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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
No Member uf State Legislature
Has Been Bribed.
NO INDUCEMENTS
OFFERED ANY MEMBER
Senate Committee Plainly Sets Out
Its Reasons for Exoneratine Sena-
tors Watson arg chlton--says Pc
tition Simply AContaincd Rumora
Without Apparent Foundation.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 12.--The re-

port OF the senate committee on PRIV
ileges aud elections filed with the
senate by the chairman OF the com.
mittee. Senator Dillingham; in re.
gard to The charges against Senators
WATSON and Chiffon. and which was
unanimously adopted by the senate.
Is as follows:
The committee on privileges and
elections. to whom was referred the
petition of VIM T.. Glasseoek, VIM.
Seymour Edwards. IIerschel G. og-
den. David b. Smith, and r. A. Mae.
Donald, citizens Of West Virginia,
making certain charges and allega-
tions Of fraud and corruption con.
nected with the nomination and cleo.
ton of Clarece w Watson and vii.
liam r. Chiffon. as senators OF the
United States from the state OF
West Virginia. report:
That careful examination Of the
said petition and OF all the papers
submitted by the senate 10 the com
mlttee. discloscs:
First That the Legislature OF
West Virginia which convened on
the 18th day Of January, A. D. 1911,
chose Messrs. Clarence w. Watson
and William r. Chiffon, as senator's
Of the United States from the state
of West Virginia, and that they APP
peared. took their oath Of Office and
are now sitting as senators In this
body. The petitioners do not state
or allege that in such election any
individual member OF the legislature
was bribed to vote for either OF the
persons named or that, in voting for
them, or either OF them, any member
thereof was actuated by any corrupt
or improper motive.
Second II does not appear upon
any Of the papers before thi scom-
mittec that in such election any
member OF the legislature Of West
Virginia was improperly approached
by any person interested in the cleo
ton of either Of the said senators,
or that any improper offer or induce
ment Of any kind Or nature was
made to any such member to cast
his vote for said senators, or either
OF them.
Third The only direct charge
that money was improperly used. or
attempted to be- used. by anyone 10
contained in a purported statement
OF l.. J. Shock, member OF the
West Virginia legislature, that, on
the 18th day OF January, 1911, prior
10 the caucus OF the Democratic
members OF the Legislature, which
was held to nominate party candi-
dates for United States senators, he
was paid $1,000 and promised d fur
Their sum. 10 vote for Messrs. Watson
and Chiffon for United States sena-
tors. This statement was read by
Hon. George W Bland, a state sen
ator before the joint assembly Of
the legislature Of West Virginia on
Continued on page SKI
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
Edwards Hears Threats.

is called for the selection of Sena-
tor
Edwards Hears Threats.
Declaring that threats against his
life had been made, Colonel Edwards
yesterday asked Prosecuting Attorney
Townsend for permission to carry a
weapon Under the law forbidding
the carrying of pistols his request
could not be granted No statement
was made as to the author OF the
threats
During yesterday afternoon re-
port that Edwards had been arrested
by the Burns men spread over Char
lesion like wildfire. But it was soon
ascertained that this was nothing
more than a rumor.
Former Supporter Bitter.
One of the Legislators who left him
for his part In the exposure said;
81 would not vote for Edwards now,
even should my vote be the only one
needed to elect him and break the
deadlock.
The mystery of the whole affair.
why Edwards should attempt to bribe
his own supporters-four of the men
accused having consistently voted
for him since the first ballot--was
not explained yesterday,
The Edwards paper here freely
makes the prediction that any chan
ces for a caucus have been killed and
plans to hold such. an affair this even
ing have been irreparably damaged.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14

Farm Of nearly three hundred acres
for lease. Excellent land, etc. A.
dress IS" care World office SD-i-24-tf
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
Farm For Lease.

Farm OF nearly three hundred acres
for lease. Excellent land, etc. Ao'
dress as" care World office so-f-24-sf
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14

Farm Of nearly three hundred aeres
for lease. Excellent land, etc. Ad-
dress ss'' care World office sp-1-24sf
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14

Merchant Fred P. spillman has
gone to New York on business.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
UNITED STATES TO
AID ALL REFUGEES
IN MEXICO CITY
Ambassador Wilson Will Pro-
tect Them.

War Department Learns That Rebels
Are Advancing on Juarez--kiIiins
of American Women Not Valid tx
cuse for Interventlon--Two Ameri-
can Naval officers Assaulted.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
Committee Named.

At the opening of the senate to
day President Woods named Sena.
tors Marshall and Hood TO serve for
the senate on the joint committee
to investigate the charges of accept
ing brides BY members of the legis-
lature.
Speaker George named Delegates
Elson, Talbot and Wysong as mem
bers of the committee but they re
fused to serve. and he then named
Robinson, Sutton and Johnson.
Rev. T. J. Smith, of the house, of
Doddridge county. sent a statement
to the clerk which was read, in which
he stated that Rhodes and Repre-
sentaSves OF Edwards had forced
money on him on Tuesday Wednes-
day and Thursday. On Friday he
gave complimentary vote to Ed
wards, and Immediately after Rhodes
approached him and introduced him
to Edwards and other workers. who
offered him spending money"
In a letter to Edwards he spurned
his Offers, and told him he was done
with him. This was accompf lied
by an affidavit. Smith has been an
ordained minister of the Church OF
Christ for 20 years, and has a good
rpnufotiOn
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
DECISIVE DEFEAT
INFLICTED ON THE
TURKS AT BULA|R
Ten Thousand Killed and Others
Wounded.

Ambassadors viii Meet Tomorrow
to Report Results from Their Res.
pectivc Governments--The Grand
vxler Admits That the Porte
Would Strive to Conclude Peace on
Former Basis.
SOFIA. Feb II A decisive de-
feat was inflicted on the Turks at
nulair in Gnllipoli and az least ten
thousand Turks were Killed and
wounded, according TO an official an
nouncement made here this morn
liz.
Turks Seq for Peace.
LONDON. Feb, Is. The Turkish
Government has formally requested
sir Edward Grey. Secretary for For.
eign Affairs, to invite the European
Powers TO intervene 10 atop the Bal
kan war.
The request was communicated to
the Ambassadors here, who trans.
mitted II to their respective Govern
ments The Ambassadors will meet
on Friday TO report the result.
vixier Admits He Wants Peace
CoNsTANTlNoPLE. Feb. Ia
The Grand vizier, Mahmond Schef-
ket Pasha. IN an Interview today, ad.
mlttea TINT while continuing the
war the Porte would strive to coil
elndc peace ON the basis Ut IT, re-
cent note TO the Powers.
Heavy fighting occurred in the Gal
llpoli peninsula today.
Turks Massacre and kidnap.
SOFIA, Feb 10 According 70
dispatches given out here the Turk
iah troops yesterday assembled the
Whole male christian population Of
the seaport oil Isuyuis chemedje Ia
the village school house and maaaar
cred them. subsequently they ktll
ed all the Christian women ana chill.
dren. except the young girls. whom
they carried off on ship.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
Hearings POSTPONED.

The five legislators. accused OF
accepting brides we're up for pre-
liminary hearing this morning, but
it was continued for one week and
their bonds extended A special
grand jury will tomorrow hear the
evidence. Ex-Governor Dawson viii
be witness for the defense.
Sore on Edwards.
Resentment on the part of mem
bers of the West Virginia Legislature
of the action of Col. William Seymour
Edwards in employing detectives, who
Tuesday caused the arrest of -four
members of the house and one sena-
tor on the charges of having accepted
brides to influence their votes in the
election for United States Senator
was reflected in yesterdays ballot in
joint convention.
Criticism of Colonel Edwards
course among members OF the legis-
lature is bitter today. Some, seeking
to discredit the alleged discovery OF
corruption, declared that the whole
proceeding was move on Edwards
part to win public approval. head oil
the movement for a republican eau
Gus to choose candidate for Senator
and win support in the prospective
campaign in case a primary election
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
COLONEL EDWARDS
ARRESTED; TRIED TO
BR|BE MINISTER
Rev. T. j. Smith Makes the
Statement.

Bull Moose Leader Feels the Coils
Tighten Around Him--Special
Nr7nd Jury viii be Called Tomor-
row 10 Investigate-Joint Commit.
tee ppointed-Dawson Mixed Up,
CHARLESTON, w. Va, Feb. ID
Col. William Seymour Edwards, can.
didate for United States senator, was
arrested today, charged with at.
tempting to tribe Delegate T. j
Smith. OF Doddridge county, Ed
wards gave bond and was released.
The warrant was sworn out by Dele
gate Rhodes who was arrested Tues
day.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14

Martinsburo Business College In Ia
First Year, Has Far Exceeded ths
Espeetatiors Of It's ownsrs--En
rollment Large and Results Crafty
ins-~Many Students Found Posi-
tons.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-11-14
WAGES OF WOMEN
AND CONDITIONS
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Portland, Ore, Nov. 13-The first
state wide welfare conference under
the Oregon minimum wage law, al
the call of the Industrial ~ Welfare Com
mission, closed last night after a Sc
Fies Of hearings which began October
I15
The employers Of women in many in
dustFies were the eonferees. It's rec
concentrations concerning wages o.
women and working conditions fol
lows:
A minimum wage Of experienced We
men workers of SIS 25 a week
A minimum wage for inexperienced
women workers of $500 a week
A maximum apprenticeship of one
year for beginners before Joining the
experienced class.
A maximum Of 81 hours to constitute.
a working week for women.
Eight-thiFty p. m. to be the Ilnit
to which women may labor In naeP-
camille establishments and iaundrfes
Under the law the welfare commits
sion must give four weeks notice Of
a public hearing at which the recon
mendations Of the conference may be
discussed by persons interested. The
commission will then adopt, reject OF
amend the recommendations and pro-
mulgate its findings.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-11-14
HOBSON ENDORSED
BY PROHI. LEAGUE
BY AssOCIATED PREsS

Columbus, Ohio. Nov. 13.-The reso-
luton committee of the Anti Saloon
League OF America, in convention here
today, endorsed the candidacy Of Rich
mond Pearson Hobson Of Alabama, for
United States senator of that state
over Oscar W. Underwood, majority
leader in congress-
Donald c. McMuIlen of Tampa, Fla,
who introduced the resolution, de-
clared that he knew Underwood
connection with the liquor interests
made him an impossible candidate"
from the Antiesalo Leagues point
Former Governor j. Frank Hanly of
Indiana, in a speech before the conven-
ton, also endorsed Hobson's candi-
dacy.
Mr.. Hobson pledged himself to fight
for the federal amendment prohibiting
the manufacture and sale of intoxi-
cants.
What was acknowledge to be yelled
csnsure of Secretary of State Bryan
for his participation IN the recent cleo
ton of Blair / ee as United States SEN
ator of Maryland. over the opposition
of the Anti Saloon League, was con-
tanned In a resolution adopted by the
convention today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-11-14

at any of the places where he was ac-
customed to go.
Early in the evening many persons
here had regarded this absence as a
ruse on Huerta's part to avoid the re-
ceipt of the notification from the Unit
ed States, but there seems to be rea-
son to beEeve that Mexico and the
United States arrived at the point Of
rupture in their relations without the
knowledge of the provisional presi-
dent. Close friends and political as
sociates of General Huerta appeared
earnest as late as midnight in their
assertions that they could not find
him.
1t was suggested in some quarters
that the provisional president had run
away This, however, was received
with some sIzepticisan
1t is assumed here by many of those
familiar with the situation that the
logical course to be pursued by the
United States will be to recall Nelson
O'Shaughnessy unless General Huerta
reappears upon the scene and frankly
yields to all the demands of Washing
ton. It is thought in the same quar-
tiers that should this occur, 1T would
re followed soon by some action on
the part of Washington which would
be tantamount to recognition of the
belligerency of the rebels.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-11-14
STEAMER AND CREW
OF 20 WERE ALL LOST

Port Huron, Mich, Nov. 13.-Reports
of more missing lake ships were re-
ceived today but great banks that set
tied over Lake Huron baked attempts
to determine the number and identity
Of vessels and men lost in the recent
gale. The latest wreck reported was
that of the steamer John A. Me-
Gean, six ships may be on the bottom
of Lake Huron and hundred or more
sailors are almost ceg ain to have been
drowned. The bodies of two men who
sailed on the Mclean are said to have
been picked up today below Sarnia in
the St. Clair river
Up to this forenoon, twenty-seven
bodies and wreckage of all deserip-
ton had been tossed up on the Ca
madam shore from point Edward. OPP
posite here north to Goderich.
Life belts and water soaked cargo
bore evidence to indicate that the
steamers Regina, Charles S. Price.
Wexford and James Carruthers were
probably at the bottom of the lake. The
identity of overturned derelict in the
lake a few miles northeast of here had
not been positively determind
Marine men were still firm in their
belief that the overturned steamer Is
the Regina, but the latters owners
were insistent to the contrary.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-11-14

alists can arrive at a satisfactory un-
Outstanding. There Is a hope on the
part OF many officials that the mere
opening of negotiations with the con-
stitutionalists and extension of moral
support to their cause may influence
not only HueTta's retirement, but the
choice of provisional president who
would be acceptable to the constitu-
tionalists.
No officiaIs would comment on the
developments early today, but upon
Huertais answer to the late communi-
cation depends the next step on the
part of the United States. Before ac-
tually throwing any support to the
constitutionalists it is believed here
that President Wilson may make q
statement reciting the futile efforts Of
this government to deal with Huerta.
Officials dose in the confidence Of
the administration were sure the pres
ident's statement would contain some
indication Of the trend of the future
policy of the United States in the
present situation, Reports circulated
both in Mexico City and Washington
but without Official confirmation in all
instances. that the United States
might withdraw Charge O'Shaughnessy
and the American embassy staf from
the Mexican capital as one of the next
steps, were renewed and were regard
ed with credenee by some competent
observers. That ii might be formal
announcement Of the termination of
relations between the United States
and Huerta was discussed as another
probability.
Omcials who were asked about re-
ports that the embassy was to be
CLOSED, declared that if such a step
were really decided upon by the presi-
dent, it should not be construed as
forecasting anything further than the
refusal II the United States to have
diplomatic relations with the Huerta
regime In the future.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-11-14
NO INDICATION THAT HuERTA
INTENDS TO TAKE ACTION

Mexico City, Nov. 1s.-This morning
passed with no indication from Presi-
dent Huerta that he intends to accede
to the American demand that he pre-
vent the newly elected congress from
convening.
When John Lind early yesterday
sent notihcation to Huerta that the
United States government would have
no further pariey with the Mexican
government unless the provisional
president replied to the American de-
mandS by O'Clock last evening, he
also indicated that the Mexican gov
eminent must inform the members OF
the diplomatic corps of its action in
respect TO the congress by midnight
and is now in Vera Cruz. Nelson
O'Shaughnessy. charge d'affaires of
the United States legation awaits in
structions from Washington. 1t is
generally believed that washington
will instruct Mr.. O'Shaughnessy to
close the embassy or to turn II over TO
the legation of some friendly power.
however, is tempered by some doubt
as to the state of affairs at the ma
tional palace.
Representations were made late yes
tefday TO both John Lind and Nelson
O'shaughnessy that in reality proEis-
ional President Huerta had not been
apprised OF the dens nds.
This appeared TO be substantiafed
by statements made az the government
Offices early today.
II was declared that Adoleno de la
lama. Mexican minister of finance,
himself had engaged in the search for
Huerta and up to a late hour had not
succeeded in finding him either at the
national palace, at his family home or
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-11-14
c. R. BURGOYNE
HOMEFROM
SAYS IMPROVED CONDITIONS
ARE NOTED IN ALL THE LARGE
BUSINESS cENTERs.

Mr.. G. r. Burgoyne, secretary of the
StearnS Lumber & Export Co., has re-
turned home after an absence of three
weeks, during which time he visited
the principal cities of the east and
northwest.
Mr.. Burgeyne says that finaneiers,
bankers and other capita lists are Of
the opinion that the south, and espe-
cially Pensacola, Mobile and New Or
leans, will make rapid strides forward
the coming year, due largely to the
with the good financial condition of
the south today. should show rapid
improvements and eventually become
equal to other large financial centers,
having possibly some day Wall street
of her own.
Mr. Burgoyne further stated that
the progress being made by the large
cities of the north and northwest Is
really wonderful but he's always glad
to get back TO the Deep Water City,
there being no place like home.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-11-14
Lung Trouble Yielded
to This Medicine

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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-11-14
DON'T SUFFER WITH GRIPPE.

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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-11-14
President Believes Huerta
Will Soon Be Eliminated
CONTINUED From First Page.)


resentative, and a final demand that
the next Mexican congress be dis
solved, because of its Illegally, brought
the Mexican situation forward another
step today
The United States, without the for
mality Of addressing either faction di-
reetiy, has made another move to
bring about settlement of the Next
can revolution.
While Mr.. Hale was presenting q
communication said to enbody Presi-
dent Wilson's ideas and asking for
definite assurances that the, constdtu-
tionalists would protect foreigners and
their property and restore eonstitu-
tional government, if the embargo on
arms were lifted, Washington was
making a final appeal to Huerta-
A rejection by Huerta might involve
an abrupt termination of all relations
with him, extending possibly to the
withdrawal of American embassy of
ficials.
The American government still is
DESTROYS that the revolution be settled
by the contenders themselves but the
arisen in connection with disturbances
in all parts of the republic and the
threatened tangle over acts Of a new
congress which this government con-
ed the Washington administration to
seek definite assurances from the con-
stitutionalists,
Back Of the efforts for an under
standing with Carranza Is said to be
a hope on the part of Washington Of
ficials that the conSbitutionalists win
establish a government on terms Of
the closest friendship with the United
States. Just what has been given Mr..
Hale by President Wilson or Secretary
Bryan to lay before the constitutional
lists is not disclosed here, but the inn
preston prevails that the United
States wished not only definite assur-
ances of their purpose, but some prom
Use that they would conduct at an
early date a fair and free election.
Lifting the embargo on arms is one
of the possibilities If the constitution