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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-21
SALANDRA BILL
QUICKLY PASSED
BY PARLIAMENT
Considered Vote for War
for Which Government
Has Prepared
GREATEST ENTHUSIASM
THROUGHOUT COUNTRY
Formal Declaration, or Perhaps
Action Without 1t, Expected
Momentarily.
FIRST CARE IS FOR FRONTIER
German and Austrian Ambassadors
Still in Rome, Arranging for
Safety of Nationals.
FIRST CARE IS FOR FRONTIER
Germany Insists on Spain
in Preference to u. S.

ROME, Mny 20 win Paris) 1T is
asserted that Prince Won BueIow,
the German nmbnssndor. has Insisted
TINT Austria, In the case of war,
shnli intrust her interests in Italy,
not to the United States. hut to
Spain.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-21
british TraMIer Sunk.

PETERHEAD. SCOTLAND, May 90.
The British trawler Chrysolite was
sunk by n German submarine thirty
miles off Kinnairds Head, in the North
Sea, yesterday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-21
MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL is
ONERRUIED BY JUDGE.

Prior to the sentence. Attorney H. NJ.
Smith. Jr.. counsel for the defense.
moved the court that the verdict be
set aside on the ground that verdict
of second degree murder was incon-
sistcnt with the evidence. since thcro
could be no murder either in the first
or second degree without malice No
malice. he claimed. had been proved.
Judge Richardson, after q moments
consideration. overrulcd the motion.
and Attorney Smith offered no fur
ther objection. 1t was stated last
night that there will be no appeal to
n higher court. Watkins will begin
at once to serve his sentence. The
sentence of eighteen years may be re-
duced to nine by deductions for good
behavior.
Although courtroom crowded with
relatives. friends and Interested per-
sons sat faithfully through the all-day
proceedings. the concluding scenes of
the trial yesterday were without sem
sational developments The defense
bent its efforts to establish Il case of
emotional insanity. while the Common
wealth sought To show that the accused
deliberately armed himself with a pis-
tol before calling on his sweetheart
for tho purpose of making use of it,
WATKINS DENIES KNOWLEDGE
OF DETAILS OF SHOOTING
watkins, who appears to be in his
early twenties. took the stand as soon
as court convened at 10 o'clock In the
morning. In reply to questions by At
frontI,,,o,, -, T,II.,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-21
COMPLETE CHANGE IN WHOLE
GOVERNMENT CERTAIN

However, there is to be Il complete
change in the whole government. in
Guiding not only the Cabinet, but the
will be distributed among the Liberals,
Un!onists and Iaboritcs, according to
their strength in the House Of Com
mons.
The Nationalists. it is understood.
have decided to stand aside. T. p.
O'Conncr. in an article in his weekly
newspaper. says that John f. Red
mond the Nationalist leader. respect
fully refused the offer OF n seat in the
Cabinet. and adds: Il have no doubt
he felt that such ii refusal was i'm
posed upon him by the conditions of
Irish public life The Irish party has
a long, unbrokcn tradition behind it
OF sinGiemindcd and sclf-sacriticiur
devotion to the cause OF ireland. and
probably many OF Mr.. Redmond's coun-
trymen might think he would have
broken that tradition. or he at least
would be charged with breaking IT,
were he to take any Office until home
rule has been established"
II has been suggested that the pres
ent opportunity is good one 10 in
cludc representatives of the dominions
in the government. but as this would
involve great change. II is not likely
TO be considered.
The King, who to-day was joined by
Earl Kitchener in a visit TO the mu-
nitions centcrs from the north, was
represented at the governmental con-
fercnces by Baron Stamfordham, pri-
Hate secretary TO His Majesty.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-21

In the north the Russinns are
pressing the Gcrmnna in the Shawl
region, pushing them hucl> on ~
wide front.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-21

iiShting throughout Gnlicin Is Iu-
'r"hN'ng In intensity. according Ia
Pcir"Srnd. aud tustro-trrmnns WHO
have crossed the River san arr.
srrchdihE over the vicinity of
Jnro>lnu, Nadnrn md SIrninvn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-21
INTERMYER'S DISCUSSION,
HE SAYS, Is INACCURATE

Mr. Bailey began his argument by
contending the comptroller did not
have power 10 assess that penalty. He
referred TO Mr.. CnterInycr's discussion
OF the facts yesterday as inaccurate.
He did not fairly state a single fact
in his argument" said Mr. Bailey. II
do not mean to reflect upon him in
any way. l believe his misstatements
were due only TO his mlsinformation.
II had ever doubted the malice of the
defendants, that doubt would have been
removed by their answers here and by
Mr. Cntermyer's speech"
tntermyers references TO a pine
line" between the Treasury and the
Riggs Bank and the National CITY Bank
sir Bailey characterized rs political
accusations"
81 never thought political accusations
proper 20 repeat when ! was in politics.
and / think they should less properly.
be repeated in Il court OF law. |
might rs well say that. while they elm
mated the pipe line they have cstab-
lished another from the government TO
kuhn-Locb x Co do not say il
however. might as we'll say there
now IS a pipe line TO the Commercial
National Bank in Washington. hut
will not say it"
Tho Commercial is headed by n
former associate Of Comptroller Will
liams.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-21

south OF pr<cmysi the TcutonS
hnNc !nl>rn Itussinn advance
trenches. but mt tho cost Of cnor-
nous sacrifice. PctroErnd reports
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-21
WATKINS IS FOUND GUILTY
OF SWEETHEART'S MURDER
jury Fixes His Punishment at Eigh-
teen Years i'm Peniten-
tiary.
WILL BEGIN HIS TERM AT ONCE
Slayer of Miss Hester Dodson Pleads
Insanity in Vain-Motion for New
Trial Overrulcd, and No Appeal
Will BE Taken.

After celebrating on the case for
more than three hours, jury in the
Hastings Court, at $50 o'clock yester-
day afternoon. returned verdict hold
ing John c. Watkins guilty OF murder
In the second degree for shooting his
etghteen-year- old sweetheart, Hester
Dodson. on the night OF February ;,
and fixing his punishment at eighteen
years confinement in the pcnitcntiary
The prisoner heard the verdict APP
parcntly without emotion. TO the
courts question asking him if there
were any reason why sentence should
not be pronounced upon him. in accord
ancc with the jury's verdict. the young
man made no reply. Judge Richard
son pronounced the sentence. and the
prisoner was taken in charge by the
court officers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-21

In the west bad weather virtually
mas mndc nrtillcr! ducis the sole
method at oncnsc and defense.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-21
GERMANS CAPTURE
| RIGA, IS REPORT
IDispatch From Copenhagen Also
Reports Big Naval Battle
in the Baltic.
IHEAVY FIGHTING IN GALICIA
n eutonic Allies Tightening Cir
Gle They Are Drawing
Around Przemysl.
Heavy FIGHTING IN GALICIA
Paris Celebrating
Action of Italy

th/iILE latest ndvices from the
itnlinn capital make no refer
"hcc to nn anicini declaration of wnr
"H Italy against Austria. they do
announce that the Italian pnrIin-
ncnt hna conferred full powers On
The government To mnkc all dcci-
Aions In case of war for the defense
"l tn" stnte. This il taken to mean
that ltnly is about to strike, IL she
has not already done 50.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-21

Except for continuation of
heavy lighting I'm Gniirin. where the
Nnstr"-''crmuns nrc declared push
ing their successes. military opera
lions are almost ut n stan,IstiII.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-21
ASQU|TH AND GREY
WILL RETAIN POSTS
This Is Only Statement Made
Concerning Personnel of New
British Ministry.
IN PROGRESS OF FORMATION
New Civic Head Of Admiralty
and War Offices, Respec-
lively, Appears Certain.

LONDON. May 2O.-Thc national
government which will guide the Brit
ish empire for the duration of the war
Is IN progress of formation. Leaders
OF the political parties conferred
throughout tho day. arranging details.
40 statement as TO the personnel of
the new ministry has been made. cx-
ccpt that Premier Asquith and Foreign
secretary Grey will retain their posts.
Thus far all statements as TO the allot-
inent OF officers have been based
largely on aurmis". 1t appears GER
tain, however that there will he a new
civil h"ad OF the admiralty and War
cihccs respectively, and possibly
changes in ihe professional heads as
we'll OF. at any rate, readjustmcnt Of
responsibility
Earl Kitchener Secretary for war,
1t is generally agreed, has TOO much to
do, raising now armies and seeing af-
ter the OUTPUT Of munitions. and some
Of these duties will he shifted to other
shoulders.
Chancellor Lloyd George and Andrew
Bonar Law, opposition leader. are
about equally favored for civil head
of the War Office and y. J. Balfour is
mentioned for similar position in tho
admiralty. There is some doubt as TO
whether Mr. Balfour would consent to
accept this place
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-21

Paris il celebrating the announce
mcn' "i Tf'c itn'iun Parlinn,ents nc-
non ~ ~ war had been declared.
ana II il quite possible that this IL
-. Tor news from Rome has hrcn
Erehti! delayed I'm reaching the
nitcd Stntcs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-21
BITTER EXCHANGES
IN RIGGS BANK SUIT
Bailey Threatens to Withdraw
After Rebuke From Bench.
but Later Reconsiders.
IN TILTS WITH UNTERMYER
Atmosphere Charged With Ten
sion by Judges Denunciation
of Newspaper Report.

WASHINGTON. May 2n.-Bittcr OK
changes featured argument to-day in
the case OF the Riggs National Bank
against United States Treasury Of
ficials. The court session began with
clash between Justice Mccoy. pre-
siding, ana former Senator Bailey.
representing the bank in it's opposition
to the Treasury officials motion TO dis
miss an Injunction granted the bank.
IN TINS row. the lawyer threatened TO
withdraw from the case after a rcbuke
from the bench, but later continued
As MIR Bailey went on. ne was in :
terruptcd constantly by Samuel Unter-
'nyer, Of counsel for the defendants,
who disputed his Interpretation Of the
facts. The Interruptions several times
precipitatcd heated tits.
Before the argument started. the at
mosnhere had been charged with ten
sion by Il denunciatiou from the bench
OF newspaper report Of yesterdays
proceedings. The crowd nlIine the
courtroom sat in silence through this
sensation. to be further thrilled mo-
!ncnt later by the exchange between
Justice Mccoy and the banks counsel.
Justice Mccoy, in emphatic language
denounced from the bench a story in
morning newspa pcrs that he had ruled
Yesterday that Comptroller Williams
exceeded his authority in nnIng the
bank $1,000 for failure to make special
reports. The judge characterized the
story as deliberate. If not malicious.
m!sstatemcnt," which. he said, veryed
on contempt Of court
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-21

Continued on Second Page.)
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-14
INTERSECT|ONAL
Football Games Will Be the
Feature of the 1916
Season.

NEW YORK, Dec. 14-Indications
point to 1916 as record breaker
from the point OF intersectional
football. Although. the gridiron
armor has scarcely begun to gather
dust since laid away at the close of
the last season, the managers OF the
big college elevens are already in cor
respondence regarding future con-
tests of the season. Institutions
with records above the average and
prospects for strong combinations a
year hence are looking for broader
fields to conquer AS result eastern
and middle western teams as well as
elevens from the Pacific coast and the
Rocky Mountain regions will match
gridiron strength and skill during
the football season of 1916.
So keen Is the interest in these in
terersectional games that the rival
universities can afford to offer unusu-
ally large sums for transportation
purposes thus removing one Of the
serious handicaps to such contests.
While the subject OF these games has
just been taken up at n number Of
the more important institutions, the
possibilities in this direction include
matches between Dartsmouth and
Illinois, Michigan Aggies and Wash
ington and Jefferson, Harvard and
some prominent college OF the mid
die West. Nebraska and Cornell, Sy-
racuse and some far western college
In addition to the usual meetings be-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-14
NEW RULE NEEDED.

AT the coming meeting of the
baseball rules committee of the ma
jor league special ruling will be
requested to cover the following in
stances which occurred on a southern
professional diamond last summer.
An umpire. very recently promoted
from the playing ranks, was ofIiciat-
ing behind the pitchers box. With
runner of second TIE batter drove
= high line drive over the hurler's
head and the umpire thinking that
he was still shortstopping. spearetl
the ball and threw to second. thus
completing a double play.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-14

AS Its next release on the Paramount
program the Oliver Morosco Photoplay
Company has just announced a screen
adaptation of Charles Frohman's great
est comedy success. Jane" in which
Charlotte Greenwood and Sydney
Grant share the stellar honors.
The original play by W. II. Lestoc-
que was produced in the early nineties
at the fremont theater. Boston. and
was then taken to New York. where
II had a record breaking run at the
Madison Square. Charlotte Green
wood portrays in the film the ludicrous
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-14
At the odeon Theater with
Clever Musical Comedy
Offering.

1.-THE best show you have given us
his season" was the declaration OF the
crowds that attended the first per-
Torrance OF the DcLoss Masqueraders
who are playing weeks engagement
at the Odeon theater. This sentiment
seemed to peryade all three audiences
Judging from the heavy applause. The
Carolina Trio made the biggest hit OF
The entertainment, the clever comedy
singers being forced to respond to
half Q dozen encores before the au-
hience would permit the show to pro-
coed. The girls are pretty. lively and
give splendid action to the miniature
plot of the opening bill. The dancing
Is good and the spccialtIcs fine. The
costumes have never been excelled on
the local stage. 1t is really good
show. well worth the patronage of
those who appreciate the best. Spec
lal scenery adds to the pleasure OF the
program. Pictures and music also
help wonderfully in making the odcon
entertainment this week n rich treat
Tor those who like the very best en-
sertainment for the money to be found
anywhere in the state.
Director George o. Nichols is
busily engaged in the production OF
three-reel Diamond S Special by
William E. Wing. entitled "The Grin
ning Skull OF Responsibility" This
virile story depicts the foibles and in
sincerity OF society. Jack Pickford is
well cast in the leading role and is
ably supported by Guy Oliver. Viz
ginia Kirtley. c. c. Holland, Viola
Albert and Leo Pierson.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-14
no SHORTEN SEASON.

President Charles H. Ebbets. of
the Brooklyn club. is authority for
the statement that an effort will be
made at the coming meeting of the
National League to shorten the senior
organization baseball season. It Is
proposed to cut week off each end
of the present season. thus avoiding
the uncertain weather Of early spring
and late fall without reducing the
playing schedule below the $50 game
mark,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-14

character of Jane" played on the
American stage by Miss tombstone
Bennett. The play was first produced
in London. at the Comedy theater. De-
cember is. 1890. with Charles Haw-
trey as the original Shackelton. Lottie
Vennc as Jane and Charles Brookteld
as William.
Charlotte Greenwood and her conf
cal little partner. Sydney Grant. have
established an enviablc reputation
among patrons of the big-time vaude-
Vile and musical theaters throughout
the country and make their first mo-
ton picture appearance in this film.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-14

1915, to answera bill in Chancery exhibited
against them in our said court by Delma
Durham; aud nave then there this, writ
said Court. at the Court House Of the said
county. this sixth day OF December, 1915.
and In the h3rd year Of the state.
]. WADE COLEMAN, Clerk.
Order OF Fertilization.
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.,
At Rules held In the Office OF the Clerk OF
the Circuit Court Of Harrison County. on
Monday. the 9th. day of December. 1915
the Following order was entered:
Delmnr Durham,
VS.. In Chancery.
William Durham.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-14
DeLOSS COMPANY
PLEASING CROWDS

"old Heidelberg" fivc-act Triangle
feature. is being presented at the Bijou
and the crowds who have seen this
Griffith production are profuse In ex-
clamations of pleasure. which makes
the management of the Bijou feel that
II las done the right thing in bringing
Triangle films to Clarksburg. This
picture is being continued todav. The
evening performances start at 1915 and
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-14
Object of Suit.

The object of the above suit Is for the
matrim0ny.
And 1t appearing from nm affidavit filed
In said suit that William Durham is non
resident Of this State, 1t is ordered that he
40 appear within one month from the date
OF the first publication OF this order and
do what is necessary to protect his inter-
ests herein.
Given under my hand this the 9Th. day
Of December. 1915.
I. WADE COLEMAN, Clerk.
STOUT & MERESDlNo,
Counsel for Plaintiff.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-14
LARGE Sum DIVIDED.

During the automobile racing sea-
son Just closed s2s2.000 was dis
tributed among the drivers OF high
powered speed machines. OF this
ten drivers divided $4,000 while
twenty-five other pilots shared in the
division OF $4,000. The remaining
$1,000 was split among more than
twice that number of drivers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-14

tween Pennsylvania and Michigan;
Syracuse and Michigan, Army and
Notre Dame and similar fixtures. The
1916 season will also be featured by
number Of International inter
scholastic games between the lead
ing preparatory and high school
elerens OF the East and middle
West.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-14
Owes Her Good Health TO Chamber
lain'S Tablets.

81 owe :-iy good health to Cham
berlain's Tablets" writes Mrs. r. G..
Neff, Crookston. Ohio. 1.-TWO years
ago / was an invalid due to stomach
troubles. took three bottles of these
Tablets and have since been in the
best Of health" Obtainable every
where.-Advertisem
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-14
ALIAS SUMMONS.
ST VIRGINIA.

STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.
To the Sheriff of Harrison County
Greeting:
You are hereby commanded, as We have
heretofore commanded you, to summon
William Durham to appear before the
Judge OF our Circuit Court of Harrison
County at the Clerks office of our said
Court, at rules to be held therein for said
Court. on the fast Monday In December
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-14
9 o'clock, convenient starting times

9 O'Clock. convenient starting times
nr all.
The program for Wednesday will be
Frank keenan, In the five act Inoe pro-
duction. THE Coward The comedy
will be "a Favorite oFol." featuring
Eddie Fo yand the seven little Toys.
A big share of the popularity of Tho
c.yard" belongs TO Frank Ee.nan,
who plays the part of an old Confed-
crate cursed with timid son. MIR.
Keenan, takes the role OF Colonel Win
81 w. veteran of the MEXICAN war
brave and gallant. who hopes for a
great future for his only son, Frank.
o
Grace George appeared with signal
success in New York in the title role
o: Shaw's Salvation .Ar.ny play. Mao.
Barbara" In the company were Louis
Calvert. Mary Nash. Ernest Lawford
Josephine Lovatt and Conway Tearle
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-14

In the order named. quinlne, calomel.
castor oil, tincture of iron, opium and
brandy arc the medicines most used in
the tropics.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-14

favorltcs who in future will be seen
together in Quality-Metro pictures. An
excellent cast Is seen in support
OF these Two stars. including Helen
Dunbar. Lester Cuneo, Wellington
Playter, Morris cytron and William
Farris. A novelty is the intro
duction Of James ]. Jetfries. in box
ing scene with Mr.. Buchanan.
Tomorrow. the Oliver Morosco
Photoplay Company presents Blanche
Ring in Mr.. Nforosco.s Limitation OF
The Yankee Girl"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-14

With an annual rainfall exceeding
600 inhes. Southern Assam is the
worlds ~ettest region.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-14

"Pennington's Choice" a gripping
story of the Canadian northwest. Is
the feature motion picture Offering ut
the Robinson Grand today.
This mastery Ave part picture pro-
duction features Francis y. Bushman
and Beverly Bayne, the two screen
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-14

The Harvard prize play, which
John Craig will produce at the Castle
Square theater in Boston. is called
Between the Lines" but II is not a
war play.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-14

A real novelty viii be seen when
the role of Cio-Cio-San in MADAME
Butterfly" will be sung by genuine
Japanese prima donna. Tamaki Miura.
who is highly acclaimed by the critics.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-14

Oliver Morosco is to produce a
play by Frederic and Fanny Hatton
called Upstairs and Down" 1t is a
comedy and Richard Bennett will play
the leading role.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-14

John p. Kellerd Is to make tour
of the middle West In Shakesperean
. repertoire, including Hamlet" 1.-THE
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-14

1t costs Harry Palmer. the Mutual
tGaumonD cartoonist. some effort tc
Keep Up with the Joneses?" He Is
making split reel cartoon entitled
Keeping Up with the Joneses" every
week for the Mutual. For every foot
of film Mr.. Palmer has to MAKE six,
teen drawings. and he has something
between 200 and 400 feet week &c
get ready.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-14

"Thc Substitute" n Universal pro.
duction. is being shown at the Star
theater today. 1t is thrilling and en-
tertaining.
Tomorrow. special war drama
THE Explosion OF Fort BE-" will be
the feature offering.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-14

Merchant of Venice" Macbeth" and
Romeo and Juliet Percy Haswell
will be his leading lady.