.
The Word of God. written by men
inspired by the Holy Spirit. is con
r-;e.L
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-17
FIGHT FOR SUPREMACY
ALREADY UNDER WAY

have no special correspondents at the
National Capital. All this will require
large fund. and the committee de-
cided TO appeal to the States for con-
tritdltionS.
The situation generally and the
need for immediate. organized cam
paign work were discussed at two scs-
sions of the committee. The con-
fcrences Will be resumed Tomorrow.
The committeeman. accompanied by
Mr.. Pence. called at the White House
and explained the plans to President
Wilson. who voiced his hearty ap-
prevail
At the outset OF to-morrow's meet
ing the committee Will confer with
Representative Lloyd OF Missouri.
chairman. and Representative page. OF
North Carolina, secretary, the retir-
Ing officers Of the Democratic Com
gressional Committee, who were
directed at a recent meeting to
consult wlth the national committee,
the Present and Democratic Sena-
Tors regarding the Presidents pro-
posal that the numerical strength OF
senators on the Congressional Com
mittee be increased.
IL is probable that the Congressional
committee will be asked to name three
representatives and two Senators to
serve on a Joint executive campaign
committee for conducting the political
battles during the next four wears.
The party leaders contemplate send
ing out speakers under the ausp,ces
Of the joint conference.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-17
DECLINE
OFFER OF PROPERTY

brought before the convention by Mr.
Mullins. He offered resolution to
call on the various States in the con-
Vcntion for a share of $4,000 the
money to go to the school OF which he
is the head and which is in debt for
students expenses To that amount.
He said he believed that it the Bap-
lists would offer free education to min
isterial students 300, 10000 converts
could he won in China alone during the
next twenty-five years. The resolu-
tion was adopted.
1t was decided by the officers Of tho
convention that the proposed amend
ment to the constitution allowing wo-.
men on the floor as delegates would
have to go over until next year. as 1t
had not been introduced on the first
days session.
The night session consisted OF n SYM
postum OF evangelist and missionary
fields. in which the mountain schools
prominent place. The Baptists are pay
ing special attention to the Cumberland
and Alleghany Mountain regions
Among the speakers were the Rev.
f. j. Parz. Of Colon. Cuba, and the
Rev. NJ. ~ Mccall. OF Havana. Cuba,
who have charge OF the Cuban field.
The Womens Missionary Union re-
elected its officers.
Floral Key Presented.
A fine play OF humor marked the
opening OF this mornings session of the
convention. DR.. c. II. Rust of Roches-
ter. representing the Northern Bap-s
lists. presented key made OF flowers
to the president OF the convention as
symbol OF the love and good Will os.
CONTINUED On Third Page " 81 =
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-17
CHARGES COLLISION
Ashurst Wants Details of Contract for
Armor Plntr.

Washington. ID. G.. May 16.-Senator
Ashurst gave notice tonight that he
would call up at the earliest possible
moment his resolution asking the Sec
retary OF the Navy for information
concerning bids for armor plate for
the super-drcadnought Pennsylvania.
which was let by that department
March 3
Mr.. Ashurst charged that the bids
were let at si5i a ton for Glass y plate.
S3i more ton than ever had been
paid before by the government He
said tho Carnegie Steel Company, the
bethlehem Steel Company and the
Midvale steel Company. the three
bidders, had held a conference prior
to submitting their estimates and that
their bids had varied less than 81 per
ton. He declared that experts had
told him that the United States could
make similar armor plate for 1854 per
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-17
FLAGLER VERY WEAK

Little Change in Condition of Railroad
MaEnatc.
West Palm Reach. Fla. May l6.-I.it-
tie change was reported to-nicnt in
the condition of Henry NJ. Flaglci, the
railroad and hotel maGnatc, who has
been Ill here several months. Mr..
Flagler took some rCurishmcnt to-day.
and tonight was resting comfortably,
according to his physicians. He con
tinues. however. very weak.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-17
BIG TENT COLLAPSES
Panic Occurs nt Circus In Midst of
Performance.

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch
Lancaster, Pa. May l6.-A number
of persons were injured to-day when
the big tent of the combined Buffalo
Bll-Pawnec Bill show was blown iuwn
during a thunderstorm. The accident
occurred shortly after the show
opened and panic ensucd AS the
many poles. ropes and canvas fell
buryinE the audience. That none was
sCriously injured or killed was in The
nature of a miracle, as several broncho
DUsterE and ropcrs were performing
IL the big tent when II collapsed. a
considerable amount of wearing ap-
parel, ha's anG valuable articles vcr"
lost during the scramble 20 get from
under tie ca.S.s.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-17
Goycrnor Signs niII.


Phoenix, Ariz.. May l6.-Ciovernor
Hunt signed to-day Arizona's new alien
till. 1t prohibits any alien, whether
OF Caucasian or Mongolian descent,
from owning land in Arizona If he has
not declared his intention OF becoming
4 citizen.
The law bars not only Asiatics, who
cannot become citizens, but also many
wealthy MeXicans who live OH the
American side OF the line. but who have
maintained their allegiance to Mexico.
a vigorous fight was made to have the
bill apply only to aliens Ineligible to
citizenship, that Mexican citizens of
property in Arizona would not be at
fected. There are few Japanese hold
ing property in the State, but many
Chinese hold titles. and these, like the
noncitizens among the AIeXicans, will
be required to dispose OF their real
estate within five years.
The law exempts only mining claims
held by aliens or real property neces-
Continued On Second Pace1
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-17
strntton I. Re-Ey.c,.,

Washlngton, May 18.-Dr. Samuel
w. Stratton. chief OF the United States
Bureau OF Standards. to-day was re
ference on Weights and Measures
holding Its eightieth annual meeting
here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-17
Utmost Secrecy Is Main
tanned by State
Department.
EVEN GUESSING
is DEPRECATED
Bryan Fears That Gossip as to
Official Negotiations May Re
suit in Serious Mischief.
Government Believed to Be
Awaiting Signing of
Bill by Johnson.

Washington. May 16.-A tentative
draft of the reply OF the United States
government to the Japanese protest
against California land legislation, pre-
pared by John Bassett Moore counsel.
or OF the State Department. was con-
sidered for two hours to-day by Presi-
dent Wilson and the Cabinet. No inti-
nation of its nature was made public
Secretary Bryan positively refusing to
discuss either the proposed reply or
Japans protest. The secretary made a
statement deprecating efforts to guess
at the varying phases of official nego-
tiation, declaring that serious mischief
might result and satisfactory conclu-
sion be retarded or prevented He re-
ferred to the fact that his present po-
sition obliged him to reverse his usual
attitude toward public discussion of
current issues
There are indications that the State
Department is awaiting final action by
| Governor Johnson either in the faint
hope that he might change his mind
and veto the measure or more proba-
bly, With the purpose of having the ap-
proved act as basis for further dis
cussion. The Japanese government
! likewise is awaiting the Governors ac-
tion with the kcenest interest. While
protesting against the California leg.
islation, the Japanese government so
far has suggested no remedy. That is
left entirely To the United States, and
1t is believed here that even the idea
OF instituting proceedings to test the
validity of the law may he abandoned.
Departments Cautious.
Meanwhile, taking their cue from
the Presidents statement regarding
military and naval movements, officials
of both the War and Navy Depart-
ments day We're endcuvoring to
! avoid issuing any orders or statements
! that would contribute To sensational
I reports OF unusual activity. a num-
! Der of army officers were ordered to
| Hawaii. but only to reJoin their con,
| mands In conformity with the law.
! AT the Navy Department, Secretary
| Daniels positively denied any connec-
ton between the few naval move
ments recorded during the last twenty
| four hours and the Japanese situation.
| lie took pains to point out that the
| departure yesterday from San Pedro
| for san Francisco of the big drmored
cruiser Maryland, was simply III. con-
tinuation of a test that is being made
! by that vessel of Pocahontas coal,
which was arranged by the Navy De-
partmcnt about month aGo. The
Maryland will end these coal tests at
San Francisco.
| The Navy Department. it was stated.
noes not intend TO send any vessels
from the Atlantic to the Pacific now.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-17

MOUNTAIN EXCURSION TO WESTERN
NORTH CAROLINA May 20. Fares, round
trip; $500 to 5000 good ten days. Southern
Railway. so7 &c. Main st.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-17

EXCURSION TO HENDERsoSvILY.E.
HOT SPRINGS and waynesville. n. CT. MAJ
90 $500. Office. sol e. Main.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-17
Gardcn Party at Mhite Honre.

Garden Party at White House.
Washington. May 16.-PreSident and
Mrs Wilson entertained to-day on the
south lawn of the White House mem
bers of Congress and official FOLK gen
orally. IT was the second OF the three
garden parties given during the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-17

EXCURSION TO AsHEvILLE AND
BLACK MOUNTAIN n. c.. May %. $500.
officc. 9o7 L Main.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-17

s1.b0--NORFOLK AND RETuRN-si.5 so
EVERY SUNDAY
VIA NORFOLK e. WESTERN RAILWAY
Special train leaves Byrd st. sta, $40 A. ".
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-17

EXCURSION TO LAKE ToXAwAY, ". G.,
May 20. $1,000. Via Southern Railway. Office
9o7 e. Main st.
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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-05-13
NOTICE OF SALE OF BONDS.

Notice is hereby given that bids
will be received up TO two O'Clock,
May 10Th, at the county clerks Office,
in the Court House, i'm the city of
Wausau, Marathon County. for the
bonds of Marathon County known as
the Marathon County Asylum. Re-
funding bonds. These bonds are
issued pursuant to the authority of
the County Board, and are for the
purpose of refunding the bonds known.
as Tire Marathon County Asylum
bonds, in the sum of Twenty-four
Thousand Dollars. These bonds bear
interest at the rate of At per cent
payable semi-annually each year. The
terms of sale shall oe that said bonds
shall be sold to the highest bidder:
said bonds, however. not to be sold at
less than par. Said bonds are TO bear
date of June L, 1913, and are issued
in denominations OF Five Hundred
Dollars each. Four of said bonds viii
mature each Year nntil sad TWENTY
four Thousand Dollars is paid in fuil.
The committee reserve the right 20
reject any and all bids.
Signed j. ID. CHRISTIE
L. ". Cook.
1oHN SCHIRPKH.
Committee.
Dated at Wausau, Wis. this stb
day of May, A. ID. 1913.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-05-13
COMING BACK 10
OLD WISCONSIN,
Former Resident of North Wants New
Information.

According to the Rhinelander pa
pers, f. w. Smith, formerly of that
place, now at Moose Jaw, Sask.. is
headed back to Upper Wisconsin.
J. B. Reisman, who has recently
returned from a trip in Western
Canada, says:
Coming from Canada, l was told, =
said Mr.. Reisman, 'that 80 per cent
of the American farmers who went
into Manitoba and Saskatchewan will
return to their home country in an
other year; some of them, in fact, are
leaving now. 1t seems that the high
cost of living in that country has de-
cided them to return to America.
where they can buy necessities for
less money than they can in the Do
minion. The great importation Of
American products into Canada is one
reason for the advanced prices.
''The Canadians recognize the TACT
that many of the American farmers
who went there in the boom DAYS
are leaving"