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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1914-12-24

State OF Ohio. City Of Toledo. Lucas, ooanty.5s&g
Frank J. Cheney makes cath that hslis een1es
M business in tho City OF Toledo, County ana
State Aforesaid, and that said tiIm viii Pay
the sum OF oNE HUNDRED tstce4
cured BY tho use Of Halls CatarrhE Cure.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
sworn 10 before me and subscribed IN my
presence, this eth day OF December i; D. $50
Ssul, A. ". GLEASON,
Notary, Public
Rails catarrh Cure IS taken internally and
acts directly upon tho blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. Send toe testmen1atss
: F. J. CHENEY q co.. Toledo. Q
Sold BY all Druggists. TSc.
Take Hall's Fumily Pills ior eonGtlpattols
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1914-12-24

The viii provides thar Matte Clara,
and Lizzie Vance shall be giyensthe
sum Of 5000 each and all furniture
To Maggie Larsh and Virginia Alice
Radford is left the sum OF ~$150<each.i
r. ]. w. Vance is left 5000, to Charles.
". Vance 500. William 3. Radfordi
ie named executor OF the estate:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-27
ARE DEADLOCKED
IN MINE MEETING
Eastern Conference Affecting
nnnois Adjourns Without
Reaching Agreement.

Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. 27.-Unable
to reach an agreement on a new wage
scale TO take the place OF the present
enc. which expires March 81, the joint
conference OF operators and miners
from western Pennsylvania, Ohio. In
diana and Illinois adjourned yester-
day sine die.
II was announced that this action
does not necessarily mean a strike,
and It was predicted that another con-
ference would be held before April 1
in a city within the central competi-
, tive field
The break came on the miners de-
mand that local differences be settled
within local districts. II was said IL
an agreement could have been reached
on this demand the other differences
would have been adjusted without
great trouble. No understanding. how
ever. had been reached on any OF the
other 10 demands
Peoria, Ill. Feb. 27.-Four hundred
delegates at the annual convention OF
the United Mine Workers OF Illinois
refused to accept tickets TO a local
theatre because they did not bear a
union label. The tickets were offered
by the Peoria Chamber OF Commerce.
Tickets bearing the union label were
hurriedly printed later and the miners
reconsidered and accepted the invita-
ton
Resolutions asking for a maximum
rate OF $3.3s a day for diggers, leaders
and machine men, a six-hour day. all
miners to be paid Fridays. and fire
days 20 constitute a week. were intro
duced
Among the things that probably will
be embodied in the new contract ef-
fective after April l. viii be fiat five
cents a ton increase at the basing
point, all coal TO be weighed before
being screened and paid or on mine
run basis.
Announcement was made CT the ref
erendum. showing the following elect !
ed:
Member OF the international board, |
Frank burlington. Streator.
President. Joseph Pope. Bellevilie.
Vice president. A. F. Germer. Mount 4
Olive
Secretary-treasurer, Duncan McDon- I
aid. Springfield |
The convention voted TO contribute
10. 900 TO the striking copper miners
Z Michigan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-27
SECOND VERDICT
IN WOMAN DEATH
Coroner's Jury Refuses to Find
Kentucky Tragedy Was Due
to Accident.

Lexington KY, Feb. 27-The cor
oner's jury which investigated the
death of Mrs. Laura Wilder Simpson
| formerly a Chicago girl, late yester-
day afternoon returned the verdict
that "she came to her death in man
ner unknown, but we agree it was not
suicide" The only change from the
verdict returned Wednesday was the
substitution of the word unknown"
for mysterious"
Today there is a possibility that a
third jury will be called. The Wilder
and Simpson families desire verdict
that the woman's death was accidental.
DR.. Wilder testified again yesterday
and took occasion to eXonerate his
son-in-law, Laurence Simpson, replying
to direct questions from States At
torney John R. Allen thst there was
absolutely no suspicion on his part or
on the part of any of his family that
Mr.. Simpsn had anything whatever to
do with the shooting of his wife or was
in any way connected with the trag-
edy."
Dr. Wilder stated in response to
question that his father at the age of
65. who was known to have softening
of the brain, had shot himself under
circumstances that were considered
suicidal.
Laurence Simpson, the husband,
testified that the pistol used in the
tragedy was hair trigger and he had
shown his wife how to hold it on
"safety"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-27
PREPARATION FOR
VERGARA'SDEAT
To BE DEMANDED

Washington. ID. C, Feb. 27.-That
the American government regards the
hanging OF Clemente Vargaras an
American citizen. near Hidalgo. Mexi-
CO. as a subject for reparation by the
Huerta government, became known af-
ter today's cabinet meeting. which dis
cussed practically nothing else but
Mexican affairs. While the Benton
case was discussed at great length.
and no final decision reached, II is
apparent vigorous steps TO procure the
body for the widow will be continued.
The cabinet was particularly concern
ed over the hanging OF Nergara.
Bryan announced that demand for
the punishment of those responsible
for the killing OF Clemente Vergara
has been sent by the United States to
the Huerta government.
In the house. Mondell. republican, at
tacking the administrations Mexican
policy. predicted in the event of the
constitutionalists overthrowing Huerta
there would follow "a reign of rape. ra-
pine. plunder and murder over all OF
Mexico.
Dies. democrat. of Texas, warned
against intervention. IF anything
should make men pause. IL Is the
thought of pensions" he said. when
you unfurl the American flag in Mexi-
CO it is going to stay until doomsday."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-27
New York Conference to
Find Method of Ending
Idleness Begun.
Is FOR STATE AGENCIES
ConcenSuS of Delegates That
Country Is Not Confronted
by Unusual Crisis.

New York. Feb. 27.-Delegates to a
national conference on unemploy-
ment gathered at the city hall today
to find a remedy for irregularity of
employment and to hit upon a method
OF bringing together "jobless men and
the manless jobs" and organize the
labor market that there may be a per-
manent thinning in the swollen ranks
of the unemployed, Mayor Mitchell
opened the conference with an address
on Public Responsibility"
"The definite constructive result OF
the conference" said Secretary An
drews of the American Association for
Labor Legislation, will be the estab-
lishment OF a great many employment
exchanges. which ought to be run by
the state"
No Danger of Crisis.
The concensus OF opinion of the con-
ference was that the country is not
facing an unusual crisis in the number
of unemployed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-27

ward is said to be actuated by a desire
to extend his power as head of the
government. Friends recall that be
fore his recent victories Villa said the
height OF his ambition was to capture
this city. from which he was driven
many years 1go as a bandit The rebel
army is scattered along the railroad
within a few miles of Torreon, which
is 300 miles from here. While Villa is
procrastinating the federal forces are
strengthening their defenses and the
belief is expressed they will soon take
an offensive move northward to check
the rebels. Although no effort has
been made to conceal his dictatorship.
Villa insistently refers to Carransa as
the first chief of the revolution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-27
DEMANDSINQU
into ROCK ISLAND
Green of Iowa Flails Conduct
of Railroad and Urges an
Investigation.

Washington, d. c., Feb. 27.-BltteT
criticism of the Rock Island railway
and its financial operations was raised
in the house yesterday afternoon by
Representative Green OF Iowa, who
spoke in support OF his resolution 70
authorize the interstate commerce
commission to make an investigation
of that road.
| The speaker compared the opera
tions OF the Rock Island to those of
the New Haven and Frisco systems,
already under investigation, and de-
clared that the plan under which the
holding companies control the finances
OF the Rock Island is utterly indefensi-
! BILE from any standpoint.
Through the manipulations of the
holding companies, Mr.. Green asserted,
Sl2l 900. 900 of water was poured upon
the railway company's stocks and
bonds, while the fixed charges of the
road have been increased from 40 to
80 per cent.
THE railway company never rece!v-
ed one dollars benefit by or through
the stock issued by the holding COM
panies." he declared. Its origin ar
fords financial free hooters an oppor-
tunity to exploit the railway and the
public"
The speaker further charged that
the millions of securities foated by
the holding companies were put up
merely for the aggrandizement of a
few men without any return given"
Referring to the equipment of the
Rock Island, he said:
1T is reported that il has spent
SC, 100000 since 1907 for equipment
hire alone. and still II is known that
IL has not been properly supplied. A
chorus OF complaints has gone up from
the public all along the line for lack
of proper service, trains behind time,
inability to move traffic, and the road
has been heavily mulcted in damages
by reason of the delayed freight
Wrecks have been frequent and only
good fortune has prevented the casual
ty Toll from being large
An investigation by the interstate
commerce commission, Mr.. Green de-
clared, Is the only way to get at the
facts.
New York. Feb. 27.-In the absence
OF a dissolution plar for the Rock Is
land system II was learned a commit
tee has been organized TO protect the
interests OF the collateral trust 4 per
cent bonds of the Chicago. Rock Island |
& Pacific railroad company. This COM
mittee consists OF j. n. Wallace, presi-
dent Of the Central Trust company, /
and several other prominent bankers. |
A statement issued in connection |
with the formation of the committee |
sets forth financial difficulties of the |
Rock Island system and declared tnat \
The Chicago, Rock Island * Pacific |
railway company does not expect TO
declare further dividends during the
fiscal year ending June 80 next.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-27
Governor Tener Pardons
Mrs. Kate Edwards, SEN
*
fenced to be Hanged.
IS IN PRISON 13 YEARS
Four Pennsylvania Executives
Refuse to Set Date for Exc
Cution of Murderess.

Reading, Pa, Feb. 27.-Mrs. Kate
Edwards, in the shadow of the gallows
for nearly thirteen years for killing
her husband, was released from the
Berks county Jail just before dawn to-
day, under a pardon granted by Gov
ernor Tener. She was secretly taken
from the city to begin life over
She was convicted of first degree
murder in 1901, but four governors re-
fused to fix the date of execution. Sew
eral times the board of pardons re-
fused to commute the sentence. Last
month, however, the board recon-
mended that she be pardoned, pro
vided she not be made the victim of
further notoriety. She is nearly sixty.
Convicted With Negro.
Mrs. Edwards was convicted with
negro who was employed with her
husband at a quarry near her home.
Her husband was found dead, with his
head battered in. Shortly after her ar
rest Mrs Edwards gave birth to
negro child. She later confessed the
negro was innocent Of the crime, and
he was granted a new trial and aci
quilted. Mrs. Edwards has five chill
dren living in different parts of the
country.
After the conviction thousands Of
women in different parts of the coun-
trysfgned petition protesting against
the execution of one of their sex.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-27
EXPLORERS BACK
FROM ANTARCTIC
DR.. Mawson and Party Brought
to Adelaide, Australia, on
Rescue Vessel.

Adelaide. Australias Feb; -2z--Dr.
Douglas Mawson, the AustraIasian ex
plorer. returned here late yesterday
from the antarctic on Board the explor-
ing steamship Aurora. He said his ex-
pedition had been "eminently success
full"
The original expedition under DR..
Mawson left Hobart, Tasmania, on Dec.
2, 1911, its principal object being the
exploration and survey of the antarc
tic coast line.
Two of the members, Lieut.. MINIS
OF the British army, and DIR. Merz, a
Swiss, met with death by accident
When the Aurora went to fetch the ex-
plorers back from the antarctic early
/: t year, the vessel was forced to
leave before taking on board DR.. Nav
son and five of his companions.
DIR. Mawson, referring to the disast-
rous sledge journey on which Lieut.
Minnis and DR.. Merz met their deaths,
said that after the loss of his compan-
ions he was alone for 80 days.
81 had a miraculous escape from
starvation" he said. "As was stumb-
ling along through a snow storm,
happened to see a black spot, and, on
going toward IL discovered IL was a
cache OF provisions. After restoring
my strength sufficiently. as / thought,
to reach my base 21 miles away, l left
the remainder of the cache for the
search party / considered likely to be
sent out.
81 was able, however, to make only
two miles owing to the severity of the
weather. So / returned to the cache
and was discovered there by members
OF the search party
Dr. Mawson declared that dredging
had yielded the best collection of
biological specimens ever obtained in
the antarctic. Many mineral de-
posits had been exposed. some of them
rich. Their extent, however, was not
owing to the ice. Occasional
of a vast coal bed. Besides coal, the
mineral chiefly observed was copper.
Westward of their base some extra
ordinary fish and sea animals were OBJ
tanned at a depth of two miles.
ton are to be presented to the Geo.
graphical association OF Australia.
While the delay in Adelieland, owing
10 the prevalence of terrific winds. was
unpleasant, 1t enabled the party to do
4 vast amount OF collecting. A mag
lificent assemblage of bird eggs. most |
If them extremely rare, was obtained. /
The wind experienced at the base |
vas terrific. During one whole month |
{ averaged 63 miles an hour. For one |
iour il blew 116 miles and guests were |
frequently gagged at over 200 miles an |
lour.
The Aurora on its way back to Ade- 1
aide experienced two severe hurri- |
,anes. IL lost its motor launch In the I
ce and the ship was badly nipped on
me occasion when IL took clever sea-
to extricate il.
DIR. Mawson said that one of the |
'reatest lessons learned by the expe-
lition was the value OF wireless teleg-
Apply. No similar exploration work.
le added. should ever be undertaken
Without It. /
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-27
Declares Anarchy Exists
in Territory Occupied
by Rebels.
WASHINGTON IS SILENT
No Official Reply Is Made
Villa Permits Family TO See
Benton'S Body.

washington. d. C.. Feb. 27.-After
, Iorg lapse OF diplomatic exchanges
betEeen Washington and the City of
Mexico. an attempt has been made
70 reopen correspondence Dy the sub
Mission of an appeal by the Huerta
government for reconsideration by the
United States Of the recent raising of
the embargo on arms to Mexico.
The feature of the Mexican COM
uun!carlon. said TO have been issued
Al Mexico City last night, is the allega-
ton that a state OF anarchy now ex-
ists in 80 much of Mexico as is occu-
tisd by rebels. II Is also charged that
the lifting OF the embargo places the
rebels In a favorable situation for per-
hitting outrages. while preventing the
Huerta government from repressing
them as quickly as # desires. II is also
set forth. however. that the Huerta
government IS in power and that full
protection has been given the nation
ais and foreigners.
Predicts Sad Consequences.
Therefore the United States is in
vited % reflect seriously upon the sad
Consequences" that the arming OF reb-
els viii bring in the opinion OF the
Hlerta government. The assumption
IN Official circles is that Huerta does
not. by the presentation OF such a re-
variable note, expect 70 bring about
Immediately a change of policy on
the part OF Washington. The real pur-
pose Is believed TO be 10 add another
note 70 the exchanges perfectfng his
case, As il were. for ooBsiderat4oR-of-
the world powers. u Is not expected
that the state department will return
any Informal answer to this last com
uunieatiOn.
Will EShune Benton Body.
Consul Letcher today telegraphed
Secretary Bryan that General villa will
permit two Americans. two British
representatives and two members OF
the family OF ". s. Benton TO exhume
the body in Chihauhau city.
villa VIII permit two physicians to
accompany the American and British
representatives and members OF the
Benton family and furnish transporta-
ton accommodations for all OF them.
Bryan. before entering the cabinet
meeting. said Letcher's dispatch con-
hrrned previous information that Ben
tons body & in chihuahua City. He
sad arrangements would be made soon
'or the visit Of a commission TO view
he corpse. and intimated disposition
o. the body would be settled after the
medical examination.
Consul Edwards reported he saw
Sustsye Bauch IN Juarez until Feb. IS,
and. according 70 authorities Of the
border city Bauch was afterwards re-
moved 70 chihuahua with other Ameri-
e@ns whose names were not given
Villa Wants More Power.
Chihuahua. Mexico. Feb. 27.-The de- /
iay Of General villa in moving south
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-27
TAFT BACKING UP
THE CLAYTON BILL

Washington, d. c., Feb. 27.-Form-
er President Taft, Alton B. Parker and
Senator Root appeared before the
house judiciary committee today and
endorsed the Clayton bill to harmon
lie practices in the federal courts.
Taft visited the executive mansion and
took luncheon with President Wilson.
The senate rejected an amendment
to the postoffice bill to strip the post
master general of power to lower rates
and alter regulations of the parcel
post
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-27
ELLIS HANGS TO
HIS FIRST STORY
Cincinnati Murderer Declares
Wife Had Confessed to Him
That She Loved Another.

Chicago, ILL.,, Feb. 27.-Resuming the
witness stand today William Ellis gave
a wealth of details concerning conver-
sations with his wife on the days just
before he killed her in a Chicago
hotel, but not a syllable directly touch
ing on the manner of her death. He
steadfastly declared his wife had con-
fessed her love for another, and that
he pleaded with her to return to their
Cincinnati home, where two little chill
dren awaited them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-27
ANTHONY PETRAS
IS HELD To JURY
Auroran Put Under $4,000
Bond, but Not Charged For
mally With Killing Girl.

Aurora, Ill, Feb. 27.-The coroner's
jury yesterday afternoon recommended
that Anthony Petras be held in $4,000
bonds to await the action of the Kane
county grand jury in its investigation
of the murder of Theresa Hollander.
The verdict did not charge Petras with
the crime.
From the fact that Petras has re-
fused to testify before u.s." the verdict
read, land because of the evidence we
have heard, we recommend that the
said Anthony Ptras be held for the
Kane county grand jury"
Petras' lawyer said bond would be
furnished before Saturday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-27
Thief PICKS OUT
OWNERS OF LOOT

New York, Feb. 27.-"This brooch is
yours, lady," or This watch is yours,
SIR" said Montague Pike, college grad
uate, confessed thief, as he stood in
police station and helped victims iden-
tify $4,000 worth of jewelry, loot n
so robberies, which was on a table.
He is held without bail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-27
Portugal Faces Anarchy.

Madrid. Feb. 27.-The Spanish gov
ernment has received Information on
important revolutionary movements in
progress in Portugal and that a con-
dition of anarchy exists throughout the
Portugal republic. All communication,
even the wireless, is interrupted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-27
England raxes Field Money.

London, Eng, Feb. 27.-Money re-
mitted to Mrs. Maldwin Drummond
formerly Mrs. Marshall Field, Jr., from
the United States since 1905. under
the will of her late husband. is subject
to the English income tax. the court
of appeals has decided.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-27
James for National University.

Washington, ID. c.. Feb. 27.-Presi-
dent James OF the University OF ILL.,
nois today submitted TO the house com
mittee on education an exhaustive ar
gument in favor OF the Foss bill estab-
fishing national university in Wash
ington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-27
ELCIN BOARD HAS
ORDERS TO QUIT?

Chicago. H., Feb. 27.-Possibility of
the dissolution OF the Elgin board Of
trade by governmental order. or volun-
tary action by the directors. was hint
ed today when 1t became known that
the present federal grand jury had lis
tened to witnesses in relation to the
alleged fixing OF prices OF butter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-27
CHINESE GENERAL
is POISON VICTIM

Tien Tsin. China. Feb. 27.-Assassi-
nation by poison Is believed to have
caused the death OF General Chao
Ping Chun, military governor OF the
Province OF Chi Ii. and former prem
fer under President Yuan. He was
stricken last night and died this morn
Ing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-27

Berlin-Another step was taken by
Emperor William in distributing his
sons throughout Germany. Prince Ell
tel Friedrich will be appointed in the
autumn commander of the kings
mounted rifles at Posen, where he
will be the first resident of the impe-
rial palace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-27
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till z p. m. Tomorrow, fol-
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity,
and Vicinity,

Mostly cloudy tonight and Saturday,
moderate temperature with the lowest
tonight about freezing; light to mod
crate variable winds.
Temperature at Z a. m. 90. Highest
yesterday 40. lowest last night 90.
Velocity of wind at a. m. miles
per hour.
Precipitation, none.
Relative humidity at z p. m. 81, at
z a. m. S2
Stage of water 40, no change in last
"a hours
]. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-27

Hartford. Conn.-Connecticut laws
do not give state banks the power to
subscribe for stock in the new. federal
reserve bank. according to al opinion
by Attorney General John II. Light
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-27
]. NJ. sHERIER, Local Forecasts
AS TRoNoMIcAL EVENTS.

Evening stars: Mars. Venus. Saturn
Morning star: Jupiter. Three red stars
visible In the southwestern sky about
. p. M; Mars high up, BeteIgeux be-
low and Aldebaran to the left of a line
drawn between these two.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-27
Folk to Accept New Post.

Washington, d. c., Feb. 27.-Solici-
tor Folk of the state department will
accept the new post of chief consul of
the interstate commerce commission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-27

The beautiful Mrs. Robert Balfbury
granddaughter of the late DukeN 4
Cambridge and cousin to QueeA
Mary of England, Is the mother OF
the lucky youngster at whose chris
tening a few days ago In the Chapel
Royal. Savoy, Queen Mary acted ~
godmother The godfathers were
Admiral Sir Adolphus Fitzgeorgo
and Colonel Augustus Fitzgeorye
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-27

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