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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-02
SENATOR FLETCHER.

studied-the land mortgage. or long
term credit and personal. or short term
credit.
Final report has been made only as
to the first class, though report, with
recommendations, as TO the second
class will be completed i'm n short time
and sent To the president
1t IL to the first class that most ntten-
ton has been given, and. as President
Wilson has announced that such legis-
lation Is Included I'm his program for
the year, IL is expected that a measure
VIII be passed by congress In the near
future.
After conference between Senator
Fletcher and the president 1t was in
dicated the latter approves OF the com
MISSIONS view for such legislation.
The commissions report includes the
draft OF a bill, which has been submit
ted to Secretary OF the Treasury Nc
Adoo, Secretary OF Agriculture Hous.
ton and members OF congress, who
will have charge OF rural credit legis-
lation.
The commission believes that be
cause OF the difficulty In getting all
the states to adopt farm credit legis-
lation II is wiser TO have congress act.
Their recommended bill provides.
therefore. for the formation OF farm
land banks In any of the states under
federal charter and federal inspection.
Any group OF farmers may organize
such cooperative farm land banks
with power to issue bonds and thus
secure money for farm purchase or de
velopment from distant money mar
kets.
The scheme outlined for farm land
banks In the United States provides
for federal charter. but no institution
viii be able to operate I'm more than
one state. But any institution may OPP
erate In all parts OF the state I'm which
II Is located and may maintain agen-
cies at any point within the state 10
negotiate loans and also may maintain
agencies either within or without the
state TO dispose OF mortgage bonds IS
sued
The Institutions provided tor must
deal only with farmers and are
strictly prohibited from doing a city
business.
Loans granted TO farmers may not
exceed 80 per cent OF the value OF the
improved land. and loans may not ex-
tend for q longer period than thirty.
five years. Loans must be repaid
gradually through the years by a small
annual installment
In order 30 secure funds the insfltu.
tions are authorized 10 issue bonds
equal in amount 20 the mortgages rc.
tained by the institution Just as
there Is now a bureau In the treasury
department charged with supervision
or national banks which do a CONNER
cial business, bureau Is provided
which will be charged with the duty
Of supervising and inspecting banks or.
eanized 10 do farm and banking bust
ness
In connection with national banks
the recommendation Is made that
farmers and others be allowed TO es-
tablish these banks based upon co.
operative principles.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-02
SUIT ORDERED FILED
Ohio Attorney General Must Beei.
Custer Action Against Standard OIL.

Ohio Attorney General Must BeaI.
Custer Action Against Standard OIL.
Columbus. o.. March 31.--Judge Dill
Ion OF the common pleas court grant
ed an alternative writ, ordering At
torney General Hogan TO begin pro
ceedings TO oust the Standard oil com.
pany and It's subsidiaries. including
the Imperial OIL Company OF Canada
from doing business I'm Ohio. The
case is set for hearing April 20.
Tho suit to compel Attorney Gen.
eral Hogan TO file custer proceedings
was begun several days ago by
George II. Phelps. an attorney OF Find
lay, o. Phelps alleged that the Stan
dard OIL company. Ohio oil company,
Buckeye Pipe Line company, Solar Re.
fining company and the Imperial oil
Company of Canada are being operat.
ed in the state I'm violation OF the fed.
eral Sherman antitrust law and the
Valentine antitrust law, an Ohio
statute.
Mr.. Hogan had announced after an
investigation that he would not begin
the proceedings demanded by Mr..
Phelps. The Issuance OF the writ by
Judge Dillon will force him into court
10 resist the Phelps application.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-02
10000 Miners Nav Walk ON,

Wheeling, w. Va, March 31.--All
the 10000 union coal miners OF the
eastern Ohio coal field in Belmont and
Jefferson counties will walk out to-
night pending the negotiation of a
new scale for the district, following
the expiration OF the present scale
April 1. The miners ask an advance
of 8 per cent.
II is reported the unorganized min
ers Of the West Virginia Panhandle.
which is under the Jurisdiction OF the
Ohio subdistrict, are being impor.
tuned to Join the strike and that the
organizers have met with encourage
ment. Twelve hundred men are en-
ployed in the Panhandle mines.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-02

SUIT DETAILS FILED
Evangelist Sunday Charged With
Libel In Bells Complaint.


New York. March Sl.-The mystery
surrounding the suit for $4,000
against Rev. w. A. Sunday. the evan.
gelist. by Charles IL. Bell. a New
York banker. was cleared up when the
complaint I'm the case was filed by
Bells lawyer.
The suit is for libel and is based
on statements made by Sunday at
Wilkes-Barre. Pa. i'm March, 1918. dur.
ing revival there when no publicly
discussed newspaper article concern.
Ing suit for separation brought
against Bell by Mrs. Anna c. Bell. In
which II was alleged that when her
husband went TO see her while she
was In n hospital he didn't kiss her.
but simply gave me peck on the
check"
The evangelist stated that Mrs. Bell
told OF being kicked on the hip by her
husband. that he criticised her for
putting FIVE eggs In an omelet and
came home one night and thrust a
calfs liver at her after she had been
without food all day.
Commenting on the testimony the
evangelist said I'm his speech:
"All OF these people are members
OF that society ever wallowing In
putridity. which is as thickly dotted
with scandal as the inhy dome VI
heaven is with twinkling stars. A peck
on the cheek is not kiss. II Is juice
less as an icicle. A fellow Is a fool
who wanders from the klsser TO the
check. Such fellow would drink
whisky straight. He lacks discern.
ment, taste and good breeding. He
is one OF these animals Teddy called
mollycoddle. He is fool where
brain Is on the melt. His intellect
must be as hollow as n sieve"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-02
PEACE IN PITTSBURG
Renewal Of Mine Wage Scale Is
Effected.

Pittsburg, Marc oI.-Pittsburg dis
trict coal operators and the officers
of the United Mlneworkers OF the
Pittsburg district held a joint confer
ence, and acting on the decision OF
the policy committee OF the miners
organization that wage scales be ad-
justed between the miners and oper-
ators OF the various districts. agreed
to the renewal of the Cleveland scale,
now in force. for another two-year
period.
This agreement is probably the first
to be settled among the various dis
tricts OF the interstate field and goes
a long way toward a peaceful adjust
ment Of the miners wage rate for the
ensuing two years for Pittsburg. II
insures a continuance of mine opera
tions after April in Pittsburg terri
tory pending the adjustment OF local
issues that come up for adjustment
within the various districts. and
these smaller working conditions VIII
be taken up by the same joint con
ference as soon as possible.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-02
Moro Guns Go into ulster.

London. March 81 dispatch
from Belfast to the Daily Mail says
Maxim guns in twenty tea chests have
been landed in that city under the
noses Of the customs officers despite
the prohibition OF the importation OF
arms into Ireland.
The guns we're packed in sections
and surrounded by tea. The duty on
the tea was paid in London from
which place the guns were cleared.
The customs officers have since
learned OF the contents OF the chests
and are trying to trace them. but
they are no longer in Belfast, having
been secreted.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-02
ToIedo car Rldee etnl Free.

Toledo, o.. March 31.-With de-
cisions in all court proceedings in
volving Toledo Railways and Light
company franchises delayed. To
ledoans who insist are riding free on
the street cars. Reports issued by the
company showed that $4,000 passen.
gers were carried Saturday. That was
is per cent OF the traffic Sunday the
percentage had increased 20 1s. No
fares are collected from passengers
who refuse 20 pay more than 3 cents.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-02

by Enemy Without Endanaerina
Own Position--carranza Sees In
Surrender Offer Recognition OF
Rebels-Tremendous Loss OF Life
on Both Sides in Torreon Battle.
Juarez, Mex. March Si.--Demand.
Ing that his 1900 officers and men be
granted amnesty Federal General
Nelasoo, defender OF Torreon, has :
made an orer of surrender TO Rebel
General Villa. This is the unofficial
report here.
lt is stated that villa has wired To
General Carran2a here for advice
about the surrender OFFER as his own
army is in a badly battered and dis.
organized condition.
Unoflicially IL has been learned IN
Juarez that Volasco still holds twa.
big cuartels I'm Torrcon. villa having
taken ono of the three. In the larger
or the cuartels Velasco II is said.
has 5000 men. food sufficient TO last
several weeks and an abundance Of
ammunition. The cuartel is a large
warehouse located in low spot I'm
such a way that rebel cannon cannot
be trained upon Il and the only way
TO reach II is through a pass between
two hills.
Following the receipt of the dis.
patch from villa n conference OF
rebel officers was held I'm Juarez and
arrangements were made TO get
through leased wire from Juarez 10
Washington for the purpose. Il Is said.
of getting into direct communications
with the United States state depart
ment.
10 Ia said Carranza may ask the
state department for recognition for
the rebels IL he grants general
amnesty 10 the federals at Torreon.
claiming that I'm treating with VIA
for surrender the federal army recog-
nizes the existence OF the Constltu-
tionallst government and the United
States should be magnaminous enough
10 recognize II.
An argument In favor OF accepting
the offer OF surrender IN said TO have
been made by Velasco. for II is said
In Juarez that the federal position
might not be taken for weeks and I'm
the meantime the rebels would lose
many men In attempting 90 dislodge
the federals. II
Juarez sent TO chihuahua 100 cots.
large supply OF blankets and large
quantity OF hospital supplies for the
use Of the wounded rebels I'm the CHI !
huahua hospitals. also five machine
gums and n quantity OF ammunition.
General Manuel Chao, who came !
north to extend welcome TO General |
Carranza for villa, returned south 1
again. II Is stated in Juarez that the
commission investigating the death OF
Benton and Bauch has prepared It's
report 90 submit TO Carranza. Nothing
was given out on the matter.
CarranZa took time TO pose for thes
moving picture men with Buffalo
Bilr' (Willlam #. Cody) Or. Henryl
Allen Tupper. representing the inter.1
national peace forum, also called onk
Carranza. He had a letter OF intro-E
duction, he said from United StatesA
Senator Morris Sheppard.
According 90 the department OF In
formation In Juarez n message wast
received from Brownsville, Tex, rel
porting the arrival of several cannong
OF large caliber and long range, to-
gether with ammunition as well as
800 rifles with several hundred thou
sand rounds OF ammunition. Thesen
munitions will be distributed amongS
troops OF the COnstitutiona1Ists
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-02
Brewery Officials Face jail.

Indiana, Pa, March 3l.--James
Dunn. superintendent OF the Loyal
hanna Brewing company at Latrobe,
was fined $1,000 and three months TO
the worlthouse. while George Coshey.
agent for the company, was fined
$1,000 and three months 10 the same
prison by Judge Telford. Both were
charged with selling liquor I'm Blairs-
Vile. which is prohibited by the state
law. Both were released on bond
pending an appeal.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-02
Barber is Robbed Of seo1.

Ashtabula o.. March 31.-As J. p.
Johnson was opening his barber shop
stranger entered and asked him to
change bill. Johnson drew out $S5
The man attacked Johnson, who was
getting the better Of him when an
accomplice entered, hit Johnson sew
eral blows on the head and knocked
him senseless. The shop was rincd
and the robbers got away with 1901,
including $500 that belonged TO the
BARRIERS daughter, n manicurist.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-02

Valuable china may be- mendcd with
the following miNture When dry IL
will bear hot water aud ordinary
usage Mix well teaspoonful Of alum
and Tablespoonful OF wafer Place
in the hot oven till quite transparent
Wash the broken pieces Of china in
hot water, dry and while still warm
coat the broken edges thinly and
quickly. as e sti,ks Instantly with this
mixture
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-02

Parkersburg, w. Va, March 81
James Robinson, young son Of a Jack
ron county farmer, is believed to be
shot fatally and Holly Starcher, son
OF another planter, is a fugitive as a
result Of an alteration caused by
Jealousy over a young woman WHOM
they we're returning home from
church at Wilding Each insisted upon
Accompanying the young woman.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-02

Uniontown. Pa, March 31.-At a
meeting Of the United Mineworkers Of
America here II was decided that the
members OF that organization engaged
in the mines in getting out coal 60 be
used on locomotives OF the Pennsyl-
vania railroad would not mine any
more coal for use IN locomotives un-
Gil the trouble between the freight
conductors end brakemen was settled
with the officials Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad company.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-02
GOVERNOR SAVES MAN
Refuses Pardon, Thereby Keeping
Prisoner From GaIlows.

Jefferson City, Mo-. March 31.-By
refusing to pardon James Schum from
a ninety-nineyear prison term for the
murder OF Mount Hall, Governor
Major saved the man from death on
the gallows.
The prison sentence makes II i'm
possible for the sheriff Of st. Francis
county TO obtain Schum and hang him
for the murder Of Clint Gibson. al
though the sentence OF execution has
been approved by the state supreme
court
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-02
QUIET PHILADELPHIA
Like Sunday School Compared to New
York, Says Evangelist.

Philadelphia, March 31.--Rev. w. A..
Sunday, the evangelist. who came
here 20 address students OF the Uni
versity OF Pennsylvania. said some.
thing nice about Philadelphia as he
sat at his breakfast In n local hotel
"Reyiyals here?" he said. "Oh, no.
I'm busy after cities that need stir
ring up more than you do here. There
isn't community on the continent
that needs n revival less than does
Philadelphia. You may not know II or
believe II, but compared to New York
this town is like a Sunday school,"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-02
Eleven Students sacrIdee Skin

Morgantown, w. Va, March al
Two hundred and fifty square inches
OF skin given up by eleven students
OF West Virginia university IS being
grated on the body of Mrs. Albert
g. Price Of this place in an effort to
save fsr life. a month ago Mrs. Price
sustained severe burns.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-02
Noodles Explode: Flremen Called.

Pittsburg. March When pot
Of noodle soup being prepared on the
stove for the family dinner exploded
in the home OF Edward Himelrlch,
second floor OF 1902 East street, North
side the FIRE department was called
out. Beyond the spllling OF noodles
littlo damage was done.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-02
Sharks Devour soatswaIn.

Havana. March 31.--A report from
Isabella de Sagua says Boatswain
Luneberg OF the steamer Borney
Castle fell into the harbor and was
deyoured by sharks.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-02

chihuahua. March 31--For seven
days General villa. military leader OF
the Constitutionalist revolution, has
waged his battle against Torreon. For
six days the fight has been the bitter
est and the loss OF life the heaviest in
tho recent history OF Mexico, Judging
from the meager press dispatches
from the front. and the stories of
slaughter told by many OF the SIS
wounded veterans OF Torreon who are
lnterned in hospitals here
Tho loss OF life on both sides will
be enormous-much greater than in
any other battle ever fought in Mex.
leo. Fully $500 federal soldiers are
dead. according 10 rebel leaders. and
II Is believed as many more have
been wounded.
The rebel loss has been estimated
" 800.
When the rebels captured Cerro de-
Ia Cruz early Sunday the most crush
ing blow OF the whole campaign was
delivered against the federais. The
latter abandoned all OF their artillery
and great stores OF ammunition there.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-02
VISITS SLAYER OF GIRL
Rev. Beeeher crasps Hand OF Boy
Who Killed Daughter.

Little Falls, n. v. March 81.-Jean
Gianini, aged seventeen, under arrest
for the murder of Miss Lydia Beecher.
the young school teacher who was
found beaten and stabbed to death in
the woods near Poland has confessed
his guilt, according to District At
torney Farrell.
Rev. A. w. Beecher, father OF the
girl. visited Gianini in his cell The
clergyman grasped both hands OF the
lad and said:
This is n sad, sad affair, young
man" GianIni stood silent and express
sionless.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-02
FARMERS CREDITS
\ ARE PROVIDED
Commission That Studied Ru-
raj System Abroad Reports.
new MEASURE IS DRAFTED

Senator Fletcher OF Florida Chairman
Of Committee - Establishment OF
Banks on a cooperative Basis Is
uraed-Two Kinds Of Credits. Land
Mortgage and Personal, Advocated.
Washington. 80 Recommendation for
definite legislation 10y congress on the
subject OF farmers credits are contain
ed In the report OF the federal commits
sion which studied rural credit nsti-
tptions in Europe last spring and sum
mer The commission was headed
by Duncan u. Fletcher. senator from
Florida. Senator Gore OF oklahoma.
representative Moss OF Indiana and
officers OF the department OF agricul.
tSrc. together with delegates from the
several states, make up the remainder
OF the commission
The commission i'm its report segre-
gates the two classes OF farm credits
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-02
Robber Shoots Railroad Man.

Pttsburg, March 9t.--Lulei San
ucci. aged thirtynine, OF Verona
watchman In the Verona yards Of the
Pennsylvania railroad. was shot IN the
left hip by one og two masked high
waymen. AZ the hospital it was re-
ported that the condition Of the watch
man was serloua.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-02
LEAVES TRAIN AND SHOOTS
Man Believed Demented Probably
Fatally Wounds Railroader.

Akron, o., March 31--Frank Moran
and Jessie Armstrong. Baltimore and
Ohio railway employees. were shot by
an unidentified man when he alighted
from a train here.
The assailant fled and when he saw
a crowd OF men pursuing him, turned
the revolver on himself. Moran may
die. The police believe the unidenti-
fed man is demented.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-02

Johnstown, Pa, March 31.-The
body Of Samuel Galbreath. aged forty
seven, OF Laughlintown. Westmore-
land county. was found on the tracks
Of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
He was struck by a train
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-02

Lexington, KY, March 3f.-Reports
reached here that the town OF Hazard,
KY. is inundated and several other
smaller villages are threatened as the
result Of the overfowing OF the Ken
lucky river and its tributaries.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-02

EdFt0QudkG eit from oOutnWafus
Cleveland, March 31.-Father Oden-
bach professor at ST. Ignatius univer-
sity. reports his scismograph record
ed an earthquake 5000 miles away.
Ho thinks the earthquake was eitb"-
in Mexico or South America.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-02

London. March 31.-Tito Mattel tho
noted Italian pianist, composer and
conductor, died here.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-02
,
WEATHER EVE ERYWHERE.
Observations at United States
Weather Bureau taken at 8 D. m.
r.nnNnrIn. .. f,Iin-.-.
The Weather.

CLOUDY and cooler tonight;
Wednesday, fair.
ess
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-02
DEFENDERS ARE
READY TO QUIT
ValaSCO Would Surrender Con-
dItlOnalIy to General villa
FEDERALS HOLD TWO CUARTEIS

General Velaseo Can RepeI Attacks
by Enemy Without Endanaerina
own Position-carranza Sees In
Surrender Offer Recognition OF
Rebels-Tremendous Loss Of Life
on Both Sides in Torreon Battle.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-02
ASOUITH RETIRES
TO STEM CRISIS
Premier Seeks Approval Of His
Constituents
TAKES WAR SECRETARY JOB

Asqulth's Move Is Considered a Wise
one as Army Crisis Can Now BE
Allowed TO Lay Dormant Pending
Premier's Return 20 Parliament by
voters-Premier VIII Be Away Two
Wseks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-08-27
DEATH OF MRS.
WlLHELMIkA ANDREWS

Mrs. Wilhelmina Andrews, mother
OF Miss Nina Andrews, with whom
she has been residing for the past
four years in this city, died Friday
afternoon at four o'clock, from
stroke of apoplexy Mrs. Andrews
has been in poor health for many
years. She has been ailing more or
less ever since she has been a resi-
dent of this city. She was eighty
years of age the 23rd of June last.
She was of German birth, born In
Alsease, Germany. She was married
to Mr.. Andrews in Albany, N. Y. He
preceded her in death several years
ago. Her remains were shipped
Sunday evening to LaPorte, Ind,
where her burial took place a.
long side that of her husband.
She leaves one son, Will Andrews,
who resides in Chicago, and one
daughter, Miss Nina Andrews, who
is register in Probate at the county
Judges office at the court house,
Miss Andrews has the sympathy OF
her many friends in this city In this
hour of her bereavement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-08-27
CHANGE IN OPERATORS

Clarence Stgermain, who has been
local operator here in Grand Rapids
for the Western Union Telegraph Co.
has gone to North Dakota, where he
will serve the company in a like car
pacity. His successor, L. H. Larson
Of Portage took charge of the office
Friday and is now in full possession
of the same. He came here from
Portage, and the Portage Daily Reg
ister in it's issue Of Thursday, Au-
gust 20, has the following in refer
ence to his leaving that city:
IL. H. Larson, the popular man.
ager of the Western Union Telegraph
office in this city has been trans
ferred to the office at Grand Rapids.
Mr.. larson has been in Portage for
the past fifteen months and during
his residence here has gained the
confidence Of hte business men and
patrons Of the office to such a der
gree that all regret his departure
very much He is an operator OF
unusual ability and deserves the
best place the Western Union has
at their command He is succeeded
here by Herb R. Denzine, a young
man IRON New Prague, Mimi. Mr.
Denzine assumed the duties of tie
Portage office, Thursday and comes. tc
this city with the best of recommen-
datic="