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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-22
ADVISED ASBURY
To GET RID OF
ALLEGED bR|bE
ATTORNEY HiGGINBoTHAM TOLD
ACCUSED LEGISLATOR TO
GIVE MONEY TO LAWYER.
EVIDENCE Is ALL SUBMITTED.
CASE WiCL PROBABLY co TO
JURY TOMORROW.
COURT REFUSES TO ALLOW REV.
J. SMITH, ALSO ACCUSED,
TO TESTIFY.


WEBSTER SPRINGS, July 22.-Thc
presentation OF evidence in the trial OF
DIR. II. F. Asbury. the third legislator
TO face trial on the charge OF bribery.
was completed this morning and argu.
ment will begin this afternoon ending
some time tomorrow, with the posi-.
bility of verdict Wednesday night.
Marshall HigginbOtham. an attorney
or Charleston. testified that Asbury
asked him n few days after his arrest
what he should do with the money he
had received and the attorney advised
him 10 turn II over TO an attorney. Hlig.
g!nbotham said he had never been al.
torney for Ashury aud at the time
knew who Asbury had employed us
counsel.
The court declined 10 permit the
Rev. J. Smith. the DcddrIdge county
legislator, awaiting trial on mlsdc.
meanor charge to testify that he re.
fused thousand dollars as his case
was not before the jury.
The defense attempted to have the
Higginbotham evidence stricken out
but was unsuccessful.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-22
CAT TRIED TO END LIFE
WHEN BOOZE" CUT OFF.
Photo by American Press Association.


NEW YORK, July 22,-"That
cat will come TO bad end"
prophesied the lawyers of the
Yorkvllle police court many
time In the last four years as
they watched Mike, the big
black and white pet OF Michael
,urkin, 90 up to Durkin's barten-
der and loudly demand his
"marnin's marnin." No more
/ milk ever could do Mike. lie
( had to have n stick" in 1t.
Durkin's place is Just n door or
two from the Yorkville police
court. Mike was a great friend
with those who had TO drop in
to Durkin's after a case had
been heard. Mike had to have
his milk puch four times a day
There was n good strong one
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-22
BULGARS FORCED
TO PEACE TERMS
FORMER BALKAN FOES TO UNITE
IN STOPPING TURKS =
. ADVANCE.

SOFIA. Bulgaria, July 22.-The re.
port OF the re-occupation of Adrianople
oy Turkish troops was shown today
70 De false. 1t was spread by fugitive
bulgarian officials from that city who
heard that reconitering force O.:
turkish cavalry commanded by the
notorious "Enver Bey" had been seen
IN the vicinity. At this news the OF.
hcia!s fled panic stricken believing
mat the entire Ottoman army was
about to descend on the ploce. Com.
CONTINUED on Page SeyenD
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-22

HURLSbOMb|NT0
TARIFF MEASURE
OREGON SENATOR SAYS HE
DOES NOT FEEL BOUND TO
SUPPORT BILL.
ANNOUNCEMENT THROWS THE
PARTY LEADERS IN STATE OF
CONSERVATION.

WASHINGTON. July Ex-senator
George E. Chamberlain: Democrat OF
Oregon. exploded n bomb in his
party's camp yesterday when he an.
nounced in the Senate that he did not
feel bound to support the Underwood.
simmons free trade tariff bill.
While feel some obligation to
support this bill which has been re.
ported by the finance committee" he
said, 81 do not feel found to any course
of action here.'
Senator Chamberlain Is one Of the
Democrats who had been counted
among the supporters OF the tariff,
Continued on Page seven.)
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-22
FAIRMONT MAN AFTER
COMPRISING A MURDER
SENTENCED TO 2 YEARS

PHILADELPHIA. July 22.-
After evading the police for five
years. Jesse Bonititas came here
today from Fairmont. W. Va.
and confessed that he had killed
James Petolla here in 1908. He
was taken to the court OF quar-
ter sessions and pleaded guilty
TO one indictment which had
been drawn soon after Petolla
was killed. Bonititas declared
that he had stabbed Petolla in
self-delense. He was sentenced
TO two years In the penitentiary.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-22
BEGGED WIFE TO KISS
HIM. THEN SHOOTS HER.

KANSAS CITY. July 22.-
Kiss me goodbye and | will 90
away and never bother you
again" With this request Albert
Snider &c years old, APPROACH.
ed his wife. olivet Il. snider, to.
day as she was about TO enter
down town store where she was
employed as bookkeeper, threw
his arms about her neck and
fired a bullet into her forehead.
He then fired a bullet into his
own brain. At the hospital II was
stated recovery OF either was
doubtful.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-22
KILLED ON FIRST VISIT
TO LARGE CITY

PHILADELPHIA. July 22.-Payins
his first visit TO a big city Lewis
Nnetzer came here today from Pitts
town. Pa, and was killed by n big au
tomobile truck.
knetzer who was 80 years old left
the railroad train at one OF the bus.
lest corners in the city. Becoming
confused in the middle of the street,
he was run down by the truca while
lodging horse.drawn vehicle.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-22
suFFs CONTINUE TO BURN.
(RY ASSOCIATE. rREssl

LONDON. July PA militant suf.
fragette arson squad early today set
fire to large unoccupied mansion at
Terry Bar near Birmingham and burn.
ed it to the ground. Placards we're
posted in the vicinity bearing The
words, "Askquith Is to blame. Release
Mrs. Fankhurst," etc.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-22
Horse
Attacks Man

U. A. Beerbower. OF Albrightsyille
Is in the Miners hospital the victim
oi a vicious horse. He had just pur.
chased team of horses above Rowles.
ourg' and was riding one and leading
the other home when the latter animal
OIL him in the right leg above the an.
kle breaking both bones.
Mrs. Beerbower is a sister of Mrs
w. K. Crane. OF this city.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-22
Leaps From WindolD To Flee
@'Women, But Burglar Nabbed

BROOKLYN. n. Y, July 22-When
Mrs. Nina Schwartz and Mrs. Fanny
Scudder returned after a shopping trip
to Mrs. Schwartz's flat on the second
floor Of 23l Atkins avenue. lIraoklyn.
they rudely interrupted a tall, we'll
dressed young man who was busily
ransacking n bureau.
Both women screamed. then dashed
et the man. He darted into the par
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-22
WANTS MEXICAN
INTERVENTION
MURRAY WOULD STOP OUT
BREAKS IF WILSON DOES
NOT.

WASHINGTON July 22.-Rreprr-
sentative W. II. Murray. of Oklahoma
well known as Alfalfa Bill" iatroduc.
ed an elaborate Set of resolutions to-
day in which he invites the Senate tc
confer directing intervention in Mexi.
co II order and peace are not restored
within thirty days. after President
Wilson issues n proclamation TO that
effect.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-22
LOBBY WANTED
WATSON TO Be
PRESIDENT us,

WASHINGTON. July 22.-That the
National Association OF Manufactur-
ers planned. had it succeeded In elect
Ing James E. Watson governor OF In
diana in 1908. TO groom" him for the
presidency four years later, was de.
veloped by the Senate lobby probers
In aletter TO Col. VI. NJ. Mulhall.
on October II. 1908, Secretary F. C.
Schwedtman, OF the n. A. NJ. wrote:
IL believe the time Is coming when
we can rally around our friend Jas
f. Watson. for President, as we are
now rallying to his support. for Cover
nor. We need a man of his type. p
man who is not ashamed of his
friends because they happen TO be
among the respectable. The style OF
the politicians now seems TO be TO
wear. ragged clothes, so that the vot.
ers among the rabble will come their
way"
Watson was an interested listene.
at today's probe session. lie is 10
take the stand and contradict mater.
ial portions OF Muhall's story regard.
ing his work in aiding Watson to run
for governor of Indiana.
Watson says Mulhall volunteered
his services and did some work. bu,
he positively denies he ever raised
single dollar for the campaign fund
OF lgOS
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-22
Body Of Girl Who Left Home
After Quarrel Found In Creek

child disappeared from home a week
ago after quarrel. It is alleged, with
her mother over some trivial matter
and 1t Is believed she threw herself
40 sc creek near the spot where
the body was found.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-22
eArTLEsHIP LOUISIANA ~ y
REACHES VERA cRuz.

WASHINGTON. July 22.-The bat.
ueship Louisiana which sailed from
vera Cruz under orders had arrived
at fuStan to protect Americans whose
ives and property are endangered by
ngntins between Federals and Reyo-
lutionists. -
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-22
tRY ASSOCIATED rREss)

WAiNESBURG. Pa. July 22-'The
liteless body.cf l5-year.old Lena sage.
daughter OF well 10 do merchant Of
this place was found today by boys on
the bank OF Ten Mile creek. The
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-22
AMBASSADOR WILSON
ON HIS WAY HOME.

HAVANA. July 22.-U. S. Ambassa.
dor Henry Lane Wilson instead of pro.
ceeding to Washington by way of Key
West as originally planned has decid.
ed to go to New York on board the
Mexico sailing at noon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-22
Inquiry is Wearisome.

So wca"isome did the lobby inquiry
become today that 1t forced Chairman
overman to open protest. When Sen.
ator Reed continued his reading OF
the many letters dealing with the In.
diana Congressman OF 1908. the chair.
man petulantly demanded whether too
much time was not being devoted to
immaterial matters. The complaint
had its effect, because after that most
OF the letters dealing purely with 10.
tConiinued on Pake Seven)
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-22
rs Conflicts Are
Burned AHue

(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS)
JACKSON, Miss, July 22.--Trapped
by flames in the second floor Of at. arl-
tiquated convict cage. 81 negro priso-
ners We're burned to death at the Oak.
ley convict farm. 90 miles from here
late last night.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-22
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Fair and warmer. Wednesday in.
ereaslng eloudiness.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-22

Messrs. Roscoe Abbott and Harry
Hollendyke motored to Grafton and
return last night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-20
A BILLION DOLLAR BALL.

Metropolitan papers lately carried
long story of billion dollar ball
at sea; not that it cost much, but
that such a sum of wealth was rep
resented by the dancers tangoing
across the ocean ON the good ship
"Imperator." 1t perfectly proper
to refer to the "Imperator' as a
good ship, since it didn't go down like
the "Titanic," which also carried its
share of representatives of great
wealth. So far as we can see, there
is no objection to the predatory rich
leading life de luxe on the ocean
wave, since they can afford 1T, or
dancing or singing their way across.
They ought to be happy, if they are
not, and a good many of them are not.
But lamping their luxury only by
the aid of an active imagination, it
isn't strange that most of the steer
age arrives ready to join the Social
ist party, if it didn't belong before
the start.
Such contracts hurt, particularly in
such close proximity; they hurt the
feelings if nothing more, and tend to
poison the perspective of the under
dog. And yet, if the immigrants
could see further than the rays Of
the bright lights, they might realize
the simple truth that great wealth is
essential to the great development
which has made this nation heaven
for the poor and oppressed Of other
lands; that this same accursed capi-
tai is necessary to provide the work
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-20

at larger wages than they knew at
home.
Also, many who edge over in the
steerage will be going back first cabs
in before this generation passes. It
was opportunity and taking advant-
age OF it which made those many mil
lionaires, and there are opportunities
still. Probably there are greater op-
portunities than in the earlier days,
although they are different. Less Of
the wealth to be may come from the
unearned increment, and more from
value received, which is as it should
be, but the wealth will be made, and
more and more, and no one should
feel discouraged about the outlook.
To those who honestly try will come
sufficient share, and enough is 6
plenty, even if it lack plutocratic pro-
portions. And those who don't make
enough won't have to pay the income
tax, and everyone should shout and
sing and dance, even if their fantas-
tic footwork can know no billion dol
lars background.-Atchinso Globe.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-20
THE TURKS FRIENDS IN INDIA

A writer in an English periodical
who is himself Moslem gives a very
interesting account of the deep I'M
preston that was made on his corelig-
ionists in India by the Turkish war.
They waited news of battles with in
tense eagerness and were wholly de-
voted to the Turkish cause. The
strength of the religious bond was
thus demonstrated in a most striking
manner. If there had been the clos
est racial and political union the 10y
atty evinced could not have been more
pronounced sTherd was feverish
desire for victory, depression and
mourning in defeat.
Mohammedanism not only as false
faith but as one that is very obvious
ly false, and entitled to no respect.
But such evidence as this shows that
it has remarkable strength still and
a tenacity that promises long life.
Whether it be called fanaticism or
not is matter of small Importance.
1t is certain at any rate that it is
not the fanaticism of a new creed,
that it has persisted for centuris,
that it resolutely resists changes and
keeps millions attached to the old
standard.
In India alone the followers of
Mohammed are numerous enough TO
found state almost as populous as
the German Empire, and they have
been taught to regard the sultan as
the head of the church. Estimated
by numbers merely the Christians in
the country would be almost negli-
BILE quantity. But the political pow
er is welded by Christian nation,
and possibly this may intensity the
pride that is felt in the maintenance
of some remnants of Turkish power
in Europe Herald.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-20
BURNING OF vOLTURNO DE-
SCRIBED BY MRS. l.. ADAMS

(By Mrs. Lillian Adams, member of
the staff of the Baltimore Sun.
Written for the United Press.)
Aboard the Grosser Kurfurst,
NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-THE supreme
picture Of the Volturno catastrophe
came on Thursday night about $3.50
O'Clock when the fire which until
then had been confined below the steel
decks burst through the whole ship,
forward of the bridge. A mass of
shriveling flame leaped fifty feet in
to the air. The red glare, outlined
against the black sea, the black sky
and the thick clouds, made a brilliant
picture; the half moon breaking thru
at intervals and casting her pale
light on the glare and the dozen lin
ers grouped about.
The Carmania, in the foreground,
was most brilliant; then came the
Kroonland, a long line of fainter
lights. AS the ships moved the pic
ture gave one the effect of battle
ships maneuvering, with the tiny
lamps of the lifeboats bobbing on
the dark surface of the water, and
an occasional blue signal from some
lifeboat was answered from the
bridge of one of the liners.
The Carmania's searchlight swept
the scene throughout the night, pick
ing out the small boats which were
looking for survivors in the water.
Collision among the big ships was
averted only by splendid handling.
At $3.50 o'clock tremendous ex-
plosion doubled the height of the
flames leaping from the deck of the
burning ship. They set off two rock
cts on the Volturno, which rose grace
fully through the air like an exhibi-
ton.
On the decks of the Grosser Kur-
furst were grouped hysterical men
and praying men. The flames burn
ed high all night, gradually getting
black as far as the funnel. Then
daylight came-somber, with dark
clouds turning to scarlet, making
another magnificent spectacle, with
the flames sweeping back of the fun
mel to the stern where some 500 wo.
men and children huddled.
Suddenly the sea was alive with
small boats and the whole crowd was
taken off more quickly than seemed
possible.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-20
DlRlGIBLE EXPLODEo;
2S PASSENGERS DEAD

BERLIN, Oct. 1.-THE Zeppelin
dirigible L-2, the latest German aer-
ial cruiser, exploded and burned in
mid-sir this afternoon, 5000 feet
above Johannistpal aviation field
during a trial trip.
Of 20 aboard, 2S were killed, in
cluding the admiralty commissioners,
Admiral Behnisch who headed the
company, who inspected the craft.
Hundred of people witnessed the
disaster. While the craft was sailing
the explosion was heard by the wit
nesses and the airship burst into
flames, dropping to the earth. Every
thing but the aluminium frame work
was burned before the dirigible struck
the earth.
The bodies of the victims were
mangled. Some of them fell free Of
the framework, but most of them
were crushed underneath it. The
framework of the airship was so hot
that rescuers were unable to ap-
proach Immediately after it landed.
The L-2 was the last German aer-
ial cruiser to be constructed. After
the tragedy the Zeppelin passenger
dirigible Hansa flew over Berlin and
the crowds in the streets cheered.
The sole survivor of the disaster il
Lieutenant Baron Won Bluel.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-20

The Denver News says the increase
of one hundred million in the value
of Denver property by the tax COM
mission is the most serious blow at
that city's prosperity in years. The
one hundred million dollar increase
means something like one hundred
thousand dollars excess tax per year.
According to the News this is going
to stunt the growth of city claim
ing over 100000 population. What
hard luck story the Denver papers
are telling these days. It's really
heartrending.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-20
PRESIDENT WILSON WILL
WITNESS TARGET PRACTICE
United Press.

United Press.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. H.
President Wilson, several members
of his cabinet, and members of the
house and senate naval affairs COM
mittees left Washington today from
the Washington navy yard on the
presidents yacht Mayflower to wit
ness fall target practice of the At
lantic fleet on the southern drill
grounds outside the Virginia capes.
The Mayflower is expected to arrive
off the capes tomorrow morning.
The first division, consisting of the
Utah, Arkansas, North Dakota, Della
ware and Wyoming, will begin divis-
ion target practice about noon. The
ships will be formed in battle column
to attack" the targets which will
represent the "enemy's" fleet about
six miles distant.
During the day, the FLORIDA, Virgin
la, Vermont and Connecticut will en-
gage separately at elementary prac-
tice with their larger guns in which
the various gun-pointers and gun
captains will be tested as to mars
manship and skill in handling the
great rifles" Tomorrow night the
president and his party will witness
similar practice on the various ships.
each however, using torpedo defense
batteries. An interesting feature of
the battle practice as conducted by
the rules of the navy department, is
that all competitions of gun crews are
computed in hits per gun per minute.
Prizes and honors also depend on the
ability of the gun crews to "start
hitting the enemy first"
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-20
BEEF AND CATTLE IMPORTS
INCREASED IN PAST YEAR

WASHINGTON, d. c., Oct. IT,
The recent transfer of the United
States from the small list of beef
exporting countries to the large list
of beef-importing countries is sharp
ly illustrated by the August figures
of imports and exports of beef and
beef cattle and a comparison thereof
with the August figures of earlier
years just made by the bureau of for
eign and domestic commerce of the
department of commerce. This shows
that the exports of beef and beef cat
tie have fallen from A million dol
lars value in the eight months ended
with August, 1904. to practically
million in the corresponding months
of 1913, and that the imports of cat
tie meantime increased from 1857
in the 8 months of 1904 to $40, 0,105
in the same period of 1918, and their
value from $1s1,145 in 1904 to $5,
031,S42 in 1918. AS to beef, the i'm
portations in 1904 were insufficient
justify their statement month by
month, and the total value of beef
imported for consumption in the full
fiscal year 1904 was but s14,922 while
the single month of July, 1913, show
ed total importation of 642,394
pounds valued at s56,993; August, a
total of 1,151, ,626 pounds valued at
9,204; and September about an
equal amount.
Even the value of the comparative
ly small number of cattle exported is
now less per head than in earlier
years, despite the general advance in
prices meantime. The average export
price of the 1909 head of cattle in
the months ended with August,
1913, was s34, against an average of
S6S for the 418,S65 head of cattle ex-
ported in the corresponding months
of 1904. On the import side there is
a decrease of about 20 per cent in
the valuation per head, the 34O,105|
cattle imported in the months end
ing with August 1918 being valued at
SIS per head, compared with $40 per
head for the 1887 cattle imported in
the corresponding months of 1904.
The character of the cattle imported
differs, of course, radically from
that of those exported, being most
ly, on the export side, grain fed ami
mails ready for slaughtering, and onI
the import side, grass-fed cattle in
many cases but or Q years of age.
Practically all of the cattle imported,
other than those for breeding pur-
poses, are brought from Mexico, that
country having supplied, in the fis-
cal year 1918, 391.4 ATT of the 42O, ,261
head imported for other than breed
ing purposes. OF the 1888 imported
for breeding purposes, free Of duty,
945 were from England.
Imports Of bsef show remarkable
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-20

Representative Hobson, Democrat,
is firing some hot shots into Repre-
sentative Underwood, Democrat, and
author of the new tariff measure.
Hobson directly charges Underwood
with being the tool Of Wall street
and the liquor interests, stating that
he (Hobson) was led to support I'm
derwood last year for the presidency
under false pretenses. 1t is our opin-
ion that the new tariff measure will
be found to have been put through
under false pretenses. So far the
importers and the trusts have bene-
fitted by many millions Of dollars.
The common people pay the bill.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-20

Maggie Teytle, opera singer, was
stopped by policeman as she at
tempted to invade New York from the
Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse clad in
knickerbockers. Maggie was shock
ed. She felt hurt because her name
might get in the papers. Above all
things she wished not to attract at
tention. How she must have been
drawn to the captain oil the boat by
his deep, sympathetic indifference If
he said as he is reported to have said:
"Oh, sure; go ashore i'll pants If you
like. You can go ashore in your pa
jamas for all care" A fine fellow,
the captain, and worthy of imitation
II men were all like him how soon
the Maggies world cease to pant for
pants, says the Record-Herald.