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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-23
ROBERT LEVELLE
DIES IN HONE
Funeral Will Be Saturday
Afternoon in Methodist
Church.

Robert Edward Levelle. a well
known resident Of the East Side. diel
this morning at 7:3O o'clock at the
home Of his cousin. One Levelle. On
State street. He had been in declin.
ing health for some time. but his con.
dition did not become serious until
within the last week.
Mr.. Levelle was a sou OF the late
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Levelle, and is
the last member OF family Of nine
children, four sisters and four broth.
ers being dead. He was born on De.
cember 10. 1875, and was therefore
in his fortieth year. He was unmar.
ried.
Mr.. Levelle had been a member Of
the Diamond street N. E. Church for
a number OF years, and was a man
of splendid Christian character. He
had quiet kindl ydisposition and was
generally admired and beloved by 4
wide circle Of friends.
Funeral services will be held on
Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, con.
Quoted by Rev. ]. B. Workman. Of the
Diamond Street Church. Intermert
will be made in Maple Grove Gene.
terry by Undertakers Carpenter and
Ford.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-23
CarranzQ Cuts
off Relations
With POWers
WILL NOT DEAL WITH GOVERN
MENTs NOT HAVING AGENTS
ACCREDITED TO HIM.
STATE DEPARTMENT INSISTS
THAT AGREEMENT WITH
GEN. SCOTT BE KEPT.

WASHINGTON. July 23.-Diplo-
matte advices reaching Washington
from Mexico today said General Car
ranza had given notice that he would
not receive communications from or
transact business with foreign gov
ernments which have no diplomatic
agents accredited 10 his government
at Vera Cruz.
Enforcement OF such an order prec-
ucally woul dcut of the Carranza
government from further communica.
ton with all the foreign nations which
have ministers resident in Mexico
City. 1t would not, according 10 the
Information received, sever his tntor-
NAL relations with the United Statee
Government. as Carranza IS under
stood to regard Consul Silliman at
Vera Cruz as a properly accredited
agent.
General Carranzas Washington
agents tonight said they had no ad-
vices OF any such action on the part
Of their leader, nor had they heard
that it was in contemplation. The
report created interest and surprise
in official and diplomatic circles, par
ticuIarly in view Of the general un-
derstanding that foreign governments
we're awaiting action by the United
States toward Mexico before recogniz-
ng any government in the republic.
It was announced recently that Great
Britain had definitely determined to
extend no recognition until gov
eminent had been recognized by the
United States.
Although present conditions in
Mexico are being given very serious
consideration by the Washington Gov
eminent it became known tonight that
no decisive action is in contemplation
bv the administration in the immedi-
ate future. despite the fact that the
President and secretary of state nave
cleared the foreign relations desk Tor
the time being with the dispatch OF
the third note to Germany regarding
submarine warfare.
In official quarters, the opinion pre-
walls that the military situation IN
Mexico Just at this time is too uncer-
tain for any new step on the part OF
the United States.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-23
All Roads Lead
to Chutauqua
in FdirmOnt
OPENING PROGRAM THIS AFTER
NOON IN BIG SOUTH
SIDE TENT.
WILLIAM r. BENNETT WILL LEG
TuRE TONIGHT ON THE
MAN WHO CAM"

All roads today lead to the big tent
on Fairmont avenue and Third street.
which has been erected by the Red
path.Brockway ChautauQus, and where
for a period OF a week excellent en-
tertainments Of varied natures will be
given for the entertainment OF Fair
monters and visitors to the city.
Yesterday small boys wearing red
and green caps, lettered with the
Chautauqua announcements gamboled
through the streets and heralded forth
the announcement that the organlza.
tion had arrived in the city and would
be ready this afternoon for the open,
ing performance.
The performance this afternoon
opened at 2:30 o'clock and splen-
did performance is in progress as this
paper goes to press. A large crowd
assembled at the tent for the opening
performance and Judging from the in.
terest manifested and the excellence
OF the opening number. the big tent
will be taxed to capacity tonight and
for the remainder Of the season.
The programme for this afternoon
consists OF musical prelude Dy the
Ziegler.Howe Orchestral Club and
Miss Ruth B. Lewis in Indian Folk
Lore stories. in costume. This eve.
ming an equally attractive program
will be presented. The Ziegler- Howe
orchestral club will open the perform
ance. after which William Rainey Ben
nett will give his famous lecture, THE
Man Who Can"
Press notices from this state and
adjoining states. where the Chautau.
qua is holding forth. or where it has
Just finished an engagement. are loud
in their praises Of the excellence Of
the programs presented by the man.
agement. and judging from these no
tices. the Chautauqua this year will
be the best ever. Season tickets are
being sold today in large numbers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-23
Wilson Returns to
Summer White House

WASHINGTON, D. c.. July %
President Wilson plans to leave Wash
ington for another visit to the summer
White House at Cornish within the
next "a hours. The length OF his stay
is uncertain and will depend largely
on developments in the German situa'
ton.
During his absence the President
will consider his next step in the
Mexican policy and the new note tc
Great Britain protesting further
against interference to commerce with
neutrals. Secretary Lansing will &c
to Manchester, Mass, tonight to visit
Colonel E. NJ. House. President vii
sons close personal friend. He will
be only a few hours ride from Cor
nish. but said today he did not expect
to visit the President.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-23
Train Victims Wife
Rushing toFairmont
MESSAGE OF HUSBANDS DEATH
DELAYED IN REACH.
ING MRS. BAILEY.

Mrs. Bailey. wife Of Joseph R.
Bailey. who was killed by a train al
Rowlesburg on Wednesday afternoon
will arrive here tonight at 7:25 O'Clock
from Michigan. where with her chill
dren she was spending the summer
Delay was caused in transmission OIL
the message bearing the tidiugs Of
Mr.. Bailey's death on account OF Mrs
Bailey's absence from her sIster's
home.
She will be accompanied here BY
her brother-in-law. Frank Duhme. M
arrangements for funeral services will
be made until her arrival, but 1t Is
expected that the body will be taken
to Toledo. O.. for interment.
Harry Bailey, brother Of Joseph
Bailey, arrived here via Connellsville
at 1905 toiay. The body was taken to
the residence on Benoni avenue late
last night. where local Masons and
wives Of Masons are In charge.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-23
ENGLISH CLAIM
IVAN GOROD IS
NOT SURROUNDED
Assert that Dispatches May
Have Been Trasmitted
Enormously.
EXPERTS ARE PUZZLED
Outer Defenses Only Believ-
ed to Have Been Invested
Thus Far.
CRy Associated Press J

LONDON, July 23.-The Russian
front from the Baltic sea as far as
the Bug river, the only district In
which the Austrians and Germans are
now attempting a serious offensive.
lies opposite the region Of East Prus-
sia, which is well defended by the
Mazurian lakes.
North and south OF kovno German
attacks are reported. but the CHIEF
fighting is in progress south OF Ivan
Gorod, Lublin and Chelm, connected
by railroad lines, which is OF much
value to the Russians. and south OF
Sokal on the Bug River in Galicia
near the Russian border.
The report of the investment OF
Ivan Gorod in yesterdays communr
cations from the German war Office.
puzzles military experts who declare
it is impossible that the great fort
ress could have been surrounded COM
pletely. Southwark from Warsaw, to
the west of the Vistula, the Germans
reported victories for the Silesian
Landwehr, which stormed Russian po-
sitions and threw back their defend
ers into the fortress Of Ivan Goro6.
AS the scene of the Silesian sue.
cess is Is miles from the fortress
II is said here the German Official
report must have been translated er.
roneously as claiming the investment
of the fortress itself when the out
lying protecting forts were meant.
From the standpoint OF the Allies
one OF the most hopeful features OF
the campaign is the stubborn defense
Of the Lublin-Chelm railroad by the
Russians.
On the Narew front. to the north.
there has been a lull in the fighting.
but the renewed activity OF the Ger.
mans from Kovro TO the Baltic has
developed into an important engage.
ment as a result of which the Rus.
SLAMS have been compelled to retire.
Interest here in the fate Of War
saw is undiminished, but the stub.
born resistance OF the Russians is
doing much to relieve the depression
of the English. This feeling Of re.
lief enables the public to pay some
attention to other battle fronts. The
Allies report minor successes in Mes
opotomia and at Dardanelles.
Along the Franco.Belgian and Ital.
Ian fronts there is but little change
so far as the official report shows, al.
though fierce fighting has taken place
at few points,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-23
Munitions Plant
Started by Turks
REPORTS OF DISEASE AND FA-
NINE IN coNsTANTINoPLE
GRoUNDLESS.

CONSTANTIN0PLE, July %, (via
London, July 23.)-There has been no
change in the situation on the Cali.
poll front in the past week. Both al.
lies and Turks have confined their
efforts to disultory small armed fire
and sapping operations. The weath.
er has been excessively warm. The
Turks are concentrating new troops
near the Galipoli theater.
After surmounting many difficulties
they now have placed in successful
operation several plants for the man.
ufacture OF ammunition for heavy ar.
tillery. The output Of the factories
it is asserted is several thousand a
day.
There is slight foundation for re.
ports Of famine and epidemic Of dis.
ease in Constantinople. The city Is
well provided with moderately cheap
food There have been no disturb.
ances in the streets and no cases Of
cholera reported.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-23
(Rv AssocIotnd pr,,s /,

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. July. "a.
With the arrival here today Of Sam.
uel Gompers. president Of the Aneri
can Federation OF Labor and a nun.
Der Of executives of international TinE
ions, ]. J, Johnston, vice president of
the Structural Iron Workers, annonnc.
ed he had been informed the written
agreement by which an amfcabie ss
tlement OF all labor troubles IN BrfdS
port will be secured had been siens
Mr.. johnson said the strike here va 3
Virtually settled and all that remained
TO be done being the ratification 81
the agreement. He thought Il would
require week to bring matters to 5
close.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-23
Company Guards Fear Fur
ther RiOting and Continue
Vigilant.
.GONCILIAT0RS ARRIVE
Effort Being Made by U. S.
Government to Settle
Dispute.
tBy Associated Press.H

NEW YORK. July 23.-comparativs
quiet. in marked contrast to the three
previous days OF the week, prevailed
in the Constable Hook section OF Bay.
onne. n. j.. today, around tie plants
OF the Standard Oil Company and the
Tide Water Oil Company, which have
been closed because OF strike Of
1000 men in the STANDARD on works,
and the resultant disorder whereby
three men were killed and scores Ia.
jurcd.
Crowds gathered as usual "a. tina
streets leading to the works to die
cuss the situation, but no threatening
move was made. Desultory firing oc.
CURED during the night, but the po-
lice said this was chiefly due to soma
false alarm among the watchfGl
guards.
Sheriff Kinkead and Commissioner
OF Public Safety Henry Wilson said
today they believed the situation wag
well in hand.
An event set for today caused the
authorities some uneasiness, however,
and they kept strong force Of police
on duty. The matter to cause uneasi-
ness is the fact that this Is pay day
at the works and It was thuught
some OF the men might go there to
collect wages and their approach
might incIte shooting and disorder.
All saloons in Bayonne were or.
dered closed today by Mayor GarTin
and the order was generally obeyed.
Heretofore only Constable Hook sec,
tion has been effected. ~
Conciliators John A. Moffitt and
James Smyth, who were detailed TO.
try to end the strike by Secretary oE
Labor Wilson. arrived in Bayonne to
day and Immediately set to work
Moffitt conferred with the strikers
committee and Mr.. Smyth went to the
Standard Oil works to consult With
officials In charge.
Fourteen injured in Bayonns 10
pital. it was said today, were sufe
ing from severe wounds OF these
it was thought by the doctors, John
Surgen and Michael SeIzecz Wonld
soon be added to the list Of dead.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-23
Germans Are Safe
From Extradition
CBy Associated Press }

WASHINGTON. July Estate De
partment officials said today that Ger.
mans in the United States who might
be prosecuted as was announced from
Berlin last night for working in am.
munition factories in lands supplying
war materials to Germany's enemies
were in no danger OF extradition and
would not come under effect Of the
German law while they remain in the
United States.
Should such Germans become natur.
allied Americans in the meantime,
and return to Germany at the close
Of the war they are protected by
naturalization treaty under which the
United States could intervene in their
behalf.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-23
Noted Attorney
Dies in His Home

NEW YORK, July 23.-William N
Eyine. a well known lawyer and for
many years prominent in politics. died
at Eis :" today. He was 81 years
old.
Mr.. WINS was recently taken Ill at
ter his labor in behalf OF William
Barnes in his libel suit against Theo'
dore Roosevelt. Mr.. WINS. after the
strenuous trial IN Syracuse. returned
to this city and busted himself for a
time with framing an appeal for Mr.
Barnes.
Then he announced he was tired
and would rest. He has not been at
his down town Office since
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-23
$4,000 Contribute
To German Red Cross

BERLIN, July 23.-The German
Red Cross some time ago suggested
that all Germans who had foreign
coins or postage stamps should turn
them over to the organization for its
work at the front Those persons
who collected six dollars worth OF
these coins and stamps were offered
a medallion bearing the German eagle.
the whole being made OF metal from
French and British guns captured IN
battle.
The closing OF three months col.
lections shows that the scheme has
attracted over $4,000 contributors. OF
whom six hundred are entitled to the
medallion.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-23
Must be Neutral
or Pay $1,000 Fine

BERNE. Switzerland. July 2S.-The
Federal Council has issued fresh reg.
ulations with regard to the main
tenance OF the neutrality BY the Swiss
press and public Insults against ma.
tions. chiefs OF States and foreign
governments are forbidden under n
maximum penalty OF six months i'm.
prisonment and a fine OF $1,000. Pro
ceedings can only be taken against
an offender by decision Of the Federal
Council and not by military courts.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-23
England Expresses
Regret to Norway
tBy Associated Prs,. )

CHRISTlANIA, via London, July q.
The British government through Sir
Edward Grey, secretary for foreign
affairs, has expressed regret 20 the
Norwegian government Of the viola
tion by British warships ot'Norweeia "a
territorial waters especially by the
seizure by an auxiliary cruiser Of Z
German steamship within the three
mile limit.
1t announces that the British "a
miralty has been requested to respset
in the future Norwegian territorial
lines.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-23
Italy May Declare
Soon Against Turks
lRy Associated Press. }

ROME. by way OF Paris, July 2S.-
Diplomatic relations between Italy
and Turkey, already strained, are be-
coming more tense because of the re-
ported refusal of the Turkish authori-
ties to permit Italian subjects to leave
the Ottoman empire.
It Is believed here that dec.ara-
ton Of war by Italy In the near tl-
ture Is highly probable.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-23
Memorial Services
For War Victims

LONDON, July 23.-Memorial SER
vices for those who have fallen in
the war are being held on alternate
afternoons in ST. Paul's Cathedral and
st. Dunstan's chapel. where the ser.
vices are held. has become known as
the Chapel OF Tears"
Mourners who wish to have par.
Hcular person commemorated may
have his name mentioned during the
service II they send details-name,
regiment or ship. and date OF death
to the clergyman in charge. a few
days in advance. and pews are re.
served for friends If this is requested.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-23
Second Stabbing
In Georgia Prison

MILLEDGEVILLE. Ga, July 20
Another stabbing ARRAY occurred at
the state convict farm yesterday, when
charles Miller, a convict, sentenced
rom Atlanta, for burglary, was Sc
wereIy slashed across the abdomen By
frank Reid, OF Columbus, serving a
life term for murder. Miller,s wound
Is not considered fatal. The men
ouarreled over a personal matter.
The condition OF Leo NJ. Frank
whose throat was cut last Saturday
night by another convict at the state
prison farm, is unchanged, prison Of
ficials stated today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-23
Recover Body Of
Drowned Woman
(By Associated Press.)

ESCANABA, Mich. July 23.-Iht
body Of Mrs. Neva Litman, Of Pow.
hatan. ". Va. who was drowned be.
low Chambers Falls here yesterday
was recovered today. Mrs. D. G.
Moon, sister Of the victim was res.
cued only when nearly 100 workmen
employed on the big dam under con.
struction Joined hands and formed a
chain into swift river. The women
were wading when caught In the cur.
rent.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-23
Russian Attempt
Ends in Failure

BERLIN. (by way OF London). July
23.-A dispatch from Vienna says the
final attempt OF the Russians to stop
the advance OF their opponents in the
critical battle on new lines southwark
OF the Lublin-Chelm railroad, south
east OF Warsaw, has ended in failure.
The decisive action in this campaign
is likely to come in the territory be-
tween the Vistula and the Bug rivers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-23
Site for
M. R. Round House

D. K. Orr, Of the Monongahela rail-
way, was in the city yesterday on a
special arriving here at noon. Mr..
Orr was accompanied by several en-.
gineers that came for the purpose Of
looking over the ground at the lower
end OF Merchant street. where the
sIB Eusl IslsM pus ssnoq puuoI Aeu
to be erected. The company had no
comment to make on the opening date
of the road.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-23
Sullivan Resigns;
Wilson Accepts

WASHINGTON, July 23.-James N.
Sullivan, American minister to Do
minican republic, has rendered his
resignation to President Wilson and
It has been accepted. Mr.. Sullivan's
resignation IS the consequence Of an
investigation conducted for the state
department by Senator Phelan. OF Cal
ifornia, in the minister's fitness for
his office. The findings were urta-
yorable to Mr.. Sullivan.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-23
Kills Wife and Son
Then Takes Own Life
(Rv AssocIatcd press }

DETROIT, July 23.-Chester NJ
Hall, OF Grand Rapids. while visit
ing relatives here today shot and
step.son and then ended his own life
A family quarrel arose because the
step.son had no employment and the
double murder and suicide resulted.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-23
American Ship is
Seized by Germans

BERLIN. by way of London, July %.
The American bark. Dunsyre, New
York for Stockholm, has been seized
by the Germans and taken into Swine
muude,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-23
American Note
Reaches Germany

BERLIN, July 2S.-The new Ameri.
can note to Germany reached mere
during the night and was delivered to
foreign office by Ambassador Gerard
AZ 1:l2' O'Clock this afternoon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-23

Frank Kelley and sister. Miss Ruth
Kelley. motored to Buckhannon today
where they will spend several days
with relatives.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-23
Eighth Ward Voters
Will Meet Tonight

There will be a public meeting this
evening at 5 o'clock Of the citizens cl
the Eighth ward in the Eighth ward
school house for the purpose Of dis.
cussing streets and lights In that sec
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-23
The Weather,

Recorded hourly at The west VII.
ginian Officer.
Evening star., 1915-04-04
Coming Weddings.

The bridal attendants at the mar
riage Of Miss Phoebe Adams. daugh-
ter OF Mr.. Harry Clifton Adams, and
Mr. George Harding, which will take
place tomorrow in Philadelphia, Will
include Miss Marian Van Buren and
Miss Katherine Thesis of this city as
bridesmaids and Miss Elizabeth Ad-
ans, sister Of the bride. as maid OF
honor The ceremony will take place
at noon at st. James Episcopal Church
and will be followed by a breakfast.
One of the most interesting spring
weddings will be that of Miss May
Winsor Wilson. daughter OF Mr. and
Mrs John E Wilson, and Mr.. Robert
Reyburn Burklin. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Burklin, which will take place
Wednesday. April 81. at the Mount
Pleasant Congregational Church. MISS
Shedd, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
L. Shedd, for her maid of honor. The
bridesmaids will be Miss May Roper.
daughter of First Assistant Postmaster
General and Mrs. Daniel c. Roper. and
Miss Maud p Burklin. sister of the
groom. Miss Wilson's little cousin.
Miss Elizabeth T. Edmonds. daughter
Of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin H. Edmonds.
and Mr. Burklin's little niece. Miss
HarSet Mitchell. daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Willis Mitchell. will be the little
flower girls. Mr.. Fred L. Fishbac<
will be best man for Mr.. Burklin.
The marriage of Miss Elsie Powell.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. August Pow
ell, and Mr. August F. Arnold Will take
place Thursday, April s, at { pm, at
Bethany Baptist Church.
Evening star., 1915-04-04
Miss Martin-Rivero to Wed
tomorrow.

Miss l.eonora Martin Rivero, daueh-
ter of Senior Antonio Martin -Rivero,
former minister of Cuba to the United
States. and Nine. Martin -Rivero. is to
be welded tomorrow afternoon to Mr..
oiiVer owen Kuhn of this city at the
rectory of the Shrine of the Sacred
Heart. Park road and 14th street
northwest.
Rev. ]. A. Zahm of Holy Cross Acad-
emy. close friend of the contrac citing
parties, will be officiating clergyman.
The wedding will be a quiet one. only
relatives attending. After May / the
young couple will be at home at Wood
side. nd.
The bride of tomorrow is REGARDED as
one of the most beautiful and accom-
plished members of Washington So
ciety. and since her debut two years
ago has been popular in a wide circle
A year ago Senior Martin -Rivero was
selected by his government for the
post of minister to Italy. The family
their Washington residence on Colum
bia Heights for the legation In Rome
Mr.. Kuhn, who is connected In edi-
torial capacity with The Star, attend
ed both Butler College at indianapolis
and Earlham College Of Richmond. Ind.
and is a member of the Delta Tau
Delta college fraternity.
The clergyman who is to perform
the ceremony was for many years a
member of the faculty of the Univer-
sity of Notre Dame. at South Bend
Ind He was member Of former
President Roosevelts South American
exploring expedition. having been re-
quested by Col. Roosevelt when the
expedition was first organized to ac-
company it.